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For Immediate Release October 15, 2008 For Additional Information Contact: Linda P. Walton 801-812-0125. A bond election will be held November 4, in American Fork City, to provide financing for capital improvements and development through the sale of bonds. To prepare the community for this decision, the city will hold a town meeting October 22, at 7 p.m. at the Historic City Hall, located at 31 North Church Street. The bond election serves as a possible solution for funding to construct and improve roads, parks, and trails, to meet the needs of the City. The first of five bonds proposed regards the $4.32 million dollars necessary for the improvement of major roads in the region. These include 50 South, 900 West to 1120 North, and 900 West 700 North intersection. “The current roads are a major concern,” Mayor Heber Thompson, said. “This is a great city, and to remain so we need to take advantage of every opportunity for improvement.” The second bond refers to completing the construction of Art Dye Park, with possible improvements including the widening of Beehive Road into the park, baseball and soccer fields, concession areas, restrooms, and tennis courts. Bonding costs for this project equal $3.855 million. The third bond of $3.12 million is to purchase additional cemetery property. The fourth bond, contingent upon the City’s successful grant award, would amount to $2.29 million for needed trails in the city, plus open/recreational space on 600 North and 150 East (Star Flour Mill area). The fifth bond for $5.03 million is to complete 560 West Street through to Pacific Drive. “I encourage citizens to take the time to become well-informed about these bonds and the city needs addressed by these bonds,” Mayor Thompson said. “Each voter contributes to the welfare of our city, and this election demonstrates that privilege.” The bond election will take place on the general election day, November 4, 2008. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on that day, and registered voters are encouraged to vote at their designated location. To find out where to vote, visit www.utahcountyonline.org. For more information, visit www.afcity.org. Founded in 1985, The Walton Group Inc., a full service public relations and advertising agency, provides special event planning, strategic marketing campaigns, media news writing, graphic design, mailings and speech and position writing. Linda P. Walton, president and fellow of the Public Relations Society of America, has more than 25 years experience. The Walton Group Inc. serves both small and large organizations throughout Utah County including not-for-profit organizations. For more information on The Walton Group, Inc. call 801-362-0330 or visit 725 North 1890 West, Provo, UT 84601. |
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