Governing Board Meeting Thursday, October 4, 2018 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Taylorsville City Hall – City Council Meeting Room 2600 West Taylorsville Boulevard Taylorsville, UT 84128

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MEETING AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introductions 9:00 AM a) Introduction of Meeting Participants b) Welcome to new Interlocal Members of the Jordan River Commission 1) Murray City – joined August 21, 2018 2) Millcreek City – joined August 27, 2018

2. Consent Agenda ~ 9:05 AM a) [Action Item] Approve Agenda b) [Action Item] Approve Minutes from the August 2, 2018 Governing Board Meeting (see attachment)

3. Get Into The River Festival Summary ~ 9:10 AM

a) Festival Summary & Acknowledgements

Cindy Gubler from Wilkinson + Ferrari and members of her team will share a summary of events, activities and outreach efforts from the annual Get Into The River Festival through the month of September, which has just wrapped up.

!1 4. HB 216 – Continued Discussion & Updates ~ 9:20 AM

a) [Action Item] Legislative Appropriation Recommendations (see attachment)

The Division of Forestry Fire & State Lands, which is the agency directed to appropriate funds associated with HB 216 - Jordan River Recreation Area, has determined that some recommendations for allocation of funds by the Jordan River Commission Governing Board may be inconsistent with the specific language of the bill. The Governing Board may discuss a revised proposal from the Division that may better align with the requirements of the bill.

b) Law Enforcement & Additional Public Safety Patrols

Jason Curry, Law Enforcement & Fire Investigation staff member for the Division of Forestry Fire & State Lands, will share an update concerning the law enforcement and additional public safety patrols component of the legislative appropriation.

c) Tracy Aviary Education Center & Programming

Tim Brown, Executive Director of the Tracy Aviary, will share an update concerning the transitional education center at James Madison Park, and associated staffing and programming component of the legislative appropriation.

d) Weed Management & Consideration of a Cooperative Weed Management Area

Brian Tonetti, Program & Policy Planner with the Jordan River Commission, will share an update concerning the development of a Cooperative Weed Management Area plan, and pilot projects contemplated as a component of the legislative appropriation and/or other possible funding programs.

e) 3300 to 3900 South Trail

Soren Simonsen, Executive Director of the Jordan River Commission, will share an update concerning the development of a new trail section connecting 3300 to 3900 South on the west side of the Jordan River, within West Valley City, which is a component of the legislative appropriation and/or other possible funding programs.

f) Bicycle Rental Program & Electric Bicycle/Scooter Policies

Soren Simonsen, Executive Director of the Jordan River Commission, will share an update concerning several opportunities related to “bicycle rental” programs, and discuss goals, policies and program development, which may be components of the legislative appropriation and/or other possible funding

!2 programs.

The Governing Board may also be asked to consider policies regarding current non-motorized requirements for use of the Jordan River Parkway Trail. There is growing use of the trail by users of electric bicycles, power assisted (hybrid) bicycles, electric scooters, and other gas-powered two- and four-wheeled vehicles routinely encountered on the trail.

5. Friends of the Jordan River Program ~ 10:30 AM

a) [Action Item] Friends of the Jordan River Program – Proposal Outline & Seed Funding (see attachment)

Soren Simonsen, Executive Director of the Jordan River Commission, and Scott Peters, Board Member of the Jordan River Foundation, will share an outline for development of a Friends of the Jordan River program, to build and strengthen partnerships with business and community organizations to accomplish the goals of the Blueprint Jordan River.

As part of the establishment of the Friends of the Jordan River program, the Director is recommending that $5,000 from the unused balance of funding from the fiscal year 2017-18 Small Grant Program be re-allocated as a one-time investment of seed funding for program development, along with limited staff support from Jordan River Commission staff.

6. Executive Director’s Report ~ 10:40 AM a) First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018-19 Financial Report (see attachment) b) Jordan River Assistance Fund – Small Grant Solicitation Announcement (see attachment) c) Upcoming Meetings, Events and Activities 1) October 5 : APA Utah Fall Conference Mobile Tour of Jordan River Parkway/Big Bend Preserve & Recreation Area 2) October 10 : Salt Lake County Collective Impact on Homelessness Steering Committee Meeting 3) October 12 - 13 : Cotopaxi “Questival” Volunteer Event 4) October 15 : Jordan River Coordinated Law Enforcement Agency Meeting 5) November 5 : Salt Lake County Illegal Encampments Coordination Meeting 6) November 14 - 15 : Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium 7) January/February 2019 (Date TBA) : Water Quality “Low Impact Development” Best Practice Workshop 8) First Quarter 2019 (Date TBA) : Salt Lake County Jordan River Watershed Council Meeting 9) May, 2019 : “Golden Spoke” Event (v 2.0) 10) September 2019 : 6th Annual Get Into The River Festival d) Other Project Updates (as time allows) e) Social Media & Outreach

!3 7. Public Comment ~ 10:50 AM

This is a time for members of the general public to provide comments to the Governing Board. Comments will be limited to two minutes per speaker, and the entire public comment period is limited to ten minutes.

8. Adjourn ~ 11:00 AM

Some agenda items are listed as “action items” where specific action is anticipated by the Governing Board. However, the Governing Board may also take action on matters related any agenda item during the meeting, even if not specifically noted as such.

Per Utah’s Open and Public Meetings Act (Utah Code 52-4-101 et sec), a closed meeting may be held for the following purposes, 1) the character/professional competence/health of a person; 2) strategies for collective bargaining; 3) pending or imminent litigation; 4) the price of real property; 5) security personnel or devices; or, 6) criminal misconduct allegations.

