RIVERTON CITY CEMETERY EXPANSION PLOTS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, AT 10 A.M.
Cemetery plots in the Riverton City Cemetery expansion area will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, July 17, at 10 a.m. at the Riverton City Recorder’s Office.

Resident: $1,200
Non-Resident: $3,000

Two forms of proof of residency are required at time of purchase for resident rate. The maximum number of plots allowed for purchase per household in the entire cemetery is four (4). If you currently own four (4) or more graves within the entire cemetery, no additional plots may be purchased. The newly added section of the cemetery allows for double stacking; therefore, four (4) plots then become eight (8), if you so choose.
RIVERTON CITY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR JOB OPENINGS
Riverton City seeks applicants for the following jobs:

  • Emergency Manager (part-time)
  • Blue Stakes Specialist
  • Water Distribution Operator (full-time)
  • Streets Maintenance Worker (full-time)
  • Maintenance Worker (seasonal)
  • Recreation Umpires, Referees, & Site Supervisors (seasonal)
  • Crossing Guards (part-time)

Those interested in applying must complete a job application at the link below.
SUBMIT PHOTOS TO BEST OF RIVERTON PHOTO CONTEST BY JULY 31
The Best of Riverton Photo Contest continues through the end of July! Residents, neighbors and visitors are encouraged to submit photos of life and landscape in Riverton. Submitted photos will be used to tell Riverton’s story in communications and marketing materials. Contest winners will receive a cash prize, have their winning photo featured with attribution on the city’s social media pages and website, and will be recognized at a Riverton City Council meeting. No need to be a professional photographer to participate!
FRIDAY FUN NIGHTS AT RIVERTON CITY PARK BEGIN
Friday Fun Nights have kicked off for the summer season and will continue every Friday through August 23. A trio of excellent events all take place at the Riverton City Park during Friday Fun Nights, including: food truck frenzy, summer market, and movies in the park! Food trucks and the summer market are open from 6-9 p.m. Outdoor movies begin at dusk (~9:15-9:30 p.m.). Here’s the movie schedule:

July 19 – Mary Poppins Returns
July 26 – Trolls
August 2 – Leave No Trace
August 9 – Incredibles 2
August 16 – The House with a Clock in Its Walls
August 23 – Dumbo

Be sure to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs for the movie. Bring the family or date for a FUN and relaxing night out right here in Riverton!
CITY SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD
Riverton City seeks nominations for the Outstanding Citizen Award. The award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to or had a significant positive impact on the community.

Selection criteria is broad, as contribution and impact can be measured or determined in many ways. Things such as community leadership, community organization involvement, heroic action, humanitarian efforts, service, volunteerism, and even things like business success, personal or professional achievement, or recognition brought to the Riverton community because of an individual’s efforts.

The award is normally presented monthly at a Riverton City Council meeting.
MONTH 4
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DISASTER SUPPLY CHECKLIST
This list is intended to help you prepare for disasters BEFORE they happen. These are suggested emergency preparedness purchases and activities for this month.

Purchases:
  • Canned vegetables - 4 cans per person
  • Extra baby bottles, formula, and diapers (if needed)
  • Extra pet supplies (food, collar, leash, etc.)
  • Large storage containers for preparedness supplies

Activities:
  • Place a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight under your bed, so that they will be handy during an emergency.
  • Place a supply of necessary medicine(s) in storage container and date the medicine(s), if not already indicated on its label.
  • Start putting supplies in storage container(s) and include blankets or sleeping bags for each family member.

Tips provided by the Riverton City Emergency Preparedness Committee.
City & Community Announcements
Glass Recycling
A glass recycling collection bin has been placed behind City Hall. Residents are encouraged to save their glass recycling items and deposit in the bin as needed. The bin is accessible from Park Avenue.

Landfill Disposal Vouchers Available
Disposal vouchers for the Trans-Jordan Landfill are available at the Riverton City Utility Billing Office at 12830 S Redwood Road in Riverton. The vouchers will be available until June 30, 2019. Limit of two per household.

Library Event Calendar
To view the Riverton Library's upcoming events, click here.

