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Show t 4 . I t J MeMal Health Work To Begin By ( ! tion should be started to the agency'i mental health facilities near Davis North Hospital in Layton, says Director Russell Williams, noting tentative approval of two bids submitted by RAO Construction of Ogden, ending several years of TOM Bt'SSH BIRD FARMINGTON .. Con-sirucii- activity should start west of Lakcview Hospital in Houniiful within a Meek or two Dvt a County Mental Health begins construction of a new facility to serve the south county area. planning. The Bountiful facility will primarily serve out patient reeds and take the place of an AT THE same lime, an addi ! existing rented facility at 51) E. Joo a. that is needed by the THE I'i acre site is large enough for future additions, as well, he added, noting the bid landlord for expansion. Dr. Williams explained in a telephone interview noting it will be close to the center's Lake-vie- w psychiatric unit, Its 9,000 square led is about the same as in Lav ton but a portion w ill be rented out and enable mental health was $371,900 compared to $107,125 for the Layton facility. Both bids were with Architect Gordon Gygi of Salt lake Cttv. The Layton facility will be utilised for alcoholism, drug abuse and mental health treat it will "give us flexibility to increase our bed capacity by 10. It will allow us to operate a program from that facility," THOSE SERVICES arc now in place but are being operated elsewhere in 'inadequate" facilities. Dr. Williams continued, emphasizing only a starter will be added for maintenance. Ihe Layton part-tim- e facility will add 2.237 square feet. sion for several years, working are available, he added. out various schemes to THE IDRMkL contracts were to have been signed by the county commission lues-da- y Both buildings are financed through a bonding program that will see payment in the next 15 years based on "rent subsidy through building util- ization." hose bids have already been sold and funds I afternoon. Construction should begin "within a week" with completion anticipated in about four months lor Lav ion and six months in Boumdul, Mental health officials have undertaken cflfons at expan achieve needed extra space, It has been decided owning their ow n facilities would save significant lunds over the long-run- , leading to the Bountiful facility, I he Layton operations are also owned by the mental n health agency while the I headquarters is rented, lb arm-mgto- section' a SEPTEMBER 23, 1982 j ment, he explained, indicating h LAYTON ; ' ; ) ; - Local $1,000, Ill raise the price of my hamburgers," the restaurant owner continued. "I strongly object to having my business taxes raised." cham- bers of commerce should I from a oppose Proposition business standpoint. North Davis Chamber Assoc, board of directors have decided. HE NOTED that while a homeowner only pays property taxes on the value of his property, a businessman also pays taxes on business-relategoods such as typewriters year after year, not only upon purchase. WHILE NOT voting formalto oppose the proposition that will face voters in the ly ' d Nov. 2 general election, sever-- t members urged such action al because its passage could ! ' I j mean higher taxes for business that would translate into a bigger price tag. The act would allow up to 45 percent reduction of property taxes based on property value for residentual units while also allowing changes in school funding levels by the state Fred Ball, Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, said the current proposal would have more im- pact than a similar attempt three years ago when the shift wouldve been 25 percent. "We felt very strongly the resolution on property taxes is too high. Businessses dont pay taxes, they pass it on. Its very onerous." along with exemptions for livestock, religious and charit- able organizations and irrigation. i;, SPEAKING strenuously against it was Hersh Ipakt-- f chian. president of both the North Davis Assoc, and Layton Chamber of Com-- . It shifts the tax bur--s thing is loaded. It shifts from the haves to the commercial district. "If I have to pay an extra merce. den-t- he ( j t POWER NOT SIZE , Sizes are often deceiving. Sometimes a womans thumb has a man under it. -- 5 Beacon, Philadelphia. HE ADDED attempts at a special legislative session were rejected by the governor and said the state Supreme Court could be called to act if its passed. "that much power" Giving to the legislature in setting tax rates was also a concern Mr. Ipaktchian raised, noting that with the current business climate and number of bankruptcies, such action could hinder rather than help the economy. classification CALLING the key word, Mr. Ball said the bill would give the legislature such power to classify taxes for the first time in Utah. "Thats one of the first things businesses look ut when coming in. They look at that. I think its antianti-growt- job." "Site selection people dont want that. Its getting very competitive (for business). Nobody understands the bill." he added. "Theres a lot to it." "THERE are some good things but its too cumbersome," said Sunset Mayor Norm Sant, who sits on a League of Cities and Towns committee. "Its very popular. I dont know anyone who wouldn't vote for it with (decreases in) property tax. It w ill be very difficult. He said that those buying a hamburger, for example, have the right to choose if they will or not while taxes are mandatory. We thought the state taking over the entire school (funding) was good,' he added, indicating, "I'd like to recommend if the chamber can vote a shift on the tax burden, I think it's unfair to make us vote on (the entire) Proposition