A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO RIVERTON FAMILIES FROM SANTA CLAUS AND MAYOR STAGGS
SILVER RUSH 2020
RIVERTON HIGH SCHOOL RAISING MONEY FOR BEAR-O CARE
Riverton High School has invited the community to participate in its annual charity drive, Silver Rush. Each year, RHS selects a different charity to raise funds for. This year, Riverton’s own Bear-O Care has been selected as the organization where 100% of funds raised will be donated.

Bear-O Care provides support for individuals with multiple disabilities and their families, often providing care to highly disabled individuals once they are no longer eligible to attend high school at the age of 21. Bear-O Care teaches individuals with disabilities life skills, helps them integrate into the community and helps support parents.

A message from RHS Student Government: “This year RIVERTON HIGH needs YOUR help! As members of the Riverton community, we are asking for your help this year, more than ever! We challenge you to donate all you can. We challenge you to ask your businesses, your friends, your family, your followers support. Let’s make this the best silver rush yet. We’re not giving up as a school. We’re not giving up as a community.”

Donations are accepted at the button below if you'd like to donate. You can simply enter the amount you’d like to donate, select "Pay for RHS Silver Rush" and checkout with a credit or debit card.

More information about specific RHS Silver Rush events can be found on the Silver Rush 2020 Instagram page.
Riverton City will assist public schools with boundaries in the city to get messages out about large events, projects or initiatives. Interested schools must coordinate with the city in advance of when they would like information distributed.
RIVERTON POLICE COMPLETE AUTISM AWARENESS TRAINING
Riverton City is proud to announce that all 35 sworn officers in the Riverton Police Department have completed in-depth training on how to interact with individuals with autism. Training was completed in a series of sessions conducted in October and November. The training, focused on how to understand and react to behaviors associated with individuals with autism, has enhanced the department’s ability to respond to calls for service that involve individuals on the autism spectrum.
DROP OFF LETTERS TO SANTA AND PICK UP HOLIDAY ACTIVITY BAGS AT CITY HALL
Families are invited to visit the Parks & Recreation window at Riverton City Hall so kids can drop off their letters to Santa and pick up a free holiday activity bag! All letters dropped off at City Hall are sent express to the North Pole. Letters must be submitted by Tuesday, December 15 in order to receive a response from Santa before Christmas.

Letter Drop Off & Holiday Activity Gift Bag Pick-up
December 1-15
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
'TWAS THE LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS OPENS AT RIVERTON CITY PARK; FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
‘Twas the Lights Before Christmas is back for its second year - this time free and open to all! You’ll walk around Riverton City Park to read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on giant storyboards and enjoy the fun lights. The event is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! We recommend going out for a cup of hot chocolate after you finish the story.

WHEN: December 1-31
TIME: 6-9 p.m.
LOCATION: Riverton City Park, 1452 W 12600 S, Riverton, Utah 84065

**Start reading on the west side of the event lawn near the large pavilion.
RESIDENTS INVITED TO ENTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST
Riverton City is excited to host the 2nd Annual Riverton Christmas Lighting Contest this year! Entry is free and open to all interested Riverton residents. There are cash prizes available for 1st-3rd Place.

A map will be published prior to Christmas and posted on the city’s Facebook page for residents interested in driving by homes that were entered in the contest.

Entries must be received by Tuesday, December 15 at the latest.
DONATE ITEMS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS
The holiday season is the perfect time to help those in need if you're able to! Riverton City is collecting holiday donations for the Candy Cane Corner program. Items are then donated to The Road Home and distributed, in an organized way, to those in need during the holiday season. Items of top need this year include:

  • Children's Toys (Age 0-12)
  • Teen & Children Hobby Items
  • Hats & Gloves (All ages, all sizes)
  • Diapers & Wipes
  • Wrapping Paper

Donated items must be new and unwrapped. Drop items off at the Parks & Recreation window at Riverton City Hall. Donation Deadline: Friday, December 11
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RIVERTON CITY COLLECTING PET SUPPLY DONATIONS TO GIVE TO PET RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
The Riverton City Animal Control Department is collecting donations of pet supplies to donate to pet rescue organizations who so generously take in pets that go unclaimed. If you are able, we invite you to donate to help our furry friends! These are the items being collected:

  • Dry Food
  • Canned Food
  • Toys
  • Treats
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Brushes
  • Dog Coats
  • Leashes
  • Collars
  • Food Bowls
  • Beds

Donations can be dropped off at the Parks & Recreation window at Riverton City Hall. If you have donation questions, contact Trish Watson at twatson@rivertonutah.gov or 801-208-3168.
LOSE WEIGHT & FEEL GREAT:
MISSION SLIM POSSIBLE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Join us in the new year for the Mission Slim Possible Weight Loss Challenge, an individual 8-week mission to lose weight and feel great! Mission Slim Possible is a weight loss challenge, not a weight loss program. It is up to you to lose the weight. Weekly weigh-ins are every Wednesday throughout the duration of the program. Cash prizes will be given out for the highest percentage of body fat lost, most pounds lost, and male and female divisions winners. Participants will receive a 2-week unlimited pass to Breathe - A Yoga Studio and a free Riverton 4Life 5K entry with completion of the program! Cost is $30 to participate.
START SMART BASKETBALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration is now open in Riverton City’s Start Smart Basketball program for children ages 3-5 years old. Children learn the basics of basketball in a fun, positive environment with a parent present.

Sessions are held weekly on Wednesday evenings, beginning January 12. No equipment necessary. Cost is $30.
REMINDER: WINTER PARKING POLICY & SNOW REMOVAL PROTOCOL
The following snow removal protocol and winter parking policy is in effect in Riverton:

  • 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.

Click here to view a map identifying major arterial roads, major collector roads, school zones, and snow removal sections.
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meetings

December 15 - 7 p.m.
January 5 - 7 p.m.
January 19 - 7 p.m.
Planning Commission Meetings

December 10 - 6:30 p.m.
January 14 - 6:30 p.m.
January 28 - 6:30 p.m.
In person attendance at City Council or Planning Commission meetings may be limited due to state or county COVID-19 emergency health orders. Click here to listen or watch meetings online.
City & Community Announcements
Bangerter Highway / 12600 S Interchange Project
UDOT continues work on the Bangerter Highway / 12600 S interchange project. Click here to view project updates or find information. It is expected that a full closure of east/west traffic flow at the intersection will begin in January or February and continue for six months, though closure date and length of closure are subject to change. Once the date of the temporary east/west traffic flow closure is announced by UDOT, Riverton City will pass on the information to residents. It is anticipated the freeway style interchange will be completed by Fall 2021.

Christmas Tree Recycling
Live Christmas tree recycling is available for Riverton residents from December 26 to January 31. Drop off locations include: Centennial Park, Monarch Meadows Park, and the Riverton Rodeo Arena.

City Offices Holiday Closures
Riverton City offices will also be closed December 24-25, December 31 and January 1.

COVID-19
Click here to view the latest information, guidance and state emergency orders regarding COVID-19 in Utah. Click here to view local case counts, as determined by the Salt Lake County Health Department.

Job Openings
Riverton City is accepting applications for the following open position:

  • Animal Control / Code Enforcement Officer

Click here for details or to apply.

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.

HAM Radio Check-Ins
The Riverton HAM radio group holds a radio check-in on the second Sunday of each month at 8:30 p.m. There are over 400 licensed HAM operators in the city and the group would like to have as many as possible participate. The Riverton HAM radio frequency is 145.710 simplex.

Landfill Passes
Planning some fall cleaning or yard work? Pick up a free pass to the Trans-Jordan Landfill at the Utility Billing Office at Riverton City Hall. Limit of two passes per year per household.

Master Transportation Plan Updates
Riverton City is in the process of updating the Master Transportation Plan. Click here to view the updates or provide comment. Public comment is due by Monday, December 7.

Riverton Half Marathon & 4Life 5K
Early registration is now open for the Riverton Half Marathon and 4Life 5K planned for Saturday, March 27, 2021. Cost is $30 for the Half Marathon and $20 for the 5K. Costs go up in 2021. Click here to register or for more information.
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.
Riverton In the News
City Information
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.
Administration

David R. Brickey - City Manager
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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: 801-208-3108
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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