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SCOTTSDALE QUARTER CONTINUES TO EXPAND TO MEET DEMAND — AND BECOME NORTH SCOTTSDALE’S PREMIER LUXURY LIVING HUB By Molly Cerreta Smith front-door access to all Scottsdale and Broadstone to offer some of cabinetry with undermount ambiance Quarter has to offer. That same fiscal the most luxurious urban lifestyle lighting, walk-in closets, ample pantry THE SCOTTSDALE QUARTER ON year, Scottsdale Quarter was named amenities just steps away from the and storage space, and more. To join THE CORNER OF SCOTTSDALE the city’s seventh-largest source of bustling Scottsdale Quarter. Leasing the interest list, prospective residences ROAD AND BUTHERUS DRIVE property tax revenue and at that time opportunities will be available this may visit www.vitriapartments.com. HAS EVOLVED GREATLY SINCE the complex had reported over $13 fall as construction continues on this ITS BEGINNINGS A DECADE million in taxable property value… community that is set to include an Meanwhile as Scottsdale Quarter AGO. It continues to offer the finest which will only increase with its latest amenity deck, elevated courtyard with becomes the hottest place for urban in dining and retail, and surrounding developments. pool, resident clubhouse, concierge lifestylists to set down roots, the the center, an entire urban luxury service in the grand lobby entrance, shopping, dining and entertainment living community has been built up to Currently construction is underway 3,000 square-foot fitness facility, center is as popular as ever for those support its growth — and more is on on the eastern end of the center which street-level pet spa, rooftop cybercafé that simply want to pop in for a bite the way. is set to be an eight-story complex and business center, golf simulation to eat or a casual cocktail, take in overlooking The Quad and palm court room, bike lockers and onsite repair a movie, let the kids splash around When it opened, the 28-acre shopping central plaza area, which houses the shop, and much more. or stroll through the shops. Special center brought many “firsts” to splash pad. This latest development events this fall include the free Fall the area, including the state’s only will add nearly 75,000 square feet Units are intricately detailed Concert Series at The Quad beginning American Girl Doll store and it’s first to Scottsdale Quarter including new with high-end conveniences and Saturday, September 7 and featuring H&M clothing store. In 2015, the restaurants and retail shops as well amenities including USB outlets in the likes of local favorites Sugahbeat, Crescent Scottsdale Quarter made as urban residences including studio the bedrooms and kitchens, luxury Rock Lobster, Crown Kings and history for the area again, becoming apartments, a variety of one- and flooring, ceramic tile backsplashes, the 2019 Taste of the Town culinary the area’s most expensive apartment two-bedroom units and a select few expansive kitchens with islands and festival, which benefits the Muscular complex at its time of opening. The three-bedroom units. custom pendant lighting, restaurant- Dystrophy Association, takes place 275-unit offers its residents opulence inspired appliances and slide-in gas here on Friday, October 11 at 6:30 and unparalleled amenities with direct Vitri Apartments joins the Crescent ranges, quartz countertops, upgraded p.m.

YAM PROPERTIES WELCOMES NEW TENANTS TO SCOTTSDALE 101 SHOPPING CENTER

YAM PROPERTIES HAS ANNOUNCED SIX NEW RESTAURANT AND LIFESTYLE TENANTS WILL OPEN THEIR DOORS AT THE SCOTTSDALE 101 SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT SCOTTSDALE ROAD AND MAYO BOULEVARD. New occupant openings are slated to begin this fall and continue through 2020.

“YAM Properties is excited to have a diverse group of new tenants moving into Scottsdale 101,” said Dan Dahl, director of real estate for YAM Properties. “Our hope is for this center to continue to provide a unique tenant mix that encompasses quality restaurants and a variety of entertainment and shopping selections.”

Opening this fall will be Vanilla Fish Sushi, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, Camp Bow Wow and Blast and Brew. The complex will also see more openings through 2020 with EOS Fitness and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Blast and Brew — Offers a variety of artisanal appetizers, sandwiches, salads and pizzas. Customers will also enjoy self-pour taps with more than 30 local and regional craft beers, wines and ciders. Scottsdale will be the California restaurant’s first out of state location. Camp Bow Wow — A dog day care and boarding facility that offers all-day doggy day care, boarding, training, grooming, dog-walking and in-home pet care. Pet campers receive indoor and outdoor play, socialization opportunities and an endless amount of attention. The pet care provider has more than 160 locations across the U.S., and Scottsdale 101 will be its sixth location in Arizona.

