Washington City will be holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 pm in the Washington City Council Chambers.  The Council will be taking input from the public on the proposed Wastewater Master Plan/CFP and proposed Impact Fees related to the implementation of the new Wastewater Master Plan.  The analysis of the proposed impact fee equals $1,159 for each new equivalent residential unit.  If this fee were adopted it would decrease fees on the south side of the Virgin River from the current $2,015/eru down $991/eru to $1,159/eru The fees on the north side of the Virgin River would increase $509/eru from the current $650/eru to $1,159/eru.

St. George City will be holding a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 19th at 5:00 pm in the St. George City Council chambers. The Council will be taking input from the public on a proposed zoning amendment to amend the St. George City Code, Title 10 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 25 "Landscape Standards" Section 10-25-6 to require in all single family residential zones at least 30% of the front yard area shall be landscaped subject to certain criteria. Click here to read more.

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Thursday November 12, 2009 at 6 p.m. to discuss the addition of a clause in Chapter 36, Signs, of the Land Use Code prohibiting the obstruction of existing signs with new signs. 

Proposed change to section 10-36-3 L to read: 
"No sign shall be constructed or erected in such a location that it obstructs or interferes with an existing sign."

Washington City has filed a Notice of Intent to prepare or amend two Capital Facilities Plans (CFP) and impact fees for water and transportation.  Mike Shaw, Washington City Public Works Director, has stated that the wastewater will be presented first on November 10 at 6:30 pm,  with the water and transportation plans to follow.

Kanab City has filed a Notice of Intent to prepare or amend a Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).  These new capital facilities may include public safety, culinary water system, wastewater system, parks and recreation, storm drainage improvements, and streets.  For more information, contact Keith McAllister, Kanab City Manager, at kanabc@expressweb.com.  Alpha Engineering has been contracted to update and prepare the CFPs and Impact Fee Studies.

The Town of Springdale intends to prepare or amend a CFP for stormwater management and parks and recreation.  For more information or to comment, contact Thomas Dansie at 435-772-3434 or write him at P O Box 187, Springdale, Utah, 84767.

LaVerkin City has filed notice that they are in the process of contracting to prepare studies that may result in the preparation of or amendment to the CFP and possible changes to impact fees for irrigation water and storm water.

Ivins is considering a CFP for stormwater management plans.

Washington County Commission has adopted a resolution designating a recovery zone for the purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  With that action the county is now able to allocate bonding volume cap as described below.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides a volume cap allocation for up to $41,818,000 in subsidized, taxable bonding for public purposes within the county.  The subsidy is a reimbursement, by the federal government, of 45% of the interest payments on the bonds.  The bond funds must be used within the county, and for public purpose projects or job training.  This program may be of assistance to our public sector members. ...More

Congress has passed and President Obama has signed legislation that will extend the first-time home buyer tax credit into next year and expand its eligibility to include many more home buyers. The new law also provides relief to cash-strapped home builders by broadening tax benefits for businesses with net operating losses (NOLs). ...More

The unemployment extension bill that was signed into law on Nov. 6 by President Obama has major benefits for both new and existing home buyers.It extends the $8,000 tax credit until April 30, 2010, for first-time home buyers. Further, a new $6,500 tax credit has been created for repeat buyers who are purchasing a principal residence during the same period. Repeat buyers can claim the $6,500 tax credit if they have been residing in their principal residence for five consecutive years out of the last eight. Both categories of home buyers have until June 30, 2010, to close on the home after signing a contract prior to May 1, 2010. Click here to read more.

The International Builders’ Show is THE premier industry event. As the largest building industry tradeshow in the country, this is the place to recharge your business! Get inspired with the more than 175 education sessions and network with the best in the industry! Las Vegas is the place YOU need to be in January! Visit www.buildershow.com for more information.

Grow your business by promoting your company in 25,000 copies of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Parade of Homes Magazine. Ad reservations are now being accepted. Secure your position and inform Parade visitors that you are open and ready for their business. Receive exposure all year as the Parade of Homes Magazine will be available on-line throughout the year. The St. George Area Parade of Homes has an excellent reputation as being one of the best in the country. Call 674-6245 to reserve your space today.

Congratulations to the following SUHBA members on their newly elected Board of Directors positions:

2nd Vice President	James Sullivan	S & S Homes
Associate Vice President	Don Lyman	Jones Paint & Glass
Associate Directors	Brett Robinson	BA Robinson & Sons
	Bonnie Pendleton	Plant World
	Sue Bitterman	MetLife Home Loans
Builder Directors	Dan Hoopes	Hoopes Construction
	Jake Joines	J2 Construction
	Austin Anderson	A J Construction

This is the competition of the year! Once again this year, we will be auctioning off 20 of the most elaborate homes on the market today (all edible of course). The auction will be held at the Southern Utah Home Builders Association Christmas Installation Banquet on Tuesday, Dec.1, 2009. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Habitat for Humanity.

