Park City Community Receives EPA's First Green Power Community of the Year Award
On October 20, 2010 Park City’s Mayor Dana Williams accepted the EPA’s Green Power Community of the Year Award on behalf of the entire Park City Community. Only two cities in the US were honored with this award – and this is the very first time the EPA has given out this community award.

In making the award, the EPA stated: “The Park City, UT Community has demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental protection and outstanding leadership.”

This award recognizes the hard work of Park City’s environmental non-profits, our local media, local businesses that have gone green, Park City Municipal’s Mayor, City Council and staff, and the environmental commitment of individual citizens. In addition to recognizing the commitment to purchasing renewable energy made by the City, local businesses, full time residents and part-time residents, it also highlighted environmental community outreach programs conducted by both local non-profits and the City. Included in those efforts highlighted were the My Sustainable Year campaign and the ParkCityGreen.org website. ParkCityGreen.org has received over 12,000 visits in its first year. The website, created through a partnership of The Park City Foundation and Park City Municipal, was made possible by a grant from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

But we all know there is still more to do. In September City Council issued a new challenge to increase the percentage of community participation in purchasing wind power from 11% to 15%. Achieving this goal requires additional 535 households to sign up for Blue Sky wind power through Rocky Mountain Power. So join us in celebrating our entire community’s environmental achievements and get your friends to help our community meet the next challenge.

Comstock Tunnel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Close to forty Park City residents gathered, Thursday evening, November 4th, to celebrate the opening of the pedestrian and bike tunnel at SR-248 and the School Zone. Attendees included members of the Park City School Board, the City Council, Walkability Committee members, parents and children.

The tunnel is part of the City’s overall Walkability implementation and is funded through the $15M Walkability bond. It represents a significant upgrade in the safety of children travelling to and from the adjacent neighborhoods to the school zone. Details of the tunnel include: ADA accessible ramps and lighting and security cameras. Art, created by the school’s art department and students will decorate the interior of the tunnel starting next spring.

As of November 2010, four major walkability projects have been implemented within the City, including the sidewalk along Little Kate Road, the separated path along Holiday Ranch Loop, the tunnel at SR-248 and the tunnel under Bonanza Drive.

Recreation Center Construction – Sustainability Update
From the demolition phase to new construction, sustainability is a key component of the Recreation Center project. Tearing down the old Racquet Club created 4,566 tons of material, of which 67% will be recycled! The recycled components include 100% of the concrete, which totals 2,700 tons, and 100% of the 337 tons of metal that was extracted.

The goal for the project is to either re-use 100% of the soils while constructing the new Recreation Center or in conjunction with another Park City project. Additionally, all of the existing asphalt and concrete from the site will be recycled when it is demolished next spring. Because the Recreation Center is being built with LEED Silver standards in mind, the contractor, Okland Construction, will continue to follow a waste management plan and provide monthly updates on recycling totals.

Community Leadership Award
At the Leadership Class XVI Graduation Banquet, Tina Lewis and Bill Brown were awarded the 8th annual Leadership Park City “Community Leadership Awards”. This award recognizes outstanding citizens who through sustained community involvement, commitment and leadership have made significant contributions to the greater Park City community.
The Community Leadership Award honors those who act and persevere; who make good things happen with the help of others. Both Tina and Bill exemplify the sustained leadership necessary to strengthen community institutions, the initiative to champion new and worthwhile programs, and the spirit needed to help define the public good.

Pictured left to right:  Bill Brown, Tina Lewis, Lisa Cilva-Ward, Myles Rademan



Bonanza Bulletin
All lanes at the northern end of the street are open to traffic. Concrete paving is complete at the intersection of Bonanza and Iron Horse Drive with an anticipated opening on Wednesday, November 10th, weather permitting. Weekend work has been discontinued and weekday construction hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

So . . . there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Creekside Park
Park City community members, kids, and City Council members gathered September 2 to celebrate the opening of Park City’s newest neighborhood park, Creekside Park. Construction of the park, located on Holiday Ranch Loop Road near the new Fire Station, is an example of the latest sustainable building practices and includes a picnic pavilion, dirt bike jump, playground equipment and restrooms.

 The solar array provides enough energy to power the entire building while also preventing 9 tons of CO2 emissions annually. This savings is equivalent to eliminating 294 roundtrips via car each year between Park City and Salt Lake City.

Other sustainable elements incorporated into the construction at the park include insulated concrete, hardy plank, natural lighting, high efficiency lighting, low flow toilets, waterless urinals, pervious concrete, a high efficiency irrigation system and over 100 trees.


City Hall Solar PV Project
Park City recently received funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to complete a variety of internal energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Roughly half of the $217,300 DOE grant will go towards an 80-panel solar photovoltaic array on top of the City Hall building (445 Marsac Avenue). City Hall has already undergone numerous energy-saving upgrades, such as a geothermal heat pump system for heating and cooling, and this new solar array will generate approximately 10-15% of the building’s electricity while preventing 30 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The solar array is tentatively scheduled to be installed this month, but completion of the project is dependent on weather conditions. The project was recently featured on the DOE’s website, click here to check out the story! 

Hugh Daniels Receives Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Credential
Park City’s Emergency Manager, Hugh Daniels, is one of 59 candidates approved in September for CEM status by a Commission of 25 respected professionals in the emergency management field. Applicants were required to complete an extensive credentials package, including a management essay and a written examination. Credentials requirements include experience, references, education, training, and contributions to the profession. The management essay requires respondents to submit a response to a scenario they might face wile fulfilling emergency management responsibilities.

The CEM designation is the highest honor of professional achievement available from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). 

Green Your Routine
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