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$120-150 million, we may be asking Salt Lake County to use about 1/3 of all the new ZAP funds to build one project, and unfortunately for us, we are not the only community who is gearing up for this process.

To be competitive, we need to either come to the table with money, land, or preferably both, to put our community at the top of the list of proposed projects.

WHAT WE ARE PROPOSING:

First, Midvale City is proposing to place a General Obligation (G.O.) bond onto the ballot this year for Midvale residents to approve. This would allow Midvale City to fund up to $10 million of the cost to build the recreation center, which would be paid back over 20-30 years through property tax. Midvale City will only utilize the bonding authority approved by voters if we receive the rest of the necessary ZAP funds from Salt Lake County to build. If Midvale voters approve this bond, but our city does not receive the rest of the funds, then there will be no impact to property tax. Having this nancial commitment in-hand as we begin the application process with Salt Lake County will signi cantly increase our chances of securing our community a new recreation center.

Second, Midvale City is proposing that Union Park, which is owned and operated by Salt Lake County, be used as the proposed site for the new recreation center. Union Park is the ideal location because the county already owns the land, which results in signi cant cost savings. Union Parks’ accessibility from neighborhoods throughout the city, as well as our schools, means this location will be a bene t to our entire community.

By coming to the table with money and land, we feel con dent that this proposal would be looked upon favorably by Salt Lake County and increase the likelihood of securing a recreation center that our residents deserve.

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NEXT STEPS:

First, we must be able to show Salt Lake County what our residents would like to see in a new recreation center. Starting this month, we are conducting a community survey to receive your feedback on what amenities you would like to see in a new recreation center, such as a community pool, an indoor soccer facility, pickleball courts, etc. This information will be shared with Salt Lake County as they prepare their new Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan, which they are updating the rest of this year and next. This survey will help ensure that a new Midvale recreation center is included in the updated master plan, which is required if we wish to be considered for ZAP funding. Please visit EngageMidvale.com to complete the survey.

Second, Midvale residents will have the opportunity to vote this fall, November 2023, on Midvale City contributing up to $10 million to build the recreation center through a GO bond. This is our community’s opportunity to show support for a new recreation center. In the fall of 2024, all of Salt Lake County will have the opportunity to vote to reauthorize ZAP. It is through the approval of both measures that Midvale will have the best opportunity to fund a new recreation center.

Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick

June 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2023 7:30 p.m. each day & 2pm on June 10

Third, once ZAP funds have been approved, Salt Lake County will begin to prioritize potential projects. Throughout this process Midvale City will be communicating our monetary commitment and plans for a new recreation center. Project prioritization, funding, and timing are all determined by Salt Lake County through the ZAP process. Our city sta will work to ensure that Midvale is in the best position for a favorable outcome.

While we are still several years out from the rst-person diving into the recreation center’s pool, the process starts now. Midvale City sta are taking all necessary steps to make this project a reality. So, while we still have many details to nalize, we are all looking forward to this year’s election and doing everything we can for this opportunity that only comes once every 10 years.

Looks for details of the project at Mural Fest on June 10 and check EngageMidvale.com