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Votes at a glance: Emery County travel board approves grants, workshop support and travel funding
Summary
The board approved multiple administrative items on June 10 including applying for a co‑op marketing grant, an OHVR map grant application, a TIC ordinance, up to $1,000 for a visitor sign, six workshop overnight stays and up to five conference attendees.
At its June 10 meeting the Emery County Travel Board approved a number of administrative motions and funding authorizations intended to support marketing, maps, events and professional development.
Key outcomes
- Co‑op marketing grant: Motion approved to apply for $80,000 for event marketing and $15,000 to develop a marketing plan; staff will submit the application this month.
- OHVR map grant: Board approved applying to the OHVR grant to pay for motorized trail maps; total print cost estimated at $12,000 with the board proposing to pay $6,000 and request $6,000 from OHVR (staff noted BLM has historically reimbursed half when maps are left with BLM offices).
- TIC/TRT collection resolution: Board reviewed a UAC template and approved moving forward with the TIC ordinance consistent with the state’s upcoming increase; staff noted the state will add 0.25% effective July 1 and county collections would reflect local action.
- Visitor sign (Emerytown): Board authorized up to $1,000 to install a visitor information sign at Emerytown after reviewing a high quote from a sign vendor.
- Agritourism/astrotourism workshop: Board approved up to six overnight stays to send potential business owners to a free state workshop Aug. 11–12; any attendees must report back to the board.
- Utah Tourism Conference: Board authorized funding for up to five attendees (first‑come basis) to attend the tourism conference Sept. 30–Oct. 3; staff noted early‑bird pricing and lodging options.
Other items: staff posted updates on RFQ advertising for photographers/videographers, reported OHTBR trail‑crew grant staffing increases, and summarized museum and state‑park updates. The board adjourned after the scheduled business was completed.
The transcript records motions, seconds and voice or roll‑call affirmations for the items above; staff will implement approvals and return with vendor/contract details as needed.
