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The City’s new park maintenance facility is taking shape, located just north of the equestrian park on 2400 West. The contractor is still installing some utility lines, and the HVAC ducting is now being installed inside the building and is about ready for framing.

The building will eventually comprise approximately 12,500 square feet, with administrative and locker

• The Council also discussed other items, which can be viewed on the City’s website at syracuseut.gov/AgendaCenter

The next regularly scheduled City Council meetings are to be held on April 11th and April 25th at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Residents may attend in person, via Zoom, or may watch online via YouTube. Stay informed about City Council meetings and agendas by subscribing to the City’s Notify Me list here: syracuseut.gov/list.aspx

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The city council normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are being held in person and are also available on Zoom and YouTube. Public comment is welcome.

room space for staff, vehicle and equipment maintenance bays, and storage space.

The new building will greatly enhance the efficiency of the city’s park maintenance operations.

The building was funded largely through the sale of other land, and no additional debt was needed to finance the project.

Syracuse City PUBLIC WORKS UPDATES

Secondary Water & Sprinkler Systems

Before secondary water is turned on in May, please remember to close your valves to prevent flooding situations. This month is a good time to prepare your sprinkler system, clean your filter, and make repairs. Do not turn the city valve on or off. It is recommended that you install your own shutoff valve and filter if you don’t already have one.

When would I need an Excavation Permit?

Excavation permits are required for any work that is performed inside the city right-of-way (i.e., road, sidewalk, park-strip) that requires cutting asphalt, concrete, or excavations deeper than six inches. Examples may include widening a drive approach, repairing underground utilities, and so forth. Permits can be obtained at Public Works and online on our website.

Remember to call 811 for Blue Stakes before you start installing fences, landscaping, sprinklers, RV Pads, accessory buildings, swimming pools, trampoline pits, or anything that requires digging. It is a state law to contact Blue Stakes of Utah at least two full business days prior to any digging to have all utilities marked. Some utilities are located in backyards. Please be aware that if Blue Stakes is called for a project on or near your property, utility companies and city employees may need to enter your backyard to mark the utilities in that area. This increases safety awareness to you or your contractor by knowing where underground utilities are located so they do not risk damaging utilities. Blue Stake requests may also be submitted online at www.bluestakes.org.

Environmental Department

Flushable wipes are not dissolvable wipes. Just because you CAN flush it does not mean you SHOULD flush it. Even wipes labeled as “flushable” can lead to toilet clogs and pipe blockages. Please dispose of flushable wipes in the garbage to avoid possible sewer back-ups.