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1 Cherie Wood, Mayor October 205 South Salt Lake City Council Members District South Salt Lake has ten neighborhood centers serving our community: The Columbus Center 253 South 400 East South Salt Lake, UT Woodrow Wilson Community School 2567 South reet South Salt Lake, UT Lincoln Community School 450 East 3700 South South Salt Lake, UT Granite Park Community School 303 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT Hser Ner Moo Community & Welcome Center 479 East 2250 South South Salt Lake, UT Utah International Charter School 350 East Baird Circle South Salt Lake, UT Historic Scott School Arts & Community Center 3238 South 540 East South Salt Lake, UT Roosevelt Community School 3225 South 800 East South Salt Lake, Utah Central Park Community Center and PAL Boxing 2797 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT Meadowbrook STEM & Community Center 3600 South 700 West South Salt Lake, UT Mayor Cherie Wood Mayor's Message South Salt Lake elections are around the corner and it s time to voice your opinions, your concerns, and your vision for our city by voting. Contrary to popular belief, your vote counts. Sadly, fewer and fewer registered voters take the time to vote. And on the municipal ballot, your vote has an immediate impact on us all. Often in non-presidential elections, low voter turnout is the norm. But our city deserves better. Voting in local elections is critical in forming and sustaining an engaged prosperous city. CITY NEWSLETTER CIVIC EDITION opportunity to let your voice be heard and make a difference in our great city. This election will be vote-by-mail. Ballots will be in mailboxes October 5th, and please remember to have your ballot postmarked by November 2nd or you can drop it off to any polling location in the county. Parks and Open Space Accessibilit You have the power to shape your city and it starts voting! Parks and Open Space Accessibility If you haven't already, learn about the candidates, research the propositions, talk to your neighbors, and get ready to vote. PARKS Don't miss OPPORTUNITY this important MAP City of South Salt Lake Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Community Centers Master Plan Parks and Open Space Accessibility This plan shows potential locations for new parks and shows existing parks, open space and community centers. SL County parks are owned, maintained, and funded by Salt Lake County. Buildings Parks labeled for and reference Open only. Bond funds Space may not be Accessibility spent on buildings. PARKS OPPORTUNITY MAP This map is for planning purposes and potential locations shown are for discussion only. SOUTH SALT Larger circles indicate walking distances - /4 mile for parks PARKS LAKE LIONS PARK and /2 mile OPPORTUNI for open space. 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2 Neighborhood Watch Meetings South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter Vote By Mail This Election The 205 South Salt Lake Municipal Election will be a Vote-by-Mail election. General Election is November 3, 205. Ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters on October 5, 205. Postcards will be mailed to inactive voters requesting updated information so a ballot can be mailed to them. Ballots can be returned by mail in the postage-paid return envelope and must be postmarked no later than Monday November 2, 205. Ballots may also be dropped off at City Hall (220 East Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor). Wednesday, October 4, 205 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Historic Scott School Arts & Community Center 3238 South 540 East Contact Officer Silva for more information at Wednesday, October 22, 205 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Regency Apartments 2255 South 200 East Contact Officer McCullough for more information at For information on when and where the next Neighborhood Watch meeting in your area is being held, please call the Neighborhood Watch Hotline at Fall Clean-Up Announcement Citywide Clean-up Program: Boxed, Bundled, and Bagged Curbside collection will take place the first two weeks of November. Notices specific pickup information will be placed on household garbage containers two weeks prior to the collection date. Properly prepared items must be placed on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. To ensure easy and safe pick up, residents are advised not to park vehicles in front of any piles of bulk items or to obstruct access to any of the items for curbside pickup. All tree limbs must be cut or broken down to a length of five feet or smaller and weigh no more than 75 pounds. Acceptable items for pickup include yard waste, appliances and furniture. Prohibited items include construction/demolition debris, grass clippings, household garbage, and hazardous materials, including freon that is found in some older refrigerator and cooling appliance models. As an alternative to voting by mail, voters can cast ballots on Election Day at the City Hall polling location (220 East Morris Avenue, #200) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents who have recently moved or are new South Salt Lake residents should ensure that their voter registration is updated in order to be eligible to cast their ballots in this year s election. Residents can register to vote or update voter information online at vote.utah.gov. Financial Fitness Class Community Development Corporation of Utah is proud to offer a Financial Fitness class, a three-part workshop designed to empower individuals in gaining control over their financial resources while meeting their financial planning goals. The next series begins Wednesday, October 4, at 5:00 p.m. Register by calling PARKS, OPEN SPACE, TRAILS AND