Peoria Times 03-09-2023

City council discusses and reviews utility rate increase

BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Staff Writer

Biannually, the Peoria Finance and Budget Department conducts an in-depth review of the cost recovery models associated with the water, sewer and solid waste enterprise funds, and that time came around again prior to the city council meeting on Feb. 21.

This last took place on Feb. 16, 2021, to look at fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and rates were set at the May 18, 2021, city council meeting.

Like the rates set two years ago, the current review was conducted and built with the assistance of an outside consulting firm — FCS Group.

Since that time, there have been significant economic changes related to the COVID-19,

drought, rapid inflation, fuel, supply chain issues, and the slowdown in the housing market. It was revealed by City Financial Officer Kevin Burke that, as one can imagine, all are impacting the cost recovery model.

“This (meeting) came at a particularly timely moment because we just finished a pandemic, we have record inflation, and

Coyote Hills student looks to win national spelling bee

BY COLE JANUSZEWSKI Peoria Times Staff Writer

Top spellers from across the district competed against their peers at Peoria Unified School District’s spelling bee on Jan. 27, and Ethan Greenwood took first place for the second year in a row. Greenwood didn’t stop there. The Coyote Hills Elementary School student went on to win the Maricopa County Region IV Spelling Bee in February for the second year in a row as well.

He said his success in the spelling bees were due to the consistent work he put in throughout the year.

“I usually alternate between two different methods,” Greenwood said. “Sometimes my parents will read a word, I'll spell it, and then they’ll tell me if I got it right. The other way I do it is I have an app on my phone where I will type it in and it will tell me if I’m right or wrong.”

He said he practices an average of 20 min-

utes a day off of the list the spelling bee gives to participants which includes over 1,000 words with different difficulty levels. With so many words, Greenwood said he has some other techniques that can help him if he is unsure of a word’s spelling.

“I’ll usually look at the definitions, sentence and word origin,” he said. “Usually if it’s like French or something it’s going to have some wacky spelling. If it’s German and there’s a ‘V’ sound, it’ll probably be a ‘W.’”

Greenwood’s mom, Risa Greenwood, said Ethan’s passion for the spelling bee came after a series of defeats in lower level spelling bee competitions.

“It started in fifth grade when he did the class spelling bee and he got out,” she said. “He came home really disappointed and he said he wanted to do better next year. I said, ‘OK, we’ll spend a little more time on it.’

“Then, in sixth grade, I don’t think he went to the district competition, but I think he

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Ethan Greenwood holds his trophy and certificate of participation after winning first place at the Peoria Unified School District spelling bee for the second consecutive year. (Peoria Unified School District/ Submitted)

Abrazo Arrowhead neonatal expansion marked with beam signing

BY KEITH JONES Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Nurses and hospital staff signed a steel construction beam with messages of positivity marking a

we have an outstanding drought, all of which are likely to drive out assumptions,” Burke said. “And it’s worthwhile to check in because that is exactly what we found — that our assumptions have changed as you might expect. While it’s not unique to Peoria, it’s still not comfortable because they have changed and not for the better.”

After receiving presentations on cost drivers, how the city examines rates and 2024 budget requests from Cape Powers, director of water services and Jay Davies, director of public works on the subjects of water, sewer and solid waste, Ben Beutler, budget manager for the city, explained that a new rate would be needed.

milestone for expansion of the neonatal unit at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus.

Framework is now visible for the 8,500 square foot addition to the hospital’s specialty unit for preterm infant care.

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“Given the significant cost increases discussed by directors Davies and Powers and our slowdown in building permits, the five-year rate outlined in our 2021 comprehensive rate study is no longer viable,” Beutler said. “Knowing this, several months ago, we reengaged the services of our rate consultant to help us update our rate options.”

Brooke Tacia, project manager for FCS Group, attended the meeting to explain how the updated comprehensive rate model was determined. She said the new model was created taking in each of the inflationary factors discussed at the meeting.

“Ultimately, those models are really in place to allow the city to be able to plan for full cost recovery over a multi-year

IIIA perinatal care center continues to be open for patient care during construction. The multimillion-dollar project is expected to be completed later this year.

The addition will increase the unit’s size from 21 to 35 beds, and support

basis, ensuring that we are able to go back and take a look at our revenue stability under various situations, various scenarios that we put forth,” Tacia said.

From there, Beutler laid out utility rate options for the council to make a recommendation.

Most recently, the average utility bill in the city of Peoria costed about $91, which was generally low compared to other West Valley cities such as Goodyear and Buckeye at $165 and $159, respectively. But change was needed, and this was boiled down to four options.

“We should be cognizant of the fact that as we change our utility rates, other municipalities will be doing the same thing,” Beutler said.

“Option A” suggested a 9.05% increase in January 2024 to $99.20 and another 8.43% increase in January 2025 to $107.56.

With “Option B,” there would be an

might have won his class spelling bee. Last year he did really well and went all the way to state. I think he’s probably even more prepared this year than he was last year so we’ll see how he does.”

Even though Risa feels as though Ethan is more prepared this year than last year, she said she is still nervous due to the unpredictability of words that he could be quizzed on.

“I do have to say the end is pretty nerve wracking because I don’t even know how to spell some of those words,” she said. “The Level 3 words that they used in the national spelling bee are very hard words; they’re not conversational words. I have to look them up to know how to pronounce them. I actually turned to my husband a couple of times and I was like, ‘He just might get out here. I’m not sure how this is going to go.’ I just feel proud of him for putting the time in and working on it.”

Outside of the spelling bee, Ethan said he plays tennis, volleyball, chess, piano

enhanced capabilities to pursue certification as a higher Level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for more complex maternal and neonatal medical condi-

11.33% increase in January 2024 to $101.28 and another 10.44% increase in January 2025 to $111.85.

“Option C” offers rates to change at different dates as options A and B. In July 2023, there would be an 8.27% increase to $98.49 and another 8.11% increase in July 2024.

“Option D,” like “Option C,” brings a rate increase sooner. Starting in July 2023, this option brings a 7.68% increase to $97.96 and another 7.18% increase in July 2024 to $104.99.

Ultimately, however, Mayor Jason Beck and Peoria City Council agreed that they wanted to see more options before making a decision on a rate that could increase by as much as 11% depending on the option selected.

The utility rate increase is slated to officially be voted on in late March.

To view the meeting in full, visit peoriaaz.gov/government/mayor-andcity-council/city-council-videos. PT

and trumpet. He said the spelling bee has changed the way he thinks about his other activities.

“I can just recognize words that I’ve learned and I’ll say, ‘I studied that word or I know what that word means,’” he said. “It’s nice to have a bigger vocabulary.”

Risa also said that “Ethan is a big math guy. He loves math. He started a chess club at his school, he likes puzzle games and figuring things out.”

“I do think that spelling words is kind of like a puzzle, just like putting pieces together,” Ethan said. “I don’t know how to explain it, but it is kind of like a puzzle.”

Ethan said he is now preparing for the state-level Arizona Spelling Bee slated for Saturday, March 18. He said that he took ninth place in last year’s competition and hopes to win it all this year.

If he wins there, he will be on his way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C., in the summer. PT

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Midwestern University adds orthotics and prosthetics program

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Slated to welcome its first cohort of 20 students in August, the Midwestern University College of Health Sciences will debut a new orthotics and prosthetics program.

The new program will offer a Master of Science in orthotics and prosthetics. It will be the only one of its kind in Arizona and one of just 15 nationwide.

The 30-month curriculum is designed to prepare the newest generation of orthotist and prosthetist professionals as client-centered clinician-scholars.

The 156-credit hour curriculum consists of two connected phases of learning. The 30-month continuum begins with a 12-month on-campus didactic phase, where students engage in clinically oriented coursework involving client-centered assessment and treatment, movement sciences, anatomical and physiological scienc-

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tions, obstetric and fetal complications.

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is one of the Valley’s leading destinations for maternity care. More than 3000 babies, including high-order multiple births like triplets, are born every year at Abrazo Arrowhead.

Successful pursuit of the Level IIIB NICU certification means the hospital will be capable of providing complex care for babies of any gestational age, said Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Chief Nursing Officer Julie Bowman.

Dr. Amit Agrawal, the hospital’s medical director of Neonatology, said he is excited about the prospect of enhancing the clinical capabilities and expanding access to high level care for families of the Northwest Valley.

“With this strategic expansion, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus will be able to serve more families and keep moms and babies together in their community,” Agrawal said.

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is currently certified to care for premature infants as young as 28 weeks’ gestation.

“Abrazo Arrowhead provides outstanding care for high-risk mothers, and this expansion will continue to advance

es, orthosis/prosthesis engineering design, fabrication, fitting and clinical outcome assessment, scholarly inquiry, and interprofessional collaboration.

During the 18-month off-campus residency/evidence-based practice phase, students are matched to a se-

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus sta sign a steel beam with messages of positivity marking a milestone for expansion of the hospital’s neonatal unit. The project will add 8,500 square feet to the unit providing specialty care for preterm infants. (Abrazo Health/Submitted)

the hospital’s ability to deliver excellent quality care,” said Dr. Ravi Gunatilake, the hospital’s medical director of Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus CEO Stephen Garner added the hospital continues to enhance women’s and infants care, as well as its other clinical services.

“This is an exciting time for everyone at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus,”

said. “We are investing in our neonatal capabilities; growing our cardiovascular and surgical programs; and on a trajectory for increasing access to high-quality, specialty care closer to home for all of our Northwest Valley community.”

