May 10, 2024 – Skullcandy Headquarters Purchase, Bidding Open for County Surplus Vehicles + Tons of Community Engagement Opportunities!

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WE COVER…

  • Council’s approval of an agreement for the purchase of the Skullcandy headquarters building
  • Bidding is now open for County Surplus Vehicles
  • A TON of community engagement opportunities happening now

TOPIC 1: SKULLCANDY PURCHASE   

On Thursday, May 9, the Summit County Council voted to approve the execution of an agreement for the purchase of the Skullcandy headquarters building for $17.5 million using sales tax bonds. Located at 6301 North Landmark Drive in Park City, the 7.38-acre property includes a 45,000 square-foot building with dedicated parking areas. The purchase agreement represents the culmination of a widely marketed sales process by the building’s owners, an affiliate of Dakota Pacific Real Estate. 

County Council Chair, Malena Stevens, said in a quote: “Summit County has worked for years to identify a suitable location for a new county facility in the Snyderville Basin. The Council has explored options to acquire an existing property such as the Skullcandy headquarters compared to the cost feasibility of building a new facility. Existing infrastructure may best serve our community in a more fiscally responsible manner.”   

The approved agreement means Summit County will inherit Skullcandy’s lease agreement. The County Council intends to explore potential modifications to the lease with Skullcandy to facilitate shared use of the building to allow for County specific uses. To fund the purchase, the County will pledge its existing sales tax revenues to pay off bonds issued. The County Council does not intend to impose additional taxes or increase sales taxes to acquire the property.  

There is no definitive timeline on when Summit County will move into the space or what services and amenities will be located there. While the Skullcandy property is not included in the proposed Dakota Pacific project, the property could become part of a larger public-private partnership in the area. There are no plans to relocate the County Seat from the courthouse in Coalville to this facility.  

TOPIC 2: COUNTY SURPLUS VEHICLES

The Summit County Auditor’s Office is accepting bids to purchase county surplus vehicles. Check out the available stock at summitcounty.info/surplus.

To place a bid, the online bidding form can be found in the description of each vehicle. Bidding ends May 20.

The winning bid will be the highest reasonable submitted. If a tie occurs, the Auditor’s Office will accept the bid that was placed first.

Questions? Contact the Summit County Auditor’s Office at (435) 336-3027 or auditor@summitcounty.org.

TOPIC 3: COMMUNITY EVENT ROUNDUP 

    • The Third Annual Trails, Trash & Tunes event is happening on Saturday, May 11th from 12pm – 4pm at the Wanship Trailhead (1975 Hoytsville Rd). RSVP (for free!) at summitcounty.info/trailstrashtunes24.
    • Summit Bike Share opens for its eighth season on Tuesday, May 14. Explore the expanded pass options and join in on the fun this summer at www.summitbikeshare.com. 
    • The Summit County Health Department Climate Change & Public Health Speaker Series is back! Join us for a conversation on health + our changing environment on Tuesday, May 14: 5:30 – 7:00pm @ Kamas Services Building OR join Monday, May 20: 5:30pm – 7:00pm @ Swaner Preserve + Eco Center. summitcountyhealth.org/speakerseries.
    • The Green Business Program is hosting a Lunch + Learn for Summit County-area businesses on May 15 from 12pm – 1pm at the Blair Education Center at Park City Hospital. Register for this FREE lunch today to hear from industry experts about water efficiency, with a focus on minimizing landscape water waste. RSVP at summitcounty.info/greenbusiness.
    • The Eastern Summit County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Cedar Crest Village Overlay on Thursday, May 16, beginning at 6 PM at the Ledges Event Center. You can also join and give comments virtually on zoom. More details can be found at summitcounty.org/cedarcrest. 
    • And, finally, the Summit County Weeds Division will host its FOURTH Community Noxious Weeds Tour on Saturday, May 18 from 9 AM – 12 PM starting at the Richardson Flat Park and Ride. Join us to learn how to identify and control noxious weeds on your own property! Learn more and RSVP for FREE to let us know you’re coming at summitcounty.info/weedstour24. 

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