RECREATION FACILITIES BOND ELECTION & MASTER PLAN Beautiful Yard Award: Laura & John Cowan What a beautiful transformation! John and Laura Cowan, who worked together to make their South Salt Lake yard a personal paradise, are the recipients of a Beautiful Yard Award. Cooperation Definition: To work together to accomplish a goal If you want to make peace your enemy, you have to work your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. -Nelson Mandela OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, October 6 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central Park Community Center 2797 South 200 East See plans for potential projects. Hear how the funds can be spent. Share your ideas and priorities. Find out how to stay involved. Additional information may be found at on the Public Works page. South Salt Lake Mobile Pantry 205 Dates Provided by the Utah Food Bank at the Central Park Community Center, distribution begins at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22 Thursday, November 9 Monday, December 2 United Way Day Of Caring A big thank you to all who helped out at the United Way Day of Caring. Nearly 500 volunteers accomplished home repairs and yard work at four homes in this year's South Salt Lake Community Connection Neighborhood. The volunteers also gave their time to the Central Park Community Center, Fitts Park, and Jordan Parkway. Thank you to BARD, OC Tanner Company, American Express, the U of U Medical Group, Love Communication, and Comcast Companies for providing volunteers at this successful event! Dates subject to change. Deliveries may be cancelled in cases of extreme weather. Page 2

3 South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter Arguments in favor by South Salt Lake Resident. In early 205, the City of South Salt Lake resident input created a master plan for parks and open space in the City. As a result of this master plan process a group of engaged citizens approached the City Council seeking support for more parks, open space, and recreation facilities in the City. In response, the City Council approved a ballot proposition for the upcoming 3 November 205 general election. Registered voters of South Salt Lake will have an opportunity to approve a general obligation bond supporting parks, open space, trails, and recreation facilities. Parks and recreation facilities provide a place for exercise and education, and attract people who increasingly value walkable high-quality neighborhoods. The City of South Salt Lake is lagging far behind neighboring cities and indeed, even further behind national averages in the amount of park space. With limited land available to create new parks, open space, trails, and recreation facilities, the proposed bond would create more open space, and ensure that parks are created before development eliminates these opportunities. The citizen-initiated ballot proposition is a forward thinking investment in our community, our neighbors, our youth, and our future. A YES vote to Create and Protect Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation will: Improve resident access to parks, outdoor recreation, trails and open spaces Revitalize and connect our neighborhoods Protect lands that might otherwise be slated for development Foster close-to-home recreation proven health benefits Facilitate more health and education programs for youth and seniors Attract private investment and economic development Increase our quality of life and add beauty to our city South Salt Lake City leverages limited dollars to provide a variety of parks and facilities that support recreation and sports, after-school youth programs, senior and active-adult activities, and arts programming. Funds from this bond will pay for more and better parks and facilities. The City will rely on solid accountability measures: Money has the potential to be matched grants from Salt Lake County s Zoo Arts and Parks bond Projects funded will be guided by the South Salt Lake City Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Community Centers Master Plan, adopted this year citizen input A citizen committee will be established and tasked making recommendations for how to spend the funds, and will be responsible for an open application process and outreach meetings Revenues and expenditures are subject to an annual, independent audit available for public review A YES vote to Create and Protect Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Recreation will revitalize our neighborhoods, spur economic development and investment, support public health and well-being; support fitness and recreation; enhance learning, the arts, and education; and make our community more beautiful. The measure creates opportunities to receive matching grants and donations, and will help us accomplish a number of priorities in our adopted master plan. Rebuttal to the Arguments in Favor, by Robert LeMone, South Salt Lake resident. South Salt Lake City will experience a multi-million dollar sales tax shortfall in 206, because of changes made in the state legislature. If this bond passes you will experience one property tax increase for the bond and another one next year for the sales tax shortfall. How does being the highest taxed city in the state attract private investment? When we ask a business to move to our city what do you think they will say? The city says they are leveraging our tax dollars. In other words they are obtaining loans based on the taxes we pay to increase city debt. The bond proposed has not named any specific property they want to buy this borrowed money. They are asking you for 3 million dollars to go shopping. Salt Lake City realized the time was not right for this type of bond and dropped it from their ballot. Why does the pro statement of