As scheduled, garbage fees increased on July 1, 2013, with the first can $12.75 and the second one $4.50. In November 2013 Mr. Morris said that the City had been audited since the last meeting and did very well. It passed a!! the new audit questions without problem. He congratulated the mayor on the budget. At the December 19, 2013, Counci! Meeting, Cory Cardon, Wood-Richards & Associates, Independent Auditor, gave the Financial Statements and Audit Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013. It is complete; the revenues and expenses are good, but still behind 2010 earnings. He reviewed the balance sheets, and reported the City is in very good shape. The Audit Report was approved by the City Council. Grants Numerous road improvements, infrastructure, open space preservation, park improvements and irrigation projects have been completed over the last 13 years. This was possible through the diligent efforts of City staff in obtaining about $10,000,000 in grant funds. A grant obtained allowed the city to complete a one mile extension of the trail along the Weber River, ending at 1900 West. Also, grant funding enabled the City to complete various public improvements, including completing improvements at the Marriott Park and the new Heritage Park Storm Water Basin on 700 South, funded by the Community Development Block Grant program. Under this project the expansion of the Quail Meadows Secondary Water Reservoir, 1300 West and 900 South, was nearly doubled in capacity. It can provide pressurized secondary water to residents and businesses between 700 South and 12th street. About $200,000 from a CDBG grant was used for this work. Such grants defray much of the expenses. The CDBG project was awarded to Post Construction for curb and gutter, and a sidewalk in front of the Marriott Park, and the parking lot and improvements at Heritage Park. Patriot Construction was awarded the contract for enlarging the secondary water reservoir In Quail Meadows and for related subdivision completion items. On September 19, 2013, a presentation and a public hearing was held on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to consider potential projects. The presentation was given by City Administrator Bill Morris. Vision Statement The City seeks to maintain and enhance the rural, agricultural, aesthetic values of the community, and minimize urban sprawl. Further, the City shall work to promote highly efficient and effective local governmental services, make reasonable Improvements to maintain a practical infrastructure, and afford reasonable opportunity for a variety of housing for residents. In achieving its goals, the City is dedicated to keeping local tax burdens at a minimum. Brief History Both the Marriott and Slaterville communities have historical pioneer roots as early Mormon settlements in the 1850s. Marriott was first permanently settled In the early 1850s by Mormon pioneer John Marriott. Slaterville was settled in 1853, named after Richard Slater in honor of his service in the Mormon Battalion. At the close of the 19th century, Marriott had a population of 250 and Slaterville had about 400 settlers. Parts of both communities were heavily timbered with Box Elder, Cottonwood, brush and willows, and a large Indian encampment also existed. Marriott and Slaterville Incorporated as a municipality on July 1, 1999. Also in 1999, Marriott-Slaterville was designated as Utah's Open Space City by the Utah House of Representatives, and assigned to promote open space concepts. The 2000 Census put the population of the City at approximately 1,424. According to the 2010 Census, the City population now exceeds 1,700. Marriott- Slaterville City comprises a 7.3 square mile geographical area in Weber County, about 38 miles north of Salt Lake City. 10