Midvale City Council to vote on an ordinance regulating the commercial sale of pets

WHAT:   The Midvale City Council will hear a proposed ordinance to codify the regulation of the commercial sale of dogs, cats and rabbits within Midvale City as well as pet purchase protections for consumers.

WHEN:  Tuesday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

Public comment will be heard in the beginning and the ordinance is the fourth action item on the agenda.

Agenda: http://www.midvalecity.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=6519

WHO:    Midvale City Council

WHERE:   Midvale City Hall, 7505 South Holden Street, Midvale, UT 84047

WHY:   Midvale City determined that it is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the City to prohibit the sale of any dog, cat, or rabbit in any pet shop, retail business, or other commercial establishment located in the City of Midvale, unless the dog, cat or rabbit was obtained from a city or county animal shelter or animal control agency, a humane society, or a nonprofit rescue organization. It was further determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Midvale to provide certain protections for those individuals who purchase an animal that later becomes ill or is determined to have congenital or hereditary conditions. The proposed ordinance makes it unlawful for any person to sell any animal that is ill or suffers from a congenital or hereditary condition without disclosing such to the purchaser.

“We fully support this ordinance,” said Gene Baierschmidt, HSU executive director. “Documenting the source where a pet comes from and offering customer protection will help decrease the irresponsible and inhumane commercial breeding of puppies, kittens and bunnies to be sold for profit. We applaud Midvale City for wanting to be part of the solution to pet overpopulation and customer protection since there is no pet lemon law in Utah at this time.”

 
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Contact: Deann Shepherd: cell 801-747-9136, deann@utahhumane.org

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About the Humane Society of Utah

The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the HSU has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals across the state of Utah. HSU is the largest open-admission private animal shelter in the state​, and welcomes any companion animal that can legally be admitted. As a member of the No-Kill Utah (NKUT) Coalition, the HSU works hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters the facility will be placed into a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah is a local, private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive any state tax dollars or government funding. HSU is funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses and foundations. Read more about the HSU online at www.utahhumane.org.

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BBB Tips for after a Fire As evacuees return to their homes and begin to assess the damage after a wildfire, one of the biggest questions on their minds might be how to rebuild. Although there is usually an outpouring of support and generosity from the public after a tragedy, unethical businesses may also emerge to try to take advantage of those recovering. It’s important for those with damaged homes or property to do their research when hiring a business. In 2017, consumers nationwide filed more than 5,000 combined complaints against both remodel/repair contractors and general contractors with BBB. Complaints frequently involved workers doing a shoddy job and consumers having trouble getting their problems resolved. The following BBB tips will help victims rebuild and recover: o   ​Watch out for storm chasers and home improvement scams.​ According to the ​BBB Risk Index​, home improvement scams are in the top 10 most risky scams to consumers. In 2017, 18.9% of scam victims reported losing money, and the median loss was $1,255. Unfortunately, consumers in disaster zones may see a surge in “storm chasers” looking to make money off of their misfortune. Consider it a red flag if: a worker shows up on your doorstep unannounced without identification; someone offers a “too good to be true” deal or uses high-pressure sales tactics; a worker claims they just finished a job down the street and has left-over materials; the contractor doesn’t have a permanent place of business; the worker claims to be FEMA-certified; or if anyone asks for personal information like bank account or Social Security numbers. Visit ​bbb.org/homescam​ to learn more. 

 o   ​Check with your insurance. ​As soon as you can, call your insurance provider and ask about policy coverage and specific filing requirements. Take pictures of the damage, and make sure to save all receipts, including those for food, temporary lodging, or other expenses that may be covered under your policy. 

   

 o   ​Take your time. ​Although you may be anxious to get things back to normal, avoid letting your emotions get the better of you. Don't be pressured into making an immediate decision with a long-term impact. Be proactive in selecting a business and not reactive to sales solicitations. Make temporary repairs if necessary. Don't rush into decisions and don't automatically hire the first contractor who comes along. 

 

o   ​Make sure they’re licensed.​ Check appropriate agencies to see if a contractor if licensed: Utah’s ​Department of Professional Licensing​ or Nevada’s ​State Contractors Board​. Ask for proof of insurance from the contractor and verify.  

 o   ​Other tips for hiring a contractor. ​Never pay in full up front. Stagger your payments so your final payment is not due until the work is complete and you have fully inspected it. Do not pay cash; make sure your check is written to a company, not an individual, or that you use a credit card. 