facts by the city not tell you how much the bond is for and how much it will raise your property taxes? Those are pretty important facts to leave out. If this bond proposal has had resident input how many of you are hearing about it for the first time in this newsletter? Has anyone in the city asked you how you feel about this bond and the resulting tax increases? A "NO" vote will help to ensure the financial future of our city. Notice of Public Hearing City of South Salt Lake, Utah Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, 2 August 205, the City Council (the City Council ) of the city of South Salt Lake, Utah (the City ) adopted a resolution (the Resolution ), providing for a special bond election to be held in the City on Tuesday, 3 November 205, at the same time as the municipal general election, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City the question of the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the Ballot Proposition ) for the purpose of acquiring, improving or extending parks, open space, trails and recreational facilities and related facilities and calling a public hearing to allow the public to present arguments and testimony in favor of and against the Ballot Proposition, pursuant to the Section of the Utah Code Annotated 953, as amended. After the City Council s 2 August 205 action, arguments in favor of and arguments in opposition to the ballot proposition were received by the City Recorder from registered voters of the City. Arguments in opposition, by Robert LeMone, South Salt Lake City resident. My wife and I have lived in South Salt Lake city for over 25 years and have enjoyed the parks and amenities the city has offered. Since the great recession wages have remained at a stagnant state while many of our costs keep rising. There is one bill that never stops rising and that's our yearly November 30th property tax bill. The Utah Taxpayers Association has recently named South Salt Lake City as the highest taxed city in the state. Our city is now asking us to approve a 3 million dollar bond for the expansion of parks, trails and green spaces. The city wants to obtain a 3 million dollar loan on the equity of your homes for the next 20 to 30 years resulting in a property tax increase. Our city has a population of 24,700 and owns and operates 9 city parks and 0 neighborhood centers. The annual household income in our city is $36,229. The average for the state of Utah is $59,770. The per capita income for our city is $7,37. Thirty percent of our residents live in poverty. Our city leaders should be concentrating on improving these statistics before telling us how much oxygen a tree produces. The purpose of this bond is unclear. It was rushed through the city council by a small special interest group. The city has told us that there will be more public input after the bond passes. In other words, let s get this bond passed and then we can decide on how to spend the money. Isn't this putting the cart before the horse? This bond has no clear objective. It is a blank check that the city will use to buy whatever private property it deems necessary. As long as the property has green on it. Some say the money will be used to buy the old Granite high school. But the city has told us this is not another Granite bond because Garbett Homes has the Granite property under contract the Granite school district to build single family homes on the property. How can the city legally interfere this sale? The bond is called a "Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation bond". The city should not be involved in constructing public nature trails behind the backyards of our neighborhoods. This is an overreach and an invasion of the homeowners privacy rights. Will this money be obtained under a vague general purpose pretense and then be used for something else? Is this a smoke and mirrors bond? Whether you own or rent your monthly bill will increase. This bond will encumber every property owner in the city for years to come. It can be a scary experience to retire and not know if you can afford to stay in your home because of the constantly increasing property taxes. Vote NO on the Parks Bond. It Might Not Be What You Think It Is. Rebuttal to the Arguments in Opposition, by South Salt Lake resident. Opponents to this bond argue how much it costs. A better question to ask is, Why aren t we investing more? The facts show that parks reduce crime, improve health, stabilize neighborhoods, and attract homeowners. They pay for themselves and reduce City costs elsewhere. Less than 3% of our city budget is spent on parks. It is not surprising we have much less park space than our neighbors. There is ample evidence that our city is fiscally conservative and in excellent financial condition. The Utah Taxpayer Association report made inaccurate comparisons and the projected 206 City budget can be balanced out resorting to tax increases or service cuts. Don t believe these scare tactics. We have a clear purpose and a transparent process for spending the funds. The Master Plan outlines specific projects that were identified significant citizen input. All projects must have community support. There is no trail proposed on Millcreek between 500-ast because the neighborhood did not support it. There are no plans to purchase Granite High unless the school district or potential developer chooses to offer a portion of the property for purchase. This bond cannot be spent on buildings. These concerns have been heard and respected in the plan. The City Council intends to involve citizens to ensure that residents call the shots on how their hard-earned money is spent. Read the plan, get the facts, and show you care. If we, the citizens, don t fight for a better city and neighborhood, who will? The City will hold a public hearing during its regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 28 October 205. The public hearing will be held at the regular meeting place of the City Council of the City in the City Council Chambers, 220 East Morris Avenue, in South Salt Lake, Utah. