An Economic Perspective of Uintah County

An Economic Perspective of

Uintah County

Uintah County Economic Development

Contact InformationTammie G. Lucero Uintah County Economic Development DirectorP (435) 781-6767 C (435) [email protected]

If you’re thinking of relocating or expanding your business then Uintah County, Utah deserves a serious look. March, 2013, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that Vernal, the County seat, is the 5th fastest growing micropolitan area in the United States! It is rich in natural resources and is recognized as one of this nation’s top producers of natural gas.

Uintah County is a trend setter with progressive and proactive county leadership. Vernal finds itself uniquely positioned as one of the largest cities between Salt Lake City, Utah and Denver, Colorado. It’s the busiest retail hub between these two metropolitan areas and draws consumers from a 100 mile radius taking in Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.

In Uintah County you will find two institutions of higher education, Utah State University Uintah Basin Campus and the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College (UBATC). UBATC has garnered recognition recently for its innovative technical programs providing training and certification for those working in the oil and gas industry. Together these schools provide Uintah County with a highly educated work force.

Offering unbelievable opportunities for new business and industry, coupled with great schools and shopping, low crime rates, and a wide variety of recreational choices Uintah County, Utah is an awesome place to raise a family. Seriously consider Uintah County, it doesn’t get much better!

Table of Contents

Welcome.......................................... 2

Economic Facts............................... 4

Labor Force..................................... 9

Retail Businesses............................ 12

Medical Services/Education......... 13

Utilities............................................ 15

Transportation............................... 16

Recreation...................................... 17

CIB Projects..................................... 19

Recent Infrastructure.................... 20

Road Department/Engineers........ 24


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Community Leaders

UINTAH COUNTY OFFICE OFOctober 28, 2013 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 641 E. 300 S. #375 Vernal, Utah 84078 Phone: (435) 781-5466 Fax (435) 781-5491Dear Community Partner,

I am very pleased to introduce you to our Uintah County Office of Emergency Management.

The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for supporting activities of local government to efficiently and effectively manage domestic incidents for the purpose of saving lives, protecting property and the environment and restoring government services during emergency situations while coordinating with other jurisdictions, including both State and Federal governments.

In simpler terms, we work hand in hand with local law enforcement (Uintah Sheriff, Vernal PD and Naples PD), Fire (Uintah Fire Suppression SSD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters in Uintah County.

The Office of Emergency Management functions as a department within the Uintah Sheriff’s office and receives tremendous support from the Uintah County Commission as well as the local city governments.

Uintah County boasts a very active Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) that consists of county and city government representatives as well as safety personnel from the private sector. We meet every fourth Wednesday at 12:00 pm in the Emergency Operations Center on the third floor of the Public Safety Building. We discuss local events, incidents and issues as well as host educational trainings for our members regarding preparedness, emergency response and community well-being. It is my hope that you will join with us to become a part of the coordinating factors that make our community a safer and grander place to live.

We also offer many opportunitites for citizens that wish to volunteer in civic capacities in Uintah County. Through our dynamic Citizen Corps program local residents can join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Neighborhood Watch, Red Cross and the Amatuer Radio Emergency Services (ARES) groups. Multiple trainings are conducted throughout the year relating to each of these volunteer organizations.

I am passionate about serving this this community as the Emergency Manager. I currently serve as the Chair for the Region Response Planning Committee (RRPC) which includes Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah Counties as well as the Ute Tribe. I also serve as the Vice-Chair for the Utah Regional Coordination Council (URCC) which includes emergency management leadership from all seven regions within the state of Utah. We meet quarterly as a committee with the Utah Department of Public Safety/Division of Emergency Mangement to discuss issues of security, preparedness and community awareness within Utah. I will serve as Chair of this committee from 2015-2017.

Please know that you may contact me should you have any questions regarding emergency management in Uintah County. I believe deeply in the idea that the more we can help our citizens and neighborhoods to become self sufficient the more resilient we will be to the unexpected incidents that occur in all communities from time to time.

I look forward to meeting you.

E. Tal Ehlers, MEPUintah County Emergency Manager641 E. 300 South #375Vernal, Utah 84078Office: (435) 781-5466Cell: (435) 828-5088Twitter @[email protected]


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Community Leaders Community Leaders

Heather B. Hoyt Grants Administrator

1. Write and administer many of the County’s grants. Federal, State, and private foundation grants.

2. Created, funded, and now run the Meth no More Program dedicated to helping people overcome substance addiction and become productive tax-paying citizens. Also the program provides support for concerned family members. Meth no More provides in-jail support to those serious about recovery and is able to provide in-patient and out-patient recovery programs.

3. Operate the County’s housing/utility assistance office. Uintah County believes that sometimes families are unable to locate affordable housing and sometimes they legitmately fall behind in paying their bills and rent. Our housing office provides limited rental and utility assistance. The housing counselor also seeks to help with budgeting and other skills to assist families to get back on their feet. We make referrals for employment and education and try to stabilize floundering families.