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!4 MEETING MINUTES

Meeting Attendance

Governing Board Members

Draper City Councilmember Michele Weeks, Chair West Valley City Mayor Ron Bigelow, Vice Chair North Salt Lake Councilmember Stan Porter, Past Chair Bluffdale City Councilmember Wendy Aston Cottonwood Heights Councilmember Christine Mikell Millcreek City Councilmember Silvia Catten Riverton City Councilmember Tish Buroker Saratoga Springs City Sarah Carroll (alternate) Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski Salt Lake County Julie Peck-Dabling (alternate) Salt Lake County Councilmember Aimee Winder Newton South Salt Lake City Councilmember Ray deWolfe Taylorsville City Councilmember Ernest Burgess Utah Governor’s Office Evan Curtis Utah Legislature Representative Utah Div. Forestry Fire & State Lands Director Brian Cottam Utah Div. Water Quality Jim Harris (alternate) Utah Transit Authority Laura Hanson West Jordan City Councilmember Dirk Burton At Large (Ex-Officio) Denise Winslow Jordan River Foundation (Ex-Officio) Scott Peters Tracy Aviary (Ex-Officio) Tim Brown Workers Compensation Fund Jill Christensen

Others In Attendance

Soren Simonsen, Executive Director Jordan River Commission Millcreek City Tim Cosgrove Salt Lake City Elliott Mott Steve Van Maren John Hiskey Taylorsville City Sharen Hauri South Salt Lake City

!5 Item 1 – Welcome & Introductions

Governing Board meeting participants were introduced.

Executive Director Soren Simonsen noted that Murray City and Millcreek City councils have both authorized the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for their respective cities, and joined the Jordan River Commission. He has invited these cities, along with Representative Cheryl Action, the new Utah Legislature representative, to provide brief introductions at the next Governing Board meeting in November.

Item 2 – Consent Agenda

Item 2.a – Approve Agenda

Commission Member Scott Peters moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded.

Voting was unanimous in favor.

Item 2.b – Approve Meeting Minutes

The minutes for the August meeting were not yet available. This item was postponed to the next meeting.

Item 3 – Get Into The River Festival Summary

The presenters for the Get Into The River Festival had not arrived, and this item was postponed.

Item 4 – HB 216 – Continued Discussion & Updates

Item 4.a – Legislative Appropriation Recommendations

Executive Director Soren Simonsen and Division Director Brian Cottam reviewed background, and presented an update on the recommendations for the legislative funding. As Division staff reviewed details of the prior recommendations by the Commission, and attached each recommendation to specific line items in the legislation, there were some inconsistencies with the language of the bill in terms of authorizing certain expenditures.

Director Cottam reviewed the specific language, and discussed some recommended changes to bring the recommendations into alignment with the appropriation bill, referencing specific line item language of the bill. These Division Director and staff recommendations included increasing law enforcement and extra patrol from $100,000 to $275,000 in the corridor wide funding, removing the bicycle rental program of $117,000 from the “Zone” area funding, removing $25,000 in Commission

!6 staff from the corridor wide funding and re-directing it to the “Zone” area funding, removing the invasive species mitigation of $150,000 from the entire corridor funding source and re-directing $92,000 in the “Zone” area funding for this purpose.

Copies of the previously adopted recommendations, and the revised funding allocation proposal from the Division are attached.

Commission Member Julie Peck-Dabling indicated a desire from Salt Lake County to preserve some way to implement a bicycle rental program to bring additional Tracy Aviary patrons and rental users to increase desirable activity in the area where the new Homeless Resource Center will open in mid-2019.

Councilmember Aimee Newton suggested hearing other presentations on the agenda, to get a more comprehensive overview prior to making a specific recommendation or motion.

Mayor Ron Bigelow raised a concern with deviating from the legislative intent and recommendations as outlined by the Division Director and staff.

Commission Member Tim Brown indicated that the bicycle rental program envisioned by Tracy Aviary could be possible with a one-time funding source of $75,000, with the intent to raise additional revenue through bike rentals and grants to continue the operations of a bicycle rental program longer term beyond the first year.

Councilmember Stan Porter wondered if bicycle rentals might be moving in the direction of the new electric scooter fleets around town, with dockless systems.

Item 4.b – Law Enforcement & Additional Public Safety Patrols

Jason Curry, the Public Information and Law Enforcement Officer of the Division of Forestry Fire & State Lands, presented a summary of progress on the law enforcement and extra patrol program that is being developed.

The Division has organized and met with all of the law enforcement agencies in Salt Lake County as an area of primary focus. The three goals established for these efforts included improving public safety, reducing crime, and creating an overall more attractive environment along the Jordan River.

A copy of the presentation handout is attached.

The Division has developed and is reviewing contracts with Unified Police Department and Salt Lake City Police Department, and is coordinating with other agencies. The Division has established reporting tools and a database system to better communicate and coordinate efforts among multiple law enforcement agencies.

Councilmember Tish Buroker asked about lines of command for the extra patrolling. Jason Curry indicated that the extra patrols don’t report to the Division, but will

!7 operate and report through each respective law enforcement agency, with funding for the extra patrolling and information gathering facilitated and coordinated through the Division.

Executive Director Soren Simonsen suggested that in addition to patrolling for issues related to homeless encampments and drug related activity, that there are could be some focus on perceived increases in illegal recreation vehicle use of the trail, such as motorcycles, four-wheelers and other ATVs.

Item 4.c – Tracy Aviary Education Center & Programming

Commission Member Tim Brown, CEO of Tracy Aviary, shared an overview the education programming that is being developed and already being implemented for the Jordan River Parkway corridor, and an overview of the future site for a nature center being developed at the James Madison Park at 3300 South.

Developing a nature center at the Jordan River has been a long-term goal of the Aviary, complementing the main Liberty Park facility with a site-specific active recreation and discovery facility.

Tim shared his vision for education programming, and the approaches for using the funds appropriated by the legislature. Elements of their education programming will happen along the entire river corridor, and are already happening. They also want to provide a safe and secure facility to introduce people to the Jordan River, and provide positive activities and opportunities for individuals and families.

A copy of the presentation is attached.

Tim recommended shifting $75,000 from the $148,000 in previously approved funding for Tracy Aviary education programming, to go toward developing a bike rental program, and then re-allocating $75,000 from the $125,000 overall corridor wide education programming of the Commission to the Tracy Aviary education programs.

Item 4.d – Weed Management & Consideration of a Cooperative Weed Management Area

Brian Tonetti, Commission staff member, shared an introduction and overview of a program to develop a Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) for the Jordan River Parkway. The purpose of this program would be to develop a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to control weeds.

