West Valley View Business - July 5, 2017

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Volume 28 Issue 39 Avondale, AZ

July 5, 2017

Business Briefcase byShaneMcOwen

IN THE BIZ

Welcome to a special post-holiday edition of the Business Briefcase.

I hope everyone enjoyed a nice slice of birthday cake for the country. Even though the U.S. isn’t a singular person in human form, it’s really not too weird to serve birthday cake if you think about it. I mean, most of the ingredients come from the country’s own land, and it’s capable of blowing the candles out with a gust of wind, technically U.S. airspace.

Anyway, we should be over our cake sugar daze, so let’s get to the business news.

First off, fireworks fans may be sad to hear that Thursday is the final day to purchase fireworks until Dec. 10, per state law. Act quick, before those temporary tents go away for a few months!

It should be noted that Thursday is also the last day you can use them until the winter, also per state law. Might not want to mess around with that either, because it’s a $1,000 fine for using fireworks outside the permissible dates. That could potentially be one expensive explosion.

First item up, a familiar coffee shop is in the process of coming into existence at Canyon Trails Plaza in Goodyear.

Dutch Bros. Coffee is in preliminary project discussions with the city to add a new location at 580 N. Estrella Parkway, between the Jack in the Box and McDonald’s.

The drive-thru coffee shop will also have patio seating, and is shooting for a fall opening date.

It would mark the second Dutch Bros. in Goodyear, the other location is at 14160 W. Indian School Road.

According to the company’s website, Dutch Bros. Coffee is the nation’s largest privately held drive-thru coffee com-

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pany, and has more than 200 locations in Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona.

Anyone planning a trip in the western U.S. shouldn’t be too far away from a regular caffeine fix, if Dutch Bros. is your choice of morning pick me up.

For information, visit dutchbros.com.

Farther west in Goodyear, there’s also rumblings of a Dollar Self Storage to go in at the northwest corner or 169th Drive and Indian School Road.

The facility is under review for a special-use permit by the city, and would be just south of the Sub-Zero warehouse.

Dollar Self Storage has a couple of locations near the West Valley in Glendale, Phoenix and Laveen. The Goodyear location would be the first in our neck of the woods. The storage facility company has 17 locations operating in three states: Arizona, California and Nevada.

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Avondale, AZ 85323 (623) 535-VIEW • 535-8439 Elliott Freireich, publisher Cary Hines, editor

For information, visit dollarselfstorage. com.

In Avondale, Rubio’s Mexican Grill has announced an opening target of August at the Park 10 commercial center, near 103rd Avenue and McDowell Road.

Right now, crews are working on installing the interior of the restaurant.

That’s all for this week, folks. I trust everyone had a great holiday. It’s a little strange to come back to work for one day after the weekend, and then immediately get another day off. For those who had to work Tuesday, I’m sorry. I’m not trying to rub it in, I promise.

Send your questions, tips or comments via email to smcowen@westvalleyview. com. If social media is more your thing, the Briefcase can be reached on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

Until next time, take care.

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West Valley cities finalize budgets

Community Notes

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The Goodyear Police Department Traffic Unit recently received a grant of $8,000 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to enhance work zone safety enforcement throughout the city of Goodyear.

West Valley city councils have given final approvals to budgets for the 2017-18 fiscal year, which started July 1.

Avondale

The Avondale City Council voted June 19 for final approval of a $217 million budget, an increase of $13.5 million from the previous year.

No changes were made after tentative approval in May for a budget that includes $88 million for city operations and an additional $8.2 million for supplemental requests for new spending.

A $66 million budget for capital improvements includes money for street projects and water and sewer upgrades.

The budget funds expanded routes for the Zoom transportation service in the northern part of the city and a new resource center to replace facilities used by the Care1st Avondale Resource Center and the senior citizens center.

Money is also earmarked for the expansion of the police body camera program and fire station and park improvements.

The budget includes three new positions and raises of up to 4 percent for city employees not covered by union contracts.

At its July 10 meeting, the council is expected to adopt a property tax levy of $1.60 per $100 of assessed valuation, down from $1.70 the previous year.