We have free Gingerbread House kits to help get you started. Call now to reserve your kit. For more information or to reserve your kit, please contact Randy Hardy with America First Credit Union at 435-688-3836. Click here for the rules.

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Come have some fun at the 2009 Christmas Installation Banquet on Tuesday, Dec. 1.  Bring canned goods, new hygiene items or even cash to the Christmas Banquet for Dixie Care & Share and be entered into a special drawing reserved only for those who donate to this great cause. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 24 no later than 5pm by either mail or fax. Click here to register or for more information.

Midnight Madness is your last opportunity to satisfy all 6 hours of credit needed for contractors and trade contractors to renew their state license. Don't miss this event scheduled for November 12, 2009, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, at the Holiday Inn Express, 2450 N Town Center Dr., Washington(New Location). Registration is $125 for a full day and $75 for a half day.

Morning Session:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Significant Changes to IRC 2009 & Stucco Code
* 3 Core Credits (includes Significant Changes to IRC, 2009 edition)

Afternoon Session:
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Loss Control & Accident Prevention
* 3 Core Credits

A light breakfast and/or box lunch will be served. For more information about this event please click here or call Kathy Tolleson at 674-1400.
 
The deadline to complete the licensing renewal education requirements is November 30, 2009. This education has been approved by DOPL.       

Park City Area Home Builders Association is offering 2 classes to complete the 6 credit hours required to renew your contractor's license. 

Date	Class	Location	Cost
Thursday, November 12	Moisture Management	Park City Library 1255 Park Avenue, Park City	$45 member $60 non-member
Thursday, November 19	Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation Solutions,  Emmission Reduction & NAHB Green Program Overview	New Park Hotel 1456 Newpark Boulevard, Park City	$50 Pre-Registration $75 Day of Registration

Contact the Park City Area Home Builders Association to reserve your seat 435-645-9363 or mykal@pcahba.com.

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(1) COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE - Volunteers on this committee will organize events for Census 2010. These events are intended to educate the community and encourage participation in the census. The committee will consist of at least 5 members. 
(2) PUBLIC WORKS - The city is looking for volunteers to help with regular inspections of specific infrastructures within the city. This is a monthly volunteer opportunity. 
(3) COMMUNITY GARDEN - We need volunteers to help with upkeep on the garden, but also someone willing to be in charge of it. This person would be the contact person for volunteers and schedule planting and harvesting events. Gardening experience is not required! 
For information on any of the opportunities posted above contact Samantha at Volunteer Services 435-635-2811 ext.305. For information about on-going volunteer opportunities click here.

Rocky Mountain Power and Questar Gas Company invite you to the 2009 Builders Summit on Friday, Nov. 13th, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more about the benefits of building energy-efficient homes and how to best market the features of these homes to your buyers. This event is free and will take place at The Gathering Place at Gardener Village, 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan. Register at thermwise_events@themwise.com or click here for more information.

Habitat for Humanity is searching for donations of time and/or materials (and possibly bids) from all trades for our next single-family home. If you are interested in helping a local low-income family, receive publicity for your company and possible tax deductions; please contact Michelle Hill at Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah at 435-674-7669 or habitat@ifox.com. ...More

Builder Helper is offering a free online bidding account. This free account offers:
For more information please call 801-227-7811 or visit www.builderhelper.com. 

James O. Coleman of ERA Brokers Consolidated, will be awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and will join a worldwide referral network of elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in working with international clients as well as immigrants. The CIPS designation is awarded by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), which represents over 1,200,000 realtors in the United States. Coleman will be formally recognized at NAR's 2009 realtors conference & trade expo in San Diego, CA on November 14, 2009. ...More

Many of Utah’s builders are committed to building high quality, energy-efficient homes and the ThermWise Builder Rebates Program would like to recognize their efforts. Three award categories will be offered to recognized builders: ThermWise Builder of the Year – Large Production Builder (over 75 homes per year) 
ThermWise Builder of the Year – Medium Production Builder (25-75 homes per year) 
ThermWise Builder of the Year – Small Production Builder (less than 25 homes per year) ...More

Conveniently located off I-15 in Washington, the Coral Canyon Town Center has office space available for lease by SUHBA.  Three spaces are available and range in size from 1,086 to 1,227 square feet.  Price is $1.15 to $1.20 per square foot per month - Triple Net.  For more information, please contact Mari Smith at 674-1400.

SUHBA members are encouraged to submit company event announcements, open house announcements, job announcements, education announcements and press releases for inclusion in the next News You Can Use by Monday, November 23, 2009. Please email the information to news@suhba.com.