The proposal targets four specific species: Russian olive, tamarisk, phragmites, and puncture vine, as well as revegetation approaches to re-establish beneficial species in their place. It would also have application to early detection and control of new invasive species that might emerge.

!8 A copy of his presentation materials is attached.

Brian has established a framework for organizing and administering a CWMA program, with primary coordination involving the state and county weed management coordinators. Additional oversight would be provided by the Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee and other stakeholders.

Two initial pilot projects are identified in South Salt Lake and Lehi.

Chair Michele Weeks asked what additional organizing might be necessary to create such an entity. Executive Director Soren Simonsen responded that the next steps would include determining whether to use the Commission as an existing regional coordinating agency, or creating a separate entity to provide oversight.

Commission Member Scott Peters suggested that weed control is a major focus of the Commission, and recommends that the Commission take on the sponsorship of the CWMA.

Commission Member Scott Peters moved to support the concept of creating a Comprehensive Weed Management Area, and have staff explore and return with a more formal proposal. The motion was seconded.

Mayor Ron Bigelow clarified that a formal adoption might not be necessary if this concept is still exploratory. Commission Member Peters and Councilmember Stan Porter concurred that this could be consensus driven direction rather than a formal proposal.

Commission Member Peters withdrew the motion.

Chair Weeks asked if anyone objected to the Commission staff continuing to explore the creation of a CWMA, and returning with a more specific proposal to how the Commission would support this effort.

There were no objections raised by the Commission to moving forward in developing a more specific proposal for a CWMA.

Commission Member Richard Bay expressed concern with creating a new legal entity, but encouraged that a comprehensive approach to weed management is the right direction to take. Mayor Bigelow concurred with this direction.

Item 4.e – 3300 to 3900 South Trail

Executive Director Soren Simonsen provided a brief summary of the status of the 3300 to 3900 South Trail on the west side of the Jordan River, one of the projects previously allocated funding through the legislative appropriation.

!9 The funding of $175,000 allocated in the budgeting process appears to be about half of the funding required. West Valley City and Salt Lake County have both prepared cost estimates that indicate more extensive work may be needed than originally assumed. Additional funding will need to be secured.

Mayor Ron Bigelow indicated that TRCC (Tourism Recreation Cultural & Convention) funds may be available for matching funds.

Item 4.f – Bicycle Rental Program & Electric Bicycle/Scooter Policies

Executive Director Soren Simonsen shared a brief update on the Commission staff’s exploratory work on bike rental programs, including options for bike sharing, bike shop vendors, and nonprofit bike education and access programs like the one Tracy Aviary is interested in developing.

Director Simonsen also raised the issue of emerging electric and electric assisted bicycles and scooter technologies that are already users of the Jordan River Trail, and how the Commission might advise on consistent policies for emerging electric vehicle technologies.

Councilmember Aimee Newton recommended returning at a future meeting for discussion on electric bike and scooter policies, and better understanding how cities and counties are already working to address these new recreation vehicle types.

Councilmember Stan Porter also asked that consideration of trail use might also address horses.

Commission Member Denise Winslow suggested doing some research on existing state and local policies.

Revisit Item 4.a – Legislative Appropriation Recommendations

Chair Michele Weeks asked that the Commission return to formulate a recommendation for the re-allocation of legislative funding.

Executive Director Soren Simonsen clarified the purposes of the $125,000 for developing a comprehensive education program. These include identifying and coordinating the comprehensive curricula of education providers, identifying education and outdoor classroom opportunities on the Jordan River Parkway, providing and administering mini-grants to implement enhanced curriculum development and delivery among education providers, and capital improvements to environmental education and outdoor classroom resources.

Chair Weeks and Mayor Ron Bigelow raised concern with committing ongoing funding to staffing of the Tracy Aviary education programming. Commission Member Tim Brown clarified that this is not intended to commit the legislative funding for future years, and that they will have other sources.

!10 Councilmember Aimee Newton moved to adopt the re-allocation of funding as recommended by Director Brian Cottam, with two changes: to re-direct $75,000 from Tracy Aviary’s $148,000 education programming from the “Zone” area funding to develop Tracy Aviary’s bike rental and access program, and re-direct $75,000 from the $125,000 Commission’s education program to Tracy Aviary’s corridor-wide education programming. The motion was seconded.

Director Brian Cottam raised concerns that the proposal might not meet the specific language of the legislative appropriation bill. He clarified that the education program must meet the corridor wide intent for education programming.

Commission Member Tim Brown indicated that the intent is to provide corridor wide education programming

Commission Member Mike Winder and Commission Member Scott Peters suggested that the intent of the legislation could be coordinated through the contract or agreement between the Division and Tracy Aviary.

Voting was 17 in favor and 4 opposed to the motion. The motion passed.

The revised legislative funding allocations recommended by the Commission are:

1. $70,000 Tentative allowance for Division of Forestry Fire & State Lands Administration 2. $50,000 Jordan River Commission staff salary 3. $92,000 Invasive species removal, restoration and revegetation focused on 3300 South to 3900 South 4. $175,000 Trail Construction, West Valley City - West Side of River, 3300 S to 3900 S (paving of existing gravel trail/service road) 5. $148,000 Tracy Aviary transitional/interim Education & Activity Center (trailers, materials, bike rental program) one-time at James Madison Park 6. $75,000 Tracy Aviary education programming (staff) one-time corridor wide 7. $5,000 Parkway & trail maintenance equipment for Commission staff 8. $20,000 Vehicle Acquisition/Repair for Commission staff 9. $40,000 Urban Ranger program 10. $275,000 Law enforcement extra patrol funding to contract with local agencies 11. $50,000 Enhanced and Coordinated Education Program Development & Implementation

This allocation matches the $1,000,000 total available through Legislative Appropriation in HB 216 for the Jordan River Recreation Area, including the intended line item language authorizing funding in the final enrolled appropriation bill.

A copy of the bill and funding allocation summary are attached.

!11 Item 5 – Friends of the Jordan River Program

This item was postponed due to lack of time available during the meeting, and will be rescheduled for a future meeting.

