Leslie Thatcher

As taxing entities head into budget season, they’re facing a lot of uncertainty as the economic impacts of the coronavirus really aren’t known. That’s also the case for the Park City Board of Education – who is also currently in salary and benefit negotiations with their staff.

With two and a half months left of this fiscal year and 98% of the tax revenues collected so far, Park City School District Business Administrator Todd Hauber says the district is in good shape.

Republic Services Manager of Municipal Services and Government Affairs Reece DeMille has details about a $20 million assistance program. (7:30)

Park City Mayor Andy Beerman has a preview of this morning's Council Roundtable that starts at 9. (20:20) 

Park City Summit Arts Council Ex. Director Jocelyn Scudder has details on how the arts community is trying to keep us creatively active during of isolation. (36:37)

Summit County Council Member Glenn Wright has a recap from yesterday’s meeting dealing with more budget cuts. Park City School District Business Administrator Todd Hauber talks about the district's budget as the state legislature contemplates reworking education funding and the owner of Park City Lodging and a member of the Park City Lodging Association Rhonda Sideris has an update on how hard hit the industry has been and what the plans are to begin to re-open nightly rentals.

Summit County Health Director Rich Bullough has an update on COVID-19 testing and the planned reopening of  Summit County businesses. Park City Utilities Director Clint McAfee has details on the Three Kings Water Treatment plant  and how water rates will be impacted as a result of the $160 million bond authorization and the Director of Park City Follies Paul Tan has details about how to watch the 20th anniversary COVID-19 version of the Follies this Friday night online.

Summit County Manager Tom Fisher discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, including an update on the stabilization task force and possible budget cuts. Park City Planning Director Bruce Erickson has details on Wednesday's Park City Planning Commission meeting. Recycle Utah director Carolyn Wawra has an update on how the center is working with limited hours and the 50th anniversary celebration of Earth Day.

UDOT Region 3 Communications Manager Geoff Dupaix has details about a number of UDOT road projects in Wasatch County. Park City Councilmember Steve Joyce has a recap of last night's meeting and Park City Leadership Founder Myles Rademan has details about the contributions made by Leadership alumni. He also serves on the county’s task force about how we move forward from here and talks about how our resort town has bounced back after other economic hardships.

Summit County Council Member Chris Robinson has a recap of Wednesday’s meeting, where the council cut $3 million from the budget and plan to cut another $2 million more soon. National Weather Service Senior Hydrologist Brian McInerney has a look at spring runoff and what’s ahead for him as he retires from the NWS at the end of the month and Park City Film Series Director Katy Wang has details on the virtual film programming they're offering while the Jim Santy Auditorium is shuttered.

The Utah Legislature is convening a special session this week to deal with some pressing issues regarding the impacts the COVID-19 outbreak has had on the state budget and education.

The Legislature will convene in its first-ever virtual session to reexamine the state budget and address issues to meet state needs arising from the COVID-19 outbreak on Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Intermountain Healthcare is prepared to take additional steps to address the expected increase in the number of COVID-19 patients over the coming weeks – even months. That plan was announced Tuesday. 

Summit County Health Director Rich Bullough talks about what they’re watching for as the county begins to consider what businesses might be able to reopen.

Summit County Manager Tom Fisher discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, including planning efforts for our community's recovery.  Park City High School English Language Teacher Melanie Moffat has details about a new website Parkcityroscks.org. It's a community building and social distancing activity for students in the Park City School District, funded with a grant from the Park City Education Foundation.

Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation CEO Colin Hilton talks about how the Olympic venues, as well as the teams that rely on these training venues, are dealing with the shut down due to COVID-19. Rob Harter, Executive Director of Christian Center of Park City has an update about the services his organization is offering during the COVID-19 crisis and Park City Education Foundation Ex. Director Abby McNulty talks about the Express Grant Fund and how it's benefitting students and teachers as schools are closed and learning is happening remotely.