Peoria Times 02-02-2023

Peoria gears up for Super Bowl traffic

With Glendale set to be the site of Super Bowl LVII, all eyes will be on the city to pull off a successful event in every aspect, traffic included.

But Glendale isn’t the only city that will need to be in tip top shape, as Peoria, due to proximity, will also have to bring it’s “A” game to support executing the streamlining of traffi c just as well as

Glendale.

“We want to showcase how nice our roads are and have easy access to some of the businesses in the area,” Peoria city traffic engineer Chris Lemka said. “When we talk about the Super Bowl, we have to imagine it’s not a day event. Activity started way before that, in fact, they’re going to start soon. So, we’re really looking at the couple of weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, especially the week of the Super Bowl, because that’s when we see a lot of visitors in

the area.”

Lemka has been working closely with Glendale to make sure that everyone is on the same page. One topic of conversation is the area of Northern Avenue, which is a direct through street to get to State Farm Stadium.

The week of the Super Bowl, there will be no construction on that street to make sure there are minimal obstacles on the road for a more efficient form of

PUSD has a new clerk of the board

On Jan. 12, the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board appointed Heather Rooks the new clerk of the board.

Serving in her first term as clerk of the board, Rooks is dedicated to furthering the education of Peoria Unified schools and holding the board accountable to making positive change in Arizona education.

“I’m ready to shake things up,” Rooks said. “I’m ready to solve some issues that are going on right now. I’m ready. I’m very excited.”

Replacing Cory Underhill, Rooks is coming in with a head of steam. Rooks

has been active in the community for the better part of three years, and has been vocal about her opinions, driving her to run for the Peoria Unified School Board. Of the two seats available, Rooks received over 42,000 votes, good enough to secure the most votes in the state.

“I was elected by our community members, our taxpayers, and I ran on that with my campaign,” Rooks said. “I will hold transparency, I will hold accountability, I won’t be afraid to say something, to ask something, and get to the bottom of what is actually going on versus what I’m being told.”

Being heavily involved with the commu-

Enter to Win at ACEE youth poster contest

The city of Peoria, in collaboration with the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE), is hosting a unique poster contest in honor of Arizona hosting the 2023 Super Bowl. Students can enter to win $500 by colorfully illustrating how the Super Bowl is connected to economics, personal finance, career planning or entrepreneurship. Arizona students in grades kindergarten — 12 are invited to submit their original hand-drawn or digitally created artwork by Friday, Feb. 3. A $500 first place prize will be awarded in two divisions: grades kindergarten through 6 and grades 7-12.

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travel.

“If we have a lot of barricades, it may prevent some of the folks who may want to go to a restaurant and Park West,” Lemka said. “We want that to be available for any of the new visitors who may not be familiar with the area.”

Lemka and the rest of the traffic team have thought of many different factors that might congest roads. People who will be in the area of State Farm Stadium that aren’t going to the game, people trying to find parking spots in locations other than the stadium and other things of that nature are other factors to clogging roads, so Lemka offerered a solution to those looking to be a part of the action come time of the

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nity helped Rooks formulate her goals that she will be looking to accomplish in her four-year term. She will take a no-nonsense approach at board meetings.

“For too long, it seems to be we don’t want to have a hard discussion,” Rooks said. “That’s what it has to be like. We have to be able to talk with one another; we have to be adults. We can’t go calling people names and

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Additionally, the city of Peoria has partnered with ACEE to offer an additional $500 “Best of City of Peoria” prize for Peoria residents.

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Experience ‘Fantasy & Wonder’ at West Valley

Art Museum

Visit the West Valley Art Museum, located in Peoria City Hall at 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, to view a special winter exhibit Fantasy & Wonder: The Art of Myth, Magic and Fairytale. Fantasy and Wonder is a collection of art by some of the most notable names in modern fantasy art. This specially curated collection features original paintings,

Super Bowl.

“That’s another vehicle in the area that is not really going to the game,” Lemka said. “I think that’s what we experienced anytime there’s an opportunity to ride share.

“Or if the hotel that the visitors are staying at has the opportunity to shuttle them to the area, that that would be the best option. That way they don’t have to navigate around the traffic.”

