Articles pertinent to the City of Salida, including information contributed directly by the City.
The cold weather has increased our calls regarding both frozen meters and pipes. It is important that as the temperatures drop below zero that if you have had a history of freeze ups or are going to be absent from your home for extended periods of time that you plan for these cold spells.
The City of Salida public works department is offering guidelines for water customers concerned about frozen meters.
The City has begun a project to re-write the Salida Municipal Code. The primary goals of this project are two-fold – increase the relevance of the code by removing obsolete regulations and improve the city’s operating efficiency.
The citizens of Salida have much to celebrate this holiday season. Despite the sluggish economy the City has continued to provide a high level of basic services and to complete a number of exciting projects and improvements around the City in 2010. City staff would like to take a few moments to list some of these projects and remind citizens that this community is still moving forward in a positive direction.
Earlier this year, we expected a shortfall for 2010. Budget work sessions for 2011 led off with similar concerns. Recently, we discussed how much reserves will increase and future resources will be freed up after final a debt payment next year.
Did you know the average person gains 7 to 10 pounds during the holiday season? There are tricks to avoiding this unwanted gain; don’t go to social engagements on an empty stomach, drink plenty of water, don’t forget those fruits and vegetables, and make time to keep up your physical activity. Resist that after meal nap and opt for a 15 minute walk to stimulate your digestion and to help alleviate that full feeling.
The City of Salida has entered into a construction agreement with Diesslin Structures, Inc. (“DSI”) for stabilization of the Unique Theater. Work is expected to begin as early as December 7, 2010 and will last approximately 4 weeks.
The Salida Regional Planning Commission will host a public hearing on Wednesday, November 17th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the zoning around Salida. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at the Touber Building at 448 E. 1st Street and anyone is welcome to attend and comment on the proposed zoning. The Regional Planning Commission will then forward their recommendations to the County for zoning around Salida.
Saturday, November 13, 9:00am: SMT SHINDIG Volunteer Day on the North Backbone Trail.
Future sales tax revenue is unlikely to keep pace with cost increases from inflation and regulatory requirements; the City has difficult choices ahead on how to allocate funds.
This year the ArtWorks Registry Show, Valley Visions and Voices, forms the basis for a month-long “Celebration of the Arts” brought to you by a collaboration between Salida ArtWorks, Salida SteamPlant and Salida Humanists.
There are currently three projects happening or just about to happen. Those projects are the 2010 Asphalt Overlay project, 2010 Sewer Improvement Project, and Phase III Hot Water Line Replacement project.
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