RIVERTON CITY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
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Riverton City has recently launched a brand-new website at
rivertonutah.gov
! Our new website will be the new online home of the Riverton, Utah city government. We are excited to launch a new online service center on the homepage, new city newsroom and have improved navigation and functionality. The site is mobile-friendly.
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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR BUSINESS AWARDS
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Riverton City and the
South Valley Chamber
seek nominations for a
Business of the Year
,
Business Man of the Year
and
Business Woman of the Year
. The business and individuals selected will be recognized at the Riverton State of the City and Peak Awards on Thursday, February 13, at 7 p.m. at the Old Dome Meeting Hall. Click on the button below to view the descriptions for each award or to submit a nomination.
Nominations are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, January 21.
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SALT LAKE COUNTY TO HOST TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON REVISED OLYMPIA HILLS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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Salt Lake County has scheduled two public hearings regarding the revised Olympia Hills development proposal. Riverton City encourages residents who have questions about the project, have concerns about the project or who want to learn more about the project to attend one of the public hearings.
Tuesday, January 14, 6 p.m.
– County Government Center, Salt Lake City
Tuesday, January 28, 6 p.m.
– Copper Mountain Middle School, Herriman
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NEW RIVERTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SWORN IN TO OFFICE
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New Riverton City Council members elected in November were officially sworn in to office on Tuesday, January 7, during the first council meeting of 2020. Members sworn in include:
- Sheldon Stewart – District 1 (returning)
- Troy McDougal – District 2
- Claude Wells – District 5
These new members join Tawnee McCay (District 3) and Tish Buroker (District 5) as voting members of the Riverton City Council.
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KEEP RIVERTON BEAUTIFUL INITIATIVE LAUNCHED FOR 2020
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Riverton City is excited to launch a new initiative in 2020 dedicated to keeping our city beautiful.
Keep Riverton Beautiful
is a 12-month initiative combining city resources and engaged citizens to keep the city beautiful year-round. Each month will feature a different project or event. Details about each project or event can be found at the button below. We encourage all citizens to take advantage of this free citywide initiative to keep Riverton beautiful.
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RIVERTON CITY PUBLISHES POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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Riverton City published its ninth Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) on January 1 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The PAFR is an easy to understand summary of the city’s financial activities, with overviews of revenues, expenditures, assets and debt. Residents wanting to understand or learn more about the city’s finances are encouraged to review the PAFR.
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UTA LAUNCHES ON-DEMAND MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM IN SOUTH SALT LAKE COUNTY
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UTA has launched an on-demand shared ride service pilot program in South Salt Lake County that includes the cities of Riverton, Bluffdale, Draper, Herriman and South Jordan. The service is offered through Via, which provides rides in a “corner to corner” format in the service area.
A one-way fare is $2.50. Try it out and get 2 free rides with Via by using code
TWORIDES
(expires 2/29/20).
To learn more or to view the service map or download the Via app, visit the link at the button below.
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LOOKING BACK: THE TOP 10 BIGGEST IMPACTS OF 2019
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Riverton City had a busy and successful 2019!
In considering the city’s activities for the past year, we’ve put together this top 10 biggest impacts sheet to highlight some of the major achievements of your city government.
Click on the button below to see the list.
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RESIDENTS REMINDED OF RIVERTON CITY'S WINTER PARKING POLICY AND SNOW REMOVAL PROTOCOL
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The following snow removal protocol and winter parking policy is in effect in Riverton City:
- No vehicles may be parked on city streets during a snow storm or where snow has accumulated between November 1 and March 1.
- Major roadways, high-traffic areas, and school zones are prioritized in snow removal efforts as a matter of public safety.
- Minor roads and cul-de-sacs are cleared if 4 inches of snow or more has accumulated once main roadways are clear.
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City & Community Announcements
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Animal Control Message
Riverton City's Animal Control Department would like to thank all who donated items during the holiday season for pet rescue organizations that support the department, including a very generous donation from PetSmart.
Christmas Tree Drop-Off
Riverton City is offering free Christmas tree recycling. Trees may be dropped off at the following locations through the end of January, free of charge:
Facility & Park Pavilion Reservations
Riverton City is accepting reservations for park pavilions and other facilities for the coming year.
Click here
for details.
Glass Recycling
Riverton City's glass recycling bin is located just off 13400 S on 4050 W, east of both the Maverik and South Hills Middle School and west of Holiday Oil Chevron.
Click here
for a map or recycling details. Residents are encouraged to use the bin to recycle glass items.
