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SR12 Road Project: http://www.udot.utah.gov/sr12corridor/

Water/Sewer Annual Increase: On Thursday, June 11, a public hearing to discuss Resolution #R2020-4 * to implement an Annual Base Rate Increase for water and sewer services. The resolution was adopted in Town Board meeting also, held June 11, 2020. Beginning July of each year the following increase will be made to water/sewer services:

*An annual rate increase of .50 cents for each Water connection which is maintained, operated, and serviced by and within the Town of Tropic boundaries

*An annual rate increase of .50 cents for each Sewer connection which is maintained, operated, and services by and within the Town of Tropic boundaries

*An annual increase of .25 cents to the Road Fee.

*An annual increase of .25 cents to the Storm Drainage Fee.

ATTENTION ~ TROPIC TOWN RESIDENTS

Utah Governor Gary Herbert has recommended the implementation of several precautionary measures across the state of Utah to help slow the spread of novel Coronavirus; these recommendations are made in conjunction with the Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force and local health departments. In response to the Governor's recommendations, daily operations of Tropic Town will continue as directed. For State and Local Updates and Information on the Corona Virus please visit:

State of Utah Coronavirus Updates

CARES - Coronavirus Aid Resource & Economic Services

Garfield County Coronavirus Updates

Department of Work Force Services ~ Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is a temporary federal program for individuals not eligible for traditional unemployment benefits. Some individuals who may be eligible include those who are self-employed or gig economy workers. See the CARES Act FAQ for other examples. If you have an employer and have been laid off or have had your hours reduced due to COVID-19, please apply for traditional unemployment benefits.

Utah Food Bank ~ Fighting Hunger Statewide: Partnering with The Utah Food Bank, Tropic Town will provide a food distribution location for children and their families. On the second Thursday of each month, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm, a Utah Mobile Food Bank will be located in the Heritage Center parking lot to distribute food for families in need. The amount of food distributed varies depending on availability of donated and purchased foods. For additional information, please contact Council Member Gene Anderson.

Community Rewards Program: South Central has partnered with Amazon.com to fund community projects and promote community growth. Whenever you want to make a purchase on Amazon, access Amazon through the South Central Website: www.SoCen.com hit Amazon + South Central Communications = Community Rewards icon, select the Community & Project that you want your purchases to benefit and shop away. Amazon contributes anywhere from 4% to 12% of your purchase amount back to the project(s) of your choice; in turn South Central Communications donates 100% of the monies received to fund the community's projects. 

Garfield County Residents: Our communities are being negatively impacted by a significant amount of Construction and Demolition material being placed in the County dumpsters. This is a reminder ~ ONLY HOUSEHOLD garbage should be placed in these containers.