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Show Chapter 5 Recommendations 2. Funding of City Creek Canyon. • Recommendation: Explore alternative funding mechanisms such as a fee- booth, yearly pass, increased picnic fees, private foundation, etc. Implementation: Explore funding options and make a decision on the options by January 1, 2001. Explanation: There is a lack of adequate funding to properly maintain and upgrade the facilities in City Creek Canyon. Many of the toilet facilities are over 50 years old. These old, deteriorating toilets are not attractive which leads to visitors relieving themselves outside of the toilets. A new funding stream will enable Salt Lake City to implement the necessary facility improvements while increasing maintenance of existing facilities. The fee- booth system in Millcreek Canyon has produced many benefits for water quality, facility improvements, and visitor information. This system or a modified version serves as a model for developing an additional funding source for City Creek Canyon. Through developing a private foundation, Salt Lake City may apply for competitive grants to use for facility improvements. The foundation may also serve as a catalyst for generating funds through different types of fund raisers 3. Construction of an amphitheater. • Recommendation: Identify an appropriate site and construct an amphitheater in City Creek Canyon to provide an effective setting for teaching watershed education. Implementation: Begin identifying potential sites by June 1, 2000. Begin construction by June 1, 2002. Explanation: City Creek Canyon is an excellent location for Salt Lake City to construct an amphitheater for watershed and other environmental education Page 92 |