Goodyear

The Goodyear City Council gave final approval to its $319.84 million budget for fiscal year 2017-18 at its June 26 meeting.

The budget dropped a few hundred thousand dollars from the $320 million tentative budget approved in May. “I think it reflects the values of this council,” Councilwoman Sheri Lauritano said at the meeting.

The budget passed unanimously, despite Councilman Joe Pizzillo’s previous concerns.

Pizzillo reluctantly supported the budget, stating that while he still believes a flaw exists with the taxing and funding of a future water facility, he agreed with the other budget features.

The budget includes new parks, upkeep projects, new Sunday hours at the Goodyear Branch Public Library and a beginning phase of the $114.2 million Surface Water Treatment Plant.

“It’s full of good things for the city,” Mayor

Georgia Lord said at the meeting. “It’s really exciting and I can’t wait to see it in action.”

Buckeye

The Buckeye City Council gave final approval to a budget of $221.4 million, an increase of 14 percent from the previous year, at its June 20 meeting.

The amount is a decrease of $970,000 from the budget the council tentatively approved June 6 because of an adjustment in state shared revenues the city will receive.

Capital improvement projects take center stage in this year’s budget with efforts to revitalize the city, especially downtown.

About $65 million will go toward street improvements, new water and wastewater treatment facilities and other projects.

The budgets adds funding for 20 positions, including three each in the police and fire departments. The budget for employee salaries increased 3 percent.

Buckeye’s primary property tax remains the same with a rate of $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation.

Tolleson

The Tolleson City Council gave final approval to its budget of $63 million at its June 27 meeting.

The budget increased $9 million from the previous year, with a project to widen 91st Avenue taking up a little less than half of that amount.

Three parks will receive renovations: 95th Avenue Park, Tolleson Veterans Park and a joint-use park area at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

The budget sets aside increased funds for utility and homelessness assistance.

The city is adding 4.5 full-time positions, including a new court administrator.

Residents will pay a primary property tax rate of $1.8325 per $100 of assessed valuation.

Litchfield Park

The Litchfield Park Council gave final approval to its budget June 7.

The budget includes $8.6 million for operations, $3.5 million for capital improvements and $4.7 million in contingency funds.

The city expects to spend $1.5 million more than the previous year for a citywide roads program and improvements for parks and public facilities.

The city does not have a primary property tax and relies primarily on income from sales taxes and state shared revenues.

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Goodyear P.D. receives grant

Parks restrict smoking

A smoking ban has been issued in all Maricopa County parks as part of the annual fire ban. Smoking in any county park will result in a citation. No date has been established for lifting the ban. Smoking is still permitted in specific smoking areas, but all materials must be fully extinguished before leaving the area. The ban affects 11 county parks, including Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, and White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Library fine reduction food drive

Maricopa County libraries will offer a reduction in library fines in exchange for food donations Friday through July 15. For every nonperishable food item donated, $2 will be waived from the donor’s account, up to $50. For information, visit www. mcldaz.org.

Abrazo West Campus donates water bottles

Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear and Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center recently concluded their annual water drive and donated 55,000 bottles of water to All Faith Community Services Food Bank. The drive surpassed last year’s total of 36,000 bottles.

W.V. artist’s works chosen for exhibits Avondale artist Henry Bosak’s paintings have been accepted by two art organizations.

One has been accepted by the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic, and will be part of the society’s 63rd annual exhibit, which runs through July 14 in New York; and another one has been accepted by the International Guild of Realism, and will be part of the guild’s 12th annual exhibit Sept. 23 through Oct. 23 at the Winfield Gallery in Carmel, Calif.

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Business Briefs Goodyear partners with ADOSH

Goodyear has signed a partnership agreement with the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, establishing a cooperative relationship to work to eliminate workplace safety hazards.

To remain in the program, Goodyear will have to display continuous improvement in its safety and health program as well as correct any hazards found during the process of becoming a partner with ADOSH.

View reporter wins Arizona Press Club award

West Valley View reporter Glenn Gullickson has been named second runner-up for the Arizona Press Club’s Community Journalist of the Year award.

