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Travel bureau approves trail grant applications, I‑70 exit signage and memorial repair; ratifies event ad
Summary
The board approved multiple actions at its Feb. 10 meeting: ratified a $900 ad, approved a $2,345.28 I‑70 signage contribution, authorized a $3,500 memorial repair, and backed grant applications (OHV and RTP) to fund a trail signage crew and equipment; the board also released the $30,000 trails grant line for 2026.
At its Feb. 10 meeting in Castle Dale, the Emery County Travel Bureau approved a series of funding decisions and grant applications intended to support events, trails and visitor access.
Votes and approvals at a glance
• Ratified late advertising expense (SolRx), $900: The board ratified a previously incurred ad/booth expense for the Salt Lake Off‑Road Expo. The chair called for a roll‑call vote and members approved the expense.
• Approved I‑70 exit signage contribution, $2,345.28: Staff described a Wild Horse Station request and UDOT‑installed exit signage; the board voted to fund one sign from the special projects fund to help attract motorists off I‑70 into Emery County. A motion to approve the $2,345.28 expenditure passed by roll call.
• Approved Green River veterans memorial supplement, $3,500: Staff and a museum representative explained that a veterans memorial had been damaged and that replacement parts now cost about $13,000 (up from roughly $6,200 when first purchased). The board approved a $3,500 contribution from the special projects fund to help cover replacement costs.
• Backed OHV grant application for seasonal trail signage crew (~$100,000 project): Staff presented a proposed OHV grant to hire a seasonal signage crew and secure tools and materials. Partners pledged match in cash and supplies (Chantepet County $8,000; Onyx $5,000) and in‑kind match via donated time and leased county vehicles. The board approved moving forward with the grant application; staff emphasized the project is contingent on award.
• Approved RTP equipment application (to fund a side‑by‑side and trailer) to use as match for the OHV request: The bureau approved applying for a federal RTP grant that would fund durable equipment and serve as grant match for the OHV application, noting RTP requires a 20% match.
• Released 2026 Emery County trails grant allocation, $30,000: The board approved the budgeted $30,000 to be used in the county trails grant cycle (applications typically open Feb–Apr; max award up to $15,000 per project).
How these were funded: Board members confirmed these smaller projects and grants would draw from the bureau's special projects fund and existing budgeted allocations. Members repeatedly cautioned about approving retroactive projects brought after purchase and emphasized the board should be consulted early on project planning.
Procedural notes: Multiple votes were conducted by roll call; the chair announced unanimous approvals when appropriate. Several approvals were contingent on grant awards or budgeting details to be finalized by staff.
Next steps: Staff will finalize grant applications (OHV and RTP), begin any required hiring or purchasing only after grant awards are confirmed, and return to the board with reports and paperwork as awards are received.