 

o   ​What to do if you have a problem.​ If you’re having issues with your contractor and, despite your efforts, they can’t be fixed, you have resources. File a complaint with your BBB at ​bbb.org/complain​. It’s also wise to contact Utah’s Department of Professional Licensing​ or Nevada’s ​State Contractors Board​ To report home improvement scams, or any other type of scam, visit BBB Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker​.  

 

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Bring Girls on the Run to Your School! 

Our Site Application for our Spring 2019 season is officially open! Next year our season will run from March 11th-June 1st, with our final 5k celebration taking place at Sugarhouse Park on June 1, 2019. Interested in getting your school signed up? Here’s what you can do to get your school up and running: 

• Identify a Site Coordinator. This could be YOU! It is a very simple and low time commitment position to set up a team. Site Coordinators work with the school to get permission from the principal, promote the program to girls and families within the school, find coaches and register students. Please email our Program Director, ivy@girlsontherunutah.org, for more information on becoming a site coordinator. 
• Find a Place to Practice at Your School. This could be a field, track, or nearby park. You will also want to choose an indoor space for rainy days, such as a gym or classroom. 
• Choose 1 or 2 days a week for the program. Our program runs for approximately 10 weeks, and each lesson is intended to take an hour each. If you practice 1 day a week you will complete 2 lessons for 2 hours, and if you practice 2 days a week you will do 1 lesson each day for 1 hour. 
• Recruit Volunteer Coaches. Each team will need 2-3 coaches who want to have an incredible, rewarding experience making a difference in the lives of young girls in our program. No running experience is necessary to be a Girls on the Run Coach! We can help with recruiting coaches as well. 

We take care of the rest! 

• We provide detailed lesson plans and activities from our nationally recognized curriculum
• Provide all materials to lead each lesson 
• Train coaches at one of our fun, interactive coach trainings before the season begins 
• Provide marketing materials that you can use to promote the program at your school, and also keep parents informed throughout the season
• Provide on-going support throughout the entire season
• Plan a celebratory 5k for the end of the season 

Are you ready to take the next step? Click the link below and make your school a Girls on the Run school today! Elementary schools (3rd-6th grade) can register for our Girls on the Run program, and middle schools (7th-8th grade) can sign up today for our Heart & Sole program. 

As a reminder even returning schools MUST fill out a new Site Application for the 2018-2019 school year. 

Thank you! 

Ivy Denihan
Program Director

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EVENT INFORMATION:

Salt Lake City

Wednesday, July 18th

9:00am – 12:30pm

DoubleTree Hotel

110 West 600 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Parking: Complimentary

 

● Bring 10-15 Resumes ● Dress Business Professional ● This is a free event for job seekers

 

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A new study from financial technology company SmartAsset ranks the most affordable places to live in Utah. This is SmartAsset’s fourth annual study on the most affordable places in America. These communities are ranked on an affordability index weighing property taxes, homeowners’ insurance fees and mortgage payments relative to income. 

Check out the table below for a more detailed look at the statewide leaders:

Rank

City

Avg. Closing Costs

Annual Property Tax

Annual Homeowner's Insurance

Avg. Annual Mortgage Payment

Median Income

Affordability Index

1

Roy, UT

$2,693

$1,330

$495

$7,236

$64,349

47.18

2

Harrisville, UT

$2,749

$1,445

$523

$7,654

$66,972

46.27

3

Clinton, UT

$2,909

$1,453

$604

$8,835

$74,043

45.28

4

Enoch, UT

$2,627

$930

$461

$6,748

$55,381

44.81

5

Price, UT

$2,485

$868

$390

$5,700

$47,140

44.29

6

Stansbury Park, UT

$2,951

$1,787

$728

$10,651

$85,297

43.36

7

North Ogden, UT

$2,851

$1,786

$665

$9,737

$78,598

43.06

8

Plain City, UT

$2,909

$1,506

$702

$10,265

$79,911

42.76

9

Hyrum, UT

$2,754

$1,021

$525

$7,686

$59,750

42.66

10

Kearns, UT

$2,672

$1,431

$484

$7,084

$58,139

42.59

 

Additional study details including the methodology and interactive map can be found here: https://smartasset.com/mortgage/how-much-house-can-i-afford#Utah