G O OD NE IG HBOR
NEWS
AUGUST 2021
Paid for by the City of West Jordan
M AYO R ’S M E S S AG E Congress passed The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which designated COVID recovery funds to communities throughout the nation. Although funds afforded to West Jordan are less than those of many other metropolitan areas, they are still substantial. The money provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in our community and “get ahead.” Over the last couple months, I hosted a committee designed to help determine the most impactful ways to spend the City’s ARPA allocation. We focused our efforts on transformative projects, with broad-based benefit, that fit within federal guidelines. The City Council recently approved the allocation of project funds, as proposed, in their budget discussions. Just over 85% of the ARPA funds will be used to shore up infrastructure, including water storage and the expansion of wastewater capacity, to meet the demands of our growing community. This investment will accelerate our ability to respond to growth while easing the burden on residents. It will also provide a path for immediate economic development that couldn’t otherwise be accommodated. Economic development provides ongoing stable revenue to our city. About 15% will be spent on smaller projects designed to reach underserved populations within the community. I am pleased with the resilience our community has displayed throughout the pandemic. We’re on the road to recovery, but we’re not there quite yet. In West Jordan, vaccination rates are lower and COVID-19 cases are up. Let’s be part of the solution. To learn more about vaccinations or find a provider near you, call (385) 468-4100. Sincerely,
WJFD Restoring a piece of History The West Jordan Fire Department has been reunited with an engine that served the city back in the 1950’s. This was a genuine barn find with a bit of luck. The fire engine began its past life as part of the Salt Lake County Fire Department. During that time, local West Jordan citizens volunteered to run the fire engine and respond to calls. After serving the city of West Jordan for almost 20 years, the fire engine was sold and found its way to the hands of a local citizen who intended to keep the history of the engine alive. Fast-forward 50 years, the West Jordan Fire Department Union was able to purchase the historic piece of equipment with its own money. The fire department personnel have been volunteering their time and funds to start restoring the amazing timepiece in hopes this this history will not be forgotten. This project is and will be completely funded through Union monies or donations, as no city funds will be used.
City Shred Event West Jordan’s third shred event is August 7. Residents can bring up to two ‘Bankers Boxes’ of paper for shredding and residential electronic waste. Documents will be shredded onsite in the west parking lot behind City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Road from 10 AM to 12 PM. Hard drives can also be shredded if they have been removed from the computer. Items need to be drop-off ready. Paper needs to be loose - no large binder clips, rubber bands, or binders. Any loose papers from plastic bags can be emptied into the containers provided, but the plastic bags will not be accepted in the containers. Unfortunately, televisions, CRT monitors, cracked LCDs, batteries, lightbulbs, and printers are not accepted. However, The Trans-Jordan Landfill or Salt Lake Valley Landfill may allow some of those items to be deposited by our residents. For more information contact Trans-Jordan Landfill: 801-569-8994. This is NOT a complete list, but some acceptable items include: • cell phones • computers and keyboards • hard drives • stereos • fax machines
Mayor Dirk Burton
• iPods • MP3 players • DVD players • laptops Bring proof of residency or city employment to participate. (Driver license, utility bill, or city ID badge.)