AUGUST 2021
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Thought I would seize an opportunity to update you on a few items of interest in the community. Most will have more detail in accompanying ads/ articles in this issue of The Journal, so I’ll be brief.
20 YEARS LATER--NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
I hope you find some time to read the article submitted by our Interfaith Council regarding the upcoming September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. Find an opportunity to volunteer in your community as a way to honor those that have, and continue to serve, and especially to those that paid the ultimate price in defense of our freedoms.
BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Holladay committed to contribute 500 backpacks. Visit GraniteKids. org for supply details, drop off your donations at City Hall through August 7th or make a financial contribution through their web site. You can also bring donations to our concert on Saturday, August 7th. Thank you in advance for helping us ensure every student shows up on their first day of in-person class ready to learn.
FREE CONCERTS ON THE COMMONS
Our free Concert on the Commons series, hosted by the Holladay Arts Council continues through August 28th. It’s a beautiful setting for a relaxing Saturday evening. The talent is second to none and what a wonderful way to engage with your friends and neighbors! Holladay Bank & Trust once again stepped up to generously serve as this year’s premier sponsor--- we’re grateful!!!
TRUTH IN TAXATION OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC HEARING
For the past three years, we have been working to prepare and present the data to justify a proposed tax increase. We hope you will take some time to forward your comments, attend the August 11th Open House, or the Public Hearing on August 17th. Your Council representatives value your input!
3900 SOUTH AND HIGHLAND DRIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
As those in the area are aware, the 3900 South reconstruction project is a total re-build. We are doing our best to communicate the areas most impacted at any given time. We know some are frustrated with the construction, but honestly, it’s impossible to execute a project of this scope without inconveniencing some of our residents along the way. We will continue to do our very best to mitigate impacts and communicate. Refer to the city web site for the latest updates. The four left-turn lanes we are installing on Highland Drive should be substantially complete by the end of August, with minor portions extending in to September. We hope to have the section in front of Oakwood Elementary 100 % complete by the first day of school. As a side note, any construction is fluid at this point. Concrete, as well as other building materials are in short supply, as is labor. We will continue to provide updates thorough our email lists, on city social media channels and on the city web site. Thanks for your continued patience and understanding as we continue to address critical infrastructure needs in the city. —Rob Dahle, Mayor
How Holladay is Helping Create a Livable Community for All Ages LaNiece Davenport, CED Director An important piece of housing legislation passed the 2021 General Session that impacts Holladay. HB82 which is known as the Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) bill. This bill was sponsored by Representative Ward and according to him, the intent of the legislation is to assist Utah’s housing supply problem by allowing homeowners to rent the basement apartments inside their single-family homes. So, what exactly is an IADU? The short answer is an IADU is a self-contained living space in basements and above garages that are typically a more affordable housing option and appeal to many socioeconomic walks of life. IADUs are known to have many names. They can be called mother-in-law apartments, basement apartments, secondary dwelling units, granny flats, or carriage houses. IADUs are not short-term rentals, as IADUs require a rental of at least 30 days or longer. How does this impact Holladay? Due to the new State of Utah law, the City must now permit Internal Accessory Dwelling Units or IADUs in our residential zones. This new requirement aligns with the City’s Moderate Income Housing Plan element of the General Plan and is one of the City’s three preferred objectives regarding moderate income housing. IADUs also allow the City to support a more efficient use of the existing housing stock and infrastructure like roads, utilities, and water and sewer infrastructure. The City recognizes the need to increase the number and types of available housing units, and allowing internal accessory dwelling units is a straightforward way to accomplish this goal. Holladay is working through a new ordinance now based on provisions set forth by HB82, and central to this effort is balancing the protection of the character and charm of Holladay neighborhoods while providing housing alternatives for existing and new residents. The City is also considering changes to the existing external accessory dwelling unit ordinances to make it a bit more flexible to allow existing external ADUs or guest houses to be rented, which is currently not allowed by code. What if you have an existing external or internal accessory dwelling unit and you’re not sure what to do next? Don’t hesitate to reach out to the City’s Community and Economic Development Department for help. We ask that all homeowners with existing accessory dwelling units, both internal and external, register these units with the City. This will help the City better understand where existing units are located and ensure you, the homeowner, become compliant and avoid possible penalties. We recognize that local communities like Holladay are part of the solution to create a more livable and affordable community for all ages. The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the draft ordinance. Planning Commissioner Alyssa Lloyd stated, “I am encouraged by the City’s proactive efforts to address housing availability and affordability within our own community. This gives the City the opportunity to increase available housing units and these accessory dwelling units may provide the necessary income to enable some of our older or single parent households to manage and stay in their homes longer through supplemental income.” The current timeline anticipates that the City Council will consider the adoption of the new IADU and updates to the external ADU ordinances by late August 2021, in order to meet the State deadline of October 1, 2021. The City wants to hear from you. Please view the draft ordinance by visiting the City’s website. And, join us for a Public Hearing on August 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Holladay Hall, Council Chambers. Or, you can email comments directly to the City Recorder at scarlson@cityofholladay.com by 5 p.m. on August 5th.