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be submitted to the City, to the attention of the City Recorder s Office, 220 East Morris Avenue, South Salt Lake, Utah 845. By: Craig Burton, City Recorder October Announcements PSAT Testing Wednesday, October 4 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. COLTS CORNER News and Announcements From Cottonwood High School 575 South ast Murray, UT 842 Phone: Fall Recess Thursday & Friday, October 5 & 6 Fall Choir Concert Monday, October 26 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Halloween Concert Thursday, October 29 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GRIZZLY CORNER News and Announcements From Granite Park Junior High Granite Park Junior High 303 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT 845 Phone: October Announcements Student Recess Day Friday, October 2 Fall Recess Thursday & Friday, October 5 & 6 Student Recess Day October 30 Utah College Application Week In recent surveys, more than 90 percent of middle school students indicated they plan to attend college, yet only about two-thirds of students actually do so. Utah College Application Week (UCAW) goal is to provide every high school senior attending at local partner schools the opportunity to complete at least one viable college or university application during the school day, special emphasis on students who would be the first in their families to attend college, as well as low-income students. With up to 00 high schools participating, UCAW will run November 9-20, 205. To receive the latest updates on the UCAW program, like the UCAW page on Facebook or follow on UtahScholars by using the hashtags #UCAW and #iapplied For more information about the 205 UCAW campaign, please contact Heidi Doxey at hdoxey@ushe.edu, Page 3

4 Special Activities at the Columbus Senior Center 253 South 400 East Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch: Monday - Friday at Noon. Transportation available for South Salt Lake residents. Blood Pressure/Glucose/ Oxygen tests by Harmony Home Health Monday, October 5 0:00 a.m. to :00 a.m. Special Entertainment by the fabulous Decibells Chorus Monday, October 5 :00 a.m. Food Sense Class by Utah State University Tuesday, October 6 0:5 a.m. Red Hat Ladies and Queen Maureen Wednesday, October 7 :00 a.m. Improving Your Memory Thursday, October 8 :00 a.m. Columbus Senior Center Open House Monday, October 2 0:00 a.m. Free Pancake Breakfast Thursday, October 5 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Learn Digital Photography: Learn about digital cameras and how to transfer the SD Card to the computer and from the computer to prints. 9:00 a.m. to :00 a.m. Know the 0 Signs: Early Detection of Alzhiemers Matters. Designed for individuals coping memory loss or behavioral changes or who have a loved one dealing these issues. Monday, October 9 :00 a.m. Wii Bowling Team Playoffs: Support the Columbus Pirates Wii Bowling Team in the Active Aging, All County playoffs at the Taylorsville Senior Center. Bus transportation will be available. Tuesday, October 20 9:30 a.m. Podiatry Dr. Scott Shelton Monday, October 26 :00 a.m. USB Flash Drive Class Friday, October 29 9:00 a.m. to :00 a.m. Senior Spooktacular Halloween Party Friday, October 30 0:45 a.m. Page 4 South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter Argumentos a favor por residente de Ciudad de South Salt Lake A principios del año 205, la Ciudad de South Salt Lake en conjunto con las opiniones de los residentes, creo un plan maestro para parques y areas al aire libre en la Ciudad. Como resultado del proceso del plan maestro, un grupo de ciudadanos interesados se dirigieron al Consejo de la Ciudad buscando apoyo para mas parques, areas de aire libre, y centros comunitarios en la Ciudad. En respuesta, el Consejo de la Ciudad aprobó una propuesta para votación en las elecciones generales futuras del 3 de Noviembre del año 205. Los votantes inscritos de South Salt Lake tendrán la oportunidad de aprobar un bono de obligación general en apoyo a los parques, areas al aire libre, senderos, y centros de recreación. Los parques y centros de recreación proporcionan un lugar para ejercicio y educación, y atraen a personas quienes mas y mas valoran las comunidades seguras y de alta-calidad. La Ciudad de South Salt Lake se ha quedado muy por detrás de otras ciudades cercanas - y de hecho, aun mas atrás de los promedios nacionales - en cuanto a la cantidad de espacio para parques. Con cantidades de tierra limitadas y disponibles para crear parques nuevos, areas al aire libre, senderos, y centros de recreación, el bono propuesto crearía mas areas al aire libre, y aseguraría que los parques sean creados antes de que el acondicionamiento de tierras elimine esas oportunidades. La propuesta de votación iniciada por los ciudadanos es una inversion con vista hacia el futuro en nuestra comunidad, en nuestros vecindarios, en nuestra juventud, y en nuestro futuro. Un voto A FAVOR para Crear y Proteger Parques, Areas de Aire Libre, Senderos, y Recreación traerá: Mejoras al acceso de los residentes hacia los parques, recreación al aire libre, senderos y espacios libres Revitalización y union en nuestros vecindarios Protección de tierra que de otra forma seria designada para el acondicionamiento de tierras Fomentación a la recreación cerca de casa con beneficios de salud comprobados Facilidad en el aumento de programas de salud y educación para jóvenes y ancianos Atracción para inversionistas