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Midtown Community Health Center Coming to South Salt LakeMidtown Community Health Center (Midtown) has been awarded the New Health Access Point Grant, a federal grant to fund the opening of a new health clinic in the City of South Salt Lake. The purpose of the pro-gram is to improve the health in underserved communities by increasing access to quality, primary health care services.
The Health Center Program is a federal initiative dedicated to improving and expanding access to needed health care services. Midtown is one of about 25 grant awards in 2013.
“Thank you to the City of South Salt Lake for your support in writing the grant and your willingness to collaborate on this project,” says Lisa Nichols, Executive Director, Midtown. “We can all be proud that we are receiving these funds. Only 8% of those who applied were funded. It speaks to the need in the community and the strength of the community partnerships.”
At the McCall Park Ribbon Cutting on September 23rd, I was reminded that “Com-munity Connection” is much more than the name of our neighborhood revitalization and crime prevention pro-gram. Like so many of our successes in the city, we started with few resources, but departments worked to-gether, utilized recycled or surplus equipment and mate-rials, and many partners and neighbors brought resources
of coordination and hard work, what was formerly a weed patch took shape as a park.
Community Connection is an inspiring, tangible feeling that in order for one to experience one must leave the comfort of their home or set aside the business of the moment to reach out to a neighbor or get involved with the city and other residents. Our own Community Connection Program is under the direction of
SSL Urban Livability Director, Glenn Smith. According to the Sustainable Cities Institute, “Taking the time to participate in authentic community engagement delivers “triple bottom line” results: sustainability that impacts economic prosperity, envi-ronmental quality and social bonds.”
I applaud this kind of rich interaction among our community members who serve as SSL Planning Commissioners, Neigh-borhood Advisory Committee (NAC), and Promise South Salt Lake Councils. Thank you to residents and businesses who of-fer service through participation in Neighborhood Watch, Rota-ry and Lion’s Clubs, SSLPD Honorary Colonels, SSL Chamber,
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among our city’s youth, who intentionally participate in groups such as Youth City Council, TEAM PAL Service Club, (Together Everyone Achieves More), Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and partici-pate in faith-based community service projects.
As I drove away from McCall Park that day, I watched neigh-bors standing in conversation in small groups and listened to the sounds of children joyfully playing in the park. I was as proud as I have ever been to live and work in South Salt Lake.
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South Salt Lake City Council Ryan Gold, District [email protected]
Boyd Marshall, District [email protected]
John B. Weaver, District [email protected]
Roy Turner, District [email protected]
Irvin Jones, District [email protected]
Casey R. Fitts, At Large801.718.9817
Mike Rutter, At [email protected]
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Mayor Wood Highlights Civic Involvement in South Salt Lake
CIVIC EDITION
City of South Salt Lake Council Boundary Maptwo council members who represent the entire city as At Large representatives (the listing of South Salt Lake City Council members can be found on this page, sidebar at left). This year, Salt Lake County changed district boundaries, and many South Salt Lake residents may live in a different district and/or precinct than in previous years. Visit
November 5 general election.
Candidates Q & AThursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.DF Dance Grand Ballroom2978 South State StreetSouth Salt Lake
Candidates for Mayor and City Council in South Salt Lake will answer your questions in this moderated panel discussion. Hosted by the South Salt Lake Chamber andBusiness Women’s Committee and by the League of Women Voters (For a full listing of candidates, see page 5 sidebar.)
Youth from kindergarten-12th grades can now sign up for no-cost afterschool programming in the Historic Scott School Arts & Community Center, located at 3238 South 540 East. The Historic Scott School Community Center offers homework help and college prep for teens, and arts & interest-based afterschool program for youth K-6. The following listing includes afterschool program hours as well as some of the regularly-scheduled pro-gramming at the neighborhood center:
Afterschool Programming 2nd-6th grade & 9th-12th grade
Monday-Thursday 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Fridays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Write Here Community Writing Center
Mondays 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday3:00-7:00 pm
ESL Classes Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Citizenship classes Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Trina Valdez, Center Manager at 801.803.3632
Every Saturday in October11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.245 East 3900 South
(Action Locksmith parking lot)South Salt Lake
Questions?Call 801.915.8215
South Salt LakeFarm Stand
Legend
Afterschool Signup Continues at the Historic Scott School
Arts & Community Center
Youth participating in programming at the Historic Scot School Arts & Community Center, one of nine Promise South Salt Lake Neighborhood Centers in South Salt Lake.
Help a Child Learn to ReadOne of the easiest things a person can do in civic life is to volunteer to help a child learn to read.
Why should children read 20 minutes each day?
South Salt Lake has nine neighborhood centers serving our
community:
Lincoln Community School450 East 3700 SouthSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-803-3632
Utah International Charter School350 East Baird CircleSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-828-8678
Central Park Community Centerand PAL Boxing2825 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-466-3143
The Columbus Center 2531 South 400 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-412-3217
Woodrow Wilson Community School2567 South Main StreetSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-386-0589
Granite Park Community School3031 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-440-4499
Hser Ner Moo Community &Welcome Center479 East 2250 SouthSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-466-3238
Historic Scott School Arts &Community Center 3238 South 540 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84106801-803-3632
Roosevelt Community School3225 South 800 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84106801-828-8219
student A reads:student B reads:student C reads:
The City of South Salt Lake has gone to a once a year dumpster placement similar to other communities in the valley. Fall clean-up is scheduled to begin in mid-October and go through mid-November.
Dumpsters will be provided throughout the city to collect debris. Dumpsters will be in one location for 1-2 days and then will be moved to another area in the neighborhood. All properties eligible for clean-
to their residence prior to the area’s scheduled dumpster drop. As-sistance may be provided for the elderly or disabled upon request,
-mation.
In addition to the dumpster program, the city has a Transfer Station program and Bulk Waste Trailer program to assist our residents; the Transfer Station program allows residents to obtain a transfer pass, free of charge, from the Community Development Department at City Hall. The pass offers free admittance to the Salt Lake Valley Trans-fer Station every Saturday from 7-11 a.m. Residents may dispose of grass, leaves and compostable or organic yard waste year-round.
