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Farmington council approves $12,000 in outdoor‑recreation sponsorships, including $10,000 for FAST youth programs
Summary
The council unanimously approved two sponsorships from the Outdoor Recreation Industry initiative — $2,000 for Glade Runners MC’s Choke Cherry Scramble and $10,000 for Farmington Area Single Track (FAST) to support youth programming, trail projects and equipment purchases.
The Farmington City Council approved two sponsorships from the city’s Outdoor Recreation Industry initiative on Tuesday that the city says help catalyze volunteer user groups and draw visitor spending.
Council voted to award $2,000 to Glade Runners MC to offset insurance, waste disposal, restroom facilities and trail‑marking costs for the second annual Choke Cherry Scramble, a cross‑country off‑road motorcycle race. Warren Unzicker, city staff, told the council the event’s estimated visitor impact is about $70,000. Avery Hightower, president of Glade Runners, said last year’s race drew about 103 signed racers and roughly 200–225 visitors; he said he hopes for 150 signed racers this year.
The council also approved $10,000 for Farmington Area Single Track (FAST). Chris Connolly, FAST president, told the council the organization will use the funds as match for a state Outdoor Equity Grant, to buy another trailer and more bikes, and to launch an all‑abilities class for children with severe disabilities and other needs. Connolly said FAST runs youth classes, builds and signs trails in coordination with the BLM, and serves more than 1,000 youth annually through classes and events.
Why it matters: Council members framed the awards as cost‑effective investments in both local programming and tourism. Council members said sponsorships help provide services the city might otherwise need to staff and fund directly.
Votes and motions: Council moved and seconded both items; recorded votes were in favor and meeting notes indicate the motions carried by unanimous voice vote (council announced 4-0 on each item).
