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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XV Issue I Page 21 December 15, 2007 Corrections Correction on Powder Mountain Proposed Rezone In the December 1, 2007 issue of The Ogden Valley news, an article titled “Increased Development Proposed at Powder Mountain a Bad Idea,” incorrectly stated that “Developers have proposed to increase density from 1,223 units to 4,475.” It should have read, “Developers have proposed to increase density in Weber County from 1,477 units to 2,800.” The proposed density is broken down as follows: Existing Zoning (Potential Units = 1477) 1. Total base units “non-cluster” = 873 Units............................873 Units + 350 CVR-1 Units = 1223 Units 2. Total units assuming full bonus “clustering” = 1127 Units......1127 Units +350 CVR-1 Units = 1477 Units 3. Commercial Zone (CVR-1) Units = 350 Units Proposed Zoning (Potential Units = 2800) 1. Total base units “non-cluster” = 664 Units.............................664 Units + 1940 CVR-1 Units = 2604 Units 2. Total units assuming full bonus “clustering” = 860 Units..........860 Units + 1940 CVR-1 Units = 2800 Units 3. Commercial Zone (CVR-1) Units = 1940 Units This information is noted from Weber County’s Web site. For more information, visit <http://www1.co.weber.ut.us/wiki/index.php/Powder_Mountain_Rezone> TAX APPEALS cont. from page 1 of delays, in most cases, taxes still have to be paid before the appeals process has been completed and decided—as the case has been for many Valley residents this year. SENSITIVE LANDS cont. from page 1 The General Plan calls for the protection of these [sensitive] lands. We are responsible to preserve and protect recreational resources and the beauty and integrity of the environment. To do this, there needs to be a fair and good compromise from all sides. Some contest that a Sensitive Lands ordinance abridges personal rights. Actually, it both abridges and protects everyone’s rights. As difficult as passing the ordinance may be, an absence of this law would show apathy and a lack of responsibility. It is necessary to pass a Sensitive Lands Ordinance that is as fair as possible. I know it will take courage to adopt.” Sharon Holmstrom stood and addressed the Commissioners on the financial importance of adopting a sensitive land ordinance. “There are two camps on this matter—those who want to live here and enjoy the Valley, and those who want to sell and maximize As for the outcome of this year’s appeals, Brunker says that 80% of appealed tax valuations have been changed while 20% have remained the same. the market value of their property. But when homes are built in sensitive land areas, such as in prime wildlife habitat, it’s important to remember that it takes six man-hours a day to move or relocate a moose that new homebuilders are complaining about. It’s the tax payers who have to pay the bill. “Also, the county is benefiting from the recreational value attached to Ogden Valley. To maintain this value, the Valley must retain its aesthetic integrity.” A public hearing only, the threemember Weber County Commission has not yet set a date to make a decision on the proposed Sensitive Lands Overlay Districts Ordinance. A copy of the proposal can be seen on the county’s web site at <http://www1.co.weber. ut.us/wiki/index.php/Ogden_Valley_ Sensitive_Lands_Overlay_Districts> You may also contact the Weber County Commission office at 801-399-8401. Information Sought for 2007 Census of Agriculture America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard, and help shape the future of agriculture for years to come. This opportunity will come in the mailbox of property owners working in the agriculture industry in the form of the 2007 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Census is a complete count of the nation’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. The census looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures, and other topics. It provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every county in the nation. “The Census of Agriculture provides information that is not available anywhere else—information that benefits agricultural producers and their communities in many ways,” said Rick Kestle, Director of the Utah Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). “For instance, policy-makers factor Census data into decisions concerning agricultural and rural programs. Community planners use Census to target needed services to rural residents. Companies rely COALITION cont. from page 1 Legislative Program 1. Acquisition Based Property Valuation. The Coalition will work to replace Utah’s current market based assessment system by a system based on purchase price. 2. Truth-in-Taxation. The coalition supports a much more effective Truth-inTaxation (TNT) system including a requirement that any tax increase in excess of the annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment be submitted to the voters for approval by a double majority. A double majority requires that, first, for a tax increase to pass a majority of registered voters must vote, and, secondly, a majority of those voting must approve the tax increase. This prevents small groups from passing tax measures that affect the entire population. 