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With only a three hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Salt Lake City, Manila exists as a small, quiet community offering a completely unique experience. The valley opens wide at your feet and the pollution free evening skies are filled with stars that seem almost within reach. In winter, the valley is surrounded by snow laden mountains, providing breath taking views. A multitude of wild animals including deer, antelope, rabbit, fox, bobcat, and the occasional mountain lion, share Manila with the local population. Whatever you desire in outdoor adventure, you are bound to find it here with cedar, juniper, aspen and pine laden mountains rising to the south, and scenic desert formations rising to the north. Tucked comfortably against the hillsides, Manila rests on a valley which quietly overlooks the immense beauty of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
The Mayor and Council members of Manila welcome you to our town and we invite you to stay as long as you would like, hoping your visit is filled with lasting memories... Read more about our wonderful community...
MANILA OFFICE CLOSED
No holiday closeures this month
This Month in Manila:
Household trash pickup - Manila waste collection will only pick up FIVE LARGE BAGS of household waste weekly. This is according to ordinance. Please do not put out furniture, yard waste, leaves, or more than the number of bags allowed. The employee will not pick up the excess. The landfill is open for your personal waste disposal on Saturdays and Mondays beginning in April. The entry cost is minimal and the site is ready for your needs. Please remember to sort your loads for proper cell placement.
Outside watering - In accordance with the State of Utah’s effort to conserve precious culinary water Manila prohibits landscape watering between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Your compliance will help conserve a natural resource in short supply in dry Utah.
Landfill summer hours - Beginning Saturday April 7th the Manila Class II landfill will begin summer hours. Staff will be on site for your convenience from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. and again on Mondays from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. A Monday holiday will cause Tuesday to be the open day.
Fire response - The Manila fire department responded to an early morning call of assist to Sweetwater County fire in the McKinnon area. Upon arrival with four units the scene was found to be a fully engulfed large home, high winds, and the potential for the fire spreading to other buildings and wild land. Unfortunately, the home, attached buildings, and vehicles were lost before the flames could be suppressed.
Water project - Great Basin Construction continues working on the main line replacement leading from the large water tank into the valley. Several 1000 feet of 12 inch line upgrade will greatly enhance the system. The company will then concentrate on site rehabilitation in the areas of previous construction and other minor system repairs.
Meter Activation - Manila needs to have prior notification if a water system user needs to have their meter turned on or off. Our personnel have a multitude of duties and a same day request cannot be fulfilled on short notice or weekends. If you know your arrival or departure date, call 435-784-3143 and give us prior notice.
Community Cleanup in June - Efforts are underway to coordinate with Daggett County for facilitation of the annual community clean up. This is intended to provide a heads up for our area citizens and returning summer residents that early June is anticipated for the function. Notices will be available soon and specific information will be forthcoming in newsletters.
Landfill burn area - The Manila Class II landfill has the ability to burn non treated wood, grass clippings, and leaves. We have a burn area specifically allocated for this purpose. The wood must not be treated. This process is preferable to filling our landfill with garbage bags full of leaves and yard waste. Manila curbside waste pickup does not include leaves and tree trimmings but these items may be taken to the landfill for disposal.
Senior Program - Due to the economic environment and specific budget deficit, the Town of Manila Council has made the difficult decision to discontinue sponsorship of the Senior Program. Our taxpayers have sustained the program for over thirty years but will cease that obligation on May 1st 2012. The Association of Governments, State of Utah, and Daggett County is aware of the program sponsorship cessation. Manila will continue to use the building section for specific functions as determined. Continuation of the Senior Program now rests with other entities.
Landfill road rehabilitation - The road leading to the Manila Class II landfill has undergone significant rehabilitation. This is the product of a cooperative effort involving Manila, Daggett County Roads, and a private firm which supplied the road base. Hopefully use of the landfill will be enhanced.
Manila Fire Department - Safety is Paramount
April Monthly Fire Meeting - There will be two meetings held in April. The first will be on April 10th at 6:00 P.M. at the new fire station. Efforts will continue to put the equipment in order in storage and focus on facilitating in house training. The second meeting will be on April 24th at 6:00 P.M., same location and similar agenda.
May Monthly Fire Meeting - Two meetings will be held in May. The first will be May 8th at 6:00 P.M. The agenda will include continuation of the transfer of equipment, getting the new station in order for a future open house, and setting the date for that event. The second meeting will be held on May 22nd at 6:00 P.M. A similar agenda will be used for the second meeting.
Training - The two fire personnel that have committed to training regimen for in house sessions are in the process of determination for specific training. A recent submission from the Manila administration has requested grant funding for sending four fire personnel to St. George academy and again for the Wasatch area academy. Notification of results will be in June.
Equipment - Manila Fire administration has prepared and submitted grant application for eight Kenwood portable radios comparable tot those used by the Sheriff personnel. Another grant application was submitted for (12) twelve sets of structural turnouts. Notification of results will be received by summer.
Fire Station - CK construction will be on site soon to finish stucco repair and other items of completion for the station project. A punch list has been prepared.
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