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Show : i The total property tax ROY rate imposed for city, county, school and other purposes in Roy increased by 10.03 mils this year, according to an analysis prepared by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. Roys overall property tax levy in 1976 is 77.94 mills ($77.94 per $1,000 assessed valuation). This compares with a total levy of 67.91 mills in 1975 and 99.09 mills in 1970. The following tabulation shows the trend in Roys total rate for selected years since 1950: Total Mill Levy Year 48.15 1960 1965 1970 1975 1976 .10 i 89.18 99.12 99.09 School County 67.91 TOTAL 36.78 15.80 4.14 67.91 Special District 77.94 of the Approximately 51.6 total property taxes charged in Roy this year will go for school purposes. The Foundation report indicates that 18.7 of the Roy property collected will go for municipal purposes, 24 for county purposes, and 5.6 for special district purposes. A comparison of the 1975 and 1976 levies in Roy by purpose is as follows: Purpose Municipal operating levies for local units must be reduced whenever assessed valuations are increased because of the Tax revaluation program. As a result, the total overall levy charged by local units in these Com-missio- School County 1976 14.58 40.24 18.75 TOTAL 77.94 Purpose Municipal Special District 4.37 four counties declined by amounts ranging up to 30 mills in some taxing jurisdictions. Foundation the study, four According counties (Iron, Juab, Piute and Utah) were affected this year by to the continuing program. 1975 11.19 program. Utah law requires that reappraisal Local valuations in these four counties nearly doubled in 1976 as a result of the phasize, analysts em- that lower mill rates in communities that recently were reappraised do not necessarily mean a decline in tax burdens for all taxpayers within such communities. In many cases, the correction of un however, derassessments for many taxpayers under the reappraisal program will more than offset the mill rate reductions. Thus,' many property owners in the counties affected will experience sharply higher tax bills this year. The property reappraisal program being carried out by the State Tax Commission now has completed work in 25 counties of the state. Still to be completed in the first round of revaluations are Carbon, Salt Lake, Sanpete and Sevier Counties. Except for counties that were reappraised, the Foundation analysis notes that total property tax mill rates rose in most of the major Utah communities during 1976. Of the 25 counties that were not reappraised this year, 12 coun- ties raised their levies, only 3 counties lowered their levies, and 10 counties made no change. A total of 187 cities and towns are located in the 25 counties not affected by reappraisal changes this year. municipalities, Of 43 these increased their levies, 9 redued their levies, and 133 made no change in 1975. The SUN CHRONICLE Is public weekly at Roy, Utah 84067. Second clou postage paid at toy Utah Subscription par yoar ISJO two years $1 additional Ph 825 1646 Single copy price. 15 cents. $10 ootol-ttot- a Writ PO 8 ob 807 Roy. Utah 84067. Stroat address 5388 S 1900 W, Roy. Utah Roy, Utah Thursday, September 23, 1 976 Suggestion made Tennis courts studied ROY Councilman Marvin Zaugg has suggested council construct tennis courts on the Hooper Spur property between 3100 West and 3500 West at about 5650 South. Council has heard many suggestions concerning the future of the property, including proposals for making it into a path or a road. Council has also considered selling the land. Gerry Adair of 3484 W. 5700 S. told council last Tuesday night he strongly objects to the property being used now for a bridle path and for motorcycles and other vehicles. He complained of' vehicles driving down the street at nights with lights off and expressed concern for the safety of his property and possessions. He also complained of dust from motorcycles. Adair said it is not fair for the city to provide a bridle path for only persons with horses. If it cant be utilized more efficiently, he said, the city should sell the land and use the money for something the whole city can use and enjoy. In a previous meeting residents from the area suggested keeping the pathway open for horses, AMERICAN LEGION COMMANDER Ron Fields, Past Commander Lloyd Smith and Auxiliary Memclosing it off to motor vehicle use, ber Vivian Smith (from left) prepare for the Past Commanders Ball Sept; 25. a comment which brought objections from Councilman Zaugg. He said it is discriminatory to allow persons with horses to use public property and prohibit ROY The American Legion, others. There will be a social hour by the Country Trash. Post 139 in Roy, is having a past from 7 p.m. with a roast beef Zaugg s tennis court proposal commanders ball to honor the dinner to be served 9 p.m. That Tickets will be $3 per couple included asphalt parking lots on will be followed by dancing 9 for the dinner and dress will be the property at 3500 West and at past commanders and their wives. l. p.m.