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Show Pending Severance Tax Action American Viewpoints West Valley City Council Agenda regular meeting of the City Council will be held at 6 o'clock tonight In the City Council chambers of West Valley City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. C-- 2 2 1 $1.8 billion Ui&uuuj The Legislature Dtp. floyd UrdoM District 27 By The first week of the Utah Legislatures 44th budgetary session drew to a close after several bills were passed on for con-- s e i d by a t w 0 employes. There will, no doubt, be a debate as to whether or not a full 10.5 increase is feasible when we realize there has been a decrease in federal revenues. by both houses. The Few men during iheir lifetime come anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them. There are deep wells of strength that are never used. Admiral Richard Byrd SALT LAKE. Local government officials are waiting with patience for the State Legislature to focus its attention on several bills pertinent to their concerns. But, according to Murray Mayor LaRell D. Muir, who along- - with mayors from other local cities and Salt Lake County lobbyists have been attending sessions daily at the State Capitol, those measures might not be considered until the closing days - if not hours - of the severance tax on coal and to impose that tax on other minerals. Until that issue is resolved and budget totals are solidified, the sales tax and Hogle Zoo questions will have to take a back seat, the Murray mayor said. Theres a good chance theyll be midnight issues, he added, referring to the flurry of bills which legislators traditionally deal with as the session comes to a 9, 1959. Marriage solemniz ed in Salt Lake LDS Temple. Employe of state mayors and county representatives discussed the the sales tax redistribution plan suggested by the League of Cities and Towns has much chance of passage. While the Murray mayor feels the proposal has adequate support in the House of Representatives, it appears doomed by Senate opposition to a provision allowing local governments to increase their sales tax shares by a quarter-cent- . The measure, House Bill 25, is still in a holding position in the rules committee, where it has been since early in the session. Muir government. Active member of LDS church; active in volunteer service, named Volunteer of Month by Volunteer Bureau of Community Service Council. Survivors, widow; son, daughters, Russell, Julie, Karen, all West Valley; Mrs. Leo (Roberta) Hardy, Ogden; foster sons, David Thomas, Robby Nez, both West Valley; parents. Mount Pleasant; sister, Mrs. Ray (Doretta) Larsen, Salt Lake. ab- breviated budget session is Severance tax the last regularly meeting prior to Novembers general elec' session. Local status of the sales tax redistribution proposal at a luncheon with scores of legislators Tuesday. Finding a solution for the problem of providing funding for Hogle Zoo operations also was a topic of discussion at the luncheon, Muir said. He noted, however, that legislators are preoccupied with budget considerations and the paramount issue of the current session - whether to increase the -- debate. a receive two-third- vote majority either the House by and Senate before they can be considered in this session. After passing one body of the legislature, it travels to the other. If both enabling resolutions pass, the bill goes back to the floor of its origin for debate and vote. LOWERS INTEREST RATES YOU PAY ONLY The process of enabling resolutions came under fire this week when legislators time was claimed wasted on discussing whether or not to discuss In These Days Of High Interest Costs, You'll Appreciate The Savings You Make At Gronite. Don't Poy 21 A. P R. Like Other Stores Charge Take Advantage Of These Savings! Lovely Sets In Your Home. 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DIN percent severance tax on coal and other it is bills. Obviously, no chance the State Legislature will take over responsibility for funding Hogle Zoo, indicating there is a possibility that lawmakers will permit Salt Lake County to establish a levy of one mill to fund operations. That mill levy would not affect the ceiling which state law currently places on county mill levies, PERCENTAGE RATE 2 would tion. Muir sees ,9T. U chances of approval. Legislation proposed by Sen. Charles W. which h FURNITURE SAVINGS 1 it II 6 1 ttCffiVtV ti n h tl 3 about this years non-met- pensate those commercially-riccities which stand to lose large sums of money with the redistribu- ( only nite til ing, and impose a new s would com- quarter-cen- t GRANITE Under the isting severance tax on system, bills and oil, gas and metal minmust resolutions tion by a Granite's quests were defeated at the general session a year ago and legislators are pessimistic would double the that he heard committee action might be forthcoming shortly. As proposed, the bill would gradually phase in a formula which would redistribute sales tax according to both population and point of sale. Currently, sales tax revenue is returned only to the local government in which it was generated. Increasing the local sales tax op- Muir noted. He expects the legislature to deal with this issue since it appears that if a solution is not found to the funding problem, Hogle Zoo may have to close at the end of June. I dont think anyone wants to see the zoo go down the tubes, the Murray mayor said, although he noted that West Jordan and Sandy opposed the countywide mill levy proposal when the measure was endorsed recently by the County Council of Governments COG Other than those two issues, the current legislative session has nothing else too heartburning for us, Muir said. County officials are pushing a plan to consolidate B and C road funds into a single package. The change would streamline the distribution of funds for work on local streets and would cut administrative costs for the state and local governments, Muir said. r the session. The severance tax re- Bullen, 1982 SOLID VALUES FOR YOUR HOME CHID no: BGniHe changes should command the remainder of tion of a reapportioned legislature. More than 100 bills were prefiled by lawmakers. Those which are not of a budgetary nature must pass an enabling resolution by both houses to be able to be. brought up for said he is not certain why the rules committee has not brought the bill up for consideration, but added close. At this point, Muir said he doubts -- -- nie Mae Anderson on April state and school T thirds vote budget for next year is the main task lawmakers need to conclude before the Jan. 30 deadline. The governor is asking legislators to make between $25 to $35 million in tax adjustments to balance the budget. Leaders of both houses agree with the thrust of the governors budget, including his proposed 10.5 salary increase for Thursday, Jan. 21, WEST VALLEY VIEW Local Legislative Issues Still On Hold A Recognition of citizen of the month by Police Department. Set Feb. 18 hearing dates on rezoning application and ordinance amendment: Ferril Davis, (duplexes on 6,000 square foot lot) to (commercial), 1808 W. 3500 South; amend nursery and greenhouse ordinance to allow retail sale of products grown there. Hearing on appeal of City Planning Commission decision denying Rosella Pepper's request for C-- (commercial) zoning on the northeast corner of 4100 So. 2200 West for store. Passage of resolution in support of slain Salt Lake City police officer Sgt. Ronald Heap's family and donation of money from city employes to trust fund for children. Settlement of claims with Salt Lake County on bills totaling $ 30,200 for sanitation contract, animal control contract, disincorporation 7 - 5225 |