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Show JULY 13, 1983 $2.88 Million Budget Weber Emin Bi Plans Group Event At HAFB NammNmPrmdmi For Anniversary Bv GARY THE LEGISLATIVE change came as a result of a decision that district judges are not answerable to the general public for appointments that they make, but the governor is. Meanwhile, the board reappointed Keith G. Jensen to serve as the districts secretary-managfor the coming fiscal year. There was no immediate increase in Mr. Jensens salary, but a meeting of the boards personnel committee is expected to meet soon to decide this matter, it was explained. THE $2.88 million budget adopted for fiscal year 1983-8- 4 represents an increase of 6.8 percent over the previous year. Included will be a increase of 1.5 percent for all employees, who will also receive additional e benefits in their pay as a result of less contribution to the state retirement program. Almost half of the districts annual revenue will come from sale of culinary (treated) water to cities and other entities within the district. This will amount to $1.19 million. R. BLODGETT LAYTON - Appointment of a new board president, adoption of a $2.88 million annual budget, and a report of reservoir conditions highlighted a recent meeting of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. -- Transfer of interest funds will bring in a whopping $366,522, with the remainder of the revenue being from several other sources. er EVAN A. Whitesides, of Layton, was appointed president and chairman of the board for a one-yeterm. He will succeed Frank W. Bohman, of Morgan County, who has served as president for the past two years. Also, three board members were reappointed by Governor Scott Matheson with the consent of the State Senate to serve additional terms. They are Ezra T. Clark, of Bountiful; Bruce McFarland, Ogden; and Dennis Wright, of Coalville. ar cost-of-livi- take-hom- MR. WHITESIDES, who represents Davis County on the board, former deputy director of maintenance at Hill Air Force Base, was appointed to the board last year. Because of a change in the State Legislature regarding appointment procedures, the three directors reappointed this year are the first in the history of the Weber Water Conservancy Districts history not appointed by district judges. nine-memb- er . North County Editor - LAYTON The 36th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force will be celebrated in a big way by Hill Air Force Base, Sept. 17 as the thousands of civilian staff and military personnel join with northern Utah residents. INCLUDED in the budget is an emergency fund of $124,000. Nearly $78,000 is earmarked for water payments and assessments; and the largest assessment will be $1.96 million for operating project facilities. Just over $789,500 will be used for administration costs. Grant Salter, irrigation manager for the district, told the board of directors that reservoirs within the district are still brimming over with spring runoff water. PINE VIEW reservoir is nearly 2,700 acre-feabove its rated capacity of 1 10,000 acre-fee- t. Wanship Reservoir is releasing about downstream into Echo Reser1,875 acre-fevoir and Echo Reservoir is releasing 2,550 acre-feto keep from overflowing its banks. East Canyon is about 1,000 acre-feabove its capacity, with 180 acre-fegoing over the spillway. Lost Creek Reservoir is spilling about 90 acre feet while holding a 20,000 acre feet. FARMINGTON than Less of Davis Countys ozone pollution results one-thir- d from vehicle emissions. MINIMUM OZONE stan- dards were surpassed only four times, last year, and then for two hours or less leading County Com. Harry Gerlach Got Expansion to strongly question including Davis with Salt Lake county in possible federal Environmen- tal Protection Agency sanc- tions. On top of that, to exclude Weber County, especially, from such sanctions raise his ire because on one side of the urban landscape is Sunset and homes facing it from the north are in Roy, Weber County. You would have to say Wewould ber is less polluted--hoyou enforce it? BASED ON wind and traffic patterns, should an inspection and maintenance program become a reality in the state, it should be enforced all along the Wasatch Front, he emphasizes, from Utah County on w Plans) Check SBA Program the south through Weber By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON - Many Wasatch Front businesses, including those in Davis and Salt Lake counties, could benefit from a new federal loan program. THE SMALL Business Administration has set up a 503 loan program for successful businesses that combines federal sources, a commercial bank and financing from the business itself under a County. The commissioners concern is raised at the prospect of changes brought on by a of the EPA -- one-tent- h loan program, says Douglas Dickeneconomic son, planner with the state economic and industrial development division. In the past, the SBA helped marginal (success) businesses. Our emphasis has now turned