3. Transparency. The Coalition supports legislation designed to limit government spending, waste, and mismanagement by making state and local government financial information available on-line. This includes all school and special district’s records. At least a dozen other states already have similar legislation that empowers individual citizens to provide oversight of taxing entities. 4. Replace a Portion of the Property Tax with Sales Tax. The Coalition conditionally supports proposals to reduce property tax burdens by shifting a significant portion of public education funding from property taxes to the broader based sales and use tax. This support is contingent on ironclad safeguards being built into the system to ensure that, once reduced, school district property taxes will not increase above their reduced levels. Since school districts account for 60% to 80% of the total property tax burden in most counties, this shift would greatly reduce the property taxes paid by all homeowners and businesses. The Coalition opposes the following proposed legislation: Todos Los Niños Foundation, and can be taken to Eats of Eden, Wells Fargo Bank, ranging in age from 1 month to 16 years. or mailed to: This orphanage is home to healthy infants 3707 N 3500 E as well as profoundly handicapped chilLIBERTY UT 84310. dren. At full capacity, the orphanage will Todos Los Niños Foundation is a nonbe home to 48 children. The unique thing profit 501(c)3 organization; therefore, about this orphanage is that children live your contributions may be tax deductible. in family style housing units with steady Donation receipts will be mailed to all conemployees and volunteers. It is completely tributors. funded through private donations. Ongoing Monetary donations are only one way funding is urgently needed to keep this new to help. You can also help by becoming 1. Property Tax Deferral. Under this legisorphanage up and running, and to make familiar with the organization and tellroom for the children who will be taken in lative proposal, senior citizens who caning your friends about it. You can also over the next few months. not afford higher property taxes would We hope you will consider donating to donate unused frequent flyer miles, or be allowed to remain in their homes only if they agree to defer property these two deserving causes, lightening the become involved with our fundraising tax payments; therefore, senior citizens team. For more information, visit <www. burden for these beautiful children in South who own their homes outright would, in todoslosninosweb.org> America! Checks should be made out to effect, be required to “mortgage” them to an entity designated by the governtheir land and mucking up the view. DEVELOP IT cont. from page 3 ment. The deferred taxes, plus interest, Look at the bright side: Rich peowould have to be paid immediately when their way. Then, somewhere down the ple want to buy in Ogden Valley for seniors sell their homes or die—whichpike, when traffic is a mess, they’ll the lovely views. Views spoiled by ever comes first. We do not believe ask the county and the Legislature to roads and traffic jams hurt property build and widen more new roads to values. “promote economic development.” Property taxes will drop! Finally, Sound familiar? That is precisely something good from “progress.” the argument used to get the Trappers Loop road built from Mountain Green Wasatch Rambler is the opinion of to Ogden Valley. Charles Trentelman. You can reach him When that happens, I’ll start get- at 625-4232, or e-mail at ctrentelman@ ting more mail from people saying standard.net. UDOT’s new roads are chewing up LOS NINOS cont. from page 3 For the Benefit of Ogden Valley Military Veterans and Non-Military Wednesday Taco Night 5-9 p.m. Quesadilla $5.00 Tacos $5.00 Taco Combo $6.00 Taco Salad $5.50 Friday Dinner Night Serving from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. & Mon. Night Football Hamburgers & Hot Dogs $5.00 Chili or Soup $4.00 Serving from Opening till Closing Sunday Breakfast Homestyle $4.00 to 10.00 Serving from 8:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Take Out available for members and non-members. Post 129 Huntsville American Legion Call 745-3802 on Census data when determining where to locate their operations. And farmers themselves can use Census data to help make critical decisions about their businesses,” he explained. NASS will mail out Census forms on December 28, 2007 to collect data for the 2007 calendar year. Completed forms are due by February 4, 2008. Producers can return their forms by mail or, for a more convenient option, fill out the Census online via a secure web site. “We’re committed to making this Census the best count ever. It’s about the future of agriculture and rural communities in our state,” Kestle said. “Regardless of how large or small their operation is, or what kinds of products they produce, Utah farmers and ranchers will help themselves and their communities by filling out the Census of Agriculture and returning it promptly, he added. “We want farmers and ranchers to know: The Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their responsibility.” For more information about the 2007 Census of Agriculture, or to receive a copy of the Census, contact the NASS Utah Field Office at 800-747-8522 or visit <www.agcensus.usda.gov> that homeowners should be deprived by government of their ownership rights in order to remain in the homes that they have already paid for. 2. Market Value Rolling Average. 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