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Volume 33 Issue 21 Goodyear, AZ

March 9, 2022

Business Briefcase

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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iving in a city that continues to grow with multiple construction projects popping up on what seems to be every other corner, there’s no doubt that one of Goodyear’s largest developments is the Goodyear Civic Square.

Since the start of construction, many readers have asked what is going on north of McDowell Road and west of Harkins Theater near 150th Drive.

Set to open this summer, the Civic Square will feature a new 125,000-square-foot city hall, 25,000-square-foot two-story library, 2-acre park/gathering place, and a 100,000-square-foot upscale Class A office space, in addition to a parking garage, the first parking garage to be built in the city.

“It’s my favorite project to talk about,” said Julie Karins, Goodyear city manager during the city update at the Goodyear Recreation Campus.

“It’s going to be beautiful. Goodyear has 142,000 visits a year to the library alone. The highest use in the Maricopa County system. This is going to be a beautiful new facility for them.”

While the list of amenities is impressive, the office space will be a first for the city, making it the first speculative office building in the West Valley. Located at 15150 W. Park Place, the office space sits on 47 acres of land.

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Anticipated to open later this year, BJ’s Restaurant will sit on a 3-acre pad located east of the northeast corner of North 150th Drive and West McDowell Road. BJ’s is constructing its newest prototype and the first of its kind in Arizona. (Photo courtesy of BJ’s Restaurants)

Karins added that Class A office space is lacking in the West Valley, which ultimately limits the city’s ability to acquire large office projects.

However, with the new office building, Goodyear will continue to attract high-end office users, which Karins said opens the door for additional high-quality jobs in the city.

Karins emphasized how the Civic Square serves as a testament to Goodyear’s growth.

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on June 30, if all goes to plan, according to Karins. The ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony will take place in August.

On March 3, BJ’s Restaurant revealed it will begin construction near Goodyear Civic Square.

The family-friendly restaurant is anticipated to open by late 2022 and will sit on a 3-acre pad located east of the northeast corner of North 150th Drive and West McDowell Road. BJ’s is constructing its newest prototype and the Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year.

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first of its kind in Arizona.

The new Goodyear location will be more than 7,600 square feet, featuring an exterior with a rich color palette of composite wood, metal, stone and stucco, with large windows allowing for lots of natural light to pour in. The interior will seat approximately 250 guests and have ceiling treatments, garage doors that open to the patio and a round bar.

BJ’s will offer its extensive menu, including its signature hand-pressed deep-dish pizza, slow-roasted entrees such as prime rib, BJ’s EnLIGHTend Entrees, including cherry chiptole glazed salmon, and Pizookie dessert.

“We couldn’t be happier to have this award-winning restaurant choose Goodyear to call their new home,” Mayor Joe Pizzillo said. “Not only is BJ’s a top favorite of our residents, they also actively create positive change within communities by contributing to local causes and encouraging their team members to give back to the communities they serve.”

Kevin Mayer of BJ’s Restaurants Inc. is excited as well.

“Arizona has been an incredible market for us, and one that we have seen for some time as a great opportunity to expand our footprint,” said Mayer, the

Mayor Georgia Lord’s celebration of life took place at Goodyear Civic Square, a spot that was very special to Lord. For decades, she had been part of an ongoing effort to create a true heart of the city through a city center project. The new library at Goodyear Civic Square, which opens this summer, will be named in the mayor’s honor. (Photo courtesy of the city of Goodyear)

executive vice president, chief growth and brand officer.

“This city is quickly developing, and we want to continue giving the people of Arizona the best experience possible by providing them memories they can share with family and friends.”

The restaurant plans to hire approximately 160 team members and will

start the hiring process as it gets closer to opening.

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Chat and Chew event aims to help seniors

BY ZAKKARY BROG

West Valley View Staff Writer

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he Goodyear Police Department’s VIPS YANA program will host Chat and Chew on Wednesday, March 16, to answer seniors’ questions about a variety of issues.

“It’s an event where seniors can come out, enjoy lunch, and gain valuable information about topics that are important to seniors,” said Lisa Berry, public information officer, Goodyear Police Department.

“We have scheduled a representative from the Arizona attorney general to talk about things like scams and identity theft. We do have a representative scheduled from AARP to talk about their services. A representative from the

H.O.P.E Team at CTCA (Cancer Treatment Centers of America) will be speaking, as well as one of our councilmembers to talk about the growth in the city of Goodyear, and the police chief will talk about the police department.”

The topics were chosen based on community feedback, availability, and prominence of issues that seniors are facing.

You Are Not Alone (YANA) is a program hosted by Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS). The program’s purpose is to provide services to seniors who are sometimes isolated.

