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Volume 33 Issue 30 Goodyear, AZ
May 11, 2022
Yuma construction forces Roman’s Oasis to move BY LAUREN SERRATO West Valley View Staff
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IN THE BIZ
West Valley staple, Roman’s Oasis is set to move to accommodate the expansion of Yuma Road. “I do have apprehensions,” said Myra Curtis, owner of Roman’s Oasis. “I’m pretty sure I will until we get into the new building. I’ve had five years to get used to it because soon after I purchased the bar, it became known that we were going to be moving at some point because of the roadway. “I’ve had all these years to formulate a plan and convey that to everyone and really make sure that I’m prepared to move Roman’s forward in the same manner that it is here and ensure that the historic value stays.” Curtis said although it’s disheartening, the move has left her optimistic. “If we were to stay and they widened the road, our rooster right out front may or may not be in the right of way,” Curtis said. “We would not want to have the roadway right up next to the building. It would just be unsafe, and I will not allow that. So, we are forced to move, but the city has been incredibly supportive and positive about Roman’s remaining a part of this project, which is incredible.” Curtis took over the business in 2015, four years after her father, Roman Comer, died. Roman’s wife, Karen, owned the bar during the four-year gap. Curtis’ daughter Sarah, 36, is a manager and will eventually become owner. The 9,000-square-foot bar will reloPublic Notices ............... page 3 © Copyright, 2022 West Valley View, Inc.
cate to the land just southeast of where it stands, following the building’s demolition. Roman’s guests can help decorate the new bar to create a similar interior. “I’m trying to help settle their fears,” Curtis said. “I’m going to give them a chance to pick a section, or an entire corner, take everything down off the wall so that when Roman’s Oasis will relocate to southeast of where it curwe get over to the new rently stands. (Roman’s Oasis/Submitted) building, it will be very similar. They will be able to put things “As a Christian, I never thought the back in a familiar place for them.” bar would be where I was,” Curtis said. The new location will have a similar “I grew up in the church, I understood size, setup and layout. the values of Christianity, and what I “We will still have three or four dis- see here are the same values, people tinctive areas. It might just be a little taking care of people, and that’s why I bit of a different footprint,” Curtis said. thrive here. And that’s why my daugh“There will also be some new elements ter thrives here.” that are inviting.” Sarah, like her mother, started workCurtis said this furthers the welcom- ing in the bar with her grandfather at ing atmosphere that Roman’s already the age of 19. possesses. Demolition is planned toward the “It’s amazing. It’s like a community, end of the year. Curtis said she hopes and I’ve always said that this is like a to continue her father’s success in the community center,” she said. “My fa- new building. vorite part of this whole experience “A legacy of camaraderie,” Curtis has to be the people. It’s just a fantastic said. “I pray that we can continue to be place to be.” here for people. We serve as a getaway Curtis, 61, admitted that despite hav- for some people, an escape. It’s such a ing been involved in the bar since she unique venue, and sure it has its flaws, turned 19, she never imagined herself but it’s still the same friendly, relaxed, taking over the business from her fa- welcoming environment that my dad ther. created.” (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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Business Briefcase
BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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fter a brief hiatus from Business Briefcase, we return with a look at a rapidly growing taquito franchise that has signed a lease in Goodyear, making it the first location in Arizona. Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is set to open six locations across California and Arizona, with plans of unveiling 20 more by the end of the year.
