

Meeting of the
Board of Directors
October 12, 2026
Agenda
Agenda

C O N S E R V A T I O N G A R D E N S F O U N D A T I O N
NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
JORDAN VALLEY CONSERVATION GARDENS FOUNDATION
The Board of Directors of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District will hold its
Conservation Gardens Foundation (Foundation) will hold a meeting on Monday,
October 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be primarily remote, with most
participants joining electronically, though an anchor location at the District
Administration Building at 8215 South 1300 West, West Jordan, Utah, is available
for Trustees and members of the public who desire to attend this meeting in person.
For information on how to join the meeting electronically, visit Jordan Valley Water
Conservancy District’s website at (https://jvwcd.gov/calendar/1965/jvwcd-work-
session-and-garden-foundation-meeting).
Agenda
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on
October 6, 2025
2. Election of Foundation officers for the coming year
3. Review Foundation financial statement
4. Report on last twelve months of Foundation grants, expenditures, past and
upcoming activities
5. Garden rename and branding project
6. Adjourn
Agenda Item 1

Agenda Item 1
Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of
Directors meeting held October 6, 2025
MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JORDAN VALLEY
CONSERVATION GARDENS FOUNDATION
OF THE JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
October 6, 2025
(Pending, unapproved and subject to change)
A meeting of the Jordan Valley Conservation Gardens Foundation (Foundation) was held
on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 3:31 p.m., at the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy
District administration building located at 8215 South 1300 West, West Jordan, Utah.
This meeting was conducted electronically in accordance with the Utah Open and Public
Meetings Act (Utah Code Ann. §§ 52-4-101 et seq.) and Chapter 7.12 of the
Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual (“Electronic Meetings”).
Directors Present:
Barbara L. Townsend, Foundation Chair
Andy Pierucci (electronic)
Corey L. Rushton
John H. Taylor (electronic)
Zach Jacob
Dawn R. Ramsey (electronic)
John B. Richardson
Directors Not Present:
Karen D. Lang
Mick M. Sudbury
Others Present:
Alan Packard
Jacob Young, President
Courtney Brown, Vice President
David Martin, Treasurer
Lisa Wright, Secretary
Brian McCleary
Shazelle Terry
Shane Swenson
Ben Stanley
Brian Callister
Carl Wilkins
Kurt Ashworth
Mindy Keeling
Teresa Atkinson
Gordon Batt
Travis Christensen
Kelly Good
Jason Brown
Shaun Moser
MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION GARDENS FOUNDATION MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2025
Margaret Dea (electronic)
Martin Feil (electronic)
Also Present:
Greg Christensen, Trustee, Kearns Improvement District
Ms. Barbara Townsend, Chair, called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. Ms. Karen Lang
and Mr. Mick Sudbury were excused.
Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on
October 7, 2024
Mr. Corey Rushton – aye
Ms. Barbara Townsend - aye
Ms. Dawn Ramsey – aye
Mr. John Richardson – abstain
Ms. Townsend called for a motion. Mr. Zach Jacob moved to approve the minutes of
the Board of Directors meeting held on October 7, 2024. Following a second by Mr.
John Taylor, the motion was approved as follows:
Ms. Karen Lang – not present Mr. John Taylor – aye Mr. Andy Pierucci – aye Mr. Mick Sudbury – not present Mr. Zach Jacob – aye
Election of Foundation Officers for the coming year
Ms. Townsend announced the current officers of the Foundation. Barbara Townsend
is the Chair, Jacob Young is President, the Vice President is Courtney Brown,
Treasurer is David Martin, and the Secretary is Lisa Wright. Staff recommended Kelly
Good replace Jacob Young as President, and all other current office holders expressed
a willingness to remain in their positions.
Ms. Townsend called for a motion. Mr. Corey Rushton moved to approve Kelly Good
as President and keeping all other current officers for the Jordan Valley Conservation
Gardens Foundation until the next annual meeting. Following a second by Ms. Dawn
Ramsey, the motion was approved as follows:
Ms. Karen Lang – not present Mr. John Taylor – aye Mr. Andy Pierucci – aye Mr. Mick Sudbury – not present Mr. Zach Jacob – aye
Review Foundation financial statement
Mr. Corey Rushton – aye
Ms. Barbara Townsend - aye
Ms. Dawn Ramsey – aye
Mr. John Richardson – aye
Mr. David Martin presented the unaudited financial statements for the Foundation for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. He explained that the Foundation is a component
unit of Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and is audited by JVWCD’s auditor.
The audited financial statements will be combined with JVWCD's audit, which is
currently being performed, and a separate audit report will also be compiled for the
MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION GARDENS FOUNDATION MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2025
Foundation. Mr. Martin pointed out that the balance sheet showed approximately
$47,000 held in a checking account and a savings account, representing a decrease
of approximately $50,000. The income statement showed approximately $60,000 in
revenue from grants, specified as $31,000 from Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks
(ZAP) and $30,000 from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums. JVWCD contributes
$6,000 annually, primarily to fund the audit. The decrease of $50,000 in cash was
explained as the expenditure of a Cultural Capital grant previously received from the
State of Utah, which was utilized during the fiscal year for HVAC improvements to the
education center. Mr. Martin concluded that the Foundation's financial status is fairly
consistent with the previous year.
Report on last twelve months of Foundation grants, expenditures, past and
upcoming activities
Ms. Kelly Good provided an overview, stating that the Foundation was organized to
support JVWCD's conservation efforts by soliciting and raising funds for the design,
construction, and maintenance of the Garden, a purpose it has maintained since 2005.
She noted that the Foundation relies on two major grants. The Utah Division of Arts
and Museums grant, which operates on a two-year cycle, resulted in less funding this
past year than requested due to significant program budget reductions made during
the last legislative session. The second major grant is the ZAP grant, and Ms. Good
reported that the Foundation was recently approved for $34,500 this year, an increase
of about $3,500 over the prior year. Most grant expenditures cover seasonal staff
wages, while remainder funds are used for other operational expenses, such as new
plant tags for education. She said in the last year, approximately $67,500 was raised,
including donations received through the Square Inc. platform on the webpage. Most
of this cash is unrestricted, though the major grants restrict funds to operational
expenses rather than capital expenses.
Ms. Good then discussed upcoming activities, emphasizing that the main focus is
fundraising for the Garden expansion. The strategy involves a three-pronged effort
over the next few years. This approach will initially focus on applying for large private
foundation grants and giving opportunities, as well as federal and state grants, which
require applications and letters of support. Concurrently, the Foundation will build
relationships with local philanthropists and foundations, which requires considerable
in-person interaction and time before donations are solicited toward the end of the
fundraising cycle.
Regarding the status of the Garden Park expansion, Ms. Good stated that the high-
level expansion master plan is mostly developed, with the intention of Phase One area
fronting 1300 West starting after 1300 West is widened, which is currently scheduled
for 2026. Staff agreed that commencing fundraising is necessary before proceeding
with the latter parts of the expansion. She confirmed that the schematics, design, and
interpretive concepts for the expansion, which began in August, are scheduled for
completion in January 2026.
MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION GARDENS FOUNDATION MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2025
Adjourn
Ms. Townsend called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. John Richardson moved
to adjourn. Following a second by Mr. Zach Jacob, the meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
Barbara L. Townsend
Foundation Chair
Kelly Good
Foundation President