I. THERES something in there for everyone to like, Mr. Ball said. "But I think as a chamber we need to oppose that one article. The Salt Lake Area Chamber has opposed it. Layton Mayor Lewis G. Shields proposed voting opposition, Including asking voters to oppose it. and while it was seconded the motion wasdefc-atewith Kaysville Mayor Gerald Purdy emphasizing, "I think were going way off the issue. You're asking voters to vote against it based on a five minute discussion. I THINK we should en- courage chambers to take a stand from a business standpoint," he added. Body Found In Morgan County - DAVIS County Sheriff Brant Johnson confirmed Tuesday morning that parents of the little girl - w ho had been missing since Aug. 26 when she was abducted from a playhave ground near her home positively identified the body as that of their daughter. Earlier Monday, a preliminary autopsy left some doubt that the badly decomposed - body was that of Rachael. However, the parents based their identification on a chipped tooth and pierced ears. LAYTON Idler read to -- - According to a the Layton City Council last Thursday evendollar ing. if a hotel is built in Layton it will not be constructed by Bernard Berney and his associates, the group that has been negociat-in- g multi-millio- Rachel Found SUNSET The badly decomposed body of a small girl found last weekend in a remote area of Morgan County has been identified as that of Rachael Runyan, a kidnap victim from Sunset. Hotel Could See New Contractors SHERIFF Johnson said the n with Layton City, construction companies and bonding agents for the past two years. THE LETTER, addressed to Layton City, was read into the official council meeting mi- nutes by Councilman Sam Tru- body was found Sunday even- jillo. It was formulated by ing in a remote area north of Mountain Green, Morgan County, by a local family sight- seeing in the area. Rachael was abducted from a playground near her home, 152 W. 870 North, Sunset, as she played with friends and an older brother. A neighbor gave police a description of the suspect, described as being a Black male, about 6 feet tail, and between 30 and 35 years of age. He reportedly wore a mustache and a short afro. SHERIFF Johnson said a homicide charge first-degr- will now be filed against the suspect in addition to the aggravated kidnapping charge. Layton Hotel Associates, a group that have held the Icin on the Hill Field Road proposed hotel property for the past one vears. and one-half Layton Hotel Associates will start foreclosure proceedings against Mr. Berney and his associates in 60 to 90 day s if Mr. Berney doesnt make pay- ment. The Hotel Associates group is offering a discount on the purchase price of the property to Mr. Berney if he is w illing to default on his loan w ithout going through court proce- dures. A CLIENT, David Sun-stro- the property and build the hotel is willing to pick up Mr. Bcrnev has so long promised to build. A recent extension period on the zoning of this property was granted by Ihe city council. Developers have until December 31. 1982 to come up with the money and some definite plans or the property will probably revert back to the lighter commercial and re- sidential zones that it was before the hotel was proposed, dmg House Numbers Backed - KAYSVILLE Fire Chief Don Howard of Kaysville, reminds residents that the city ordinance requires all homes to have a house number posted. Fire Chief Howard encourages all residents to check and make sure your home has a house number and is easily read in case of emergencies. MANY scout troops have already painted house numbers on the curb line in front of homes as a service project. At times the fire department is unable to determine which home a fire is at, as there are no house numbers available. minds citizens to check your fireplace chimneys before you start fires as the cool weather sets in. Make sure they are properly cleaned and serviced for use. CHIEF Howard also re- Those who are installing wood burning units in their fireplace should make sure they are U.S. approved and follow instructions. The city building inspector will check it for you. at no charge, to make sure it is within the city code ordinance. THE PROPER installation may save your home from burning and thousands of dollars insurance. The fire department has already responded to two fireplace chimney fires so far this fall, np i f By TOM BUSSELBERG ' one economic growth priority has to be the right kinds of jobs for the right parts of the state, Fred Ball of the Salt Lake Area t LAYTON - Utahs number Chamber of Commerce emphasizes. ALTHOUGH the states faced with its highest unemployment in 40 years, good, clean industry that pays a rela- tively high salary can be obtained for the state, now, in attid thanks to a tudes on the national level, he told the North Davis Chamber Assoc, in their quarterly meeting last week. It all depends on the image, how well the area is perceived by the select few who make the choice for big firms, such as the Fortune 500 list of major firms. About three major site selection companies are employed for those firms, Mr. Ball said. turn-aroun- IN THE last 11 years, since his temporary appointment to the area chamber where he was originally asked to serve e months until a reMax Rich could for placement be found, Mr. Ball notes the state was ranked 49th as desirable for business, based on Maurice Fultons recommendation. That man, representing the for major firms, carries busi- tremendous weight with ness around the country, Mr. Ball explained, indicating his studies are very scientific and often take three-fou- r before a final site or years few sites are nominated for a firm. WHEN