The Bulk Waste Trailer program is a convenient program that en-
ables residents to rent a dumpster for yard waste disposal at a re-duced rate. The trailer is delivered to the residence for three days
of this trailer.
“We are committed to keeping our city clean, safe and beautiful. The steps we are taking now will enable future generations to reap the
air for years to come.” says Dennis Pay, Director of South Salt Lake Public Works.
For more information regarding the Fall Clean-up Program, please contact the South Salt Lake Public Works Department at 801.412.3232.
Annual Report 2012DRAFT
TAXES AND BUDGET
General Fund Capital Fund
2012-13 24,355,466 6,581,000
What does the City’s budget pay for?
South Salt Lake is required by Utah State law to have a balanced budget (revenues equal expenditures) every year. The budget has three components - the General Fund for annual operations, the Capital Fund for long-term projects and investments, and the Capital Reserve for major discretionary projects and rainy-day funds. The current year budget is outlined here and details on revenues and expenditures are on the pages that follow.
Your Property Taxes
20.3%
South Salt Lake City
51.2%
Granite School District
23.5% Salt Lake County
3.3 % Central Utah Water1.7 % Other
What taxes do I pay to the city?
South Salt Lake City collects taxes from several sources. Residents contribute to the city’s budget primarily through property taxes and sales taxes.
Property Tax - Home and business owners pay property taxes, a portion of which is paid directly to the city. About 20% of the total paid is given to South Salt Lake and the rest is paid to other entities. SSL ranks 6th out of 16 Salt Lake County governments in property tax rate and has not raised this rate in seven years.
Sales Tax - South Salt Lake collects 1.20% of every dollar spent in sales tax. The other portion of sales tax revenue goes to the State (4.7%), County (0.35%) and transit/transportation (0.8%).
The City does not directly receive funding from Income Tax. Wages earned working are taxed by both the Federal govenment and by the State of Utah. There is no local income tax or direct transfer of this tax to local government.
South Salt Lake directly spends approximately $1,000 per person for City services annually. The direct city property tax collected is roughly $190 per person. Property tax is approximately 19% of the City’s budget. Sales tax is about 42%, as shown on the Revenue chart that follows.
Several city services are paid for by user fees, not taxes. For residents, this includes water, sewer, garbage and ambulance. For businesses, this includes business licenses and permits.
South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter
Are You Registeredto Vote? Registration Dates& Deadlines
Every election has certain deadlines for registration. Know what the
for your situation, so that you can be ready to cast your vote.
By Mail Registration Deadline:October 7
Voter registration forms must be postmarked at least 30 days before an election in order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
In-Person & Online Registration Deadline: October 21
You may register in-person at your
days before the election. You will not be eligible to participate in early voting, but you will be able to vote on Election Day.Information provided by vote.utah.gov
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October Upcoming Events:Senior College Career and Readiness Plan (CCRP) NightWednesday, October 2Meetings with counselors will be held at Cottonwood High School from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please call the Counseling Center to make an appointment: 385.646.5265
Cottonwood Football at GrangerFriday, October 4Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
Cottonwood Football v. WestFriday, October 11Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.Cottonwood High School
Fall RecessThursday and Friday, October 17 & 18No School
Cottonwood Football v. Taylorsville Friday, October 18Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.Cottonwood High School
Cottonwood Football at HillcrestFriday, October 25Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
News and Announcements from Cottonwood High School5715 South 1300 EastMurray, UT 84121Phone: 385.646.5264
News and Announcements from Granite Park Junior HighGranite Park Junior High3031 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115Phone: 385.646.5174
Upcoming EventsGranite Park Junior High has anew website: schools.graniteschools.org/graniteparkjr/
Fall RecessThursday and FridayOctober 17 &18No School
GRIZZLY CORNER
South Salt Lake collects taxes from several sources. Residents contribute to the city’s budget primarily through property taxes and sales taxes.
Property Tax - Home and business owners pay property taxes, a portion of which is paid directly to the city. About 20% of the total paid is given to South Salt Lake and the rest is paid to other
entities. SSL ranks 6th out of 16 Salt Lake County governments in property tax rate and has not raised this rate in seven years. This is shown on the house graphic to the left.
Sales Tax - South Salt Lake collects 1.20% of every dollar spent in sales tax. The other portion of sales tax revenue goes to the State (4.7%), County (0.35%) and transit/transportation (0.8%).
The City does not directly receive funding from Income Tax. Wages earned working are taxed by both the Federal government and by the State of Utah. There is no local income tax or direct transfer of this tax to local government.
South Salt Lake directly spends approximately $1,000 per person for City services annually. The direct city property tax collected is roughly $190 per person. Property tax is approximately 19% of the City’s budget. Sales tax is about 42%.
Several city services are paid for by user fees, not taxes. For residents, this includes water, sewer, garbage and ambulance. For businesses, this also includes business licenses and permits.
Taxes in South Salt Lake
If you had asked me seven years ago what our lives would look like, I would have never guessed this! We moved to South Salt Lake in 2006; I had operated a business here for 24 years. We were at a crossroads in our lives and moving closer to the business and downsizing our home made sense. We believed we could be of service in South Salt Lake. But we would have never guessed how many opportu-nities there are.We were looking for op-
portunities to serve, and South Salt Lake has plenty!
and enrich the lives of others. Many have helped me along my life’s path, and I try to pay it forward. South Salt Lake is rich with opportu-
nities to get involved. Just a few areas include education, employ-ment, recreation, health, neighborhood improvement, and the arts.
Living in a small community provides opportunities to get involved that one might not see in a larger city. For example, Community Connection provides opportunities for neighbors to not only im-prove their neighborhoods but build bonds with their own neigh-bors. Our Promise South Salt Lake Neighborhood Centers provide safe places for kids to learn and recreate after school. We have a strong commitment to the arts. Our city is growing; people want to move to this area because it’s centrally located – let’s make it worth moving here. All of us have time, talent, or money to contribute. We’re looking for volunteers in all areas of interest. So pick your passion – get involved – let’s together make South Salt Lake all that it can be!
