Requested Agenda Date:
11/14/2023
Requested Agenda Title:
Approval of the $320,000 Grant Agreement Between Salt Lake County and Visit Salt Lake (VSL) for the Cottonwood Canyons Transportation Grant to Support the Cottonwood Connect Ski Shuttle Program for the 2023-2024 Ski Season
Requested Agenda Item Description: See attached Grant Agreement, together with related Resolution. The Resolution contemplates that Salt Lake County will receive $320,000 through a separate Funding Memorandum of Agreement (also attached) for the sole purpose of supporting the Cottonwood Connect Ski Shuttle Program managed by Visit Salt Lake for the 2023-2024 Ski Season (December 22, 2023 - April 14, 2024). The Grant Agreement provides for transferring the intended Cottonwood Connect funds received by Salt Lake County from UTA to VSL within 45 days after the execution of the Grant Agreement to provide for public transit service through Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. The Grant Agreement and Resolution are subject to the approval of the County Council.
Requested Action: Discussion - Vote Needed
Presenter(s) (with titles): Catherine Kanter, Deputy Mayor of Regional Operations. Kaitlin Eskelson, President & CEO Visit Salt Lake. Carlton Christensen, Chair, Board of Trustees and Salt Lake County Representative Utah Transit Authority. Devin Weder, Transit Project Manager Utah Department of Transportation.
Time Needed: 10 MINS
Is this Item Time-Sensitive and/or Requesting a Time-Certain? Yes and I will send the request in writing
Requesting Staff Member: Helen Peters, Director of Regional Planning and Transportation.
Are Supporting Documents Needed for this Agenda Item Request? Yes