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Show Pile - THE HERALD. Prcvo. I: 15 Monday. September 1- .H4 - United Way Luncheon Is Tuesday Jobs Are Safe From Budget Cuts Provo Money Problems Prompt City Al f m To Eli it Iff! AMI By KAYLENE NELSEN Herald SuM Writer The pocketbook will be tight in Provo City this year but recent money woes should not worry residents. "It'll be tough but we'll get by." said Chet Waggener. chief administrative officer for the city No services will be nit or at the city jobs eliminated offices, he said. However, residents will see fewer projects getting done like stop light installation. The city council is considering a proposal to cut in half the number of capital improvement projects because of limited funds. The council decides on the proposal Tuesday A permanent freeze has the city decide they really r.eed that equipment, they will have to fjr.j it out of their operational fcuiget Waggener said the major portion of those budgets are salary and that would be the place the departments would have to cut. sni council stuiv sesiDr. Wednesday that his de- partment budget," Waggener said, noting that water, waste water, power, sanitation and library operate differently. Should departments within will te out of by tehruary or March. Waggener said. hoeer. it is a little early to know for sure "We ll wait and see wr.at happens next spnr.z " "Many people don't realize how we get our money (for city projects). They don't stop and envision that it comes from M M w.th available funds. Waggener said "Many people don't realize how we get our money They don't stop and envision that it comes from them." When projects such as street repair don't get done, it's because the public doesn't want to put out the money for it. ' People really decide what quality we'll have by the tax usually several hundred thousand dollars to carry over to the next ear so S13.00C is " virtually noth.ng have procedures Accounting contributed to the money problems, too "One more year and we'll have a good handle on the financial problems." he said "Next spring when we get into the budget cycle we'll be in just a better position, knowledge wise, w.th our financial situation." A new finance director has come on board to fill the spot left vacant for many months, he said. The city has also been working to correct and improve procedures "Trying to take care of the business and improve at the same time is a difficult burden bear " Chet Waggener Briefs they're willing to and storm drams up to the level they ought to be. Raising taxes to cover that amount "would cause all of us to rebel at that kind cf a tax in- crease." Provo's major problem in getting behind in those areas has been one of growth. "The city has outgrown the system. We have not expanded our system to keep up with our growth. It's not unique to Provo. Many other cities have the same problems." "We work with budget and basis. finance on a It's a constant thing and it has to A be." public needs to understand the financial situation of the city and realize city fathers are doing the best they can The special movie produced locally will be premiered at this year's kickoff. The movie tells the story of United Way in Utah while highlighting several local services. The agencies and services that receive funds are evaluated annually by volunteers, according to Steve Densley, Allocations Chairman. "More 100 Utah County volunteers representing the community make all policy, budget, and agency allocation decisions." "It is the volunteer effort that makes United Way work," says O Brien. "There are more volunteers helping this year than ever before." said it would cost at $150 million to bring water and sewer lines, streets process." This year's spring is the base for Provo' $ money woes. Paying for a second year of flooding drained citv coffers fiscal year to for the 1983-8- 4 $13,000. He said there is attend. This year's kickoff will feature selected vital services offered in the community, according to Chuck O'Brien, Campaign Chairman. He day-to-da- y "They might have to go for a time without filling a position," he explained, stressing that no one's job is in jeopardy of being deleted at this time Nick Jones, city engineer. nity leaders from throughout Utah County are expected to least day-to-da- y them." been levied on the purchase of capital equipment (desks, of- fice machines, police cars, etc.). "That freeze applies only to the general fund in a city Utah County's 19th Annual United Way Campaign will kick off with a luncheon on Tuesday at noon at the Provo Excelsior Hotel. More than 200 commu- RJNNY THEY DON'T Ruth Davis Birthday Fete Ruth H. Davis of Provo, will 80th birthday Tuesday. She was born in Rich Hills, Miss., to Alexander and Stella Hirchey Rons. She married Le-RP. Davis Dec. 15, 1920. in Price. They spent most of their married life in Morhland and Hiawatha. They moved to Provo in 1959. He died Dec. 27, 1975. The Davis' are the parents of y six children: Hazel, deceased; C, deceased; Faun Cole, Douglas, Wyo.; Fern, deceased; Gary Davis, Seattle, Wash, and Glen Davis, West Valley City. She has 16 grandchildren and 10 She has one sister, Lydia Stratton, of Provo. and a brother, Morris Rons, of Phoenix, Ariz. celebrate her Le-Ro- n. Walter McMillan Birthday Saturday Walter McMillan will celebrate his 80th birthday Oct. 22. Since he will be in Washington at that time, an open house will be held Saturday in his honor. The event will take place at the Kershaw Educational Building of the American Fork Community Church. 75 N. 100 E. in American Fork. Family and friends are in- vited to the celebration, which will be held between p.m. He requests no gifts. He was born in Johnstown. Penn., Oct. 22, 1904. to Moses and Catherine McMillan. He married Lillias Thomson Moulder Nov. 29. 1930, in Amherst, Ohio. They had 2-- 6 three children; Barbara Jean. American Fork; Edward Lee (deceased) and James Douglas, Salt Lake City. There are also 11 grandchildren and 11 During his childhood he lived in several steel mill towns in Pennsylvania, Indiana and Ohio. He began his steel making career in Lorain, Ohio and came to Utah with the opening of Geneva Steel, where he retired in 1968 after 47 years as a steel worker. After retirment. he and his wife traveled extensively. Two years ago they chose to spend their winters in Washington and their summers at a mountain home in Pine Mountains, which is located in the Upper Weber Canvon near Oakley. He is a member of the South Summit Senior Citizens of Kamas, of the St. George Senior Citizens, the American Fork Community Presbyterian Church and he is also a member of the Masonic order. Story Lodge No. 4. F & AM, in Provo. American Legion To Aid Veterans American Legion's Department Service Officer, Dave Parkinson, will be at the Provo Job Service. 1555 N. 200 W.. on Sept. 17. from a.m. to discuss VA benefits. Parkinson will assist veterans and their dependants. He is affiliated with the Veterans Outreach Program. For further information, tact Debbie Huntzinger, tary, in Salt Lake City at con- Secre- 524-594- 3. rXtffo- - - Of Actually, . "r- - V" ct .... they're part of this year's Utah Valley Parade of Homes. But they're so good at saving energy (in other words, money), you might confuse them with a bank or savings and loan office. And, you may never see better examples of energy efficiency. For instance, these homes feature the latest in insulation, thermal-pan- e windows and doors, weatherstripping, and many other energy-savin- g products. In addition, the homes shown above come with an efficient natural gas range, dryer, water heater, and heating system. And of no other major energy source can match the natural gas. IVriod. Proof? It takes about thrre dollars worth of the next major energy alternative to match what natural gas can do for one dollar. cost-efficien- ' -- v rK -J f- So, come visit. You'll like what you see. And what you see is exactly what you can get for your own home. Which means you could earn some big savings, without even visiting a savings institution. 1984 Utah Valley Parade of Homes Dates & Times: Homes: September 8 - 22, 12 noon to dusk. Mall Exhibit: September 8 15, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. -- Addresses: 1. Condominiums hi South yon West. Orem MiUhf Van Homes I 2. Condominiums West 123d North, American Fork Herbert it Assucwtes m 3. Townhouse 1401 East U4D South, Provo Peerhaven Estates 4. Condominiums 178 South Orem Blvd.. Orem tester & Luck Construction Utah Valley Home Builders Association Build It Right |
