01/12/2021 - Work Session - Meeting MaterialsSALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
January 12,2021 Tuesday 4:00 PM
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Salt Lake City Emergency
Proclamation.
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4:00 PM Work Session
Or immediately following the 2:00 PM
Redevelopment Agency Meeting
No Formal Meeting
Please note:A general public comment period will not be held this day.This is the Council's monthly scheduled briefing
meeting.Item start times and durations are approximate and are subject to change at the Chair’s discretion.
Welcome and public meeting rules
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters.The public is welcome to listen.Items scheduled
on the Work Session Meeting may be moved and /or discussed during a different portion of the Meeting based on circumstance or
availability of speakers.
Please note:Dates not identified in the FYI -Project Timeline are either not applicable or will be made available as the agenda item
progresses.
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This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Chair’s determination that
conducting the City Council meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk
to the health and safety of those who may be present at the anchor location.
The Salt Lake City Council Chair has determined that conducting a meeting at an anchor location
under the current state of public health emergency constitutes a substantial risk to the health and
safety of those who may attend in person.For these reasons,the Council Meeting will not have a
physical location at the City and County Building and all attendees will connect remotely.
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Work Session items
1.Informational:State Legislative Briefing ~4:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed by the Administration about issues affecting the City that may
arise during the 2021 Utah State Legislative Session.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Rachel Otto and Kate Bradshaw (Holland &Hart Law Firm,contract
lobbyist)provided information regarding internal structure/general priorities/direction
of core team (consisting of Cindy Gust-Jenson,Rachel Otto,Katherine Lewis,and Kate
Bradshaw),priorities,including:COVID-19 legislation,homelessness,housing/land use,etc.,
bill tracking being kept up to date,and weekly meetings had been set up with members of
legislative subcommittee –updates would be forthcoming/provided as needed.
2.Informational:Updates from the Administration ~4:50 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major items or projects,
including but not limited to:
•Local Emergencies for COVID-19,the March 2020 Earthquake,and the September
2020 Windstorm;
•Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing homelessness;
•Police Department work,projects,and staffing,etc.;and
•Other projects or updates.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Rachel Otto provided an introduction regarding the update for Local Emergency for
COVID-19.
Lisa Hartman (Assoc.Deputy Mayor County)and David Schuld (County Covid
Coordinating Officer)provided information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations,including:
vaccines supply being limited (from Federal Government),vaccination administration
reporting,priority groups (front line workers,hospital personnel,long-term care residents,
EMS workers,etc.),State controlling priority groups (County not having choice),
preparedness activities (venue strategies,appointments/registration,flu clinics/COVID-19
testing),County being ready to vaccinate (encouraging patience),and website to register for
vaccination appointments starts online tomorrow (saltlakehealth.org)
Mayor Mendenhall provided information regarding updates on the newly opened
shelter/Airport Inn (at full capacity-due to street outreach),camp clean-ups/closures,
Millcreek temporary shelter nearing capacity (65 people),motel voucher utilization (88%),
Mens (91%),Miller (95%),and King (88%)resource center capacities,and housing vouchers
being offered soon.Mayor Mendenhall extended her gratitude to the men who rescued an
officer from his burning police car on Saturday (Joseph Daniel-security guard at Motel 6,and
another unnamed person).
3.Informational:Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~5:10 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will hold a discussion about recent efforts on various projects City staff are
working on related to racial equity and policing in the City.The conversation may include
issues of community concern about race,equity,and justice in relation to law enforcement
policies,procedures,budget,and ordinances.Discussion may include:
•An update or report on the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing;and
•Other project updates or discussion.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Dante James (Facilitator,Racial Equity in Policing Commission)provided
updates/overview of the commission,including:division of three subcommittees (training,
policies/practices,and school safety),commission/committees meeting regularly,possible
recommendations (broad ideas)from the commission being provided on a quarterly basis,
and current draft issues/recommendations from the Training Subcommittee,including (in
summary):
1.Demographic concern related to Field Training Officers,Issue:out of 67 full
time employees,two (2)were Hawaiian,and four (4)were Latino,and currently no
targeted outreach efforts to ensure/improve the diversity of the program.
Draft Recommendation:create a process for targeted outreach to officers of color and
provide incentives to participate in the program.
2.Training concerns related to the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT),Issues:
training not being prioritized for lateral hires,re-certification was voluntary,and
insufficient budget to enlarge the program.Draft Recommendations:require CIT re-
certification for all officers,require CIT certification for all lateral hires,increase budget
for this priority,increase CIT budget for sufficient staffing to cover when officers are
unable to work their shift,etc.
3.Training concerns related to Equity,Implicit Bias,and Community Policing
curriculum in the academy and in-service training.Issues:no City based
community-based facilitators of color in the academy/in-service training,academy not
providing the history of the City and its communities of color,etc.
Draft Recommendations:require City community-based trainers of color for
academy/in-service training,require curriculum including history of the City’s diverse
communities and best practice/co-created.
Josh King provided information presented from the Polices and Practices Subcommittee,
including (in summary):
1.Use of Force:Concern the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD)and
the community were operating on two different planes of understanding
regarding the legalities,policies and practices related to what was
subjectively reasonable and acceptable use of force.Issue:Continued incidents
involving use of force with perception and/or reality of little to no accountability
(criminal,civil,employment discipline).Draft Recommendations:Modify/reconcile
policies/procedures to be more reflective of community understanding of being
reasonable/acceptable,proactively/explicitly communicate the differences between
code/case law and the SLCPD’s policies/practices related to use of force (processes,
application,and expected outcomes),and conduct internal survey with SLCPD to assess
race and bias.
2.Accountability of law enforcement:Concern with the scope of influence of
the Commission and subcommittees due to restricted access to data.Issues:
Having broader/faster access to data would enable the commission to assess how
SLCPD policies/procedures are being implemented/measured/applied,and what
recommendations were most important.Draft Recommendations:Provide the
commission the same access to data and information as the Citizen Review Board,allow
commissioners over 21 to sign Non-Disclosure (NDA)to have more access,support the
commissions scope of influence (i.e.,advocate changes in State law).
Siobhan Locke provided information presented from the School Safety Subcommittee,
including (in summary):
1.Continued racial disparity in the students that are interacting with School
Resource Officers (SROs).Issue:Despite dramatic decreases in the number of
students being referred to the juvenile justice system from the schools with SROs,there
was still racial disparity.Draft Recommendations:Immediately extend and plan for
revisiting the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)as it expired in February 2021,
and select a new vendor to track the SRO data (present vendor did not allow for the
disaggregation of Latinos and may not allow for the disaggregation of data by gender.
2.Created ways to better understand/track the goals and desired outcomes of
the SRO program.Issues:Criteria for measuring success was not clearly outlined in
the policy &MOU,not all data was tracked in ways that were usable/useful,difficult to
evaluate the success of the SRO program when the goals were not clearly stated and
tracked.Next Steps toward formulating Draft Recommendations:Establish goals of
the SRO program/determine if the SRO program was still the best program to meet the
goals,review budget allocations for this program to determine whether allocating funds
differently could meet goals more effectively,and consider a new dedicated Full Time
Employee (FTE)to address equity in education (to track the MOU,develop
programming needed to make SROs more effective and/or phase them out of schools,
and maintain good working relationship between school district and City).
3.Concerns about SRO program contributions to the School to Prison
Pipeline.Issues:Good work and progress had occurred to disrupt this pipeline,there
was still work to be done,and there were a number of processes underway at the
State/County/Local levels to address this.Next Steps towards formulating
Draft Recommendations:Conduct a literature review to better understand successful
programs nationwide (underway now),and conduct small group or one-on-one
interviews with students of color who have interacted with SROs (with their parents and
SROs themselves –scheduled for this month).
Larry Schooler (process for community engagements)provided information regarding
ways for the public to provide input (webpage to submit input),surveys,listening sessions
(opportunity for participants to share experiences),televised events,phone line (available
24-7/365),and text comments (text equity to 8015757755).
Councilmember Johnston requested that all contact information for the Racial Equity in
Policing website be linked to the City’s boards/commissions webpage(s).
4.Informational:Salt Lake City Police Department Social Worker
Program ~5:30 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Police Department about the City’s Social Worker
Program.The program operates out of the Community Connections Center downtown and
uses a co-responder model where a social worker and police officer both respond to some
types of calls such as mental health crises.The briefing will include information about the
program’s history,challenges,successes and best practices.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke provided an introduction,forthcoming results,and reviewed policy
questions.
Mike Brown and Jessica Waters (Social Worker Program Director)provided information
about the program including:history with respect to availability of in-patient beds dedicated
to mental health (1960’s –600,000 to today 50,000),Social Worker program beginning May
2016 (hiring of four social workers),starting out as a walk-in facility and transitioning to a
co-responder program in 2017,goal of connecting people to long-term services,responding
to all type of 911 calls (suicide,chronically homeless,mental health crises,etc.),necessity of
responding to calls with/without officers (usually go with one,unless it was someone
familiar),coordination with various community partners for service (Emergency
Medical Services,hospitals,Valley Behavior Health,etc.),social worker program serving as
homeless camp outreach back up to Volunteers of America (offering services,
coordinating housing,etc.),social workers advocating for jailing individuals,highest calls for
service were homeless individuals/underlying mental health issues,and planned receiving
center slated to open in 2022 (featuring a host of partners,State/Local/County,offering
assistance/services).
Councilmember Johnston said it was important to consider providing more funding/staffing
for the program,suggested coordination with the Administration to look at
housing/homelessness as a whole approach,and suggested to the Council a review of
a commission/or similar on mental health for the City.
5.Dinner Break ~6:15 p.m.
30 min.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -n/a
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
6.Ordinance:Budget Amendment No.6 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Follow-
up ~6:45 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would amend the final
budget of Salt Lake City,including the employment staffing document,for Fiscal Year
2020-21.Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the
City’s budgets,including proposed project additions and modifications.The proposal
includes funding to cover cost increases to turn the historic Fisher Mansion Carriage House
into a recreation hub,create a redevelopment plan for the former Glendale Waterpark,for
the temporary emergency winter shelter at the Airport Inn,and to review Police Department
staffing needs and changes,among other changes.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 5,2021 and Tuesday,January 12,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,December 8,2020
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,January 5,2021 and Tuesday,January 19,
2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
Minutes:
Mayor Mendenhall and Mary Beth Thompson provided information regarding General
Fund/Fund Balance Projections (Funding Our Future dollars staying intact,surplus in sales
tax,$5.6 million loss of revenue,16.76%Fund Balance),and needing to utilize any overages
of funding for Emergency Responder Pandemic Leave (ERPL),Police overtime,COVID-19,
and camp clean-ups.
Benjamin Luedtke provided general budget updates:City receiving $150,000 third round
of CARES act funding from County,City not receiving earthquake FEMA
reimbursements (Private residents were eligible),impact fees for fire/parks/streets
having refund dates over a year away/$88,000 of police impact fees expiring over the next 6
months-update to police section of the plan needed before funds could be used on new uses
(current use is an east side police precinct),(Item A1 –Request for $540,000 from parks
impact fees –to cover construction overages for reconstruction of the Fisher Mansion
Carriage House,on-going costs,and potential uses,including eligibility to use CIP cost
overrun of up to $100,000 (Fisher Mansion)from this account),(Item A2 -Request for
$225,000 parks impact fees –for the Glendale water park redevelopment plan –received
community feedback for potential new uses),(Item A4 -Creation of City Innovation Team –
transfer 6 employees from Community and Neighborhoods (CAN)/Public Services to
Information Services Management (IMS)and one new FTE funded with $63,000 from fund
balance for remainder of the current fiscal year),(Item A5 –Request from Police Department
–for Council to support new hiring class of officers (positions vacated through resignations,
separations,and retirement)–and support the end of the hiring freeze-funded with attrition
savings –no additional funding required),(Item I –1 $797,000 shift funding to rent
assistance and service models for most vulnerable (individuals with mental illness,children
experiencing homelessness),Shared housing (case management/roommate matching for
homeless individuals),Mortgage Assistance (not down payment assistance),and Build an
Equitable City (landlord/tenant mediation to avoid eviction).
Lorna Vogt and Lewis Kogan spoke about the Fisher Mansion Carriage House renovation
project,including not anticipating to reduce scope of construction,interior furnishings being
removed from the budget request,and utilizing creativity/realizing cost savings to complete
exhibit space (possible community sourced exhibits,external fundraising for exhibit space,
etc.).
Mike Brown,Tim Doubt,and Debra Alexander (presentation provided)spoke
regarding the request to hire police officer positions vacated through resignations,
separations,and retirements (54 in the current FY),plus 20 unfunded officer positions
needing to be filled,department leaves by month (including Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA),Administrative Leave,Military Leave,etc.),COVID quarantines among officers,
calls for service increased due to many factors (113,778 in 2020)along with reduced number
of officers available.Officers were needed for increased amount of protests/free speech
events,Homeless encampment cleanups,COVID-19 mitigation in parks/open spaces (all
having had an impact on operations/resources/staffing.),new hire classes being gradually
more diverse,how future recruitment would include additional diversity (proposed for the
next graduating class),elimination of the Civil Service Commission being a big step forward
in terms of recruitment for Police and Fire (including all hire types:lateral,new officers,etc.-
ensuring training for all officers that emphasize the City’s cultural objectives).
Straw Poll:Support for lifting the hiring freeze/hiring of the new police officer class.All
Council Members were in favor,except Councilmember Fowler who was absent.
Blake Thomas and Lani Eggertsen-Goff spoke regarding the change of program funding
for Item I-1,including clarification regarding qualifications of applicants,capacity of
organizations,qualified partners with ability to take on additional funding,confidential
nature of Request For Proposal (RFP)process,selection committee assisted/determined
negotiations to qualified proposals,
Straw Poll:Support for the change of program funding as outlined for Item I-1.All Council
Members were in favor,except for Councilmember Fowler who was absent.
7.Previous Years’Legislative Intents and Interim Study Items ~7:30 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will be briefed about the Administration’s progress on the Council’s legislative
intent statements for Fiscal Year 2020-21.Legislative intents are formal requests the Council
makes of the Administration.The purpose of this initial discussion is to exchange preliminary
information and clarify these new legislative intents,as needed.This is the first of multiple
briefings and will include updates on a variety of subjects as Council discussions progress.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
ITEM PULLED –Councilmember Rogers indicated this item would be moved to a future
meeting.
8.Ordinance:Amendment to Require Notice for Permits to Work in
the Public Way Written Briefing
The Council will receive a written briefing on proposed amendments to City code that would
require permit holders to provide notice to property owners whose properties are adjacent to
above-ground work that will be performed in the public way.The key changes would require:
•Evidence that notice was provided to all property owners whose properties are adjacent to
the portion of the public way where the work is being performed.
•Notice that includes the name of the permit holder performing the construction,the purpose
of the construction,and a contact phone number and email for the permit holder.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,December 8,2020
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,January 19,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
Minutes:
Written briefing only.No discussion was held.
9.Informational:Funding our Future Administrative Staff Report Written Briefing
The Council will receive an annual written review of staff that manage and support Funding
Our Future programs and projects.
Funding Our Future is an initiative to address four critical needs:public safety,affordable
housing,improved streets,and better transit options.The Council approved a 0.5%sales tax
increase in May 2018,and during the City’s annual budget process,allocated funding from
anticipated sales tax revenue to each of those needs.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Written briefing only.No discussion was held.
10.Informational:Funding Our Future Year Two,Quarter Four
Update Written Briefing
The Council will receive a written briefing of updates on Funding Our Future related
activities for year two,quarter four (April 1st to June 30th 2020)and a look ahead at next
steps.
Funding Our Future is an initiative to address four critical needs:public safety,affordable
housing,improved streets,and better transit options.The Council approved a 0.5%sales tax
increase in May 2018,and during the City’s annual budget process,allocated funding from
anticipated sales tax revenue to each of those needs.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Written briefing only.No discussion was held.
Standing Items
11.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Item not held.
12.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director
Report of the Executive Director,including a review of Council information items and
announcements.The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to
City Council business,including but not limited to;
•Public Utilities Newsletter Scheduling
•Scheduling Items.
Minutes:
Information Needed by Staff (4:08:27)
A.Council District Newsletters for Public Utilities Mailing
At the beginning of each calendar year,the Public Utilities Department identifies certain
months for Council Members to include Council District newsletters as an insert in
residents’monthly utility bills.Each Council Member may opt to use the Public Utility
billing for outreach purposes once per calendar year.
The advantage of sharing in the Public Utilities mailings is Council Members only pay for
printing expenses out of their communication budget,saving on costs associated with
postage.
Due to limitations with mail sorting machines,only three Council District newsletters can
be accommodated each month.
➢The following months have been identified for the Council to include a newsletter insert.
Please let staff know which month you would like to include a newsletter as part of the
Public Utilities billing:
o April
o August
o December
Council Members Johnston and Rogers chose December,Council Members
Wharton and Mano chose April,Councilmember Dugan chose August,and
Councilmember Valdemoros said to give her what ever was left to choose
from.
Please note:
Council Members running for reelection should avoid choosing August in keeping with
Council policy:A.19 NEWSLETTERS (04/2019).
Filing Deadline –June 7,2021
Primary Election –August 10,2021
General Election –November 2,2021 A.19(d)policy states:Using the U.S.Congress once
again as a guide,Council Members who are campaigning for an elected office should not
mail out Council newsletters any later
than 90 days before a primary election.There are fewer than 90 days between Utah
municipal primary and general elections and therefore no Council Member campaigning for
elected office should mail out a newsletter between the primary and general elections.
13.Tentative Closed Session
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session.A closed meeting described
under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including,but not limited to:
a.discussion of the character,professional competence,or physical or mental health of
an individual;
b.strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining;
c.strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
d.strategy sessions to discuss the purchase,exchange,or lease of real property,
including any form of a water right or water shares,if public discussion of the transaction
would:
(i)disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration;
or
(ii)prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible
terms;
e.strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property,including any form of a water
right or water shares,if:
(i)public discussion of the transaction would:
(A)disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration;or
(B)prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms;
(ii)the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale;and
(iii)the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves
the sale;
f.discussion regarding deployment of security personnel,devices,or systems;and
g.investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code §78B-1-137,and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of
the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
Minutes:
Attendance:Staff ?
The Closed Session adjourned at ?p.m.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton,seconded by Councilmember Valdemoros to enter into
Closed Session to discuss deployment of security personnel,devices,or systems pursuant to
Utah Code S52-4-205(i)(c)and Attorney-Client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah
Code §78B-1-137 of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
AYE:Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,James Rogers
ABSENT:Amy Fowler,Darin Mano
Final Result:5 –0
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On or before 5:00 p.m.on _____________________,the undersigned,duly appointed City
Recorder,does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1)posted on the Utah Public Notice
Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701,and (2)a copy of the foregoing provided to The
Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who
have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
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Salt Lake City’s State Legislative Priorities
2021 General Session
COVID legislation and local emergency authority
Homelessness funding and governance
Housing and land use
Eviction policy
Law enforcement
Digital equity and access
Air and water quality and protection
Transportation funding
Inland Port
Sales tax
SALT LAKE CITY RACIAL EQUITY IN POLICING COMMISSION
SCHOOL SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE
ISSUE STATEMENTS
AND
BROAD LANGUAGE FOR POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Continued Racial Disparity in the Students that are interacting with
School Resources Officers (SROs)
ISSUE: Despite a dramatic decrease in the number of students being referred to
the juvenile justice system from the schools with SROs (due to recent juvenile
justice reform efforts and the 2018 MOU between SLCPD and SLCSD) there is still a
racial disparity. Possibly and even larger one than we can see in available data.
ASSOCIATED DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Mayor’s Office needs to immediately extend and plan for revisiting of the
MOU as it expires in February 2021.
Select a new vendor to track the SRO data, the present vendor (to our
knowledge) does not allow for the disaggregation of Latinos and may not allow
for the disaggregation of data by gender
2. Created ways to better understand/track the goals and desired
outcomes of the SRO program
ISSUES:
While several accountability steps are included in the policy and MOU, not
all are happening and when they do happen, criteria for measuring success
aren’t yet clearly outlined
Not all data is tracked in ways that are usable/useful (see above
recommendation on software changes)
It is difficult to evaluate the success of the SRO program when the goals
aren’t clearly stated and tracked.
SUBCOMMITTEE NEXT STEPS TOWARD FORMULATING RECOMMENDATIONS
Subcommittee has been given authorization to submit recommendations to the
SLCSD staff on what evaluation criteria could look like
Establish goals of the SRO program and determine if the SRO program is still the
best program to meet the goals
Review budget allocations for this program to determine whether allocating
funds differently could meet goals more effectively
Mayor’s Office needs to hire dedicated FTE to address equity in education – to
track the MOU, develop programming needed to make SROs (or other programs
as determined) more effective and/or phase them out of schools, maintain a good
working relationship between the school district and the City
3. Concerns about SRO program contributions to the School to Prison
Pipeline
Issues:
While good work and progress has occurred to work to disrupt this
pipeline, there is still work to be done
There are a number of processes underway at the State/County/Local
levels to address this
SUBCOMMITEE NEXT STEPS TOWARD FORMULATING RECOMMENDATIONS
Conduct a literature review to better understand successful programs nationwide
(underway now)
Conduct small group or one-on-one interviews with students of color who have
interacted with SROs, with their parents and with SROs themselves (scheduled for
this month)
SALT LAKE CITY RACIAL EQUITY IN POLICING COMMISSION
POLICIES AND PRACTICES SUBCOMMITTEE
ISSUE STATEMENTS
AND
BROAD LANGUAGE FOR POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Use of Force: Concern that SLCPD and the community are operating on two
different planes of understanding regarding the legalities, policies and
practices related to what is subjectively reasonable and acceptable use of
force.
ISSUE: Continued incidents involving use of force with perception and/or reality of
little to no accountability (criminal, civil, employment discipline).
There have been positive steps and initiatives.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Modify and reconcile the policies and procedures to be more reflective of what
the community considers and understands to be reasonable and acceptable.
2. Proactively and explicitly communicate the differences between code/case law
and the SLCPD’s policies and practices related to use of force, including its
processes, application and expected outcomes. Discussion about potential
options, including:
- City support of the Commission advocating at a state level (legislation).
- SLCPD continue to enact policies with standards that exceed what courts/case
law requires and partner with the Commission to educate the community (e.g.,
Mayor Mendenhall’s Executive Order No. 5).
3. Conduct internal survey with SLCPD to assess race and bias. (See survey
example that Carol provided). The intent is to inform the recommendations.
2. Accountability of law enforcement: Concern with the scope of influence of the
Commission and subcommittees due to restricted access to data.
ISSUES: Urgency felt to seize the day NOW to effectuate the change desired and
hoped for. Having broader and swifter access to data would enable Commission to
assess how SLCPD policies and procedures are being implemented, measured and
applied and what recommendations are most important.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide the Commissions the same access to data and information as the
Citizen Review Board.
2. Alternatively, allow Commissioners that are over 21 to sign an NDA to have
access to more information as a broader part of the Commission’s work (e.g., in
context of an incident like the canine violations or requesting interview
questions).
3. Support the Commission’s scope of influence even if it is outside the
jurisdiction of SLC when there is a clear nexus with the Commission’s purpose.
(i.e., advocate changes in state law).
SALT LAKE CITY RACIAL EQUITY IN POLICING COMMISSION
TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE
ISSUE STATEMENTS
AND
BROAD LANGUAGE FOR POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Demographic Concern related to Field Training Officers
ISSUE: Out of 67 current FTO’s:
Two (2) are Hawai’ian/Pacific Islander
Four (4) are Latino
There are currently no targeted outreach efforts to ensure or improve the diversity
of the program. It is designed for self-selection to apply for the program.
RECOMMENDATION
Create a process for targeted outreach to officers of color and provide incentives
to participate in the program.
2. Training Concerns related to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
ISSUES:
Training is not prioritized, nor data specifically captured, for Lateral Hires
Re-Certification is voluntary once certification from the Academy expires
after two years
There is insufficient budget to enlarge the program.
o Currently the program is limited to four (4) officers to rotate work with
eight (8) social workers for one shift (day shift)
Currently:
189 officers have chosen to re-certify
272 have chosen not to re-certify
RECOMMENDATIONS
Require CIT re-certification for all officers
Require CIT certification for all lateral hires.
Increase budget to complete this priority.
Increase budget to CIT to provide for more officers to cover more than one shift
and have sufficient staffing to cover when officers are unable to work their shift.
3. Training Concerns related to Equity, Implicit Bias, and Community
Policing Curriculum in the Academy and In-Service training
Issues:
There are no SLC community-based facilitators of color in the Academy or
In-Service Training
There is no component of the Academy that provides the history of SLC and
its communities of color
The most recent budget document states that funding for SLCPD’s DEI
trainer, Arbinger, has been “removed for FY 21”
RECOMMENDATIONS
Require SLC community-based trainers of color to be part of the Academy and In-
Service training team
Require curriculum that is best practice and that is co-created
Require that recruits learn the history of the diverse communities in SLC
Require sufficient budget to provide professional diversity, equity, and inclusion
training
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CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Ben Luedtke and Kira Luke
Budget & Policy Analyst
DATE: January 12, 2021
RE: Salt Lake City Social Worker Program Briefing
______________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
In June 2015, the Council added eight full time employees (FTEs) during the annual budget, to start the social
worker program within the Salt Lake City Police Department. Demand for the program has exceeded available
staff since that time. The social worker program appears to have turnover greater than the City’s and Police
Department’s average over recent years. Compensation was recently increased for several program positions as
part of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 (FY21) annual budget to improve employee retention. Elimination of the Civil
Service Commission is expected to improve the City’s competitive market position by speeding up job offers.
As part of the Council’s audit-in-progress of the Police Department budget and operations, the scope includes the
following questions to review the Police Department’s responses to mental health crises and identify areas for
improvement.
What additional resources would be needed to ensure a social worker is always available to fully
implement the co-responder model?
To the extent possible, estimate the number, crime type, response time, who was dispatched (officer,
social worker, single, multiple, etc.) and time spent responding to all calls for service in recent years
related to homelessness, substance abuse, behavioral health and mental health. Also, identify process
changes with existing resources to improve tracking of these data points.
Identify the number of calls for service when a social worker was unavailable to co-respond with an
officer in fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Estimate ideal staffing levels and types of positions (social workers, nurses, counselors, EMTs, etc.) to
fully implement the co-responder model based on calls for service levels.
Evaluate different models and best practices for mental health crisis response, including external
partnerships and programs hosted outside of police departments
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POLICY QUESTIONS
1. Crisis Response Partners – Staff understands that Salt Lake County currently holds a limited contract
with the University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI) Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). How does
the Salt Lake City Police Department coordinate with MCOT and plan to work with the upcoming state
funded receiving center opening in 2022? Are there other potential crisis response partners? How do
these partnerships address recent response time concerns?
2. Coordination with County – Have any conversations happened with the County about expanding access
to mental health services? (Staff note: The County receives funding for and has traditionally been the
main local level of government for mental health services)
3. Calls for Service Patterns – Are there patterns / insights that SLCPD and the 911 Bureau noticed from
mental health crisis calls for service that could inform improvements to the social worker program?
4. Short vs. Long-term Changes – What are short-term improvements and long-term improvements to the
mental health crisis response system we have today?
PROGRAM FUNDING & AUTHORIZED STAFFING TIMELINE
June 2015 – Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 annual budget includes eight new case worker FTEs
Initial cost estimates were $740,000 first year, $600,000 ongoing, no vehicles for case workers and all
funding from General Fund
Hires were delayed until October 1 for vacancy savings
November 2015 – first case worker hired to design program
June 2016 – FY 2016-17 annual budget:
One case worker FTE reclassified to social work manager (already hired)
Three case worker FTEs reclassified to licensed clinical social worker/mental health counselor (a higher
level of certification and training)
Seven of the eight authorized FTEs in the social worker program remain vacant
Three of the case worker FTEs held vacant for savings
July 2016 – Community Connections Center serving as the program’s leased office space opens downtown
October 2016 – In a budget amendment, the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Board approved $102,400 from the
Depot District Project Area for tenant improvements at the Community Connections Center
May 2017 – In Budget Amendment 5 for FY 2016-17, the Council approved $102,000 for 5.5 months of three
FTEs and $23,000 for supplies and certifications
December 2017 – In Budget Amendment 1 of FY 2017-18, the Council authorized three new FTEs:
One licensed clinical social worker/mental health counselor
One case worker
One office facilitator
June 2020 – FY 2020-21 annual budget:
Four FTE licensed clinical social workers/mental health counselors increased pay grade from 22 to 24
One FTE social work manager reclassified to social work director and pay grade increased from 26 to 30
Council restored $80,798 so three vacant FTEs in social worker program are not subject to hiring freeze
Council moved social worker program funding of $2,470,319 into Nondepartmental so empty positions
are ineligible for SLCPD vacancy savings and to provide an opportunity to evaluate role of the program
COUNCIL BRIEFING SOCIAL
WORKER PROGRAM 1.12.2021
Basic information about the social worker program (some history, staff
size, services available, CCC location, co-responder model, etc.)
Currently we have 1 SW Director, 1 SW manager, 1 Therapists (2 openings), 4 case managers (1
opening and 1 assigned to sex offender registry) and 1 office facilitator. For officers we have 1
Sgt, 4 CIT detective (2 are on medical leave until the new year).
Current Social Work totals: 7 with 10 being fully staffed.
Current physical location is 511 W 200 S Suite #100. Our lease is up in the next few months and
Artspace has requested to triple our rent. Cpt VanDongen is looking into other options for us.
Currently our rent does not come out of PD budget, but Housing and Neighborhood
development pays for some of it.
Services Available: Case management meaning assisting clients with their needs whether that be
housing, food stamps, Medicaid or work. Our goal is to refer clients to long term care. We also
provide short term therapy. Our vision statement is “To provide individualized care, support and
appropriate community resources.”
Co-responder model was enacted after Operation Rio Grande in January 1st, 2018 to focus on
the more vulnerable population and assist patrol in focusing on mental health, substance use,
homelessness and suicide calls. Due to concerns and the high risk of calls we go to; our social
workers wouldn’t be comfortable going to these calls without police. The moment of crisis must
be dealt with before the social work can occur.
We are a BJA learning site meaning there are 9 police departments across the US that have been
recognized as agencies who can help train other agencies to create similar programs. Our
program was included in the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the
Administration of Justice Final Report December 2020.
Any metrics that are available (I noticed some from the annual budget
that might be good to share)
2020 Fiscal stats: July 2019-June 2020 we had 1667 contacts containing outreach and 911 calls
and 1292 in office contacts.
2019 fiscal stats: 1697 outreach and 911 calls with 2105 in office contacts (meaning following up
providing case management or short-term therapy).
2018 fiscal stats: 2963 in office contacts.
2017 fiscal stats: 5034 contacts in office. This number is large, but our actual successes were less
because we didn’t have availability to follow up on any cases and many were of the same
clients.
Program successes / anecdotes
The benefits to having the same officers on our team is that the people we engage with become
familiar and comfortable with the detectives on our unit. Having a close connection with the
officers is important since we are in crisis situations our non-verbals play a large role in keeping
everyone safe.
CIT officers with Social workers worked together on a neglect investigation. Perpetrator was
booked into jail on two counts of felony neglecting a vulnerable adult with isolation following
the service of a search warrant at her residence. The no-contact order was served at the jail.
Victims were taken to the hospital on civil commitments to receive further care. The house was
closed to occupancy by the Health Department.
An individual called 911 stating he was hearing officers talking to him through the radio stating
he was in trouble. He called to “turn himself in.” Client had recently gotten his mental health
medications changed which escalated the voices coming through the radio waves. Social worker
was able to call Valley Behavioral Health and notify his therapist of how he was responding to
the new medications.
Officers and Social Workers responded to a suicidal subject possibly with a gun. They were able
to locate and contain the woman at a church. She had a revolver pointed at her head. The
officers began communicating with her and when decided to harm herself, a 40 mm was
deployed (missing her, but leading to her surrendering the firearm). She was taken to the
hospital for treatment.
SW and officers pink sheeted an individual who was running around downtown with a knife
chasing cars stating that the mafia was out to get them. He felt homicidal and was delusional.
Client was cited an taken to the hospital.
Patrol called out to request a therapist after the caller stated her credit card was stolen. Social
workers were able to get her and her daughter into the women’s and children’s center VOA.
They arranged for the 12-year-old to go with a family friend. Client has been off her meds and
recently used meth.
CCC helped getting one of our highest Top 50 clients into Valley EPIC. This client has been a
problem for police and fire due to his alcoholism for a about a year and a half and was always
resistant to substance abuse treatment. He is now excited to start a new journey and complete
this program.
Outreaches to a camp complaint and found out the client is a veteran and the VA had been
looking for her for housing. Transported client to the VA to get housing paperwork going.
1 Sex Offender placed from the Mission into the Inn Between with Stage 4 Cancer and is now
fully engaged into treatment.
Responded to a woman who has ticks and was a danger to hurting herself per the call. Talked to
the individual who was distraught but unable to be pink sheeted. Discussed options with her to
go in and get some of her medications changed. An hour later the lady called us back to state
she was willing to go to the hospital. Ambulance transported her.
SW & officers were two blocks from a call that was dispatched about a juvenile pouring lighter
fluid on himself attempting to light himself on fire. Client was pink sheeted and taken to Primary
Hospital. Social workers talked with his mother to help her out as well as she witnessed it.
Coresponse team was dispatched to mentally ill homeless individual who had been without his
meds for several days. Team transported client to VMH to obtain meds. Client was assigned a
case manager to help with daily meds and to find permanent housing.
Recently were able to coordinate with BLM and other agencies to get an 8-month pregnant
woman into a motel as there were no shelter beds available.
Program challenges
Police staffing. We have many social workers and bare minimum of officers. If we had enough
officers to match the number of social workers, we would be able to respond to more calls and
have more availability across the board. With minimal staffing it gives us limited availability to
spread across multiple shifts. Currently we are M-F 6am-4pm.
Other challenges are being pulled in multiple directions. We would like to focus all our efforts on
mental health and 911 calls, but we get pulled in all directions depending on what is happening
in the city and become the expert on many topics. Example: Camp closures divert us to doing
homeless outreach and not available for mental health calls, closing of Georgia apartments
diverted our efforts to assisting those being pulled from the apartments to get housed
elsewhere.
Other challenges are hiring staff. The pay isn’t as competitive, and the hiring process is longer
than most agencies.
Best practices in the field
CIT training and coordination with mental health agencies.
We are a learning site for agencies who want to implement similar programs.
So far this year we have had 25 inquiries about our program and how to create one like ours.
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Ben Luedtke and Sylvia Richards
Budget and Policy Analysts
DATE:January 12, 2021
RE: Budget Amendment Number Six FY2021
________________________________________________________________________________
NEW INFORMATION
The Council took the following successful straw polls during the January 5th Budget Amendment #6 briefing. The other
five items in the budget amendment were not discussed during the briefing due to time constraints and are expected to be
covered at the January 12 briefing.
-D-1: Supports authorizing a revenue budget up to $300 million for Airport Redevelopment Project short-term
interim financing
-I-1: Supports shifting $797,000 of Funding Our Future dollars from the FY21 budgets of the Community Land
Trust and Landlord Assurance programs to Incentivized Rent Assistance and Service Models for the Most
Vulnerable
-I-2: Supports awarding $750,000 of ESG-CV funding from HUD authorized under the CARES Act for operation
expenses of the Airport Inn temporary emergency winter shelter (note this award needs to be formalized in the
HUD-CV grant awards appropriation resolution)
Questions related to Item I-1 shifting $797,000 between Funding Our Future housing programs
-How does the Administration recommend splitting the $797,000 between the Funding Our Future housing
programs?
-How would potential applicants have learned about the Funding Our Future housing programs and how to apply?
-How many applications were received in prior fiscal years for these Funding Our Future housing programs?
-Could you please provide a status update on the City’s Community Land Trust? How does the model compare to
others around the nation?
-Are there other Funding Our Future FY21 budgets with unspent funds that could be recaptured for urgent housing
assistance?
-How are applicants connected with other funding sources from the City, County, State, Federal (such as HUD
Grants) when Funding Our Future budgets are less than applicant’s requests?
The Council also received an update on sales tax revenues through the month of October. This information is available in
Attachment 5.
Project Timeline:
Set Date: December 8, 2020
1st Public Hearing: January 5, 2021
1st Briefing: January 5, 2021
2nd Briefing: January 12, 2021
2nd Public Hearing: January 19, 2021
Potential Action: TBD
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All information below this line was provided for the Council briefing on January 5th.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Budget Amendment Number Six includes requested changes to four funds. Total expenditures are $2,560,804 including
$63,673 from Fund Balance. There are a total of eight items, five of which are new items in Section A. The sixth is a
Housekeeping item in Section D. The seventh is a Council-added item in Section I. Additionally, this budget amendment
includes the transfer of six employees from the General Fund to the IMS fund and the creation of one additional position
within the IMS Fund. The Administration is requesting a straw poll on the Housing-related Funding Our Future
Applications. (See Item I-1 Council-Added Item.) The Administration indicates that all eight of these budget
items are time-sensitive.
General Budget Updates
The Administration anticipates updated sales tax revenues for October and Comprehensive Annual Finance Report
(CAFR) confirmed Fund Balance numbers will be available to share with the Council at the January 12 briefing.
The City received $150,000 from the County for a third round of CARES Act funding. The Administration plans to include
in an upcoming budget amendment the $150,000 and a reconciliation of the second round of CARES Act funding.
The President has not decided whether to declare a disaster for the September windstorm. The March earthquake did not
qualify for FEMA reimbursements to the City. However, individual and household assistance is available up to $938,506.
279 applications have been submitted at the time of publishing this report. FEMA’s website for the earthquake disaster is
available here: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4548
The Administration provided the following status update on insurance claims and payments for earthquake damage to
City buildings: “The City received a $2,000,000 advance payment from the property insurance carrier for earthquake
damages. Once the City’s expenditures for repairs exceed $2,100,000 ($100,000 deductible + claim
advance), we can submit those expenses for reimbursement.”
Revenue Update
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The Administration indicates that they are seeing a decrease in revenue budget due to trends for apartment units, new
business license and business license renewals. Due to the administrative order for COVID, parking ticket revenue shows a
decrease of nearly $500k due to only 51,000 pay station transactions through the end of August (normally well over 200k).
This decrease is also having an effect on citations written. Additionally, Justice Court fines are down $37,000, while moving
violations are down $151,000. In Charges and Services, field reservation fees are down $273,000 while auto parking fees
are also under budget. Miscellaneous revenues are also down due to a decrease in special events and the elimination of take-
home vehicle fees during the current pandemic.
Fund Balance Update:
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This fund balance projection includes a line item adding in funding budgeted for use for expenses associated with COVID-
19 in the fiscal year 2020 that was not spent.
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Impact Fees Update
The Administration provided a summary of impact fee tracking, details on refunding amounts and dates and lists of
unfinished projects with impact fee funding. The information is current as of December 1, 2020. $88,479 of police impact
fees are scheduled to expire by the end of this fiscal year. The Administration reports the impact fee consultant is
finalizing the police section update and transmittal to the Council Office is anticipated in early 2021.
Type Unallocated Cash
“Available to Spend”Next Refund Trigger Date Amount of Expiring
Impact Fees
Fire $732,533 More than a year away -
Parks $6,404,154 More than a year away -
Police $318,626 December 2020 $9,155
Transportation $3,623,027 More than a year away -
Note: Encumbrances are an administrative function when impact fees are held under a contract
Section A: New Items (note: to expedite the processing of this staff report, staff has included the
Administration’s descriptions from the transmittal for some of these items)
A-1: Fisher Carriage House Exploration Center Construction Overage ($540,732 – CIP Impact Fees)
See Attachment 1 for renderings of the Fisher Mansion Carriage House redevelopment project
In FY20 CIP, the Council approved $1,098,764 of parks impact fees for this project which is in addition to $280,000 from
the Chevron donation (2010 oil spill in Red Butte Creek). The total approved budget for the project was $1,378,764. The
new funding request represents a 58% increase for a new total project budget of $2,172,496. If approved, then the
available to spend balance of parks impact fees would be $5,610,422.
Council staff asked the Administration if the impact fee consultant had confirmed using $253,000 of parks impact fees to
purchase indoor furnishings and equipment. It was determined these expenses are for items with a useful life less than 10
years and ineligible for parks impact fees. As a result, this request was reduced from $793,732 to $540,732. It’s unclear
how the $253,000 will be funded or if scope reductions can deliver the project within the approved budget.
The Administration’s transmittal indicates the following: “As design development nears completion, SLC Engineering and
the consulting architect, CRSA, have updated budget projections for the project. Unfortunately, those cost projections
have increased significantly from the original budget estimate created in 2018 based on a preliminary conceptual design.
This budget amendment requests the additional funding necessary to implement the project, which (if funded) would go
to bid in December 2020 and be constructed in 2021. Increased costs for the project are associated with all project
elements, but particularly relate to the preservation of historic windows and doors, interior finishes, necessary plumbing
and electrical upgrades, unforeseen utility upgrades and increased cost for proposed furnishings associated with the public
exhibit space”.
This project is eligible for up to $100,000 from the CIP Cost Overrun Account. In previous discussions the Council
expressed a preference to spend impact fees before General Fund dollars because impact fees must be spent within six
years or refunded to the developer with interest.
According to the Administration, “The project scope includes construction of an exploration center at the historic Fisher
Carriage House that provides standing exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the Jordan River and surrounding
area, and which showcases a beautiful restored historical structure. The exploration center will provide space for activities
and education programs, places for visitors to engage with city staff and partners and get information about the Jordan
River Parkway Trail and water trail. The center will also provide a home-base for outreach & education staff with the SLC
Trails & Natural Lands Division, from which they can conduct programming up and down the Jordan River. Additionally,
the project will compliment an adjacent boat ramp (construction planned for winter 2020) and create a recreational
jumping-off point for the future Folsom Trail, the Jordan River Parkway Trail, and the Jordan River 'Paddle Trail”.
The Administration would also like to let the Council know about future costs associated with the project. The two new
employee positions and the ongoing costs listed below are anticipated to be needed for the FY23 annual budget based on
the current project timeline.
Future Ongoing Costs
FTE Site Manager & Part-time Assistant $ 90,000.00
Supplies and Materials $ 20,000.00
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Kayak Rental Fleet (One-Time) $ 10,000.00
Facility Maintenance Costs $ 18,238.00
Grounds Maintenance Costs $ - *
TOTAL $ 138,238.00
* In Trails Natural Lands budget
Policy Questions:
$253,000 Indoor Furnishings Unfunded – The Council may wish to ask the Administration for funding
recommendations and/or scope reductions to address the $253,000 of indoor furnishings that are ineligible for
parks impact fees.
Fisher Mansion Redevelopment – The Council may wish to discuss with the Administration if redevelopment of
the Fisher Mansion should be prioritized instead of the Carriage House given the project cost increases. During
FY20 CIP, the Administration had a general cost estimate of $3.7 million to redevelop the Fisher Mansion. Note
this cost may have increased due to damage from the March earthquakes. The Administration anticipates detailed
Fisher Mansion redevelopment scenarios to be available mid-2021 such as public-private partnerships,
nongovernmental organization operated facility models and City-operated models. The scenarios could inform a
new Request for Information (RFI) for the mansion.
A-2: Glendale Water Park Redevelopment Plan ($225,000 – CIP Impact Fees)
See Attachment 6 for the Water Park Survey Report from November 2020
The Administration’s transmittal indicates the following: “Public Lands is requesting a budget amendment for $225,000
in parks impact fees to hire a consultant to create a Development Plan for Glendale Water Park, a Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) site. A recent community survey asked: If costs and market forces of building a new water
park where not an issue would you prefer the land be used for a water park? 52.6% answered yes and 47.4% answered no.
2,971 respondents answered this question out of a total of 3,841 total survey responses. The Development Plan would
articulate a long-term community supported vision for the site with phased implementation.” Full restoration of the water
park may be cost prohibitive at over $20 million but reuse of some components may be feasible.
According to the Administration, the first phase, (to be determined with the input of public feedback) would implement
active recreation on site within the three-year LWCF requirement. The clock begins once the State LWCF official inspects
the site which is currently on hold due to the pandemic. The City will receive a letter confirming the three-year deadline to
restore public access to the site. A violation of the conservation easement could result in denial of future federal funding
grants to the City and/or a court action by the National Parks Service to require active outdoor recreation access.
The resulting redevelopment plan will be considered a small area plan. A draft will be presented to and reviewed by the
Planning Commission in an open and public meeting. Then the Council will be briefed, review and have the opportunity to
adopt, modify and adopt or decline the plan.
As indicated by the Administration in their transmittal,
“The 17-acre water park site located along the Jordan River is adjacent to two park sites, a golf course, the surplus
canal and natural areas along the Jordan River… The benefits or goals of the project would include the following:
Creating a plan that unifies these public amenities through connecting trails, unifying landscape character and the
development of complementary recreation uses into a regional asset. Developing the water park site within the
context of the more than 210 acres of public lands would foster positive activation and creating a dynamic
community asset. Because this site was private for so long, the development will essentially create a new park,
added to the City’s park inventory, with new service to residents and is impact fee eligible. In the time of a
pandemic and political divisions, it is more important than ever to invest in dynamic public spaces that connect
people and break down demographic and economic divides. The Glendale property is a unique opportunity to
create a very special place the supports economic development, public health, a sense of community, and
environmental sustainability as well as increase confidence in city government’s use of public funds.”
Project Tasks may include but not limited to:
• Analyze the site and surrounding context: opportunities and constraints
• Facilitate community and stakeholder engagement: community support
• Define the Park Vision: Community vision and goals
• Develop conceptual site plan alternatives: Explore development alternatives and cost estimates. Include
analysis of alternative plan operations and maintenance requirements and cost estimates
• Develop Final Site Development Plan
• Develop an implementation plan that includes plan phasing and funding strategies
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• Facilitate adoption by City Council.
The Administration shared the following general timeline for project based on annual quarter (for example “Q1” is first
quarter from January 1 – March 31):
Q1 Engage a consultant
Q2 Engagement Window #1: Foundation of Understanding
Share background on the project site and City goals
Gather information from the community about what kinds of activities they would like to see
and priorities
Understand how they see the park playing a role in their neighborhood, community, city and region
Present engagement results to Council
Q3 Engagement Window #2: Visioning Glendale
Present preliminary site improvement vision for feedback
Targeted engagement and city department collaboration
Initial strategy recommendations development
Present engagement results to Council
Q4 Final Community Engagement Window #3
Sharing of the draft plan
Focus on next steps of implementation
Planning Commission Review
Council hearings
Q5 Plan adoption by Council
Policy Question:
Small Area Plan Early Council Input – The Council may wish to ask the Administration when the Council will be
able to provide early policy input on the small area plan similar to the master plan process.
A-3: Trailhead Property Acquisition ($275,000 – CIP Impact Fees)
The Administration is requesting $275,000 of Impact Fees to purchase land for a trailhead. The Administration is
prepared to provide additional details of the property in a closed session.
A-4: City Innovations Team ($63,673 - General Fund/$453,399 – IMS Fund)
See Attachment 2 for the Chief Innovation Officer job description
The Administration’s transmittal indicates the following: “Salt Lake City Administration is looking to take transformational
steps with regards to enterprise technologies and improved business practices. To do this the development of a team is
required, this team will be known as the City Innovations Team. The team initially will be built upon existing resources
from the Mayor’s Office, Public Services, IMS, and Community and Neighborhoods. This team will take on larger enterprise
projects like the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) effort.”
The Administration states the team’s services will be available to all General Fund departments with a goal to increase
service levels over time. The team will be located on the fifth floor of Plaza 349. No additional costs are needed to make that
office space ready. One new FTE position, a second strategy & special projects manager, is requested for a total of seven
FTEs on the team. The total annual cost for the new FTE is $106,348 but this request is for $63,673 or seven months of
funding. One of the Public Services Department deputy director positions will be removed from the staffing document.
Public Services will have two deputy director positions after this change. A new title and FTE, Chief Innovations Officer, will
be created on the staffing document for IMS. The total annual cost for the Chief Innovations Officer is $220,500. See
Attachment 2 for the job description.
The team will also improve coordination and resources between the Civic Engagement Team and IMS Media Services. A
further step to improve engagement is to combine SLC Media Services and the Civic Engagement Team into a city-wide
communications/engagement team in the Information Management Services (IMS) which is an internal service
department. As indicated in the transmittal, “Currently, departments work with both teams separately to develop
engagement and communications strategies for projects. Both teams also co-manage SLCgov social media accounts. By
combining the groups, the City can create a one stop shop for engagement & communications efforts.” The proposal also
includes operational costs associated with the team. The positions include:
Public Services:
Chief Innovations Officer – Nole Walkingshaw transfer FTE Deputy Director position
Strategy & Special Projects Manager – Alyssa Johnson transfer FTE Strategy & Special Projects Manager
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From Community and Neighborhoods:
Civic Engagement Team – Four FTE’s transferred from Community and Neighborhoods
o Elizabeth Buhler, Civic Engagement Manager
o Kyle Strayer, Civic Engagement Program Specialist
o Christianna Johnson, Civic Engagement Program
Specialist
o Ronnie Buttons, Special Projects Assistant
New Position:
Strategy & Special Projects Manager
Policy Questions:
In addition to the ERP effort, will there be other projects this group tackles in its first year?
From a longer-term perspective, will this team be similar to an internal service for all City departments? Or will that
be project or service dependent?
Back when the Civic Engagement Team was initially created, it was anticipated that they would provide support and
engagement work for both branches of government. As the group launched and the Council Office’s communications
work evolved, there has been a different but successful way that the groups coordinate. Will the future Innovations
Team, and specifically engagement staff, continue to be available to extend and collaborate on the Council
engagement efforts?
A-5: Police Department Hiring Class ($ -0- General Fund)
See Attachment 3 for the Administration's memo about this request.
The transmittal indicates the following: “The Administration and the Police Department are seeking Council support for
the hiring of a police recruit class in January or February of 2021. The Police Department is not seeking additional funding
but will use current budget for fully funded positions and attrition savings from the first six months of the year”.
Section B: Grants for Existing Staff Resources Section
(None)
Section C: Grants for New Staff Resources Section
(None)
Section D: Housekeeping
D-1: Airport Interim Financing ($ -0- Airport Fund)
The Administration’s transmittal indicates the following: “Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) plans to issue
interim financing up to $300 million in the form of either Commercial Paper backed by a Letter of Credit or a revolving
Line of Credit directly with a bank. We are currently in procurement and are negotiating the terms of the agreement which
we deem to be favorable especially considering the low interest rate environment. These funds will ultimately be refunded
with long term debt, but we will maintain the facility for upwards of three years to help with financial flexibility on the
Airport Redevelopment Project. These funds can be used for operating and maintenance expenses or to fund construction
costs as determined by the Airport Finance division”.
If the Council approves this request, then the Administration will transmit a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale
of bonds not to exceed $300 million. A public hearing must be held after the resolution is approved and following public
notice of the bonds issuance per state law. Council staff is working with the Administration to understand the time
sensitivity of the resolution in January.
Section E: Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
(None)
Section F: Donations
(None)
Section G: Council Consent Agenda – Grant Awards
(None)
Section I: Council Added Items
I-1: Housing-related Funding Our Future Applications (time-sensitive) Straw Poll Request
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The Administration has indicated that two categories of applications received fewer funding requests than what the
Council approved in the FY21 annual budget, and two categories received more funding requests. The Administration is
requesting a straw poll from the Council to approve a shift of the unallocated $797,000 to unmet Incentivized Rent and
Vulnerable Populations needs.
CATEGORY TOTAL BUDGET TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED
IN APPLICATIONS
Community Land Trust $500,000 $0
Landlord Assurance Program $350,000 $53,000
Incentivized Rent Assistance $900,000 $2,323,512
Service Models for the Most Vulnerable
(children experiencing homelessness
and individuals with mental illness)
$200,000 $725,380
The $900 billion pandemic relief bill approved by Congress (pending presidential action at the time of writing this staff
report) includes an extension of the national eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021 and $25 billion in rental
assistance, however, it’s unclear how those funds will be distributed / accessed by landlords and renters. Utah is estimated
to receive $214 million.
The public facing website www.fundingourfutureslc.com provides the following program descriptions:
Community Land Trust (CLT): make homes perpetually affordable. There are currently 9 properties in the
CLT. The program reduces the cost of home ownership significantly, decreasing the purchase price of a home by
removing the land cost from the total mortgage price.
Landlord Assurance Program: works to mitigate perceived risks related to renting to low-income clients. Agency
will recruit eligible landlords, provide tenant financial assistance, landlord financial assistance, and provide
tenant education.
Incentivized Rent Assistance: continue to fund an assistance program to stabilize low-income renters using best
practices and an outcome-based approach, to help prevent homelessness.
Service Models for the Most Vulnerable: support housing programs for individuals with mental illness and
children experiencing homelessness.
Policy questions:
Outreach to Applicants – The Council may wish to ask the Administration how would potential applicants have
learned about the Funding Our Future housing programs and how to apply? The Council may also wish to ask if
how many applications were received in prior fiscal years for these programs.
Status of Community Land Trust – The Council may wish to ask the Administration for a status update on the
City’s Community Land Trust and how the model compares to others around the nation.
Balance of Other Housing Budgets – The Council may wish to ask the Administration if the other Funding Our
Future budgets for FY21 have been spent or if funds remain that could be recaptured for urgent housing
assistance.
Connecting Applicants with Other Funding Sources – The Council may wish to ask the Administration how
applicants are connected with other funding sources from the City, County, State, Federal (such as HUD Grants)
when Funding Our Future budgets are less than applicant’s requests.
I-2: HUD-CV Emergency Services Grant for the Temporary Winter Shelter ($750,000 – ESG-CV Grant)
A request was made through the City’s modified mid-year HUD Cares Act funding cycle for $750,000 to fund the
operating costs at the temporary winter shelter. The shelter, which is located on North Temple, will be operated by
Switchpoint.
The Council may recall that in a previous budget amendment, the City received a round of Cares Act funding ($7.1 million)
that would be set aside for a modified mid-year CDBG-type process. The Council appropriated the money, but it has been
held while the Administration publicized the funding availability and received applications from community organizations
for the grant funds for COVID-related services.
The Administration has transmitted the funding log with recommendations from the Mayor and Community Development
and Capital Improvement Program (CDCIP) Board. However, we are requesting that the item for Switchpoint be pulled
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out and considered separately in order to ensure the operating costs for the temporary shelter are in place as quickly as
possible.
Funding: Some questions may arise related to the funding partners for the temporary winter shelters. In addition to this
funding request for $750,000, the Administration has shared this public funding breakdown:
State ESG-CV funding, $525,000, operations, Millcreek and SLC Airport Inn.
County ESG-CV funding, $234,320, operations, just Millcreek.
There is also a private contribution related to security expenses at the Millcreek and Salt Lake City locations.
Overall ESG Projects: The Council may also have questions about the remainder of the ESG funding availability. The
log for those items is included in Attachment 4 and will be scheduled for a full briefing as soon as possible. The full
briefing would include the remainder of the ESG funding requests, plus the other CDBG funding requests. As a note,
based on this $750,000 request and the other applications that were received, there would be $460,828 in funding
remaining for future discussion.
Policy Questions:
The Council may wish to ask whether additional funds will be requested for the temporary shelter.
The Council may wish to ask whether there have been any conversations about the County providing funding for
the Salt Lake City side operations.
The Council may wish to ask about the other support costs related to shelter-resistant camping locations in the
City, and whether adequate budget remains for the waste disposal and temporary restroom facilities.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fisher Carriage House Redevelopment Renderings
2. Chief Innovation Officer Job Description
3. Administration's Memo about Request for Hiring Police Officers in Budget Amendment #6
4. ESG Funding log
5. Sales Tax Revenue Update through October
6. Glendale Water Park Survey Report from November 2020
ACRONYMS
CAFR – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
CARES Act – Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
CIP – Capital Improvement Program
CLT – Community Land Trust
COPS - Community Oriented Policing Services
DAQ – Utah Division of Air Quality
ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency
FTE – Full time employee
FY – Fiscal Year
HUD – United States Housing and Urban Development Department
IMS – Department of Information Management Services
LWCF - Land and Water Conservation Fund site
RFI – Request for Information
SLCDA – Salt Lake City Department of Airports
Fisher Mansion Carriage House Improvements
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Salt Lake City Corporation, Human Resources Department
Job Title: Chief Innovation Officer
Job Code Number: xxxxxx FLSA: Exempt
Pay Level: 039 EEO Code: 1
Bargaining Unit: 000 Benchmark: Executive / Administrative
JOB SUMMARY:
Working under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), incumbent is responsible
for managing the innovation process within the City and providing the necessary ecosystem that allows
ideas to germinate, take root and flourish. Works closely as a management consultant to departments
to develop and inspire the creation and implementation of data-driven best practices in municipal
government and foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and process improvement. Focuses on
identifying and scaling creative ideas that work throughout the City’s business, operational, and
administrative functions. Implements solutions in partnership with internal and external
stakeholders. Acts as a strategic and forward-thinking catalyst for change throughout City Hall and
identifies opportunities to improve, adapt, and implement creative, data-driven, comprehensive
solutions to traditional, technological, and operational problems. Drives the organization towards
innovative solutions. Assists with and coordinates the implementation of citywide administrative and
policy initiatives. May direct and/or supervise staff and program functionality in the Mayor’s office.
This is an appointed, at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Formulates and implements effective new ideas and innovative strategies and incorporate them into
the City’s plans.
2. Researches and analyzes trends in local government to forecast future changes in practices,
processes, and programs; explore and import innovations from other communities for testing where
they may be applicable.
3. Utilizes quantitative and research methods to identify opportunities for improvement in operations and
services throughout the city. Analyzes and researches a variety of administrative and operational
issues/problems/opportunities and provide sound solutions or courses of action; establishes and
maintains systems for measuring, monitoring and reporting on operational and management
performance citywide.
4. Formulates solutions and provides implementation alternatives to various governmental systems,
processes, and service delivery models and delivers recommendations to the mayor, city council,
departments, and outside agencies.
5. Evaluates the progress of innovation and adjust the pace or direction of new projects in accordance
with the city’s various strategic priorities.
Chief Innovation Officer - Cont.
6. Provides citywide oversight of metrics and data analytics to facilitate strategic utilization of data.
7. Forges partnerships with local community groups, companies, universities and school systems that
can support the research and development of innovative solutions.
8. Works in partnership with the Chief Information Officer on identification, development, and testing of
civic technologies and projects that advance the city’s Open Government mission; ensures a forward-
thinking, cohesive, and strategic approach to technology in support of all municipal business units.
9. Represents the city and serves as liaison and convener with other local, state and federal agencies
and related NGOs to align community innovation with broader regional and national programs.
10. Leads multi-functional, cross-departmental teams that may consist of employees from all levels of the
organization.
11. Develops and equips managers in their role as change agents and leaders of innovation in their
respective departments.
12. Performs highly responsible and complex administrative work related to planning and managing the
activities of assigned departments and units; develops short- and long-range plans, goals, and
objectives with clear objectives, outcomes, and performance measures.
13. Advises city leaders on the effective, efficient, and economical management of the areas of
assignment; submitting reports; monitoring grant opportunities (i.e., local, state, federal, private) to
add innovative capacity to city operations.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Complexity management, organizational alignment and change management, supported
by complex technology operations.
• Fiscal management, including budget preparation, expenditure control, and record
keeping.
• Management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Leadership theories and practices, work styles and teambuilding.
• Principles and practices of municipal administration, functions, services and organization.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Organizational development principles and practices.
• Innovation and continuous improvement principles and practices.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and methods.
Demonstrated skill in:
• Interacting with a variety of agencies and departments, community groups, elected
officials, and advocates.
• Developing program goals and objectives.
• Developing program goals and objectives and directing, conducting and implementing
planning activities.
• Identifying new ideas, potential opportunities and ways of working by leveraging
technologies; ability to frame problems and perspectives
• Analyzing and evaluating program operations and develop and implement corrective
action to resolve problems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department
management, employees, city council members, other agencies, and the general public.
• Representing the city to external contacts and customers at the highest professional
level.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups
regarding complex or sensitive issues or regulations.
• Facilitating group decision making and resolve complex problems at a high level of
complexity.
• Building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
• Influencing others toward process improvement, developing effective means to challenge
assumptions and "usual" ways of doing things.
• Presenting complex concepts and issues to a wide variety of audiences in an effective
and understandable manner.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, regarding complex technical issues.
• Assembling, organizing and presenting complex statistical and factual data derived from
a variety of sources.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex data and information; direct others involved with
analysis.
• Remaining current with technical developments in the field.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Comfortable working
conditions.
• Considerable exposure to stress resulting from complex problem solving, stringent
project deadlines, and liaison work between City departments, Mayor’s Office,
politically powerful community groups, and the City Council.
A TEN YEAR PERSONAL, CRIMINAL AND EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED
FOR THIS POSITION.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities.
Position Review Information
Date: 3-31-2020
Departmental Approval: Lisa Shaffer, Deputy Chief of Staff
HR Consultant Approval:
Compensation Approval: David Salazar
Notes: New job/position
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Request to hire Police Officer positions
vacated through resignations, separations and
retirements
The Police Department is requesting to hire Police Officers to
replace vacancies created through resignations, separations
and retirements.
While the Police Department understands the City Council’s resolve to increase civilian positions in
community programs such as social work and relieve some of the need for police officers in the
community, those positions and programs are not fully developed. The need to maintain police officer
staffing to adequately respond to community needs, calls for service and emergency response is still
paramount for the police department and the City.
The community deserves excellence, not adequate service and we are not even at adequate.
The Police Department is experiencing low staffing levels which creates difficulties in providing timely
response to calls for service and other community needs. These low staffing levels have created an ever
growing concern that, in the event of an emergency, the police department does not have the necessary
staffing to respond to basic community safety needs or provide the level of service required to maintain
safety in the city. With these low staffing levels there is very little opportunity for patrol to provide
proactive policing.
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Contributing issues to the understaffing of police
officers
Resignations, Separations and retirements
The Police Department is experiencing an unprecedented number of resignations, separations
and retirements. From July 1, 2020 to December 20, 2020.
S wo rn c ou nt by FY
FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 Grand To tal
1 July 2 1 7 9 11 30
2 August 2 3 5 1 4 15
3 September 2 2 1 4 10 19
4 Octo ber 4 4 6 1 17 32
5 No vember 3 2 5 2 4 16
6 December 3 4 6 2 7 22
7 Ja nua ry 2 8 1 3 1 15
8 February 4 4 4 2 14
9 Marc h 4 2 6 1 13
10 April 2 4 3 2 11
11 May 1 4 8 4 17
12 June 3 6 6 15
Gran d Total 29 41 58 37 54 219
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THIS CHART IS CALENDAR YEAR – FOR COMPARISON to Fiscal Year above
THIS CHART IS CALENDAR YEAR – FOR COMPARISON to Fiscal Year above
The Police Department will have 53 vacant funded (including attrition positions) sworn and 20
vacant unfunded sworn positions with the announced retirements and resignations through
December 2020. There are also 3 pending vacancies for January.
Departmental Leaves
The number of Officers on leaves from the Police Department, including Short term disability, Workers
Compensation, FMLA, ERPL, Administrative Leave, Parental Leave and Military Leave has fluctuated from
45 leaves in July to a high of 70 leaves in October.
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These numbers do not include accrued leave time available and taken to include Vacation, Personal
Leave, Compensatory Time, Holiday and Funeral Leave. Other factors that affect officer availability
include court time and training time.
Quarantines
The nature of police work lends itself to exposure risk of the COVID 19 virus.
The Police Department has worked diligently to reduce the risk from COVID by implementing training,
PPE requirements and contact tracing. Along with all other precautionary measures taken, quarantines
have been necessary to reduce spread of the virus within the department and the community.
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COViD Quarantines
This chart represents persons placed into quarantine. Quarantines last between 4 and 14 days in most
cases. **The data in this chart are preliminary figures due to changing protocols throughout the time
of the data collection, some data may be missing and/or incomplete.
The chart above reflects the number of employees that entered quarantine per day. Quarantined
employees are assigned to work telephonic but are not available for patrol response.
The culmination of resignations, separations, retirements, leaves, quarantines and training creates a
huge gap in staffing. The Police Department is now staffing at a level that does not provide adequate call
response or timely case resolution for the community we serve.
Other issues affecting staffing
The city continues to see an increase year to year in calls for service
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Calls for Service
Call time response has increased due to many factors including the increased number of calls for service
and the reduced number of officers available.
Protest and free speech events
The City continues to experience protest and free speech events on a regular basis. For the period of
March to November the city has had over 270 protests or free speech events. These events all require
research and analysis. When safety concerns are identified for any event staffing for safety and
investigation are also required. It also required deployment or standby of motors and public order units
to mitigate potential or experienced civil unrest.
Homeless Encampment cleanups
The Police Department has been integral in working with the Department of Health on all encampment
cleanups. This has put a strain on both on-duty and overtime resources.
COVID mitigation
Salt Lake County and DNR have funded overtime resources for COVID mitigation in parks and open areas
of city. Working these overtime shifts have also strained the ability to staff departmental overtime
patrol coverage shifts.
Use of on-duty resources
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The Police Department continues to utilize on-duty resources for large events such as the Vice-
Presidential Debate, protests, free speech events and public safety response such as homeless
encampment cleanups and COVID 19 mitigation whenever possible. Use of on-duty resources is
necessary to reduce the budget impacts that would occur with the use of overtime as well as the
inability to fill overtime rosters with voluntary signup by officers.
Inability to fill overtime shifts
The police department is experiencing low rates of voluntary overtime shift signups including patrol
coverage signups. This is seemingly due to many factors including morale and the increased stress that
they are experiencing related to their positions.
All factors mentioned above are damaging to the ability of the police department to maintain an
adequate response but in totality they are detrimental to public safety, the city and the communities we
serve.
Budgetary Impacts of low staffing numbers
The police department is experiencing multiple impacts related to the inability to retain and maintain
adequate staffing.
Overtime
Call outs
Backfill
Officer mental health and wellness (workers compensation)
Retirements, separations, resignations
Cost of retirement, separation and resignation payouts
Retention vs replacement
Required attrition savings – the retirements that are providing these savings are also creating costs
related to retirement payouts and overtime.
Overtime needs and associated costs will continue to increase as the number of officers on staff
decrease. Overtime costs will not decrease at the time officer vacancies are filled but approximately one
year after the hiring process of a new officer begins. We currently have officers in the background
process that could be hired in February and placed into service in January of 2022.
Cyclical issues - Low staffing in an environment with increasing calls for service creates backlogs in calls
for service and longer response times. The mental stress from running from call to call and never
catching up creates additional stress. When officers are under additional stress that they cannot
mitigate we see additional mental health and physical illness. These stress related issues have multiple
costs which includes medical visits, workers compensation and leaves. When officers go out on leave, it
again lowers staffing which increases the workload and stress on the other officers.
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Police Department efforts to
improve community response
times
The police department has been proactive in efforts to mitigate the staffing issues presented above, but
these efforts are not sustainable long term.
Redeployment of resources
The police department recently made a temporary reallocation of resources from investigative and
special response areas of the department to patrol. This temporary redeployment will help manage calls
for service in the short term but puts extreme limitations on the resources available to investigate
crime, respond and investigate increasing gang related violence and criminal activity, it reduces school
resource officer availability as schools return to on-site learning, reduces focused enforcement of drive
by shootings, narcotics, auto theft, property crimes, reduces motor deployment availability and creates
issues related to delays in solving criminal cases and taking the criminal element off the street in a
timely manner. Bike squads are not currently affected, but daily needs to cover calls for service may
require us to reallocate bike squad resources on a daily basis.
Use of available overtime funding
The police department has been utilizing available funding for overtime related to COVID from outside
agencies such as Salt Lake County and the Division of Natural Resources. This funding has been
temporary in nature and most of it has ended. Grant funding for overtime has been utilized when it is
applicable to the grant objectives.
Ongoing evaluation of community needs and the most
effective ways to meet those needs
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Preparing to meet the long term needs of the
community
Hiring
The police department has been working towards a hiring class to fill vacant officer positions. A hiring
class can be implemented as early as February of 2021. Officers from this class will not be available to
handle calls for service for 10 months which would put them in service in January of 2022. This is an
extremely long time to improve staffing and calls for service response. In order to proceed with this
hiring class in February of 2021, the police department would need approval to hire no later than
January 12, 2021 to meet post requirements for an academy.
It is paramount to maintain a consistent hiring process in order to mitigate large swings in staffing.
Redeploying resources on a regular basis incurs costs in multiple areas. Consistent small academy
classes are more manageable in budget and curriculum scheduling then fluctuating hiring processes.
Training
The police department also supports the administration, city council and the community to provide
increasing training within the department. Training would need to be dynamic to meet the needs of the
community and to provide training in a timely manner additional time availability for officers or
overtime would be needed to accomplish additional training.
1 Utah Community Action New REQUEST:1,212,940$
Homeless Prevention CDCIP:1,212,940$
MAYOR:1,212,940$
COUNCIL:-$
Maximum Score 129
Applicant Score: 108.42
REQUEST:1,212,940$
CDCIP:1,212,940$
MAYOR:1,212,940$
COUNCIL:-$
2 Utah Community Action New REQUEST:773,355$
Rapid Rehousing CDCIP:773,355$
MAYOR:773,355$
COUNCIL:-$
Maximum Score 129
Applicant Score: 110.81
3 The Road Home New REQUEST:50,000$
Prevention Assistance CDCIP:50,000$
MAYOR:150,000$
COUNCIL:-$
Maximum Score 129
Applicant Score: 105.89
REQUEST:823,355$
CDCIP:823,355$
MAYOR:923,355$
COUNCIL:-$
SALT LAKE CITY ESG-CV PROGRAM: FUNDING LOG 2020-2021
Support for households who have recently exited Rapid
Re-Housing Program and are in need of an immediate intervention to
retain their housing stability.
ESG-CV RAPID REHOUSING TOTAL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS GRANT
AWARDS
REQUEST/RECOMMENDED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and COVID-19 ELIGIBILITY % OF GRANT AWARD
$3,986,9112020-2021 Funding Available:
Emergency rental assistance for clients experiencing a COVID related
crisis, and funding for case managers to provide case management
services to clients.
ESG-CV HOMELESS PREVENTION TOTAL
Emergency rental assistance for clients experiencing a Covid related
crisis, and funding for case managers to provide case management
services to clients to ensure they are able to become self-reliant.
ESG-CV RAPID REHOUSING
APPLICANT/ PROJECT NAME
ESG-CV HOMELESS PREVENTION
APPLICANT/ PROJECT NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS GRANT
AWARDS
REQUEST/RECOMMENDED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and COVID-19 ELIGIBILITY % OF GRANT AWARD
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and
Respond to COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and
Respond to COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and
Respond to COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
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4 Volunteers of America New REQUEST:128,917$
Homeless Outreach Program CDCIP:128,917$
MAYOR:128,917$
COUNCIL:-$
Maximum Score 129
Applicant Score: 106.70
5 Soap to Hope New REQUEST:112,180$
Street Outreach Program CDCIP:112,180$
MAYOR:112,180$
COUNCIL:-$
Maximum Score 129
Applicant Score: 71
REQUEST:241,097$
CDCIP:241,097$
MAYOR:241,097$
COUNCIL:-$
6 Friends of Switchpoint New REQUEST:750,000$
Salt Lake Winter Overflow Shelter CDCIP:750,000$
MAYOR:750,000$
COUNCIL:-$
Maximum Score 129
Applicant Score: 96.7
7 The Inn Between New REQUEST:114,400$
Medical Respite CDCIP:-$
MAYOR:-$
COUNCIL:-$
CDCIP did not score this application due to it's HUD-CV ineligibility.
REQUEST:864,400$
CDCIP:750,000$
MAYOR:750,000$
COUNCIL:-$
Reach the increased number of unsheltered individuals experiencing
homelessness due to COVID-19. Funding will support new positions,
and to provide basic needs items.
Essential care and supplies for homeless persons living on the street,
including substance abuse services. Staffing costs to increase outreach.
ESG-CV STREET OUTREACH TOTAL
Staff costs for a medical housing, to medically frail and terminally ill
homeless individuals, who need to be in a COVID-free environment due
to underlying health conditions and other high-risk factors.
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and
Respond to COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
Application is HUD-CV ineligible. Application does not meet the HUD-CV definition of
Emergency Temporary Shelter.
ESG-CV STREET OUTREACH
APPLICANT/ PROJECT NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS GRANT
AWARDS
REQUEST/RECOMMENDED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and COVID-19 ELIGIBILITY % OF GRANT AWARD
Funds will be used for staffing two 24/7 facilities that will operate as
winter overflows. Shelter rental costs, staffing, food and
PPE supplies will be included in the use of funds.
