EMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Notice of Change of Date for

Board of Trustees Meeting

The regularly scheduled meetings for September 2, 2010 is hereby cancelled. The meeting was set in January.  Since then a conflict has come up that would eliminate the possibility of having a quorum present. The trustess have agreed to meet on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the fire station, 5025 Emigration Canyon.  The September 23^th meeting will replace the originally scheduled meeting. 

Please check the website for further information at emigrationcanyon.org

EMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Notice of Cancellation of

Board of Trustees Meetings

and Notice of Special Meeting

The regularly scheduled meetings of the Trustees of the Emigration Improvement District that were to be held Thursday September 3, 2009 and Thursday, October 1, 2009 have been canceled.  Special meetings have been called to replace these two meetings.  The next meeting of the Trustees will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm, and the second will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm, both at the new fire station at 5025 Emigration Canyon.

The change was required to accommodate business travel of the trustees and still make it possible to have all trustees present.   We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling and hope it fits your schedules if you wish to attend.

Please check the website for further information at: www.emigrationcanyon.org

Emigration Improvement District

c/o Fred A Smolka, Special Election Clerk

3350 Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108

(801) 582-6176 FAX (801) 582-6177 email fsmolka@mtnstream.com

June 26, 2009

Notice of District Trustee Election

The Emigration Improvement District will elect a trustee for a four year term beginning January 1, 2010 and running until December 31, 2013.  The election will take place in November 2009. The term of Mark Stevens will expire on December 31, 2009.   Michael Hughes and David Bradfords terms will expire on December 31, 2011.

Mark Stevens will be standing for re-election.   Any other potential candidates are required to declare their candidacy between July 1 and July 15, 2009 in accordance with the Utah State law.

Please call Fred Smolka, the Districts special election clerk, if you wish to declare your candidacy.  Fred will provide you with a declaration of candidacy form, prepared by Carr Printing in the format required by law.  You must sign the form and return it to Fred before

5:00 pm on July 15, 2009 to be considered as a candidate.

Some of the background and skills that would be helpful in filling this position:

            1)  experience in serving on Boards

            2)  working knowledge of providing water and sewer services to a small community

            3)  engineering understanding

            4)  legal training

            5)  knowledge of Emigration Canyon configuration

            6)  historical knowledge of canyon community affairs  

            7)  knowledge of water right process and State of Utah laws re:water rights

            8)  knowledge of budgeting procedures and financial needs of the District

You should be available to meet once each month and for special meetings when required.  This year the District is meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at the fire station.

Fred A. Smolka, Election Clerk

EMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Notice of Cancellation of

Board of Trustees Meetings

and Notice of Special Meeting

 The regularly scheduled meetings of the Trustees of the Emigration Improvement District that were to be held Thursday April 2, 2009 and Wednesday, May 13, 2009 have been canceled. A special meeting of the Trustees will be held on Tuesday,  April 28, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the new fire station at 5025 Emigration Canyon (about 3400 by the old numbering system). 

Due to trustee conflicts with the pre-advertised schedule for the meetings during the two months and intendant rescheduling, it was decided to have one meeting instead of two and have it in the middle of the time frame.  We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling and hope it fits your schedules if you wish to attend.

Please check the website for further information at www.emigrationcanyon.org

EMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Comments on Tax Revenue Increase

December 19, 2008

The following are comments relating to the attached notice of tax increase.

The scheduled hearing will allow public expression regarding the proposed tax revenue increase. You may also submit any comments in writing or by email.

State law requires any increase in revenues to be disclosed with the exact words and format that appears on the “Notice of Proposed Tax Increase” form enclosed.  The wording does not clearly explain the situation in the case of the District’s “increase.”  The increase is primarily being generated by the new homes constructed in the canyon.  The existing homes will not experience an increase in tax unless the County has increased the assessed value of your property.

The District wishes to maintain the same tax rate as has been collected for several years.  Although the notice reads that the tax would increased from $ 285.56 to $ 308.78, your tax rate will remain the same.   Only if your assessed value has been raised by the County will you experience an increase in tax.  The 12.53% increase in tax revenues reflects the increase in total property values in the canyon.  As you know, we are still seeing a lot of new homes being built, mostly on existing lots and mostly in Emigration Oaks.  These are the source of the additional tax revenues.  The “increase” reflected on the Notice shows what the amount you would pay this year compared to the amount you would pay if the rate were allowed to drop by spreading last years amount over the new and higher tax base.  That would actually be a decrease in rate and in amount if we do not make this increase.

The District must serve the new homes in the canyon as it is serving the existing homes.  The District is desirous of having the budget capability to meet all expenses including the expense increases created by the addition of new homes.    

District studies reveal that canyon build out is around 700 homes, which we are fast approaching.  This build out “cap” on numbers is supported by the canyon zoning and foothill and canyon overlay restrictions. 

If you have any questions or comments we welcome them and will do our best to respond quickly.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
EMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

 The Emigration Improvement District is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

*    If the proposed budget is approved this would be an increase of 12.53% above the Emigration Improvement District property tax budgeted revenue for the prior year.

*    The Emigration Improvement District tax on a $ 649,000 residence would increase from $ 285.56 to $ 308.78 which is $ 23.22.

*    The Emigration Improvement District tax on a $ 649,000 business would increase from $519.20 to $ 561.42 which is $ 42.22 per year.

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.
 

PUBLIC HEARING

Monday, December 29, 2008, 8:00 pm at Emigration Fire Station - 5025 Emigration Canyon    (Or about 3400 by the traditional numbering system)

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact the Emigration Improvement District at (801) 582-6176