Civic Edition Special: Thoughts on Communityby City Council Chairman Irvin Jones
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) is a gathering of the residents of South Salt Lake where your voice, your ideas, and your experiences inform our city’s events, programs, and policies. We meet quarterly. Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. at South Salt Lake City Hall, 220 East Morris Ave. (2nd
NAC. Together for a change. (Questions? Call 801.464.6757.)
A City that Works for Everyone
Utah International School
Students, teachers, and the community all celebrated at the
Speakers at the ribbon cutting included Granite School Board member Connie Anderson, Principal Angela Rowland, and Mayor Cherie Wood. A number of students presented thank you cards to the many people who helped make the school, a free public charter school, a reality. The unique curriculum helps students from around the world take challenging high school classes while they learn English.
City Council ChairmanIrvin Jones
South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter Community EventsSouth Salt Lake Farm StandEvery Saturday in October11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.245 East 3900 SouthAction Locksmiths parking lot
SpooktacularMonster Ball Friday, October 256:00 to 9:00 p.m.Columbus Center2531 South 400 EastFree and open to the public
War of the Worlds Audio CelebrationHistoric Scott School Arts & Community Center3238 South 540 East6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30
General ElectionTuesday, November 5
Quote of the Month“Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn’t change one person at a time. It changes as networks of relationships form among people who discover they share a common cause and vision of what’s possible.”
–Margaret Wheatley
Looking to Get Involved? Volunteer Opportunities in South Salt Lake*Note: All individuals who wish to volunteer with South Salt Lake youth, seniors, and families must apply at the center at which they plan to serve and must pass a background check ($20 fee). All volunteers must comply with all city policies regarding volunteer interaction.
Children 2nd-6th GradesTutorsThe Promise South Salt Lake neighborhood centers need tutors to support youth academics for youth in grades 2nd-6th grade for afterschool programs.Days/times: Monday-Thursday or Monday- Friday. Volunteers may choose to come 1x per week or more. Time varies from
chosen center).
The Water Tower ChroniclesA Community Production
“Join us for a song and dance spectacular that celebrates the broad diversity that enriches our community.”
Friday and SaturdayOctober 11 and 12
6:00 p.m. Preshow entertainment & info. booths7:00 p.m. The Water Tower Chronicles musical
Granite Park Junior High3031 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake
FREE ADMISSIONFree gift for all who attend!
For more information:watertowerchronicles.weebly.comfacebook.com/watertowerchronicles
(in the order they will appear on the ballot).
MAYORDerk O PehrsonCherie Wood (incumbent)
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2Kevin David RappBoyd L. Marshall (incumbent)
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3Bill Gene HauserSharla Beverly
CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGEDebbie A. SnowSteve Norr
The general election will be held November 5th, 2013
Drop off Unused Drugs at South Salt Lake Take Back Event
On Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the South Salt Lake Police Department along with the South Salt Lake Coalition for Drug Free Youth and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide South Salt Lake families an opportunity to drop off their unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs for disposal at Rite Aid on 3300 South 700 East. This drive-up/drop-off service is free and anonymous.
South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood welcomes students of the newly openedUtah International School in South Salt Lake.
Youth- All Ages- MiscellaneousCoaches and RefereesSports and Recreation Coaches are needed. Intramural recre-ation referees serve on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30. During Jr. Jazz from 3-5. Jr. Jazz, Soccer, T-Ball, Baseball, Flag Football are all sports where volunteers are needed. These po-sitions are seasonal, with the terms lasting 4-10 weeks. Volun-teers must be available for practices and games.
Youth 7th -12th GradesTutorsSouth Salt Lake Programs need tutors for general homework
through-12th grades in afterschool programsDays/times: Monday- Friday. Volunteers may choose to come 1x per week or more. Time varies from 2 to 3 until 5:30-8:30 p.m.
MentorsMentors are needed for Jr. High aged youth at the PAL Box-ing Program. Mentors must spend a minimum of one hour per week, during regular programming hours, with their students. Mentors must complete Mentor orientation and training.
Friday Experiential Learning Chaperones
-uals must be available on Fridays, usually between the hours of 1-5:30 p.m.
SeniorsSouth Salt Lake Senior Citizens need services offered by volun-teers such as companioning, reading, cooking, cleaning, yard work, and light home repair.Days/Hours: Varied
Guest FacilitatorsAll programs need guest facilitators to provide specialized pro-gramming. Guest program facilitators work directly with student or adult groups one day each week (usually Monday-Thurs.) teaching approximately one-hour lessons between 3 and 8 p.m. They provide responsive, interest based programming in which they possess expertise—this can be anything that youth will en-joy and that can teach them a new skill or hobby (i.e. photog-raphy, art, cooking, drama, knitting, yoga, dance, club sports, chess, knot tying, etc.)
Kids CafeVolunteers are needed to serve dinner at Kids Café at PAL Box-ing Program for one hour per day, Monday- Friday. Food han-dler’s permit is required.
Kari CutlerPromise South Salt Lake Director
Domoina VoniarisoaPromise South Salt Lake Coordinator
Kelli MerandaPromise South Salt Lake Coordinator
Toby KochPAL Mentor Coordinator
Contact:2013 Fall Clean Up Begins This Month!
Where do my taxes go?
