G O OD NE IG HBOR
NEWS
JUNE 2021
Paid for by the City of West Jordan
M AYO R ’S M E S S AG E I am happy to share my Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget proposal for consideration by members of the City Council and the residents of West Jordan. This is the second budget I have prepared as Mayor and the first budget that is balanced as proposed, in a number of years. The year 2020 was unlike any other. A global pandemic caused unemployment, housing insecurity, and economic distress in all cities across the world, while a natural disaster and protests created difficulties closer to home. Because we were conservative and judicious in our management practices through these challenges, the City of West Jordan finds itself in a relatively stable financial position. This year we will continue on a fiscally conservative path. Though sales tax is extremely tricky to estimate, given the unusual fluctuations of the past year, we are moving forward with a budget that estimates sales tax revenues from pre-pandemic sales tax receipts and assumes a modest 3.5% growth. This year total budgeted general fund expenditures are $60,553.00. Minor increases made possible through moderate growth in revenue will be dedicated toward the following initiatives: • Further stabilizing the budget, as the community rebounds from recent economic challenges • Maintaining critical infrastructure and improving community spaces, including continued development of Maple Hills Park and Ron Wood Park • Continuing to develop customer service and operations efficiencies, utilizing best practices and investments in technology • Taking care of our existing workforce with the reinstatement of cost of living and performance increases. I am incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished, given the challenges that have occurred in my short time as mayor. With your help we’ve made vast improvements to the city’s financial outlook, sought and received millions of dollars in outside funding to offset infrastructure costs, rolled back planned fee increases to residents and vastly improved administrative efficiencies. The future of West Jordan is bright!
West Jordan’s Western Stampede is this July Bulls, horses, riders, and rides – the Western Stampede is returning to West Jordan this year after it was canceled last year due to the pandemic. The event has been held in the city for more than 65 years. “We are so excited to hold this event this summer,” said West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton. “Western Stampede brings the community together and provides an opportunity for us to bring non-residents into our city.” The Western Stampede is July first, second, and third. It is full of rodeos, carnival rides, parade floats, fireworks, food trucks and more. Tickets are on sale now – buy them online at westernstampede.com
Dogs in Cars - Tips from our West Jordan Animal Shelter • Please make sure your dog cannot jump out of a rolleddown window or out of the back of a truck. • If the temperature is above 70 degrees F, leave your pups at home. It is too hot for them to be left in a vehicle. • If your dog likes to go for car rides make sure they are never left unattended in a vehicle, so they do not accidentally lock themselves in. • Car accidents do happen, when your pup is in the car during a car accident they could run away. It’s a good idea to make sure they are microchipped or wearing some form of identification.
Sincerely,
Mayor Dirk Burton
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West Jordan Names New Western Stampede Rodeo Royalty Morgan Ivie said there isn’t one word to explain how she felt when her name was called as the Western Stampede’s new Rodeo Royalty Queen. “I was so shocked,” Ivie explained. “All the other girls did so amazing, I was happy, I was excited. All I could think was how fun it’s going to be this summer to be with my first and second attendants.” Along with Ivie, two other young women will be representing the City’s rodeo this summer. Rylei Voorhees was named 1st attendant and Piper Maxwell was named 2nd attendant. For almost all the contestants, this was not their first rodeo. Ivie has been named queen in the past, as well as competed in Rodeo Royalty for more than a decade. But this win is a major accomplishment for the 15-year-old. “I grew up Rodeo Queening,” Ivie said. “I’ve been through various royalties, but this is my very first PRCA title. This is very exciting for me and I’m excited to see where it takes me.” Ivie comes from a family of Rodeo Queens, she has three older sisters who have competed and won in other Rodeos. One of her sisters was crowned the Western Stampede Rodeo Queen nearly 10 years ago. “I remember attending the Western Stampede Rodeo back in 2011,” laughed Ivie. “I remember loving it, and my sister absolutely loved this rodeo and the city.” You will see Ivie and her horse Remmy, alongside Voorhees and Maxwell this summer. If you see them, stop them for a chat. These young women worked hard to earn these new titles.
