City News: October 31, 2018

Post Date:11/01/2018 11:55 AM

CITY NEWS: OCTOBER 31, 2018

A bi-weekly update from Park City Municipal Corporation



A NOTE FROM MAYOR BEERMAN

As the saying goes, “if you don’t vote, the other person’s vote counts twice.” The midterm elections are next week, and I want to remind you of the importance of voting and the power you hold as a voter. Elections guide the direction of politics on a national, state, and local level and it is important that you have an impact on that direction.

I encourage you to read up on ballot initiatives and to learn about the candidates and what they stand for before casting your vote.

Remember, this election is conducted by mail – make sure to check your mailbox! All ballots must be postmarked by Monday, November 5 or dropped off in person at one of the following locations:

  • Coalville City Hall, 10 S. Main Street
  • Kamas Services Building, 110 N. Main Street
  • Park City Municipal Building, 445 Marsac Avenue
  • Sheldon Richins Building, 1885 W. Ute Boulevard
  • Fresh Market (Jeremy Ranch), 3151 W. Kilby Road

Ballots may be dropped off at Marsac from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 6.

One of the beautiful parts of a democracy is that all votes are valued equally regardless of who they’re coming from. So get involved, get out, and cast your vote because it counts!

-Mayor Andy

 


SUMMARY OF OCTOBER 23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Park City Council met during a regularly scheduled meeting on October 23, 2018. Agenda items included the request to authorize a contract with Proterra, Inc to purchase seven new electric buses, suggested issuance of RFPs for food trucks, and the announcement of Park City Community Foundation as the City's Social Equity Community Convener. Read the full summary here.

 

PROSPECTOR AVENUE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The paving portion of the Prospector Avenue project is complete and the first application of paint striping has been placed. A second application of paint will be applied in roughly two weeks. The one way traffic configuration is still in place. Please follow orange barrels and cones proceeding westbound. Final sidewalk additions and landscape construction are anticipated to wrap up mid-November. For more information about the project, visit the City's "Current Construction" page.

 

PARK CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTED TO SERVE AS SOCIAL EQUITY COMMUNITY CONVENER

Park City Municipal Corporation is excited to announce the selection of Park City Community Foundation to serve as the Social Equity Community Convener. In this role, the Community Foundation will facilitate collaboration between local nonprofits, advocates, and partner organizations to identify pressing social equity challenges facing our community and develop a strategic action plan to address these needs. Full press release available at parkcity.org.

 


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: COMMUNITY VISIONING 2020 PROJECT

Park City Municipal Corporation seeks proposals to implement a comprehensive community visioning project to engage, invite dialogue, and summarize the vision, direction, and identity Park City residents would like to achieve. The City’s goal is to clearly define a vision for our community that can serve as a blueprint for growth over the next decade. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. More information available here.

 


NEW FINANCING TOOL FOR EFFICIENCY UPGRADES IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Park City has opted in to a new financing program from the Governor’s office of energy development. C-PACE, also known as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, provides zero down and up to 100 percent private financing for up to 30 years for commercial building improvements. Improvements can include energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, water conservation measures, seismic upgrades, hybrid elevators and escalators, electric vehicle infrastructure, and parking automation.

C-PACE is a great option for building owners who want to upgrade the energy efficiency of their property, and developers looking to install above-code efficiency improvements. Find out more by visiting the C-PACE website, or get in touch directly and we will help you navigate the process: celia.peterson@parkcity.org.

 


PARK CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SEEKING CITY ENGINEER

Park City Municipal Corporation is seeking a City Engineer. This position, which falls under the City’s Community Development Division, works alongside the Building and Planning departments to oversee development and future planning for growth established by City Council and the Planning Commission. More information about the position and the application can be found here.

The City has a variety of other job openings, including part-time/seasonal jobs and several full-time positions. Explore the opportunities and apply for open positions at parkcity.org or visit this link, which highlights current openings.

 


SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT PARK CITY'S ENERGY AND CLIMATE GOALS

Park City Municipal is leading the charge against climate change. Please help us understand how to best mobilize our community to make the shift to net-zero carbon emissions. Your feedback, via this survey, is valuable to us.