Acceptable Items: Large furniture: beds, couches, chairs, tables, etc.AppliancesYard Waste
Non-Acceptable Items:BatteriesGlassRocks, gravel, dirt, sod, bricks, concrete
(Non-Acceptable Items Cont.)OilTires55 gallon drumsPaintToxic/hazardous wasteWet household garbageCommercial, industrial and business materialsMajor construction or demolition debris
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*Photographs for the SSL City Newsletter masthead provided by the South Salt Lake Coalition for Drug Free Youth Community Character Initiative
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South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter South Salt Lake City Council Meetings Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. 220 East Morris Avenue2nd Floor
Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. 220 East Morris Avenue2nd Floor
Neighborhood Watch MeetingsTuesday, October 87:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Historic Scott School Arts & Community Center3238 South 540 EastSouth Salt Lake
information at 801.412.3650
Wednesday, October 95:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Regency Apartments 2255 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake
information at 801.412.3653
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Get Healthy South Salt Lake: TV Commercial WorkoutProvided by Hope Healthletter
According to hopehealth.com, each hour of network television includes between 12 and 18 minutes of commercials. The average American spends almost 35 hours a week watching television. Let’s take a 15-minutes/hour average for commercial time and multiply the minutes by 35 hours. That’s 525 minutes—or 8.75 hours—of commercials each week. Instead of heading to the refrigerator during commercials or fast-forwarding through them on recorded shows, use the time to get in short workouts. You don’t even have to do it with every break
Congratulations to the City of South Salt Lake on its Diamond 75th Anniversary! South Salt Lake resident Leslie Jones served as event coordinator for the 75 Days
events to commemorate this mile-stone celebration.
“In South Salt Lake, we are working together to create a legacy of community, progress, and hope,” says South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood. “We so appreciate the resources, talents, skills and time that everyone in our community shares with one another. This is truly what makes South Salt Lake a safe, clean and beautiful place to live. Special thanks to Leslie Jones for making this an-niversary year for our city so memorable!”
Over the past decade the City of South Salt Lake has seen an increase in new construction. Since 2006, 146 single family homes and 296 owner occupied townhomes have been built. During this same time period, 43 new commercial/industrial buildings have been constructed. The city has also installed new lighting on State Street, painted bike lanes, and is completing construction of the S-Line streetcar that will run from South Salt Lake to Sugarhouse. Have you ever looked at a new project and wondered how you can get involved with planning South Salt Lake without having to run
to get involved:
1. Attend an upcoming City Council or Planning Commission meet-ing. Check for the City Council and Planning Commission agendas on the city website. The agendas will list new developments and projects that are being considered by the city.
2. Contact the Community Development Department about an up-coming project. Many of the new developments in the city have to be approved by the Planning Commission. The Community Devel-
each development. Staff reports are found under Planning Com-
mission on the city website. Call or email the Community Develop-ment Department your thoughts on the project.
3. Attend an open house. The city recently held open houses on the new Central Park Community Center and will be holding fu-ture neighborhood open houses on the new streetcar corridor and an update to the city zoning map. The city tries to notify as many
4. Volunteer. The city is always looking for residents to serve on the Planning Commission or other boards and committees.
5. Visit the Community Development Department. The planning staff in the department would be glad to meet with anyone inter-
that are currently underway. Just drop in!
6. Review new land use ordinances. The city is in the process of re-writing its zoning codes. The codes being updated currently are design standards for residential and commercial buildings. Feel free to email or call the Community Development Department with any feedback on these ordinances. They can be found on the city website under Planning and Zoning, and then click on Zoning Code Update.
7. Suggest a project. Talk with or send an email to the Mayor, City Council or Community Development Department with your ideas for a city funded project.
The Community Development Department can be reached at (801) 483-6031 or email Michael Florence at
October Emergency Preparedness Tip:Pick a place to meet after a disaster. Designate two meeting places. Choose one right outside your home, in case of a sudden
is not safe to stay near or return to your home.
Get Involved in PlanningBy South Salt Lake Community Development Director Michael Florence
The Streetcar name is unveiled –The S Line
As construction nears completion and streetcars begin running on the rails, project leaders celebrated another milestone – the branding of the transit line. The design team came up with
initials of both South Salt Lake and Salt Lake City, and to recall
the original purpose of this corridor – hauling silver and other goods from Park City to Roper Rail Yard, in South Salt Lake.
More information can be found on Facebook at SLineFriends.
Join us for an audio broadcast ofWAR OF THE WORLDS
to celebrate the 75th anniversaryof the original broadcast on
October 30, 1938
Historic Scott SchoolArts & Community Center
3238 South 540 EastScott School ClassroomWednesday, October 30
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Hosted by South Salt Lake Arts Counciland South Salt Lake Youth City Council.
Leslie Jones
South Salt lake Community Development Director Michael Florence (at left) picturedwith a South Salt Lake community member.
City of South Salt Lake opens newly designed green space: McCall Park
On Monday, September 23rd, South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie
playground equipment built by volunteers from General Electric Community Service Day, United Way Day of Caring, K2 the Church service events, and more through a city initiative called Community
a more safe, clean, and beautiful place to live, learn, work,
appreciate all of the volunteer hours, coordination, and resources
residents are welcome to submit their suggestions at or with a short explanation of the
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South Salt Lake On The Move City NewsletterSpecial Activities at the Columbus Senior Center
2531 South 400 East801.412.3297
Lunch served Monday-Friday at Noon
Monday, October 710:00 a.m.Free Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening by Harmony Home Health
Tuesday, October 8Ride the bus to Gilgal Sculpture GardenPlease RSVP: 801.412.3297
Wednesday, October 1610:00 a.m. to NoonIndividual, intermediate, or advanced computerskills classes and computer problem solving classes. Call 801.412.3297 for more information and to sign up for an appointment.
Monday, October 2111:00 a.m.AARP presents, “Staying Sharp,” which offers current research on the effects of acing on the brain and strategies for maintaining health
Thursday, October 2410:30 a.m.Dining with DiabetesSample diabetes friendly food and learn tips for managing diabetes
Friday, October 259:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.Free Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, October 3111:00 a.m.Spooktacular Halloween party.Come as you are or wear a costume
Columbus Senior Center’s regularly scheduled programming includes the following: individual computer classes for all levels, Tai Chi, line dance, bingo, circuit training on the treadmill, elliptical, or recumbent bicycles, Wii Sports, choir, art class, arts and crafts, crocheting, cooking classes, exercise classes, strength training, ping pong, pinochle, Red Hat Ladies, book club and more!
