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08-28-20 E-NEWS: KIDS & COPS; BACK TO SCHOOL; CONSTITUTION WEEK; MILLCREEK ROADS; PROPERTY TAX RELIEF; WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT; etc. View this email in your browser 1st Place winner in the middle school category, Bahati Kaberuka (fourth from the left), is pictured here with Detective Allen and Chief DeBry along with his winning artwork Announcements UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS Community Council NEWS Kids & Cops Art Contest Winners MILLCREEK. On Monday, the City Council had the opportunity to join Unified Police Department in awarding prizes to the winners of the fourth- annual Kids and Cops Art Competition. In previous years, UPD would host a banquet dinner for the winners and their families. Unfortunately, ---PAGE BREAK--- Meetings for the Month of September are Cancelled. Information on Community Councils can be found on the Millcreek website here. due to COVID-19, they had to change things up a bit. This year’s competition had six categories: Anti-Drug Anti-Bullying Distracted Driving Anti-Violence Police in my Community Four of this year's winners attended the meeting. Winners received a restaurant gift certificate, an Apple product, a UPD School Resource Officer Challenge Coin, and a certificate. The Sorenson Legacy Foundation provided the generous grant that enabled this competition. The Sorenson Legacy Foundation "was created to improve the lives of others and the world in which we live. Founded by the late biotechnology pioneer and entrepreneur James LeVoy Sorenson and his wife, education philanthropist Beverley Taylor Sorenson, the foundation provides support for a wide range of endeavors, from community development and health care to scientific and artistic pursuits. The Kids and Cops Art Competition grant was given to help foster a relationship of trust and mutual respect between law enforcement and the community, brought together through art as we strive to reach common goals, such as reduced violence, bullying and drugs, and discouraging unsafe practices in our communities such as texting and driving." The relationship between law enforcement and citizens is important now more than ever before. The Kids and Cops Art Competition is a great way to promote ---PAGE BREAK--- these positive relationships with children and families, and extends a hand of friendship to the citizens UPD protects. Picture 1: 3rd Place winner in the middle school category, Sophia Taylor-Swanson Picture 2: Honorary Mention in the middle school category, Coral Borack Picture 3: Honorary Mention in the elementary category, Josie Pickett ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. This week, Millcreek kids went back to school. Even though there is an increase in virtual learning, there are still plenty of kids going to school in-person. Now is an important time to remember that with the start of school, we all need to be extra cautious when driving in a school zone. There is no warning for speeding in school zones, it’s an automatic ticket. There may not be as many kids out and about, but we must be just as vigilant when driving in a school zone. Watch out for kids and for crossing guards. Finally, don't forget that when a school bus turns on it’s red flashing lights and the stop arms are extended, drivers must stop and ---PAGE BREAK--- cannot proceed until the flashing has stopped at the stop arms are withdrawn. Celebrating the Constitution MILLCREEK. Susan Ferrin and Elaine Janeway of the Daughters of the American Revolution joined the Millcreek City Council on Monday and proclaimed September 13th-19th as Constitution Week in Millcreek. This year on September 17th marks the 233rd birthday of our nation's Constitution! The official Proclamation of Constitution Week in Millcreek can be viewed here. An Update on Millcreek's Roads MILLCREEK. It comes as no surprise that Millcreek's roads are not in the best shape. Millcreek's Public Works department has been hard at work fixing the myriad of problems that have plagued our streets since before incorporation. While it's impossible to repair everything at once, or in the time frame we want it, significant progress has been made. ---PAGE BREAK--- Our Public Works department reports that we have facilitated and completed 171 road hazards ranging from sink holes, cave-in’s, and storm drain repairs in the past year or so. Those are great numbers, and demonstrates some awesome work done by the Millcreek Public Works department. Remember, we can only fix these problems if we're aware of them. To report a road hazard in Millcreek, you can submit an online Report a Concern form, or call us at [PHONE REDACTED]. For a list of current, upcoming, and completed projects, visit our Capital Improvement Projects Map. The 3900 South Improvements project team is scheduled to select a contractor this fall. Depending on weather conditions, winter construction is possible but would be minimal. Full roadway reconstruction is scheduled to begin in early 2021. In preparation for the road reconstruction, the gas and water lines that run under 3900 South are receiving much-needed upgrades. