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Show Page A10 CITY COUNCIL TACKLES ISSUES Continue from front Sandstrom, Karen McCand-less, Shiree Thurston, and Dean Dickerson. The three votes against the motion belonged to Mayor Jerry Washburn and councilmen Les Campbell and Doug Forsyth, who all expressed a desire to accept the advice of the commission members and their recommendations for distribution dis-tribution of the money. "I can't second guess you on this," Forsyth said, holding up a thick binder that represented a distillation distilla-tion of the advisory commission's work. The councilman said there was no way the council could have the meetings and replicate the work that the commission had done in hearing applications from community communi-ty organizations and determining funding recommendations. A substitute motion by McCandless to deduct $250 from each of the entities recommended for public service funding in order to provide some money for RSVP had failed for lack of a second. Charlene Mackay, Community and Neighborhood Services manager manag-er for the city, who worked with the advisory commission in establishing its recommendations, told the council coun-cil that the only change from the first public hearing on v the matter was that the actual CDBG entitlement entitle-ment would be $752,000 instead of the $764,000 figure the group had originally worked with. The $12,000 difference, she said, would be made up by deducting that amount from money that would be going for curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements. In addition to the entitlement, there are reprogrammed funds of $250,524 and projected income of $212,085 from the Revolving Loan Fund Program available. Funding approved by the council, then, included: Center for Women and Children in Crisis, $10,000; Children's Justice Center, $15,000; Community Action Services, $13,000; Family Literacy Centers, $10,000; Family Support and Treatment Center, $9,000; Food and Care Coalition of Utah Valley, $10,000; The Gathering Place (substance (sub-stance abuse treatment), $6,000; Kids On the Move, $6,000; Parent Education Resource Center (PERC), $7,000; Project Read, $3,000; City of Orem Recreation Program, $7,000; Recreation and Habilitation Services (RAH), $12,100; and Retired Senior Volunteer Program, $2,500. In addition to the public service allocations, which by law are limited to 15 of the total CDBG entitlement, entitle-ment, other projects outlined for funding included: Kids On the Move building enlargement, $100,000; Building Neighbor-hoods Together (neighborhood revitalization), $50,000; Housing Rehabilitation, City of Orem, revolving loan, $100,000; Commission for iLconomic Development in Orem (CEDO), new funding, $200,000; Public Works curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements, improve-ments, $179,924; Public Safety, code enforcement officer, offi-cer, $120,000; and CDBG program pro-gram administration, $150,000. During the public hearing, the council heard from representatives repre-sentatives of organizations that had been included in -Captivating-Radio Dramas for the Whole Family! Kitchen Appliances uspenseful, value-packed discoveries await you in the town of Odyssey where something new and exciting is always going on. 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As stated in the council agenda, the foundation is to "act and operate as a charitable organization in support of the city, its services, programs, activities, and facilities, and to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Orem." The services and programs can include, but are not limited to, city parks and recreation recre-ation programs, the library, Public Safety, and the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Because the foundation is set up under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, donors are able to receive the maximum allowable allow-able tax deduction for contributions. In answer to a question, the council was told that life insurance policy benefits are among the types of donations that can be accepted through the foundation. City Manager Jim Reams said the foundation was being set up to give the city the opportunity to receive funds that benefit the community in ways the city cannot fund. Library Director Louise Wallace helped write the articles of incorporation, but Wallace said a tax attorney specialist would look them over before they are filed, to avoid any delay or problem in establishing the foundation. Wallace said three incorporators are required, and the City of Orem Foundation lists these as the mayor, city manager, and finance director. Councilman Les Campbell asked how the citizens of Orem would be informed about "this new opportunity." opportuni-ty." Wallace said, "That is to come." More board of directors members will be recruited. Citizens and business busi-ness people will be able to become members of the foundation for an annual membership fee. Publicity, advertising, and fundraising will "really be up to them," she said. A great deal of flexibility is allowed through the by-laws, which can be changed at any time. In answer to some of the council's "what if" questions, . Wallace explained that the council would always have the assurance assur-ance that the foundation founda-tion would have to operate oper-ate according