January 2010 Resolution Concentration City Council Members: A message from Councilmember Corey Rushtonfelt When the calendar is turned to a new year we in- • Dennis Nordfelt, Mayor evitably associate this time with a clean slate and an • Corey Rushton, At-Large opportunity to make some positive changes in our lives. • Mike Winder, At-Large Similarly, this is also true of your City government. We recently welcomed some changes and new members • Carolynn Burt, District 1 to our City Council. We have a remarkable blend of • Joel Coleman, District 2 backgrounds and talents that will serve the City well. • Russ Brooks, District 3 Later this month we will lock ourselves in a room at the Cultural Center (public and press welcome) to es- • Steve Vincent, District 4 tablish the yearly goals and priorities of West Valley City. In broadest terms, my New Year’s resolution is to Public Meetings concentrate on those things that are of the most impor- City Council – first four Tuesdays tance, both in my personal life and as a representative of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the of City residents. Now, what I know about concentration Council Chambers. can best be summed up by something that my Grand- pa Rushton taught me years ago while I was battling Planning Commission – second through a horrible Little League Baseball slump. He told and fourth Wednesday of the me that, “Concentration was half confidence and half month at 4 p.m. in the Council hunger.” Chambers. I often speak about the many good confidence indi- cators throughout West Valley City. Improved transpor- City Phone Numbers: tation options include refurbished roads, rapid transit bus, and the continued construction on the West Val- Main Number .......... 801-966-3600 ley City TRAX line. The Valley Fair Mall continues to Neighborhood Dumpster City Manager .......... 801-963-3220 add dining and shopping options as more and more Reminder patronize the area. As the local economy improves, Police Department . 801-963-3386 Once a year, per area, residents, volunteer the Chamber of Commerce reported a record month Police Dispatch ...... 801-840-4000 groups and neighborhood associations may sched- for memberships. Our Police department continues to ule 10 dumpsters for neighborhood cleanup projects. Fire Department ..... 801-963-3336 proactively investigate and prosecute crime. The dumpsters are delivered and picked up two days Emergency ..............................911 As good as these things are, let me also assure later. Groups must advertise the cleanup project, col- you that I am equally hungry for positive improvements Family Fitness Center ................... lect the debris and load it into the dumpsters. 801-955-4000 and progress. We need to witness further reductions in crime. We need to reinvest in our homes, businesses, Any resident of West Valley City is eligible to par- Garbage Questions 801-955-3720 and community. We need to conserve our natural en- ticipate and request dumpsters for their neighbor- Storm Water Utility .. 801-963-3448 vironment and add quality parks and open space. We hood. Dumpsters may only be requested once per year per neighborhood. Housing Authority . 801-963-3320 must also demand innovation and cost cutting strate- gies from our governments. Dumpsters are not automatically scheduled for Parks and Rec. ....... 801-955-4000 May we all individually and as a West Valley com- your neighborhood each year. Dumpster requests Harman Home ........ 801-966-5540 munity be like Michelangelo, the great renaissance will be accepted beginning February 1, 2010 and are filled based on a first come first serve basis. Dump- Stonebridge Golf Course ............... painter, sculptor, engineer, architect, and poet who 801-957-9000 said, “I hope that I may desire more than I can accom- sters may be scheduled to be delivered beginning plish.” I challenge everyone to aim high with their goals March 16, 2010 until June 30, 2010. Please contact West Ridge Golf Course ................. this year and strive to achieve great things. Here’s to a the Sanitation Services Supervisor Ray Hinkle at 801-965-5800 healthy, happy, and prosperous 2010 permeating within (801) 955-3723 to schedule dumpsters or for more Graffiti Hot Line ..... 801-963-3467 West Valley City households and neighborhoods. information. Animal Services ..... 801-965-5800 Victims Services .... 801-963-3223 Ordinance Compliance ................... Need Housing Assistance? 