Council hears Tropic splash pad proposal; members urge quick local funding plan

Visitors identified in the meeting as Morgan and McKenna presented a proposal for a splash pad in Tropic and asked the Bryce Canyon City Council for guidance on funding and permitting.

The chair directed the visitors to the city's application portal and said the town has an application form for local "app tax" grants. The chair told the visitors, "they're gonna apply through that," and cautioned that outside grant awards often take time, meaning the project might need interim funding if it is to open this season.

A staff member agreed that the council could advise the group on the application but warned that grants could take a while. The staff member also said the council's current app-tax balance is about $8,090,000 (as stated in the meeting), and suggested the group consider applying there while pursuing other funding.

Council members discussed timing, noting the next regular meeting fell three weeks away and offering to schedule a special meeting if applicants needed a faster decision. No formal motion or commitment of funds was made during the presentation; the discussion ended with staff offering to assist with application steps and follow up at a future meeting.

What happens next: The council asked the visitors to complete the city's application and indicated staff would circulate guidance; any funding decision would come back to the council for formal approval.