Lemka has been a part of previous Super Bowls, as he was the traffic engineer for Glendale in years prior. He knows what the Super Bowl looks like from a traffic standpoint, and therefore knows that there are many different aspects to think about.

Fans at the Super Bowl tend to stay longer around the area, even after the

whatnot. We’ve got to be able to sit down and have our discussions as a board and figure out how can we really achieve academic success in the district.”

Rooks grew up in the Peoria Unified School District, seeing its education first-hand. She felt that the district of old gave her many opportunities to succeed and grow throughout the schooling.

“From what I remember, and there

sculptures, prints, sketches, drawings and more. The exhibit is free to the public and on display until Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Info: wvam.org, 623-972-0635

Register youth for Theater Alive at Theater Works

Registration is now open for Theater Alive Spring-Theater Works’ Youth Musical Theater Training Program. This exciting program teaches a wide variety of disciplines including acting, voice, movement, stage presence and community participation. Sessions are led by professional directors working in the field, and all students receive a role in the end of session production. Theater Alive is open to students at

game is over, which spaces out the times of peak traffic as well as other things.

“I’ve learned that we’re going to get a lot of activity around the restaurants and other things to do in the area,” he said. “And what I’ve learned is one, we’re going to have increased traffic.

“We want to be friendly and welcoming to visitors. And they may ask directions. That’s what I didn’t know, this is a kind of visitors will come and they’ll ask, ‘Hey, what’s fun to do around here?’ Or, ‘How do I get to a certain place?’

“And I would ask that the folks who are native around here be a helpful person, because they’re a visitor in town and may not know what's going on, or how to get to a certain restaurant or a place.”

was a just atmosphere of it, work hard, you can achieve great things; I feel like we've kind of lost that. We are not challenging students,” Rooks said. “I feel so humbled and honored receiving 42,000 votes. I want to believe that ‘m going to be transparent, be accountable, and just really give academic success in this district for the students.”

With her activity in the community and her confidence to inspire change,

all levels in their musical training, making this the perfect program for beginners and more seasoned performers alike. The program runs from February until May, with performances in June.

Info: theaterworks.org/ theater-alive

Check out ‘What’s Up Peoria’

Did you know the city of Peoria has a podcast? The podcast is called “What’s Up Peoria” and provides updates on events and activities happening throughout Peoria. The podcast also features special guests, who provide fantastic insight into some of the exciting things happening in Peoria.

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Being kind, although not directly related to traffic, plays a role in minimizing traffic, because when people know where to go, it reduces the chances of stray vehicles.

But all in all, the group effort of the city is one to marvel at, as they have a solid plan that will be able to help make this Super Bowl better than any prior game held in Arizona.

“The goal is the experience for the visitor,” Lemka said. “They’re talking about the game and the experience that they had and the nice weather, and they’re not talking about, ‘I had to wait two hours in traffic to get there and get out.’ If we could make sure that their experience is a positive one, regardless of the outcome of the game, that’s what we’re trying to accomplish.” PT

Rooks will look to be a breath of fresh air to the board, all for the common goal of bettering the education for the generations to come.

“I want to just make our districts, our community, our state, our country what I grew up on,” Rooks said. “I had great teachers that worked with my parents, and it just was such a great experience that I want the same for every student in this district.” PT

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Former deputy city manager moves to Goodyear

The city of Goodyear has found its new deputy city manager. Andy Granger will take the reins after the position was left vacant by Dan Cotterman after he moved to Buckeye to become its city manager.

Granger brings over 20 years of government experience to the table and is expected to be a valuable asset for Goodyear moving into the future.

“I’m really excited to join Goodyear,” Granger said. “It’s a growing city that has a lot of capacity to grow even further. And I’m just excited to be a part of it.”

Coming over from the city of Peoria, Granger started his government work with the city of Phoenix, where from 2000 to 2008 Granger finished as the deputy director of development services. From there, he took his experience to Peoria where he served as deputy city manager in the West Valley.

