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Show Revenue Falls Short Of Projections - uTAH k6l ASSOCIATION EAST 3RD SOUTH City To End Year With Budaev Deficit WEST VALLEY. This citys first year of existence will end with an unbalanced budget caused by a revenue shortfall. But just how much the revenue deficit will amount to is unclear and probably will not be known for accertain until mid- - to ofto financial West Valley cording ficers. Estimates of the deficit range from $100,000 to as much as $500,000, with several projections pointing to a figure of late-Jun- mid-rang- e, e $300,000. The final quarterly sales tax check to be received by the city this fiscal year (probably in late June) holds the key, City Treasurer Randy Baker said yesterday (Wednesday). City officials are hoping the check will be sizable, containing revenue missed in two previous quarters when the State Tax Commission failed to include sales tax receipts from several large AUDIT . . . City Auditor Russ Sanderson recommended firm of Deloitte Hoskins and Sells to conduct independent audit of city. For Study Committee corrected in time to include the extra revenue in the June sales tax check. businesses in the city. It is improbable, however, that additional revenue from a healthy sales tax check will eliminate the deficit, Baker admitted. Among the businesses omitted were Harmons West, Gus Paulos Chevrolet and Mervyns, Baker The number of smaller said. businesses that were missed may total in the hundreds, another city Baker estimated that corrections could add about $200,000 to the anticipated sales tax yield of $700,000. Even with that, a deficit will remain, he said. Sanderson discussed the citys financial with State dilemma Auditor Val Oveson last Wednesday and has been engaged in consultations with accountants from the private firm of Deloitte Haskins and Sells. The City Commission Tuesday approved the hiring of that firm to inconduct the legally-require- d of the books. audit dependent citys Deloitte Haskins and Sells bid of $4,900 was $900 higher than that of the lowest bidder, Tanner Brunson Pickett and Co., but Sanderson recommended Deloitte because of its expertise in governmental financial affairs. One of its members, Fred Oliver, official added. To obtain an accurate picture of the number of businesses omitted, city employes have worked overtime compiling a list of firms in the city based on business licenses. City Auditor Russ Sanderson set a deadline for yesterday to have that list, which will be compared with the sales tax list sent to the city by the State Tax Commission to determine how many businesses were missed. Copies of both will be returned to the state office as soon as possible in hopes that the mistakes can be 38 years of experience in government financial dealings and helped New York City resolve its budget problems several years has ago. He will provide consulting services to West Valley, Sanderson pointed out. Sanderson under preparation, Sanderson and Baker said. Cities are not supposed to end a fiscal year with an unbalanced budget or to start with a deficit, but West Valley officials are counting on their citys unique status as a new municipality to gain special consideration from the state. Revenue shortfalls are not uncommon for many existing cities, currently Tuesday Morning - - supporters of Mayor Henry (Hank) Price, who backs a change to a council-mayform, and sup- or changing this citys system. Officials from Murray, Sandy, Salt Lake City, Orem and Ogden have been invited to address the citizens committee considering whether West Valley should hold an election to replace its current commission form of government. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference - Orem: system, claiming insufficient time is available for a thorough study of alternate forms. Mackay and Jerry Wagstaff, who favor retention of the present 34 Pages - USPS Council-manage- r and - Ogden: Charter form of The charter is government. drafted to suit a citys particular needs, but requires two elections before being implemented. Dr. Doyle Buckwalter, a professor of public administration at BYU, also has been invited to discuss the attributes of the various forms of government. Mondays session is the third in a series of meetings for the committee, which decided last week to set a May 29 deadline on recommending a course of action for the city. At that time, the committee has the option of suggesting to either maintain the current form of government or place an alternative form on the ballot prior to Aug. 3, the final election date allowed bylaw. The change of government question has boiled down to a fight between two factions within City Hall - TAYLORSVILLE. Published weekly at 155 E. 4905 South, Salt Lake City, UT S4I07. Second class postage paid at Salt Lake City, UT 4119. Subscription rate. 512. SO per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to West Valley View, Box 7107, Salt Lake City, UT 4107. Thursday, Apr. 16, 1981 Volume 27, Number All 15 In Split Decision By Planning Commission Is Approval WEST VALLEY: Rezoning a large multiple urit housing complex on 2200 West received a favorable recommendation here Thursday from the City Planning Commission. But, after endorsing the project on a 2 vote, the commission informed applicant Hooper Knowlton that it had serious concerns about the proposed density of the project and access to it. 3-- Obtaining the boards consent va.. Knowltons request for (multiple unit dwellings) zoning on 9.4 acres at 3700 So. 2200 West. The land is adjacent to a similar sized