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Syracuse City Updates
Christmas Tree Safety Tips:
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Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk. Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily. Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use. Replace any string of lights that have worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Again, read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. Dried-out trees are a fire danger, and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. If purchasing an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled as fire-retardant.
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We wish you and safe and happy Christmas holiday, and as always, please contact the fire department if you have any questions.
Post Office Holiday Hours
Our holiday hours will be Monday through Friday, December 7th - 18th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will also be open Saturday, December 12th and 19th, from 9:00 AM to Noon. Please DO NOT leave packages in the lobby or in the Post
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Green Waste
The green waste season ended on November 30th and will resume again starting April 1, 2021. During the months of December to March, you may use your green waste cans for regular household waste.
COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER
BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
QUESTION: What are the rules around shoveling sidewalks by my home?
Answer: Clearing snow is an oft-dreaded result of our otherwise delightful mountain winters. Nevertheless, it is necessary to keep our sidewalks clear, and free of hazards like ice buildup. Shoveling sidewalks is a civic duty that we all share. Safe sidewalks are critical to joggers, the disabled, children walking to school, and those pushing strollers. City code requires property owners to clear snow and ice from any public sidewalk that fronts their property; corner lots have double the work. Citizens are allowed twenty-four hours after the end of a snowstorm to clear their sidewalks. The sooner the better, though; pedestrians on un-shoveled sidewalks will pack the snow down and make it even harder to remove. When this duty is neglected, Syracuse Code Enforcement will be required to take action, and eventually hire a contractor to remove the snow. The cost of the removal is billed to the property owner, and if left unpaid, the bill(s) are sent to the County Treasurer for collection. Having been on vacation during snowfall does not excuse failure to clear the sidewalks; please make arrangements for snow removal during your absence. In addition, let’s be aware of neighbors who have physical difficulties and are unable to shovel their walk. Please help them out as well!
Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
WINNERS of the Virtual Halloween Costume Contest
Michael Wong Sydney and Lainey
Godfrey
The Hazen Family
Arts Council Update
The Syracuse City Arts Council (SCAC) would again like to thank local business Econ Mortgage for sponsoring our virtual Halloween
Costume Contest. And the winners are…in the individual age categories: Benjamin Flinders as Mickey Mouse (age 0-5), Kaleb Parry as Ernesto del la Cruz (age 6-17), Michael Wong as Toothless (age 18+). The Pairs winners are Sydney and Lainey Godfrey, as The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. The Hazen Family won the Group category as the Super Mario Family, and Lindsey Carroll’s pet won as Return of the Ewok.
For the month of December, the SCAC is having an online Readers
Theatre event! We will be reading Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” for both a junior cast (ages 8-18/high school seniors) and a cast for adults (ages 18-108). If you always wanted to do theater and have not because of stage fright, or if you can read and be online on camera, this is for you! If you have missed being part of a show during the pandemic, this is also for you! It’s for everyone and anyone who wants to, to sign-up by December 4th. Check our website www.syracuseutaharts.org for more information on how be a part of this new and fun event. The performances will be at 7 pm. Thursday, December 10th for the junior cast and Friday December 11th for the adult cast. (the online venue TBD). Come and be part of (hopefully) a new Syracuse holiday tradition! The SCAC will not be having their monthly meeting in December. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 6th, at 8 pm. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be limited to three minutes each. You may also send ideas or comments to : info@syracuseutaharts.org, and your email will be read to the council.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more SCAC updates and information.
Employee Spotlight- Erin Behm
Erin Behm - Syracuse Police Department Officer Erin Behm is our Syracuse Employee Spotlight of the month. She is currently the School Resource Officer at Syracuse High School. She also assists with investigations, assists with the emergency management functions of the city, and has been heavily involved in the city’s response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. She recently helped a toddler who wandered from home, walking home with the toddler for almost a mile! She was awarded Employee of the Month for both August and September. Well done, Erin, and congratulations on your hard work.
THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to our city residents!
Public Works Update
Garbage Collection: Green waste containers can be used for regular household waste beginning December 1st to the end of March. Christmas tree pick up is Monday January 4, 2021. Live Christmas trees need to be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. January 4th for pick up. All lights and ornaments must be removed, and tree must be placed on top of any snow. Frozen Water Pipes: Freezing outdoor temperatures can cause water lines to freeze. Here are a few simple precautions to avoid burst pipes: insulate exposed pipes and hose bibs; disconnect garden hoses; seal leaks; let water drip overnight; open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks near exterior walls or near cold air returns. Good things to know when it snows… As we prepare for snow, please be cautious, slow down, and help others as you commute this winter. To allow the Public Works Department to remove snow from the roads in a timely manner, please remember to do your part by not parking in the street (Ordinance 11-20-050), and not pushing snow into the street. (Ordinance 4-5-160C). Violators are subject to a fine. If you store large quantities of salt or de-ice products outside, remember to keep it in a covered container. Sewer Drains: Help fight Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) from clogging the sewer pipelines. Absorb grease with paper towels. Wipe out greasy dishes, pots, and pans before washing. Allow grease to cool and harden prior to placing it in the trash.