ESG-CV EMERGENCY SHELTER TOTAL
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and
Respond to COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and
Respond to COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
ESG-CV EMERGENCY SHELTER
APPLICANT/ PROJECT NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS GRANT
AWARDS
REQUEST/RECOMMENDED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and COVID-19 ELIGIBILITY % OF GRANT AWARD
Emergency Shelter Housing
ESG-CV Page 2
8 Salt Lake City Corporation New REQUEST:398,691$
Administration of Grant Programs * CDCIP:398,691$
MAYOR:398,691$
COUNCIL:-$
Maximum Score 129
Applicant Score: 103.9
REQUEST:398,691$
CDCIP:398,691$
MAYOR:398,691$
COUNCIL:-$
FUNDS REQUESTED FUNDS AVAILABLE
Homeless Prevention 1,212,940$ 3,986,911$
Rapid Rehousing 823,355$ 3,986,911$
Street Outreach 241,097$
Emergency Shelter 864,400$ FUNDS RECOMMENDED
Administration 398,691$ CDCIP:3,426,083$
TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED:3,540,483$ MAYOR:3,526,083$
COUNCIL:-$
CDCIP Board Recommendation:
AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCATION
CDCIP:-$
MAYOR:460,828$
COUNCIL:3,986,911$
Administration Staff Analysis:
APPLICANT/ PROJECT NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS GRANT
AWARDS
REQUEST/RECOMMENDED
2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and COVID-19 ELIGIBILITY
% OF GRANT AWARD
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE:
TOTALS
Board Motion For Remaining ESG and CDBG Funding: To go to homeless service agencies that could help with
COVID-19 vaccination, such as agencies that can help identify low income, homeless, marginalized populations, and
communities of color, to obtain and receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and
Respond to COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
Grant administration for ESG-CV Funding.
* $314,748 Has been appropriated by City Council to cover
administration costs for 2020-2021. Balance will be utilized for the
remainder of the grant period.
ESG-CV ADMIN
GRANT AWARD:
(NOTE: 10% is the maximum ESG-CV amount) ESG-CV ADMIN TOTAL
ESG-CV Page 3
2020-2021 Funding Available: $87,443
1 Utah Community Action REQUEST:82,196$
Housing Stability HTFAB:82,196$
MAYOR:82,196$
COUNCIL:-$
Max Score: 129
Applicant Score 119.83Applicant Score 119.83
REQUEST:82,196$
HTFAB:82,196$
MAYOR:82,196$
COUNCIL:-$
2 Salt Lake City Corporation REQUEST:5,247$
Administration of Grant Program*HTFAB:5,247$
MAYOR:5,247$
COUNCIL:-$
Max Score: 129
Applicant Score: 109.17
REQUEST:5,247$
HTFAB 5,247$
MAYOR:5,247$
COUNCIL:-$
FUNDS REQUESTED FUNDS AVAILABLE
Housing Stability $ 82,196 87,443$
Administration 5,247$ 87,443$
TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED 87,443$
FUNDS RECOMMENDED
HTF Board Recommendation:HTFAB:87,443$
MAYOR:87,443$
COUNCIL:-$
AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCATION
Administration Staff Analysis:HTFAB:-$
MAYOR:-$
COUNCIL:87,443$
HOPWA-CV ADMIN
APPLICANT/ PROJECT NAME
This funding will be utilized to provide Permanent Housing Placement
(PHP) and Short-term Rent, Mortgage and Utility (STRMU) assistance for
persons with HIV/AIDS, during the COVID-19 Crisis
Grant administration for HOPWA-CV funding.
* $314,748 Has been appropriated by City Council to cover administration
costs for 2020-2021. Balance will be utilized for the remainder of the grant
period.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS GRANT
AWARDS
REQUEST/RECOMMENDED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and COVID-19 ELIGIBILITY % OF GRANT AWARD
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and Respond to
COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
SALT LAKE CITY HOPWA-CV PROGRAM: FUNDING LOG 2020-2021
APPLICANT/ PROJECT NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN and COVID-19 ELIGIBILITY
HOPWA-CV HOUSING STABILITY TOTAL
HOPWA-CV HOUSING STABILITY
PREVIOUS GRANT
AWARDS
REQUEST/RECOMMENDED
% OF GRANT AWARD
TOTALS
Aligns with Consolidated Plan and meets eligibility through the Prepare, Prevent, and Respond to
COVID-19 requirement of the CARES ACT.
GRANT AWARD:
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE:
(NOTE: 6% is the HOPWA-CV admin amount.) HOPWA-CV ADMIN TOTAL
HOPWA-CV Page 1
SALES TAX REVENUE UPDATE THROUGH OCTOBER
The monthly total table shows the FY Month of Sale after distribution calculation.
Note: For the first 4 months, SLC is receiving 77% of the total distribution. This number is has climbed from 74% last year
Month of Sale 2019 2020 diff 20-19 % Change 2021 diff 21-20 %Change Note
July 5,166,159 5,509,305 343,146 6.6% 5,506,282 (3,023) -0.1%
August 5,494,943 5,453,557 (41,386) -0.8% 5,363,921 (89,636) -1.6%
September 5,990,942 5,979,661 (11,281) -0.2% 6,506,479 526,818 8.8%
October 4,966,702 5,463,847 497,146 10.0% 5,190,694 (273,154) -5.0%
November 5,186,889 5,461,007 274,119 5.3% 4,936,434 (524,573) -9.6% At budget
December 6,321,763 6,883,312 561,549 8.9% 6,177,447 (705,865) -10.3% At budget
January 4,901,735 5,697,416 795,681 16.2% 4,814,755 (882,661) -15.5% At budget
February 4,925,841 4,468,260 (457,581) -9.3% 4,687,540 219,280 4.9% At budget
March 5,739,003 5,980,157 241,154 4.2% 5,617,941 (362,216) -6.1% At budget
April 4,743,045 4,607,410 (135,635) -2.9% 4,508,143 (99,267) -2.2% At budget
May 5,480,257 4,834,144 (646,112) -11.8% 5,009,171 175,027 3.6% At budget
June 5,980,148 5,986,060 5,912 0.1% 5,767,149 (218,911) -3.7% At budget
Total 64,897,427 66,324,138 1,426,711 64,085,955 (2,238,182)
1% Budget 62,049,593
YTD Est Over 2.0 M
Top 5 Sectors (>79%) of sales tax revenue. Numbers below represent pre-distribution totals
YTD Jul-Oct Month of Sale 2020 2021
Sector Name sales_credit Diff FY
Y/Y
% Ch
% of
Total sales_credit Diff FY
Y/Y
% Ch
% of
Total
Retail Trade 12,473,423 344,851 3% 40.6% 12,923,680 450,257 4% 43.8%
Accommodation and Food Services 4,404,066 185,112 4% 14.3% 2,500,242 (1,903,824) -43% 8.5%
Wholesale Trade 3,923,738 82,327 2% 12.8% 4,310,498 386,760 10% 14.6%
Manufacturing 1,849,530 (67,199) -4% 6.0% 2,054,593 205,064 11% 7.0%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1,619,499 (60,392) -4% 5.3% 1,414,678 (204,820) -13% 4.8%
Water Park Commemoration
Survey Report
November 2020
Survey Summary
Timeline
87% support disassembly 52.6% Support a new water park
47.4% Support something else
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Outreach Overview
Glendale Community Council Presentation
CARES Staff gave a presentation to the Glendale Community Council on
September 16th. This started off the engagement period for the project.
Webpage www.slc.gov/can/real-estate-services/waterpark
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Social Media
Posts were shared on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Reddit and sent to the
feedback community email list (6,000 + subscribers). 870 respondents signed up for
future email alerts about the water park project.
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News Reports
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Survey Data
•Do you support disassembly of the water park equipment and pools in order to
remove hazards they present and make way for something new?
•If costs and market forces of building a new water park where not an issue,
would you prefer the land be used for a water park?
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•Federal funds used to acquire the park restrict the use to outdoor recreation. In one or
two words, please tell us your favorite outdoor pastime.
Shared Photos from Survey
Participants (68)
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Comment
I WANT TO REIMAGINE...: A new facility for the homeless. Might I suggest
a location for such a needed place? There is an unused 17 acre parcel of
land in the Glendale neighborhood. YES you guessed it the now defuncted
and dilapidated Seven Peaks/ Raging Waters park. While Upgrading would
be far to costly for taxpayers to flip0 the bill. To hope for an investor to
refurbish the water park is just going to be jabberwalkie. To demolish
something that is already falling apart is cost effective. Sewer lines are intact
power lines are intact. A single Woman's shelter, single Men's shelter and a
Family shelter. Also a resource center is greatly needed in the Salt Lake
valley. What better use for the 17 acre lot. Since the city Government totally
dropped the ball in the Reo Grand district by closing down the shelters
before they had any idea what so ever what to do with the homeless and
needy Who utilized the resources that were found in that area. ie fourth
street clinic, St Pauls' mission, travers aid...ect. It was unbecoming and
absolutely disheartening for me to witness the callous unchristian like
behavior that was given towards the most needy in our society.
That was then this is now. It is easily accessible by bus, car, (shopping cart)
what have you. It is also out of the way and not in residential neighborhoods
like the so called shelters are located now.
food for thought.
thank you.
Be well, Stay safe
Name: Tim A v W Email (Anon)
Social Media Comments
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To Whom It May Concern,
I just read the following article on the abandoned 17-acre water park in the
Glendale neighborhood.
https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/slc-asks-for-public-input-on-
abandoned-water-park-site
I would like to propose turning this abandoned 17-acre water park in the
Glendale neighborhood into an intensive grazing permaculture model where
people can get back to nature with a model of clean, organically grown clean
food production run by and inhabited largely by homeless residents and/or
mentally handicapped individuals.
I would suggest in addition to establishing gardens and grazing areas that
we build greenhouses to winter livestock in a healthy mix of vegetable
growth, fish ponds, and aquaponics.
This could provide an opportunity for people of sll ages to savor the energy
of nature in a pristine permaculture environment which demonstrates a
symbiotic interaction between livestock, fish, and plant growth which
produces healthy , economic food production ripe for picking and petting.
I have a vision for a self-pick or self-harvest organic food production theme
park run by previously homeless and/or mentally handicapped individuals
within a family-safe setting.
The site could also provide a new venue for a permanent farmer’s market
from which to sell the goods produced while providing an educational
environment to teach SLC residents to replicate some of these food
production models on their own residential properties.
I would solicit the consulting guidance of farmers such Joel Salatin of
polyfacefarms.com and permaculture experts to design and establish the
optimal organic food production model for thos project.
Thank you.
Alan Cordaro
(Resident of Sandy, UT)
President
American Revolutionary Ventures, Inc
801-577-7776
Email (Anon)
It would be nice to see the city invest in projects on the West Side.
Why not restore some of it and also upgrade it.Facebook
that would be nice and re-fix all the pools with leaks Facebook
How about investing in the West Side for once and bringing it back to its
former glory? It was the city's mismanagement (under subcontractors) that
allowed it to get to this point. Why should the people of Salt Lake lose this
asset because of that? Why are all the open spaces on the West Side
neglected by the city? Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project?Facebook
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A dog park. Salt lake city and west valley city are the two largest cities in this
state and yet there are no dog parks? West Jordan has one. Millcreek has
one. This area is big enough to level it out and create a huge dog park.
There can be a gated agility course, water fountains to be able to fill water
bottles and bowls, throw in some benches. There are already some trees for
shade. Give the people something useful.
Get the residents of the community and their pets outside. Give them a
reason to be outside. Give them something nice rather than treating them
like they live in the ghetto, especially that area, and surrounding areas.Facebook
A rec center would be great. Or even an indoor soccer arena.Facebook
Make it a state run liquor store.Facebook
Make it an independently owned, operated, and self-regulated liquor store.Facebook
I’m sure it will just become luxury apartments like everything else in the
valley. More unaffordable housing coming your way!Facebook
I'd rather have apartment buildings than 600k+ single family homes. Single
family zoning is killing affordability.Facebook
I can't tell you how much negative activity has taken place near, in, or around
there in the last years. It's sore for sure that needs to be remediated. But I
honestly don't feel that "another" water park is an answer. The unfortunate
part with that area, is anything "public" in time will likely become another
source of conglomeration amongst negative activities. That's been my
observations and experiences. I feel it would be better left to the private
sector for development. Housing, office buildings, etc.Facebook
it legally cannot be used for any purpose other than outdoor recreation.Facebook
Low income housing to help people in need would be great (if the zoning
allows)Facebook
Kids packed that waterpark every summer.
Now where are they during those hours?
Pitiful that the place that brought so many memories is reduced to dollar
signs.
That area and those kids needed respite but the long lines to joy have
convened on the streets.
Put a price tag on that.Facebook
Man. That place was the best. I had so many memories there. We had our
6th grade graduation there. I wore my hypercolor shirt and thought I was so
cool 😆. Turn it into a skate park!Facebook
I only went to Raging Waters a couple of times as a kid, but I had so much
fun there.Facebook
I think that should be $500,000 to $600,000 not $500.
Facebook
Although technically it's not wrong Facebook
💁🏻♂ Throw a fundraiser on the upper east side to raise funds to rebuild it Facebook
A public park with a water pad and walking paths Facebook
Get rid of it. We dont need another water park in a drought filled state.Facebook
$500, anyone? Anyone?Facebook
Make a nice community garden...create a co-op! Beautiful space + will
benefit community Facebook
Turn it into a State Liquor store.Facebook
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If costs and market forces of building a new water park were not an issue, would you prefer the land be used for a water park?
Yes. It has been a great asset for the community in the past. However, I would suggest putting some thought into how to make this a
service that would be more accessible all year and not just summer months (a portion of it could be indoor, ice skating rink in winter?).
Also, making certain that this is accessible to all income levels is essential. For example, a discounted price for 84104 residents.
Yes
No. The water park has always been a burden on the Glendale community. We have had to deal with the overflow parking clogging our
streets and all of their trash littering our lawns and sidewalks. The water park did very little if anything to contribute to the community
it was located in.
YES! I would love to get an annual pass to take my family to a water park close to home.
I would rather see Glendale get a Amazing High school.
yes
Yes
Yes
Yes because in the summer A lot of people used to go there to have fun
No, I would prefer it be used as a more accessible community resource--whatever that may end up looking like.
yes
No
Not really
no preference
Nah, make a river park over there on the Jordan’s river... make a kayak, river surfing rapid and such.
Yes, it would be an attractive amenity for the area.
Yes, we need more water parks
yes
No. It didn't work out in the past so I think something that can be used year-round would be beneficial.
Nope.
It would be nice if financially feasible.
No, we live in a desert.
Yes. It was really nice for the community when it was operating.
Yes
No. Water parks seem fun but they are petri dishes of infection. Liability insurance for water parks is probably not affordable.
no
Maybe not.
No. We live in an arid state
No, make it a new type of water park--an ecological water park with wetlands, riparian habitat, etc.!
I believe it is really important to NOT develop the space into apartments or homes. SLC is still short on recreation fields, open space
and parks.
No.
Yes absolutely!
Yes
Yes that would be fine. Sometimes it is much better to start over brand new. In this case it would be better to redesign the entire park
and by doing so start the construction fresh from the ground up.
no, maybe a new multiuse indoor/outdoor pool. SLC does not have a good outdoor pool for families.
Yes. I think water parks that are run well, only allow a limited number of people in the park at a time, and are cost effective can be a
lot of fun. The problem comes from families that use parks like this as daycare during the summer or when there are so many people
in the park that it is no longer safe nor enjoyable. Then some times the entry fee gets so high that most people will not go.
No
Yes, I would prefer the land to be used for a water park since most of the infrastructure is already in place.
Yes, absolutely. It would be a great community gathering place.
That would be nice. Or perhaps a beautiful green space with built-in water features such as those in Liberty Park? Perhaps some
community gardens and gathering areas?
probably, but another community or recreational use may be just as valuable
Survey Comments
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No. The water parks at Lagoon and Draper likely meets the waterpark recreation needs for the Wasatch Front population. If another
water park is to be opened, it should be done so at the expense of a commercial entity and not be funded by the city.
Some type of open space that allows community use.
No.
I have loved going to that water park, and if costs were not an issue, than I would love to see it restored- even if was in a different
form- like a splash pad park or something like that.
No. It's not an appropriate location and was not large enough to handle demand. A larger, nicer water park with adequate parking in
an area outside a residential neighborhood would be much better.
High density housing
Not necessarily. I'd be happy with any kind of pleasant outdoor space.
Yes, Salt Lake City needs a water park. It's hot here in the summer.
Yes
Yes. But perhaps an indoor facility to avoid sun exposure and minimize evaporation. Maybe something like the new U of U facility
where most is inside with doors that open to the outside? Then this could be used year round.
No, housing or actual park is preferred.
Yes
Yes
No a full water park is a waste of money. I could see possibly a splash pad or something like incorporated into the park.
Yes
Yes!
yes, a local water park would be great.
If it was a public entity that everyone in our community could use, I think a water park would be great! Even better, a public pool, a
place to gather like a water park but without the slides would be amazing.
No, I much prefer a standard park with green space and room for citizens to relax outside.
No.
Wetlands Park that restores native habitat and provides educational opportunities. Any developments to the area south of 1700S
could be offset with wetlands restoration to the neglected areas of the park on the north she.
It seemed to be used up until it closed. Although it appeared that attendance declined as the facilities fell into disrepair. So I think
there is still a customer base for something like this.
no.
No.
A water park may have been a great idea before March of 2020. However, Covid-19 has really changed that calculus on any destination
that attracts large crowds. This is likely a passing issue, but certainly impacts near term operating goals. If we can get a state of the art
water park with water roller coasters and animal encounters then I am all for it. The area can use investment and revitalization. I just
expect to lose money for the first 5 years of operation.
Living in the glendale area I feel a renovated park with have an enormous community impact.
Please correct your spelling
No. But perhaps some water features should be retained, like an outdoor pool or splash pad.
Yes. I would love to see a public water park on the west side of Salt Lake. I believe this would be a tremendously fun benefit to city
residents and surrounding communities as well as a source of recreation and pride for the west side.
Absolutely! I loved this park as a kid and made many memories there.
no
No, because it should revert to public space. Perhaps a public swimming pool and water complex, but not a private water park.
I don't necessarily think building a new "water park" is a great idea but maybe new swimming pools or other water based theme, a
canoe/kayak run, play wave or similar.
I would prefer something more sustainable and less water intensive
No
A fun park, like liberty park
It was not a viable operation during the boom years. Now with the Covid-19 virus problem it is very unlikely that people will be willing
to return any time soon.
No. A park - open space would be great.
Definitely a park, preferably a park with water features for kids and dogs and people (yes, an expensive filter and filtration system
would be needed) but especially with COVID and greater social distance we need more outdoor space and low cost, preferably NO cost
options for kids to be outside and PLAY.
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Yes, if it were a private venture. No government subsidies for a water park.
I'd like to know what the alternatives are before saying that I want it to be a water park.
to be use for rapid rehousing for the homeless https://endhomelessness.org/resource/housing-first/
No
No! They are gross, loud, and ugly. Only catering to families with kids (you can be a family without children).
I think it depends on how much use it got before it fell into disrepair. If not that much, then find a different use for it.
I think the land could be easily repurposed into something else. Skate park, lawns, sport courts, etc for a much smaller cost.
yes
No. Seems too expensive to build which doesn't include operating / insurance costs either. A nice park with smaller splash pad type
features would be great!
No. I would rather see a biking, parkour fitness, “ninja” training or rock climbing facilities
No.
Summes get hot, and they are only continue to get hotter. Yes, Please have some sort of water park. It doesnt have to be as grand as
it was, but something with swimming would be nice.
No, I’d prefer something else
No, but it should be used for open space. We do not have enough open spaces or garden spaces available in the city with all the urban
housing developments.
It would be nice to have a large children's activities park with large playgrounds and activities - kind of like Liberty Park. Glendale has
the youngest population in the state and it would be used very heavily.
Shame on Seven Peaks.
I enjoyed Raging Waters as a young Utahan, I think it made for a great attraction that united the east and west sides of the valley. I
would welcome a similar park.
No.
Personally, I'm unlikely to use a water park. However, since there isn't another decent water park in this area, I do support a water
park, or at least splash pads of some sort. Perhaps a more accessible park that could be used throughout the year that had splash
pads built in?
No. I would prefer an open space like a park or wetland that does not require active maintenance by a private partner.
As long as you don't sell it to your favorite luxury housing developers
No
No - redirect funds to improving other natural "water parks" (Jordan River parkway) and other outdoor rec spaces.
No, because future improvements/upkeep is not worth the tax burden which will undoubtedly impact all residents.
No.
I don't know if it necessarily needs to be a waterpark, but it should remain as a public recreation area of some kind. That side of the
city needs to maintain places for families and kids to go enjoy themselves in the summer. It would be even better if it were something
that could be used year round.
No
Yes, or a public park/open space. How about a frisbee golf course?
Not necessarily.
No.
No- Utah is the second-driest state in the US and a waterpark is a flagrant misuse of a scarce resource in this area. It would be great to
see this space used to create a more ecologically-conscious outdoor space available for public use.
Yes! Our older kids, teens and young adults have such limited things to do in our city they often get into trouble. Having an affordable
water park not only serves that purpose but also give employment opportunities as well. It is worth the cost. Let the kids have places
to get outside and be off of their screens!
It's an inefficient use of space since water parks in Utah can only operate about 4-5 months of the year.
No.
No
Absolutely. It’s ludicrous that there isn’t any other water slide park(s) in SLC. Where else can one be built anywhere in the county but
there?!!! Sell it to another water park company. Let them do the repairs!
No. I'd rather it be either a more traditional park, or a rec center (unless it's too close to an existing rec center), or just an outdoor
community pool (rather than a waterpark) with park and picnic space outside the pool area.
No. With our four season climate, committing the needed large amount of capital does not make sense.
No.
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No - this is not a sustainable use of water resources in Salt Lake City. The land should be converted into an urban food forest with long-
term leases for small farmers as well as open access areas for growing perrenials and community led gardens.
no
Yes I definitely think Salt Lake needs a water park
no
No.
No. Just a plain old fashioned park. More open access to parkland, trees, simple play areas, walking paths.
no
No. We have lagoon for a water park.
No, I would prefer the land be used for something that could be used year-around and in a way that could benefit the local Glendale
community / economy.
The park is located near the Jordan River. Perhaps there is a larger way to celebrate the river and all it has to offer.
I support looking at all options for the best use.
Yes
Yes, the area kids need a place to spend time in a safe environment.
Not necessarily.
No
No opinion, but you may wish to have someone who is competent in written English to proofread the survey. In the question above
"where" should be "were".
Yes! Water park!
Yes, or some type of recreational park. A lot of locals used that water park and it was affordable to all families.
I would love to have a water park there. It was a part of my childhood and I hate to see generations not have the opportunity to enjoy
it.
No
No preference
Not necessarily but it should remain something the public can use recreationally.
Build low income housing for chronically homeless, handicapped people.
Yes, in the end, I wish it could still be a water park. I have really fond memories of going there as a kid, and it was one of the few places
close by that was really a treat to be able to go but was still close enough that it was possible to go frequently. I want the kids in our
community today and in the future to have that too.
No
Yes
Absolutely. It is sad that the city allowed this to happen in the first place. Proper security and maintenance should have been in place
to avoid the condition that was allowed to happen. Honestly, it’s unacceptable.
In addition, the city should have been actively monitoring the condition, and making repairs as needed before it got to the point that
everything needs repair at once.
No
Yes
I don’t think that building a water park is the best choice from an environmental standpoint. Water is scarce and will only become
more scarce. Additionally, along with water parks being expensive to maintain, they are often not cheap to attend. The community of
Glendale would be better served by a creating a public space.
No, I would prefer it be used to create a nice green space similar to Liberty Park
No. Water parks aren't terribly equitable and with the lack of parks on the west side I think the space could be better utilized as a
public amenity for that area.
I am fine either way, I would probably take my kids to the water park a couple of times a summer, but am also fine with it being turned
into something else.
No, it should be used for green space.
I don’t have any interest in using a water park, but if many others wanted it, I would not oppose it.
an outdoor community pool would be nice to have
It does not seem to make a lot of sense to put in a water park at this time. Maybe that isn't good forward thinking. Maybe looking back
at park usage when the park was a viable operation would be telling whether it was something that would attract guests once this
pandemic is over.
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Yes
Yes, we do not have a large outdoor waterpark in Salt Lake County. It is a great day summer outing for families.
Part of the land could be a water park and part could be something else that wastes less water - skate park, basketball courts, tennis
courts, pickle ball, baseball/softball fields/
Yes, it seems like it would be a great summer time resource for the city but the renovation costs seem high.
No
Yes. Perhaps it could be reduced in size and features that were the most popular back in the day could be rebuilt.
Yes and no. The water park was a really fun place to go and a great way to cool off on hot days. That said, it felt really old school and
wasn't that accessible for all so I would support something different in this space. Wading pools, a few splash pads scattered
throughout, bike trails, picnic sites.
No
No. Use it for green space or small market stall space with inexpensive rentals for budding entrepreneurs or licensed food vendors.
No. A general park or greenspace would be more appreciated.
I would love to have an outdoor pool !!!!!
That is the only thing I would want built in it's pace.
Yes.
NO, There are many more important things we could do with the land.
No. It failed twice as a water park. 7 acres is a lot of assembled ground. A derelict water park is a lot of potential liability. Assuming
the City has clear title, I would scrape it , market oi as one parcel and be patient. It could take a while.
No
I would rather it use for a swimming pool complex HMM facility center like they have out at Kearns
A regular park.
No
Yes.
Not really. It was expensive. I’d rather see something the whole community can use
No
No
Yes
Somewhat, I think a 'splash pad' would be good for the west side as there isn't anywhere for kids to have that kind of fun (to my
knowledge they would have to go to Liberty Park for the canyon one there and I'm not sure if it has been open before COVID.
Yes
Yes
No.
Yes
No. Would like to see community pool, gym, rec center, case management services and smart density housing with hefty dose of open
green space
No
No, I would still prefer a different use of the land.
No!
Yes
No
I could see a water park being a great family attraction, close to the city. But the math would really have to work. Revenue would need
to support operating costs.
no
NO!
No
Yes
Yes!
No
YES!!!
No
Yes
Yes
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even just a regular park would be nice (i don't remember if the one nearby has playground equip or not), open green space, a garden
space or coop of some sort.
Oh hell no. Get rid of that [Language redacted]. Put in a green house, or a community or rec center.
No
NO!
Absolutely not
Honestly, I am not sure it is worth the money and time to create a water park when this space could be used for other types of
outdoor recreation that are cost friendly.
I don't mind the idea of a water park being there, but maybe something scaled down like just a couple of nice pools, splash pads, etc.
(especially if owned by the city). But honestly the land would probably be better used as a nice park.
No too expensive, aren't there cheaper types of park to build?
Regular park
yes
No. The City has no more business running/leasing a water park than it does running a circus.
No
No, that is not an amenity needed in my opinion.
No. It should be reimagined into something more unique, inclusive, and beneficial to the community
No way.
No. We need something that can need used year round.
No.
Probably, but I'm not sure.
No
Yes
No, give the public an opportunity to remove existing items like power boxes or anything else found useful. Then turn it into a park
after removing dangerous chemicals and structures.
No
Yes, we need a water park or other family friendly place in the city
I would not have a preference.
No but a large splash pad and playground would be nice.
No
Yes
No
Yes - or create another space similar to Liberty Park with multi-use options
Yes indeed. Public swimming pools that offer free swim classes are an amazing meeting point for people with different socioeconomic
backgrounds
Yes
Yes, a water park is nice to have in hot weather. But the management must have enough resources to keep it safe. I have fun
memories from going there. But it had become unsafe and not well maintained in recent years. The workers were young and
probably untrained. They did not charge enough to keep the business viable. Closed on Sundays! was a dumb decision for a seasonal
business. It is a shame to lose it. The one in Provo is in much better shape.
Yes, It was so popular for so many years. I have never been to the water park but have seen others enjoying it when I was playing Golf
at Glendale Golf course. SLC waited too long to do anything, just like the Wingpointe Golf Course. HASTE MAKES WASTE!
No
No.
Yes.
No
Affordable housing
No. I'm not against it but I have no strong preference for a water park over just simply beautifying the space or allowing new
development ideas.
Yes, I prefer our coming generations to have a fair opportunity to enjoy a waterpark as families and friends rather than having to know
someone well enough off to go boating at a reservoir. While having small pavilions for group reservations.
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For a long time it worked well as a water park. One of the issues when it became seven peaks was that it was closed on Sundays. That
made it an unsustainable business . Concomitant with that was the "pass of all passes", which made very cheap to go there and hence
made it incredibly crowded on Saturdays! So sure I love there to be a water park there again it was a well run business where I wanted
to go
No. Nobody cared enough to complain since it closed so time to move on.
Yes. I would like to have another water park there, but, it appears to be impossible.
No
No
YES - for all ages and levels of ability.
Use as part of future Olympic Facilities close to the city
In normal time, maybe. Global warming would make a water park attractive to young kids and give them a place to recreate close to
home. In the current environment, I would probably say no.
Yes
Yes. Back when the park was in good repair, our family enjoyed visiting the water park. While the area could be renovated to be more
of a splashpad with an outdoor pool, it would be nice to maintain some sort of outdoor aquatic recreation site there at Glenwood
Park.
Yes. There isn't a water park in Salt Lake City proper and, done well, it could be an enormous amenity and economic driver for
Glendale, making it a regional destination.
Continuation of the 17th River Park....with recycle servies
No.
No
Would the water park be run by the city or county?
Yes.
No
Yes,
something that highlights the Jordan River Area would be awesome. It’s the city’s waterway!
yes
go o ut anbd get bids from established operators for a long term use and see what happens
Yes because Glendale needs a community center and something to be known for. Perhaps back to basics and strive to create a water
park attraction unique in Utah since it would be competing with a few other regional destinations. If there was a wave pool, I would
travel across town to use it.
Not really since I don't frequent water parks. I would want whatever is best for the community and city, such as perhaps an indoor
swimming pool, another dog park, and a nice park with natural vegetation and trails, places to sit or picnic, bicycle connections to JRT,
an outdoor playground, and sufficient surveillance and maintenance to keep the homeless and vandals from ruining it.
No.
No- I never thought it was a good use for that parcel
Maybe not a *full* water park, but something more akin to a great Rec center with really nice pools (lap pool separate) lazy river,
splash pad, etc.
No, a better use would a community gathering spot with restaurants, bars, outdoor activities
Absolutely No Way!
Yes. I never visited Seven Peaks, but it sounds like it was a great place to take a family during the warm months. If the cost were
reasonable, I would support rebuilding the park.
Only if it were acquired and operated by a private company with no public funds.
Yes, if costs were not an issue, it would be great to have a water park in the area. However, I think the money would be better spent
on a site that can be used year round, including the winter.
NO. An actual park
No, we are a desert.
Yes
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Yes. I lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years - Wet "n" Wild was one of the most popular attractions for residents and visitors. I moved to
the SLC area in 2011. I have no "water park memories" to share.
This looks to be a fairly easily accessible location, offering job possibilities - not the least of which would be lifeguards. There appears
to be ample space for parking. One thing you might add is a fenced-off area for private parties - which would be an additional cost for
business or family rental.
As far as I can see, with careful planning, this could be a serious cash cow.
No.
Make the property owner pay and sell this property.
If this land is privately owned there is absolutely NO reason to spend ANY taxpayer dollars on this.
I take care and am expected to take care of my property so should they.
Taxpayers should by no means take on private property issues other than hold owners responsible
YES!
No, a skate and BMX park please.
No. I say turn it into a really nice splash pad.
Yes, I want a water park there!!
No. It should be a public park highlighting responsible water usage in a desert climate. Walking trails, a venue for outdoor concerts, a
playground, a skate park.
No
No. Maybe a pool and a public park. How about an outdoor archery range? (Archery can actually be very safe). A skateboard park,
areas for picnicking, and maybe pickle ball courts. A public garden would be good as well.
No
No, probably a green space like a park.
Yes, if if market demand for a water park were there. I'd rather have a revenue generating piece of land.
Yes
Not particularly
Green space, community park
Only if Covid is a thing of the past
No
NO
Yes, we need a modern water park
No
Yes
Not really.
No.
No
Not necessarily, but would prefer it be used for community access/recreation, green space if at all possible.
Yes, I think it would be great for salt lake to have a water park, but I don't think it's for the city to solve.
Yes
No, the location is perfect for a water-centric public park for canoeing, linked with the Jordan River.
No.
No
No. at least not all of it. should be more accessible to the public
I think it would be nice to have one in this community, as well as maybe expand the area to include other affordable activities.
No
No
Not really. It would be fine but drive to Lagoon ya know.
Yes
Nope! I think something more beneficial to the health of the users and more accessible would be ideal.
No. Something more universally applicable should be there instead.
No
No, with the pandemic going on, its not a good idea.
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Yes
No. Get rid of the water park. Just make it a regular beautiful gardened with trees.
neutral
No, I think there are probably much better community-focused uses for the property as opposed to the for-profit nature under which
it has been operating.
It depends on what the alternatives are. I think a new water park could be good for the community and families and future
generations.
Maybe a splash pad and lazy river as part of a park, but not a water park.
No, I don't think that's something the City needs to provide. I'd rather see it used for more general recreation, whatever is needed by
the nearby communities.
No, but the site should remain recreational and follow the same spirit.
No
Yes
no
As part of a city recreation center
Yes
No, I think it's time for something new.
No. Water parks are expensive to operate. Staffing leaves much to be desired. Another skate park or bmx track would be awesome.
Especially for the location. A green park wouldn't get good traffic.
No
Large park similar to Liberty Park
I would rather not have a water park there. It is right by the trail. Id rather have open lands then a big fence. East side has a splash pad
why not a small one on the west side. Less water would be used and would be just as much fun.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No. I do have good memories of raging waters as a child, but I think it is time to let go. I would love to see a west side park with splash
pad though.
No.
yes
If the water park were smaller and include a public park as well
No. But perhaps a multipurpose center
I assume you meant if it “were not an issue”, not “where not an issue”. I would be happy to volunteer to proofread future surveys.
This is sloppy, and doesn’t reflect well on SLC.
Personally, I would not use a water park, but I know many people who loved it in the day. I assume there would be good usage.
Therefore, if costs and market forces were not an issue, I would be supportive of rebuilding (given a survey to determine interest).
No, I would prefer a large recreational area open to the public.
No. An outdoor water park operates for 4 months of the year so no revenue comes in for 8 months. Also, more people and their kids
are avoiding the sun since sun exposure promotes skin cancer.
No
No, I would prefer that the site is restored as open space for the whole community, one that embraces the needs of many people, but
interfaces with the Jordan River for a site that is worthy of the river, the community, and the valley.
yes
No
No
Yeah, a water park would be fun, though this is a desert so something else may make more sense.
No
No fill it with trees and make it a big park and allow high density mixed use surrounding it in non single family zones
No
Neutral
Yes
No
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No, we live in a desert and don’t think we should use our valuable water and resources on a water park
Yes. It is a great resource and family activity spot on the west side of SLC. It was a safe place for younger people to gather without
parents and a relatively safe space.
No, a water park would not be valuable to me
No, it seems as though the community has lost interest or many people wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable going to that part of the city
anymore anyway.
No, I would like the acreage to be converted to a habitat that would augment the quality of the nearby Jordan River and allow humans
to use the outdoor area for mental and physical relaxation and rejuvenation and be suitable for wildlife to thrive.
No
No. We have other existing water parks. Maybe add a water feature to a new park, but let’s not add another water park.
No
No
Not necessarily.
No
No
no
No. We don't need a water park.
no
no
No
No.
Yes it would be wonderful to have a fun family friendly state of the art water park at that location.
No
No
No
No
No
no
No. It should be affordable housing. This is a perfect spot for it.
No
No
No I would make it not a water park make a park that more people can use
No. I think an outdoor space that is not a water park would be better.
No. It better serves the community as open park land.
No. I would prefer a community pool and community center.
No
No
Yes, I think it was a fun addition to the neighborhood. Considering the costs, however, I don't believe it would be worth it.
A west side water park would be nice!
No. Some other community park/recreation resource would be preferable.
It seems like there are a number of water parks and amusement parks in the area--not sure if another one is needed unless it would be
more affordable for people to access this one if restored.
I think a big splash pad is a better option for kids and free of charge to use. Less water wasted. Support surrounding neighborhoods.
If a private developer were willing to spend the funds to do this, yes. I don't think public funds should be used to construct a new
water park given past failures.
Absolutely! I loved raging waters back in the day. But I suspect that market forces *are* an issue - usually these places fall into
disrepair because the operator doesn't think the investments are justified. The City surely has some insight on their financials. Was it
ever profitable after 7 peaks Provo opened?
Love me some good urbex though, can't support removing anything until we have a clear plan for what's next.
Not to the size of the existing park. If it could be scaled down to just a few slides, a lazy river, and diving boards, AND include lap pools
and a fitness area it could be made into a successful rec center.
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Yes. My family went every summer for over 20 years. This was a wonderful place to swim. The Westside of Salt Lake needs an outdoor
pool like the eastside has. It would be great to have a pool like in Layton. Surf and Swim. Outdoor in the summer indoor in the winter.
And have a big park around it
Yes
Bird refuge
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes. Glendale needs outdoor recreation parks. Things for kids to do. Take care of the west side.
I would like to see a water park there.
No
YES!!!! This would provide a place for the youth in the area to get outside during summer, along with job opportunities and a place for
families to go and enjoy each other. The closest water parks are in Farmington and Draper. They are overcrowded with terrible access.
not really - a nice pool or other park
Yes
Yes
Yes, it would be a great asset to the neighborhood if done right. It would be a bummer to have the property turned into multi family
development or another skate park. Would selling it to a private entity, such as Busch Gardens, with the requirement that it be used as
a water park be an option?
No, but I would love to see a regular outdoor pool, similar to the one at the SLC Sports Complex by the U. I live in Fairpark and drive 20
minutes across town to swim there in the summer, because we are lacking that type of outdoor lap swimming in this area of town.
only if it's a publicly run non-profit water park that is accessible to people of varying abilities as well as accessible to low-income
individuals
Half water park, half multiple use. Batting cages, miniature golf, outdoor activities.
No
No.
Definitely keep the water park if feasible.
That much vandalism withing the neighborhood would make me question the wisdom of pumping more money into another project.
Yes, but that's a meaningless hypothetical unless someone plans to donate $20 Million.
No. I’d prefer that the area and section of Jordan River in that area was cleaned up, both of garbage, thorny bushes, and unchecked
foliage (that have led to the high number of homeless camps in the area)
I used to take my 11 year old son fishing there every now and then, but between getting frequently caught up in all the shopping carts
and debris in the water and a couple of scary encounters with transients, we no longer like going there or feel safe.
This could be an amazing urban fishing area with city and community support. Despite the dirtiness of the water, the Jordan River
supports a wide variety of fish and wildlife— imagine if it was clean!
No
Yes the water park would be wonderful.
I love the idea of an affordable or free place for the community to come together. A water park could be such a place. But other ideas
such as a nature conservatory, butterfly dome, arts and culture center, community-led class center, recreation center, and more could
all be ways for the community to come together. Or maybe a combination of these ideas!
definitely not. Unsafe. No parking.
Yes. OR another large park like Liberty, but with a FEW large public swimming pools and a lazy river or something. Water slides are not
necessary, are hazardous, and take up a lot of space. But there needs to be some better water recreation in SLC.
No
Yes
No. We live in a desert.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
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Neutral. Can our system afford that heavy a use of water? It’s true that water play in a clean facility (as opposed to an unregulated &
overcrowded reservoir eg Jordanelle) is an important form of summer recreation & relief, and the presence of such on the West Side is
also important. It is important to protect property values and rents from being inflated as a result.
What about a large skateboard, acrobatics, and climbing park incorporating smaller water features and just a large pool with slides &
Diving boards?
NO!!!!!!! We live in a desert. Maybe if it were possible to make a more natural pool, with plants and things in it, so people could still
float and swim but without all the chemicals??
Yes.
no
Yes
No
Yes to water recreation - I visited the Boise Greenbelt with family This summer and we all had a great time. Places to sit and lounge in
the river and ponds. Picnics and smiles. We especially liked the whitewater park and thought the kayaking and wake boarding there
could serve our outdoorsy community well. Any way parts of Glendale Golf Course could move over to take the place of the park
ground and the land next to Jordan River could be freed up for something like this: https://www.boisewhitewaterpark.com/
No.
Yes
No
No
no
Hmmm... I'm split on this. I love water parks, and feel that SLC could benefit from one - but I could also be excited about a really cool
and unique public park in its place. Either way - it's all about taking this opportunity to create something amazing. We don't get too
many chances as a City to work with this much public space at once.
Sadly no. We can’t afford to waste the water.
A water park is a bad idea in our current drought/climate change environment.
I liked the water park, but an alternative park would also be good.
No. Salt Lake City does not need another water park. The city in the middle of a high desert and water parks waste a lot of water. The
city and surrounding counties still don't have a comprehensive and enforceable water conservation program and a new water park
would only bring SLC closer to having less clean water for drinking, cleaning, and growing food.
Yes
My kids grew up enjoying the water park. It was always a fun place to go. We would love to have a water park again, if possible.
No, make it into an mountain bike park (a la 9-Line, Trailside in Park City).
The long term up keep will be expensive and returns limited. It should not be the city’s problem to maintain.
Why was such vandalization allowed to begin with? Who let this go into such disrepair? Children and families need places to place and
recreate. It is a shame that this site has been allowed to fall into such a state. Now the city wants to disband it. It never should have
gotten to this point to begin with. Regular maintenance and upkeep are vital to any park and without that you soon have a dump as is
here the case.
No.
Yes
Ambivalent...it might be useful to have the space be something which would appeal to more of the public than a water park does.
Absolutely not. Water parks have become dinosaurs.
No I would much prefer to make the property into something more functional such as a regular park with a splash pad.
No. a botanical garden
no
Yes
It can be used for whatever as long as it is cleaned up
Yes
No. It was built as a water park because those were becoming popular. If water parks aren't popular enough to fund its development,
then it shouldn't be a water park. It could be so many other outdoor recreation venues that are less expensive and more popular.
What about a bike track/velodrome? Maybe an outdoor swimming pool but not as extreme as a water park? I'd love an olympic
length outdoor swimming pool.
I think water should be a feature of the park - as a pond or an interactive stream.
No
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No.....but an actual park with trees would be nice.
Yes, but on private land by private non guaranteed loans.
All abilities playground like the one in st george
Yes!
No, but a splash pad would be cool
No, a water park in Utah is not a money maker and will continue to be a drag on limited City resources.
No
the land and water park should only be rebuilt by private funds, private company.
No, it should be open space, preferably a nature park
Not really
No.
NO
No. It should be made into outdoor green space with a playground and dog park. It could then be used to also hold farmers markets
in the summer for local residents
Historic park like Pioneer Village at Lagoon
No, make it a dog friendly water play place.
No. How about using the site for social services and affordable housing? This addresses the hazards of the abandoned property. It also
addresses SLC's most pressing crisis.
No
No
That would be great. You have to drive north or south for those kind of recreational activities. Maybe even something smaller like a
spashpad.
yes
no
Yes. There is nothing here in the city like this waterpark where people can go play and have fun. The closest water park would be at
Lagoon or 7 Peaks in Provo. Salt Lake City as well as Salt Lake County need something like this again.
No. I think there is huge potential for developing this space in a way that more generally serves the community. Think community
garden, skate park, urban forest, tennis courts, pickle ball, amphitheater.
No. Preserve the open space with as little water waste issues as possible. Prepare for the future of climate change and ongoing
drought in the new use
No
I am not opposed to using the existing site for another water park, but hopefully we learn a lesson from our previous experience. If
some other party steps forward with a replacement plan, they should be required to put up a bond in order to take care of the site in
the event it is eventually closed or abandoned so that the city doesn't have to pick up the cost. Even some sort of industrial park
would be better than what currently exists.
No- I don’t believe we need another water park in the desert west.
No. Especially in light of the pandemic. Water parks are crowded and wasteful of our natural resources. The area could be much better
served as a biking park, trail system, or other outdoor recreation area.
No, I feel like there could be a better community event center.
Yes
No.
No. We have no need for a water park in this part of the city.
no
Yes a water park
No - perhaps a park for everyone - with splash areas, putt-putt, etc.
No- water parks are disguising, expensive to remain, and a waste of a precious resource.
Yes
No. Having a water park in the poorest neighborhood in the city would never work. We can't afford to attend it anyway unless it was
super cheap and neighbors got discounts. It would just fail again.
Something needs to go there, but why not a waterpark? Your email doesn't address what I view as the key issue: can the water park
make money? Why not turn it into a public/private partnership?
No. I would like something more natural there.
Yes!!!
Personally, no. However, I would not be opposed to the rebuilding of a waterpark if there were sufficient market demand for it.
Yes
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Yes
Yes - Salt Lake is so very hot in the summer, so a water park would be greatly appreciated.
no. I prefer a public amenity that is accessible and open to all members of the public that incorporates recreation with environmental
sustainability and access to the river. I support a regional park concept but with additional art and local neighborhood concepts.
Bird refuge with trails
I was thinking just a regular park with paved sidewalks, playgrounds for the kids, and maybe a swimming pool as homage to raging
waters
Yes, as long as it is self-sustainable.
Yes! It's such a great location to have a water park that's for both kids and adults.
Yes, but one that celebrates the Jordan River. A more naturalized experience that grounds people and connects them to the land and
water.
No
No. A sustainable water park seems out of reach.
A big dog park! Like Tanner park but fenced with trails, trees, and agility equipment for play!
No
sure, in a perfect world. who would run it?
While I like the idea of a water park, I do think that it would be better to incorporate one with the Jordan River Parkway as sort of a
destination that people could drive, bike, or walk to.
The best use would be as an urban camping ground. This would allow for planting much more trees than would be possible with a
water park or even a park.
No. It should be turned into a park similar to Liberty with walking paths and access to the Jordan River.
No
Maybe; it depends on alternative proposals.
a WATER PARK WOULD BE GREAT@
I would prefer a park and maybe a small community center, something for all ages and demographics.It would be a nice stop on the
Jordan River bike path. A pond is a nice feature as well as a nice quiet area. A skate park and an off leash area would be a nice addition
to the neighborhood.
No, I believe the community could be better served in other ways.
Yes! The water park has a long Salt Lake City history with many, many families and we don’t have another one...it’s a great place to
goin the summer with your kids and even as an adult I enjoyed it...
PLEASE don’t tear it down and make way for another gingerbread, no set back apartment or condo building! We have those....
We don’t have a water park!
yes
A family friendly, outdoor space.
Offer sports - pickle ball, basketball, volleyball, picnic tables, pond, Playground, food venues.
Would love to have small cafes or eateries. Live music, putt putt golf course, chess/ping pong.
Research Klyde Warren Park in Dallas as a comparison. So many low maintenance activities for all in the community to enjoy
Our favorite park/area in Salt Lake is sugarhouse as it has plenty of food places and we can walk across the street to enjoy family dates
at the park.
We would love to have something closer!
No, I'd much rather see a space for multi-season events and activities.
Yes
I'd prefer a place that doesn't cost me any money for upkeep or entrance fee, walking around enjoying a park with a water fountain
would be just fine for me.
no
Yes, I spent most of my childhood at Raging Waters and am saddened by not being able to make memories like that with my own
children.
No, I'd rather just have a regular park: trees, paths, natural plantlife. Maybe a water feature.
Yes, or a comparable activity center
No, there must be a better use of the land than that.
No.
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Sure. Water parks are fun if money is no object.
No. Water parks don’t seem to do well in Utah. A public park with a splash pad in remembrance of the park could be useful.
no, water parks have a terrible carbon footprint. Let's do a park or rec center or something.
Yes, This was once the best amenity the Glendale neighborhood had and now has become another detriment. The City's negligence (as
property owner) has compounded the deterioration to the point that it is now hopeless the save what is there. Even the lack of
irrigation has led to the death of most of the vegetation. At this point, I don't think I can trust the city to do the right thing. The budget
presented above is probably insufficient to do any thing more demolition of the existing facilities and installing turf.
I suppose the question answers itself. Raging Waters as I knew it was Spectacular in it's day. It's not worth the restoration cost vs the
demolition and allowing for something new to occupy the space.
It looks like plans might be moving forward on something that was in consideration a year or so ago. And the deck is being cleared
politically and publicly ahead of any City Involvement. A company representative tells me they have big plans to renovate the park into
a destination resort with new pools, slides, restaurants, retail space, and even the world’s longest lazy river. They envision it as the
Disneyland of waterparks, but they need the city’s help to get a loan for the estimated $20-25 million it would cost.
If they do, would area residents even be able to afford going there?
That's one good option!
Not necessarily. There are other water parks in the state.
Yes,
Yes, Salt Lake needs a water park
Make it a skate park
No
The West Side needs for economic opportunities. Make it a large park designed to also allow for commerce such as flea markets, food
trucks, boutique pop-up shops, farmer's market, etc.
yes
I think a water park would be good for the city where it is hot. However, an open space usable year round would be best.
yes
NO
Yes. Summers in this area are hot, and the water park was a local jewel for all ages.
Yes most definatley
No, we have plenty of wonderful pools in the area. We don't need a water park.
Yes. I think water parks are an essential part of childhood!! I loved that place when I was younger and if it could be redone and
brought up to code for the next generation I’d prefer that. It’ll be sad to see it torn down. And it’s such a great central location.
Glendale area deserves some love
Maybe regular multiple swimming pools
No.
SLC Public Works folks have failed to properly maintain the CONTRACT allowing the miserable situation that now exist. The City
allowed two different contractors to get away owing hundreds of thousands of dollars. The City has shown over the history of the
park it cannot properly manage either the park (nearly bankrupt when City initially ran it in the early 80s) then failing to properly
manage the contracts after that. Given this history, the City is better off without the park.
Yes; but ongoing maintenance and cleanliness are such big issues.
No.
No. I think there is something more suitable for this environment. I am not opposed to a fun park for kids and families. I'd like the boat
ramp to remain, as I use it weekly to kayak in the Jordan River.
It would be nice for families, but seems that the cost of operating it is very costly. So maybe yes.
No. A skatepark would be ideal use of a healthy section of the site.
No, I have no interest in a water park at this location.
no
Yes
No, we live in a desert and need to conserve water, be more efficient with public water use and acknowledge a water park in a desert
does not advance the City's water goals but actually makes it harder to meet those goals.
No. given the pandemic it is an unprofitable proposition.
No
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No, something more useful and free for use would better serve the community.
Yes
I only used it a handful of times in the past, but it was very popular when it was open. I don't want whatever is done to cost a lot of
money.
no, would prefer some other park
yes
Yes
I would! I think a really fantastic water park would be an incredible asset to Salt Lake, and I love the history of this park. How cool that
it's been there since the 70s! Maybe it's covid and fall talking, but the idea of lounging at a beach in a waterpark seems like heaven
right now.
No preference on usage, but I do use the boat ramp to the Jordan River and don't want that to be removed or made inaccessible.
I do not believe the government should be involved in owning or operating a water park.
Only if its ongoing maintenance and repair costs (that I'm certain will NOT be paid for by federal grant money) have been considered
and built-in to future city budgets.
No. Perhaps a swimming pool and park available to all.
Yes
Anything that would benefit the community and lead to activities for famiies would be good; I used to take my children there.
No
That or another attraction would be nice.
No. Use the land for a regular public park, emphasizing education about conservation, urban gardens, and plant TREES--lots of them.
Probably. It's nice to have something like that so close to downtown.
Maybe
sure
Yes
Maybe!
Yes
No
Yes absolutely it should be used for a water park
Yes indeed
Yes, this area needs a water park badly. Most regions in the United States have at least one good water park to visit. I miss that terribly
since I moved from California and Georgia- both of which have fun water parks. Those probably bring in a ton of revenue to dining,
parking and the nearby shopping that could easily be Utah based and family owned businesses.
I would love to see a water park. We don’t have anything like it on the Westside. It gives our kids job opportunities and recreational
opportunities. It is within walking distance and it was a fun way for our kids to stay out of trouble during the summer.
No, I think water parks are out of date and not in touch with current needs.
No
Yes, just make it smaller but affordable for family's and a little less flashy. Maybe a small
wave pool. We don't want to compete with Logoon for big flashy stuff. The flashy stuff cost
to much to maintain and most of us can't afford the Lagoon prices. !!!!!!
Have some picnic tables between the different stuff and pools. Maybe a large area for family gettogether with a large fire place or
something like that. Maybe just standard size pool for water sports. Sorry to see the water Park going H**L - sure was fun while it
was
running.
Yes, use the land for a new waterpark. Raging waters was an iconic summer spot and its heartbreaking to see what has become of it.
Salt lake needs more water parks!
Yes
Yes. Raging waters was an important and fun part of childhood in SLC for a long time. Having a fin water park in that area of the city
made for a safe and exciting gathering place for many children.
No.
Water parks are only usable for a short window in Utah. An indoor version is something I would prefer to the current park design, but
yes.
No
*were
Yes the land should be used for a water park
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Yes
Maybe
No, not necessarily. There are lots of other good options it could be used for to benefit the community.
No, we need more adult soccer fields
Maybe a small nice public pool would be better, and much cheaper. Or just a public park.
Yes
A water park should be one option. A survey should be taken with the different options being created by the Recreation Department
at the University of Utah.
Yes, Salt Lake City needs a water park for families to enjoy, there are none.
Yes
Yes. I have missed going to the water park. I would prefer a new water park than more open nature area. (Don't get me wrong, I LOVE
open nature areas by the river too!)
No.
No
Yes there are a lot of kids in that area that need activities to do. So if not a water park a skate park and play ground.
No
No, they can be dangerous and the cost probably doesn’t give a good ROI.
Yes, there are very few water parks in the region.
No
No
no preference although I think the immediate local community should have the most weight in that answer
No
No
Yes
Yes
I would prefer the water park or some nature use of the property if cost were not a factor.
No, I think the space should be used for something else.
Make it an outside concert and events venue
Yes this is Utah we fun stuff to do in summer
Yes
Only if a private enterprise could fund new construction, operations and maintenance at no cost to the city. If it can't be done without
public money I am opposed to it
No
No I would definitely prefer it to be used for something that could be used by the greatest number of people. So please definitely don't
make it another golf course for hell's sake. Rich white men are not in desperate need of more public land space.
Yes
Yes
Yes, it's so hot in the summer we need something awesome like water world in Denver
No
No, but some smaller scale water play is desirable for low/no cost public access to a place to cool down.
I only went to the water park twice with my kids in the past 15 years. However, it was actually pretty fun. So if money wasn't an issue
I think it would be good to build another water park. It seemed to be popular and it's nice to have another water activity option in
SLC. Maybe you can include an outdoor lap pool.
No
I don't think a water park is something salt lake city really needs honestly. Something lower scale would be nice though. A large public
pool would be as far as I would go.
No, it would be better to spend the money on a cultural or historical or artistic site.
No. A primarily native land park would be better.
Yes
It would be fun, but not realistic. I would love to see another county aquatic center like Kearns Oquirrh Park with a big outdoor
(covered) competition pool!
Yes
Yes! Some sort of step up from a splash pad and much larger would be fun for families to go to. Nothing super fancy is needed for p
ople to enjoy it.
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Yes
Yes
Waterpark is still needed on Salt Lake Valley
not really. Boat ramp to the river should remain and maybe a multi-use outdoor recreation area.
Yes. Hot summers need water parks. Keep SLC fun and family friendly.
I would really like a water park there, please please. I know so many people would love to go to the water park there.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Make it into a splash pad like the one in Bluffdale.
Yes
Yes yes yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
water park stuff is fun but I bet some water park like features could be done for cheaper
Indifferent
No.
Yes
We have loved our time at Seven Peaks and would love to see another water park.
Absolutely.
It would be nice but it's not necessary.
No
Yes definitely
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No preference
Yes
Absolutely
Yes
That would be fine
Yes, better yet take note from Great Wold Lodges and other cities around the world who have INDOOR water parks. Some even have
hybrid outdoor/indoor sections fir the warmer/colder months. Very sad to see what Seven Peaks did with the place. Trashed it
entirely.
No.
No
No
yes
Yes
Yes. Stop spending money on black lives matter murals and maybe there would be funds
No... This day and age with Covid this is the last thing that should be on anyone’s mind. This is land should be allocated to a low
income housing project to help support Citizens get back on their feet and prosper and benefit economy as a whole. Secondarily I
would support a motion to make it a open space area.
No
Yes I would love it! We used to go to Seven Peaks all the time.
YES the kids in that neighborhood need that water park! They will never get to go to one like this.
no
No. I would prefer the land be used for something useful. A shelter for those without homes...
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Yes
it could be fun still
No
Yes
Yes
Preferably it would be great if it was a water park.
No. I'd rather see it used as more xeriscaped, "green", self- sustaining, low-water use space.
Yes
Yes
No, I think a spot for people with disabilities would be wonderful. How about a huge botanical garden that is wheel chair accessible?
How about a giant City Garden that provides families and individuals an opportunity to learn about gardening and creat strong family
bonds?
Yes
No, we have plenty of water parks and not enough parks open for other sports.
Yes
No
Yes
Not if the water park was being a hazard to the environment. But I loved going to the water park when it was open! If it were safely
redone, that would be ideal.
Yes. Most definitely
No
No
Revive some of the water park features a small reasonable amount, build new attractions like outdoor rock climbing walls, and other
activties, food vendors etc (could even be good trucks) outdoor roller rink, mini golf and other things along that line which, make it a
good place to take a date too then with revenue from the park, slowly rebuild more of the water park over time. Hire me to manage
the renovation and future operation, as a former executive for the nation's largest health insurance, I have both the time and ability
to easily turn this into something amazing.
Yes
Yes, but another park would be really good too.
Yes
No
No
A splash pad or water conservative option is preferred
Yes
This is really sad to see. I grew up going to wild wave and raging waters. It’s shameful that people vandalize and ruin other people‘s
properties. It would be fun to keep this as a water park. I’m not sure if anyone could afford to repair and fix it up. It would be nice to
have some thing like lagoon, but as a waterpark. It seemed when raging waters/seven peaks owned it they never put any money into
maintain it. Therefore, it ended up deteriorating every year. I feel it wasn’t manage well like lagoon. If anyone ever buys this and turns
into a successful water park. They need to take note from the owners of lagoon and put a little bit of money into the business. Don’t
sell cheap passes that let’s everyone in. I feel when they did that it really went downhill and all the slums Went in and vandalize and
ruined things for everyone else. It makes me sad that such a fun place is so run down.
No
Potentially yes, or something similar with water recreation as a component. Not a vanilla park
No, a community park or shopping area would better serve the local residents.
No, I think there are better uses for the land
Yes!! It was great to bring in people to eat and then visit the park from several counties!
I think the location is too central to use for a water park. I think it should be redeveloped into housing.
Yes
Yes
Personally no. I’d like to see a regular park replace the area.
Yes absolutely. Salt Lake City needs a water park. This one is sorely missed. And it is saddening to see the current state.
Yes, there isn't many water parks in Utah, in fact there's only one left that I know of. If building an entire new one where Raging
Waters was is a possibility, that's definitely the way to go.
Yes, but maybe a splash pad and park would be more cost efficient and usable by the public.
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Yes it would be a great asset to the city, there isn't another place like it in the county.
Seems like these places are difficult to sustain. College age people and adults with money don't want to go there because there are
too many kids. Families from the East benches are scared parking their car and being around the locals of Glendale and Poplar Grove.
You always have to innovate or it becomes stale and people lose interest. Lots of money for maintenance.
Still a couple of generations of residents have great memories at Raging Waters. It was a fantastic place as a kid. Sad to see it's current
state.
Absolutely!
This water park means so much much to generations of my family.
On the last day of operation in 2018 (little did I know it would be the last day ever), I went with my young single adult church
congregation to the park. I sent a text to my mother to tell my terminally ill father that I was there, was thinking about all the
wonderful times he took my siblings and I there growing up, and that I loved him.
The next day, he took to his death bed, became unresponsive in his final bouts of suffering from the effects of metastatic Prostate
Cancer, and died three days later at the age of 55.
This waterpark means more than you or I could ever fully comprehend. If there is any remote chance that it could be reborn still a
water park, that would be incredible!
Yes
No, a community outdoor pool along with a outdoor space that enhances the river and parkway.
No
No
YES Please besides the provo water park the salt lake is the only one we have left. We NEED a water park and just having one for the
entire state would be detrimental to our community.
Most definitely
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes! We loved going there when it was Raging Waters.
Yes
No a water park is a waste of water. This should be something with a lot of green space. Maybe something similar to happy hollow in
San Jose. Then at least it could generate revenue. It would be nice to have a place for kids, we have places like lagoon but not in the
city. A smaller park would be great for families to go on a weekend and not have drive to Draper or another place.
Yes, a water park for the community would be a great resource to beat the heat and has a great location to further promote the jordan
river as a water recreation source.
No
Sure
It shouldn't need to be a water park, but it should continue to be something that brings joy to people!
Yes, I grew up going to Raging Waters every summer and I absolutely loved it.
No
No
No
NOOOOO. We only need Lagoon
Yes I think we need that here in salt lake
No, I think something else would be better
I don't know that is prefer it, but I wouldn't object either
Yes. I love seven peaks
Yes
Absolutely yes.
The only problem I see here is the greediness from every aspect.
If you really want to do something for the community stop thinking to the God money and profits and go with your hart, otherwise
burn everything and make apartments like there is no tomorrow..
Yes
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No
No
"If costs and market forces of building a new water park [were] not an issue, would you prefer the land be used for a water park? "
Probably. Maybe. Just because I know people who loved it so much and I hoped one day that I could have enjoyed it with my family,
when my children became old enough.
I don't care if it's a water park again.
No, it would be a waste of funds. There are other water parks and many river areas to go to. Let the university use the land to learn
botany, and the eco system. High schools can participate as well. You would also get funding...solved
Yes
Yes
Sure. Only issue is COVID now
No, I see it as a beautiful opportunity to build an awesome skate plaza, which will help youth and adults alike practice the sport safely,
without endangering other people’s property, or public property.
Yes
Yes! We loved going to Seven Peaks.
Yes
Perhaps if similar to that of Cowabunga Bay.
Yes. We need a good, large-scale water park in Salt Lake County. The only other one I’m aware of is Cowabunga Bay which is very small
and literally just in a parking lot.
No
Yes
Nope. I have a different idea
No
No, I think there are much more meaningful ways to use the land
I think making it into more of a splash pad structure like the park out near riverton/herriman seems like a great way to keep it a water
park and hopefully not cost $20 million
I think it would be cool to have an art park, where graffiti is allowed and other community art installations can go up. It could also
feature regular park attractions (playgrounds, picnic areas, etc.) The playgrounds could also be made into art
No because it would fall into disrepair again if you put in another water park
Yes lo
No
Yes.
Yes! Seven Peaks was a fun water park and I'd love to see it restored.
Yes, most definitely
Yes
No
No. Disc golf.
Not really, a public park or community center of some kind would probably be better
Yes I think remove all old and have a community pool maybe little rec center for the kids and it will bring in money as well
Splash pad great idea
Not necessarily.
No. I owned a season pass to Seven Peaks for a few years in a row and only went half a dozen times.
No
No
Yes
I loved the water park. Utah needs a water park where a lot of people are going to use it. That location is perfect and it needs an
update. Find a company that will spend the money to do the repairs and make it safe.
Whatever you do with $500,00 to $600,00 will not be as fun for the community as a water park.
Yes, there is a need for a water park in Salt Lake City. Cowabunga Bay is a great water park, but mostly caters to younger children. A
water park for older children and teenagers is greatly needed. I think it would be really cool if the architects for this project could
recreate something similar to the old Saltair building, which was located at the Great Salt Lake, and build a water park around this
theme. Saltair is a piece of Utah history and a place that our grandparents and many visitors flocked to for swimming and water
activities. I think a water park commemorating some Utah History and sharing how our relatives also enjoyed water activities could be
a neat project that could provide a place for families to enjoy and share their own water activity memories.
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Potentially. Shifting to another type of public space like a natural park would be nice too and help build the neighborhood
Yes but on smaller scale and add other recreational
Activities as a big water park uses a lot of water and being with the water situation water conservation would ideal and no use keeping
old outdated equipment.
No, as more apartment buildings are crowding in. Our community needs to meet the needs of that growth. Practical prudent planning
for the future is more important than ever. I believe something like a public school, hospital or a park that would accommodate
farmers market and playgrounds.
No
no
I wouldn’t mind one so close to home but there is Cherry Hill and Lagoon to the north and Seven Peaks down south
No
Yea
no, choose something environmentally friendly.
No
Yes. And it would be amazing if it would be affordable to attend the water park. Or even make it less about giant slides, but resemble
natural swimming areas found around the state of Utah.
Yes I would as my family enjoyed using the water park in the summers. But a nice community center with indoor water park amenities
would be wonderful, similar to Provo’s recreation center and it’s great indoor/outdoor water park space.
No
I think you could keep a lot of the original design and land and build a multi area dog park.
Yes. The park was a frequent attraction for our family. A place to cool down in the hot summer months.
But maybe there is a more year round concept that is possible with some thought; for 4 seasons or more seasons use.
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, that or a splash park.
If there was still demand for a water park I wouldn't mind.
I would like to see the water park turned into a skateboard park. It would bring people from all over and would not require much
upkeep or investment of funds and it would not require the use of water!
No
The waterpark was already loosing visitors, I don't see another one being a good idea.
It should be a surf park.
No
City park
No a new disk golf course
Yes
Not necessarily. It's very sad this is lost and a part of me doesn't want to let it go, but as a lap swimmer I prefer indoor pools with
fewer distractions. I would rather see more adult fitness things like a parcourse (such as we no longer have in Murray Park), or the
large, sturdy all-ages playground ( that can be used by adult-sized people as well as kids) at Lodestone Park in Kearns.
Yes!!!!
No, amusement parks are pretty gross places that really only kids enjoy and these days most kids would rather be at home, renewing
the grounds as a community garden, dog park with walking trails, or making the area very useful as cheap housing,maybe a trailer park
would be very beneficial to the community
Yes. I think that it serves an undeserved location of the community. We used to frequently go to the park on summer days after work
for several hours. We also had Lagoon passes, but enjoyed the close proximity of the water park. I understand the economics of
trying to bring back a water park that's in this star of disrepair, but if the money was there, I would love to see it turned into a modern
park/community pool. I think it would be very popular if done right.
Yeas
No. With Covid, that seems like a tremendous amount of money to spend in the midst of a pandemic that has no real time-line of
slowing. We are still in a place where we have no way of knowing if people would feel safe enough to go. Even a year or two from now.
If ever.
Yes
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Unfair to compare 20 million for a finished park to 600,000 for clean-up only, noting that future development costs would still have to
be added on. 20 million is a lot of money, but the kids are worth it -- they need somewhere to go to have wholesome fun. Can't vote
on a new water part without knowing what could be done to prevent future fires, vandalism, etc. If a repeat of the current outcome
can be prevented, I'm all for the new one--we had some good times there.
No, how about a dog park?
Only if the rebuild hada serious (probably costly) eye toward water sustainability. Water is our most precious resource in this desert.
A water park would be nice, as our climate warms, but I worry about the park's impact on the local Jordan River ecosystem.
Open space with trees
Yes
I have fond memories of the water parks there, but I'd prefer that the land be used for something else.
City park
No
Waterpark my hope, if had to be something else a community fishing pond would be perfect for that spot!
No
I wouldn't be opposed but 20 million seems like a huge hurdle to clear to ever make it feasible.
No
Yes, there are no other water parks.
An epic sporting contest. Fill it with mud. Fill it with foam. Fill it with fun.
Yes
Yes
I am unsure
No
Yes and No. Save what water areas are not leaking, destroy what is leaking and fill in with dirt. Add parks and recreation for events
I do not care
No, water parks are a waste of resources and germ infested areas. It is not a good use of space for everyone to use.
Yes!
Sure.
No
No - particularly if it is closed on Sundays as the old one was.
No
No. While the park has been popular in the past, the cost and commitment to keep the park running and making upgrades to keep the
park competitive is more than a publicly owned facility can sustain. I’m afraid we will be once again stuck with a white elephant.
Yes 100% there is not another one anywhere close. We would definitely be season pass holders!!
No
Yes. I love water parks
i would support some type of active recreation area, maybe a smaller water park with other activities
Not necessarily.
Yes
Yes
No. We only get a free months of the year for outdoor swimming. Is rather see something that can be used year round
No
No
No---I think we could use it for green space instead. I think a public park and disc golf course would be great. Opens it up for everyone
and gives disc golfers another SLC option (also very cheap to build and maintain).
Yes. There are so few places to take the kids for a water park in the valley. I would love to see it rebuilt. I would even support a small
tax hike or donation request to aid in its construction.
YES WE NEED A WATER PARK IN SALT LAKE COUNTY.
yes. I believe there would be interest by the residents of Salt Lake valley and beyond to have such a feature. I spent many summers at
Raging Waters and would love other kids to have that experience.
My family has always enjoyed spending time on our many beautiful lakes during the summer time, I would rather not see the land
used for a water park.
Yes and no. Anything that includes public green space is fine with me.
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No
No.
I don't want a water park
Yes
Yes. There are well over 1,000,000 people in the Salt lake valley. If you had a virtual fundraiser of some sort I'm sure almost every
resident here would be willing to pitch in $20+ to help meet the financial requirements of a new water park. Especially those of us who
grew up going to Raging Waters.
No. The water park is seasonal, with high maintenance and operational costs. The land could be better utilized by the community.
Return it to a more natural state! Perhaps a community garden interwoven with paths and sitting areas.
No
Yes
Absolutely, I would prefer the land be used for a water park.
No
Yes
no
Sure, I'm indifferent. Would be great to have an updated safe and clean water park. You could also add 9 more holes to Glendale golf
course or a par 3 course.
Yes
No
Could do an elaborate splash pad. Part for small children part towards older children. Still water but not as much money as slides and
pools. I live near and my children would love it. With the virus though most aren't using parks under the restriction so it could be less
used for a while.
No.
Absolutely
No.
No
Yes, the Westside needs some fun (and safe) places for kids and families.
Yes, I would prefer a water park. The park that it used to be is located conveniently for freeway access. It is the closest water slide park
with a wave pool/pool to me, in Sandy. It could be a great gathering place again.
Only if it were insured. To many injuries.
Yes, because we do not have a water park in the area. But only if costs were not an issue.
I dont think it matters what the "people" want, you'll end up building MORE apartments, condos or townhouses 🙄👎👎👎
No. We already have Lagoon. It could retain an area with water features where pipes are still intact. Perhaps the "geysers" that
children like to play in and a large natural park.
No. I think the city should build a skatepark or bike park.
I think it would be a great place to put in a disc golf course! While are a few courses that already exist in Salt Lakecounty, the majority
of them are in parks that are frequented by walkers and such, and as disc golf becomes more popular, it creates more congestion in
each of them. Opening a new park that is focused on disc golf will be useful in providing an additional location for disc golfers, as well
as reducing congestion in other parks.
Yes. I grew up spending every summer at Raging Waters and I think it is a great adventure for children and adults. I believe that
Northern Utah would benefit from another water park.
No. With 17 acres in the midst of a pandemic, a resource center for unsheltered people including a clinic would be a better use for that
space
No, there are plenty of water parks available.
No.
Shipping container homes for the homeless to get back on their feet.
Yes
No
No, there are enough water parks in the valley.
No.
No
No
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If it couldn’t make it as a Waterpark once, it probably won’t make it as a Waterpark again. Just sayin’
Why not use existing hills and slides and convert the park into an “Alpine slide”? No water, still a great place for kids to enjoy outside,
use new management... all good. Make sure there are paths and maybe a bike path for me to ride on and everyone is happy!
Yes, having a water park to go to besides local pools is a treat for families wanting to do something different.
Yes
Wetlands
No. If you're going to build a new water park, do it somewhere else. So much of the Jordan River corridor and floodplain has been lost
to channelization and development. This is a rare opportunity to restore a large section of that lost habitat and landscape. Do that
instead.
I like the idea of a water park being there on a romantic level, but in truth, I only ever visited the park once since I moved to Salt Lake
in 2005. Granted, my lack of desire to return did have to do with the park's state of repair and cleanliness. I'll say, yes, I'd prefer a
modernized, safe, clean, and adult friendly water park.
No
No, it should be taken down and turned into a waterski and wakeboard tournament lake with the use of the Jordan River as a water
source. That or a waterski cable park or surf park. Allow fishing and paddle boarding and canoeing.
