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Show t" C'is r O jUUj& A Hixoinif'D U.ih is losing close to $2 million .1 year m polential sales and excise taxes on retail sales on military posts which are exempt from state and local taxes, according to I'tali Foundation, the private, public service non-prof- Total tax loss to all states and local governments across the nation-i- estimated at $201) million a year in sales and excise taxes, and another $94 million in income tax. agenc s The special status retail outlets on military posts and of military of personnel is being m the light of changing conditions, the Foundation yo y notes in a research brief released this week. Exemptions from slate and local sales and excise taxes on sales made through military commissaries and post exchanges originally were instituted to partially compensate military "Growing sentiment for ending, or at least modifying, special tax privileges of the military is based primarily on evidence and that n lifestyle of since changed substantially the privileges were granted, the Foundation reports. At the present time, two-thir- of married military community perin the sonnel live with their families. Pay and allowances for most military officers is higher than that of civilians per- sonnel for lower pay scales than their counterparts in civilian life and for the inconvenience of living on military posts, removed from the normal channels of trade. has personnel military performing comparable work. While the comparison oi military and civilian pay scales for enlisted personnel is less favorable to the military, when total military pay (including food and quarters allowances) is used for comparison, military compensation may exceed . civilian. A study recently completed by the Advisory Commission . for Relations indicates that in fiscal year 1973, sales tax loss on military post transactions in Utah was $695,000 and that the state lost an additional $390,000 1 in cigarette tax. There was a further loss of potential revenue in liquor excise taxes. There was $2 2 million in total liquor sales on military posts, but no tax estimate was made, due to lack of information concerning what types of alcoholic beverages were sold and what part of total and what part in sales in clubs. Adjusting the sales tax figure for the cost of living increase and for increases in local sales tax rates since 1973, it appears that the loss of potential sales tax to Utah and its political subdivisions in the year ended June 30, 1976, was more than $1 million. Loss of excise tax revenue from cigarette and liquor sales would be in addition to this figure. Some of the principal arguments brought against the military exemption from local sales and excise taxes are: sales was in bulk (bottles) I Vol. Intergovernmental r i ? Evidence of illegal abuse 2GDsem5' of the exemption. Retired as as active military personnel have shopping privileges, and there is evidence that many purchases are made for well on-po- friends, relatives, and other ineligible people. In addition, The Advisory Commission for Intergovernmental Relations found evidence of substantial of cigarettes bootlegging and tobacco: Purchasing at military prices and in the community. The negative impact on retail merchants in communities where military personnel live. Ordinary merchants cannot compete with prices based on government techniques and exemption from state and local taxes. Commissary and PX sales are definitely big business. On the basis of dollar volume, commissaries would rank ninth among U.S. food store chains (Safeway is No. 1), and PXs would rank seventh among department variety store chains (Sears Roebuck No. 1). Total sales g volume these through military outlets is estimated at nearly $5 billion a year. State income tax losses are due to provisions in Federal law that exempt military personnel from paying state income tax in any but the domicile (legal residence) state. States have very little information on their legal residents who are stationed on military posts outside their borders. "The danger of double taxation could be avoided through provisions for credits against tax obligations in one state for' taxes paid on the same income in another state," the Foundation points out. This system is successfully operating in cases of civilians who are moved from state to state by their employers. 'w3r' iEij'3 North Ogdon, Utah No. 42 kl Thursday, October 14, 1976 s$ irom Oj dlmsSoini Members of NORTH OGDEN the Concerned Citizens of North Ogden brought several objectives before the city council in their meeting Oct. 13, concerning the Lakeview Heights subdivision. Dr. John J. Jacks, spokesman for the group, outlined four recommendations the group felt should be considered before the subdivision is hunt. fi' st recommendation made oy the group L that an hidepe.-degeologist be called in to conduct a survey of the area and make recommendations as to the safety of the area for a building development. The group also wants an ordinance prohibiting building within 200 feet of any class one or class two fault. They asked that one half mile limit be placed between a major fault line and a public building. The third request was that the city consult with an engineering firm on any water problems that may exist in the area and find a solution. Finally the group requested that the 12,500 lot limit be altered so that there will' be a maximum of 2.5 or less families per acre. Dr. Jacks said the group wanted no bunching up, of families. The subdivision will be located above 3300 N. up to the power lines. It has been the subject of some Dr. Jacks asked several questions on the water supply to the area, of Lew Wangsgard, the city engineer. Dr. Jacks asked how the collection system would work and how much rainfall they figured could be handled. Mr. Wangsgard said the system was figured on a one in 10 years was frequency storm. He said this the same basis used in Weber, Salt Lake and Davis Counties based their nt BERTHA LEES, Erma Walsh and Peggy Jean Rice ready the slides for the special fireside to be held at 8 p.m. on October 17. Clearfield Chief of Police Pete Archuleta will present a program on burglar-proofin- g your home. Special Interest fireside examines problems of burglar-proofin- g homes your home and is the topic of the Special possessions Interest Fireside Sunday, Oct. 17. A 16mm film will be shown. Guest speaker is A.O. (Pete) Archuleta, Chief of the Clearfield City Police Department. Chief Archuleta is a former Weber County Captain in charge of training programs. He also has been a member of the Governors Council on Drug Abuse. Burglar-proofin- g The