Council considers small subsidy to help keep Roy Hillside Senior Center operated by Weber Human Services

City staff briefed the Roy City Council on Dec. 3 about an urgent funding request from Weber Human Services to keep the Roy Hillside Senior Center operating under Weber Human Services management. The council discussed offering a one-time $4,000 contribution contingent on neighboring cities (Hooper and West Haven) each contributing similar amounts to reach an approximately $12,000 subsidy Weber Human Services said it needs to sustain staff for the facility.

City Manager Matt (city staff) and other officials said Roy City already contributes significant support to the facility—an estimated $80,000 annually in the city's accounting for facility operations and the Boys & Girls Club partnership in the building—and prefers that Weber Human Services continue to manage senior services rather than the city taking over personnel responsibilities.

Staff framed the $4,000 as a targeted, short-term subsidy while neighboring cities confirm whether they will split the remainder of a roughly $12,000 ask. "Can we come up with $12,000 to help subsidize the staffing need?" staff asked, summarizing Weber Human Services' request. The council discussed timing and contingency: staff said Weber Human Services expects a decision in December or January, and that any long-term arrangement would require an interlocal agreement.

Council members emphasized the senior center's role as a daily resource for seniors—meals, social activities and congregate services—and suggested outreach by seniors and supporters to neighboring councils. One councilor suggested seniors write letters to their elected officials. Several members said they were prepared to support a conditional contribution while asking Hooper and West Haven to confirm their shares.

Next steps: staff will confirm whether the other municipalities will contribute, pursue an interlocal agreement if the parties agree to a longer-term subsidy and report back to council with formal documentation. No formal appropriation was made at the Dec. 3 meeting; council discussion provided conditional direction to staff to continue negotiations and seek matched contributions.