4. Sit as Chairman of the Housing Authority Board of Directors (Uintah Basin Assistance Council/Myton City Housing Authority). The Housing AUthority is the predominate provider of affordable and low income housing in the Uintah Basin.

5. Operate the Vernal Salvation Army Extension Unit. Through this Salvation Army unit we are able to provide small amounts of assistance to those needing help to purchase non-narcotic prescription drugs, gas to be able to work, travel assistance for out-of-town doctor appointments, clothing, groceries, etc.

6. Community Partnership with Deseret Industries to provide vouchers for clothing and household goods to our low income families.

7. Formed Charitable Friends of Ashley Valley, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping small community non-profits with their fund raising efforts. I now serve as staff to the board.

8. Assisted in writing the grant to obtain funding for the new Mountainlands Community Health Center. This will be the Basins first affordable healthcare clinic. This will give low income, and no income families, a medical home. It will begin seeing patients in the next 60 days.

The County has created or supports:• Turning Point Homeless Shelter• Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex• Awesome, new Rec Center• Trails Committee• New Library Community Center• Meth no More Program• Housing/Utility Assistance Program• Domestic Violence Shelter• Crime Victims Advocates• Flowers on Main Street• Holly Days• Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo• Trees for Charity• Jensen Pumpkin Festival• State of the Art Schools• Golden Age Center/Brain Exercise Gym• Transportation Opportunities and Expansion• Community Partnerships• Local Emergency Planning Committee• Some of the best Hunting and Fishing in the State• New Public Safety Complex


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Statistics & Demographics

2012 Population of Major Communities in Uintah County

Ballard 801 Naples 1,755 Vernal 9,089 Balance of County 22,879

Total Population 34,524

2012 Average Monthly Wage

$4,111

Sources: Department of Workforce Services, U.S. Census Bureau

Educational Attainment of Residents

Educational Attainment All Education Categories 14,898 Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree 2,285 Educational attainment not available 3,213 (workers aged 24 or younger) High school or equivalent, no college 3,891 Less than high school 1,471

Some College or Associate degree 4,038

Industry Report


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Professonial and Technical Services

Industry Sector Description

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services.

Industry Report

Period Year Annual Average

2006 338

2007 380

2008 438

2009 391

2010 395

2011 431

2012 476

2013 412

Source: Department of Workforce Services


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Industry Report

Manufacturing


The Manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. Establishments in the Manufacturing sector are often described as plants, factories, or mills and characteristically use power-driven machines and materials-handling equipment. The establishments in the manufacturing sector are engaged in the transformation of materials into new products.


2006 224

2007 255

2008 248

2009 180

2010 165

2011 190

2012 198

2013 177


Industry Report


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Industry Report

Transportation and Warehousing


The Transportation and Warehousing sector includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. Establishments in these industries use transportation equipment or transportation related facilities as a productive asset. The type of equipment depends on the mode of transportation. The modes of transportation are air, rail, water, road, and pipeline.



