SUMMIT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2020 TO: Summit County Council FROM: Rich Bullough RE: Hospital surge planning related to COVID-19 The purpose of this work session is to inform the Summit County Council and the public about system-wide, coordinated efforts to assure high levels of clinical care during possible surges in COVID-19 cases in Utah. Dr. Wing Province, Medical Director Park City Hospital, and Kevin McCulley, State of Utah Unified Command COVID-19 ICS and Preparedness and Response Director, will describe surge planning from clinical and preparedness perspectives. From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a primary goal of mitigating disease transmission has been to avoid overwhelming the hospital system, especially ICU resources. This goal has not been limited to physical resources, but has also focused on human resources, especially clinical providers and support staff. As anticipated, new cases of COVID-19 have surged across the nation, in Utah, and in Summit County as we have approached the winter and holiday seasons. Dr. Province and Mr. McCulley will discuss system-wide plans and preparations to address the current surge and potential new surges prior to widely available COVID-19 vaccines. COALVILLE OFFICE PARK CITY OFFICE KAMAS OFFICE 85 North 50 East, PO Box 128 650 Round Valley Drive 110 North Main Coalville, UT 84017 Park City, UT 84060 Kamas, UT 84036 435-336-3222 435-333-1500 435-783-4351 ext. 3071 Fax: 435-336-3286 Fax: 435-333-1580 Fax: 435-783-6021 www.summitcountyhealth.org STAFF REPORT To: Summit County Council From: Kirsten Whetstone, MS, AICP- County Planner Date of Meeting: December 9, 2020 Subject: 2008 Summit Research Park Development Agreement Amendments Type of Item: Development Agreement Amendments Process: Work Session I. Recommendation At this work session staff will present information regarding economic impact analysis of the proposed land uses. Staff will also provide information regarding General Plan goals and objectives related to Sustainability. The applicant will present key findings of the Economic Impact Analysis prepared by their consultant. No formal Council action is requested at this meeting. II. Project Description Project Name: Summit Research Park Development Agreement Amendments Applicant(s): Jeff Gochnour, Dakota Pacific Real Estate Property Owner(s): Park City Junction, L.L.C. Parcels: PCTC 401-AM, 402-AM, 403-AM, 404-AM, and 5B-AM Location: Southwest of SR 224 and West Ute Blvd at Kimball Junction Parcel Size: 58.26 acres (includes Skullcandy site, excludes Visitor Center, Transit Center, Richins Building and platted streets) Zone District: Community Commercial (CC) subject to Development Agreement Final Land Use Authority: Summit County Council III. Background Please see attached Exhibit A- Staff Report from October 7, 2020 for Background Information. Please also find attached Exhibit B- Economic Impact Analysis. Exhibit E - link to Snyderville Basin General Plan. IV. Current Zoning and Vicinity Map V. Description of Application (See Exhibit A- Staff Report from October 7, 2020 for description of Application, Review of Application for consistency with the General Plan, and draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and conditions of approval) 2 VI. Economic Impact Analysis Reviewing proposals in terms of economic benefits is not central to the goals and objectives of the Snyderville Basin General Plan. However, ensuring that developments “pay their way” and do not create economic hardship on the County is important, and central to regulatory requirements spelled out in the Development Code. Because much was made of the Research Park’s promise to diversify the local economy, staff believes it is important to understand the economics of this current proposal. Staff requested the applicant provide an economic impact analysis to help answer questions raised about this proposal. The purpose of conducting an economic impact study is to ascertain the total cumulative changes in employment, earnings, and output to the Summit County economy as a result of the proposed project. The applicant submitted an Economic and Fiscal Impact Memorandum (see Exhibit B) prepared by Matt Prosser, with Economic and Planning Systems, in July 2020. The Memorandum outlines four primary findings regarding the proposed mixed-use plan. 1. Generation of $36 million annual taxable retail and lodging sales with 2,774 new residents and 1,034 new jobs at build out. 2. Generation of $5.3 million annual tax revenue at buildout from sales, lodging and property tax. 3. Generation of $15.4 million in development fees to cover services for permits, review fees, development impact fees (exclusive of SBWRD fees). 