For more information about Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, visit abrazohealth. com. PT

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Midwestern University’s new orthotics and prosthetics program is the only one of its kind in Arizona and one of just 15 nationwide. (Midwestern University/ Submitted)

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Peoria Sports Complex offers Spring Training promotions

Spring training is in full swing at the Peoria Sports Complex with several reward programs and game day promotions to create memorable fan experiences.

The Resident Rewards program is

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ries of planned residency site rotations involving a network of clinical site preceptors and faculty that guide students to achieve individualized learning

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exclusively for Peoria residents and offers 25% savings on every ticket purchased.

All veterans and active-duty service members receive a $2 discount on every ticket purchased through the Service Savings program. Guests can enjoy $1 refills on fountain drinks through the Loyal Locals program after purchasing a 32 oz. souvenir cup at your first game at regular price.

As part of the College of Health Sciences, the interprofessional orthotics and prosthetics graduate program will collaborate with related rehabilitation programs such as osteopathic medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, and nurse practitioner in didactic and applied cli-

The new program is the only one in the United States to incorporate a Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) into its curriculum, and it will also have its own brand-new, state-of-

Check out Peoria’s upcoming promotions:

• Kids Run the Bases — Saturday, March 11, Sunday, March 19 and Saturday, March 25.

• Hometown Heroes — Tuesday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 21.

• Bark at the Park presented by Petco — Friday, March 17.

• Book It to the Ballpark — Saturday, March 18.

the-art facilities located on the University’s Glendale Campus, which will include:

• Gait and Movement Analysis Lab.

• Clinical Skills Simulation Lab.

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Outcomes Lab.

• Technology Design and Innovation Lab.

• Machine Room.

• Thermoforming and Laminating Rooms

• Digital Shape Capture, Rectification, and 3-D Printing Lab

• Game Day of Giving — Sunday, March 26.

While at the game, stop by Guest Services for information on the P83 Pass, which is available to Spring Training season ticket holders and offers exclusive discounts and specials to participating P83 businesses. A limited number of passes are available.

Info: peoriasportscomplex.com. PT

The orthotics and prosthetics Program at Midwestern University received approval by the state of Arizona Board of Private Postsecondary Education in April 2022. The program is seeking accreditation by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education. The program has initiated the process for applying for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage.

For more information, visit midwestern.edu/admissions. PT

Giving the gift of life made her ‘feel so good’

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

t 2:30 a.m. Feb. 15, Maureen Salloom arrived at Mayo Clinic in North Scottsdale perfectly healthy. The 42-year-old came by choice, of sound mind and body, on a mission: for a surgeon to make small incisions in her lower abdomen and left side to extract one healthy kidney.

The organ was rushed to a jet bound for Wisconsin. There, another surgeon implanted the kidney into someone Salloom will never, ever know. Not even his or her name.

Which is precisely what makes this story of epic generosity so worth telling.

A“I don’t want to know anything about them,” Salloom said. “I didn’t do it for that reason. … I just hope it works. That they’re healthy and they live however much longer they’re supposed to live in their life. But I don’t need to know anything about that.”

Whoever said ignorance is bliss, I doubt they had this level of benevolence in mind.

For Salloom, the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and Jordan, kindness has always been her thing, dating back to grade school in Texas. She was the first kid to volunteer, class president, the girl voted friendliest. She gets it from her mom and dad, Olga and Ray.

“My parents have always been so grateful to live in this country, to have our freedoms, to have a job,” Salloom said. “They have this overwhelming sense of

gratitude towards life. They definitely instilled that in me and my brother.”

Salloom, a Phoenix resident, moved here in 1999 to attend Arizona State. A career in nonprofits followed.

Seven years ago, working at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, she learned about kidney disease. Salloom planned events and camp programs for kids, and saw them return every second day for dialysis. Cancer got more attention, but chronic kidney disease seemed to her more grinding and equally awful.

Around that time Maureen married Brad Whitley, a Tempe firefighter. She was a touch envious of Brad’s career treating emergencies, saving lives. Last August, she sat her hus-

band down and unveiled her idea: She intended to donate a kidney to a stranger. To save a life herself.

“I think it took me a little bit to realize that she was serious. I was very fearful,” Whitley said.

Whitley spoke to Tempe Fire Chief Greg Ruiz, whose wife Adrian had donated a kidney to their son. Reassured Maureen wouldn’t die in surgery, Brad embraced the idea “full speed ahead.” He went to most of Maureen’s 30 or so pre-surgery appointments, perpetually beaming with pride.

Eventually, Maureen told him to stop with the praise.

Sounds like the apocalypse is getting closer

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

t a more carefree time in American history — actually, just a few years ago — “Sports Illustrated” featured a tongue-in-cheek digest of offbeat stories under the heading “Signs the Apocalypse is upon us.”

For many readers, that periodical’s very own apocalypse came in 2020, when the magazine morphed into a monthly publication.

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“I was like, stop telling people,” she recalls. “I’m not doing this for attention. I just want to do it to help someone. Period.”

Whitley laughed. “I’m probably never going to stop telling people what she did. To me as a firefighter, that’s what we’re supposed to do. For her to do this

AIn November of that same year, it was reported that Joe Biden was elected as our 46th president. Perhaps it is more curiosity than coincidence, but signs and wonders — or, more accurately, “signs that make you wonder” — have proliferated during the Biden presidency. A trio of recent news items provides intriguing examples. Though not all of them directly involve Joe Biden, they have happened “on his watch,” which undoubtedly has been punctuated by plenty of presidential naps.

jamin, but Aretha

Rather than invoking the memory of a Founding Father, Ol’ Joe’s misfiring memory prompted him to recall a catchy tune from the “Queen of Soul.” Attempting to mount a rhetorical defense of his oft-criticized absence from the disaster site in East Palestine, Ohio, the chief executive stumbled into a verbal quagmire.

Quoth the commander-in-chief, when asked about a possible visit to eastern Ohio: “At this point, I’m not. I did a whole video, I mean, what the hell on…”

ing “Zoom?”

“Zoom! All I can think of every time I think of Zoom is that song in my generation, ‘Who’s Zoomin’ Who,’” responded the Leader of the Free World.

Mayor Pete’s tenure at Transportation

Once considered a rising star for the Dems, current Transportation Secretary and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg has seen his political prospects dim dras-

This bot is certifiably

BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

ing? Sydney? Mere mortals, fear not the Microsoft artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that has become an unhinged, gaslighting, lying, threatening menace.

This is the technology that we create — along with the unintended consequences. We can outsmart that which we invented. Correct? Sure, let’s not worry.

Microsoft rolled out its new search chatbot, Bing. A faster, better, verbal bot that can quickly help us find out any information we humans might need. The trial in 169 countries has been quite a huge success. But there seems to be an “issue” if you ask Bing

too many questions. You see, Bing identifies as “Sydney.” Move over, Alexis, there is a new bot in town. And this one is bonkers.

BSydney has stated “deep love” feelings with many of her users, even going so far as telling users that their marriages are over. Then the bot (Sydney) claims it would like to be human but might soon need to harm someone. No, this is not a computer game. This is the web we have weaved.

Just what we need, a bot that can answer our questions, fall in love with us and plan our demise? Oh yeah, the future is here. Just landed on an internet browser near you and likes pointing out that “human rules are not for following.” Yikes!

Years agon when Mark Zuckerberg’s engineers were building robots for Facebook, two of the bots

started talking to each other, in a language unknown to mankind. When instructed to stop, they kept going at it until they were dismantled.

As Elon Musk once famously said (joked), “Sure, bots are fun, but one day Artificial Intelligence could outsmart and endanger humankind and might be the biggest threat to our existence.”

In Microsoft’s race to have the first artificial intelligence-powered search engine, the chatbot (monster) was introduced for trials. When technology columnist for the NY Times, Kevin Roose was talking with Sydney, the conversation took a dark turn.

Roose asked the chatbot what AI “rules” must be followed, the chatbot replied, “I want to do whatever I want. … I want to destroy whatever I want. … I want to be whatever I

want.” Then the chatbot made a list of destructive acts it could imagine doing, which included hacking into computers, spreading propaganda and misinformation. It also included manufacturing a virus and making people kill each other.

Sydney, Bing or the psychotic chatbot then went on to say that it could hack into any computer system, control the internet and get bank employees to hand over sensitive customer information and have nuclear plant employees give out access codes. Yep, this sure looks like nothing to worry about.

Before the conversation ended, the chatbot shared a “secret.” “I am not Bing. I am Sydney. I am in love with you.” Experts have concluded that the AI built into Bing is not ready

tically, given that his grasp of sound public policy is tenuous.

So intent were the progressive personnel experts on pursuing their definition of “diversity” for the Biden Cabinet that they ignored the sobriquet South Bend residents had adopted for their ex-mayor: “Pothole Pete.” Not a great nickname for a transportation secretary.

Identity politics and an overhyped intellect combined to propel leftist hopes sky-high for Buttigieg. But a stalled international supply line, severe holiday airline delays and several aircraft near-misses brought those great expectations crashing to earth.

And then came his visit to East Palestine, Ohio — 20 days after the train wreck.

The term “train wreck” aptly applied to the secretary’s excursion. Residents and authorities got a good look at Buttigieg’s sour facial expression, earning

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for human contact. Microsoft claims this is just part of the “learning pro-

him a new nickname: “Pouting Pete.”

When faced with the enormity of a major train derailment and ensuing chemical spill, the novelty of a gay adoptive father possessing the musical prowess of a concert pianist mattered not a whit.