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Have you heard? WJPD has a designated Exchange Zone
West Jordan now has a designated exchange zone in front of the Police Department. It is now one of the many cities that offer a safe place to exchange items purchased online, meet for child custody exchanges, and other instances that may require surveillance.
WHAT IS AN EXCHANGE ZONE? A designated area that provides citizens a space to exchange items that were purchased online and allows families with visitation rights to make custodial exchanges. The area is under 24-hour surveillance and may offer residents some peace of mind.
WHERE IS THE EXCHANGE ZONE? In front of the West Jordan Police department – 8040 South Redwood Road, West Jordan UT 84088. There is a designated spot for cars to park and make an exchange.
COUNCIL CORNER Summer is approaching and this year is likely to be a very different summer than last. Some planned events we are looking forward to this year, are the Western Stampede, rodeo, carnival, parade, farmers market, food truck roundups, demolition derby and the monster truck rally, as well as barbeques with family, and a summer of activity. The Council wishes to thank those residents who participated in the General Plan survey that concluded on April 30th. The survey questions will help guide the General Plan Committee in developing the City’s General Plan document. The final version should be ready by the end of the year. The General Plan provides guidance and direction on land use, parks and open space needs, transportation, housing, trails and more. The General Plan Committee falls under the City Council and the Council has a General Plan Subcommittee to assist them. Council Member Kelvin Green, who chairs the subcommittee, stated, “That the 15 residents on the General Plan committee are very committed and we appreciate all the time and work they are putting into reviewing the plan. Knowing that the plan guides what we do for many years to come, it is important to have residents like them, with passion and a desire to do what is best for the City long term.”
Interestingly, approximately 50% of the survey respondents were in the south west quadrant (District 4) of the City. Watch for more details as the committee reviews the data for inclusion. The last General Plan from 2012 is available on the City website. Another busy Council Subcommittee is the Land Use Subcommittee, chaired by Council Member Chad Lamb. This committee meets with staff monthly on Land Use applications and provides input regarding decisions that will come before the full Council. Council Member Lamb stated, “It is important that this subcommittee participate early in the process to provide input as the development runs through the design and engineering process.” We hope you have a happy and healthy summer!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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1-7 ELECTION DECLARATION AND NOMINATION DATES
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FARMERS MARKET
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4 p.m. Jordan Landing
bit.ly/WestJordan 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Clean-up Event – June 12 West Jordan is hosting another neighborhood clean-up day, allowing residents to dump their trash for free. WHERE: Public Works – 7960 South 4000 West WHEN: 7 AM – 3 PM
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FARMERS MARKET
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP EVENT
FIELD OF FLAGS
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4 p.m. Jordan Landing
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7 AM – 3 PM
Veterans Memorial Park
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QUARTERLY BLOOD DRIVE
PLANNING COMMISSION
FARMERS MARKET
West Jordan City Hall
bit.ly/WestJordan 6 p.m.
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FATHER’S DAY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FARMERS MARKET
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bit.ly/WestJordan 7 p.m.
The City of West Jordan 8000 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan, UT 84088 Join the conversation! (801) 569-5100 West Jordan – City Hall www.wjordan.com
4 p.m. Jordan Landing
West Jordan Police Dept. 8040 S. Redwood Rd. West Jordan, Utah 84088 801-256-2000 801-840-4000 Dispatch
Tree Limbs Shrubbery Grass Clippings Building Materials
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Furniture Limited Appliances Household Items Any Green Yard Waste
Please do not bag green waste as the plastic bags are not acceptable green waste.
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Sod, Dirt, rocks Treated Wood Animal Waste Construction Debris Lithium-ion Batteries Anything with Freon Hazardous Materials Batteries
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Tanks, Drums, Barrels Refrigerators Mattresses Box Springs Railroad Ties Concrete Toxic or Flammable Materials
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Tires Dead Animals Liquid or Septic Loads Abandoned or Discarded Automobiles, Motorcycles, Scooters, and Motorized Vehicles
Regular and green waste dumpsters are available for residential use. Dumpsters are not for commercial use. For information on proper disposal of household wastes, please contact Trans-Jordan Cities Landfill at 801-569-8994. For questions about the event, call West Jordan Public Works at 801-569-5700