-- l a.m. with music provided West, with a foot path con- - property, Residents along 5700 South had necting the ends of the property. He suggested that if the land were complained that during heavy being used for recreation, council storms the rushing water erodes could possibly secure Bureau of the sides of the ditch, and private Outdoor Recreation (BOR) grants property is damaged, to help pay for pipe to enclose the City Manager Wayne Kimber storm sewer drain which runs pointed out that state BOR to the Spur property bet- - ments are nearly exhausted and ween the city land and the reminded council they 3rd trying to obtain $1 million to purchase a residents property. golf course. He said BOR funds Mayor Joseph Dawson commented that there is critical need may not be available to help witl for storm sewer lines on 6000 the Hooper Spur property South, as well as in several parts development. The matter has been referred to of the city. Theres no end to how much we could spend on this, he the city Planning Commission for said about Zaugg s suggestion to study and recommendations k enclose the open ditch on the spur within a period. 3100 allot-parall- el six-wee- Legion plans commanders ball 6-- 7-- semi-forma- Bus service may be extended the organization would make a study of the area and submit a have bus service, Utah Transit plan for service to council. We want to adapt the service Officials have told city to the needs of the people, Councilmen. John Rahnken from UTA said cilman Larkin Patterson told UTA officials at last weeks council meeting. He said shuttle buses may be useful in west Roy areas to take people from their homes to a street where they could catch a regular bus. Rahnken told council that the The Roy Lions Club has ROY mini-bu- s as previously donated $300 to Roy City to help discussed is not available. landscape grounds surrounding However, UTA has purchased the Southwest Branch of Weber some small buses, 15 of which are County Library. used the area. throughout being Lions Club President Bob Mong Councilman Marvin Zaugg and Concession Chairman Doug that Roy City is large Smith presented the money at last suggestedfor two enough separate bus Tuesday nights council meeting. routes. It takes an hour to get to Mayor J& eph Dawson accepted Zaugg told UTA officials. the gift, sayuig, This is deeply Ogden, He said if the city were divided inappreciated. We have been to smaller routes, the buses would delayed in getting landscaping have less stops en route to Ogden, and lavn in. This will greatly considerably cutting down ROY Residents of west Roy near Midland Drive may soon Lions Club aids library help. Roy High traveling time for passengers. Rahnken said UTA is trying to reduce traveling times wherever possible. The Ogden to Roy route time has been sliced from lk hours to 40 minutes already. Councilman Patterson suggested the small buses could be used on some of Roys small streets, making bus service available to many more residents. He said when the original Roy bus routes were considered, city officials purposely eliminated many streets because the large buses could not turn easily on them. The UTA survey requested by council and accepted by UTA representatives will include feasibility of west Roy routes, as well as the possibility of using small buses on some Roy streets, enlarging service areas, and the possibility of breaking down Roy into smaller routes to reduce traveling time for Ogden-boun- d passengers. sets back to school Night at Roy School be will High Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The evening, sponsored by the Back-to-Scho- ol RHS PTSA, will include an meeting in the auditorium, followed by parents visiting three classes. Parents are urged to obtain a copy of their childrens schedules to help in determining classes they want to attend. Parents will also have the opportunity to visit with teachers individually that evening. Principal Dr. Darrel White will introduce the new reading program set up this year in the school. Refreshments will be served. All parents and students are urged to attend. orientation Tobey Kaye Landis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Guy Landis, and Mr. Freedom, Travis Paul Bird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Vernon Bird took top honors at the Roy Baby Show held during Roy Days. MISS LIBERTY, |