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TEMPORARY WINTER OVERFLOW HOUSING; RENT HELP; MILLCREEK'S COVID-19 STATS; HOLIDAY COVID-19; etc. View this email in your browser This former senior living facility in Millcreek will serve this winter as temporary housing for people transitioning out of homelessness. ---PAGE BREAK--- Announcements No Public Meetings Scheduled for the Week of December 7th NEWS New Temporary Winter Overflow Housing to Open in Millcreek MILLCREEK. The Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness (SLVCEH) announced a new temporary housing facility to be located in Millcreek as part of its winter overflow system. Millcreek Temporary Winter Housing will be located in the former Osmond Senior Living Memory Care facility on 950 East 3300 South in Millcreek. It will provide 60 beds in a non- congregate setting, or up to 75 under emergency conditions. The use will begin as soon as next week, and will end by no later than April 15th. The facility will will provide temporary housing during the freezing winter to people who have already accepted help to transition out of homelessness. Because it is not a walk-in shelter, we do not anticipate that there will be lines of people outside. The use of this facility as temporary housing is a permitted one in the zone in which it is located. As such, no public hearing will be held (nor is one allowed by ordinance). "We are heading into a Utah winter in the middle of the pandemic,” said Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, “and it’s going to be a hard time for a lot of people. I'm pleased that our city can be a safe place, at least through this winter, for Utahns experiencing homelessness to call home as they transition to more stable living arrangements." Millcreek Temporary Winter Housing will be operated by Switchpoint, which runs the Switchpoint Community Resource Center in St. George. ---PAGE BREAK--- While we anticipate that the Transitional Housing Facility will be well-managed, we want you to know that you can call the following numbers if you have a question or a concern about the operation of the facility: Switchpoint – Service Provider – [PHONE REDACTED] Francis Xavier Lilly, Millcreek Planning Director, 801-214- 2752, [EMAIL REDACTED] UPD Non-Emergency Dispatch - [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- The deadline for individuals to apply to the State of Utah for rent relief is December 15, 2020. Click here for more information. HOW IS COVID IMPACTING MILLCREEK? Here are the case counts updated today: Millcreek (surrounding cities) cumulative and current cases by zip code: 84106: 1909 total cases (308 current cases) 84107: 2464 total cases (393 current cases) 84109: 1383 total cases (218 current cases) 84117: 1476 total cases (266 current cases) 84123: 2764 total cases (435 current cases) 84124: 1184 total cases (223 current cases) TOTAL CASES: 11,180. That's 5.34% of the total 209,170 COVID-19 cases reported in Utah as of today. Millcreek's population of approximately 63,000 is just shy of 2% of the state's total population (reported by the Salt Lake Tribune this morning to be 3.287 million). So we need to do better! Our holiday traditions are still here, they'll just look a little different. Coping with the holidays and COVID-19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Health data shows that the two week pause in social contact the Governor ordered before Thanksgiving worked to lower the case rate. The rate is expected to rise again due to the holiday gatherings but the good news is that we can reduce cases and bring relief to our health care workers if we are careful about limiting interactions with people outside of our households, wearing masks and distancing. Avoid Flu-kes COVID-19 isn’t the only disease that can spread during the holidays. An easy way to prevent the spread of the flu this season is for you and others to get the flu shot. This is more important than ever right now! Hospitals need the space for COVID- 19 patients, so reducing the spread of the flu will be a HUGE help. Address your Stress The holiday season can be a time of happiness. With COVID-19, it may also add stress and a reminder of how the world has changed. The Utah Strong Recover Project is here to offer you free support. Counselors are available daily 7am – 7pm to talk through your anxiety, loneliness or worry. Call/text or email: 385-386- 2289; [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PUBLISHED SALT LAKE COUNTY. This past summer, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) hosted an online public hearing and opened a public comment period to gather input on recommended improvements to I-80 between 1300 East and 2300 East and to I-215 between 3300 South and 4500 South in Salt Lake County. The Final Environmental Document and the transcript of the public hearing live chat Q&A have been published. Visit the project website HERE to review the documents and for more information. PROJECT OVERVIEW: UDOT plans to renew I-80 between 1300 E and 2300 E and I-215 between 3300 S and 4500 S. The project includes work to: Replace pavement in these road sections with concrete. Add a new lane to eastbound I-80 between 1300 E and 2300 E. Widen the bridge over 2300 E to accommodate new eastbound lane. Destruct and reconstruct the 1300 E, 1700 E, and 2000 E bridges. UDOT indicates that this project is being done to replace aging pavement and bridges, reduce congestion, enhance safety along these stretches of road, and improve bike and pedestrian crossings. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2021. CONTACT INFO: (844) 909-3278 [EMAIL REDACTED] udot.utah.gov/saltlakeeast ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK. Millcreek Promise invites Millcreek residents to receive free virtual mental health services for the holidays. We know COVID is taking a detrimental toll in so many ways and as a city program, we would just like to help lessen the load and help you navigate through stress. Millcreek Promise will roll out a series of virtual group counseling from licensed professionals for Millcreek children and families. Please share widely! We only have 15 spots available per session. Tuesday Dec 8th at 6 pm - Developing Resilience in Uncertainty Tuesday Dec 29th at 6 pm - Prioritizing Values, Accomplishments, & Joy ---PAGE BREAK--- We Need to Start Planning Millcreek is anticipating that the city offices will have to relocate in the next two or three years. Please take a minute to let us know your thoughts about a future city hall. Click here to take the survey. Don't Forget to Sign Up For Holiday Lights Bragging Rights Get in the game, register your home, win a prize, but most of all, have "bragging rights" this holiday season. Click HERE to Register or Share ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek business owner Suzi Sands of Aviva Woman has created a special "shop local" digital catalog for businesses. Don't forget to shop local for your holiday gifts! Sign Up For Holiday Lights Tour Here ---PAGE BREAK--- As a reminder, curbside Green Waste Collection Love Local Holiday Catalog ---PAGE BREAK--- will end on Friday, December 11th and resume Monday, March 15, 2021. Come and join the Millcreek team! Grant/CDBG Administrator Staff Engineer I Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (socially distanced and masked, of course). 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. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Forward Share Tweet ---PAGE BREAK---