United Way Day of Caring in South Salt LakeOn September 12th
to United Way of Salt Lake and the hundreds of volunteers who spent their time and talents with us in South Salt Lake to make a tre-
The City of South Salt Lake and Westminster College celebrated the grand opening of a community-based writing center, named Write Here, on Friday, September 13, with a ribbon cutting and reception
Write Here
Write Here
Write Here
Write Here
Write Here Center Opening
Great Places in South Salt Lake: City Photo Contest
Each October, the American Planning Association designates the month of October as National
with National Community Planning Month, the South Salt Lake City Council passed a resolution for
importance of city planning
To celebrate Planning Month, the South Salt Lake Community Development Department
the whole family to get involved with and each submit a photo,” says Mike Florence, Director of South Salt Lake Community
HALLOWEENSPOOKTACULARMONSTER BASH
at the Columbus Center2531 South 400 East
For more informationcontact 801-483-6076
“The critical message from us at the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce is to vote in the November 5, 2013 General Election,” says Gary Birdsall, Chamber President. The Chamber will be hosting a Candidates Q & A on Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at DF Dance Grand Ballroom located at 2978 South State Street.
For more information visit sslchamber.com.
City of South Salt Lake Opens Newly Designed Green Space: McCall Park
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South Salt Lake On The Move City NewsletterSpecial Activities at the Columbus Senior Center
2531 South 400 East801.412.3297
Lunch served Monday-Friday at Noon
Monday, October 710:00 a.m.Free Blood Pressure/Glucose Screening by Harmony Home Health
Tuesday, October 8Ride the bus to Gilgal Sculpture GardenPlease RSVP: 801.412.3297
Wednesday, October 1610:00 a.m. to NoonIndividual, intermediate, or advanced computerskills classes and computer problem solving classes. Call 801.412.3297 for more information and to sign up for an appointment.
Monday, October 2111:00 a.m.AARP presents, “Staying Sharp,” which offers current research on the effects of aging on the brain and strategies for maintaining health
Thursday, October 2410:30 a.m.Dining with DiabetesSample diabetes friendly food and learn tips for managing diabetes
Friday, October 259:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.Free Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, October 3111:00 a.m.Spooktacular Halloween party.Come as you are or wear a costume
Columbus Senior Center’s regularly scheduled programming includes the following: individual computer classes for all levels, Tai Chi, line dance, bingo, circuit training on the treadmill, elliptical, or recumbent bicycles, Wii Sports, choir, art class, arts and crafts, crocheting, cooking classes, exercise classes, strength training, ping pong, pinochle, Red Hat Ladies, book club and more!
United Way Day of Caring in South Salt LakeOn September 12, United Way of Salt Lake’s Day of Caring involved more than 600 volunteers from companies across Utah. Volunteers completed projects at several city parks, open spaces, community centers, the 2013 Community Connection neighborhood, and local schools. “Thank you to United Way of Salt Lake and the hundreds of volunteers who spent their time and talents with us in South Salt Lake to make a tremendous impact,” says Kari Cutler, Director of Promise South Salt Lake.
The City of South Salt Lake and Westminster College celebrated the grand opening of a community-based writing center, named Write Here, on Friday, September 13, with a ribbon cutting and reception at the Historic Scott School Arts & Community Center at 3238 South 540 East. The center is NOW OPEN and free to the public during the following hours: Mondays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Thursdays from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Special thanks to Westminster College President Dr. Brian Levin-Stankevich for attending and serving as keynote speaker.
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Write Here Center Opening
Each October, the American Planning Association recog-nizes National Community Planning Month. In 2009, in conjunction with National Community Planning Month, the South Salt Lake City Council passed a resolution for the city to recognize the importance of city planning during the month of October. To celebrate Planning Month, the South Salt Lake Commu-nity Development Department
will be holding its second annual photo contest (no skill level required; just point and shoot).“This would be a great activity for the whole family to get involved with and each submit a photo,” says Mike Florence, Director of South Salt Lake Community De-velopment. For more information please go to the South Salt Lake City website and download an application for your entry at southsaltlakecity.com.
Great Places in South Salt Lake: City Photo Contest
2012 Winning Photo SubmissionPictured left to right: City Councilmen Boyd Marchall and Irvin Jones, Mat Tsukamoto of GE Healthcare, SSL Parks and Recreation Director Aaron Wiet, SSL Mayor Cherie Wood, and SSL Urban Livability Director Glenn Smith at the ribbon cutting for McCall
Park on Monday, September 23.
South Salt Lake Chamber UpdatesBy Chamber President Gary Birdsall
On Monday, September 23rd, South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood opened the city’s newest park and green space at McCall Park, located at 3702 South 250 East. The park features a new tot lot, benches, a picnic table, and fence upgrades contributed and installed by volunteers from General Electric Community Service Day, United Way Day of Caring, K2 the Church service events, and more through a city initiative called Community Connection.
“We appreciate all of the volunteer hours, coordination, and resources that our community partners have contributed to revitalizing this green space and building our newest playground,” says South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood.
residents are welcome to submit their suggestions at 801.464.6757 or with a short explanation of the reason for the name.
Westminster College PresidentDr. Brian Levin-Stankevich
The City of South Salt Lake has gone to a once a year dumpster placement similar to other communities in the valley. Fall clean-up is scheduled to begin in mid-October and go through mid-November.
Dumpsters will be provided throughout the city to collect debris. Dumpsters will be in one location for 1-2 days and then will be moved to another area in the neighborhood. All properties eligible for clean-
to their residence prior to the area’s scheduled dumpster drop. As-sistance may be provided for the elderly or disabled upon request,
-mation.
In addition to the dumpster program, the city has a Transfer Station program and Bulk Waste Trailer program to assist our residents; the Transfer Station program allows residents to obtain a transfer pass, free of charge, from the Community Development Department at City Hall. The pass offers free admittance to the Salt Lake Valley Trans-fer Station every Saturday from 7-11 a.m. Residents may dispose of grass, leaves and compostable or organic yard waste year-round.
