November Community News

Post Date:11/11/2014
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You're Invited!
Community Open House hosted by the Park City Planning Department
Draft Bonanza Park Area Plan
Learn about the vision and goals for Bonanza Park!
Share your ideas and comments!
Bring your questions!
Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Blind Dog Restaurant, 1251 Kearns Boulevard
More information available here
Questions?  Contact Christy Alexander, 435-615-5068 or via email

Park City Municipal Earns Awards
Trophy graphicPark City received three Voice of the People Awards: Excellence in Economy, Excellence in Mobility, and Excellence in Recreation and Wellness and two Transformation Awards: Transformation in Economy and Transformation in Education and Enrichment.  The Voice of the People Awards are presented annually by International City/County Management Association and National Research Center, Inc.   Park City was invited to apply based on responses from The National Citizen Survey™. Park City residents reported the highest levels of satisfaction with economy, mobility, and recreation and wellness and the highest increase in satisfaction with economy and education and enrichment compared to more than 500 jurisdictions across the country.

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Certificate of Achievement
Park City was awarded the ICMA Center for Performance Analytics Certificate of Achievement during the 100th International City/County Management Association conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.   The annual ICMA Center for Performance Analytic recognizes local government performance management programs, encourages comparative analysis, and rewards transparency.  The Certificate of Achievement is awarded annually to local governments that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to integrating performance measurement into their management practices. ICMA recognized the efforts of Park City’s staff to track, report and act upon performance data.

Housing AwardAffordable Housing Project of the Year
Park City’s Ironhorse Transit Housing was awarded the Project of the Year by the Utah Housing Coalition during its 18th annual Utah Housing Matters conference.  The award is given to a project that demonstrates great leadership in financing, targeting and building design. Darren Davis, Brooks Robinson and Steve Reese accepted the award on September 23.  The Utah Housing Coalition recognized the City’s leadership and vision to address the seasonal housing needs of its employees.


Park City Planning Department Wins Award From Utah APA for General PlanPlanning Award
The Park City Planning Department is pleased to announce that the City’s newly adopted General Plan has won the Award of Merit from the Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).   The award, which is specifically for small jurisdiction General Plans, was accepted by members of the Planning Department at the annual Utah APA conference in October.  The award was given based on the Park City General Plan’s originality, quality, comprehensiveness, public participation, transferability, and implementation.  



MarketPlace Open EnrollmentDoctors
Open enrollment for medical insurance through MarketPlace started this month and is only three months long!  Folks who need health insurance must choose their plan between November 15 and February 15, or they will have to wait another year. The Promise Park City Health Task Force, through a Park City Municipal grant, is offering the services of enrollment specialists (Certified Application Counselors and/or trained Navigators) during the open enrollment period, November 15, 2014 through February 15, 2015.  Access more information and appointment times here.

Halloween at the Senior Center
Halloween Fun at the Park City Senior Center
Each senior center offers something unique, but they all offer a chance to connect with others. When visiting a senior center in the Summit county area you are sure to make new friends, enjoy a delicious lunch and enjoy entertainment . . . and you’ll have fun, too!  The Park City Senior Citizen Center is located at 1361 Woodside Avenue in Park City.  Their phone number is 435-649-7261.  
Park City seniors meet every Monday and Thursday and lunch is served at 1 p.m.


Library Construction Update
The new addition is getting closed in with roof and sheathing.  Sheetrock on the first floor is being installed.  Doorways are being cut for the 2nd floor study rooms through the existing brick wall.  The third floor of the Santy Auditorium roof/ceiling sheetrock and plaster is close to being completed, with painting following close behind.  Mechanical, plumbing and electrical rough in is in progress.  The driveway on Norfolk Avenue, the planter walls at the new addition, the patio near the new addition and the monument sign are under construction.

Recreation News
Solar Panels & Roof Repair 
The PC MARC appreciates the patience and willingness of our patrons during the roof construction this past month. It has been challenging as the leaking roof has had a large impact on tennis and the track. The project seems to be back on track as they are currently installing 1,500 mounts for the solar panels. When the panels are up & running the city projects that it will save about 30% off of our current electric bill or about $33,000 a year.

Dog Park Agility  
We are excited to announce that the installation of the Dog Park’s five new agility pieces is complete. A big thank you to Dave Urban and his Parks Crew for all their help! The Dog Park is located at the Park City Sports Complex. 
Agility Piece at Dog Park2  Agility Piece at Dog Park 
 
City Council Actions
In October, some of City Council actions included:
  • Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Construction Contract with Alpenglow Solar for a solar panel array on the MARC roof.
  • Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Carashoft Technology for Meeting Management Software.
  • Authorizing the purchase of the Clark Ranch property located near Highway 40, south of Quinn’s Junction to increase Park City’s open space.
  • Adopting an Interlocal Agreement between Park City Municipal and Summit County.
  • Approving the contract with Ward Engineering for design of McHenry Avenue.
  • Approving the annexation of 1,368 acres in Round Valley, the majority of which are encumbered with conservation easements.  There are two 1-acre City owned, non-encumbered parcels included in the annexation.
  • Approving the Park Silly Sunday Market contract extension.
Green Your Routine
Looking for ways to save energy and money at home?  Check out the 8 things all homeowners should do to cost effectively lower their energy bills.

News You Can Use
Thanksgiving
Annual Thanksgiving Day Food Drive at the PC MARC – Come play before you eat!  
Thanksgiving Facility Hours 5:30 am - 3:00 PM 
Canned food donation for admittance 
All proceeds go to Park City Food Bank 
Special group fitness schedules for the holiday 
Drop in basketball 9:00 - 11:00 am 


The majority of City offices, however, will be closed both Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28, Thanksgiving and the day after.






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Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Post Date:11/26/2018 4:32 PM

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
    Celia Peterson
    celia.peterson@parkcity.org
    435.287.5624


    Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

     

    PARK CITY, UTAH (November 26, 2018) – Park City, Utah received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.

    This designation recognizes Park City for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles for solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Park City is “open for solar business.”

    SolSmart, led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. More than 200 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. Park City is one of 91 SolSmart Gold designees. This is especially notable as Utah is a non-home rule state, which means that Park City is not allowed to set its own energy code. Only six communities in non-home rule states have achieved SolSmart Gold.

    “We have a clear path to 100% renewables by adopting a mix of energy efficiency measures, working with our utility to build new renewables, and producing solar energy from our rooftops. We want to make it practical and economic for all Parkites to harvest their energy directly from the sun. To achieve SolSmart Gold, we have modified our code to encourage our residents to adopt rooftop solar.  We know that local renewables are of local economic benefit and provide clean, cheap energy for our community. This is our future and we are proud to receive this designation,” commented Mayor Andy Beerman.

    As a SolSmart designee, Park City can help solar companies reduce the cost of installations and pass savings on to consumers. This allows even more local homes and businesses to obtain affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar. The actions Park City has taken will help encourage solar companies to do business in the area, driving economic development and creating local jobs.

    To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures. SolSmart designees also develop innovations in areas such as market development and finance.

    For example, Park City waives permitting fees and has a streamlined process to ensure that solar systems can be permitting within two business days.

    SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Communities that take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze.

    As part of the SolSmart program, a team of national experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities achieve designation. All cities and counties are eligible to join the SolSmart program and receive this technical assistance. Interested communities can learn more at SolSmart.org.