parcel along 3800 West that already is zoned R-A plan to develop that land for multiple unit dwellings appeared before the Planning Commission Thursday, but was tabled for one month because of site plan 150 r 262 6682 a, 4150 So. at 12:15 p.m. During the session, members will be encouraged to make suggestions on how they would like the Chamber to serve them. For several months, city officials have been working on plans to purchase City Hall and its grounds, as well as the new fire station at 4180 So. 6400 West through a bond issuance by the West Valley Municipal Building Authority. Commissioner Jerry Wagstaff is president of the Building Authority board, which also includes Mayor Henry (Hank) Price and Commissioner Renee Mackay. Both the City Commission and the Building Authority were scheduled to issue the bonds on Thursday, but said they postponed the matter to allow public comment. The late arrival of documents dealing with technical aspects of the bond proposal also prompted the delay. In addition, the decision to purchase the City Hall site does not have unanimous support within the city administration, sources pointed out. - to the change. After casting the deciding vote, Sorensen put Knowlton on notice that when the project appears before the Planning Commission for a conditional use permit, plans should indicate less density and should include a buffer for single family homes north of the proposed development. Before the proposal advances to that point, however, the City Commission must approve the zone change. The request to develop the adjacent property at 3785 W. 2200 West received opposition from residents of the sparsely populated area. Frances Goodsell, 3781 So. 2200 West, said the proposed density of the project (16 units per acre, 150 units in total) was too great for the local street system to handle. Density was not a problem for the Planning and Zoning Department, said staffer Jared Campbell. But other problems with the site plan, primarily the question of access on 3800 South, must be worked out. Mark Rogers, a spokesman for the Denver-base- d applicant, U. S. - R-l-- - problems and concerns about access to the property. Acting Planning Commission Chairman Keith Sorensen cast the deciding vote on the zoning change, joining with Carroll Elford and Jerald Larson in recommending the change. Walter Ewell and Edgar Todd voted against it. Sorensen was acting as chairman on behalf of Budd Rich, who stepped down from his board position on this Issue two weeks ago to serve as spokesman for area residents (his neighbors) opposed R-- postponed because of the cancellation of the City Commission meeting. Instead, hearings have been set for May 7 on: The Pioneer Study Area ( zoning change between 3500 and 4100 South from 3200 to 3600 West) ; - Western Sierra Development, manufacturing to commercial zoning for a bank and restaurant at 5925 W. 2100 South; R-2- -8 (twin homes) (duplexes) to at 3820 W. 4600 South. Tonights session was cancelled because two of three commission members will be out of town. departments caus- Aned the revenue shortfall. ticipated utility tax returns are expected to fall 50 percent short of projections. So, too, is the citys share of road funds. Federal revenue sharing funds ended up more than $100,000 less than anticipated. The city also lost $61,000 in personal property taxes this year, although the status of that money is still being discussed with the county, Baker said. Give Request For Multiple Unit Zoning day (Thursday) have been John Strasser, Chuck-A-Ram- Redwood Road, will get under way WEST VALLEY. Three rezoning requests scheduled for hearings to- - A The luncheon session, to be held at the Commission Meeting Cancelled; Rezoning Hearings Postponed -- a.m. Tuesday. businessman of the month will be honored during a meeting of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce here today (Thursday). er (manager appointed by council); WEST VALLEY. A public hearing on West Valley officials plans to issue revenue bonds totaling as much as $2.9 million will be held at West Valley Chamber In Lunclieon Session 656-38- Several factors apparently dishap- - The hearing will be part of the regular City Commission meeting in the upstairs conference room in City Hall. rne voice oe City officials unanimously count the possibility of that pening. Subject Of Hearing 10 We ST VALLCY CITY UTAH g -- Commissioners Renee WedtUafUey comMurray: mission, just like West Valleys present system; - Sandy and Salt Lake City: Council-stronmayor with chief administrative officer; Three-memb- of Three Sections room in City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. Cities invited to Mondays session utilize the various forms of government available to West Valley as a second class city. They are: - porters Thursday. Issuance Of Bonds Government Forms Are Being Promoted WEST VALLEY. Performance of various forms of government in five other cities will be discussed here Monday before a special committee studying the feasibility of the investigated possibility that the city could take out a tax anticipation loan to cover the budget deficit, paying back the loan next year, but he learned Monday this could not be done. As a result, the deficit will be transferred to next year's budget, but most have reserve funds to turn to in times of difficulty. Because it is a new city, West Valley does not, Sanderson said. According to the law, the State Auditor could ask the County Attorney to close the citys doors because of the deficit, Sanderson told a meeting of city officials 3 . . . Glen Allan