I first came (to the ; chamber), I tried to perceive how Utah was perceived, the PEOPLE didnt know highly-regarde- BUSINESSMEN want to know where they can improve productivity and the states most productive workforce has been highlighted where the work ethic is alive and well, he went on, relating the case history of Coleman Outdoor Furniture in Cedar City. Ranked against a highly-productisister plant in North Carolina, Cedar performed 12 percent higher. We had the most educated workforce-th- at was trouble in the past. We educated for millions (of dollars) and were exporting our most valuable commodity out of state. This ments imploring people to come to Utah didnt alleviate an image problem of Utah as being the home of the ates turn-aroun- 80s Belongs to Salt Lake City. The Wall Street Journal had a large report, primarily on foreign investment in the state, after that. And Town and Country Magazine a publication geared to every top executive is planning a spread to appear in December, only for the Salt Lake Valley, but anywhere in the state--W- e dont care where it goes, as long as it goes to the state. Let us help you, be your resource." he told the group of north Davis County mayors and businessmen. WERE getting now to where we wont want anymore business in the Salt Lake Valley, he added, emphasizing though, businesses want to go where they can be close to such amenities as the Jazz, symphony and international airport. Looking to the future, he added, as bright as the 70s were, they are going to dull in comparison to the does shine. it, shine HE CITED examples ot dramatic growth coming in the Salt Lake area, such as five major new hotels, with the modem Maturity magazine ranked the state as number one for retirement over such traditional favorites as Florida and Arizona, naming the state the Rochester of the West with more dentists and doctors per capita, for example, as well as its climate and amenities of life. IN SPITE of that, the state still needs to do more, Mr. Ball continued, noting only $670,000 was allocated to the Utah Division of Industrial Development compared to $10 million in North Carolina, for If we will be comexample. petitive, we have to double that, he added, noting the Legislature will be asked to provide $1.5 million. Weve never been able to give inducements. As it gets more competitive, we may vested $450 million on a project that includes 2.5 million square feet of office space, three million residential and six theaters and an amphitheater along with several prestigious shops planning to locate e in a area. adding, "its a lot easier than it used to be. But not as many projects have been closed as should, he said. NOTING KSLS studios are the only major facility under construction, he said Its surprising how much has been 80s--bu- pay inventory tax and the states geography and proximity to major markets were exploited, leading to such facili ties as the Clearfield Freeport Center, billed as at least the nations largest such Utah was ranked as first for business to investigate in Mr. Fultons latest report, with many large firms projects waiting on the back burner" to announce plans, Mr. Ball Theres never been more interest and fewer said. WEVE GOT the project. We have to do a better job of packaging and merchandising, Mr. Ball added, noting, though, that theres been more interest in the last 18 months than the last 12 years in the region. Were now always on the top in lists. Well see exciting things with a totality of effort. The Salt Lake Area Chamber, heemphasized, isnt obtaining business ff Holiday Inn set for groundbreaking this week, the 680 room Regency Hotel on the line, leading to the case where "well be very competitive with major cities. Calling the Triad Center a spectacular thing he noted that group has already in- mall-typ- leased had to THE FREEPORT Law was called the biggest point in where starting a businesses no longer had to jobs-gradu- of the have to provide those, was common in the 1950s because there were leave. Utah advertise- d Utah Symphony to the chance businessmen have to make a buck here. no PUBLICITY has been lavish about the area, he said, citing a nine page Christian Science Monitor spread in April that was bannered, "The Decade he continued, adding that -- former trucking executive said, adding, We werent doing well. Clean industry that pays a relatively high salary can be obtained for the state, now...5 where we were," he continued, noting he couldnt conceive why the state was ranked 49th, with Wyoming then holding bottom slot. I had a knew my product--w- e hard time to get in. Businessmen perceived the state as provincial and werent skeptical of Mormon folklore, figuring polygamy was still rampant and strange clothes common attire, for example. Ten years later, now we are the fourth fastest growing state - weve been discovered as a site, he said. Ads were changed from promoting the good snow and due to the economy, he added. comment from a delegate to the National Assoc, of Chambers of Commerce in Washington, D.C., a decade ago, who asked Mr. Ball if he knew a friend from Des Moines, Iowa. "Theyre both out West was the rationale, he added. two-thre- Fanta Corp. of announcements Great Salt Lake Desert. Many didnt realize where the state was represented by a looking across the South between way to 2nd-3r- d Main and West Temple where three new office buildings and residential condominiums are contemplated. He added that it now appears they will build a energy building be- tween 2nd and 3rd South in the west side of Main that would be the largest such structure in the country while Sinclair Oil is planning to move its headquarters to Salt Lake, as well. . |