Yes
Not opposed to a water park, but expansion of Glendale golf course should be considered! That is a beloved SLC golf course and a
redesign/upgrade would be welcome. With the popularity of golf growing, now would be a great time. And the proximity makes
complete sense!
No. We live in a desert.
Yes but that seems unrealistic
No, water parks feel like a dying industry.
no
No, that's an incredibly irresponsible use of water
No!
No.
Yes a water park in Salt Lake would be great. There is a lack of water park type pools in the Salt Lake Valley.
No
Yes
I would prefer a park to a water park. This has a great access point to the Jordan River. It would be nice to see that improved.
Yes
No
No
Most DEFINITELY!! We need a water park here... That was my families go to all summer every summer! We sure do miss it!
Neutral
In a new world, Covid, etc, water parks are outdated attraction.
Yes
No I would like to see a park with a big play ground for our kids in the Glendale community. Also a place where the people that walk
the trail or bike can sit down at tables and maybe a swimming pool .Also tables too have lunch with family members. And a
basketball court for the kids in the Glendale community. Thank you.
Yes. I miss the water park; it was a great way to spend family time. I hope the city can find some way to restore the water park.
No
I think it should be turned over to a privately held company. Many great memories always seemed busy during. The summer so yes it
would be nice to have a water park again.
Yes
There are plenty of other water parks in Utah, it would be awesome if this was turned into a community garden or large park.
I would love to have one of the slides to put at our cabin!
No, there are enough water parks. Do something else with the land.
I think we need a water park in the city -- something for families to do together -- make it have places for picnics and maybe family
reunions -- something for families
No. The city needs green spaces, not some cut rate theme park for trashy people.
Sure. I think we could use more water parks.
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Yes I would
Yes. Please make the park into a Wynwood Walls type area like in Miami. It’s incredible.
Yes. A solid outdoor water recreation area would be great for the Salt Lake Valley
Yes
Yes
No. I'd prefer a competition swimming facility similar to Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA. The swimming
community in Utah lacks a true competition facility in the state that can adequately accommodate spectators and swimmers for big
meets, let alone practice sessions for HS and club teams.
Yes. SL County should take ownership and turn it into a rec center or something that is ran by the county like other rec centers
throughout the valley. This could be a great money generator for the county if they Invest in making a water park.
no
No, but if the piping infrastructure can be maintained I'd like to see it used for water conservation. Perhaps a giant cistern.
No.
Yes
Yes! It's a historic part of Salt Lake. I have fond memories of visiting 7 Peaks. The city could use a water park instead of more golf
courses.
No
No
Stop, the projections in the second paragraph are absolutely distorted to the point of making the entire survey an exercise in
absurdity. Any thinking person cannot take this seriously. I do not have a preference how it is used. Definitely not government owned
or operated.
No
Yes.
No, use it for more green, natural space. Not just another family park, but a true nature preserve, with lots of trees, benches, and no
concrete. Not just another park with a playground, but a place to escape to nature.
Yes, the location a good and centralized for local residents to access.
A nice green spot would work as well.
housing project
No
Yes i think it was nice to have around
Yes
Yes, and food truck courts.
*were
no. water parks are expensive to visit and presumably expensive to maintain
Yea I would love to see a new and approved water park.
No, i believe there could be better recreational options for the city depending on funds. I also think if funds are limited to providing
something unique that leaders need to think in innovative new ways to use the land even if it means dividing up the property for
better uses.
No
no
No.
No, green space
Sure, it doesn’t seem financially realistic
Yes!!! Please bring a nice new fresh water park!
Yes
yes. Currently nothing like this exists in SLC and is a great benefit to the surrounding community.
No. Post Covid a water park is not a good idea.
yes
No. Let’s make it a skate park, mountain bike park, and kids playground. We could all benefit more from free outdoor activities rather
than pay to play in water or slides. Plus most people just go to Lagoon.
No
No
No
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Yes. I would like to see this land be used for the Glendale community. A public rec center, water park etc...
Turn it into a local art project like Meow Wolf or Dreamscapes!
Yes love water parks
Yes
No
yes-or another hang out for the kids.
not a skate park
No
Yes a new water park would be great, but must justify costs
Yes!
Another water park would be awesome! There are too few considering the population here in Utah.
No, I think there are better uses for that land. In all honesty my perspective (a resident of Salt Lake Valley all my life) of Glendale
Community is that it’s a “run down” or unsafe neighborhood. I would suggest developing the land so that it is inviting not only to
members of Glendale Community but to people across the Salt Lake Valley. I’m a big fan of pickleball and the sport itself is growing
rapidly across both younger and older generations. I think this would be a great opportunity to develop a nice park and state of the art
pickle ball courts. The State of Utah has a strong pickleball community, but there isn’t a facility that is solely dedicated to the sport and
has the capability of hosting large competitions and/or events. If Utah were to help grow the sport of pickleball we could be known for
pickleball in the western half of the United States and become nationally recognized for supporting the sport. This would lead to an
increase of community and out of state support!
Yes. I would like to see the park opened back up for the public’s enjoyment.
No
Maybe a smaller public pool facility with a park. Maybe similar to Murray park with green space trails and a recreation center
A race strip
Yes
Yes
Yes, I can’t understand why the park was not Maintained and protected by the city since they are the owners they should be
responsible.
Yes
Yes, this would be a prime location for residents in Salt Lake City to enjoy a water park close to their home. Currently residents must
travel farther , outside Salt Lake City boundaries to enjoy a water park , that isn’t a community rec center. This water park would help
the growth of the near by business by more customers visiting this area.
No, I would instead support riverside conservation/development including public open space and a dog park.
Something for Children to enjoy would be good. Swimming is also a good idea. The water park was very beloved, and it would be great
to see something like that again.
Yes!!!
Yes.
Yes definitely.
I wanna snowboard
Not necessarily. I think something like a splash pad, such as the one built in Bluffdale, might be a good alternative.
ABSOLUTELY
Yes
No
Some sort of green space.
No it’s just a waste. Should make it a fishing pond
Community green space with trees, grass, walking trails, ponds, and a skate park.
No
No. Build a park with splash pad.
Yes. I have two children who used to enjoy this park in it's previous incarnations.
Nope. Water parks are gross and tacky
Sure.
no water park. it is not used enough.
Yes. Anything is better than overpriced apartments.
No.
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yes.
Yes, it’s a staple of Salt Lake City and with not much around as far as local amusements. I believe the park should be kept as a water
park. I do however believe that the facility should be dismantled to make it safer and make room for more cutting edge equipment
and facilities.
Yes kids need someplace to go during the summer
You have water parks in other more influential areas; the west quadrant residents should have the same opportunity for our children
and families.
Yes somewhere for young people to hangout
Yes if it could be used for a water park that would be amazing. It is more than just a water park. It has been some place families could
go to enjoy spending timers togeather. A place generations of families have gone.
No. A dog park or expand the tennis courts and/or golf course.
No
Yes. We don’t have much water perks here in Utah. Would be fun to have. Also went since I was a kid and I would want to take my
future children.
Yes!!!
Yes. It has been the closest water park in Salt Lake are. Great memories. Not enough water parks around.
I wouldn't mind
That would be great.
Yes
yes! salt lake lacks good water parks
Yes. I think it could potentially be a different sort of water park than it is now, (splash pad, and pool for example) mixed with
something else.
yes! i have lived across the street from the park for more than 30 years! it is a huge part of our community and we miss it dearly!
please save it!!!!!!
Yes and no. I wouldnt do a water park. But a splash pad and city park would be wonderful.
Yes
Absolutely. Our kids need places to go to spend the summers with their friends. Not just sitting in front of a computer to pass the time.
Water Park. That was the stated use when purchased from the federal government.
No
That would be great. I remember going there as a kid and it should definitely be a water park again
Yes, I think we need one in Salt Lake. But it needs owners that will run it correctly
Yes
yes
No
Yes
yes
Yes. If it could be brought up to code its a great water park
Yes
The land definitely needs to remain a nice water park accessible to all residents. With Seven Peaks being gone there is no major water
parks in Salt Lake county only small city pools.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Nfl
Yes, or something fun!
No water parks a pee puddles. Gross!
Yes. Good times I had there. Its a shame SLC is left without a water park of that type now. No park build after makes the cut.
Yes
Yes, the neighborhood kids need a place to go in the summer.
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Not necessarily. As long as the land remains a park of some kind, I'm ok with it. I do not want to see it developed into housing or
commercial development
Yes
Yes
Yes
I’d prefer it become a natural area.
Yes
No, the land could be used for something much more beneficial to the surrounding community.
Definitely. There is no competition around.
Yeah, the infrastructure is already there
yes
I don't see a new water park being desirable. Lagoon is not far from here and the world is different since COVID. A natural outdoor
space would be best especially with the amount of development of huge buildings that has taken place lately.
Yes
Yes
Yes, it gets really hot in Utah in the summer and water parks are something that people of all ages can enjoy. I loved Seven Peaks and
wish it stayed longer.
A new water park would be fun. Although, seeing that we are still dealing with this pandemic, it wouldn't be a cost effective plan since
we have no idea when the pandemic will be over.
No
No let’s make it a Renaissance Faire. The Utah Renaissance Faire is looking for a new place to do their event.
No
If cost were not an issue, it would be nice to have a water park here. However, in my opinion the cost is prohibitive to do so, and the
history of problems on site makes me think another use might be better.
Yes
No.
Sure
No
Yes.
No
The water park was popular and a good addition to activites in Salt Lake City and County. Yes, if cost was not an issue, I would support
the land continue as a water park.
No
Yea
I would rather hav wit be a nice park
yes
Yes, a new Waterpark would be great
Yes
I would prefer the land to be used to fulfil a myriad of things the community wants (e.g. a small splash-pad, conservation space near
the Jordan River cooridor, natural gardens, walking and bicycle-access paths, ADA playground equipment, and other functional uses).
Yes!
No it should be used for affordable housing
Sure! It was a fun place to go. I don't even know where a water park is anymore.
Yes! Lagoon is the only major amusement park in the area. You guys should rebuild the park so there is more variety and options for
people in the SLC area.
Yes! This area of west valley needs more activities for families to do during the summer
Absolutely! I've been in the neighborhood of Glendale all my life and going to the water park was one of my favorite activities to do
during the summer. If cost wasn't a factor then I would enjoy having a place to go swimming and be with family. Now that it shut down
it is a massive eye sore and if the cost to repair is too high then tearing it down for something for the community is better.
No, there is a reason the property has not succeeded as a water park
Yes
No, do something else
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YES!! I remember as a kid going there and there needs to be more things for kids to do outside of the home and on there electronic
devices.
Yes
Absolutely
No
It would be more beneficial to use the land to build more jobs for residents in the area. Either some office space, or a small retail
outlet.
Yes
A water park is preferable because we don’t have a lot of water areas. But it has not been taken care of and keeps getting vandalized.
Time for something new for that land.
Water Park would be awesome, but the wave pool could be covered like Layton does and used during the winter as well.
No, something new would be better such as an airsoft field.
Yes
Yes. I have find memories of that park and it would be awesome.
no.
would not mind a new water park there.
No
No. Redo the golf course and move the clubhouse to that side. Make the club house large enough to host corporate tournaments and
wedding receptions. Salt Lake City does not have a course with a large enough clubhouse to do that. You could then develop where
the clubhouse and driving range are now.
Yes
No
Yes, this was my childhood water park growing up. I would love to bring my children here.
Yes, restore the water park to its state before being abandoned
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
I think it would be good as a water park as long as it was reasonably priced and well maintained. We had a lot of fun going there over
the years but definitely noticed the decline in upkeep and maintenance. I think if not a water park an all abilities park with water
features would be great. Thunder junction all abilities park in St. George is a great option for families that includes a variety of things
to do as well as ways to cool off in the summer. They also have a splash pad with a lot of rivers and places to play. Wardle fields in
Bluffdale is also a great example of a variety of things to do especially in the summer.
No strong opinion, but I own a house nearby so I am tired of the "eyesore".
No
Yes, it seems to me the mistake was not renewing the lease with Seven Peaks without having a clear plan and tenant to keep the park
open. While I wish it was in a more central location, I can't imagine another use for the property.
I think that if it weren't an issue it would be nice to have a water park there, but I don't think the demand is there as much as it once
was. So I don't think it would be practical. Though it will be sad to see it go.
Absolutely! Do you not realize how many jobs that place provides, and how much revenue is pumped into the local economy? People
will drive down here if Provo is too far.
Not to mention, the park in Provo has been finding ways to operate in the winter as well, making it operational for more then just the
summer.
Yes I would Love to see it Transformed back into a water park.
Not necessarily. A regular park would be great too.
No, I would prefer to see something fun for kids to do. Like the Rush Funplex in Layton, or a Boondocks. There is nothing for kids to do
in salt lake it feels like. You could use the outdoor part for like a mini golf or Go-Karts. Just something new instead of industrial
buildings. You took down Rocky Mountain Raceway, now a business park. Lost Hollywood Connection. Now vacant. It just seems like
everything fun is going away.
yes
Yes!!
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Absolutely. Raging Waters was the place to be back in the day.
As a side note, you should change the part of your intro from $500 and $600,000, to $500,000 and $600,000 to avoid people getting
the idea this problem can be fixed for a measly $500.
No. Take the opportunity to make the Glendale golf course the number one destination in the state. Build a short beginners course
and a new state of the art club house and driving range.
Yes
I’d like a more natural interactive water feature
Yes
Yes
Yes!
No we don’t need a water park
Extension of Jordan River Parkway. Remove the industrial parcel between the JRP and the old water park. Perhaps subdivide to sell a
part of the west parcel with the proceeds to buy-out the industrial parcel to the east between the JRP and the Park. Create a regional-
scale park designed to attract residents and visitors from beyond the area. Connect to the JRP. Install attractive splash pads, plant
grand shade trees, perhaps a small amphitheater or soccer pitch with grass hills for informal seating.
Absolutely! It helps the city economy. It's a fun way to spend Summers and would make fir great memories for future generations.
Yes. I think salt lake could use a large recreational attraction of some sort.
Yes
Yes
Yes! We need one is Salt Lake Valley. They are so much better than local community pools.
No.
No
Yes.
No, build a more natural water feature that can have boats or kayaks.
Yes
Yes. There needs to be more water parks in the area.
I remember going to raging waters as a kid and spending many great moments there. Really sad to see it in this shape. Maybe a
waterpark is not the best thing for that area at this time perhaps something that would be better
Yes - salt lake doesn’t have one. Some sort of park or large recreation area with a variety of activity space (rock climbing, skate park,
kids area,etc)
Yes
Yes. I think the land should go to water park of some kind. Even if they redid most of it and kept some of the working parts.
Yes
No.
Not if there was a better option for the whole community
No. They're unsafe and vectors for disease.
I do not care if it is used for a water park.
Yes
Yes
Yes, I enjoyed the fact that there was a waterpark so close to downtown that I could visit in the summer.
No
Yes, this is a great place for a water park.
No
Yes!
Yes!
Yeah I would like another water park
I am not opposed to a water park, but I think a park this is usable year round by a more diverse group of citizens would be better.
no
Yes.
Yes
It would be ok, there isn't one in salt lake county so it would be nice to have that revenue.
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Yes, it had been so nice to have a large water park close by.
Yes, there isn't a good one in Salt Lake!
Yes. It should be a water park.
No! Piccleball courts with lights!
no
No
Yes
Yes please
No, it's COVID-19 time. I don't want to be sharing water with strangers.
Yes
Yes
Yes
yes
Where not an issue? If they were not an issue, yes! Water parks are fun
No. A community park with lake, dog runs, and skate park would be more beneficial.
Yes, it would be great if there was a water park for the city. I have said it in other surveys but the city is lacking water recreation/pools
available within city limits for residents.
No the evaporation of water is just a waste.
Yes
If another water park was to be put in place, that would be wonderful. However, I feel as if the property should be used as some sort
of park or attraction. I do not believe it should be used for businesses or housing.
sure, would be nice to have a CITY water park.
Yes, it’s a great spot for a new water park
Yes
Yes
No
Yes I would
Yes
no
No
Yes - it provides a community and recreational space for west side residents
No
As long as if the water park is intensely fun with those insane slides. I don't care where its built.
No
Yes
Yes.
Keep it a water park and fix it back up!
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes I think we need a new water park for the public
No preference. Usually they are too high price for my family to visit or they are all cement and uncomfortable to visit.
Yes I would prefer a water park.
Personally no, I don't have kids and I think water parks are gross there always seems to be a nasty used bandaid or hairball lurking on
the slide steps. Also Utah is a 4 seasons State so it's not a very efficient use of the space. However, I'm not opposed to it being used
for a water park if the majority of residents are interested.
Yes, but I would suggest modeling it after the provo rec center where there is indoor and outdoor space allowing for year round
revenue.
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Skatepark
Yes. I and my family have loved visiting this place in the past and I'm so disappointed to see the state in which it has fallen. It was a
great venue for church, work, and family parties.
Yes
No, I would prefer a food forest for the local community to be apart of
No
No. Soccer fields should be implemented.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No, plenty of other options for water exist.
It doesn't matter. Just please beautify the area. That place is now a hotspot for teenagers looking for trouble.
Yes we need another water park in Salt Lake County.
A community center. A venue, with outdoor gardens, art, etc. The indoor venue would host live music, open mic/dj nights, paint
nights, community outreach events, classes on permaculture, and sustainability.
Yes
It doesn't matter what it becomes as long as the current derelict is removed.
Yes, and open as a "sledding", park for winter months.
Yes.
No, remove the water and just build a park. i.e. west side sugarhouse park
Yes
Yes I would
Water parks are an enjoyable place to recreate. My opinion on building another waterpark is they are limited by the seasons. State
land should be a place that anyone can go to and enjoy themselves. So I dont think that is the wisest use of the property to rebuild the
waterpark.
Absolutely!
Yes
Yes
No, I would be open to other options. A bike park would be so awesome! Similar to trailside. I get that Park City has mountains to
work with and this site is flat. However, you could still make an awesome bike park.
Yes. We need to re-build a water park. Costs will always be an issue. But we don’t need more ball fields, green grass, picnic area,
skateboard parks, dog parks or nature parks. Lots of those already exist. But there is no public water park in SL County. So, let’s find a
way to partner with SL County, and the State if need be, to use ZAP or other funds and build a new theme park water park. Other
places have done it. So can we.
No
Maybe - it needs to be something that all people can use for a decent price or not cost at all. (The city needs to go after the current
owners and make them pay for it).
Yes! It's a valuable asset to the city and the neighborhood.
Yes! I would love to see that water park up and running again. I would like to take my kids there and let them know I went there as a
kid.
No.
Well, because of land use restrictions I’m okay with it staying as a water park. Seems like affordable housing is a big issue in The Valley
and 17 acres of open land is hard to come by now. It’s too bad you’ve painted yourself into this corner.
Yes
Yes
Yes, this is was my favorite place to go as a child raised in Utah.
Yes and no. Water park would be great but turning it into a destination water park. Include camping sites, cabins, and other areas to
get out of the sun to not add to the increasing melanoma diagnoses in Utah.
Yes
Yes please, keep it a water park.
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You've given me 1000 characters and asked a yes/no question, lol. So I'll say yes, that always seemed a good use of the space and
many people in the valley have great memories of the park. So, assuming it could be financially viable, if love to see a similar, positive
family/kid venue replace it. Another thought would be to expand the Glendale golf course footprint to be world class golf practice
center, with programs specifically geared toward getting kids involved in that great sport. If I had to guess, you could get Tony Finau
involved to help draw kids. (If you're not aware, Tony is a very highly ranked, and VERY popular professional golfer who learned to play
the game at Glendale).
Yes, a water park would be great to have at that location.
It was a fun place but I believe with the location, it could make an amazing park. It would be amazing to have a park of this size if we
put the money from recreating the waterpark into plants and such
Yes!
No
Yes.
Yes I would like to see another water park built here. This site has long provided inner city and underserved kids and families to have
access to a water park at reasonable prices. We have put so many burdens on these families on the west side (half way houses,
prisons, and homeless centers) that it is past time to give back and invest in the community. I would like my son's memories of this
area to include more than seeing homeless people shooting up drugs in front of his school because my memories, my dads memories
and my grandparents memories of Glendale hold so much more.
No
I grew up going to the water park and went up until it closed. I would love to keep it as a water park, especially because there isn't
another one similar in the Salt Lake valley...but only if it's feasible.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes depending on the price of addmition and as long as it's affordable to all
Yes, a water park is a nice place for the community to spend time.
Used for a water park. Make it an indoor outdoor water park something big that would make money. Slc utah has nothing like it.
Yes!
Yes - I think it's important to save history and work to keep places for families to play.
yes
No. Turn it into green space with park pavilions.
Yes.
Yes
No
I think a water park is nice. I went to seven peaks a few times. I’d like something more appealing to all demographics (meaning older
people too) since I’m too old for the fast water slides now but would enjoy a lazy river or similar. Also I would not be likely to use it
during the pandemic.
No. Water parks are likely a thing of the past for the foreseeable future. Also, it’s “were”, not where...
yes
Yes definitely
Yes
Pickle ball court, rock climbing or skate park
YES! The salt lake valley don’t have anything like this park... cowabunga bay dont come close.
Yes, SLC needs a water park
Yes I would prefer the land to be a water park if nothing else. Ive gone their since I came to Utah and Ive taken my kids their since they
was babies. I believe to just update to a new water park. Rebuild basically.
Yes or just build a reservoir like black ridge in herriman
Yes
Yes. There is very few actual water parks in Utah.
I would not. I believe you could build a disc golf course on that property.
No, more citizens would be able to use the space if it were not a water park.
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I would rather it be made into an indoor pool facility and park a lot like the lions recreation center in Holladay. The area of Glendale
and west valley have long been neglected and ignored. If there was something was built that was for all people ala Kroc Center in
Salem, Oregon maybe get the Kroc Foundation involved.
No
Noo
Yeah that would be cool to have something close and not have to drive to Provo.
Yes.
I support taking down an old dilapidated park. If money weren’t an issue it would be amazing to have a new and improved water park
as I grew up going to that one as a kid and made so many fun memories!
YES!!! I loved the convenience of attending this location when it was in operation. I understand the challenges but would love to see a
renovated or new waterpark!
No
Yes
Not really. I think a pool would be better
Sure. We don't have one near this side of the valley and would be one of the few attractions to the neighborhood. Maybe add a
county fair type feeling with having a food truck court, which would support small businesses.
No
No I'd prefer the land be used for a apt complex for low income housing and section 8 only residents.
Yes, if it was affordable for the people who live in the neighborhood to utilize. More similar in pricing to the other city owned pools
rather than an amusement park.
Yes I would love a waterpark if Coronavirus was not such a big concern right now.
Yes I prefer it to still be a water park
Yes
No. If it couldn’t be profitable before, what has changed that would make it profitable now?
No
Yes
Yes
Yes! Water park there is a must!
No. It would be petter to have green space (that is free for all to use. Maybe put in a splash pad if you feel you need a water feature,
but we don’t need a water park. Waste of money. Put in walking / bike trails.
No
No water park: it should be turned into a world class skate/BMX Park. Maybe also use some of the land for a park/splash pad.
Yes
Yes
I’d like to to be a waterpark. We need fun family activities in the area. If they made the waterpark more dense (but kept around the
same number of attractions with some thrill) and used other parts of the land for other uses I’m fine with that too.
No, its a waste of precious land that should be utilized to bring back a natural face lift to the hideous display it currently is.
Yes
no
No. Make it a x-games, skate, bmx, and stunt park.
No, housing
Yes
Absolutely I would want a water park still.
No, but it would be nice to have another water park somewhere.
I would prefer that the city turn it into an urban beech. With a small entry fee of 2 dollars. Bozeman beech is an example of what it
could be. Just make a natural looking lake with swimming paddle boarding etc.
No
Yes
No. Anyone who wants to go to a water park is just going to go to lagoon anyway. What we really need around here is a wake park or a
tow cable park. In the winter it would just freeze over and be the largest skate rink in the world as well.
Yes
No, i wouldn’t not want another water park.
yes or no, there are a couple of locations already close for this need.
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Yes its the only one in Salt Lake county
No
Yes. Guarantee the loan of a new purveyor and operator.
No. Open spaces and housing are more important than another water park.
Indifferent
Yes!!!!
Yes. It was nice to have a waterpark in out neighborhood.
Yes
No
Yes, or some smaller water venues and public attractions.
Yes
Yes
Yes,but a small water park with lots of parkland and maybe a fishing pond.
No
Definitely not
As fun as it has been, I do not think that is the best use of the land to be available for everyone to enjoy.
Yes!
Yes
Yes yes yes yes YES!!!!!
Who wrote this thing? Full of typos. I would prefer it to remain a water park if possible, if not, please replace it with another water
associated recreational area such as a splash pad.
Yes! Why should we have to go to St George for a decent water park?! We need things to do as a family that don’t include going to the
mountains and purchasing expensive off road toys that no everyone can store anyways
No
I think they should make a new waterpark
Yes if it was a non-traditional park like a surfing, wakeboarding, skimboarding park
Yes, absolutely. There is a demand and need for a facility just like this in the area.
Yes
Only if it is owned and operated by the city
Yes, absolutely.
Not necessarily - I would prefer it not be used for housing or a strip mall or something along those lines. It would be nice if the land
was used for some kind of recreation.
No
Yes. Look at cae wakeboard parks like they have in CA, TX, and all over FL
Water park in the summer & Ice-skating in the winter.
Yes
Yes
Rebild the water park its recreation in the summer to help keep kids out of trouble and off the streets
Yes I think a water park should be built because slc valley doesn't have enough good water parks like that in slc.
Yes
No way! There are plenty of water parks in Utah and we don't need to repair this one. There are many better uses than a water park,
like a shopping center.
As long as the new water park is run good, unlike Seven Peaks was, it would be nice to have another water park, especially since the
others here in Utah are way too far away from Salt Lake City.
Not if chlorinated, fluoridated waters are going to seep into the natural habitat and rivers. It should be made into a lush living garden
forest for the sake of preparing for the coming disasters. Garden forests because these reseed themselves and do not require much
up keep and they provide food.
YES!!!
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No. I believe you can recycle most of the materials and use it as a regulated skate/bike park. You can use a lot of the old materials and
waste to create and maintain a better and safer area for kids and pros to skate, bike, rollerblade, and scoot. We could hire staff to help
with info & enforce safety regulation. If turned into a recreation park, we could use volunteers and paid staff to help with the initial
clean up and rebuild. Once rebuilt, it could be opened as a new and structurally creative park (under OSHA regulation of course)
I actually own an Events business and would love to take this project on myself as a contribution to our community. I don't have a lot
of capital to my business and feel like this would help our company (Solid Events) gain traction for future projects.
Please please dont tear it down, our generation had so many memories their and we would love to see the park continue on in a new
and improved way!!!
Yes. As a kid I loved to spend my summer at the park, I worked there for a summer and was also a pass holder. We need a fun water
park here in salt lake. We have nothing more than Lagoon and that place is to packed to enjoy.
Yes, make it a water park again!
Yes, a new water park would be nice.
Something water related like a splash pad/park
It should become part of the Jordan River, it could be a park and space for community gardens. Also, you could put in an outdoor pool
for folks who like to swim.
Yes
I think a really nice water park would be great!
Same place
Yes. I would love to see something for all residents, young and old. Since likes are very different by age, it would be nice to see almost
2 separate parks within one park. This would allow all residents to be able to enjoy the park and their own level of activity. And due
to the area we live in, actual security. Not wanna be cops, but true, trained security.
Absolutely
Yes
Yes, indoor year round water park like Wisconsin Dells would Ben amazing!
No
Yes
Yes we need the recreation in the area.
Yes
Yes
no, we dont need more water use in the desert i would like to see the park converted to a skatepark and bike park. as well as
pollenator/ wildlife garden with native flowering and fruiting plants.
Yes!
Yes
Yes.
Yes
If COVID didn’t exist, yes
No
yes
Yes but a splash pad would suffice
Yes!
Yes
Yes. Love community water parks.
Yes, for the sake of not having to travel so far to get to a water park.
Yes would love a water park that is safe!!
Yes. There isn't a water park in Salt Lake City and it would be fun if it was made more like cowabunga bay or maybe a combo
park/pool/splash pad.
Having a safe water park would be ideal. But I would prefer a man made lake with beach access, splash pad, running trails, bike park,
skate park, small Amphitheater for local artists to perform. Please make it family friendly.
Public park
Yes.
No
Yes would be awesome to keep it if possible
No
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Yes
No. Something that can be used year round.
Yes!!! Utah needs more!
A massive park with something for everyone! Playground equipment, open natural space and a big off leash dog area
No
Yes
No. Reclaim the land for disc golf course and park.
Yes. I have great memories of my summers at Raging Waters. Would love to have a place in the city that is similar to share with my
kids.
Yes I would like to see a new water park put there since we have enough of everything else but entertainment from a water park or
theme park.
Yes!
Yes
No
Yes
No, there are better uses.
yes!
Undecided
I think the bones should be left and the city should recycle it into a skate park.
It would be a really cool idea and neat use for something old evolving into something rad for the kids and families that like action
sports in our community. Surely with all the outdoor companies around Utah they might even help turn it into a cool skate or bmx
training camp.
Absolutely yes. I was taking my kids there all summer long through the pass of all passes. They miss it a lot.
Yes
Yes I would love a new water park that is in the Salt Lake Valley
Yes please use the land for another water park there. raging waters was a staple of summer time in many childhoods and brought so
much fun andso many great times and memories
YES!
Not necessarily
Sure, why not? Something year round may be a better alternative however.
I don't think a new water park is needed. If they were to build a new one I would hope it is done in a sustainable way, both
economically and environmentally.
No
Yes, having a waterpark in the heart of Salt Lake city is important to me; the younger generation needs something such as a waterpark
to keep them entertained and out of trouble.
Yes
No
Yes
Make it a water park
No
Sure
Yes we need a water park
Yes
Yes.
I’d like to know what the ideas are for something new
Yes
No.
Sure!
We can build a water park after we solve the homeless problem. Absolutely not.
The water park is part of so many SLC sons and daughters' memories and it should be rebuilt and reopen to the public with or without
public management.
Yes. Salt lake needs more water parks like this.
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Yes, I loved it and miss it. If I said yes to supporting disassembly I feel you would find a way to use the land for some other way that
none of us people want and weasle your way through and ignore us. hence I said no to the question above. I would love for a better
water or amusement park to be put in its place, whichever is cheaper since saving money should be top priority.
Yes
No
Absolutely
No.
Yes
Salt lake could always use another family place.
Uae the land for a community pool or open park that can compliment the terrain and natural features.
YES
Water parks helps communities in general.
The management is always a problem in running the park. All parks are profitable.
yes
No
It should be a water park
Definitely
Yes that would be cool. Or another attraction
Water park
Yes we need a place for kids to play but we have the added challenge of keeping a new facility safe from burgeoning gang activity.
Yes. I grew up going to ragging waters and its sad that this new generation is missing out on nostalgic experiences such as a local water
park.
No
No
Yes
Yes
No, I’d rather have another public park and disc golf course
Yes
Sure
Yes
yes!
Not unless it was a splash park like the Wardle Fields (Bluffdale) or Thunder Junction (St George). Then at least you could turn the
water off in the winter and still use it as a park. More useful for year-round enjoyment than a pointless waste of land/tax $$ 9 months
of the year.
No...
No, I would recommend something different. Perhaps a park including a splash feature but also other outdoor activities like a climbing
feature, or miniature golf.
Yes. Make it a water park
NO
Yes
I want a water park
Yes, but I doubt its worth the price, because if it were to be used as a water park again I'd prefer it to not just become an "ok" one like
it had been recently, but developed into an outstanding Waterpark that would utah on the map like it did in the 80s. However I'm sure
that would cost much more than the restoration estimate of 30 million
Yes!
No
Park should be left abandoned as is, as an interesting historical site.
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes.
Probably not. If it didn't workout before it might be a bad location for another one.
Yes
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Yes!!
Yes
No
Yes I would
Yes, or the Disney world of skate parks!
No
Yes and I would love to see a new and improved water park
Yes
YES
Yes.
We need it for our families!
It was the best when it was raging waters
Skate park, go karts
Yes.
Hear me out- Paintball/adventure park would substitute perfectly here. Utah being an outdoor recreation destination does not have a
centralized rec field. This would be perfect with the amount of property that’s here. Leaving opportunity for majority of the semi
permanent fixtures to be reused. Paintball/airsoft would be the main feature but many fields operate as sports parks like sand
volleyball / cornhole / and other sports you can’t get at local parks. Look at Hollywood sports park in CA. This would draw Ogden to
Provo easily. Much like the water park did in the early days. I don’t know of another rec approved sport here that would be unique
enough to draw that crowd. The backside into a golf course is a prime neighbor and great location/access. I’m very serious as I’ve got
the knowledge and interest.
Yes
Not really
Yes absolutely!! Have the city dismantle the park and then offer up clean land for developers to use to make something better.
Yes
No
Yes a water park brings families and communities together.
Yes
No I feel that this space should be built into a place where people all over utah can come and play paintball
Yes we could use on in salt lake I was sad to hear this closed
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes, the water park should be restored/rebuilt.
Not really, location is probably no longer a great spot for a water park
Yes
No
Yes!
Yes
Yes
Yes I would.
Honestly probably not. I prefer something the community can use rather than an expensive water park only a few can enjoy,
particularly with COVID changing our lives recently.
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I have two ideas:
1. Turn it into a beautiful walkthrough park with streams, rivers, ponds, a small lake and maybe a few small waterfalls with pathways,
boardwalks and other nature pieces.
- people could rent areas for weddings, family picture spots, possibly fishing if the lake was big enough. It could draw outdoor concerts
and highlight local musicians.
2. Keep the less hazardous pieces, and turn it into a post apocalypse paintball arena.
-continuous revenue for the city. We don’t have anything like this in Utah and it would be a huge draw for a lot of people. You could
even section it off and have one area be paintball, air soft guns, bow and arrow course (the arrows with padding on end). For the
holidays, especially Halloween have special events and really draw people in.
Yes, absolutely! Salt Lake City needs a water park. I don’t know if this is the best location or not though.
No
YES
No
No
No
Yes. Salt Lake County needs a good water park.
No
Yes or an outdoor amphitheater for live shows, music and farmers markets.
Low income tiny home housing community
(Where should read were)
No.
Yes. Perhaps a smaller park. Public pool with water slides.
No
No
No
Yes
Put a disc golf course in it’s place there is plenty of room to put a full 18 hole course in. It would cost would be between 10-15k for tee
signs concrete tee pads and disc golf pins
No
Yes
Yes. It wood be sad to see it go
Yes
Yes, but I would rather see it as a splashpad or small waterpark that is more family friendly and much cheaper to attend. Like the one
in north ogden. Lagoon has a great waterpark that us expensive.
No, something new and better could be built. A bathhouse with soaking tubs and a beautiful indoor jungle could replace the water
park.
Yes
Yes
A disc golf course would be better
No
Yes
Yes absolutely! For years it was a central gathering place for the broader valley and with technology and engineering improvements in
the last 30 years it should be able to built and sustain that again for decades to come!
A small lake to paddleboard could be interspersed throughout as well
No. Something more simple and accessable to a broader range of residents should be put in.
Yes!
No, a paintball destination for thousands of players. The paintball community needs this and the experience would draw thousands.
Yes
Yes
Not really. I wouldn't go because of the neighborhood . I feel like anything there is going to be overrun by less then appealing people.
Yes
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Yes
No, I think it should be turned into a skatepark
Yes
Yes, Salt Lake City does not have a water park nearby and with the increasing heat, year over year, a water park would be a welcome
attraction.
No. Water parks are gross. Make it a green space instead!
Yes!!!!!!! 💦 ☀ SLC should put together a system that allows families to donate and see if we collect enough money to rebuild the
water park!!!!
Yes
Absolutely not. We never went to waterpark. Crowded places with loud music are of no interest to us.
We are frequent patrons of the Jordan River trail and appreciate Murray's commitment to providing restrooms and trails that are open
and well-maintained year-round.
Do that.
No
Yes
No.
No
No
I think we should definitely make another water park
Or make something fun for family with kids like classic skating a second location
No
Yes
No, i would want it used as a skatepark
Yes
Yes the community needs this Waterpark
No
Yes
The city could approach a company like Woodward(park city) and utilize it like they do. climbing gym, workout facility, indoor
skatepark, etc. Make it a destination activity spot for the west side for gravity sports.
Possibly, there really isn't many fun places families can go to in that area.
And it would be in walking distance.
No
make that [language redacted] a skatepark yo .
Absolutely. The only thing that the land is going to be used for is apartments or houses. Super lame.
Yes
Possibly if a maintenance plan is included in the approval that must transfer when sold or aquired. Cash reserves for this purpose is
important so we do not see this sort of disrepair again.
If it was economically feasible, it would be wonderful to have a water park. People have so many fond memories of all the fun they
had at Raging Waters at Seven Peaks. However if it is not practical let's not force it.
No. I think we need to be thinking of ways to conserve water, not recreate in it.
Yes
A water park, or if you sit and think about it for a moment with the right pools you know kidney shaped it would make one heck of a
skate park! Just because I’m old does not mean that I would not love to go and watch kids hone their craft as they forget about gravity
from time to time. Might be fun for parents to see what their kids can do. Maybe snack bars and or a place to have a picnic. People
would have to run it so more jobs, just charge a small fee or monthly pass for upkeep. Despite what we think skateboarders just want
to have a safe place to go and practice their skills. Thanks for listening.
Not a water park but i would support the new design incorporating a pool, especially if there were free water safety classes.
If it were something similar to Lagoon-A-Beach where I had other attractions in place when I'm done with the water, I'd probably be
alright with it.
Yes, or some sort of amusement park area, or even a professional football field so UT could get a team!
Yes
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Absolutely
Yes
Yes
Yes
COVID ruined water parks.
It would be nice to have one close, but there might be a better use of the space.
No I wouldn't
No. I think something new would be refreshing
No
I would like to see a new waterpark come back. There are only a few and this one was one of the best.
Yes
Yes I would love to see a new water park in this location! This was such a great place to keep people busy there are not many places
people can enjoy going to a water park in utah that is affordable lagoon costs a fortune and seven Peaks in Provo is far.
Yes
Yes
Yes
I think this area would be a great pace for an outdoor paintball field, for woodsball, close quarter combat, and speedball.
Sure.
Kind of. I think that it should be made into a park for everyone including those with disabilities and has some things like splash pads.
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes.
yes
Yes
Yes!
Utah is in serious need of additional amusement parks. I would prefer another Lagoon type park. Lagoon is the only amusement park
in the state, and is too overcrowded to even enjoy the day. A water park, that can only be used 3 months of the year in Utah, is a
waste of space and money.
Not necessarily a water park. But a sports complex with pools, parks, fields, etc
Yes. We don't have any water parks around the area. Raging waters was so fun to go to.
No
No
Yes make it a water park
No
No
No
No it would be nice to have an airsoft field. Not a lot of space left in salt lake for activities the surrounding cities are supporting. Like
airsoft
I think that it would be nice to have the Park stay as a water park if money was not a problem. And there be a pass you can get for like
100 person. Depending on the price of a ticket.
I am not sure, a water park would be nice but also might not be the most beneficial use/used by the most people. Is there another use
that would benefit the age group that frequented the water park? Perhaps a park with instagram-able photo layouts, mini-golf, or
another activity for kids/young adults. Currently I don't believe the neighborhood has an outdoor pool, but there is a pool at the
Sorenson Unity Center.
No
Golf
Yea
Yes
No
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No. Open space please. Maybe a community pool but no water park.
No.
No
If cost was not an issue, then yes, a water park would be great. But cost is the major issue.
Could the pools be repurposed as a skate park? Pulling out the concrete and filling the holes will be extraordinarily expensive.
Yes
Yes it was awesome
No but you could add a little splashpad!
Not a water park, but maybe part could be a pool. There are few places to swim in SLC, especially on the West Side. With climate
change continuing to produce hotter, longer summers, a pool could be a much appreciated amenity.
No—the space should be used for whatever is most valuable (whatever the market dictates)
No
No
No. No water park.
Yes, I loved going to raging water as a kid and would love to take my kids there. Water parks are a great way to get outside.
No
Yes
Yes, a great wolf lodge type water park indoor/ outdoor and hotel
Sure. Its a great place to recreate.
Yes, we need more swimming park areas in SLC. A splash pad with slides and lots of grass would be great for families and children.
no, how about a dog park, tennis courts, running track, etc
as an avid tennis player we could use an additional alternative site
I would prefer a modern aquatics facility on the west side. Or a large well constructed community fishing pond.
Yes
Yes we need more waterparks besides lagoona beach and cowabunga bay and cherry hill. We want something close
Yes
Yes
Yes
No preference
If it were a non-profit water park for low income families.
No
Yes! We miss the waterpark
Yes, I would prefer it to be a water park. I grew up right across the street and we would go swim there every single day. It keeps the
neighborhood kids out of trouble because it gives them something fun to do.
Nope
NO!
No!
Yes
No
Yes
Definitely
YES
No. Make it a free park for everyone to use.
Yes. There aren't any fun larger water parks in the area other than lagoons swimming park.
Yes. Gives a more central water park to the valley. Fun for families.
Preferably
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes. We don’t have a ton of water park options here in Utah. Revitalizing this space as a water park would bring back another main
attraction to our neighborhood.
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Yes
Yes absolutely! We need more of these parks in our city
No.
Yes
Yes
Rebuild it fix it! Stop tearing down things in SLC that should be preserved! It’s a terrible trend!
Yes
Yes.
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes, a new water park would be awesome for the Glendale area!!
Yes
Yes! We love the water park.
No
No, I prefer a paintball/ airsoft park
Yes
Yes
Indifferent, we loved the water park, but would be happy to make way for something else.
No, make the land part of the affordable housing initiative if possible.
Kids playland with maybe arcade for kids to enjoy cause they are no good arcades since fun dome.
Yes
Yesss everyone love it! Get for family and kids
Yes. This was a childhood staple of mine and I want my kids go grow up being able to go to something like this too.
No
sure!
N/a
No, i would prefer something more environmentally friendly.
No. Green space
Yes
Yes
I new water park would be great!
No. Create a sustainable living place for homeless!! A camp or tiny houses!!! They need a place and neighborhoods need a solution
from the makeshift camps!
Yes
A homeless camp space or tiny home community is needed more than a water park
No, we have laguna beach and cherry hill for that.
If cost was not an issue, sure build another water park.
No, would rather see public space and trails
Absolutely!
Yes.
Yes
No. A regular park in that space would be great.
Absolutely
No, they can reuse the land for another project either being private use for buissness or public space.
Yes
Yes!
Yes! A recreation of some of the old classics from raging waters would be amazing!
Meh. Make it into something the community can use without having to pay lots of money to enjoy it. Park, community
swimming/fishing hole (reservoir), skate park, food truck round about with built in seating, etc.
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Yes
No that’s so idiotic why do something that failed already
Yes!!
Yes, I prefer a water park
Yes
Yes!
It was fun. Depends on user volume. If there’s demand, money can be made. If not build a park.
No, there are plenty of other pools and slides around. The winters are too hard on large water parks
Public park with splash pad, picnic areas and pickleball courts similar to Wardle Fields in Bluffdale, UT
No
Yes
Yes absolutely. We miss having a big water park in salt lake. I do not take my kids nearly as often as we used to now that we have to
drive to Provo.
Yes
Yes
Absolutely I miss the water park so much it makes up some of my happiest childhood memories!
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Maybe. Waterpark is great, depends on the alternative. A nice multi-use space like Liberty Park, or public art space with a westside
flair would be ideal. Running trail, museum, water features to tie in with the Jordan River. Poem wall, or something.
I think there are enough water parks within reasonable driving distance of Salt Lake City that it’s not a long drive for those that want to
go to one thats already operational. I am also of the perception that water park patronage in general is declining so restoring the
water park would not be a good use of resources in my opinion.
Yes I would.
No
Yes
Absolutely. There is not enough places in Utah to gather for good clean family fun
No
No, the risk is too high
I am in different but you wouldn’t want to see just homes put in there
No. Water parks are gross and absurd. Especially in a desert. So also, don't turn it into a golf course.
Yes. We need more water parks in Salt Lake City. We have such hot summers.
Yes!
Yes
No
No... prefer something different...not a water park
Yes, but it could be used for something else too. If possible it seems like some of the attractions could be repurposed or repaired even
if it is too expensive to do it with all of them. Some of the existing stuff could be incorporated into a playground or a skate park or
splash pad.
Yes
Not really I feel like that this Water park can be Turned into a High school or Nearby Stores Such as a Gas station or Grocery store or
Only if it was fun and affordable.
No, I feel like a community park by the golf course would be beneficial to the area
YES!!! We need an amusement park here.
Absolutely
Yes; Due to the historical use of the land as a waterpark, it would be nice to continue that use as a water park
Yes
Yes I'd go there 24/7 if I can honestly their fun
No.
I have little to no interest in attending a water park.
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Yes
This should not be used for development!! Put something in for the community to have fun.
It would be fun, but the cost to attend for my family is too prohibitive for our use. Better in my mind to put it to better use for the
community.
Yes
No. We need a high school for Salt Lake City that is west of the freeway. This is an equity issue,?and before Weat High is rebuilt much
too big, we should build a Glendale area high school. This school could become a school focused on health - mental and physical. Let’s
get more people of color into the health sciences and into teaching/administration too.
Yes, we need to keep the land for a water park. There aren't a lot of big water parks in Salt Lake city, so its very inconvenient to dive up
to Farmington for lagoon or provo to go to Splash Summit.
Yes
No, would prefer something else besides a water park.
Yes, something with a more open concept, lots of pools eoth slide and activity features more along the perimeter
No! More green space please!
Yes
Yes
No
Make a public outdoor pool and perhaps a skate park or other public, outdoor recreation. Area
I have great memories of going to Raging Waters as a kid. I took my kids to seven peaks once and said I’d never go again. It was so
dirty. Cowabunga bay can’t come close to what raging waters was in its day. If you built a state of the art water pArk that was clean
and kept up, we would be there. If it is similar to what seven peaks runs, I wouldn’t come near it. I’d rather pay more for a quality
experience.
Yes
Yes
No
It would be a nice attraction to have but if we can have something else that can provide economic activity.
Yes
You could have a large park and multiple splash pads built. It would bring a lot of life to the area and potential commerce options. You
could even set up vendor options or a food truck park to accompany the splash pads and park.
No
Yes I would prefer it to be used as a water park. Salt lake is a large city that should have a large functioning water park for families to
visit. We used to go to seven peaks and it’s too bad that it has been left to fall apart.
That would be fun. But it’s not particularly important to me that we have a water park.
No. I think we need something like a public greenhouse a place where people can go and enjoy some nice clean air and a beautiful
garden and maybe vegetable garden. It would be good for all ages with nice indoor paths, benches and maybe ponds. It would be a
lovely place with many purposes like for learning of plants, a nice place for people (of all ages) to sit or walk around and enjoy, it would
also be very beautiful and make the scenery that much more enjoyable for tourists and the people who live here.
Yes
No
No, I think it could be turned into a really awesome haunted house! A haunted water park seems like an awesome idea!
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes! Salt Lake City needs more water parks!
Yes
Yes
It should be used to make a skate park
Id want a water park
Yes, Roaring Springs in Idaho has a great water park. Bring them to Utah
No
Maybe more of a community center water park like some of the great ones in the southwest part of the city.
I think there need to be more family centered affordable entertainment and would like to see a private company put in a new water
park.
Yes
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No, I'd prefer a skate park
I would like it to be replced with a skatepark.
No. Let’s do something innovative and available to all.
No, a water park doesn't seem to be a good idea in a desert where water is scarce. Maybe make it accessible from the River Park
across the street with a wide bridge or tunnel, and put in an amphitheater a la Murray Park?
Yes
No preference
Yes
Yes!
Sure, actually even better a wave pool. Surfable wave pool like the one in Palm Springs or BSR in Waco Texas that holds professional
surf contests. It’d match Utah’s outdoor appeal and provide a good off season attraction to skiing. I’ve gone down to Texas a few times
just to surf that pool. They sessions were always full and people were traveling from all over the globe to get there.
Yes
Absolutely. Utah's only other real water park is in Provo. This site is not only ideal, but it's historical as well.
Community pool/rec center over another 7 peaks. I also think you could make it into a splash pad place with waterslides or something.
Splash pad, dog park, regular park (swings, slides, soccer fields, etc.)
Yes
No
No
Yes
I spent my child hood here and I have a lot of good memory’s here I hope to either see the current water park reopened or to but a
new water park just as good in its place
Yes
Yes!
Rebuild it
Yes
I would love to see an updated water park. We loved going there. But needed a lot of work.
No
100% Yes!! Considering how many families are here in Utah I think keeping it a waterpark in some form could be a great idea.
Especially because in the Salt Lake valley there’s not to many water parks other than Cowabunga Bay, which is fun but mostly for
younger kids. Utah summers can get pretty toasty too, and sometimes it’s hard to find fun activities to keep you cool. Perhaps even
making a new indoor water park that could be opened year-round could be a fun/cool idea!!
No
No I think it should be turned in to a park. More green space is always preferable.
Yes but with rides as well for the kids.
Only if it were run by the city as a public pool.
Yes, 100%. I grew up going to Raging Waters, I have a lot of great memories there. I also love waterparks and think that Salt Lake
really needs a good one. There’s one at lagoon, and some in Provo and Draper I believe, but I think salt lake would be a great place for
a stand-alone water park. Even if any small of it could be refurbished, like just the wave pool, it would be worth it to me to go!
Plant grass, trees, and flowers, put in pavilions and some grills, play grounds, and convert parts of the water park into a skate park.
A new water park should definitely go in there. It’s a perfect spot and a legacy location
Yes, and have a considerable amount for a dog water park.
No
No
I personally don’t care
Yes
No
Yes
No. I would like to see a skate park and a place for gatherings for the community.
Now is not the time to back down on the dream of seven peaks. When Victor Borcherds, founder of seven peaks, built this place he
had a Dream. A dream of a questionably safe water park that leaked chlorine rich water into the river. I remember a tender
conversation I had with him in 96’ where he said “I would literally rather be shot and killed at a bed and breakfast than see this place
closed”. Lucky for you he is gone, but he is rolling in his grave right now and you are making his friends and family live through a brand
new trauma.
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No
Yes
Yes but not as it is currently imagined. A modern park would be ideal where kayaking and canoeing could be incorporated into the
natural landscape creating a world class sports venue.
Yes
no
Yes please.
No
undecided
Yes I would prefer a Waterpark
No - I’d rather have it be a normal park
No
Sure why not
A million times yes. It gets so hot in the summer and the one water park that still exists in SL County gets packed. Even better if we can
make it indoor for year round use.
Yes!
YES!
No, but I love the idea of a park sign a water feature like the one in liberty park that no longer works
Yes
Yes - if the cost weren’t astronomically high, I think a water park is a great asset for a city to have. Especially considering there aren’t
many and it’s a great summer option for family/ friends activities.
Yes, I think there is so other affordable park around. It is a great central location. It was wonderful when I was in school to go play on a
summer day. It keeps kids off the streets and provides them a place to be a kid and have fun. Being a landlocked state its nice to have
a place with water. As Raging Waters slogan said. Its Utahs beach.
Yes. (I think Salt Lake needs an outdoor rec venue of some kind.)
Yes
Ow income housing
Yes, or an off leash dog park.
No
Yes!
Yes, having a water park in Salt Lake City was such a fun activity and convenient location in the summer. My teenagers, my toddler,
and an infant all have fun at the same time time. However, we did stop going to seven peaks when we became concerned about the
safety of structures of slides.
Yes
No, it should be used for affordable housing.
Yes
water park, YES
Yes.
No
Yes!!
Yes
I think a world-class water park would be a great asset for Salt Lake, if expense wasn't a huge obstacle. We have hot summers, and
cooling off in water with fun is a favorite past time. Ideally, I think the land could be used to accommodate a water fun park, along
with natural public open space given its proximity to the Jordan River. Or alternatively to a traditional water park, perhaps something
more creative and accessible, similar to the 7 canyons water feature that was popular at Liberty Park when it was still working.
YES!!!
Yes
Yes
Yes! A new public water park like the one in Riverton would be awesome and welcomed by the community.
Yes
No
Yes it should be a water park
Yes
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no
No
No. It should be converted to a paintball course
Yes
Yes I think there are plenty of parks in SLC and a water park for children to attend would be great for summer activity.
Yes
Yes
Hell yes!
Doesn’t matter to me but would be nice for kids if system in place for epidemic protocols. Prefer water park over more
buildings/apartments.
Yes 100%. I think that’s one thing Utah would enjoy having.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes. Aside from the Liberty Park splash pad, Cherry Hill, and Cowabunga Bay, there aren't any major water themed attractions
accessible in the SLC area.
Sure!
Yes! 100% I think it should remain a water park. That area of Salt Lake could use a nice facelift and somewhat of a tourist attraction. It
would be great for nearby businesses as well when people come to visit the water park. I am very in favor and would love to
participate as a committee member of some type to help the cause. I think tearing down what can no longer remain is fine. Tear those
pieces down, face lift the others and add other options of recreation there as well like splash pad, large pavilions, playgrounds etc. .
Yes, I think that is good for the community and families. I have fond memories of water parks as a kid.
Yes
Yes
If cost and market forces were not an issue I would definitely support the land still being used for a water park. I would support the
sale of the land to a private developer that was willing to take on the costs of rebuilding the water park and reopening it. Of course I
realize that scenario probably is not realistic at this point so as much as I hate to see the water park go I fully support the idea of
tearing it down to make way for something else.
Water park or another place for kids. Maybe a recreation center for kids to keep them off the street
Yes
No! City Museum in MO.. Look it up! One would thrive here! There are so many artists, collaborators, small businesses that could
benefit from a community collab to make something beautiful, functional, profitable, and represent what talent our state has to offer!
No. I world prefer the land be used to provide permanent housing for unhoused individuals and families. Tiny houses or apartments,
whichever would be best for providing the most accommodations for the most people.
Yes I grew up going to Raging Waters. And I would like to see it restored so I can take my family there!
Yes, this would give people a closer water park to go to.
If money were no object? Sure, why not.
Yes
no
Yes. Also, you misspelled “were”
No, I think there are better uses than a water park. I'd like to see this area turned into a large urban greenspace. A beautiful park along
the Jordan River is always welcome.
Yes.
Yes, the west side desperately needs a pool. There isn't a lot of options for kids to swim and cool off.
Yes
Of course
No I would not
Absolutely yes
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no
Yes
Nah don't care for water park
No
yes, we need more water parks
I think the water park has been present in that community for several years. At this point, i believe it should be something new.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No, definitely not. Maybe a pool, but it would be nice to have something more environmentally friendly especially considering draught
and responsible water use in this state.
Not necessarily. A nice park with lay ground equipment, open space, a splash pad, and gathering areas would be nice.
Yes, What about a community pool and hot tub. Or redoing the wave pool to make that part functional and maybe 1 or 2 slides that
are in good condition and a kids splash pad.
SLC needs a new motorcycle track
Yes
Yes
I would love them to put in a new water park.
Maybe. I used to go to that waterpark in grade school and had fun. I'm not sure how the socio-economics of that area of town have
changed, and what the residents of that neighborhood want/need most.
A new water park would be nice but it would need to function correctly and be up to code
No, I would prefer it to be used as a skatepark
Yes
Yes, but I think something better could be made.
Indoor Skate park 🛹 for winter times or a covered skate park for winter times
Yes
No, it should be used as a field for the sport of Paintball. The scene is growing in Utah and this would attract many players from all
over the state and out of state and it would require minimal funds to convert it
Absolutely
Campground cherry hill type
No
No. I would prefer it to be a Parkour park instead
No
Yes
Yes
Yes, the neighborhood needs something for family fun, gatherings.
Yes
yes - but modified. I would prefer the land be used for an outdoor swimming pool(s) without the water slides. Something similar to
Murray Park or Layton Surf n Swim. We don't have a nice outdoor pool on the westside of SLC. I envision a nice outdoor pool, maybe
also a smaller kiddie pool and nice surrounding park of grass, trees, picnic area. Also - like Murray Park and Layton Surf n Swim -
entrance fees are not outrageous, less than $8. The westside is growing and we could use a NICE large park like Liberty or Sugarhouse
and a NICE, large outdoor pool. Pools are costly, and liability insurance is costly - but surely less than waterslides. Right now the best
outdoor pool close the westside is at Redwood Rec - it has a good deep end with diving boards, but no wade-in area for toddlers.
Turn the old pools into a skate park! Times are hard. Kids need somewhere to go !
Yes
I think a water park should be considered along with other options.
Yes, I used to go there when it was Raging Waters and i was Younger
yes
Yes
Yes
Would it be a good location to move and expand Hogle Zoo
New water park will be great
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Yes!
No.
No, I would not.
Yes
No
Yes, many memories of the water park. Would love to see it brought back to its former glory.
No
No
No it’s only warm enough for a water park for maybe 4 months
Yes definitely
Possibly..but I think a park would be better
Yea water and botanical garden mash up
Yes
I think that is one idea for this land use. There is only one other water park in SL county.
Yes! I would love to have a new water park!
Sell it for the Building of a Rustic Inn. Landscape the place and rent Canoes. Then force the Power Company to rebuild the docks used
by Canoeist's 15 blocks north to negotiate the falls the Power Company uses. It'scacdeath trap now. There's golf right at a Visitors
Fingertips, and the River. (Which has been tested for and Contains E-Coli.
No I think you should leave it, take away cops and use it as a skate park. Make the pools into ramps for skateboarders and use it as a
park in general for the older kids to paint, etc. make the place safe and convert it to a place people can go to paint or skate.
Yes! The water park was so much fun and we literally only have 2 water park options left but they are both far away from the
northern end of utah
Yes, if at all possible, I would prefer it to be a water park.
Yes. We need water parks in our city...
Yes
Yes we loved 7 peaks
Not as much as a water park with large tides but rather a nice park with a few different types of swimming pools for the public to use.
There could be walking trails, picnic areas, etc.
This would provide Westside residents an affordable entertainment while a much cheaper option to build (& less liability).
Yes
yes
Yes
Yes definitely, my family is very sad to see it closed down. Everytime we drive by they all wish it would reopen. Alot of good memories
were made here.
Yes, definitely a water park
No I do t really care for waterparks
A water park that was more natural and helped revitalize the jordan river.
No, this land would be better used as a natural riparian area with maybe a small footprint for canoe rentals that could run down to the
facility being built at the Fisher Mansion.
Yes
Yes
Yes, to have somethjng local.
Build a wake board park!
Public park and kayak park on Jordan river
yes
Absolutely. I used to go to the park several times a month. I am disappointed with its current condition.
Yes
no
Yes
Yes
Yes!
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Paintball/airsoft sports park
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes ! I like the ideas of an indoor/outdoor park
No opinion
No
I'm pretty indifferent. A water park within easy biking distance would be fun in the summer, but I imagine the old one went out of
business for good reason. Lagoon is probably plenty for one valley. Tellingly, I could bike there too, but never do.
Yes
Yes. This part of the valley needs a water park. The beach at Lagoon is not cost-effective for groups who want to go for just the water
park and the parks to the south of the valley are too far and too crowded as it is.
Yes
No.
Just for a nice huge swimming pool. No need for the extravagant pools and rides.
Yes I would prefer it to be used for a water park. There are really any big water parks in the salt lake area, you have to drive towards
park city or Draper to have some fun in the sun! It’s a great location for one. I also am so sad about Raging Waters being gone, I have
so many amazing memories there as a kid. I think the space could be turned into a new and improved water park for my children and
future generations to enjoy!!
Yes but have it be more then just a water park. Go carts, zip lines, skate park and a playground for children. Maybe even outdoor
trampolines.
Yes
I would still like there to be a swimming pool as public pools in Salt Lake are somewhat limited. I think a mixed use park with a pool,
an all abilities park that is very accessible to all children would be awesome.
Either a water park or a new rec center similar to Kearns rec center that has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool.
n/a
yes, as long as it is not cost prohibitive.
Yes, I thought the waterpark was great when I visited in 2017!
Build water features similar to liberty park, have spaces for everyone to enjoy, include a regular playground and a water one with a
water slide and other water accessories. Make all spaces accessible, have a ton of grass for kids to play around in no matter the age,
plant a ton of trees to eventually provide shade, have some picnic tables, and spaces for families to go for reunions and what not.
Make it a memorable place for kids and adults of all walks of life.
Yes!!
no
Yes.
Yea
yes
Yes
Yes
The issue with this survey is that it’s too vague and appears to be poorly planned. First off, to make any meaningful change to the are,
even completely demolishing it, would be much more than 600k. Additional money would then be required. The city should make a
proper plan, present options and then ask the community for feedback and approve thy budget via a vote.
Yes
Yes for sure.
I would rather see a water pad park put in and not a pool park
Yes
No
Yes, I feel like a water park is a great idea for SLC as the only water parks (that I know of) are seven peaks in provo and cherry hill up
north. We definitely need a fun water activity in SLC.
Yes take out the old stuff and rest transform it to a newer bigger pool like west Jordan has or with new sides and a newer bigger pool
Yes
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Airsoft field. There is a heavy airsoft prsence within the state and it could generate a decent amount of revenue for the city! Plus, if
the park were able to be turned into a larger field it would be maintained and large events could be held there, and that means people
coming in from out-of-state and brining revenue to not only the airsoft park, but also the hotels and food places surrounding the
nearby area. It could be a big economic spot for the city and would repay itself quickly.
Yes
Absolutely!
Yes
Yes
I would just prefer it to be something unique and fun, something Utah hasn’t seen. For all ages. I’d love something fun and new to
bring my kids to!
I would rather it be a splash pad/water play area for families then a full water park.
No I think something new can be done. There are enough water parks people want to see something new. Since the actual holding of
water seems to be the issue it seems that you can do something clever with it to still use the slides and basic structures. I personally
like tinkering with ideas and you could transform it into a holiday light experience without dismantling everything. Use alpine slide
style carts to send people through slides fitted to be an outdoor holiday light experience with music. With the current covid situation
it’s perfect for social distanced light viewing with simple sanitization of carts. For non holiday months it can be slightly revamped to
serve as a unique skate park.
Nah, I would prefer seeing it turned into an airsoft arena / field. There are thousands of people who play airsoft and using it as that
would open up so many opportunities for airsofters in Utah.
affordable housing
No! We live in a desert and water conservation should be a huge consideration over continued waste. If there is a water feature it
should be minimal since water levels have been low and we will soon experience droughts
Yes, this will drive revenue to Glendale if the park was renewed.
*were
Park, splash pads, swimming pool with some slides
Yes, Raging Waters and Seven Peaks were a blessed for a large portion of my life! It often got me away from video games and
technology! I’d love to see younger kids experience the same!
No. It’s not the area for a large water park. It will again turn into a money pit.
Sure but why not something else
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
yes!
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sure
Yes!
Yes.I would like to see a new water park or any kind of recreation park rebuilt on that property. Or it could be a multiuse space for
skateboarding, swimming pool, walking paths, soccer, or baseball fields. Small putting green, water saving demonstration gardens
Neighborhood vegetable garden. ,
The water park was great there
No. I think just making new pickle ball court or a homeless shelter could help.
No, water parks are dying out and don’t make a profit during winter season.
No, use it for a drive-in movie theater!
definitely do not rebuild a water park
Yes. I would still want a water park!
No
Yes, all the other water parks are much further away.
Yes. We loved the water park.
Yes
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Yes!!
Yes! It was such a big part of my childhood and there's really much else in Glendale for kids to do so please consider it.
no
Yes! I absolutely think it should still be a water park!
No
Yes. Salt Lake City needs a water park.
no
Not entirely. Water parks are fun but also expensive. I think a better user of the land could be just as fun. I think an all abilities park
with just a splash pad would be awesome.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes, but perhaps an all season park- something that can be multi-use. Like water park in the summer, festival venue in fall, and
outdoor ice skating in winter
Yes
No
Yes, I think it's important to have outdoor water recreation areas for children and youth - especially west side youth. Being outside
and exercising helps fight obesity, diabetes, and gets children away from screens. Also, the west side has limited outdoor recreation
areas and there will continue to be more pressure on our recreational areas as population increases and urban growth pressure
continues.
Only if the water park conserved water and did not result in usage/waste of water. Since that will be a bigger concern for the city in
the next 20-50 years, I think that constructing a community asset with water conservation in mind is critical.
No. This land can be better used than for a Water Park that runs only 4 months of the year.
No. I would rather see another public park space similar to Liberty Park.
Yes!
Either way
Yes, I would absolutely prefer it to stay a water park
yes
I think it would be fun to develop a mixed use park where there's a water part (maybe the most expensive thing to remove, might be
better to restore?) and the rest can have other park amenities.
No, I think we need to utilize those 17 acres to build a multiple use public park for our growing population. However, the park could
incorporate a water feature, like a really nice splash pad for families to play in during the summer.
Yes
Absolutely, Utah needs more places to cool off in the summer, it would be nice to have more than 1 water park in the state
Yes
Yes
no
Yes
Yes and no; the overall design of the water park isn't very good and feels more like a scattered afterthought. The various pools and
slides are all over and the Lazy River is pushed to the far side. If cost were not an issue, then I would recommend a combination of
repair, remodel, and adding other attractions like miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, hot tubs and ice skating. However, care
would need to be taken that they are well designed and flow well and not "cookie-cutter" afterthoughts of which have become too
common in the industry. Even many of the professional designers in the nation have become lazy with their designs and give little
thought to them. Just look at Boondocks, All Star Bowling, Allegient NonStop, Mulligans, Toads, The Rush, and many others. They
almost all look alike with nothing that really makes any of them stand out. Several national studies have said that too many remodels
and new builds are being done that miss the mark and don't understand.
No
No, but it should be converted into a usable and safe public space.
No.
Yes
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No preference
Yes
Yes
No. A splash pad would be nice, but not a full Waterpark. We need easier to maintain, and no/or low cost outdoor recreation
Absolutely! There is still need for a waterpark attraction for our community. Especially, an outdoor place such as this. It was such an
awesome place for families.
Yes
Yes
No
I love the water park and I think Salt Lake City needs a good water park. I wish they could fix it. I like the idea of having a water park
there but not the dangers associated with it.
yes
Yes please build a new water park
Yes
No, I think the land could be better used in other ways to support our local community. There are several other public pools and water
parks in the area that provide places for families to go to escape the heat in the summer time.
I think a community space and a splash pad would be more ideal.
No.
I grew up going to Raging Waters, so it would be awesome to see it back, but it would be cool to see something take its place, as well.
Hell Ya Brother
Yes.
Yes
No
Yes
A water park is a unique destination in Salt Lake City and it would allow for many different types of people to use the space. So I think
having a water park in this area is a great idea. However, it may not be the best one in terms of cost and water usage. I wonder if
there is a better use that is just as inclusive? It seems like various recreation hubs (athletic fields, mountain biking or skate park, etc)
would all cater to a smaller user set. All else being equal, I'd love to see this area remain a water park.
No. I'd prefer the land be used for a multi-use facility. Fields for soccer, baseball, and lacrosse. Tennis and pickle ball courts are a great
idea as well.
That water park was so fun when I was younger. I would love to see another one there
Yes or a water pad and large park with water features?
Yes.
An indoor/outdoor aquatic center
Yes
No, salt lake would benefit from a clean business development or more nice housing to be sold for profit. Something that would
encourage nicer housing in surrounding neighborhoods
Yes the area needs something fun to bring in people, but make more parking available
I would lime to know other ideas before I could answer that question.
No
No. Build a velodrome for bicycle racing... it’s fun for families to enjoy....walk or ride their bikes to watch weekly competitive meets.
Bring a dinner picnic...Redmond, Washington has a great velodrome.
A water park would be great. I’d hate to see it turn into some kind of housing development.
Of course
No
No
No, using this space as a more accessible and eco friendly open space for the community would be a better use of our funds.
No.
No.
Yes. It was great having a water park so close.
Yes
Yes
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no
Love water park or pool! We need a bigger outdoor pool in SLC. Liberty park isn’t enough.
No
No. while water is fun etc, we need to be mindful of water use in utah
yes
No, not a water park. But more outdoor community pools would be nice.
Yes
Yes
If cost is not an issue make it a green park or community sports like tennis or basketball field.
If cost is limited make a skateboard park or community garden.
Or sell it a developer and make a low income housing.
no
Yes
Yes
Not a water park but an urban beech Where can I paddleboard, swim and lay on a beech in the city? A lake with a small entry fee
where people can soak up the Utah sun and lay in the
Sand sounds great. Bozeman beech is a good example of what it could be. No water slides just a natural looking lake with nice sand.
After visiting Bozeman beech in Bozeman montana and seeing people kayak and paddle board just five minutes from downtown, I’d
like to see salt lake have an urban beech. The old water park would be a good spot for a lake with sandy beeches and volleyball courts.
A small fee could be charged and water toys could be rented. Maybe even lease a few pads to restaurants with water views and have a
trail going around the urban beech.
Yes, I prefer it go back to being a water park. I have such wonderful memories from that park. It’s a shame that it is no longer up &
running.
No
Yes
Not sure
Yes
It seems silly to build a water
Park during a pandemic. Other areas which allow social distancing and year round operations seems like a better use of the space.
Yes
No
No
No
Yes, if the City committed to subsidizing the park (like it does golf) to enable local area residents affordable access.
No not at all huge waste of water and poor use of land
No. Not unless a successful outside operator could be brought in to design, construct and operate such a facility.
Yes
No
I say a surf zone. A man made surfing pool as seen in some of Casey neistats videos on YouTube. I could also go with a bike park like
Woodward. Or a mega outdoor theater venue like the ussa ampatheater.
were* and no.
Extend nature area from Jordan River trail to create a mountain biking/nature walking area. This part of the valley is sorely missing
this kind of amenity and the valley in general is missing flatter, more beginning friendly and accessible trails.
No
A bike park!
No. Perfect spot for a mountain bike spot! It is one of the fastest growing sports in the state and we need to accommodate the
growth! Not to mention it brings in a lot of money
No. I’d like to see a bike park with pump tracks and jumps!
Yes
No. It should be repurposed for something else.
No
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No
I think this should continue as a water park, but with the marquee feature being a modern surfing wave pool. Some examples are
https://www.bsrcablepark.com/bsr-surf-resort/ and https://www.surfloch.com/about. This would fit well with the adjacent golf
course and also include skate park, dry land surf training, as well as other mountain sport activities such as outdoor bouldering or deep
water soloing, mountain or BMX bike courses. Also the national Whitewater center in NC is a good example: https://usnwc.
org/visit/activity-passes/
No
No
No,
Yes, I think the closing of the waterpark really left a gap in this type of outdoor entertainment in Salt Lake City. Currently SLC residents
go to the waterparks outside of the city and they are capitalizing on that revenue. We should strive to have another waterpark in that
location.
I would not prefer it to be replaced with a new water park.
Absolutely not. We don’t need any more water parks.
No, I think a bike park would be a more useful community project. I don’t believe Utah is an ideal state for a water park.
no
NO. Make it a Bike Park
I do not necessarily prefer a water park but I do think it is a neighborhood icon that holds a lot of meaning and nostalgia for people
from the area and other areas as well. If it were to become a water park again, it would be important to maintain affordable prices or
special rates for community members. This way we do not cut out certain groups from being able to access the new water park. Folks
often get priced out of these new and improved amenities.
No
Not really
Sure
I'd prefer if it was used for a bike park!
Make it a mountain bike park! It will reduce trail congestion, reduce traffic to the mountains, and give people a safer place to hone in
their skills
No.
No.
No
Nope!
No
No
Yes
A bike park.
no
No... There are better uses like a natural ate a or bike park in proximity to the Jordan River parkway.
No
No I would not want a water park.
Maybe
no, it would be better to invest in a facility that could benefit the community year round
Yes. I worked there for 4 years in the 90s. Salt lake needs something like this, especially in Glendale.
I’d prefer to see a bike park put in its place!
No. I think a bike park would be a more beneficial way to use that space.
Yes
No, let the market demand bring another water park later.
Yes. I would like to see a new water park with the current technology to produce waves for surfing among other activities for all ages
No, I’d rather it be a more sustainable use that is accessible to more people.
No
No
No
No. A bike park with trails, pump track open green spaces and lighting would be ideal.
No
Anything recreational for the community. Bike park, skate park etc
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No.
No
No
No
Wave pool would be cooler and actually attract money.
No
I would prefer a mountain bike park
No
No
I would prefer the land be used for other options such as a bike park for salt lake. Salt Lake are is a bicycle mecca and a bike park
would greatly impact the community for the better by growing a positive healthy activity for the greater salt lake community.
No
Yes
No
No, I would not prefer the land be used for a water park. I feel a good use for the land would be trails and open space, both of which
are currently lacking in that area.
No.