Item 6 – Executive Director’s Report

Item 6.a – First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018-19 Financial Report

Due to time constraints, Executive Director Soren Simonsen recommended that Governing Board members review the First Quarter Financial Report provided, and follow up individually with any questions or comments following the meeting.

A copy of the first quarter financial report is attached.

Item 6.b – Jordan River Assistance Fund – Small Grant Solicitation Announcement

Director Simonsen also noted that the Small Grant application period is open, and encouraged Commission members to identify projects and apply. Staff is available to for technical assistance with any grant applications.

A copy of the small grant solicitation is attached.

The remaining items in the Executive Director’s report were postponed due to lack of time.

Item 7 – Public Comment

There were no public comments.

There was a motion and second to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at approximately 11:05 AM.

Meeting minutes prepared by Soren Simonsen, Commission Secretary.

Meeting minutes adopted at the Governing Board meeting, November 1, 2018.

A copy of the meeting recording is available to listen or download at the following link: https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/439585.mp3.

!12 Attachment Item #4.a HB 216 – Jordan River Recreation Area Legislative Appropriation Recommendations Enrolled Copy H.B. 216

1 JORDAN RIVER RECREATION AREA 2 2018 GENERAL SESSION 3 STATE OF UTAH 4 Chief Sponsor: Mike Winder

5 Senate Sponsor: Evan J. Vickers 6 Cosponsors: Val K. Potter 7 Cheryl K. Acton Gregory H. Hughes Marie H. Poulson 8 Carl R. Albrecht Eric K. Hutchings 9 Patrice M. Arent Ken Ivory 10 Stewart E. Barlow Michael S. Kennedy Edward H. Redd 11 Joel K. Briscoe Brian S. King 12 Rebecca Chavez-Houck John Knotwell Douglas V. Sagers 13 Kay J. Christofferson Scott D. Sandall 14 Kim F. Coleman Bradley G. Last Mike Schultz 15 Brad M. Daw A. V. Lowry Snow 16 Susan Duckworth Daniel McCay Keven J. Stratton 17 James A. Dunnigan Michael K. McKell Raymond P. Ward 18 Rebecca P. Edwards Christine F. Watkins 19 Merrill F. Nelson R. Curt Webb 20 Justin L. Fawson Michael E. Noel 21 Gage Froerer Derrin R. Owens John R. Westwood 22 Francis D. Gibson Lee B. Perry Mark A. Wheatley 23 Keith Grover Jeremy A. Peterson Logan Wilde 24 Val L. Peterson Brad R. Wilson 25 Stephen G. Handy Dixon M. Pitcher

26 27 LONG TITLE H.B. 216 Enrolled Copy

28 General Description: 29 This bill deals with an area along the Jordan River. 30 Highlighted Provisions: 31 This bill: 32 < defines terms; and 33 < authorizes the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, in consultation with the 34 Jordan River Commission and other entities, to expend money as appropriations 35 allow on projects around the Jordan River under certain conditions. 36 Money Appropriated in this Bill: 37 This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2019: 38 < to the Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State 39 Lands -- Project Management: 40 C from the General Fund, one-time, $500,000; and 41 < to the Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State 42 Lands -- Project Management: 43 C from the General Fund, ongoing, $500,000. 44 Other Special Clauses: 45 None 46 Utah Code Sections Affected: 47 ENACTS: 48 65A-2-8, Utah Code Annotated 1953 49 50 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: 51 Section 1. Section 65A-2-8 is enacted to read: 52 65A-2-8. Jordan River improvement projects. 53 (1) As used in this section: 54 (a) "Commission" means the Jordan River Commission created by interlocal

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55 agreement. 56 (b) "Zone" means the Jordan River Recreation Area, the area 250 yards on each side of 57 the Jordan River from the edge of the river between SR-201 and 4430 South. 58 (2) The division, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and 59 Subsections (3) and (4), may: 60 (a) expend money for the following purposes: 61 (i) enhancing safety, recreation, and conservation in the zone; 62 (ii) capital improvements within the zone, including: 63 (A) lighting along the Jordan River and within the zone; 64 (B) completing construction of a paved pathway on both sides of the Jordan River 65 within the zone; 66 (C) building a boat launch, picnic pavilion, bench, restroom, or other amenity within 67 the zone; and 68 (D) supporting an aviary, nature area, bike or boat rental concessionaire, or other 69 partnerships to enhance recreation in the zone; 70 (iii) funding programs to clean the zone, remove invasive species, and restore riparian 71 habitat; 72 (iv) hiring or contracting for personnel to perform tasks as directed by the commission; 73 (v) partnering or contracting with urban ranger or similar service-oriented 74 organizations or programs: 75 (A) to provide trail maintenance, emergency care, and environmental education for the 76 area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan River from the edge of the river for the entire length 77 of the river; and 78 (B) to report to the appropriate public official all health, safety, or law enforcement 79 concerns that the organization encounters, as directed by the commission; and 80 (vi) partnering or contracting with local law enforcement or a certified peace officer to 81 provide patrol, security, and law enforcement for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan

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82 River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river; and 83 (b) purchase, lease, sell, or dispose of property or an easement within the zone to 84 achieve the goals in Subsection (2)(a). 85 (3) (a) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through 86 (2)(a)(iii) or Subsection (2)(b), the division shall receive the approval of: 87 (i) the commission; 88 (ii) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of 89 real property within the zone, including Salt Lake County Flood Control; and 90 (iii) the relevant municipality within the zone. 91 (b) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(iv) through 92 (2)(a)(vi), the division shall: 93 (i) receive the approval of the commission; and 94 (ii) consult with: 95 (A) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of 96 real property within the zone; and 97 (B) the relevant municipality within the zone. 98 (4) The programs described in this section may only be implemented as appropriations 99 from the Legislature allow. 100 Section 2. Appropriation. 101 The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 102 2018, and ending June 30, 2019. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for 103 fiscal year 2019. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures 104 Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts 105 indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah. 106 ITEM 1 107 To the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands 108 From General Fund, one-time $500,000

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109 From General Fund, ongoing $500,000 110 Schedule of Programs: 111 Project Management $1,000,000 112 The Legislature intends that the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands use up to 113 10% of appropriated funds on administrative functions and then spend remaining funds 114 appropriated under this section to implement the programs described in Section 65A-2-8, with 115 half the remaining money appropriated expended on the programs described in Subsections 116 65A-2-8(2)(a)(i) through (iv) and half the remaining money appropriated expended on the 117 programs described in Subsections 65A-2-8(2)(a)(v) and (vi).