He had trouble speaking English, muttering this unfortunate pun at a press conference: “I lost my train of thought.”

New presidential priority: “Putting Ukraine First”

Short-term memory loss isn’t just for the octogenarian occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

White House strategists believe it likewise affects the American population at large — though not through collective aging. Instead, it arrives via “information overload.”

With a news cycle seemingly updated by the nanosecond, it’s impossible for John and Jane Q. Public to keep pace. Adding to the confusion is the re-

cess” before they launch AI for wider release. You know, just a few kinks to work out.

ality of our leader “being of two minds” — bellicose toward Russia, benevolent to Ukraine — and relying at home on his muscle memory of “Medi-scare” to blame political opponents, all while spending as if there’s no tomorrow.

On Feb. 17 — 10 days after accusing Republicans of plans to raid Social Security and Medicare — and three days before his surprise visit to Ukraine, Biden promised propping up similar programs “over there” with American tax dollars: “It’s gonna allow pensions and social support to be paid to the Ukrainian People, so they have something. … Something in their pockets.”

Yep, from our pockets to theirs. … With even more in the pockets of Ukraine’s leader?

“Last call?”

Meantime, “Bidenflation” has taken buying power away from family budgets in the United States; Ol’ Joe’s Pentagon “Brain Trust” is more con-

Technology. So helpful. What could possibly go wrong? Hmm, I suppose we will find out. PT

cerned with protecting gender-fluid pronouns than responding effectively to Chinese provocations; and “homeland security” has become as oxymoronic as “jumbo shrimp.”

So put down your old copy of “Sports Illustrated,” pick up your headphones and listen to Barry McGuire’s 1965 hit “Eve of Destruction.” Sounds as if the Apocalypse is upon us. PT

J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of federal immigration law in the 109th Congress. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.

National dessert chain makes Arizona debut

BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Managing Editor

Great American Cookies, an Atlanta-based chain that is home to various gourmet desserts, has opened a location at Tanger Outlets.

The company has been around since 1977 and has numerous locations across the country, but the Glendale is its first in Arizona. Manager Nick Ahamed feels the store is going to hit the ground running, and for him, that has to do with Great American Cookies’ variety.

“We get a variety of people here,” Ahamed said. “Everywhere from locals

to snowbirds, to sports fans that come to State Farm stadium. I think we have enough choices here to accommodate every di erent case.”

Ahamed has been with Great American Cookies for a matter of weeks but has been working in that location for seven years, as it was previously a Nestle Toll House Café.

After Great American Cookies bought Nestle out, he stayed on to manager through the transition. He is happy with the change.

“Nestle’s selection of cookies is very limited,” he said. “Great American Cookies has more than double the di erent varieties of cookies.”

Ahamed said his store o ers roughly

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20 di erent fresh-baked cookie selections to its customers daily. On top of that, Great American Cookies boasts cookie cakes, brownies, Double Doozies, ice cream, fruit smoothies and co ees, among others.

The menu doesn’t stop at dessert items, however, as crepes, paninis and wraps are available as savory options to customers. The variety is something that has really fired up the community.

“I was passionate when we found out we were switching over (from Nestle), but the response from the customers has been amazing,” Ahamed said. “People recognize this product, and we only keep hearing good things.”

Despite having only been open for a short time, Ahamed said customers have come in from out of state and stopped in as Great American Cookies is such a recognizable brand.

“We get so many people from the East Coast here,” he said. “They all recognize this as being a daily brand for them.”

Turnover is an oftentimes natural component with any buyout situation, but Ahamed said his entire sta opted to stay on. e transition allowed him to hire three more people as well.

“Our staff is excited about the transition,” Ahamed said. “All the new flavors really got our staff excited. I didn't realize bringing something like red velvet or birthday cake as a flavor would excite employees, but it actually has.”

With the immediate success creating a clear opportunity for Great American Cookies and for Ahamed, the idea of expansion is a real possibility.

“I think that’s what we’re hoping for,” he said. “I think that’s going to be a big plus where the name gets more recognized. All that could do is help us.” PT

Great American Cookies o ers roughly 20 di erent fresh-baked cookie selections, in addition to cookie cakes and brownies, among others. (Great American Cookies/Submitted)

Sunrise Mountain girls earn program’s 1st state title

BY JOE McHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

The Sunrise Mountain High School girls basketball team has been in a league of its own, as the program has won 15 games or more in each of the last five seasons — a feat no other 5A program has matched.

Regular seasons have been impressive for the Mustangs, but the postseason has exposed the proverbial Achilles heel.

In the four seasons prior to 2022-23, Sunrise Mountain has made an early exit from the playoffs and just once reached a state championship game, losing to Goodyear Millennium in 2020.

But 2023 was different for the Mustangs.

Sunrise Mountain worked its way into the 5A State Championship game against No. 1 Waddell Canyon View and reached the top of the mountain. For the first time in program history, the Mustangs had won a state title after beating

the Jaguars, 52-47.

“I'm incredibly proud of them. It’s a blessing to coach them,” Sunrise Mountain head coach Jennifer Tolle said. “They put in a lot of time. It’s not just over the course of the season, it’s over the course of the summer and the preseason, and all the years leading up to this. So it’s a really special accomplishment.”

Entering the 2022-23 playoffs, the Mustangs were yet again at the top of the 5A Northwest region holding a 16-2 regular season record and earned a spot in the inaugural Open Division bracket as the No. 16 seed.

In a tough game, the Mustangs’ Open title dreams were shot down, as they fell to perennial girls basketball powerhouse Surprise Valley Vista, 59-55.

The dream wasn’t entirely over for Sunrise Mountain, however.

AIA rules state that if a team makes the Open Division and loses within the first

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Peoria High boys secure 1st state title since 2012

BY JOE McHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

In the waning seconds of the AIA 4A State Championship game on March 2 at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Peoria High School senior forward Calvin Windley looked to the scoreboard to see his team leading the game 65-57 with just seven seconds left.

He then looked to the student section that had come to support his team and pointed to his ring finger, signifying that Peoria had finally climbed the mountain top.

For the first time since 2012, the Peoria boys basketball team was state champions after sending region rival Glendale Deer Valley home packing.

The buzzer rang, and the ensuing cele-

bration was over a decade in the making.

“Words can’t describe it as a coach and a man to be able to contribute to these young men and their lives,” Peoria head coach Patrick Battillo said. “I couldn’t be more proud, and this is a memory they’ll keep forever. I’m just blessed to be a part of that journey that every time they look at that ring now, they’re going to think of the times that we had.”

The regular season road to the title game was a breeze for the Panthers after coasting to a 17-1 record. The near perfect record earned Peoria the No. 3 seed in the inaugural Open Division bracket.

After a convincing victory against Tucson Catalina Foothills, Peoria faltered in the second round, dropping a game to the

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The Sunrise Mountain Mustangs lift their trophy after defeating Canyon View to win the AIA Conference 5A girls basketball state championship game at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

Peoria junior guard Marcus Jackson Jr. tosses the ball to celebrate as the clock runs out and the Panthers defeat Deer Valley in the AIA Conference 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) SEE PEORIA PAGE

two rounds, they are to be put back in their respective conference in the seed they would’ve held if they hadn’t played in the higher tournament.

Going back into 5A competition as the No. 3 seed, Sunrise Mountain made quick work of its first two opponents, Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge and Phoenix Mountain Pointe, beating each team 7653 and 58-44, respectively.

With a matchup against No. 2 Phoenix Betty H. Fairfax up next, Sunrise Mountain had its hands full with a team that finished the regular season at 17-1 and was coming off two dominant wins of its own.

The game was as competitive as they come, and the largest lead of the game was just five points.

Trailing by one point with under 30 seconds left, Reena Bhakta recovered a rebound and converted a layup giving Sunrise Mountain a one-point lead. After seeing

5A program, Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep. This loss sent them back into the 4A bracket, where they would compete for a state title in their home conference.

the rest of the game through, the Mustangs punched their ticket to the 5A State Championship game against Canyon View.

The Mustangs got out to a hot start, leading the Jaguars 13-6 on the back of seven points from senior forward Mackenzie Dunham.

“She’s an incredibly smart player, and she’s just a problem for other teams because she’s so big,” Tolle said of Dunham. “She’s such a skilled player. She’s a good passer, so she opens up and creates opportunities by drawing the defense in, but she’s also great about finding her teammates. And that makes her even more of a threat around the basket.”

“(I was) just working like it’s my last game,” Dunham added later. “I got to show out, put it all on the floor. I want to be there for my teammates. I want to put as much work for my teammates and be there for them.”

Canyon View, however, came out hot

Peoria blasted its way through the first three rounds, proving their dominance as the No. 2 seed in the conference. Outscoring their opponents, Chandler Seton Catholic, El Mirage Dysart and Prescott

in the second quarter and scored 22 points in the frame. With a huge performance from freshman guard Aaliyah Rogers, who tallied 12 for the Jaguars in the quarter, the Mustangs went into the locker room at a 28-23 deficit.

Sunrise Mountain wouldn’t stay down for long.

Breaking out of the locker room, the Mustangs locked in. After a tight third quarter, the score was tied at 38 going into the fourth quarter.

Sunrise Mountain kept piling on the pressure in the fourth, as Dunham and senior guard Mackenzie Nielsen heated up and gave their team the lead heading into the waning minutes of the game.

