Bountiful seeks
share of RAP taxes

Bountiful -- City leaders in Bountiful will continue to push for improvements in recreational facilities by lobbying to bring more recreation, arts and parks (RAP) taxes to South Davis.
Bountiful Mayor Joe Johnson said south Davis County should have its fair share of the money which is collected county-wide. The amount is 10 percent of 1 percent of sales tax. He suggests a committee could take a look at feasible ways the money could be used throughout the county. In the past, the money has been used to improve facilities at Davis County FairPark in Farmington, and it will be used to build a conference center in Layton.
Bountiful leaders may approach the Utah Legislature in 2004 and seek a bill which would allow cities to collect RAP taxes.


Main Street
restrictions apply

FARMINGTON --Main Street at about 100 West will be restricted to one lane over Farmington Creek through spring of 2004 for bridge replacement and construction of a pedestrian underpass.
One-way traffic over the bridge is directed by a temporary traffic signal around the clock.
Motorists should expect delays up to 15 minutes and may use Burke Lane, Lagoon Drive, and State Street as alternative routes.
Access to 200 West from 600 North is closed for the duration of the project. Motorists may use Burke Lane to enter and exit 200 West.

Summerhays gets spot on PGA tour

FARMINGTON -- Farming-ton golfer Boyd Summerhays has earned a PGA tour card.
The 24-year-old earned a seat on the pro circuit after playing in the Orange County national in Winter Garden, Fla., Monday. During that time, he made 424 golf shots in six days.
He first qualified for the State Amateur at the age of 12 and starred at Davis High School, and was also once considered the nation's top-ranked junior golfer.

UDOT to hold open
house in Syracuse

SYRACUSE -- The Utah Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting to discuss proposed transportation improvements to Syracuse Road between 1000 West and 2000 West on December 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Syracuse City Hall, 1787 S. 2000 West.
The meeting, in an open house format, is being held to garner public input on an Environmental Impact Statement UDOT has initiated to determine the best transportation solutions to address current and future needs for the area. The EIS will examine the purpose and need for improvements along Syracuse Road and evaluate and compare alternatives to determine what solutions will best meet those needs while minimizing impacts to the environment.