to its stated stat-ed purpose of supporting support-ing the city and its services serv-ices and programs. The council vote was 7-0 unanimously in favor of directing and authorizing authoriz-ing staff to establish the We Mend Everything Under the Moon Microwave 18 Salem Basic Kool Clock Repair THE SHED -M 1 1 Qyt-f Service f IP" Power tkii Tods Shaver Sales t3 Service ; THS MENDING SHED 1735 S. State St. Crem, UT 31C37 225-8012 Thursday, March 13, 2003 foundation. A third major item of business was the amending of a contract with Golden Landscaping for the construction con-struction and operation of the city-owned city-owned golf course. City Manager Jim Reams told the council that the city knew two years ago, when the first contract was adopted, that there would be changes or amendments, but that there have been less than were expected. "We hoped to be underway with construction two years ago; we are underway now. This basically shifts the contract period two years," Reams said of the amended contract. con-tract. The city will extend the term of lease of the course to Golden Landscaping by two years. The business busi-ness leases the golf course from the city rent-free until 2023, then pays the city a portion of golf course revenues rev-enues until 2033, at which time the lease expires unless it is renewed by both parties. Reams noted that the $6.5 million original investment commitment made by Golden Landscaping to build the golf course is increased under the new contract terms by $250,000.The city may trade away two acres of 177 acres of land in order to get the permitted, use of another four acres of federal land that will make a preferred routing plan possible. The golf course will be built in two phases, instead of five, with the course itself to be completed by June of 2004, and the clubhouse and amenities by October of 2004. Golden Holt of Golden Landscaping brought up the issue of a golf course name to the council. He said the real estate development associated with the course is going to use the name Sleepy Ridge. "Do we want to sleep on this?" quipped Councilman Doug Forsyth. Council consensus was to have various logos developed with different differ-ent takes on the Sleepy Ridge name, combined with Orem City, golf course, or other information deemed to be important. The council will consider the logos in making a name determination in the future. "The golf course looks exciting," said Mayor Jerry Washburn as the council meeting concluded. "It's really real-ly a beautiful place down there already." 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Bill Whitworth, representative from' Strategic Staffing, a light production pro-duction and clerical temporary and permanent job placement company out of Salt Lake, presented Bracken with a plaque and folder of gift certificates, cer-tificates, the winning letter from Bracken's former student Sam Armstrong and a congratulatory let-' ter from the Utah State Board of Education. "He thinks you're a wonderful teacher, and ' we don't disagree," Whitworth said, referring to Armstrong's recommendation. "This letter was a wonderful letter." "You professors are at the front lines every day. You have a great effect and influence. To you, we. say THS student invited to law forum in Washingto Brianna Allphin, a student at Timpanogos High School, has recently been selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Law (NYLFLAW) from Tuesday, March 18 to Sunday, March 23 in Washington, D.C. Having demonstrated academic achievement and an interest in law and justice, Allphin will join more than 350 high school juniors and seniors from across America at the forum. "Each day, our legal system plays a vital role in the way our country runs," said Donna Snyder, executive director of NYLF. "By participating in the National Youth Leadership on Law, Brianna Allphin will gain a more thorough understanding of mm 14 oz. and 3 u 33003 Pepsi 12 pack cans Lite mm 1 . : S3 93 32 oz. Fountain Drink VJ3 ;o15 " L5 -.J J -,13 JJ3 Times Newi congratulations." Armstrong, wh0 Bracken's honors physiol0 said Bracken's course ized, supplemented online hv a man with arrrvmi;.! influence. Dents "How many lives haVe changed or saved becaUse tfracKens ability to teach At, . ntipl H p nnnprotanrlo . . , ' ...UUo meirujj tance of training Utah's tors, nurses and paramedian depend on his teaching." ' Whitworth awarded g with gift certificates for TjJ2' Paper Plus, the Inn at Capiw and La Caille Restaurant Bracken said the a,j took him by surprise because c are innumeraDie otner excelk fessors who are just as well J ing. However, Armstrong's'! meant a lot, as any note or -from a grateful student does ut l f i r n i nave a rue run ol wonder ueis ui Luanda irom students are now at medical schools nr ever, and I know all the other 1 lessors ao too, tie said. "If, unique uuiig, uui 11, aoesmake' ference. Sometimes when v tired, and you are trying to . with everything, those yw(, encouragement give you the et to Keep going. how laws work, what goes into J j- i p . -i prosecution or aeiense, and the array of opportunities withir profession. By interacting with; ners at law firms, criminal & attorneys and prosecutors, as as professors and other exuer the legal profession, students U shaping the future here." rm l , i . 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