R6 regional council reports housing projects, nonprofit expansion and plans to buy AgriPark land

Travis Killen, executive director of the R6 regional council, updated Millard County commissioners on regional housing projects, nonprofit changes and an AgriPark land purchase plan.

Killen said the council’s fiscal year runs July to June and that the council has not raised county allocations since 2019; he reminded staff the council sends invoices in January. He reported six rent‑to‑own single‑family houses nearing completion in Fillmore and said a multifamily housing project is moving forward with a repeat developer who has worked with the council on previous housing in Richfield.

On the nonprofit side, Killen said the council expanded its 501(c)(3) from a housing‑only focus to include community and economic development so the nonprofit can pass foundation grants and other funds through to counties. "Any of our counties, cities could benefit from dollars through a nonprofit," Killen said.

Killen said the council is under contract to acquire about 920 acres in Juab County for an AgriPark and expects to close in October; the plan includes tying water to Nephi City and pursuing power connections, with an overall goal of creating a permanent site for regional activities. "We're excited, obviously, to have a place to call home," Killen said.

Killen also reported that senior nutrition participation and donations in Millard County were up year‑over‑year, and he reminded the commission that the state auditor prefers anonymous donations for senior programs under the Older Americans Act; he said some counties carve out language in policy to allow receipts when donors request them.

Ending: Killen said staff at the Fillmore office continue to deliver state and federal programs and encouraged commissioners to direct the council on priorities if needed.