2006 718

2007 817

2008 976

2009 780

2010 781

2011 886

2012 955

2013 881


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Employment by Industry

Fabricated metal product manufacturing

Transportation and warehousing

Professional and technical services

Management and technical

consulting servicesJanuary 2012 73 963 439 72

March 2012 68 999 457 77

May 2012 79 1028 491 89

July 2012 76 1017 480 94

September 2012 78 1027 491 89

October 2012 80 955 493 97

November 2012 80 943 483 86

December 2012 68 950 463 84

January 2013 77 936 413 71

February 2013 77 916 410 76

March 2013 72 915 414 77

April 2013 74 920 433 79

May 2013 74 925 446 86

June 2013 74 921 439 77


Labor Force


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Labor Force

Year Month Labor Force Employment Unemployment Unemployment Rate

2013 August 18,193 17,482 711 3.9%

2013 July 18,082 17,415 667 3.7%

2013 June 18,500 17,741 759 4.1%

2013 May 18,134 17,471 663 3.7%

2013 April 17,795 17,094 701 3.9%

2013 March 17,795 17,094 701 4.4%

2013 February 17,582 16,802 780 4.4%

2013 January 18,095 17,297 798 4.4%

2012 Annual Average 18,153 17,438 715 3.9%

2012 December 18,011 17,332 679 3.8%

2012 November 18,636 17,970 666 3.6%

2012 October 19,007 18,333 674 3.5%

2012 September 18,951 18,381 570 3.0%

2012 August 18,908 18,174 734 3.9%

2012 July 18,726 17,946 780 4.2%

2012 June 19,010 18,231 779 4.1%

2012 May 19,009 18,297 712 3.7%

2012 April 18,321 17,611 710 3.9%

2012 March 18,019 17,265 754 4.2%

2012 February 17,706 16,941 765 4.3%

2012 January 17,476 16,724 752 4.3%

2011 Annual Average 17,550 16,651 898 5.1%

2011 December 17,626 16,966 660 3.7%

2011 November 17,791 17,134 657 3.7%

2011 October 17,885 17,150 735 4.1%

2011 September 17,642 16,854 788 4.5%

2011 August 17,919 16,993 926 5.2%

2011 July 17,615 16,657 958 5.4%

2011 June 17,886 16,902 984 5.5%

2011 May 17,669 16,730 939 5.3%

2011 April 17,187 16,265 922 5.4%

2011 March 17,227 16,213 1,014 5.9%

2011 February 17,087 15,999 1,088 6.4%

2011 January 17,062 15,951 1,111 6.5%

2010 Annual Average 17,255 15,926 1,329 7.7%



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Disposable Income

Census 2010 2012 2017 2012-2017 Change

2012-2017 Annual Rate

Population 32,588 34,129 38,231 4,102 2.30%

Median Age 29.1 29.4 29.9 0.5 0.34%

Households 10,563 11,084 12,387 1,303 2.25%

Average Household Size

3.07 3.06 3.07 0.01 0.07%

2012 Households by Disposable Income

Number Percent

Total 11,084 100.0%

<$15,000 1,352 12.2%

$15,000-$24,999 1,239 11.2%

$25,000-$34,999 1.181 10.7%

$35,000-$49,999 2,180 19.7%

$50,000-$74,999 2,783 25.1%

$75,000-$99,999 1,251 11.3%

$100,000-$149,999 765 6.9%

$150,000-$199,999 219 2.0%

$200,000+ 114 1.0%

Median Disposable Income $46,274

Average Disposable Income $55,830

2012 Disposable Income by Age of

<25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+

Total 664 2,529 1,865 2,111 1,810 1,155 950

<$15,000 73 250 169 209 255 143 253

$15,000-$24,999 84 321 182 214 133 165 140

$25,000-$34,999 58 292 155 148 211 142 175

$35,000-$49,999 162 488 369 381 331 287 162

$50,000-$74,999 175 640 550 568 475 248 127

$75,000-$99,999 86 295 257 311 180 70 52

$100,000-$149,999 25 142 135 212 148 67 36

$150,000-$199,999 1 75 29 40 49 22 3

$200,000+ 0 26 19 28 28 11 2

Median Disposable Income $44,520 $46,484 $51,518 $52,897 $48,460 $40,104 $28,817

Source: Bonneville Research

Largest Employers


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Largest Employers Company Industry Employment RangeUintah School District Public Education 500-999

