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PCMC Newsletter September-October, 2011
Community Newsletter September-October, 2011
Jay Glazier Named Operator of the YearThe Intermountain Section of the American Water Works Association named Jay Glazier as Operator of the Year for 2011. Jay has been with Park City Municipal Corporation since 1985 and with the Water Department since 1994. He holds Grade IV certifications in both Distribution and Treatment, but it is his work ethic, pride and skills that define him as an exceptional operator.
With 17 years in the field, Jay is not only experienced, but has legacy knowledge of Park City's water system and the respect of both his peers and supervisors. Jay takes a lead on training new recruits by sharing what he knows, and is always open to new ideas and methods of operation.
In the last year, Jay has taken on the responsibility of being the Lead Operator of Park City’s new Quinn’s Junction Surface Water Treatment Plant, which utilizes a membrane treatment method which is new territory to both Jay and Park City.
Finance Department Receives Award
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Park City Municipal Corporation by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
The Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the Finance Department, which is primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR.
Park City Municipal Athletic and Recreation Center (“PC MARC”) Update
There has been significant progress on the Park City Municipal Athletic and Recreation Center (“PC MARC”) project since the August update. In the interior, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, framing, insulation, fire sprinkler, sheetrock, bouldering wall, drop ceiling and painting work continues. The post tension cable concrete tennis courts have been poured. The window installation and roofing work are nearing completion. Exterior utilities, parking lot lights, siding, concrete curb and gutter, and preparation for paving and landscaping are progressing rapidly.
The sustainable efforts continue on the project, where 76% of all waste has been recycled. To date 92,435 pounds of recycled materials have been diverted from the landfill. The numbers include: 41,085 pounds of wood, 30,960 pounds of concrete, 11140 pounds of metal, 4,545 pounds of cardboard, 4145 pounds of plastic, and 560 pounds of paper. The project team will continue to track and provide updates on the recycling and sustainable practices employed on the project.
Ed Clouse Named Elks Club Officer of the Year
The Park City Elks club hosted their annual award presentation for peace officer, sheriff’s deputy, UHP trooper, EMT, and firefighter of the year award on August 20th. Park City Municipal is proud to announce that Officer Ed Clouse is the Park City Police Department’s Officer of the Year for his stellar efforts as the school resource officer. He is pictured here with his family.
Bonanza Phase III Project
Construction of colored concrete turn lanes and the implementation of planter strips along Bonanza Drive are being finalized this month. These improvements are part of the overall beautification of Bonanza Drive, as well as the completion of the Phase II landscape items. The goals of the project are to finalize pedestrian connections, calm traffic and provide a sense of place for the district. Construction is slated for completion by the end of October. For more information, contact Jamie Tsandes JTsandes@bowencollins.com
Leadership Park City Selects its 18th Year Class
| Class XVIII Members | |||
| Melissa Band | Canice Harte | Al Landon | Sharon Ottoson |
| Pamella Bello | Rob Harter | Alejandra Lara | Kim Page |
| Michel Boroff | Paul Hewitt | Meisha Lawson | Doug Rosecrans |
| Jennifer Clarke | Adam Hull | Steven Leiser | Jack Runburg |
| Danielle Demeter | Sloane Johnson | Dani Lo Feudo | Meg Steele |
| Chris Eggleton | Steve Joyce | Hunter Metcalf | Mary Whitesides |
| Anne Fosburg | Mike Kisow | Susan Monahan | Mike Wong |
| Colleen Grover | Ashley Koehler | Matt Mullin | Pam Wylie |
Iron Horse Transit Facility
The new Iron Horse transit facility is nearing completion. The facility includes a 32,000 square foot bus parking building, which has 86 parking spaces on the roof for employee parking and a new bus maintenance facility. The transit facility is scheduled to be operational by the middle of November, 2011 just in time for the winter season.
Park City Library Features Author William M. AdlerIn partnership with the 14th Utah Humanities Book Festival, Park City Library invites you to a free author program on Friday, October 21st. The program will feature William M. Adler, author of The Man Who Never Died: The Life, Times, and Legacy of Joe Hill, American Labor Icon. Joe Hill, a legendary American songwriter and labor hero, was convicted of murder in Utah in 1914 and sentenced to death by firing squad. Many believed Hill was innocent, and in this biography Adler presents never before published documentary evidence supporting that belief. The program will start at 6:00 p.m. and take place in the Roger Harlan Meeting Room at the Park City Library. The author will be available for a book signing following the presentation and discussion. For the most up to date information, check the library website: www.parkcitylibrary.org. For more information about the Utah Humanities Book Festival visit www.utahhumanities.org.
Great Utah Shakeout
Park City Municipal in coordination with Summit County, the State of Utah, surrounding cities and counties and FEMA Region 8 will be participating in the April 17, 2011, regional full scale exercise called the Great Utah Shakeout next April. Are you and your family prepared for a major disaster where you live and/or work?
Park City Municipal is registered for the Great Utah Shakeout, but you may want to register your family on the website, plus the website has lots of good resources.
Sixty-five intrepid participants traveled to Estes Park and Ft. Collins, Colorado on September 7-11, CityTour 2011. The motivations behind the CityTour is to see firsthand how other innovative communities are grappling important issues, meet our counterparts in these communities, share notes, and create a closer bond between members of our own Park City community. In addition to city and county officials and staff, the entire Leadership Park City class and members of the business and non-profit communities attended the tour.
Past CityTours have lead to many important projects in Park City like affordable housing, trails, open space, downtown beautification, government reorganization, sustainability, and water conservation, among others.
The group returned tired and enthused after being treated to wonderful hospitality and gleaning a great many ideas.