The organization’s top award for journalists at small daily and weekly publications is for a body of work published in

Public Notice

Avondale City of Avondale Public Notice IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz

2016 that enhances the goals of journalism and the quality of life in the community.

Gullickson’s entry included stories on the Litchfield Park lake project, the future of the Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear, the disappearance of the Hobo Joe statue in Buckeye, the cost of the mayoral runoff election in AvonGlennGullickson dale and controversy surrounding disputed water bills in Buckeye.

Gullickson won the award in 2013 and 2014 and was first runner-up in 2011 when he was editor of Echo Magazine in Phoenix. He has been with the View since October 2015.

Several Goodyear Police Department officers and staff received awards at the Goodyear Police Department Awards Ceremony May 23 at Tuscany Falls in Goodyear.

Officer DeShara Washington received Officer of the Year and Lori Ohrt received Civilian of the Year.

Medals of Merit were awarded to Officers Deshara Washington, Nicholas Roberts and Michael Bonasera and Sgt. James Dougal.

The Superior Service Award was awarded to Officers Carlos Alcantar, Christopher Pacello and Robert Igo, Sgt. Justin Hughes, Detective Frank Grijalva and Kristina Bunch, crisis intervention coordinator.

The Community Service Award was given to Sgt. Bradley Hardin and Officers Michael Irvine, Jamie Benker and Nick Myers.

that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz Walgreens #05776 Location: 1451 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ 85323 Series 09 – Liquor Store License Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 1451 N. Dysart Road., Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 09 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto

by July 5, 2017.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on July 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 28, and July 5, 2017.

Walgreens #07387 Location: 10710 W. McDowell Road, Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 10 – Beer and Wine Store License Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10710 W. McDowell Rd., Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 10 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto

by July 5, 2017.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on July 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 28, and July 5, 2017.

City of Avondale Public Notice IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given

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Goodyear P.D. members receive awards

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City of Avondale Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 1628-617 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE. WHEREAS, Article I, Section 3 of the Avondale City Charter authorizes the City of Avondale (the “City”) to acquire real property in fee simple or any lesser interest, inside or outside its corporate limits for any City purpose, when the public convenience requires it and in accordance with the provisions of State law; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the acquisition of certain real property necessary for such public use relating to the Well 27 project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. A temporary construction easement on, over, and across real property totaling + 0.513 acres, generally located

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along the north side of Thomas Road, between 119th Avenue and Garden Lakes Parkway, in Avondale, Arizona, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved for acquisition by the City from Garden Lakes Community Association (the “Seller”).

SECTION 3. An access and utility easement on, over, and across real property totaling + 0.031 acres, generally located along the north side of Thomas Road, between 119th Avenue and Garden Lakes Parkway, in Avondale, Arizona, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved for acquisition by the City from the Seller.

SECTION 3. Real property totaling + 0.176 acres, generally located along the north side of Thomas Road, between 119th Avenue and Garden Lakes Parkway, in Avondale, Arizona, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved for acquisition by the City from the Seller.

SECTION 4. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and to execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, June 19, 2017.

Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 2017.

City of Avondale Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 1629-617 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5.7 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VAN BUREN STREET AND FOURTH STREET, AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION PL-17-0004, REZONING SUCH PROPERTY FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-2) TO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD).

WHEREAS, the Council of

the City of Avondale (the “City Council”) desires to amend the City of Avondale Zoning Atlas (the “Zoning Atlas”), pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-462.04, to change the zoning description for a + 5.7 acre parcel of real property referred to as “Solterra Avondale” from Community Commercial (C-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) (the “Zoning Atlas Amendment”); and WHEREAS, all due and proper notices of the public hearings on the Zoning Atlas Amendment held before the City of Avondale Planning Commission (the “Commission”) and the City Council were given in the time, form and substance provided by Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-462.04; and WHEREAS, on Thursday, May 18, 2017, the Commission held a public hearing on the Zoning Atlas Amendment, after which hearing the Commission recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council held an additional public hearing regarding the Zoning Atlas Amendment on June 19, 2017; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2 of the Arizona Constitution, the City Council has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the City before adopting this Ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. The + 5.7 acre parcel of real property generally located west of the southwest corner of Van Buren Street and 4th Street, as shown in Application PL-17-0004 (the “Property”), as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby rezoned from Community Commercial (C2) to Planned Area Development (PAD), subject to the City of Avondale adopted codes, requirements, standards and regulations, and the following stipulations: 1. The development of an assisted living facility on subject parcel shall be in substantial conformance with the “Solterra Avondale Planned Area Development Narrative” date stamped April 5, 2017, and approved by the City.