to successful businesses that could include most businesses across the state. To qualify, a net worth of $6 million or less is needed with a profit after tax of $2 million or less. CASH FLOW must be sufficient to pay the debt service with no interim financing provided, he told seven-25-ye- ar the Davis County economic development committee. can be borrowed, with total From loan guarantee provided by the SBA, he emphasized, noting the business must be at least three years Vi old and that SBAs interest portion would be rates. at current percent Fifty percent financing would come from private sources, 40 from the SBA and 10 from the business with programs aim to create more jobs. Currently, nine projects are being considered statewide by his office that could generate 130 jobs while others in various stages could add up to 4,000 through the federal Housing and Urban Development office. $10,000-$500,0- 0 1 -1 1 it businesses are generally ALTHOUGH included, those ineligible include real estate firms, developer and landlord deals, financial institutions, businesses. unregulated media and If a new building is involved, an eligible businesses must use 85 percent or more space while 51 percent must be used in an existing facility, Mr. Dickenson says. In addition, there has to be one job created for every $15,000 in financing, he adds. APPLICATIONS must go through a certified development company, with Davis and Salt Lake counties channeled through Deseret Certified Development Co. while Provo and Ogden have their own although current between the Washington, D.C. bureaucracy and 533-532- 5. Con- gress forces a wait and see attitude, at least for now. EPA REGULATIONS have been in shambles and are so changeable its impossible to follow them, Com. Gerlach says, indicating my impression of the EPA is they can change (directives) whenever they feel like. Currently, theres talk sanctions could be imposed against the county for not implementing an I&M Program although its believed ozone-vehi- cle emission standards will be met by 1985. In the meantime, the county could be forced to spend up to $8 million for construction of inspection facilities plus staffing and policing-ju- st for 18 months before constant replacement of more polluting, older cars, will be replaced sufficiently by newer models emitting acceptable pollution levels. I DONT think Davis County should be singled et IN A related matter, Mr. Ipaktchian said a tremendous relationship has been established through recognition awarded HAFB newly-place- d military and personnel through a bulletin board at the Layton Hills Mall. In addition, airmen of the quarter are given a savings bond from the business day-lon- et that could draw mammoth et city-lik- to the 100-150,0- base. e For years, HAFB was located in Ogden, or so all the publicity went, Mr. Ipaktchian said, noting the chamber association, that includes participation from Clearfield, Layton, Kaysville and Roy, d wants to be very involved. Even if of 150,000 come and spend a few combined forces with Layton with space for booths planHill and City ned allowing merchants and area groups a chance to advertise their services. LETTERS WILL be sent to area merchants outlining plans as he emphasized those attending the base even one-haactivities passing through the area could give a spurt to the economy. County Com. Harold Tippetts quickly lended support from the Council of Government mayoral group, emphasizing desire to demonstrate to the military support for the base. I THINK weve kindve been lagging, Layton Chamber Pres. Charlie Jones said, noting the large military affairs committee Greater maintained by the Ogden Chamber of Commerce that helped et community. group has A HAFB booster club-typ- e also been proposed by Dr. Hal Marsell of Layton, with Mr. Ipaktchian proposing businesses pay a small fee and display a tag identifying them as supporting HAFB along with a briefing in such areas as how to idenin tify a military identification card checkcashing, for example. ABOUT 2,000 military personnel move to and from the area each year and may be attracted to businesses displaying such a sign, he said, emphasizing, wed like to do this for the whole county, kicking the program off Jan. 1. About a year ago, some businessmen were concerned about bad checks received and efforts between merchants, the chambers of commerce and the base have apparently alleviated the problem, it was noted. WE NEED at least 50 percent of the merchants participating, Mr. Ipaktchian said. There are at awful lot of things we can get involved with that are Last year there were several occasions (for interaction) as long as we get the channels established. Weve had some very direct feedback from the base. one-thir- WILLARD Bay has about 600 acre-ferunning in and out of the bay, which is still below its capacity of 185,000 acre-fee- t, Mr. Salter explained. et lf a boost to the economy, out, he emphasized, calling it giving said further. he on the part a political move BUT UNTIL