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Show v Volume 32, Number R ti ti mm 1? Thursday, April Proposal Before Council Tonight V mem! Single Copy 25c A 3, 1986 Bond Sale - efficient use of resources, providing better services at a lower cost. These savings will be more pronounced as the city grows and more he said. personnel are needed, The cost for additional equipment and supplies will be easily offset by the savings of fringe benefits under the concept. Three major problems are apparent in West Valley City -management, money and manpower, the blue ribbon committee of finwrote, summarizing in to delivered Newman dings WEST VALLEY. Police protection and firefighting services may be reorganized under one department if a recommendation by City Manager John Newman is accepted by the City Council here tonight (Thursday). Newman explained to the council Tuesday during its study session that his major objective in consolidating the two departments is efThis move will be ficiency. beneficial and cost saving to the West Valley City taxpayer, he said. The city, like others nationwide, is faced with providing greater services with diminishing revenues, Newman said. Emphasizing the goal of the merger of the two departments is efficient delivery of public safety services, he pointed out the time has come to shift from an era of specialization to one of cold reality and face facts. There are trade-off- s involved, but in the long term, its workable." West Valley will lose in excess of $1.5 million in the next fiscal year due to the loss of federal revenue sharing funds and other cutbacks, he explained. Research indicates that consolidation will save money in the long run, he pointed out. Newman said Tuesday his recommendation is based on the findings of a blue ribbon committee appointed in November to study the citys fire services. That committee, he said, recommended creation of a Public Safety Department to replace the citys tradtional separate administration of police and firefighting services as the most viable option available at this time. Cross-traine- mid-Marc- are three viable options worthy of consideration. These options include: (a) Creating a fire district for all of Salt Lake County; (b) Consolidating the Police and Fire Departments into a Public Safety Department; and (c) Contracting for fire services with an entity, the massive document said. In examining the above options, the committees bottom line recommendation is option (b) - consolidating the Police and Fire Departments into a Public Safety Division, the report said. out-of-ci- -- The committee applauded the c- itys current Fire Department, Newman told the council, saying it had done an exceptional job in providing services at a low public cost, he noted, but, with the loss of funds and the demands of a growing population, the city is compelled to find alternative measures of allocating funds or raising taxes. Raising taxes in West Valley City, Newman indicated, is simply not an option for consideration. While Newman said he individuals, d wholeheartedly supports Newman indicated, would be a more MAGNA COmmUNITr UNDtvnono ' the com- mittees consolidation recommenda 1 -- rtoHATr there To solve these problems f;1 rnrnc tions, he also explained Tuesday he would highly recommend the council put its collective weight behind a effort for adoption of county-wid- e the committees first option - the eventual creation of a valley-wid- e fire district. In the long run, fire protection would be better served in the valley fire district, by a county-wid- e Newman said. Such a manpowerintensive organization would be a more efficient use of our dwindling resources. Acknowledging a consolidated, valley-wid- e fire protection service would be politically unpalatable at this time, Newman called the internal consolidation of West Valleys the police and fire departments next best thing to save the citys limited resources while providing quality public safety services. GRANITE PARK. A special meeting of the Granite Board of Education will be held today (Thursday) to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of $20 million in general revenue obligation school building bonds and confirm their sale. Those bonds, explained Briant G -- Chief David Campbell, to head the new Public Safety Department, told the council Tuesday he has already met with employees from both departments and explained the proposed merger. The number one priority well have to address is Campbell explained. As the department evolves, we will eventually have the manpower trained to adequately meet any medical, fire or police emergencies, but this would take some time to accomplish. A period of evolution and adjustment, he said, may be necessary before the new department operates smoothly, but he indicated he has already made plans to involve the employees of the new department in finding