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Farmington staff recommend outsourcing youth theater as parks leaders push inclusive park upgrades
Summary
City staff proposed an RFP to hire an outside provider to run Farmington’s youth theater, freeing staff to expand concert and other recreation programming; parks staff also presented plans and neighbor feedback for an all‑wheels inclusive park and South Park water‑saving measures.
City Manager Brigham Mellor told the Council during a work session that controversy around the City’s youth theater program has prompted staff to consider turning operations over to an outside private provider while Farmington retains facility control and advertising responsibility. Mellor said the change would reduce staff time spent managing theater details and allow staff to direct resources toward other projects, such as a proposed twilight concert series.
City Parks and Recreation Director Colby Thackeray said he has met with potential…
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