County staff outlines partnership with Park City for childcare scholarship program

County staff briefed the council on a childcare scholarship program the county has joined that mirrors Park City's eligibility and administrative approach. Under the current model, the program helps eligible families by covering childcare costs above a family contribution (staff described families paying roughly 10% of income) with scholarship payments up to $1,700 per month per child; the county intends to use Park City's administrator and to adopt the city's eligibility criteria for consistency.

Staff said Park City will review its AMI thresholds and that the county will follow any updated criteria unless council directs otherwise; staff offered to return with data and reporting on program take‑up and outcomes. Council members asked for continued updates on program criteria, reporting metrics and any substantive changes following Park City's meeting.

No formal motion was taken; staff said they will report back after Park City finalizes any adjustments.