EOS Fitness — A popular Arizona gym great for both serious athletes and casual exercisers. The new 37,000-square-foot Scottsdale facility will feature state-of-the art equipment, personal training services, group fitness classes, a cycling studio and more. The 24-hour gym is accessible and welcoming to individuals of all abilities.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – With more than 20 locations in Arizona, Scottsdale 101 will be the restaurant’s newest location. The popular franchise offers a variety of steakburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, classic fried side dishes and its famous frozen custards.

Hot N Juicy Crawfish — Offers well-seasoned shellfish, ordered by the pound and eaten straight off plastic-covered tables. The menu also includes fried shrimp, po’ boys, raw oysters and more. The new Hot N Juicy Crawfish in Scottsdale will be the restaurant’s third Arizona location.

Vanilla Fish — Scottsdale’s newest authentic Japanese restaurant serving up sushi and traditional Japanese barbeque-style cuisine. With multiple locations through the U.S. and South Korea, Scottsdale will be the restaurant’s first Arizona location.

In addition to these new openings, several current Scottsdale 101 tenants are implementing remodels and rebranding. PINO, the quick-serve Italian eatery, is adding a new wine bar to its Scottsdale 101 location and the popular breakfast joint previously known as N’Counter underwent a rebrand and is now Daily Jam.

YAM Properties is the Scottsdale-based real estate investment and development group of businessman Bob Parsons. The Scottsdale 101 shopping center was acquired by YAM Properties in 2016 and is home to more than 50 tenants including C2 Tactical, Escape Room 101, Cien Agaves and Bowlero, a 32-lane bowling alley complete with a restaurant, bar and arcade. To learn more about YAM Properties, visit yamproperties.com.

LOVE SCOTTSDALE? YOU’RE INVITED TO BECOME AN OLD TOWN AMBASSADOR By Joy Racine the 5th Avenue Boutiques District or town has to offer - the many special fun to hear their stories and to lead them Citizen Service Supervisor Historic Old Town, these volunteers are seasonal events; first class restaurants; to something in our city that will make 480-312-2342 available to offer suggestions on where shops and galleries; social and cultural Old Town a memorable part of their to eat, shop and play. They provide our offerings; public art displays; sporting visit to Arizona.” For David Brotman, JUST WHO ARE THOSE HELPFUL visitors a friendly smile along with area events … the list just goes on and on.” it gives him an opportunity to give back PEOPLE IN SCOTTSDALE? You maps, information on special events and to the wonderful community. may have seen them walking around brochures relating to local businesses Thirteen-year ambassador and frequent or riding the trolley in salmon colored and attractions. traveler Jack Leonardo, says, “I appre- So, the next time you are in Old Town shirts and gambler hats. Or, most likely, ciate it when I get helpful information Scottsdale, and you see one of our volyou may have spotted them talking to The ambassadors have been around from enthusiastic people. So, I volun- unteers, stop by and say “hello!” people at one of two information carts since the early 2000s offering ideas teer to ‘pass along’ the favor to help located in Old Town. They are Scotts- to both residents and visitors alike. out visitors have a most enjoyable time If you want to become a part of this dale Ambassadors. Old Town is home to many shops and here.” amazing group, visit our website at restaurants unique to the area, and am- ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “ScottOur volunteer ambassadors number bassadors get to share these great finds Volunteering as an ambassador is sdale Ambassadors.” On the website, more than 100. Their mission is to be with everyone. According to ambas- engaging and fun. For Jack, volunteer- you can view a video of the ambassaa welcoming face to all who visit Old sadors Justin and Margie Eringis, “It’s ing has enabled him to meet interesting dors in action as well as apply. We hope Town Scottsdale. Stationed in either hard not to be excited about all that our people. Adds Justin and Margie, “It’s to hear from you soon!

#11 LARRY FITZGERALD CELEBRATES 11 YEARS RAISING MONEY FOR FIRST DOWN FUND

THE NUMBER 11 HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LUCKY ONE FOR LARRY FITZGERALD. Not only is it the number he’s worn for 15 seasons on the Arizona Cardinals, last season he was selected to his 11th Pro Bowl and come August 26 Fitzgerald’s First Down Fund will celebrate 11 years when Fitz’s Supper Club - Celebrities at YOUR Service returns to Dominick’s Steakhouse.

Join Fitzgerald and his celebrity friends for a night of entertainment, fine dining and the best service in town as he raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to support those less fortunate.