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Line numbers reference the enrolled copy of HB 216 (March 22, 2018)

Lines 60-72 allocations allowed $ 175,000 Trail construction, 3300 S - 3900 S West Valley City (line 64) $ 148,000 Tracy Aviary, temporary education center & programming staff (line 68) $ 92,000 Invasive species management within the Zone (line 70) $ 50,000 JRC staff - Volunteer, Education & Outreach Manager (line 72) $ 35,000 FFSL administration (lines 112-113) $ 500,000

Lines 73-81 allocations allowed $ 40,000 Urban Ranger Program (line 73) $ 5,000 JRC Trail maintenance equipment (lines 73-75) $ 20,000 JRC Vehicle & Repair (lines 73-75) $ 125,000 JRC Environmental education research, development & grants (line75) $ 275,000 Additional law enforcement & public safety patrols (lines 80-81) $ 35,000 FFSL administration (lines 112-113) $ 500,000 HB 216 Jordan River Recreation Area Funding Recommendations for FY 2018-2019

The Jordan River Commission Governing Board met on May 5, 2018, June 7, 2018 and August 3, 2018, to review, discuss and adopt recommendations for appropriation of the funding from HB 216 for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. JORDAN RIVER COMMISSION The following expenditures are recommended by the Jordan River Commission Governing Board:

Recreation Area “Zone” – Highway 201 to 4430 South, 250 Yards on Each Side of the Jordan River

1. $35,000 Allowance for Division of Forestry Fire & State Lands Administration 2. $25,000 Jordan River Commission Staff Salary (partial) 3. $175,000 Trail Construction, West Valley City - West Side of River, 3300 S to 3900 S (paving of existing gravel trail/service road) 4. $148,000 Tracy Aviary temporary Education Center (trailers, staff, materials - may require an similar commitment of funding annually) 5. $117,000 Bike rental program, inclusive of equipment, staffing, operations

$500,000 Subtotal Funding for Recreation Area “Zone”

Recreation Area – Entire Length of the Jordan River, 250 Yards on Each Side of the Jordan River

1. $35,000 Allowance for Division of Forestry Fire & State Lands Administration 2. $25,000 Jordan River Commission Staff Salary (partial) 3. $5,000 Maintenance Equipment 4. $20,000 Vehicle Acquisition/Repair 5. $40,000 Urban Ranger program expansion 6. $100,000 Law enforcement supplemental funding to contract with local agencies 7. $150,000 Invasive species removal, restoration and revegetation — focused priority the “zone” area and in Utah County 8. $125,000 Enhanced and Coordinated Education Program Development & Implementation

$500,000 Subtotal Funding for Recreation Area

$1,000,000 Total Legislative Appropriation

1 Attachment Item #4.b Law Enforcement & Additional Safety Patrols DilR JORDAN RIVER LAW ENFORCEMENT 654-2-8 (2xa)(vi)

Objectives: 1 . Greater public safety 2. Reduction in crime 3. More inviting atmosphere for recreational users How: 1. lncreased law enforcement presence Drug use, assaults, lewdness and other crimes have found 2. Coordinated approach to crime on the river an easy venue along Jordan River especially transient camp problems Shifts are between 4 and 6 3. lnformation sharing and crime analysis hours each 1. Contact made with those on Agencies lnvited: West Valley C ty P D in the river corridor . UPD t/ Saratoga Spri ngs P 2. Referral to services . Murray PD t/ Lehi PD 3. Crimes in progress addressed Salt Lake city PD . South Salt Lake 4. Crime reporting to central . South Jordan PD Utah County Sheriff database . West Jordan PD UHP . Sandy PD ,/ Davis County Sheriff . Draper PD J North SL PD

Extra patrols will be aimed at providing ad- ditional law enforcement presence and Accumulations of stolen property and biohazard have been coordinatied tracking an ever-present theme along Jordan River of criminal activity and contacts along the river. The presence of officers add to the overall sense Data from contacts with law of security. enforcement will be collected from all participating agencies and the public. This will help determine effectiveness of patrol Agencies Committed to Extra Patrols: efforts and where more work is needed. (A-s of Oct 3) A comprehensive . UPD . Saratoga Springs PD approach to law . Satt Lake Lake enforcement Vlrrl?y^PP City along the entire . South Lake Salt Murray length of the . South Jordan PD Jordan ¡ Sandy river is meant to increase overall . West Jordan PD effectiveness . Sandy PD of public safety . Draper PD efforts. Attachment Item #4.c Tracy Aviary Education Center & Programming 10/4/18

Tracy Aviary’s Jordan River Nature Center 3 year vision

We conserve what we love. We love what We love what we we understand. understand. We understand what we are taught.

Baba Dioum

How Do We Define Success? Currently $148,000 allocated to Tracy Aviary for use in impact zone.

$48,000 – structures • Increase Use $10,000 – materials • Increase Awareness $90,000 – environmental education staff (2 FTE) • Increase Understanding • Increase Appreciation • Increase Stewardship

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Use Legislative $$$ to make immediate impact Challenge • Nature in the City programming • Lead nature walks • Lead bird walks • Two staff/volunteers present • Provide programs for partners (Neighborhood House, Promise Program, etc. during operations. • Host groups (GSLA, Community Councils, and others) • Operate 7 days per week. • Non-breeding bird surveys • Have a critical mass of activities • Breeding bird surveys • Volunteer projects (clean-ups, tree protection, etc) to draw visitors. • Manage bathroom • Bike rental

Bike Rental Supports Plan/Vision

Proposal Reallocate $75,000 from Tracy Aviary’s $148,000 funding to be used for bike rental. – $30,000 for container – $30,000 for staff (bike mechanic/site support) – $15,000 purchase of bikes

Use $75,000 of the $125,000 allocated in the corridor funding for environmental education to cover Aviary environmental education programming south to north along river.