4. Generation of annual, on-going economic impact of $358 million at build out, in addition to $471 million in construction related one-time impacts. County Staff reviewed the Economic and Fiscal Impacts Memorandum and recommends the applicant or consultant walk the Council through the use of the IMPLAN I-O model to further explain how the economic impact conclusions relating to jobs and industry data were arrived at. (See Exhibit C- Memorandum from Jeffrey B. Jones, County Economic Development & Housing Director, and additional economic data). The applicant will present the Analysis at the work session. Other data points to consider: • The Area Median Income (AMI) for the County is defined each year by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For YR2020, the AMI for Summit County is $113, 900 for a four-person family (100% AMI). Using this figure as a base, Summit County calculates income qualification limits and maximum rent limitations by household size. • In Summit County, income/deed restricted rental properties the maximum monthly rent includes the cost of basic utilities. 3 • The State of Utah defines Moderate-Income Housing as “housing occupied or reserved for occupancy by households with a gross household income equal to or less than 80% of the median gross income for households of the same size in the county.” • The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development defines affordable housing as “any housing unit whose costs are less than or equal to 30% of a prospective occupant’s household income.” • The Average Earnings Per Job in Summit County is $56,229 (Average Earnings Per Job = total annual earnings of all industries (wages, salaries, profits, benefits, and other compensation) divided by the number of jobs in total industries. • 11,502 people commute OUT OF Summit County for work every day • 16,322 people commute INTO Summit County for work every day • Park City has the greater imbalance with 11,716 people commuting INTO Park City and 2,093 people commuting OUT of Park City. • The County’s affordable housing/workforce housing agreements and deed restrictions include water fall provisions to help ensure that housing assets are made available to those who live and work in Summit County. • The daily import/export of workers into Summit County reflects an imbalance between the number and composition of jobs and the availability and cost of housing. • The growth in the number of short-term rental units in Summit County may also be impacting the supply of rental housing stock as it encourages landlords to move their properties out of the long-term rental and for-sale markets and into the short-term rental market. • There are additional costs to commuters to Summit County, in terms of time, cost of commute, social and community disconnection and exclusion, personal and family relationships, safety and weather-related issues, missed work and wages, etc. VII. Sustainability Summit County adopted Resolution 2019-29 in November of 2019 (Exhibit D) that states the County will actively seek to: a. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from County government operations by 80% below their 2016 level by 2040; and b. Implement strategies and policies to encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions countywide by 80% below their 2014 level by 2050. And included additional Renewable Energy Goals: Summit County will implement strategies and policies to: c. Transition to measured net 100% renewable electrical energy by 2030 for all of Summit County’s government operations; goal includes 50% renewable electrical energy for Summit County government operations by 2025; and d. Achieve an amount equivalent to 100% of the annual electric energy supply for participating customers from a renewable energy resource by 2030. 4 The proposal to allow residential uses and more diverse commercial and office uses presents opportunities to advance the County’s sustainability goals in three ways, namely 1) reduce vehicle miles travelled, 2) reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, and 3) transition to net 100% renewable electrical energy goals for participating customers by 2030. Additional opportunities are presented that address both economic and social equity/resilience sectors of sustainability as outlined in the Summit County General Plan and the Kimball Junction Neighborhood Plan. Vehicle Miles Traveled Based on the inflow and outflow of commuters into Park City and Summit County, the change of land uses to allow a variety of residential dwelling types located at a regional transportation hub provides the opportunity to reduce vehicle miles traveled. A reduction in GHG emissions from a primary source, that of transportation, will result. In rural and suburban areas most mobility trips start and end at residential uses. By adding residential uses to an existing town center where retail, commercial, employment, pedestrian and transit infrastructure already exist, additional opportunities are presented to reduce vehicle miles travelled and associated reduction in GHG emissions. As the number of residents and employees increases near this transportation hub, there will be additional opportunities and incentives to invest in alternative transportation infrastructure at Kimball Junction. Green House Gas Emissions The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities in the United States is from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation. Reducing vehicle miles travelled reduces GHG emissions.