solutions to any problems which may need to be addressed. Admitting cost savings may not be Continued on page 5 business ad Badger, ministratortreasurer for the board, are being tion Police Newmans choice cross-trainin- bj Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Hnter GRANITE PARK. It seems to me weve got to respect the potential problems this may cause, J. Dale Christensen told fellow members of the Granite Board of Education here Tuesday. We have to notify the principals and counselors immediately were considering it, he added. There may be some students who are failing, and they wont have an opportunity until fall to make up credits for graduation, he reasoned. Christensens comments concerned a proposed paring back of the districts community education program which would, among other things, eliminate all make-uclasses for high school credit this summer and all summer programs p in 1987. courses dont These (make-up- ) make money, they lose money, noted Ralf Riches, assistant superintendent for instructional services. Many courses, he pointed out, paid their own way. The proposal came in response to non-cred- it By sold to finance construcof the districts ninth high school, as yet unnamed. Groundbreaking for the school, to be constructed on a parcel o.i the southwest corner of 5600 West and 4100 South, is expected next spring, noted Ross Wentworth, director of school facilities. Currently in the early design stage by FFKR ArchitectsPlanners, Inc , the facility is anticipated to house between 2,200 and 2,400 students when completed. The new school is scheduled to be open for the 1990 91 school year. Todays meeting will take place in the board room of the district office building, 340 E. 3545 South The meeting will begin at 4 oclock In Magna - Street Proj ect To Start Police Chief David Campbell was named as City Manager John Newman's choice to lead the proposed Public Safety Department, merging police and firefighting services under one administrative head. SAFETY BRASS . . . Community Education Cuts Imminent, Board Told ?uTr circuiation - Special Session Is Called Police, Fire Services Comld Unite by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer Green Sheet Publication cutbacks imposed by the State Legislature this year. Lawmakers pared back appropriations for adult high school and community education programs statewide by more than 40 percent. Granites share of those cuts amounts to nearly $230,000 - about 15 percent of the districts community education budget. These cuts will have a significant impact upon the services we can community edcuation provide, director Joseph Allen told the board. Fortunately our revenue sources are diversified enough to be able to continue, he added. During the past few weeks, he explained, his department has been analyzing revenues and expenprogram-by-prograditures and This analysis, he said, offered some solutions to the current financial crisis, but not at the expense of belttightening. This is a only a roadmap, Riches explained, kind of like a prelude of what well be bringing before the board formally at budget time. Besides the recommended cutbacks in high school credit classes and the elimination of the summer program next year, Alien said he is also recommending cutting school coordinators to 9,z Continued on page 4 MAGNA. Work is scheduled to begin next week on 8850 West between 2700 and 3100 South, according to Doyle Grant, county road super visor here. Grant said the road will be redone with new base and cap. At the same time the Magna Water and Sewer Improvement District will replace lines in that area up to the property line to avoid having to dig into the road in the future should a break occur. Target date for completion is May will determine 15. The budget whether other roads will be replaced this year. Grant explained that the long range goal is to cut down high crowns that have been built up over the years in the old part of town. -- school-by-schoo- l, quarter-by-quarte- r. Kearns Council Near THS - Dumped Acid Probed TAYLORSVILLE. Both the County Health Department and the federal Environmental Protection Agency are investigating the apparent dumping of four barrels of acid alongside 5400 South just east of Redwood Road. Before the materials were identified, the acid spill created some anxious moments Friday morning for the Salt Lake Hazardous Materials Response Team Labels on the four plastic barrels had been removed and two were leaking. About 10 gallons of acid spilled onto the ground. The acid spill was discovered Friday about 8:45 a m. by a Salt Lake County Sheriff's deputy patrolling (HAZ-MAT- ). the area. Apparently the barrels were dumped sometime Thursday night, officials indicated, because state highway crews were engaged in weed control there Thursday, afternoon and the barrels were not there then. Hazardous materials specialists