No. Build a bike park. A bike park could be used 9 months out of the year.
No, use it for a bike park!
No. It would make a great bike/mountain bike park. With dirt trails, jumps and technical features.
No. Make it a bike park.
I think a combination smaller-water-park and bicycle park would be interesting.
no!!! unless it was built to be a whitewater park for kayaks, rafts, and tubers.
No
Yes
No, I would prefer it to be made into a bike park.
No.
No
No
No, I'd like to see a BMX/Mountain Bike Park.
No. How about just a large, open field of beautiful grass with walking paths?
Personally I would rather see the land used for another form of recreation like a bike park. While there are other offerings there are
none with the infrastructure like lighting to ride after dark. Kayak play wave would also be a nice feature to see within the greater SLC
community.
No it should be turned into a mountain bike park.
yes
No
No, there was already a lack of infrastructure with the old water park; the overflowing parking lot traffic out to the surrounding
neighborhoods was too much, and a new water park would bring in way more visitors. While that is good for the economy its be
better suited for a larger area that can accommodate more visitors
No, I think it should be used for a mountain bike park!! It would be unique and draw people in from all around.
No, it was expensive to get in and costly to rent anything there.
No a bike park
No. Although a water park might bring revenue and entertainment to a small community, they negatively affect the environment by
requiring and thus wasting substantial amounts of water. During the summer operating months, a water park consumes tremendous
amounts of water through evaporation and requires substantial amounts of energy to pump water throughout the park. This has a
vastly unnecessary negative impact to the water supply, environment, and climate change and the land could be utilized in a much
more sustainable way. Some suggestions on ways to utilize the land in a sustainably responsible way would be to make a public park
with access for everyone or as a bicycle themed park with areas for learning bike handling skills to more advanced features for experts
to perfect their skills. Additionally, the land could serve as a festivities park where farmer's markets could be held and vendors such as
food and beverage trucks could be located.
Nope. Water parks are gross.
No
No, I think the area could be used better as there are larger and better water parks not to far away.
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Nope. There are way better uses for that space.
Probably not, although I did LOVE going there as a kid!
No, I believe there are better uses.
No
Bike park
No. The market has decided.
Water park is nice or maybe a park or mountain biking park
No, use the land to build a bike park!
Yes
No
yes
No, I would love a bike park
No, MTB, BMX, and skate park.
Bike park for mountain biking
No
I would love to see a mountain bike park built there as we don't have enough in the area, but if costs were of no issue I think restoring
the water park would be wonderful.
No
I think a water park is not the best use for the land. I think the land could be used as a bike park. These are much cheaper to maintain
as well as attend. I would like to see attract as well as some freestyle lines available for biking.
No, it’s not a great service to the community, and would require too much staffing and maintenance. It would make a great location
for a bike park suitable to all abilities and ages.
No
No
No
No
no I would not
To build a mountain bike park
Kids would like it.
No, rebuild it into a bike park
Nope! I think a bike park, similar to what Draper City built, would be a great use of the space. A gravel course for the road cyclists,
some jumps, and some skills areas. Trailside in Park City is another great example. Families can spend the whole day there together
and everyone can have a good time.
I’m undecided
Bike park, pump track and a cool splash pad area.
Or a off leash dog walking area like Run a Muck in park city.
While I think a waterpark is a worthy investment for recreation opportunity, I believe it is far more important to focus on investing in
the body of water that it borders, the Jordan River. Rather than updating a park that will further pollute the river, invest the money
into the Jordan River. I prefer to see the land forested, and money go towards making the Jordan River itself a recreation opportunity
that is no longer toxic, where kids and adults can swim on hot days.
No
No, turn it into a bike park.
No
No.
No
Yes
I would love to see this become a mountain bike park. Jump lines. Little kid strider bike trails (little kids love that stuff) mountain bikes
trials. BMX skate park.
Sure
No
Yes
No
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No, I think this would make a great bike park.
No. A bike skills park would be awesome.
No. Build affordable housing units in this area. Single family or condo type housing affordable to low and middle income families.
No
A bike and/or skate park would be great.
skatepark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think a skatepark plaza would bring a beautiful touch to that part of town. Think of a skatepark but more beautifully executed
No
No. Unless it was made into a river wave river park. If I could surf the river wave then I would be stoked and willing to donate!
No a bike park please. Like the one built in St George called Snake Hollow Bike park.
No
No
No I think it should be converted into a bike park.
I would not like a water park
No
Not with current health situation.
Yes
Yes
Water parks are great for kids, but I feel that demographic has shifted and feel the market for a water park isnt what it used to be, I
think y'all predict reduced pass sales and that's the real driving force behind deconstructing the park
That could be fun
No, I would like a bike park that included old parts from the water park such as slides and pools
No
No
Yes
No
Yes, where in the entire state is there as big of a water park. I would like to see it developed back as a water park, with new attractions
and a public pool. Would also like to see recreational options for year around use.
No, absolutely not
No
Yes, just like the drive-in theater, water parks are disappearing.
Yes
No, there are other water parks nearby to use.
No
I would prefer to see a mountain bike park made. Jumps Berms and pump tracks!
Yes
Yes, I think a water park was a good asset to the community.
Yes
No bike park would be better
No.
No
No. I would prefer a bike park. Mountain biking has exploded in Salt Lake City area and I think it would we
Serve the community and bring families together, giving kids a safe way to spend their time away from screens.
No
No
No, not really. I had a lot of great memories there, but in Utah it has such a short time of year when it can be used. I think it could be
better utilized for year round recreation.
Yes
Utah is a Mecca for mountain biking! A mountain bike park would be loved and used extensively. It could be a wonderful, community
building area.
No, I'd love to see a bike park with an exercise course.
Yes. It seems like a good idea to keep a water park available to the community. But of course, if an idea is brought up about what to do
with the property instead, we could entertain the suggestion.
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No
No. Turn it into a bike park!!
No. Utah has enough water parks.
No
No
No, this should be a skateboard/bike park.
No. I am against water parks. They are dangerous and don’t promote physical activity.
No, I would prefer this space to be available to everyone
Yes, absolutely. It’s a great place for community together and have fun. If there’s a way to make it more affordable to that’s also
wonderful.
Yes I would like to keep it a waterpark strictly because it's been three generations of us to have went there all the way from the 1980s
until it closed awesome experience always had a fun a little expensive other than that it was a blast remember Fourth of July fireworks
from park across the street and everything
Yes
yes. I would love it to be a water park
No
Yes
No
No. I’d prefer the land be reutilized for a mountain biking park.
No. We need more green spaces to combat all of the new high-density developments. The last thing we need is another raging waters.
Create a multi-use area that has green space, walking trails, and a bike park
(see what daybreak is doing with their new bike park)
BIKE PARK
Not in this time of drought and constant water crisis, worsened by climate crisis. Would anyone want to swim beneath a smokey sky?
Kids need a place to run wild in the sun without the confinement of manicured lawns . Grow the biggest trees there and teach them to
build their own treehouses they can zipline to one from another. Offer a variety of tall swings, a rock wall, horseback riding around
the park, a pond for canoeing, a mud volleyball pit, archery, the best playground equipment geared toward older children and
excitement, and deep sand substrate. The "safe" things today are boring, for toddlers, and falling on the substrate hurts them! A
fenced-off area for toddlers with age-appropriate equipment and shaded big circular tables and long benches for parents to socialize.
Let the older kids be kids. Where else in the world will they be able to do these things? Imagine the memories that will be made in a
place like that. Do you have any memorable waterpark days?
No
No. A mountain bike rec area
No
NO
No
No.
No
No
No
Yes that is a grear neighborhood addition
No, that area is a food desert. It needs to be a grocery store
Water Park use is good
Yes
yes, I liked having a water park so close to Salt Lake City
Indifferent.
yes
Yes. What other public water park, with the diversity this one has, are there?
An outdoor recreation space with art, swings, murals and a garden
Yes, but a more natural and gentle water park. Perhaps with splash pads, wading pools, paddle boats and canoes.
No, I would prefer it be something else. While I love water parks, they are only available for part of the year. It would be great to see a
giant community park with a variety of activities available such as mile marks for walking/running, hills for snow sledding in winter and
splashpad for summer.
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Yes, but it doesn't need to be huge slides, it could be more like water features, splash pads and play areas
Yes, but public
This is a dumb question because costs are an issue!!!
Yes
No
Yes. The water park creates a family and youth shared environment for many local families to enjoy.
We are an inner city community who works hard to contribute to the economy of Salt Lake City. This park being in Glendale mid city in
open area makes it an accessible park for many children who attend our city schools and live in the neighborhood which is host to the
water park.
The need for youth emgaement, youth employment, use of land to support family reunions, business celebrations, recreational
activity that supports good health and well being of the physical self.
Yes
Yes
No
No
No, I’d prefer a botanical garden or return to a more natural habitat
No
Yes. Id love to see it fully remodeled and renovated with a large budget to revitalize this part of town and put emphasis on economic
development in this area.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Not really. I loved Raging Waters but obviously it wasn’t a viable business I’d this is what happened to it.
Absolutely! We don't have many water parks in the salt lake valley.
Yes
Yes!
No, bike fork
Yes, disassembly of the current park and a new a better Waterpark should be built.
I think you should turn it into a show fountain and or splash pad. The company OTL has a technician local here who maintains and
repairs all of their features here in Utah like the one at Station Park in Farmington.
splash pad, nature trail
No
Yes, absolutely.
Sure
60000
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes!!! I loved it when I was a kid and is sad to think my son might not be able to go there.
no. but keep it recreational
Yes, we need a place for kids to exercise, swim and have fun.
A park and place for a farmers market.
Yes
Sure water park is fun and something different.
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No
Yes
Make it a giant splash pad
Yes, growing up this was one of my favorite places to go, I’ve been work there and I loved it it was my first job. If we could renovate
the waterpark and make it into something new that would be awesome for the community.
Or building homes in that area with a park for kids
Yes
No
Of course so much history why end it now. let’s keep the water park going and build it better then it was once. Perhaps it will gain its
money back from the attention it would get
Yes.
Give us a drag strip
Yes, we don’t have enough/any water parks.
No
No. Why waste the valuable water?
No
Yes we need another water park in Salt Lake City it can get pricey driving to Farmington for lagoon or Provo for seven peaks.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes, there is no water parks in the valley that are outdoors, and have more then one or two slides. The are plenty of golf courses,
parks, tennis and pavilions.
Yes, we love water parks and the one in Draper us really small.
No, water parks are too costly to keep up and with current times not sanitary.
No
Absolutely, the water park was so much fun and such a great summer activity for familie
Skate park and/or a splash pad
Absolutely. I have grown up with that park starting out as Raging Waters into Seven Peaks with many fun memories. There is not
enough water parks in Utah and having this one close down has been sad. Yes improvements definitely need to be made but it needs
to stay a water themed park.
No
No, but a multi-use facility
No. The maintenance and safety of waterparks is expensive and unsafe. I think the property and funds can be used for something
more cost effective and appropriate for all.
We don't need more apartments or business. We need places for are family to do stuff. And I would do family pass for my family every
year even living out in Davis County because we love that park
No.
Yes, I'd prefer a water park
a community pool would be great (like the Roy Aquatic Center or North Ogden's pool)
Turn it into a park for residents of the area to be able to enjoy nsture
I'm not totally against a new water park but would rather it just be a public park with possibly some water features... or maybe even a
public pool. I live in the neighborhood and never had any plans to attend the waterpark, it wasn't really my thing but would love some
kind of public park/garden.
Yes
Yes
No
My family and I would love another option for a water park close by.
Yes
Yes
YES!!!
Of course
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Yes
Yes, this area needs more than just a public park it needs an attraction
I would love to help design a theme park that would rival Disneyland. [email redacted]. I would love to hear neighbor input and then
I would love to present to the city council some of ideas I have.
Yes
Yes a new water park would be awesome there are t any around like raging waters.
Yes
No
Yes
If it can be something better then make it better
Mountain bike and skate park,
Food truck park,
Community garden and orchard,
Rec center,
Park and splash pad with options for people with disabilities
Yes. A water park in good repair would be great for the area.
Yes
Na, we have plenty of water parks and natural water
Yes my family loved the water park
Yes
I’m not particularly in favor of a water park but I wouldn’t be upset if it remained a water park.
Yes.
Absolutely!!! The jobs the park would provide, and the tax dollars it would bring to the area are substantial!
Yes
Yes.
Yes
Yes! Because it gives the younger population something to do and keep them busy with outdoor activities instead of on the dang
electronic devices.
No
yes
No to the above question only because having a really excellent water park could be so good for Glendale. It would attract businesses
and restaurants and cafes - those are dreams for post-pandemic world, but realistically this project would take a while to pull off
anyway.
To this question : Yes, an urban schlitterbahn! Also clean up the river and really make it amazing like new braunfels’ schlitterbahn +
comal river.
How about sky diving simulators and surf simulators like Flowrider. Super fun! An indoor laser tag area would also be fun. Go carts and
arcade games are always a hit.
No. The water park was too expensive for local low income families to enjoy.
Yes we need a water park!
Yes, it should definitely be used for a water park.
No. I would like to see a water rapids park constructed with the nearby Jordan River. A similar project was done on the Boise
River/Boise Green Belt in the last several years. The rapids are using by kayakers, and surfers for swimming and a fun, unique outdoor
water experience.
No
Make it a skate park
Yeah duh
Pickleball
Dog Parks
Yes
Yes
Yes, would love to see another water park.
No, I think an updated park with a splash pad would be a better use of the space.
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Yes a new water park or a re model of the currant park
Yes
It would be nice
Not necessarily
No
I would prefer it to be used as a water park. Please no condensed housing.
Yes i loved haviing a water park
Yes please.
Absolutely! Salt lake is growing like crazy and we have one other water slide park in the City it’s not enough. We need more things to
do with the babies
Yes, I believe if money wasn’t an issue the park brought the community together.
No, make it a dog park. Open land sanctuary. Need more dog parks.
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, it has always been a great place for families to go and enjoy their time.
Yes
No
Yes!! We need a water park on northern Utah
Yes
Yes.
Yes I would.
Yes
No. I'd love to see a tiny home community be put in!!
Yes
Yes it’s a great family activity.
No a bike park would be great
No
I have a lot of fond memories of the water park growing up. A lot of my friends and family have expressed how much we miss going to
Raging Waters, and wish it were still open.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes, the most fun memories I have were in the wave pool and the lazy river.
Yes
Sounds nice
No. There’s no need for another water park. Maybe a splash zone at most.
Yes. Instead of continuing to hold on to the property sell it off (condition of keeping it a water park) at reasonable cost to an investor
so they can fix, repair, and reopen a historic and family place that brightens a community.
No
Yes
Yes
Don't know...water parks are very expensive and many in the city and state cannot afford to visit it
Not really
Yes
No, it would be a nice site for a regular park with splash pads for children and an off leash fenced in dog area.
No. Use it for a place for the homeless to go! Since their home was taken away from them!
Not really! There's a much better use for thus land.
An interactive, all abilities park/playground with a large city run splash pad.
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Yes, please! I loved the water park and there aren’t enough options like it. I certainly don’t want the park to be dismantled and
cleared, but recognize that it can’t remain in its current state. That said, it would be nice to have a nice water park replace it.
No. Water parks are costly and lame.
Yes
Absolutely!
I believe that a water park in that particular section of the state would be a boon to the community.
Nah, make it a skatepark.
No
No, this one closed for a reason and it wouldnt be wise to have the same problem come back up in a few years. But the area isnt very
nice so maybe a waterpark could spruce up the area?
No strong preference as long as the land isn’t turned into more apartment buildings.
Yes
A water park would be fun however it wouldn't be used year round. If money was not an option I would love to see something (water)
indoor for year round use.
Absolutely. Let’s have one amazing water park in SLC. Pllllleeeeeeaaaassssse.
If we have to, please explore options for people to buy bonds or public / private fundraising or etc to fund the building of a new water
park. I’m poor as heck but I’ll be the first to chip in $100 if you offer the chance for the public to raise funds.
Yes!!!
Yes
Turn it into a surfable wave pool. Google wavegarden or Kelly slater’s surf ranch.
Yes
No, make it a real park with lots of trees. Perhaps a splash pad or some sort of water feature. Maybe just a regular public swimming
pool.
Yes
Yes
Conceivably, yes. No major opposition to this usage given precedent, but maybe there is a better usage.
Absolutely! My family went to the water park for years. It was conveniently located, unlike lagoon, so it was easy to get to and a great
way to spend the day cooling off. I want my kids to have a relative experience, enjoying what seems like a dying market. Please keep it
alive. Please rebuod and renovate the water park!
No
Yes
Not really. Water parks are great, but to restore that one when you could build something else such as a public recreation center for
cheaper would be preferable. I suppose a water park would be nice to incorporate into a recreation center but I don’t think this one
should be restored.
No. Due to the fact Utah is in a drought and i feel we need more free outlets for kids and skate parks are a great resource.
Water parks are only fun in the warm weather months. Build something that could be used year round like a amphitheatre, nature
park.
Yes
Yes, it was a great place to go as a kid and Salt Lake City needs more entertainment than restaurants and bars
no
No
No
Yes! Salt Lake City needs and deserves a water park. it's disgraceful a city our size doesn't have one.
Yes
Yes! Loved this park as a kid and would love to be able to take my kids
No
Yes, but only if privately funded- I do not think water parks should be publicly owned- it is too costly (and a liability risk if the city gets
sued because something happend there)
Sure
Yes
Yes
A water park would be a fun addition to the area.
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Yes, the people in this area have enjoyed the water park for years. It is worth the cost to fix it. If it were put to a vote the people
would choose to spend the money.
I like the idea of a water park and maybe coupled with a miniature golf course and family picnic or nature reserve similar to Liberty
Park - paddle ponds and bird sanctuary, etc.
Yes absolutely! Utah is so limited with water parks or would be great to have another water park other than just lagoon.
Yes
Yes, definitely would rather it be something rather than abandoned
Yes
Sure
Yes
Yes, if done right.
Yes
I think the liability of water parks is too high for me to feel comfortable with that being owned by the city. If something horrible
happened and the victims sued, I don't want my tax dollars going to defending, settling, or any other potential payment for this type of
situation.
Yes.
Yes
Yes, but it just needs to be torn down and have something else done with it that is not an eye sore or danger to those who break the
law
Yes absolutely. There aren’t many waterparks here in Utah.
Absolutely.
Yes
Yes
Yeah, slightly
Absolutely! We loved having a water park here.
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Water park is there. Why not keep it but if someone wants to buy the land and use it for something else then why not sell to them.
Either way!
Yes, it would be fun to have a nice water park locally.
Yes. Great memories and great for families. It lasted 40 years before shutting down.
no
No
Yes
Turn it into a giant splash pad style park. Those are popping up all over Utah and are AMAZING. Turn it into something with open space
that can be enjoyed by younger residence that encourages healthy play rather than an expensive eater park in the ghetto part of town.
(No offense)
Yes
No, I find that we use recreation parks much more than water parks. Specifically, parks more like Liberty Park, or Veterans Memorial
Park.
Absolutely!!!
Turn it into a skate park
No
No the area could be better used for building a public bike park
No
Yes or something as to that nature like a better and bigger boondocks. Preferably a water park because I have been going there since
the 80's.
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No
Absolutely, I grew up at this park.
No
One hundred percent!
Yes
Yes, there is a need for a water park in our area. We need increased summer outdoor options for large families and water parks are so
accommodating to largr groups.
I've only been to the property a small number of times - a couple of days when it was Raging Waters and and a couple of times when it
was under the ownership of 7 peaks.
From what I remember, it is a pretty nice piece of land that would make a very nice public park.
Part of it should be"water park", but scaled down to something comparable to American Fork's rec center. That would be one or two
acres of the 17.
Another acre should be used for a skate park.
Another couple of acres should be for pickleball and tennis courts, and horse shoe pits.
The rest should be packed with regional natural vegitation with a trail system.
No.
Yes! Utah needs more family parks. Tear down the water park that’s there, saving what you can, and rebuild a new water park.
I have lots of great memories there and would love to give my kids some as well. J hi
If private investors step in and fund it, yes. If not I believe a sustainable city park makes much more sense financially.
What about an amusement park!! That would be fun. Obviously if money weren’t an issue. I think a splash pad would be just as nice.
Yes I’d love to have access to a water park there are many close by and I have a ton of kids that would love it!
Yes, the community needs a water park. It gave much of the community who could not afford vacations and trips to beaches a
stayvaction of kinds. It gave families and youth a positive way to spend hot summer days. Salt Lake needs a water park again
With all my heart
I’d prefer a garden with water features.
Yes
No
No. I think we could use a lot of other things more than a water park.
I would love to see them take down the old hazardous water park and build an amazing one! Utah has never had a good water park we
always have smaller ones based for kids! We need one that can and would accommodate too large amounts of people and for all ages
small children to older people. That way people in Utah can finally have a nice big water park that we all deserve !
Not really.
Yes
Yes. Definitely. Let's keep it a water park.
Yes I’d love another water park!
Yes, not directly living in the city myself. I visited this park often in the summers growing up. It is a great place to spend with family and
friends.
Yes... it's only far for us to have our own water park instead of having to go to draper or further north! We want local family venues for
our kids too!
Yes, we need a water park.
Absolutely. My family and I have enjoyed the park for years and we were very disappointed when it closed down. It gave a fun place to
spend the day and have a good time. Salt lake is short on water parks and I believe it would be upsetting to see it go.
Yes. This was the best Waterpark in slc and I would like it to make a comeback.
Yes
no
Yes
YES, I want to go on record as saying "KIDS LOVE WAVE POOLS"
Yes
Yes
It would be nice, but I could also support it being another recreation location.
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Yes
Partial use as a pool and splashpad, but use the remaining area that has trees as a park, including possible skate park. Keep it public
recreation. Open space is diapering so fast in Salt Lake it is going to be nothing but low quality high density housing with no quality of
life left. Save for public use!! The city has been soooooo neglagent in how it handled this property. Could have been saved for millions
less. Dont be short sighted about this anymore.
No, Leave it allow the public airsoft groups to buy the land as is and use it as a amazing airsoft field or paintball field this could
promote some awesome tourist attracting for an annual game scenario.
Yes, I think the community needs it. Kids and families need a fun, safe environment to enjoy the summers. The location is perfect for
people coming from all around the salt lake valley abd will help bring community together. If refurbished and safe, people will flock to
the new park. I spent many summers here and have wonderful memories.
No, as this location for a profitable Waterpark three times have failed due to location, parking, and maintenance failure.
No, we don't need another water park. Let's build a bike park or a natural area for walking and protecting wildlife & birds.
YES!!! That place had so many fond memories and every time I drive by the point of the mountain I think of it. I wish it could be a
water park that is affordable and simple, just like raging waters.
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
An all-abilities park. There's one in St George that has a playground that kids who are even in wheelchairs can enjoy, along with an
amazing splash pad and a train.
No
No
No, we don't need a water park.
I would like to see a dog park or something that people can utilize. Please no more condos and townhouses!
No
Yes
Yes it’s basically set up and ready to go why start over
No
Yes
Yes
I don't think so. I think it should be used for a skate park and soccer/football field. Movies in the park during the summer. Or we can
use another park like Liberty Park with running/walking trails, big trees. Fun safe area for exercise and dog walking
Yes!
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No. I want the space to be environmentally friendly while also supporting and enriching the community, not another drain on
resources and exploitation of consumerism to fill the pockets of wealthy investors
Yeah, it's good for the people and family keeps the money in Utah.
These parcels should remain recreational, but with a mixed-use component to make the endeavor profitable. If restoring the water
park isn't viable, rebuilding one in its place should the the approach. That said, the most important feature on this property is that it is
adjacent to the river, and the lack of thoughtful development of this river through the City is a real missed opportunity.
YES we have plenty of parks in salt lake valley but no water parks
Yes!
Zip line, rock climbing, action park
Allow airsoft to buy land as is. Its makes an amazing urban natural battlefield that is very scenic to airsofters.
Yes
Yes and it could possibly
be a community outreach project have slcpd and local government help out and get involved with those kids in the community
maybe the youth for community service. That water park could give kids something to do to stay out of trouble. The city workers could
teach volunteers how to do some of the repairs and a lot of the others you could ask for contractors help some might even donate
time you’ve just got to ask we do have the best state in the us and some people that are pretty good at coming together.
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id like a water park. built the stairs not so high so other people can use it. have more people watching for trouble makers and kick
them out so familys can enjoy it. I did my sons birthday party there for years.taking playing in water parks that kids can run and have
fun
No, I think it should be turned into something more community based. This land would be a great spot for a fair grounds. Future
hosting of festivals and public events. Plant trees and make it a green space. Maybe add a playground and a small pond for wildlife to
return.
yes
No
I think a park with multiple outdoor recreation areas would be best. A subset of the park could be water based while other pieces of it
contain room for activities such as pickleball.
No. Absolutely not. This is a non desirable neighborhood. If you were to replace the water park, do it somewhere nice like Draper. This
area is horrible as you can plainly see by the damage created by criminals. Build it into several parks. Slash Pad, dog park, skate park,
all the parks! Also hired inside security during park hours to prevent that BS from happening again!
Not really.
Yes there are so many amazing memories from seven peaks. It's sad to see it gone.
Yes.
Where should be were.
Make it a warm water pool for the cold seasons. Makes sense to have “thermal pools”
Yes, absolutely. However, I don’t believe it’s a good use of city money to restore it.
Yes. This water park was such a source of fun and joy growing up.
Definitely if money wasn’t an issue it would be nice to have the water park rebuilt
No, a park for people and animals to view nature.
No
Yes I prefer the land to be a water park!
No. Water parks, though refreshing in our heat, sounds peculiar to me in our drought prone area.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No.
yes
Yes.
Yes
Yes
YESSSSS!!!!! I grew up there and as I am getting ready to have children of my own I would like to be able to share the memory my
grandma and mom shared with me of going there as little kids.
No
Sure!
Sponsor out the park in sections multiple sponsors, construction in segments and sections at a time.
Yes! I loved going to this water park as a child; I hope to bring my children to the water park some day.
Yes because it’ll be nice to have a water park in the salt lake valley.
absolutely! Having a new water park makes even more sense given the population in the valley keeps increasing
No
yes. it was amazing having a water park in town and if someone is willing to build an updated water park it would be amazing. way too
many people have good memories there.
no
yes
No.
Depending.
Yes
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Not necessarily
I would prefer the land be used to create a wake board cable park as well as an indoor flow rider. I think a lot can be done with this
since it is right next to marine products. There should be an outdoor as well as an indoor cable park so that there can be business year
round.
Are used to go there when it was wild wave And raging waters. I think you should look for investors to come invest money and make it
a waterpark again that’s what the city needs is nice water parks
If it needs to be taken down completely then I'd rather see it be turned into a new water park. There is too many buildings and
industrial thinsg around our state. We need something fun like this for our youth.
No, I believe that ANOTHER water park would only use water that we should be saving for other things. I think something should go
there that is helpful to the community. Like a community center with a park, gym, and services for people that need them.
I believe a water park would be the best option. There isn’t anything like that within that area of SLC. I mean you have Cowabunga Bay
in Draper. That’s too far for some people.
No. We need more housing for the houseless.
Yes!!! This is such a summer staple.
I’m sad it’s gone, a newer safer water park would be just what Utah needs for fun summers!
no
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No.
Yes
No
No. Repurpose what is there and create and urban skate/Bmx park. It’s an opportunity to create an urban park that would inspire the
nation. How the High Line Park in NYC inspires repurposing.
Yes. Bring back Raging Waters! We need a water park activity on that side of town for families to enjoy. Rebuild!
Yes
I would turn it into a more natural setting to serve as a gathering place. It could include simple outdoor activities such as paddling in a
pond, small rock climbing wall, picnic areas, sled hill, pump track, skate park, water pad, ice cream and coffee stands, food truck
parking, etc. Tulsa's Gathering Place has been a huge hit for locals there. It would be nice to have something of a lesser more cost
effective scale at the least.
No, build a homeless shelter. The city needs a nice one. You can’t keep ignoring those people. They need help. Provide it for them
Yes, it may provide more job opportunities for people in the area and community.
Yes
Most definitely!
Yes
Yes. It’s a perfect spot for people who live in Salt Lake City. I know in the long run, you’re going to do what YOU want. If you decide
to “make way for something new”. Please DON’T let it be housing! NO condos! NO apartments! NO new homes. I know some will try
even when you say you can’t. It should be something that others can enjoy. So many people are outdoors now, make it for all us. A
park with walking trails/ biking trails would be wonderful.
It should not be used for a waterpark. There is one in Provo and Draper. It should be used for conservation. Or a educational site to
teach people how to reduce their carbon footprint and help slow climate change.
Yes
No. Who needs another water park in 2020? I’d love to see a natural recreation area that makes use of the Jordan River and natural
landscape.
Yes
Yes.
Yesss there going to waste the money anyways and then if it’s a better water park then boom you get all that money back by having a
lot of people coming to this new and improved water park just think about it
Definitely. We are getting rid of everything! What can our kids enjoy anymore?
Yes
Not necessarily, I think a park that has a splash pad would nice, but not a "water park"
Yes
I think this land should be used for a wake-board cable park, as well as an indoor flow rider. Especially because it is close to Marine
Products where people can get equipment for it
No more water park in this area . It hasn’t been used . A public pool with Gym maybe . A slash pad with play ground using smaller part
of the area maybe . Use part of the area for homes ?
Yes! Or at least green space.
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MAKE THIS A WAKEBOARD CABLE PARK PLEASE! IT WOULD BE AWESOME! MAYBE PUT IN A FLOWRIDER AS WELL
PUT IN A WAKEBOARD PARK. IT WOULD BE AWESOME!
Please make this a wakeboard cable park! It will generate revenue and it will spruce up the area its in. It will also generate revenue.
I want a cable park here because me and my buddies have been wanting to have one in Utah for years!
Make it a cable park bud.
I don't know if you necessarily have to dissemble it. I think it should be a cable park for wake boarding. It would make a lot of revenue
and be great for the community.
Make it a cable park dude!
No
No, unless it was operated by a local municipality. As we've seen, private operators cannot be counted on to maintain their property.
They will cut and run when the going gets tough.
Yes with improved attractions and AFFORDABLE for local residents, especially Glendale, Poplar Grove residents.
yes
Yes
I loved the water park and would enjoy it again.
No
Yes
Not necessarily a water park, but I think a family friendly park should be built there. Maybe a playground, some BBQ grills and
pavilions, or something along those lines would go good there. I think that a family oriented park, at little or no cost to residents,
would fit nicely in that area.
Yes! I really miss Raging waters and would love to see a new water park be built.
No, it wasn’t open enough throughout the year. Maybe build an indoor pool with slides to use year round.
Use the land for housing. We don't need a water park.
I would prefer anything that is open and available to the public as a recreation. Utah has lost some parks and others are designed for
kids under the age of 12.
So in short yes.
I’m not sure but definitely tear it down
Yes!
No.
No
No
Make it a skate park
No
Yes
Yes
Outdoor concert space, or, outdoor park, or potentially revenue generating space for future Olympic committee plans
Yes!
No.
After Covid, is going to be hard for big companies to take over. Even theaters are going under. Disneyland and Disney world are
suffering. I don't know what kind of investors will throw 20 million up in the air at the current financial status.
NO it' would be to costly to repair and upgrade the park
No
YES! so much fun! I wish the park was renovated and brought up to modern standards.
Yes
Yes, I would love if it could still be a water park
Yes! A giant splash pad would be awesome.
Yes
Yes I like the idea of having a family friend water park in the county as there really isn’t one close.
A water park. I’d prefer a water park.
No. We have hot summers but SLC can only use a water park for a few months of the year. Probs why this has happened.
No
Yes, I have fond memories as a child and would like my kids to experience them as well. However, I realize this isn't likely possible.
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No. We need more nature areas in the city for those that can’t take to the hills but want to be more connected with nature. Some kind
of gardens or something would be great!
Yes
Why not utilize the land for a NEW HOMELESS SHELTER AND REASORCE CENTER Since there isn't one really. Centrally located easy
access power water sewer already there. It is also out of residential neighborhoods unlike the shelters now in use. It would be good
karma since SLC gov dropped the ball in relocating the old shelter...
Yes.
Yes!!
Yes
No
I regularly used the water park and took my 4 children there. It was a unique activity and one of the rare places I could enjoy time with
both toddlers and teenagers. It also employed a large number of teens. For the cost, I would rather see a park for mountain biking in
the summer and cross country skiing/sledding in the winter, but we will very much miss the water park.
No, build a park open to the public and free to all.
Yes. But it doesn’t seem cost effective to fix, rebuilding would be just as expensive. And with Covid who knows if/when anyone would
actually be able to use it as a water park in the next few summer seasons.
I would prefer another water park
Yes
No the area is a problem area and with no end in sight for this pandemic it would be a waste of money.
No, if it were profitable and valued by the community then market forces would have kept it in business.
Yes
Yes
It depends to be honest. That’s a lot of money to rebuild it.
Yes, I think it brings great value long term for the area and the city.
No. The park was a lot of fun, but with rapidly dwindling open green space and river corridor tree canopy, it is far more important that
the water park be converted to a multi use habitat space.
No
Take some of the existing structure and turn it into a skate park. The closest one to Glendale is in sugarhouse.
Bmx track, pump track, skate park
Yes, some other form of outdoor entertainment for sure
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
I don’t have a preference as long as something fun and kid friendly is there.
Yes! Even if it is smaller and not as much to maintain it should be some sort of entertainment water park.
Yes
Yes
No
YES!
No, we are a desert.
Yes.
Sure
No.
Sure
Yes. Living in the Glendale area, this park was a staple in our summers. I also spent every summer here as a kid. I would love to see it
come back.
No, we could turn this into an awesome park, with some amazing skate parks.
Yes I love this place
No
No opinión
No. I would prefer a nature park, such as a Japanese garden, with sculptures and beautiful trees, as well as places to sit and socialize
or spend time in solace.
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Absolutely! I have the most amazing memory of going here on a field trip when I was a child, but sadly cannot remember anything
more than arriving there. I have dreamed of taking my children there.
bike park
No
No
Yes, this was a regular activity for me and my family. It is sad to see it not open.
Yes!!!!
Yes. The last thing the city needs is more apartments or condos.
This water park was absolutely beloved. And it would be wonderful to have a new waterpark to make memories in.
Yes
No. I think there are adequate current water parks in other cities like Farmington (Lagoon), Draper (Cowabunga), and Provo (Splash
Summit).
Yes i grew up at this park
I think it would be fun to have a Waterpark nearby but the cost might be to much.
No
Absolutely we need to keep this historic place, fix it make it better.
No
"Where not an issue"? But, yes.
No, make more open nature space
No. I think the land is better used for a pollinator-friendly park with native plants and/or a community garden.
Yes
No, I think it would better serve as a natural park or farm. Something that would help to nourish the land.
Yes, rebuild the water park.
No
Yes, I loved having a waterpark so close to us!
Probably yes, but it would depend on the other available options.
Yes! Bring back raging waters!
Yes. It’s important to show the community you aren’t giving up on them
Probably. There are no water parks nearby that would compare.
No
No I’d like it to be used for something else. Something that can help the community. Like a homeless shelter. With the pandemic there
has been a lot more homelessness in our city, and the people affected by it are putting into our neighborhood of Rose Park and
Glendale. I’d love for there to be a homeless shelter/homeless resource to center there to keep them safe, fed, and given so the other
resources that need like education and public aid.
Absolutely. This is historic and should be redone for future generations
Yes
Yes. It was a beautiful and fun water park filled with memories. I’m sure if we could fix it up we’d be able to make it into a water park
again
I think you should make it into a renovated skate park and pavilion, it could welcome in residents of the area to have somewhere safe
to gather and would make good use of the pool bowls and many of the other features, you could remove the water equipment and
modify some of the bowls to be better suited for skating, while at the same time re-using some of the already existing walkways and
blank pavilions which could be used for activities such as art shows, movie presentations/festivals as well as outdoor conventions we
could better utilize this park as a safe place for the younger of Utahns and create something that many generations of different
interests would be able to utilize for great outdoor activities!
Yes
No, I think that time has passed.
Yes definitely. It’s great for the surrounding community
Yes. Salt Lake valley has no major water park.
Yes
No
Yes
No. We don't have much water as it is.
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If we could create something like lava hot springs, I think that would be popular enough to cover the cost of the business owner.
No
No
No, a water park needs to be a private company, not a govt agency. A simple swimming pool and open space would be a good idea for
this land. Or even a simple splash pad, open space.
I feel a water park and pool is a great source of employment for young people. But the land could be used as a city park for future
generations which is something everyone enjoys.
Yes. There is a park in Provo and a park in Farmington but nothing in salt lake city. Residents are used to traveling these distances to
get to an entertainment park, but it would be nice to have a local one that were revamped and safe for residents to enjoy. It may help
clean up the reputation and image people typically have of Glendale city of being 'the hood'.
Yes!
Yes with a beach, lazy river, live shows and concert areas. The parking has to be addressed as cars get vandalized too often.
Incorporate some daily show highlighting the diverse cultures in Utah
I don’t think so. It’s time to move on.
No. I think a mountain bike park should be built there
Itd be cool to have a 20 million dollar waterslide park. Being a cold weather state hot tubs saunas and steam rooms all year would be
better.
no
Yes
The water park is in a terrible location. The surrounding neighborhoods are responsible for its demise. The city should not waste funds
on rebuilding anything here. Level the park and prepare the property for private commercial use.
No, at least not one as large as that. I think there are better uses that could benefit the Glendale community more.
I think you could build a nice regional park with an area for food trucks, a skatepark, splash pad, trails, etc. a place for people to gather.
Yes
Yes
No, it should not be used as a water park.
Yes, Utah does not have many fun water parks
No, I dont think this location is suitable for a new water park. Glendale and surrounding areas are not home to very many children.
And is very run down and poor area with lots of crime and homelessness along the Jordan river trail. I think a water park would be
better constructed elsewhere.
No. I would prefer a park similar to Liberty park, but with a skating park, perhaps climbing and other activities. A lazy river, water fall or
other thing, tapping into natural hotsprings if possible
Yes
Yes
No. The water park was always looking run down and in an unattractive area. I would prefer a dog park.
I would want it to be a water park
Yes
No
yes
I would. I would love to build a new “Raging Waters”. It would be amazing to have a completely new watermark that has nods to the
old park.
No
Yes!
Unsure but open to suggestions.
No, other nice things could be put in its place.
Yes, need more parks for kids
Yes
No
Not necessarily. If people want it, but that's a pretty big space that could be used for actual affordable housing. Not luxury apartments.
Just simple four walls and a ceiling. There really aren't a lot of actual affordable housing untits available, and building some would
benefit the community more than another water park.
Yes absolutely!!! Raging waters was the source of countless great memories for me and all my friends as kids. I believe we should
rebuild and bring the park up to code! The kids these days need some outdoor fun and the water park days were always amazing!!
Yes
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YES! Utah is a close knit community many members of Utah have made memories at this water park. Don’t divide the community! We
need our recreation areas. Social environments are becoming few and far between. We need this community to stay united! It is an
amazing place to have fun and let loose and just keep our childhood alive!
I am indifferent to water parks, and would honestly prefer something less rambunctious and noisy. I would prefer that the site be
made home to more nature.
Yes
No
I would love that. Or a public pool
Yes.
Yes
Yes
no
Yes
No
No, I think an outdoor area for simple trails for biking and walking and fishing would be nice.
Yes
No, fishing pond is preferred
No, build a skate park
Yes
NO!!!
Use the land to create low-income housing to help support the homeless population
Yes the city of salt lake needs something for our children to play
Yes.
No
Yes
No.
Affordable housing would be better.
I think it would be great but having something else there would be okay too like a regular park. That was a very memorable place for
many people though so I think it would be awesome to rebuild it so new generations can enjoy it, too.
Yes
No
Yes. Something for the community and to keep kids out of boredom.
No
Yes
I think water parks are a great addition for the city in the summer time however they go unused in winter months. Has long as it can
incorporate many different structures to allow year round use I believe it would be a great place for citizens to enjoy recreation.
Yes
yes
Yes I would prefer it to remain a water park. I have a lot of fond memories of raging waters. But maybe it should be put to good use.
The land could be used to move the homeless shelter there. We have a ton of homeless in Utah. They could build a bigger shelter and
maybe have like a rehab/ mental health center. Help all the homeless vets and drug addiction in salt lake.
Yes but they are
It would be nice if a water park were put in if it were completely town down and and replaced.
If a water park is not viable, a combination skate park and bmx park should be built.
Yes!
Affordable housing and parks
No, wastes too much water
No a park would be more suitable for that area.
Yes, it holds many amazing memories for me. My grandparents lived in walking distance and we spent a lot of summers there,
including the firework show!
No, the park went under for a reason. Water parks are really only viable for 3/4 months out of the year in northern Utah, I don’t think
the city would make back its money be investing in a costly water park revitalization plan
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Yes I would prefer the land to be used as a water park
I would like it to be a water park, It doesn’t need to be but me and my friends would love that.
I would definitely prefer a new water park over anything else.
It should be used as a skate park. We are desperately in need of a good skate park.
No
Maybe, if it were mostly open park with multiple splash pads, free and open to the public
Hell yes!!
Yes
Yes
No.
No
No. Water park preferred. Gets kids out of the house.
Yesss
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Not a water park but maybe a regular park would be great in this area
Yes!
No
No
No. Utah has too much stress on water resources to support another park.
Yes
Yes
No
Bicycle park.
Yes
Yes, I would love a new water park to go in there.
Yes
No I feel the cost to renuild are too great. How about a soccer field
Yes I would prefer a new water park
Yes. If this is turned into a park, it will degrade into a homeless camp and the general public will not be able to use it. Apartments
would be better than that, especially with Jenny Wilson touting how much we need housing. Maybe a park for residents.
No. It should be open space for the community.
Yes, the water park is a historical place in the city. My family and I were very sad to hear it closed down and hasn't reopened. The
water park is in it's current shape due to a lack of upkeep. If it was well maintained over the years, the current repair costs would not
be as high. The city should have annual inspections of the water park prior to it opening for the season to ensure major repairs are not
being neglected. The water park has potential. It needs several updates and repairs but if it is properly maintained and well taken care
of, it should continue to last for decades as it has in the past since the 1970s. This was a great family friendly destination for our
community. It was even a major pioneer back in the day! We should not give up on the water park. It needs an owner that will
properly maintain it and keep it running properly.
Yes
Yes
No
yes please keep it a water park.
Yes, I'd prefer that the land be used for a water park.
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It would be really nice if it could be used for that. I didn't care for the slides. I was happy when it was just a wave pool. Maybe you
can incorporate it into the Sorenson's Pool :D They did talk about making a recreation pool at one time in the parking lot at the
Sorenson Center and move the parking across 800 West where the defunct garden is. A walking track would be nice over the top of it
for winter use.
At a community council when Billy Palmer was in, he said it would be good to have a high school on the west side. Lynn Robertson
said Anthony Sudweeks is the principal that is looking to get a building for a charter high school. Maybe this can work for it.
Yes
Yes I would rather have a water park than homes or a another Maverik getting built like always
no
Absolutely, water parks are amazing and all we have now is Lagoon which limits the number of guests. With temperatures rising every
year we need somewhere to coll off. Thanks
I would prefer a water park.
No
No
yes
There is community value to having a water park and this type of active recreation in this area of the city is lacking. I would support an
updated water park that was accessible to all city residents. Keep in mind that return visits during a summer season might be
financially hard for many residents in the surrounding neighborhood and price admission accordingly.
yes! I grew up going to this water park as my kids got a chance for the last few years to experience the same.. I would love to see that
it remain a water park if possible..
Yes for sure. Salt Lake City needs a water park still.
Yes, even though my kids are too big for a water park these days. However, in the old days we used to drive to Cottonwood Heights to
find a nice outdoor pool. Seems like all the pools in SLC are indoors and/or built for laps, not kids.
Turn it into a haunted attraction.
Hell no
yes
I don't know
Yes, it would be nice to have another water park attraction here in Utah.
Yes, it would be great to have a safe, nice, water park within Salt Lake area for families to enjoy.
Yes, but only if there was something new and interesting about it. Rebuilding another giant toilet with screaming kids wouldn’t be
cool.
Yes. I loved raging waters growing up and went with my children to seven peaks for years until it also closed. would love to see what
this water park could be.
Yes
Yes a new water park!
Absolutely.
Make this a cable park dude!!!
Make this a cable park dude!!!
I love the idea of making this a wake-board cable park or a flow-rider for water-sports people who want something to do without
having a boat or if you guys make it indoor, it can be a year round attraction that will also bring in year round revenue
Yes. My family would prefer a water park.
No
Is this some kind of a joke survey? Yes please leave hazards alone and add some new hazards. Whatever.
Yes,if taxes were not used to build it. It should be a private company.
no
No, I would prefer the land be used for a bike park. The current land and layout would be a fantastic place for a park like Trailside bike
park in Park City.
Yes. We don't have an outdoor water park in our area. We have to drive to west valley or kearns or bountiful to enjoy the outdoors
pools. We need something our children can go to without having to make a far drive out of town.
Yes
Skate park!! Use what you can and save money. Add a splash pad and a few other water features to pay hommage.
No.
No make it into something more useful for the community. Build Glendale High School there instead✊🏽
yes. renovating what it was would be perfect and people would love to be able to go back to the water park we grew up with. the fun
it was not taken away.
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A new High School and park for the people in the community, I grew up across from Raging Waters and went to East High. It was
extremely tough making it to school. If you missed the bus home. You’d have to walk. The area is growing and kids are getting busses
to schools 10+ miles away.
Sure
Yes
No preference as I haven’t gone to raging waters since I was young so doesn’t impact my life necessarily, but a raging waters 2.0 might
be nostalgic and nice geocaching
no
No
No. Put a public pool and a regular park with soccer fields and basketball courts. Minor note: “where” should be “were” in the
phrasing of this question.
Yes
Yes- if the space is not able to become a water park or public pool. I think it would be a good idea to become a green space ( Salt Lake
City peace garden) ( liberty park) with trees ponds - stream? Fountains ? Etc
No - as much fun as a water park is, it is not a sustainable use of the area. I would rather the park be transformed into a green space
that is more environmentally sound and safe and accessible for everyone to enjoy.
If the need is there, it seems that type of entertainment has gone out of favor
I think it'd be better use as a splash pad or park, with basketball courts, pickleball courts and play grounds. The small park across the
street Glendale park is a joke of park with one playground set, no pavilions, no basketball courts.
No
Yes! One with less admissions and parking prices.
Yes or an amusement park.
ABSOLUTELY
Yes
Yes
Yes, it upgraded our community for so many years taking it dow and adding housing would be a disaster for our Glendale
neighborhood, espically apartments.
No I would prefer it be turned into a multi sport complex with turf soccer fields where a lot of the kids in this area don’t have access to
a good soccer field
Yes, growing up i have so many memories of that park, the best way to bring back those memories, would to please redo it. I am so
sad at how many people have come to ruin something that was once a childhood dream. I loved going there with my whole family,
and I loved the location, being so close but yet so secluded in the back going down 1700. I hope someone reads this and hears the
disparity in my voice, I would really love to see it back up for my next generation of kids at least.
Yes! I think a state-of-the-art water park seven blocks from my house would be a huge asset! I never visited the park before it closed,
partly because it was widely considered to be in a state of disrepair. I think it is also important to have quality recreation on the west
side, especially considering this is where a majority of Salt Lake City’s youth live.
Yes. The community needs an outdoor outlet for children and families.
Yes in the long run it would pay for itself being the only attraction of its kind in the area also provide jobs
Yes
I think if money wasn't an issue turning the site back into a water park would be incredibly neat it's been like that for years and tons of
memories have been made there
Yes
Yes, its important for kids and adults to have a fun and safe summer activity.
No. Turn it into a multi use park with skateboard park, pump track, pavilions, pond, basketball courts, tennis courts, etc.
Yes
Splash pad, skate park, public park
No, theres enough water parks in Salt Lake.
Yes
Yes!!
Yes
yes - that place rocked
Yes
Probably.
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Absolutely not. Water is scarce and valuable.
It should be used to cultivate local trees, flora, and fauna.
Think Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park.
How about turning the place into a giant community garden? It's in the middle of the city, and all people from all areas would have
easy access.
Not to mention the proximity to the river.
No
yes, or another theme park in general.
That would be great for the community. The old one was enjoyed by so many, and nothing like it is available anywhere near.
Couldn't some of the materials be recycled and used?
Yes
Yes, this was the only water park I went to in Utah and I very much enjoyed it and would love to go and enjoy it again
Yes
Yes!
No
No. A new water park is needed but it should be in a nicer area.
No, I don’t want a water park. I’d prefer it to be a regular park that can be used year round
Maybe
Maybe
A permaculture garden. Probably the cheapest option, not to mention the many community and environmental benefits.
I think it could make a great skate park, atleast some of the land!
No
No. We could have a splash pad or a small swimming hole style "lake"
No
Yes, but a better maintained and facilitated water park.
No I’d prefer it be turned into a high school. Glendale High School
Yes!
No
Yes
No. Based on the recent impacts of Covid 19, I think that it would not be a wise investment.
No
Yes
Yea!!
I would great a nice pools with slices
With a few restaurants outside different concept
With movie theater outside and a lot of fun activity
We are a restaurant call [Name redacted] and we would love to give input to make salt lake better
Sure
no
Yes! West valley/ salt lake valley need a water park, pools, slides, attractions! We have nothing else
Nope
Yes, I think a water park is needed because it provides healthy recreation for many families in Salt Lake, Davis and Weber Counties.
No
Sure
No
Yes
Yes we need stuff like that in our commuity.
I would love to see it turned into a skate park, however I would like to see the are being using as a water park again
No
No opinion.
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Yes
Not necessarily any sort of public park would be nice
yes
Yes
Yes
Maybe, maybe not. Depends on analysis of whether or not it would get used enough to keep it open. Also, I think something different
can be do to make it useable year round.
No.
Yes
Yes I would like a water park to be there
Yes
No. Build a bike park, pump track, etc.
Yes, the site is big enough and upgrading it with modern equipment, pumps, slides, and pools would be beneficial in my opinion
Yes!
I'd prefer it be used as a public water playground-type of water park. i.e., keep it free but incorporate water play, like a splash pad!
Yes
Yes
yes- aa clean and safe one
Yes, and maybe a park that can be used year round by the residents. A year round option like the Utah Olympic oval has with the pool,
park and indoor ice skating and meeting rooms for special smaller events. This is the only way I can see that the property gets used
year round instead of just the summer months. I’m a long term resident of Glendale and have been a season pass holder from the
beginning when he property was Called he “The Wave Pool.” We took our 3 young boys almost every day or night we could go to
swim and ride the waves as a family. What great memories! We bought out first home in Glendale partly because the water park was
so close to our home. Also, that we could walk to the wave pool in 5 minutes. We are still in the same house we bought 40 years ago in
Glendale. We have enjoyed the water park immensely over the years. We always held our summer parties at the “Rage” with
extended family and friends over the years and have missed the opportunity.
.
Yes
outdoor splash pad in summer and mini ice rinks in winter.
I think that whatever is done with the park, there are three things to consider: 1) sustainability 2) how it benefits the economy 3) how
it benefits the people. I’m not sure what the budget looks like, but if the funding is there I think that a sustainable park (I.e. planting
responsibly, limited water usage, etc.) with a garden that is open to the public could be hugely beneficial. While Utah doesn’t have as
big of a homelessness issue as say CA or NY, many families still suffer from food insecurity. If there was a public garden where people
could pick fruits and veggies (maybe in a regulated way to make sure no hoarding happens) then that would definitely help lessen the
burden of food insecurity in our area. Maybe the park could have two focuses: providing organic food to those in need and educating
the public on nature/climate change/sustainability. Signage could be around the park that helps inform visitors of Utah’s ecosystems
and tips to help preserve them.
-KaCee A. Weber
As long as the 20million dollars isn't from tax payers I don't see a problem with a new water park. Use it to help the less fortunate
Yes
Definitely
Not really. I'd prefer that the old site at the hot springs near Beck St. be renovated. Post COVID19!
Yes.
Yes. This park is in a neighborhood that needs somewhere for kids to go and have good safe fun. Lagoon costs too much money for
many of the residents of this state and especially Salt Lake County and even more specifically the west side neighborhoods. I grew up
playing there and my children have missed it so much.
Doesn't matter, right?
no
Yes, but a free splash pad for kids
Yes! I was a lifeguard there, and I hold the place dear to me.
100% Yes!!
I do not want to see apartments going up there. this property needs to be used for some recreation facilities for the residents in this
area.
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Yes, I spent many summers at this water park and lived every minute. I would love to see it retired to its former glory.
Yes. Anything less than restoring the water park will be a disappointment to many people. More effort should be put into finding a
private partner to with with, or the city should consider a bond to finance restoration and let the people own the park, or perhaps
some combination.
Yes
No
Yea
No; having a water park in the middle of a desert is ridiculous.
Yes
Yes
Yes, our family would enjoy and use a water park facility.
No
No
No
No
No
Though I gave fond memories of the water park as a kid, I don't think a water park is the best use of the land (or water). I think a small
water feature at a park (like Liberty Park) where people could cool off would be just as beneficial.
Park space with restored habitats and river access.
Yes, a large, well done water park is an incredible thing to have when you live in the desert in the summer.
Not particularly, although if other residents felt strongly that they would like a water park, I wouldn’t oppose.
No
No more water park
I would prefer it be used to celebrate Salt lake's incredible and creative arts industry!
No.
It depends. Salt Lake City doesn’t really have any good public pool options, so it would be nice to have a water park. That being said,
this area is right next to the Jordan river trail, a hidden gem. It would be cool to incorporate the Jordan river and create a natural
recreation area that supports a healthy Jordan river. It would be cool to have a beachy, swimmable body of water that complements
the Jordan river.
I think it needs to be something like that. Some place for kids and families to go and have fun and spend time together
No
No
Not necessarily, a huge outdoor park with a splash pad would also be great. A water park would be as well.
No.
No
Nope
Yes
Yes. I think a water park would be a good investment. The previous water park was old and un taken care of. Keep in mind it lasted
almost 40years.
A water park in this location is easily accessible for families living in the areas. It would be a close, easy accessible, fun thing for families
in the area to do, and for families out of the area.
No. A water park is unsustainable long-term. Build a giant outdoor roller rink instead.
Yes, but cost is an issue so that's not practical.
Yes
Yes!
No
Yes
Yes on the water park as long as it’s safe and admission fees are reasonable.
No
Yes
Yes! I believe there should be more options of family entertainment on the west of the community. I feel if done correctly this can be a
centerpiece of the community similar to Lagoon for Farmington.
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Yes, or an attraction with water, like the Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman. https://www.herriman.org/city-
departments/parks/blackridge-reservoir/
Yes, a nice water park in Salt Lake would be great!
No.
If it was built as maybe a county recreation pool or water park yes
This was a greatly used water park and I believe the residents of SLC deserve a new water park.
No, there is a idea floating around the facebook post of turning it into a bird sanctuary of some kind. Would a Tracy Aviary Extension
be an outdoor pastime?
How about a mixed use outdoor recreation park? Maybe one that I corporates whitewater kayak and paddleboarding into it as well.
Bring together the the outdoorsy types with the city dwelling types. Pools that can be used for diving and swim meets as well?
I have lots of childhood memories there and be a shame for it to be torn down and not have a water park put back salt lake City needs
a water park
Yes. Our city needs this for both economy and morale.
Yes, our youth have been through so much this year. Something new and exciting could be just what we need to keep morale by
having more activities to do. As well as a place for SLC youth to learn how to swim.
No
No.
Yes, because it would be perfectly located between the water parks to the north of SLC (Lagoon & Cherry Hill) and those to the south
(old seven peaks in Provo). I live two blocks away and am tired of driving past it every day, wishing I had a nearby place for fun
swimming or floating in a lazy river.
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Love water parks.
I loved this park growing up. Lots of birthday parties and memories here. I would love to be able to share that experience with my kids.
No
Yes
I would prefer to restore the park as I believe that restoring it would be good for those who want some summertime relief!
Yes
Yes
Water park is great!
Absolutely this should be either restored or something new should be built! Raging waters was my birthday spot for 10 years. Such
great childhood memories, and it’s a shame to let such a fun place in SLC wither away!!
No, I believe the space available can provide the city with another great park.
No.
Yes
No, water parks are super unsanitary. I live right down the road from here and wouldn’t want to deal with more cars on this road and
people trying to park
Yes, the water park was an integral part of the Glendale community and is a historic monument to many people.
Yes
YES! Sell it to COWABUNGA Bay company. They have a great one in Las Vegas. Win all the children and families here we need more
places to recreate. Lagoon is almost as expensive as Disney per day and I think getting out in the summer is worth it. We travel to
Cherry Hill inDavis County or South to Attraction in Utah County for fun. Salt Lake County and City has become a lame duck. The closed
Hollywood Connection years back. We need more bowling allies, rolller and ice skating rinks, paint balling, laser tags, miniature golf,
etc. sports parks and physical things to do with children and kids. No more splash pads.
Yes- but also a regular park
No, but I am not strongly opposed either. I think there are better recreational activities for an urban area.
No
Not personally, but yes if it were a beneficial community supported space
Yes
Bountiful or NorthSalt Lake
No
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No
No
No.
No water! Gross, expensive and unnecessary. Skate park, bike paths, roller skate rink, ice skate rink, food truck area w public seating.
No, there are plenty of Waterpark around the area.
No I think we already have plenty of water parks
No, I think it would be fun if the land could be utilized to allow players of both paintball and airsoft use the grounds and equipment as
is to have a place to come and play team sports and come together as a community.
No, I would prefer that structures be left largely as is, and the park be used for a paintball/airsoft arena, that could also double as a
police training facility. The unusual urban landscape would lend itself very well to this use, and many people would be willing to pay to
use those facilities.
No
I would love to have a new water park but who's to say that the same thing won't happen?
I would not like it to be used as a water park.
No water park but airsoft field
Nope
yes
No
No
Yes
No, I do not. The current climate will not go away anytime soon and the property should be used for something more efficient and
resourceful to the community.
No
Yes I love the idea of keeping this land as a water park! It reminds me of my childhood. Good times
No. I would prefer it to be green space, usable by and for the public at large.
Yes! Yes. Salt Lake City is a great western city. Why should we not have a water park? Changing this area to something different would
likely turn into the other city-managed open spaces along the Jordan River, which are neglected and regularly vandalized. The water
park was one of the few good community places that the west side had for the summer. INVEST in the west side. If you don't, that land
will turn into camping grounds for the homeless and a playground for drug users and truckers seeking a good time. Why not leverage
community development funds for such a special place. To me, your wording is saying, "those on the west side are only worth $500 to
$600,000". I can tell by the state of our open spaces that this is true.
no
Yes, the water park was wildly popular when it was in operation. People on the west side need something to do within walking
distance, especially the kids.
No, I'm a part of the Utah Airsoft facebook group and we think it would be better used as a field.
I don’t care as long as it’s a safe place for the public good
The second question below makes me think this question is a waste of my private time answering this question. which is it? it doesn't
sound like the city is interested in maintaining, or creating an outdoor park if the funds used to acquire it restrict outdoor use of the
property...so its a land grab plain and simple. What you do with it is on your dime. The waterpark was a lot of fun to go to, we had
family season passes for 3 years till it started getting neglected, when it closed we bought lagoon-a-beach passes. It really needs a
complete renovation to remain as a waterpark, It was already in bad disrepair for almost a decade, many of the neighborhood kids
worked there as their first low paying jobs. Well there goes Glendale's waterpark, the city bought it with funds that restricted outdoor
use, how convenient for the developer that comes in and saves the city from its ineptitude.
No
No
I would like a water park or some other type of park or community space
A partial water park would be fine, but ideally something that could be used in Fall and Winter like a mix of a traditional park/water
park.
I am open to a new water park. They are a blast!
No it should be turned into a airsoft and paintball arena you would see a lot of people going there from all states
Yes, slides are not needed. Just the pools and updates the landscaping.
No, it should be used for an airsoft -and paintball field
No.
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No
YES! This was such a great place for families. The salt lake valley does.
Not have enough of these Cowabunga is small splash summit is fantastic but far. The slides and options at this park were the best.
Needed to be managed and maintained better. We already have enough apartments and vacant office buildings
No. It would not be cost effective. Build a mini-golf course there. With its proximity to Glendale Golf Course it would be a positive
addition to the neighborhood.
No
no
Yes. Draper has a skate park, dog park and splash pad all within walking distance of one another. Their splash pad is kind of small. You
could have a playground too.
Yes
I would like a water park, but not neccesarily the large water slides. I think having a swimming pool/hotspring splash pad and other
water features would be great, even the lazy river would be lovely. I don't care for the large slides from a liability standpoint and cost
of maintenance and such, but the area and neighborhood needs somewhere for kids and adults to enjoy.
Leave as is and open up the countries greatest Airsoft/paintball field. Would get visitors from around the country. Could also be used
for military and police training when not open to the public for Airsoft and paintball.
Maybe, but think turning this into an air soft arena would be really fun and different for the community.
No I have another idea. We could use as a more central location for all airsoft hobbyists everywhere and have a new fuel to have fun
on and get together.
No it could work great for industrial space
No
Yes it would be nice to still have a water park in Salt Lake City.
Yes
Keep the wave pool. It can be retrofitted to a surf pool. People would pay to be able to surf in the middle of a desert. Demolish the
rest of the park and turn it into a whitewater park. The best whitewater park is currently in North Carolina, the US National
Whitewater Center (usnwc.org). Salt Lake is 3.5 hours from any good whitewater rafting/kayaking. We could create a park just as good
as the one in NC, if not better. This would create the revenue needed to operate the facility as well as create a recreation hotspot in
the middle of the valley.
Not a pay-to-use park with slides, etc.
ponds for kayaking, fishing, SUPing.
See Quinn’s pond in Boise for a large version or highland Glen park down in Alpine, UT for a small version.
Yes it would be nice to have more family friendly activities in the area.
Yes. I would prefer some sort of outdoor pool complex. SLC doesn't have a nice kid-centered outdoor pool. It's a gap in our parks dept,
especially when compared with suburbs like Cottonwood Heights and Bountiful.
No
Check out the blueprintjordanriver.org to see the blueprint survey results of over 8,000 people. People's recreation interests may be
informative.
-Cody Lutz, Envision Utah
clutz@envisionutah.org
No
Maybe... I did enjoy the waterpark for several years... but it is seasonal so was only used for part of the year. I think I would prefer a
more natural landscape there which could be used during most of the year. The location near the Jordan River should be taken
advantage of.
No. Seeing as Utah is the 2nd driest state and climate change will bring more drought seems like a foolish investment. Also as our
deregulation and lack of public health education create struggles with crypto and other contamination in current pools. How about a
natural park highlighting the river wildlife and fauna, you could include some splash and spray areas, fountain, a pond? Community
garden and community gathering/town square area? Year round indoor/outdoor farmers market? An amphitheater? A skate park?
Giant chess board? Shaded picnic areas? Solar and wind features? An all abilities playground? History of Glendale ties? Jordan river
rafting? ps Please ask the people who live in the area and include them in planning and execution.
No
Yes. Supporting at risk youth in that neighborhood is a good idea
No
Yes! Raging Waters needs to come back!
Yea
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No. A water park is not as inclusive as a larger park with a water feature like a lake with smaller playgrounds for slides, splash pads,
skating in the winter, etc. Look at what they've created in Daybreak and intend to create via the Daybreak water course. A larger water
feature like a lake would be more inclusive and usable year round than a water park.
Absolutely not. If water parks were a thing, it wouldn't have gone down hill. There are few, if any, local examples of thriving water
parks.
Yes, if they could make it affordable to go to it would be even nicer.
Yes
Maybe
Yes. A well run water park would be a wonderful use of the space.
Yes absolutely.
Build low budget housing
no
yea
No.
No
No, green spaces bike, walking ,running trails splash pad would be better that a water park that we can only use few months of the
year because our state’s weather does not allow for year round
No
no.
no
Yes. Raging waters was my childhood. I went there for a 7th grade field trip.
Yes
No, there are better, more water efficient recreational activities that the space could be used for.
No
No
Yes
Indifferent
No.
There is a type in the survey question, it should be "were", not where.
Yes
Yes!
Rebuilding the water park would be great for the community.
Yes.
No
No
No let’s make it a beautiful family-friendly riverside nature space
No
Yes please!
Not a new water park but a huge splash pad
Yes. I like it being a water park.
mo
Not really. The cost of just getting in keeps many people away.
By the way, you have a typo in this question. I believe you mean "were" in the place of "where".
Yes, but could also have a large splash pad/water feature.
Yes!!!!
No
A park with a lack with paddle boats, lots of trees and picnic areas, a stage for performances where people could bring their own
chairs, maybe a water fountain area for the kids to run through and cool down.
Half as water park with a wave pool, the rest as park area with pavilions and picnic area. Fir the winter switch wave pool over to ice
skating and/or outdoor market.
Possibly. It could also have walking trails, a pond, climbing walls, skate board pits, an indoor pool like at Fairmont Park....
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Yes, I love water parks and have fond memories of them as a child
Yes
A combined water park and amusement center would allow for year round operation, rather than a seasonal one. It would also
provide a chance to innovate with the latest rides and water attractions. The only way to move forward on a new park is to embrace a
multi- faceted approach.
We should build a premier bike park, similar to the recently built Snake Hollow Bike Park in St. George (https://www.sgcity.
org/snakehollow/). Mountain biking is the fastest growing high school sport in Utah, and we need more places for kids on the west
side to get together with friend and safely ride their bikes. The venue is also large enough to build some race tracks for events, parties,
etc.
No -- I would much prefer a nature park, which would be more ecologically friendly and provide green space for all residents to enjoy.
Yes.
No. Could be a mix of skate park, bike pump track, swimming pool and traditional park space. It would be a more versatile space with
year round use possible.
yes
Yes
No
No. Utah is the second driest state in the nation, and droughts occur far too often to be using water to the degree a waterpark
demands.
Yes, depending on design and amenities offered
Yes
Yes
I think that the site should be turned into a food truck park similar to those in Austin, Texas. It would be great to have a park, seating,
restrooms and an area for food trucks to come. This would be a great addition to the neighborhood and a great community gathering
place.
Yes!
Yes. It would be ideal if another water park was put in there so that families may continue to get together to create memories.
Yes. However, I don’t think a water park is the only potential use of the space. I would champion spending closer to $5M and make it
something spectacular that would boost the community and draw folks from all over the city.
100% - Do not replace the old raging waters with something that is not a water park. Make it better and tied to Utah culture. A
mechanical surfing wave would be a great place to start. http://www.kswaveco.com/ Is a company I would include in this new park for
sure!
No
Yes
I would prefer it be turned into a different type of public place, maybe a park with water features like liberty park
Yes
yes
It is time for something new, but I would like to suggest keeping the memories of the old park (Raging Waters) alive. How about an 18
hole miniature golf course with a water park park theme. A grill and or a restaurant with a Raging Waters museum might attract
people from all over the valley. Variations on this idea are limitless and could be very profitable if done right. This would keep the
Glendale flavour and history alive. It would also tie in nicely with the Glendale golf course connected on the south and west side of
the water park.
No. Other options allow for greater community use and enjoyment.
Yes. But a brand new water park that everyone could enjoy.
Yes.
I would LOVE to see a new wave pool and water slides at this location. If the water slides aren't an option, a great wave pool, splash
pad and community water area would be welcome and wonderful, perhaps something similar to Lagoon-A-Beach size and scope.
There aren't any water parks in the SLC area and I think we desperately need something to cool the summer heat. I grew up at Wild
Wave and love it!
No
I would like to see it be more of an action sports water park, and not a wave pool and slides type of place.
No. We have serious water shortages in this state, and I don't support wasting it for this type of recreation.
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No. With the proximity to the Jordan River Parkway, and the plans for that potentially becoming a trendy destination where
community and tourists want to visit, the land should be a space that promotes activity and compliments the Parkway trail. I believe
that a combination skatepark/bike pump track/outdoor workout zone would be the most cost-efficient use of the space while also
being the most compatible with the area around it. Costs could be saved by re-using parts of the existing waterpark landscape, and if
zoning allows, small cafes and shops could share the space to generate revenue. The area could keep the waterpark theme as an
homage to its history, think waves at the skatepark, river runs for the bikes, Muscle Beach for the workout zone, etc.
I know this wasn't the right place to share this comment but I missed the deadline for the reimagine nature survey. I hope that it can
reach the right eyes.
Yes
Yes. There are no other water parks in the area. Maybe a different model that included some year round use including space for a food
truck park or other food option.
No.
Yes, a new waterpark.
I would prefer a new water park replace the old one. If the property remained in public hands. I would also like the idea of selling the
land to a private party, in order to construct a golf course or other large venue.
Yes, 100% support for the land being used as a water park.
yes
I'd rather see it turned into something more accessible that won't require large amounts of money to continually maintain.
Yes
No
No
Yes. I would like to see the water park replaced with another water park.
water park that includes more than just slides and a wave pool-ie., skate park, climbing wall, etc. Incorporate the structure as part of
the Jordan River. By this I mean learning opportunities for the community as to what a great resource the Jordan River could be with
the support of the State gov. and local leaders.
No. Our country needs to focus on physical fitness and healthy living. We are obese.
Yes
A different kind perhaps. Less of the thrill factor. More capacity to be in and next to the water, including natural water like streams
and ponds.
Yes.
Also, it’s /were/ not /where/. This is important for a government survey. I’ve been working on the /wh/ sound with my kindergartener.
That would be acceptable, but I'd rather see a mountain bike park. Like trailside outside Park City.
Please refurbish existing or build a new water park even better than the old one! An estimate of up to $600k sounds like a deal to me.
Yes, or some kind of water feature. Of course, any new development needs to be taken in context of covid.
Yes
Yes, build the wave pool bigger and the water park bigger! We have more people living here and it needs to be more grandeur and
fancier then what it used to be.
No - something that benefits people of all ages: green space with nature trails, bike trails, palyground
No
I would prefer part of it to be a water park but also have the land include other recreation opportunities such as a place to roller skate,
bike ride, skate, etc.
No, water will become more and more scarce and we need to find ways to manage the park for the future, conserving water, instead
of looking to the past. With its proximity to the Jordan River the future plans for this park need to be in coordination with the River
planning commission to rehabilitate the waterway and increase natural areas in the city.
A water park. See Volcano Bay, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach in Orlando.
no
No.
No
I think another water park would be good for the community in that area it was a cultural part of the community and a good part of
the history. I also think that another attraction could be very interesting. A large miniature golf course along with other attractions like
go-carting and a community pool would all be fun attractions that would promote outdoor activities with family and friends. It seems
like a great area as well for farmers markets, cornhole/horseshoe and food trucks that would promote local business.
No.
No
water park! We need a water park!
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Yes
No. Make it a city park / green space and maybe include a skate park. Something similar to what is at Daybreak
Yes.
No
Yes.
I worked there in the early 90's. Any use should however should include increased video surveillance. The current state of things
evidence of why that is needed.
Thinking in 3 dimensions I would love to see a secured, year round usable, underground kind of water park... maybe themed like the
movie Goonies.. with the open, above ground space like any other public access city park- maybe a single direction bike riding track
with hills, dips, twists and turns making it's way over the top of the underground parking lot. The more grass and foliage we point to
the sun, with our asphalt hidden, the better for our valley microclimate and climate warming problems.
No. Maybe a splash pad feature but not a water park.
No
Another water park yes.
I would be in favor of it being renovated to a new water park again. I would put a cap on how many people can enter the park so lines
arent so long and the wave pool doesn't feel like the Titanic just went down. I have great memories of raging waters as a kid and even
with my wife about ten years ago, and I'd like to share those memories with my kids now. Hopefully Covid is gone by the time a new
park would be built!
Yes, a new and better water park would be awesome.
No
No turn it into the coolest skatepark I'm the world is such an easy solution. Talk to the woodward guys. You can make it so old slides
can stay as features, obviously you would have to retro fit them but it wouldn't be too hard. Plus there is an inherent liability assumed
from skateboarding so legally speaking you're probably better off to call it a skate park.
Yes
No
No
No
No. This location is not a great one for families and expensive equipment. Too much crime in the area.
Yes
No I would not want another water park there
no
sure
This has a typo - should be "were" not "where". Yes, keep it a water park or some kind of recreation facility.
No. The park’s location along the Jordan river trail make it a good hub for an East-West multi-use trail connector, along with a regional
park with amenities for dogs, pedestrians, and bikes.
No. A swimming pool, wading pool, and ice skating rink wound serve more people and improve health.
unsure
Yes.
No
Yes
No. It's a total waste of money and resources especially post Covid-19.
