Riverton Recap: City News & Event Information

RIVERTON CITY ANNOUNCES PROJECT TO INCREASE WATER SUPPLY AND KEEP WATER RATES LOW

Riverton City has announced a project aimed at increasing the city’s culinary water supply that will limit future culinary water cost increases. The project will install a reverse osmosis purification plant on the city’s Green Well to improve the quality of water, so it meets or exceeds that of the culinary water provided to the city by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD). The water produced at the well, and treated in the reverse osmosis plant, will then be used to supplement the city’s primary culinary water supply that is purchased wholesale from JVWCD.

THIS FRIDAY: FINAL FRIDAY FUN NIGHT OF 2022

Join us at the final Friday Fun Night of 2022 for a casual night out on Friday, August 26 at Riverton City Park!

Food trucks and summer market vendors are open from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Click here to view the food truck lineup.

Entertainment

5:30 p.m. - Kaleb Austin

7 p.m. - Cold Creek Bluegrass Band featuring Blaine Nelson

Movie in the Park

Dusk - Peter Rabbit 2

Be sure to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Click here to view the weather forecast.

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DRIVE SAFE: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO SCHOOL ZONES AND CROSSWALKS

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, Police Chief Don Hutson and Crossing Guard Supervisor Sarah Elliott gathered earlier this month to film a PSA about crosswalk and school zone safety.

To watch the video PSA, click on the button below. With school now in session, there are many more pedestrians on our sidewalks and crossing our roads. Please remember to pay attention and stay alert when driving near crosswalks and in school zones.

WATCH PSA

FREE ONLINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING

Riverton residents have an opportunity to receive Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training via an online course. The online training is FREE and concludes with an in-person course review and disaster simulation. Some of the material taught includes disaster preparedness and safety, rapid disaster first aid and medical operations, fire suppression light search and rescue operations and victim psychology. In addition to English, the course is also available in Spanish and Mandarin.

Online CERT Training provides the standardized 2020 FEMA curriculum and meets the lecture portion of the CERT training requirements. The program consists of approximately 12 hours online with an additional 16 hours of in-person training, though you are encouraged to plan for longer in case any adjustments need to be made. Those 16 hours in-person are broken into two 8-hour days with built-in breaks and lunches.

The online course includes interactive knowledge checks, live IT and video content, as well as virtual reality simulations that replicate real-world scenarios you could face during an emergency.

DETAILS HERE

SEPTEMBER 11 FLAG REMEMBRANCE DISPLAY

Riverton residents, neighbors and families are invited to visit Riverton City Park from Thursday, September 1 to Monday, September 12 to remember the fateful events that took place on September 11, 2001.

911 flags will be displayed at Riverton City Park in remembrance of those who died in the terrorist attack. Educational displays will be presented around the park with sobering facts about that tragic day 21 years ago.

EVENT WEBPAGE

FINAL CALL: APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN RPD'S CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY

The Citizen’s Police Academy provides an opportunity to introduce community members to the operations and mission of the Riverton Police Department. The six-week academy features hands-on demonstrations, training scenarios, educational workshops and more. Instructors are selected from within the department.

Demand to participate in the program is high so applications are required to be considered for participation. The academy is limited to 30 total participants. Those interested in participating should submit an application. Participation is free.

2022 Schedule: Thursday Evenings, October 6 - November 10, 6-8 p.m.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED FLIPPING YOUR STRIP?

Park strips are a large water waster in residential landscapes because they are hot, narrow and rarely watered effectively. With that in mind, the state of Utah has introduced a program to help conserve water and pay residents for doing so. The Flip Your Strip program is estimated to save thousands of gallons of water each year for every home that removes grass from its park strip. In return, homeowners can receive up to $1.25 per square foot for replacing the lawn in the park strip with alternative landscaping that doesn’t require much water.

To qualify for the program, the grass in your park strip currently needs to be well-maintained and can’t be dead. The applicant also needs to be in good standing with a participating water provider with no unpaid water bills.