2. The owner/developer shall dedicate to the City of Avondale a total half-street right-of-way up to a maximum of 50 feet along Van Buren Street adjacent to the Solterra Avondale development.

3. All groundwater rights shall be dedicated to the City of Avondale in conformance with applicable law prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such

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holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, June 19, 2017.

Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 2017.

General Public Notice

TOLLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #17 Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records All special education data and information on students who were in special education will be destroyed five years after the child has withdrawn, transferred, promoted from the district, or phased out of special education.

It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or adult age student (18 years of age or older) to obtain copies of the information they may need for other purposes before special education data and information is destroyed.

(Authority – 20 USC, 1412(a) (8), 1417(c)).

Should you have any questions or would like to obtain copies of special education records you can call the Tolleson Elementary School District at (623) 936-9740.

Tolleson Elementary District Provides Screening for Children with Special Needs Parent of School age Children If you think your school age child (k-8) may have a delay in academics, speech/language, motor skills, adaptive (selfhelp), or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher or the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923.

Parents of Preschoolers Do you have a child in your home who is 3 or 4 years old?

Tolleson Elementary School District provides free screening for children who may be delayed in the following areas: Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development Communication/ Language: receiving Information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development Social/ Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development “Adaptive: self-help development to attain basic needs.

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Sensory: vision and hearing If you think your child may have a delay in any of these areas, please contact the Special Programs office at (623)5333923.

Parents of Child Birth to Three Years Old A child from birth to 36 months of age will be considered to exhibit developmental delay when that child has not reached 50 percent of the developmental milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains: Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development Language/communication: receiving information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development Social/Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development Self-help: adaptive development to attain basic needs.

Sensory: vision and hearing If you have questions regarding developmental delays for your child birth to three years old, call your local Arizona Early Intervention Program, 602-5329960.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 28, July 5, and 12, 2017.

Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION Roosevelt Irrigation District (the “District”) hereby notifies the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors that an election for the office of Director of Division III and two Directors at Large of the District will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The polls will be open at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 6:00 p.m. The polling place shall be the District office, located at 103 West Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326. /s/ Donovan L. Neese Date: 6/19/17 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 12, August 2, and 9, 2017.

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE MARICOPA HOME CONSORTIUM FY2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (YEAR 3 OF 5) Maricopa County will hold one public hearing for the purpose of obtaining citizen input and comment on the draft FY2017 Annual Action Plan (AAP).

The Maricopa HOME Consortium consists of Maricopa County (lead agency) and the municipalities of Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and Maricopa Urban County.

The Urban County consists of approximately 10

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incorporated cities and towns, 15 unincorporated communities, and the balance of unincorporated Maricopa County.

PUBLIC HEARING July 12, 2017, 4:00 p.m.

Security Bldg, 234 N. Central Ave, Fl 3, Jefferson Rm, Phoenix, AZ 85004 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (FY2017-2018) The AAP refers primarily to the housing and community development needs, and intended uses of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) resources by the Urban County and Maricopa HOME Consortium in FY2017, as well as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) resources of the Urban County for FY2017.

Maricopa County expects to receive the following funds from HUD in FY17-18: $3,318,561 HOME $2,772,024 CDBG $246,275 ESG The total CDBG available is $2,971,159 which includes $199,135 in reallocated funds.

REVIEW DRAFT PLAN A copy of the Maricopa County HOME Consortium draft AAP will be available for formal review and comment from July 3, 2017 to July 18, 2017 at http:// www.maricopa.gov/615/PlansReports. It will also be available at the following locations during regular business hours 8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday.