The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund has been supporting kids and their families with significant donations of time, money and special resources through numerous associations across the country and beyond for more than a decade. The First Down Fund promotes reading proficiency and technology access for K-12 youth as cornerstones to success at school and in life, and supports efforts to prevent and cure breast cancer and support breast cancer survivors.

“We are so excited to be celebrating 11 years at Fitz’s Supper Club,” said Larry Fitzgerald. “I can’t say thank you enough to the community, the Arizona Cardinals and Jeff, Mike and Dennis Mastro for their support in helping us make this an incredible fundraising night. Because of that support, we’ve been able to make incredible strides through our youth education programs and supporting the fight against cancer.” GET INTO KITTY-TREE POSE AND DOWNWARD FACING FELINE WITH ADOPTABLE KITTENS SCURRYING BETWEEN YOUR FEET OR SITTING ON YOUR SHOULDER AT THIS ONE-HOUR YOGA CLASS THAT BENEFITS THE STATE’S OLDEST AND LARGEST NO-KILL SHELTER. AAWL rescues, rehomes and rehabilitates more than 4,000 animals every Fitz’s Supper Club is one of the premier social, philanthropic and entertainment evenings in Arizona’s event calendar. Attendees to Fitz’s Supper Club can enjoy an array of Fitzgerald’s post game favorites prepared by Chef Marc Lupino, game changing cocktails, spending time with old and new friends, all while bidding for a cause on dazzling items in the highly-anticipated silent and live auctions.

“We love #11 just as much as his fans and not just because he’s a star on the field but because of everything Larry does off the field as well. We are so proud once again to support his First Down Fund and we know every dollar raised at our Dominick’s Steakhouse that night will go to help many people right here in our own community,” year – 1,200 of which are kittens. Following each yoga class, AAWL will host a pop-up adoption shop where yogis can adopt their four-legged yoga partners before the adoption event opens to the public between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This fun event will take place on August 24, starting at 8:30 a.m. Kitten yoga and the pop-up adoption shop events said Jeff Mastro, co-owner of Dominick’s Steakhouse.

The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund will continue this tradition of providing much needed assistance to many worthy causes through your support at Fitz’s Supper Club 2019 larryfitzgerald.com.

The VIP reception will start at 5:30pm, with the dinner starting at 7pm. Tickets start at $850 per person. Sponsorship packages are available that include tickets to the VIP reception, a table at the event, and much more.

For more information on the event, sponsorship, table or ticket purchases please contact: Jennifer Moser at (602) 524-8557 or JMoser@

ARIZONA ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE AND SCOTTSDALE QUARTER’S KITTEN YOGA AND POP-UP ADOPTION SHOP SERIES IS BACK

RoseMoserAllynPR.com. will take place in a vacant suite next to the Urban Outfitters at Scottsdale Quarter. The cost is $20 per person ($25 at doors). Children 14 and older are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to bring your own yoga mat!

