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Show T Sentinel Jordan-Valle- 31 (PC Volume 47 Number 13 Published weekly Continuing The Midvale Sentinel (usps at 125 W. Center St., Salt Uke County, Utah by Midvale Sentinel, Inc. Subscription jcOoirdlatro Corey Jacobsen of Sandy triumphantly displays gymnastics trophy In ion for his "best in state" floor exercise. Corey was one of 45 students from the Jordan The athletes trained for Valley School participating in the games. two months in preparation for the year. $2.491. a . The school board also made some appointments for assistant principals in the district and named several administrative interns. Herminio Trujillo. assistant principal at Midvale Middle School will become an assistant principal at Alta High School. . Lynn Bradford, assistant principal at Mt. Jordan Middle School will tx? transfered to Midvale Middle School as assistant principal. Dr. Ilona Pierce, a teacher specialist in the district office, will become an administrative intern at Mt. Jordan Middle School to replace Mr Bradford. Other administrative interns City victoriously hold np a basketball, autographed by tie team, and a trophy which was presented the school. Jim Curtice, who (XXI. LJl GLocaD helped tram the students, said that the Olympics help build and give participants an opportunity to make new friends. The program gives students a chance to succeed and receive recognition for their success. semi-annu- property ttax averages 5L.2 nl? inniairCiett Property taxes on a home valued at $50,000 in the Sentinel area would average $641 or 1.28 percent of its market value. This compares with a statewide average property tax burden of $460 on a $50,000 or .92 percent of market value. These were some of the facts shown in a recently released study of property tax burdens in Utah prepared by Utah Foundation, a private tax organization. From this area, Riverton has the highest property tax burden. The owner of a $50,000 home in that city would pay $668 or 1.34 percent of its market value. Draper is the lowest with $619 or 1.24 percent. Midvale residents pay $638 or 1.28 percent, Sandy residents pay Kevin Bernardo of West Jordan receives a congratulatory hug from gymnastics and run, dribble and shoot competitions where he $650 or 1.30 percent, South Jordan Jordan Valley School Principal John Gardner as be proudly displays demonstrated remarkable talents. Each event was broken down into resident spay $656 or 1.31 percent, ribbons and certificate he won during the Utah Special Olympics three skill levels and students competed against others of equal West Jordan residents pay $632 or Witter Games held Mar. 14 and 15 at BYO. Kevin participated in the age and abilities. 1.26 percent, and the unincorporated area of Jordan School District pays $625 or 1.25 percent. According to the report, the average property tax load on a $50,000 home in Utah could range all the way from $147 in Daggett in Riverton. This For most Americans, the 1980 Legislature is also determined by West Jordan police arrested County to $668 wide variation in the properrty tax census will be simple enough. census results. Using these counts, three juveniles Friday at the West A questionnaire will arrive in the the legislature draws new districts Jordan Middle School charging burden on comparable properties of is the result of differences in tax with mail on Mar. 28. The recipient will for each seat in both houses to in- them possession rates and in assessment levels in then answer the questions and sure equal representation. marijuana, possession of stolen the various sections of the state. either mail the form back on April A signficant portion of local property, and theft. Both of these factors are equally 1 or hold it for a census taker to pick government program funding is Earl Behrman and his important in determining the tax Principal based on revenues received from up, depending on instructions. assistant Don Weeden reportedly burden on specific property. - From the information gathered the state and federal governments. received a "tip" that the three An analysis by the foundation of in the census, each community and Many of these aid programs use would be smoking marijuana tax rates through Utah shows that state will be alloted a share. of population data from the census to during the noon hour. Behrman the 1979 total levies ranges from ' many federal programs'-- ' and' distribute the funds. told police that he got a pass key 29.36 mills ($29.36 per $1,000 American business firms, from political representation. For this and searched the lockers. In the assessed valuation) in some uninreason, Governor Scott Matheson local stores to multinational cor- first locker, he allegedly found a corporated areas of Sanpete Counand local city councils are en- porations, rely on these statistics sandwich bag containing a small ty to a high of 99.02 mills in one new sites, amount of what couraging Utah residents, to par- when selecting appeared to be section of Ogden City. At the same ticipate in the census. evaluating product lines, and for third suspect's time, assessment levels for locally The marijuana. ; Census results assure that every other purposes that ultimately af- locker contained the assess real property in Utah varied reportedly person is represented in Congress. fect the nation's economy. second suspect's coat. A pass key from a low of 4.90 percent of The constitution provides that Federal law requires everyone to the school lockers was in the market value in one county to a each state is entitled to two seats in to answer the census; it also high of 20.20 percent in another. the U.S. Senate and at least one protects the confidentiality of per- pocket. An. earlier foundation study The first suspect was charged seat in the House of Represensonal information. The only people noted that Utah completed the first tatives, regardless of population. who see an individual's replies are with possession of marijuana; the round of a statewide property The remainder of the 435 House census employes who are sworn to second, with possession of stolen reevaluation program last year. seats are reapportioned among the secrecy