Agenda Item 2
Election of Foundation officers for the coming year
Agenda Item No. 2
JORDAN VALLEY CONSERVATION GARDENS FOUNDATION
ELECTION OF FOUNDATION OFFICERS FOR THE COMING YEAR
Current Officers:
Chair: Barbara Townsend
President: Kelly Good
Vice President: Courtney Brown
Treasurer: David Martin
Secretary: Lisa Wright
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS, AGENTS AND COMMITTEES
Section 5.1. Number and Qualifications. The officers of the Corporation shall be a
Chairperson of the Board of Directors, a President, one or more Vice-Presidents, a Secretary and
a Treasurer. The Board of Directors may also elect or appoint such other officers, assistant officers
and agents as it may consider necessary. The appointment of officers shall be confirmed at each
annual meeting of the Board. Each officer shall hold office until the officer’s successor shall have
been duly designated, elected and shall have qualified, or until the officer’s earlier death,
resignation or removal. An individual may hold more than one office of the Corporation.
Section 5.2. Power/Duties. The Board of Directors may delegate to any officer of the
Corporation or any committee of the Board of Directors the power to appoint, remove and prescribe
the duties of other officers, assistant officers, agents and employees.
Section 5.3. Resignation. An officer may resign at any time by giving written notice of
resignation to the Corporation. An officer’s resignation shall take effect at the time specified in the
notice, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective.
Section 5.4. Removal. An officer, assistant, agent or employee may be removed, with or
without cause, at any time by resolution of the Board of Directors or by any officer of the Corporation
or committee of the Board of Directors upon whom or which such power of removal may be conferred
by the Board of Directors; but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any,
of the individual so removed.
Section 5.5. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal,
disqualification or otherwise may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the
term.
Section 5.6. Compensation. Officers shall not receive compensation for their services as
officers of the Corporation.
Section 5.7. Authority and Duties of Officers. The officers of the Corporation shall have
the authority and shall exercise the powers and perform the duties specified below and as may be
additionally specified by the Board of Directors or these bylaws, except that in any event each
officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be required by law.
(a) Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall
(i) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors; (ii) see that all orders and resolutions
of the Board of Directors are carried into effect; (iii) supervise and manage the activities
of the president as the Board’s representative; and (iv) perform all other duties incident to
the office of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and as from time to time may be
assigned to the Chairperson by the Board of Directors.
(b) President. The President shall have the authority and shall exercise the
powers and perform the duties specified below and as may be additionally specified by the
Board of Directors or these bylaws. The President shall have such general powers and
duties of supervision and management as are usually vested in the office of the chief
administrative officer of a corporation, and he or she shall carry into effect all directions
and resolutions of the Board. The President shall oversee the day-to-day business of the
Corporation. The President may, in his discretion, assign one or more officers with general
and active control of the Corporation’s day-to-day affairs and business.
(c) Vice-President. The Vice-President shall assist the President and shall
perform such duties as may be assigned to him/her by the President or by the Board of
Directors. The Vice-President shall, at the request of the President, or in the President’s
absence or inability or refusal to act, perform the duties of the President and when so acting
shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.
(d) Secretary. The Secretary shall: (i) keep the minutes of the proceedings of
the Board of Directors and any committees of the Board of Directors; (ii) see that all notices
are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law;
(iii) be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Corporation; and (iv) in
general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from
time to time may be assigned to the Secretary by the Chairperson, President or by the Board
of Directors. Assistant secretaries, if any, shall have the same duties and powers, subject
to supervision by the Secretary.
(e) Treasurer. The Treasurer shall ensure that all treasury functions of the
Corporation are handled professionally and competently, and shall work with the
accounting firm selected by the Corporation to that end. The Treasurer, or his designee,
shall present financial data to all meetings of the Board.
Section 5.8. Committees. The Board of Directors shall have the power to create and dissolve
ad hoc and standing committees to advise and assist the Board in the performance of its duties, to
appoint and remove the members of such committees, and to set the terms, conditions and scope of
their service. Such committees may include, by way of illustration and not limitation, a Finance
Committee, a Gifts and Grants Committee, and an Investment Committee.
Section 5.9. Surety Bonds. The Board of Directors may require any officer or agent of the
Corporation to execute to the Corporation a bond in such sums and with such sureties as shall be
satisfactory to the Board of Directors, conditioned upon the faithful performance of such
individual’s duties and for the restoration to the Corporation of all books, papers, vouchers,
money and other property of whatever kind in such individual’s possession or under such
individual’s control belonging to the Corporation.