• Maricopa County Human Services Department, 234 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ • Housing Authority of Maricopa County, 8910 N 78th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 COMMENTS Comments on the draft document should be directed to Rachel Milne, Assistant Director, Maricopa County Human Services Department/Housing and Community Development Division, 234 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004, phone number (602) 506-5911, email milner@mail.maricopa.gov.

In addition, the members of the Consortium will prepare AAPs for their respective jurisdictions with separate public hearings and comment periods. Copies of each member’s AAP include: housing and non-housing community development needs and strategies; the detailed use of CDBG, HOME, and ESG (if applicable to the member); and information on past performance.

Contact the following individuals and organizations for copies of the AAP: http://www.maricopa. gov/3738/HOME-Consortium Maricopa County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, familial circumstance, sex, disability or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities or English translation needs - For assistance call Human Services, 234 North Central, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 506-5911 Or TTY (602) 506-4802. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will

be made available within time constraints of the request.

Para información en español, favor de comunicarse a las oficinas de Maricopa County Human Services a 602-5065911.

Phoenix, AZ 85007, or by submitting comments on the Commission’s website (www. azcc.gov) using the “Submit a Public Comment for a Utility” function. If you require assistance, you may contact the Consumer Services Section at 1-800-222-7000.

If you do not intervene in this proceeding, you will receive no further notice of the proceedings in this docket.

However, all documents filed in this docket are available online (usually within 24 hours after docketing) at the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function. You may choose to subscribe to an RSS feed for this case using the e-Docket function.

About Intervention The law provides for an open public hearing at which, under appropriate circumstances, interested persons may intervene. An interested person may be granted intervention if the outcome of the case will directly and substantially impact the person, and the person’s intervention will not unduly broaden the issues in the case.

Intervention, among other things, entitles a party to present sworn evidence at hearing and to crossexamine other parties’ witnesses.

However, failure to intervene will not preclude any interested person or entity from appearing at the hearing and providing public comment on the application or from filing written comments in the record of the case.

To request intervention, you must file an original and 13 hard copies of a written request to intervene with Docket Control, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, no later than August 7, 2017. You also must serve a copy of the request to intervene on each party of record, on the same day that you file the request to intervene with the Commission. Information about intervention and sample intervention requests are available on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using the “Intervention in Utility Cases” link.

Your request to intervene must contain the following:

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 2017.

Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF LIBERTY UTILITIES (LITCHFIELD PARK WATER AND SEWER) CORP. TO EXTEND ITS EXISTING CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR ITS WASTEWATER UTILITY SERVICE IN MARICOPA COUNTY ARIZONA. DOCKET NO. SW01428A-17-0120 Summary On April 27, 2017, Liberty Utilities (Litchfield Park Water & Sewer) Corp. (“Liberty”) filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application requesting that the Commission approve an extension of its current Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CC&N”) to provide wastewater utility service to include the Falcon Ridge and Falcon View II developments located in certain defined portions in Maricopa County, Arizona.

The Commission’s Utilities Division (“Staff”) has not yet made a recommendation regarding the application. The Commission is not bound by the proposals made by Liberty, Staff, or any interveners. The Commission will issue a Decision regarding the application following consideration of testimony and evidence presented by all parties at an evidentiary hearing.

How You Can View or Obtain a Copy of the Application Copies of the application are available from Liberty at its offices, 12725 W. Indian School Rd., Suite D101, Avondale, AZ 85392, and on the Internet via its website, www.libertyutilities. com; at the Commission’s Docket Control Center at 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, for public inspection during regular business hours; and on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function.

Arizona Corporation Commission Public Hearing Information The Commission will hold a hearing on this matter beginning August 29, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Commission’s offices, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Public comments will be taken on the first day of hearing.

Written public comments may be submitted by mailing a letter referencing Docket No. SW-01428A-17-0120 to Arizona Corporation Commission, Consumer Services Section, 1200 West Washington Street,

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1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and the name, address, and telephone number of any person upon whom service of documents is to be made, if not yourself; 2. A reference to Docket No. SW-01428A-17-0120; 3.

A short statement explaining: a. Your interest in the proceeding (e.g., an owner of property in the proposed extension area, etc.), b. How you will be directly and substantially affected by the outcome of the case, and c.

