The State of Teton County 2020 Teton County

The State of Teton County 2020

Teton County Celebrates Centennial • Teton County is Wyoming’s youngest County • The birth of Teton County was not easy, and even required a special act by the Wyoming Legislature to become an official governing organization on February 18, 1921. • Teton County was previously of Lincoln County, and previously part of Uinta County • A Teton County Centennial Committee is planning a picnic celebration for this Summer • Interested in collaborating? Let us know! E-mail centennial@tetoncountywy. gov with ideas!

Centennial Logo Teton County worked with Open Creative, a local company focused on brand development, digital and print design, marking and media services, to create a special centennial logo that reflects the County’s history.

In 2020, Teton County • 302 full-time employees, including elected offices • Applied for $8, 656, 655. 00 in CARES Funding • The overall County budget was $79, 809, 188. 12 • The County approved over $300, 000 in Energy Mitigation Program (EMP) • The Treasurer’s Office registered 43, 768 vehicles • The County Clerk processed 21, 000 documents • The District Court Clerk’s Office processed 664 passports • Voter Turnout in 2020 Elections: 92. 62% • Owns and Manages 15 County employee housing units

Recognition The Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society presented Teton County Engineer Amy Ramage with the “Citizen of the Year” for her work on wildlife crossings in the state. The “Citizen of the Year” award recognizes an individual who is not in the wildlife profession, but whose efforts directly benefit wildlife and/or associated habitat. Previous recipients of this award range from science teachers to former Governors.

Recognition Teton County Health Department Director Jodie Pond was recognized by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce with the “Ride for the Brand” award for her response to COVID-19. Pond’s award was part of the Chamber’s 55 th Annual Awards Ceremony held virtually. “This year, perhaps more than ever before, appreciation and recognition in our community are essential, " said Anna Olson, President and CEO of the Chamber.

Health Department • The first case of COVID-19 was detected in Teton County in March 2020. • Health Department staff grew to accommodate the needs of COVID-19 • Contact Tracers • Epidemiologist • Nurses • Teton County applied for CARES Funding to pay for salaries and supplies. • On May 28, 2020, the Health Department hosted a COVID-19 Mass Testing. • The Health Department created a surveillance testing program so businesses could frequently test employees to identify individuals who may be asymptomatic. • Vault tests became available for free to all Wyoming residents. • Curative Business Surveillance Testing Kiosks established.

Health Department In the winter of 2020, the Health Department launched “Shred the Spread, ” a public awareness campaign aimed at flattening the curve of COVID-19 in Teton County.

Health Department Vaccination Process • As of February 22, 4, 792 first doses of the covid vaccine have been administered • Currently in Yellow (low) risk level for COVID-19 transmission in the community Who can currently register for the COVID-19 vaccine? Individuals 65+ Individuals on the Wyoming Medicaid Community Choices Waiver and on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Caregivers who are caring for a person who is at high risk for. COVID-19 and cannot receive the vaccine Individuals with certain chronic conditions

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Construction began in June 2019 Estimated completion date is December 2021 Delays due to missing reinforcement structures Include 3, 1 -bedroom housing units upstairs Balance to finish is $3, 754, 775. 82

Building Permit Updates • Tremendous Growth in 2020 • The Building Division issued 91 permits for single family homes from July – January • (vs. 92 for all of 2019) • 36 Permits for accessory buildings • (vs. 28 in all of 2019) • Residential new construction valuation was $170. 8 million from July – January • (vs. $194. 2 million for all of 2019).

Long-Range Planning Updates • Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan (First Public Workshop this Friday, March 10) • Rezoning Proposals for the Aspens 390 Residential Neighborhood • (on the west side of Moose-Wilson Road) • Recent Updates on Land Development Regulations • Working on updates to Natural Resources regulations (wildlife friendly fencing, feeding of wildlife, and setbacks from waterbodies). • The department is implementing a new permitting software that will offer Online services

Teton County Public Works Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) • ISWR recently began accepting food waste from the community at the Trash Transfer Station. • In the coming months, ISWR will expand this program by offering a commercial food waste collection services for restaurants and other food waste-generating commercial entities. • A four-year food waste collection pilot project in Grand Teton National Park, which was part of the Subaru/National Parks Conservation Association Zero Landfill Initiative, helped the County reach this exciting milestone.

Teton County Public Works BUILD Grant • In the process of consultant selection for grant administration and management and professional services for most BUILD grant project components, including preliminary and final design, NEPA/environmental review, cost estimating, procurement and construction management. • The BUILD grant team hopes to have a project kick-off meeting with the Federal Transit Administration soon and is excited to get these great projects off the ground. Water Quality Efforts • Teton County is working with Protect Our Water Jackson Hole and the Teton Conservation District to hire a consultant for a comprehensive water quality planning effort, including wastewater management and other human-related impacts to surface and groundwater. • Public Works staff is proposing in the upcoming FY 2022 a new full time employment position – General Project Manager – to work on water-quality and other public works-related projects and programs.