The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) the premier local government leadership and management organization and National Research Center, Inc. (NRC), the nation’s leading survey research firm for local government, recognized 17 communities for their use of citizen surveys to influence service quality. Park City was one of the jurisdictions to receive the Voice of the People Award for Excellence.
 

Communities receiving the Voice of the People Award for Excellence had a service quality rating that was in the top three among all eligible jurisdictions in 2011. To qualify for this award these communities also had to be in the top ten percent among over 500 jurisdictions in the NRC database of citizen surveys.

Park City Municipal Corporation has been granted just under $25,000 in a VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) Grant and will be able to hire a Victim Advocate.

As a world class destination for road cyclists, Park City hosted the final stage of this year’s Tour of Utah on August 12th. The Tour of Utah is the premier showcase of International professional cycling competition in North America. The Tour is the continent’s first and oldest UCI America Tour stage race that follows the Tour de France, in early August, and combines magnificent scenery, relentless climbs over high mountain routes and has earned the title of “America’s Toughest Stage Race.”

Park City Municipal Corporation received the 2012 Thomas A. Martin Utah Recycler of the Year Award from the Recycling Coalition of Utah in the municipal organization division. The award was presented at the Recycling Coalition of Utah’s annual awards meeting at the Airport Marriott in Salt Lake City on June 7, 2012. Recycling at PCMC events is not currently mandated, but strongly suggested. Estimates from the past year indicate that 360 cubic yards of recyclable materials were removed from event related venues.

Park City Municipal Corporation has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFPA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award represents a significant achievement and reflects Park City Municipal’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. The award is given out bi-yearly and this is the 7th consecutive time Park City has received the award.

Park City, Utah is leading by example when it comes to solar. The city of 7,558, located southeast of Salt Lake City in the Wasatch Mountains is installing solar on municipal facilities, and working collaboratively with other jurisdictions in Northern Utah through the Wasatch Solar Challenge, one of the Department of Energy’s 22 Rooftop Solar Challenge teams.
 

Since 2009, Park City has installed four solar projects on municipal facilities and the city is planning to complete two additional projects in 2012. This is the first in a series of case studies, identified through ICMA’s Solar Survey of Local Governments.

Leaders For Life which has been introduced into several schools, serves to educate and enlighten young adults, teach them to celebrate their differences, protect one another, and to embrace love and friendship. PCPD also teamed with the Utah Chiefs of Police Association, Utah Sheriffs Association, and local State Legislators to establish a legislative house bill that prevents bullying and hazing in elementary and secondary schools; the bill was passed during the 2011 State of Utah General Session. 

The League of American Bicyclists, a nationally recognized bicycle advocacy organization, named Park City and the Snyderville Basin as a ‘Silver Level’ Bicycle Friendly Community. The award is a step up from the Bronze Level designation in 2009. The BFC program provides a roadmap to building a Bicycle Friendly Community and the application itself has become a rigorous and educational tool in itself. The platinum, gold, silver and bronze levels of the award provide a clear incentive for communities to continuously improve.

The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has awarded Park City Gold-Level Ride Center designation, its highest honor for a mountain biking community. IMBA’s regional Director Ryan Schutz states, “The gold-level status stems from Park City’s commitment to its trails system master planning and cohesive network including signing and trail connections that create a model riding area. From standout beginner-to-intermediate trails to technical challenge and expert-only terrain, the options are expansive.” Congratulations Park City Municipal Corporation, Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District, Summit County and Mountain Trails Foundation!

The President’s Award is a special recognition as determined by the UEMA President annually. Park City is consistently dedication to the organization contributed to receiving the award and has upgraded UEMA’s financial system to a new and improved level and was instrumental in UEMA becoming a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.

Public Works Operations staff has been recognized by Recycle Utah as “Recyclers of the Year” for varying the Citywide Cleanup program to a smaller multi-weekend event, partnering with Recycle Utah to capture a greater concentration recyclable materials and reduce hazardous waste being introduced into the landfill. Becoming an increasingly sustainable community has been a focus of City Council particularly over the last several years with a spotlight on recycling, energy conservation and environmental stewardship. By reducing the material which makes it to the landfill, several environmental benefits including extending the life of the landfill and reducing cost to residents.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Park City Municipal Corporation by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the Finance Department, which is primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR.

The Park City Special Events Department received a Certificate of Recognition from the Recycling Coalition of Utah for Outstanding Achievement to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in the State of Utah.

Park City was selected to participate in the International City/County Manager’s Association (ICMA) inaugural international professional fellows program on creating more sustainable communities. There are five or six other US communities participating in this program that is funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and run by ICMA. This program will bring individuals from over thirty counties and territories worldwide. 

Leadership Park City, now in its 17th year, has once again been recognized with a 2011 Best of State Medal for its outstanding contributions to community development in Utah. The community-based leadership program was previously awarded a Best of State Medal in 2009. The Best of State Awards program was created nine years ago to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in the State of Utah by building awareness of people and organizations that are "Excelling and Surpassing All Else".

Summit County Beef is the first project of Summit County Food Coalition, made up of ranchers, government officials, concerned citizens and non-profit organizations who worked to bring grass-fed beef from eastern Summit County to western Summit County grocery stores, restaurants, and consumers. February 2011, Salt Lake Magazine awarded the program the Green Fork Sustainability Award - exactly one year from the first meeting of the group.

According to an article in the January 7, 2011, New York Times, Park City is number 9 on the list of top 41 places to go in 2011. Skiers and boarders alike have always been lured to Park City for the snow. With terrain expansion and new hotels at area resorts, on-mountain exploration is a not-to-be-missed experience.

This award recognizes the hard work of Park City’s environmental non-profits, our local media, local businesses that have gone green, Park City Municipal’s Mayor, City Council and staff, and the environmental commitment of individual citizens. In addition to recognizing the commitment to purchasing renewable energy made by the City, local businesses, full time residents and part-time residents, it also highlighted environmental community outreach programs conducted by both local non-profits and the City. Included in those efforts highlighted were the My Sustainable Year campaign and the ParkCityGreen.org website.

Park City’s Emergency Manager, Hugh Daniels, is one of 59 candidates approved in September for CEM status by a Commission of 25 respected professionals in the emergency management field. Credentials requirements include experience, references, education, training, and contributions to the profession.
The CEM designation is the highest honor of professional achievement available from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).

The award is given annually to an affordable housing project that demonstrates leadership in design, financing and targeting community needs.  Park City Municipal developed the Snow Creek Cottages project to address a pressing need for affordable home ownership opportunities for its local workforce. Snow Creek Cottages is a 13-unit sustainable community incorporating renewable energy, green building materials and energy efficient building technologies.

Park City’s website redesign received the prestigious Savvy award presented annually by the national City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). The judges commented that the website is beautiful and easy-to-use that fits both residents and tourists well. “The unique and picturesque feel of the homepage and the use of photos and graphics throughout the site really capture the essence of Park City.” The redesigned website Park City was selected from other communities under 45,000 in population. The website also received an Award of Excellence for its beautiful and clean site design.

Park Ciity was recently recognized for its progress on climate protection and environmental sustainability. ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, the leading local government association addressing climate change, presented Park City with an award for completing Milestone 3 of its 5 Milestone process. 

Park City's free public transportation system is the 2nd largest in Utah and carries up to two million passengers a year. Jerry also stressed how the system now covers the entire Snyderville Basin and operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and most importantly that our bus drivers are usually one of the first locals tourists encounter when they visit Park City.