privados y desarrollo en la economía Aumento en nuestra calidad de vida y agregara belleza a nuestra ciudad La Ciudad de South Salt Lake apalanca fondos de dinero limitado para proporcionar una variedad de parques y centros que apoyan la recreación y deportes, programas para jóvenes después de la escuela, actividades para ancianos y adultos activos, y programas de las artes. Los fondos de este bono pagaran para la creación y mejoramiento de parques y centros. La Ciudad se basara en medidas firmes de responsabilidad: El dinero tiene el potencial de ser igualado con concesiones del bono del Condado de Salt Lake para Zoológico, Artes y Parques El proyecto al que se le proporcionen fondos se guiará por El Plan Maestro de parques, areas al aire libre, Senderos y Centros Comunitarios de la Ciudad de South Salt Lake, adoptado este año con las opiniones de los ciudadanos. Se establecerá un comité de ciudadanos encargados con la tarea de hacer recomendaciones en como usar los fondos, y sera responsable del proceso de solicitudes abiertas al publico y de reuniones de alcance exterior. Las ganancias y los gastos están sujetos a una auditoria independiente anual disponible al publico para revision. Un voto A FAVOR para Crear y Proteger los Parques, Areas al Aire Libre, Senderos y Centros de Recreación revitalizara nuestros vecindarios, aumentara el desarrollo económico y de inversion, apoyara a la salud publica y el bienestar; apoyara el estar físicamente en forma y la recreación; realzara el aprendizaje, las artes, y la educación; y hará a nuestra comunidad mas hermosa. La medida crea oportunidades para recibir concesiones equivalentes y donaciones, y nos ayudara a cumplir con un numero de prioridades en nuestro plan maestro adoptado. Refutación a los Argumentos por Robert LeMone, residente de Ciudad de South Salt Lake. La ciudad de South Salt Lake enfrentara un deficit en dólares multimillonario en los impuestos de ventas en el 206, debido a los cambios hechos en la legislatura estatal. Si pasa este bono enfrentaremos un incremento en impuesto de propiedad para el bono y otro el año entrante para cubrir el deficit de los impuestos de ventas. Como es que el ser la ciudad con los impuestos mas altos en todo el estado atrae a los inversionistas privados? Cuando le pedimos a alguna empresa que que mude a nuestra ciudad, que piensan que dirá? La ciudad dice que están apalancando nuestros dinero que pagamos en impuestos. En otras palabras están obteniendo prestamos basados en los impuestos que pagamos para incrementar la deuda municipal. Notificación de Audiencia Publica Cuidad de South Salt Lake, Utah SE NOTIFICA AL PUBLICO POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE que el Miércoles, 2 de Agosto del año 205, el Consejo de la Ciudad de la ciudad de South Salt Lake, Utah (la Ciudad ) adopto una resolución (la Resolución ), concediendo la celebración de una elección de bono especial que se llevara a cabo en la Cuidad, el Martes 3 de Noviembre del año 205, a la misma vez que la elección municipal general, con el propósito de presentar ante los electores calificados de la Ciudad la pregunta de expedir bonos de obligación general en una cantidad de capital principal que no exceda a los $3,000,000 (la Propuesta de Votación ) con el propósito de adquirir, mejorar o ampliar los parques, areas al aire libre, senderos y centros de recreación y centros similares y proveyendo una audiencia al publico para permitirles presentar argumentos y testimonios a favor y en contra de la Propuesta de Votación, en cumplimiento a la Sección del Código Acotado de Utah 953, según ha sido enmendada. Después de la acción tomada por el Consejo de la Ciudad el 2 de Agosto del año 205, argumentos a favor y argumentos en oposición a la propuesta de votación fueron recibidos por el Registrador de la Ciudad provenientes de los votantes inscritos. El bono que se propone no ha mencionado ninguna propiedad especifica que se desee comprar con este dinero prestado. Nos están pidiendo 3 millones de dólares para irse de compras. La Ciudad de Salt Lake se percato de que el momento no era el correcto para este tipo de bono y lo retiro de su votación. Porque es que la declaración de hechos pro activa por la ciudad no menciona por cuanto es el bono y cuanto es lo que elevara nuestros impuestos de propiedad? Estos son hechos bastante importantes como para dejarlos fuera. Si es que esta propuesta de bono ha tenido opiniones de los residentes, cuantos de ustedes la están escuchando por primera vez en esta carta informativa? Alguien de la ciudad les ha preguntado que piensan de este bono y de los incrementos en impuestos resultantes? Un voto de NO ayudara a asegurar el futuro económico de nuestra ciudad. Argumentos en oposición por Robert LeMone, residente de Ciudad de South Salt Lake. Mi esposa y yo hemos vivido en la Ciudad de South Salt Lake por mas de 25 años y hemos disfrutado de los parques y areas de recreación que la ciudad ha ofrecido. Desde la gran recesión económica los salarios han permanecido a un nivel estancado mientras que muchos de nuestros gastos siguen en aumento. Existe un proyecto de ley que nunca deja de aumentar y es nuestro proyecto de ley anual del 30 de Noviembre en los impuestos a la propiedad. La Asociación de Pagadores de Impuestos de Utah ha nombrado recientemente a la Ciudad de South Salt Lake como la ciudad con los impuestos mas altos en el estado. Nuestra ciudad ahora nos pide que apoyemos un bono de 3 millones de dólares para la expansión de parques, senderos y areas verdes. La ciudad quiere obtener un préstamo de 3 millones de dólares respaldado en el valor neto de nuestras propiedades por los próximos 20 a 30 años resultando en un incremento de los impuestos a la propiedad. Nuestra ciudad tiene una población de 24,700 y