Friday July 26, 2024

Happy July, Local Administrative Advisor communities!

Summer festivals, parades, and celebrations are in full swing across the region, but that has not slowed the number of great projects being completed in each of the 15 LAA entities in the WFRC area. Moderate Income Housing Plan (MIHP) reports, HR policies and accompanying forms, and many grant applications have been just a few of the projects I've assisted with this past month.

As we approach August, I will be reaching out to each of your communities to see if you need additional assistance with the subdivision ordinance requirement (SB 174). Although your city or town has already received technical assistance through the legislative mandate, I am happy to help finalize ordinances and any administrative components before the December 31 deadline.

As always, if you have any questions, you may reply directly to this email and I will respond shortly!

Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDC Utah) Economic Development Grant - Due August 16, 2024

The Special Projects Match Grant can help Utah communities with unique projects that foster economic growth and development. Grants are available up to $5,000, and EDC Utah is accepting applications on their website until August 16.

Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (RCOG) - Due August 31, 2024

GOEO opened the application window this month for the RCOG grant. This grant addresses the economic development needs of rural communities, and can even include infrastructure and capital facilities improvements if they are related to business development. Applications are now available on GOEO's website and are due by August 31.

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Lead and Copper Rule Inventory Grant

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications on their website for financial assistance to help cities and towns inventory their water system service lines. You can also view the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule here to learn more about the requirements going into effect October 16, 2024.

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant - Due August 29, 2024

The final FY24 application deadline for the SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grant is 5PM EDT on August 29. Read more on how to apply here. You can reference other outreach from WFRC for information on the CSAP and its role in SS4A grants.

Reasonable Suspicion Determination - July 30 9AM-11AM

Is your entity a member of the Utah Local Governments TRUST? The organization will be hosting this training event to help supervisors understand the signs of impairment and the steps to determine reasonable suspicion. For more information, visit this link and register today.

URS Employer Training

Utah Retirement Systems offers employer training on-site by request. If you or your entity has new administrative staff that may benefit from one-on-one training on Utah's public retirement system, contact URS through the Member Portal for a consultation.

Legal Q&A

Do you represent a member city/town of ULCT and have a question regarding municipal law in Utah? ULCT's legal analyst Todd Godfrey answers questions submitted by member municipalities weekly. Submit questions on ULCT's website to receive a response on your legal question.

Do you have a topic you would like covered in a future newsletter, or photo you would like highlighted? Email your suggestions to madison@wfrc.org to be included in the August edition of the LAA Connection.

Best,

Madison Aviles

Local Administrative Advisor