The process to find a replacement deputy city manager began for Goodyear immediately after Cotterman left the position vacant. From February 2022 to now, the search was nationwide. Despite that, Goodyear didn’t have to look far to locate Granger.

He said his prior experience dealing with the West Valley will serve him well in Goodyear.

“I think my experience in a similar role in Peoria helps with bringing some knowledge and past experiences that I had in Peoria to Goodyear,” Granger said. “I have experience managing public safety, and finance and human resources, which are some of the main departments that I’ll be overseeing here.

“It’s very exciting to be a part of it. There’s not a lot of areas across the country that are growing as fast as in the West Valley, so to be a part of that is both fun and exciting. And when you look back on some of the things that have happened over the past decade, it's fun to see that I was a part of some of those. And I look forward to being a part of the growth of the future because you’re here going over the next decade.”

Granger has his plans to help the city continue its upward path. Granger, al-

though only starting officially having started his role with Goodyear on Jan. 9, has his eyes set forward on tackling things like the annual budget process, negotiating labor contracts for both the police and fire unions, as well as a bond initiative on the November ballot that will give new authorization for capital projects in Goodyear.

“I think I’ve got similar experiences here or in Peoria that we’ll probably encounter here, so that’ll help provide some kind of guidance towards the future,” Granger said. “I think that will help support some of the initiatives that we've got here at Goodyear.”

But there will be a learning curve for Granger to pick up on.

“I think over the next year, it’s just learning the city of Goodyear,” Grang-

er said. “It’s similar to Peoria in a lot of ways, but I also don’t know the area as well as I know Peoria.”

Granger wants to use the learning curve to pick up on what the other councilmembers’ goals are and how he can best be of use to help them tackle those goals, as well as finding the best solutions to whatever problems arise.

“It’s always fun to be able to be part of that group that makes decisions about how we’re going to build and grow as we move forward,” Granger said. “So with Julie (Karins), our city manager, and the executive team and the directors that we’ve got here with the city of Goodyear, moving forward, the city council’s goals and visions are what I think is the fun part of my job.”

Trade occupations encouraged as demand for skilled labor grows

The need for skilled people willing to get their hands dirty is growing across the country. But will there be enough craftspeople to meet that demand?

The Arizona Commerce Authority estimates that by 2030, the number of people employed in construction and manufacturing jobs in the state are expected to rise 30% and more than 20%, respectively.

The trend comes at a time when turnover is abnormally high and fewer young people are choosing trade careers, according to Associated Builders and Contractors and other industry groups.

“I’ve seen in the last decade a huge shift,” said Bruce Wilson, energy and engineering program director at Western Maricopa Education Center, or West-MEC, a public school district that provides trade education. “Right now, there is a huge opportunity for tradespeople going into the trades that are in demand, and nobody can get enough. Instead of having one or two openings, now companies have four or five openings constantly, so the opportunities for these people are just through the roof.”

Some Arizona schools and educational programs are working to teach

the next generation of laborers the skills that contractors need, and which could lead to satisfying careers that pay well.

TradeUp! seeks to engage Phoenix middle schoolers

TradeUp! is a collaboration of construction and labor professionals that teaches students at Madison Park Middle School in Central Phoenix about trade labor professions to familiarize them with career options that may not be taught or encouraged in schools.

The six-month program invites trade professionals to come to the school, or bring students to their sites, to provide instruction and handson experience. The students learn about masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, roofi ng and other trades.

TradeUp! is considering expanding to more schools in the near future, but for now it’s offered only at Madison Park.

Anaya Jordan, 13, and her friends joined TradeUp! because they have some family in the industry, and thought it would be fun to do together.

“TradeUp! is cool because we get to learn a lot of new stuff about things like construction and plumbing,” Jordan said.

West-MEC offers trade education to high schoolers at their schools and on

campus.

Trade schools prepare students for jobs and help with getting certifications and apprenticeships.

West-MEC offers adult career and technical education programs ranging from construction and electrical to welding and automotive, but it also teaches high school students at their campuses in the north and West Valley. West-MEC also has partnerships with 14 public districts and two charter schools to bolster elective courses offered on certain campuses.

