Applications for at-large members of the Park City Dog Facility & Policy Task Force

Post Date:01/25/2016 10:56 AM

The Mayor and Park City Council are seeking applications for at-large members of the Park City "Dog Facility and Policy Task Force." At-large members, in conjunction with community stakeholder groups (identified below) will provide recommendations for additional off-leash, dog park, and dog-prohibited facilities, as well as the associated designation criteria and management measures. Finally, the task force will aid in the evaluation of the existing Round Valley and Library Field pilot projects, and any other applicable dog-related policies within city limits and/or on city-owned property.

Stakeholder Groups include:

  • Summit Land Conservancy (non-voting liaison)
  • Utah Open Lands (non-voting liaison)
  • Mountain Trails Foundation
  • Recreation Advisory Board
  • Snyderville Basin Recreation District
  • Summit County Animal Control
  • Recreation Advisory Board
  • Park City Police Department

Applicants must reside within the city limits of Park City. Meeting times/dates are yet to be established, but likely will be every two weeks, starting in late February 2016. This is a limited-term appointment through July 31, 2016.

Selected applicants will be required to sign an Authorized Release of Information for a background check, which will be conducted by the City. Additionally, all members of the Committee will be required to sign a Disclosure Affidavit and acknowledge the City’s Ethics policy. To receive an application form, please email Heinrich Deters at hdeters@parkcity.org or call 435.615.5205.

Applications must be received by 4:00PM Friday, February 12, 2016. Applications may be submitted by email to Heinrich Deters, hdeters@parkcity.org or in hard copy, to Heinrich Deters, Sustainability Department, 445 Marsac Ave., P.O. Box 1480, Park City, UT 84060.

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