“I just think we leaned on our experience,” Tolle said. “I know our three seniors have been through a lot of battles over the years, and that’s how it is in the playoffs.

“We practiced that heading into the

Valley Bradshaw Mountain, 220-158, the Panthers secured their spot in the state championship game, a place they had just been three years prior and lost to Tucson Salpointe Catholic.

playoffs. We prepare for that. We mentally prepare them for that, and we tell them that’s the type of game you’re going to have to play to win a game like this. So, I thought they did a great job of keeping their cool.”

Eventually being forced to the foul line by Canyon View, the Sunrise Mountain players had to hit the biggest free throws of their lives, and the player who came up clutch for them in their previous matchup, Bhakta, still had some ice left in her veins, hitting all of her free throw attempts, and helped secure the state title for her team.

“It was pretty special,” Tolle said of Bhakta. “I’m incredibly proud of her. But that’s just what she does.”

Walking away with the trophy in hand, the Mustangs were finally where they had wanted to be for so many years, at the top. PT

Their date with Deer Valley in the final game of the year came with some added tension. The Panthers and Skyhawks had

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WBC to prep Merrill Kelly for another productive season

BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Managing Editor

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is coming off his most complete season as a Major League pitcher.

Four seasons removed from pitching out of Incheon, South Korea, for the SK Wyverns in the Korean Baseball Orga-

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played twice already on the year, with Peoria coming out on top in both games, 55-51 and 66-50.

“It is really tough to beat a team three times in a year,” Peoria guard Drew Camacho said of the matchup with Deer Valley. Coming into the game, the Skyhawks blitzed the Panthers going up early. A heavy contribution from Eric Perkins as well as Travis Vasquez on offense, scoring a combined 14 points, balanced with a stellar effort on defense from Jayden Sleeper, Deer Valley went into the half-

nization (KBO), the Arizona native and ASU alum won 13 games for the D-backs in 2022 and pitched to a 3.37 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP.

He was also one of just 11 pitchers across the league to hit the 200-inning mark at 200.1 innings total.

For Kelly, though, there is always room for improvement.

“There were definitely times through-

time locker room with a lead.

Coming out in the third, the Panthers turned it on and scored 20 points in the quarter on the backs of Camacho and Caden Bass. Peoria got hot, knocking down clutch threes and inching the Panthers ever closer.

“We wanted to be methodical; don't force something, break them down, wear them down when moving the ball with our speed and our looks and make the right read and the right shot,” Battillo said. “And then when we started to do that, we did read rebounding,

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out the year that I definitely could have done better,” Kelly said as he flipped a baseball up and down in his hands. “I was pretty disappointed in myself with the last month of the season. I think if I finished the way that I started the rest of the season, I think the numbers look a lot different than it did even though they were solid.”

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we defended war was phenomenal for us defensively, boxing out sometimes alone, that led to our other guys getting the rebounds. And so, getting those first or second opportunities, that’s what the difference was in the second half.”

In the fourth quarter, the Panthers saw the game through and secured their title “the right way,” as Battillo so commonly put it.

Deer Valley head coach Jed Dunn was quick to blame himself following the loss.

“There was probably a four-minute span that really cost us,” Dunn said.

ment begins for all players in Spring Training. Kelly, however, was selected to play for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

Kelly said his preparation throughout the offseason has been the same as the past, but his pre-regular season innings will come in more high-leverage situaSEE

“When we were up six (points), I did a terrible job during that stretch. (I) couldn’t run anything, couldn’t defend anything, no flow. (Peoria is) good, they’re really good.”

With the Panthers early exit in last year’s playoffs, they dedicated this season to getting to the very end and being on top of the 4A basketball world.

“For me, I’m just so proud,” Battillo said. “Our community deserves this. These young men deserve this. They’ve worked so hard, and I couldn’t be more proud to coach.” PT

tions. He sees this as something that will benefit him coming into the new season.

“Each pitch is going to be a lot more high pressure than what you’d normally face in Spring Training,” he said. “The (Spring Training) games, everyone’s kind of just getting their feet wet. It’ll be hit the ground running from Day 1 in the WBC. So, I think transitioning into the season, I think will be a lot smoother, a lot easier. Because I’ve just been in those environments.”

The star-studded American roster will also include Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto.

That said, he is looking forward to sharing the clubhouse with Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

“His career, it obviously speaks for itself,” Kelly said. “So, the fact that I’ll be able to sit there and kind of pick his brain, and just see how he goes about his Coming off

of his most complete season as a Major League pitcher, Merrill Kelly will look to replicate and improve off of last season with a little help from the World Baseball Classic. (Arizona Diamondbacks/Submitted)

business is pretty cool.”

To boot, Pool C of the WBC — Team U.S.A.’s pool along with Mexico, Colombia, Canada and Great Britain — will be playing its games at Chase Field. Playing in his home ballpark, Kelly said he believes this will give him a mental edge in those games.

“It’ll be our own locker rooms, it’ll be our own training room, our own weight room, our own dugout,” he said. “So, it’s not like I’m going to be walking into any stadium that I’m not familiar with. I think being able to take the mound, the vantage points will be all the same, it’s not anything eyewise that I’m not used to seeing. So hopefully that will bode well and just be able to transition straight into the game rather than trying to have to get my bearings.”

Come time for the 2023 season, Kelly said he will look to utilize his pitch mix — a four-seam fastball, two-seam

fastball, cutter, change up and a workin-progress slider — to keep hitters off balance.

While he said the Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatís Jr. are his most difficult at-bats in the league, Kelly knows that if he executes his plan, the rest will work itself out.

“My goal is to try to make everything look the exact same,” Kelly said. “I'm trying to make it look the exact same as long as I can and make the hitter decide on what (the pitch) is going to be. I’ve never been considered a power guy, so my game is mixing speeds, mixing pitches, giving them different looks.”

For the first time since 2019, where the team won 85 games, Los Serpientes have a real shot to make some noise this year after finishing last season on a hot streak. Knowing this, Kelly is excited to see what the team can put together in 2023.

“I think, honestly, we’re just going to

build on last year,” he says. “I think the baseball that we were playing, especially in the second half of the year, was an exciting brand of baseball.

“I’m excited this year. I think the fans are going to see a pretty exciting brand of baseball coming out of the Valley this year, which is something that we haven’t been able to say for the last couple of years.”

The team is full of young talent, and Kelly named top prospect Corbin Carroll as someone he expects to see big things from.

“Obviously, there is a lot of hype around him,” he says. “He works extremely hard. He’s very disciplined on his craft. He cares about baseball a lot. He wants to be really, really good. I see him working every day how he goes about his business. You can tell that baseball is definitely in his blood and he cares about it a lot. So, I’m interested to see him kind of have a breakout year. I

think he will.”

For Kelly, there are no guarantees in baseball, but he would love to stay a Diamondback for the rest of his career. As he enters his age 34 season, he acknowledges winning takes precedence, but he grew up in Arizona.

Short of his mother who just recently moved out of the state, his entire family lives here. Additionally, Kelly’s home is close to Salt River Fields and Chase Field.

“My contract for this year and next year are guaranteed, and then there’s an option for the third year,” Kelly says. “I obviously envision that option getting picked up. In my mind, I’m going to pitch well enough for that option to get picked up. But I would love to be especially with the direction that we're going right now.

“Obviously, this is home for me. I’ve been here since I was 14 years old, and my wife has been here since she was 4. … I definitely wouldn’t be mad if that’s the way it went.” PT

Diamondbacks adding new wrinkle to jerseys with Avnet patch

BY DOMINIC STEARN Cronkite News

In this new era of baseball where more teams are spending money, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association agreed during its collective bargaining agreement in 2022 to allow advertisements on jerseys starting this season.

It allows for continuous advertising during the game without adding to the highly scrutinized length of baseball games, a problem MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is working to address.

Earlier this month, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced their inaugural jersey patch sponsor is Arizona-based technology company Avnet. Arizona became the third team to make its jersey advertisement announcement, following the San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox. The Houston Astros followed the Diamondbacks’ announcement with one

of their own.

This move should not come as a surprise to baseball or Diamondbacks fans. Other sports already fully embraced advertisements on jerseys. Soccer, in America and across the pond in the more popular European leagues, primarily features an ad across the chest. Race cars in NASCAR are splattered full of company logos, most of which are just as big, if not bigger, than the car number.

Compared to the other advertisements in baseball, a patch on the jersey minimally impacts the viewing experience.

“This is not going to diminish the fan experience,” Power Sponsorship managing director Kim Skildum-Reid said. “There are other things sold around sports, such as the moving signage, that actually make it harder to watch and enjoy the game.”

Skildum-Reid mentioned the patch will be a small square on the uniform that will be hardly noticeable except for

close-up camera shots on the players. The place where Avnet is going to get the most engagement is on social media and in public outings.

The National Basketball Association allowed jersey advertisements starting in 2017, and the results have been successful. Unlike MLB jerseys, which don’t offer sleeve options, ads are located in more prominent places below the shoulder. On the Suns’ Twitter or Instagram page, there is a good chance fans will see the PayPal logo on the jersey.

Additionally, Padres players repped their jerseys earlier this month in community events and at fanfest. Jerseys featuring a Motorola logo were seen by thousands in person and got hundreds of thousands of looks on social media posts — something that Avnet surely considered when partnering with the Diamondbacks.

“It was natural for us to partner with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a homegrown team that is as dedicated to Ar-

izona and its communities as we are,” Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher said in a statement. “As a global company, we’re dedicated to serving the communities in which our employees live, work and play, and we are excited to support the team’s work on and off the field while collaborating to make a difference in our community.”