801-963-3289 West Valley City Grants Division is pleased to announce • Mobile Home Repairs Utah Cultural Celebration Center ..... that funding is available for future and current West Valley West Valley City resident owners of mobile homes may 801-965-5140 City residents who may qualify for the following programs: qualify for a grant to make needed repairs on their mobile home. Website: • Down Payment Assistance West Valley City will provide a $5,000.00 grant/loan to eli- • Rehabilitation Loans www.wvc-ut.gov gible low-to-moderate income families to be used for down Homeowners in West Valley City may qualify for low in- payment and/or closing costs for a home located within city terest or deferred interest loans in order to carry out needed boundaries. The grant/loan must be repaid if the eligible ap- repairs on their residence. The loan may be used to correct West Valley City Hall plicant resells, transfers title, refinances the home, or moves present home problems, accessibility modifications, code 3600 S. Constitution Blvd. within the first five years of ownership. violations of health and safety concerns and/or energy im- WVC, UT 84119 provements. • Emergency Repair Program City Hall Hours: West Valley City will provide up to $1,000.00 grant to low in- If interested in any of the above programs, you may con- Monday – Thursday come families who need to make repairs in order to correct a tact Gabriela Hernandez at (801)963-3369 or www.wvc-ut. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. current emergency condition. Eligible applicants will only be as- gov/housing for further information. Available funding will sisted for those repairs urgently required to make a home safe. be given on a first come, first serve basis. Harman Senior Recreation Center Activities 4090 South 3600 West 801-965-5822 The Harman Senior Recreation Center is a recreation and activity cen- ter for active seniors, offering a variety of fun and exciting classes, outings, and adventures. The Harman Center also offers a variety of informational seminars specifically for seniors. Calendar January January Ice Cream, 10:30 a.m. 21 14 Utah’s African History: Storytelling Through Sign Language Class, 10 a.m. 25 Art and Craft (through March 1, 2010) 26 Choir @ Riverton, 11 a.m. Utah Cultural Celebration 29 Fun Bunch Lunch, 10:45 a.m. Center, Mon–Thurs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment For a complete calendar, visit www.wvc-ut.gov/harman. 22 Utah Grizzlies vs. Ontario Reign The E Center, 7 p.m. Weekly Activities How to Spot Suspicious Activity Chess Club – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. 23 Utah Grizzlies vs. Ontario Reign As police officers with the West street and who does not. If you see Line Dancing – Mondays, 12:30 p.m. The E Center, 7 p.m. Valley City Police Department, one people or vehicles who do not be- Ceramics – Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. of our duties include receiving and long in your neighborhood, it is time – Tuesdays & 25 Utah Grizzlies vs. responding to tips which are called in to take notice.* Are there people Railroad Club Thursdays, 10 a.m. Ontario Reign by citizens. Many if not most of these walking slowly around your neigh- The E Center, 7 p.m tips include some type of suspicious borhood looking around and possi- Tai Chi – Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., activity. I often tell citizens: “If some- bly entering the backyards of your $1 per class 27 Voluntary Income Tax thing doesn’t feel right to you, it prob- neighbors? Are they entering open Bingo – Tuesdays and Thursdays, Assistance (VITA) ably isn’t.” That being said, it is not garages or checking the door han- 12:45 p.m., Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Contact 2-1-1 for an necessary for citizens to contact po- dles on vehicles? Are there people appointment Choir – Tuesdays and Wednesdays, lice every time the wind blows. As a who are opening others’ mailboxes 10:00 a.m. police department, we get thousands or taking UPS/Federal Express box- 29 Utah Grizzlies vs. of telephone calls per month, and it is es from someone else’s porch? Is Billiards and Cards – Daily Las Vegas Wranglers helpful when, before calling, citizens there an unusual vehicle which has The E Center, 7 p.m sort out what is merely suspicious or been parked on a curb for over 24 unusual to them and what is actually hours? 8th Annual 30 8th Annual Guns-n- CRIMINAL activity. This article will Once in a while, you may have Hoses Charity Hockey discuss some of the frequent suspi- a door to door salesperson come to Guns-n-Hoses Game cious criminal activities that are dealt your house. This is perfectly legal in Charity Hockey game The E Center, 2 p.m. with by the police department. West Valley City provided that that 30 Utah Grizzlies vs. person has a valid business permit Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010 Victoria Salmon Kings Houses from the City. You will know this be- Time: 2 p.m. The E Center, 7 p.m. Is the dwelling being frequented cause they will have a city-issued Location: The E Center by gang members or “shady” look- identification card on them. If they do Cost: Tickets are $10 and $16 31 Utah Grizzlies vs.