under threat Of a $500 fine property and theft; and the third When this program was launched states every ten years on the basis and five-yeprison term. Names, with theft. The third suspect is also ten years ago, it was hoped that it of population, using census counts. ' addresses, and telephone numbers being investigated for the sale of about would greater bring Utah has the potential of picking, sre never allowed to enter any drugs. inassessment Rising uniformity. up a third representathe based on computer. Social Security numin values, property The juveniles were released to flation the 1980 census results. bers are not requested by the cenof much has however, destroyed their parents. in the Stale sus. Representation Census rresyOfts IbeoDeffott many Juveniles arrested -- , . , , ' ar . ; ; scDtkdxdD designed by architect Bruce The school has been designed following the dictates of a parents ad hoc committee which told the school district that schools should have a combination of open space classroom areas and self contained areas. The school was is Jerdan VaSey also had the winmng Olympic basketbal team. Members Kyle Anderson of Vest Jordan and Todd Cleverly of Salt Lake tt postage paid at Midvale, Utah. two-da- y tilt-u- p II s rate $6 per year in Jordan School District event which drew 500 participants from throughout the state. The Special Olympics, for Utah's mentally handicapped, is in its twelfth The Jordan board of education Tuesday approved the bid of Thorup Bros. Construction to build the new Crescent Elementary School at 1U00S.300E. . Original plans for the school called for construction of the school with slabs of concrete that would be painted. But the winning bidder included an alternative for brick construction which made it the lowest price. With all alternates included the bid totaled - Second-clas- Thursday, March 27, 1980 taairdl (Sirescoirott I 347 940) vaDy e the assessment uniformity brought about by the reevaluation program. It is hoped that legislative changes enacted in 1979 will gradually correct these inequities as the state proceeds into the second round of the reevaluation program. Although property taxes have risen in Utah during the past decade, they are representing a steadily declining proportion of market value. Following is a tabulation showing property tax level in Utah during the past decade: 1970 1.31 percent 1972 1.24 percent 1974 1.03 percent 1976 - 1.04 percent 1977 - 1.01 percent 1978 - .96 percent 1979 - .92 percent From the foregoing, it may be noted that the average property tax burden in Utah now is below l percent of current market value. According to the foundation study, only Salt Lake County and some municipalities in Carbon County report a property tax level above 1 percent. A major objective of the Proposition 13 limitations imposed in California and several other states was to place an overall 1 percent maximum on the property tax burden. -- --- South valley appoints new plant manager Jack Peterson, former manager Lake City treatment plant, has been named as the facilities manager for the South Reclamation Water Valley will assume his Peterson Facility. of the Salt duties beginning April 7. Peterson will oversee the design, constructon, and operation of the new 25.5 million gallon per day facility for the South Valley board. the He will also coordinate operation of the current Midvale and Sandy Suburban plants until the new facility is brought on line. The South Valley plant will serve Salt Lake County District No. One, Salt Lake City District No. Two, Sandy Suburban, West Jordan, and Midvale. named by the school board Tuesday were: Mrs Liane Smith at Hillcrest; Wayne Langpap and Robert Burt at Brighton High School: Robert Sproul at Jordan High School; Robert Wood and Dr. Charles Woodward at Bingham High School;' Charles Weber at, Oquirrh Middle School; Sidney Beveridge at Indian Hills Middle School; and Denis Lyons. La Mar Beckstead. and Mrs Sharon Griener will Ijecome elementary interns. The Uard approved a request from West Jordan City to have the property where the new West Jordan High School will be constricted to be annexed into West Jordan City. The property is located at 8000 S. 2700 W. Sandy City water users face increase in rates The Sandy City Council room was filled to capacity Tuesday night with citizens concerned over the proposed increase in water rates. The increase is being caused ' mostly by inflation. Staff presentation covered the proposed operating budget for the year which totaled year $1,7:19.563, which does not include the depreciation figure of $500,000 and interest in bonds. $196,760. In the total figure the highest expenditures anticipated is for power 1980-198- 1 water $353,742; purchases fleet rental $135,000; ad- $334,500: ministrative services $322,500. The total figure is over $392,074 from the 1979-8- figure of S2.044.249. The accumulated deficit for the 1979 year was $1,210,687. The water budget proposed rate structure gives the Sandy senior citizen a break of $4.27 minimum monthly charge up to 6,000 gallons, and the Union Jordan senior citizen $5.67 for the same amount of gallons. All senior citizens will pay 30 cents per 1000 gallons on the overage. Sandy City residents will pay $6.14 minimum monthly charge and the resident, $8.17 monthly rate. Sandy residents will and pay 40 cents per 1000 gallons from 6000 to 5().(XH) gallons per month 0 Union-Jorda- n Union-Jorda- n overage charge. Salt Lake County residents, using Sandy water will be paying $11.51 minimum monthly charge up to 6,000 gallons and 45 cents per 1000 gallons. S. Jordan adopts j 3 density South Jordan councilmen voted to adopt the 1.8 density during their last regular council meeting. LaMar Councilman Mabey the voted against action. He felt that a high density area was needed around the temple to provide apartments and condominium units for temple workers. Other councilmen pointed out that citizen's input reflected a desire for the 1.8 density limit. Phases one and two of the Senior Citizen's Center have been completed. The council voted to pay architect Jerry Nichols $4,200 for his work. The money was provided by Community Development Fund. |