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Notice of Vacancy — Board of Trustees of Washington County Water Conservancy District

NOTICE is hereby given that there is a vacancy on the Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees (the “Board”) resulting from the resignation of Kenneth F. Neilson. Washington County intends to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Mr. Neilson’s unexpired term, which ends on December 31, 2022.

To qualify for appointment to that Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Be a registered voter at the location of the individual’s residence; and
  2. Be a resident within the boundaries of Washington County Water Conservancy District

Any person qualified to serve on the Board should submit a completed application to the Washington County Commission Office, c/o Nicholle Felshaw, no later than Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm:

attn: Nicholle Felshaw
Email: nicholle.felshaw@washco.utah.gov
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

While all board seats are “at-large” and no municipality retains a permanent board seat, strong preference will be given to any applicant who is an elected official from St. George City, Washington City, Hurricane City, Santa Clara City, Toquerville City, and La Verkin City. The County Commission will make the appointment to fill the vacancy during its regular meeting held at 4:00 pm on February 1, 2022, 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT.

Published in The Spectrum January 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2022.

Washington County of Utah

Notice of Vacancy — Angel Springs Special Service District

NOTICE is hereby given that there is one (1) vacancy on the Angel Springs Special Service District Administrative Control Board for a term to expire December 31, 2023.

To qualify for appointment to that Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Be a U.S. Citizen;
  2. Be a qualified elector (registered voter) within the district to which you are applying

Those wishing to serve on a Special Service District aforementioned should contact Sarah Lloyd via email no later than Friday, February 11, 2022:

attn: Sarah Lloyd
Email: sarah.lloyd@washco.utah.gov
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

The County Commission will consider the nominees for appointment to these boards at its March 1, 2022, County Commission meeting.

Published in The Spectrum January 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2022.

Map - Warner Draw Watershed and Flood Prevention

Public Meeting for Public Input – Warner Draw Watershed and Flood Prevention

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), with assistance from the Washington County as the project sponsor, announces the availability of the Draft Supplemental Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) for the Warner Draw Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Project (Project) within the Warner Draw Watershed in Washington County, Utah.

You are invited to attend a virtual public meeting where project information will be provided and comments solicited for the Project Draft Plan-EA. Interested parties may voice their comments, ideas, and concerns to NRCS and Washington County during this meeting.

When: January 27, 2022, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Register for the Meeting at: https://tinyurl.com/Warner-Draw
After your meeting registration is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on accessing the meeting virtually or by phone.

Map - Warner Draw Watershed and Flood Prevention

An electronic copy of the Draft Plan-EA and other Project materials can be downloaded from the NRCS Project website accessed from the web address below. A hard copy of the Draft Plan-EA is also available for review at the Hurricane Branch Library (36 S 300 W, Hurricane, UT 84737) and St. George Library (88 W 100 S, St. George, UT 84770).

https://bit.ly/3DTnKNk

NRCS invites you to submit comments anytime during the open comment period starting January 13, 2022 and ending February 14, 2022. Comments and questions should be directed to Jamie Tsandes with the project team at:

Address: 154 E. 14075 South, Draper, UT 84020
Phone: (801) 495-2224
Fax: (801) 495-2225
Email: warnerwatershed@bowencollins.com

Downloads

Washington County of Utah

Washington County General Public Defender Contract Available

Members of the Utah State Bar in good standing are invited to apply for the following Washington County General Public Defender contract:

General Public Defender Contract (1): $64,356 annual compensation plus CLE subsidy. Successful candidate will represent indigent clients as assigned by Fifth District court judges in Washington County.

Click here to download General Public Defender Contract.

Contract (see above link), Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted by December 27, 2021 to:

Nicholle Felshaw,
County Administrator
111 East Tabernacle 
St. George, UT  84770
(Google Maps)
nicholle.felshaw@washco.utah.gov
Washington County Fair logo

RFP for Legacy Park Food Service Vendors

Washington County, Utah, is seeking proposals from qualified food service vendors who can provide competent food service and quality meals for events to be held at the Washington County Fair Grounds (“Legacy Park“) for 2022.

Legacy Park will have approximately 120 events which require food vendor services. Vendor will provide the services as outlined in this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) and the resulting contract.

For questions or a copy of the Request for Proposal, call or email Susi Lafaele at 435-632-7981; email susi.lafaele@washco.utah.gov. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 pm on December 17, 2021.

Download RFP for
Legacy Park Food Vendor Services

Confluence Park hydroelectric power plant

Notice of Bid – Confluence Park Bridge Project

NOTICE OF BID INVITATION
Washington County
Confluence Park Bridge Project

Washington County will receive sealed proposals until 2:00 pm local time, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Washington County Commission Office for the project.

Visit Public Works to download Bid Documents

The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, and services to install two pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge sections (one 130′ span and one 75′ span), including construction of concrete abutments, center pier, wing walls, and drilled shafts, as well as construction of approximately 400 linear feet of all-weather access trail.

Bids will be opened publicly at 2:00 pm, December 15, 2021, at the Washington County Commission Chambers, Administration Building:

111 East Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
(Google Maps)

Bid documents may be obtained from Washington County Public Works Department. Please contact Washington County Public Works Deptartment at 435-301-7670 to reserve a printed set of plans and specifications and to get your name on a list for any notifications of bid addenda or clarifications.

Visit Public Works to download Bid Documents

St. George Senior Center

RFP for Council on Aging Proposals for the Provision of Food Services

Washington County, Utah, is seeking proposals from qualified food service vendors who can provide competent food service and quality meals for the Washington County Council on Aging Senior Centers in St. George, Enterprise, and Hurricane, Utah.

Download RFP for
Council on Aging Proposals for the Provision of Food Services
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For questions or a copy of the Request for Proposal, call or email Jacob Browning at 435-301-7290; email Jacob.Browning@washco.utah.gov. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 pm on January 14, 2021.

Washington County Original Photo & Art Contest. Entries must be submitted by 4:30 pm on February 4, 2022.

Washington County Seeks Artists for New Downtown Building

View complete details for Original Photo & Art Contest.

Washington County is seeking an original photograph or other visual art piece that depicts Washington County’s beauty, to go on a 32’ High X 16’ Wide portion of the tower at the Washington County Parking Structure located at 51 N. Temple, St. George, UT 84770. The winning entry will be displayed on metal panels at the parking structure.

The winner of the contest will be awarded $1,000 and presented at the February 15th Commission Meeting.

Entries must be submitted to Nicholle.Felshaw@washco.utah.gov no later than 4:30 pm on February 4th, 2022. Entries should include the following information: full name, email, phone number, entrant age, location of the depicted area, and the date it was created.

View complete details for Original Photo & Art Contest.