Ute Indian Tribe Tribal Government 500-999

United States Government Federal Government 250-499

Halliburton Energy Services Oil & Gas Well Drilling Services 250-499

Wal-Mart Warehouse Clubs & Supercenters 250-499

Uintah County Local Government 250-499

Ashley Regional Medical Center Healthcare 100-249

Uintah Recreation District Fitness Center 100-249

State of Utah State Government 100-249

Questar Gas Extraction/Pipeline Transportation 100-249

Simplot Phosphates Phosphate Mining 100-249

BH Inc Commercial Construction 100-249

Uintah Care Center Nursing Care Facility 100-249

Deseret Generation & Transmission Electric Utility 100-249

Water Settlement Accounting Service Tribal Government 100-249

American Gilsonite Company Nonmetallic Mineral Mining 100-249

Lowes Home Improvement Center 50-99

EOG Resources Petroleum & Natural Gas Mining 50-99

BJ Services USA Oil & Gas Support Services 50-99

Patterson Uti Drilling Co. Oil & Gas Well Drilling Services 50-99

Western Petroleum Petroleum Wholesaler 50-99

Vernal City Local Government 50-99

Westroc Oilfield Service Oil & Gas Support Services 50-99

Smith’s Marketplace Grocery Store 50-99

R Chapman Construction Inc. Site Preparation Contractors 50-99

Schlumberger Technology Corp Oil & Gas Support Services 50-99

Weatherford Oil & Gas Support Services 50-99

Craig’s Roustabout Service Oil & Gas Support Services 50-99

Mountain West Oil Field Services Sanitation Services 50-99

Propetro Services Oil & Gas Support Services 50-99

7-Eleven Gas Station/Convenience Store 50-99

SOS Temporary Services Temporary Help Services 50-99

Ashley Valley Wilderness Therapeutic Wilderness Program 50-99

Kmart Department Store 50-99

IGA Super Center Grocery Store 50-99

Square Foods Full-Service Restaurant 50-99

Ensign United States Drilling Oil & Gas Well Drilling Services 50-99

D.C. Welding & Construction Specialty Trade Contractors 50-99

McDonalds Fast Food Restaurant 50-99

Rise Inc. Residential & Nursing Care 50-99

Uintah Engineering & Land Survey Survey and Mapping Services 50-99

Pioneer Drilling Services Drilling Oil and Gas Wells 50-99

Brady Trucking Inc. General Freight Trucking 50-99

Optimized Process Designs Industrial Building Construction 50-99

Westroc Trucking Inc. General Freight Trucking 50-99

Annual Averages 2010


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Retail Businesses

Food Stores• Davis Jubilee• Smith’s• Wal-MartRestaurants• Backdoor Grille• Betty’s Cafe• Dinosaur Brew Haus• Don Pedro’s• Canton City• Cafe Rio• Costa Vida• Country Grub• JB’s Restaurant• La Cabana• Naples Country Cafe• Golden Corral• Wingers • Pizza Hut• 7-11 Ranch Restaurant• The Quarry• Vernal Brewing Company• Ichiban Sushi• Steakout• Win On Chinese Buffet• Plaza Mexicana• Pizza HutFast Food• Arby’s• A&W/Kentucky Fried Chicken• Blimpies• Burger King• Dickey’s Barbeque Pit• Gandolfo’s• McDonald’s• Quiznos• Sonic• Subway• Taco Bell• Wendy’s• Wimpy’s Place• Domino’s Pizza• Little Caesar’s Pizza• 4 Brother’s Pizza

Clubs and Lounges• AJ’s Bar & Grill• Gateway Saloon & Cafe• The New Cassidy’s Club• Little B’sSpecialty Shops• Farr’s Fresh Cafe• “I Love Drilling” Juice and Smoothie Bar• Little Sweet Pea• Lip Smackin’ D’s• Shivers & Jitters• Spoofs Coffee and Tea Shoppe• Warrior Warehouse• WildflowerHome and Garden• Sears• Lowe’s• Ace Hardware• CAL Ranch• True Value• IFA• Basin Sports

General Retail• Maurices• Marella’s• Inspire Fashions• Bealls• Payless Shoes• Famous Footwear• Rue 21• K-Mart• Dollar Tree• Family Dollar• Staples• Walgreens• Autozone• O’Reilly Auto Parts• JoAnn Fabric and Craft

Furniture• Marsen Furniture Outlet• The Oak House• The Galleries• Western Living• Aaron’s• EZ FurnitureFinancial• Wells Fargo• Zions Bank• Mountain America Credit Union• Grand Valley National BankService Stations• Western Petroleum• 7-11• Laverne & Shirley’s Conoco• Maverik• Top Stop

Schools• Pre-school• 7 Elementary Schools• Middle School• Junior High School• High School• Ashley Valley Education Center• UBATC• USU Uintah Basin

Parks• Ashley Community Park• Naples City Park• Remember the Main Park• Jensen Park• Lapoint ParkCommunity Center• Lap Pool• Leisure Pool• 2 Gymnasiums• Indoor Track• Climbing Wall• Aerobics/Dance Studio• Strength Room• Cardio Equipment Balcony• On-Site Child Care

Medical Services / Education


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Medical Services / Education

Ashley Regional Medical Center is dedicated to bringing the best care possible to the Uintah Basin. The center is a 39-bed general acute care facility which offers general medical/surgical care, intensive care, intermediate care, obstetrical, and nursery services on an inpatient basis. The center operates a 24-hour emergency room, staffed with an in-house, round-the-clock ER physician. Ashley Regional Medical Center currently has 34 affiliated physicians. Specialties include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, radiology, pathology, orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, urology, OB/GYN, podiatry, ophthalmology and physiatry. The center provides full radiology services, including MRI & CAT Scan; full Physical Therapy services, Cardiac Rehabilitation, & Nutrifit Wellness and Exercise programs.

Basin Clinic Urgent Care provides prompt, affordable, high quality medical services for accidents and sudden illnesses on a walk-in basis. Certified lab and x-ray services are available on-site.

Utah State University Uintah Basin Campus (USU) is located in Vernal and currently offers Associate Degress, Bachelor Degrees, Masters Degrees, and a Doctorate Degree. Expansion plans of the campus, faculty, and degree programs have just been completed providing state-of-the-art science and computer laboratories.

The Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center (UBATC) also has a growing campus in Vernal. This center has a “custom fit” program that will tailor training programs for any particular business. This center also provides certificates associated with health and trade technologies including LPN and medical assisting.

Uintah County Schools include 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 junior high school, and 3 high schools in Uintah County. There is also a technology education center, a specialized learning and preschool centers. The county has 2 private schools.


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UBATC

During FY13 we served; Secondary Students 1,269 and Adult Students 4,441

8.95% Increase in the number of Certificates FY12 to FY13 Total high school hours: 211,833

UINTAH BASIN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGEFact Sheet

Uintah Hours: 88,106

Union Hours: 123,7272013

Total Adult Hours: 322,721

UBATC Placement Rate:

94.27%UBATC Completion Rate:

80.23%

Adult Programs

160 Companies Served

P.E.T.unduplicated head count3,741Students

Served

FY13

Business 34,886Energy Services 59,059CDL (Truck Driving) 59,550Welding Hours 12,810Carpentry 29,816Drafting 3,000Petroleum Technology 23,394Practical Nursing 22,320Farm and Ranch 21,144Cabinetry 17,216Nursing Assistant 11,278Automotive 3,064

Medical Assistant 10,813Basic Skills 4,700Medical Office 2,577Community Ed 903Electrical Apprentice 6,900Diesel 10,535Vehicle Inspection 1,520Heavy Equipment 5,520Pharmacy 5,376Accounting 6,156Cullinary Arts 6,180Cabinetry 18,300

Utilities


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Utilities

Natural Gas and Propane ServiceQuestar Gas Company provides gas Service to homes, businesses and industries in the Vernal Area. They also operate and manage transmission pipelines in the county area. Basin Propane and Sav On Propane provide propane to homes, businesses and industries in Uintah County.