took samples of the acid for testing and detertmined two barrels contained muriatic acid, an agent used by masons for cleaning bricks, w hil'1 the remaining two contained nitric acid. The materials, HAZMAT officials explained, could cause irritation if inhaled in a heavy concentration The acid fumes are not lethal, of ficials said, and there was no thieat Continued on page 5 Lot Size Recommended minimum lot size of in the Oquirrh Shadows subdivision gained approval of the Kearns Town Council during a meeting here Tuesday night. Acting on a request submitted at its last meeting, the Council adopted the 6 zoning for the residential area located in southwest Kearns. Dave Howick, Council vice chairman, was scheduled to meet with representatives of the Oquirrh Shadows areji last night (Wednesday) to inform them of the action. Also, he was to suggest they encourage the builder to include a community park in the planning of the residential area. In another matter, the Council gave its approval to grant a license KEARNS. Mitchell, a member of the planning and of the Community Council, is concerned committee Magna zoning about Magna's earthquake potential. The potential for earthquake of damage and other pertinent information is available on a series Center. maps at the Magna Community SEEKING INPUT . . . Lloyd A square feet for homes 6,000 R-l-- - In Magna - Master Plan Data Is On Display Residents ehre are being isit the Magna Communi-Cente- r at 3041 So. 8560 at 15 maps of the area part of a comprehensive le Magna master plan, k of the p by Tom Roach inning staff, the maps reloped property, existing school existing zoning, traffic cir-i- e i, community liquefaction potential in earthquake and Magna comThey also show the Magna community aeas, munitys sensitive mass transit, hydrologic soil con- constraints, public facilities, straints, pedestrian walkways, street lighting facilities An eight-memb- and drainage committee from the Magna Community Council has been involved for the last three months in problems, identifying opportunities and outlining goals for future development of the area to avoid being caught in the of disorderly topsy syndrome growth. Those who have been working closely with the county include LaRee Pehrson, chairman of the Magna Planning District, Joe Ribot-to- , Laura Jo McDermaid, Marlene Norcross, Christen Eldredge, Rigmor Tuttle, Lloyd Mitchell and Art Flangas. According to Roach, the group needs input from the community concerning the impact of development, exploring what has been wrong in the past and how problems can be corrected. He is encouraging residents to contact him at 488-506- fir a Long John Silver fast food restaurant at 3765 W. 5400 South. The Council is also encouraging early preparation for the annual Kearns Hometown Days. Persons or organizations interested in participating in the celebration, scheduled for July 12, are being asked to contact Don Birch, Reservations for food and games booths, as well as for positions in the parade, are being accepted, according to Marilyn Madsen. Council members were told the next food distribution for the Kearns area will be April 15 and 16, with delivery of items to shut-in- s taking place on the first day. Others may pick up food items at St. Pauls Lutheran church from 1 to 2 p.m. on Continued on page 5 968-292- District Plans Monthly Bills Officials of the Magna Water and Sewer Improvement District plan to start sending out bills on a monthly basis, according to Brent E. Huish, manager. MAGNA. Huish said the bills will be figured rate of 17 cents per day for water and 33 cents per day for sewer. After April 15, the bills may fluctuate until both cycles are complete. We bill customers on different cycles, Huish said. The town is broken in half, using 8000 West as the equalizer to keep a balance. Bills will be different for a two or three-mont- h period unitl the cyles are in order, but as soon as the new system is in place, there should be no pro on a daily blems. Huish said there will be information regarding the changeover sent through the mail. A monthly meeting of the districts board of trustees will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Magna Water Company office, 8940 W. 2700 South. Included on the agenda will be a report on the new sewage treatment plant, a discussion of an escrow agreement between Magna Water Company, the State of Utah and Zions First National Bank, a resolution on the project manual or extension agreement, and a motion to table the motion of March 12 for a closed meeting by the board of trustees. There will also be other reports. DANGEROUS DUMP . . . Four canisters of hazardous materials were dumped at the side of the rood Thursday near the intersection of 5400 South and Redwood Road across the street from Taylorsville high. Canisters were found to contain muriatic acid, a chemical used to clean masonry. |