 


UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS:

  • Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 11/7, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 11/8, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 11/15, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS:

  • Try Hockey for Free: 11/10, 10:45 a.m. at Park City Ice Rink. Details here

 




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Sometimes reducing your environmental impact can be a little overwhelming. There is a lot of new information and sometimes it changes very quickly from new research or developments. Start off small and take it a day at a time and soon you'll be able to incorporate a lot of these ideas into your daily life.  Here are 10 ways to get started reducing your impact at home.

1. Sign up for the SCPW ChallengePark City worked with Summit Community Power Works to bring this online resource to life. Here you will find 70 actions you can do at home to conserve, with all available rebates and incentives, and step-by-step instructions on how to complete each action. It's even more fun when you get your neighbors to participate and form a team to win prizes and recognition!

2. Conserve Energy - Start off by being conscious of the energy you use at home, noticing what lights are on, when the TV is on, etc. Then make a concerted effort to turn off lights and electronics when they are not needed. Conservation is not about doing without, but about using energy wisely.

Snow Melt Systems
Many Park City residents use snow melt products, such as heat tape, to prevent ice dams on their roofs.  These snow melt systems are needed for certain roofs, but they also use a huge amount of electricity and often times we forget to turn them off when it gets warmer.  In fact, some systems use as much electricity as the entire home.  Make sure your snow melt system is turned off during warmer months - some systems have been found to be operating during spring/summer, costing lots of money and inflating the community's carbon footprint. If you find yourself forgetting to turn off your heat tape, you can purchase a timer that will do it for you.
 
3. Perform a Home Energy Audit - While energy conservation is important, energy efficiency is even more important and for your home to be energy efficient, you should perform a home energy audit. This audit will tell you where you need upgrades to equipment, lights insulation, windows and appliances. Many of these changes are easy and inexpensive and will yield huge energy savings. A home energy audit can be done by yourself, or you can hire an experienced professional to help guide you and offer the most cost effective recommendations. Here is a list of certified Home Energy Raters. In addition, for $25 you can work with one of Dominion Energy's Energy Experts to develop a plan to start saving energy (and money) immediately.   

4. Replace Inefficient Bulbs - Your energy audit will likely reveal that you have some inefficient bulbs in your home. Make sure to replace those with more efficient lighting options like LED bulbs which use a fraction of the energy and last much longer than older lighting technologies. You'll begin saving money immediately with this low cost and easy upgrade.

5. Unplug - Avoid phantom loads that come from gadgets and electronics that draw power even when they're off. Unplug chargers, printers, gadgets, coffee makers, toasters and other similar electronics to avoid wasting unnecessary energy. You can also plug these devices into a power strip and shut off the power strip when not being used.

6. Improve Indoor Air Quality - Sometimes your home's indoor air quality is worse than the air outdoors due to inadequate ventilation and the release of toxins indoors from furniture, chemicals, equipment and more. Learn more about the sources of indoor toxins and how to reduce them to make your home safer.

7. Upgrade Inefficient Appliances - Reduce both water and energy use by upgrading to more efficient appliances. Look for ENERGY STAR labeled appliances that are guaranteed to be more efficient. While the initial cost of the appliance may be slightly more than a regular one, the money you save on energy will more than cover the cost of the upgrade.

8. Clean Greener - Cleaning solutions in your home may actually be toxic and causing you harm. Start cleaning your home with more natural cleaning supplies that are safer for your family, pets and the environment. Look for all natural, biodegradable and non-petroleum based products.

9. Buy Green Power - One of the cheapest and easiest ways to reduce your carbon emissions is to support renewable energy from your electric utility. Our very own Rocky Mountain Power has a program for exactly that called Blue Sky. Sign up today!

10. Install a Programmable Thermostat - Making sure you don't heat or cool your home when you're not there (or when you're asleep and cozy under covers) is one of the easiest ways to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Programmable thermosats allow you to control temperature settings for when you are at home, away, and asleep.
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