No, water parks are gross and our swimming season is short
No
no
Yes
No. I believe a water park is not environmentally sustainable and useful for the community, especially when we experience weather
not conducive towards swimming for nearly the majority of the year (Sept-May). Attendance to a water park is also costly, which is not
inclusive and may exclude many of the residents who live in the nearby community/neighborhood. Parking for this area is also
atrocious. When Ragin' Waters/Seven Peaks was in operation, a lot of overflow parking went into the community and congested the
streets. It is not an equitable investment for the city, especially in light of the land needing to be "public."
A water park would be great (if costs were not an issue), especially if priced affordably for nearby residents.
Yes. One that is safe and accessible to all.
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yes, I can remember when i was kids and went to Raging waters as a kid. This should be saved at all cost for the entertainment of kids
and adults!!!
No. Let's house the homeless.
No
Yes, the Salt Lake Valley needs quality outdoor water attractions. You could divide the park area up for different seasonal offerings.
Yes- we need a water park like this outside of the high prices of lagoon.
It would be nice for the community but not necessary.
A water park or a new public pool with diving boards and a shallow entry for kids would be nice! Maybe an outdoor ice skating rink for
winter.
No. Build a tiny little Temple surrounded by Green Space. Instead of the boring White, PAINT IT BLACK!
Learn how to spell. It's "WERE not an issue", not "where not an issue".
Where'd you go to school? Granite School District?
No, the season is too short and there are community pools that many people use now. I think year round use of the land would be
most beneficial.
Yes
yes
Yes or a park with lots of trees
Yes
I think a new water park should be built that is better and safer than what is already there. I think a new fresh set of eyes could create
a waterpark that would enjoyed more than the previous. Tubes should be free and included in the cost of the park.
We have plenty of condos and apartments being currently built we need a new waterpark. Please do not sell the land to a realistate
developer.
We should not have to travel to Layton (Lagoon) , Draper (Cowabunga) and Provo (Seven Peaks) which are always too crowded to
enjoy.
no
No. The city shouldn't be in the water park business. The water park should be removed. Make the land part of the the Jordan
Parkway or sell it to someone else to develop.
no
Yes, I think a water park is needed. It’s a historic location to have a water park.
No.
Yes.
Yes
Yes a new park would be nice
Yes, some sort of water park or splash pad.
This should be a yes or no question. YES
No
No
No
YES! The west side needs a quality attraction like this when properly maintained! It would also be a central location for something that
might be harder due to farther commutes. Salt Lake City itself does not have anything like this and it would be nice for residents to no
have to drive at least 45 min for a water park.
Yes we need fun attractions on this side of salt lake
yes--there are no water parks for several miles and it was a great destination for the west side of the city
No
yes
Absolutely YES!
Yes, that’s a historic water park where hundreds of thousands of families have spent their summers and created wonderful memories.
No
No
Yes
No
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No because it would bring more tourists and up the revenue of certain properties making it less affordable for our lower income
community that resides there.
maybe.
no
Yes
No, I would prefer the land be converted to green space for the enjoyment of the entire community.
No, because that is still not realistic given the costs and the higher value of that land currently.
No I would love to see an Equestrian Park!
No I would not prefer a water park
no
No- a regular park would be preferable
Yes, let's build something that rocks!
It would be nice to see an INDOORS Water park like those found in Wisconsin. This would make the park more useful and more family
year round fun
No, we do not need a water park. Instead the city would benefit from a green space, dog park, playground, community garden, or
other city space.
Not necessarily. I think the location makes it an ideal place to create a Jordan River Service Center for recreation boating on the Jordan
River. The water trail through Salt Lake is especially scenic and the concrete ramp by the water park is the best river access point on
the river. In addition to a service center/c-store for trail users I value the property as open space.
Take advantage of what you have and add to it. The one thing that people in salt lake love to do is drive to southern Utah and I joy the
red rock desert and all things that come with it like waterfalls , lakes , rivers, cliffs, and the flora. Build a desert oasis with Joshua trees,
soap trees, Texas yuccas, desert willows all of which will grow here. I know this because I’ve been growing them in my yard for 20
years. Bring St George to salt lake. Bring in food courts.Use the Jordan River to float thru the desert oasis. So many amazing things
could be done.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes I would love the water park to come back. I grew up with the water park and I miss it so much. I would love to see it become a
water park again. It was my favorite place to hang out.
no, but the site should benefit the nearby community
Not really - I think it would be more beneficial to the community to turn it into outdoor space conducive to groups getting together 6’
apart (and closer for the future). A new water park seems likely to only appeal to a small portion of people.
Yes. A water park will attract people from all over the region, and that may be a boost to the economic vitality of the neighborhood.
A skatepark
No.
I think it should be something new
Yes
No. Not unless it was a water park for human enjoyment (such as swimming) that also created riparian habitat, promoted water
infiltration into the area, etc.
No
Yes. I grew up going to that water park and I'd love to be able to take my kids there in the future as well.
No
It would be fun if this area could be used as an adult water park with some type of luxury pool bar. OR if for family use, a surfing pool
with waves would be really fun kind of like the surf business in Provo.
No
I loved the water park - and feel like was a resource that would continue to be used if the funds were available. I personally never want
to spend the money to go to Lagoon, and missed it the past few years. I would however be very excited to see the space developed
into a mixed-use gathering area. The idea of using part of this space for a new bike park has me very excited.
I would like it to repurposed as community space. Not developed by a corporation.
*were
We do not need a water park. instead give the money to recreation centers and youth programs in the area
No. how about a parking area for people who live in their cars. There would be bathroom facilities, a security/police presence. Also
park facilities and dog park.
Yes. A water park was unique and uncommon in that part of the valley. Properly done, it could really be used as a positive catalyst for
the Glendale area.
No.
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Nope- let's restore some wildlife habitat! Perhaps throw a conservation easement on it!
No
No
Yes, a giant wave pool for surfers and family’s wading.
No
Maybe a public pool but not a water park. Plenty of room for other things though, like a mtn bike park and multiuse sports courts. Can
also be used for roller skating which is quickly gaining popularity.
No. A park with a small splash pad/pool would be so much better.
No
No!!
No
No
Yes
Yes. We need one for residents here in the SL area. If we can have something like the Kearns Center, with an outdoor pool. That
would be more practical for us.
No
No preference
I'd love to see this used for something with a water theme. River access, maybe just one water slide?, gardens that feature /
demonstrate solar-powered evaporative cooling "water gardens"?
No, it obviously is not sustainable, othherwise it would still be a water park.
No
No absolutely not!
Only if there is reasonable support that revenue can be made from a water park. Meaning if it is built to be an attractive and appealing
destination. Not some low budget park just to keep it as a park.
no
A water park or a regular park/green space. Please no more apartments or cookie cutter retail space.
Water park is fine, but it would also be good to have other ecologically conscious/educational outdoor entertainment included as part
of the new plan. Suggestions for expanding what is offered:
- Nature center with local vegetation
- Educational tools to learn about the nature center
- Trails for walkers and bikers on
- An out-door water park component (that is not heavily chlorinated)
- If room permits, a leash-free pet area.
- An area to recycle waste
Pls avoid leasing space out to private eateries/junk food chains - amongst other things this will only serve to increase the litter in the
park.
No
Yes, I love water parks!
nope
No
No
Prefer a multi use green park with a few water features
Yes, but ONLY if prices were affordable for everyone. It'd be unethical to use tax dollars to pay for it, then charge $20 per person. This
would leave it unaccessible to most Utah residents.
Yes! I would much prefer an accessible water feature in the urban area of the west side of slc.
A Bike park? An amphitheater? Beach volleyball!
Not neccisarily, but a great outdoor recreational facility.
yes, if costs are no issue and extra burden to tax payer.
Yes
no
If land could be used for a more all year around activities that would be awesome
Yes
It was fun having a water park close that was affordable. Lagoon is expensive.
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Yes
Yes
Although water parks are fun, they have a limited season. Maybe a pool and water park area with a retractable roof that could be
open in warm weather? It seems our Eastside SLC has Fairmont, Steiner, Liberty Park and Northwest is the only Westside facility.
Glendale should have recreation opportunities too! Great location along the Jordan River bikeway that can be incorporated in the
plan.
No
Yes but with a more extreme sports in mind. Think jelly slaters wave pool for surfing and a wakeboarding park
yes
No. I would like to see it as a homeless campus. It could include medical, mental health employment and self care services, tiny homes,
tents and green space This could be such a help to the homeless and a very creative use of space.
No.
A waterpark 50 percent smaller in size with a heavy lazy river emphasis to encourage calm and reflective family fun and splash AWAY
from Jordan River actual. Slice off the eastern third to half of the park and let it be protected riverlands in the heart of Glendale
Gardens, Salt Lake, Utah^__^ that is my thoughts; thank you.
I am moving back to Utah from Oregon in May 2021. I am excited to continue this conversation upon my settling in^__^
Yes
Yes
Yes I want that water park to be restored and use it for family water park like raging water how they runned before.
No
Yes
Not particularly. Water parks have always struck me as a public health hazard—germs, chemicals, biohazards, not to mention injuries
and drowning. Now with a pandemic it seems even more ill advised. Don’t get me wrong—I LOVE waterslides and swimming. There
are just so few facilities that are well maintained. Do it right and maintain it to the highest standards or don’t do it at all.
No
Affordable housing.
Most definitely. I think a water park is a memorable experience for children and a wonderful place for the safe and accessible
gathering of friends and family. I believe that recreating it would be preferred, however with the costs associated maybe there is a
better use of the money being dispersed through a multitude of recreational properties. However, a sized down version of a water-
type recreation would be interesting (like a innovative splash pad park) alongside a skatepark and maybe even a BMX park or an
adventure park of some sort that would allow for healthy recreation, community gathering, and team/social building amongst children
and adults alike.
Yes
No
No. consider Community First! Village in Austin, TX.
No. Please use this land for something everyone may enjoy.
No need for a water park when we need affordable housing.
No
No
Yes, maybe a different type of water park. Like a walking park with lots of fountains.
Yes! A Waterpark this is safe would be ideal
Yes
As a park, with splash park for kids.
It is difficult to say at this point in the midst of a pandemic. I think perhaps the best use would be tear down the water park and just
replace it as a park space with tables playgoers equipment and the like. I think the day of water parks has left.
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Federal funds used to acquire the park restrict the use to outdoor recreation. In one or two words, please tell us your favorite outdoor pastime.
Mountain biking
Swimming
Pickle ball, Tennis, Bocce, Horseshoes
I think the city should partner with the Salt Lake City School District to envision how they might build a high school on this property that serves the Glendale and Poplar
Grove communities, utilizing much of the space for athletics, outdoor recreation programming and a school-community garden. Much could be done to use this land
to make long overdue investments in Salt Lake City's Westside communities. Please don't build another attraction on this property that most of our families lack the
financial resources to enjoy.
I love going to that park with my family. I love taking walks and riding my bike. We also love to have family picnics and barbecues and since we do not have a yard at
home, a park with barbecue grills or fire pits would be awesome!
Camping
Frisbee golf, pickle ball, basketball, splash pads
hiking
Pickleball
The slides also the waves
Walking
giant slide
Running
Walking/Biking
tennis courts, quality basketball courts
Rafting and mountain biking
Hiking, photography.
swimming
Right now I am teaching at an outdoor preschool and we go to local parks/canyons/outdoor rec areas to play. I think a park with some more natural playground type
things would be amazing.
Skiing and trail running.
Birding. Biking.
Dog park, softball/athletic fields
Hiking
Running, swimming, tennis and hiking
Water skiing
Walking, biking
walking and cycling
Walking, biking, hiking, tennis, gardening.
Hiking cycling
You can still include some form of water park, maybe a kayak park?! Mountain bike park, pump track, and/or hard and soft-surface trails for hiking, walking, biking.
Maybe an outdoor climbing facility or bouldering area (a park in Columbus, Ohio has a built outdoor wall: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/scioto-
audubon/). Maybe Salt Lake Climbers Alliance can assist? It would provide west-siders an opportunity to learn how to climb without the need to access the Wasatch.
Hiking, soccer, ultimate frisbee, playgroups
Biking
Baseball / softball complex
dog walking
Sun bathing.
swimming
I love good parks that are safe and provide parents easy visibility to the whole park. It is also nice when their are places for parents to sit and work while their kids play.
Hiking, but really any green space would be nice.
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camping and hiking
Baseball
Walking and jogging through nature pathways with my family.
mountain biking, skiing
Cycling, running, walking.
cross county skiing
Pickleball.
Walking dogs
Running and walking with my dog
Bike trail riding
Biking
Swimming and Hiking
Pickleball
Yeah
Wildlife park or wilderness area of some sort.. Maybe a dual use wildlife and wetland to help offset the loss caused by the inland port. Dark park for astronomy centric
uses.
Golf
Park playground, outside museum
Golf
Tennis
Hiking, hammocking, basketball, etc
Beaches, water parks, family centric activities that are OPEN ON SUNDAY. The old water park operated with both models, and being closed on Sunday is ridiculous
especially when it is next door to a golf course that is open.
walking in a tree covered area
Swimming, biking
Walking, picnicing
Walking and hiking.
Wildlife watching. Biking, nature walks.
Golf - but there's already a golf course next door.
Running/Walking/Hiking - Maybe it could be a multi-use park like Liberty Park or Sugar House park. Keep some sort of swimming facility, but also tie into the Jordan
River.
Walking, bird watching.
Walking/biking
I really enjoy hiking, shooting, biking and camping. Realistically, Utah is already overflowing with areas in which I can do all four. I'd love the idea of a water park
maintained by the city/state
Scuba diving
Nature journaling. Hiking. Birdwatching
Hiking and exploring nature.
Water parks!
horse back riding
Swimming and walking.
Anything away from a desk and outside is welcome.
Hiking and biking
Fishing
Hiking, walking.
Open space
Walking
I like to walk or exercise or meet friends in the parks. I like to golf and I really like Glendale Golf course, too; but that's not for kids and kids need safe, outdoor, no cost
opportunities.
Disc Golf
Team use of athletic fields.
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biking and hiking
Picnic
Hiking. Walking the dog.
Cycling and walking
Spikeball, volleyball, frisbee.
golf
Running & hiking.
Biking, rock climbing
parks, play areas, off leash dog parks, walking paths
Sand vball! Paddle Boarding.
Hiking, biking
Gardening, hiking
My nephew and I love exploring the international peace gardens and playing along the river. I also enjoy hiking and appreciating wildlife.
With your budget suggestion. $600,000? Skate Park?
Multi-use park with walking paths and playground.
Gardening/yard work & hiking
Hiking, playing on the grass with my children. Riding my bike.
Avoiding downtown
Hiking through urban park with trails surrounded by trees.
walking, nature-watching
Fishing.
Family friendly park.
Rollerblading, swimming, playing basketball, tennis, and pickleball.
Walking in nature
Big-game hunting
Walking/hiking.
tennis. It would be great if the City could create a tennis center like the one on Wasatch Blvd for residents on the west side.
I enjoy hiking and bird-watching.
Water! Maybe a summer water park with skateboard ramps and winter sports opportunities too (snow board ramps, sledding hill warming stations, bathrooms, etc).
Fishing, gardens, skateboarding, frisbee-golf, tennis.
Watching Nature thrive in its natural habitat without risk from humans.
Bike Ride
Swimming
Walking and picnicking in a park with trees / gardens. I'm unaware of any outdoor public swimming pools in SLC -- I think that could be a great alternative to a
waterpark.
Pickleball
Watching Nature in its undisturbed habitat.
growing food
softball, tennis, and pickleball
Water and rides
walking, running
Walking, running, and playing Ultimate Frisbee in parks, biking and hiking.
Walking
it should be turned into a park with walking/running/biking trails
An outdoor music and performing arts venue that is incorporated into the Jordan River Trail system.
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Walking/hiking; biking
walking and observing/interacting with natural areas
Family activities
Hiking
Skate and sockerfield
walking
Off roading
Skiing, with cycling a close second.
I want to see a sense park. Not open green space, but trees and excessive shade. Maybe local foliage
Hiking, swimming
Cycling
hiking
parks
racketball
tennis
Soccer, dog walking
Hiking
Build low income housing for chronically homeless, handicapped people.
Biking and Swimming are my favorite outdoor past times. But I also love kayaking and just going for a nice walk.
Hiking, biking
Cycling
A nature park where people can ride bikes or walk would be nice. With birds and art.
Also, heated pools similar to a hot spring would be great if the land is used for a water park.
Water parks. Sand volleyball courts. Do your job and keep things as they are supposed to be.
Regular swimming pool
Swimming
Roller blading
Climbing walls and playgrounds. A place that focuses on child development and physical activity while promoting ecology
Hiking
Skiing, snowboarding, hiking. Not very helpful for this space.
Walking, running
Walking outdoors with my dogs in natural areas where there is water they can cool off in.
Nature trails with ponds and large shade trees would be ideal
swimming and spend time with my dog
Hiking
A park like Liberty Park or Sugar House. They have things for all.
Swimming, hiking, and camping.
Skateboarding and team sports
Bicycling
Walking the dogs around a park.
BMX and Frisbee golf
water play and biking
Mountain biking / hiking / bird watching / tree hugging. Biking is exploding and there are not enough places to ride. A well designed trail / hiking outdoor park
environment would benefit many groups and provide healthy activities.
Walking
Walking, hiking, bike riding.
Swimming, bicycling, kayaking, hiking and skiing
Water Park is the best option. And not a lame one like Cowabunga Bay. Raging Waters was a childhood favorite, and it's heartbreaking to see what has happened to it.
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Running.
Fields, hiking, walking loop and trails
If out door recreation is not a viable or best use then go back to the Federal Funding Agency, explain the change of circumstances and ask for reduced restrictions.
Retain a land planner for advice, the best use and a rough site plan. Otherwise, you are in a difficult position because it’s hard to make money from urban outdoor
recreation.
RV Camping
I would rather it use for a swimming pool Tennis courts basketball courts running track
Golf
Tennis
The space needs to kept open - no developments like high rise apartments. However the space cannot become another Pioneer Park. Perhaps put a fence around it
and charge a very very small fee ($1) to keep our nefarious people but low enough that lower SES families can access the park. Use the fee to staff a guard at the
entrance gate to watch who comes and goes.
Hiking, baseball.
Going to park with water features (Liberty, Sugarhouse)
Birding
Nature walks
bike riding
Baseball
Water parks
I think a large park with soccer or fields of some sort. I love baseball/softball.
Target shooting
Walking hiking swimming biking
Running
Walking/running, sitting.
Fly Fishing
walking
Open space
Lazing around
Dogs, bikes!
hiking
Turn it into a natural resource.
Rock climbing
Walking, running, pickle ball
Bocce ball
Running but the park is too small for that. I'd love a place my daughter could roller skate (lots of flat paved areas) or where kids could learn how to ride their bikes
(again, flat and smooth)
Rollercoasters!!!
Mountain biking
Swimming
Swimming, walking
corn mazes in the fall, farmers markets, fishing, playing at the park, petting zoo.
Gardens and dog walks
Skiing & Fishing but that is not what I want to see there. It is a perfect place for a BMX pump track and/or a huge skate park.
I'm a 55 year old guy who doesn't do either of them but please do it for the kids.
Or, go big with a velodrome
walking, volleyball
Shady walks
My favorite outdoor pastime in this setting would be an inviting space to walk around, hang out and study, possible skateboard or bike, a friendly space for dogs
especially an off leash area. Considering the pandemic, it would be extremely beneficial to have more outdoor community spaces. I would be curious what a
outdoor/more pandemic friendly community space might look like including food, recreation, and social areas.
Drinking beer
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Walking, biking,picnicking
Dog walking trails
Golf/Mini golf baseball/softball
Walking, swimming, kayaking.
Walk dogs
BMX bicycling
Viewing art
Hiking / walking along a paved path.
Fishing boating
Hiking and skiing
Walking in beautifully landscaped spaces
Walking, Cycling
Large open space with beautiful natural and man made scenery
Frisbee golf
Mountain biking, climbing
Just walking and being in nature. A park would be a great use if that space!
Water park or family fun center with mini golf, go carts.
Rowing
Biking and playground
Biking
Fishing
Should be low maintenance activities for all ages: Walking paths, disk golf, playground
Running and volleyball
swimming, hiking
Mountain biking
hiking and walking
For this spot a water park!
Aviary
Walking the dog.
Splash pad, outdoor amphitheater
walking with my dog
Climbing, hiking.
I very much enjoyed the park when it was known as raging waters. The wave pool was fun as a group or to try touching the bottom. Then the dark enclosed slide was
like disappearing into a pit to re-emerge into a pool and the really tall slides wherein you felt gravity practically cease as you slightly free fell only to experience some g-
forces as the slide leveled out and shot you skipping like a stone across the landing zone.
Frisbee golf or walking.
Golf, cycling, and walking
Bike park
Something multi-seasonal
Hiking. Canoeing. Fishing.
Water parks and amusement parks
pickleball, tennis, biking
I would love to see the stretch of the Jordan River from 1700 S to the Fairpark cleaned and maintained for kayaking. I enjoy putting in at the boat entry in the parking
lot of the old waterpark, but the water quality and state of the embankments is frequently poor.
With the waterpark area itself, it would be amazing to do a dam-and-divert plan for the river to create a whitewater park for paddling in the area (like what was
created on the river in Columbus, Georgia).
Swimming
Safe Activities
Bicycling, but that doesn't have anything to do with this other than being visible from the Jordan River Parkway.
Botanical garden walk
Lounging.
Skate park and tennis courts
Water skiing
We live in a desert! An oasis is important! Maybe Part could be a splash pad
current use
Kayaking. Surfing.
Hiking
Walking in parks
Dog walking
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Hiking, kayaking
Community engagement
GOLF.
Walking
I would make this into a park with basketball courts, a skate park and lots of green space and maybe a pond.
Salt Lake City needs more options for INDOOR recreation in the long winter months when there is poor air quality. I would love to have access to an indoor recreation
complex with running track. Indoor cycling/biking/skating tracks would be fantastic. An indoor water park would be great. Make the roof retractable so it can be
considered "outdoor" to satisfy the restriction. SLC also needs more indoor fields for soccer/lacrosse,etc. Other idea: SLC needs more
tennis/pickleball/racquetball/futsal courts. Could make it a park with a variety of outdoor recreation options.
Running
Walking in an outdoor area like Liberty Park. Make sure that maintenance is in the budget.
Skate park or bike park with picnic space.
Water park.
Hiking in the mountains
Swimming! Lots of people from the neighborhood, from young moms to old women and men from the neighborhood used to go meet and swim together in the wave
pool and it was a great way to come together. I took my son after work/daycare many days all summer when he was in elementary and middle school and it was a
great family connection place. Maybe we can build a state of the art indoor/outdoor swimming and health center and tie it into the canoe launch for the river as well?
I'm so mad the city let the water park go to the group from Provo that had it closed on Sundays (one of the busiest/most profitable days) and let the park go. It was a
great asset in the neighborhood until that point, and now it's obviously a huge problem. It would be painful to see it turn into just another park (I love parks! But
really. Raging Waters was special.) Also, many of us from Glendale now drive up to the pool at Steiner near the U or Cottonwood Heights to swim outside.
BMX biking
Fire pits, splash pads, hiking trail with land marks, or a nice park.
Waterpark!!
Walking
Just being outside with friends and family; hiking.
Favorite outdoor activity is a combination of nature walk and bird watching
Hiking, walking my dog, picnics
Walking in a park with lots of trees on a wood chips footpath around a lake.
Biking
Family gathering areas, picnics, etc
Splash pads for youngsters
Ninja courses
Bike riding, hiking
Nature walks
Walking boardwalks or through protected areas to see birds & wildlife & nature. I also like botanical & wild gardens & other preserves.
walking or biking
water
Walking in nature
Off leash dog park :)
Picnics, family gatherings.
I don't have one, unfortunately.
Biking.
Playground, nature walks
Kayaking on the Jordan River; Bicycling on the Jordan River Parkway Trail; hiking our local mountain trails.
Kayaking and canoeing
Court sports
Camping
mountain biking
Walking with the dogs, hiking, biking, or handing out in a beautiful park.
I was actually hoping the land could be used for a grocery store and some retail shops. I live down the street from this eyesore. We have no decent grocery store in the
area. I am not really into propping up corporate America but other than hook and ladder, we have nowhere to grocery shop or dine in this neighborhood. This is sorely
needed. If not on 17th, then please find us a place for a decent grocery store.
Paddle boarding with my dog
Frisbee golf & mountain biking.
Skiing
Hammocking!
rock climbing
Hiking
Walking/hiking and gardening
Swimming, visiting historic locations
Picnics, hiking, biking, what about a skate park? That way kids don’t have to roam neighborhoods looking for ruptured sidewalks to conquer via a skateboard.
Biking, hiking, picnic. glad it can be recreation. Plant lots of trees, we need shade. We could just have a normal swimming pool.
Bicycling and skiing
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Gardening, especially with native plants,
Hiking and exploring.
Biking.
Inline skating.
Viewing nature.
Hiking
Hiking and shade
Walk explore
Picnics, bike and walking paths
Canoeing, camping
Golfing
It would be nice to have some firepits. I love to sit around an open fire and roast marshmallows and tell stories. I like to go hiking and walking. So, maybe some walking
trails, etc.
Skating, mountain biking
Farmers markers, outdoor concerts with beer gardens
Hiking with friends
Biking, geocaching
Swim
Running
Ice Hockey
Hiking, play grounds, and splash pads with my kids.
green space suitable for walking, dog park use, with trees and paths.
golf
Walking, bike riding
Biking
Walking in a park.
Mixed use park like riverside.
Gentle hikes and on-leash dog walking. Canoeing/kayaking. Outdoor dining. Meeting friends. Picnics. People watching. Picking up trash and needles left by homeless
people. A small seasonal petting zoo would be kind of neat—a few goats, bunnies, sheep, small pigs. Maybe a seasonal small train just for kids. Or even a G-scale
model railroad. These things worked very well for a public park in Englewood, Colorado. Make it family friendly—and I have no kids and I want that! Would be good to
have a stream or creek. No dog park, please. Most SLC dog parks are awful except the one near 300 N Redwood Road.
Nature walks, taking my children to a playground.
Hiking, Biking
bicycle park
Walking, biking.
Hiking
rock climbing
Open space, park, NO golf course. I'm sick of tax dollars supporting the recreation of a small minority of the populace. Outdoor amphitheater; interactive exhibits;
small scale amusement park.
Walking under big trees
Walking
Hiking
Recreation out in the nature
Hiking and bicycling
Mountain biking
Picnics and swimming
Urban gardening
I think a big children’s playground would be good. Something with climbing things plenty of slides, swings and a splash pad.
Hiking and birding
Hiking and running
Picnics, running, walking, playground for kids.
Walking and biking
Hiking, Trail Running, Rock Climbing
Hiking, tennis
Cycling
Splash pad or pickleball courts
pickle ball
tennis
soccer
baseball
Walking in a natural and quiet environment.
walking
gardens
dogs
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pristine nature that supports water conservation and habitat- not man-made attractions
Being outdoors--preferably in a semi-wild space. Think Redwood Nature preserve, not peace gardens...
Walking or hiking.
Hiking and biking
Cycling, Hiking, Park Gatherings, Community Gardening,
Golf
Forest exploring
Walking
Golf. Frisbee golf
Walking and bike riding
General park with soccer fields, walking paths, playground, dog park etc.
Just a very nice park
Time in beautiful space. Outdoor garden.
Hiking
Swimming, running on park trails
Walking and golfing
Ski Snowboard
Make it a year round indoor snow and outdoor dryslope (making use of the roof areas). Makes money year round and can be cleaned fairly easily.
My favorite outdoor activities include hiking and climbing in the mountains, but for a spot like where the water park is located I would love to have a disc golf course,
an outdoor pool with surrounding gardens, or a nature reserve.
Hiking, dog park
Trail running
Ski/canoe
Skate park, splash pad
Cycling
That's suitable for Glendale? Canoeing. On the Jordan river. Don't really think a BMX park or another scenic park where you can picnic or play soccer or whatever is
really the best we can do with this.
Skateboarding. The addition land should be used for a new and much-needed skate park.
Swimming, biking, walking. Just being outside Frisbee golf.
Hiking
Bird watching
Splash Pad
Cycling, hiking
Bike polo
Biking, running
Water park, skate park.
ice skating, kayaking, biking, fishing, walking
Playing tennis
Lazy River
biking , swimming
Playing in a well shaded playground
Walking and picnicking in a garden/park setting
Fishing, kayaking, biking, boating
Lap swimming
rock climbing and gardening
Oh, Like federal regulations can't be challenged. I have little faith in federal regulations right now. How exactly is a a water park NOT outdoor recreation. Definitions
change. Maybe call it SPORTING recreation. Miniature GOLF, BASEBALL batting practice
Frisbee, rollerblading
Running, biking
hunting
Nothing that could be put there.
Tennis
Fishing
Golf
Bicycle and Skate Board Park with Jordan River Parkway connection with refreshments and snacks for walkers and bikers on the parkway.
Animal watching & smelling pine trees
Gardening, arboretum, Food Forest.
Swimming at the public pool as a kid was the only thing I could afford to do on regular basis. SLC has enough trails and walking/hiking places and not much in the way
of pools or water recreation.
Dog park
Community vegetable gardens and orchards, with greenhouses and free classes.
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Dog park. Tennis. Walking paths.
I submitted this survey already but wanted to add more. You should put something like Wheeler Farm there with animals too. Community chickens and eggs.
Green space
Swimming
Bike and walking nature trails. Creating a green space that is adventurous, beautiful, and green.
Cycling, swimming, hiking, lake canoeing/kayaking
Swimming at a lake or having a pic nic near a body of water
Bicycling.
hiking and exploring
Running
Jogging/biking
Swimming and kayaking
Hiking and road cycling
Hiking
Bicycling and running
Hiking, walking
Work with Utah State Wildlife to make a nature park and an urban fishery for the youth to have recreation the Canal next to it could provide water for ponds.
Nature
Riding my horse
I don't have outdoor pastime issues, but it seems that something with trees and pavilions would be a better use, given the need for outdoor gathering spaces for
families. In my opinion, it would also be a good idea to have a community fireworks area rather than having fireworks in neighborhoods.
Walking and birdwatching
Riding bikes!
Swimming and biking
Hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.
Mountain Sports
Turn it into a park pool community center.
I personally love to walk and bike ride. But there are many for whom this park was a joyful outing and a fun place to play and have fun with friends and family.
1) Eminent domain the land, locate and charge the former owner for all demolition, restoration costs, and back-due taxes, and restore the land to its original riparian
state. Or,
2) Refuse federal funds and sell the land to a developer for low- and moderate cost housing, a homeless service center including a medical/mental health facility, and
shopping center with a grocery store. Require the developer to forfeit the land and improvements if the property is not maintained to current standards and require
the developer to pay sufficient tax surcharge to compensate for the impact on City services. .
Soccer
hiking in nature trails
Indoor or outdoor climbing.
Mountain bike course.
Playgrounds and splash pads for the kids
walking
Stupid question. Really, one or two words? Also my favorite outdoor recreation may not make sense for the space we're talking about (hiking and camping).
Playing with my dog, swimming. Ice skating
Fishing and camping
Make it into a wetland habitat area, with a boardwalk for birdwatching.
I swim, bike and run. I walk my dog, too.
Not that I want this above other popular options, but why not have a running trail around the perimeter and a olympic lap pool (that can be for playing, too) and a
velodrome on the inside? It could be a perfect place for triathletes to practice!
Or something like the Draper Cycle Park, where there are hills to jump bikes off of? It would be so nice to have something like that on the west side. The 1700 South
location is easily accessible from the east side of Salt lake, and a perfect location for something like that. I think it would be well used. I have family in the corner
canyon area that are on the mountain biking team (high school), and wouldn't it be so nice if the west side had a legit place to practice so they could have their own
team? Draper park cost = $10 million.
In the meantime, after it was cleaned up maybe it could be a huuuuge off leash dog park - parts of it could be fenced off until the full development was done.
mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, soccer
Hiking
Cycling is at the top of our list....and with this land in such close proximity to the Jordan River Trail, it would be amazing to have another park at which to stop, picnic
and enjoy the mountain views. We golf frequently at Glendale, and quite frankly, the view of that water park from the golf course is horrifying.
Swimming
Hiking, playing
Swimming pools
Biking
Sports
Relaxing
Hiking and walking, bike riding.
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Birding
I think a park would be nice. Plenty of trees, playground, dog park, soccer field, basketball court, pickleball and a community garden would be something that I think
would add to the neighborhood. Maybe a nice cafe or coffee shop with a patio.
General open space with multi-use sports fields.
Hiking, biking.
Hiking and skiing
Sightseeing
The dog parks
Cleaning up homeless camps, reducing theft, improving the lot of the less fortunate.
Enjoying green space with family and friends
Hiking, skiing, tennis, pickle ball, baseball
Swimming
mountain biking.
walking
Hiking
Walking in nature...
Pickle ball. Cycling. Hiking.
Hiking In open space
a public park.
Running/biking/dog
Mountain biking
I love just having a peaceful place to rest and relax outdoors.
Something for families to enjoy.
Baseball fields, great play ground equipment
A city park in this location would be wonderful. Running trails, a dog park, picnic tables...
A public space with trees and pavillions. Maybe a splash pad and playground area.
hiking and riding bikes
Going to Raging Waters as a child with my Mom and taking my kids to Seven Peaks as a parent
Hiking, gardening
Outdoor recreation to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature
Alpine skiing
Nature walks with my dog and family
I would like to see it remain a waterpark, but it appears there is an immediate need to remove the hazards.
Hiking. Dog walking. Biking.
Going to the waterpark every week for the past 35 years!!!!
Hiking and spending time in the mountains or other natural areas
Botanical gardens
Biking and swimming
Being with friends and family.
biking and walking
Hiking
Cross country skiing and hiking
Swimming
For this area, gardens with water features would be nice,
Bird watching, swimming
Walking
Running + climbing
Walking
1. Walking my dog
2. Bird watching
3. Caoneing
hiking and bicycling
Camping
Walking and lounging.
Bike riding
Hiking and camping with dog and family
TAKING DOGS OUT ON TRAILS
Dog walking
Hiking, picnicking
Going to the water park if it was there.
Running and bicycling.
Gardening...
walking/hiking
Basketball and pickle ball
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Swimming
Don't have one.
Going to water parks and swimming is my fav pass time. Other than that, we enjoy going to neighborhood parks.
Walking/hiking.
Biking
Camping, strolling
Outdoor park.
Biking
Sun bathing, running
Parks, sports, recreation.
All of the outdoor swimming opportunities have now been eliminated from the Glendale neighborhood by the city. There are many other parks that offer a variety of
recreational opportunities. This should be a regional outdoor recreation area.
Cycling/Tennis
Mini golf
Water park, trails for walking and riding bikes, picnics and dog parks.
Hiking
Skateboarding
cycling
Snowboarding and mountain biking. We need more dog parks also
cycling
Biking Hiking make another Liberty Park for Glendale!
leisure activity
Walking it
Canoeing and kayaking the Jordan River, and the boat ramp at the former water park was a great place to launch, disembark, and simply enjoy the vibrancy of the
park.
Biking, skateboarding
Make it a kayak adventure park like in rgreen river whyoming and a huge splash pad
biking, tennis
Camping
Water parks
Water fights
Swimming or tennis
Make a well-lit, surveilled, ability-inclusive playground/sports complex with:
splash pads
cognitive/sensory development play
ability-inclusive playground
soccer field (Real Salt Lake partnership)
rubberized track (U of U partnership)
basketball courts (Utah Jazz partnership)
curfewed picnic amenities
skatepark
and purified/spring water filling stations
Include partnerships from local teams, corporations or businesses to bring the same state-of-the-art amenities to all ages, incomes, races and neighborhoods in Salt
Lake City.
Partner with power companies to fully light and power the park, with renewable energies.
Skiing, hiking, walking dogs.
Hiking and bicycling
Getting into the mountains.
Kayaking, hiking, biking
cycling golf
How about another red butte garden?
Skateboarding
Nature parks, hiking, conservation, or simply a large city pool.
camping, hiking
Having a park area with water features and running track would be ideal for people that don't play sports.
Hiking, walking park paths
Walking
Bicycling
Nature walk and photography with lots of flowers plants and trees, trails water features, seating and educational opportunities. With space for some local food trucks
as well.
Walking
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It used to be a place for baseball and there are tennis courts down the road. Why not make it a sports field to be used for football, basketball, baseball etc.
roller skating
hiking
Swimming
Biking, snowboarding, hiking, swimming.
kayaking on the Jordan river, or biking along the Jordan Park Trailways!
The location near the river and the trail provide an excellent opportunity for river and trail-related uses.
As above. Pool and park.
Walking spending time with dogs and family
Walking in shade
Outdoor music concerts, roller skating, bmx biking,
Walking, hiking
Hiking/walking/strolling
Exploring
Kayaking. And there just happens to be the perfect boat launch in the eastern-most part of the water park's territory. Whatever you do this boat launch MUST remain
accessible and usable.
Swimming, running
Hiking
Walking
A park like liberty park
Hiking swimming
Swimming. I love swimming and wish there was access to water here other than a few lakes. I also love hiking.
Swimming
Walking the dog
Mountain biking
Just to kick back.
Snowboarding & water parks
Mountain biking
Swimming or skate park
Dog walking.
Boating on the Jordan River and Hiking.
I think a connection the the existing Jordan river would be a benefit. Installing another boat launch on the property would be amazing. The existing parking lot would
be ideal for the parking needs. And a bridge to the other side of the river would connect the current Jordan river trail to a new park and recreation space. Shade and
lawn areas are limited in this area, and adding a park here would increase the recreation choices.
An Indoor Pickleball Complex. Example: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-
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swimming dancing
Walking trails, parks
Golf and Tennis
Pickleball, tennis
Adult Soccer
Basketball
Outdoor movie theater
golf
Create a big splash pad for children with smaller water slides if a water park is not appropriate
Hiking and wandering
Cycling.
Gardening.
Walking paths and picnic areas.
Skatepark, basketball court, and playground
Reading
Chilling
Walking & biking.
Hiking
Mini golf!
Being outside.
Tree Walk
Golf. You can have a glow in the dark night golf as a par 3 course, maybe even a normal 9 hole course so that during the day it could operate as a normal 9 hole course
with a driving range. Just look at the popularity of top golf and golf in general right now.
Visiting outdoor gardens, arboretums & parks. Check out "Grounds for Sculpture" in NJ.
The wave pool could be replaced by an amphitheater for concerts, plays, ceremonies etc.
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Trail running
Rock climbing and swimming
Parks, hiking trails, water features, trees, nature, picnicking
Walking, and enjoying outside
Outside concert and event venue
Hiking, tennis
Seventeen acres would make a nice off leash dog park. It could easily have a variety of terrain features constructed and wouldn't have to done in Kentucky Blue Grass.
It would help relieve the pressure that currently falls on Tanner/Parley's Nature Park. It needs to be big enough that people can walk around in an open area while the
dogs romp and play. Since Rocky was Mayor every administration has said that they would create a Westside large off leash dog park. Here is the perfect chance to do
it.
Hiking, biking
Shady hiking or walking path areas would be great. It's hard to find walking path places that don't follow roads. Like liberty park has a great walking loop but the cars
follow the same path, which is annoying.
Exploring
Water park
Water slide
Outdoor concerts
This is how I would like this park to continue to be used for recreation: Walking trails to explore nature, a ropes course and climbing skills development, ecological
purposes, outdoor fitness classroom for group instruction, bike and skateboard park, youth center for recreation and outdoor education.
Swimming, mountain biking, tennis, trail running.
Splash pad
Rock climbing. That would probably be a lot of liability though.
Botanical gardens
Hiking and playing with dogs
Hiking
Lap swimming!
Pickleball, splash pad, frisbee golf, or sports complex (fields for soccer or baseball that could be used for recreation leagues).
Walking
Hiking, maybe a man made forested area of sorts that people can use for walking/running with ponds and wildlife
I don't want dense housing at all.
The Wave Pool with friends growing up. .
kayaking
Sun and water
Water slides and my best memories of being a kid.
Tennis
Swimming. Camping
Hiking. I think trails and nature would be good
Playground with my kids
Abythinh that is family friendly and dog friendly would be cool
Water slides; amusement
Hiking, Skydiving
In summer I like to paddle and jike
Water parks
walking
Park
Bicycle skills park.
Beach. Great idea would be to make a man-made beach with wavepool and learning exhibit about marine life. Also, a scuba diving lesson section, surfing lesson
section, water rafting lesson and wake boarding lessons. Some of the offerings allow for a controlled learning environment which equips those for the natural
experiences like water rafting. Or, even creating a man-made hot springs whirlpool experience.
Going to the drive in. A mini theme park. Something similar to Evermore.
It needs to stay as a waterpark. The reason why seven peaks didn't work out was the lack of quality and variety of food options. With the amount of people that came
each day, if you have good food options, you will recoup your investment. The lack of aesthetics also kept people away. Keep the grass green and the rose bushes
trimmed and people will come. With little competition in a tight-niche market and a big summer attraction for the city this would be a big win for Salt Lake. It would be
sad to see the park just demolished for 500k and this chance thrown away.
Open park space!
Walking/hiking.
Raging waters
Mil-sim or more commonly know as airsofting. There is an amazing community in utah in need of a place to play this amazing sport at.
Watching baseball
Amusement park
Swimming
Water parks
Bicycling, hiking
Swimming and family gatherings
Taking walks or water activities
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Paintball park or golf since gendale golf course was closed.
Waterpark w/ Family
Walking, hiking, biking.
Walking and chilling
Baseball
Water Park, mini golf, indoor sports
Splash pad
Connect with the Jordan River!
Keep it as a water park. That are is commercial and industrial no one will go out there for anything else.
Let’s overturn the regulation and let’s make it an outdoor recreational space since it borders on to Glendale Golf Course you could make it a softball and or baseball
complex type of set up akin to 4500 S. and 1300 E.
Hiking, kayaking
Nature/water.
Ragging Waters!!!!!
not sure. another 'indoor pool' facility (one with lap swimming and another pool for playing or whatever) or how about a 'night sky' park? (it's not dark enough in that
area but something similar to sugarhouse park? liberty park?-bike paths, jogging paths etc
Walking. Running. Hiking.
biking
Airsoft
Camping atv
Camping and parks
Hiking and golfing.
Biking
Soccer
Camping
Gardening and enjoying nature and wildlife with my family.
Swimming
Airsoft
Skating and swimming
Skate park/urban community and environment why can’t we have a unique super urban skate park filled with unique features and places for local urban artists to
showcase their work?
Snowboarding
Football
Baseball
Biking
Camping, hiking
Rock climbing.
Family friendly free park
Ultimate frisbee, wakeboarding, mountains biking
Swimming and biking
airsoft and paintball
Park luke Liberty Park
Off leash dog park, community garden
Basketball courts with outdoor lights
Dog park
I loved it when it was wild wave. It was a great huge community pool. They sold family passes that were a reasonable price. I miss the community pools that were out
there in the parks. The pool at Jordan Park was so fun. It was a place of gathering with all my friends and family.
Airsoft
Poolside lounging
Garden walks, picnic areas, playgrounds . Something like liberty or sugarhouse park would be nice in our area.
hiking
Water!!! It's a great family activity!!
I think the federal funds should be paid back and the land be redeveloped, maybe a parks department pool with a neighborhood around it.
Swimming, mini golf
Hiking
Tennis and biking
Waterparks I would have seasonal passes if there was still a local option other then Cowabunga bay.
Walks, swimming
Pickle ball
Music venue.
Natural trails with flower gardens, water features, rock features.
Swimming/water parks
Water parks
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kayaking and biking.
Airsoft
Airsoft (similar to paintball)
Mountain biking park would be nice. Please do not turn it into another golf course.
Airsoft
Airsoft arena
Camping & hiking
Urban Forest. Fill it with wildlife.
Swimming
Playing in Watertown
Walking and playing with our family
I have too many. However an interactive outdoor space could be better than a nature space / park. For example, sport fields, tennis courts, MTB park, skate park,
frisbee golf. Something that brings out the community instead of another park turned homeless encampment.
Cycling
Hiking or biking
Fun and social!
Hiking or walking
Trail running and climbing
Sports
Basketball
Exercising, sports.
Water activities, amusement parks
I like just being able to be outside, under trees, reading.
Hiking, pickleball
Hiking and camping. Also playing outdoor sports like ultimate frisbee.
Sports on the grass
Going to the waterpark.
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Pickleball
Calisthenic Park
Keep some of the original park! Turn it into a new daybreak-ish type manmade lake and park. If you could keep some of the original stone stairs and caves it would be
AMAZING! Memorialize it and turn it into something new at the same time!
Outdoor artificial obstacle course climbing and rappelling.
Biking or surfing
Gardens
Exploring the closed water park & re-living my childhood memories there
camping
Fishing; dog park
Skateboarding.
Japanese garden
Running
Dog Park
Swimming
Mountain biking. Turn it into a bike park. It's the perfect size and has a hill.
Water parks!
Airsoft
Go karts
Slacklining
Hiking
I enjoy people watching and getting to sit down and relax, a picnic is preferable.
Hiking
Yes
Bike/skateboard park
Theme Parks - The land could be home to a themed environment such as a Dinosaur park, a park resembling a foreign country, or a park based on the works of a local
fantasy author.
Running/biking
Disc golf
Swimming
Basketball, fishing
Disc golf
Hiking, walking dogs
Seven peeks
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Splash pad
I enjoy airsoft, it's like paintball. This would be perfect for both.
Disc golf
Disc golf
Trail Running/walking/biking with my dog! It would be great to have some shaded walking paths or an area to recreate with my dog.
Hunting
Water fun
Swimming and running through sprinklers.
Nature walk
Barbecue, birdwatching, archery, painting
Dog park
pickleball!!!
Cheap/free botanical and public gardens with walking/jogging trails
Rick climbing and water sports
Swimming
Outdoor sports
going to public gardens with maybe a platform for small performances or speakers
Public gardens, frisbee golf
I like exploring, riding bikes, hiking and watching wild life.
Swimming is great fun too. One of the best places I went swimming as a kid was a natural water swimming pool in West Texas, the water was spring fed and clear, so
you could see the fish and turtles you were swimming with. It was really amazing.
Taking my son to playgrounds is another favorite pastime.
Swimming, walking
Disk golf
Hiking with my pups
Tennis and soccer are our family pastimes. However, swimming comes close. But the pandemic has affected all of our activities lately and will for a while.
Tennis
Giant lazy river
waterparks
Waterparks with the family
Biking, swimming
I'm a golfer
Hiking of course but a close second is skateboarding and mountain biking!
Disc golf
Skateboarding
Walking
Trail running
Disk golf
An outdoor ice skating ring would be nice
Hiking & bouldering. Also nature photography.
Swimming, playgrounds
Today in most homes you can hike trails around the world, play tennis go bowling, learn ballroom dancing, all in your living room so themed parks are just an
expensive way to get corona virus, if i were to plan to go out to a park i would want easy walk trails that could be completed within 15 to 30 minutes some trails that
were for riding bikes only to keep those away from walkers, ability to bring the family dog lots of benches to stop and sit and lots of things to see while walking Utah
doesn't need another theme park we always need another dog park or garden
Fishing. I dont know if a local fish pond would be doable, but an outdoor sports complex with basketball, tennis, and other courts is something that I feel would be a
popular option.
Outdoor markets
Bike paths, walking trails, running tracks,
Hiking
Kids today want water fun and skate fun, but prices have to be kept down. The old park cost $17/visit/person so we couldn't go very often. Now I'm older, so in
addition to what we do for kids, please also include plenty of shade and picnic tables for those of us who just want to watch. :)
Playing with dog at dog park
I love the Jordan River trail for jogging, biking, picnics, and getting some nature time close to home. I recommend tearing out the pools and creating a reservoir for
swimming, fishing, paddle boarding (non-motorized water activities), connected to the JR trail. We need more park space for our growing population!
Might be good for walking trails or frisbee golf
Homeless RV park
Hiking
Disc golf. Super low impact and good use of park areas that get less traffic.
Hiking with my kids
Fishing pond
Hiking, fishing
Disc Golf
Golf
Exercising, gardening
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Slides and swimming
Splash pad
Community garden
Hiking
Hiking
Just sitting at a nice place , having lunch, lettings kids play, or meetup with family
Running
Walking outdoors
Raging Waters, Lagoon, race tracks, Fall corn mazes & outdoor hill slides, carnivals, state fairs, parks with sport events, etc.
Going to Raging Waters was one of the funnest things to do in the summer. I love going to parks, fairs, concerts, amusement parks etc. Being outside is just amazing in
Utah.
Disc golf
hiking; kayak course?
Fishing
Botanical gardens
Passive park
Water parks
Airsoft
Walking in gardens
running and biking
water -related activities
Hiking, places to enjoy wildlife, refuges, restoration of habitat. Would love to see a nature center for everyone to enjoy, a small fee for entrance or yearly affordable
family memberships. It could be another great world class facility for the city.
Adventurous playgrounds (ones that involve a little risk)
Disc golf
Fishing
Biking
Walking or biking
DISC GOLF! It's growing in popularity extremely quickly and courses can be compact, as well as very inexpensive to build and maintain.
Fly fishing
Boating and waterparks
Floating rivers
I started playing disc golf 11 years ago and its a wonderful way for families too get out side and exercise. Disc golf courses are fairly inexpensive to build and our
community is always there to step up and help build and also maintain courses. I have seen the sport explode with new players in the last 3 years and SLC could
definently use more courses to accomidate the rapidly growing number of new players!
Walking
Hiking/picnicking/frisbee golf/mini golf
Rollerskating and Rollerblading is back! Make an outdoor rollerskating rink in a nice park.
Trees, forest, gardens
Hiking and picnicking
Water Park.
My favorite outdoor activity is simple: quietly enjoying nature. That may be walking to a local park, exploring a hidden trail, or simply sitting in my backyard. Much of
my outdoor time continues to be spent quietly enjoying nature, and in the warm months, gardening.
Picnics in the park
water park
Water parks.
Trails
Walking through creeks
plain old park
Golf
Rock climbing, going to the dog park
Skiing
We have tons of golf. I'd say splash pad, dog park, or similar we don't have (pioneer park dog area is not safe and not lit) secondary would be low in come housing to
help the homeless or low income population but doesn't fall under the open space issue
Baseball field, dog park, park.
Fishing, golfing,
Hiking & climbing
Mountain bike riding, you could do a skills park?
Biking & Swimming
Swimming
Playing rugby.
Hiking and canyoneering
Peace and quiet
Nature walks- see "Palmer Park, CO Spgs"
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Biking, skateboarding, kayaking, climbing.
Disc Golf
Swimming, enjoying nature, camping.
Change laws and do what I said above
Camping is my favorite, but for local outside activities multi-use parks (e.g. SugarHouse Park, Liberty Park) are great for family get togethers, walk/ride bikes. A splash
pad may be a more affordable option if a multi-use park replaces the existing water park.
Walking, hiking
I loved raging waters in the 80s.
Now I enjoy camping and skiing.
Bicycling, walking
Walking
Skate park
Walking trails and feeding ducks.
A beautiful park with path, flowers,trees,Picnic areas. Places for people living in dense areas can enjoy the outdoors
Golf, walks, fishing
Walk, hikes, bikerides
Playing sports
Water parks
Walking
Hiking, skiing
Hot springs relaxation
Soccer and walking
Swimming. Raging water was so much fun and engaged so many people in healthful activities.
Golf!
Walking
Disc Golf
Frisbee golf, walking trails, kayaking
skateboarding
Foraging, hiking - use the space to make a food forest and start growing local food!!
Outdoor events!
Hiking and paddleboarding.
Ultimate Frisbee and Mountain Biking
Climbing / adventure / hiking
Yes.
Kayaking, cycling, hiking. This is a great spot to access the Jordan River for Kayaking or canoeing.
Swimming, sports
Walks
Airsoft
Swimming with family
Grass, water features and general open area for picnics, kids playing, people doing whatever, throw balls, relax, etc.
Parks, trees, pathways, open air
Hiking
Longboarding
Hiking, canoeing.
I'd like to see a Park like lodestone Park with a unique playground, walking trails, sports courts, plus a large splash pad.
Cycle, hiking
Swimming
Skateboarding
Relaxing
Spending time with Family
Sports... not soccer.
Swimming, outdoor fitness, parks with my kids
Water park
Outdoor hikes and swimming
Water parks
Community fishing
Urban mountain biking track
Swimming
Water sports or lounging in the sunlight
Hiking. Swimming.
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Great water parks that Utah lacks. Travel to any other state and they probably have an amazing water park. The prior owners of this park never invested back in the
park.. Slc needs an amazing water park that can not only attract locals but people from surrounding states. Just as lagoon draws people in.
Gardening. A community garden would be great considering the rise in multi family structures like Townhomes and Condos where there is not a place to grow a
garden.
Sports, hiking
Tennis and biking
Camping
Soccer, walker, biking
Swimming
Roller skating
Enjoying natural areas that are dog-friendly (on or off leash)
American Football, lost you haven't I?
Walking
Water Park.
Walking
Hiking, biking
Go to the park and be with family.
soccer
hiking
Walking the dogs
Hiking
Kids playground
Slides and wave pool
A part of the park, could be several pavilions, picnic tables, etc. Also, an area for twice a month, food truck court. Like a food court, in the mall, but all the different
food trucks, could buy a spot, and we the public, could sample a wide variety of foods, and cooking talents here in our state. It might help save, or bring back some
restaurants that struggled this year.
Its a huge success in other places.
It is something we use to look forward to in Hawaii, twice a month.
The rule was, as it got bigger and more popular, that a food truck owner, could only buy a spot once a month. Which made room for so many more on the bi week.
The park gets utilized, and gets money. It would be the only one in the state!
gardening, nature paths, FREE activities for the community
Water park, big jungle gym for all ages.
I'm not located near the city so, my outdoor past time wouldn't be relevant for this situation. However, I would want to encourage the land use to be used in the most
beneficial way to what kind of people they are trying to attract and the use as something unique. If not divided and made into something the population needs or
wants. I also encourage more research done to those who live near this park.
Golf
I enjoy going to the parks with my daughter and fishing in the ponds.
Camping, roller skating.
green space
A park with some really nice water features
Summer outdoor recreation!
Having Fun
Waterpark.
I love to fish and kayak. Would be cool to see a kayak park with some man made rapids similar to Reno.
walking in nature
Mountain biking
Pickle ball
Skate paro
Napping
Fishing local ponds
Art garden walks
Swimming hiking
Walking, enjoying flowers and trees, picnicking
waterfalls, walking, biking
live bands and snack shops
Airsofting and paint balling
Camping
Being at the outdoor pools and being in a park.
Swimming
As mentioned in my previous comment, I’m a big fan of pickleball. I also like basketball and mountain biking. Aside from pickleball courts, basketball courts would be
fun, and I also think that if you created a mountain bike race track that could be a lot of fun for members of the community, and a bike race track would definitely be
something unique and attractive.
Raging Waters.
Fishing hiking picnic
Mountain biking
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Race strip
Water park, nude recreation!
Water Park
Swimming
Water park, in the summer is a wonderful pass time for my family.
Park gatherings and outdoor games.
Swimming. Agriculture
Water park!
My favorite pastime is walking, however for that area, perhaps a park with basketball and tennis courts, playground, and a fitness court that adults and children can
use.
swimming or biking
I wanna snowboard
Cookouts
SWIMMING!
Water parks
Hiking
Chillin
Fishing
Disc golf
Splash pad
Hiking.
Snowboarding
Build a mini Lagoon type amusement park.
softball fields would be a great way to utilize the space. there are not enough locations in the down town area for softball so tournament have to be played in
Grantsville, South Jordan, west valley. ect.
Disc golf. The disc golf community is growing rapidly and we do not have enough disc golf courses in state to keep up with the demands. The Fort in ogden has a world
class disc golf course and will be hosting the world championship next year, bringing in tourism and broadcasting to thousands of upon thousands of viewers world
wide. This would be a great opportunity for us to have a one of the most unique courses in the world if done right. This would be an economic boost for the area as
well as providing more outdoor space for families and friends to use.
visiting parks
Drinks with friends or family. Water sports for sure
Fishing
Golf, tennis, bike riding. Gardening.
Hiking, swimming
Going to the water park. Picnics and taking my children to the playground.
Jogging. Biking.
A public space with options for concerts etc.
Swimming
build a beautiful walking garden like Buchart gardens or Thanksgiving point with carriage rides and places for families to picnic among waterfalls and meandering
streams.
Hiking, golf
Water parks
Paintballing
Mountain biking and fishing. Swimming and a wave pool would be fantastic though.
maybe a new park? a zoo?
Hiking. Climbing.
strolling through trees
Parks and hiking.
Swimming
My boys enjoy spending time at the Skate and Bike Parks. Swimming has always a fun summer past time. Even if it isn't
Waterpark
Fishing
Swimming
Concerts
Water parks
swimming and picnics
Golf
Trails. Biking and hiking trails.
No more golf courses!!!!!!!
Miniature golf, water park rides, amusement park
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pickleball
Water activities
Hiking, and biking
Snowboarding in winter and water related activities in summer.
The wave pool and childrens water park
Park with lots of trees and shade and playgrounds
Water slides
Sports or water park
Fishing, hiking
Swimming
Sports
Rock climbing.
water slides are outdoor rec.
Make a dirt track for motor cycles four wheels and mt/bmx bikes or make a newer improved water park.
Wave pool
Walking and birdwatching.
Hanging out in my backyard with my son
Spending time with my dogs off leash. Sitting under the shade of trees
Nothing in Glendale. A water park is perfect. Utah needs to put more effort into activities for kids so that they have something to do other than cause trouble.
Birding
Going to the water park
Fishing and Sight seeing
Swimming
Hiking
running
It would be great to have a place for fishing within the city. A nice park with a small pond/lake would be amazing.
walking in the mountains, and SWIMMING
Swimming
Sports park
I loved the slides and rides at Seven Peaks.
Please rebuild a new and safe water park. People stopped going because it was not maintained.
Camping, bike rides
Atv/utv recreation
Renaissance Faire
Airsoft
Biking, playing disc golf
gardening, walking, tennis
Water park
I would like to see the whole place become a more natural sanctuary. Some of the former park features could be incorporated rather than torn down. I think that most
of the former pools should be filled with gardens. I really like Red Butte Garden and I would like to see something like that put in. Maybe I would restore the lazy river.
I would also like to see a performance venue incorporated where there would be free concerts and cultural events.
Water sun!
Na
I rather enjoy going for walks in nature or, when the opportunity presents itself, going to an amusement/theme park.
Walking, hiking
Walking and hiking.
Biking
Parks and zoos
Spending time outside in a free public park.
tennis
Water Parks!!
Sports Complex
Interactive Parks
I love stand-up paddle-baording! What if a park was made that allowed for that specifically? So a lazy river of sorts or other pool/water outlets for stand-up paddle-
boarding!
Sports and outdoor music events.
Swimming laps, walking, running, animals
I like to go fishing, hiking, and snorkeling. You could add utah's first snorkeling experience!
My summers were spent at raging waters/seven peaks or hanging out with family at the baseball field.
Soccer and hiking.
Biking
A new water park. The westside of Salt Lake City does not have any form of recreation other than parks and golf courses. No movie theaters, bowling alleys, or
swimming pools. We deserve something other than apartments and Mexican food restaurants
Community Pool, revamped
I love to go camping, swimming, hiking, love miniature golf and also spending time with my girls and husband.
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Walking and swimming
Water Park!
Concerts
Skateboarding
Swimming
Going to an awesome playground. The problem is that no matter what you will have it vandalism because of where it is and how many homeless are in that area. I
lived in the neighbors right across for years and all our parks you could find syringes, alcohol, trash, and just scary situations.
Layton Surf-N-Swim!
Airsoft wars are a large part of my life.
Water parks
Swimming
turn it into a world class skate park!
sledding and skate boarding
Mountain biking
Golf.
Swimming at raging waters
Disc golf
The wave pool was by far the best of the water park.
Hiking
Swimming
Parks are lovely.
Swimming, going to the park
Spending time with the kids are different parks.
Golf, fishing
walking in the park
My family and I love a good community pool/splash pad. I like the design of the Lindon Pool but perhaps on a larger scale.
Perhaps a new aviary or liberty park type space?
Playground and nature walks.
I am the father to three young children. What they really want are awesome playgrounds with lots of hidden places to walk and hide.
Visiting theme parks, and water parks. Why doesnt someone try a sales pitch to Six Flags.???
going to the water parks
Open space, outdoor space is always a favorite. If you can turn it into a garden, obstacle course, "Central Park" type thing where there are multiple activities, food
trucks, live performances, open markets, that type of thing.
Go Karting,
Baseball/sports complex.
Water Park
Raging waters was always my favorite.
Disc golf
Golf. Enhance the existing golf course next to the facility.
Camping and swimming
I’d prefer a more natural interactive water feature. A more elaborate splash pad type thing that is fully wheelchair accessible
Rafting, Climbing
Water fun or hiking
Walking my dog so a dog park would be nice
Use the proceeds to connect the Jordan River Parkway to this parcel.
Hiking and Amusement Parks
Hiking and playing with my young girls.
Pool
Dog walking
Kayaking or water sports.
Playground and splash pad.
Hiking
Hiking
Kayaking or hiking
Swimming
Swimming
Camping
Hiking
Hiking and rock climbing
Hiking and swimming
I loved water slides. I liked how creative you could be with them.
Raging waters
Hiking
Parks
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Tennis, rollerblading. Ice skating.
I like Miniature Golf. Utah has a lot of golf courses and several water park options but very few miniature golf courses that cater to families and kids/teenagers who
only want to play miniature golf. It would be wonderful to have somewhere that could have several different course options for people to go through. I feel a
miniature golf course could be used a lot more of the year then a water park and would cost less overall to maintain and keep safe and up to date.
Maybe some of the parts from the water park could be salvage, used, repurposed and recycled to make parts of the golf course or water features as a tribute to the
water park. It would be nice to see the city or county recycle, reuse, or repurpose some of the stuff. You could also add in a pavilion with tables where families could
enjoy meals if they wanted.
Mountain Biking
Airsoft
Place to cool off in the summer
Tennis
Bicycling
Fishing
Pool time!
Golf - skate park-recreation center
Cycling
pickle ball
My favorite summer outdoor past time is going to water parks. Nothing beats the thrill of fun water slides and being in the sun for a day.
Secure the funding to fix the water park and fix it. The city can do that by closing at least two golf courses, and taking the $1.2 million in golf subsidies to pay of bonds
to fix the water park. Golf course land can be reimagined as space that gets far greater public use than golf.
Golfing
Swimming
Taking my dog hiking and swimming
Hiking.
Piccleball courts
Fishing kayaking
Taking my kids to a lazy river
Swimming, surfing
Picnicking/enjoying the shade and fresh air by reading outdoors.
Ultimate frisbee
Sand volleyball
Local lake
Tennis and swimming
tennis
water/ skate/ pedestrian park
Softball fields, fun bike trail like the one recently built in West Ogden, hopscotch, four square, pavilions....
Flying kites.
1. Ski/snowboard/winter sports, 2. water park/swimming/summer water sports
Concerts
Water park
I love spending time outdoors, going on walks, spending time near water. Parks, sports, etc.
swimming
A bike park would be awesome with walking trails as well
Dirt bike course
Water park.
Water Park
Public gardens
Going to raging waters
Communal get togethers. Picnics.
pickle ball
Stem kid park, basketball, soccer
Hiking
Walking my dog
Soccer, skateboarding
I love lakes.
Outdoor amphitheater
Picnics
Photography
Raging waters
Sports fields
I think the land needs to be used to build a new high school
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Live music, concerts
Anything but golf
Sports
The wave pool and family time
Swimming
Hiking, Jeeping
Indoor water park.
sledding, hiking
My kids love to swim and kayak
Federal funds should not be used
Swimming and hiking
Swimming
Bmx biking
Swimming, picnicking, hiking.
Kayaking
Gardening or hiking
Pickleball
Golf. Add more golf to current Glendale course.
hiking, swimming
walking and biking and swimming
Mountain biking, build a master bike park to pull congestion away from the canyons and give winter biking options!
Hiking, swimming
Hiking, backpacking, camping, swimming, picnics
gardening, and climbing.
Wave pool
Camping and hiking
I was here every summer weekend with cousins for 5+ years in a row. As I grew older, I took my younger cousins here and built memories with them as well. Raging
waters/seven peaks was a big part of my childhood.
Zip line, swimming.
Running, picnic, biking, frisbee golf
Hiking
Sand castle building
Fishing/ paddleboarding.
Going to Raging Water every summer.
Mini-golf, frisbee golf, small boats.
Swimming, hiking, baseball, football & paintball
Mountain Biking
Picnics in my backyard.
Walking
Relaxing, sitting or laying around with family and friends.
swimming
Have a place where you can take your family like a water park would be nice.
Sports
Golf, running. Frisbee golf.
Archery
Sports
Going to raging waters
Camping, outdoor movies
outdoors stuff
Riding scooters, going swimming.
As my previous answer suggested, I love golf and I'm still saddened by the loss of Wingpointe. We don't need another golf course there obviously, except maybe a
small par 3 course for kids, but it could be a tremendous practice and training center with investment in rentable launch monitors, high quality putting areas, and areas
to practice wedge play, etc. These things are being done with low maintenance materials (alternatives to grass) around the country. Check out the explosion in usage
Golf in the Round has enjoyed since simply investing in launch monitors...there's no doubt this could be made to be a revenue generator if done correctly, ESPECIALLY
if geared toward growing the game through families and children.
Swimming
Rock climbing
Off roading 4 wheel rzr
Build a skateboard park, a small splash park,
And a dog park.
Multi use park (dog park, splash pad, walking trails)
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Trees, picnic areas, pickle ball, playground equipment, pond with fish and fishing opportunities, several water splash pads, food trucks,
hiking, paddle boarding
Trail running
City park. Splashpad
Anything with water
Water park
I like walking and reading outside, typically in serene areas with a lot of foliage.
Playing in the water with family and friends
I think a nice new park with maybe some pickle ball courts and a nice playground. Maybe similar to the new county park in bluffdale would be nice
Swimming. Slides water park fun.
Golf, Swimming
Relaxing in parks, swimming
water
Pick nicks
swimming and camping
Water park
Waterfall hikes
Hiking and swimming (in a pool- I’m afraid of natural bodies of water due to germs and wild animals).
Summer concerts
Mini golf
waterpark or miniature golf
Swimming
Mountain sports, golf
Mountain biking
Swimming! Water parks
swimming or fishing
Taking my babies their and I still would as they are just about teenagers
Kayaking fishing
Pickleball,water parks, and mini golf
Disc golf
Disc golf
Baseball, football
Golf, walking
Pic-nic lots of free pavilions, fountains with garden paths and children’s area...shade trees trees trees❤
Hammocking; hiking
Water parks and theme parks.
Ice skating. Rollerblading. Running. softball.
Recently My family and I went to bear world in Yellowstone. Would be neat to do another one here in salt lake or something’s similar! Something that brings families
together!
Swimming, hiking
Swimming
Airsoft
Swimming
Hiking and gardening. But that would probably not work for this land. Maybe a second location for the Conservation garden, arts projects and Red Butte Gardens.
Walking my dog
Swimming, hiking, walking the dog, disc golf.
Swimming Pools or fishing.
My favorite would have to be the water slides and the tidal waves
Swimming
Walking. Baseball
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Offleash dog park with attractive paths. Please not just a ball throwing area but actual trails/walking paths. If there's enough space for offleash walking trails, this
would benefit the health of people and dogs.
Skate(board)/BMX park. I'm in my 50s and skated at parks in my 40s. The skatepark community keeps youth out of trouble and is easy to maintain. That said, either the
park would need to be locked up or patrolled off hours. I'm thinking how badly Fairmont gets visited by partyers with a lot of underage drinkers.
Large meditation walking maze. I know there's another off of the river but this could be connected to other spaces and we need more meditative spaces.
Exercise park. I haven't seen those recently, where one does a circuit of exercises.
Soccer field. Soccer is just so popular and wonderful.
Biking, swimming
camping
Swimming!
Hiking, jogging, biking
Pickleball
My personal favorite pastime is hiking.
I had a season pass to Raging Waters between when I was 9 and 11. I became a good swimmer because of Raging Waters and I wanted to be a lifeguard when I turned
16. (I didn’t though).
Disc golf
Spent every summer there. Was so excited to take my kids, then it closed. Would love it to be reopened to share memories with my kids
If they could make it indoor/outdoor to justify year round use that would be amazing. I’ve had so many fun memories at that waterpark and it’s sad to see it in
disrepair
Nature walk
Sports, open natural space
hiking with the dog, disc golf, reading in hammocks
Walking and biking
Pool, Fun time. Bounce house
It's been either raging waters or lagoon.
Paintball, stunt runs
Swimming paddle boarding
Mini golf
Swimming, sun bathing
Skiing, Snowboarding are why we moved to Utah from Florida. I'd love to see a wake park for waterskiing and wakeboarding. Preferably tow cable design.
Swimming, playgrounds for kids, outdoor games (horseshoes, petanque, chess tables)
Reservoirs !!!!!! They are so fun and drum up so much business !
parks
water park
Fishing
The city needs a place to play. Lagoon is too small cowabunga Bay is too small and it doesn't serve the West side community
Running, kayaking
Skiing
Water parks!!
Please hear me out and Let skateboarders skate here.
Playground disability
Dog parks, tennis courts, running track, trees for picnic areas.
hiking
Drive in movies!
Off leash dog hiking trails
Raging waters
Fishing
Mini golf. Escape rooms. Amusement park. Pickle ball courts! Go Karts.
Biking
Conservancy walks
Water park!
Swimming
Water Park!
Watching clouds
Airsoft
Going to raging waters
Tennis, surfing
Skateboarding
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Biking, rock climbing, swimming diving platform.
Camping and fishing
Swimming
Skiing, cycling
Park
Water activities
Ice-skating & Swimming
Summer time with the kids at the waterpark. Loved having a season pass to enjoy and also gave the kids something to do all summer. It has been missed a lot.
Walking in nature with my family and my dog and miniature golf
swimming at the water park. Fix my water park you guys abandoned and left it to be vandalized
Water slides
Swimming and camping
Unfortunate. If anything it would be a rec center with tennis and racquetball courts!
I don't normally do outdoor activities but waterparks and amusement parks can get me outdoors easily.
Gardening is an outdoor recreation, therefore It should be made into a lush living garden forest for the sake of preparing for the coming disasters. Garden forests
because these reseed themselves and do not require much water or up keep and they provide food.
Swimming, and hiking
Skateboards and Grandparents
Theme Parks
Raging Waters
Water parks
Kid playgrounds
Gardening
Picnics and camping
Walking, frisbee
Water parks
Volleyball, Frisbee, Horseshoes, Corn Hole, walking track
Swimming
Swimming splash pad
Walking/ hiking
Walking dogs
Swimming
Family activities
Hiking. Or playing at a park with my kids
River floating
skateboarding
Concerts/Parks
Hammocking relaxing
Bike riding, hiking.
Swimming
Swimming and rollerblading
Picnic and family outings
fun
Boating
Tennis, hiking
swimming
Water park, disk golf, dog park
Water attractions
Playing outside in the water.
Skate park with my boys. We need to keep them active and out of trouble in their youth
Biking
Hiking
Dog walking
Water parks
Drinking
Nature walks
Golf
Kids park with thematic elements and activities that value the American History.
Fishing
Amusement park like liberty park
Hiking with my dog
Central park
Bike
Disc golf
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Water Park
Swimming
Baseball.
Time at the park with my family.
Fishing, swimming, bicycling
Playing with dog
Swimming, camping
My favorite outdoor activity is disc golf. It’s relatively low cost to install and play, and is an activity for all ages.
swimming
Skiing
skate or snow sports
Swimming, bikes
sand volleyball and waterparks
Swimming, horse back riding
Water parks
Donkey Jousting
Walking/ hiking
Raw Nature, not fields of grass
Hiking, Kayaking
Outdoor concerts
Swimming, playing in the water structure at Liberty park.
Shooting
Make it a large garden.
park space
Hiking among beautiful trees, greenery and flowers, even vegetable gardens can be nice to walk through
Family time there
Fishing, Walking
Swimming, Airsofting
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming!
I love waking. In the winter it would be nice to have a place to walk that is protected from snow.
family mini golf, rock climbing, splash pads
A velodrome for cyclists would be huge. ESP an indoor one.
Drive in Movies
FEderaL FUNdS UsEd tO ACqUIRE thE parK rEStRICT tHe Use To OUTDOOr rECrEAtion.
The wave pool
Raging Waters
camping... though that land would be horrible for that because its loud, surrounded by neighborhoods instead of nature, and would feel fake... so amusement park it is
for me!
Camping, fishing, and enjoying time in parks.