Public Water Supply and Waste Water DisposalIrrigation is the largest single use of water in Uintah County, followed by the mining industry.

Domestic water is supplie and managed by seven water and sewer districts, each with its own office, staff, and operating and maintenance procedures. Current water supplies in the county will meet moderate to moderately heavy residential and business growth. Supplies come from a combination of springs and canal systems associated with high mountain and local area reservoirs.

Sewer line are installed in all incorporated communities and in many areas throughout the county.

Telephone/TelecommunicationsTelephone service is provided by Strata Networks. Cellular services are provided by Strata Networks, Sprint, and AT&T wireless. Strata Networks also provides internet service along with SBT Internet. Cable television services are available in the Vernal area; while satellite dish services are also available throughout the county.

Electrical PowerElectrical power service is provided by Rocky Mountain Power


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Transportation

Transportation planning and development provides for a balanced and diversified economy.Uintah County is actively engaged in transportation planning and development, with the goal of providing and improving reasonable access to the county’s resources.

US Highway System

US 40 and 191 E-W Direction, access to point west (Salt Lake City area) and east (Colorado/Denver areas)

US 191 N-S Direction, access to point south to US 66 and I-70and point north to the Flaming George are and I-80

State Highway and County Roads provide excellent access to most areas of the county. All are two-lane, paved roads, open and maintained year-round.

Motor FreightInterstate and intrastate motor freight carriers provide regularly scheduled daily direct service from metropolitan areas in the adjacent states and Salt Lake City with one or two-day service. Uintah County is serviced by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, AirBorne Express, Utah-Wyoming Freight Line, Motor Cargo, Link Trucking, and Consolidated Freightways.

Air Carrier ServiceAir carrier service connects the Vernal Municipal Airport to the Denver Colorado area.

Specifications 6,600 ft. main paved & lighted runway (n-s) 4.400 ft. additional runway (e-w)Rating B-IIServices Great Lakes Airlines with three connecting flights daily to Denver, Colorado

Planning for the futureUintah County is in the process of planning for railroad access from the Union Pacific R/R corridor in NW Colorado. In addition, the county continually upgrades the county road system, based on Plans of Operation.

Planning efforts are also underway to improve runway facilities for air service to the Vernal area.

Distance & Travel Time to Major CitiesSalt Lake City, UT (3hrs) 175 miles

Provo, UT (2 1/2 hrs) 154 miles

Logan, UT (4 1/2 hrs) 256 miles

St. George, UT (6 hrs) 395 miles

Denver, CO (7 hrs) 330 miles

Grand Junction, CO (2 1/2 hrs) 150 miles

San Francisco, CA 880 miles

Los Angeles, CA 854 miles

Phoenix, AZ 750 miles

Recreation


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Recreation

One of the West’s biggest secrets is Northeastern Utah.We call it Dinosaurland, and you’ll find it offers adventure

and sites not seen anywhere else in the world!

Dinosaur National Monument• This is the only place on earth where you can view and touch dinosaur bones 149 million years in

the making. There’s so much to see and do in the monument, Dinosaur Bone Quarry, Mountains, Rafting the Green River, Desert, Hiking, Biking, Josie’s Cabin, Wildlife, and Petroglyphs. Dinosaur National Monument is 210,000 acres of wilderness across Utah and Colorado. Dinosaur welcomes close to a half a million tourists each year from all over the world.

3 Utah State Parks• Steinaker State Park is home to great fishing, water sports, campgrounds, and Vernal’s Beach.• Red Fleet State Park earned its name because of its red sandstone formations which look like a

fleet of ships floating in and around the reservoir. It is home to the Red Fleet Dinosaur Track Way with the opportunity to paddle board and kayak - rentals available.

• The Utah Field House of Natural History Museum & Dinosaur Gardens is home to life-sized replicas of dinosaurs. Visitors enjoy fossil digs, puppet shows, books, models, puzzles, and a new observation window into the fossil preparatory lab.

Petroglyphs• Uintah County is home to some of the best petroglyphs in the country. McConkie Ranch has

been featured in National Geographic. Petroglyph and Pictograph enthusiasts travel to this area for conferences and to photograph these world renowned wonders.

Green River Rafting• Fishing, white water adventure, canoeing, paddle boarding, and a splashing good time are just

some of the fun things you can experience on the Green! Visitors travel across the country to experience these activities.

Hiking• Want to truly experience Dinosaurland? Take a hike through mountain meadows, high desert

canyons, or through alpine forests. With over 20 well marked hiking trails you are sure to find a trail. From beginner to advanced. From short distances up to 30 miles. Explore Dinosaurland on two feet!