es dueña y controla las operaciones de 9 parques urbanos y 0 centros comunitarios. El ingreso anual por unidad familiar en nuestra ciudad es de $36,229. El promedio en el Estado de Utah es de $59,770. El ingreso por cabeza en nuestra ciudad es de $7, por ciento de nuestros residentes viven en la pobreza. Nuestros líderes locales deberían concentrarse en mejoras estas estadísticas antes de decirnos cuanto oxigeno produce un árbol. El propósito de este bono no esta claro. Fue presentado de manera apresurada ante el consejo de la ciudad por parte de un pequeño grupo con intereses especiales. La ciudad nos ha dicho que habra mas opiniones del publico después que pase el bono. En otras palabras, hagamos que pase este bono y después nos ocupamos en decidir como gastar el dinero. No es esto acaso igual que empezar la casa por el tejado? Este bono no tiene un objetivo claro. Es un cheque en blanco que la ciudad usara para comprar cualquier propiedad privada que le parezca necesaria. Siempre y cuando esta propiedad tenga verde en ella. Algunos dicen que el dinero sera usado para comprar la antigua escuela superior Granite. Pero la ciudad nos ha dicho que este no es otro bono Granite porque Garbett Homes tiene ya la propiedad Granite bajo contrato con el distrito escolar de Granite para construir hogares unifamiliares en esa propiedad.?como podría la ciudad interferir legalmente con esta venta? El bono se llama un Bono para Parques, Areas al Aire Libre, Senderos y Recreación La ciudad no debería estar involucrada en la construcción de senderos públicos naturales detrás de los patios de nuestros vecindarios. Este es un rebase y una invasion a los derechos de privacidad de los dueños de casa.?sera este dinero obtenido bajo un pretexto de propósitos generales imprecisos y luego usado para otra cosa??es este un bono de humo y espejismos? Ya sea que seas dueño o rentes, tu pago mensual aumentara. Este bono estorbara a cada dueño de propiedad en la ciudad por una cantidad de años. Puede ser una experiencia espeluznante el jubilarse y no saber si uno puede quedarse en su casa por causa de los aumentos continuos de impuestos propietarios. Vote EN CONTRA del Bono de Parques. Puede Que No Sea Lo Que Usted Piensa. Después de que estos argumentos fueron recibidos, se les dio a los autores de tales argumentos la oportunidad de someter argumentos de refutación ante el Registrador de la Ciudad. Los siguientes argumentos de refutación fueron recibidos. continúa en la página 5

5 South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter Refutación a los Argumentos en Oposición por residente de Ciudad de South Salt Lake. Los que se oponen a este bono, alegan lo mucho que cuesta. Una pregunta mejor seria Porque no estamos invirtiendo mas? Los hechos demuestran que los parques reducen la delincuencia, mejoran la salud, estabilizan los vecindarios y atraen a dueños de propiedades. Se pagan por si solos y reducen los gastos de la Ciudad en otras areas. Menos del 3% de nuestro presupuesto en la ciudad se gasta en los parques. No es de sorprenderse que tengamos mucho menos espacio de parques que nuestros vecinos. Existe amplia evidencia de que nuestra ciudad es conservativa físicamente y esta en una condición económica excelente. El informe de La Asociación de Pagadores de Impuestos de Utah hizo comparaciones incorrectas y el presupuesto proyectado de la Ciudad para el 206 puede ser balanceado sin necesidad de incrementar los impuestos o acortar servicios. No crean en estas tácticas para amedrentar. Contamos con un propósito claro y un proceso transparente para el uso de los fondos. El Plan Maestro recalca proyectos específicos que fueron identificados con opiniones significativas de parte de los ciudadanos. Todos los proyectos deben tener apoyo de la comunidad. No hay un sendero propuesto en Millcreek entre la 500-ast porque el vecindario no lo apoyo. No hay planes para comprar Granite High a menos que el distrito escolar o algún posible urbanizador de tierras decida ofrecer una porción de la propiedad a la venta. Este bono no puede ser utilizado en la compra de edificios. Estas preocupaciónes han sido escuchadas y respetadas en el plan. El Consejo de la Ciudad desea involucrar a los ciudadanos para asegurase de que los residentes sean los que decidan como es utilizado su dinero que tanto les cuesta ganar. Lean el plan, sepan las realidades, y demuestren que les importa. Si nosotros, los ciudadanos, no luchamos por una mejor ciudad y vecindario, quien lo hará entonces? La Ciudad celebrara una reunion al publico durante la junta habitual del Consejo de la Ciudad que empieza a aproximadamente las 7:30 p.m. el Miércoles, 28 de Octubre del año 205. La reunion al publico sera celebrada en el lugar habitual de juntas para el Consejo de la Ciudad en la Camara de Consejo de la Ciudad, 220 Este Morris Avenue, en South Salt Lake, Utah. Todos los miembros del publico están invitados a asistir y participar en la reunion al publico. Antes de la reunion al publico, se pueden someter comentarios por escrito ante la Ciudad, dirigidos a la Oficina del(la) Registrador, 220 East Morris Avenue, South Salt Lake, Utah 845. Por: Craig Burton, Registrador Design Award Winner - Head Start At Central Park South Salt Lake needed an early learning center, and Salt Lake Head Start answered the need four new preschool classrooms, and a commercial kitchen that prepares breakfast, lunch and snacks for the community, complete a summer meal program for families. The facility also hosts Sauté, a culinary training and career assistance program for adults. The Head Start facility located at 2825 South 200 East, includes four classrooms, a community room, and a state-of-the-art central kitchen. From the facility, over 4,000 meals per day are sent across the valley to