Com. Gerlach of federal officials just because be convinced, hes ready the countys contiguous with can to any threat of sanctions fight Salt Lake. program isnt manIf a program were im- if an I&M dated and will push for Davis would have there plemented, considered separatelto be fees, and the county of County being in the special y-testifying the state would have to come session due later legislative I&M with (start-up) money. up this summer or by taking court people say the county would action, if necessary, when the re save money-theyeventually so much time comes. er redecorate the distinguished visitors Group-someth- estimating fuel savings and called it a blackmail process. IF THE county has a (pollution) problem, it should be treated, he said indicating he doesnt believe one exists. If I felt Davis County residents (were subject to a) health problem related to pollution I would be the first to want to get rid of it. I think environmentalists have a terrific hold on Congress. The Clean Air Act cant EPA will attempt go away-t- he to clean ud the area. BUT IN 1979, the Bountiful ozone testing station recorded no days with levels above minimum problem standards, eight in 1980, none in 1981, four in 1982 and none so far in , 1983. No set pattern exists in regards to ozone buildup yet the EPA says three years is necessary to establish a problem. I cant see any, he continued, noting the ozone level on Sept. 21, 1982, recorded one violation at the Roy station. THE MINIMUM allowed is about 120 points per million. It registered 144 at 10 a.m. At 9 a.m., it stood at only 20 and by noon was back to 55. During the whole month it never is it explaingot close-h- ow able? Yet we wouldve been in violation had that been registered in Davis County. If I&M facilities have to be set up, the private sector should have a chance at bidding for their construction and operation vs. the government, possibly saving on costs and base-relate- lounge utilized by Pres. Reagan on his October visit, for example. Weve considered having a Davis Militing we felt could ary Affairs of base- be stronger, more supportive By MARK FOTHERINGHAM - Even with the creation of a FARMINGTON new disaster mill levy, Davis County is holding the line on the overall tax assessment rate. -- LAST WEDNESDAY, the county commission set 1983-8- 4 tax levy at 17.21 mills. The county-wid- e .02 last year, representing a is from only figure up slight increase of about 50 cents to $ 1 .00 on a $60,000 home. The relatively insignificant increase is surprising in view of the fact that a full one mill was added this year to help pay for disaster costs. Another new levy (.85 mills) has also been tacked on for paramedic the d. Residential Construction Rises In Most Davis Cities By TOM BUSSELBERG - recently-release- d University of Utah report cates. more than over the 1982 similar period, at about $39 million authorized. Although that's the lowest first Woods Cross, West Point, Syracuse, Kaysville, Fruit although total building rose by more than overall, Ms. Stark writes. 1 SALT LAKE CITY Except for three of the countys smaller cities, residential construction appears on the rebound, surpassing last years levels, a thirds margin in residential units, ranging from only 1 percent of construction in the unincorporated area and Bountiful to all residential units in indi- DRAMATIC rises over an admittedly bad 1982 were registered in all but North Salt Lake, Sunset and Syracuse while the county on average saw more than a 100 percent jump, the permit authorized construction report for h, Heights, Farmington, Clinton and Centerville. Clearfield saw barely over half of its units go into singlefamily while only a third of North Salt Lakes included Layton, on the other hand, reflected more in singlethan four-fifth- s family, the report notes. single-famil- THREE HUNDRED detached houses continued to dominate, although by less than a two- - e dwelling units were Homebuilding Rebounds indicates. It ranged from a high of 899 percent increase in Woods Cross, with four dwelling units approved, to Bountifuls 86, raising level there by more than six times last years with Farmington registering a fourfold jump, West Bountiful up more than 550 percent and West Point 740 percent. twenty-fiv- approved in the quarter, 201 of y them for houses, or better than one in eight units statewide. Research Assistant Kristin Stark reports just over 2,500 new dwelling units were authorized across the state, the highsingle-famil- est first quarter total since 1979, and at $114 million a 100 percent-plu- s jump from last year. SINGLE-FAMIL- build- ing, though, saw a drop of one-thir- d quarter total since 1976, one-four- Thanks to lower interest rates, mortgages are getting easier to obtain, raising the possibility for more housebuilding. THE SINGLE family house market is the first to drop out of the demand because generally families with limited financial resources are opting for such construction, she says, while apartment and condominium