AUGUST 2021
CITY INFORMATION
20 Years Later This coming September 11th will commemorate 20 years since a day that changed our nation forever. Most of us remember where we were the moment we heard the news from the 911 attacks. We stayed close to the news as the events unfolded throughout that day and days that followed. It invoked a mixture of emotions in all of us. We felt anxiety wondering if there was more to come. We felt eeriness with the realization that the skies were empty for several days. We were saddened by the loss of innocent lives. We were grateful for hero first responders that gave their lives in service. And we felt the vulnerability of having a tragedy of that magnitude hit American soil. Our nation was redefined from the first few morning hours of that day. In the years that followed, grass roots efforts of inspired individuals and groups became engaged in a cause to remember the victims and honor those who responded in service that fateful day. By 2009, Congress adopted 9-11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Each year, there are estimates of more than 35 million people that participate in a day of service focused on remembering that day by offering service to others and to their communities. As the Holladay Interfaith Council, we are working to arrange service opportunities during the days around September 11th, 2021. A day to remember that there is more we share in common than would pull us apart, a day to unite in service, to celebrate common good, a day to share unity as community members. As we approach September 11th, we hope you will stay tuned for more information on service opportunities and outreach to our neighbors and community. —Sincerely, Holladay Interfaith Council
Last Day is August 7! Drop off your donations at the Holladay Arts Council Concert on the Commons event, featuring pianist Josh Wright with opening performance by Holladay’s violin prodigy Zeke Sokoloff
Saturday, August 7 at 8:00 PM
Happenings at the Holladay Library
In August the library will have the following things going on: Holladay Library Book Club meets the first Saturday of every month. On August 7th they will be discussing The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera League of Utah Writers meets the first Tuesday of every month. On August 3rd they will be discussing How to Write Dialog Our Take-and-Make Crafts will continue through the month of August. Every Monday there is a craft kit you can take home and have fun making. We will also be displaying the art of Lizzie Wegner in our large meeting room. Her medium is acrylic on canvas. Southwestern landscapes have inspired Lizzie and cultivated a deep care and concern for the environment.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rob Dahle, Mayor rdahle@cityofholladay.com 801-580-3056 Sabrina Petersen, District 1 spetersen@cityofholladay.com 801-859-9427 Matt Durham, District 2 mdurham@cityofholladay.com 801-999-0781 Paul Fotheringham, District 3 pfotheringham@cityofholladay.com 801-424-3058 Drew Quinn, District 4 dquinn@cityofholladay.com 801-272-6526 Dan Gibbons, District 5 dgibbons@cityofholladay.com 385-215-0622 Gina Chamness, City Manager gchamness@cityofholladay.com
PUBLIC MEETINGS: City Council – first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Planning Commission – first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
CITY OFFICES: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • 801-272-9450 4580 South 2300 East • Holladay, UT 84117 Community Development Finance Justice Court Code Enforcement
NUMBERS TO KNOW:
801-527-3890 801-527-2455 801-273-9731 801-527-3890
Emergency 911 UPD Dispatch (Police) 801-743-7000 UFA Dispatch (Fire) 801-840-4000 Animal Control 385-468-7387 Garbage/Sanitation 385-468-6325 Holladay Library 801-944-7627 Holladay Lions Club 385-468-1700 Mt. Olympus Sr. Center 385-468-3130 Holladay Post Office 801-278-9947 Cottonwood Post Office 801-453-1991 Holliday Water 801-277-2893 Watermaster - Big Cottonwood Tanner Ditch system - Art Quayle 801 867-1247
UFA COVID Update By Capt Dan Brown, UFA With the starting of school this month, I have had many people ask what they should do different, if anything. According to the CDC, most of the things that we can do remain the same. Children should practice handwashing and cover coughs and sneezes. Wash hands often and for at least 20 seconds. If hand washing is not possible, hand sanitizer should be used. Staying home when sick is also very important. Things to look for are fever (100.4 F), shortness of breath or other symptoms. Of course, many of these symptoms are present in many common illnesses such as the common cold and flu which is why COVID testing is still very important to determine whether your child has COVID or a common illness. I have a soon to be 5 year old and 10 year old going to school this fall and they are SO excited. Especially my kindergartner. Together, we can make schools safer for our children and the staff working there. Thanks and stay safe, Holladay!
