MAY 2024
www.washingtonterracecity.com
City Hall
5249 South 400 East
Washington Terrace, UT 84405
801-393-8681
City Offices Closed
In observance of Memorial
Day, offices will be closed
Monday May 27th.
Trash & Recycle
Garbage pick up will
be delayed due to
Memorial Day, pickup
will be Thursday, May 30th.
Please allow the full business
day on garbage day for
collection.
To report a missed
pick up, please
call Republic
Services at
801-392-4915.
What’s Happening in Weber County?
Termination of Senior Programming in Washington Terrace
With a heavy heart, we share the news that Weber County and Weber Human Services will be
terminating funding for Senior Center programming in Washington Terrace later this year.
Weber County leadership has concluded that it is no longer in their best interest to sustain this
service in Washington Terrace due to the financial strain caused by a full-time employee and a
couple of part-time people that help serve lunches.
The increasing financial burden of funding and managing these positions at the Senior Center
has become unsustainable within the constraints of the county budget. Despite efforts to
explore alternatives, Washington Terrace City lacks the resources and personnel to justify
taking over responsibilities that have traditionally been provided by the County as a County
wide program. In essence, without the City’s management and funding, the county funds
earmarked for supporting the Washington Terrace senior center will be diverted elsewhere.
It's crucial to recognize the significance of county management in senior centers and social
programming. While this decision affects Washington Terrace, Weber County remains
committed to partial support of senior center operations at other locations yet to be determined.
Residents of Washington Terrace will be encouraged to attend any of these centers in the
future.
Washington Terrace has been and will continue to be a supportive partner in this endeavor,
having constructed a senior center facility and diligently maintained its operation. However,
given the current circumstances, the County’s termination of senior programming in
Washington Terrace has become unavoidable.
Should County leadership and Weber Human Services Board of Directors reconsider their
decision in serving the seniors in this region, we are eager to welcome the partnership and
continue supporting their efforts with a well-maintained facility well into the future. The city will
continue to welcome all seniors throughout the greater Weber County area as they come to
enjoy the programing currently provided by Weber Human Services.
The exact timeline for this termination is still being determined. In the meantime, we urge
community members to continue supporting the senior center and those who contribute to
making Weber County and Washington Terrace vibrant places to live.
Seniors who paved the way for our success … it’s What’s Right with Washington Terrace City!
Tom Hanson, City Manager
Welcome Connext Fiber: Lighting Up Washington Terrace with High-Speed Connection!
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Connext Fiber to our City, bringing high-speed internet
to Washington Terrace! After months of boring and installing conduit, we are ready to celebrate
this significant milestone. To mark the occasion, we cordially invite you to join us for a special
lighting ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, May 28th at 5:00 PM.
Connext Fiber is now a proud member of our community, and we couldn't be happier to
welcome them on board. This event marks not only the arrival of fast and reliable internet but
also the beginning of a fantastic partnership between Connext Fiber and Washington Terrace.
Come and be a part of this memorable event filled with family fun and light refreshments. It’s
also a fantastic opportunity to meet the Connext team and address any questions you may have
regarding their services.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, May 28th Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Washington Terrace City Hall
Let’s light up Washington Terrace together with
Connext Fiber!
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of
celebration and community spirit.
2024 TERRACE DAYS
JUNE 7TH & 8TH
Featuring:
METRO MUSIC CLUB
Friday, June 7th at 9:00 pm:
Movie in the Park
Saturday, June 8th starting at
4:30 pm:
Family Bike Parade and
Terrace Parade
Watermelon Derby
Dog Race & Show
Trivia Prize Dash
Concert with Metro Music
Club
Fireworks Show
For more information, please
visit our website.
STORM WATER
www.washingtonterracecity.com
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Code Enforcement is for You and
Everyone.
If it is broke then fix it. Have junk
please remove or dispose of it. Do
you have a mess please clean it
up. Is your yard overgrown then
trim and mow it. Is your yard dead
or do you have a barren area seed
and water it. There is no limit on
the good you can do to help
beautify our city. As you take care of your property
you TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CITY!
Here are a few reminders about City Codes.
• Yards must be maintained. Please water,
• fertilizer, and, weed your property to promote a
healthy lawn which will then take less water to
keep it green in the hotter part of the summer.
Please avoid watering during the heat of the
day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• No parking on soft surfaces AND damages
should already be restored from winter parking.
Parking is only allowed on concrete or asphalt.
• Clean and remove any junk, garbage, waste,
litter, filth, and any unused objects from your
yard(s).
• Inoperable vehicles not currently licensed are
considered abandoned and must be removed from
the property.
Who doesn’t like getting more for less? Nearly 300 years
ago Benjamin Franklin famously reminded fellow
Philadelphians that an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure. Now that’s value!
That’s also exactly the sort of deal on display here. You
are busy. Life is crazy. Your time is money, and
everyone seems to want it. How can you leverage that
one spare moment that you have been saving for being
outdoors? You know, that same minute that somehow got double booked
for serving and paying it forward? We suggest adopting a catch basin!
• Go to the website listed below and find a storm drain in a convenient
location for you.
• Adopt that drain and give it a really cool nickname.
• Clean around the storm drain once a month and as
needed, then report your cleaning.
• Leverage your valuable time. In just a few moments you’ll have
achieved:
• A cleaner neighborhood
• A cleaner Weber River
• A moment to just breathe and feel inner peace
• Fresh air and vitamin D
• All of the above
With a deal that good, Benjamin Franklin would be disappointed if you
didn’t take it.
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We get it, construction can be frustrating and
annoying. The last thing that any of us want to
navigate after a long day at work are road closures
and detours, only to finally arrive home and learn
that our water is shut off. Does it get any worse
than that? The answer is, surprisingly, yes.
More frustrating than the temporary (but very real)
discomforts of construction are the long-term
problems associated with aging infrastructure.
Roads covered in potholes that never go away,
pipes that don’t reliably bring water to your home,
toilets that don’t flush. In terms of City
infrastructure, construction is the short-term cost for
long-term reliability.
City construction projects are currently underway,
with several more scheduled to be completed this
summer. One major project is the 300 West
roadway reconstruction project. This project will
require several road closures, detours, sidewalk,
and driveway replacements. Please obey all traffic
signs, road closures, and detours to keep you and
the construction crews both safe.
Your patience and cooperation will be greatly
appreciated.
For construction updates check the City website
and the City Facebook page.
