Top Ten WVC events 2015

As we all prepare for the holidays and the start of a new year, I want to send you and yours some well wishes and a sincere thank you for allowing me to serve you and the community that I love. "What is going on in West Valley City?" is the most commonly asked question that I receive. So once again I have compiled and ranked a report in the form of a TOP TEN LIST of West Valley City 2015 events with some corresponding web links. I hope that you will enjoy this information and that it will provide perspective on the overall direction of our City:   10-New addition to our WVC City Center in form of a large and modern medical complex.   SL Trib: Major medical complex coming to heart of West Valley City...   9-Not good news, but a terrific response by WVC Fire Department in battling monumental fire.   KSL: West Valley fire destroys office building...   8-First of its kind public/private partnership to provide clean solar energy.  KUER:West Valley City's Hunt Electric 1st ...Clean Energy Loan  7-More Police Officers living and working in West Valley City.   Des News:West Valley police officers offered incentive to live in city   6-Concerts to suit everyone, from large to small and every style. Including a Utah's first ever visit by youtube sensations the Harp Twins.   SL Trib:From AC/DC to Zeppelin, the Harp Twins ready to rock   5-After years of saving up money, WVC finally has plans and are about to break ground on a skatepark.   Facebook:Skaters and Citizens For a West Valley City, UT Skatepark!   4-Rapid Building and Jobs at Freeport West 'ARA' Industrial Center.   Freeport:ARA Building B   3-Success and widespread acclaim for WVC's Idea House program.   KSL:West Valley City finishes third 'Idea House'   2-Announcement of new soccer stadium and home of the Real Monarchs.   SL Tribune: Minor League stadium deal with WVC in closing stages   1-Recognized and overall continued trend towards quality revitalization.  Too many to mention. KSL: West Valley revitalization going strong despite recent economic woes    Overall, I feel like it has been a solid year of accomplishments for West Valley City through its continued growth, safety, and improvements. 2016 will be an important year and opportunity to build on these successes. Please keep involved and even share this email with your West Valley friends and neighbors.  There are links provided at the bottom to forward, join, or unsubscribe to my West Valley City survey mailing list. Thank you for what you do to make your West Valley City home and community great!

Sincerely,       Corey Rushton WVC Councilmember At-Large

Successful WVC Idea Houses

Great WVC Project that helps to inspire and incentivize the neighborhood to continue to love and invest in their community.

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=37437396&nid=148&title=west-valley-city-finishes-third-idea-house&fm=home_page&s_cid=topstory

http://www.good4utah.com/news/neighborhood-revitalization-wvc-holds-open-house-for-new-idea-house

Winter Concert Series Featuring The West Valley Symphony

Below are the details to a great holiday event featuring the West Valley Symphony.  Free Admission and great holiday traditions to share with your friends and family.

 

December 22, 2014

 

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

       

Doors open at 7:00 PM with performances starting at 8:00 PM*       

Utah Cultural Celebration Center                   

1355 West 3100 South
West Valley City, UT 84119        

 

801-965-5100

 

 

Free Admission

 

http://www.culturalcelebration.org/worldstage

WorldStage! Winter Concert Series Featuring The West Valley Symphony

WVC Utility Billing

Just an item of note regarding location of utility billings:

West Valley City Utility Billing Office Moving to 2805 South 3600 West

Beginning December 1, 2014, payments for Stormwater and Sanitation will be accepted at the new utility billing office located at 2805 South 3600 West. Payments will not be accepted at City Hall after November 30. Drop boxes will be available at City Hall and at the new utility billing office.

My favorite UCCC program is back--Do Not Miss

The Utah Cultural Celebration Center presents the 11th annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community gathering. The free celebration features a variety of exciting, educational, and hands-on activities for the whole family, plus a chance to experience a folk art exhibit recognizing this significant and expressive Mexican holiday.

FREE ADMISSION

Exhibition: October 27 - November 6 Celebration: November 1, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Utah Cultural Celebration Center 1355 West 3100 South West Valley City, UT

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Gallery Hours

Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, or by arrangement

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More Information

The Day of the Dead is actually a two-day Mexican holiday celebrated November 1-2. For two days and nights families and friends gather together with other community members to pay respects to and remember the dead. Altars are constructed at grave sites or in homes with food, beverages and other items once owned or appreciated by the deceased. It is believed that for these two nights – one for children; the other for adults – the spirits of the dead return to be with family and friends. The more elaborate the altar, the more likely the dead will return to be with loved ones once again. Objects representing the person in real life are used to entice the spirit to travel great lengths to return to earth, if only for one night. Day of the Dead bread, flowers, water, mirrors, sugar skulls, candles, skeletons and Catholic iconography are traditional items used as part of Day of the Dead altars. The rituals and altar construction date back to the ancient Aztecs, ancestors to Mexicans.

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For more information about other exhibits or events at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, please call 801.965.5100 or visitwww.culturalcelebration.org. Join the conversation on twitter @WVCUCCC

The Utah Cultural Celebration Center would like to thank the residents of Salt Lake County for their continued support of arts, culture and recreation through the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) Program. When you pay sales tax, one penny out of every $10 is set aside to strengthen our community. Your support matters. Thank you!

Halloween Safety Reminders

Police Assessment

A main focus for the past year in West Valley City government has been evaluating and retooling certain aspects of our police department.  Since hiring Chief Russo at the end of last year the City Council has taken particular interest in following not only the changes and improvements to the department, but also how the police department has begun to more successfully integrate with the greater West Valley City community. Below is a summary sheet of findings and action items that the Chief discusses during his monthly community meetings:

ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT & NEEDS

FINDING: A SOLID FOUNDATION EXISTS BUT IMPROVEMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Action:

• Ensure responsible and appropriate polices; update where necessary.
• Implement administrative accountability and enforce when required.
• Develop an environment of operational focus, alignment, and follow –thru.
• Build, implement, and monitor effort with strategic view.

 

FINDING: DEPARTMENTAL STRENGTH AND EXCELLENCE

Action:

• Competence and motivated staff.
• Empowerment and engagement within.
• Look for opportunities to recognize and reward successes.

 

FINDING: ORGANIZATIONAL REALIGNMENT AND STRUCTURAL REFORM

Action:

• Look for opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Align resources and effort.
   

FINDING: NEED FOR NEW LEADERSHIP AND MORE EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION

Action:

• Establish and follow a progressive vision and clear mission
• Establish accountability at all levels
• Leadership Development
• Command Support

 

FINDING: BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND THE DISCIPLINE PROCESS

Action:

• Consistency
• Fairness
• Timeliness
• Disciplinary Matrix
• Standardize case investigation and documentation
• Thoroughness
• Openness
• Impartiality
• Case assessment and assignment

 

 

FINDING: LEADERSHIP NEEDED IN INVESTIGATIONS

Action:

• Accountability
• Inspection
• Coordination and Liaison
• Assessments, follow up, and closure.

FINDING: PUBLIC IMAGE, CONFIDENCE & TRUST

Action:

• Proactive and positive media engagement
• Openness
• Recruiting
• Public Accountability

• Responsiveness to community concerns/problems
• Building Trust & Confidence – Internal & External

FINDING: CHALLENGES IN NARCOTIC INVESTIGATIONS

Action:

• Accountability
• Integrity
• Supervisory guidance
• Inspection
• Operational tactics and guidelines

FINDING: INTELLIGENCE-LED POLICING

Action:

• Intelligence Development and reporting
• COMPSTAT
• Action Assessment and feedback

FINDING: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES NEED IMPROVEMENT

Action:

• CALEA Commitment