MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY July 2004 The holiday celebration fun began with the Sixth Annual Golf Tournament at Mulligan's Golf Course on Friday, July 2, under the direction of Danny Brown, with about 65 people participating. A dinner and karaoke was planned at the Slaterville Park for July 3rd, but had to be cancelled. A 5K/1K walk/run which began at 7:00 a.m. on July 5th under the direction of Bob Hirschi, beckoned all hale and hearty citizens, and 45 competed. July 5th also featured a breakfast at the Marriott Park, with a parade beginning at 11:00 a.m. From 12:00 noon, activities continued at the Marriott Park featuring lunch, contests, and games. A super inflatable Tsunami 30 foot slide was a new attraction, and softball was an added activity this year. Pam Slater was in charge of the events again, and the community thanks her for an excellent job done. The Pioneer Post announced awards which are available to honor special individuals for the contributions made by our residents. The Good Neighbor Award is given to a resident or business who gives positive involvement to the community. Qualifications include going the extra mile to maintain a beautiful yard or property, those who encourage or help neighbors in a positive manner, or individuals or businesses for their appreciation of and dedication to the community. The Elna Lucas Community Culture and History Award will honor individuals who contribute to community culture and history, such as submitting to the mayor a short story, poem, song, article, or other artistic work of cultural or historical interest. The H. Orvil Holley Youth Leadership Award is given to encourage leadership skills among our youth. Any youth in the community under 18 years is eligible for nomination for this award. The Darrell Mecham Service Award is in honor of the dedicated volunteer service of Darrell Mecham and will be given to an outstanding individual or organization for volunteer service in the community. All nominations for the above awards must be received by the mayor on or before August 1, 2004, and winners will be decided by the mayor under rules given for each award. The City staff obtained a federal grant for the construction of a senior center in conjunction with a new office building. The planning commission approved the site plan for the River Cove Nature Park on 1700 South. It includes passive recreational trails along the river, a small outdoor amphitheater and other amenities. The Wasatch Front Regional Council prepared a disaster mitigation plan, that helps identify possible disasters in our area. The plan may help reduce property damage and disaster costs when disaster occurs. These include those that can be prevented, such as flooding, and those which can be prepared for but not prevented, like earthquakes. Federal law requires such a plan in order for communities to receive federal funding in the event of a disaster. A resolution was passed by the City Council at their July 15, 2004, meeting to adopt the Wasatch Front Regional Council Natural Hazard Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan. Business licenses were granted to D & S Embroidery, H & H Electric, and AH Auto Creations, at the July council meeting. We extend the community's best wishes for the success of these businesses. Plans are underway for the Weber County Fire Department to move the fire station to a location in Farr West next to West Wood Village on 1900 West, in the year 2007. This will enhance the emergency response time to our city and nearby communities. Bona Vista Water records indicate that residents are conserving water. This, in turn, lowers the revenue to the water company.