Agenda Item 3
Review Foundation financial statement
Jordan Valley Conservation Gardens Foundation
Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
For Internal Purposes Only
As of As of
6/30/2026 6/30/2025
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash - Checking 14,745$ 27,558$
Cash - Savings 19,527 19,515
Receivable from JVWCD 6,000 -
Total Current Assets 40,272 47,073
Total Assets 40,272$ 47,073$
LIABILITIES & FUND NET ASSETS
Total Liabilities-
$ -$
Total Fund Net Assets 40,272 47,073
Total Liabilities & Fund Net Assets 40,272$ 47,073$
Jordan Valley Conservation Gardens Foundation
Statements of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
For Internal Purposes Only
For the Fiscal Year
For the Fiscal Year
Ended
Ended
6/30/2026 6/30/2025
REVENUES
Corporate Contributions -$ -$
Government Contributions 55,470 60,960
Individual Contributions 1,032 573
Sponsored Exhibit - -
Interest Income 12 26
O&M Contributions 6,000 6,000
Total Revenues 62,514 67,559
OPERATING EXPENSES
Project Construction - 50,000
Accounting & Insurance Fees 4,500 5,890
Bank Fees - -
Other Operating Expenses 64,816 64,179
Total Operating Expenses 69,316 120,069
Change in Net Assets (6,801) (52,510)
Net Assets, Beginning of Period 47,074 99,584
Net Assets, End of Period 40,272$ 47,074$

Agenda Item 4
Report on last twelve months of Foundation
grants, expenditures, and fundraising activities
Foundation Grants,
Expenditures, & Fundraising
Activities
October 2026 Annual Meeting
Foundation
Purposes
The Foundation
was organized in
2005 as a 501(c)(3)
non-profit
charitable
organization.
The Foundation was organized for the following purposes:
1. To support Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District in its efforts
to reduce the demand for water.
2. 3. To provide for future water needs through its conservation
programs and the development of Water Conservation
Demonstration Gardens (Conservation Garden Park).
To solicit and raise funds and contributions for the design,
construction, operations, maintenance, and management of
Conservation Garden Park.
4. To cultivate and develop positive and effective relationships,
provide leadership, and communicate a compelling case for
support of Conservation Garden Park and its purposes.
General Operating
Support Grants
3
Utah Division of
Arts and Museums
This grant now runs
on a two-year cycle.
We are currently in
year two of the
current cycle.