To get the process started, participants can log in to utahwatersavers.com to apply for the program. As part of the application, you will be asked to provide photos of your project site with estimated measurements. Before completing your park strip conversion, you will need to attend a park strip class. You can register for that class by visiting localscapes.com/classes. Once you have completed the project, submit completion photos online and request a post-conversion site visit. You will receive your money following the site visit.

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GOOGLE FIBER NETWORK INSTALLATION UPDATE

This little building may not look like much, but it will serve as the hub of Google Fiber's coming network in Riverton. There is lots of interest in this topic, so here’s what Riverton City is aware of. Initial construction on the network is anticipated to begin in September. The majority of the network build is now projected to take place in 2023. Details on where in Riverton installation of the network will begin are not yet solidified. Riverton City does anticipate that Google Fiber will communicate with residents when service is available in their neighborhood.

HONOR A VETERAN, SPONSOR A WREATH

Riverton City is proud to sponsor the Wreaths Across America program at Riverton City Cemetery to honor and remember veterans buried there. Each year, wreaths sponsored by community members are laid at the graves of veterans prior to Christmas following a special ceremony.

Residents and those with loved ones in the cemetery are encouraged to sponsor a $15 wreath that will be laid at a veteran's grave at Riverton City Cemetery.

SPONSOR A WREATH

Recreation & Events

RIVERTON'S FINEST ART EXHIBITION

Come see beautiful works of art in all formats by artists who have a connection with Riverton at the Old Dome Meeting Hall from August 30 to September 28! Confirmed artists include Tamara Ward Burnside, Jimmi Toro, Dave Argyle, Dustin Smith, Eric Peterson and Brook Bowen.

Normal Visiting Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Noon-5 p.m.

Open House: Monday, August 29, 6-8 p.m.

CLICK HERE to join the Open House Facebook event.

LIVE IN REAL LIFE: TRANSFORMING TRAUMA INTO TRIUMPH

Join us at Live in Real Life for an evening of motivation and music to learn how to transform trauma into triumph. Shawn Vierra and Josh Downs from the LOVE HARD Foundation will speak to teens and their parents about transforming past challenges and setbacks into future opportunities and successes. Ofi, an American pop rock artist, will present messages of hope, inspiration and motivation through music.

Monday, September 26, 7 p.m.

Riverton High School Auditorium

CLICK HERE for details.

JORDAN RIVER NIGHT

Bring the family for an evening out at the Jordan River! Attendees will learn about the river, the trail, wildlife, city water systems and more at various educational booths and activities. The first 200 attendees will receive a hotdog and cup of ice cream.

Monday, September 12

Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park

CLICK HERE to visit the event webpage.

CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Join the 100+ member community choir to sing at Riverton City’s annual Christmas Night of Music Concert on Monday, December 12. Practice is held on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. beginning on November 3.

CLICK HERE to sign up to join the choir.

FALL CLASSIC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

The Riverton Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament attracts pickleball players from all over Utah. There are separate divisions for men, women and mixed doubles teams. Awards will be presented to winners in each division. Cost is $25 per team. T-shirts cost $10. Register before August 31 to guarantee shirt size.

September 16-17

Riverton City Park

CLICK HERE to register.

QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING

QPR is to suicide what CPR is to cardiac arrest. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer: the three steps anyone can learn to help prevent a suicide. Riverton City sponsors a free monthly QPR Suicide Prevention Training open to all, with a focus on youth suicide prevention.

Thursday, September 15, 7 p.m.

Riverton City Hall Conference Room

CLICK HERE to register.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA MOBILE EDUCATION EXHIBIT

Come see the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit at Riverton City Park on Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to all.

Join us at 2 p.m. that day for a reading of a Constitution Day proclamation and Bells Across America bell ringing to commemorate the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

CLICK HERE to learn about Wreaths Across America.

UTAH VW CLASSIC CAR SHOW

The Utah VW Classic Car Show is Utah's largest all VW and early Porsche show. The show will take place Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Riverton City Park on the west lawn. The park is kid and pet friendly. Show is FREE and open to all air and water-cooled VW's and early Porsche's. This is a judged event with over 40 awards. Huge raffle with great prizes. T-shirts, pins, vendors, DJ, food trucks, swap area and club competitions.

