RAPZ / Restaurant Tax Board Meeting 08-26-2026

The Cache County RAPZ / Restaurant Tax Board held a meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily focused on updates to county code affecting the board's operations and the review of out-of-cycle funding requests. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of retroactive funding for the American West Heritage Center, which received $125,000 for a construction project with a dollar-for-dollar match, and a funding request from Utah State University's Kain School of the Arts for $300,000 to upgrade seating at the Lyric Theater. The board debated the appropriateness and timing of these requests, considering the impact on future funding cycles and the importance of supporting local arts infrastructure. The board ultimately voted to recommend $125,000 for the American West Heritage Center and $200,000 for the Lyric Theater project to the county council. Additionally, the board discussed clarifications in the code regarding indirect costs, administrative overhead, and the process for out-of-cycle applications, emphasizing the need for formal written disclosures and approvals. The meeting also touched on potential future funding eligibility for nonprofit radio stations under state code provisions.