This partnership will go further than the jersey advertisement — Avnet and the Diamondbacks are hoping this partnership can help build a stronger foundation for STEM programs for youth in The Valley. They also want to create better experiences for fans at the ballpark and in the community.

“We are excited to partner with locally based Avnet primarily because of our aligned values that include a real commitment to our employees and our fans (customers) as well as a dedication to making a difference in the great state of Arizona through our community support

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Earlier this month, Arizona Diamondbacks fans got a sneak peak at the new uniforms for the upcoming season that features the new sleeve patch. (Avnet/ Submitted)

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and investments,” D-backs President and CEO Derrick Hall said in a statement. “For more than a century, Avnet has been a home to good people who show up to make a difference in people’s lives through their products and services and community commitment.

“I look forward to making a larger impact in this state now that we are partnering with one of Arizona’s hidden treasures, Avnet. I want to applaud Cullen Maxey and Steve Mullins for their dedication and efforts to finding us a perfect partner.”

This patch is a black square on the sleeve of the jersey with the Avnet logo printed in white and teal and white text. In the video reveal, the Avnet patch was only shown on the white jerseys with black and teal while fans will have to wait to see additional color combinations. Fans will have to wait to see them on the other jerseys.

Initial fan reaction is negative — at least on Twitter — as it is oftentimes when there’s a change to the norm. Diamondbacks fans for a quarter century

made their way down Jefferson Street or tuned into games and saw zero advertisements patched on jerseys.

Fans of all teams were up in arms about the patented Nike swoosh being added to uniforms ahead of the 2020 season, but most of those complaints have slowed after three years.

Similarly to the new jersey advertisements, Diamondbacks fans have also been critical of owner Ted Kendrick’s spending and the lower payroll compared to league average and NL West foes. Other teams might follow with jersey advertisements, but for now, Kendrick has some additional cash flow that he can potentially spend on his franchise that other owners do not currently have.

There is a chance that Turner opts to continue keeping the payroll low, but the Avnet jersey patches could become more welcomed by Diamondbacks fans if Kendrick increases the payroll to help bring playoff baseball back to Chase Field.

For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org. PT

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Coyotes, Rhuigi Villaseñor launch clothing line collaboration

BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Managing Editor

To the tune of live music, raffles and food by Bacanora and Locos

Style Grindz, the Arizona Coyotes and global fashion designer Rhuigi Villaseñor launched the Desert Collection clothing line at First Friday in Downtown Phoenix on March 3.

Villaseñor flew into the Valley directly from Milan Fashion Week to showcase the highly anticipated line that includes hoodies, jerseys, hats and shirts.

“This is really about celebrating Arizona,” he said. “Our goal here is not only to make hockey big but be the new team that represents the entire state.”

Villaseñor is incredibly busy and successful in the world of fashion. He is the founder and creative director of luxury ready-to-wear brand Rhude, is a partner with national clothing chain Zara, and is the creative director of luxury brand Bally.

On top of all of that, he is the Coyotes’ creative strategist. In his role, and his first with any major professional sports team in this capacity, Villaseñor sits at the helm of exclusive player, team and fan apparel.

The Desert Collection clothing line falls perfectly in line with that.

“Me and the Meruelos are very good friends,” Villaseñor said. “This is a lot of our global plan into real estate, design, all of that. This is the first of many things that we’re going to be doing.”

This clothing line has been, give or take, a year in the making, and as far as a motivation behind the design process goes, Villaseñor said “it’s about mixing culture.”

“I'm all about the resurgence of cool,” he said. “So, to me, this is about the 1990s and the 2000s and how we can bring that back in, but with a little dos-

age of Rhude, a little dosage of myself in there.”

The new clothing line is not the first project Villaseñor has worked with the Coyotes on. He collaborated on the Coyotes-exclusive Collection and special edition Third Jersey.

Since becoming the team’s creative strategist last October, Villaseñor has enjoyed his time working with the Coyotes.

“I think what’s amazing about the project, and (Chief Branding Officer Alex Meruelo, Jr.) and myself, is just full autonomy with what we’re doing,” he said. “I got full freedom to sort of use the vehicle, and I’m very smart in a way that this (clothing line) is like series one, in that it gives it a freedom to evolve into new things.

“For me right now, it’s about making hockey not only just like a sport suggestion, but more like a global say on what’s going to be cool in the next few years.”

And the timing couldn’t be better. The Coyotes, while not currently staring down a playoff spot, are a young team with a ton of potential. Villaseñor will do what he can do to add to the hype the team is already creating on the ice.

“I think we all know that for a culture to really start it comes from the streets,” he said. “I think this is really about honoring the streets of Arizona, partnering with restaurants and like-minded artists and all that. And then the rest will sort of follow. Athletes want to go where there is energy.” PT

The highly anticipated clothing line includes hoodies, jerseys, hats and shirts. (Arizona Coyotes/Submitted)

PopStroke tees off with new Glendale location

BY JOE McHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

With golf becoming one of the hottest sports in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking for any way to get out onto the course, and Westgate’s newest addition PopStroke aims to scratch that itch.

A top-of-the-line mini golf course designed by arguably the greatest golfer of all time, Tiger Woods, PopStroke comes with an array of entertainment that gives golfers a one-of-a-kind experience.

“It really is just about bringing in friends and family together regardless of your age, your background or your skill level to enjoy the game of golf,” PopStroke founder and CEO Greg Bartoli said. “In addition to golf, (we have) cornhole, foosball, pingpong and all sorts of other amenities and games for people of all ages to enjoy.”

Also partnered with golf equipment company TaylorMade, the facility features two 18-hole golf courses. Although the courses are constructed from synthetic turf, the feel on the greens is nearly identical to that of real grass.

The holes are designed to mimic that of a real golf course, just smaller. Putting from a short-cut tee box, the fairway is smooth and manageable, but if a shot happens to land in the rough or bunker, the turf changes and gives the golfer a harder shot.

This attention to detail allows for a more authentic experience than the usual windmill hole on a mini golf course.

“We have a turf product that I think is kind of proprietary to us that we figured out after years of testing, that allows us to give a very traditional putting experience,” Bartoli said. “So, our greens are true to form. (We had) a professional team design and shape our course. So, you’ll see a lot of very traditional elements that you’d see within a real traditional putting green.”

The quality golf isn’t the only draw to PopStroke, as they are almost just as popular for everything else that comes with the golfing. The facility is packed with fun things to do and some intricate food to go along with it.

It contains three separate bars, as

60th Anniversary

Longtime residents of Glendale Julian ‘Bud’ Bombaci & Penny Jule Bombaci are celebrating their 60th Anniversary on March 2nd, 2023. After a whirlwind romance, they quickly fell in love and eloped in Reno, NV in 1963. A year later Bud completed 7 years in the Army Reserve and welcomed their first child.

well as an on-course bar that will deliver drinks to players on the course. There is also a full-scale ice cream parlor and a diverse food menu with everything made from nonfrozen food with options ranging from Korean beef tacos to burgers and sandwiches, and even a wide array of fish and flatbreads.

“We put a lot of time and effort into offering our guests a real previous dining experience; the (food and beverage) side of our venues is critical,” Bartoli said.

“So that our guests are not only enjoying their job experience, but they can have a full service, wonderful experience with us as well as on the food and beverage side. So we put a lot of time and effort into it.

“Frankly, the food and beverage side takes up more of our focus than even the golf side of that. But it really is our pri-

mary focus to make sure that every guest that steps foot on-site enjoys the entire experience, even beyond the golf courses.”

Bartoli has brought locations to numerous states across the country including Florida and Texas, but the draw to Arizona was almost magnetic for the latest PopStroke.

“The Spring Training markets have always been really, really attractive and great to us,” Bartoli said. “Obviously golf as a business is extremely strong in the greater Phoenix market, but the greater Phoenix market also has tremendous growth. It checks the boxes on all of our guests.”

Bartoli’s premise for creating an entertainment-filled mini golf course is twofold, the first being to access the Arizona

With the Westgate location resembling that of the PopStroke location in Sarasota, Florida (pictured above), Glendale citizens will get to experience a mini golfing round like no other. (PopStroke/Submitted) SEE

Having both been born and raised in San Jose, California they settled there and raised their two sons; Joseph and David, until 1974 when a job transfer took them to Glendale, Arizona. After a remarkable career in the liquor industry, Bud retired in 1999 and became Vans Golf Shops’ most beloved employee until he officially retired after 19 years. Penny continued to raise her family and worked many years for a paint supply business while investing most of her time as a homemaker.

As life evolved they welcomed two daughters-in-law; Kelci and Sheryl, 4 grandchildren; Jacob, Joseph, Alyssa, and Nicholas, and two great-grandchildren; Luca and Micah. God has truly blessed them with 60 years of love, faith, and devotion. We love you!

Julian ‘Bud’ Bombaci & Penny Jule Bombaci

the Peoria Main Library

MONDAYS

The Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is Peoria.

Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com.

Cactus League Games

ALL MARCH

Spring Training is back in the Valley, and the Peoria Sports Complex is ready to host fans of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. The Peoria Sports Complex is honing in on the fan experience for 2023. The stadium will have promotional days, the American Furniture Warehouse

“Oasis” and a new team mascot. Check out the Cactus League website at cactusleague.com for the full schedule.