Why your intervention will not unduly broaden the issues in the case; 4. A statement certifying that you have served a copy of the request to intervene on the utility or its attorney and all other parties of record in the case; and 5. If you are not represented

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by an attorney who is an active member of the Arizona State Bar, and you are not representing yourself as an individual, sufficient information and any appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with Arizona Supreme Court Rules 31, 38, 39, and 42, as applicable.

The granting of motions to intervene shall be governed by A.A.C. R14-3-105, except that all motions to intervene must be filed on or before August 7, 2017.

ADA/Equal Access Information The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its public meetings. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, as well as request this document in an alternative format, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, Kacie Cannon, E-mail KCannon@azcc.gov, voice phone number 602-5423931. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 2017.

Public Notice REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE 2018/2019 AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS BUDGETS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017.

Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Governing Board of Litchfield Elementary School District No. 79 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”), on June 15, 2017 (the “Resolution”), a special election in and for the District was ordered and called to be held on November 7, 2017 (the “Election”). Notice of the Election will be given by mailing an informational report. Such report is to include arguments for and against the authorization of an override to exceed the otherwise allowable revenue control limit for the District by 15% for fiscal year 2018/2019 and thereafter for the next six subsequent fiscal years to be funded from ad valorem property taxes. The estimated tax rate to fund the continued and increased override in fiscal year 2018/2019 is $1.19 per one hundred dollars of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes.

(The text of the question to be considered at the Election, as well as certain limitations on the arguments that can be submitted, are included in the Resolution which is available at the Office of the Superintendent of the District, 272 East Sagebrush Street, Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340.) The arguments shall be in a form prescribed by the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona,

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and each such argument shall not exceed two hundred words.

The names of those persons and entities submitting written arguments shall be included in the informational report. The County School Superintendent shall review all factual statements contained in the written arguments and correct any inaccurate statements of fact.

The County School Superintendent shall not review and correct any portion of such written arguments which are identified as statements of the author’s opinion. The County School Superintendent shall make the written arguments available to the public as provided by law. Any person interested in providing any such argument is hereby requested to provide the same to the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, at Suite 1200, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, before 5:00 p.m., Arizona time on August 11, 2017. If you have any questions about the foregoing, please contact the Superintendent of the District at (623) 5356000. /s/ Dr. Julianne Lein Superintendent, Litchfield Elementary School District No. 79 of Maricopa

sobrepasar el límite de control de aumento al presupuesto de otra forma autorizado para el Distrito por un 15% para el año fiscal 2018/2019 y por los seis años fiscales subsiguientes a partir de ahí para ser financiado de impuestos de propiedades ad valorem. Se calcula que el índice de impuestos para financiar la continuación y el incremento al aumento al presupuesto en el año fiscal 2018/2019 es $1.19 por cien dólares de valoración neta tasada usada para fines de impuestos secundarios a la propiedad. (El texto de la pregunta que se considerará en la Elección, así como ciertas limitaciones en los argumentos que se pueden suministrar, se incluyen en la Resolución que está disponible en la Oficina del Superintendente del Distrito, 272 East Sagebrush Street, Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340.)

Los argumentos serán en la forma determinada por el Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona, y cada argumento no excederá las doscientas palabras. Los nombres de aquellas personas y entidades que presenten argumentos por escrito se incluirán en el folleto informativo.

El Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado revisará todas las declaraciones de hechos que

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Public Notice SOLICITUD DE ARGUMENTOS A FAVOR Y EN CONTRA DEL PROPUESTO AUMENTO EN EL PRESUPUESTO DE 2018/2019 Y DE AÑOS FISCALES SUBSIGUIENTES A CONSIDERACIÓN DE LOS VOTANTES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR PRIMARIO NÚM. 79 DE LITCHFIELD DEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA, ARIZONA, EN UNA ELECCIÓN QUE SE LLEVARÁ A CABO EL 7 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2017.

