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Park City · City Council

Park City Council approves tentative fiscal 2021 budget with $500,000 relief fund and awards $995,000 in street maintenance

May 14, 2020, 4:00 p.m. · Remote electronic meeting (445 Marsac Avenue)

The council approved a tentative revised fiscal 2020 and tentative fiscal 2021 budget at the no-tax-increase rate, with relief funds raised to $500,000, and awarded about $995,000 in street maintenance contracts. It continued two condominium plat items and approved a Park Avenue plat amendment. All votes were 5-0.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item V.1 · Contract

    Street maintenance contracts

    Approved · 5-0

    The council authorized four paving contracts: Wasatch Asphalt Paving $752,398.10 for rotomilling, overlays and utility adjustments; Morgan Pavement $147,036.60 for slurry seals and trail sealcoats; Bonneville Asphalt $79,200 for crack seal; and Asphalt Preservation $16,646.76 for seal. Staff said bids were more competitive because of the pandemic.

    Moved by Council Member Becca Gerber, seconded by Council Member Steve Joyce. Vote: 5-0

  2. Item V.2 · Contract

    2020 amendment to 2008 water service agreement with Intermountain Health Care

    Approved · 5-0

    The council approved the amendment. The mayor said he was disappointed it lacked water conservation measures; staff said IHC is on the same tiered commercial rates as other businesses, and Council Member Becca Gerber asked for a future discussion on rate tiers.

    Moved by Council Member Becca Gerber, seconded by Council Member Steve Joyce. Vote: 5-0

  3. Item VI.1 · Public hearing

    2020 water revenue bond public hearing

    Discussed

    Staff said the bond would reimburse fiscal 2019 and 2020 water costs and recommended combining the 2021 and 2022 issuances to take advantage of low rates. No comments; no vote.

  4. Item VI.2 · Budget

    Tentative revised fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 budget (Ordinance 2020-21)

    Approved · 5-0

    The council approved the tentative budget at the no-tax-increase property tax rate, with relief funds raised to $500,000 and final adoption moved to June 18. The general fund shortfall is $8,577,087 (21.4 percent): projected revenue $31,472,675 against $40,049,762 in expenses. The emergency contingency rises from $90,000 to $250,000. Hearings are set for May 21 and June 11 and 18.

    • Budget$500,000 Relief funds in tentative fiscal 2021 budget

    Moved by Council Member Steve Joyce, seconded by Council Member Nann Worel. Vote: 5-0

  5. Item VI.3 · Subdivision

    1064 Park Avenue condominium plat

    Continued · 5-0 · 1064 Park Avenue

    The council continued the item to May 21.

    Moved by Council Member Becca Gerber, seconded by Council Member Nann Worel. Vote: 5-0

  6. Item VI.4 · Subdivision

    1209 Park Avenue plat amendment (Ordinance 2020-22)

    Approved · 5-0 · 1209 Park Avenue

    The council approved the amendment, which removes a lot line.

    Moved by Council Member Steve Joyce, seconded by Council Member Becca Gerber. Vote: 5-0

  7. Item VI.5 · Subdivision

    Snow Park Residences condominium plat, 2290 Deer Valley Drive East (Ordinance 2020-23)

    Continued · 5-0 · 2290 Deer Valley Drive East

    The council continued the item to June 11.

    Moved by Council Member Steve Joyce, seconded by Council Member Nann Worel. Vote: 5-0

  8. Item WS · Presentation

    Fiscal 2020-21 recommended budget

    Discussed

    Staff said the city has about 100 fewer employees than a year ago, the transportation fund has a $5.5 million gap closed by a $1.2 million service cut, $1.5 million in federal funds and $2.7 million in delayed capital, and the water fund operating budget is cut $250,000. Special service contract reserve discussion favored $500,000 total. No vote.

What residents said

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