The Jefferson County Commissioners have agreed to accept a donation of a parcel of land in Montana City to be used as a future public park.
The parcel of land, known locally as “Rattlesnake Butte” is located between Hwy. 282 and Interstate 15, along Prickly Pear Creek and adjacent to the Stoneybrook subdivision. The land is currently owned by Pamela Bompart, who offered it to the county provided the land would be used as a public park with suitable access. In February, commissioners heard from some local Stoneybrook residents who expressed their concerns about an increase in traffic and litter with the new park. Ric Abraham and Doug Dodge both asked the commissioners to not rule out future development needs in the new park, such as a water storage tank for fire protection.
County Commissioners also evaluated the potential costs in acquiring the land, and expenses that might be needed for improvements such as parking areas and fencing. While many of those costs remain to be determined, the county knows it faces a $3,800 fee for a boundary survey, and about $3,200 in various title fees. Many of those fees the county simply will pay to itself. The land donation is valued at $1,375,000.