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is working on the water system between 3180 East and Wasatch Boulevard between now and mid-October. Dominion Energy is currently working on the natural gas line between 2300 East and Wasatch Boulevard and is scheduled to wrap up in mid-November. Residents are encouraged to plan for delays on 3900 South and use alternate routes to avoid utility work. ---PAGE BREAK--- Visit Millcreek’s website for more information or contact the project team at (801) 509-6639 or [EMAIL REDACTED]. Deadline for Salt Lake County Property Tax Relief Quickly Approaching Deadline: September 1, 2020 ---PAGE BREAK--- SALT LAKE COUNTY. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Treasurer's Office has been limited in its efforts to promote the tax relief programs available to the residents of the County. Staff usually visits senior centers and participates in senior expos and conventions to get the word out. Countywide Council Member Shireen Ghorbani and Treasurer K. Wayne Cushing want to emphasize this worthy cause. Tax relief is available to certain military veterans, the legally blind in both eyes, those 66 years old and older with annual household income under $34,168 (known as the Circuit Breaker Program), and those of any age experiencing hardship or who are indigent. If anyone is in this situation, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at [PHONE REDACTED]. “We know our residents are experiencing both financial and emotional stress on a scale we haven’t seen in a long time”, said Ghorbani. “And we want them to know that the county is here for them. Because the nature of the information required to process tax-relief applications is highly sensitive, residents may be required to visit the Government Center and meet in-person with staff in the Treasurer’s Office. We want to reassure taxpayers that precautions at the Government Center have been put in place to provide a safe location for those who have to visit.” The deadline to apply for tax relief is September 1. To streamline the process, beginning on August 24 the Treasurer’s Office, including the nearby North Building Atrium, will be set up to serve residents safely during the on-going pandemic. This includes mandatory mask-wearing, hand sanitizer, and social distancing. Along with the new layout, Treasurer Cushing states, “We will continue to take specific appointments but will be opening up for walk-ins. We will have employees available to answer questions and screen individual circumstances. We want all who qualify for property tax relief to get that relief.” ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Way Water Main Replacement Project What: The existing 6" cast iron water pipe will be replaced with 8" ductile iron water pipe. The new pipe will provide more capacity and increased reliability throughout the area. Where: Millcreek Way, from 900 East to Carolyn Street, Hazel Arlene Circle When: September-October 2020 Why: Salt Lake City Public Utilities is making improvements to the existing infrastructure by replacing pipe that has exceeded its useful service life Businesses/Residents Should Expect: Notification prior to any potential road closures or detours Continued water service--minimal interruptions are anticipated Maintained access to residents with brief interruptions. Water trenches may be plated to provide access to residents Increase traffic congestion on Millcreek Way, but minimal traffic delays Questions? Project Manager Natalie Moore, PE [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Salt Lake City Public Utilities 24-Hour Dispatch: [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Only THREE DAYS LEFT to apply for Millcreek's Small Retail Business Promotion Grant. Click HERE to apply! DEADLINE TO APPLY AUGUST 31ST ---PAGE BREAK--- The Pandemic-EBT or P-EBT Program is a nutrition assistance program for school aged children who were eligible to participate in free or reduced price school meals during the 2019-2020 school year. The Department of Workforce Services and the Utah State Board of Education are working together to issue the PEBT payment to eligible school aged children. The PEBT program is intended to provide a one-time, temporary payment to Utah families with eligible school aged children. Click HERE to Apply for the P-EBT Program Job Opportunities: Synergy Staffing Central Wasatch Commission- Transportation Summit Online Facilitator SAVE THE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. Millcreek businesses have adapted to the challenges of the COVID19 pandemic and the difficulties it brings: safety for employees and patrons through social distancing, hand washing, masks. Click here to see what special services Millcreek businesses are providing during this critical time. If you would like to add your business information to this list, please email your message (up to 100 words) to [EMAIL REDACTED]. Note that all businesses with a valid business license in Millcreek are automatically members of the Millcreek Business Council. 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 slot. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Copyright © 2020 Millcreek, All rights reserved. ---PAGE BREAK--- Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Forward Share Tweet