projects generally are backed by greater money sources. Unusually high growth in residential construction has occurred in such areas as Bountiful, Logan, West Jordan, Sandy, Orem and Roy, along with unincorporated Weber and Salt Lake counties, the report says, while Summit and Uintah counties saw drops along with Layton and Provo. THAT residential growth was reflected all over the inter- mountain region except in Wyoming, although Arizona, with about double Utahs population, led by far, with six times the number of dwelling units okayed so far, followed closely by Colorado. Nevada and New Mexico, both with substantially smaller popula- tions, also outranked Utah while the Beehive state recorded nearly double the units of Montana and well above that for Idaho and Wyoming. The drop in construction isnt unusual, Ms. Starks says, noting counter-cyclic- with a al building often runs to residential, economy generally producing more commercial activity. LOOKING TO the future, Ms. Starks says, new home building will continue to in- crease throughout the year with the stabilization of interest rates. The year-en- d total for new dwelling units this year will be between vs. about 7,500 for 1982. Helnh On Tms Levy Cmmty for-prof- firms. Although eight public hearings were held informing potential participants of the new program, response has been low, Mr. Dickenson says. WHILE HIS office doesnt actually provide the loans; Mr. Dickenson says he can act as a broker because of familiarity with the federal programs, indicating those interested should contact him, even for a telephone conversation, to quickly determine eligibility. Ideas must be approved through the federal HUD in conjunction with the National Development Council. Further information is available by calling infighting, added. enough attention to, Mr. Jones second-clas- s as treated were we Often citizens while living as a military family around the country, Susan Martin, the We Syracuse representative, recalled. welmost the were we felt we went where come to shop. "If you don't make them fell welcome, they will go somewhere else to spend their money. F-1- Commissioner Condemns EPA Agency For Threats By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor ITS SOMETHING we haven't paid PLANS ARE still being formulated, but North Davis Chamber Assoc. Pres. Hersh Ipaktchian says the Thunderbirds are scheduled to appear with their 6 fighters while Gov. Matheson and other dignitaries are expected. The governor is expected to proclaim that day as HAFB Day in a press g activities, conference prior to the near-capaci- ty REPLACEMENT water sales will account for about $305,815; untreated water sales to municipal and industrial entities will bring in $103,597; treated water sales to companies will amount to $1 12,952; and irrigation water sales will net $715,383. related activities, he explained in the recent chamber association meeting, noting a set up, is military affairs committee already but only "starting. By TOM BUSSELBERG levy with smaller decreases for library, flood control and capital project levies. The decreases in the various mill levies dont exactly mean that fewer property tax dollars will be collected. Increased property values have boosted 1983-8- 4 total assessed valuation figures up about eight percent. services. COMMISSION Chairman Glen Saunders explained that because of the increased valuations, the county was able to hold steady on the mill levy. Without the increase for disasters, we would have dropped the mill levy, said Com. Harry Gerlach. The commissioners explained that the new disaster levy was made possible with the passage of Senate Bill 57 earlier this year. IN ORDER to keep the total mill levy fairly level, the commission had to adopt downward adjustments in the countys other tax categories. The largest decrease (1.72 mills) was adopted in the general mill THERE IS still some uncertainty as to what course the legislature will take in their special session as to how much the state will help out with disaster costs, said Com. Saunders. He added that the amount of disaster aid from the Federal i Emergency Management Agency is also still undetermined. Another mill levy decrease is scheduled for the unincorporated Special Service Area of the county. The rate for fire protection and use of the BARD landfill dropped from 4 mills to 3.56 mills. THE COUNTY usually borrows money with bonds to finance their operations until tax monies start coming in. This year, however, the county is going to try living off surplus funds from last year to tide them over. County Auditor Ludeen Gibbons explained that the county usually reinvests the money it borrows looking for at least a two percent spread. That favorable an investment was unavailable on the market this year and without that two percent spread, it is just not good business to make taxpayers repay the loan balance, she said. WE WILL have a downfall of about $100,000 because we are not borrowing money this year, she added. |