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Volume 33 Issue 35 Goodyear, AZ

June 22, 2022

Business Briefcase

BY SCIANNA GARCIA

West Valley View Staff Writer

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ith a population of over 7,000 people, the city of Tolleson continues as a hotspot for distribution centers and warehouses.

This week, we’ll look at two buildfor-rent communities, one of which is Tolleson’s first.

Moderne at Roosevelt

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Location: North 96th Avenue and West Pierce Street, Tolleson Argosy Real Estate Partners, in partnership with Moderne Communities, has acquired an approximately 14-acre, fully entitled site for the ground-up development of Moderne at Roosevelt, a 185-unit single-family build-for-rent community.

Upon completion, the project will feature a mix of detached single-story one-, two- and three-bedroom homes.

Each unit will include a washer and dryer, quartz countertops, vinyl plank flooring, private gated backyards with pet door access, and a smart home technology package. The project will also have common area amenities including a resort style pool, fitness center, clubhouse, barbecue area, game lawn, dog park, pocket parks and electric car charging stations.

Randy Bury, founder and president of Moderne Communities, said the homes, community amenities and the location are what makes Moderne at Public Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2022 West Valley View, Inc.

Roosevelt special.

The homes feature a contemporary architecture design within a secure gated community. Most of the homes do not share walls, except for the one-bedroom units, which share one wall. This is especially attractive to people who want more privacy and a quieter environment compared to traditional garden-style apartments available for rent.

The community is located within 1/4 mile of the I-10 interchange, which provides easy access to the major West Valley employers as well as retail shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Moderne at Roosevelt will be an ideal for residents who are commuting to work or working from home.

“The city of Tolleson’s pro-growth attitude and low impact fees provide an environment that encourages outof-the-box thinking in community and product development,” Bury said.

“I believe we’ll continue to see a mix of new commercial and residential developments planned and developed in Tolleson in the near future.”

There is no estimated completion date for the property.

Villages at Paseo de Luces Location: Northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street, Tolleson The Village at Paseo de Luces is the first build-for-rent community in (USPS 004-616) is published weekly

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Tolleson, and it is targeted to begin leasing later this year.

The gated 272-unit single-family rental community will offer one-, twoand three-bedroom homes that will all include private backyards.

On 22 acres, Paseo de Luces will feature design elements such as Spanish tiles and pavers to honor the area’s heritage and history.

Community amenities will include a dog park and wash, community pool and barbecue area, and fitness center.

Empire Group partner Randy Grudinski said it’s important for the project to blend with the heritage of the local community. With the Villages at Paseo de Luces, developers have decided to incorporate accents of the Spanish styles, such as illustrations on the walls in the clubhouse and fitness center.

Tolleson is one of the densest job areas in the Valley. It’s home to warehouses like the Amazon fulfillment center and Costco distribution center, and Grudinski said he believes they’re filling a niche in Tolleson.

“We felt like it was a great option for that area to give both young families on one end, as well as empty nesters, on the other end, the option to have a home without a mortgage, something that they can just rent and have that degree of flexibility. And so, this offers

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Scottsdale’s Javier Soto debuts at ABC15

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Staff Writer

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torytelling drives new ABC15 anchor Javier Soto.

In his 18-year career in Arizona, the Emmy Award-winning journalist has covered the Jodi Arias murder trial, the Yarnell Hill wildfire, Senate Bill 1070 and the major protests that followed, the contempt-of-court cases against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Phoenix serial shooter, and the death of Sen. John McCain.

“That’s why I got into the news business,” said Soto, a Scottsdale resident.

“It’s never the same thing every day.

You never know what to expect. The amazing storytelling is what drives me in telling the stories that sometimes are untold.

“That’s what excites me: Those personal stories we share with the public.”

Partnered with Katie Raml, Soto debuted on ABC15’s 5 p.m. newscast on June 13 after spending nearly two decades at Arizona’s Family stations, channels 3 and 5. Soto replaces Steve Irvin, who retired in May after well-documented heart problems.

“I have been friends with Javier for more than a decade,” Raml said.

“He is deeply committed to this community. He represents the values of ABC15. I am energized to now work alongside him every day.”

Soto graduated from California State University in Long Beach, starting his career as a producer at KTLA in Los Angeles. His first on-air position was at KPVI in Pocatello, Idaho, as a reporter/ anchor.

After two years, he accepted a job as the Northern Arizona bureau chief for KTVK. After taking over as the morning reporter on the station’s morning newscasts, he was promoted to weekend anchor and then morning anchor before joining ABC15.

