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Show 3 age _ AuGusr 3, 1999 “WASATCH County COURIER ~Commissioners’ Corner; : id PAGE 29 See pa gE FAV Fact or Fiction? SUBMITTED BY MIKE KOHLER, WASATCH Co. The prior Commission felt like that arrangement was a benefit to the residents of Wasatch County. The current County Commission applauds that reasoning, and he Wasatch County . Commissioners have decided to begin a new effort to inform the be paid for by fire protection fees charged to continued from page 28 ~ COMMISSIONER intends to go forward with the same plan. res- idents of the valley regarding activities happening within the County. The column will run from time to time as needed. We will attempt to answer questions that have come up and explain the details of complex issues when the media isn't quite on target. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about issues or the concerns you have. “Despite recent reports to the contrary, we wish to make it absolutely clear that the Jordanelle Fire Station will be paid for entirely by property owners within the Jordanelle Basin who desire to develop their property.” No Wasatch County Fire on leased property. The property has been f developers within the Jordanelle Basin. leased to a political subdivision of Wasatch It is true that in order to expedite construction of the Jordanelle Fire Station, the ‘County for four consecutive 25 year terms. county has advanced money to pay for site the effective preparation, excavation and the start of construction. However, every dime advanced by the County will be repaid, with interest, by the developers of the Jordanelle Basin. In short, the area of the County that needs and desires an additional level of fire In short, the property is tied up well beyond life-span of the Fire Station building. Additionally, if it ever feels the need to do so, the County has eminent domain authority, and has the ability to condemn the property for legitimate Sounty purposes. We hope that the above. information protection will pay for the cost. That option — clarifies any misunderstanding concerning is not unique to the Jordanelle Basin, but this issue. The Commissioners feel.that the Protection District monies have been or will . will be required in the future wherever the _ plan for the Jordanelle Fire Station is the expended for construction of the need exists. For example, if a large devel- correct course of action, and welcome sinJordanelle Fire Station. Furthermore, the opment was proposed for Soldier Summit or cere inquiries regarding any county activi- ~ be County has not attempted to charge any of the residents of Heber City, Midway, Charleston, Wallsburg or any existing County residents for any of the costs associ- You can forward questions ated with the Jordanelle Fire Station. in writing to the Commissioners _ directly. Our address is 25 North Main, Heber City, UT 84032. You can also find us The costs associated with the additional level of fire protection provided by the Station will some other remote area of the County, the ties. Copies of the contracts relating to the developer would also be required to pay for construction of the Fire Station are available for public inspection in the office of aie Wasatch County ee additional fire protection. : Finally, the issue has been raised concerming ownership of the property where the Fire Station is being constructed. The ‘Jordanelle Fire Station is being constructed on our new web page at. www.co.wasatch.ut.us, ‘| Some of the questions that you ask will be answered in. the column. If you have a. concern, you can always’ call. ‘The Commissioners. telepiione numibers.are aif in the phone book. «With Wasatch County : ees Fair Days this week, I want — TT Teen to thank the many people “3 appreciate Fair Board ~. Chairpersons Layne and _ Linda Clyde and _ their. 1 f ___ who have been working for .. months to, make the fair. happen. We especially” board, Rodeo Chairman - Bob McPhie and his board, County Public Works per-| I sonnel, County Parks and Recreation personnel, the Sheriff's Office and staff and the Search and Rescue volunteers, Wasatch County School District personnel, Heber City Police, and_ more. There are so many who assist in producing acelebration for us... I hopeall will take advantage of the fair and come and be involved. " As part of a new look: this year, we are having a Monday night concert. Our: first star will singer Shane be country . McAnally..: We are going to spotlight. local talent as guest artists— each year. This year Jason ‘Mecham will be performing before Shane.. Bring the. whole family for a fun night | of entertainment. Also, we all events exhibits to — 7 have moved~ except the the rodeo grounds/softball field complex on 600 South and 500 INA FOSTER You can park once year until the new school is finished. Thanks to all County and City officials, employees and volunteers for all you do during the fair and 3 all year long. SENIOR LOAN OFFICER - Commonwealth Mortgage Services 380 East Main ¢ Building A Midway, ae 84049 ‘OM M ON iW EALTH, "435-657-0612 office tax 435-657-0630 rel| net Middle School for one more ! West. and see it all. The exhibits are at the Wasatch County |