Commission waives conference‑center fee for Search & Rescue gun and knife show fundraiser
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Summary
Uinta County Search & Rescue asked for and received a one‑year waiver of conference‑center fees to host a 2026 gun and knife show fundraiser; commissioners noted the volunteer team’s operating budget (~$20,000) and reliance on donations for training and equipment.
Matt Hooper, representing Uinta County Search & Rescue, asked the commission to grant a waiver of conference‑center fees for a 2026 gun and knife show fundraiser. Hooper said 100% of proceeds support the volunteer rescue unit, which operates on approximately a $20,000 annual budget and relies heavily on fundraising to pay for training and equipment.
Commissioners praised the volunteers’ work and noted that team members use personal vehicles and cover insurance and fuel costs themselves. A motion to approve the one‑year waiver was made and passed by recorded 'Aye' responses.
The waiver applies for this event year only; commissioners discussed but did not adopt a standing or perpetual waiver.