Truth in Taxation Next Steps On June 17, 2021, the Holladay City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget, which includes a proposed increase to the Holladay property tax levy. This is the first time since the City's 1999 incorporation that Holladay has raised its property tax rate. Holladay currently receives about 10% of the total property taxes you pay. The proposed increase will help repair neighborhood roads, address millions of dollars of unfunded project needs, and maintain critical police, fire, emergency response, and public works services. For a home with an estimated market value of $700,000, the proposed 50% increase to Holladay's tax levy would equal about a 5% increase to the total property tax bill, $17/month, or $204/year.
Public Open House
Public Process Timeline
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PROPERTY TAX
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Project Kickoff
Share & Listen Town Halls
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Prep Prelim Proposal
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Share & Listen Round Table
Wed, August 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Big Cottonwood Room, Lower Level Holladay City Hall, 4580 South 2300 East
Did you know Salt Lake County has tax relief programs? If you are disabled, experiencing financial hardship, or a veteran (active or disability), you may be eligible If you are disabled, experiencing financial for Property Tax Relief. Learn more about the eligibility hardship, or a veteran (active or disability), requirements and application process from the youSalt mayLake be eligible Property Tax Relief. Countyfor Treasurer's Office. Telephone 385-468-8300 Learn more about the eligibility requirements https://slco.org/treasurer/tax-relief-applications/
and application process from the Salt Lake County Treasurer’s Office.
385-468-8300 slc.org/treasurer/tax_relief_applications/ DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Learn more about Holladay's financial sustainability plan, HOLLADAY@20 Preparing for Tomorrow, including the recommendation from the Citizen Advisory Group and the proceeding City Council 8month public process to consider a property tax increase.
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
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Share & Listen FY2021-22 Budget Hearing
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Refine Proposal Draft Budget
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Tues, August 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Holladay City Hall, 4580 South 2300 East Holladay's proposed property tax increase will be the only item on the agenda. Share comments at the hearing or email written comments to the City Recorder by 5 p.m. on August 17 at scarlson@cityofholladay.com.
Info Review & Promote Truth in Taxation Process
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
AUGUST 2021
HIGHLAND DRIVE TRANSPORTATION STUDY
Late Pet License Fee Waived!
The City is initiating a transportation study on Highland Drive between Arbor Lane and Van Winkle Expressway to plan for future improvements in the next 10-20 years. The study will evaluate transportation solutions to increase safety and alleviate congestion for all roadway users of Highland Drive. It will also evaluate ways to improve connectivity and accessibility for all types of transportation (walking, biking, transit, vehicles, etc.) on this critical corridor. The City will be sharing a survey later this summer to get your feedback! Contact the study team to be notified when the survey becomes available and sign up for future updates by emailing info@highlanddrstudy.com or calling (385) 888-ROAD (7623). The City is currently improving intersections on Highland Drive to improve safety and repair infrastructure. Construction is scheduled to continue through fall 2021. This project is not related to the feasibility study. If you have questions on that project, please email holladayintersections@gmail.com or call 844-452-6200. This study is the first step to any future transportation improvements on Highland Drive between Arbor Lane and Van Winkle Expressway. After public input, the City will apply for funding from regional sources to implement the study recommendations. If the study receives funding, additional engineering and design would take place prior to construction, currently targeted for 2031.
Make a fresh start for you and your pet! Salt Lake County Animal Services is providing an Amnesty Late License Fee Forgiveness Program for all pet licenses from Aug 1 - Oct 31. All residents in our jurisdiction are invited to take advantage of this program to get pet licenses up to date without having to pay a late penalty fee. How to License Online: Visit AdoptUtahPets.org and visit “Licensing”. If you have questions or need assistance, please email animal@slco.org or call 385-468-7387 (leave a message for the licensing department.) Watch our website at www.slco.org/animal-services/ and social media for upcoming licensing events. License Fees: $15.00 – Sterilized pet license $5.00 – Senior citizen license (Residents 60 years & older) $40.00 – Unsterilized pet license
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