“ABC15 has an amazing reputation in Arizona,” Soto said.

“I am thrilled to be part of a station that values community-changing journalism. I cannot wait to get started.”

Mitch Jacob, ABC15 news director, has long been impressed with Soto’s passion for storytelling.

“He understands the needs of Arizona and will hit the ground running day one in the newsroom.

Javier is a wonderful addition to ABC15,” he said.

Being a journalist is challenging, in the light of “fake news” claims.

Soto said he did not think the negative comments and finger pointing would snowball. He said he discussed the issue with TV news anchor Scott Pelley, when he was in Phoenix accepting the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

“I’ll never forget what he told me,” he said.

“He said, ‘That alone should make you work harder. We need to get Javier Soto said he has a passion for storytelling and a desire everybody grounded and for honesty. (ABC15/Submitted) back to the pillars of journalism to make sure we do it right — exploring Arizona, supporting various cross our Ts and dot our Is,’” Soto re- causes and attending sports events. called.

“We’re very involved in the commu“If we stick to those pillars and con- nity and various organization, especialtinue doing what we’re supposed to do ly when it comes to events,” he said.

— double checking and getting it right “I was fortunate to be part of many — we’ll surpass this slogan and take events as an emcee. I married a foodie. journalism to the next level.”

She’s constantly telling me about the That said, with ABC15, Soto said he new restaurants that are opening. After brings a passion for journalism and his those restaurants, we have to stay in the efforts to “get it right.” gym to keep the weight off. It’s a vi“I think the love for the community cious circle.” is right up there at the top as well,” he He said he loves what Arizona has to said. offer as much as Valley residents have “As a journalist, it’s not typical to embraced him. stay in one place this long — especially “They’ve always shown me love and just coming up through the ranks. I ab- I hope that they know when I’m on TV solutely fell in love with Arizona. This or off TV, I do everything with a great is the home to me and my wife for the passion,” Soto said. rest of our lives.”

“I give them 100%, and I’m just me.

When he’s not at the desk, Soto and At the end of the day, that’s all I can be, his wife of eight years, Beatrice, enjoy and I hope it resonates with people.”

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He continued that the Villages at Paseo de Luces were designed to be accessible for day-to-day commuters.

“By having a community like this right in the center of all those distribution centers, it makes it a lot easier for people to live right in the heart of Tolleson and not have to commute in from outside, because it’s just a couple streetlights away from the I-10.”

A completion date is yet to be scheduled.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: August 4, 2022 – 10:00am Project: McDowell Rd East (Phase 1 to Acacia Way) CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Con-tractors, 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, paving, storm drain, streetlights, signage & 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 on June 29, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jt-weedie@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 July 6, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on August 4, 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 11:00am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be

Valor Mission quickly ships data center modules

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

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alor Mission Critical’s new production facility in Goodyear shipped its first three data center modules six weeks after the plant began operations.

The completed modules passed rigorous quality control checks by the confidential client served by the Goodyear facility before delivery on June 10.

Aaron Weeks, president of Weeks Group and a Valor board member, congratulated the Valor team on its accomplishment.

“The data center industry is hard pressed to fulfill current demands for expansion, with supply chain issues and

sent to all interested parties.

Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract 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 Con-tractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor re-fuses 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 harmless DMB White Tank

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labor shortages affecting nearly every aspect of construction,” Weeks said.

“Valor’s team stands out for their speed and reliability.”

Chad Winegar, founder and CEO of Valor, credited Valor’s success to the dedication of its diverse staff.

“We’ve brought together people from many different demographics, with unique skills and experience, and they prove what we can accomplish together when we put people first in our business model,” Winegar said.

“Trust and integrity are crucial to mission critical projects and to our vision, and they bring that vision to life.”

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 jt-weedie@ dmbinc.com – reference McDowell Rd East (Phase 1 to Acacia Way) CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation To Bid Construction Project Drilling and Installation of the Ross Dress For Less Replacement Well Buckeye, Arizona To request bid documents and specifications, please contact Tyler Levos of Clear Creek Associates at: (480) 659-7131 (office) (602) 526-4834 (cell) or via email at tlevos@geologic.com Site Pre-bid Meeting to be held

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on June 30th, 2022 at 10:00 AM Proposals are due no later than July 14th, 2022 at 4:00 PM Published: West Valley View June 22, 29, 2022 / 47290

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.

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