Thrilling waterslides, big swimming pools
Hiking
Stargazing
Fishing
Swimming and water based activities.
Little league football fields/stadium for the kids
Water activity
Basketball
I loved lagoon as a kid
Water park
Water parks
Hanging out at Rage!! No questions asked nothing beats spending your summers as a kid/teen at the local pool.
Provide shelter for the homeless people!!!
Playground or splash pad
Golf
Pickleball
Surf wave
Park with walking, biking trails like sugar house
Disc Golf
Fishing
Swimming
Being outside
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wave-poll, slides
Taking my kids to the park. Wardle fields and Thunder Junction.
"Urban camping" we should dress it up as a cool thing to do but instead let it be a resource to allow persons to "camp" while they may be experiencing some of lifes
hardships. What I'm saying is use it to house the homeless.
Hiking, biking, walking, climbing.
Playing at a water park
Exercise, nature walk
Water park
Water slides
Rock climbing, skate boarding, canoeing and outdoor fitness like jiu-jitsu or capoeira
Horseback riding and water slides
Enjoying nature
Hunting
Rock climbing
Walking. You should turn it into a normal park or nature reserve.
Play time
Dpg park
Swimming and lounging in the sun
Walking in outdoor parks; Friendship gardens etc. Soccer. Skating.
Hiking/Excercise
Baseball
Water slides
My outdoor pastimes are hiking and climbing but I think the park has unique structures that would allow it to be the best skate and bike park in the country.
Dog walking
I remember spending hot summer hanging out with family and friends at raging waters . Some of the best memories and in times like now our children of the world
need places like this
Relaxing outdoors
Family bbqs
Amusement parks and Water parks.
Summer ski park like in Europe. Artificial hills with carpet that allows for skiing and snowboarding down without snow.
WATER PARK
That water park
Skiing! Outdoor ice rink
I worked at Raging Waters and grew up in Glendale. I loved Raging Waters as a kid, and there isn't anything else like it in the area.
Background on paintball - it’s rise was in the 90s and early 2000s featured on ESPN and serious money to be won in the tournament scene. Once the recession hit
many fields closed as it was an expensive hobby. Although it’s completely returned and thrived on today’s economy COVID has presented a new hurdle and in many
ways one of the best socially distanced sport. You already require to wear a mask and typically don’t get within 5 yds of another player. It would be a matter of keeping
people spaced out during staging - which this location is perfect. Many fields run a haunted attraction in the October months which would keep it diverse. I’d
personally would be very interested in further conversations. [Name, phone, email redacted] ( Paintball sounds messy but I promise you it’s much cleaner than you
think. Also the netting required isn’t like a landmark fixture similar to top golf it’s much less invasive)
Disc golf
Water sports!! Surfing such as flow rider, hanging out with family and friends with great food/drinks. Enjoying the day and soaking up the sun.
Swimming
Multi use park with water features (splash pads)
Pickleball
Water park
Paintball
Swimming pool
Disability access playground
Skateboarding park
Paintball
Airsoft
Going to parks
Swimming
Mountain biking
Biking, walking
Skiing
Swimming for sure
Skate park with different areas for different ages/skill and picnic areas with shade with a fenced off dog park area and maybe splash pad if there’s enough money.
Something modeled similarly to the big splash pad and playground called Wardle Fields in Bluffdale would be an excellent idea.
Horse riding
Swimming, hiking, splash pad.
Splash pads with my nephews and nieces, all abilities parks with my nieces with Down syndrome, and picnics in the shade.
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Watching sunsets
Water park
Paintball
SWIMMING
Birdwatching
Kayaking, pickleball
This should be made into an equestrian venue!
We spent most of our summer swimming and camping.
Paintball
Live music and kickball.
Please just don’t put any water features that will end up filled with botulism in hot months, killing all the wildlife. No rancid water features fed by horrid canal water.
Pickleball, biking, walking, picnicking
walking
Biking
Lazy river
Soccer
Water slides
Disc Golf
All abilities park, bike pump track, recreation fields, park.
Something with lots of trees a fun park . Whatever you do DO NOT let corporate housing hell build apartments... We need something green and full of life. Petting zoo,
trees, something that won't be an eye sore that's all Utah is these days. . An eye sore.
At my age being with my family
How about a second, multi-use Liberty park?
Tennis, spashpad, picnics in the park, pickleball
Visiting hot springs
Skateboarding
Parks or lakes
Fishing
Paintball park
Disc golf
Paddleboard. Hike
Hiking
Active green space with paths for bikes, skates, boards, possibly skate park. Playgrounds, water feature.
Paintball
Being outside
Mini golf
Fishing, hiking, disc golf
Hiking
Going to a water park!
Skateboarding
Dog park large walking park playgrounds with a splash pad
Water park
walking
Swimming and hiking. We have enough parks and playgrounds. Bring back the water park!!!!
Getting wet
LOOKING at the river, waterfowl and song birds, shrubbery and trees. LISTENING to bird song, wind, and flowing water. Being ALONE in Nature.
Horse Riding
Swimming
Park, enjoying a nice park.
Children's interactive exhibits
Hiking, watching wildlife
It's family friendly and fun for kids especially during summer time
Cycling and running
Paintball
Skateboarding
Rock climbing
Swimming
Dog Parks
Swimming and hiking
skateboarding
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Swimming, running
Drivin movie
skating
Water slides
Water park
FPV Drone flying, a drone focused fligth field would be awesome to have in the city.
Walking through shaded trails. In a flat area like this I'd love to see lots of trees and a few picnic tables and some flower beds and natural shrubbery.
An urban forest or reclaimed grasslands would be nice as it would help with air quality and give the Glendale community a place to enjoy nature.
Swimming
Family use, family fun.
Walking
Dog Park!
Amusement parks.
Sliding down water slides
Skiing & mountain biking
Petting zoo
Hunting and fishing
Swimming
Paintball!!!!
Water play! Climbing walls. Botanical Gardens.
I think it should be turned into a park/ skate park.
Pickleball and sand volleyball. Frisbee golf
Hiking
Being with family.
Water park
Going to ragging waters and magic waters I have a video on VHS of when i was three years old playing at the water park my sister had many birthday party's at this
location it is so sad to see it abandoned 😭
Walk, chill with friends and family surrounded by nature
Hiking
Water park
Disc golf and paintball
Mountain bike riding & hiking.
Playing games and playing at a park.
Walking with flowers
Swimming
Paintball
Awesome playgrounds, big grassy fields and awesome paths through it.
Amusement parks.
amusement park
BBQ!
Taking my dogs hiking/walking
Cycling or snowboarding
Water park
-Splashpad
-Nature center
-Garden trail
(Something pretty with shade. You can take pictures there or picnic. If there's an educational piece you can use it for field trips to learn about the outdoors (like
Murray's).
Park
Pool
Adult / kid skate park
A park or a community center
Outdoor concerts
Playing airsoft with a group of buddies.
Going to lagoon. One thing I think would be cool to do is build a nother amusement park. There
Walking
Parks with playground and splash pads and pavilions.
Golf
At the water park
Visiting playgrounds with my kids
Pickle ball, walking
Bike riding and walking
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Dog parks/dog off leash play. Maybe another greenery park with a walking trail and a fenced, off leash area for dogs to socialize. Or a skate park, if SLC doesn't have
one.
Public park with a splash pad, dog run, playground, etc.
Picnics in the shade. Swimming.
We love water parks/ splash pads!
Swimming
Grilling or preparing outdoor foods. Outdoor movies. You should put giant slides and outdoor ping pong tables.
Birdwatching
Skiing
Miniature golf
Airsoft and Paintball Park. That would be a better option because it could be utilized both summer and winter. And could host national tournaments.
Family park
I think a water park is still a great idea or even a small amusement park.
Pickle ball
Water Park
Cherry Hill
Tennis, volleyball; parks with trees and picnic areas with benches
Swimming with family
hiking, tennis, cycling
Fishing,
Water park
going to raging waters and enjoying the tidal pool and other waterslides.
Days at the water park with the family
Water recreation
Lake time and sunning on the beach
Splash pads/parks, hiking
Community gardening
Outdoor concerts! Consider building an amphitheater with adjoining playground and splash pad. Free to the public.
Hiking, playing at park with family
Hiking
Tennis and volleyball. A dog park
TENNIS!
Walking trails!!!
Walking, swimming
Sitting quietly in a natural environment
Soccer, drive in, the west side needs something nice
Swimming, family friendly
water park
Biking, boating, walking
Hiking, skiing.
Wave pool and lazy river with the younger siblings.
Pool/Rec Center
kayaking or water activities
Swimming
Swimming at the lake. This should be turned into a man made lake with some sand.
Raging waters was an absolute blast to go to as a kid. It was usually a reward for good behavior, or excelling grades in school. It also was a great option in the summer
to cool off, and have fun with friends at the water park.
Water park
Pools, walks,
Animal sanctuary.
Splash pad, Walking, volleyball, playground
swimming
Swimming, biking, picnicking, fishing
Skateboarding
Most of my favorite things to do in the outdoors wouldn't fit on this site.
Demonstration garden
Airsoft
Mountain biking, skiing
Biking or swimming
Swimming and Camping with family.
Going to seven peaks as a kid
Water park
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Walking, picnic, water features, local plant gardens . Accessible playground and picnic tables. A large accesable pavillion. Frisbee golf.
Paintball!
Parks and playgrounds
Hiking
Willard park in Logan - petting zoo.
Queens park in Invercargille New Zealand.
Rezone
Maybe of possible do a slide and big jumpy web thing
Hiking, swimming
You can make into nice park
Camping and hiking
gun range
Hiking and Biking
Walking/hiking
I enjoy taking pictures outside or going for a picnic. I would like to add the stuff george has a cool playground graded for adults called thunder junction, and idea like
that would be fun.
Picnic in the park
Out door park. Please consider creating a section for the elderly as well as disabled children including playground equipment that can accommodate special needs.
Coming every other day to the park with friends and family to cool down at the park, got a season pass every year for birthdays
Something we can maybe enjoy year round if possible
Make it a campsite for homeless. There are enough outdoor recreation areas and 0 solutions to address these out of control homeless camps.
Disc golf
Homeless campsite or sustainable living space for homeless with tiny homes
Hiking, and rollerblading
Biking
Walking or hiking
Swimming or enjoying the sun!
Walking
Anything water related!
Biking and walking.
Motocross, but I don't think that would be feasible at this location.
I enjoy trail walking and biking
I used to go as a child to raging waters I would love for it to be something on the same sort s water park or even better upgraded. More things added. Ect.
Mountain Biking
Swimming, rafting
Water - natural type (lakes and rivers)
Walking on a nice, safe trail system. Enjoying time stopping to relax in a park like setting.
Basketball
swimming
Hiking, roller skating, and snowboarding
Pickleball
swimming and running
Walking under a canopy of trees.
Volleyball and kayaking
Public park with splash pad, picnic areas and pickleball courts similar to Wardle Fields in Bluffdale, UT
Mountain Biking
Swimming
Swimming
Pickleball
Golf or swimming
WATERPARKS!!!
Fishing
Swimming
Hiking
Splash pads!
Running, hiking, trail walk.
Bicycling, hiking, fishing
Water Sports
Flood the land into a manmade kayaking pond and access for Kayaking the Jordan River.
Walking
Water park
playing badeball
Splash pad, and park for kids
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Data taken for the Madison and Salt Lake City show that most families have dogs so I think a dog park would be a good idea. Many people like the Jordan Parkway so
something like that I think would be fantastic idea or an urban forest would be a very good in the public domain since the air quality can be bad and greenery always
looks better than buildings
Camping and campfires. Fishing is cool, too.
Swimming and swimming
I remember going to seven peaks when it was open. My family and I used go everyday all day in the summer. That was my favorite outdoor thing back then.
Swimming
Playing rugby outside.
We have a pro team in Utah the Utah Warriors and they are looking for a stadium. The property should be converted to a pro rugby stadium that can also be used for
high school events like state championships for football and soccer. It is on the outskirts of the capital city and is easy to get to. Could be a great place to host
competitions locally and also marque events or concerts. Could be a really cool venue with lots of different uses.
Bike riding, paddle boarding, picnicking, walking
Playing sports
Swimming, quality time with family
One of my favorite outdoor Past time was Ranging Water during the Summer we would always walk to The park and pay to get wet something my dad and My lil
brother would always do we would always get Season pass
My favorite was Raging Waters. When it changed to Seven Peaks, it became too expensive. Not allowing outside food was horrible. When it was Raging Waters, I had a
season pass. When it changed, I went once and was highly disappointed.
Water parks are the pinnacle of amusement parks. If not a water park, build rollercoasters or an indoor snowpark!
Water sports
Hiking
picnicking
I loved the water park. I also am fond of ice rinks, and swimming pools and running tracks.
Water slides and wave pull
Amphitheatre for Shakespeare in the park!
Pokemon Go
Build dog park with pool for swimming
Hiking and fishing
Water, sun
walking, swimming
Swimming
Combine selling part of the space to the city for a school and use the rest of it for an outdoor science center.
And use some of the space for Pickleball courts. I love Pickleball.
Swimming
Splash pads
Walking, picnics
Hiking
Picnicing and exploring gardens, etc. the area is missing something reminiscent of Forest Park in St. Louis Missouri.
Water slides.
I got a pass to raging waters every summer as a teen and took every Tuesday off to go with friends. There isn’t another water park in the area so I think a new one
should be built.
Hiking
Swimming, biking
Boating, lakes
Water park
Swimming
Dog park
Botanic garden, farmers market/swap meet, fantasy park like Evermore Park in pleasant Grove,
Water parks and rides
Hiking, kayaking, hammocking, biking
We enjoy swimming, kayaking, splash pads, hiking.
A space for concerts and theater would be amazing.
Enjoying nature.
Softball and water parks.
Playing tennis
Haunted houses are the best!
Hiking
Swimming
Swimming
Skiing
Dog park, picnicking, hiking,
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Pool, water park, kids area
Skate
Swimming and softball
Hunting, Fishing
Bike trails !!
Family time
Scuba diving.
Swimming and camping
Fishing and bmx. Turn it into a fishing pond or skate park
Skating
Live music / events / venue
Hiking.
swimming
Sledding hill
Swimming
Family fun
Surfing
Basketball, Frisbee Golf, Golf (or mini golf)
If you don't make it into a pool.... Maybe you either make it into housing for the poor or something unqiue for tourists like a memorial. Maybe you could make it into a
Utah Jazz park or maybe a pioneer park.
Hiking, running
Picnicking, hiking with our dogs
Fly fishing
Waterparks
Swimming
Slides
Rebuild it
Swimming
Swimming is a family favorite. Go carts
Maybe something with multiple use.
Rockhounding
Personally if it’s a warm day, Swimming/ water parks are my go to’s. Amusement parks as well. Pretty much anything that involves getting a good thrill :)
Basketball
Hiking and running
Camping
We are in need of a family friendly Beer Garden, with a nice playground.
Some examples:
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Beer-Gardens
Swimming
Family time at the playground
Summers at the Raging Waters were epic. Please keep it as a water park. Salt lake has lots of outdoor activity already
Dog splash pad
Green space. Large park. Walking trails
A lovely ppl with trees and play area everyone can enjoy.
Sunshine
Swimming
Soccer, foot golf, bike park
The Water Slide
Playground and skate park
Anime girl cosplay
Fire pit
Mountain biking
Biking/ swimming
Outdoor cookouts and games
Understanding how nature works... to learn and explore .
Swimming
I think the city needs more skateparks. The kids love them and they are all so crowded.
camping, hiking
Golf
A city park that includes the waterfront
Family fun
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I have fond summer memories of the water park. My second vote, much, much, lower than the water park would be an amazing park with splash pads.
Outdoor movies in the summer, trails for walking around with kids
All the stuff at Liberty Park? (This is a really hard question to answer in “one or two words”???)
Playing in water or riding our bikes
Skating at a skatepark or skiing
Camping, hiking, photography, wildlife observation, bonfire nights.
Swimming and Boating
Something different: archery, CrossFit, rollerderby. (Not soccer, football, skatepark)
Biking
Swimming
Playing fetch with my dog
Walking/playing with my dog
Pool or splash pad
Swimming. Go kart racing
Pickle ball, football,
Fishing, hiking
Playing at a water park
Tennis.
Water park
Biking and skating. A nice outdoor bike pump track and skate park would be awesome for all ages of course.
Baseball/swimming
Biking. Could be a great mini trail network off the JRP. Or just another nice park / green space.
bicycling. Hiking.
Swimming!!!
Dog park
Swimming
Water park!
Picnics at a park with family- lots of trees, playground, splash pad area
Drive in movie
All abilities park with a train
Water park
Minigolf, nature walk
Allaccess playgrounds
Disc golf
Paintball course
Walk/Swim
Swimming pool
Splash pad
Park
Rides like Liberty Park
Small concessions
Biking/boating
Going to waterparks
Beach volleyball
My favorite outdoor pastime is paddle boarding or kayaking on a lake somewhere.
Biking
Water park
Water park
If not a "water park", make a splash pad, a dog park, a regular park, a soccer field or combination of those. Call it the Salt Lake Outdoor Play Zone or something
Hiking, festivals.
Walking, cycling
Concerts
Water park
Ampa Theater
Soccer and snowboarding
I think a disc golf course would be fun to have once the water park is disassembled.
Water fun
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Going there every summer with my family growing up and then taking my own kids
Basketball, soccer
I love hiking. And I love interactive art.
I think we have enough outdoor recreation. Please use the funds to provide shelter for unhoused individuals and families.
Raging Waters
rock climbing
Running & biking. This would be a good site to build a biking pump track on, similar to what they've down in Draper
Swimming and SUP
bike park!
Swimming, paddle boarding
Walking or hiking.
Hunting
Sports and camping
Swimming, walking or biking on safe paved paths, relaxing in the shade
Outdoor concert
High school
I miss the old raging waters it was the best so ideally a water park would be fantastic
dance, but i think it should be a skate park
Spikeball, picnic, hikes
Walking and hiking
My favorite outdoor pastime would probably be camping, picnics with family, etc.
Biking, running
Regardless of my favorite outdoor pastime, I feel that the community needs additional places (free or very affordable) & things for youth to hang out & play.
Splash pad
Tennis court
Biking, some dirt bike paths would be cool.
I like viewing nature, birds and butterflies primarily, and it would be great to have spaces that would attract them
Walking, running
I am a member of the Utah Airsoft Group and find that my favorite outdoor pastime at present would be airsofting. As a member of the community I can say for lot's of
others that allowing for this to be used to play games for a time would be something people would greatly enjoy as it is difficult to find urban places to play. So if this
could be opened up to the airsofting community for a short time a lot of people would be extremely happy.
Pool
Motorcycle riding
Swimming or hiking
Swimming
Biking, running, swimming, tennis, pickle ball, skateboarding.
Swimming
Skateboarding
Pools
Sledding, tubing
Skate boarding
Kids play ground and dog park.
Paintball or Woodsball
Pool time! Gotta cool off!
It use to be seven peaks. Cherry hill
Camping
Parkour everyday
Off leash dog park
Outdoor concert venue
Public park
Skking. But I say make it a skate park or playground/park.
Swimming and hiking
Bbq and swimming.
Raging Waters
Swimming. Picnicking and playgrounds.
Anything!!! Just make it cost effective for families. Paintball? Obstacle courses? Dog park?
Swimming
Watching surfing
I go Golfing, in the spring & summer time
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Hiking.
Canoeing, biking, swimming
Water parks, night games
Fishing
Walking, swimming, picnics
Taking my dog to a dog park with a large off leash area!
Rock climbing.
Swimming
Park with lots of trees!
Mountain biking
Dog park & hiking, walking & biking trails
Shooting Range
Volleyball, tennis, pickleball
Water park could be fun. I also enjoy outdoor sports. Maybe it could be used to set up some new batting cages! There are some in south Jordan but that is really far to
travel just to practice for a few minutes. Maybe a similar structure to what Mulligans has could be fun. Batting cages, mini golf, golf (top golf style?). Softball fields?
walking and biking paths
Coachella
If I can only use two words it would be Concerts and festivals.
However, I choose to tell you more. This area could be used for mass gatherings like farmers market, festivals etc. It could be designed with bike trails coming off of the
Jordan River parkway so it could be green space for this community to gather. There is a library close by that could be incorporated in the trail system. There could be
food trucks on a schedule and people could get food and stay to eat. Maybe even a splash pad in the summer, If done properly this area can generate tax revenue
instead of attracting homeless and hooligans.
Water park
Waterparks
I enjoy running and swimming. But, maybe make it Utah's biggest and best splash pad or Utah's biggest destination park similar to Lodestone Park or Wardle Fields
Regional Park but bigger and better
Skiing
Hiking and biking
We love going to the pool and water parks!! But would enjoy a drive in theater or a new mall or an updated water park
Walking riding bike
Swimming in outdoor pool
Swimming, baseball park
Make it a park similar to Thunder Junction or the one in Bluffdale. Add some water features for summer. Part of it could be a skate park.
I loved the wave pool there
Swimming with family
Water parks
Picnics at pretty parks
Swimming
Rock Climbing
Swimming/ Basketball courts
Sledding
Wakeboard Park
Whitewater kayaking
concerts
Swimming
park- walking
Swimming
Swimming, camping
Water parks and pickleball
Paintball
Beach time
Mountain biking
Take baby to playground
The wave pool , it was unique
Swimming
Disc golf
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biking and hiking
Running, hiking, biking
I like biking most. The valley has ample resources for road, gravel, and mountain biking. one thing we DON'T have that I think would be AMAZING for the area is a
velodrome. There were talks of building one down in a Draper a while back if I recall correctly. I think the Salt Lake biking community would be much more likely to use
such a structure, and it would certainly be appropriate for it to be located on the Valley's most famous bike path. build a skating/ice skating rink in the middle and/or
bike polo courts. Allow food trucks and, in a perfect world, a bar, and you've created a social space unlike anything on the JRP. The closest Velodrome is in Colorado
Springs. Salt Lake is cooler and better than Colorado Springs and it would be easy to book events. Once installed it would be a potential revenue generator.
Splash pads and shade and playgrounds
Hiking and paddle boarding
Cycling
Swimming
In the summer time it would be swimming and concerts (we have enough concert halls in this city)
Water parks
Natural park
Swimming (like rec center). Splash pad
Swimming, picnicking, and splash pad for kids.
Swimming
Swimming outside
Water park or adventure park
astronomy - stargazing
Whitewater kayaking
Picnics in the park
Green space.
Playing with my children
Water pad
Water parks
Field space for ultimate frisbee, rugby and/or soccer games.
Hiking, swimming, picnics in the park with my family
Family fun
I think turning it into a winter sledding and ice skating would be amazing. Also an all abilities play ground world be wonderful too.
Airsoft and hiking
Feeding ducks
Raging waters waterpark!
Swimming. Could it be a rec/ multi purpose center.
Dog park with a pond for the dogs to swim
Rock climbing
Peaceful walks
Holiday activities and time with family outdoors.
Airsofting
open park jogging
I think an outdoor activity park should be built with a recreation center, an onsite youth center staffed with counselors and perhaps a substation for SLPD with
outreach program. The outdoor features should have skateboarding bowls, bicycle trails (on and off road), climbing wall, soccer area, basketball area.
Pool time
Camping, Swimming
Dogs and food
Hiking and camping
This place
Skateboarding
Water park
Rock climbing and picnicking
Family Fun Center. Bigger than boondocks.
Water
Swimming
Action Park. Lazy Rivers.
Swimming hiking
Water park or let lagoon manage it they do a good job.
Gardening outdoor walking. Birdwatching along the Jordan River
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A smaller venue like red butte with an amphitheater for concerts would be fun along with trails open for walking dogs or biking
My favorite outdoor activities I’ve always enjoyed and still do is play pickle ball, as well as volleyball.
I love parks with a variety of playgrounds. Pickleball is so fun and a great way to be active. Playgrounds for adults and kids. Maybe you can Create a splash pad area and
have one or two water slides - as part of memory of what the park used to be.
Rock climbing
mountain biking
This water park was my favorite past time growing up and continued for my own kids
Park for small infant toddlers
Skiing!
I definitely think we need more activities for families and kids. We loved the pool and prefer it be a pool or splash pad of some sort
Park, pond
Swimming hiking anything outdoors
Swimming or biking
Whatever you do with it, make sure that there's a water element to it (like a splash pad area?)
golf, hiking, dog park
Water park. Maybe a water park you can turn into a ice ring or something during the winter.
Hiking and biking. Please add a Jordan River Trail Spur and some dirt trails
Water parks, walking dogs, riding scooters, hiking,swimming
exploring nature
Mtn biking. Pump tracks and some jump courses would work great in this space.
Water park fun
Swimming
Hiking, walking
Hiking
Splash pad
Airsoft
I think it's important to have a waterpark component - especially in this low income area. This allows fun outdoor children focused activities closer to minority and low
income youth.
Don't tear down the slides and pools until you have a real plan of what it will become.
hiking, biking
Could Salt Lake City use centraly located soccer, rugby, baseball, etc fields?
If properly designed with tree-shaded alleyways, it could be relatively waterwise as well, and used as a Park as well as for sports.
Also space for a Community garden for Glendale?
Cycling hiking
Swimming! Even if it’s just in a pool.
I think turning it into a skating rink where they could also do ice skating in the winter with skate rentals would be awesome!
Outdoor concerts, or a skate park
Hiking, mountain biking
hiking, hanging out
walking with my dog among green open space and kayaking, paddling on the Jordan River
Water park
Swimming, hiking, and biking.
Swimming, walking
Basketball, tennis, volleyball
campfire
Waterpark
For decades, I have researched all of the various entertainment recreational activities in Utah back to the beginning. While not as popular as they once were, water
parks are staying fairly steady in popularity in Utah. Not quite as popular as bowling, but more popular than many other summer outdoor attractions. Miniature golf
remains among the more popular activities, in Utah, and has among the lowest maintenance costs. Ice Skating is quite popular, as well, but only for 2-3 months,
peaking in December, but could provide a winter use for the park. Thus, a recommendation would be to keep and redesign part of the water park so that it flows
better and add miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, and hot tubs. Make the Lazy River interact between all attractions. Have ice skating in the winter with the hot
tubs. If the miniature golf is designed correctly, then it could also be used in the winter.
Cycling
Running
Farmer's markets, food trucks, outdoor concerts, seasonal events.
Sports complex: tennis courts, baseball, soccer fields, etc.
Water slides and pools
Yes, I remember having SO much fun here when I was younger and I feel like bringing something similar or better back would be great!
Pickle ball
Tennis
Wave pool
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Sledding
Sports.
Boating
Walking dogs
Mountain biking
Golf, biking
Mountain biking
golf, swimming, disc golf, dirt bikes, jogging
Skateboarding
biking, kayaking, running. Use Liberty Park as a model.
My kids would love a splash pad. I think also adding an ampitheater of some sort and a park could offer a lot to the communiyt.
Paintball
Dog park
do a beach like bartholomew park in Springville. We could call it tweaker beach.
Swimming.
Fishing and hunting
Bird watching, walking
Pickle ball, skate park, soccer fields, extreme playground with see saws and cool slides
Mountain biking.
Soccer
Walks on a nature trail
Boating in lake
Concerts, Farmers Markets, walks, exercise
Not golf, not tennis.
Walking, biking checking out trees.
Something like a boondocks
Walking/hiking
Walking
Bicycling, golfing kayaking
biking. A pump track and some trails for all skill levels, from tiny kids on up, would be awesome.
Running, swimming, skateboarding
Hiking, biking
Hiking, pickle ball, dog parks
biking, picnicking, bird watching
People watching
Paddle boarding. Put in man made lake!
Walks, playing on playgrounds, splash pad/water play.
A water park is a facility that won’t be overrun by homeless encampments. Keep it build it support it. Making it into another conventional park is just one more place
the homeless and criminals can occupy.
Mountain biking
Something like Wheeler Farm or This is the Place
Pool, nature walks or horses!
Frisbee
Cycling: what about a cycling park or velodrome, such as what they've done in Draper?
waterpark
Hiking, swimming.
Biking
Water parks
a supplemental aviary for West Side SLC residents, with strolling gardens, childrens gardens, a BioMimicry designed buidling as a children's classroom teaching
vermiculture soil care, the care and feeding of butterflies and bees -- and fishing ponds for residents too, where west side Salt Lakers have access to a living classroom
teaching us how to care for our community of trees and other living things -- plus in terms of higher tech conservation teaching, maybe their could be a computer
classroom with communications systems for kids to build friendships with children in other countries who are also facing climate change and also learning optimal new
practices for caring for their peoples' water and soil.
Rowing
Fishing
Kayaking
Sunbathing
Paddleboarding
Pool play
Basketball and hiking
I have fond memories of raging waters, if a new water park is possible that would be best.
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Hiking
Walking
Nature walks.
Dog park or "haunted" water park!
Mountain biking!
Cycling - make it a year round cyclocross/ short track mtb course park.
We need more bike parks for families! Biking has exploded and there’s not many places to ride in the Salt Lake valley that aren’t advanced trails only. These bike parks
provide trails of all levels, so riders can start at an entry level and progress, regardless of age. We currently drive to Trailside Park or Draper, which are both 30 min
away.
Mountain biking.
Being outside in nature
Outdoor entertainment and event venue. Food truck Park and Farmers market location. Arts festival venue and home to pride celebrations and other Civic gatherings
to celebrate Utah and diversity.
Bike park
Dirt jumps
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Bicycling
Mountain Bike
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking
Biking.
Create a mountain bike course
Mountain biking.
Mountain biking
mtn biking
Biking, trail running, frisbee golf
Climbing and Surfing
Mounting Biking
Mountain biking with jumps
Mountain Biking, or BMX facility would be a hit. We have the best market for mountain biking anywhere in the country. This could be a very unique and fun outdoor
sports and education center. Would love to help make this a reality!
I think we should rebuild a waterpark
Mountain biking
Cycling. Any form of cycling. Let’s put a velo drome in like we were supposed to in draper. Or even a bike park that can be lit up at night
Mountain biking is my favorite pastime
Biking!
mountain biking
Riding bikes, fishing, going for walks/dog walks, picnics
Mountain biking
Bicycling
Please turn this into an outdoor bike park! Mountain biking is a healthy and fun way to recreate outdoors
Mountain biking and Snowboarding
Mountain biking
Riding bikes! This would be an amazing place for a bike park
Biking.
Mountain bike park
Mountain biking! A bike park would be awesome there
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking
I think having a place for kids and adult to ride their bikes would be great. Turn it into a bike park.
Mountain biking and bike skills park, kayaking.
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Climbing and skiing
rock climbing, golf, cycling, mountain biking
Cycling.
Mountain biking
Riding bikes.
Biking and swimming
Mountain biking is my favorite and the fastest growing sport in Utah. It also supports the economy as a major source of local business and tourism revenue. It’s good
for community and keeps kids focused on physical health and growth.
Surfing swimming
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Biking and running
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking
Biking
This space would make for an awesome bike park. With the way high school mountain bike has taken off in Utah. This space could get incredible use of a bike park
encouraging more people to explore and hone hobbies outdoors and help alleviate trail systems.
Bike park, skate park
Cycling, mountain biking, criterium racing, pump tracks.
Mountain Biking
Bikes
Bike park
Surfing, biking, kayak Park.
Dirt Jumping. Make it a dirt jumping bike park. Stat.
Mountain biking
Mountain bike
Mtn bike park! Pump track, skills course, wooden features
Riding bikes.
Mountain Biking
Mtn biking trails park
A park that included a splash pad would be fun
Mountain biking
Would love to see this turn into a bike park like the 900S 9 line park, Trailside park in Park City or something along those lines. Maybe a splash pad in addition so kids
could cool down on those hot days?
Mountain biking
Riding bikes
I have so many. Being outdoors and in the wilderness is my favorite pastime.
Mountain biking.
Bicycling.
As a child, I always enjoyed Walking and exploring natural, riparian areas.
Cycling
This would make a great mountain bike park
Mountain Biker.
Mountain bike/ bike park would be fantastic as the cycling community is growing rapidly with the population.
Biking
Mountain bike park, please!
Mountain biking.
Walking!
Biking kayaking climbing
Mountain biking
kayaking, bicycle riding
Biking, Bike Parks
Running and biking
Mountain biking and skiing.
Mountain Biking and Trail Running
A bike park would be awesome
Cycling is a fantastic outdoor activity that provides cardiovascular exercise as well as social interactions. My favorite outdoor pastime is cycling and this land would be
an ideal location for a mountain bike themed trails and skills park for all ages.
Disc golf, mountain biking. I think you should consider what the town of Frisco Colorado has done and create an "Adventure Park". https://www.townoffrisco.
com/play/frisco-adventure-park-summer/general-info/
This park has facilities for a lot of up-and-coming sports that don't typically get featured in standard city parks.
Mountain Biking!
Cycling. This space would make an incredible bike park and could provide affordable recreation for thousands in the valley.
Hiking/Biking
mountain biking
Bike park! Bike park! Bike park!!!
Mtb biking
Mountain biking!
Skiing
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain Biking!
bike trails please!
Mountain biking
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Absolutely this would be an incredible mixed park for mountain bikes, BMX, and skateboarding. You could use the hill to build a park similar to what Boise Idaho has
and/or snake hollow bike park in St George. The lazy River could be repurposed to a really cool asphalt pump track, the swimming pools could be repurposed to skate
parks
Mountain biking
Hiking/walking/running
Mountain biking
Velodrome, dirt bike park, skate park. Pump track
My favorite outdoor recreation is mountain biking. It's great exercise , it's a great way to meet people and I can help build a stronger neighborhood
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Velodrome/bike park
Mountain biking
disc golf, and/or a lagoon for water sports (kayak, SUP, etc.)
Mountain biking
Mountain biking!
Mountain bike park would be fun for the family. They could get longer season of use.
Biking, with its proximity to the Jordan River trail this would be a great location for an urban bike park. Look at eagle mountain bike park, progressive ramps and jumps
for all skill levels.
Mountain Biking!
Cycling. Make it a bike park
Biking and running
Bike park
Swimming, trail running, ski touring.
We would love to see this space turned into a bike park. My family currently travels to park city and corner canyon in drainer a few times a week to mountain bike. We
would love to stay in the salt lake valley and have a place to practice our mountain bike skills.
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Riding my bicycle.
Airsoft
I hike. Camp. Fish all the things you have to go to the mountains for. A outdoor park would be very cool
Amusement park! Haunted house/park
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking
Cycling
skatepark
Mountain biking and jumping I go the local jump parks all the time. It’s a great spot to meet others in my community who are like minded
Biking. And skiing. But this seems like a natural bike park. Or maybe a river wave? A river wave like they have in Durango CO would be very cool.
Riding my bike at Trailside. Wish there was a bike park like that with features closer to SLC.
BIke park
Bike park
Mountain biking! The industry is growing ridiculously fast and we all want more mountain bike parks
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
BIKES
Walking
Mointain Biking
Disc Golf
Mountain biking
Bikes! Mountain and bmx! It would make a fun bike skills park. You could even possibly use some of the waterside parts as berms and keep a nod at what it once was.
That could be super fun!
BIKE PARK
Bike park
Bike parks
Sun and water
Mountain Biking
Ice skating, rollerblading, mountain biking, Christmas Village, coffee shop, concerts, swimming, make an outdoor recreation center, rock walls, so much could be done!
Nature and Plants
Mtn biking, skate boarding, scooter.
Drive-in theaters
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Rock climbing
A multitude bike park. These were safe places to go and kids are always helping other kids.
Cycling
Mountain biking
Swimming
Mountain biking! This sport is huge in the state and people would come from all over and spend money in the area. People want to see progression features, begginer
through expert. A mix of jumps, wooden features and berms. Lots of the old equipment, wood, slide material and other stuff could be used.
Hiking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Cycling - put in a bike park! It would be a wonderful Cyclocross venue (of which there are very very very few in the Salt Lake Valley) We have a very vibrate cyclocross
racing series (UTCX.net) and they have an incredibly difficult time hosting races in the Salt Lake Valley - despite most racers living here.
Mountain biking
Mountain Biking
Mountain bike
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Make it an outdoor concert venue perhaps with year-round park.
Mountain biking. Make the place into a huge bike park
Biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Biking
Bike park.
Cycling
I love going for walks or riding bikes in a nice tree field area.
Water and sun
Biking. Walking
Water park
Hiking and biking. Would love to see this turned into a bike park
Golf. Walking.
Skiing, but since that isn’t possible there a good idea would be to make is a park focused on the Jordan River. There is already a boat landing there.
Mountain biking!
Mountain biking
Biking
BIKE PARK
Nature, playing with my friends
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Outdoor basketball, dog parks, rock climbing
Biking
Bike park
Surfing
Mtn Biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Cycling, running
Flyfishing
Mountain biking and rock climbing
Spending time with family. A waterpark would be very nice to have nearby.
cycling, hiking, hunting. I know with SLC and the Salt Lake Valley projected population growth we are going to continue to have more users per acre of park / open
space. I hope this is an opportunity to expand the open space in the salt lake area.
Hiking/playground with my kids
My family and I enjoy outdoor activities such as mini golf and water parks.
Please make a public, city ran, bike park. There is a bike park in Boise, Idaho that is amazing. I understand there are a few bike parks around, like Draper and 9 Line.
Make a bike park that has asphalted pump tracks, jump lines from beginner to professional. Include a sprinkler system, drinking fountains, bike tool area, picnic tables,
shade, etc...
I think a playground would be fun, especially if it had exercise equipment or adult sized swings so everyone could enjoy it
Nature strolls, hikes, wading, fishing. Too many parks in SL valley are grass and used for sports. More natural uses are needed in the valley.
Walking, running and taking my kids to an outdoor space to get their wiggles out.
Walking in the park, trails, bike
Kids splash 💦
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cycling
Water/green
Spending time in parks in Portland Oregon. Plant some trees, make space for families community events and an off leash dog area!
Swimming, training center
Climming, sculpting-
Paddle boarding
Water parks and picnics, maybe some rides
Fishing on a lake. Dog park, walking trails w sidewalks or flat surface lights, benches, trash cans
Walking the dog and have a coffee / drink and food in the park . A park with Loads of trees
.
Maybe part can be a dog park and other part a survival park with tree Climb etc
Walking with my dog
Sitting amongst trees and beautiful gardens. Some gigantic trees should be brought in on this project to intersperse with 2-4in caliper trees.
A skate park would be cool for the kids too, maybe a few water features to play in on hot days, and trees, tables, and large sculpture.
Mountain/road biking, hiking, picnics, wildlife watching
Splash pad
Cycling! An outdoor velodrome and other bike park features would be amazing!
outdoor movies, Pokémon Go
Water parks
Ponds or local small fishing areas
Fly fishing
Concert park, amphitheater, farmers market site, activity park like the American ninja warrior site, ninja playground park, with similar features to exercise/ obstacle
course.
Nature. I think the area should be turned into a community garden. With covid and our current economic situation there is a lot of food insecurity. Growing food for
the community would be a win win
Taking my grandsons to feed the ducks, walking through nature.
N/A
Swimming.
Biking
Utv exploration.
Visiting Beautiful water displays such as the fountains at Station Park or City Creek.
biking, hiking, cross country skiing
No, Covid is going on ..
Concerts
SKATE PARK, SKATING RINK, SOCCER FIELDS
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Splash pad/ Sensory park
Swimming
Going there and swimming with family
biking
Indoor swimming park.
open space with trees, flowers, plants and a playground, soccer goals, and baseball diamond.
Cycling
Swimming
Splash pad for daughter, park walks
Water slides
Hiking and running
Bike riding
Waterpark fun!
Raging Waters was a blast!
Swimming, and playing in the desert
Abandoned saftey hazards
Racing
Outdoor movies and swimming
Walking downtown without all the homelessness and blatant drug use. Make this a homeless recreation area or camp site or similar. Get them out of downtown and
off State Street
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Biking
Playing outside
Water slides
Playing on the playground
Amusement/water park
Water park
Play everywhere with friends was fun
Camping
Staying cool during the summer, bike park
Picnic and swimming
Hiking
Golf / driving range
Swimming,
Hiking
Volleyball, adult type park
Skateboarding
I think it should be a park that families don't have to pay to access say for a game of family football or soccer. We were only able to go the seven peaks once because
of the cost and while we had a good time if it were a park that has a pool along with ball parks or soccer fields in addition to other activities such as Redwood center so
it can be used all year not just summer.
Family fun
Hiking.
Frisbee golf
walking
Backpacking
Would love another park or garden. Maybe a public pool would be interesting. I really like hiking and biking and we kind of have that covered with the trail nearby.
Maybe an outdoor rollarskating rink. Also could be a good spot for a community garden or greenhouse.
Swimming
Love the water park
Biking and rollerblading
Spending time around lakes of streams
Lazy river
Fishing, hiking, skiing, ice skating
Something watery... pools... maybe more natural and rocks... like at liberty park. It would be nice to have more swimming areas in SLC.
Maybe a drive in out door theatre? Picnic areas..
I was a lifeguard there for two years and have many fond memories of that place. I have an old Raging Waters yearbook I'll look for to submit photos.
Swimming
Water park
I think swimming and water are great. Also perhaps an outdoor concert venue could be cool
Theme parks, bike riding, snow skiing, water skiing
Biking
Camping, boating
Swimming, camping
Cycling
Petting farm
Swimming
Rock climbing
Playgrounds, sports, picnics
Camping and playing !!
kayaking, dog park
The wave pool
Water park
Amphitheater concerts
Water parks/mini golf batting cages
Playing at the waterpark!!!
Family activities.
Rock climbing
Swimming
Sports, tanning
fresh air
Swimming, boating, skiing, biking.
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Surf simulator
Gardening
Water Park
Water and volleyball
Pickle ball, Rugby
Hiking
Playing at the park
Skateboarding
Build a skatepark
Pickleball
Dog parks
Hiking
Just relaxing
Hiking
Zip line park
Playing with my kids at the park or having a picnic with them.
Spent time with family at this park as a child and would love to see it back functioning for family’s to continue to enjoy and kids to grow up around
Swimming or amusement parks
Drive or walk in movies
It could just be a big, beautiful park!
Hiking and Biking
Water skiing and camping with family.
Swimming
Swimming and camping
Swimming outside
I loved indoor recreational facilities, I believe the area should invest in a large recreational center
Camping, hiking
Mountain biking
Raging waters
Swimming
Fairs
Bike riding
Pickleball
Mini golf or zoo
I love water park or amusement parks.
Swimming
Abundant nature viewing
I love to go swimming and picnicking.
Water park. Playground
Hunting!!!
First of all: GOOD!!!! We are enough concrete jungle already.
I'll just give my ideas as my hobbies aren't in the city but any water park or big pool park with lots of grass to lay out on woud be a hit. Also a dog pool. Gated part of it.
Or an obstacle outdoor course. Fun fitness is the best.
Everything at own risk of course.
Volleyball and cycling
Mountain biking, dirt jumping
Dirt bikes
Swimming.
Water play
Water slides
Long walks
Cycle and gaming
Swimming & picnics
Swimming, sunbathing
Offroad, water, target shooting
Roller skating!!
Water sports
Hiking
Water park
Botanical gardens
Disc golf
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I like somewhere fun and close that I could take my friends to hangout.
Hiking
Reading, people watching, giving back to the community
To be honest, this would be a perfect location for the city to develop a second USA bmx sanctioned race track in salt lake county. Would be wonderful place to work
together with rad canyon bmx. Santa Clara Utah has just finished a new USA bmx sanctioned race track and it's a site to behold. Utah's race tracks are far and few
between and make it extremely difficult for Utah's kids to compete with the rest of the countries kids and to also Perdue their dreams of becoming an Olympian in this
sport.
Please consider the idea. It would change allot of youths lives to say the least. And would be an amazing attraction in the salt lake county!!
Watching my kids play in nature.
Swimming, canoeing/kayaking, wading/splash pad, picnicking, ice skating
Basketball
Anything with water!!
Please don't tear down Raging Waters. So many Utahns have such great memories swimming there. Memories that I^d ike to continue with my kids and take them
there, take them to the greatest water park ever, RagIng Waters!!
SAVE RAGING WATERS!! SAVE THE WATER PARK!! PLS FIND AWAY TO KEEP AND GET IT UP AND RUNNING AGAIN.
Swimming and hiking
I dont really do outside, I do enjoy swimming and such so a small artifical lake wouldn't be a miss.
Skateboard
Park or a small forest with trail for running or biking to be green
Sleeping
The wave pool was awesome. I worked here under the seven peaks staff. Our food was always hot. The slides the lazy river. It's a blast to spend a day here.
Riding UTV
Water parks. I used to live in Phoenix and they have three giant water parks in the Phoenix valley that are a blast. SLC does not have even one anymore but they should
focus on reestablishing one.
Swimming amd hiking
Swimming
Surfing
Playground equipment
Rock climbing
Biking!
Water Parks
swimming
Savoring the energy of nature in a pristine permaculture environment which demonstrates a symbiotic interaction between livestock, fish, and plant growth which
produces healthy , economic food production ripe for picking and petting.
Visiting self-pick or self-harvest organic food production theme parks run by previously homeless and/or mentally handicapped individuals within a family-safe setting.
Water play
Mountain biking
Pickleball
I love parks with lots of grass for playing games like frisbee. A sand pit for volleyball would be awesome. Paved asphalt walking path around the perimeter, maybe a
combined biking path as well.
Hiking, camping, outdoor shooting.
Paddle boating
Swimming, bike, paintball
Swimming
walking on mountain trails
Gardening....many people want to grow their own food but dont have space. Create a grid of plots with path and trails...and lease the tiny plots ( 20 ft x 20 ft) to those
that want to garden ?
Run piping for water. Extra food could go to food banks.
Roller skating
Reading
Dog walking
Mountain biking
Swimming
Walking in nature- that is a big site and could have some very nice trails, perhaps with a lake or pond and lots of trees and flowers.
A really nice, general park.
Water Park!
Water park
Swimming
Swimming and fishing
Hiking and fishing
Pool swimming.
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Water park
Soccer and tennis
Running playground
I love mountain bikig, the hill at the park would be great for a bike park.
Salt Lake City in general needs an additional fun spot aside from outdoor parks and Lagoon, so anything that isn't an outdoor park that kids & adults can have fun in
would be something to look into.
Swimming
I enjoy walking as well as going to the pool or lake. I think something similar to Liberty Park would be awesome!
Family fun, lots of shade. Water elements.
Swimming in the summer
Play grounds
Dog Park
Bungee trampoline & water slides.
Sports/fishing
Water activities
Mountain biking
Swimming
Going on walks
Fenced dog park, grass and playground
Drive in movies
Kayaking course
Go to public parks and just relax on the grass, enjoying nature as is
Hanging out
Hockey and football. Build a stadium.
Lagoon
Walking/hiking
walking, pickleball
Hiking
Swimming
These new splash pads are really epic for kids, they are us usually in higher priced areas for sure. Me personally, I love watching my kids play and enjoy themselves, I
also like zoo’s and aviaries. I miss the little carnival at liberty park with the Ferris wheel.
Hiking, dog parks,picnics,etc.
Walking or hiking with kids and our dogs
New water park!!
Roller skating
Playgrounds, picnics, bike rides
Mountain biking
Hiking/ strolling through natural Utah landscape. I think restoring it to a natural landscape would be great
Swimming
It should include a splash pad with greenspace and updated pickle ball and tennis courts, bocce ball pits, and fields for kickball and softball. We need more options for
these things than just the 11th Ave Park or Liberty Park.
Swimming
Biking, hiking
Water Slide
Wave pool
Skateboarding/scooter
Dirt biking, camping, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, pickleball, tennis, picnicking with family.
City Park
Going to water parks, amusement parks, or skateboarding.
Volleyball
Fishing or skating
I love rock climbing! That would be cool to have a big rock climbing wall!
Summer activities
Swimming in a wave pool.
Swimming
Walking with my family and enjoying the outdoors.
Water park
Hiking, ultimate frisbee, biking
Fishing and foraging for wild edible plants and fungi are about even.
I camp and four wheel. But that has nothing to do with building a better water park.
Skate park, just another public park with a running trail or something.
Keep it a water park
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Rafting. Salt lake could really stand out and draw in a crowd if the water park reflected some of the natural aspects of Utah. Add a whitewater park with a kayaking
river and play waves. Being right on the Jordan River, it could encorporate some of the natural features and things that attract people to Utah, the great rivers and
rafting opportunities.
Swimming
Fishing
Swimming!
Swimming
Water parks and sporting parks like Trafalga. However, we already have a few of those. Water parks would be more my speed.
Laying in the sun, swimming and having something fun to do.
Wave pool
fishing
Be in a wave pool. Play out doors with my dog
Water park
Pickleball and walks in the park
Swimming, hiking
Pickleball
Swimming, fishing.
Airsoft.
Hiking and swimming.
splash pad/park
Biking, Birdwatching, wildflower identification
Doing something safe and affordable with my kids.
Disc golf
Family friendly golf extending / multiple use park
Biking and walking
Hanging out with my family
Climbing
Gardening
Hiking with my dogs.
Biking, climbing, camping
Swimming
Hunting and fishing
Kids park
Water park
Soccer & Football
Hiking/swimming
Going to a park or dog park
Skateboarding
Water park
BBQs and camping
Lagoon amusement park, Jordan walkway
Per my last comment, I believe that, with some wrangling, something could be done to allow for mixed-use development here, with the principal and prevailing use
being recreational. The SLC RDA should get involved to build a plan for a development that contemplates which resources provide the greatest opportunities to draw
the public into this space. (RDA and DJ Baxter spent a significant amount of time about a decade ago working through how to best activate Gallivan Plaza. I think it had
to do with a "Rule of Tens" principal. Brianne McConkie headed the effort on the RDA staff.)
To answer the question, our outdoor passion is river running, and the Jordan River needs to be put to use!
Once the recreational opportunities are explored and fleshed-out, then an effort can be made to thoughtfully fold in mixed-use residential, retail, programming, and
perhaps institutional uses to ensure that the city-owned asset remains an active space and doesn't fall victim to vandalism and crime.
Softball\swim
Public oarks
Zip lining, rock climbing, swimming
Airsoft
I really like Parkway Park. It has a playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a soccer field. If Glendale had a park like that they would really enjoy it.
Community renovated Water park is the best solution for that space.
taking the grandkids to play in the water i took my kids for years. Riding motorcycle s and side by sides.
Camping and bonfires
swimming
Bike and skate park
Pickleball is my top suggestion. As it grows in popularity in SLC, it is becoming harder and harder to find available courts to play. A community garden could also be
cool.
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Parks. Even a public pool. Dog park. Baseball field. Skate park.
Renaissance fair
All ability parks
Water park.
Parks with nature like hikes. I imagine a park where it embodies all of the canyons out city is surrounded by
A public park similar to Liberty Park would be an incredible option. NO MORE DEVELOPMENT
Ideas:
-Frisbee golf course
-Public running track
-Skate Park
-Mountain bike park with jumps
-Splash pad
-Road bike course
-Drive in movies
-Outdoor kitchens
-Fishing pond
-Amphitheater
-Giant kids playground
-Sports complex
-Reptile house/bird sanctuary
There’s lots of things you can do with a few acres of land down there.
I like hiking and swimming
It would be playing soccer
Sun bathing. Nature walks. Dog walking.
Fishing
I’ve lived across the street from this park my whole life and it was always the highlight of the summer for my siblings and I!
Hiking, nature.
Swimming
Water parks
Anything water related
Public Gardens
swimming
Community based events.
Splah Pad
Water
Kickball!
Hammocking
Water parks
Family activities.
Water parks with slides and splash pads.
hiking, jogging
I think It should be turned into a skate park/play ground area for kids.
walking dogs
swimming
picnics
Mountain Biking
the boomerang
Hiking.
Whitewater, Mountain Biking
Swimming
Disc golf, rollerblading
I think making it a skate park would be a great idea. They could use alot of what's there for a rough base to build on, or over.
WAKEBOARDING! Surfing. Swimming. All of the above should be involved in this.
Water parks
Sitting in the lazy river and wave pool with my mom soaking in the sun and hurrying back to our cooler to get some sandwiches and cool off in the shade
Going to concerts, mini golf, and reading in the sun. I'm not much of a sports person...
Swimming
Nature loitering
Boating
Turn it into a garden with trees kind of like Chicago’s conservatory.
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Building trails for biking would be awesome. Bike Park features
Parks with my kids
Walking, picnicking, and biking
Gardening, my kids skateboard and ride BMX bikes
Amusement parks
Swimming
Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Sledding
None. Make it into a goddamn homeless shelter. You’re not taking care of the people in your city and regardless of whether you see them as humans with value or not.
They deserve to have a place to sleep and eat. There’s so much space. Build a homeless shelter
Hiking
Lagoon!
Water
Hanging out with family at wholesome family outdoor entertainment spot.
Trail walking.
Wild nature.
Water park
Cycling and jogging. Floating the river would be a nice addition.
amusement park
Swimming, riding bikes.
The sun is hitting and the pool is outside there’s more space and way better than being inside
Swimming, walking
Seven peaks
Hiking, running
defensive Gun range shooting and training facility. Reference front sight in Nevada.
Wake boarding, surfing
We loved it when it was safe and popular. I hasn’t been used forever and it’s way out there for Salt Lake City . It’s in an unsafe area . Time for a change make it
different kind of park , smaller playground area . Säle some of the land off for homes .
Playgrounds, volleyball, running
WAKEBOARDING, ANY WATER SPORTS
WAKEBOARDING!
Watersports.
Wakeboarding, snowboarding, surfing
Waater sports, soccer, hockey
Watersports, Basketball
WAKEBOARDING!
Walking, and playing disc golf. If I may add additional input: a park similar to New York's Highline would be amazing in Salt Lake City. But, because there aren't
skyscrapers around, the park itself would then surround a small outdoor concert venue turned skating rink in the winter. Something along those lines would be
incredible for Salt Lake.
Being separated from automobiles, dirt and pollution. That's all anybody going to a park really wants. Make a peaceful, green space. Adding amenities for specific
individuals' enjoyment is icing on the cake but if you can't carve out the green space from the urban setting, it's not a very good park.
Softball
Family gatherings
going to a water park
Swimming
Running
Going to the park
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Scenic walks or cooking food outside with friends.
Water slides
Swimming
I would like more availability of recreational pools/water theme parks. Lagoon is the only place I can think of that passes for adults to enjoy.
Not sure.
Water park
Riding my bike at skateparks, pump tracks and dirt made bike parks!
Rock climbing
Skate bord
Skating
Rock climbing
Going to the water park
Disc golf, outdoor park
Hiking (probably not useful here)
Honestly it would be a Waterpark! Maybe next would be a beautiful city park with tennis and pickelball courts, basketball courts, soccer fields and playgrounds.
Football.
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Divide the park by age groups and species. Have a nice quiet park for seniors, have a skate park for teenagers, have a adventure park for kids. In this adventure park,
you can have a pond with fish and frogs for kids to look and explore, also have like a ninja course for big kids to do and a huge tree house to explore. Have a doggie
park. A huge bike trail around the park. You can also built little houses like the House of Nations in Balboa Park, in San Diego California. Each house represents a
country. Balboa Park is a great example of a park, it has a beautiful pond, it has vivarium where you can learn about plants, it has museums where you can learn, it has
a trolley, and it also has a stadium where musicians give concerts during the week. You can get teenager volunteers to help design and built the skate park. Dog lovers
to help built the doggie park. The more you get the community involved in turning this place around, the more sense of ownership you will get from the community.
It was Skiing
camping
and Hiking
Frisbee golf
Hiking and camping.
Going to Raging Waters!
bike park
Splash pad
Go Cart racing. Water parks.
I think creating a water park and outdoor recreation area that can be used for family entertainment and picnics would be great. A safe environment that provides a
place for other outdoor activities like climbing walls, basketball, tennis, skating, and a splash pad would be great as well. Consider even a dual use for summer and
winter. Water park in the summer and ice skating and other winter activities when it’s cold. That could provide year-round activities and employment.
Water park. Or outsdoor water focused park.
Relaxing
Skateboarding
Flower garden, Japanese garden.
Hiking/walking
Homeless-free park
Camping, hiking, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, water skiing.
swimming
Swimming
It should return to a more natural state. Perhaps you incorporate water features, or a natural swimming area/pool. I love swimming, hiking, and picnicking outdoors.
mountain biking
sports
Merry go round
Swimming and waterslides
Swimming
Hiking
Sitting in the sunshine near a bubbling stream.
Swimming
Swimming
Pickle ball courts with lights. People will definitely use it because it’s a popular sport right now
Skateboarding
Botanizing & wildlife viewing.
Walking my dog are playing outside with my kids.
I just enjoy relaxing in the shade. But a skate park would be great in this area. And a lot of the structure is already there. You could possibly save money by using at
least some of the preexisting structure.
Dirt bikes
Amusement parks
Relaxing and having fun
My family went to raging waters every year multiple times in the summer( we traveled over 3 hours to go to the park). I wanted to take my girl there when they were
old enough but now its closed.
Dog walking, gardening, sports
Tennis & basketball quarts, skate parks.
Hiking, water
Amusement parks.
Water parks are the best outdoor parks. Raging waters was the best
Rebuild it
Soccer
Rebuild the water park! Make it awesome. Water parks are disappearing! Bring back our youth!
Walking on trails, picnics
Swimming, socializing.
Walking through parks
You should create another facility for Tracy Aviary. Or an animal rescue.
Mountain biking
Skateboarding. A skatepark would be a great idea for this site.
Snowboard swim mtn bike
Pickleball
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Favorite: Mountain biking or rock climbing
mountain bike
Mountain biking
Mini golf
Swimming
Water park.
Swimming
Drive in Movie Theater or Water Park. Or a nice large park for fishing, splash pads, basketball & soccers areas, running track & all abilities playground.
The Wasatch Front area is missing a large multi-use outdoor sports complex namely for football, soccer and pickleball. This could potentially bring big tournaments to
the city and state and result in tourism revenue. I am biased towards pickleball. The big tournaments are mostly held in Brigham City or St. George and we need a
central located site for the state. An indoor facility, if allowed, would bring revenue year round for a variety of sports tournaments i.e. pickleball, basketball, volleyball,
etc. Regardless of your decision, the land should be used where it provide benefit to the community as well as potentially bring in revenue to help offset maintenance
cost of whatever it is decided to build on the property.
Swimming
A nice family park with miniature golfing, grass and kids play areas, food vendors, just a nice park for family fun
Hiking
Water slides
Walks and admiring nature
Biking, hiking.
Parks
Hiking and gardening.
Running
Going to raging waters and spending all day playing with family a friends.
Hiking.
Hiking, boating, mini golf, high ropes courses, zip lines.
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming or things with dogs.
I think it should be rebuilt into a combo of a skateboard park, botanical gardens, water spray site for kids and playground equipment.
Walking
Amusement parks or theme parks
Spending time with my family at the park during the summer months.
Water park. It will always be known as a water park and it should stay that way.
Picnics with family
Skateboarding
Gatherings for movie nights and art
Swimming or hiking
A scenic park or a park containing activities for health and fitness.
In 1984 I was 13. I entered a drawing for an inflatable raft, while playing at Wild Wave. And I was drawn for the grand prize! An 18’ Catamaran Sail Boat. Super
memorable.
Taking my children to playgrounds.
Being with family
Rollerblading
Camping
Swimming
Parks with trees. It might be fun to reserve some space in the park for commercial use as well.
I love botanical gardens, and creative artist parks
Mountain biking
Mountain Biking Bike Park
Walking trails, visiting parks, biking.
Walking my dogs
My kids really enjoy splash pads. Somewhere I'm allowed to take my dog off leash is nice. An all in one kind of area like liberty park would be great-something for
everyone.
Create an outdoor adventure land!
Raging waters
Swimming pool
Mountain biking
American football
hiking, sailing, golfing
Water park
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Skateboarding and wandering trails.
Water park
Waterslides and splash pads
Picnics! Please make it a nice green public park.
Swimming, walking
Cycling and paddle boarding
Hiking, gardening
Fun slides at raging waters
Water slides
Outdoor fitness
It should be a a water park
Raging waters
Liberty park rivers
water and off leash dog park. pool n waterfalls foliage
Scenic drives, picnic at parks
Make a homeless shelter
Rock climbing, walks
Family fun quality time.
Trail biking/walking
Bbqing
Skateboarding/scooter park with a splash pad.
Outdoor simple rides likes a Carousel.
Build another ice-skating rink.
Hiking
Hiking
Raging Waters
Swimming, hiking and enjoying the beautiful outdoor views while laughing with friends
riding bikes
I grew up going to raging waters i woukd like to take my kids there now too.
Peace gardens, and splash pads
Bike park!!
Swimming (paddling mostly) or leisurely walks
Lounging
Swimming,
Alpine slide, snow tubing, Amusement Park, Water Park
i think it should be safe retreat for wildlife, horses, etcetera. and a place where people can come and vunteer and wirk with the horses
Skateboarding
Motocross track
Fishing
Swimming, riding bikes
Mountain biking and fishing
Skateboarding
Hiking with my family, camping
Walking/Hiking
Watching people have affordable housing on land that stands as a huge & costly liability to the city
Swimming
Playing in water
Inclusive park similar to the one in st George
Gun range
Splash pad and playground
Mountain biking
Other than another waterpark, maybe just a very big park! With a lot of trees! Utah needs better air and planting more trees is always a good way to go :)
Water park
Exploring
Honestly swimming
Dog swimming arena
Hiking with my family and dog
Observing nature in a natural habitat, biking and or walking trails.
Swimming in the summer
make an artificial beach, with sandy beaches, like daybreak did.
I remember speaking into raging waters with some friends and we got caught and had to work off the admission fee or go to dt.
Depends on what would fit into area and current needs
hiking and skateboarding
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Hiking, finding mural art
Hiking
Horseriding
Walking
Spending time with family and friends.
Time with family
The park should be incorporated into the existing Jordan River parkway
Fave outdoor past time is going swimming Olin summer and sledding in winter
Running in the sprinklers with friends
Swimming.
Lake time
Walking, picnicking, playing with my children
Raging Waters!
A water park. Salt Lake County has nothing else like it.
Hiking
Walking through the woods and trees. Going on nature walks or trails and seeing wildlife.
Cycling, soccer
Being outside
Water park, zoo , play grounds like in arizona
Swimming with
My children, family time
Camping and park
Hiking
hiking
Biking
Water parks
Playing frisbee this area would be great for a frisbee area
Water parks.
Golf
Walking
Waterpark
I went to raging waters every single summer in high school. The most fun was had there
Scateboarding and picnicking and fun playgrounds with soccer and football fields
Riding bikes.
Amusement park
Raging waters
Hiking and walking
Swimming
Water parks.
Riding my bicycle.
Swimming
Swimming and having a good time at a water park
Water parks
Mountain biking
raging waters was a good water park, they had done things very well. seven peaks didn’t keep it maintained. please re build it
Mountain biking
Well if it has to be that I would prefer it to be a pool. And maybe a stand so people can rent equipment to float the Jordan River. I like swimming and walking and the
trail is right there. I am more of a sit and crocheter.
Swimming
Swimming
paddle boarding or kayaking
Raging Waters
I like running in parks like Liberty park and Sugar House park.
Dog parks
hiking
Hiking
swimming and walking
Swimming!!!!
Swimming, Golf, Frisbee Golf, Running, Hiking, Biking
I like to hike in the foothills or along the Jordan River Trail. I like natural areas better than manicured parks.
Hiking.
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Outdoor mall, restaurants, top golf,
pools and carnival rides
Going to the movies
Horseback riding
Picnicking
Swimming, skateboarding.
Enjoying nature
Water parks.
Camping
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding, swimming
I recommend it be made into something everyone can use. We have enough skate parks., plus that is limited to skaters
Sports fields that can be used by community and youth sports groups
Spending time at a park with family.
Create another liberty park or Sugarhouse park. Modern design. Pickle ball courts, disc golf!
walking / running trails. possible kids bike courses using the berms.
Biking. Mountain biking and dirt jumping
Swimming.
Swimming
Snowboarding
Concerts
Picnics, sports, bike riding, walks with multigenerational family members
being at tagging waters every weekend was my favorite memory growing up. covid will go away one day and it should not be the reason to does not open. everything
else had it restrictions, it can do it tell the restorations are gone when covid goes to bay. no better way to spend in the summer then at what ragging waters was.
Basketball and football ball.
Them parks rides
Golf
Picking up litter in my neighborhood and geocaching
just build a park and pavilions people can use near the JRPT. it doesnt need to be expensive or fancy. just a park with grass and pavilions. thats it.
Basketball
Skate park
Tennis
Cycling
Going there as a kid and taking my kids there.
Biking- running- waking
Hiking; walking my dog; picnics with friends.
Maybe a miniature golf course would go well with the Glendale Golf Course
Playing basketball, or even a fishing pond.
Duck ponds, nature, enjoying a park.
Water parks
Riding Roller Coasters or Disc Golf Park.
Water parks
Water park
Wild wave Raging Waters. Seven Peaks
Soccer.
Shotgun falls, or the big yellow or blue slides at the furthest west of the park. By far my favorite rides
Disc Golf
I swam at Jordan park my entire childhood. There are not any outdoor pools in our area. We need outdoor recreation.
Swimming
Biking or Climbing
Parks
Water park
Hiking
Mountain biking
Water Park!
Hike picnic
An outdoor ropes course would be cool. I love adventure. Going hiking, and figuring out something new.
Golf
Hiking
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community garden space for urban agriculture & community building. As we move into an increasingly unstable future, maximizing places for community to convene &
grow together (literally and metaphorically) is essential to our 'resilience' through changes. urban agriculture is a GREAT way to create a shared project in these public
spaces.
Swimming & playing with my kids
Rock climbing or swimming.
Walking in the woods
Mountain Biking
Sight seeing, if this were the case a garden.
Water fun.
Amusement rides or water slides
Going hiking
Going for walks
Swimming/hiking
Soccer
Water rafting.
Hiking, running, climbing, concerts
Equestrian activities
Equestrian activities
Exploring.
Skateboarding!
Playing in the park with my dogs
Volleyball
Could park of the area be set aside for an adventure park? A park that allows for kids to take small risks. Similar to those seem in California and the UK. With Utah free
range parenting law there needs to be places that help support families and kids wanting to raise their kids this way. To help kids build independence.
Hiking.
Swimming!
Walking,biking, general park enjoyment
water park
Converting this space into a paintball park, and woodsball area would be something that would draw many people from around the state.
Picnicking
Swim parks
Water Parks!!!
I love where you can find food and fun activities together
Dog park, walking, skate boarding
hiking, walking, playing games, picnics, running.
Water slides
People watching
Swimming, water slides, zip lines, ropes courses,
Rock Climbing
Tanner park, off leash dog parks
Playground, flowers, park, science museum
Rock climbing
community. Fishing
Skateboarding
Pickleball
Being outside.
Swimming
Bicycling, hiking
hiking / biking
Hiking
Roller coaster
Walking, fishing
Fun In the sun
Anything out doors, camping hunting fishing .
Riding bicycles.
Walking or jogging.
Walks by the lake!
hike bike
Swimming
walking through well kept gardens, outdoor concerts.
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We need to at least try get a change in the federal funding agreement so that the property can be used year round and also have indoor options during the winter
month to be able to make this park profitable. We all know what the history has been with the different owner ships over the last few decades. They all went bust
trying to make a Water Park profitable in the 90 to 100 days of operation it had to work with. This needs to be a 365 days of operation park to have a chance to make
this a viable option If this can’t be done then funding need to come from a bond option or some other source and the city take over the operation of the park and
make his a indoor out door year round operation. Thanks, John Lake
I have had thee BEST memories at this water-park as a kid! This would be amazing to have it rebuilt! Utah deserves to have a water-park rebuilt
Must be able to be used all year long. Skate park or ice rinks or both
Volleyball
Hiking, enjoying nature.
Baseball, golf and disc golf are good options. Could just be used for exercise stations, use the existing pools for a skate park, etc
Swimming and performing there
Hiking. Skiing. Dog-walking. Is there no way we could repurpose some of the land for low-cost housing?
Hiking
Playing at Raging Waters as a kid.
Biking
cycling,
Splash pads and camping
Visiting parks, hiking, and/or swimming.
swimming
Hiking!
Water park
Hiking
Leisure pool
Disc golf.
Swimming
Walking dogs off-leash.
Water slide
Water parks or gardens
Amusement parks, water parks, rollerblading
Trail walking
Outdoor movies
Running
Walking pathways in parks
Biking and jogging, taking my dogs to of leash spaces.
Climbing/biking/skiing.
Bird watching, naturalist photography, hiking, paddling.
Swimming, cliff diving, rope swings, rock climbing, skateboarding.
Basic park activities: walk/run/hike , picnic, spend time with family, etc
Tennis! Salt Lake area lacking INDOOR tennis courts that can be used during winter. Sounds like this would be a perfect place for indoor tennis courts!
Walking
plein air painting
Hiking, camping
Laying on the beach or having a picnic in the park with friends.
Hunting and fishing.
Walks, Community gardening and making music.
Walking and enjoying the landscaping
Volleyball
Pickleball courts with lights! Year round pickleball.
Meditation, bird watching
Running, biking
Drive in movies
My favorite outdoor past time is biking. Living in Utah it Is hard bc of the temperature.
I suggest an ice rink in the winter (like the Galavin Center in downtown slc) and a pool in the summer time
Roller skating
I'm a performer, so something with a space for outdoor performances, like Murray or something.
Golf
Picnic
Walking hiking
Raging waters was amazing!
Skiing, golf
Nature preserves & baseball parks
Hiking
Sports
Waterpark
Beach
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Love the pool and water parks.
mountain biking
Sports
Water park
Cycling and hiking, the more natural the better.
Paddleboarding, hiking, yoga, camping,
Skiing and many others
Swimming, hammocking, chilling.
River rafting, climbing
Enjoying outdoor activities with family and friends.
Cycling. Bike riding.
Fitness and exercise.
Putting up a hammock between non-evergreen tree trunks (evergreen bark is too sticky with sap) and then reading or knitting in the sunshine. I know Frisbee golf is
something my husband enjoys outdoors. And this neighborhood could really use a fenced outdoor dog park, and/or an all-abilities children playground (like the new
one in Spanish Fork).
I think a pump track, outdoor skating rink, children’s splash pad
Walking in a park
Hiking
Hiking, walking my dog, looking at the wildflowers, meeting friends for coffee at the park
Hiking and walking trails.
You should consider turning it into a restoration area. Volunteers would be more than happy to help. It would fit your budget, it would help the smog, and it would
help wildlife. Many Utahns would love to sit and drink coffee, have a picnic, take family photos, and walk their dogs there.
Swimming and hiking
swimming
I would love a water park
Horseback riding, bicycle riding, walking and hiking.
waterparks
Bicycling and Spending time outside
Hiking
Camping, fishing, riding bikes, swimming, shooting, amusement parks...
Raging waters for sure was top ten in my list for summer activities and memories. Reserving a tent, bringing in a cooler and getting a sunburn that would last the whole
week. There’s not a kid I know that grew up in SLC that wouldn’t love to see this park back up and running like it was.
Recreational Sports
Pickle ball, tennis, and basketball.
Paddle boarding
Outdoor music, park
Basketballl
Being dropped off there as a kid at the time the gates opened and picked up when they closed. Many great memories there.
Sandy used to have the sports park with outdoor everything. Families and children need this. Enough electronic devices.
Swimming at the pool
Hiking and skiing.
Walking or biking
Hiking
We prioritize free or cheap outdoor pastimes in our family. (Hate to pay money to enjoy nature.) we enjoy rock climbing, ice skating, playgrounds, and splash pads
Camping
Mountain biking, jumps, pump track
Mountain bike jumping and drops
Gardening, hiking, bird watching, picnics.
Skate park, bike paths, roller skate rink, ice skate rink, food truck area w public seating. Trees, gathering areas, places to sit and places to use wheel based fun things.
Airsoft is my absolute favorite. As it stands right now, there is only one arena, in Layton. Living in the SLC County along with many other enthusiasts it would be nice to
have another option.
Airsoft
I enjoy many outdoor sports including hunting, shooting, camping, and playing aorsoft with friends
airsoft
Airsoft and paintball
I love playing airsoft and competing in events that involve airsoft. The biggest problem with that is there’s is very few places to play unless you go out of town into the
middle of nowhere. So if it could be turned into an airsoft arena I believe it would give a great amount of people somewhere to play, also I believe it would bring
newcomers to learn how to play safely with the right equipment.
Airsoft!
Airsoft/Paintball arena.
Airsoft
Airsoft
swimming
Community garden
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Mountain biking
Skiing and trail running
Walking and riding my bike.
All abilities parks where children can play and explore in an inclusive environment.
Adventures
Walking
Community
mountain biking
Swimming in a water park and going down slides.
airsoft
Floating on a lazy river in a water park
Airsoft, is a community run sport where you shoot each other with bbs similar to paintball.