The Bulk Waste Trailer program is a convenient program that en-
ables residents to rent a dumpster for yard waste disposal at a re-duced rate. The trailer is delivered to the residence for three days
of this trailer.
“We are committed to keeping our city clean, safe and beautiful. The steps we are taking now will enable future generations to reap the
air for years to come.” says Dennis Pay, Director of South Salt Lake Public Works.
For more information regarding the Fall Clean-up Program, please contact the South Salt Lake Public Works Department at 801.412.3232.
Annual Report 2012DRAFT
TAXES AND BUDGET
General Fund Capital Fund
2012-13 24,355,466 6,581,000
What does the City’s budget pay for?
South Salt Lake is required by Utah State law to have a balanced budget (revenues equal expenditures) every year. The budget has three components - the General Fund for annual operations, the Capital Fund for long-term projects and investments, and the Capital Reserve for major discretionary projects and rainy-day funds. The current year budget is outlined here and details on revenues and expenditures are on the pages that follow.
Your Property Taxes
20.3%
South Salt Lake City
51.2%
Granite School District
23.5% Salt Lake County
3.3 % Central Utah Water1.7 % Other
What taxes do I pay to the city?
South Salt Lake City collects taxes from several sources. Residents contribute to the city’s budget primarily through property taxes and sales taxes.
Property Tax - Home and business owners pay property taxes, a portion of which is paid directly to the city. About 20% of the total paid is given to South Salt Lake and the rest is paid to other entities. SSL ranks 6th out of 16 Salt Lake County governments in property tax rate and has not raised this rate in seven years.
Sales Tax - South Salt Lake collects 1.20% of every dollar spent in sales tax. The other portion of sales tax revenue goes to the State (4.7%), County (0.35%) and transit/transportation (0.8%).
The City does not directly receive funding from Income Tax. Wages earned working are taxed by both the Federal govenment and by the State of Utah. There is no local income tax or direct transfer of this tax to local government.
South Salt Lake directly spends approximately $1,000 per person for City services annually. The direct city property tax collected is roughly $190 per person. Property tax is approximately 19% of the City’s budget. Sales tax is about 42%, as shown on the Revenue chart that follows.
Several city services are paid for by user fees, not taxes. For residents, this includes water, sewer, garbage and ambulance. For businesses, this includes business licenses and permits.
South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter
Are You Registeredto Vote? Registration Dates& Deadlines
Every election has certain deadlines for registration. Know what the
for your situation, so that you can be ready to cast your vote.
By Mail Registration Deadline:October 7
Voter registration forms must be postmarked at least 30 days before an election in order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
In-Person & Online Registration Deadline: October 21
You may register in-person at your
days before the election. You will not be eligible to participate in early voting, but you will be able to vote on Election Day.Information provided by vote.utah.gov
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COLT’S CORNER
October Upcoming Events:Senior College Career and Readiness Plan (CCRP) NightWednesday, October 2Meetings with counselors will be held at Cottonwood High School from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please call the Counseling Center to make an appointment: 385.646.5265
Cottonwood Football at GrangerFriday, October 4Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
Cottonwood Football v. WestFriday, October 11Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.Cottonwood High School
Fall RecessThursday and Friday, October 17 & 18No School
Cottonwood Football v. Taylorsville Friday, October 18Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.Cottonwood High School
Cottonwood Football at HillcrestFriday, October 25Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
News and Announcements from Cottonwood High School5715 South 1300 EastMurray, UT 84121Phone: 385.646.5264
News and Announcements from Granite Park Junior HighGranite Park Junior High3031 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115Phone: 385.646.5174
Upcoming EventsGranite Park Junior High has anew website: schools.graniteschools.org/graniteparkjr/
Fall RecessThursday and FridayOctober 17 &18No School
GRIZZLY CORNER
South Salt Lake collects taxes from several sources. Residents contribute to the city’s budget primarily through property taxes and sales taxes.
Property Tax - Home and business owners pay property taxes, a portion of which is paid directly to the city. About 20% of the total paid is given to South Salt Lake and the rest is paid to other
entities. SSL ranks 6th out of 16 Salt Lake County governments in property tax rate and has not raised this rate in seven years. This is shown on the house graphic to the left.
Sales Tax - South Salt Lake collects 1.20% of every dollar spent in sales tax. The other portion of sales tax revenue goes to the State (4.7%), County (0.35%) and transit/transportation (0.8%).
The City does not directly receive funding from Income Tax. Wages earned working are taxed by both the Federal government and by the State of Utah. There is no local income tax or direct transfer of this tax to local government.
South Salt Lake directly spends approximately $1,000 per person for City services annually. The direct city property tax collected is roughly $190 per person. Property tax is approximately 19% of the City’s budget. Sales tax is about 42%.
Several city services are paid for by user fees, not taxes. For residents, this includes water, sewer, garbage and ambulance. For businesses, this also includes business licenses and permits.
Taxes in South Salt Lake
If you had asked me seven years ago what our lives would look like, I would have never guessed this! We moved to South Salt Lake in 2006; I had operated a business here for 24 years. We were at a crossroads in our lives and moving closer to the business and downsizing our home made sense. We believed we could be of service in South Salt Lake. But we would have never guessed how many opportu-nities there are.We were looking for op-
portunities to serve, and South Salt Lake has plenty!
and enrich the lives of others. Many have helped me along my life’s path, and I try to pay it forward. South Salt Lake is rich with opportu-
nities to get involved. Just a few areas include education, employ-ment, recreation, health, neighborhood improvement, and the arts.
Living in a small community provides opportunities to get involved that one might not see in a larger city. For example, Community Connection provides opportunities for neighbors to not only im-prove their neighborhoods but build bonds with their own neigh-bors. Our Promise South Salt Lake Neighborhood Centers provide safe places for kids to learn and recreate after school. We have a strong commitment to the arts. Our city is growing; people want to move to this area because it’s centrally located – let’s make it worth moving here. All of us have time, talent, or money to contribute. We’re looking for volunteers in all areas of interest. So pick your passion – get involved – let’s together make South Salt Lake all that it can be!
