Council OKs $9.47 million MARC aquatics contract and $5.1 million bus amendment with Rubell excused
March 20, 2025
With Council Member Jeremy Rubell excused, the council approved a $9,467,000 contract with North Ridge Construction for MARC aquatics, a $5,098,888 electric bus amendment and the city's entry into the ranked choice voting pilot on a 3-1 vote. Work sessions covered the FY26 budget, a citywide encroachment policy and liaison assignments.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| FY26 budget process overview (work session) | Discussed |
| Citywide encroachment policy | Discussed |
| City council protocols and liaison assignments | Discussed |
| Consent: 10th Street retaining wall, 516 Marsac triplex remodel and Thaynes pathway | Approved · 4-0 |
| Gillig bus purchase amendment | Approved · 4-0 |
| Childcare needs-based scholarship program review | Discussed |
| PC MARC aquatics replacement construction contract | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ranked choice voting pilot (Resolution 02-2025) | Approved · 3-1 |
| Public art management structure and arts nonprofit funding | Discussed |
| Public Art Advisory Board code (Ordinance 2025-04) | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item WS 1 · Budget
FY26 budget process overview (work session)
Discussed
Budget staff outlined a May 1 tentative budget adoption, a projected FY26 resort sales tax of $19.5 million (the slide says $19.7 million), 83.16% of sales tax coming from visitors, a 3.5% cut to operating budgets, and a FY24 General Fund ending balance of $15 million (32.3%, legal maximum 35%). Water charges to the General Fund phase in at $233,012 in FY26, $470,076 in FY27 and $736,845 in FY28. Bond payoff saves the average primary owner $135 in FY26. No vote.
Item WS 2 · City code
Citywide encroachment policy
Discussed
Staff reported 77 encroachment permits last year, 80% for snowmelt driveways, and about 12 requests a year on city property; voluntary compliance failed for 12 properties. By consensus staff will revise delegated authority to the city engineer, add application fees, and return with lease fee data and cost estimates. No vote.
Item WS 3 · Other
City council protocols and liaison assignments
Discussed
The council made no changes to the liaison guide. The lodging liaison role moves to staff; Council Member Ed Parigian will be liaison to Mountainlands Community Housing Trust and Council Member Tana Toly to the Public Art Advisory Board with Parigian as alternate. No vote.
Item P1 · Presentation
Kimball Junction environmental impact study (UDOT)
Discussed
UDOT presented preferred Alternative C: added I-80 lanes, Ute Boulevard turn lanes and a pedestrian underpass at Ute and Olympic. Public comment runs through April 28 with hearings April 8 and 10.
Item P2 · Presentation
Park City Library annual report
Discussed
The library reported 152,739 patrons in 2024 and a RAP grant for the Santy stage, and asked for auditorium accessibility funds in the budget. The library board read a letter opposing elimination of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Item VI · Contract
Consent: 10th Street retaining wall, 516 Marsac triplex remodel and Thaynes pathway
Approved · 4-0
Approved a 10th Street retaining wall reconstruction with Phillips & Co. Construction (up to $121,000), a remodel of the 516 Marsac Avenue triplex for city employee housing with Big Horn Contractors, LLC ($1,484,329) and Thaynes Pathway phase 1 and storm drain improvements with Geneva Rock Products Inc. (up to $1,650,000).
- Contract$121,000 to Phillips & Co. Construction
- Contract$1.48 million to Big Horn Contractors, LLC
- Contract$1.65 million to Geneva Rock Products Inc.
Item VI.3 · Contract
Gillig bus purchase amendment
Approved · 4-0
The council approved a $5,098,888 amendment for four battery-electric buses and two depot chargers with six dispensers, bringing the total new buses to 13 and the contract to no more than $16,540,102. The buses replace Proterra buses; Proterra's bankruptcy left no replacement parts or resale market. Funding is from a federal low/zero-emission program; if it falls through, staff would return with a cost of about $7 million.
- Change order$5.10 million to GILLIG, LLC
Item VII.1 · Budget
Childcare needs-based scholarship program review
Discussed
Staff reported 28 providers, 97 households and 112 children with an average scholarship of $457.14, and $349,580 awarded with $650,420 remaining, depleting around December 2025; about $294,288 would continue the program through FY26. By consensus the council agreed to the match for next fiscal year, a work session on ages 0-3, and a letter of support for a federal childcare bill. The Community Foundation will keep paying the administrator fee.
- Payment$349,580 to Upwards
Item VII.2 · Contract
PC MARC aquatics replacement construction contract
Approved · 4-0
The council approved a contract with North Ridge Construction, the lowest of four bids (range $9,467,000 to $10,278,930). The CIP balance is $7.7 million including a $200,000 RAP grant, and staff requested another $2,240,350 for a total of $9,940,350 with 5% contingency. Council Member Dickey asked about six versus eight lap lanes (about $300,000 to $400,000).
- Contract$9.47 million to North Ridge Construction
Item VII.3 · Other
Ranked choice voting pilot (Resolution 02-2025)
Approved · 3-1
The council adopted a resolution to join the state Municipal Alternative Voting Methods Pilot for the 2025 election. Council Member Ciraco was willing to try it after reviewing Heber City's experience. Council Member Parigian voted no, saying serious offices should require campaign effort.
Item VIII.1 · Other
Public art management structure and arts nonprofit funding
Discussed
Staff recommended an RFP for a consultant to lead the Public Art Advisory Board and public art contracts, funded from the public art fund; the council supported issuing it. Four arts groups that missed nonprofit services grants were recommended for funding from remaining nonprofit funds, art and economic development grants and the social equity budget. Staff said Sundance received $372,000 directly plus $1 million in city services. No vote.
Item VIII.2 · City code
Public Art Advisory Board code (Ordinance 2025-04)
Approved · 4-0
The council repealed Resolution 23-2024 and amended Section 2-8-21: five to nine members who live in the city, procurement rules that promote competition, maintenance schedules, and authority for the city manager to move unsafe artwork to storage.
What residents said
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