CLICK HERE for car show details.

ART & YOGA

Enjoy a restorative yoga session in a beautiful building and catch the last day of the Riverton's Finest Art Exhibit afterward to feel refreshed. Confirmed artists include Tamara Ward Burnside, Jimmi Toro, Dave Argyle, Dustin Smith, Eric Peterson and Brook Bowen.

Monday, September 26

Sessions: 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.

CLICK HERE to register.

HUNTER EDUCATION

The Utah Hunter Education Program helps you learn essential safety skills and develop practical techniques useful for hunting. Hunter Education is required in Utah to obtain a hunting license. Four sessions will be held in November from 6:30-8 p.m. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Space is limited.

November 2, 4, 5, 9, 16

6-8:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE to register.

Event and Meeting Calendar

August 29 - Riverton’s Finest Art Exhibition Open House - 6-8 p.m. - Old Dome Meeting Hall
August 30 - Riverton’s Finest Art Exhibition Opens - Old Dome Meeting Hall
August 25 - Youth Fall Baseball League Ends
August 25 - Planning Commission Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
August 26 - Friday Fun Night - 6-9 p.m. - Riverton City Park
September 1 - 9/11 Flag Remembrance Display Opens - Riverton City Park
September 5 - Labor Day - City Offices Closed
September 6 - Youth Flag Football League Begins
September 6 - City Splash Pads Close for Season
September 8 - Planning Commission Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
September 10 - National Day of Service
September 11 - Patriot Day
September 12 - 9/11 Flag Remembrance Display Closes - Riverton City Park
September 12 - Jordan River Night - 6 p.m. at Roi Hardy Park
September 15 - QPR Suicide Prevention Training - 7 p.m. - Riverton City Hall Conference Room
September 16 - Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament - Riverton City Park
September 17 - Constitution Day
September 17 - Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament - Riverton City Park
September 17 - Utah VW Classic Car Show - 9 a.m. - Riverton City Park
September 17 - Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit - 9 a.m. - Riverton City Park
September 17 - Bells Across America Bell Ringing Ceremony - 2 p.m.. - Riverton City Park
September 20 - City Council Meeting - 7 p.m. at Riverton City Hall
September 22 - Planning Commission Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - Riverton City Hall
September 26 - Art & Yoga - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. - Old Dome Meeting Hall
September 28 - Riverton's Finest Art Exhibition Closes - Old Dome Meeting Hall
September 29 - Youth Flag Football League Ends

Riverton In the News

CenterCal Properties Completes 1 Million-Square-Foot Mountain View Village in Metro Salt Lake City (Shopping Center Business)
Dynamic duo win state, now off to play at BYU (Riverton Journal)
Fun event to learn more about public safety in Riverton (ABC 4)
High school football: Riverton edges Syracuse in season-opening thriller with big plays, stifling second-half defense (Deseret News)
Man crashes stolen U-Haul he used to swipe packages and steal from cars, Utah cops say (Kansas City Star)
New cinnamon roll shop opens in Riverton (ABC4)
Police looking for suspect after he allegedly used a U-Haul to commit theft (KSL Newsradio)
Police search for porch pirate after fleeing, woman suspect in custody (KSL TV)
Riverton police search for alleged porch pirate after U-Haul found crashed in Bluffdale (KUTV)
Riverton precincts report similar opinions across the board in Republican Primaries (Riverton Journal)
Riverton Stuns No. 8 Syracuse In Season Opener (KSL Sports)
Riverton to tap into old source to ensure city has enough water amid drought, growth (KUTV)
Riverton’s state representation reflects on 2022 legislative session (Riverton Journal)
Silly songs sharpen students’ serious skills (Riverton Journal)
Summer circuit training a hit with Riverton teens (Riverton Journal)
Via 313 in Riverton, Utah, to open soon (Utah Business)

Upcoming City Meetings

City Council Meetings

~~September 6~~ ~~- 7 p.m.~~ - CANCELLED

September 20 - 7 p.m.

