Local First Utah Celebrates Independents' Week

Local First Utah
Celebrates
Independents' Week




Local First Utah to celebrate Independents' Week 2010 with great events.

During the first week of July, business alliances across the country celebrate Independents’ Week, an annual event that draws public attention to the importance of supporting locally owned, independent businesses. The first Independents’ Week took place in Tampa, Florida, in 2002. It was conceived by Carla Jimenez, co-owner of Inkwood Books and co-founder of the Tampa Independent Business Alliance. The event was so successful, earning extensive local media coverage, that Jimenez continued to organize it each year and, in 2005, the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) took the idea national.

Upcoming Events in Salt Lake City:

Independents' Dance Party
Friday, June 25, 9:00 p.m.
W Lounge - 358 S West Temple, Salt Lake City

A Local First benefit dance party for all, featuring local DJs and drink specials.

Admission is $2 at the door if you mention "I'm a local" to the doorman. Admission is regularly $5.00 at the door. A portion of proceeds benefit Local First.

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15th and 15th Neighborhood Business District Kickoff Party
Saturday, June 26, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At the intersection of 15 South and 15 East in Salt Lake City

The 15th and 15th neighborhood has recently been named a Salt Lake City Neighborhood Business District. They will celebrate with food, drinks, music and of course local shopping. Streets will be closed to auto-traffic to make the event pedestrian friendly. Free to the public.

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Local Showcase – Music, Art and Film
Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Ulysses Salon - 629 B So State Street, Salt Lake City (located in the alley by Decades)

A celebration of local art and music. Salt Lake City artist, Todd Powelson of www.artduh.com, will show posters, oil paintings and pen and ink drawings. The film Independent America: Rise From the Ruins will be screened. Local musician David Williams will perform as well. To RSVP, reserve, or purchase tickets, please email matt@localfirst.org

$12 per ticket, or $20 per couple

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Indie Week Cookoff at the Farmers Market
Saturday, July 3, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park - 300 South and 300 West, Salt Lake City

Forage and other renowned Utah restaurants will face off in the chef's challenge, cooking with all-local ingredients.

Free to the public.

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Local First Visits the People’s Market
Sunday, July 4, 9:00 a.m. to noon
International Peace Gardens - 1000 South 900 West, Salt Lake City

Visit the Local First booth at the People’s Market, where they will join farmers and artisans in offering local goods.

Free to the public


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Ben Folds to Perform with the Utah Symphony

The 2010 Deer Valley® Music Festival

Opens with Singer-Songwriter Ben Folds

Performing with the Utah Symphony

Ben Folds brings innovative rock to the mountains of Park City, UT.

Singer-songwriter Ben Folds makes his debut with the Utah Symphony at the Deer Valley® Music Festival on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Known for his wit and energetic live shows, Folds will transform the orchestra into a rock band with his indie-rock piano melodies and irony-laced lyrics. Folds will present songs from his latest albums University A Cappella, Stems and Seeds, and Way To Normal at the Deer ValleyÒ Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater.

Widely known for his prowess as a pianist, Ben Folds began his career in music as a drummer, and he is also adept at guitar and bass. Ben Folds is best known as a solo artist and as the frontman and pianist of Ben Folds Five, celebrated for a compositional style and playing technique remain wholly unique, combining elements of the singer/songwriter genre, jazz, and power rock. Indeed, Ben Folds’ music is evocative of artists such as Joe Jackson and Sir Elton John, with an added edge and bold infusion of energy and wit. Due to artistic differences, Ben Folds Five broke up in 2000, and the first Ben Folds solo album, Rockin' the Suburbs, was released in 2001, with Ben playing most of the instruments himself. The record went on to sell more than half a million records worldwide.

Tickets for the performance are $35 for the lawn and $80 for reserved. Ticket prices will increase $5 the day of the performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling (801) 533-NOTE (6683), in person at the Abravanel Hall box office, or by visiting usuo.org. Tickets may also be purchased at Deer Valley® Signature’s stores, please call 435-649-1000 for store hours.


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Jordan River Restoration Project

Jordan River
Restoration Project



Salt Lake County and Rocky Mountain Power will announce a restoration project for a section of the western bank of the Jordan River in West Jordan.

The 1,650-foot section of embankment to be restored is located on Rocky Mountain Power property just north of 90th South. Rocky Mountain Power owns the property along the river and has granted easements to allow for the Salt Lake County Division of Flood Control & Engineering to improve the site.

“When Salt Lake County approached us about obtaining easements for this project, we viewed it as an opportunity to be a good neighbor and help make a positive difference in the community and for the environment,” says Richard Walje, president of Rocky Mountain Power. “We’re pleased to be a part of the county’s ongoing efforts to improve the Jordan River.”

The project will include the removal of concrete slabs, introduced along the river for bank stabilization in 1983, as well as noxious and invasive weeds. The area will then be replanted.