Job Openings
Riverton City is accepting applications for the following positions:
- Animal Control Officer (part-time)
- Cemetery Sexton (part-time)
- Crossing Guard
- Recreation Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Staff Engineer (full-time)
Click here
for more information or to apply for a job.
Library Event Calendar
To view the Riverton Library's upcoming events,
click here.
Senior Center
Click here
to view the Riverton Senior Center lunch menu, newsletter or other useful information.
Women in Business Representative
Riverton City is on the hunt for someone to represent the city on the
South Valley Chamber's
Women in Business Committee. The committee meets once per month and hosts a monthly networking meeting. Those interested in serving on the committee should email Casey Saxton at
csaxton@rivertonutah.gov
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Wreaths Across America - Matching Opportunity
Wreaths Across America is offering a matching program for any wreaths sponsored through Wednesday this week for veterans graves at the Riverton City Cemetery!
If you purchase a wreath now (to be placed December 2020), they will double it to two if you purchase by Wednesday, January 15.
Wreaths are $15.
Click here
to sponsor a wreath.
THANKS AGAIN to all those who made the 2019 program a success for Riverton City Cemetery and helped honor our great veterans who are buried there.
Youth Council Advisor
Riverton City is seeking a new volunteer Youth Council advisor. The current advisor plans to step down in August 2020, which will allow for several months of shadowing. For details, or to express interest, please contact Sheril Garn at
sgarn@rivertonutah.gov
or 801-208-3120.
Click here
for details about the Youth Council.
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Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at
csaxton@rivertonutah.gov
. Submissions must be relevant to the community at large to be listed here. All announcements will be reviewed and included at the discretion of the Riverton City Communications Department.
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City Council Meetings
January 21
- 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
February 4
- 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
City Council work sessions are open to the public and begin at 5:30 p.m. on meeting days. All regular City Council meetings are streamed live on Facebook.
Public comment
is accepted at the beginning of each regular meeting.
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Planning Commission Meetings
January 23
- 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
February 13
- 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
Public comment is accepted during Planning Commission meetings in public hearings on the public hearing topic. Questions about proposed zoning changes should be directed to
Planning Department
staff.
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Upcoming Events & Programs
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LIVE IN REAL LIFE
Monday, January 27
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Program Begins: 7 p.m.
Riverton High School Auditorium
12476 S Silverwolf Way
Riverton, Utah 84065
Join us for an evening of memorable Beatles hits and valuable mental health resources at Riverton City’s upcoming Live in Real Life event! The program will feature a favorite local band and messages of hope and support for all those who are struggling. Booths with mental health, medical and community resources will be available both before and after the program. The event is free and open to all ages 8 and up.
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RIVERTON HOPE WALK
Saturday, February 1
9 a.m.
WALK START
Riverton High School
12476 S Silverwolf Way
Riverton, Utah 84065
WALK END
Spirit Corner, 12600 S & Redwood Road
Join us as we walk for suicide prevention and awareness at Riverton’s annual HOPE Walk. We walk to let all who are struggling know that they are not alone, and that as a community, we are here to support them. We walk for HOPE! All are welcome and encouraged to attend, both young and old, resident and neighbor.
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January 20
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - City Offices Closed
January 23
- Art Show Begins: “Through Toil and Labor” @ Old Dome Meeting Hall
January 27
- Riverton High School Hope Week
February 1
-
HOPE Walk
, 9 a.m. @ Riverton High School
February 3
- City Event Vendor & Sponsorship Applications Open
February 3
- Healthy Living Workshop, 7 p.m. @ Community Center
February 17
- Presidents' Day - City Offices Closed
February 19
- Town Days Parade Float Applications Open
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Elected Officials
Trent Staggs
- Mayor
Sheldon Stewart
- District 1
Troy McDougal
- District 2
Tawnee McCay
- District 3
Tish Buroker
- District 4
Claude Wells
- District 5
Click here
for the Mayor's contact info,
here
for City Council contact info, or
here
to view the district map.
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Administration
Konrad Hildebrandt
- City Manager
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Connect with Riverton City!
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Contact Riverton City!
Riverton City Hall
12830 S Redwood Rd
Riverton, Utah 84065
801-254-0704
Animal Control: 801-208-3108
Building: 801-208-3127
Cemetery: 801-208-3128
Code Enforcement: 801-208-3174
Justice Court: 801-208-3131
Parks & Recreation: 801-208-3101
Planning & Zoning: 801-208-3138
Police: 385-281-2455
Public Works: 801-208-3162
Recorder: 801-208-3128
Utility Billing: 801-208-3133
Water: 801-208-3164
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