NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2020 I N T HI S I S S UE: Bradburn Brief ................................1
River Oaks Golf Course......................4
Clear the Walk (Please) ....................1
Fall Leaf Collection ............................4
Current Job Openings........................1
Public Utilities: By the Numbers ..........5
Holiday Safety & Crime Prevention......2
Sandy Arts Guild ...............................5
Sandy City Planning Commission.......2
America Recycles Day is Nov. 15.......6
Alta Canyon Sports Center..................3
Pre-Winter Vehicle Preparation ...........6
Parks & Recreation ...........................4
Calendar of Events ............................6
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B R A D BUR N BR I EF Dear Sandy Resident, November is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on those things we are grateful for. While 2020 may have thrown a few curve balls at us and Thanksgiving may look different this year, I think we can always find something to be grateful for in our lives. I am certainly grateful for the Sandy City staff for working so hard to maintain city services while navigating shut downs, home school, and a world-wide pandemic. I am also grateful for the Sandy community for taking steps to keep your family and others healthy. Wearing masks isn’t convenient or fun but it is vitally necessary to slow the spread until we have a viable vaccine. Thank you for looking out for your neighbors. In making decisions for the city, we use a guiding principle called the “value equation”. The value equation looks for ways to increase the quality of city services, create a high level of customer (residents/employee/business) satisfaction and lower overall costs. These guiding principles have streamlined city services, increased efficiencies and saved taxpayers dollars over the last three years. I am very proud of
Sandy staff for their efforts to utilize this equation and make city government work better for all of us. Don’t forget that Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3! If you have not returned your mail-in ballots, make sure you get those postmarked by Nov. 2 to have your vote count. If you need more information about ballot drop off or polling locations visit vote.utah.gov Lastly, please remember that you can always connect with us to get more information by going to our City websites sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing our social media channels @sandycityutah on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on YouTube @sandycityut for daily updated information. To sign up for emergency notifications and find more ways to connect, visit sandy.utah.gov/citizenconnect. Thank you for allowing me to serve you. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Mayor Kurt Bradburn
Clear the Walk (Please) Sandy City works hard to maintain a safe and pleasant environment for its citizens. This includes providing a network of sidewalks and trails that residents can utilize as an alternative to cars. Keeping these routes clear during winter storms requires a strong team effort with residents and property owners. Sidewalks that are clear for pedestrian access keep pedestrians out of the street and help reduce the possibility of serious injury from falls and other accidents. Each year the City’s Code Enforcement Officers respond to approximately 100 complaints regarding snow removal. Sandy City Ordinance requires all property owners to remove snow, hail, and sleet from the sidewalks adjacent to their property. This must occur within 24 hours of the end of a storm event and snow may not be shoveled or pushed into the public street. Our officers work to remedy the problem in a timely manner, but failure to respond or repeat offenses may result in a citation. Additionally, please remember that from Nov. 1–April 30 of each year, parking on any City street is prohibited within 24 hours (before and after) a winter storm event. Vehicles parked on the street in violation of this ordinance increase the chance for accidents and impedes the effective operation of snowplows. Sandy City Police may also tow/impound the vehicle and issue a citation. We appreciate your help in keeping the public streets and sidewalks safe for travel and making Sandy a great place to live. To report an issue, please use the City Serve App on your smart phone or call Code Enforcement at (801)568-7254. I S S U E # 75
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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS Full Time • Street Maintenance Worker I • Auxiliary Police Officer • Water Construction Maintenance Worker
Part-Time Non-Benefitted & Seasonal • Official/Referee • Crossing Guard • Public Works Snowplow Driver/Laborer
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