preschools, senior centers, and to events including the City of South Salt Lake State of the City Luncheon. The project was guided by the vision and determination of Erin Trenbeath-Murray, Salt Lake CAP chief executive officer and Salt Lake Head Start Director. Head Start is a beautiful addition to the Central Park campus next door to the community center and adjacent to South Salt Lake City s Central Park. The new building, designed by MHTN Architects, is full of light, color, and, best of all, happy children. Mayor Cherie Wood designated this project for a Design Excellence award as an ideal public building. South Salt Lake City Council adopted a Parks, Trails, Open Space and Community Centers Master Plan this June. The Council discussed the plan and ballot language at the City Council Meeting on July 22 and voted on August 2 to let the citizens elect whether or not to raise their property tax for parks. The ballot will ask South Salt Lake City voters if they wish to fund a bond to purchase, expand, and improve parks and open space. The $3 million bond could be spent on projects throughout the city, guided by both the Master Plan, as well as by a citizen committee and public input after the election. By law, the bond money can only be spent on parks/open space land and improvements and does not include community center buildings. YOUR city, YOUR parks! Parks, Open Space, And Trails Will Be On The Ballot 205 Parks Bond Election: Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why do we need to spend more money on parks? A: Our city has only.4 acres of parks (per,000 residents) compared to an average 4.5 in other communities across the valley. Several neighborhoods have no parks. Residents have petitioned the City Council to raise money for parks so that they can benefit from more parks and recreation in South Salt Lake. Q: What is happening Granite High School? A. Granite School District has been negotiating a contract a developer who wants to build across the whole site. If either party wishes to offer a portion of the property to the city for purchase, citizens could suggest this project for funding. This bond cannot be spent buildings. Cost per month for an Average Household: $4.08 TAXES Q: Will the property tax assessment go away when the bonds are paid? A: Yes. Q: Will this lead to future tax increases? A: This election only allows the city to spend up to $3 million over the next 0 years. Q: When will my taxes go up? A: As parks projects are identified and approved, they are funded bond revenue. Property taxes increase as bond revenue is needed. This could be immediately or over the space of a few years. Q: What will I get for my money? A: The Parks Master Plan that supports this bond election recommends building parks in growing neighborhoods, in neighborhoods out parks, and facilities such as playgrounds and sport courts in existing parks. These funds cannot be spent on buildings or recreation centers. Q: Who decides how the funds are spent? A: The City Council is organizing a citizen committee to make recommendations on which projects to fund. This will include public outreach to residents and to every neighborhood. Q: How is this different from the last bond election? 20: $25 million dollars for a single community center and park at the Granite High property. 205: $3 million for parks at several different sites around the city. This bond allows citizens to choose the projects they care about most. YOUR city, YOUR parks! YOUR city, YOUR parks! Activities at the Columbus Library 2530 South ast Open Monday - Thursday 0:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 0:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays For more information and programs visit slcolibrary.org. STE(a)M Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monthly Science and Art projects for teens. Story Time for Children Fridays 0:30 a.m. to :00 a.m. Stories, songs, and fun activities for children (ages 2-5), their parents or guardians. Gracie the Read Dog Fridays 0:30 a.m. to :00 a.m. Intermountain Therapy Animals will be at the Columbus Library. Tuesday Evening Book Group Tuesday, October 3 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Informal book discussion for adults. Great Reads For Girls Tuesday, October 20 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A book discussion group for girls (ages 8-2) parents and guardians. Event includes lively book discussions, making crafts by hand, and treats are served. This month s book is One Dead Spy: The Life, Times, and Last Words of Nathan Hale, America's Most Famous Spy by Nathan Hale. No Girls Allowed! Monday, October 9 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drop by for a fun activity or craft geared for guys. What's in the Haunted Old House? Monday, October 9 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join and his spooky ensemble on a musical tour. Take home a fun surprise. The event is suitable for children of all ages. Book Source Wednesday, October 28 0:00 a.m. to :00 a.m. Informal book talk in various genres. Coloring Social Thursday, October 29 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Relax and join others in the fun new craze of adult coloring pages. Online Facilities Online reservations have just gone live for Fitt s Park Pavilions and our Columbus Center. If you would like to reserve a pavilion at Fitts Park, we have four that are available to reserve from April through October 30. Go to sslc.com to reserve a pavilion or space at the Columbus Center. Visit the Maliheh Clinic By appointment only. For general information and appointments, please call between 9:00 a.m. and Noon and :00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Location: Maliheh Free Clinic 45 East outh, South Salt Lake Page 5

