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Local ‘State of Emergency’ Declaration
Whereas, the Saddle Fire started burning in rough and inaccessible terrain on Pine Valley Mountain on or about June 13, 2016;
Whereas, high winds, high temperatures, steep slopes, and rocky terrain prevented firefighters from safely attacking the fire in its early stages;
Whereas, multiple drone intrusions have resulted in the compromised safety and well-being of aircraft and flight crews and have further hampered firefighting efforts;
Whereas, the Saddle Fire continues to grow and poses an immediate threat to the Town of Pine Valley, and its infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on behalf of the citizens of Washington County, the Washington County Commission hereby declares this to be a Local ‘State of Emergency’ and hereby authorizes the Sheriff and other lawful Officials to take necessary measures including, but not limited to: road closures and evacuations — as are consistent with the preservation of life and property, and with effectively supporing fire suppression efforts.
DATED, this 21st day of June, 2016
SIGNED: Victor Iverson, Acting Commission Chair
ATTEST: Kim Hafen, County clerk
Click here to view signed official document
If you have questions or comments, please contact us:
Alan Gardner, Commission Chair (Send an Email)
Victor Iverson, Acting Commission Chair (Send an Email)
Zachary Renstrom, Commissioner (Send an Email)
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
P: 435.301.7000
F: 435.634.5753
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Road Work – Highway U-144, Old Highway 91 & Dammeron Valley
The following are construction or maintenance work on roads within Washington County:
- June 27, 2016 – June 30, 2016, Dammeron Valley West Side
Washington County Roads will be sweeping all roads in the Dammeron Valley West Side in preparation for chip sealing. - June 29, 2016 – June 30, 2016 and July 5, 2016 – July 7, 2016, Highway U-144
Washington County Roads will be sweeping Highway U-144 from I-15 Exit #42 to New Harmony Township Line by the cemetery including Harmony Heights subdivision phase 2 including 400 E., 200 S., and 800 E. in preparation for chip sealing. - July 5, 2016 – July 7, 2016, Old Highway 91
Washington County Roads will be sweeping Old Highway 91 from I-15 Exit #40 to I-15 Exit #36 in preparation for chip sealing. - July 11, 2016 – July 12, 2016, Dammeron Valley West Side Area
Washington County Roads will be chip sealing roadways in the Dammeron Valley West Side Area. “Keep garbage cans 5 feet off of the roadway edges and NO parking on roadways or roadway edges.” - July 13, 2016 – July 14, 2016 and July 18, 2016 – July 19, 2016, Highway U-144
Washington County Roads will be chip sealing Highway U-144 from I-15 Exit #42 to New Harmony Township Line by the cemetery including Harmony Heights subdivision phase 2 including 400 E., 200 S., and 800 E. “No parking on roadway edges.” - July 19, 2016 – July 20, 2016, Old Highway 91
Washington County Roads will be chip sealing Old Highway 91 from I-15 Exit #40 to I-15 Exit #36. “No parking on roadway edges.” - July 26, 2016 – July 28, 2016, Dammeron Valley West Area
Washington County Roads will be sweeping all loose chips off of roadways in the Dammeron Valley West Area. - July 27, 2016 – July 28, 2016 and August 1, 2016 –August 4, 2016, Highway U-144
Washington County Roads be sweeping all loose chips off of Highway U-144 from I-15 Exit #42 to New Harmony Township Line by the cemetery including Harmony Heights subdivision phase 2 including 400 E., 200 S., and 800 E. - August 8, 2016 – August 10, 2016, Old Highway 91
Washington County Roads be sweeping all loose chips off of Old Highway 91 from I-15 Exit #40 to I-15 Exit #36. - August 12, 2016, Highway U-144
Straight Stipe will be painting all roadway markings on Highway U-144 from I-15 Exit #42 to New Harmony Township Line by the cemetery and Old Highway 91 from I-15 Exit #40 to I-15 Exit #36.
* All Road Work have the same start and end time during specified days listed above.
Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Washington County Road Department at (435) 634-5736.
Vote Your Park
Your votes will help unlock $2 million in preservation funding. Vote daily until July 5 for the five parks you want to see receive a share of $2 million in American Express funding for a preservation project.
Zion National Park encompasses some of the most moving canyon views in the United States with sandstone cliffs and blue sky as far as the eye can see. The remarkable 1.1 mile Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel connects Zion to touring destinations such as Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon, allowing visitors a scenic drive. A $191,000 grant will support needed preservation work on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel and Highway.
Slide The City
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Don’t forget to register for Slide the City taking place on June 4th! Late registration ends tomorrow! The proceeds of this awesome event will go to the Washington County Children’s Justice Center.
Summer Reading is back!
Enjoy your summer with a great book. Registration has begun for Washington County Library System’s Summer Reading program. Join us for weekly events and prizes. Click here to register and report your progress online.
Road Work – Winchester Hills & Dammeron Valley
The following are construction or maintenance work on roads within Washington County:
- May 23, 2016 – May 26, 2016, Winchester Hills Area
Washington County Roads will be chip sealing all the roadways in the Winchester Hills Area. “No parking on roadway edges.” - May 31, 2016 – June 1, 2016, Dammeron Valley East Side
Washington County Roads will be chip sealing all the roadways in the Dammeron Valley East Side. “No parking on roadway edges.” - June 1, 2016 – June 2, 2016, Dammeron Valley West Side
Washington County Roads will be chip sealing roadways in the Dammeron Valley West Side starting on the North end of the Valley. “No parking on roadway edges.” - June 6, 2016 – June 9, 2016, Winchester Hills Area
Washington County Roads will be sweeping all loose chips off of all roadways in the Winchester Hills Area. - June 13, 2016 – June 16, 2016, Dammeron Valley Area East and West Sides
Washington County Roads will be sweeping all loose chips off of all roadways in the Dammeron Valley Area East and West Sides.
* All Road Work have the same start and end time during specified days listed above.
Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Washington County Road Department at (435) 634-5736.
Public Hearing for Utah State University Extension Office Budget
WASHINGTON COUNTY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Commissioners of Washington County will hold a public hearing regarding the opening of the 2016 Budget of Washington County to move the Utah State University Extension Office from Fund 10 to Fund 26. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review at the Washington County Clerk-Auditor’s Office, 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770.
Hearing
A public hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of Washington County on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., at the Washington County Administration Building, in the Commission Chambers, located at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770.
Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162.
Published in The Spectrum newspaper on May 7, 2016
Posted in conjunction with publishing:
- State of Utah Website for Public Meeting Notices
- Washington County Administration Building
- Washington County Library Buildings
Ironman 70.3 St. George US Pro Championship – May 7, 2016
This course moves west from Sand Hollow State Park though the towns of Washington and St. George. You’ll ride through Snow Canyon State Park and have views of incredibly scenic vistas. The challenging 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike race and 13.1 mile run, goes through the area’s striking scenery & landscapes. The event is a remarkable experience for athletes and spectators as they immerse in the beauty of the land, and the heart of the people who live here. It may not be the easiest 70.3 race in the world, but it’s Ironman right? If it were easy… everyone would do it.
2016 Tax Sale
Notice is hereby given that on May 26, 2016, 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, 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 7th, 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
May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2016