Picnic, walking, hiking
So you acquired an outdoor waterpark with money that restricts outdoor recreation? To what? outdoor humming? mumbling to pigeons only? what does that even
mean...so the waterpark was dead the moment someone signed the deed. who's oversight was this and who is responsible to the community for such irresponsible
federal funding? .is that correct from reading this question? So from the beginning of your acquiring the park, there was no intention of reopening it as an outdoor
Water based rec-area, why talk about the burned down buildings and leaky pools then, just plow through it and build something new. I feel severely let down by a city
that acquired the property with funds that prohibit outdoor use of an outdoor property, what carelessness, so much for a community use property...I guess you can
make a new Police precinct to help accidentally shoot more unfortunate dark skinned kids in our neighborhood who have nothing better to do in the summer, that will
be your legacy I suppose.
Airsofting
Hiking, picnicking
education about the natural environment
Dog walking.
Airsoft
Swimming
Airsofting
Soccer.
Well, hiking, but we use that parking lot to kayak the river.
We love water parks or water activities as a family.
Golf, community gardening.
Biking
camping
Walking the dog and hanging with the kids. Food trucks are great too.
Please build a new water park
Swimming
obstacle course
Airsoft
Biking, and swimming.
Airsoft
Airsoft
Walking through nature
I enjoy running and it might make a good general park location. Something less enticing for vandalism. The vandals are probably younger people who need a better
outlet so maybe a skate park would be something they would want as a place for them.
Water park
Kayaking and Surfing
Kayaking, hiking
Swimming or skating
Playgrounds and pools
Gardening
Trees, walking paths
Hiking and walking
Hiking biking walking camping.
Incorporate this into the Jordan River Parkway trail with an amphitheater for concerts and events.
I golf. I watch them.
Those kids pack those stairs for a minute of sliding.
Rebuild the park
Find the money
Dirt bike track
In the summer, definitely water parks!
Kayaking.
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Miniature golf, dog walks.
Swimming,
Hiking, a bike/skate park, skiing.
Hiking
A place for families and friends to meet, and with chlorine to keep COVID-19 at bay, a water park is a great idea!
Waterparks
Whitewater Kayaking.
Playing at a playground with my kids.
Fishing
Walking, bicke rides, picnics
Nature play
I would like to see either a Par 3 golf course or a multi use park for basketball/futsal courts, as well as biking and skating.
Mountain biking!
In the mountains.
Hiking or boating
Ultimate frisbee
Bike riding
Bicycle park
Water parks
Dog park
I play a lot of disc golf, so a course would be great. However, I would primarily be interested in seeing the site re-imagined as a multi purpose outdoor space similar to
Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park or Jordan River Park.
Coffee drinking
There are so many! Hiking, picnics, water park fun! Bike riding, walking, jogging. I wish this was still open and operating so I could take my children there.
Running and hiking in nature
It should be rebuilt as a community recreation area, with a skate park, walls for rock climbing, pool with one or two waterslides, walking/running track, basketball and
tennis courts. Or maybe a botanic garden or similar which could be a field trip destination for local students.
Running, hiking, walking
Walking, observing nature, picnicking and meeting others, a city park / nature area would be great that ties into the river. Maybe a splash pad for hot days.
Kayaking
Hiking
Biking
Bicycling, waking, relaxing in parks.
Disc Golf.
Cycling, mountain bike
Swimming and hiking
I'd suggest a fully accessible playground for children of all abilities. There is one in St. George and one in Springville to use as examples.
I think a splashpad would be very welcome in the neighborhood.
Walking paths are very nice, but we definitely want to keep them safe.
Situated along the jordan river and accessible from the jordan river parkway, this area has potential to be a recreational hub for salt lake county. Like the the Olympic
oval, there is also an opportunity bring something unique to an economically disadvantaged area that will attract residents from across the state. With this in mind,
three things come to mind that would naturally blend with Jordan river and parkway. 1) an olympic style kayak park and canoe area attached to the jordan river. 2) a
state of the art indoor or outdoor velodrome promoting track cycling. 3) an outdoor bike park that includes a world class European style cyclocross course. Similar to
the Olympic Oval, any of these facilities could bring something to salt lake that is currently nonexistent in the state, and virtually the west. These facilities would create
new opportunities for locals but could also attract international competition and economic opportunity.
Bike/scooter trails, nature walks
Camping
Pickle ball
Playing out doors with my children in green open spaces.
Hiking, walking, enjoying public outdoor spaces.
Walking
Enjoying nature
A hike through nature or a walk in the park.
biking
I love birdwatching and spending time in nature. Please make this a nature park!
Biking.
walking, picnicking, watching the sunset, indoor pavilion for large family gatherings year-round, ADA playgrounds and creative play
Biking, running
Plays and concerts.
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Golf
Fishing
Cycling
Running
Amusement Parks
Bike park
Swimming
Family bonding
Skiing and Surfing
Rollerblading
Pickleball
Hanging out with friends in the shade
Fishing
Waterpark
Recreating in a family park, such as International Peace Gardens
I like to walk and ride a bike along the Jordan River Parkway. I also enjoy playing golf.
Climbing. Outdoor artistry.
Jigsaw puzzles.
Hiking/biking
WATER!!
Reading
Skiing, Hiking, Mtn Biking, Trail Running
Picnics!
Biking
Swimming, and Water Sliding.
I believe any water and food option could find success in this area.
Hiking. Dog-walking.
Skiing, hiking, pickleball.
Biking
Swimming
water park, swimming pool
Nature walk
Walking trails in a vibrant park with water features
Biking! This site would be perfect for a bike skills park (see Trailside in Park City). Bicycle skills parks attract users of all skill levels across socioeconomic classes.
Fishing
I love swimming and playing in water. I love playgrounds for the kids. Maybe the project could include a playground that's open year round -- even when the
waterpark can't be open.
climbing, skateboarding
Tennis, biking, swimming (Seiner outdoor). Can the pool be bubbled during cold seasons? Outdoor fitness weight training? Bubble this area in the winter.
Year round fitness.
Swimming and water park, climbing, zip lining
off leash dog walking
Hiking
Mountain biking
Walking in the woods, viewing wildlife, camping. But those things are done elsewhere. Favorite outdoor PARK activity is swimming pools, hot tubs, slides, etc. But we
have to drive a long way for those now that this park has closed. Well, that, and current COVID restrictions of course.
Exercise and water.
Botanical gardens for a science learning center for west side schools
Swimming in the wave pool.
biking , bird watching
Picnics and BBQ's
Rollerskating and bike riding. There aren't many locations specific to rollerskating close to the area other than Classic Fun Center. People have had to roller-skate on
tennis courts or basketball courts. It would be nice to have a place to roller-skate outside. An adaptable space that can incorporate different activities but also have
established places for certain activities would be great!
Enjoying natural areas where wildlife and humans can co-exist. Large swaths of turf are unnecessary, over-use water resources, are costly to maintain and provide no
habitat benefit. A series of trails through natural areas where bird-watching is possible, education facilities, a nature preserve, and boardwalks near the river would be
preferable.
Family activities
pickle ball
Mountain biking. Paddle boarding.
Splash pad, mini golf
Lazy River, Mini Golf
Snowboarding
Hiking
We have golf, frisbee, parks. Need a water park. Cherry Hill and Cowabunga Bay just aren't as good.
Skiing, golfing
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Relaxing at a park or hiking
Water features for kids to play. Outdoor pool. WE NEED AN OUTDOOR POOL IN SLC. Similar to the Taylorsville and West Jordan Outdoor pools. Zero depth play areas.
Lap swimming lanes. Open plunge deeper water for play. Diving boards. Lazy river. Maybe 1-2 slides. It doesn't have to be a whole park!
Running and Cycling
Biking, walking, swimming.
A nice park, with walking trails. Maybe pickle ball. Adding a nice dog park would be nice.
Mountain biking
Wave pool and waiting untill I got tall enough to go on the slides in the summer
Mountain Biking, Golf
Skiing, hiking, mt biking.
Hiking, birding, yoga
Skiing and skating. I like biking and rollerblading. I like skate parks
Swimming
Roller skating
Fishing
Picnics, dog-walking, hiking, fishing
Soccer
Why not make an outdoor archery park out of it? There is a large archery community around the valley.
Running and biking, laying in the sun and reading a book
gardens, like at thanksgiving point
backpacking
Hiking, going to botanical gardens
Mountain biking. There are currently no opportunities for mountain biking in the West Valley area. The Oquirrh mountains and areas with significant elevation change
near Mountain View corridor and U111 would make excellent sites for mountain bike parks similar to trail side park in Park City. Similar parks exist throughout the
state (Draper, Eagle Mountain, Herriman, etc), but not in or near West Valley.
Walking & swimming
we need a park like Liberty Park but grander on this side of town. we need a food truck area to gather. a few water features a nice grass areas. board walk for the
Jordan River. maybe a beer garden for local breweries to host film night or something for the younger crowed.
Mountain bike park...pump track, flow trails, features. Or an outside music venue.
Golfing
Community soccer fields, open space, walking path like the West Jordan Soccer Complex.
Six footsal courts. One full soccer pitch. One indoor soccer facility. Turn it into a place run by the nonprofit Utah Development Academy. Make it a training area where
kids from that side of the city can go to play the game without having to pay three grand a year to get on a for profit competition travel team.
Unfortunately, a water park in the pandemic age is likely not a great idea. A fraction of the $25 million refurbishment number could build the soccer site. The UDA is a
top class operation that has helped many kids play the game who otherwise could not afford it.
Hiking
Nature trails
For me, it's fishing and biking, but I believe a water park is in the best interests of our family oriented community.
We enjoy taking our dog to a well maintained, clean, fun, dog park (such as Fairmont Park). We wish that Fairmont was bigger. It would also be great to have a doggy
pool (so maybe the pools at this site could be re-used). We also wish that there were options for colder weather for our furry friend to play and we weren't freezing at.
We also enjoy visiting the Murray Park Outdoor Calisthenics Park. We do not have anything like that available in Salt Lake City - an open, outdoor gym area.
So basically, it would be great if this area could be turned into an area with a large indoor/outdoor dog park with an outdoor gym area that is completely free to the
public to use.
Hiking with dogs off leash
Walking, picnic
Going to Raging Waters...Save the Park!!!!!
Go to parks, hike, ride bikes
The wave pool at the old park.
I think a mountain bike pump track would be a great add for that area. Many cities (Boise, Denver) have these kind of dedicated space for bikers to practice and work
on skills as well.
In the summer, paddle boarding. In the winter, sledding.
Getting high.
Roller skating/blading. With the resurgence of skating, why not a roller rink? An outdoor dining area surrounded by food trucks would also be a nice community draw.
Going to dog parks
Swimming
Camping
water park, Jordan river boat launch park
Swimming
fishing, golf, basketball
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Work to get that Federal restriction removed. The requirement is holding you hostage to use the land for something more worth while to the community. Make it
part of the Jordan Parkway with trails and other less costly outdoor activities.
bike ski
Skiing and horseback riding.
Wilderness recreation. Trails and nature.
Biking.
Water slids and the wave were fun
Pickleball and water parks
Dogs.
Bike park
Concerts
Youth sports
Biking, swimming, and roller skating
Swimming
Hiking, biking
Biking and hiking.
swimming
Socializing. Fun. Sun.
Fishing
Equestrian sport. This would be a great location to bring Equestrian to lower income families and more urban areas. It could host competitions to help fund various
programs
Equestrian sport. This would be a great location to bring Equestrian to lower income families and more urban areas. It could host competitions to help fund various
programs
Swimming and walking in nature
Equestrian park
Hiking
Horseback riding
walking the dog
Fishing and playing games
Dog walking
I would like to see a mixed use outdoor space, with biking / walking trails, trees, and possible a skate park. It would be a nice space to have picnics, outdoor concerts,
events, and bring the community together. Maybe an amphitheater similar to the new one one Murray Park could be great. The nearby skate parks are extremely
overcrowded and overused so it would be wonderful to have a well lit skate area for all ages (since skate parks attract much younger children these days). It is an
effective way to get kids outside and exercising, so I think we should be promoting it as much as possible.
Equestrian use! We are being pushed out of the city, farther and farther away despite a huge increase in popularity in 2020. A couple large riding arenas, And stables
Will pay for itself in time. We could host clinics, competitions, and board horses.
Picnics!
softball, bicycle, nature observation
Walking, reading
Mountain Biking
no comment
Hiking, walking the dog, playing in the park
Kayaking, Biking
Being outdoors
Mountain biking/going to the zoo
Paintball
Extreme sports
Raging Waters
what about a public sled park? and in the summer it's just rolling hills and park amenities?
hiking
I enjoy walking through our city parks, seeing the wildlife that harbors there, and admiring the trees.
Roller skating and skateboarding
Running
Going to a park
Multi use park.
Family, food
If a water park is not an option, perhaps a dog park with a nice jumping dock and swimming area for the dogs, maybe some agility equipment.
swimming, fishing, biking
surfing!
surf pool
Basketball courts or Pickleball courts
Mountain biking. Canoeing. Kayaking.
Bike, gardens
Hiking. Gardening
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walking/hiking
Swimming
Biking and walking.
running
Hiking, nature
Biking
Surfing big barrels in salt water
I’m worried about the chemical leakage and the after effects of it. I would enjoy a park with green spaces and sports courts - but please resolve the chemical issue
before anything so nobody gets hurt afterwards.
Mountain biking
Trails.
Multi use courts! For soccer, roller skating and bike polo.
Bird watching
Tennis
Walking/running trails with additional outdoor recreation. Playgrounds, courts for basketball, pickle ball, tennis, baseball park, soccer fields.
Nature center, Jordan River access point for boating.
Walking or jogging.
Roller skating and there are no outdoor roller skating rinks in the valley. Birding and cycling are some of my other favorites.
Hiking, walking.
all human-powered (hiking, kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, xc skiing, camping, etc.)
running, walking
Hiking with my dog
Hiking
Running and bicycling
looking at trees
running/walking
An outdoor park & nature center that can be used by adults & children alike. Pls see answer to previous question for some suggestions for outdoor recreation.
Dog park
Hiking and going to dog parks
Mine is walking, but I think the park land should be soccer fields
Playgrounds
Walking
Bike rides
Shade
Rock Climbing
Hikes, picnics,play fountains for children and adults, dogs in limited areas, no charge
A large park would be lovely! We need more free outdoor space!
Parks accessible to small children
pickleball, beach volleyball, really good seating
swimming, pickle ball, tennis, and bike ridding
biking, kayaking
Swimming
walking trails
Multi purpose settings combining green parks, art exhibitions, art performance , farmer/ artisan markets
Swiming and walking
A mountain bike course for beginners would be amazing! Or a dog obstacle course or something like memory grove with an off leash dog area and area for bikers.
Waterpark
Hiking
Getting exercise by walking, biking and swimming. Include a dog park & pickle ball courts
PIckleball
I enjoy cycling and sailing. Something to incorporate those would be great.
For urban area - Roller-blading. For water - kayaking or SUP
Going to Naturist beaches that are family friendly along the Columbia River here in Oregon.
In Utah I love camping near and swimming in Mirror Lake in the High Uintahs^__^
Cycling
Amusement park or public park
Big Water park like raging waters
Picnics, outdoor concerts
Walking dogs
Running, biking & botany—don’t give me a thousand character limit and then tell me one or two words. :)
179
Hiking & walking
Skateboarding is most definitely my favorite past time. The community it builds is incredible and the life skills learned are immeasurable. Skateboarding teaches you
how to become and stay confident, strong, committed, kind to strangers, supporting other humans in their endeavors, getting right back up when you fall, and
especially trying again after you fall hard.
Teaching others to enjoy the outdoors.
Hiking
Mountain biking and skiing. Maybe a cross country ski track in winter and a pump track and skate park for summer.
Birdwatching
Hiking
Watching natural surroundings. It should be a place for the public with an awesome water feature to commemorate its history.
Swimming, and paddle boarding!
Park picnics and community gardening
Hiking, biking enjoying nature
Hiking, walking, picnicking not water slides.
180
Primary
Keywords Frequency
hiking/walking/running 1098
park 828
swimming 606
biking/cycling 502
water 455
bike 241
parks 231
mountain 224
golf 223
outdoor 193
skate/skating/skatebaording 187
dog 160
family 156
trails 131
nature 115
fishing 108
disc 101
kids 100
splash 93
camping 91
tennis 82
climbing 81
sports 79
river 76
playing 73
riding 68
pad 67
soccer 65
skiing 65
playground 64
kayaking 63
play 60
pickleball 57
picnics 56
trees 56
activities 51
slides 51
course 51
courts 50
basketball 48
rock 48
gardens 47
people 47
Common words from survey comments
181
areas 46
recreation 46
airsoft 44
place 43
one 42
food 42
picnic 41
dogs 41
garden 40
amusement 40
favorite 39
gardening 39
used 39
concerts 39
ball 38
natural 37
watching 37
public 36
fields 36
salt 36
wave 35
build 35
friends 35
track 34
baseball 34
open 34
see 34
playgrounds 34
well 33
picnicking 33
etc 33
pickle 33
outside 33
being 33
features 33
many 32
need 32
similar 31
waterpark 31
utah 31
another 31
new 31
paintball 31
center 30
liberty 29
182
good 29
enjoying 29
really 28
land 28
mini 27
volleyball 27
very 27
indoor 26
big 26
pads 26
cool 25
roller 25
children 25
please 25
amazing 25
green 25
paths 25
leash 24
taking 24
through 24
small 24
ice 24
lots 23
large 23
shade 23
winter 23
homeless 23
year 23
needs 22
places 22
much 22
keep 22
state 22
outdoors 22
around 22
best 22
spending 21
way 21
paddle 21
wildlife 21
things 21
local 21
surfing 20
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END OF REPORT
FOF GF Only TOTAL FOF GF Only TOTAL
Beginning Fund Balance (CAFR FY2020) 10,372,054 69,441,955 79,814,009 6,625,050 82,617,126 89,242,176
Budgeted Change in Fund Balance (FY2021)- (1,510,094) (1,510,094) 2,924,682 (7,810,302) (4,885,620)
Prior Year Encumbrances (3,105,004) (6,566,830) (9,671,834) (3,733,743) (6,165,453) (9,899,196)
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 7,267,050 61,365,031 68,632,081 5,815,989 68,641,371 74,457,360
Beginning Fund Balance Percent 18.10%21.07%20.71%17.73%23.84%23.22%
Year End CAFR Adjustments
Revenue Changes - - - - - -
Expense Changes (Prepaids, Receivable, Etc.)
FY2020
- (4,127,838) (4,127,838) - (5,676,583) (5,676,583)
Fund Balance w/ CAFR Changes 7,267,050 57,237,193 64,504,243 5,815,989 62,964,788 68,780,777
Final Fund Balance Percent 18.10%19.66%19.47%17.73%21.87%21.45%
Budget Amendment Use of Fund Balance (2,300,000) (15,370,734) (17,670,734)
BA#1 Revenue Adjustment - - -
BA#1 Expense Adjustment ( Airport Budget
only)
- - -
BA#2 Revenue Adjustment - - -
BA#2 Expense Adjustment ( 1st tranche of
CARES funding)
- (288,488) (288,488)
BA#3 Revenue Adjustment - - -
BA#3 Expense Adjustment (Intial Windstorm
budget)
- (6,239,940) (6,239,940)
BA#4 Revenue Adjustment - - -
BA#4 Expense Adjustment (Second tranch of
CARES funding)
- - -
BA#5 Revenue Adjustment (Regular Budget
Amendment and HUD CARES)
- (242,788) (242,788)
BA#5 Expense Adjustment (Regular Budget
Amendment and HUD CARES)
- (2,783,685) (2,783,685)
BA#6 Revenue Adjustment - - -
BA#6 Expense Adjustment (Inovations and
Impact fees)
- (63,673) (63,673)
Change in Revenue 758,000 6,069,370 6,827,370 - - -
Projected Revenue Shortfall (FY2021)- - - - (5,417,445) (5,417,445)
Fund Balance Budgeted Increase 900,000 - 900,000 - - -
-
Adjusted Fund Balance 6,625,050 47,935,829 54,560,879 5,815,989 47,928,769 53,744,758
Adjusted Fund Balance Percent 16.50%16.46%16.47%17.73%16.65%16.76%
Projected Revenue 40,142,000 291,182,037 331,324,037 32,797,506 287,915,052 320,712,558
Salt Lake City
General Fund
TOTAL
Fund Balance Projections
2020 Actual 2021 Projection
Revenue Forecast
Salt Lake City Corporation
November 30, 2020
FY20‐21 Variance
Annual Revised Favorable
Revenue Budget Forecast (Unfavorable)
Total General Fund 288,531,853 283,114,408 (5,417,445)
Property Taxes 111,418,455 111,418,455 ‐
Sales and Use Tax 67,999,593 68,137,605 138,012
Questar energy sales forecasted based on Q1 monthly payments.
Franchise Tax 26,812,125 26,334,210 (477,915)
Was following ‐9% revenue per FY trend. Docket 10‐035‐T05 increased water rates as of
7/1/2020. Seen higher monthly rev. since going into effect
PILOT 1,508,894 1,508,894 ‐
License and Permits 28,601,482 27,814,168 (787,314)
Aiport parking/license tax down ‐$2,045,000 from decreased travel due to Covid.
Innkeepers tax ‐$1,717,500. Covid has hit the hotel industry hard. According to the local
news, hotels are experiencing 30% occupancy compared to this time of year in previous
years. Business license expected to be below budget due to trends for apartment units,
new business license and renew business licenses. Losses offset by gains in street
excavation due to a temporary boost from Google contract.
Intergovernmental 4,444,400 4,193,400 (251,000)
SL Board of Education down due to Covid lockdowns resulting in less resource officers
being used.
Interest Income 1,900,682 1,400,717 (499,965)
Revenues are decreasing at a fast rate. It is averaging only about 30% of each month
from FY20.
Fines & Forfeiture 3,938,848 3,202,692 (736,156)
Parking ticket revenue ‐$800k. Covid cases increasing, further restrictions likely. Citation
revenue still about 1/3 of regular year. Also adjusted Justice Court fines down ‐$63k,
moving violations ‐$308k. They are following the order of the Administrative Office of
the Courts and are still in the red for Covid. They have a limited amount of court activity
via WebEx. The defendants are not ordered to pay their fines, they are not being sent to
collections and no warrants are being issued. Traffic school revenue ‐$34k and vehicle
booting ‐$12k trending off of current actuals.
Parking Meter Collection 3,432,962 2,104,931 (1,328,031)
Meter transactions and revenue about 1/3 of previous years at this time. Covid
restrictions likely to increase.
Charges and Services 4,428,069 4,042,742 (385,327)
Field reservation fees ‐$214k and program fees ‐$31k. The first half of the fiscal year is
when they generally bring in the most revenue, and with Covid they are bringing in very
little. Auto parking ‐$161k under budget, Special events ‐$107k due to Covid
restrictions. Police alarm service fees ‐$25k.
Miscellaneous Revenue 4,014,037 2,924,288 (1,089,749)
A/R Collections not currently happening; special events (cost recovery not happening);
fuel reimb for take home vehicles suspended by emergency declaration; other utility
reimbursement trending down due to Covid.
Interfund Reimbursement 20,281,706 20,281,706 ‐
Emergency management admin fees.
Transfers 9,750,600 9,750,600 ‐
FY20‐21 FY20‐21 Variance
Annual Projection Favorable
Revenue Budget (Unfavorable)
Sales and Use Tax ‐ 1/2 cent 32,797,506 32,797,506 ‐
Sales and Use Tax ‐ County Option ‐ ‐ ‐
MARY BETH THOMPSON
Chief Financial Officer
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
POLICY AND BUDGET DIVISION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 238
PO BOX 145467, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5455 TEL 801-535-6394
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
___________________________________ Date Received: ________________
Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council: ___________
______________________________________________________________________________
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: December 16, 2020
Chris Wharton, Chair
FROM: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Budget Amendment #6
SPONSOR: NA
STAFF CONTACT: John Vuyk, Budget Director (801) 535-6394 or
Mary Beth Thompson (801) 535-6403
DOCUMENT TYPE: Budget Amendment Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that, subsequent to a public hearing,
the City Council adopt the following amendments to the FY 2020 – 21 adopted budget.
BUDGET IMPACT:
REVENUE EXPENSE
GENERAL FUND $ 0.00 $ 63,673.00
IMS FUND 453,399.00 453,399.00
AIRPORT FUND 300,000,000.00 0.00
CIP (IMPACT FEE) FUND 0.00 1,293,732.00
TOTAL $ 300,453,399.00 $ 1,810,804.00
Lisa Shaffer (Dec 16, 2020 14:21 MST)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Revenue for FY 2019-20 Budget Adjustments
The Fiscal Year 2021 projections are coming in below budgeted revenues. The following chart
shows a current projection of General Fund Revenue for fiscal year 2021.
Business licensing is seeing a decrease from budget due to trends for apartment units, new
business license and business license renewals. Due to the administrative order for COVID
parking ticket revenue shows a decrease of nearly $500k due to only 51,000 pay station
transactions through the end of August (normally well over 200k). This decrease is also having
an effect on citations written. Additionally, Justice Court fines are down $37k, while moving
violations are down $151k. In Charges and Services, field reservation fees are down $273k while
auto parking fees are also under budget. Miscellaneous revenues are also down due to a decrease
in special events and the elimination of take-home vehicle fees during the current pandemic.
FY20-21 Variance
Annual Revised Favorable
Revenue Budget Forecast (Unfavorable)
Property Taxes 111,418,455 111,418,455 -
Sales and Use Tax 67,999,593 67,999,593 -
Franchise Tax 26,812,125 26,812,125 -
PILOT Taxes 1,508,894 1,508,894 -
TOTAL TAXES 207,739,067 207,739,067 -
License and Permits 28,601,482 28,225,928 (375,554)
Intergovernmental 4,444,400 4,444,400 -
Interest Income 1,900,682 1,900,682 -
Fines & Forfeiture 3,938,848 3,202,960 (735,888)
Parking Meter Collection 3,347,986 2,848,523 (499,463)
Charges and Services 4,428,069 4,083,647 (344,422)
Miscellaneous Revenue 4,014,037 3,435,330 (578,707)
Interfund Reimbursement 20,281,706 20,281,706 -
Transfers 9,750,600 9,750,600 -
TOTAL W/OUT SPECIAL TAX 288,446,877 285,912,843 (2,534,034)
Sales and Use Tax - 1/2 cent 32,797,506 32,797,506 -
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 321,244,383 318,710,349 (2,534,034)
Given the available information fund balance would be projected as follows:
This projection of fund balance includes a line item adding in funding budgeted for use for
expenses associated with COVID-19 in fiscal year 2020 that were not spent.
2019 Actual FOF GF Only TOTAL FOF GF Only TOTAL
Beginning Fund Balance 56,104,269 10,372,054 69,441,955 79,814,009 6,625,050 36,900,813 43,525,863
Budgeted Use of Fund Balance (380,025) - (1,510,094) (1,510,094) - (4,885,620) (4,885,620)
Prior Year Encumbrances (8,731,774) (3,105,004) (6,566,830) (9,671,834) - - -
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 46,992,470 7,267,050 61,365,031 68,632,081 6,625,050 32,015,193 38,640,243
Beginning Fund Balance Percent 14.57%18.52%21.06%20.76%20.20%11.38%12.30%
Year End CAFR Adjustments
Revenue Changes - - - - - - -
Expense Changes (Prepaids, Receivable, Etc.) (3,701,982) - (4,127,838) (4,127,838) - - -
Fund Balance w/ CAFR Changes 43,290,488 7,267,050 57,237,193 64,504,243 6,625,050 25,390,143 38,640,243
Final Fund Balance Percent 13.42%18.52%19.65%19.51%20.20%9.03%12.30%
Budget Amendment Use of Fund Balance (1,858,647)
BA#1 Revenue Adjustment - - - - - -
BA#1 Expense Adjustment - (410,173) (410,173) - - -
BA#2 Revenue Adjustment - 135,628 135,628 - - -
BA#2 Expense Adjustment - (745,025) (745,025) - (288,488) (288,488)
BA#3 Revenue Adjustment - - - - - -
BA#3 Expense Adjustment - (50,000) (50,000) - (6,239,940) (6,239,940)
BA#4 Expense Adjustment (2,300,000) (10,987,506) (13,287,506) - - -
BA#5 Revenue Adjustment - - - - (242,788) (242,788)
BA#5 Expense Adjustment - (1,350,000) (1,350,000) - (2,783,685) (2,783,685)
BA#6 Revenue Adjustment - 438,980 438,980 - - -
BA#6 Expense Adjustment - (3,071,042) (3,071,042) - (63,673) (63,673)
FOF Revenues 3,149,980 - - - - - -
Projected Revenue Shortfall 758,000 (4,297,242) (3,539,242) - (2,534,035) (2,534,035)
Fund Balance Budgeted Increase 2,500,000 900,000 - 900,000 - - -
Unspent COVID Funds - - - - 5,900,000 5,900,000
HAND Rent Assistance Reimbursement - 1,100,000 1,100,000
- Adjusted Fund Balance 47,081,821 6,625,050 36,900,813 43,525,863 6,625,050 20,237,534 33,487,634
Adjusted Fund Balance Percent 14.60%16.88%12.67%13.17%20.20%7.19%10.66%
Projected Revenue 322,562,293 39,242,000 291,317,665 330,559,665 32,797,506 281,282,923 314,080,429
2021 Projection2020 Projection
Salt Lake City
General Fund
TOTAL
Fund Balance Projections
The Administration is requesting a budget amendment totaling $300,453,399 of revenue and
expense of $1,810,804.00. The amendment proposes changes in the four funds, including the
General Fund, the IMS Fund, the Airport Fund and the CIP Impact Fee Fund, with $63,673 from
the General Fund fund balance. The proposal includes six initiatives for Council review. Each of
the initiatives are time sensitive.
The proposal does include the transfer of six employees from the General Fund to the IMS fund
and the creation of one additional position within the IMS Fund.
A summary spreadsheet document, outlining proposed budget changes is attached. The
Administration requests this document be modified based on the decisions of the Council.
The budget opening is separated in eight different categories:
A. New Budget Items
B. Grants for Existing Staff Resources
C. Grants for New Staff Resources
D. Housekeeping Items
E. Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
F. Donations
G. Council Consent Agenda Grant Awards
I. Council Added Items
PUBLIC PROCESS: Public Hearing
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. ______ of 2020
(Sixth amendment to the Final Budget of Salt Lake City, including
the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021)
An Ordinance Amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 27 of 2020 which adopted the
Final Budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2020 and Ending
June 30, 2021.
In June of 2020, the Salt Lake City Council adopted the final budget of Salt Lake City,
Utah, including the employment staffing document, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2020 and ending June 30, 2021, in accordance with the requirements of Section 10-6-118 of the
Utah Code.
The City’s Budget Director, acting as the City’s Budget Officer, prepared and filed with
the City Recorder proposed amendments to said duly adopted budget, including the amendments
to the employment staffing document necessary to effectuate the staffing changes specifically
stated herein, copies of which are attached hereto, for consideration by the City Council and
inspection by the public.
All conditions precedent to amend said budget, including the employment staffing
document as provided above, have been accomplished.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, as approved, ratified and finalized
by Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 27 of 2020.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Amendments. The budget amendments, including
amendments to the employment staffing document necessary to effectuate the staffing changes
2
specifically stated herein, attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance shall be, and the
same hereby are adopted and incorporated into the budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, including the
amendments to the employment staffing document described above, for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, in accordance with the requirements of Section 10-6-128
of the Utah Code.
SECTION 3. Filing of copies of the Budget Amendments. The said Budget Officer is
authorized and directed to certify and file a copy of said budget amendments, including
amendments to the employment staffing document, in the office of said Budget Officer and in
the office of the City Recorder which amendments shall be available for public inspection.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this _____ day of __________, 2020.
________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to the Mayor on __________________
Mayor’s Action: ____ Approved ____ Vetoed
_________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. _________ of 2020.
Published: ___________________.
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Approved As To Form
_________________________
Jaysen Oldroyd
Initiative Number/Name Fund Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount
Ongoing or One-
time FTEs
1 Fisher Carriage House Exploration Center
Construction CIP - 793,732.00 One-time -
2 Glendale Waterpark Redevelopment Plan CIP - 225,000.00 One-time -
3 Trailhead Property Acquisition CIP - 275,000.00 One-time -
4 City Innovations Team - Non Departmental GF - 453,399.00 On-going -
4 City Innovations Team - CAN GF - (166,764.00)On-going (4.00)
4 City Innovations Team - Public Services GF - (222,962.00)On-going (2.00)
4 City Innovations Team IMS 453,399.00 453,399.00 On-going 7.00
5 Police Department Hiring Class GF - - On-going -
1 Airport Interim Financing Airport 300,000,000.00 - One-time -
-
Total of Budget Amendment Items 300,453,399.00 1,810,804.00 - - 1.00
Total by Fund Class, Budget Amendment #1:
General Fund GF - 63,673.00 - - (6.00)
IMS Fund IMS 453,399.00 453,399.00 - - 7.00
Airport Fund Airport 300,000,000.00 - - - -
Capital Improvement Program Fund CIP - 1,293,732.00 - - -
Total of Budget Amendment Items 300,453,399.00 1,810,804.00 - - 1.00
- -
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Amendment #6
Council ApprovedAdministration Proposed
Section I: Council Added Items
Section A: New Items
Section D: Housekeeping
Section F: Donations
Section E: Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
Section G: Council Consent Agenda -- Grant Awards
Section C: Grants for New Staff Resources
Section B: Grants for Existing Staff Resources
1
Initiative Number/Name Fund Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount
Ongoing or One-
time FTEs
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Amendment #6
Council ApprovedAdministration Proposed
Current Year Budget Summary, provided for information only
FY 2020-21 Budget, Including Budget Amendments
FY 2020-21 Adopted
Budget BA #1 Total BA #2 Total BA #3 Total BA #4 Total BA #5 Total BA #6 Total Total To-Date
General Fund (FC 10)326,130,003 288,487.58 6,184,940.00 2,783,685.00 63,673.00 335,450,789
Curb and Gutter (FC 20)3,000 3,000
DEA Task Force Fund (FC 41)1,763,746 1,763,746
Misc Special Service Districts (FC 46)1,550,000 1,550,000
Street Lighting Enterprise (FC 48)5,379,697 1,500.00 5,381,197
Water Fund (FC 51)126,333,193 296,750.00 126,629,943
Sewer Fund (FC 52)212,638,399 108,500.00 212,746,899
Storm Water Fund (FC 53)17,961,860 32,650.00 17,994,510
Airport Fund (FC 54,55,56)302,311,600 - 520,000.00 38,956,452.00 341,788,052
Refuse Fund (FC 57)16,515,438 53,200.00 2,742,500.00 19,311,138
Golf Fund (FC 59)8,484,897 8,484,897
E-911 Fund (FC 60)3,789,270 3,789,270
Fleet Fund (FC 61)19,209,271 93,000.00 19,302,271
IMS Fund (FC 65)18,289,687 237,000.00 453,399.00 18,980,086
County Quarter Cent Sales Tax for
Transportation (FC 69)7,571,945 7,571,945
CDBG Operating Fund (FC 71)3,509,164 3,063,849.00 6,573,013
Miscellaneous Grants (FC 72)8,261,044 716,764.00 5,925,738.42 5,925,738.00 7,818,505.00 28,647,789
Other Special Revenue (FC 73)- -
Donation Fund (FC 77)2,380,172 2,380,172
Housing Loans & Trust (FC 78)23,248,016 23,248,016
Debt Service Fund (FC 81)37,519,401 (3,858,955.00) 33,660,446
CIP Fund (FC 83, 84 & 86)24,420,242 36,435,000.00 1,293,732.00 62,148,974
Governmental Immunity (FC 85)2,855,203 2,855,203
Risk Fund (FC 87)51,409,025 14,350.00 51,423,375
Total of Budget Amendment Items 1,221,534,273 716,764.00 7,463,826.00 45,141,392.00 5,925,738.00 49,091,934.00 1,810,804.00 1,331,684,731
Budget Manager
Analyst, City Council
Contingent Appropriation
2
Salt Lake City FY 2020-21 Budget Amendment #6
Initiative Number/Name Fund Amount
1
Section A: New Items
A-1: Fisher Carriage House Exploration Center Construction
Overage
CIP Impact
Fees
$793,732.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Dawn Valente/Lorna Vogt
The Carriage House Exploration Center project was initially funded through the CIP process, using Park Impact Fees, in
FY2019. The project scope includes construction of an exploration center at the historic Fisher Carriage House that
provides standing exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the Jordan River and surrounding area, and which
showcases a beautiful restored historical structure. The exploration center will provide space for activities and education
programs, places for visitors to engage with city staff and partners and get information about the Jordan River Parkway
Trail and water trail. The center will also provide a home-base for outreach & education staff with the SLC Trails & Natural
Lands Division, from which they can conduct programming up and down the Jordan River. Additionally, the project will
compliment an adjacent boat ramp (construction planned for winter 2020) and create a recreational jumping -off point for
the future Folsom Trail, the Jordan River Parkway Trail, and the Jordan River 'Paddle Trail.'
As design development nears completion, SLC Engineering and the consulting architect, CRSA, have updated budget
projections for the project. Unfortunately, those cost projections have increased significantly from the original b udget
estimate created in 2018 based on a preliminary conceptual design. This budget amendment requests the additional
funding necessary to implement the project, which (if funded) would go to bid in December 2020 and be constructed in
2021. Increased costs for the project are associated with all project elements, but particularly relate to the preservation of
historic windows and doors, interior finishes, necessary plumbing and electrical upgrades, unforeseen utility upgrades and
increased cost for proposed furnishings associated with the public exhibit space.
The Administration would also like to let the Council know about future costs associated with the project.
Future Ongoing Costs
Personnel
FT Site Manager and PT Assistant $ 90,000.00
Supplies and Materials $ 20,000.00
Kayak Rental Fleet (One-Time) $ 10,000.00
Facility Maintenance Costs $ 18,238.00
Grounds Maintenance Costs $ - *
TOTAL $ 138,238.00
* In Trails Natural Lands budget
A-2: Glendale Waterpark Redevelopment Plan CIP Impact
Fees
$225,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Dawn Valente/Lorna Vogt
Public Lands is requesting a budget amendment for $225,000 in Impact Fees to hire a consultant to create a Development
Plan for Glendale Water Park, a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) site. A recent community survey found
slightly more than half of the 3700 respondents supported new uses on the site. The Development Plan would articulate a
long-term community supported vision for the site with phased implementation. The first phase, (to be determined with
the input of public feedback) would implement active recreation on site within the three-year LWCF requirement.
The 17-acre water park site located along the Jordan River is adjacent to two park sites, a golf course, the surplus canal and
natural areas along the Jordan river. This is an opportunit y to create a plan that unifies these public amenities through
connecting trails, unifying landscape character and the development of complementary recreation uses into a regional
asset. Developing the water park site within the context of the more than 210 acres of public lands would foster positive
activation and create a dynamic community asset. Because this site was private for so long, the development will
essentially create a new park, added to SLC's park inventory, with new service to residents and is impact fee eligible. In the
time of a pandemic and political divisions, it is more important than ever to invest in dynamic public spaces that connect
Salt Lake City FY 2020-21 Budget Amendment #6
Initiative Number/Name Fund Amount
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people and break down demographic and economic divides. The Glendale property is a unique opportunity to create a very
special place the supports economic development, public health, a sense of community, and environmental sustainability
as well as increase confidence in city government’s use of public funds.
Project Tasks may include but not limited to:
• Analyze the site and surrounding context: opportunities and constraints
• Facilitate community and stakeholder engagement: community support
• Define the Park Vision: Community vision and goals
• Develop conceptual site plan alternatives: Explore development alternatives and cost estimates.
Include analysis of alternative plan operations and maintenance requirements and cost estimates
• Develop Final Site Development Plan
• Develop an implementation plan that includes plan phasing and funding strategies
• Facilitate adoption by City Council.
A-3: Trailhead Property Acquisition CIP Impact
Fees
$275,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Dawn Valente/Lorna Vogt
The Administration is requesting $275,000 of Impact Fees to purchase land for a trailhead. The Administration can
provide additional details of the property in a closed session.
A-4: City Innovations Team GF $63,673.00
IMS $453,399.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Lisa Shaffer/John Vuyk
Salt Lake City Administration is looking to take transformational steps with regards to enterprise technologies and
improved business practices. To do this the development of a team is required, this team will be known as the City
Innovations Team. The team initially will be built upon existing resources from the Mayor’s Office, Public Services, IMS
and Community and Neighborhoods. This team will take on larger enterprise projects like the new Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) effort.
The team will also improve coordination and resources between the Civic Engagement Team and IMS Media Services. A
further step to improve engagement is to combine SLC Media Services and the Civic Engagement Team into a city -wide
communications/engagement team outside of the Mayor’s Office.
Currently, departments work with both teams separately to develop engagement and communications strategies for
projects. Both teams also co-manage SLCgov social media accounts. By combining the groups, the City can create a one
stop shop for engagement/communications efforts.
Positions:
From Public Services
Chief Innovations Officer – Nole Walkingshaw transfer FTE Deputy Director position
Strategy & Special Projects Manager – Alyssa Johnson transfer FTE Strategy & Special Projects Manager position
From Community and Neighborhoods
Civic Engagement Team – Four FTE’s transferred from Community and Neighborhoods
Elizabeth Buhler, Civic Engagement Manager
Kyle Strayer, Civic Engagement Program Specialist
Christianna Johnson, Civic Engagement Program Specialist
Ronnie Buttons, Special Projects Assistant
New Position
Strategy & Special Projects Manager
The proposal also includes operational costs associated with the team.
Salt Lake City FY 2020-21 Budget Amendment #6
Initiative Number/Name Fund Amount
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A-5: Police Department Hiring Class GF $0.00
Department: Police Department Prepared By: Shellie Dietrich
The Administration and the Police Department are seeking Council support for the hiring of a police recruit class in
January or February of 2021. The Police Department is not seeking additional funding but will use current budget for fully
funded positions and attrition savings from the first six months of the year .
Section B: Grants for Existing Staff Resources
Section C: Grants for New Staff Resources
Section D: Housekeeping
D-1: Airport Interim Financing Airport $0.00
Department: Airport Prepared By: Brian Butler
Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) plans to issue interim financing up to $300 million in the form of either
Commercial Paper backed by a Letter of Credit or a Line of Credit directly with a bank. We are currently in procur ement
and are negotiating the terms of the agreement which we deem to be favorable especially considering the low interest rate
environment. These funds will ultimately be refunded with long term debt, but we will maintain the facility for upwards of
three years to help with financial flexibility on the Airport Redevelopment Project. These funds can be used for operating
and maintenance expenses or to fund construction costs as determined by the Airport Finance division.
Section E: Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
Section F: Donations
Section G: Consent Agenda
Section I: Council Added Items
Impact Fees ‐ Quick Summary Confidential
Data pulled 12/01/2020
Unallocated Budget Amounts: by Major Area
Area Cost Center UnAllocated
Cash Notes:
Impact fee - Police 8484001 318,626$ A
Impact fee - Fire 8484002 732,533$ B
Impact fee - Parks 8484003 6,404,154$ C
Impact fee - Streets 8484005 3,623,027$ D
11,078,339$
Expiring Amounts: by Major Area, by Month
202007 (Jul2020)2021Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202008 (Aug2020)2021Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202009 (Sep2020)2021Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202010 (Oct2020)2021Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202011 (Nov2020)2021Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202012 (Dec2020)2021Q2 9,155$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 9,155$ Current Month
202101 (Jan2021)2021Q3 669$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 669$
202102 (Feb2021)2021Q3 16,273$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 16,273$
202103 (Mar2021)2021Q3 16,105$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 16,105$
202104 (Apr2021)2021Q4 1,718$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 1,718$
202105 (May2021)2021Q4 14,542$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 14,542$
202106 (Jun2021)2021Q4 30,017$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 30,017$
202107 (Jul2021)2022Q1 10,107$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 10,107$
202108 (Aug2021)2022Q1 6,804$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 6,804$
202109 (Sep2021)2022Q1 5,554$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 5,554$
202110 (Oct2021)2022Q2 3,106$ ^ 1 -$ -$ -$ 3,106$
202111 (Nov2021)2022Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202112 (Dec2021)2022Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total, Currently Expiring through June 2021 88,481$ -$ -$ -$ 88,481$
Notes
^1 Fiscal Year 2021Fiscal
Quarter
E = A + B + C + D
Police Fire Parks Streets
Total
FY 2022Calendar
Month
12/01/20: We are currently in a refund situation. We will refund $88k in the next 11 months without offsetting expenditures
Impact Fees Confidential
Data pulled 12/01/2020 AAA BBB CCC DDD = AAA - BBB - CCC
Police
Allocation
Budget Amended
Allocation
Encumbrances YTD Expenditures
Allocation
Remaining
Appropriation
Values
Crime lab rent 8417001 -$ 118$ -$ (118)$
Impact fee - Police 8484001 -$ -$ -$ -$
Eastside Precint 8419201 21,639$ 21,639$ -$ -$
Sugarhouse Police Precinct 8417016 10,331$ 10,331$ -$ -$
Public Safety Building Replcmn 8405005 14,068$ 14,068$ -$ 0$
Police'sConsultant'sContract 8419205 5,520$ 5,462$ -$ 58$
Police impact fee refunds 8417006 510,828$ -$ -$ 510,828$
Police Refunds 8418013 539,687$ -$ 2,883$ 536,804$ A
PolicePrecinctLandAquisition 8419011 1,410,243$ 239,836$ -$ 1,170,407$
Grand Total 2,512,316$ 291,454$ 2,883$ 2,217,979$
Fire
Allocation
Budget Amended
Allocation
Encumbrances YTD Expenditures
Allocation
Remaining
Appropriation
Values
Fire refunds 8416007 82,831$ -$ -$ 82,831$
Fire Station #14 8415001 6,650$ 6,650$ -$ -$
Fire Station #14 8416006 52,040$ -$ -$ 52,040$
Fire Station #3 8415002 1,568$ -$ -$ 1,568$
Fire Station #3 8416009 1,050$ 96$ 485$ 469$
Impact fee - Fire 8484002 -$ -$ -$ -$
Study for Fire House #3 8413001 15,700$ -$ -$ 15,700$
FireTrainingCenter 8419012 46,550$ -$ 46,550$ -$ B
Fire'sConsultant'sContract 8419202 10,965$ 10,907$ -$ 58$
FY20 FireTrainingFac. 8420431 66,546$ 2,000$ 8,576$ 55,971$
Fire Station #3 Debt Service 8421200 541,106$ -$ -$ 541,106$
Fire Station #14 Debt Service 8421201 339,172$ -$ -$ 339,172$
Grand Total 1,164,177$ 19,653$ 55,610$ 1,088,913$
Parks
Allocation
Budget Amended
Allocation
Encumbrances YTD Expenditures
Allocation
Remaining
Appropriation
Values
Impact fee - Parks 8484003 -$ -$ -$ -$
Three Creeks Confluence 8419101 173,017$ 159,062$ 13,955$ -$
Park'sConsultant'sContract 8419204 7,643$ 7,601$ -$ 42$
337 Community Garden, 337 S 40 8416002 277$ -$ -$ 277$
Folsom Trail/City Creek Daylig 8417010 766$ -$ 353$ 414$
Cwide Dog Lease Imp 8418002 24,056$ 23,000$ -$ 1,056$
Jordan R 3 Creeks Confluence 8417018 11,856$ 50$ 10,237$ 1,570$
Rosewood Dog Park 8417013 16,087$ -$ 14,155$ 1,932$ C
Jordan R Trail Land Acquisitn 8417017 2,946$ -$ -$ 2,946$
Fairmont Park Lighting Impr 8418004 50,356$ 43,597$ 605$ 6,155$
Parks and Public Lands Compreh 8417008 7,500$ -$ -$ 7,500$
Rich Prk Comm Garden 8420138 27,478$ 7,561$ 11,210$ 8,707$
Redwood Meadows Park Dev 8417014 15,939$ 760$ 4,851$ 10,329$
ImperialParkShadeAcct'g 8419103 10,830$ -$ -$ 10,830$
Park refunds 8416008 11,796$ -$ -$ 11,796$
9line park 8416005 86,322$ 38,566$ 34,689$ 13,067$
Warm Springs Off Leash 8420132 27,000$ -$ -$ 27,000$
JR Boat Ram 8420144 125,605$ 57,482$ 1,226$ 66,897$
IF Prop Acquisition 3 Creeks 8420406 350,000$ -$ 257,265$ 92,736$
Parks Impact Fees 8418015 102,256$ -$ -$ 102,256$
UTGov Ph2 Foothill Trails 8420420 200,000$ 70,340$ 17,100$ 112,560$
9Line Orchard 8420136 195,045$ -$ -$ 195,045$
Cnty #2 Match 3 Creek Confluen 8420426 515,245$ 319,862$ (7,517)$ 202,900$
Bridge to Backman 8418005 350,250$ 323$ 24,045$ 325,881$
Parley's Trail Design & Constr 8417012 327,678$ 979$ -$ 326,699$
Cnty #1 Match 3 Creek Confluen 8420424 400,000$ -$ -$ 400,000$
Jordan Prk Event Grounds 8420134 431,000$ -$ -$ 431,000$
Wasatch Hollow Improvements 8420142 490,830$ -$ -$ 490,830$
FY20 Bridge to Backman 8420430 727,000$ 63,456$ -$ 663,544$
Marmalade Park Block Phase II 8417011 1,145,394$ 64,287$ 15,756$ 1,065,351$
Fisher Carriage House 8420130 1,098,764$ -$ -$ 1,098,764$
Pioneer Park 8419150 3,442,199$ 94,100$ 14,400$ 3,333,699$
Grand Total 10,375,136$ 951,025$ 412,329$ 9,011,782$
Streets
Allocation
Budget Amended
Allocation
Encumbrances YTD Expenditures
Allocation
Remaining
Appropriation
Values
700 South Reconstruction 8414001 310,032$ -$ 310,032$ -$
700 South Reconstruction 8415004 1,157,506$ 258,285$ 899,221$ -$
IF Roundabout 2000 E Parleys 8420122 455,000$ -$ 455,000$ -$
Impact fee - Streets Westside 8484005 -$ -$ -$ -$
500 to 700 S 8418016 575,000$ 575,000$ -$ -$
LifeOnState Imp Fee 8419009 124,605$ 3,120$ 121,485$ -$
Transportation Safety Improvem 8417007 22,360$ 20,000$ 821$ 1,539$
Gladiola Street 8406001 16,544$ 13,953$ 347$ 2,244$ D
Street'sConsultant'sContract 8419203 39,176$ 17,442$ 9,360$ 12,374$
Trans Master Plan 8419006 13,000$ -$ -$ 13,000$
Transp Safety Improvements 8420110 250,000$ 211,917$ -$ 38,083$
500/700 S Street Reconstructio 8412001 41,027$ 118$ -$ 40,909$
1300 S Bicycle Bypass (pedestr 8416004 42,833$ -$ -$ 42,833$
Complete Street Enhancements 8420120 125,000$ 60,848$ -$ 64,152$
Trans Safety Improvements 8419007 210,752$ 118,878$ 6,134$ 85,740$
Indiana Ave/900 S Rehab Design 8412002 124,593$ -$ -$ 124,593$
Transportation Safety Imp 8418007 147,912$ 2,162$ 7,506$ 138,244$
9 Line Central Ninth 8418011 152,500$ -$ -$ 152,500$
Bikeway Urban Trails 8418003 200,000$ -$ -$ 200,000$
TransportationSafetyImprov IF 8421500 375,000$ 72,947$ -$ 302,053$
IF Complete Street Enhancement 8421502 625,000$ -$ -$ 625,000$
Traffic Signal Upgrades 8419008 251,316$ 9,969$ 5,719$ 235,628$
Traffic Signal Upgrades 8420105 300,000$ -$ -$ 300,000$
Traffic Signal Upgrades 8421501 875,000$ -$ -$ 875,000$
Street Improve Reconstruc 20 8420125 2,858,090$ 452,870$ -$ 2,405,220$
Grand Total 9,292,247$ 1,817,510$ 1,815,625$ 5,659,112$
Total 23,343,877$ 3,079,643$ 2,286,446$ 17,977,787$
E = A + B + C + D
TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE
318,626$
$732,533
8484001
UnAllocated
Budget
Amount
6,404,154$
3,623,027$
11,078,339$
8484002
8484003
8484005
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Allison Rowland
Budget & Policy Analyst
DATE:January 12, 2021
RE: INITIAL DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021 LEGISLATIVE INTENTS
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Council will hold the first of three planned briefings on its legislative intent statements for Fiscal Year 2021.
Legislative intents are formal requests which the Council makes to the Administration and adopts as part of the
annual budget.
The purpose of this initial discussion is to exchange preliminary information and clarify these new legislative
intents, as needed. For example, a department may have ideas for how a specific legislative intent could be
refined, based on its previous experiences. The Council may choose to edit the intent language based on
information provided by the Administration, or for other reasons.
The issues reflected in the legislative intents will not be “solved” in this briefing, nor will there be time to engage
in detailed discussion of any individual item. The objective is simply to provide feedback to the Administration
so that they can plan their work efficiently, and to receive pertinent information from the Administration on
other related work they may already have in process. If Council Members raise questions that the
Administration needs time to research, Council staff will follow up with the relevant parties and provide a
response to Council Members.
This briefing is occurring later than its typical timing because of the multiple complexities of 2020. The second
legislative intents briefing will be scheduled to coincide with an upcoming Budget Amendment, and consists of
written updates from the Administration on their progress responding to FY21 and previous years’ items. The
third planned round of written updates and responses will be included in the annual budget information, and
the legislative intents are discussed as part of department annual budget briefings. See attachment C1 for details.
Goal of the briefing: For the Council to work with the Administration to exchange additional information
and clarification on their expectations for the FY21 Legislative Intents.
Item Schedule:
Briefing: January 12, 2021
Set Date: N/A
Public Hearing: N/A
Potential Action: N/A
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FY21 LEGISLATIVE INTENTS FOR DISCUSSION
1.Police Department Role. It is the intent of the Council to re-evaluate the role the City asks the Police
Department to play, and the budget to fulfill that role, and ask the Administration to evaluate moving
certain programs out of the Police Department, like park rangers and social workers, and potentially add
a function to the Human Resources Department to enhance the independence of the Internal Affairs
unit.
2.Police Department Zero-based Budget Exercise. It is the intent of the Council to hire an
independent auditor to evaluate each line item in the Police Department budget with the goal of
conducting a zero-based budget exercise, which takes the budget apart and builds it back in a way that
aligns with the policy goals of the Council, Mayor and public. A report back to the Council would happen
in September, or sooner if possible.
3.CARES Act Funding. The Council intends to use forthcoming CARES act funding to prioritize the
community needs consistent with the equity principles being discussed.
4.Ban Military Equipment. The Council intends to work with the Attorney’s Office to create an
ordinance that prohibits the City from accepting grant awards for federal military equipment. The
ordinance may include any foreseeable exceptions for the Council’s consideration.
5.Police Department Reporting Ordinance. The Council intends to work with the Attorney’s Office
to create an ordinance that establishes reporting requirements for internal information collected by and
related to the Police Department.
6.Tuition Reimbursement and Police Officer Education. It is the intent of the Council to
encourage the Administration to assure that the City’s tuition reimbursement program is accessible to
Police Department staff members and that the Police Department has a system to provide the flexibility
necessary for staff to seek degrees, particularly in fields that relate to public safety, human relations,
communications, community building, criminal justice, psychology and other areas that add value to
their work. Further, the Council encourages the Administration to include strong advanced education
requirements in their promotion and hiring process.
7.CIP and County Transportation Funds. It is the intent of the Council that future years Quarter-
Cent County Transportation Funds go through a process that involves community input and considers
other CIP needs, potentially combined with a redefined CIP process.
8.Communicating Impact of Budget Reductions. It is the intent of the Council that the
Administration return with a communication strategy to inform the public about the likelihood of
reduced service levels in City parks and public lands due to budget reductions.
9.Golf CIP Fund Plan. It is the intent of the Council that the Administration clarify the long-term plan
for the Golf Enterprise Fund’s CIP fund.
10.Historic Park Design Guidelines. It is the intent of the Council that a briefing with the
Administration be scheduled in order to discuss the steps and funding necessary to create design
guidelines for the City's historic parks. Next steps would be identified pending the briefing discussion.
11.4th Avenue Well Noise Reduction. It is the intent of the Council that the Department of Public
Utilities continues to consider additional noise-reducing options for the new 4th Avenue Well project.
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12.Fund Balance Floor Goal. The Council intends to continue the legislative intent from last year
setting a minimum fund balance “floor” at 14%. Staff note: Since this legislative intent was adopted,
economic uncertainties have required a temporary adjustment of this goal. Based on information
provided in conjunction with the most recent Budget Amendment, if adopted the projected FY 21 fund
balance will be approximately 10.66%. The Administration has indicated that if the economy improves
as the COVID pandemic subsides, this will once again be a focus.
13.Transfer Housing Trust Fund Development Loans and Payments. The Council intends to
transfer the Housing Trust Fund’s housing development-loan-related balances and payments to be
overseen by the RDA. During FY20, HAND and the RDA developed a detailed “housing framework” for
consideration by the RDA Board and the Council. These bodies may wish to schedule time once the FY21
budget is complete to finalize this work, which may include changes to City ordinances and/or board
policies.
14.Calculate RDA Legislation Impacts. It is the intent of the Council that the Finance Department and
the RDA work together to calculate the impact on City resources of changes proposed in 2019 and 2020
to State RDA legislation.
15.Decriminalization Review of City Code. It is the intent of the Council that an in-depth review be
conducted of the City Code to consider items that could be de-criminalized. Council staff could work
with Council Members and the City Attorney’s Office to draft a scope and come back with a report on the
timeline.
ATTACHMENT
Attachment C1. Annual Schedule for Review of Legislative Intents
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Attachment C1. Annual Schedule for Review of Legislative Intents
Briefing #1: Post-budget discussion
Work Session: September
Purpose:
o Q & A with department representatives
o Workshop to refine the legislative intents
o Receive information from the departments – what’s been tried and/or whether they would like
to propose a better approach, etc.
o Early status information, first-round thoughts, feedback
Briefing #2: Mid-year status update –Timed to coincide with Budget Amendment #3 or #4
Transmittal: January - February
Work Session: March
Purpose:
o Briefing from Department representatives
o Mid-year update on progress made, department response, impact to budget if any, etc.
o This is not expected to be a 100% complete report or close-out, but rather a mid-term update
Briefing #3: Combined with annual budget report
Transmittal: No separate transmittal; information and updates included or apparent in annual budget
information
Work Session: Intents are discussed as part of department annual budget briefings
Purpose:
o Continue tracking legislative intents and close out as applicable
o Refine status and next steps for the coming fiscal year
Exceptions: Some items may have a separate timeline identified and those will be considered separately.
Attachment C1. Annual Schedule for Review of Legislative Intents
Staff note: The dates for Briefings #1 and #2 are delayed for 2020 and 2021. Briefing #1 will
take place in January, and the date for Briefing #2 will be determined later.
Briefing #1: Post-budget discussion
Transmittal: August
Work Session: September
Purpose:
o Q & A with department representatives
o Workshop to refine the legislative intents
o Receive information from the departments – what’s been tried and/or whether
they would like to propose a better approach, etc.
o Early status information, first-round thoughts, feedback
Briefing #2: Mid-year status update –Timed to coincide with BA 3 or 4
Transmittal: January - February
Work Session: March
Purpose:
o Briefing from Department representatives
o Mid-year update on progress made, department response, impact to budget if
any, etc.
o This is not expected to be a 100% complete report or close-out, but rather a mid-
term update
Briefing #3: Combined with annual budget report
Transmittal: No separate transmittal; information and updates included or apparent in
annual budget information
Work Session: Intents would be discussed as part of department annual budget briefings
Purpose:
o Continue tracking legislative intents and close out as applicable
o Refine status and next steps for the coming fiscal year
Exceptions: Some items may have a separate timeline identified and those will be considered
separately.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Nick Tarbet, Policy Analyst
DATE: January 12, 2021
RE:Text Amendment:
Public Notice for Permits to Work in the
Public Right of Way
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Briefing: Jan 12, 2021
Set Date: December 8, 2020
Public Hearing 1: Jan 19, 2021
Potential Action: TBD
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Council will be briefed on proposed amendments to City code requiring permit holders to provide
notice to property owners whose properties are adjacent to the above groundwork that will be
performed in the public way.
The proposed changes were requested in response to numerous constituent inquiries about the lack of
notice to adjacent property owners. Much of the right-of-way work that is performed is governed by
State statute and limits the amount of interaction the City has with the work. However, in balancing
the work that is performed and the impact to residents, some additional noticing steps are being
added to the ordinance.
The key changes would require the franchise holder/applicant to provide the following:
Evidence that they provided notice to all property owners whose properties are adjacent to the
portion of the public way where the work is being performed.
Notice that includes the name of the permit holder performing the construction, the purpose of
the construction, and a contact phone number and email for the permit holder.
Evidence shall be satisfactory to the City Engineer that all adjacent property owners have
received notice.
Related text cleanups to match current practice.
Since work in the public right of way is overseen by the City’s Engineering Division, they have
reviewed the ordinance in collaboration with the Attorney’s Office. Engineering has expressed their
support for these proposed changes.
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Administrative staff have noted the contractor will have to give notice of the construction prior to
submitting an application for a permit to Engineering. Once Engineering approves the permit, the
contractor may move forward with construction.
PUBLIC PROCESS
Engineering provided Council Staff a list of the companies who do much of the work in the public right
of way. Council staff emailed this group to let them know about the proposed changes, and the dates of
the briefing and public hearing.
POLICY QUESTIONS
1. For the properties that would be included in the notification, the Council may wish to consider
expanding the requirement beyond the proposal of adjacent property owners.
2. If the Council has questions about the timing of the when the notice must be given to when the
permit is granted, the Council may wish to ask the administration to explain the process for
when the notice must be given before receiving the permit for construction.
3. If it would be helpful, the Council may wish to ask the Attorney’s office or Administration
representative to provide a quick review on the types of things the City is able to require or
request versus items that are monitored or regulated by the State.
4. The Council may also ask Engineering to provide a description of their typical interaction with
the permit holders.
5. The Council may wish to raise any other issues that have been raised by constituents.
6. The Council may wish to ask about options to address issues when the noticing requirements
are not followed.
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2020 2
(Amendment to Require Notice for Permits to Work in the Public Way) 3
An ordinance amending sections 14.32.030 and 14.32.035 of the Salt Lake City Code 4
pertaining to notice of permits to work in the public way. 5
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has by policy requested that holders of a permit to work in 6
the public way provide notice of such work to adjacent property owners prior to commencing 7
such work; and 8
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that where there is an above ground installation, 9
notice to adjacent property owners will be a requirement to obtain a permit to work in the public 10
way; and 11
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend this ordinance; and 12
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is in the best interest of the public. 13
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 14
SECTION 1. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 14.32.030. That Section 14.32.030 15
of the Salt Lake City Code (Permit Application Requirements) shall be and hereby is amended as follows: 16
14.32.030: PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 17
A. The permit applicationApplications for a permit shall be filed with the City Engineer on a 18
form or forms to be furnished by the City Engineer, and shall contain, as applicable: 19
20
1. The name, address, telephone number, and facsimile numberemail of the applicant. 21
Where an applicant is not the owner or in sole control of the facility to be installed, 22
maintained or repaired in the public way, the application also shall include the name, address, 23
telephone number, and facsimile numberemail of the owner; 24
25
2. A description of the location, purpose, method of the proposed work, and surface and 26
subsurface area to be affected; 27
28
3. Where required by the City Engineer, aA plan showing the proposed location of the 29
work and the dimensions of any excavation and the facilities to be installed, maintained, or 30
2
repaired in connection with the work, and such other details, existing utilities, and drawing 31
standards as the City Engineer may require; 32
33
4. The proposed start date of the work;A copy or other documentation of the use permit 34
authorizing the applicant or owner to use or occupy the public way for the purpose described 35
in the application, including the appropriate franchise agreement or master license 36
agreement. Where the applicant is not the owner of the facility or facilities to be installed, 37
maintained, or repaired, the applicant must demonstrate in a form and manner specified by 38
the City Engineer that the applicant is authorized to act on behalf of the owner; 39
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The proposed start date of the work; 41
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6.5. The proposed duration of the work, which shall includeincluding the duration of 43
the restoration of the public way physically disturbed by the work; 44
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7.6. The applicant’s signature, certifyingWritten certification that all material to be 46
used in the work and restoration of the public way, will be on hand and ready for use so as 47
not to delay the work and the prompt restoration of the public way; 48
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8.7. The applicant’s signature, committing Written certification that the applicant and 50
owner are will perform the work in compliance with all terms and conditions of this chapter, 51
the orders, and all applicable rules and engineering regulations of the City Engineer, and that 52
the applicant and owner are not subject to any outstanding assessments, fees or penalties that 53
have been finally determined by the City; 54
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9.8. Evidence that applicant carries of insurance as required by either 56
section 14.32.065 of this chapter or the applicable agreement with the City; 57
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10.9. A performance deposit security device as required by section 14.32.070 of this 59
chapter; 60
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11.10. A scaled site plan, rendering or photo simulation, scaled elevation view and 62
other supporting drawings and calculations, showing the location and dimension of all 63
improvements. The submittal must include sufficient information to determine compliance 64
with the standards and requirements of this chapter, specifically including information 65
concerning structure height and location within the public way, compliance with the City's 66
intersection and driveway sight distance standards, and compliance with the ADA; 67
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12.11. Evidence of all regulatory approvals, permits, authorizations or licenses for the 69
offering of such services from the appropriate Federal, State, and local authorities (whether 70
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the services are being offered by the permit provider or another person), upon request of 71
City; 72
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13.12. Evidence that the owner franchise holder (if not the applicant) has provided 74
permission to perform the work on behalf of the owner franchise holder and, if applicable, 75
permission to use or attach to owner's franchise holder’s property in the public way; and 76
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13. For all above ground installations, evidence that the applicant has provided notice to all 78
property owners whose properties are adjacent to the portion of the public way where the 79
work is being performed. The notice shall contain the name of the permit holder, the purpose 80
of the construction, and a contact phone number and email for the permit holder. Such 81
evidence shall be satisfactory to the City Engineer that all adjacent property owners have 82
received notice; and 83
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14. Any other information that may reasonably be required by the City Engineer. 85
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SECTION 2. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 14.32.035. That Section 14.32.035 88
of the Salt Lake City Code (Permit Application Approval Criteria) shall be and hereby is amended as follows: 89
14.32.035: PERMIT APPLICATION APPROVAL CRITERIA; APPROVAL OR 90
DENIAL: 91
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A. Factors to be considered by the City in In reviewing the permit application for approval, 93
and the scope and timing of approved work, shall includethe City Engineer shall consider, among 94
other things, the following: 95
1. The capacity of the public way to accommodate the facilities proposed to be constructed 96
and installed, and the compatibility of such new facilities with existing facilities; 97
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2. Any damage to or disruption of public or private facilities, improvements, or 99
landscaping then existing in the public way; 100
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3. The capacity of the public way to accommodate multiple work projects in the public 102
way or other conflicting uses of the public way; 103
3. The public interest in minimizing the cost and disruption of construction from numerous 104
excavations in the public way; 105
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4. Any then existing excavation restrictions imposed by the City Engineer pursuant to 107
section 14.32.085 of this chapter; 108
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5. The availability of alternatives to excavation, including, without limitation, the 110
existence of excess capacity in the public way, or the feasibility of using tunneling, boring, or 111
other trenchless technology; 112
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6. The qualifications and reputation of the applicant; 114
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7. The financial strength of the applicant, including the applicant's ability to provide the 116
required bonding and security; and 117
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7.8. Evidence that tThe applicant has provided required notice to adjacent property 119
owners.and 120
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8. Potential conflicts with other uses of the public way. 122
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B. The City Engineer may deny the issuance of permits to persons who have shown by past 124
performance that they will not consistently conform to the engineering regulations, construction 125
specifications, design standards or the requirements of this chapter; provided that prior to any 126
such denial, such person shall be given written notice of the basis for such denial, and shall be 127
given a reasonable opportunity to be heard in connection therewith. 128
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C. When necessary, in the judgment of the City Engineer, to fully determine the relationship 130
of the work proposed to existing or proposed facilities within the public ways, or to determine 131
whether the work proposed complies with the engineering regulations, construction 132
specifications and design standards, the City Engineer may require the filing of engineering 133
plans, specifications and sketches showing the proposed work in sufficient detail to permit 134
determination of such relationship or compliance, or both, and the application shall be deemed 135
suspended until such plans and sketches are filed and approved. 136
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D. The disapproval or denial of an application by the City Engineer may be appealed by the 138
applicant to the Director of Public ServicesCommunity and Neighborhoods, by the filing of a 139
written notice of appeal within ten (10) days of denial. The Director of Community and 140
NeighborhoodsPublic Services shall hear such appeal and render his/her decision, within fifteen 141
(15) days following notice of such appeal. 142
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E. In approving or disapproving work within the public way, or permits therefor; in the 144
inspection of such work; in reviewing plans, sketches or specifications; and generally in the 145
exercise of the authority conferred upon him/her by this chapter, the City Engineer shall act in 146
such manner as to preserve and protect the public way and the use thereof. 147
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SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 149
passage. 150
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ____ day of _________, 2020. 151
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______________________________ 154
CHAIRPERSON 155
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ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 157
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______________________________ 160
CITY RECORDER 161
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Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 164
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 165
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______________________________ 167
MAYOR 168
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______________________________ 170
CITY RECORDER 171
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(SEAL) 174
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Bill No. ________ of 2020. 177
Published: ______________. 178
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Approved As To Form
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
By: _________________________
Kimberly K. Chytraus
Date: ______________________
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2020
(Amendment to Require Notice for Permits to Work in the Public Way)
An ordinance amending sections 14.32.030 and 14.32.035 of the Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to notice of permits to work in the public way.
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has by policy requested that holders of a permit to work in
the public way provide notice of such work to adjacent property owners prior to commencing
such work; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that where there is an above ground installation,
notice to adjacent property owners will be a requirement to obtain a permit to work in the public
way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is in the best interest of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 14.32.030. That Section 14.32.030
of the Salt Lake City Code (Permit Application Requirements) shall be and hereby is amended as follows:
14.32.030: PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A. The permit application shall contain, as applicable:
1. The name, address, telephone number, and email of the applicant. Where an applicant is
not the owner or in sole control of the facility to be installed, maintained or repaired in the
public way, the application also shall include the name, address, telephone number, and
email of the owner;
2. A description of the location, purpose, method of the proposed work, and surface and
subsurface area to be affected;
3. Where required by the City Engineer, a plan showing the proposed location of the work
and the dimensions of any excavation and the facilities to be installed, maintained, or
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repaired in connection with the work, and such other details, existing utilities, and drawing
standards as the City Engineer may require;
4. The proposed start date of the work;
5. The proposed duration of the work, including the duration of the restoration of the
public way physically disturbed by the work;
6. The applicant’s signature, certifying that all material to be used in the work and
restoration of the public way, will be on hand and ready for use so as not to delay the work
and the prompt restoration of the public way;
7. The applicant’s signature, committing that the applicant will perform the work in
compliance with all terms and conditions of this chapter, and all applicable engineering
regulations;
8. Evidence that applicant carries insurance as required by either section 14.32.065 or the
applicable agreement with the City;
9. A security device as required by section 14.32.070;
10. A scaled site plan, rendering or photo simulation, scaled elevation view and other
supporting drawings and calculations, showing the location and dimension of all
improvements. The submittal must include sufficient information to determine compliance
with the standards and requirements of this chapter, specifically including information
concerning structure height and location within the public way, compliance with the City's
intersection and driveway sight distance standards, and compliance with the ADA;
11. Evidence of all regulatory approvals, permits, authorizations or licenses for the offering
of such services from the appropriate Federal, State, and local authorities (whether the
services are being offered by the permit provider or another person), upon request of City;
12. Evidence that the franchise holder (if not the applicant) has provided permission to
perform the work on behalf of the franchise holder and, if applicable, permission to use or
attach to franchise holder’s property in the public way;
13. For all above ground installations, evidence that the applicant has provided notice to all
property owners whose properties are adjacent to the portion of the public way where the
work is being performed. The notice shall contain the name of the permit holder, the purpose
of the construction, and a contact phone number and email for the permit holder. Such
evidence shall be satisfactory to the City Engineer that all adjacent property owners have
received notice; and
14. Any other information that may reasonably be required by the City Engineer.
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SECTION 2. Amending the Text of Salt Lake City Code Section 14.32.035. That Section 14.32.035
of the Salt Lake City Code (Permit Application Approval Criteria) shall be and hereby is amended as follows:
14.32.035: PERMIT APPLICATION APPROVAL CRITERIA; APPROVAL OR
DENIAL:
A. In reviewing the permit application for approval, the City Engineer shall consider, among
other things, the following:
1. The capacity of the public way to accommodate the facilities proposed to be constructed
and installed, and the compatibility of such new facilities with existing facilities;
2. Any damage to or disruption of public or private facilities, improvements, or
landscaping in the public way;
3. The capacity of the public way to accommodate multiple work projects in the public
way or other conflicting uses of the public way;
4. Any existing excavation restrictions imposed by the City Engineer pursuant to section
14.32.085;
5. The availability of alternatives to excavation, including, without limitation, the
existence of excess capacity in the public way, or the feasibility of using tunneling, boring, or
other trenchless technology;
6. The qualifications and reputation of the applicant;
7. The financial strength of the applicant, including the applicant's ability to provide the
required security; and
8. Evidence that the applicant has provided required notice to adjacent property owners.
B. The City Engineer may deny the issuance of permits to persons who have shown by past
performance that they will not consistently conform to the engineering regulations, construction
specifications, design standards or the requirements of this chapter; provided that prior to any
such denial, such person shall be given written notice of the basis for such denial, and shall be
given a reasonable opportunity to be heard in connection therewith.