Please slow down and give our snowplows plenty of room! Thank you!
Parks & Recreation Department
Spring Soccer
Registration will be January 1-February 14. This program is for Little Kicks (must be 4 as of September 1, 2020) thru 6th Grade. All leagues are co-ed. Cost is $46 (Residents). Registration fee includes a jersey, shorts, and socks.
Adult Fitness
PUMP IT UP!
Tuesday 6 a.m. Boost your metabolism and tone your muscles with resistance training. We provide hand weights and exercise balls; you just bring your own exercise mat. All skill levels are welcome. $3 dropin, $20 10-class punch pass, first class FREE! STEP IT UP! Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Work your heart, muscles, and mind in this fun, energetic workout! All skill levels are welcome, we offer low and high intensity options for you to choose from. Find more info on Facebook at Syracuse Fitness Classes. $3 DropIn, $20 10-class punch pass, first class FREE!
For more detailed information on programs, go to www.syracuseut.gov
Crossing Guard Safety: From the Police Department
Syracuse Police Department has 24 crossing guards. These amazing members of our team come to work every school day, twice a day, braving the unpredictable Utah weather and the even more unpredictable Utah
drivers. The crossing guards are there to keep the children of this community safe, yet on an almost daily basis, they encounter distracted drivers, red light violations, speeding, and drivers making illegal turns. Some drivers are confused about when they can make a turn while pedestrians are in a crosswalk. Utah law considers “active school zone crosswalks” as being different from other “normal crosswalks”. At a “normal crosswalk,” such as the intersection of Antelope Drive and 1000 West, drivers are permitted to safely drive through the crosswalk after the pedestrian is on the other half of the roadway. In an “active school zone crosswalk” drivers are NOT permitted to proceed through the crosswalk (even simple right-hand turns) until the children AND crossing guards are completely off the roadway and the crossing guards have lowered their stop sign. Syracuse Police Department is asking all drivers who travel through school zones to slow down, pay attention, and be patient while our crossing guards safely do their jobs. Officers will be watching school zones in our city, and will take enforcement action when warranted. Violating traffic laws in school zones places others in danger and can cost drivers hundreds of dollars in fines. We are grateful for our dedicated crossing guards, and we wish the community a safe and happy holiday season. PLEASE slow down and pay attention when driving through SCHOOL ZONES!
Syracuse City Information
Syracuse Library
The newly expanded Syracuse Library is now open!
Located at 1875 S 2000 W in Syracuse. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: (801) 451-1850
Passport Applications Passport application processing services are offered at City Hall between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Processing takes approximately 20-30 minutes per application. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted and served in order of arrival. For multiple applications and/or photos, wait times may be longer. All required forms, photos, and payments must be completed prior to 4 p.m. to be accepted the same day. Applications can be found on the www.travel.state.gov website. Application fees must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. More info available on our website www.syracuseut.
com/Passports
Fix-It Requests
We appreciate our citizens helping the city to be aware of issues that need to be addressed throughout the city, such as road repairs, street light/sign repair, park maintenance, water problems (culinary & secondary), garbage can pickup, code ordinance enforcement, and employee feedback. The city website is a great tool for providing us with notifications. The Fix-it Request link can be found on our home page by clicking on the REPORT A CONCERN icon.
Job Openings
For a list of current openings with Syracuse City, hover over the Government tab and click on the ‘Employment Opportunities’ link on our main city page www.syracuseut.gov. You can also sign up for Job Alerts by going to that same link.
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or visit www.syracuseut.com Key Community Contacts
MAYOR
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Lisa W. Bingham: 801-725-2300 lbingham@syracuseut.com Corinne Bolduc: 801-529-5779 cbolduc@syracuseut.com Dave Maughan: 801-927-7752 dmaughan@syracuseut.com Jordan Savage: 385-424-0258 jsavage@syracuseut.com Seth Teague: 915-516-6423 steague@syracuseut.com
SYRACUSE SERVICES
City Arts Council: 801-896-8101 volunteer@syracuseutaharts.org City Hall: 801-825-1477 1979 West 1900 South Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, closed holidays City Museum: 801-614-9674 Hours: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 2pm - 5pm Community Center: 801-614-9660 1912 West 1900 South Summer hours: Mon-Thurs-6am-8pm; Fri- 6am-8pm; Sat- 8am-12pm Fire Station: 801-614-9614 1869 South 3000 West
Lady Lions Service & Social Club:
801-825-1752
Lions Club: 801-719-1804 Utah Lions District 28UT (open to all) Parks & Recreation: 801-614-9660 1912 W. 1900 S. parksandrecreation@syracuseut.com Police Station: 801-825-4400 1751 South 2000 West Post Office: 801-614-9677 (Inside City Hall) Public Works Facility: 801-825-7235 3061 South 2400 West
Utilities Department: 801-825-1477 Opt #2
Volunteer/Eagle Scout Projects:
Tess Jones 801-614-9655 tjones@syracuseut.com Youth Council: 801-643-8996