Tracy Aviary Nature Exploration Classes for Kids
The Tracy Aviary is hosting weekly nature exploration classes for kids at Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park along the Jordan River in Riverton through the end of August. Parents wanting to introduce their children to nature and science are encouraged to bring their kids. Classes are held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. with the exception of next week, where the class will be held on Wednesday, June 19.
Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at csaxton@rivertoncity.com . 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.
Upcoming Events & Programs
YOUTH FALL BASEBALL

Late Registration: Ends July 20
Cost: $50 + Jersey

Help your kids learn the basics of baseball by registering them to participate in our Fall Baseball program! We have the following age divisions: tee ball (3-4 years old), coach pitch (5-6 years old), machine pitch (7-8 years old). Games begin the week of August 5.
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

General Registration: Ends August 11
Cost: $40

Registration continues for youth Flag Football! We have divisions for 1st-2nd Grade, 3rd-4th Grade, and 5th-6th Grade. This is an excellent program to introduce your kids to the game of football. Games begin the week of September 9. Season includes seven games.
July 16 - City Council Meeting - 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall  **Streamed LIVE on Facebook**
July 16 - Beauty and the Beast Musical - 7 p.m. - Community Center
July 17 - Beauty and the Beast Musical - 7 p.m. - Community Center
July 18 - Tracy Aviary Nature Exploration Class for Kids - 10 a.m. - Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park
July 18 - Suicide Prevention QPR Training - 7 p.m. - Fire Station #124
July 19 - Friday Fun Night (Food Trucks, Market, Movie) - 6-9 p.m. - Riverton City Park
July 19 - Movie in the Park: Mary Poppins Returns - Dusk - Riverton City Park
July 19 - Beauty and the Beast Musical - 7 p.m. - Community Center
July 20 - Beauty and the Beast Musical - 1 p.m. - Community Center
July 20 - Beauty and the Beast Musical - 7 p.m. - Community Center
July 22 - Beauty and the Beast Musical - 7 p.m. - Community Center
July 24 - Pioneer Day - City Offices Closed
July 25 - Tracy Aviary Nature Exploration Class for Kids - 10 a.m. - Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park
July 26 - Friday Fun Night (Food Trucks, Market, Movie) - 6-9 p.m. - Riverton City Park
July 26 - Movie in the Park: Trolls - Dusk - Riverton City Park
July 31 - Holiday Heroes 5K & 1Mile Races Early Registration Ends

August 1 - Flag Football Late Registration Begins
August 1 - Holiday Heroes 5K & 1 Mile Races General Registration Begins
August 1 - Tennis League Begins
August 1 - Tracy Aviary Nature Exploration Class for Kids - 10 a.m. - Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park
August 2 - Friday Fun Night (Food Trucks, Market, Movie) - 6-9 p.m. - Riverton City Park
August 2 - Movie in the Park: Leave No Trace - Dusk - Riverton City Park
August 4 - Concert in the Park featuring Southern Punch - 6 p.m - Riverton City Park
August 5 - Fall Baseball Begins
August 6 - City Council Meeting - 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall  **Streamed LIVE on Facebook**
August 7 - Night Out Against Crime with RPD
August 8 - Planning Commission Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
August 8 - Tracy Aviary Nature Exploration Class for Kids - 10 a.m. - Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park
August 9 - Friday Fun Night (Food Trucks, Market, Movie) - 6-9 p.m. - Riverton City Park
August 9 - Movie in the Park: Incredibles 2 - Dusk - Riverton City Park
August 11 - Concert in the Park featuring The Utah Pipe Band - 6 p.m . - Riverton City Park
August 13 - Riverton City Primary Election
August 13 - Pickleball League Begins
August 15 - Tracy Aviary Nature Exploration Class for Kids - 10 a.m. - Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park
August 15 - Suicide Prevention QPR Training - 7 p.m. - Fire Station #124
August 15 - Pickleball Clinics Begin
August 15 - Dusk to Dawn Doubles Volleyball Tournament Registration Ends
August 16 - Dusk to Dawn Doubles Volleyball Tournament

To see the Riverton City online calendar, click here.
Riverton in the News
City Information
Elected Officials

Trent Staggs - Mayor
Sheldon Stewart - District 1
Tricia Tingey - District 2
Tawnee McCay - District 3
Tish Buroker - District 4
Brent Johnson - District 5

Click here for the Mayor's contact info, here for City Council contact info, or here to view the district map.
Administration

Konrad Hildebrandt - City Manager
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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) 208-3104
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) 208-3126
Utility Billing - (801) 208-3133
Water - (801) 208-3164
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