2 Attachment Item #4.d Cooperative Weed Management Area Jordan River Cooperative Weed Management Area *Draft* Guiding Document ​

Mission To share information and best management practices to a broad spectrum of land managers, partners, and community members to reduce noxious weed coverage and enhance habitat value along the Jordan River corridor.

Focus Area The Jordan River corridor, including a 1/4-mile buffer from the bank of the river and any applicable adjacent open spaces.

Target Species ● Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) ​ ​ ● Common reed (Phragmites australis) ​ ​ ● Tamarisk/Salt Cedar (Tamarix spp.) ​ ​ ● Puncturevine/Goathead (Tribulus terrestris) ​ ​

Early Detection & Rapid Response Species - TBD ● Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) ​ ​ ● Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) ​ ​ ● Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) ​ ​ ● Russian Knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) ​ ​

Measurable Goals ● Improve habitat value and biodiversity; ● Improve user safety and recreation; ● Develop and disseminate best management practices and policies; ● Develop and disseminate outreach and educational materials; and ● Cultivate partnerships and collaboration across boundaries.

Challenges to Address ● How is trail user safety and ecological restoration balanced to improve habitat value and decrease crime? ● How is the irrigation issue addressed in revegetation strategies for ecological restoration? ● How are differing management roles, responsibilities, and techniques navigated to increase efficiency and efficacy?

Deliverables ● Adaptive Weed Management Best Practices Guide ● Weed Distribution Map ● Best Practices Training Series – Weed Management Lectures & Field Classes ○ Potential Model ■ One-hour field classes to discuss treatment protocol and schedules for Target and EDRR species. Presenters will do a brief introduction on how to identify the weed, negative effects of it, show participants treatment on-the-ground, share considerations when treating (such as nesting birds, surrounding native vegetation, etc.), and answer any applicable questions. ● March/April - Russian olive & Tamarisk ○ Potential Presenter ■ Ben Stireman and Keith Hambrecht, Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands ● June/July - Puncturevine ○ Potential Presenter ■ Sage Fitch, Salt Lake County Weed Control ● August/September - Phragmites ○ Potential Presenter ■ Eric McCulley, RiverRestoration.org ■ Rich Hansen, Phragmites Control Specialists ● October/November - Revegetation ○ Potential Presenter ■ TBD

● Community Engagement Weed Management Package ○ Field/Pocket Weed Guides, Small Hand Tools, Seed Packets, Etc.

CWMA Steering Committee ● Jordan River Commission (Program and Policy Planner) ○ Contact: Brian Tonetti ○ Email: [email protected] ○ Phone: 585.703.8582 ○ CWMA Position: Secretary

● Salt Lake County Weed Control (Weed Supervisor) ○ Contact: Sage Fitch ○ Email: [email protected] ○ Phone: 801.381.9121 ○ CWMA Position:

● Utah County Weed Control (Weed Supervisor) ○ Contact: Jake Johnson ○ Email: [email protected] ○ Phone: 801.851.8638 ○ CWMA Position:

● Davis County Weed Control (Weed Supervisor) ○ Contact: Brandon Hunt ○ Email: [email protected] ○ Phone: 801.564.0690 ​ ○ CWMA Position:

● Utah Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands (Jordan River Coordinator) ○ Contact: Keith Hambrecht and Ben Stireman ○ Email: [email protected] (Keith) and [email protected] (Ben) ○ Phone: 385.226.9550 (Keith) and 385.228.6501 (Ben) ○ CWMA Position:

● Utah Department of Agriculture & Food - Division of Plant Industry and Conservation (State Noxious Weed Program Manager) ○ Contact: Aaron Eager ○ Email: [email protected] ○ Phone: 801.400.2983 ○ CWMA Position:

Technical Advisory Committee - CMWA Sub-Committee ● Land Managers ○ Rocky Mountain Power ○ Utah Transit Authority ○ Utah Reclamation Mitigation Conservation Commission ○

● Municipal ○ North Salt Lake ○ Salt Lake City ○ South Salt Lake ○ West Valley City ○ Millcreek ○ Murray ○ Taylorsville ○ Midvale ○ West Jordan ○ South Jordan ○ Riverton ○ Sandy ○ Draper ○ Bluffdale ○ Lehi ○ Saratoga Springs

● County ○ Utah ○ Salt Lake ○ Davis

● State ○ Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands ○ Utah Division of Wildlife Resources ○ Utah Department of Agriculture & Food ○

● Federal ○ United States Bureau of Land Management ○ United States Natural Resources Conservation Service ○ United States Fish & Wildlife Service ○ United States Forest Service ○ United States Farm Service Agency ○ United States Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service ○

● Landowners ○

● Non-Governmental Organizations ○ RiverRestoration.org ○

● University/Academic ○ University of Utah ○ Brigham Young University ○ Utah State University ○ Utah Valley University ○ Salt Lake Community College ○ Westminster College ○

● Interested Community Members ○

● Irrigation/Canal Companies ○

Structure ● Steering Committee - This committee will meet on a quarterly basis, or as deemed necessary, to discuss the following list: ○ Coordinate operating procedures, meeting agendas and minutes, and presentations; ○ Establish weed management experimentation and creation of best management practices; ○ Create methodology and treatment schedules at pilot projects; and ○ Share results of experimentation at pilot projects.

● Cooperate Weed Management Area - This group will meet on a biannual or annual basis to discuss the following list: ○ Share weed management best management practices; and ○ Discuss roundtable-style successes, failures, and points of collaboration at weed management projects.