Biking• “Could rival Fruita as the best single track in the West” and “Better than Moab” are just a few

comments from BIKE magazine about the single tracks trails in Uintah County. McCoy Flats biking complex is perfect for all levels.

Fishing• The Uintah Basin is home to over 600 lakes, streams, and rivers that offer the “real deal” fishing.

World record trout, bass, and bluegill to name a few have been caught in the area.Flaming Gorge• Enjoy a wide range of year-round recreation, breath-taking scenery, and abundant wildlife. The

Green River below the dam is home to blue ribbon fisheries.Ashley National Forest• Fish the lakes and rivers; explore the deep canyons and high peaks; and marvel at the ancient

geology of the forest. Over 1 million people recreate in Ashley National Forest each year. They enjoy hunting, camping, ATV riding, backpacking, horse riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, wildlife, and just simply the sights and sounds of the forest.


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Recreation

Camping• Dinosaurland is an ideal camper’s playground for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy camping in the

Ashley National Forest; the Southern Book Cliffs, Dinosaur National Monument, Red Fleet or Steinaker State Park, Dinoland KOA or Fossil RV Parks, or a number of BLM maintained camp sites throughout the county.

ATV Riding• The Uinta Basin has hundreds of miles of OHV and ATV trails scattered throughout Dinosaurland.

There are trails for all skill levels. Landscapes go from alpine and pine trees to meadows and sage brush, with a little strenuous rock along the way.

Horseback Riding• Experience the Uinta Mountains the way cowboys and explorers have for generations - on

horseback! Horseback riding is a great way to get off the beaten path, discover the natural beauty of the mountains, see wildlife, and enjoy the more than 500 miles of trails in Dinosaurland.

Wildlife• This region contains a high quality of wildlife with resources that make it a great place to view,

hunt, photograph, and fish.Scenic Drives/Backways & Byways• Dinosaurland is a land of scenic beauty with designated National and State driving routes that

you can enjoy right out your car window. Whether you are looking for majestic mountain views or recreational opportunities, we’ve got it all! Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway, Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway, Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic Byway, Jones Hole Scenic Backway, and the Brown’s Park Scenic Backway.

Winter Time Activities - Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, and Cross Counry Skiing• Most think the adventure stops in Dinosaurland when the snow start to fall; well they are

wrong. The adventure just begins for those that enjoy Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Snowmobiling. There are miles of untouched snow waiting to be discovered by those adventure seekers. Ice Fishing is prime this time of year. Rent a Yurt from the forest service and enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling in.

Jones Hole Fish Hatchery• Jones Hole is home to hiking, fishing, pictographs, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and amazing

photography. The Hatchery provides trout and other fish for stocking local waters. The 4 mile trail that is partially in Dinosaur National Monument will take you over a foot bridge to water falls, pictographs, stunning views of the cliff walls overhead, lush stream vegetation, and the merger of Jones Creek and the Green River at the end of the trail.

Moonshine Arch• Utah is known for its scenic collection of natural arches and Vernal is no exception. Moonshine

Arch is a short hike, ATV ride, or Jeep excursion away from the massive natural arch tucked away in the cliffs just north of Steinaker State Park. The arch and views you will have of the valley to the south are one of the most amazing around.

Fantasy Canyon• Home to some of the most UNIQUE geological features in the world. Fantasy Canyon is an area

comprised of sandstone erosional features. It’s truly nature’s china shop.Dinaland Golf Course• An 18 hole course with breath taking views of Split Mountain and challening enough to be a

favorite for visitors and locals alike.

Community Impact Board Projects


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Community Impact Board ProjectsRecipient Name Year Project Type Total CIB Funds Total Project CostAshley Valley W&SID 2011 Sewer Imp - Desert Sage 952,000 977,000