October 4 - 7 p.m.

Planning Commission Meetings

August 25 - 6:30 p.m.

September 8 - 6:30 p.m.

September 22 - 6:30 p.m.

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City & Community Announcements

911 Calls

If you ever need to call 911, please stay on the line if you don't get an answer right away. The Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center (VECC) occasionally has many calls come in at once and it takes a little time before all can be answered. If you hang up, your call will go to the back of the phone queue, which may delay emergency response.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

A brand-new nationwide resource is available for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or other mental health crisis. Similar to dialing 911 for emergency response, dialing 988 will connect callers 24/7 to trained crisis counselors who can provide support and resources to those in distress. Please note the number and don’t hesitate to call, or text, should you ever experience a mental health crisis.

Bangerter Highway / 13400 S Intersection

The Utah Department of Transportation has determined that the freeway style interchange planned at the Bangerter Highway / 13400 S intersection in Riverton will be constructed under 13400 S. Construction will likely begin in 2023. A closure of east/west travel at the intersection is likely during the construction period.

City Council Meeting Cancellation

The Riverton City Council meeting initially planned for September 6 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 7 p.m.

City Office Closures

Riverton City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 to observe Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 6.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

The Salt Lake County Health Department will be offering a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and COVID-19 testing on Friday, September 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverton Library. No appointment required. Click here for details.

Day of Service

Riverton residents are encouraged to find a way to provide an act of service in their neighborhoods or in the city as part of the National Day of Service on Saturday, September 10.

Glass Recycling

Riverton City's glass recycling bin is located just off 13400 S on 4050 W, east of both the Maverik and South Hills Middle School and west of Holiday Oil Chevron. Click here for a map or recycling details. Residents are encouraged to use the bin to recycle glass items.

Job Openings

Riverton City is accepting applications for the following position:

Water Distribution Operator

Click here for job details or to apply.

Landfill Vouchers

Riverton residents can pick up a free voucher to the Trans-Jordan Landfill at the Utility Billing Office at Riverton City Hall. Limit of two vouchers per year per household.

Print Newsletter

Click here to view Riverton City’s August 2022 print newsletter, published in the Riverton Journal.

Riverton Library Calendar

Click here to view the Riverton Library's event calendar.

Riverton Senior Center

Click here to find links to the Riverton Senior Center calendar, menu and newsletter.

Secondary Water Shut Off

Riverton City staff have been notified by local canal companies that canal water will likely be shut off in mid-September. If this takes place, the city's pressurized irrigation (secondary water) will have to shut down about a month earlier than normal because there will be no water source for the system. Please prepare and plan accordingly for this early shut off. More details will be communicated when available.

Small Business Impact Survey

The South Valley Chamber is conducting a small business impact survey. Local business owners and managers are encouraged to take the survey. Click here to complete the survey.

Have a community announcement you'd like listed in the next Riverton Recap? Please email Casey Saxton with your information at pio@rivertonutah.gov. Submissions must be relevant to the community at large to be listed here. All announcements will be reviewed and included at the discretion of the Riverton City Communications Department.

City Government Information

Elected Officials

Trent Staggs - Mayor

Sheldon Stewart - District 1

Troy McDougal - District 2

Tawnee McCay - District 3

Tish Buroker - District 4

Claude Wells - District 5

Click here for the Mayor's contact info, here for City Council contact info, or here to view the district map.

Administration

David R. Brickey - City Manager

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Riverton City Hall

12830 S Redwood Road

Riverton, Utah 84065

City Website

rivertonutah.gov

Phone Directory

City Reception: 801-254-0704

Administration 801-208-3129

Animal Control: 801-208-3168

Cemetery: 801-208-3128

Code Enforcement: 801-208-3174

Development Services: 801-208-3138

Justice Court: 801-208-3131

Police: 385-281-2455

Public Works: 801-208-3162

Recorder: 801-208-3128

Recreation & Events: 801-208-3101

Utility Billing: 801-208-3133

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