Park City Council weighs $2 million in CARES Act grants and extends Main Street dining decks to Nov. 25
October 23, 2020, 8:30 a.m. · Remote electronic meeting (445 Marsac Avenue)
At a special meeting, the council reviewed how to distribute $2.9 million in state and federal CARES Act funds, including $2 million in grants with eligibility capped at 40 full-time employees. It voted 4-0, with Council Member Steve Joyce excused, to extend Main Street dining deck leases to Nov. 25.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Extension of 2020 Main Street dining deck lease terms | Approved · 4-0 |
| CARES Act funding and grant program | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item III.2 · Other
Extension of 2020 Main Street dining deck lease terms
Approved · 4-0
The council extended the leases to Nov. 25, 2020 after a hearing with no comments.
Item III.1 · Budget
CARES Act funding and grant program
Discussed
Park City received $2.9 million in state and federal CARES Act funds with revenue expected to fall 44 percent this winter. The mayor said $2 million would go to grants and $950,000 to city reimbursements and COVID updates; $250,000 would be held for future needs. Funds must be spent by Nov. 30, with a possible extension to Dec. 30. Staff proposed capping eligibility at 40 full-time employees and requiring a city business license; council agreed to score one criterion at 10 points. Joyce and Worel will serve as liaisons and awards return to the council Nov. 12. Jocelyn Scudder of the Summit County Park City Arts Council urged funding for small businesses and nonprofits. No vote.
- Grant$2.90 million
What residents said
CARES Act grant eligibility
Jocelyn Scudder urged funding for small businesses and nonprofits.