“We’re feeding into not only the power-generation industry, but all of the manufacturing industry, all the maintenance,” Wilson said. “They’re going to come out of here industry-ready entry-level operators and technicians for virtually any industry.”

Students can get started on trade education and certifications while simultaneously getting their high school diplomas. Most courses at West-MEC can be used for dual credit for high school and college.

Jamie Miller, electrical instructor at West-MEC, said electrical students leave with an OSHA 10 certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and their first year of apprenticeship completed. Miller said the program has a 100% success rate in matching stu-

dents to their next apprenticeship, which is required for a career as an electrician.

West-MEC works directly with contractors and professionals in the business to ensure that students get handson learning experiences. Industry professionals serve on advisory boards within the school and work with instructors to ensure that up-to-date industry standards and procedures are being taught.

“The opportunities that (West-MEC) offers us is way beyond what other trade schools have, and the best part is being able to connect directly with industry superiors so I can see how they work and work with them,” said Jarrod Swayze, 17, a high school and WestMEC student.

According to West-MEC’s impact report for the 2021-22 school year, more than 5,000 students earned industry certifications, and the institution’s central program — which is made up of more than two dozen of their core subject areas — has a 100% passing rate.

“People need to be exposed to construction jobs and know that the craftsmen are smart,” Miller said. “These fields require math, reading and precise measurements. … This field is here, and it needs to evolve and grow.”

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Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest set to fully showcase area

The city of Glendale, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Local First Arizona are teaming up to bring an immersive experience to the West Valley community — the Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest.

Slated for 11 a.m. to. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, the festival at Murphy Park features more than 70 art experiences, including cultural stage showcases, an artisan marketplace, live painting, interactive murals, food trucks, and an evening performance by fire artists Flam Chen.

Mojgan Vahabzadeh, arts and culture program manager for the city of Glendale, is looking forward to showing off what Downtown Glendale has to offer.

“We have a great, great expectation,” she said.

And with Super Bowl LVII coming to Glendale, the timing for the city to

put on an event like this, for Vahabzadeh, couldn’t be better. The event is geared toward locals, but with the extra foot traffic, anyone in town at the time of the event can enjoy its wide range of entertainment options.

Vahabzadeh says the event is expected to see anywhere from 5,000 to 8,000 festivalgoers.

“There are going to be tons of people coming to the Phoenix area probably a week ahead of the Super Bowl,” Vahabzadeh said. “So, the idea was, we have this beautiful Downtown that has a lot of character, and it’s kind of unique, among other metro Phoenix cities. … This is a great opportunity to bring the community together to experience the arts and culture festival, as well as encourage them to go visit some of our Downtown businesses while they’re here.”

A family-friendly affair, the event will feature an artist and vendor market with numerous local artisans in fashion, food, home goods and visual

arts. From there, stroll through Murphy Park and find a great handmade gift or treasure from one of the more than 50 vendors and local makers featured at the festival.

The Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest will also give attendees the distinctive opportunity to engage up close and personal with artists and interactive art installations. Activities and experiences will take place throughout Murphy Park and inside participating businesses located in Downtown Glendale. Highlights include a community chalk art zone, a live paint-by-the-numbers mural with Snoodcity Artist Collective, inflatable art installations, youth painting activities, VESSEL Spectrum Performing Arts, and a musical instrument petting

zoo with Sankofa Island Magic.

The E. Lowell Rogers amphitheater in Murphy Park will be transformed for the day with exciting cultural music, drumming, dance and circus arts that will start at 11 a.m. and wrap up at 8 p.m. with a performance from Flam Chem.

Flam Chen, who will be debuting a new original experience, “Dance On Water — A Journey of Refuge, Restoration, and Renaissance,” utilizes performances that combine daredevil acrobatics with a mastery of air and fire arts.

Vahabzadeh is confident the immersive group will put on a fantastic show. The group has performed for such luminaries

as director Tim Burton and Spider-Man and Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee.

They also host and produce international performance artists and collaborate on many projects throughout the year.

