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The board discussed two near-term projects staff said can be covered with modest local matches: installing a perimeter fence at Betts Park to keep small children from reaching the adjacent road, and adding a tarp to the outdoor arena so the facility can continue to generate event revenue after heavy rain. \"Our mission in this department, without a doubt, is to keep kids safe,\" Tom said.

The nut graf: The discussion lays out how the department plans to pair available grant dollars with local matching funds to preserve event revenue and improve accessibility across county parks, while flagging that the grant program requires higher matches from counties than from cities.

Board members and staff described current and anticipated funding sources and constraints. Tom said the department currently can contribute about $50,000 toward matches and that several smaller projects—tarps for outdoor arenas—are estimated at less than $15,000. Staff also reported prior TAP (tax allocation program) awards: a $150,000 award structured as $75,000 per year for two years; the board said the first $75,000 purchased pavilions at Betts Park and the next $75,000 is earmarked for skate-park repairs.

Board members described a larger capital project under study: converting outdoor event and ballpark lighting to LED. Tom said replacing fixtures for the county's ballfields and event center could cost \"a million to a million two\" dollars and estimated the county's obligation at about half that amount. He noted there are roughly 67 poles with four to five fixtures each, and that HeberLight and Power rebates have helped past LED conversions for indoor arenas, the barn and the rec center.

Staff said cities are required to provide a 20% local match for some grants while counties must provide 50%, a difference that has forced the department to scale back some applications. \"Cities are only required to have a 20% match, counties are required to have a 50% match, so we've actually had to scale ours back a little bit,\" Tom said.

The board also discussed access and inclusion projects. Taylor Baker, director of programs, was named by Tom as the staff lead on adaptive-programming goals; Tom described a proposal to replace the playground surfacing at Southfield Park with poured-in-place rubberized material so children using wheelchairs or crutches can access play areas. \"We've seen the number of adaptive kids increase exponentially,\" Tom said, adding the department plans facilities and program changes to support those users over the next five years.

Board members said a master-plan committee will meet Feb. 18 to begin a countywide parks and recreation master plan; Tom said each city is sending representatives and that several mayors are involved.

Votes at a glance: The board approved the January 4 minutes (one abstention by Eric; motion carried) and approved the warrants listed in the packet (warrant number referenced as 2352799; motion carried). The meeting adjourned by voiced consent.

Ending: Staff said it will return to the board with grant-application details, cost estimates for LED conversions, and forms for event tickets and parade participation ahead of the summer season.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks & Recreation Board Meeting 2/11/2025 3:00:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Board member Tom (board member) told the Wasatch County Parks and Recreation SSD No. 21 governing board on Feb. 11 that staff is pursuing several grant-funded capital projects and that counties face a larger local match than cities for those grants.","taxTitle","Wasatch County Parks and Recreation, Wasatch County Commission, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah","taxId",19318,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6311199,"Parks board previews three-day derby, expanded rodeo and ticketing; records demolition-derby payment",63,114000,177000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2396513-76a9d32b9f59e4efa21474d2da839e0f&start=114&end=177","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2396513-76a9d32b9f59e4efa21474d2da839e0f/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6311199/Utah/Parks-board-previews-three-day-derby-expanded-rodeo-and-ticketing-records-demolition-derby-payment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6311199-1a1a4875273300665e5cabc8d58445bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142165&Signature=h270CMxob5qIv2mwQP~0Bz~tRrqjdRyJKMAjP5foCDQmg0I0fvAH20YzhWoyz35ANcXEEEayy6T8fRedf-vhs9QIukA27Mkyzf3vQaHPdB4HjNC~HTFO3-hHYbOndwL5MSWMieKC80aPuOy3qNl7lwwaYaiIacBDCtZSzwh2QtjjLF6J3X3cg6c9tT651zjVZmnnHfYALRZuJ5~nYTRLbyeLvRJ9TDRTdbh4sp~-1pKhTAwVqCvlsPi~-Vtw6jPNkq0lszl5AAsHNdtJsFa7KHsK2aMsGlUEj4T0AgWK4HJloLqVydf7cCIILehy7LltgqHMUgN75MUbMR9FAUTuPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board member Tom (board member) briefed the Wasatch County Parks and Recreation governing board on Feb. 11 about summer event logistics, ticketing and recent contract payments tied to the county's demolition derby and rodeo.

Tom said the department made a first production payment of $113,000 on the demolition derby contract and noted the county is expanding the derby to three days alongside a three-day rodeo. \"With going three days ... we've been able to pay our bills plus some and we're excited about that going forward,\" Tom said.

The nut graf: The board outlined a busy summer events schedule intended to boost revenue and local tourism, with tickets for the derby and rodeo set to go on sale June 11 and staff asking board members to submit ticket requests and parade-participation preferences before the next meeting.

Details provided by staff included: tickets for the public go on sale June 11; parade expectations for board participation; and that Derby payouts and rodeo added-purse amounts have increased in recent seasons. Tom said the derby payout referenced in the meeting was about $200,000 but added he had \"embellished a little,\" and described wide geographic participation by drivers from across the U.S. and Canada. Staff also described a significant increase in rodeo revenue in the prior year and that the rodeo purse had been raised (Tom referenced increasing added cash to $20,000 to attract higher-level athletes).

Staff and board members also reviewed programming for the summer: youth baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse camps, girls-only \"Game On\" camp, and a science camp. Taylor Baker, director of programs, is planning adaptive-programming events and inclusion efforts for children with disabilities.

Ending: Tom asked board members to coordinate ticket orders with staff and said forms and ticket allocations will be brought to the next board meeting. The board adjourned by voice vote.

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Wasatch County parks board outlines grant-backed projects, warns of 50% county match requirement

Parks board previews three-day derby, expanded rodeo and ticketing; records demolition-derby payment