Register online at https://aawl.org/ events/kitten-yoga-4

DESIGN-DRIVEN, GREEN BUILDING FOR LUXURY MULTI-HOUSING IN ARIZONA DESERT ONE SCOTTSDALE DEVELOPER, WIDELY and architectural shading systems protect homes from CREDITED AS PIONEERING MODERN, the sun and create additional privacy, while filtering SUSTAINABLE MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL the air and lowering ambient temperature. BUILDINGS IN ARIZONA 15 YEARS AGO, IS • Modular Façade & Efficient Shading System: DEBUTING THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF THE The dynamic, undulating façade with perforated COMPANY’S AWARD-WINNING, GREEN- panels and sun screening louvers creates shade and BUILDING DESIGN AT ITS NEWEST LUXURY shadows, voids and textures, punctuated by the desert CONDOMINIUM TOWER THAT IS UNDER sun. The sun is effectively filtered with strategically CONSTRUCTION AND NOW SELLING IN placed louvers and curved, perforated panels in front NORTH SCOTTSDALE. of the floor-to-ceiling glass. The result is an uplifting effect of filtered sunlight to the open living spaces, Optima, an award-winning real estate development enhancing a sense of well-being. firm with in-house development, architecture, design, • Technologically Advanced Building Materials: building, management, sales and leasing, is now Several components are made from local and recycled underway with the third and fourth luxury residential materials these extend the building lifespan and entowers, including 7180 Optima Kierland, that will be sure enduring quality. Durable and resilient, materials the most elevated offering within the $500 million, include a post-tension concrete structure, aluminum that thrives in the desert climate and is sensitive to the multi-tower enclave of Optima Kierland Center. infill window wall system, aluminum sun screens and water demands. All the landscaping creates a microlouvers. climate that lowers the ambient temperature from This master-planned community embodies the hall- • Energy Efficiency & CO2 Emission Reduction: five to nine degrees. All parking at Optima Kierland mark design of esteemed architects David Hovey, Sr. The building is energy efficient as a result of the high- Center is underground to maximize open, green space FAIA, Optima’s founder and CEO, and David Hovey, performance glazing, overhangs, building configura- and reduce the heat island effect. Jr. AIA, Optima’s president, who create cutting- tions, plant material and exterior shading louvers and edge, residential buildings that have been nationally screens, which are engineered to produce a zero-en- “We’ve always been focused on pushing the enverecognized with over 50 prestigious awards for the ergy performance index (zEPI) of 49.8. The project is lope with each Optima development when it comes company’s commitment to design, innovation and expected to use 10.4 percent less energy than a code- to sustainability, design and technology. It’s the right sustainability. compliant building based on ASHR AE 90.1 2010. thing to do for 21st Century residential housing,” • Water Conservation from Plumbing Fixtures: said David Hovey, Jr., AIA. “We put an emphasis on Diligently working to be at the forefront of the indus- Indoor water use will be reduced by 28 percent of minimizing hard materials like blacktop, roads and try and evolve its first-to-market practices, Optima baseline plumbing fixture flush and flow rates as set parking lots surrounding our buildings to create more has set a new standard for multifamily green building by the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 1992. open, lush green space. We have committed ourselves in Ariz., with the recently completed 7120 Optima • Excellent indoor Environment Quality, Air Filter- to the Architecture 2030 Challenge, with the mission Kierland and 7180 Optima Kierland that opens in ing and Reduced Material Emissions: The robust of being carbon-neutral by the year 2030.” late 2020. As part of the next evolution of Optima’s landscaping throughout the community, both on the innovative design, 7180 Optima Kierland features will ground and vertically, helps filter carbon emissions in Optima Kierland Center has been named a pilot projinclude: the air. Low emitting materials are used to improve ect for the City of Phoenix’s newly adopted Internathe indoor air quality. tional Green Construction Code (IGCC). A few miles • Next-Generation Vertical Landscape System: • Park-Like Setting: More than six acres of land- south, Optima Sonoran Village was similarly chosen Optima’s signature vertical planting system, with self- scaped open space on the ground level creates a park- as the pilot project for the City of Scottsdale’s IGCC. containing irrigation and drainage, enables a palette like setting for the community and reduces ambient of vibrantly colored plants at the edge of each floor to temperature mitigating the heat-island effect. Optima For more information about Optima and 7180 Optima grow both up and over the edge of the building. The worked closely with Dr. Chris Martin from Arizona Kierland, now selling and priced from the mid-$400s integration of enhancements to the vertical landscape State University to develop and refine a plant palette to over $2 million, visit Optima-Kierland.com.

SCOTTSDALE POLICE CRACKING DOWN ON DISTRACTED DRIVING By Chris Hall on April 22 that enacted a statewide including to talk, text, type or browse • Using a handheld cellphone while Via Linda District Commander ban on handheld cellphone use while social-media sites - unless they are stopped at a traffic light or stop light. driving. The ticketing of drivers using the device in a hands-free mode. • Using a handheld cellphone to call IN A CONTINUED EFFORT will not start until Jan. 1, 2021 but 911. TO KEEP THE CITIZENS OF officers can issue warnings to drivers The following cellphone use is SCOTTSDALE SAFE, SCOTTSDALE immediately. Violating the distracted allowed when driving: The National Safety Council estimates POLICE OFFICERS WILL BE driving law is a primary offense, • Swiping a phone screen to make or that one in every four collisions is STEPPING-UP ENFORCEMENT which means that officers can pull accept a phone call. due to distracted driving. To prevent MEASURES TO COUNTERACT over drivers for that reason alone. • Talking on the phone if using an further tragedies, please put your THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF earpiece, headphone device or device devices down while driving and DISTRACTED DRIVING. Arizona The law prohibits drivers from any worn on a wrist. concentrate on the important task of Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill kind of cellphone use while driving - • Using a GPS system. getting to your destination safely.

