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Commission approves applying for $70,000 tourism co‑op grant; county to match $70,000 from next year’s TRT budget
Summary
Commissioners approved a Utah Office of Tourism cooperative marketing grant application for $70,000 that requires a 50% ($70,000) cash match from next year’s TRT/marketing budget; the grant is reimbursable and restricted to marketing expenses.
Peggy, a county staff member, briefed the board on a Utah Office of Tourism cooperative marketing grant that would require the county to commit a 50% cash match. "Jordan is applying for $70,000, which means we will have to match $70,000," Peggy said; the combined project total would be $140,000.
Commissioners discussed timing and budget impacts: the county match would come from next year’s transient room tax (TRT) marketing budget and the grant is reimbursable, meaning the county must spend money up front and then claim reimbursement. Peggy said the program is intended to cover marketing expenses the county has historically funded and would relieve pressure on the current-year budget.
A motion to approve the letter of commitment and submit the application was made and seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Staff will proceed with the application and track the match in next year’s budget.