Civic Edition Special: Thoughts on Communityby City Council Chairman Irvin Jones
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) is a gathering of the residents of South Salt Lake where your voice, your ideas, and your experiences inform our city’s events, programs, and policies. We meet quarterly. Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. at South Salt Lake City Hall, 220 East Morris Ave. (2nd
NAC. Together for a change. (Questions? Call 801.464.6757.)
A City that Works for Everyone
Utah International School
Students, teachers, and the community all celebrated at the
Speakers at the ribbon cutting included Granite School Board member Connie Anderson, Principal Angela Rowland, and Mayor Cherie Wood. A number of students presented thank you cards to the many people who helped make the school, a free public charter school, a reality. The unique curriculum helps students from around the world take challenging high school classes while they learn English.
City Council ChairmanIrvin Jones
South Salt Lake On The Move City Newsletter Community EventsSouth Salt Lake Farm StandEvery Saturday in October11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.245 East 3900 SouthAction Locksmiths parking lot
SpooktacularMonster Ball Friday, October 256:00 to 9:00 p.m.Columbus Center2531 South 400 EastFree and open to the public
War of the Worlds Audio CelebrationHistoric Scott School Arts & Community Center3238 South 540 East6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30
General ElectionTuesday, November 5
Quote of the Month“Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn’t change one person at a time. It changes as networks of relationships form among people who discover they share a common cause and vision of what’s possible.”
–Margaret Wheatley
Looking to Get Involved? Volunteer Opportunities in South Salt Lake*Note: All individuals who wish to volunteer with South Salt Lake youth, seniors, and families must apply at the center at which they plan to serve and must pass a background check ($20 fee). All volunteers must comply with all city policies regarding volunteer interaction.
Children 2nd-6th GradesTutorsThe Promise South Salt Lake neighborhood centers need tutors to support youth academics for youth in grades 2nd-6th grade for afterschool programs.Days/times: Monday-Thursday or Monday- Friday. Volunteers may choose to come 1x per week or more. Time varies from
chosen center).
The Water Tower ChroniclesA Community Production
“Join us for a song and dance spectacular that celebrates the broad diversity that enriches our community.”
Friday and SaturdayOctober 11 and 12
6:00 p.m. Preshow entertainment & info. booths7:00 p.m. The Water Tower Chronicles musical
Granite Park Junior High3031 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake
FREE ADMISSIONFree gift for all who attend!
For more information:watertowerchronicles.weebly.comfacebook.com/watertowerchronicles
(in the order they will appear on the ballot).
MAYORDerk O PehrsonCherie Wood (incumbent)
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2Kevin David RappBoyd L. Marshall (incumbent)
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3Bill Gene HauserSharla Beverly
CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGEDebbie A. SnowSteve Norr
The general election will be held November 5th, 2013
Drop off Unused Drugs at South Salt Lake Take Back Event
On Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the South Salt Lake Police Department along with the South Salt Lake Coalition for Drug Free Youth and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide South Salt Lake families an opportunity to drop off their unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs for disposal at Rite Aid on 3300 South 700 East. This drive-up/drop-off service is free and anonymous.
South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood welcomes students of the newly openedUtah International School in South Salt Lake.
Youth- All Ages- MiscellaneousCoaches and RefereesSports and Recreation Coaches are needed. Intramural recre-ation referees serve on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30. During Jr. Jazz from 3-5. Jr. Jazz, Soccer, T-Ball, Baseball, Flag Football are all sports where volunteers are needed. These po-sitions are seasonal, with the terms lasting 4-10 weeks. Volun-teers must be available for practices and games.
Youth 7th -12th GradesTutorsSouth Salt Lake Programs need tutors for general homework
through-12th grades in afterschool programsDays/times: Monday- Friday. Volunteers may choose to come 1x per week or more. Time varies from 2 to 3 until 5:30-8:30 p.m.
MentorsMentors are needed for Jr. High aged youth at the PAL Box-ing Program. Mentors must spend a minimum of one hour per week, during regular programming hours, with their students. Mentors must complete Mentor orientation and training.
Friday Experiential Learning Chaperones
-uals must be available on Fridays, usually between the hours of 1-5:30 p.m.
SeniorsSouth Salt Lake Senior Citizens need services offered by volun-teers such as companioning, reading, cooking, cleaning, yard work, and light home repair.Days/Hours: Varied
Guest FacilitatorsAll programs need guest facilitators to provide specialized pro-gramming. Guest program facilitators work directly with student or adult groups one day each week (usually Monday-Thurs.) teaching approximately one-hour lessons between 3 and 8 p.m. They provide responsive, interest based programming in which they possess expertise—this can be anything that youth will en-joy and that can teach them a new skill or hobby (i.e. photog-raphy, art, cooking, drama, knitting, yoga, dance, club sports, chess, knot tying, etc.)
Kids CafeVolunteers are needed to serve dinner at Kids Café at PAL Box-ing Program for one hour per day, Monday- Friday. Food han-dler’s permit is required.
Kari CutlerPromise South Salt Lake Director
Domoina VoniarisoaPromise South Salt Lake Coordinator
Kelli MerandaPromise South Salt Lake Coordinator
Toby KochPAL Mentor Coordinator
Contact:2013 Fall Clean Up Begins This Month!
Where do my taxes go?
Acceptable Items: Large furniture: beds, couches, chairs, tables, etc.AppliancesYard Waste
Non-Acceptable Items:BatteriesGlassRocks, gravel, dirt, sod, bricks, concrete
(Non-Acceptable Items Cont.)OilTires55 gallon drumsPaintToxic/hazardous wasteWet household garbageCommercial, industrial and business materialsMajor construction or demolition debris
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Midtown Community Health Center Coming to South Salt LakeMidtown Community Health Center (Midtown) has been awarded the New Health Access Point Grant, a federal grant to fund the opening of a new health clinic in the City of South Salt Lake. The purpose of the pro-gram is to improve the health in underserved communities by increasing access to quality, primary health care services.
