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Council to consider State playground grant contract; contract contains anti‑boycott certification
Summary
Council reviewed a State of Utah playground-grant contract that includes a certification clause prohibiting economic boycotts (including a clause referencing a boycott of the state of Israel). The contract runs through Sept. 30, 2027 and will be placed on the next meeting agenda for a vote.
Council discussed a recently awarded State of Utah playground grant and the draft contract that accompanies it. The chair said the contract is standard state boilerplate but highlighted one clause requiring the grantee to certify it "is not currently engaged in any economic boycott nor a boycott of the state of Israel." The chair said the contract term runs through Sept. 30, 2027 and that the contract will be placed on the next meeting agenda for approval.
Why it matters: the clause drew attention because it is not a routine programmatic requirement for playground work but is included in the state contract language the chair read aloud. The chair said she would forward the document to council members and have it placed on the agenda for a vote so members can review the exact language before approving the contract.
Council members did not identify other unusual provisions in the draft but asked for time to review the attachment; the chair said she had not yet been able to forward a printable copy to all members and would share it ahead of the next meeting.
Next steps: the chair will add the contract to the agenda for next week's meeting and sign documents electronically after council approval.