Conforme a una resolución adoptada por el Consejo Directivo del Distrito Escolar Primario Núm. 79 de Litchfield del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el “Distrito”), el 15 de junio de 2017 (la “Resolución”), se ordenó y se convocó a una elección especial en y para el Distrito que se llevará a cabo el 7 de noviembre de 2017 (la “Elección”). Se dará aviso de la Elección enviando un folleto informativo por correo. Dicho folleto incluirá argumentos a favor y en contra de la autorización de un aumento al presupuesto para

se incluyan en los argumentos por escrito y corregirá cualquier declaración de hechos que sea incorrecta. El Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado no revisará ni corregirá cualquier parte de dichos argumentos por escrito que se identifique como declaraciones de la opinión del autor. El Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado pondrá los argumentos escritos a la disposición del público de acuerdo a lo establecido por la ley.

A cualquier persona interesada en presentar alguno de dichos argumentos se le solicita por la presente suministrar el mismo a County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, Suite 1200, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, antes de las 5:00 p.m., hora de Arizona, del 11 de agosto de 2017. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta sobre la presente, por favor comuníquese con el Superintendente del Distrito al (623) 5356000. /s/ Dra. Julianne Lein Superintendente, Distrito Escolar Primario Núm. 79 de Litchfield del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 2017.

CITY OF AVONDALE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING JULY 25, 2017 You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss a request by Mr. Paul E. Gilbert, Beus Gilbert PLLC, for a Major Amendment to the West10 Corporate Center (aka Park 10) Planned Area Development (PAD). The proposed request concerns approximately 43 acres of property bounded

by McDowell Road to the north, 107th Avenue to the west, 103rd Avenue to the east, and Interstate 10 to the south. The current PAD divides the site into two subareas, requiring commercial mixed use development on the eastern portion of the site and office development on the western portion. The amendment, if approved, will revise the previously approved PAD to allow for greater flexibility through incorporation of new permitted uses and elimination of the subareas, allowing the entire property to develop with the full range of retail, service, and office uses permitted within the PAD. Accompanying modifications to development and design standards are also proposed as part of this amendment.

The City of Avondale application number for this proposal is PL-17-0112.

At the meeting, the applicant and/or his representative will be available to answer questions and solicit comments on this request. Please note, this is not a public hearing and no official action will be taken.

The meeting is scheduled for:

Date: Time: Place: Address:

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 6:00 PM Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Conference Room (1st Floor) 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323

The applicant contact for this project: Mr. Dennis Newcombe (480) 429-3065 City of Avondale contact for this project: Ken Galica (623) 333-4019 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 2017.

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CITY OF AVONDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 2017, 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 2017, 7:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323 PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth above, in the place specified above, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following: REQUEST FOR REZONE These are public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on application Case PL-17-0076, a request by Roberto Garcia to rezone approximately 0.34 acres of land from R1-6 (Single-Family Residential) to CBD (Cashion Business District). The property subject to the request is located approximately 120 feet east of the southeast corner of Buckeye Rd and 113th Ave. The requested CBD zoning allows for community oriented commercial uses and provides for greater flexibility in regards to setbacks and landscaping standards.

Information regarding the proposal may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Michelle Pelishek with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4022.

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CITY OF AVONDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 20, 2017 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 2017 7:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323 PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth above, in the place specified above, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following: MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING These are public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and solicit public input on applications PL-17-0051 and PL-17-0052, concurrent requests by Mr. William E. Lally, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., for a General Plan Amendment and Rezoning concerning approximately 62 acres of undeveloped land located approximately 1,350 feet north of the northwest corner of 99th Avenue and McDowell Road, assessor parcels 102-32-003E, 102-31-001E, 102-31-011A, and 10231-014A. The General Plan Amendment request will change the land use designation from Urban Commercial to Mixed Use; the Mixed Use designation encourages innovative land development with proportional residential and commercial components, where people can live, work and recreate within a planned, walkable area. The accompanying rezoning request will replace the property’s existing PAD (Planned Area Development) with a new PAD reflective of the Mixed Use General Plan Designation.

The proposed PAD includes commercial, hotel, single-family residential, and multi-family residential components planned in a horizontally integrated environment.

Information regarding these applications may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Ken Galica with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4019.

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