C. When necessary, in the judgment of the City Engineer, to fully determine the relationship
of the work proposed to existing or proposed facilities within the public ways, or to determine
whether the work proposed complies with the engineering regulations, construction
specifications and design standards, the City Engineer may require the filing of engineering
plans, specifications and sketches showing the proposed work in sufficient detail to permit
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determination of such relationship or compliance, or both, and the application shall be deemed
suspended until such plans and sketches are filed and approved.
D. The disapproval or denial of an application by the City Engineer may be appealed by the
applicant to the Director of Community and Neighborhoods, by the filing of a written notice of
appeal within ten (10) days of denial. The Director of Community and Neighborhoods shall hear
such appeal and render his/her decision, within fifteen (15) days following notice of such appeal.
E. In approving or disapproving work within the public way, or permits therefor; in the
inspection of such work; in reviewing plans, sketches or specifications; and generally in the
exercise of the authority conferred upon him/her by this chapter, the City Engineer shall act in
such manner as to preserve and protect the public way and the use thereof.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
passage.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ____ day of _________, 2020.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2020.
Published: ______________.
Approved As To Form
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
By: _________________________
Kimberly K. Chytraus
Date: ______________________ January 5, 2021
ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
BLAKE THOMAS
Director
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
Date Received:
Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council:
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE:
Chris Wharton, Chair
FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, of Community & Neighborhoods
________________________
SUBJECT: Funding Our Future Staff Report
STAFF CONTACT: Christianna Johnson, Funding Our Future Engagement Specialist,
christianna.johnson@slcgov.com, 801-599-3323
DOCUMENT TYPE: Information Only
RECOMMENDATION: Per Council request, the Administration is providing a report on staff
that manage and support Funding Our Future programs and projects. Staff welcomes any
questions and comments that this information may raise for Council Members.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: There are several programs and projects supported by
Funding Our Future sales tax revenue and the Funding Our Future general obligation bond for
streets reconstruction in the critical need areas of housing, transit, streets, and neighborhood
safety. Correspondingly, there was a need for multiple staff members in each critical need area in
order to manage and support these programs and projects and ultimately achieve the goals of
Funding Our Future. This report is in response to the following Funding Our Future budget
contingency, “For all positions added, the Administration shall submit an annual written review
along with the Mayor’s Recommended Budget to ensure that each position continues to serve the
critical need areas and, if a Council work session briefing is scheduled, provide a presentation of
the report.” All Funding Our Future positions continue to serve the critical need areas as
originally defined. While the ongoing COVID pandemic—and resulting economic recession—
have drastically impacted programs and revenue, staff across Salt Lake City (including those
focused on Funding Our Future programs) continue to adapt and support needed programs and
projects in the City. Staff have also responded to 2020’s additional challenges like the March
earthquake and the September wind storm.
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487 TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269
Lisa Shaffer (Oct 29, 2020 09:00 MDT)
10/29/2020
10/29/2020
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
BLAKE THOMAS
Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487 TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269
Funding Our Future sales tax revenue continues to support Salt Lake City staff members in the
areas of housing, transit, streets, and neighborhood safety:
Housing
•Staff
o The Mayor Office’s Census Coordinator adjusted Census outreach strategy due
to COVID in order to still gain an accurate count of all residents, especially hard-
to-count groups, in Salt Lake City. The Census officially started on March 12th
and concluded on October 15th of 2020, and the City’s 2010 self-response rate (of
68.9%) was actually surpassed with a final 2020 self-response rate of 69.9%. This
is an incredible number, as self-responding online, by phone or by mail produces
better data. The data is currently being processed into a report that details the new
population of each state.
o The Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HAND) Community
Development Grant Coordination Administrator has overseen administration of
Funding Our Future housing programs.
o The Planning Division’s Additional Planner has focused on housing related
zoning issues (SROs, RMF-30, affordable housing overlay, Adaptive reuse
ordinance).
Transit
•Staff
o The Transportation Division’s Transit Planner launched and has updated an
online transit dashboard featured on the Funding Our Future website. The
Planning Division’s Planner has worked on transit related zoning ordinance
amendments (off-street parking requirements, Fleet Block rezone, Ballpark area
zoning, State Street corridor planning).
o The Transportation Division’s Transportation Engineer and Engineering
Division’s Project Engineer have managed projects related to Funding Our
Future, particularly complete street transformations that combine bond
reconstructions with Frequent Transit Network (FTN) corridor infrastructure,
such as 200 South and 600 North.
o The CAN Civic Engagement Team’s Civic Engagement Specialist has managed
updates and supported engagement for Funding Our Future projects, including the
transit critical need area.
Streets
•Staff
o The Streets Division’s Streets Crew has continued work to increase the number
of lane miles that receive surface treatment each year.
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
BLAKE THOMAS
Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487 TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269
o Despite this year’s challenges with COVID, the September windstorm, equipment
breakdowns, and a wet spring, the Streets Division was still able to
complete surface treatments on 140 lane miles (extremely close to the annual goal
of 155 miles).
Neighborhood Safety
•Staff
o The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has continued to implement
funding in the area of neighborhood safety. The SLCPD hired all 50 New Police
Officers to provide the community policing model that residents originally
requested.
o The Additional Police Personnel, needed civilian personnel related to the
increased police officers, were hired in FY 2018/19. These positions have
provided support in records, crime lab, social work, data analysis, etc.
PUBLIC PROCESS: None
EXHIBITS:
1)Funding Our Future Staff Report
City Council Update
Overview
Budgets:
Funding Our Future Staff
Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3
All Funding Our Future staff positions are listed below along with the adopted budget amount. Positions are either partially or fully funded by Funding Our Future sales tax revenue.
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FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21
Department/Division Position Description Budget FTE Budget FTE Budget FTE
GREATER HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Mayor’s Office Census Coordinator Support 2020 Census outreach to gain accurate count of the community. $80,000 1 $80,000 1 $83,310 1
CAN/Planning Planner Address staff capacity related to housing zoning issues. $101,161 1 $107,333 1 $118,794 1
CAN/HAND Community Development Grant
Administrator
Oversee the administration of Funding Our Future housing programs,
including application, contracting, reporting, and processing payments.
$99,408 1 $98,963 1
TOTAL $181,161 2 $286,741 3 $301,067 3
BETTER TRANSIT SERVICE
CAN/Planning Planner Address staff capacity related to transit zoning issues. $101,161 1 $107,333 1 $90,382 1
CAN/Engineering Project Engineer Manage reconstruction projects related to Funding Our Future.$109,398 1 $132,153 1
CAN/Transportation Transportation Engineer Manage the impacts related to overall infrastructure upgrades.$100,342 1 $120,989 1
CAN/Transportation Transit Planner Create a public dashboard for tracking transit programs. $50,000 1 $103,304 1 $88,974 1
CAN/Civic Engagement Civic Engagement Specialist Support engagement, manage updates on Funding Our Future projects.$66,166 1 $76,197 1
TOTAL $151,161 2 $486,543 5 $508,695 5
IMPROVED STREET CONDITIONS
Public Services/Streets Streets Crew Double the number of lane miles receiving a surface treatment.$2,900,000 19 $1,667,890 19 $2,353,031 19
TOTAL $2,900,000 19 $1,667,890 19 $2,353,031 19
INCREASED NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY
Police New Police Officers/Salary (FY 18/19) Provide community policing model that residents originally requested.$4,795,802 27 $3,469,496 27
$8,888,953
27
Police New Police Officers/Salary (FY 19/20) Provide community policing model that residents originally requested.$3,225,659 23 23
Police Police Support - Civilian Staff Provide support in records, crime lab, social work, data analysis, etc. $858,136 13 $858,136 13 13
TOTAL $5,653,938 40 $7,553,291 63 $8,888,953 63
GRAND TOTALS
$8,886,260 63 $9,994,465 90 $12,051,746 90
Funding Our Future Staff:
Overview There are several programs and projects supported by Funding Our Future sales tax revenue and the Funding Our Future GO bond for streets reconstruction in the critical need areas of housing, transit, streets, and neighborhood safety. Correspondingly, there was a need for multiple staff members in each critical need area in order to manage and support these programs and projects and ultimately achieve the goals of Funding Our Future. All positions continue to serve the critical need areas as originally defined. While the ongoing COVID pandemic—and resulting economic recession—have drastically impacted programs and revenue, Salt Lake City staff (including those focused on Funding Our Future programs) continue to adapt and support needed programs and projects in the City. Staff have also responded to 2020’s additional challenges like the March earthquake and the September wind storm.
Housing In the area of greater housing opportunities, Funding Our Future staff include the Census Coordinator, a Planner, and the Community Development Grant Administrator. The Mayor Office’s Census Coordinator continued to implement Census outreach for hard-to-count demographics until the Census ended on October 15th of 2020. The Community Development Grant Administrator continues to oversee administration of Funding Our Future housing programs and the Planning Division’s Additional Planner continues to focus on housing related zoning issues (SROs, RMF-30, affordable housing overlay, Adaptive reuse ordinance).
Transit In the area of better transit service, Funding Our Future staff include a Planner, Transit Planner, Project Engineer, Transportation Engineer, and Civic Engagement Specialist. The Transit Planner launched, and continues to update monthly, an online transit dashboard featured on the Funding Our Future website; additionally, the Transit Planner works to compile and use data and support the inclusion of transit projects in the QTIP (project prioritization) process. The Planning Division’s Planner continues to work on transit related zoning ordinance amendments (off-street parking requirements, Fleet Block rezone, Ballpark area zoning, State Street corridor planning). The Transportation Division’s Transportation Engineer and Engineering Division’s Project Engineer continue to manage projects related to Funding Our Future, particularly complete street transformations that combine bond reconstructions with FTN corridor infrastructure, such as 200 South and 600 North. CAN's Civic Engagement Specialist supports engagement activities, like Facebook Lives, and manages updates of Funding Our Future programs and projects.
Streets In the area of improved street conditions, Funding Our Future staff include the 19 members of the additional Streets Crew created to double the number of lane miles maintained each year. The Crew’s street maintenance work includes chip seals, slurry seals, and inlays. The September wind storm seriously impacted surface treatment work.
Safety In the area of increased neighborhood safety, Funding Our Future staff include the 50 additional Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) officers as well as 13 Civilian Support Staff in records, crime lab, social work, data analysis, etc. SLCPD continues to implement the funding in the area of neighborhood safety allocated for police officers and salary. The majority of officers have completed the police academy and the Field Training Officer Program. The majority of the civilian support positions are filled and the department is working to retain staffing in those positions.
Staff Impact:
The Civic Engagement Specialist manages updates and supports engagement for Funding Our Future projects, including many transit and transportation-focused ones. For instance, in 2019, the Specialist participated in this workshop to gather feedback from clients at the Gail Miller Resource Center about transit access and street amenities along 300 West.
The Census Coordinator updated a bilingual website and focused on direct outreach to gain accurate count of our community. Among many other programs, Census data determines federal affordable housing/community development funding to the City. Adjustments were made to 2020 Census outreach strategies due to COVID, like through outreach at this University Neighborhood “Partners in the Parking Lot” event.
Though the objective of the Streets Crew is to improve the lifespan of City roads, the crew works year-round to support other operations at the Streets Division. The Streets crews are fully immersed in surface treatments during July and August. September 2020's wind storm seriously impacted the crew as they switched to cleaning up debris.
The Community Connection team is comprised of Case Workers and Social Workers that are liaisons between front line police work and the community, which includes service providers and individuals/families that are experiencing homelessness and/or are in crisis.
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
JENNIFER MCGRATH
Interim Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487
WWW.SLC.GOV
TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269 1
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
Date Received:
Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council:
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE:
Chris Wharton, Chair
FROM: Jennifer McGrath, Interim Director of Community & Neighborhoods
SUBJECT: Funding Our Future Year Two Quarter Four Update
STAFF CONTACT: Christianna Johnson, Funding Our Future Engagement Specialist,
christianna.johnson@slcgov.com, 801-535-7115
DOCUMENT TYPE: Information Only
RECOMMENDATION: Per Council request, the Administration is providing an update on
Funding Our Future related activities and a look ahead at next steps. Staff welcomes any
questions and comments that this information may raise for Council Members.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Year 2 Quarter 4, from April 1st to June 30th 2020,
continued to be defined by City Departments and community partners adapting to COVID; it has
rapidly changed many aspects of Funding Our Future in profound ways. Departments have
responded to this “new normal” by taking actions such as transitioning public outreach and
engagement to virtual methods as much as possible. The ongoing pandemic illustrates how
critical many programs of Funding Our Future are for essential workers (like the Frequent
Transit Network bus service that many workers rely on) as well as the most vulnerable members
of our community—especially in regard to access to housing. This quarter also was defined by
the City budget process, which undoubtedly highlighted the impact of Funding Our Future
programs as well as the ongoing need to engage the public.
Funding Our Future sales tax revenue continues to support Salt Lake City programs and staff in the areas of housing, transit, streets, and neighborhood safety:
Housing
Staff
Jennifer McGrath (Aug 6, 2020 10:16 MDT)
08/06/2020
lisa shaffer (Aug 7, 2020 10:12 MDT)
Aug 7,2020
Aug 7, 2020
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
JENNIFER MCGRATH
Interim Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487
WWW.SLC.GOV
TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269 2
o The Mayor Office’s Census Coordinator continues to adjust Census outreach
strategy to largely digital methods, like through social media and hosting virtual
community town halls for hard-to-count demographics. The Coordinator also
organized a Response Rate Challenge with West Valley, Provo, Orem, Salt Lake
County, and Utah County to encourage higher participation. The 2020 Census
officially started on March 12th and the deadline is now September 30th.
o The Housing and Neighborhood Development’s (HAND) Community
Development Grant Coordination Administrator continues to oversee
administration of Funding Our Future housing programs.
o The Planning Division’s Additional Planner continues to focus on housing
related zoning issues (SROs, RMF-30, affordable housing overlay, Adaptive reuse
ordinance).
Programs
o Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) continues to work closely with
community partners to assist with deployment of all housing programs. They are
working diligently to deploy their available funds into the community with
programs like House 20, Shared Housing, Rent Assistance, Down Payment
Assistance, Landlord Tenant Mediation, and more. Due to COVID, some
agencies have encountered difficulties; however, they have been able to continue
providing services to qualifying community members. Funding Our Future has
been key in assisting the community’s most vulnerable during this difficult time.
o There are currently 9 properties in the Community Land Trust (CLT). HAND
continues to identify properties to acquire to place in the CLT.
o The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in partnership with Community and
Neighborhoods (CAN) and HAND, developed a plan for administering Land
Discounts & Financing. An additional $2.59 million of Funding Our Future
dollars was allocated by the City Council to the Housing Development Trust Fund
in June 2020 for the FY 2020/21 budget. This money will be advertised for
affordable housing projects through a competitive NOFA process in July 2020.
o All program outcomes to date are reported in Housing Year 1 and Year 2 Quarter
4 Updates. Some Year 1 community partners have not expended all their funding
and so are still running their programs; Year 1 and Year 2 are reported separately.
Transit
Staff
o The Transportation Division’s Transit Planner launched, and continues to update
monthly, an online transit dashboard featured on the Funding Our Future website.
The Transit Planner will continue working interdepartmentaly to compile and use
data and support the inclusion of transit projects in the QTIP (project
prioritization) process. The Planning Division’s Planner continues to work on
transit related zoning ordinance amendments (off-street parking requirements,
Fleet Block rezone, Ballpark area zoning, State Street corridor planning).
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
JENNIFER MCGRATH
Interim Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487
WWW.SLC.GOV
TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269 3
o The Transportation Division’s Transportation Engineer and Engineering
Division’s Project Engineer continue to manage projects related to Funding Our
Future, particularly complete street transformations that combine bond
reconstructions with FTN corridor infrastructure, such as 200 South and 600
North.
o The CAN Civic Engagement Team’s Civic Engagement Specialist continues to
coordinate engagement for Funding Our Future projects, including the transit
critical need area. The Specialist created two new Funding Our Future
subcommittees, and coordinated and supported activities like Facebook Lives for
the 200 South Transit Corridor/Reconstruction Project AMA and the 600/700
North Transit Study AMA. Next steps include the following: continue
coordinating updates, monthly e-updates to the public, new overview critical
needs map, and additional website updates among other engagement activities.
Programs
o Salt Lake City saw continued ridership increases on the new Frequent Transit
Network (FTN) along 200 South, 900 South, and 2100 South as compared with
the same month in 2019 up until physical distancing measures went into effect in
response to COVID. Temporary COVID-related bus service reductions were
introduced in April 2020. Salt Lake City and Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
developed addenda to the interlocal agreement (ILA) to implement local and
regional service increases on additional corridors for 2021 and 2022, pending
impacts of COVID on sales tax receipts for both agencies, which will be
transmitted to City Council for approval. Based on vehicle passenger loads,
normal service and frequency levels will resume on the upcoming 2020 UTA
Change Day, August 23rd, on the 2, 9, and 21 routes to allow passengers to
maintain distancing.
o A consultant continued to work on the Frequent Transit Network (FTN)
Branding & Outreach to create a unique brand for the FTN. The Salt Lake City
survey to seek public feedback, as well as name suggestions, for the FTN closed in
March 2020; it received approximately 1,000 responses. All in-person events to
collect feedback also ceased by early March 2020 as the pandemic began. A
survey report was published later in the spring. The team reviewed public input
from the survey and public meetings and short-listed system names for vetting,
including legal research. The next step is for Salt Lake City to vet naming and
branding with UTA and conduct legal review (copyright, etc.). The team also
developed and published transit social media posts related to COVID to reinforce
the importance of transit to essential workers, and inform the public regarding
safety in taking transit.
o Transit Route Improvements (along the new FTNs and beyond) continue.
Improvements include signal upgrades, ADA bus stop enhancements, shelters, and
other street furniture. Staff selected a contractor to improve bus stops on Route 21,
future 600 North Route, and routes along reconstruction corridors such as 500
East.
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
and NEIGHBORHOODS
JENNIFER MCGRATH
Interim Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487
WWW.SLC.GOV
TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269 4
o Salt Lake City Transportation continued to collaborate with UTA for On
Demand Ride Services (Home to Transit Pilot) to help Salt Lake City residents
connect to transit services from low-density neighborhoods. Because the program
had not been launched when the pandemic hit, it was suspended until the fiscal
impacts are better understood; it is ready to launch when funding is available.
o Work to Transit activities in Research Park resulted in a formalized
Transportation Management Association (TMA), which is focusing on shuttle
service and infrastructure projects.
o All program outcomes to date are reported in Transit Year 2 Quarter 4 Update.
Streets Maintenance
Staff
o The Streets Division’s Construction and Surface Treatment Crew continues to
increase the number of lane miles that receive surface treatment each year and
Non-Personnel Services Supplies (materials) support the crew’s work. Much
like the winter months of Quarter 3, during the early months of Quarter 4 the
asphalt maintenance program is weather-dependent. In April 2020, the Streets
crews focused on road preparation and equipment maintenance/calibration
because surface treatments can only be applied when roads are warm and dry. As
of the end of June 2020, the Streets crews completed 30.36 lane miles of chip seal
and 28.84 lane miles of slurry seal. Streets crews will be fully immersed in
surface treatments during the months of July and August. Chip seal operations
shut down at the start of August based on weather so crews shift to inlay projects.
o Streets is working to obtain an additional slurry truck and two oil tankers to minimize impact of equipment malfunction on the surface treatment programs.
o All program outcomes are reported in Street Conditions Year 2 Quarter 4 Update.
Neighborhood Safety
Staff
o The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) continues to implement funding
in the area of neighborhood safety. The SLCPD hired all 50 New Police Officers
and Officer Equipment has been provided. As of July 2020, 44 officers have
completed the police academy and Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. 4 have
completed the academy and are in FTO, 1 officer was re-hired and did not need to
complete the academy or FTO, and 1 will be beginning the academy in August
2020. One officer resigned, and PD will not hire that position due to reduction of
police budget until attrition savings are met (anticipated mid-late FY 2020/21).
o The Additional Police Personnel, needed civilian personnel related to the
increased police officers, were hired in FY 2018/19. These positions provide
support in records, crime lab, social work, data analysis, etc. There have been
some resignations, so SLCPD will continue to fill these positions to maintain
staffing levels.
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445
P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487
WWW.SLC.GOV
TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269 5
ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
JENNIFER MCGRATH
Interim Director
Programs
o The Police Hybrid Sedan Initiative allowed SLCPD to purchase 100 new hybrid
police vehicles. As of July 2020, 60 vehicles have been issued. Other expenses in
the Neighborhood Safety critical need affect the entire SLCPD, including: Police
Salary Adjustments and Police Salary increases and Enhanced Body Camera
Initiative. PD finalized purchase of 350 new cameras and are in process of
issuing cameras; approximately 280 have been issued.
o All program outcomes to date are reported in Neighborhood Safety Year 2
Quarter 4 Update.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Funding Our Future sales tax dollars continue to fund long-term, ongoing Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) projects in Salt Lake City. The specific CIP projects funded
are primarily improvements to the public way, enhancing other Funding Our Future
initiatives in improving transportation and street projects. Multiple projects have selected
contractors in preparation for construction later in 2020 or 2021.
All program outcomes to date are reported in CIP Projects Year 2 Quarter 4 Update.
Progress also continues with street projects funded by the Funding Our Future General
Obligation bond:
Streets Reconstruction
Salt Lake City is currently planning on four bond issuances. The first $20 million
installment of the $87 million streets reconstruction general obligation bond was sold in
October 2019. This first block of funds will be used for projects designed or constructed
in 2020-2022: 500 East, 2000 East, 700 West, 900 East, 100 South, 900 South, 300
West, 200 South, and Local Streets in Districts 1 and 7. Transportation and Engineering
staff tailored engagement for each project based on the community affected and the
reconstruction’s impact. Many projects have begun construction in summer of 2020. All
upcoming bond projects are on the online map on the Funding Our Future website.
All project updates are reported in Bond Projects Year 2 Quarter 4 Update.
PUBLIC PROCESS: None
EXHIBITS:
1) Funding Our Future Housing Year 1 Update
2) Funding Our Future Housing Year 2 Quarter 4 Update
3) Funding Our Future Transit Year 2 Quarter 4 Update
4) Funding Our Future Street Conditions Year 2 Quarter 4 Update
5) Funding Our Future Neighborhood Safety Year 2 Quarter 4 Update
6) Funding Our Future CIP Projects Year 2 Quarter 4 Update
7) Funding Our Future Bond Projects Year 2 Quarter 4 Update
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Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) continues to monitor the community-based programs listed below. Our community partners work diligently to deploy their available funds into the community.
These are ongoing programs and HAND will continue to monitor and report until the funds have been fully expended. Several programs have already expended all of their funds. The majority of these agreements
are set to expire December 31, 2020, with Utah Community Action’s Incentivized Rent Program expiring June 30, 2021.
Updates:
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Total
Budget
House 20 (managed by
The Road Home)
The House 20 Program serves single men and
women experiencing homelessness who have
frequent interactions with emergency services and
homeless service providers.
House 20 is an ongoing program that started in FY 2014/15. 15
participants received housing location, deposit and application fee
assistance, rental assistance and housing case management. All
funding has been expended.
Total Individuals Served: 42
All funding was expended and
this funding agreement
expired on October 31, 2019.
$125,000
Shared Housing
Program (managed by
The Road Home)
The Shared Housing Program provides landlord
services, case management, roommate matching,
and incentives for risk mitigation for individuals
who are at or below 40% AMI and currently
homeless.
The Road Home is currently administering the program. They are
working to incorporate Shared Housing as a conversation that occurs
at Diversion and continues as part of their Rapid Resolution and
Housing Problem Solving discussions in shelter. The Road Home’s
funding agreement has been extended to December 31, 2020 to
allow them more time to fully expend all of their funding.
Individuals Housed: 3
Individuals Matched
with Roommate: 2
Landlords agreeing to
participate in program: 3
$100,000
Land Discounts
& Financing
Provide gap financing, loans and other incentives
to include affordable units in mixed housing
developments. Target development for household
at 0-60% AMI through the City’s Housing Trust
Fund.
Three housing projects received funding from the Housing Trust
Fund. Lincoln Towers, a 95-unit affordable housing senior project.
Centro Civico Mexicano another senior housing project with a total
number of 61 units, 49 of which will be affordable. The Denver Street
project will be converted from 12 to 22 units of permanent supportive
housing for the severely mentally ill. All funding has been expended.
Total Number of Units: 178
Total Number of Affordable
Units: 166
$2,100,000
What’s New?
City Council Update
Greater Housing Opportunities
Year 1 Update (April 1-June 30, 2020)
Housing Year 1 Program Updates:
7
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Total
Budget
Rent Assistance (managed by
Alliance House, Asian Association
of Utah, Odyssey House, Utah
Community Action, Valley Behavioral
Health)
This program is designed as a homelessness
prevention program that assists residents with
overcoming a temporary financial crisis while
simultaneously providing supportive services that
ensure that participants are better prepared for
future financial hardships.
There are a total of 5 community partners under contract to
manage this program. Our community partners have been able to
provide emergency rental assistance to qualified individuals, which
is especially needed due to the COVID pandemic. Alliance House,
Asian Association, Odyssey House, and Valley Behavioral Health’s
funding agreements have been extended to December 31, 2020 to
allow them more time to fully expend all of their funding.
Individuals/households given
rental assistance: 31
Alliance House: 2
Asian Association of Utah: 4
Odyssey House: 12
Utah Community Action: 8
Valley Behavioral Health: 5
$656,250
Service Model Program for
Most Vulnerable Populations
(managed by Utah Community Action)
Funding gaps exist, which leave certain
populations vulnerable and in need of assistance
with housing. This program is intended to target
families and individuals who are not eligible to
receive rental assistance through any alternative
funding streams.
Utah Community Action (UCA) continues to run the
McKinney-Vento Housing Program. They have provided
emergency rental assistance for 8 families and are providing
case management services for an additional 2 families.
VOA continues to run the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Team, which provides flexible treatment and support to those with
serious mental illness. They continue to operate the Denver Street
Apartments, which is housing for individuals living with serious
mental illness. They were at or near full capacity (22 residents) for
the entire quarter.
McKinney-Vento Number of
Households Assisted into
Housing: 8
ACT Team Number of
Individuals Assisted in Housing:
12
$218,750
Community Land Trust Salt Lake City’s Community Land Trust is a
program that reduces the cost of home ownership
significantly, decreasing the purchase price
of a home by removing the land cost from the
total mortgage price. Homes that are in the
Community Land Trust are perpetually affordable
as market conditions change.
To date there are nine properties in the Community Land Trust. The parcels in the Community
Land Trust were already owned
by the City, as such Funding Our
Future funding was unable to
support these transactions.
$250,000
Down Payment Assistance
(managed by Community
Development Corporation of Utah)
In FY 2018/19 a special incentive was offered to
caregivers, law enforcement, first responders,
9-1-1 dispatchers, and educators working in Salt
Lake City to purchase a home within city limits.
The program is designed so that households at
or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) can
receive down payment assistance.
Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU) is currently
administering this program. The AMI was increased to 100%,
but CDCU has not been able to assist any Community Heroes
with down payment assistance. They will continue to advertise
and promote this program. Their contract has been extended to
December 31, 2020 for them to expend all of their funding.
Down Payment Assistance
Provided: $0
Households served: 0
$100,000
Fee Waiver Program for
Affordable Housing
Developers
Waive City fees related to development in
exchange for the inclusion of affordable housing
in mixed-income developments.
It was decided by City Council and the Administration that this
program would not be funded, and the funds would be re-allocated
by City Council.
This line item was removed.
$320,000
Housing Year 1 Program Updates:
8
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Total
Budget
Community Development
Grant Coordinator
Fund additional administrative costs for Housing
and Neighborhood Development (HAND) staff to
create and manage City-funded programs.
This was funded by HAND payroll savings, not Funding Our Future. This critical position oversees
the administration of HAND’s
Funding Our Future allocation.
This includes all aspects of the
program including application,
contracting, reporting, and
processing payments.
$175,000
Additional Planner Hire one new planning position to manage the
impacts related to overall infrastructure upgrades.
An additional Planning position was filled in 2019 to address
increases in workload and free up capacity to address housing
related zoning issues. The Planning Division has worked on and
will continue to work on housing related zoning changes (SROs,
RMF-30, affordable housing overlay, Adaptive reuse ordinance).
Transmitted, waiting for City
Council action: SROs, RMF-30
Overlay, Fire code updates,
this removes a barrier in the
fire code that requires an aerial
access road for buildings over
thirty feet in height.
In development: Affordable
Housing Overlay and Adaptive
Reuse Ordinance.
$101,161
Census Coordinator Hire a new census coordinator to prepare for
2020 Census and help gain an accurate count.
Census data determines federal affordable
housing and community development funding to
the City.
Coordinator position was filled in 2019. Adjustments were made
to 2020 Census outreach strategies due to COVID. Coordinator
focused on digital outreach through social media and hosting virtual
community town halls for hard-to-count demographics. Coordinated
two town hall for Westside and Spanish speaking residents. In
June 2020, focused on in-person outreach at food pantries/mask
distribution drive thru-events. Also coordinated a Response Rate
Challenge with West Valley, Provo, Orem, Salt Lake County, and
Utah County to encourage higher participation.
Developed bilingual website and
focused on direct community
outreach to increase awareness
of the upcoming Non-Response
Follow Up Operation (NRFU)
which is when census takers
start visiting households who
haven’t completed the census
yet. Continue to ensure
residents understand the
process and avoid scams. The
census deadline is September
30, 2020.
$80,000
Total
$4,226,161
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As of June 30, 2020, all of the community partners were under contract for each of the programs listed below. They are working diligently to deploy their available funds into the community. Due to the COVID
pandemic, some agencies have encountered difficulties; however, they have been able to continue providing services to qualifying members of our community. Funding Our Future funding has been key in assisting
some of the community’s most vulnerable during this difficult time. These are ongoing programs and Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) will continue to monitor and report until the funds have been
fully expended. The Funding Agreements for these programs are in effect through June 30, 2021.
Program Updates:
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total
Budget
House 20
(managed by The
Road Home)
Serves single men and women experiencing
homelessness that have high interactions with emergency
services and homeless service providers. Individuals
appropriate for this program also have disabling conditions
and other challenges that have resulted in high barriers
to accessing permanent housing. Case management and
supportive services continue once a person is housed and
stabilized.
The Road Home continues to run the House 20
program. The program continues to assist individuals
with housing location assistance, deposit, application
fees and rental assistance, and housing case
management services.
Total unduplicated
participants in
Quarter 4: 2
Total participants: 19
(Unduplicated
number reported due
to nature of program)
The Road Home will
continue to serve this highly
vulnerable population with
housing assistance and case
management services.
$250,000
Shared
Housing
(managed by The
Road Home)
The Shared Housing Program provides landlord services,
case management, roommate matching, and incentives
for risk mitigation for individuals who are at or below 40%
AMI and currently homeless.
The Road Home went under contract on March 4,
2020. They are currently expending all of their FY
2018/19 Shared Housing funding. Their FY 2018/19
contract expires on December 31, 2020. Once all of
the FY 2018/19 funding is expended, they will start
spending down FY 2019/20.
Total number of
individuals placed in
shared housing: 0
Total number of
landlords agreeing to
participate in Shared
Housing Program: 3
HAND will continue to work with
The Road Home to assist them
in spending down their funds.
$100,000
Community
Land Trust
The Community Land Trust (CLT) seeks to make home
ownership perpetually affordable regardless of market
conditions. This is due to the fact that the land is owned
by the land trust as opposed to the home owner. The CLT
removes land cost which decreases the purchase price
and thereby reduces the cost of the total mortgage price.
HAND is currently looking for parcels/properties to
acquire to place in the Community Land Trust.
Total new parcels
placed in Community
Land Trust: 0
Currently HAND has placed 9
properties into the CLT.
$500,000
What’s New?
City Council Update
Greater Housing Opportunities
Year 2 Quarter 4 Update (April 1-June 30, 2020)
Housing Year 2 Program Updates:
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total
Budget
Emergency
Rent
Assistance (managed by IRC)
Emergency rental assistance to be provided to refugees
and new Americans by the International Rescue Committee
(IRC). Up to 6 months full or partial rent will be provided
with proof of a “financial shock.” In most cases, clients will
receive one month of assistance.
IRC went under contract on May 6, 2020. They have
assisted the most vulnerable in Salt Lake City with
rental assistance. This funding has been especially
timely with a large number of their clients unable to
pay their housing costs due to the COVID pandemic.
Total rental
assistance granted:
$11,558
Number of
households granted
rental assistance: 13
IRC will continue to assist
the most vulnerable in the
Salt Lake City community
continuing to assist those with
jobs loss, furlough, or financial
strains due to COVID.
$15,000
Rent
Assistance
(managed by YWCA Utah)
This program is intended to target families and individuals
who are not eligible to receive rental assistance through
any alternative funding streams. This Emergency Rent
Assistance program would be a continuation of YWCA’s
current Transitional Housing Program. YWCA would
receive 6 months rental assistance for 36 units at their
Kathleen Robison Huntsman Apartments or 12 months
assistance for 18 units.
YWCA went under contract on February 11, 2020.
YWCA has been able to place 3 families in their
transitional housing. These families have also begun
the process of stabilization as they have pursued
economic empowerment services to enhance their
ability to build independence. The stresses of COVID
have impacted the functioning of these families and
added challenges to their efforts to make progress
toward stabilization and well-being.
Number of
households continuing
to be housed: 3
Number of children
receiving services
from The Children’s
Advocacy and
Intervention Program:
9
YWCA will continue to run their
transitional housing program.
Due to COVID, families have
had additional challenges
in stabilizing, but YWCA will
continue to offer high quality
program support. They have
made many adaptations to
ensure participants have
access to services and
support they need in this time
of distancing and stress.
$60,000
Landlord
Tenant
Mediation
Program
(managed by Utah
Community Action)
This program will assist with client costs to help individuals
stay in their units and avoid eviction. Program will provide
financial resources to avoid eviction, and where necessary,
provide a mediator to assist clients through an eviction
process. In all cases, case management will be provided.
UCA went under contract on February 7, 2020. UCA
provided landlord/tenant services to income-eligible
households. COVID has exacerbated the housing
crisis.
Number of
households assisted
into housing: 3
Number of
households that
avoided eviction
orders: 3
UCA will continue to assist
those in Salt Lake City with
assistance so that individuals
can remain in their units and
avoid eviction.
$300,000
Landlord
Assurance
(managed by
Housing Authority
of Salt Lake City)
Implementation of Landlord Assurance Program that would
mitigate perceived risks related to renting to low-income
clients. Agency will recruit eligible landlords, provide tenant
financial assistance, landlord financial assistance, and
provide tenant education. Households served will be at or
below 60% AMI.
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City went under
contract on May 7, 2020. To date they have not
expended any funds, however, are ready to deploy
their program. It was necessary to complete a contract
amendment for this grant and upon record of the
amendment, the Housing Authority will roll out their
program.
Total financial
assistance granted:
$0
Housing Authority of Salt Lake
is ready to deploy this program
and start advertising.
$350,000
Down Payment
Assistance
(managed by NeighborWorks)
This program would continue and expand current down
payment program. Providing down payment assistance
to any qualified homebuyers or below 80% AMI. Down
payment will be an interest-free loan, forgiven after the
homeowner has lived in the home for five years.
NeighborWorks went under contract on February 13,
2020. They assisted 1 household with down payment
assistance in the amount of $15,000.
Total down payment
assistance expended:
$15,000
NeighborWorks awarded
funding to assist 3 qualifying
borrowers with down payment
assistance. They provided
assistance to 1 household and
have allocated the additional
funding to 2 additional
homebuyers.
$45,000
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Housing Year 2 Program Updates:
11
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total
Budget
Down Payment
Assistance
(managed by
Community
Development
Corporation of
Utah)
Down Payment Assistance Program offering up to $14,000
in down payment assistance to first-time low to moderate
income home buyers. Homebuyers will be at or below
100% of Area Median Income (AMI). Down payment will
be an interest-free loan, forgiven after the homeowner has
lived in the home for five years.
CDCU went under contract on February 13, 2020.
They are in the process of advertising the availability
of these down payment assistance funds. They
anticipate expending all of the funding and assisting at
least 5 additional families, depending on the amount of
each award.
Total down
payment assistance
granted: $26,700
Number of
households granted
down payment
assistance: 2
CDCU will continue to
promote and advertise this
program. With new HUD
income guidelines in place,
CDCU will continue to deploy
funds to income qualifying
families for down payment
assistance.
$133,000
Down Payment
Assistance
(managed by IRC)
Down Payment Assistance Program by International
Rescue Committee (IRC) is offering $5,000 to $15,000
in down payment assistance to low to moderate income
families. Priority will be given to households with refugees
and immigrant backgrounds.
International Rescue Committee went under contract
on May 6, 2020. Despite not providing any down
payment assistance this quarter, IRC had 8 interested
and motivated refugee participants eager to become
homeowners by attending IRC’s Home Purchase
Workshop.
Total down payment
assistance granted:
$0
Individuals Completed
Home Purchase
Workshop: 8
IRC has a steady pipeline of
home buyers and new clients
who seek home ownership.
IRC anticipates an increase in
home purchases next quarter.
$122,000
Housing Case
Management
Program
(managed by First Step House)
This Emergency Rent Assistance Program will offer short-
term rental assistance, deposit assistance, application fee
assistance and case management services for First Step
House (FSH) clients that do not meet HUD’s definition
of homelessness. FSH will provide case management
and continue to look to increase employment skills so
households can stabilize.
First Step House went under contract on March 4,
2020. They are implementing this funding to assist
their clients with application fees, deposit assistance,
rent assistance and case management. Due to
COVID, First Step House was unable to utilize as
much funding towards rental and deposit assistance
because of the stay at home order and clients staying
enrolled in the program longer. However, they saw the
need for funds begin to pick up towards the end of the
quarter.
Households granted
short-term rental
assistance: 3
Households granted
deposit assistance: 2
Households granted
rental application
fee assistance: 8
Number of clients
granted case
management
services: 12
Other services
provided by grant: 17
First Step House will continue
to provide housing and case
management services to their
clients. They will continue
to build relationships with
landlords to increase housing
options for their clients.
$385,000
Rent
Assistance:
Targeted
Populations
(managed by Alliance House)
Rental Assistance Program for homeless or at risk of
becoming homeless adults with severe and persistent
mental illness (SPMI). Agency will identify community
based housing opportunities, assist with application,
deposit and rent costs. Agency will provide wrap around
case management and look to find an appropriate
permanent housing voucher.
Alliance House went under contract on March 13,
2020. They are currently expending all of their FY
2018/19 funding. Their FY 2018/19 contract expires
on December 31, 2020. Once all of the FY 2018/19
funding is expended, they will start spending down FY
2019/20.
Total number of
individuals placed in
housing: 0
Alliance House will continue
to assist their members into
housing and continue offering
case management services.
$40,000
Intensive Case
Management
(ICM) Team
(managed by VOA Utah)
Continue to build out an a community-based case
management team that provides intensive case
management after women from the Volunteers of America
(VOA) Geraldine King Homeless Resource Center
become housed. Program will increase number of case
managers and support staff available. Request includes
all operational support for this expanded team.
VOA went under contract on March 4, 2020. Their
work this quarter remained slow due do COVID.
However, they were able to house 4 chronically
homeless individuals.
Total number of
individuals housed: 4
Total number of
individuals receiving
case management
services: 11
VOA and HAND will
continue to work together in
implementing this program.
They are hopeful that as the
community opens up they will
be able to house many more
individuals.
$100,000
Housing Year 2 Program Updates:
12
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total
Budget
Community
Development
Grant
Coordinator
Fund administrative costs for
HAND staff to create and manage
Funding Our Future (FOF) Housing
programs.
Coordinator oversees programs that have
funds appropriated by FOF. This position was
funded by HAND payroll savings.
This critical position oversees the administration
of HAND’s FOF allocation. This includes all
aspects of the program including application,
contracting, reporting, and processing payments.
This position continues in the same
capacity.
$99,408
Additional
Planner
Hire one new planning position
to manage the impacts related to
overall infrastructure upgrades.
An additional Planning position helps to
address increases in workload and free up
capacity to address housing related zoning
issues.
The Planning Division has worked on and will
continue to work on housing related zoning
changes (SROs, RMF-30, affordable housing
overlay, Adaptive reuse ordinance). Transmitted,
waiting for City Council action: SROs, RMF-30
Overlay, Fire code updates (this removes a
barrier in the fire code that requires an aerial
access road for buildings over 30 feet in height).
Planner continues in the same
capacity.
In development: Affordable Housing
Overlay and Adaptive Reuse
Ordinance.
$107,333
Census
Coordinator
Hire a census coordinator to
prepare for 2020 Census and
help gain an accurate count.
Census data determines federal
affordable housing and community
development funding to the City.
Census Coordinator position was filled in
2019. The 2020 Census started March
12th, up until that point efforts focused on
preparing for in-person community outreach.
Developed bilingual website & materials to
address Hard-to-Count populations. Adjustments
were made to 2020 Census outreach strategies
due to COVID. Coordinator focused on digital
outreach through social media and hosting
virtual community town halls for hard-to-count
demographics. Coordinated two town halls for
Westside and Spanish speaking residents. In
June 2020, focused on in-person outreach at food
pantries/mask distribution drive thru-events. Also
coordinated a Response Rate Challenge with
West Valley, Provo, Orem, Salt Lake County, and
Utah County to encourage higher participation.
Coordinator focused on direct
community outreach to increase
awareness of the upcoming Non-
Response Follow Up Operation
(NRFU) which is when census takers
start visiting households who haven’t
completed the census yet. Continue
to ensure residents understand the
process and avoid scams. The census
deadline is September 30, 2020.
$80,000
Land
Discounts &
Financing
Provide low cost financial
assistance to incentivize
development and preservation
of affordable housing within
SLC. Requests for funding shall
be presented to Housing Trust
Fund Board for recommendation
and approval by RDA Board of
Directors. Funding shall be provided
as gap financing to cover difference
between total development costs
and amount that can be secured
from other funding sources.
RDA and CAN/HAND developed a plan
for administering funds. Working within the
legislative intent provided by City Council
and RDA Board, plan includes administrative
policies and procedures for 1) applicant
eligibility, 2) project eligibility, 3) eligible uses
of funding, 4) project prioritization, 5) income
limits and affordability period requirements,
6) loan terms and conditions, 7) funding
priorities, 8) evaluation and approval process,
and 9) monitoring and compliance.
The RDA has developed program materials,
including an application form and handbook.
An additional $2.59 million of Funding Our Future
dollars was allocated by the City Council to the
Housing Development Trust Fund in June 2020
for the FY 2020/21 budget.
This money will be advertised for
affordable housing projects through a
competitive NOFA process in July 2020
in order to correspond with the State Low
Income Housing Tax Credits timeline,
which many of these projects may also
apply for.
$2,590,000
Total
$5,276,741
Ridership continued to increase on the frequent transit routes along 200 South, 900 South and 2100 South up until distancing measures began. The FTN branding effort transitioned from an outreach phase to internal and
interagency vetting of system names, and public outreach has focused on transit safety during the pandemic. The next phase of outreach on branding is ready and will be sensitive to current conditions and events. In the
meantime, outreach is being planned to explore the “new normal” for transit. The City is prepared to pilot the Home to Transit program in partnership with UTA. Work to transit activities in Research Park resulted in a formalized
Transportation Management Association (TMA), focusing on shuttle service and infrastructure projects. Similar TMA development activities have been underway in the International Center and West Side industrial areas. Staff
drafted a final report on the Hive Pass, which will be transmitted to Council for consideration. Progress on programs is updated monthly on the transit dashboard: slcgov.maps.arcgis.com. New staff continue in same capacity.
Program Updates:
Program Program
Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total
Budget
Frequent
Transit
Network (FTN)
Bus Service
Create a Frequent Transit
Network (FTN) on key
initial corridors with15-min
peak service and 30-min
off-peak service 7 days a
week. Buses have been
rolled into the service cost
calculator.
Continued operation of FTN routes that were launched
in August 2019 along 200 South, 900 South and 2100
South, with additional improvements to service on 400
South. Temporary COVID-related service reductions
were introduced in April 2020, and pending Council and
UTA Board approval, SLC will receive corresponding cost
savings. SLC will receive additional savings to reflect the
actual cost of fuel during the 2019-2020 service period.
FTN ridership declined in the winter
consistent with what is typically seen at
that time of year, and systemwide ridership
declined sharply as social distancing
measures were put into place. Based on
vehicle passenger loads, normal service
levels will resume in August 2020 on the 2,
9 and 21 to allow passengers to maintain
distancing.
SLC and UTA have developed addenda to
the ILA to continue service on existing routes,
as well as to implement service increases
on 1000 North for 2021 or 2022, which have
been transmitted to Council for approval of
existing FTN service and consideration of
when to implement the latter.
$5,307,845
Frequent
Transit
Network (FTN)
Branding &
Outreach
Develop FTN branding,
marketing materials, and
an outreach program.
The team reviewed public input from a survey and public
meetings and short-listed system names for vetting,
including legal research. Social media posts related
to COVID went out to help reinforce the importance of
transit to essential workers, as well as to inform the public
regarding safety.
Received approximately 1,000 survey
responses, online and in person, from
community meetings during January to
March 2020. These inform a variety of
elements including capital improvements
to stops and bike/ped connections to
transit, the types of trips people can make
because of the service changes, and ideas
for branding the network.
Salt Lake City will vet naming and branding
with UTA and conduct legal review (copyright,
etc.).
$100,000
On Demand
Ride Services
(Home to Transit Pilot)
Provide on-demand ride
services to expand the
reach of transit services
into low-density residential
neighborhoods.
SLC developed a plan with UTA to expand the on-demand
ride services pilot that UTA launched in Southwest Salt
Lake County in October 2019. Via produced ridership
forecasting and cost estimation for a service area
comprised of the Rose Park, Poplar Grove and Glendale
neighborhoods. The program, even in a subarea, may
offset the cost of implementing the Rose Park routes.
Initial modeling points to West Side
neighborhoods as having highest ridership
potential and greatest efficiencies for
conducting a pilot program. Until that
program is ready for launch, service
will be planned to ensure that this area
of the City continues to be served, and
once launched, service efficiencies are
anticipated.
Await sales tax stability and the refunding of
the program. Because the program had not
been launched when the pandemic hit, it was
suspended until the fiscal impacts are better
understood, but is ready to launch when
funding is available.
$800,000
What’s New?
City Council Update
Better Transit Service
Year 2 Quarter 4 Update (April 1-June 30, 2020)
13
Transit Program Updates:
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total
Budget
Transit Route
Improvements
Fund capital improvements
associated with the proposed
Frequent Transit Network (FTN),
including signal upgrades,
ADA enhancements, bus stop
improvements, first/last mile
connections, etc.
Selected contractor to improve bus stops on Route 21,
future 600 North Route, and routes along reconstruction
corridors such as 500 East. Study for future U of U hubs
developed in partnership with UTA, Health Sciences,
the Veteran’s Administration, UDOT, Research Park and
WFRC is complete and provides concept designs and
cost estimates for three priority hub locations. Launched
study to plan transformation of 200 South to a transit
priority corridor. Launched Sugar House Circulation Plan
Update. Finalized RFP for planning the West Side Hub
at approximately N Temple and Redwood and UTA/SLC
secured grants for future constructrion of the facility.
The completed and planned
improvements will result in
ADA accessible stops at well
over 100 bus stops on priority
routes across the City, making
the system more equitable,
convenient, comfortable and,
ultimately, supporting increased
ridership.
Design and construct stop improvements
along 500 East, Route 21, 1000 North, Route
4, and South Temple.
$1,100,000
Planner
& Transit
Planner
Hire one new planning position to
assist in coordination of program
activities with other City initiatives
and one new transit planning
position to create a dashboard for
tracking performance and providing
public transparency (one Position
in Planning Division/one Position in
Transportation Division).
The Planner addresses increases in workload and frees
up capacity to address transit related zoning issues.The
Transit Planner created transit dashboard. Identified
and created project maps through interdepartmental
collaboration. Developed a data exchange with UTA.
Planner supports work
on transit related zoning
amendments (parking
ordinance update, Fleet block
rezone, Ballpark area zoning,
State Street corridor zoning,
etc). Transit Planner finalized
and launched Funding Our
Future Transit dashboard and
updates it monthly.
Planner continues in current capacity.
Transmitted to City Council: Fleet Block
rezone. In process: Parking Ordinance
update. In development: Affordable Housing
Overlay (includes incentives along transit
routes). Pending staff availability to start:
Ballpark area zoning updates, State Street
corridor update, Station Center area height
updates, Downtown building height updates.
Transit Planner continues to develop open
data dashboard and will support transit in the
QTIP (project prioritization) process.
$210,637
Transportation
Engineer
Hire one new transportation
engineer position to manage
the impacts related to overall
infrastructure upgrades.
Transportation Engineer was hired in 2019 and has
begun work on Funding Our Future (FoF) related
projects, particularly complete street transformations
that combine bond reconstructions with FTN corridor
infrastructure, such as 200 South and 600 North.
Created the opportunity for
Transportation to launch
two corridor transformation
projects, as well as a variety
of other projects and initiatives
to elevate transit throughout
the City.
Engineer will continue to carry transit-
related projects through detailed planning
and concept design in preparation for
construction in coordination with the
Engineering and Streets Divisions.
$100,342
Project
Engineer
Hire one new project engineer
position to manage projects related
to Funding Our Future.
The Project Engineer position was filled in 2019 and has
worked on bond reconstruction projects.
Engineer supports critical
tasks related to FoF street
projects and improving transit.
Project Engineer continues to work on
FoF projects related to streets and transit
improvements.
$109,398
Civic
Engagement
Specialist
Hire one new civic engagement
position to manage engagement and
updates on all Funding Our Future
related projects.
The Civic Engagement Specialist position was filled in
2019 and has worked to coordinate Funding Our Future
quarterly updates and engagement, and support various
other engagement activities.
Created two new FoF
subcommittees. Coordinated
and supported activities like
Facebook Lives for 200 South
Reconstruction Project AMA
and 600/700 North Transit
Study AMA.
Specialist continues coordination for FoF
updates and new subcommittees.
Continue supporting FB Lives. Continue
coordinating FoF overview critical needs
map, and additional website updates
among other engagement activities.
$66,166
Total 14 $7,794,387
City Council Update
What’s New?
Improved Street Conditions
Year 2 Quarter 4 Update (April 1-June 30, 2020)
Streets is working to obtain an additional slurry truck and two oil tankers to minimize the impact of equipment malfunction on the surface treatment programs. This would allow for more flexibility in scheduling,
mobility, and production while allowing crews to operate more effectively when one of the slurry trucks is in the shop for repair.
The latest information about street maintenance projects can be found on the MyStreet webpage.
Program Updates:
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total
Budget
Streets
Crew Create a new Streets maintenance
crew that will allow the City to
double the lane miles of roads
receiving a surface treatment.
Though the objective of this
program is to improve the lifespan of
city roads, the crew will work year-
round to support other operations at
the Streets Division such as plowing
and salting the roads during snow
events.
Much like the winter months of Quarter 3, during the early months of Quarter
4 the asphalt maintenance program is weather-dependent. In April, the
Streets crews focused on road preparation and equipment maintenance/
calibration because surface treatments can only be applied when roads are
warm and dry. When the spring weather cooperated, Streets crews were
able to complete 3.7 lane miles of inlays which increased the lifespan of
14.15 lane miles of roadway. Over 5.39 lane miles were crack sealed before
the Streets crews began applying surface treatments. As of June 30th,
the Streets crews have completed 30.36 lane miles of chip seal and 28.84
lane miles of slurry seal. However, eleven work days were lost due to rain
and the slurry crew operated with only one slurry truck for nine days due
to equipment breakdown. Additionally, Streets managers and supervisors
evaluated and documented roadway candidate conditions for the upcoming
construction season. Finally, Streets has been coordinating with the
Transportation and Engineering divisions to coordinate paint striping removal
on roads schedule for a surface treatment.
During the quarter, over 5.39
lane miles were crack sealed
and 3.7 lane miles of inlays were
completed in preparation for a
surface treatment during the 2020
construction season. The Streets
crews completed 30.36 lane miles
of chip seal and 28.84 lane miles
of slurry seal as of June 30th.
Streets crews will be
fully immersed in surface
treatments during the months
of July and August. Chip seal
operations shut down in the
beginning of August based
on weather and crews shift to
inlay projects.
$1,646,322
Non-
Personnel
Services
(O&M/
C&S)
Purchase vehicles to allow the new
surface treatment crew to work
effectively. Purchase materials and
supplies to allow the new surface
treatment crew to work effectively.
Streets utilized these supplies for both road preparation in the form of
crack seal and inlay projects as well as surface treatments. Additionally,
management created purchasing agreements to overcome difficulties with
existing contracts. This enabled Streets to procure high quality materials
such as chip aggregate and slurry sand for asphalt maintance operations.
Streets is investigating different materials to extend the slurry seal program
into September.
During the quarter, over 5.39
lane miles were crack sealed
and 3.7 lane miles of inlays were
completed in preparation for a
surface treatment during the 2020
construction season. The Streets
crews completed 30.36 lane miles
of chip seal and 28.84 lane miles
of slurry seal as of June 30th.
Streets will continue to use
supplies, equipment and
vehicles for surface treatment
operations. Updated
contracts will be drafted to
better reflect material needs.
$785,348
Total 15 $2,431,670
City Council Update
What’s New?
Increased Neighborhood Safety
Year 2 Quarter 4 Update (April 1-June 30, 2020)
The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has hired all 50 officers and the majority have completed police academy and Field Training Officer Program. The majority of the civilian support positions are filled
and the department is working to retain staffing in those positions. The police vehicles have been purchased and are in the process of being made ready and issued. Body cameras have been purchased for first
responders and are currently being deployed. In May, SLCPD hosted a Facebook Live AMA on COVID-related updates.
Program Updates:
Program Program Description What Has Happened Outcomes Next Steps Total Budget
Police Salary
Adjustments
Fund competitive police salary
adjustments.
FY 2019/20 Police salary adjustments have been
implemented.
Salary adjustments allow PD to be
competitive in hiring and retention.
Expense continues through
end of FY 2019/20. $542,000
New Police
Officers
(Including
COPS Grant)
Fund hiring of 27 officers in FY 2018/19
and an additional 23 officers in FY
2019/20.
As of July 2020:
- 44 officers have completed police academy and FTO
(Field Training Officer Program)
- 1 officer was re-hired and did not need to complete
the academy or FTO
- 4 have completed the academy and are in FTO
- 1 will be beginning POST Academy in August 2020
45 additional officers in the field
responding to community concerns
and calls for service. 4 additional
officers are on FTO and will be in
the field upon completion.
Retain FY 2018/19 and FY
2019/20 officers. PD will not
hire one position that resigned
due to reduction of police
budget until attrition savings
met (anticipated mid to late
FY 2020/21 but will take 10
months of training after hiring
to have officer in community).
$3,225,659
Additional
Police
Personnel
Hire new civilian personnel related to the
increase in police officers.
Majority of positions hired. Provides support in records, crime
lab, social work, data analysis, etc.
Continue hiring process to
maintain staffing in these
positions.
$858,136
Officer
Equipment
Costs
Fund equipment associated with hiring of
officers.
Officer equipment has been purchased for all 50
officers.
Provides necessary safety
equipment.
Maintain officer equipment and
rotational gear.
$609,720
Police Salary Fund police salaries. Implementation complete for FY 2018/19. Allows PD to be competitive in
hiring and retention.
Expense continues through
end of FY 2019/20. $2,927,496
Enhanced
Body Camera
Initiative
Fund officer body camera program. PD has purchased cameras for first responders and is
working on deployment so that all first responders will
be outfitted with a body camera in the field.
PD finalized purchase of 350 new
cameras and are in process of
issuing cameras. Approximately
280 have been issued.
Finalize camera deployments.
$512,578
Police Hybrid
Sedans
Fund 100 new police hybrid vehicles. All vehicles have been purchased. 60 have been
issued as of July 2020.
Fleet is working to make ready
remaining vehicles to be issued.
Issue the remaining vehicles to
PD sworn staff. $4,050,000
Total 16 $12,725,589
City Council Update
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What’s New?
CIP Projects
Year 2 Quarter 4 Update (April 1-June 30, 2020)
The Salt Lake City Transportation and Engineering Divisions continue to focus on several long-term, ongoing CIP projects. Progress continues in technical analysis and public engagement, and
multiple projects have selected contractors in preparation for construction later in 2020 or 2021. For instance, the Public Way Concrete program—which addresses deteriorated curb and gutter,
retaining walls, crosswalks, ADA ramps, and other concrete structures in the public way—bidding process has been completed, the contractor has been selected and the construction contract is
being prepared.
Program Updates:
Project Overview Update Total
Budget
Transportation Safety Improvements
Safety for all people traveling is the Salt Lake City Transportation Division’s first priority. This project
provides funding for high priority multi-modal safety improvements. This better empowers Transportation
to work quickly to address identified safety needs as part of our efforts to achieve zero fatalities and
reduce injuries within our city.
Projects are identified by using data to analyze crash
history, roadway configuration and characteristics, and with
citizen input. Examples of traffic safety projects include the
installation of warranted traffic signals or other traffic control
devices and minor reconfiguration of an intersection or
roadway to address safety issues.
$202,000
Traffic Signal
Upgrades
This project removes the existing traffic signal equipment that has reached the end of its useful life,
including steel poles, span wire, signal heads, and traffic signal loops and will upgrade the intersections
with mast arm poles, new signal heads, pedestrian signal heads with countdown timers, improved
detection, and left turn phasing, as needed.
Installation of upgraded signals provides improvements
in detection for autos and bicycles, as well as pedestrian
upgrades. This funding is needed to maintain state of good
repair for the traffic signal system.
$118,310
Bridge Maintenance Program
There are 23 bridges in Salt Lake City, most crossing either the Jordan River or the Surplus Canal. Utah
Department of Transportation (UDOT) inspects these bridges every two years and provides the city with
a basic condition report. The City is responsible for performing appropriate maintenance activities based
on statements in the UDOT report. Salt Lake City Engineering has prepared an ongoing bridge
maintenance strategy with the objective of extending the functional life of these structures, and extending
the time between major repairs. The funds are used to address needed repairs and routine maintenance.
As of July 2020, the consulting firm that Salt Lake City
Engineering hired is still drafting the bridge maintenance
plan. The section addressing bridges inspected by UDOT is
complete. Inventory of bridge spans less than 20 feet and
pedestrian bridges is ongoing.
$250,000
Public Way
Concrete
Program
This program addresses deteriorated curb and gutter, retaining walls, crosswalks ADA ramps, and
other concrete structures in the public way and in coordination with Public Utilities.
As of July 2020, the bidding process has been completed, the
contractor has been selected and the construction contract is
being prepared.
$402,443
1100 East Curb
and Gutter
This project includes the installation of curb and gutter, replacement of all drive approaches, replace
deteriorated sidewalk, and install any missing or non-compliant accessibility curb ramps at this location.
As of July 2020, the bidding process has been completed, the
contractor has been selected and the construction contract is
being prepared.
$221,600
18
CIP Updates:
Project Overview Update Total
Budget
Rail Adjacent
Pavement
Improvements
FY 19/20
This program addresses uneven pavement adjacent to railway crossings. There are currently three
known locations to be addressed. This initial request will allow Engineering to improve one to two of the
locations and perform a survey of additional locations to address in future years.
As of July 2020, Geneva Pipe has been contracted to fix the
rail adjacent pavement as requested by UDOT this year.
$53,000
McClelland
Trail and
Neighborhood
Street Livability
Improvements
This project, which is highly-supported by the community, desires to increase the livability of streets near
homes and businesses and improve the comfort of the at grade McClelland Trail crossings at six east-
west streets (from Harrison to Bryan Avenues, inclusive) between 1100 East and 1300 East. Currently,
typical traffic speeds are 10mph above the posted 25 mph speed limits. In addition, the McClelland Trail
improvements (2016) created a comfortable trail experience between avenues, but its budget was not
adequate to completely address the speed and visibility issues at the crossings of those six avenues.
Project funding will be used to collect additional data; analyze
existing conditions and green infrastructure feasibility;
perform additional community engagement (including a pop-
up test period); and design, prepare construction documents
for, and implement the right-of-way elements. Salt Lake
City Transportation is currently seeking community input
before it creates design concepts for street and crossing
improvements. The deadline for feedback is the end of August
2020. After that, Transportation will begin designing potential
improvements.
$349,500
McClelland
Shared Street
Phase 2
The goal of this project is to identify the option that best meets the vision and goals from the Sugar House
Master Plan, and which are supported by the Sugar House Circulation Plan, the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan, and the Jordan and Salt Lake City Canal Trail Implementation Plan.
This project is in the design phase. Salt Lake City
Transportation has developed multiple options for re-
designing McClelland Street between 2100 South and
Sugarmont Drive.
$500,000
Sugar
House West
Neighborhood
Traffic Calming
and 600 East
Neighborhood
Byway
Improvements
The funding will be used to develop and implement two projects: 1) a neighborhood-wide traffic
calming plan to address vehicle speeding and excessive cut-through issues in the west Sugar House
neighborhood (with vehicles that exit I-80 and use residential streets so drivers can avoid the more
heavily traveled 700 East, 2100 South, and 2700 South), and 2) improvements to the successful 600
East Neighborhood Byway. The goal of the neighborhood-wide traffic calming plan is to increase the
livability in the West Sugar House neighborhood by slowing traffic and installing neighborhood gateway
and identity features. Constructed in 2015, the 600 East Neighborhood Byway, extending from South
Temple to 2700 South, was the first bicycle and pedestrian facility of its kind in Utah. Treatments include
curb extensions, bicycle “shared lane” symbols, bicycle and pedestrian signalized crossings at 900 S,
1300 S, and 2100 S, and reduced speed limits.
Slowing traffic will be achieved using traffic calming
measures, designed to fit seamlessly into the existing local
roadway network. Reducing the speed of motorists will allow
residents to more comfortably walk and bicycle around their
neighborhood, to local shops and restaurants, and to the
nearby S Line. As Salt Lake City’s first neighborhood byway,
600 East has been a success and seen strong usage from
bicyclists and pedestrians. The City has continued to monitor
effects of this Neighborhood Byway project and has identified
areas where minor changes would better accommodate
bicyclists and pedestrians.
$150,000
Complete
Streets
Enhancements
This project complements bond and other roadway projects that have been funded or for which funds are
being requested, but which do not include incorporation of Salt Lake City’s Complete Streets Ordinance
and/or recommendations of City master plans.
Project will include the design and construction of bicycle,
pedestrian, and transit elements within the public way in
conjunction with the design and reconstruction of funded
street projects.
$100,000
Total $2,346,853
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Engineering is planning on four GO bond issuances, the first $20-million installment was sold in October 2019. The first GO bond streets reconstruction projects have started construction, and
some will be completed by summer/fall of 2020. Public engagement on multiple reconstruction projects has adapted to virtual formats and continued during the COVID pandemic; for instance,
there was a Facebook Live and virtual outreach for the 200 South reconstruction and transit corridor project. An intern has been working to support outreach on bond projects. All upcoming bond
reconstruction projects can be found on the online map.
Project Updates:
Project Project Description What Has Happened Next Steps Estimated
Cost
500 East: This 2020 reconstruction project will repair the sidewalk, drainage, Curb, gutter and sidewalks are being constructed now Shoring materials and equipment will be arriving to
1700 South and gutters. Bus stops will be consolidated and upgraded to meet along both sides of the street. Crews are connecting the work zone by mid-July 2020. Crews will begin
to 2100
South
ADA requirements; new, raised crosswalks will link bus stops;
and a new striping design will have a northbound bike lane and
southbound shared lane, matching the configuration north of 1700 South. Parking without time restrictions will remain on the west
residences to the new water line. This activity is expected
to conclude by the end of July 2020.
excavation activities to begin the installation of the
48’’ aqueduct in conjunction with the Public Utilities
Department. Regular updates are being shared
with the public and door-to-door notices are being
$1,500,000
side of the street. delivered as required to keep residents informed.
Project is expected to be completed by end of
November 2020.
2000 East: This 2020 reconstruction project will repair sidewalks, drainage, Construction is underway. New sewer lines, water lines Crews will be closing the northern segment of
Parley’s & gutters. The open irrigation ditch south of 2700 South will be and storm drains are concurrently being installed. Project the street, between Stratford Avenue and Parleys
Way to
Salt Lake
City Limits
piped, with new curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Road will be narrowed
from Parley’s Canyon Blvd to Stratford, with a shared use trail on
the west side. Improvements at Parley’s Canyon Blvd /2000 East intersection will also be considered.
team is also coordinating with UDOT projects slated for
2021 and 2022 along I-80 and I-215. The notification
process began to alert businesses, travelers and residents of the temporary closure starting on July 20,
Canyon Boulevard, to begin paving activities
and the construction of the new Parley’s Trail
connector. Project is expected to be completed by late fall 2020.
$1,300,000
2020. The closure will expedite the construction schedule
and minimize impacts.
700 West: This 2020 reconstruction project will rebuild this industrial Construction began in June 2020. Stakeholders in the One-on-one conversations are taking place as
1600 South roadway, while improving pedestrian access per West Side area, businesses, and warehouses will be updated needed on the field. Sidewalks, curb and gutter
to 2100
South
Master Plan. Asphalt pavement, new curb and gutter, and a
new sidewalk on the west side. Driveways will be defined for properties that currently have parking lots across long sections of
as required as work progresses. Approximately 17
stakeholders have registered to receive updates.
and new pavement surface will improve drainage,
commerce and the travel experience in this
industrial hub immediately west of I-15. Project
$2,000,000
frontage. completion is expected by fall 2020.
What’s New?
City Council Update
Bond Projects
Year 2 Quarter 4 Update (April 1-June 30, 2020)
Bond Project Updates:
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Project Project Description What Has Happened Next Steps Estimated
Cost
300 West:
900 South
to 1300
South
New pavement, curb and gutter, improved sidewalks, bikeways,
and bus stops upgrades. In addition to safety and mobility
enhancements for people walking, bicycling, and taking transit.
Reconstruction over two construction seasons in 2021 and 2022.
A consulting firm was selected to help with design and
community outreach efforts. Outreach has included:
in-person surveys, online surveys, business workshops,
pop-up events, an Accessibility Tour, and community
council updates. The design phase has reached 40%
completion.
The Engineering consultant is working to identify
the preferred phased construction alternative. More
outreach, to discuss the project with businesses
and residents along the corridor, is expected
to begin by late summer 2020. Final design is
expected by early 2021. Construction in the central
district area is anticipated to begin by spring 2021.
$600,000
900 East:
Hollywood
Drive to
2700 South
This 2021 reconstruction project will rebuild the roadway and
repair the sidewalk, drainage, and gutters. Bus stops will be
consolidated and upgraded to meet ADA requirements. Bike
lanes will be added with a raised bike lane on the east side from
Fairmont Park to 2700 South. Parking without time restrictions will
remain on the west side of the street south of Simpson Avenue.
Design phase is at 40% with scheduled design
completion in fall 2020.
Continue outreach to inform community of design
decisions and project schedule. Design scheduled
to reach 70% completion by early fall 2020.
$2,600,000
100 South:
North
Campus to
900 East
This 2021 reconstruction project will reconstruct the roadway
and repair the sidewalk, drainage, and gutters. Bus stops will
be upgraded to meet ADA requirements. The project will focus
on improvements to pedestrian safety with bulbouts constructed
at unsignalized intersections and a center between 1000 E and
1100 E. The intersection at University Street will be narrowed to
improve safety for pedestrians.
Design phase is at 40% with scheduled design
completion in fall 2020.
Continue outreach to inform community of design
decisions and project schedule. Design scheduled
to reach 70% completion by early fall 2020.
$3,000,000
200 South:
400 West
to 900 East
Design and reconstruction of an arterial street. Corridor
pavement and bus stops will be upgraded to accommodate
many bus frequent transit network routes along this main corridor
for bus service in downtown. Design will take into account
recommendations from a Salt Lake County funded study for a
new bus passenger center within the project extents per the
Transit Master Plan. All sidewalks, ramps, curb and gutter will
be brought up to current standards, replaced as needed. Other
complete streets elements such as bicycle facilities will be added
or improved per ordinance. Bid and construction will occur from
2021– 2023.
Outreach has shifted to virtual formats in response to
COVID and is now ongoing. Community engagement has
included surveys, online meetings, business outreach,
and other data gathering. It is expected to continue until
the 40% design phase is complete by early 2021.
Continue outreach activities until late 2020 and
complete the 40% design phase. Design will
conclude in 2021.
$1,000,000
Bond Project Updates:
21
Project Project Description What Has Happened Next Steps Estimated
Cost
900 South: Reconstruction in 2021 & 2022, incorporating new pavement, Discussions with the Engineering consultant are currently Outreach is expected to begin by late summer
900 West the 9-Line Trail and bus stops on the south side of the street, being held to determine how to proceed with different 2020. Public outreach will collect input from
to 300
West; West
Temple to
Lincoln
and repairs to sidewalks, access ramps, and drive approach-
es. Consolidated approach to design will incorporate the RDA
segment 300 West to West Temple.
phased construction alternatives involving both Public
Utilities and roadway reconstruction. The Engineering
Consultant is working to identify the preferred phased
construction alternative.
businesses and residents along the corridor. Final
design is expected by early 2021. Construction in
the central district area is anticipated to begin by
spring 2021.
2,500,000
Street
Local Reconstruction of local streets will occur in 2020. Projects will The reconstruction of local streets is ongoing and making These projects will be completed by late summer
Streets: include slight changes to accommodate future neighborhood progress throughout the summer of 2020. 2020. Crews on the field are providing regular
Districts
1, 7
byways. Design will focus on improving pedestrian and bicycle
access and crossings.
updates to those impacted by construction.
$3,000,000
Total $20,500,000
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City Council Announcements
January 12, 2021
Information Needed by Staff
A. Council District Newsletters for Public Utilities Mailing
At the beginning of each calendar year, the Public Utilities Department
identifies certain months for Council Members to include Council District
newsletters as an insert in residents’ monthly utility bills. Each Council
Member may opt to use the Public Utility billing for outreach
purposes once per calendar year.
The advantage of sharing in the Public Utilities mailings is Council Members
only pay for printing expenses out of their communication budget, saving on
costs associated with postage.
Due to limitations with mail sorting machines, only three Council District
newsletters can be accommodated each month.
The following months have been identified for the Council to include a
newsletter insert. Please let staff know which month you would like to
include a newsletter as part of the Public Utilities billing:
o April
o August
o December
Please note:
Council Members running for reelection should avoid choosing August in
keeping with Council policy: A.19 NEWSLETTERS (04/2019).
Filing Deadline – June 7, 2021
Primary Election – August 10, 2021
General Election – November 2, 2021
A.19(d) policy states:
Using the U.S. Congress once again as a guide, Council Members who are
campaigning for an elected office should not mail out Council newsletters any later
than 90 days before a primary election. There are fewer than 90 days between Utah
municipal primary and general elections and therefore no Council Member
campaigning for elected office should mail out a newsletter between the primary and
general elections.
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SWORN STATEMENT SUPPORTING CLOSURE OF MEETING
I, James Rogers, acted as the presiding member of the Salt Lake Council, which met on January 12, 2021 in an electronic
meeting pursuant to Salt Lake City Proclamation.
Appropriate notice was given of the Council's meeting as required by §52-4-202.
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