Ashley Valley W&SID 2011 Water sys imp - line replacement 2,258,905 2,258,905

Ashley Valley W&SID 2013 Water Treatment Plant Imp 3,861,000 3,861,000

Ashley Valley W&SID 2013 Water Treatment Plant Imp 1,712,000 1,712,000

Ballard City 2011 Salt and Sand Shed 106,387 119,887

Ballard City 2011 Road Construction Project 315,686 315,686

Ballard City 2012 Street imp - 2012 - Union Street 860,000 955,500

Ballard Water W&SID 2011 water system master plan 2010 30,000 63,200

Jensen WID 2012 Water system master plan 25,000 50,000

Jensen WID 2013 Water - Pressure Relief Valve Station 380,000 380,000

Maeser WID 2013 Water Imp-3500 West Water Project 678,000 678,000

Maeser WID 2013 Sewer - 2013 Sewer Project 932,000 932,000

Maeser Water W&SID 2011 Water line - 1500 N. 2500 W. 261,000 289,711

Naples City 2014 Hwy 40 Safety Light Project 257,550 690,100

Ouray Park WID 2013 Water System Master Plan - 2012 16,000 32,000

Tridell-Lapoint WID 2014 Water - New Tank & Line Rep. 7,270,000 7,270,000

Uintah Basin AOG 2011 Para Transit Buses 165,000 165,000

Uintah Impact Mitigation 2012 Air Quality Monitoring Phase 2 981,663 1,615,663

Uintah Animal Control 2013 Canine Bldg Isolation Kennel 147,210 294,420

Uintah Co MBA 2011 Airport fencing 711,000 711,000

Uintah Co MBA 2011 Airport water study 7,500 15,000

Uintah Co MBA 2011 Airport snow removal equip 850,000 850,000

Uintah Co MBA 2011 Community Resource Center 8,000,000 9,622,621

Uintah Co MBA 2013 Western Park Conference Ctr Exp. 9,000,000 11,274,000

Uintah Fire Supp SSD 2013 New Fire Truck - Tridell-Lapoint 250,000 500,000

Uintah Impact Mitigation 2012 Air Quality Monitoring - Phase 2 981,663 1,615,663

Uintah Transportation SSD 2012 Road - Seep Ridge Road (A Bond) 16,000,000 21,600,000

Uintah Transportation SSD 2012 Road - Seep Ridge Road (B Bond) 4,000,000 5,400,000

Uintah Transportation SSD 2012 Rail access plan/study 150,000 1,500,000

Uintah Transportation SSD 2012 Rail access plan/study SUPP 150,000 1,000,000

Uintah Transportation SSD 2013 Road - Seep Ridge Road Phase 3 20,000,000 28,500,000

Uintah Transportation SSD 2013 Class B&D Road Easements SITLA 666,500 666,500

Uintah WCD 2014 Red Fleet M&I Water Purchase 14,924,000 14,924,000

Vernal City 2012 Water System Imp-Line Rep. 361,346 361,346

Vernal City 2012 Water System Master Plan 40,000 80,000

Vernal City 2012 Water sys imp - Ashley Springs 4,311,000 4,311,000

Vernal City 2012 Women’s Crisis Center Replacement 270,000 341,000

Vernal City 2013 Water System Improvements 213,000 425,000


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Recent Infrastructure

Water System Improvements• Treatment Plant completed in 1986; cost $8.5 million; design capacity 15 million gallons per day (mgd) current peak summer demand 7mgd; design build-out 30 mgd• Additional Water Storage: completed in 2003; cost $6.4 million; 10 million gallons of additional treated water storage• Treatment Plant Filter Upgrade: completed in 2012; cost $13.7 million; high capacity filtration to maintain the designed 15 mgd production capacity during spring runoff conditions • Raw Water Line Upgrade: completed in 2012; cost $4.3 million; 5 miles of 24” water line connecting one of two water sources (Ashley Springs) to the water treatment plantSewer System Improvements• Treatment Plant: completed in 2001; cost $18 million; capacity 4.7 mgd; current demand 2.7 mgd; addition of simple aerator basins will increase capacity to over 9 mgd• 500 South Trunk Line: completed in 2010; cost $4 million; 4 miles of main sewer trunk line upgrade currently operating at 40% of capacityStreet Improvements• Main Street Extension: completed in 2009; cost $9.6 million; 2.1 miles of 5 lane roadway, including 1 bridge, utilities and 1 traffic circle, to support the Utah State University Uintah Basin Campus• Storm Drain Replacement: completed in 2011; cost $2 million; 2.5 miles of storm sewer upgrade plus retention basin• U.S. 40 Rebuild: completed in 2012; cost $11.9 million; 7.9 miles of state highway reconstruction• Bridge Replacement: from 2006 to 2012; cost $15.9 million; multiple bridges replaced throughout the county• Seep Ridge Road: construction dates 2009-2013; cost $81 million; 46 miles of new highway construction extending paved roadway to the southern border of the county• 500 South Rebuild completed in 2013; cost $3.2 million (fully funded); 3.5 miles of road reconstruction• SR 88 completed in 2013; 16 miles resurfacing by UDOTMunicipal Structures• City Hall: completed in 2011; cost $16 million; 58,000 s.f. municipal facility housing courts, police, and city administration• Fire Station Remodel: completed in 2012; cost $430,000; 10,000 s.f. fire station



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Education• Vernal Junior High - remodel and addition: completed in 2005; cost $10.4 million• Naples Elementary - new construction: completed in 2007; cost $13.7 million• Maeser Elementary - new construction: completed in 2007; cost $13.6 million• Vernal Middle School - remodel and addition: completed in 2008; cost $26.8 million• Eagleview K-8 - new construction: completed in 2010; cost $14.8 million• Davis Elementary - remodel and addition: completed in 2010; cost $6.4 million• Ashley Elementary - new construction: completed in 2011; cost $14.7 million• Lapoint Elementary - remodel: completed in 2011; cost $6 million• Discovery Elementary - remodel and addition: completed in 2011; cost $8.6 million• Indoor Sports Complex: completed in 2011; cost $765,000• Vernal Middle School Sports Fields: completed in 2011; cost $722,000• Uintah High SchoolHigher Education• University Land Donation completed in 2005; value $5.3 million; 138 acre land donation for the purposes of higher education• UBATC/USU Building: completed in 2009; cost $26 million; 86,000 s.f. structure serving Utah State University and the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College for classroom and administrative space• Bingham Research Center (USU): completed in 2010; cost $23 million; 72,000 s.f. structure serving Utah State University for the purpose of advanced research and classroom spaceRecreation / Parks• Recreation Center: completed in 2008; cost $18.3 million; 70,000 s.f. community recreation center• Ball Diamonds Upgrade: completed in 2010; cost $2.1 million; renovation of existing ball fields including a concession/ restroom/scorekeeper facility• Golf Course Improvements: from 2007 to 2012; cost $1 million; various improvements to the public golf course• Lapoint Park: completed in 2012; cost $1.4 million; 13.5 acre community park


