NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2023 IN THIS ISSUE:
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Z News................................................ 1
River Oaks Golf Course ........................ 4
G.O. Bond Information .......................... 2
CityServe App ...................................... 4
Sandy City Planning Division ................ 2
One Sandy Awards ............................... 4
Turkey Trot ........................................... 2
Parks & Recreation .............................. 5
Sandy City Code Enforcement Corner ... 3
Pre-winter Vehicle Preparation .............. 5
Quick Tips: Seasonal Theft .................... 3
Fall Leaf Collection .............................. 5
HR Job Corner ..................................... 3
Recycle Right Every Day ....................... 6
By the Numbers: Fire Department ......... 3
Celebrate America Recycles Day........... 6
Alta Canyon Sports Center.................... 4
Calendar of Events............................... 6
Photo contest winner: Marcus Xavier
Z News
Hello Sandy Friends, What wakes you up every morning? Is it the sun? Your cell phone alarm? The morning news? An energetic child? There’s nothing that affects the tone of the day like those first few moments… which, if we’re lucky, aren’t on the wrong side of the bed. My day begins with a walk to the barn. The horses are at the fence waiting for their morning feeding and greet me with ears perched forward and an anxious nicker as their warm breath puffs through the crisp morning air. This is usually my first conversation of the day. Within just a few steps, I see the magnificent Wasatch mountains to the east, smell the clean air, and greet the animals. It’s a daily reminder of how fortunate I am to live in Sandy.
flooding. The snowpack was coupled with intense monsoon rains, the likes of which haven’t hit our city in 200 years. Our Public Utilities department was ready. We had strategically secured sandbags and temporary “muscle walls” to divert water. We worked directly with at-risk neighborhoods to place these resources. We cleaned debris from creek beds and monitored key sites daily – even hourly if needed. While we did have some individualized incidents which we immediately addressed, we avoided a city-wide catastrophe because our team, working with our residents, was prepared.
Roads, Bridges, and Trails
That record snowpack impacted us all. Some snowstorms were relentless. Our plow drivers were out 24/7 clearing streets. Our Parks Department was also clearing snow in parks and on sidewalks. When the snow was gone, the potholes were patched. When “hot patch” materials were unavailable, we used temporary patches, then went back to these sites to fill or repaved the damaged streets. As soon as the plows came off, the trucks were back in our neighborhoods removing bulk waste, something our city uniquely provides to residents.
Public Safety
As we contemplate the things that enrich our lives each November, I thank you, our Sandy City residents for making this place so special. I also appreciate a fabulous team that works passionately to provide quality services each day. Here’s just a snapshot of the groups who deliver the valuable city services we rely on these valuable resources.
Water and Utilities
Last winter, we received more than 900 inches of snowpack – a record – and spring brought a threat of severe I S S U E # 109
N OV E M B ER – D E C E M B ER 2023
Over the last year, we beefed up our emergency response capability. By moving from a 2-person to a 3-person crew on each fire call, we can help victims faster. Immediately, lives were saved. Now, with community support, we plan to move our headquarters to a new Fire Station 31 which will accommodate a larger staff and improve response time even further. Station 31 will be in the heart of downtown Sandy, the center for entertainment, sporting events, conventions, and highoccupancy housing. (Find more information about the G.O. Bond in this newsletter.) Speaking of public safety, Sandy City saw a decrease in serious crime over the last year. Our award-winning police officers are determined to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Economic Development
Our city is working closely with business owners in Sandy to promote a growth in sales and strengthen the local tax base. This year we launched our Business Connect program, sharing the amazing services and products you’ll find right here in our community. We encourage people to buy close to home. Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of knowing what is available. Check out the Business Connect website at: www.sandybusinessconnect.com
Financial Health
Our city has earned and maintained a AAA bond rating. This makes us eligible for the lowest interest rates on city projects due to a healthy economy, a well-managed budget, and strong management.
Community Events
If you’ve attended any of the great city events recently, you’ll know that they’re bigger and better than ever. People are coming in droves to events like our Balloon Glow and drone show, our Heritage Festival and Horse Parade, and the huge 4th of July Festival and fireworks display. It was fantastic to come together. Make sure you plan to join us soon for Light Up the Cairns and the arrival of Santa Claus! I’m reminded of a quote by American writer William Arthur Ward which is very appropriate for the season. “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” I consider living in this community, surrounded by beauty, wonderful people, excellent services, and a great team as one of the best gifts ever and I, for one, am VERY grateful. Happy Thanksgiving Sandy. Yours in Service, Mayor Monica Zoltanski P A G E
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