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Syracuse City Updates
Safety Tips for Frying a Turkey
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Fried turkeys are delicious, but they come with additional safety concerns. Nationally, thousands of fires occur each year due to turkey fryer fires. These fires often cause serious personal injuries. Before you set up your turkey fryer this Thanksgiving, please remember these safety tips:
Stay Away from The House – Set up the turkey fryer more than 10 feet away from your home, and keep children and pets away. Never leave it unattended!
Find Flat Ground – The oil must always be even and steady to ensure safety. Place the fryer on a flat, level surface and carefully gauge the amount of oil needed.
Use a Thawed and Dry Turkey – Make sure your Thanksgiving turkey is completely thawed and dry. Extra water will cause the oil to bubble furiously and spill over, potentially causing a fire or a severe injury to loved ones.
Monitor the Temp – Use caution when touching the turkey fryer. The lid and handle can become very hot, and could cause burns. Also be sure to keep track of the oil’s temperature, as many fryers do not have their own thermostats.
Be Prepared – Have a fire extinguisher (multipurpose, dry-powder) ready,
We wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday, and as always, contact the fire department if you have any questions.
in case the oil ignites. Do not use water!
COMMUNITY QUESTION CORNER
BY PAUL ROBERTS, CITY ATTORNEY
QUESTION: Did Syracuse get federal CARES Act money? If so, what are they doing with it?
Answer: Congress authorized funding for COVID-19 response and recovery purposes, which included some funding to local governments who were often on the front lines of the pandemic response. The use of funds is restricted to specific purposes and cannot be used for general city operations or capital projects. Syracuse was allocated $2.7M based on our population. The city Council has currently allocated the funds as follows:
Direct financial assistance for impacted businesses (both on its own and as a partner of Davis County): $820,000
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other assistance for businesses: $179,800 Covid-19 prevention devices and upgrades at city facilities: $589,800
PPE and disinfecting of public buildings: $140,000
Child-care assistance (partnered with Davis Education
Foundation): $140,400
Hazard pay for public safety employees: $180,000 We have a current reserve of $650,000 which the city will return to the U.S. Treasury if it is not needed for the response. Ultimately, these are either tax or borrowed dollars from our federal government, and the city is striving to be a wise steward over those funds.
Do you have a community question? Submit your question to proberts@syracuseut.com.
Arts Council Update
The Syracuse Arts Council wishes to thank everyone who participated in our Virtual Costume Contest last month! Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to our prize sponsor, Econ Mortgage. We invite you to attend our monthly meeting that usually meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. We are currently meeting on Zoom and you can go to our website www.syracuseutaharts.org for details. 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. Due to COVID-19, and state guidelines for city entities, which we must adher to, we have had to put performance, practices, rehearsals etc. on hold. BUT we are pleased to announce that for the month of December the SCAC will be having a Virtual Reader’s Theater of “A Christmas Carol” where the public can participate. It will not require any face-to-face time; it will be done online and streamed. The date and details about how to be part of this event will be announced as soon as possible on the webpage listed above.
Emergency Water Purification!!
BY DUANE CHENEY, VICE CHAIR OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE One of the necessities of life is WATER!! Are you prepared if something were to happen to the quality of water coming out of your tap? The coronavirus pandemic revealed how little people are prepared if their normal weekly needs and/or services are disrupted. What will you do for drinkable water if your water source was contaminated? Storing water is a great answer but what if your stored water’s purity was in question?
There are 5 major classes of water filters on the market:
• Sediment Filters – Removes suspended solids but not microbes • Gravity Based Water Purifiers – Remove germs and dissolved salts but not high concentrations of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), microorganisms or Heavy
Metals. • Reverse-Osmosis – Removes high concentrations of TDS, heavy metals, but does not kill germs and bacteria. • Ultraviolet water purifiers – kills germs and bacteria and microorganisms but doesn’t remove any TDS, salts, impurities like nitrates, lead and arsenic. • Ultrafiltration water filters – Removes germs and bacteria, microorganisms but don’t remove large quantities of TDS, salts, impurities like nitrates, lead and arsenic. For example the “Life Straw” does not remove salt from ocean water. The CDC notes that no filter can eliminate all contaminants. When bacteria, germs, algae or viruses may be present in the tap or stored water, filter through a sediment or ultrafiltration water filter and then boil the water for 1 minute or pass it through an ultraviolet water purifiers to make it safe. Chlorine is another effect means of killing bacteria, germs algae and even viruses. Place 1/8th of a teaspoon of chorine bleach (not scented, color safe or with added chemicals) to one gallon of water. Stir and let sit for 30 minutes before use. There should still remain a slight bleach odor. If there is not an odor of bleach repeat the process. (www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf) (https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/ emergency/making-water-safe.html
Employee Spotlight- Kelby Kendall
Kelby Kendall– Water Maintenance Our employee spotlight this month presents Kelby Kendall. Kelby is a Water Maintenance worker for the city. He comes to work with a great attitude. He is a self-starter, eager to learn, and always willing to take on extra assignments. He was recently awarded Employee of the Month for his efficiency, accuracy, and speed in reading water meters. He is currently working on becoming a Certified Water Operator. Thanks for being awesome, Kelby!
THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication to our city residents!
Public Works Update
Tree Trimming: This is a good time of year to trim trees along the roads and sidewalks. Remember the 7/11 rule for trimming clearance: 7 feet above the sidewalk and 11 feet above the street. Offer to help others who may need assistance with tree trimming. Clean gutters: Please keep your gutters and storm inlet grates clear from leafs, grit, and debris. Doing so allows good drainage into storm drains. This not only prevents flooding, but also keeps our downstream habitat healthy. As leafs begin to fall, look for ways to help those needing assistance with raking, sweeping, and preventing leafs from going into our storm drains. Thank you for making this community look great!
SNOW REMOVAL WINTER PARKING IDEAS?
As you prepare for winter, be mindful of parking vehicles off the street during snowfall and during snow removal operations. Snow removal can take up to 36 hours after the snowstorm is over. Parking on the street not only impedes snow removal operations but is also unlawful and will be cited. (Ord 11-20-050)
Parks & Recreation Department 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
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