ARIZONA STRENGTHENS PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY RECENTLY JOINED stand to hold abusers accountable and provide justice organization that knew or had notice of the sexual SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, VICTIM to victims of child sexual abuse. This reform did not conduct. The bill’s provisions allow victims of child ADVOCATES AND ARIZONA STATE SENATORS come easily, but progress on the really important is- sexual abuse to seek justice and receive relief from a PAUL BOYER AND HEATHER CARTER FOR A sues rarely ever does. I want to thank Senator Boyer perpetrator. CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF H.B. 2466. The bill, for his dedication to the children of Arizona.” which passed unanimously in the Arizona State Leg- Before signing the bill, Governor Ducey announced islature, strengthens protections for victims of child H.B. 2466 extends the amount of time victims have the establishment of the Justice for Victims of Child sexual abuse by extending the amount of time victims to take civil action against perpetrators of child Sexual Abuse Task Force. The task force will be have to pursue civil action against perpetrators. abuse from two years to 12 years, allowing victims dedicated to providing recommendations to the state to pursue justice up to the age of 30. The bill also for further reforms to ensure victims are entitled to “We cannot overstate the pain and trauma suffered allows victims who did not have the opportunity safety, healing, justice and restitution. Members of by victims of child sexual abuse,” said Governor to take civil action for their abuse due to the previ- the task force will consist of representatives from the Ducey. “We know victims need time to process and ous two-year limit to bring a claim against their law enforcement community, the Arizona House of understand what happened. They deserve the time perpetrator until December 31, 2020. In addition, Representatives, the Arizona Senate and advocates of to come forward. With this bill, Arizona is taking a the bill allows civil action to be taken against an victims of child sexual abuse.

BRUNCH CAFÉ NOW OPEN NEXT TO SCOTTSDALE QUARTER IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR of Chicago. This new, 8th location is and 9:30 a.m. the early bird attendees everyone with our amazing lunch items AN ELEGANT, NEW SPOT IN their very first Brunch Café to open up will enjoy complimentary coffee and a too,” adds Rasmus. “Our chefs create SCOTTSDALE TO ENJOY A outside of Illinois. chocolate-covered strawberry with the the most amazing Certified Angus steak DELICIOUS BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, purchase of any meal. There will also burgers, gourmet sandwiches, entree OR LUNCH, THE BEAUTIFULLY- “For several years the owners have be great coupons handed out. salads, paninis, and wraps.” DESIGNED BRUNCH CAFÉ IS THE been asked by many Chicago transPERFECT PLACE TO DISCOVER. plants to please open up a location in Everything on the menu can be cus- Brunch Café is located at 15507 N. If omelets, pancakes, waffles, crepes, the Scottsdale area because they’ve tomized to fit any dietary needs. This Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Daily busiand French toast can be described as been missing and craving our menu elegant, new café is also a perfect spot ness hours are 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “gorgeous” and “decadent,” you’ll find items so much,” says Kevin Rasmus, to host private, indoor or outdoor baby For more information, call (480) 398them all here on the menu. the Arizona General Manager. “Now, showers, bridal showers, birthday 7174 or visit www.brunchcafe.com after going through an extensive, six- parties, corporate meetings, and other Located in the Zocallo Plaza next door month remodel, we’re very excited to special events. Corporate lunch cater- GRAND OPENING to Scottsdale Quarter, the family-owned Brunch Café is all new to Arizona but finally have our doors open and be able to welcome many of our former cusing, special event catering, and delivery is available. Their large outdoor patio CELEBRATION will be a very welcome and familiar tomers and meet lots of new ones.” area is also very dog-friendly. Wednesday, August 14 site to many Chicagoans now living here. Founded in Illinois in 2008, the company has seven locations currently scattered throughout the NW suburbs Brunch Café will host a big Grand Opening Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 14. All attendees will receive $5 OFF their total bill and between 6:30 “We want folks to come in for our incredible breakfast and brunch items but we’re also looking forward to dazzling All attendees will receive $5 OFF their total bill and between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. CHARITABLE CAUSES SEE RECORD PROCEEDS FROM SPECIALTY PLATE SALES SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES EACH HAVE A “The specialty plate program is a real point of pride UNIQUE LOOK, BUT ONE THING THEY ALL for Arizona and is a tremendous success,” said HAVE IN COMMON IS THE ABILITY TO RAISE A Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle RECORD AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR ARIZONA Division Director Eric Jorgensen. “Raising more than CHARITABLE CAUSES. $11 million in the last Fiscal Year proves Arizonans are both generous and eager to support great causes In Fiscal Year 2019, which concluded June 30, a total and organizations they believe in.” of just over $11.2 million were raised for endeavors ranging from support of Arizona veterans’ programs, Customers who wish to select a plate can go to Special Olympics, organ donation, hunger relief, servicearizona.com and once a selection is made may university scholarships and many other causes. click on a link for more information that outlines which cause is supported by the sale of a particular Monies raised have steadily grown for a number plate. of years. In FY 2015, the total was just over $8.7 million, increasing to nearly $9.4 million in FY 2016. Specialty plates are created by an act of the Arizona FY 2017 saw more than $9.8 million raised followed legislature and the program, which began in 1989, is by $10.6 million in FY 2018. administered by the MVD.