Potential Projects ● Mill Creek Confluence ○ Funding Source: Jordan River Legislative Appropriation ○ Amount: $15,000.00 ○ Size: 5 ac. ○ Landowner: Salt Lake County ○ Address: 2902 S 900 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119

● Meadowbrook Natural Area ○ Funding Source: Jordan River Legislative Appropriation ○ Amount: $75,000.00 ○ Size: 25 ac. ○ Landowner: Salt Lake County ○ Address: 3900 S 1038 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84119

● Wildlife Park ○ Funding Source: TBD ○ Amount: $50,000.00 ○ Size: 25 ac. ○ Landowner: Utah County ○ Address: 1500 N 3000 W, Lehi, UT 84043

Attachment Item #6.a FY 2018-19 First Quarter Financial Report Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Financial Report | Jordan River Commission

First Quarter – July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018

ACCOUNT BALANCES Mountain America Credit Union - Savings $ 84,719.22 Mountain America Credit Union - Checking $ 2,164.87 FlipCause $ 463.17 PayPal $ 0.00 Petty Cash $ 8.00 Total Cash On Hand $ 87,347.26

Budget Actual % of Total Over/(Under) INCOME 1 Interlocal Membership Contributions $ 166,445.63 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (166,445.63) 2 Ex-Officio Contributions $ 29,400.00 $ 6,000.00 20.4% $ (23,400.00) 3 Interest Income $ 120.00 $ 23.40 19.5% $ (96.60) 4 Grant Revenue $ 404,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (404,000.00) 2018 - 2019 Legislative Appropriations – Jordan River Recreation Area $ 240,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (240,000.00) WFRC Transporation & Land Use Connection Grant $ 110,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (110,000.00) UDAF ISM - 2017 Millcreek Confluence Restoration $ 20,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (20,000.00) UDAF ISM - 2017 Puncturevine Bio-Control $ 16,600.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (16,600.00) UDAF ISM - 2017 Riverton Ponds Restoration $ 17,400.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (17,400.00) 49900 Uncategorized Income $ 0.00 $ 0.00 5 Charitable Donations $ 8,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (8,000.00) General Donations $ 8,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (8,000.00) Specific Donations $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Event Pass-Through $ 0.00 $ 0.00 6 Education Revenue $ 2,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (2,000.00) Best Practice Training Registration $ 2,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (2,000.00) Miscellaneous Education Revenue $ 0.00 $ 0.00 7 GRAMA Fees $ 0.00 $ 0.00 8 Contributions from Fund Balance (prior year net income) $ 0.00 $ 0.00

1 Budget Actual % of Total Over/(Under) 9 Miscellaneous Income $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Total Income $ 609,965.63 $ 6,023.40 1.0% $ (603,942.23)

EXPENSES 2100 Publications / Membership $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (1,000.00) 2200 Outreach $ 1,600.00 $ 635.45 39.7% $ (964.55) 2300 Mileage & Auto $ 4,500.00 $ 873.17 19.4% $ (3,626.83) 2400 Supplies & Public Notices $ 1,000.00 $ 78.92 7.9% $ (921.08) 2410 Postage & Mail $ 175.00 $ 120.00 68.6% $ (55.00) 2420 GRAMA Expenses $ 0.00 $ 0.00 2500 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 8,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (8,000.00) Purchase of Donated Items $ 8,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (8,000.00) Other Miscellaneous Expenses $ 0.00 $ 0.00 2600 Food & Meals $ 1,000.00 $ 121.91 12.2% $ (878.09) 2700 Events, Conferences & Workshop $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 100.0% $ 0.00 Gala & Legislative Dinner $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Get Into The River Festival Contribution $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 100.0% $ 0.00 Event Pass-Through $ 0.00 $ 0.00 2800 Printing $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (1,000.00) 2900 Telephone/Computer/Internet $ 2,100.00 $ 906.08 43.1% $ (1,193.92) QuickBooks Accounting Software $ 1,100.00 $ 823.82 74.9% $ (276.18) Domain & Web Hosting $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (1,000.00) Other Technology/Communications Expenses $ 0.00 $ 82.26 2910 Cell Phone Reimbursement $ 1,000.00 $ 180.00 18.0% $ (820.00) 3100 Accouting $ 1,500.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (1,500.00) 3300 Insurance $ 5,500.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (5,500.00) 4000 Urban Rangers $ 40,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (40,000.00) 5200 Office Space $ 3,500.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (3,500.00) 6100 UCC Stipend $ 0.00 $ 0.00 6200 Grants $ 314,000.00 $ 3,590.99 1.1% $ (310,409.01) 2018 - 2019 Legislative Appropriations – Jordan River Recreation Area $ 150,000.00 $ 3,590.99 2.4% $ (146,409.01) Maintenance Equipment $ 5,000.00 $ 3,590.99 71.8% $ (1,409.01) Vehicle Acquisition/Repair $ 20,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (20,000.00) Education Curriculum Development & Implementation $ 125,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (125,000.00)

2 Budget Actual % of Total Over/(Under) WFRC Transporation & Land Use Connection Grant $ 110,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (110,000.00) UDAF ISM - 2017 Millcreek Confluence Restoration $ 20,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (20,000.00) UDAF ISM - 2017 Puncturevine Bio-Control $ 16,600.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (16,600.00) UDAF ISM - 2017 Riverton Ponds Restoration $ 17,400.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (17,400.00) 6300 Trail Map $ 0.00 $ 0.00 6400 Education Expenses $ 2,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (2,000.00) Best Practice Training Expenses $ 2,000.00 $ 0.00 0.0% $ (2,000.00) Miscellaneous Education Expenses $ 0.00 $ 0.00 6500 JRC Small Grants Program $ 0.00 $ 0.00 66000 Payroll Expenses $ 218,000.00 $ 40,391.74 18.5% $ (177,608.26) Company Contributions $ 46,000.00 $ 7,173.00 15.6% $ (38,827.00) Retirement Contributions $ 25,000.00 $ 5,299.62 21.2% $ (19,700.38) Health Insurance (Medical & Dental) $ 21,000.00 $ 1,873.38 8.9% $ (19,126.62) Employer Taxes $ 12,000.00 $ 2,398.78 20.0% $ (9,601.22) Wages $ 160,000.00 $ 30,819.96 19.3% $ (129,180.04) 69800 Uncategorized Expenses $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Total Operating Expenses $ 606,875.00 $ 47,898.26 7.9% $ (558,976.74)

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $ 3,090.63 $ (41,874.86)

Amortized Expenses $ 33,097.97 $ 0.00 Best Practice Guidebook $ 29,648.60 $ 0.00 MyJordanRiver.org Mobile Website $ 3,449.37 $ 0.00

BALANCE $ (30,007.34) $ (41,874.86)

3 Attachment Item #6.b Jordan River Assistance Fund Small Grant Program Solicitation

SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

The Jordan River Commission (JRC) recognizes that full implementation of the vision outlined in the Blueprint Jordan River will require the assistance and efforts of many organizations and individuals from within and outside of the JRC organization. As resources allow, the JRC is pleased to support its members and partner organizations with small grants to encourage community engagement and greater inter-agency partnerships.