Three major outcomes are anticipated with completion of the project:
      · Improved wildlife habitat
      · Improved water quality
      · Improved bank stabilization

“The Jordan River is a valuable community asset,” says Mayor Peter Corroon. “Salt Lake County is committed to becoming part of the solution in future management of our natural streams and waterways.”

The Jordan River, Utah’s most urbanized river system, flows 44 miles through three counties and 16 municipalities from its origin at Utah Lake to its final destination, the Great Salt Lake.


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SLCO UPD Fee Reduction

County Transfers
$500,000
To Lower UPD Fee



Salt Lake County is making good on its promise to lower its UPD fee when funding becomes available. The County will transfer a half million dollars in sales tax revenue to the Unified Police District (UPD) to reduce the fee charged homeowners in the unincorporated area.

The reduction amounts to 3.8%, or $6.75 annually per household. The fee was established to fund a $13 million shortfall in sales taxes during the recession.

Mayor Peter Corroon and the Salt Lake County Council are taking these steps as sales tax revenues rebound. “I authored this motion as a way of keeping our commitment to our unincorporated residents,” says Councilwoman Jani Iwamoto.

The transfer of sales tax revenue will proportionally reduce the fee. For those residents who have paid in full, the reduction will be shown as a credit on next year’s bill.

“Public safety is a top priority,” says Mayor Corroon. “I think it’s important to recognize that we are standing by our commitment to use the fee as a temporary measure to fund public safety.

The recession triggered a 30% plunge in sales tax revenue, and the County’s Municipal Services Fund was left with a devastating shortfall. Salt Lake County needed $13 million in additional revenue to compensate for this deficit.

The Municipal Services Fund also pays for road repairs, snow removal, and other services that are typically provided by cities. The County took a number of steps besides the fee to balance its MSF budget:
    · Cut non-police budgets by an average of 26%
    · Reduced the law enforcement budget by 7%

Without a fee, Salt Lake County would have had to eliminate 60% of the UPD officers dedicated to the unincorporated areas. This was a decision that the County was unwilling to make.

The Mayor and Council have committed to continue to evaluate sales tax revenue and determine if the fee can be lowered or eliminated.

 
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SLCO NO KILL Initiative

Salt Lake County Animal Shelter

NO KILL Initiative

Friends for Animal Care and Effective Solutions (Utah FACES), is launching a new fundraiser to support the Salt Lake County Animal Shelter NO KILL initiative.

“We are inviting pet owners in the community to submit their favorite photos of their pets” said FACES Board Chairperson, Dr. Kay Brown. “Local celebrity judges will determine the top thirteen photos, including the lucky companion animal that will be featured in the highly-coveted cover photo. Twelve others will be selected as “Pets of the Month.”

The first 700 photos submitted are guaranteed to be included in the calendar.

Celebrity Judges for the 2011 Calendar:
· Kurt Bestor, composer, musician and performer
· Frankie Corrigan, 97.1 ZHT radio personality
· Tom Goldsmith, pastor at First Unitarian Church
· Alexis Butler, owner of The Dog’s Meow
· Karen Okabe, former deputy mayor of Salt Lake County
· Holly Sizemore, executive director of No More Homeless Pets
  in Utah
· Pete Ashdown, CEO of XMission
· Holly Mullen, freelance writer
· Bill Gephardt, consumer reporter at KUTV Channel 2 news

“County Animal Services has made tremendous headway in eliminating unnecessary euthanasia in the shelter and proving that the outlook for lost and abandoned pets can be very good with the right programs and dedicated staff,” says Director Shawni Larrabee. “The support from the community, including Utah FACES is critical to our efforts and we are very excited about the 2011 calendar project.”

A reception for the celebrity judges and the public will be held on Friday, June 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Salt Lake County Animal Services, 511 West 3900 South.

The event will include a tour of the animal shelter and updates on the advances the shelter has made in enhancing animal adoptions and rescues. An important goal of the shelter is to become one of the few municipal shelters in the nation to become a no-kill facility for all adoptable animals. All proceeds raised by Utah FACES will go to support this goal.

Entries for the 2011 Utah FACES calendar are being accepted online now at www.UtahFACES.org. The entry fee is only $10 per photo.


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Salt Lake County Budget Strategies

Budget Strategies
Pay Off
For Salt Lake County



Two years of spending adjustments and two rounds of its early retirement program are paying off for Salt Lake County. “We made choices that share the burden of the economic downturn,” says Mayor Peter Corroon, “These decisions led to the largest budget reduction in the history of Salt Lake County.”

The annual budget in 2008 was $827 million; in 2010 it amounts to $705 million; and that figure includes $22 million in pass through funds for the Hogle Zoo.

A public hearing to adopt the County’s Mid Year budget adjustments will be held at 6 p.m., June 17, 2010 in the County Council Chambers.