WESTWORLD VIES AGAINST NINE COUNTRIES TO HOST 2022 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WESTWORLD WAS RECENTLY BEING CONSIDERED TO HOST IN 2022. THE FEI IS THE as an elite venue for future equesNAMED THE SOLE U.S. ELEMENTS OF THE FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONAL GOVERNING trian competitions from around the DESTINATION AMONG TEN EQUESTRE INTERNATIONALE BODY OF EQUESTRIAN SPORTS. globe,” Dygert said. “This broadens INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS the destination appeal and capacity Scottsdale’s premier, nationally rec- of Scottsdale for the future.” ognized, multi-use events facility is up against competitors in Denmark, WestWorld is vying to host the Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, vaulting and reining competitions Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, the Nether- in August 2022, taking advantage lands and the United Arab Emirates. of the facility’s 270,000 square feet of climate-controlled event space to Scottsdale and WestWorld received bring a major event to the Valley durnational support from the United ing the heat of the summer. States Equestrian Federation in its bid to produce this international event, The event’s Olympic and Paralympic according to WestWorld General disciplines will serve as qualifiers Manager Brian Dygert. The United for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. States Equestrian Federation is the The FEI initiated a bidding process national governing body for most in November following its general equestrian sports in the United States. assembly in Manama, Bahrain. Final site selection will be announced in “The federation’s support places November during the FEI General Scottsdale on the international stage Assembly in Moscow, Russia.

CITY WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT ADDRESSES “NUISANCE PARTIES AND UNLAWFUL GATHERINGS” By Raun Keagy, in a manner which constitutes a substantial disturPlanning and Development Area Director bance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property. This includes, but is not limited to, excesAT THE DIRECTION OF THE SCOTTSDALE sive noise or traffic, obstruction of public streets CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER AND by crowds or vehicles, public drunkenness, the CITY ATTORNEY THROUGH A TEAM OF service of alcohol to minors, fights, disturbances of CITY STAFF – INCLUDING POLICE AND the peace and litter. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPRESENTATIVES - 2. Unlawful gathering is defined as a party, gatherDEVELOPED A RECOMMENDATION ON HOW ing, or event where spirituous liquor is served to, TO UPDATE THE CITY’S PUBLIC NUISANCE or is in the possession of, or consumed by, any miORDINANCE TO ADDRESS UNRULY PARTIES nor, or where illegal drugs are in the possession of, OR GATHERINGS AND IS RECOMMENDING or consumed by, any person, regardless of whether THAT A “NUISANCE PARTIES AND it would otherwise qualify as a nuisance party. • Email: Planning and Development Area Director UNLAWFUL GATHERINGS” ORDINANCE BE 3. Assessment of service fees on a sliding scale Raun Keagy CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION BY THE CITY for police response to nuisance party and unruly • Write: Raun Keagy, Planning and Development COUNCIL. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE gathering calls including in some cases assessment Area director, City of Scottsdale, 7447 E. Indian SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES UNRULY PARTIES of such fees on landlords. School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 OR GATHERINGS AND MAKES IT EASIER TO 4. Civil prosecution of occupants and/or owners • Call: 480-312-2373 HOLD PROPERTY OWNERS ACCOUNTABLE for holding nuisance parties or unruly gatherings FOR REPEATED UNRULY GATHERINGS OR including in some cases prosecution of landlords. If the City Council adopts the ordinance, it will not PARTIES ON THEIR PROPERTIES. go into effect for 30 days. We want your feedback on these proposed What are some of the major points of the changes. There are several ways you can comment: The City Council is expected to consider adopting ordinance? • Attend a public information meeting: 6 p.m. this ordinance at its Tuesday, Sept 24, meeting. 1. Nuisance party is defined as an assembly of per- Wednesday, Aug. 7, city’s Community Design The meeting starts at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Kiva, sons for a social activity or for a special occasion Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

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