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Government Type

Municipality

Entity

Alta

Public Body

Alta Town Council

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Alta Town Council Public Hearing Boundary Adjustment

Notice Tags

Fire Protection, Hearings

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Hearing

Event Start Date & Time

June 17, 2020 04:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

June 17, 2020 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town of Alta ('Town') and Unified Fire Service Area ('the Service Area') have adopted a joint resolution indicating the intent of the Board and the Town Council to adjust the boundary of the Service Area to include all of the Town ('Affected Area') pursuant to the provisions of Utah Code Ann. §§ 17B-1-503(1), -417. The Affected Area is the entire town of Alta. Currently, the Town is also a member of the Unified Fire Authority ('UFA') and pays a member fee to the UFA. This proposed boundary adjustment would shift the Town to being a member of the Service Area, such that its membership in UFA would be paid by property taxes, rather than by a member fee paid directly by the Town. The provision of fire and emergency medical services will not change for the Town-just the method of funding The Service Area imposes a property tax-its certified property tax rate for 2019 was 0.001745 Thus, the approximate property tax collected by UFSA on an average primary residence in the area, valued at $1,246,800, is $1,196.62. The Service Area does not charge additional service fees. After the boundary adjustment, the owners of property within the affected area will be subject to the payment of property taxes to the Service Area. The rates and fees are subject to change over time. The Service Area Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed boundary adjustment at 8:30 a.m. on July 21, 2020, at the UFA Headquarters located at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119, and the Town Council of the Town shall hold a public hearing on the proposed boundary adjustment at 4:00 p.m. on June 17, 2020 at Alta Community Center/Library in Alta, Utah These meetings may take place electronically, and if so, this will be noted on the meeting notice posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting. The Service Area Board of Trustees and the Town Council of the Town may adjust the boundary of the Service Area to include the Town as described herein unless, at or before the public hearings, written protests to the adjustment are filed with either or both the Board or the Town Council by: (A)the owners of private of real property that: (1) is located within the affected area; (2) covers at least 50% of the total private land area within the affected area; and (3) is equal in assessed value to at least 50% of the assessed value of all private real property within the affected area; or (B) Registered voters residing within the affected area equal in number to at least 50% of the votes cast in the affected area for the office of Governor at the last regular general election before the filing of the protests. Additional information about the proposed boundary adjustment may be obtained from the Service Area by calling 801-743-7200 or from the Town by calling 801-580-0486. AGENDA VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING from 4:00-5:00 P.M. AND VIRTUAL ALTA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING from 5:00-7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to Governor's executive order suspending the enforcement of provisions of Utah Code §§ 52-4- 2-2 and 52-4- 207, and related state agency orders, rules and regulations, due to the infectious disease COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This Council Meeting will not have an anchor location and Council Members will connect remotely. If you are interested in watching or registering to participate in this virtual meeting please see the instructions on our website. Please register for the Zoom webinar in order to make public comments at the public hearings or Town Council meetings. Contact jen@townofalta.com with questions. https://townofalta.com/town-government/town-council/agendas-minutes-2/ If you prefer to provide public comment in writing, you can submit written comments (under 300 words) by email to plever@townofalta.com before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 and they will be read into the record during the public comment period of whichever meeting you specify. Public Hearing: 1. Public Hearing to receive public comments on FY2021 tentative budget 2. Public Hearing to receive public comment on TOA's intent to adjust UFSA boundary

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Piper Lever at 801-363-5105. The Town of Alta will provide an interpreter for the hearing impaired upon seven (7) days notice.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

The Town of Alta has a policy that Alta Town Council members may participate in an Alta Town Council meeting by electronic means.

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

P.O. Box 8016
Alta, 84092
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Contact Name

Jen Clancy

Contact Email

jen@townofalta.utah.gov

Contact Phone

(801)742-6011

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

June 05, 2020 12:48 PM

Notice Last Edited On

June 12, 2020 02:48 PM

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