RAPZ / Restaurant Tax Board Meeting 03-13-2026

The Cache County RAPZ / Restaurant Tax Board held an informal meeting on March 13, 2026, to discuss the upcoming review and allocation process for RAPZ and restaurant tax funds. The board reviewed the application timeline, eligibility criteria, and scoring methodology for 89 applications requesting over $7 million in funding, while available funds totaled approximately $5.4 million. They discussed the importance of project readiness, including submitting bids with applications, and emphasized timely project completion within a 31-month window ending December 31, 2028. The board also planned their next meeting for April 21, 2026, to finalize funding recommendations to the county council, which has the authority to approve awards. Additionally, procedural clarifications were made regarding board membership and compliance with state code. The meeting focused heavily on managing the competitive grant process for capital and operating expenses related to recreation, arts, parks, zoo, and tourism projects funded by the RAPZ and restaurant tax revenues.