and Mervin Goodsell listen os city approve rezoning for high density housing project. WATCHFUL Home Corp., said his company was willing to work out any problems. Jay Childs of the Granite School District warned that the elementary school in the area is overcrowded already, which may force the busing of students Jiving in the proposed units to less crowded schools in the district. In other action, the commission approved Edwin Pierces request for nine duplexes at 3950 So. 3200 West. The application has been considered for two years by, first, the County Planning Commission and now the city board, said Sorensen, who in this case stepped down from his commission post to represent Pierce. Pierces plan complies with the Planning Commissions intent to give special consideration to deep narrow lots within the Pioneer Study Area West, South) which otherwise would be difficult to develop, he added. Opposing the plan, Bonnie Hausknecht, 3953 Las Flores, pointed out that the city had a lengthy petition from residents who protested against the plan previously. (3200-360- Ul , 'V 3500-410- 0 Sold Right Away! I had several calls on Thursday, sold the carpet right away and had still more calls through Monday. Mrs. Adrian (Pat) Van Heyst, 5645 Hillside Dr., relating what LAVENDER corps. 12 x12'. Exc.ll.nl condition. Oropos to match. happened when she used a classified ad in the Green Sheet to sell home carpeting. The Murray lady found, as most users do, that these little ads can do big things. Best of all, they do it at minimal cost. to place your ad. Dial Save $1 by paying before it runs. Ask us how. Youll get results! 262-668- 2 ANTI . , . Bonnie Hausknecht opposes rental units on 3200. here's a point Every funny isnt a kneeslapping belly laugh. Some are just the sort of thing that makes you smile or perhaps inwardly chuckle. Theres a lot of that type of the columns written humor tucked away in by our colleagues in this other states. and Theyre been passed back and forth til no one could be sure who originally said it. Why is it? wondered one that most womens writer, magazines have 50 pages of recipes . . . and 50 pages of diets? Who says Another mused, women wont qualify for combat? Ever been to a rummage sale? is really The honeymoon over, another lamented, when there are more bills than coos. not attempting to collapse - just thinking out people loud on humorous subjects. If youre still with us at this stage, well toss some of these witticisms at you, making no effort to identify the columnist. In truth, most of these have Snap, crackle and pop thats life for you, one writer offers, when youre young its your cereal; when youre older, its your joints. created a hypothetical conversation between two Soviet citizens, one of whom had just arrived in the labor camp. How much time did you get? asked a veteran of the cell. One Twenty-fivyears, prisoner moaned. e What did you do? Nothing! Nothing swear Im innocent. Cmon, the new at all. I sneered the veteran, you only get 10 years for that. Another writer, reflecting on the approach of Mothers Day, quoted a mother in his town to wit: I guess I should say a few words about motherhood, but the only ones that come to mind this morning are, It seemed like a good idea at the time. In a related vein, one columnist said: It seems like a lost cause for a parent to give a lecture on nutritional values of food to an offspring whos reached at age 17 by eating junk food. are like one writer explained. You dont need them, but they come with the tomato." Mothers-in-la- seeds, One columnist launched a lengthy funny thats worth the time it takes. Concerns a couple with different interests. She was a spiritualist; he believed in reincarnation. After his death, she attended a seance trying to contact him and sure enough, his voice came through loud and clear. Whats it like there? she asked in an tone. You wouldnt believe it, he replied. The skys beautiful, the waters clear blue and the place is full of willing young creatures with the loveliest big brown eyes. Well, I never thought heaven would be like that, she said. Who said anything about heaven? Im a bull in Montana. Back with a quicker quip was this writer: The reason they call television a medium is because so much of it is neither rare nor well done. 0 Penned one columnist: dont think your ears are If you import- ant, consider that 50 out of 100 Americans wear glasses. Many a man works hard to keep the wolf from the door writes another, and then his daughter grows up and brings one right into the house. Its only after you lose your membership in it that the younger generation looks pretty bad, admitsone writer. Two back-to-bac- k others shouldve with their been daffy-nition- s, to wit: Authority is that which makes some people grow and others swell. And nonchalance is the ability to look like an owl when you've acted like a jackass. Time may be a great healer, complained a female columnist, but its certainly a lousy make up artist! The best thing about the good old days, wrote one, is that you were neither good nor old at the time. one writer; Philosophized Life has a way of evening things up. For every woman who makes a fool out of some man, there's another who makes a man out of some fool. Another berates the American emphasis on getting ahead: If everybody becomes a somebody, there wouldnt be anybody left to be a nobody and thatd be hard on everybody. And, on a human note, well conclude with this one: One of lifes big disappointments is discovering the man who writes the advei Using copy for a bank the guy who makes the loans. isnt |