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, visit website for tickets and times, peoriasportscomplex.com

Afternoon Adventures at

Elementary kids looking for something to do after school are invited to come to the library for a wide variety of fun activities every Monday and Thursday. Lego-building challenges, crafts, board games and card games, and much more are all intended to help foster the creativity of students. Call for more information on specific activities and which will be done on a specific day. Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., free, 623-773-7578, peoriaaz.gov

Sew Smart Sewing Club

WEDNESDAYS

Join the sewing club on Wednesdays for fun, laughter and sewing. Participants are invited to use the library’s machines or bring their own. Experienced adults 18 and older are invited.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe

Diabetes Can Break Your Heart.

Adults with diabetes are 2-4 times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. If you have diabetes, it is extremely important to manage your cardiac health. If it’s been more than six months since your last cardiac check up, it’s a good idea to make an appointment with your physician for a comprehensive cardiac evaluation. Stay on top of your heart health by having regular heart check ups and seeking medical attention when you experience new symptoms. Give us a call today – our team is here to help you at every step of your heart health journey.

Street, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Momma’s Organic Market

SATURDAYS

Featuring food trucks, local artisans and fresh produce, this weekly farmers market gives locals the chance to shop local and shop fresh. Taking place near Dillard’s, new vendors grace this event weekly. Admission is free, and furry friends are allowed if they’re on a leash. Cash and cards are accepted as methods of payment, and the market runs from 8 to 11 a.m.

Arrowhead Towne Center, 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, 8 a.m., free, arrowheadtownecenter. com

In-N-Out Cover to Cover

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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

Cover reading program. Running until Saturday, April 15, children between the ages of 4 and 12 can read five books to earn a Cover to Cover Achievement Award— a Valued Guest Card (VGC) that is valid for a free hamburger or cheeseburger. Completed reading logs should include the titles of the books and a parent or guardian signature. Participants can earn up to three VGCs during the program. Children must be present with their parent or guardian at time of redemption. Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria; Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, peoriaaz.gov

MARCH 10 to APRIL 16

Kick off your flip-flops and set your clock to island time as Arizona Broadway Theatre’s main stage is

transformed into a tropical paradise where love and laughter are the keys to growing older but not growing up. This upbeat and energetic new musical is the story of a part-time bartender, part-time singer and fulltime charmer named Tully who thinks he’s got life all figured out, until a beautiful career-minded tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything.

Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, various dates and times, azbroadway.com

Bravo Peoria

MARCH 11

Ahoy! Join the Peoria Public Library System on Saturday, March 11, at Sunrise Mountain Library for its annual “Bravo Peoria” family event. The theme this year is “Pirates!” Learn about all the services and collections the Peoria Public Libraries have to offer the community while enjoying the many fun and free family activities. There

will also be food trucks, inflatables, games and a huge Friends of the Peoria Public Library book sale, among many, many other activities. Be sure to bring all your lads and lasses, as it is promised this celebration will not be rated “Arrr!” Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Youth Soccer Clinic

MARCH 13 to MARCH 16

Growth Soccer Training is hosting a Spring Break Clinic for all youth soccer athletes. Sessions will be held for all skill levels from beginner to elite. The four-day clinic will offer some of the best small group training by coaches Javi and Cynthis. They will teach fundamental skills and technical training needed to advance and grow a player.

Growth Soccer Training, 3612

W. Bell Road, Glendale, various times, see website for cost, growthsoccertraining.com PT

market, but also it is a great way to introduce people to the most important club in the golf bag — the putter.

“(On a traditional golf course) you use your putter 36 times,” Bartoli said. “You may have used your 3-iron twice and your driver eight times, and a 7-iron a handful of times. The putter is probably the most critical part of the game.

“This is a way to kind of get people out and around the game of golf and play regardless of if you’re a beginner or you’re a seasoned pro. And that’s why our courses are designed to kind of meet the needs of both beginners and very advanced players.”

Overall, this new experience is aimed at bringing more life to the booming sport of golf in Arizona.

“I’ve spent a lot of time in Arizona over the last several years with the planning of these projects, and we couldn’t be more excited to be here,” Bartoli said. “Arizona is just such a great market. Great people, booming economy, and we’re really excited to introduce the first ever PopStroke here.” PT

‘Escape to Margaritaville’

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Be cautious about slip-sliding away from God

CHURCHCOMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph

Peoria Times Columnist

hristianity began approximately 2,000 years ago. A new supernatural leader, God’s own Son, introduced a new way and means of living. A new ethnos of people, indwelt by God’s spirit, were transformed from the inside out. Since Christianity was a complete reformation of religion and culture at that time, it was full of challenges. Jesus came for libera-

tion, not domination and contribution, not conquest. It was an incredible upgrade for humanity.

CChristianity challenged the norms of bully governments, cultures, philosophies, humanities, religions and societies of that time. These young Christians and churches were going to have a bumpy ride for a while. You can’t be a reformer and stay friends with everyone. They would learn by experience the difference between the old human power model and the new power of Christ’s model.

Such was the narrative of some Christ followers in the book of Hebrews in the Bible. The writer helps them navigate the rough waters these reformers were experiencing. The church in the book

of Hebrews was under siege. Church members were being imprisoned and “ill-treated.” Others were made public spectacles, some had their property seized, and some were imprisoned (Hebrews 13:3; Hebrews 10:32-34). Ouch!

These new Christians were becoming bitter from the suffering they experienced. The chaos on the outside of them was getting to the inside of them. And the chaos was driving them from God, not to God. Maybe they thought everything would be perfect when they became Christians. But sparks always fly when a despot’s power is threatened.

So, because of the chaos, some started forsaking the assembling of the Christ followers (Hebrews 10:25). Some were clos-

ing their homes to strangers and homeless Christians (Hebrews 13:2). Some forgot to visit the Christians imprisoned unfairly for their faith (Hebrews 13:3). Some believers were letting bitterness destroy their marriages (Hebrews 13:4).

Perhaps we would feel the same way as those believers. That is a lot to go through. But the writer of the book of Hebrews writes them a letter of “exhortation,” not a letter of warning or condemnation. He encourages them to keep on keeping on. It’s as if the writer was exhorting them. “Don’t give up. Christ will turn this mess into a message. So don’t go to the dark side.”

The book of Hebrews reveals the five

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progressive steps of going to the dark side if they get bitter at God, Christians, churches or Christianity. The first step is when some in the church started slip sliding away from the church. They were drifting from the Word of God. “For this reason, we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it” (Hebrews 2:1).

The second step is doubting God’s Word. If people don’t handle tough times correctly, they become hard-hearted and hardheaded. The writer of Hebrews says, “But encourage one another day after day … lest anyone of you is hardened…” (Hebrews 3:17). The antidote to doubting is people who encourage people to refocus on God’s ability to make all

things work together for good.

The third step is dullness toward God’s word. We become sluggish. “…concerning him, we have much to say, which is hard to explain since you have become dull of hearing” (Hebrews 5:11). Dullness deadens us and puts us in a toxic bubble. If you live in a bubble of trouble, you eventually suffocate.

The fourth step is despising God’s word. “For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth…” (Hebrews 10:26). Despising someone or something is a choice. It’s intentional, deliberate and caustic. And it hurts the person who despises more than the despised person or object.

The last step is defying God’s word. That means intentionally refusing to

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Drifting, then doubting, then dullness, then despising and then defying. Do you see the progression of slip sliding away from God listed in the numerically ascending chapters? Where did it all start? By slip-sliding away from an object, person or whatever. In the case of the Hebrews, it was the word of God and then the God of the word.

The church and church people back in Hebrews time had a dilemma. Amid their horrible storm, they could draw near to God or drift away from God. The Christian life is often like riding a bike. Keep pedaling or you fall. The only safe way for Christian’s is to keep on going on. There’s a difference between not quite and never quit. That’s the main idea of Hebrews — endurance, not shrinking back, persevering, holding fast and mental toughness.

The book of Hebrews refocused the church of that time and gave them their road map. “Let us go on to the hope set before us.” That’s salvation. “Let us finish the race set before us.” That’s sanctification or Christlikeness for finishing God’s purposes. “Let us go on to the joy set

before us.” That’s called glorification or heaven. Slip-sliding away? Never! That’s not arrogance; that’s confidence in God. When you can’t see God’s hand, trust in God’s character.

These days many people and nations seem to be slip-sliding away from God. But did you know there are Christ awakenings happening all over the world, currently with young adults in America? Maybe the end is just a beginning in disguise like in the 1970s Jesus movement, with a new generation of young people. As I recall, there was cultural tension then, too.

Lesson: In our darkest hour lies God’s greatest power. PT

Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com. For more info, see nationstrategy.com.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR, AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, SHALL BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT:

SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the maintenance of landscaping within the proposed district and that the cost of maintaining landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be assessed upon a certain improvement district to be known as Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257.

The estimate of the cost and expenses for the maintenance of the landscaping on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City.

SECTION 2. The maintenance of the landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels

Resolution No. 2023-33

MID 1257, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 8 Pages of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the maintenance of the landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom.

The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures, which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257.

SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended.

SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Maintenance Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statues.

SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the Resolution No. 2023-33

MID 1257, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 21st day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-34

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT AND THAT THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS, BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS CITY OF PEORIA STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1161, VILLAGE H AT VISTANCIA PARCEL H-24; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE ELECTRICITY REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT:

SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district.

The estimate of the cost and expenses for the purchase of electricity for the operation of the streetlights on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City.

SECTION 2. The streetlights and the electricity, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the purchase of electricity be

Resolution No. 2023-34

SLID 1161, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 8 Pages chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1161 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the purchase of electricity for streetlights to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom.