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos opening in Goodyear Location: 15570 W. McDowell Road Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, the nation’s first taquito-focused franchise, will open six new locations across the southwest United States. The new franchised company will open 20 others by the end of the year. Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has 471 locations in various stages of development across the country. “We’ve seen Roll-Em-Up Taquitos grow tremendously over this past year,” said Chris Wyland, vice president of franchise development for Roll-Em-Up Taquitos. “We opened two new locations, sparking a chain reaction that has carried over into 2022. This growth has allowed us to sign multiple multiunit agreements and leases across the country. Throughout the past year, Roll-EmUp has introduced a variety of new technologies, innovations and operating systems to continue to attract qualified franchisees. To top it all off, we are thrilled to see these six new leases signed and our growth really begin to come to fruition.” The new leases were signed in Irvine, Corona and Palm Desert, California, and Goodyear. “Announcing Roll-Em-Up Taquitos’ franchise opportunity was a big deal for our brand, and we are so excited to continue moving forward with our growth through these recently signed leases,” said Ryan Usrey, founder and CEO of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos. “Get-
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, the nation’s first taquito-focused franchise, signed a lease to open a location in Goodyear. (Roll-Em-Up Taquitos/Submitted)
ting these recently executed leases into A-plus sites is really just the beginning. We will also soon be announcing our new drive-thru-only concept that I believe will be a game changer for our brand and franchise partners.” The story of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos began in the home of the Usrey family, who frequently discussed opening a taquitos-only eatery. They opened their first restaurant in 2019 in Chino Hills, California, where they sold an average of 3,500 taquitos a day. Today, the brand has three locations open across Southern California in Chino Hills, Brea and Victorville. Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is actively seeking franchise partners with previ-
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ous restaurant ownership experience and passion for the brand. With a territory fee of $20,000 and a franchise fee of $20,000, the initial investment to own and operate a Roll-Em-Up Taquitos restaurant ranges from $278,000 to $585,000. For more information about RollEm-Up Taquitos franchise opportunity, visit franchise.rollemup.com. Or visit rollemup.com for more information on Goodyear’s newest eatery.
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MAY 11, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Goodyear, Engineering Department, in hereby gives notice of the City’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, located between Willis Road and Estrella Parkway, within the CantaMia master planned community. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Wash 1S2WS34 (I65) bound by Estrella Road to the east, to a point approximately 20 feet to the southwest at Willis Road. As a result of the revision, the 1% annual chance watersurfaced elevations shall increase while others will decrease, and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall be narrowed within the area of revision. Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at the City of Goodyear located at 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite D-101, Goodyear, Arizona 85338. Interested persons may call the director of Engineering at 623-882-7950 for additional information Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.. Published: West Valley View / Business, May 11, 18, 2022 / 46584
PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR ELECTION The Board of Directors of Roosevelt Irrigation District hereby call for an election to be held for the office of Division _I_ & at-Large Tuesday, November 15th 2022. Nominating petitions can be filed by a candidate at the District Office, located at 103 West Baseline Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326 anytime between June 20th and July 18th 2022. Write-in candidate nomination papers can be filed by a candidate at the District Office, located at 103 West Baseline Rd., Buckeye AZ 85326 no later than October 6st 2022 by 5 p.m. A nomination petition signed by ten or more qualified electors in the district can be filed by a candidate at the District Office, located at 103 West Baseline Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326 no later than November 41 h 2022. The polls will be open at 8:00 a.m. and will close a 6:00 p.m. The polling place shall be the District Office located at 103 West Baseline RD, Buckeye, AZ 85326. /s/ Donovan L. Neese Secretary. Date: 5/2/2022 Published: West Valley View, May 11, 18, 2022 / 46571
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord’s lien: Mobile Home Make: HILLCREST Body Style: 20X52 Model Year: 1970 VIN: HCPA5548CJS10665U & HCPA5548CJS10665X Date and Time of Sale: 06/07/22 AT 9:30 A.M. Location of Sale: Space No. 348 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $2,976.82 as of February 10, 2022 The Landlord re-serves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Land-lord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: 08/06/2020 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Robert Ernest Fredrikson Owner of Record: Robert Ernest Fredrikson Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. 33- 1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. 33-1023. COVID-19 Guidelines to be followed with limited number of attendees as stated in state guidelines. HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: April 22 May 4, 2022 & May 11, 2022. Published West Valley View / Business, May 4, 11, 2022 / 46174
VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT FIRE BOARD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8th, 2022. THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE PETITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS IS July 11th, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, 111 S. THIRD AVE, PHOENIX AZ 85003. THIS ELECTION IS NONPARTISAN. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 10th, 2022. CONTACT THE MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR ANY PARTICULARS CONCERNING THIS ELECTION. FOR THE BOARD: /s/ Roger Wallace Date 5/2/2022 Clerk of the Board. Published: West Valley View, May 11, 18, 2022 / 46540
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 23, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Lost Creek Drive Ph 3A CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, storm drain, paving, streetlights, signage and striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Access to the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available by May 18, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc. com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom on May 25, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on June 23, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:15am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CALL OF ELECTION THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT HEREBY NOTIFIES THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF ALL PRECINCTS WITHIN THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT THAT THREE (3) VACANCIES WILL OCCUR ON THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL
sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Con-tract will be awarded within seven (7) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harm-less DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@ dmbinc.com – reference Lost Creek Drive Ph 3A CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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