Opening Weekend Events

Day One Screenings

Be there for day one of the ten day indie film celebration. Thursday, January 20 starts the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and includes screenings from the competition film line-up, as well as the opening of New Frontier on Park. Check back in December for screenings and event line-up. Waitlist is available and encouraged.

Day One Party

Welcome! The 2011 Sundance Film Festival opens with our annual celebration as filmmakers and Festival friends reunite or meet for the first time.

Thursday, January 20, 2011
10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Legacy Lodge
1310 Lowell Ave.
On shuttle route. Parking is available. Party ticket required

Ticketing information can be found at the sundance website http://www.sundance.org.

Many second home owners and investors look to their Net Operating Income for whether or not their property is paying off.  One way to increase revenue and decrese expenses is to utilize all of the tax deductions afforded you as the owner of a second home.  I came across a fabulous article by George Lambert which delves into some of these deductions that can be easily obtainined by speaking with an Accountant.

Click on the link below to find out more information and read the article.

http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/06/rentalowner.asp

Once a year to protect and prolong the life of your counter tops we recommend a 3 step process.

1. Strip your countertops while cleaning and prepping the area for step 2.

2. Re-seal the countertop by spraying sealant over the surface and then wiping it clean (similar to waxing a vehicle).

3. Apply 2 coats of polish to the surface for a lasting shine.

To prolong the shine or if you want your counters to look great, use a light spray of windex for a high gloss look prior to a dinner party or just the in-laws coming in town.  Always use a granite cleaner whenever possible so that you do not strip off the sealant with powerful cleaning products, de sanitizers such as lysol or 409 are ok to use sparingly.

With such a porous surface slate tile flooring needs to also be re-sealed at least once a year.  This protects your floor from water damage but also makes it easier to clean up.  The sealer comes in 2 different finishes, matte or glossy, we recommend you look at both types before deciding on doing your entire floor.  One-Two coats are typically necessary depending on the last time the floor was sealed.  The trick to a successfully sealed floor is to not have any "ghosting" or "hazy" tiles, these are very easy to fix and are typically noticeable within 30 minutes of the first application.

Our process for this job is also 3 steps.

1. Move furniture from the floor to another designated area.

2. Clean and prep the floor, vacuum/sweep/mop.

3. Seal the floor.  Check for ghosting and apply second coat if necessary.

I have recently decided to start a local issues segment of the blog.  Im still looking for ideas for another 4 part mini series, any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Summit County, UT—In recent years, the spread of noxious weeds in Summit County has become a matter
of growing concern for citizens as well as County leaders and staff. While citizen education has helped to
raise awareness of the problem, proliferation of noxious weeds in the region continues to be widespread.
In response to these concerns, and as the spring and summer growing seasons commence, Summit County’s
Weed Division has adopted new enforcement procedures for Summit County residents. The enforcement
program will be handled through the reassignment of an existing Weed Division staffer to also include weed
law enforcement duties. The weed enforcement officer will alert property owners of the presence of noxious
weeds on their property, following notification provisions of state law and county policy. This will be a two
step process. The first notice advises the property owner to control the weeds present on the property. If the
property owner is unresponsive to this notice, they will then be given a Notice of Public Nuisance. The
second notice will provide a specific timeframe for taking action on treating the weeds specific to the
property.

For more of this article please see the attached file.

Weed_Control.pdf (101.09 kb)

This new program was created by the Department of Energy (DOE) and funded with $300 million USD.  Utah has been awarded $2.6 million to disperse among participating citizens in the program.  This program covers new Energy Star appliances and only covers those appliances purchased after the start of the program.  So find that receipt for your new washer and dryer and submit it with your application and get some free money!  You can register to receive updates via email and to be notified of when the program will begin.  Applications were originally due in December of 2009 so you still have plenty of time to get your rebate if you purchased new in 2010.

Also, information on the program and its implementation will be posted as soon as it becomes available on the USEP Web site: http://geology.utah.gov/sep.
In addition, those interested in the program can sign up for our American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding update notification list by emailing energyappliancerebate@utah.gov. You will be informed as soon as ENERGY STAR rebates and other ARRA funding becomes available.

Or for more information view the attached file:

Appliance rebate program.docx (14.14 kb)

Held every Thursday starting in June and running through September 2nd this year the Silver Star Plaza will be hosting free live music in the early evenings.  Come relax at the base of Park City Mountain Resorts' newest lift.  The plaza is full of cozy seating on comfy outdoor couches and chairs.  Come and enjoy the fun with the whole family this summer!

Silver Star is located directly West of Hotel Park City and the municipal golf course.  Simply head West keeping Hotel Park City on your left hand side and take a left at the next stop sign, follow this road until Silver Star is on your right!

Follow the link and print out the form to perform your very own at home energy audit.  This will have you thinking of ways to save money like unplugging appliances when not in use or turning off your lights for an hour a day.  Green energy starts in the home and by using less energy we generate less demand on our current infrastructure resulting in reduced energy costs for everyone!

Mail In Energy Audit.pdf (704.77 kb)

Now that we have gone through the setup and initial steps of the solar program we come to the application.  All of the steps leading to this point should leave you ready to begin your project on schedule.  By choosing a pre-approved contractor and filling out the other forms you will have almost no problem starting your renewable energy project as quickly as possible.  We recommend starting the application process soon to take advantage of your new green energy for those warm summer months!

Solar Program Application.pdf (186.76 kb)

The following documents are the next step after identifying whether or not you are ready for the investment into alternative, green energy sources.  Starting with a site inspection by Rocky Mountain Power you will then be able to proceed with picking a contractor.  The list provided has every contractor that has been approved to install a photovoltaic system in your home.  You can choose to install a system without "selling back" the kilowatts you produce.  With a large enough system you can produce enough kilowatts to run a large portion of your home without paying high utility bills.  Basic items like water heaters in your home can be converted to use this type of energy.  Additionally battery banks are highly customizable to help you maintain your current power consumption levels while reducing your carbon footprint.

Solar Site Inspection Form.pdf (116.62 kb)

Solar Net Metering Agreement.pdf (66.99 kb)

Solar Contractors.pdf (177.31 kb)

The long anticipated part 2 has finally arrived.  Check out the details of the incentive program that is in the works.  It has not yet been approved but these are simply general guidelines until solar becomes more prevalent in the Park City Rentals market.  Something as simple as running your hot water heater can help reduce carbon emmissions and save you lots of $$$$ every year!

Solar Incentive Program.pdf (113.32 kb)