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NRCS Scoping Meetings for Warner Draw Watershed
The NRCS and Washington County are requesting scoping public input for Warner Draw Watershed improvements. The improvements proposed within the Warner Draw Watershed are intended to:
- prevent flood damages,
- further the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water,
- further the conservation and proper utilization of land
A public open house will be held on:
Tuesday, May 29th (6:00 – 8:00 pm) Washington County Building 111 E Tabernacle St. George, UT (Google Maps)
AND
Wednesday, May 30th (6:00 – 8:00 pm) Hurricane City Hall 147 North 870 West Hurricane, UT (Google Maps)
For more information you can visit the project website at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ut/programs/planning/wpfp/?cid=nrcseprd1401212
FREE Summer Meals for Kids
Free Summer Meals are available to ALL children age 18 and younger within Washington County. No Fees. No registration. Just show up!!! Download flyer (English | Español).
Monday — Thursday, June 4 — July 19, 2018. NO meals on Friday’s, except Sandtown Park.
Legacy Elementary 280 East 100 South, St. George, UT (Map) 11:45 AM — 12:45 PM
Red Mountain Elementary 263 East 200 South, Ivins, UT (Map) 11:45 AM — 12:45 PM
Dixie Sun Elementary 1795 West 1230 North, St. George, UT (Map) 11:45 AM — 12:45 PM
Hurricane Community Center 35 West State Street, Hurricane, UT (Map) 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM
Sandtown Park East Side of Park 600 North Bluff Street, St. George, UT (Map) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM (Tuesday — Friday)
Washington City Veterans Park 75 East Telegraph, Washington, UT (Map) 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM
Adult and second meals may be purchased at a cost of $4.00/meal. CASH ONLY
This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
2018 Tax Sale
NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that on May 24, 2018, at 10:00 AM, I will offer for sale (unless redeemed prior to sale) at public auction, pursuant to the provisions of section 59-2-1351 Utah Code, the following described real estate situated in said county and now held by it under preliminary tax sale. This sale will be located in the Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle, St George, Utah (Google Maps), and will be by open bidding wherein the full parcel will be sold to the highest dollar bidder. No bids will be accepted for an amount less than the outstanding balance as shown below which includes taxes, interest, penalty, and administrative costs. Any amount received in excess of the outstanding balance will be treated as surplus property and be paid to the State Treasurer. Successful bidders must tender full payment to the Washington County Treasurer by 4:00 pm of the business day immediately following the day of the tax sale. A partial payment of no less than 25% (non-refundable) of the bid amount must be paid to the Treasurer on the day of the sale. Payments must be cash, wire transfer, or certified funds made payable to the “Washington County Treasurer” in the exact amount of the bid. If a successful bidder fails to satisfy the requirements of this subsection, the Clerk/Auditor may contact the next highest bidder and offer the property to that bidder for the amount of the bidder’s highest bid. If this bidder declines to accept the offer, the Clerk/Auditor may then contact the next highest bidder.
The County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any sale although it is their intent to accept all sales that meet the minimum bid requirement. The Washington County Commission will ratify this sale on June 5th, at its regular scheduled commission meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine the physical aspects of the land, its geographical location, accessibility, and availability or validity of water rights.
Kim M. Hafen
WASHINGTON COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR
Published in the Spectrum
April 29 and May 6, 13 & 20, 2018
Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act
https://portal.washco.utah.gov/tortoise/
Check out Washington County’s information website about the Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act. This website contains a message from the County Commissioners, FAQ, Summary, and Maps.
County Commissioners Proclaim National Service Recognition Day – April 3, 2018
Happy National Service Recognition Day! Today our local leaders honor AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers by issuing an official proclamation.
RFP for Ballot Printing Services
Washington County Clerk is seeking bid proposals for Ballot Printing Services from qualified printers to provide a variety of optical scan ballot lengths – 11”, 14” 17” and 19” ballots. Print Election Ballot Envelope set(s), outgoing and return envelopes. Full service printing, processing and mailing of all By Mail election ballots.
All ballots that are printed must meet ES&S Election Systems and Software requirements, an ES&S Ballot Productions Guide is available on request.
All envelope set(s), outgoing and return envelopes with voter signature covered, must meet USPS, the State of Utah and Washington County requirements.
Bid documents can be picked up at the Washington County Clerk’s Office starting Monday March 26, 2018 through April 30, 2018.
Billing:
Washington County Elections
111 E Tabernacle
St George UT 84770
Account # 1359
(Google Maps)
Publish on Monday March 26
Washington County addresses Intergenerational Poverty using Mentors
While Utah is currently enjoying a higher level of employment, poverty continues to be challenging. Utah’s Lt. Governor Spencer Cox created an Intergenerational Poverty Committee, or IGP, two years ago, to address how to handle the recurring problem from generation to generation. Lt. Gov. Cox asked counties to put together a plan to address issues related to it.
The goal is to reduce the number of Utah families in the cycle of poverty. Washington County’s IGP Committee is using middle class mentors and education, hoping to change the trend of the families impacted.
Proposed Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Expansion Bill
Washington County is looking at expanding the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) in an area that is being called Zone 6. Zone 6 is generally located south of Santa Clara and west of St. George. This popular area is pivotal for outdoor recreation and tourism in Washington County. As plans continue moving forward with the HCP in this area, it is the intent for Zone 6 to remain open to recreation as well as provide the mitigation for the much needed Northern Corridor.
The County is hosting an open house where the proposed Expansion Bill will be unveiled. Comments from advocates of outdoor recreation groups, as well as all interested parties are being sought at the open house. All are encouraged attend to view maps and learn more about the proposed bill.
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location:
Dixie Center
Entrada Room
1935 Convention Center Drive.
St. George, UT 84790
(Google Maps)
Rockville Springdale Fire Agreement
Washington County Commissioners voted unanimously to hand over the Rockville/Springdale Fire District to Hurricane Valley Special Fire District.
The change in management is to smooth over budget problems and concerns by citizens in the communities. Much of the problem lies with increased calls in Zion National Park. But some residents still aren’t convinced that fire coverage will be adequate to cover future needs. The RSFD board has until December 2019 to come up with their own solution or become permanent under the Hurricane District.