“A lot of seniors can’t get out in the community,” Berry said.

“They can’t get to the doctor’s office.

They have trouble getting groceries in, things like that. The YANA program offers

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support to these seniors who sign up and register for the program ahead of time.”

To do so, visit the city of Goodyear’s website through the police department.

“Our volunteers in police services, one of their roles is to run this program.

So, they do regular phone calls to the seniors or they do home visits to provide that resource. It’s a way for us to just check in and make sure that they’re OK and get them somebody to talk to.

Sometimes they have questions about different topics that affect seniors.”

Berry said Goodyear is willing to do everything to protect its population.

“We’re trying to be proactive in that,” she said. “That’s just a top priority for us — keeping every member of our community safe.”

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Liv Communities set for Avondale

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iv Communities plans to build a 333-unit, garden-style Class A apartment community with retail at the southwest corner of 99th Avenue and Indian School Road in Avondale.

The parcel is located near State Farm Stadium, only a half mile west of Loop 101 and 2 miles north of Interstate 10.

The property sold for $9.4 million or

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$10.28 per square foot. Business partners Linda Fritz-Salazar and Angelessa Ritchie represented Liv Communities in the transaction.

The groundbreaking is planned for January, with an expected opening in the summer of 2024.

The city of Avondale has seen an explosion of development and employment as well, with a reported 8,000

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STATEMENTS TO THE COURT, UNDER OATH OR AFFIRMATION 1. Information about me, the applicant Name: Taylor Lynn Suiter address 19763 w . Sherman St. Date of Birth:03/23/1990 Place of Birth: Virginia Beach, Va 2. Information about the minor for whom this name change is requested: Name on Birth Certificate: Dylan Cale Stumfoll Address: 19763 w . Sherman St. Relation to Applicant: Parent County of Residence: Maricopa County Date of Birth: 02/23/2010 Place of Birth: Maricopa County New Name Requested: Dylan Cale Suiter 3. I ask that the birth records be changed to reflect the new name listed above.

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NOTICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR ELECTION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of the Natural Resource Conservation Districts Law of the State of Arizona, an election for the purpose of electing a Supervisor for the Agua Fria – New River Natural Resource Conservation District will be held on the 7th day of May, 2022, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the polling place listed below: 16251 W. Glendale Ave. in, 85340 Litchfield Park, Arizona The following term(s) are to be filled by election on May 7, 2022.

Elected term for 6 years to expire 2028 A candidate for Supervisor of the Agua Fria – New River Natural Resource Conservation District must reside within the District. Nomination Petitions

RFP for Norton Circle located a t 304 South 5th Ave , Avondale, AZ 85323 BIDS DUE: March 29, 2022, at 2:00pm PRE-BID MEETING will be held on site on March 9, 2022, from 10:00 - 11:00 am PLANS: Hard Copies of plans available upon request and at subcontractor’s expense from PRI GRAPHICS & SIGNS, www.pri. us OR for a i n k c o n t a c t L i n d a a t Lstache@gormanusa. com. Contact Info: Linda Stache, Gorman & Company, Phone: 608-835-5177, Fax: 608-835-3667 CERTIFICATIONS: SBE / MBE / WBE / EBE / DBE and SECTION 3 Please note: This is a prevailing wage rate project.

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may be obtained from the District Board of Supervisors. Completed write in petitions must be filed at least 40 days prior to the election, and regular nomination petitions submitted at least 10 days prior to the election with the Natural Resource Conservation Commissioner of the State Land Department, 1616 West Adams, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

“The governing body of the District may provide a mail ballot to a qualified District Elector for which it has a first class mailing ad-dress. Qualified electors of the District who wish to vote by mail ballot shall file a first class mailing address with the District governing body at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the election.” Qualified District electors who receive ballots in proper form from the District governing body may cast their votes by mail.” (A.R.S. ‘ 37-1051) To be counted, completed mail ballots must be received by the District Election Board before the closing of the polls on election day.

If a qualified District elector wishes to vote by mail, the elector’s request for a mail ballot must be made timely and in writing to the address given below.

“Qualified elector” means a person who is a District cooperator and a qualified elector of the state. “District Cooperator” means any person who has entered into a cooperative agreement with the District for the purpose of protecting, conserving and practicing wise use of the natural resources under his control. (A.R.S. ‘ 37-1003). A person who is not already a District co-operator may obtain a cooperative agreement form from the Board of Supervisors of the District.

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new homes planned just south of Interstate 10.

Avondale’s Estrella Mountain College is embarking on a $31 million expansion, and employers like AKOS Medical and Vantage Data Centers have recently chosen Avondale to expand in, with more health and tech companies expected to join them.

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