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3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 1/9 FLOOD INSURANCE; INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY; RECYCLING SUSTAINABILITY; LAWN MOWER EXCHANGE; JOBS View this email in your browser Photo by floodfacts.utah.gov Announcements UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Mon., 3/11/19 5 PM Work session 7 PM Regular session 3330 S. 13th E See agenda below NEWS Why flood insurance is important for everyone THIS ARTICLE IS REPRINTED FROM FLOODFACTS.UTAH.GOV. March is Flood Safety Awareness Month, which is a perfect time to learn more about Utah’s most common natural disaster. While floods can cause catastrophic destruction, only three percent of ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 2/9 Click here for our Calendar of Events Utahns have coverage with flood insurance. Just one inch of flooding can cause more than $26,000 of damage. Let’s separate the fact from fiction about floods. Homeowners insurance does not cover your home in a flood. Most Utahns believe homeowners insurance covers their home if they get caught in a flood. However, flood insurance is a separate policy from your homeowners insurance. Most Utahns do not have coverage if a flood hits their home. Another misconception about flood insurance is the role of the federal government regarding flood disasters. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), federal disaster assistance is not always guaranteed. However, flood insurance will cover your home and belongings regardless of whether or not there is a Presidential Disaster Declaration. However, the average payout is less than $5,000. Flood insurance is important, even in low-risk areas. Anywhere it rains, there can be a flood. Even if you don’t live in a high-risk floodplain area, you need to have your home covered by flood insurance. Despite Utah’s high desert environment, numerous factors can contribute to your home flooding. Floods are caused by snowmelt, broken water mains, blocked drainage systems and periods of heavy rain in a short amount of time. Homeowners insurance covers only pipe breaks that occur within your home. More than 20 percent of claims come from low-to-moderate risk floodplain areas, so do not risk it when it comes to protecting your home and family from flood damage. Getting covered by flood insurance is fast and easy. Getting flood insurance is as simple as reaching out to your local insurance agent. They can help you explore plans and find the right coverage for your needs. The average cost of flood insurance is only $246 a year, which is inexpensive compared to the cost of rebuilding your home. There is also a 30- day waiting period for flood insurance to become effective, in most cases. Ask your insurance agent if your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and about policies available for flood protection. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 3/9 TODAY, MARCH 8th, IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY THE WORLD. At an International Conference of Working Women in 1910, more than 100 women from 17 countries, unanimously decided there should be a celebration every year of women and their efforts toward political and economic progress. March 8th was chosen as the date just before WWI commenced. Over the years, the practice has spread across the globe. According to the official International Women's Day website: "The world has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women's and society's thoughts about women's equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation may feel that 'all the battles have been won for women' while many feminists from the 1970's know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women's visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women's education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. However, great improvements have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers, school girls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, women have real choices. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 4/9 And so each year the world inspires women and celebrates their achievements. IWD is an official holiday in many countries including Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal (for women only), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia. The tradition sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc with flowers and small gifts. In some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother's Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers." Go give the women in your life a BIG extra hug today. And let's all keep working on true equality. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 5/9 Join Millcreek's Recycling Sustainability Committee MILLCREEK. Many Millcreek residents have expressed an interest in supporting green efforts in our city. As a result, we are creating a Recycling Sustainability Committee. A big part of their charter will be to work on ways to educate our residents on what and how to recycle. As an example: did you know that plastic bags and wrap cause big problems in the recycling stream, and they don't belong in your blue can? If you are interested in joining the Recycling Sustainability Committee, please contact Rita Lund, [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 6/9 CLEAR THE AIR WASATCH FRONT. Using a gas-powered lawn mower for one hour is the same as driving your car for 192 miles. Multiplied by thousands, that really hurts our air quality. This spring, you might be able to swap your old, gas-powered lawn mower for a new clean electric one for only $99 (plus tax). The Utah Department of Environmental Quality and their generous partners have made 1,259 electric lawn mowers and 972 electric lawn trimmers available to residents who live in summer ozone nonattainment areas (Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah and Weber counties). These discounted lawn mowers and lawn trimmers will be distributed through an online random selection process. Sign up at lawnmower.utah.gov to ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 7/9 participate. You might get lucky! Hurry, though, because SIGNUP ENDS ON MARCH 15th. Partnership Specialist positions for the U.S. Census Bureau with bilingual skills (such as English/ Chinese and English/Spanish) Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini. Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a time. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Millcreek City Council Agenda Monday, March 11, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of MILLCREEK will assemble in a public WORK meeting and REGULAR meeting on Monday, 11 March 2019 at City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 Millcreek, Utah 84106, commencing at 5:00 p.m. for the work meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Click here for the packet of materials the Council will review. 5:00 p.m. - WORK MEETING: 1. Salt Lake County Animal Services 2018 Report; Carrie Sibert, Liaison Coordinator 2. Discussion on Strategic Planning and Budget Priorities; Laurie Johnson, HR-Finance Director 3. Discussion on Public Works; John Miller, City Engineer 4. Legislative Update and Direction to Staff; Capstone Strategies, LLC, Millcreek’s Lobbyist 5. Reports from Millcreek Staff 6. Discussion of agenda items, correspondence, and/or future agenda items 7:00 p.m. - REGULAR MEETING: 1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 8/9 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 1.2 Public Comment. Audience members may bring any item to the Mayor and Council's attention. Comments are subject to the Public Comment and Policy set forth below. State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. 2. Planning Matters First Reading: 2.1 Discussion on ZT-18-015, Amendments to Code with Respect to Noticing Requirements 2.2 Discussion on ZM-19-002, Capri Park Townhomes Rezone and Development Agreement 2.3 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 19-09, Amending Various Millcreek Code Sections of Titles 5 and 19 with Respect to Residential Dog Boarding 3. Business Matters 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 19-03, Approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Salt Lake County for 2019 Municipal Election Services 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 19-07, Adopting Millcreek’s 2019 Amended Regular Meetings Schedule 3.3 Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance 19-08, Reaffirming the Adoption of the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis, and Adopting the Impact Fee Enactment 4. Reports 4.1 Mayor’s Report 4.2 Reports of City Council Members 4.3 Staff Reports 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Approval of February 23, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes 5.2 Approval of February 25, 2019 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes 6. New Items for Subsequent Consideration 7. Calendar of Upcoming Events Planning Commission Mtg., 3/20/19, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall City Council Mtg., 3/25/19, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall 8. Closed Session (If Needed) The Council may convene in a closed session to discuss items as provided by Utah Code Ann. §52-4-205. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3/11/2019 Why flood insurance is important FOR EVERYONE 9/9 9. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Millcreek will make reasonable accommodation for participation in the meeting. Individuals may request assistance by contacting the Recorder's Office, 801- 214-2601, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Public Comment Policy and Procedure: The purpose of public comment is to allow citizens to address items on the agenda. Citizens requesting to address the commission may be asked to complete a written comment form and present it to the City Recorder. In general, the Chair will allow an individual two minutes to address the Council. A spokesperson, recognized as representing a group in attendance, may be allowed up to five minutes. At the conclusion of the citizen comment time, the Chair may direct staff to assist the citizen on the issue presented; direct the citizen to the proper administrative department(s); or take no action. This policy also applies to all public hearings. Citizens may also submit written requests (outlining their issue) for an item to be considered at a future council meeting. The Chair may place the item on the agenda under citizen comments; direct staff to assist the citizen; direct the citizen to the proper administrative departments; or take no action. THE UNDERSIGNED DULY APPOINTED CITY RECORDER FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MILLCREEK HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT A COPY OF THE FOREGOING NOTICE WAS EMAILED OR POSTED TO: City offices; Those listed on the agenda; City website Utah Public Notice Website http://pmn.utah.gov. DATE: March 6, 2019 CITY RECORDER: Elyse Greiner *Agenda items may be moved in order, sequence, and time to meet the needs of the Council* Copyright © 2019 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Copyright © 2019 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list