6 South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter City of South Salt Lake Government Business Keeping Up With the Council South Salt Lake Chess Tournament Columbus Center 253 South 400 East November 7, 205 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m This is a summary of action items voted upon by the city council during the previous month, and how each member of the council voted. To read council agendas and minutes in detail, visit the city s website and select the meeting date you are interested in: sslc.com/city-government/council-meetings To receive a council meeting agenda prior to each meeting, call Paula at or pmelgar@sslc.com. Individuals may also ask to receive council meeting minutes in draft form as soon as three days following a city council meeting. City Council Meeting - September 2, 205 Unfinished Business For registration details contact Myrna Clark at or mclark@sslc.com Free Legal Services Immigration and Other Legal Advice First Tuesday of every month 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Get free, safe, personalized advice about immigration, family law, and general legal issues. Clearing your Criminal Record First Thursday of every month 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Receive individualized help in overcoming legal barriers to employment, such as a criminal record or outstanding warrants. LDS Welfare Square Employment Resource Center 780 West 800 South Salt Lake City, Utah Pumpkins As October approaches, pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns will soon adorn porches and houses throughout Utah. The best health tip for this month is to think beyond these fall decor items and enjoy actually eating pumpkins. They are dense vitamins A and C, and their delicious seeds (called pepitas) are rich in phytosterols, which may help to lower cholesterol. Find online recipes for roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spread and other dishes, both sweet and savory.. Discussion of legal requirements and deadlines for the voter information website and pamphlet regarding the Special Bond Election, including potential amendment of certain deadlines Combined Item No Approved - A resolution amending certain provisions of Resolution No. R205-7, adopted on August 2, 205 regarding the holding of a Special Bond Election in the City of South Salt Lake; and providing for related matters. 3. Approved - An ordinance changing the zone district designation from North District (ND) and Commercial Corridor (CC) to Master Planned- Mixed Use (MPMU) in an area described herein. 4. Approved - An ordinance granting final plat approval for a 6-lot townhome planned unit development and establishing a Planned Unit Development Overlay over the existing Commercial General and Transit Oriented Overlay Zone located at 35 West 3030 South. 5. Approved - An ordinance amending Chapter 7.27, of the South Salt Lake Municipal Code, amending parking requirements in the Transit Oriented Development Overlay-Core District and Transit Oriented Development Overlay District. 6. Approved - An ordinance amending of the South Salt Lake City Municipal Code for the purpose of rendering official code interpretations by the Community and Economic Development Director. 7. Approved - An ordinance amending Chapters 7.03, 7.07 and 7.2 of the South Salt Lake Municipal Code, amending definitions and establishing design review standards and height limits for residential construction. New Business. Public Meeting to discuss the adoption of the Sewer Management Plan - Moved to Unfinished Business on September 6 Meeting. Public Hearing - To receive public input regarding proposed amendments to all 205/206 budgets. 2. Approved - Public Hearing - To receive public input regarding proposed amendments to the 205/206 annual budget of the Redevelopment Agency of South Salt Lake City. City Council Meeting - September 6, 205 District District District District District District District District Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye Nay Aye South Salt Lake Police Department: Notice of Unclaimed Property The South Salt Lake Police Department currently holds various unclaimed properties in our evidence room. Items include bicycles, stereo equipment, computer equipment, CDs/tapes, tools, and other miscellaneous items. If you believe we currently have property belonging to you, please contact us in person at 2835 S. or at Ownership must be proven in the form of receipts and/or detailed description. Unclaimed property will be auctioned or destroyed nine days from the date of this notice. Unfinished Business. Approved - Resolution adopting a Sewer Management Plan - Res. No. R District Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent PUBLIC HEARING: To receive input from the public respect to the bond proposition for the issuance of general obligation bonds that will be submitted to qualified voters of the City on November 3, 205, and the potential impact that the improvement, facility, or property for which the bonds pay all or part of the cost will have on the private sector. No Action was taken during the Public Hearing - It was expressly to receive input from the public regarding the general obligating bonds. To see the minutes for these meetings please visit the city s website at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meetings. Draft minutes will be posted by the end of Monday following the meeting. Rock Star Award Winner: Recreation Department s Hesper Bath For more than seven years, Hesper Bath has worked for the Recreation Department, officiating sports and helping city events. Born and raised in South Salt Lake, Hesper has generously shared her talents and positive attitude, most especially as a role model and mentor for youth. Page 6