Dirt Bike Jump ParkPark City's Recreation Department wanted to share a great video that was shot by PCTV at the Park City Dirt Bike Jump Park the weekend of September 17. Click on the link below to view the youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA9DdaOOsI0
Salt Lake to Park City Bus ServicePark City, Summit County and the Utah Transit Authority started a new Park City to Salt Lake City Connect service. The new commuter route began October 3. It is the first public transit connection between Salt Lake and Summit counties.
The route initially offers three trips in each direction in the morning and three return trips in each direction in the afternoon. More trips will be added in December in support of the ski season. Summit County stops include Canyons, Park City Mountain, and Deer Valley Resorts as well as the Old Town Transit Center, Kimball Junction and Jeremy Ranch. Salt Lake City stops include Salt Lake Central Station and the University of Utah.
The cost to ride is $5.50 for a one-way trip; 30-days passes are available for $242 (standard UTA passes are not accepted).
Mayor Dana Williams joined other mayors across Utah in supporting September as Idle Free month. Park City took an early leadership role to reduce vehicle idling. In December 2010, City Council members passed Utah’s first anti-idling ordinance. City staff and community members continue to promote this simple measure for saving fuel, improving air quality, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more gas than turning the engine off and restarting. The average driver idles for five to ten minutes a day, contributing to elevated air pollution levels that aggravate respiratory illnesses and damage health.
Utah Clean Cities has had success with idle-reduction for school bus drivers. In 2008, Utah Clean Cities started training bus drivers in idle reduction. On average, the drivers have decreased their idling times by 21 minutes/day, saving 92,000 gallons of diesel fuel consumption, amounting to a savings of nearly $300,000 per year for school districts.
In August, City Council . . .
Passed a resolution commemorating St. Mary of the Assumption’s 130th Anniversary in Park City
Authorized a construction agreement for Phase 3 of Bonanza Drive with Lyndon Jones Construction Inc.
Appointed Tore Steen, Tom DeLeone and Michael Kaeske to the Police Complaint Board
Rescinded the Temporary Zoning Ordinance in the Historic District
In September, City Council . . .
Proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in Park City Municipal Corporation
Appointed Maren Mullen to the Public Art Advisory Board
Authorized a Construction Agreement for replacement of the Last Chance waterline and modifications to the Pump Station
Adopted the Mountainlands Association of Governments Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopted a short range Transit Development Plan for Park City
Green Your Routine
Ditch the car and give your vehicle a “staycation” once a week. Going car-free one day a week will reduce your carbon footprint by over 1,300 lbs. CO2 per year for the average vehicle. Bus, bike, walk or do a combination of the three. We’ve got a great, FREE bus system and you can even bring your bike along for the ride
Home: Energy Myths
Following are some common home energy myths that may be costing you.
1. Setting the thermostat higher or lower will heat or cool the house faster.
Many a homeowner has come home to an uncomfortable house and set the thermostat higher or lower than necessary, thinking it will warm or cool faster. In reality, a furnace or air-conditioner works at the same speed, no matter what the thermostat setting. A home will warm up to 68ºF just as quickly if the thermostat is set at 68ºF as it would if the thermostat was set at 80ºF. In such instances, energy may be wasted as the heating or cooling system continues to run after it reaches your desired set point.
2. A heating and cooling system "works harder" to reach a comfortable temperature after setback or set forward.Many people do not adjust their thermostat at night or while the home is unoccupied because of the common misconception that the heating or cooling system must "work harder" or use more energy to reheat or re-cool the house. This is not how a thermostat works. The system turns on to reach a set level and then shuts off when that level is reached. It can be likened more to a switch that shuts on and off, rather than a gas pedal that accelerates faster the more you step on it.
3. Energy efficiency and energy conservation are the same thing.
Efficiency refers to using less to perform a specific task. Examples include replacing traditional lighting with LEDs (light emitting diodes), or installing a high performance appliance. Conservation refers to reducing your need for energy through changes in behavior, such as setting the thermostat lower or riding a bike to work.
4. When an appliance is turned off, it is off.
Many appliances and electronic devices—such as coffee makers and cell phone chargers—in the home continue to use power after they have been switched off. Sometimes as much as if they were on! This is known as standby power or “phantom load.” The only way to stop the power usage by these devices is to unplug them.
5. Leaving lights, computers and appliances on uses less energy than turning them on and off.
In most cases, the small surge of power needed to start a device is much less than the power that is wasted by leaving it on when it is not needed.
6. Duct tape is the best choice for sealing ducts.
Duct tape has very low durability when used to seal ducts, according to laboratory research. On new installations duct tape will not last long without extensive surface preparation, especially in dirty or dusty locations. Over time, duct tape will fall off as the adhesive dries out and the tape starts to wrinkle. Mastic or metal-backed tapes—available at your local hardware or do-it-yourself retailer—are better choices for duct sealing.
7. Purchasing an efficient air-conditioner or furnace will automatically reduce energy bills.
This is true to some extent, but optimal savings will not be achieved unless the system is sized and installed correctly. Installing an efficient, but over-sized, system can negate much of the potential savings, while a poorly designed duct system can also have an impact on efficiency and comfort. Windows, doors, and insulation also play a factor in heating and cooling efficiency.
8. Dimming lights by 50% will cut lighting costs in half.
In reality, the relationship is not quite direct and the savings may be less than expected. Dimmed lights do use less power, but when lights are dimmed, the voltage drops and the filament becomes cooler. This causes a loss in overall efficiency.
9. Closing off vents will help to lower heating and cooling costs.
Closing or covering up vents is typically not a good way to save on energy costs. Heating and cooling systems balance their load throughout the duct system. If one vent gets closed off, it throws the system off balance. Pressure can build up in the duct work, causing leakage and less air circulating in your home. This reduces system efficiency and home comfort.