This Week’s Topic: Assessing the Need
This information has been compiled as part of
Salt Lake City’s efforts to educate voters about “Proposition #
1: Public Safety Facilities” that will be on the
November 3,
2009 ballot.
Assessing the Need
Salt Lake City sits along one of the five most dangerous
earthquake faults in the nation; experts anticipate a major
earthquake could occur any time.
If approved, Prop. #1 will build a new Public Safety
Building and Emergency Operations Center that will replace
current deteriorated facilities and will be able to
withstand earthquakes. Currently, Salt Lake does not have a
dedicated Emergency Operations Center, leaving residents and
businesses highly vulnerable in the event of an emergency or
catastrophic event.
What is Proposition #1?
If approved, Proposition #1 will allocate $125
million in general obligation bonds that will pay for a
Public Safety Building, an underground parking structure and
a dedicated Emergency Operations Center. The estimated tax
impact is $6.25 per month or $75 per year for the average
residential property and $43.52 per month or $522.32 per
year for the average business.
ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
The public is encouraged to contact the Mayor
and City Council offices
Mayor's Office: 801-535-7704
Click here to send comments to the Mayor
City Council Office: 801-535-7600
Click here to send comments to the City Council
City Council Office 24 Hour Comment Line: 801-535-7654