Fiscal
Year
Grant
Cycle Year
Grant Type Status Amount
Requested
Amount
Funded
FY 22/23 Year 2 Operating Support Funded $20,000 $28,000
FY 23/24 Year 1 Operating Support Funded $30,000 $28,000
FY 24/25 Year 2 Operating Support Funded $30,000 $28,000
FY 25/26 Year 1 Operating Support Funded $40,000 *$23,300
FY 26/27 Year 2 Operating Support Funded $40,000 *$18,800
* The UA&M grant program budget allocation was significantly reduced following the Legislative session.
4
Salt Lake
County ZAP
This grant is funded
by the county and
runs on a one-year
cycle.

Application Year Status Amount Requested 2022 Funded $25,000 2023 Funded $35,000 2024 Funded $35,000 2025 Funded $40,000 2026 Pending $40,000 Amount Funded
$25,000
$30,000
$31,000
$34,500
Pending
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Grant
Expenditures
Grant funds can be
used for general
operations of the
garden. Starting in
2024 most of the
funds were used for
seasonal staff
wages.

Seasonal Staff
Wages

Staff Uniforms

Irrigation Parts

Educational Signs

Plants

Tools
October 2025 –
October 2026
Donations received
to JVCGF since the
last annual
Foundation meeting.
Date 10/03/2025 11/28/2025 12/05/2025 12/18/2025 12/29/2025 02/13/2026 02/19/2026 04/13/2026 04/22/2026 05/20/2026 06/11/2026 Pending Donor Amount UA&M Grant Payment #1 $20,970.00 Square, Inc.- Anonymous $14.26 Square, Inc.- Anonymous $290.00 Square, Inc.- Anonymous $121.07 Square, Inc.- Anonymous $48.25 ZAP Grant Payment #1 $20,700.00 Square, Inc.- Anonymous $14.20 ZAP Grant Payment #2 $13,800.00 Square, Inc.- Anonymous $96.40 Square, Inc.- Anonymous $48.05 Mallinckrodt and Matarazzi Family Fund $400.00 UA&M Grant Payment #2 $2,330.00 $58,832.23
Type
Restricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
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Current
Balances The Foundation
receives restricted
and unrestricted
funds from donors.
Fund Type Balance
Restricted Cash $0.00
Unrestricted Cash $34,271.99
$34,271.99
* As of 9/16/2026
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Upcoming Fundraising
Activities
9
Fundraising for
Conservation
Garden Park
Expansion
Large Private
Foundations
•Yield Giving (Mackenzie
Scott)
•Walton Family Foundation
•Patagonia Action Network
•Great Outdoors
Foundation
Federal and State
Grants
•US BOR and EPA
•UDAM
•Institute of Museums and
Library Services
•CUPCA
Relationship Building
Local Philanthropists
and Foundations
•Eccles and Miller Family
Foundations
•Rocky Mountain Power
•Local Banks/Credit Unions
•Individual Donors
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Fundraising for
Conservation
Garden Park
Expansion
Federal and State
Grants
•US BOR and EPA
•UDAM
•Institute of Museums and
Library Services
•CUPCA
Large Private
Foundations
•Yield Giving (Mackenzie
Scott)
•Walton Family Foundation
•Patagonia Action Network
•Great Outdoors
Foundation
Relationship Building
and small individual donors
Local Philanthropists
and Foundations
•Eccles and Miller Family
Foundations
•Rocky Mountain Power
•Local Banks/Credit Unions
•Individual Donors
11
Supplemental Funding Plan
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Relationship
Building
Year 1 goals
Start a small, individual
giving program to build email
list (goal: 300 new donors)
Work with a Community
Fund
Cultivate relationships with
three potential big donors
•Start with Giving Tuesday
•Quarterly touchpoints via email list
•A tax-exempt public charity that
pools financial gifts from multiple
donors to support local nonprofits
and improve quality of life within a
specific geographic area
•Following a high-profile
infrastructure or garden tour -
personal email/follow up
•Identify potential corporate partners
through ChamberWest, South Valley
Chamber, GSL Rising, and Utah
Water Ways.
•Garden Tours for Employees
•Event Invites
•Onsite classes for employees
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Foundation
Board Support
For discussion:
An enthusiastic and
supportive board
strengthens
fundraising efforts
and enhances our
connection to the
community.
Status Quo
• JVWCD primarily funds garden
operating expenses and capital
improvements
• Continue to solicit gvmt grants
Enhance Foundation
• Invite community members onto the
board
• Thoughtful board member engagement
• Traditional philanthropic fundraising
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Delivering Quality Every Day ®

Agenda Item 5
Garden rename and branding project