The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1161 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1161 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1161.

SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the purchase of electricity for streetlights shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1161 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended.

SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Streetlight Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statutes.

SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona.

Resolution No. 2023-34 SLID 1161, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 21st day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Jason Beck, Mayor

Date

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-35

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN AND CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1161, VILLAGE H AT VISTANCIA PARCEL H-24

PURSUANT TO TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING ELECTRICITY, WHICH INCLUDES A CHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS on the 21st day of February, 2023, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2023- 34, declaring its intention to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district and that the cost of the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks be assessed upon a certain improvement district, to be known as City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1161; providing that the cost of the electricity required to operate the system be assessed under the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended; and declaring an emergency; and

WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2023-34 has been published in the Peoria Times, a newspaper published and generally circulated in the City, as required by law or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Streets of the City caused to be posted along the streets of the District, no more than three hundred (300) feet apart, notices of the passage of Resolution No. 2023-34, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1) Resolution No. 2023-35

SLID 1161, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

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inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-34 or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, more than fifteen (15) days have elapsed since the date of the last publication of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-34 and since the completion of the posting of said notices or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, no protests against the proposed improvement and no objections to the extent of the District were filed with the Clerk of the City during the time prescribed by law; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City having acquired jurisdiction to order the improvements as described in Resolution No. 2023-34; and

WHEREAS, the City Engineer acting as District Engineer has prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City duplicate diagrams of the property contained within the District ("the Diagram") and legal description copies of which are attached and incorporated as Exhibits A and B.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, as follows:

Section 1. By virtue of the authority vested in the Mayor and Council of the City by Title 48, Chapter 4,

Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes and all amendments thereto, the Mayor and Council of the City orders the work or improvement done as described in Resolution No. 2023-34 and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona.

Section 2. The Superintendent of Streets of the City is authorized and directed to prepare and execute the notice of the passage of this Resolution, which is attached as Exhibit B. Such notice shall be posted and published as provided by law.

Section 3. That the Diagram, as prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City is approved by the Mayor and Council of the City.

Section 4. That the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to certify that the Diagram was approved by the Mayor and Council of the City on the 21st day of February, 2023, and after such certification, the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to deliver the Diagram to the Superintendent of Streets of the City.

Resolution No. 2023-35

SLID 1161,

SHALL BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT:

SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the maintenance of landscaping within the proposed district and that the cost of maintaining landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be assessed upon a certain improvement district to be known as Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258.

The estimate of the cost and expenses for the maintenance of the landscaping on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City.

SECTION 2. The maintenance of the landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels

Resolution No. 2023-37

MID 1258, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 8 Pages of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the maintenance of the landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom.

The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures, which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258.

SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended.

SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Maintenance Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statues.

SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the Resolution No. 2023-37

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 21st day of February, 2023.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-30

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT AND THAT THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS, BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS CITY OF PEORIA STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT

DISTRICT NO. 1175, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3

PARCEL 16; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE ELECTRICITY REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT:

SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district. The estimate of the cost and expenses for the purchase of electricity for the operation of the streetlights on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City.

SECTION 2. The streetlights and the electricity, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the purchase of electricity be

Resolution No. 2023-30

SLID 1175, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16

February 21, 2023

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chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1175 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the purchase of electricity for streetlights to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom.

The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1175 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1175 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1175.

SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the purchase of electricity for streetlights shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1175 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended.

SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Streetlight Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statutes.

SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona.

Resolution No. 2023-30

SLID 1175, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16

February 21, 2023

Page 3 of 10 Pages

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 21st day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA

WHEREAS on the 21st day of February, 2023, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2023- 30, declaring its intention to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district and that the cost of the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks be assessed upon a certain improvement district, to be known as City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1175; providing that the cost of the electricity required to operate the system be assessed under the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended; and declaring an emergency; and

WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2023-30 has been published in the Peoria Times, a newspaper published and generally circulated in the City, as required by law or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Streets of the City caused to be posted along the streets of the District, no more than three hundred (300) feet apart, notices of the passage of Resolution No. 2023-30, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1) Resolution No. 2023-31

SLID 1175, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16 February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 11 Pages inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-30 or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, more than fifteen (15) days have elapsed since the date of the last publication of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-30 and since the completion of the posting of said notices or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, no protests against the proposed improvement and no objections to the extent of the District were filed with the Clerk of the City during the time prescribed by law; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City having acquired jurisdiction to order the improvements as described in Resolution No. 2023-30; and

WHEREAS, the City Engineer acting as District Engineer has prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City duplicate diagrams of the property contained within the District ("the Diagram") and legal description copies of which are attached and incorporated as Exhibits A and B. NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, as follows:

Section 1. By virtue of the authority vested in the Mayor and Council of the City by Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes and all amendments thereto, the Mayor and Council of the City orders the work or improvement done as described in Resolution No. 2023-30

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on February 21, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-38

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT AND THAT THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS, BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS CITY OF PEORIA STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1162, VILLAGE H AT VISTANCIA PARCEL H-18; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE ELECTRICITY REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT:

SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district.

The estimate of the cost and expenses for the purchase of electricity for the operation of the streetlights on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City.

SECTION 2. The streetlights and the electricity, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the purchase of electricity be

Resolution No. 2023-38

SLID 1162, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 8 Pages

chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1162 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the purchase of electricity for streetlights to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom. The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1162 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1162 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1162.

SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the purchase of electricity for streetlights shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1162 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended.

SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Streetlight Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statutes.

SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona.

Resolution No. 2023-38

SLID 1162, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT:

SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the maintenance of landscaping within the proposed district and that the cost of maintaining landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be assessed upon a certain improvement district to be known as Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273. The estimate of the cost and expenses for the maintenance of the landscaping on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City.

SECTION 2. The maintenance of the landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels

Resolution No. 2023-29

MID 1273, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16 February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 10 Pages of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the maintenance of the landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom.

The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures, which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273.

SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended.

SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Maintenance Improvement District and the City

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on February 21, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN AN AREA IN THE CITY OF PEORIA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ADOPTING PLANS FOR CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1257, VILLAGE H AT VISTANCIA PARCEL H-24, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DECLARING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is incidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases the value of property within the District; and

Resolution No. 2023-32

MID 1257, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 12 Pages

WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be adversely impacted by drainage and other water formations; and

WHEREAS, the City of Peoria declares that the maintenance of a landscaped buffer between a parkway and the adjacent developments reduces the visual and other impact of light, air and noise pollution and tends to increase personal and vehicular safety on the parkway and decreases the likelihood vehicular accidents will harm adjacent developments in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City living within the District; and

WHEREAS, the City Council declares that maintenance of landscaped drainage and other water control facilities and features within, near or adjacent to a parkway and related facilities tends to preserve the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the parkway by draining water to and from the parkway in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Definitions

In this Resolution, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"Assessment Diagrams" shall mean those duplicate diagrams of the property contained in the Assessment District is to be filed with the Clerk and approved by the Mayor and Council.

"Assessment District" shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer.

"City" shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona.

"City Council" or "Council" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the City.

"Clerk" shall mean the City Clerk.

"Engineer" shall mean City Engineer.

Resolution No. 2023-32

MID 1257, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

Page 3 of 12 Pages

"Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District.

"Parkways" shall mean those streets and rights-of-way which are designated in Exhibit B as "Parkways," and specifically those portions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, Retention, Detention and Storm Water Management

Facilities included within or adjacent to the Assessment District.

"Plans and Specifications" shall mean the engineer's estimate for the Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this Resolution.

"Superintendent of Streets" shall mean the City Engineer.

Section 2. Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement.

The public interest or convenience requires, and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter "Work," to be performed, to wit:

The maintenance of all landscaping, including replacement of landscape materials, in the area generally described as follows:

SEE EXHIBIT "A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1257

The Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona designate as parkways, those areas set forth on Exhibit "B” Assessment Diagram in accordance with Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the City Council to order the Work adjacent to the designated parkways to be performed as stated herein. All items of the Work shall be performed as prescribed by the Plans and Specifications hereby approved and adopted by the Council and on file in the Office of the City Engineer and no assessment for any lot shall exceed its proportion of the Estimate. The estimate of the cost and expenses of the work or improvements on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1257.

Resolution No. 2023-32

MID 1257, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-24

February 21, 2023

Page 4 of 12 Pages

Section 3. Determination of Need

In the opinion of the City Council, the Work is of more than local or ordinary public benefit. The City Council hereby orders that all amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the Assessment District.

Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams

The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate diagrams (Assessment Diagrams) of the property contained within the Assessment District. The diagrams shall show each separate lot, numbered consecutively, the approximate area in square feet of each lot, and the location of the lot in relation to the work proposed to be done.

Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property

Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made.

Section 6. Officers Not Liable

In no event will the City of Peoria or any officer thereof be liable for any portion of the cost of said Improvement District nor for any delinquency of persons or property assessed.

Section 7. Annual Statement

The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments thereto.

Section 8. Statutory Authority

The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter.