The Health Center Program is a federal initiative dedicated to improving and expanding access to needed health care services. Midtown is one of about 25 grant awards in 2013.
“Thank you to the City of South Salt Lake for your support in writing the grant and your willingness to collaborate on this project,” says Lisa Nichols, Executive Director, Midtown. “We can all be proud that we are receiving these funds. Only 8% of those who applied were funded. It speaks to the need in the community and the strength of the community partnerships.”
At the McCall Park Ribbon Cutting on September 23rd, I was reminded that “Com-munity Connection” is much more than the name of our neighborhood revitalization and crime prevention pro-gram. Like so many of our successes in the city, we started with few resources, but departments worked to-gether, utilized recycled or surplus equipment and mate-rials, and many partners and neighbors brought resources
of coordination and hard work, what was formerly a weed patch took shape as a park.
Community Connection is an inspiring, tangible feeling that in order for one to experience one must leave the comfort of their home or set aside the business of the moment to reach out to a neighbor or get involved with the city and other residents. Our own Community Connection Program is under the direction of
SSL Urban Livability Director, Glenn Smith. According to the Sustainable Cities Institute, “Taking the time to participate in authentic community engagement delivers “triple bottom line” results: sustainability that impacts economic prosperity, envi-ronmental quality and social bonds.”
I applaud this kind of rich interaction among our community members who serve as SSL Planning Commissioners, Neigh-borhood Advisory Committee (NAC), and Promise South Salt Lake Councils. Thank you to residents and businesses who of-fer service through participation in Neighborhood Watch, Rota-ry and Lion’s Clubs, SSLPD Honorary Colonels, SSL Chamber,
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among our city’s youth, who intentionally participate in groups such as Youth City Council, TEAM PAL Service Club, (Together Everyone Achieves More), Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and partici-pate in faith-based community service projects.
As I drove away from McCall Park that day, I watched neigh-bors standing in conversation in small groups and listened to the sounds of children joyfully playing in the park. I was as proud as I have ever been to live and work in South Salt Lake.
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South Salt Lake City Council Ryan Gold, District [email protected]
Boyd Marshall, District [email protected]
John B. Weaver, District [email protected]
Roy Turner, District [email protected]
Irvin Jones, District [email protected]
Casey R. Fitts, At Large801.718.9817
Mike Rutter, At [email protected]
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South Salt Lake
Cherie Wood, [email protected]
Mayor Cherie Wood
Mayor Wood Highlights Civic Involvement in South Salt Lake
CIVIC EDITION
City of South Salt Lake Council Boundary Maptwo council members who represent the entire city as At Large representatives (the listing of South Salt Lake City Council members can be found on this page, sidebar at left). This year, Salt Lake County changed district boundaries, and many South Salt Lake residents may live in a different district and/or precinct than in previous years. Visit
November 5 general election.
Candidates Q & AThursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.DF Dance Grand Ballroom2978 South State StreetSouth Salt Lake
Candidates for Mayor and City Council in South Salt Lake will answer your questions in this moderated panel discussion. Hosted by the South Salt Lake Chamber andBusiness Women’s Committee and by the League of Women Voters (For a full listing of candidates, see page 5 sidebar.)
Youth from kindergarten-12th grades can now sign up for no-cost afterschool programming in the Historic Scott School Arts & Community Center, located at 3238 South 540 East. The Historic Scott School Community Center offers homework help and college prep for teens, and arts & interest-based afterschool program for youth K-6. The following listing includes afterschool program hours as well as some of the regularly-scheduled pro-gramming at the neighborhood center:
Afterschool Programming 2nd-6th grade & 9th-12th grade
Monday-Thursday 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Fridays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Write Here Community Writing Center
Mondays 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday3:00-7:00 pm
ESL Classes Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Citizenship classes Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Trina Valdez, Center Manager at 801.803.3632
Every Saturday in October11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.245 East 3900 South
(Action Locksmith parking lot)South Salt Lake
Questions?Call 801.915.8215
South Salt LakeFarm Stand
Legend
Afterschool Signup Continues at the Historic Scott School
Arts & Community Center
Youth participating in programming at the Historic Scot School Arts & Community Center, one of nine Promise South Salt Lake Neighborhood Centers in South Salt Lake.
Help a Child Learn to ReadOne of the easiest things a person can do in civic life is to volunteer to help a child learn to read.
Why should children read 20 minutes each day?
South Salt Lake has nine neighborhood centers serving our
community:
Lincoln Community School450 East 3700 SouthSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-803-3632
Utah International Charter School350 East Baird CircleSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-828-8678
Central Park Community Centerand PAL Boxing2825 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-466-3143
The Columbus Center 2531 South 400 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-412-3217
Woodrow Wilson Community School2567 South Main StreetSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-386-0589
Granite Park Community School3031 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-440-4499
Hser Ner Moo Community &Welcome Center479 East 2250 SouthSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-466-3238
Historic Scott School Arts &Community Center 3238 South 540 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84106801-803-3632
Roosevelt Community School3225 South 800 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84106801-828-8219
student A reads: student B reads: student C reads:
Mayor Cherie Wood and the Promise South Salt Lake Team formulated our goals, or promises, based on very specific research and models of other high achieving communities. Our promises were created with South Salt Lake children, families, residents, and seniors in mind. Promise South Salt Lake is about working with each other and in partnership with United Way of Salt Lake and other organizations to coordinate, collaborate, and to pool resources to make real, measurable progress toward defined goals that will improve our young people’s futures and enhance the overall quality of life for everyone in our community.
Three Promises:1. Every child has the opportunity to attend and graduate from college
2. Everyone has a safe, clean home and neighborhood3. Everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and to prosper
Promise South Salt Lake Motto:What we wish for ourselves and for our families, we wish for everyone in our community.
~Mayor Cherie Wood