Specifics of the County’s budget strategies for the past two years are below:

The Problem – The national recession beginning in late 2008 hit Salt Lake County’s revenues. Sales taxes fell dramatically due to lower overall employment, less discretionary income and the tightening of credit markets. The demand for services increased. Sales taxes are down between 19 and 30% (six different types of sales taxes) from 2007. Many county funds were thrown out of structural alignment – meaning expenditure appropriations were greater than available revenues. Early estimates showed an imbalance of more than $70 million.

Decisive Action – Mayor Peter Corroon proposed and implemented several strategies that resulted in downward budget adjustments that significantly reduce expenditures. The measures were proposed before the recession arrived in Utah. The primary budget reductions are the result of fewer employees. Since 2008, Mayor Corroon has proposed two hiring freezes, two early retirement programs and directed department directors to reduce middle management. The results:
    · The County workforce has downsized by 187 FTE’s (full time
      equivalent positions).
    · In addition, the County has held more than 200 positions vacant.
    · The County is providing services to citizens with approximately
      10% smaller workforce than 2008. Nearly all eliminated positions
      are vacant due to natural turnover.

Fund Balance Adjustments – Since November, 2008, Mayor Corroon has proposed specific adjustments of more than $79 million that impact the general fund. The result was that the projected 2010 end of year general fund balance went from a negative $41 million to a positive $36.9 million. This budget management has not gone unnoticed as Salt Lake County recently received a ratings upgrade for its Municipal Building Authority debt.

Appropriations - Total appropriations in 2010, inclusive of operations and capital, are more than $120 million lower than appropriations in 2008.

The Future – While the budget situation has stabilized, Mayor Corroon continues to look for operational efficiencies.


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FREE Admission Saturday at UMFA

Family Art Activity
at the
Utah Museum of Fine Arts


Third Saturday: Yarn Painting
FREE Admission and Family Art Activity at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Explore the use of yarn and cloth as art materials in the UMFA’s current exhibition, Las Artes de México, and then create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging that tells the story of you.

The Third Saturday art activity in June is inspired by the UMFA’s current exhibition, Las Artes de México, on view through September 26, 2010. Las Artes de México explores the richness of Mexican art and culture, from the ancient work of the Mayans and Aztecs through the twentieth century. The exhibition includes a broad array of artifacts such as woven fabrics, masks, and religious objects from Mesoamerica (pre-Conquest Mexico) as well as paintings by modernist masters like Rufino Tamayo, Jose Clemente Orozco, and Diego Rivera.

When:
Saturday, June 19 from 2-4 pm

Where:
UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Marcia and John Price Museum Building
Emma Eccles Jones Education Center
University of Utah campus
410 Campus Center Drive
SLC, UT 84112

Third Saturdays are free family activity days that take place at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the third Saturday of every month. UMFA Curators of Education create exciting opportunities for children and families to learn about art and investigate how it is made. Through hands-on art studio projects and Museum tours, families explore their own creativity while using art from the UMFA’s collection and current exhibitions as a source of inspiration.


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Flood Damage Assessment

SLCo Flood Damage
Assessment Underway



Salt Lake County Emergency Management is working to identify private property damage caused by flooding from June 5 – 10, 2010. The purpose of this assessment is to identify safety concerns and determine if Salt Lake County and the affected cities within Salt Lake County qualify for federal assistance.

The deadline to collect the information is June 21, 2010.

Salt Lake Valley residents that sustained property damage to their homes or businesses and have not yet reported their information to authorities are asked to complete the damage survey form available on line at Salt Lake County Emergency Management’s web site – www.slcoem.org.

Residents unable to complete the form online or have that have questions can call (801) 743-7280 beginning Tuesday, June 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to provide the information to call takers.

County and city building inspectors will provide follow-up inspections of all damage reports.

Reporting of the property damage does not qualify residents or business owners for reimbursement of damages or individual government assistance programs.


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Summer Fun for Kids

Summer Fun for Kids
at the UMFA








School is out, the kids are bored, and parents are looking for something fun and educational for their children to do this summer. This July, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) is presenting three classes for kids from preschoolers to preteens. Parents can register their children by calling 801-581-6984. Each class is $80 plus a $20 special fee.

List of classes:

Making Art: Mom, Dad, and Me
Session 1 July 6 through 9 • 10 am–12 pm
Session 2 July 13 through 16 • 10 am–12 pm
A class for parents and their pre-schoolers, ages 2-5. Participants will create one-of-a-kind paintings, masks, sculptures, and frames for beginning artists, with storytelling, hands-on art objects, and strolls through the galleries.

Colors of Mexico: July 19 through 22 • 10 am–12:30 pm
Las Artes de Mexico will inspire colorful activities, stories, songs, and games in this class for kids ages 6-12. Participants will discover white skeletons, green jade, and elaborate red costumes, and become world travelers as they explore the beautiful art, language, and culture of Mexico!

Young Curators: July 27 through 30 • 10 am–12:30 pm
Pre-teens ages 9–12 will have a blast discovering the UMFA behind the scenes by touring the Museum, investigating objects and materials, participating in hands-on art activities, and curating their own exhibition.

For more information, please visit the Museum of Fine Arts website.


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