GRANT PURPOSE

The small grants program is available to the Commission’s member governments and other community partners. The program offers small matching grants for projects, programs and partnerships that help implement the goals of the Blueprint Jordan River, and meet at least one of the following Purposes:

1. Encourage and promote multiple uses of the river and river corridor 2. Foster communication and coordination 3. Promote resource utilization and protection 4. Maintain and develop recreation access 5. Monitor and promote responsible economic development 6. Identify and secure funding for the acquisition of critical habitat and open space 7. Engage in ongoing planning for the identified Jordan River Blueprint study area

GRANT AMOUNTS & MATCH REQUIREMENTS

1. Awards may be given up to $2,500.00 2. A minimum match of 1:1 for all funding requests is required. Match may be cash or in- kind, and may come from public or private sources.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Written Proposal

All requests for funding must be accompanied by a written proposal that includes the following:

1. Project Overview – title, location, purpose, objectives

2. Project Budget – request from JRC, matching contributions, total project cost

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3. Project Timeline – schedule of general starting and concluding dates, and milestones

4. A narrative that describes how the proposal meets the Purposes and goals of the Blueprint Jordan River, and how the project provides a return on investment to the Jordan River Commission and its members. Please cite specific references to goals listed in pages 41- 50 of the Blueprint Jordan River visioning document.

5. Letter of support – a minimum of one letter of support, preferably from a source that will be providing matching funds. Other letters of general support are welcome but not required.

Written proposals must not exceed four pages, including any graphics, maps or charts. Letters of support are not counted in the four page limit.

Board Meeting Presentation

In addition to the written proposal, applicants are required to attend the Governing Board meeting following the grant submission to give a brief presentation (no more than 5 minutes) about the proposed project, and to answer any questions about the proposal from the Board. Please specifically highlight in the presentation how your project ties back to the goals of the Blueprint Jordan River or the purposes of the Jordan River Commission.

These meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of the month, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and are typically held at the Taylorsville City Hall. Commission staff will confirm the meeting details following receipt of a grant application.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposals are accepted at any time during the following periods:

Proposals received May – October of each year will be considered at the Board meeting on the first Thursday in November. Submissions should be made on the Thursday two weeks prior to the Board meeting.

Proposals received November – April of each year will be considered at the Board meeting on the first Thursday in May. Submissions should be made on the Thursday two weeks prior to the Board meeting.

Please submit proposals as a single PDF file by email to: Soren Simonsen at [email protected]. Please limit file size to 10 MB. Please include in the subject line “JRAF Small Grant Proposal.”

Late submissions after the deadline will be considered in the next funding cycle.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The following criteria will be used in evaluating requests for funding:

2 1. Has the organization requesting the funds provided a proposal to the Jordan River Commission that meets all proposal requirements listed above?

2. Does the project fit within one of the Jordan River Commission’s seven purposes, and provide a return on investment to the Jordan River Commission and its members (see Purpose statements on Page 1).

3. Does the project correlate to one or more of the goals outlined in pages 41-50 of the Blueprint Jordan River Action Plan?

Blueprint Jordan River Action Plan Categories:

a. Flood Control and Hydrology b. Stormwater Management c. Vegetation and Habitat d. Circulation and Connection e. Building Community f. Recreation and Tourism g. Education and Interpretation

4. Does the organization bring other matching funds to the project? Projects must meet minimum matching requirements for the amount requested. Projects that exceed the minimum matching requirements may be given priority consideration.

5. Has the Jordan River Commission provided assistance or funding to this project in the past? Both new and ongoing projects are encouraged to apply.

6. Has the Jordan River Commission provided assistance or funding to this organization in the past? Both new and existing partners are encouraged to apply.

7. Does this project proposal result in tangible outcomes? Project-based proposals that result in tangible products (e.g. programs, studies, processes, or physical improvements) may receive priority over proposals that fund staff time, labor, administration or operational expenses.

GENERAL GRANT GUIDELINES

1. Questions about any aspect of the JRAF Small Grants Program should be directed to Commission staff. Please email Soren Simonsen, Executive Director, at [email protected].

2. Please prioritize grant requests. Organizations are welcome to apply for one grant during each funding cycle. Multiple grant requests from the same organization will not be accepted during a funding cycle.

3. If two or more organizations are partnering on a project, they may apply together for one grant in each grant cycle. Multiple grant requests from different organizations for the same project in a grant cycle, regardless of the number of organizations involved in the project, will not be considered. 3

4. The JRC cannot guarantee that funding is available for any given funding cycle. Communication with Commission staff to verify that funds are available during a funding cycle before applying is encouraged

5. Should an application not be funded by the JRC during a funding cycle, applicants are welcome to reapply during the next cycle should they choose to do so. Communication with staff may be helpful to receive feedback on an unsuccessful application.

6. Should an application not be selected for an award during a grant funding cycle, an organization must re-apply to be considered in the next funding cycle in order for it to be re-considered. The JRC will not hold applications from one cycle to the next (this does not apply to late submissions, as noted above).

7. The Jordan River Commission has the right to determine whether or not to award any grant, even if it meets the evaluation criteria.

POST PROJECT REPORTING

The submission of a post-project report is required. Reports should describe the outcomes of the project, and how it helped to implement at least one of the recommendations of the Blueprint Jordan River as outlined in the application. Reports should be limited to two pages. However, photographs or graphics that illustrate the project outcomes are encouraged, and are not considered part of the two page limit.

Grant recipients are also asked to provide a brief presentation to the Jordan River Commission Governing Board at the conclusion of the funded project or program. These meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month, from 9-11 am, and are typically held at the Taylorsville City Hall. Please contact [email protected] to be included in the agenda of an upcoming meeting.

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