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Transportation• Bus Transit System: started in 2011; cost $930,000; local bus system connecting the communities of Roosevelt, Duchesne, and Vernal with dedicated local routes in Vernal City• Airport Runway Upgrade: completion date 2018; cost $30 million; reconstruction of main runway and taxiwaysCounty Facilities• Library: completed in 2012; cost $9 million; state of the art, library/community center• Museum: completion date 2014• Golden Age Center: completed 2011; New Golden Age Center and state of the art Brain Gym. Significant private donations from a community member helped make it possible. The County, through loans, grants and Uintah County funds spent $6.2 million on the project.• Jail/Justice Center: completed 2010; cost $55 million; New public safety facility creating one stop shopping for most justice/jail services.• Children’s Justice Center: completed 2009; cost $1,028,694; Uintah County values its children and believes every child has the right to a happy, safe childhood.• Fire Departments: completed 2008 to 2011; cost $1.7 million; Uintah County is served by a Fire Suppression District. Many of its communities have new, well equipped firestations• Airport: In addition to those expenditures listed above, Uintah County funded the construction of a new administrative office at the airport, constructed a wildlife perimeter fence, along with purchasing a new OshKosh snowplow. The total expended on these was $2,161,000. There are also plans to expand the parking lot and the terminal building.• Landfill: completed 2010; cost $631,000; new maintenance building• Tri-County Health: completed; cost $3.7 million; new building, with testing labs• M & S Water Storage: cost $15 million; Uintah County is assisting one of its rural communities to obatin funding for a storage reservoir• Turning Point Shelter: In an effort to make sure that no one spends a night without a warm place to sleep, Uintah County constructed a transitional shelter where individuals/families not only receive a place to sleep, but receive an assortment of supportive services helping them transition to full productive lives as taxpaying citizens of Uintah County. The County spent $440,224 to construct the facility and has spent approximately $487,000 to operate it over the past three years.



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• Affordable Housing: Uintah County believes its citizens should have decent, sanitary housing. The County participates and contributes to the local housing authority.• Meth No More Uintah County is committed to a drug free community. As such it operates the Meth No More program offering individuals and family resources and options when dealing with and trying to overcome drug addiction. Over the past three years there has been $967,650 obtained to fund this program.• Drug Court In addition, Uintah County has on eof the state’s best Drug Court programs. Approximately $200,000 a year is obtained to fund this program.• Buckskin Hills: Uintah County believes that quality play is an important part of community life. As such, it has obtained over 2,000 acres which hosts a shooting range, campground, and motored sport’s park. There have been 1,000’s of community volunteer hours go in to making this a reality, along with more than a $1,000,000 invested.• Convention Center: Completion date Summer 2015; Cost $16 million; Construction to begin March 2014 for a 65,000 s.f. convention center. This will help revitalize downtown.• Addition to Care Center: Completion date 2014; New wing to be added for rehabilitation; 12,000 s.f.• Courtyard on the County Square: Courtyard will include a dinosaur track sidewalk, picnic tables, shade trees, and a small amphitheater to provide a relaxing, beautiful area for local downtown visitors and tourists.


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1. AGEC - Jeremy LeBeau - 435-790-3964 2. Civco Engineering - Troy Ostler - 435-789-5448 3. Engineering Services - Darrin Anderson - 435-781-2550 4. Horrocks Engineering - 435-722-0968 5. Timberline - John Slaugh - 435-789-1365

Local Engineers

Bryan MeierRoad Department

Uintah County has nearly 551 miles of paved roads, 868 miles of gravel roads, and 94 miles of native surface roads that the Road Department maintains.

Uintah County Road Department works very closely with many local companies to improve the road system. Anadarko and the County have teamed up to pave an 18 mile stretch of road in Central Uintah County. Anadarko has spent well over 2 million dollars for this project and is continuing on with this cooperative plan and hope to do 3 miles of road next year together. XTO has been great as well to work wth, gravel roads need a lot of water to keep the dust down and to set up the road for grading. XTO is always willing to send water trucks to help when the County is unable to keep up. UDOT and the county have teamed up numerous times to keep roads open in the winter and make the roads better. DG&T Powerplant has given the County water from their facility and has agreed to allow us to store salt and sand at their location. They are also willing to load us with their loader.

Road Department

Documents

An Economic Perspective of Uintah County