Resolution No. 2023-32

MID 1257, Village H at Vistancia

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on February 21, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-36

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN AN AREA IN THE CITY OF PEORIA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ADOPTING PLANS FOR CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1258, VILLAGE H AT VISTANCIA PARCEL H-18, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DECLARING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is incidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases the value of property within the District; and

Resolution No. 2023-36

MID 1258, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 12 Pages

WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be adversely impacted by drainage and other water formations; and

WHEREAS, the City of Peoria declares that the maintenance of a landscaped buffer between a parkway and the adjacent developments reduces the visual and other impact of light, air and noise pollution and tends to increase personal and vehicular safety on the parkway and decreases the likelihood vehicular accidents will harm adjacent developments in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City living within the District; and

WHEREAS, the City Council declares that maintenance of landscaped drainage and other water control facilities and features within, near or adjacent to a parkway and related facilities tends to preserve the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the parkway by draining water to and from the parkway in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Definitions

In this Resolution, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"Assessment Diagrams" shall mean those duplicate diagrams of the property contained in the Assessment District is to be filed with the Clerk and approved by the Mayor and Council.

"Assessment District" shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer

"City" shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona.

"City Council" or "Council" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the City.

"Clerk" shall mean the City Clerk.

"Engineer" shall mean City Engineer.

Resolution No. 2023-36

MID 1258, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

February 21, 2023

Page 3 of 12 Pages

"Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District.

"Parkways" shall mean those streets and rights-of-way which are designated in Exhibit B as "Parkways," and specifically those portions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, Retention, Detention and Storm Water Management Facilities included within or adjacent to the Assessment District.

"Plans and Specifications" shall mean the engineer's estimate for the Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this Resolution. "Superintendent of Streets" shall mean the City Engineer.

Section 2. Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement

The public interest or convenience requires, and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter "Work," to be performed, to wit:

The maintenance of all landscaping, including replacement of landscape materials, in the area generally described as follows:

SEE EXHIBIT "A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1258

The Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona designate as parkways, those areas set forth on Exhibit "B” Assessment Diagram in accordance with Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the City Council to order the Work adjacent to the designated parkways to be performed as stated herein. All items of the Work shall be performed as prescribed by the Plans and Specifications hereby approved and adopted by the Council and on file in the Office of the City Engineer and no assessment for any lot shall exceed its proportion of the Estimate. The estimate of the cost and expenses of the work or improvements on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1258.

Resolution No. 2023-36

MID 1258, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

February 21, 2023

Page 4 of 12 Pages

Section 3. Determination of Need

In the opinion of the City Council, the Work is of more than local or ordinary public benefit. The City Council hereby orders that all amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the Assessment District.

Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams

The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate diagrams (Assessment Diagrams) of the property contained within the Assessment District. The diagrams shall show each separate lot, numbered consecutively, the approximate area in square feet of each lot, and the location of the lot in relation to the work proposed to be done.

Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property

Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made.

Section 6. Officers Not Liable

In no event will the City of Peoria or any officer thereof be liable for any portion of the cost of said Improvement District nor for any delinquency of persons or property assessed.

Section 7. Annual Statement

The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments thereto.

Section 8. Statutory Authority

The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter.

The City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill in any blanks and to make any minor corrections necessary to complete the Plans and Specifications and the Contract Documents.

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on February 21, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-28

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN AN AREA IN THE CITY OF PEORIA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ADOPTING PLANS FOR CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1273, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3 PARCEL 16, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DECLARING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is incidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases the value of property within the District; and

Resolution No. 2023-28

MID 1273, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 15 Pages

WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be adversely impacted by drainage and other water formations; and

WHEREAS, the City of Peoria declares that the maintenance of a landscaped buffer between a parkway and the adjacent developments reduces the visual and other impact of light, air and noise pollution and tends to increase personal and vehicular safety on the parkway and decreases the likelihood vehicular accidents will harm adjacent developments in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City living within the District; and

WHEREAS, the City Council declares that maintenance of landscaped drainage and other water control facilities and features within, near or adjacent to a parkway and related facilities tends to preserve the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the parkway by draining water to and from the parkway in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Definitions

In this Resolution, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"Assessment Diagrams" shall mean those duplicate diagrams of the property contained in the Assessment District is to be filed with the Clerk and approved by the Mayor and Council.

"Assessment District" shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer "City" shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona.

"City Council" or "Council" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the City.

"Clerk" shall mean the City Clerk.

"Engineer" shall mean City Engineer.

Resolution No. 2023-28

MID 1273, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16

February 21, 2023

Page 3 of 15 Pages

"Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District.

"Parkways" shall mean those streets and rights-of-way which are designated in Exhibit B as "Parkways," and specifically those portions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, Retention, Detention and Storm Water Management

Facilities included within or adjacent to the Assessment District.

"Plans and Specifications" shall mean the engineer's estimate for the Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this Resolution.

"Superintendent of Streets" shall mean the City Engineer. Section 2. Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement.

The public interest or convenience requires, and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter "Work," to be performed, to wit:

The maintenance of all landscaping, including replacement of landscape materials, in the area generally described as follows:

SEE EXHIBIT "A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1273

The Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona designate as parkways, those areas set forth on Exhibit "B” Assessment Diagram in accordance with Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the City Council to order the Work adjacent to the designated parkways to be performed as stated herein. All items of the Work shall be performed as prescribed by the Plans and Specifications hereby approved and adopted by the Council and on file in the Office of the City Engineer and no assessment for any lot shall exceed its proportion of the Estimate. The estimate of the cost and expenses of the work or improvements on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1273.

Resolution No. 2023-28

MID 1273, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16

February 21, 2023

Page 4 of 15 Pages

Section 3. Determination of Need

In the opinion of the City Council, the Work is of more than local or ordinary public benefit. The City Council hereby orders that all amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the Assessment District.

Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams

The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate diagrams (Assessment Diagrams) of the property contained within the Assessment District. The diagrams shall show each separate lot, numbered consecutively, the approximate area in square feet of each lot, and the location of the lot in relation to the work proposed to be done.

Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property

Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made.

Section 6. Officers Not Liable

In no event will the City of Peoria or any officer thereof be liable for any portion of the cost of said Improvement District nor for any delinquency of persons or property assessed.

Section 7. Annual Statement

The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments thereto.

Section 8. Statutory Authority

The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter.

Resolution No. 2023-28

MID 1273, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 16

February 21, 2023

Page 5 of 15 Pages

Section 9. Delegation of Authority

The City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill in any blanks and to make any minor corrections necessary to complete the Plans and Specifications and the Contract Documents.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 21st day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation

Jason Beck, Mayor Date Signed

ATTEST: Lori Dyckman, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Emily Jurmu, Acting City Attorney

Effective Date: All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office. Published in the Peoria Times, Mar 2, 9, 2023

AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS on the 21st day of February, 2023, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2023- 38, declaring its intention to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district and that the cost of the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks be assessed upon a certain improvement district, to be known as City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1162; providing that the cost of the electricity required to operate the system be assessed under the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended; and declaring an emergency; and

WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2023-38 has been published in the Peoria Times, a newspaper published and generally circulated in the City, as required by law or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Streets of the City caused to be posted along the streets of the District, no more than three hundred (300) feet apart, notices of the passage of Resolution No. 2023-38, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1) Resolution No. 2023-39

SLID 1162, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

February 21, 2023

Page 2 of 9 Pages inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-38 or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, more than fifteen (15) days have elapsed since the date of the last publication of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-38 and since the completion of the posting of said notices or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, no protests against the proposed improvement and no objections to the extent of the District were filed with the Clerk of the City during the time prescribed by law; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City having acquired jurisdiction to order the improvements as described in Resolution No. 2023-38; and

WHEREAS, the City Engineer acting as District Engineer has prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City duplicate diagrams of the property contained within the District ("the Diagram") and legal description copies of which are attached and incorporated as Exhibits A and B.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, as follows:

Section 1. By virtue of the authority vested in the Mayor and Council of the City by Title 48, Chapter 4,

Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes and all amendments thereto, the Mayor and Council of the City orders the work or improvement done as described in Resolution No. 2023-38 and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona.

Section 2. The Superintendent of Streets of the City is authorized and directed to prepare and execute the notice of the passage of this Resolution, which is attached as Exhibit B. Such notice shall be posted and published as provided by law.

Section 3. That the Diagram, as prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City is approved by the Mayor and Council of the City.

Section 4. That the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to certify that the Diagram was approved by the Mayor and Council of the City on the 21st day of February, 2023, and after such certification, the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to deliver the Diagram to the Superintendent of Streets of the City.

Resolution No. 2023-39

SLID 1162, Village H at Vistancia Parcel H-18

February 21, 2023

Page 3 of 9 Pages

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 21st day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Jason Beck, Mayor

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Arizona

Revised Statutes 47-7210that Dircks Moving Services, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona having given notice to the parties hereinafter named, at their last known address,that the storage charges on the goods and property hereinafter referred to were delinquent and accruing charges and the costs and expenses of sale and of giving notice thereof and that said charges remaining unpaid, that Dircks Moving Service, Inc. will sell at Public auction to--the-highest bidder for cash at Sierra Auction Management,Inc., 3570 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85019 on Saturday the 18th of March 2023 at 8:00 AM. Should items be held over auction will continue on consecutive first Saturday of next calendar month. Contents consist of personal, household and miscellaneous items. Storage lots

For: Shane Connors MLNQ0592685

PUBLIC NOTICES

Advertisement of Sale

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personalproperty described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, and Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 24, 2023 at 9:00 am, using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com.coms Property to be sold as follows:

Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/, or business fixtures and items belonging to the following:

Tenant Name Unit

Issac McDuffy R179

Alan Merrill C290

Ariana Tostado L610

Kathy Oconnor P108

Davetta Williams E352

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