fireside begins at 8 p.m. at the Pleasant View Utah Stake Center 3603 N. 500 W. Sponsored by the Ben Lomond Region Special Interests Council, all adults are single LDS and invited. The Region Council is Chaired by non-LD- Farr West S Stake President, Raymond Johnson with Lorin Farr Stake Councilman, High Dorman H. Baird Bishop as advisor. debate. In discussing the subdivision, Dr. Jacks said the survey made in Council President is Jerry Harrop and Elaine Sanders, assistant, both of Ogden and assistant Carl Hodson of Plain City. Host Special Interests are from the Lorin Farr Stake. Kathy Lofgreen is President of the Council in that stake with Betty Marker and Floyd Hansen as activity committee members. A musical selection, an organ solo, will be presented by Mike Taylor. Of historical interest Committee seeks information The North Ogden History Com- mittee, recently organized by the city council to write a history of North Ogden, is in need of stories, family pictures, biographies, pictures of old homes, and any other historical information concerning North Ogden history, and the early settlers of the area. Edwin Austin, William Austin, Newman Blodgett, Noah Brimhall. Pleasant View policemen receive new ticket forms PLEASANT VIEW Citizens receiving tickets in Pleasant View will soon be receiving a new citation form. Police are turning to the new citation form because the one currently in use is too complicated and so is being discarded. Enoch Burns, Jonathan Campbell, Samuel Campbell, Solomon Campbell, Benjamin Cazier, Franklin Clifford, Thomas Dunn, Newton D. Hall, James Holt, L. Mallory, Nathaniel Montgomery, Robert Montgomery, Sr., John Riddle, Asa Rice, Ira Rice, George Rose, Daniel Stalle. Bill Hickman. If you have any information on the persons listed below, or on other early settlers, please contact a member of the history committee or Lettice Rich at the city office. History Committee: Contact Doris Berrett, Laura Kump or Hazel Gibson. Woodward-Clyd- e 1970 was a low angle photographic survey. He said this survey showed where the faults lie. He said one class one (definite) faultline was sited going through the area mapped out in the subdivision plans. He said he felt the developer had not taken that into con- sideration. He also said the group was concerned about roads crossing over unstable ground. He said in the event of an earthquake, it would mean more maintenance, more broken sewer lines, more electrical and gas problems for the city. He also stated that the group was concerned as to the economic impact of the apartments. He said the apartments would cost around $250 to rent per month. He said since the area was out of the work area people would be unlikely to rent in the area and the project could go bankrupt. In that case, Dr. Jacks said, the apartments would be a blight to the city and it would cost the city a lot to retify the situation. Councilman Eldon Orton informed the group the developers cannot go ahead with the apartments until they meet with the Planning and the plans then submitted to the council. He said that just because the zone had been approved didnt mean the apartments had been approved. Mayor Eldon McColley said the 12.5 zone was compatible with other zoning in the city. He said each phase of the development must be approved. Commission Dr. Jacks asked where the collection sampling was taken and was told it was figured at the Ogden Airport. Dr. Jacks said the clouds collecting over the mountains was a far greater quantity than at the airport. Mr. Wangsgard said it was possible the area could receive more rain and when that happened, there would be damage, but damage would be found throughout the area. He said people just have to hang on for 20 to 30 minutes while the storm passes. Mr. Wangsgard said the city was aware of the storm drainage and the city would do everything they could to meet the problems criteria. Before closing, Dr. Jacks told the council they would like to cooperate as much as possible for a beneficial project. He said though, that this would be our chance to stand up and say we want it developed for the good of the community. Mayor McColley said the council has gotten the groups message and said the council did not want to go against the city. Council delays action for building permit The city PLEASANT VIEW council decided to delay any action on giving a building permit to the Wadman Construction Co. until the quick claim deeds are signed over to the city. The area involved in the construction plans is the Majestic Heights subdivision number six. The council also appointed a new police office. He is Glen Taylor. Mr. Taylor was chosen from a field of three applicants. Also, a group of citizens informed the council they wish to be annexed to the city. Officials informed the group that they wanted a petition requesting the annexation and then the city would get cost estimates on putting a sewer trunk line through their area. Mrs. Dorothy Burgess requested the city see if they could get a bus line through Ben Lomond Mobile Home Estates and Evergreen Mobile Home Park. The council said UTA had promised a route through those areas once new buses become available. Until that time, the Plain City route will be rescheduled to partially meet the needs of the mobile home dwellers. Cl inics scheduled for lazy eye defection in Weber County areas Clinics are being scheduled throughout Weber County for the detection of to five years of amblyopia or lazy eye blindness in children three and a half age. district health These clinics are being sponsored by the Weber-Morga- n residents. department and are being offered free of charge to countycannot function child a of the both where condition a is eyes Amblyopia to central together. If the condition goes undetected, it can lead a permanentblindness vision loss even before the child starts school. However , if lazy eye is detected early, the condition can be cured. Officials say the number of parents taking advantage of the testing clinics has increased each year, but they would like to see the number increased even more. There are an estimated 3,500 children who qualify for the testing within the county. The clinics began on Oct. 12 at Lincoln Elementary, however, parents miss may take their children to any other school in the county should they 18. Oct. held be will clinics The home. through to their the clinic closest There will be a clinic held today, Oct. 14 at Bates Elementary School, 850 E. 3100 N. Parents wishing more information as to the time and location of other eye clinics can contact Jan Tucker at the Weber County Health Department. The telephone number is 399-843- 3. |