“They’re really kind of a unique group,” Vahabzadeh says. “They’ve been around for a while, but they’re very larger than life; they have a giant presence. They create a really cool spectacle, whenever they’re performing. They’re kind of mesmerizing. They do a lot of elaborate costuming, and their choreography is really unique. So, I think that that whole combination of fire arts and circus performance is really something that appeals to the crowd.”

Many cultures are set to be represented with the performances at the amphitheater. Lori German, communication program manager for the city of Glendale, said that was purposeful.

“We understand kind of the value of what arts and culture brings to a community,” German said. “So, as we continue to grow, I think those are one of the things that we’re definitely focusing on is, placemaking is very im-

The Downtown Glendale Arts and Culture Fest will feature performances from many different interactive artists, in cluding VESSEL Spectrum Performing Arts. (City of Glendale/Submitted)

portant. … It’s that kind of connection

between placemaking and the diverse community that we do live in to make sure that we’re highlighting that.”

The city’s main partner for the event, the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, was responsible for putting the expansive list of artists and vendors together.

Kate Marquez, executive director for the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance, said this event fell perfectly in line with the organization’s goals. The nonprofit is dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the arts.

“We work in any capacity that any community has an intent or desire to invest in artists, the creative process, helping artists make a living by selling their work,” Marquez said. “That is what interested us, of course, is the fact that they were interested in investing in that type of project.”

A nuance to the festival is the Downtown Business Passport. Headed up by Local First Arizona, the passport will serve to highlight businesses in Downtown Glendale. The guide will be made available at the festival and will feature locally owned restaurants, retail shops, area attractions and experiences.

“The Downtown area is just filled with a robust makeup of diverse set of businesses, everything from local cof-

fee shops to antique stores, boutiques, restaurants, you name it, they’ve got it,” said Thomas Barr, vice president of business development for Local First Arizona. “So, we’ve been going in and just cultivating relationships with them.”

With the Downtown Reinvestment Project soon coming to Downtown Glendale, running the event again in the next couple of years may be difficult. But depending on how this one goes, it will certainly not be out of the realm of possibility to see the Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest again.

“Definitely, that is something that we will look to doing back in future years, given how successful it will be,” Vahabzadeh says. PT

Super Bowl ‘bargains’ put skinning in the game

With Super Bowl LVII

fast approaching, one can only marvel at the prices being commanded from the tourists coming to the Valley for the Big Game. I am currently staring at the booking page for a Motel Six located near 51st Avenue and McDowell Road in Maryvale.

The price for a 200-square-foot “premium room,” which features

two double beds, a fridge, a microwave, and a violent crime rate over twice the national average?

A mere $864 a night.

Keep in mind, this is a hotel with 906 reviews that average two stars. This is not exactly Fodor’s material: “Holes in the walls and floor, green sludge on the floor. Deposit was more than the room. Check out took 45 minutes. Security was solid, though.”

I’m a glass-half-full fellow. Between the solid security and the free WiFi, I can’t recommend these luxe accommodations enough. My only regret is that the Dallas Cowboys

got knocked out of the playoffs.

I would’ve paid big money to see some cowpoke in a 10-gallon Stetson and a Roger Staubach jersey trying to choose between Filiberto’s up the street or the IHOP on the other side of I-10.

Then there’s trying to book a round of golf. If you read this space regularly, you know I’m addicted to that cursed game.

Right now, even modest public golf courses plan to gouge golfers for upward of $300 a round during Super Bowl week. Consider OrangeTree in Scottsdale, which in summer is almost worth every bit of their

$50 bucks in greens fees. This week, rounds in prime time are going for about $150 for 18 holes.

Super Bowl week? If you want to play the Friday morning before the game, be prepared to part with $315 per person.

Factor in that it’ll be a five-hour round full of drunken bros sporting cigars the size of a 7-iron and I’ll pass. But look on the bright side: These would-be Bryson DeChambeaus typically shoot about 120 not counting mulligans. At $2.62 a stroke, that makes OrangeTree a bet-

49ers strike gold with East Valley rookie

Hall of Fame catcher and noted clubhouse philosopher

Yogi Berra offered a mathematically dubious calculation to describe the “mind games” within

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ter buy than a gallon of unleaded.

According to a study by researchers at Arizona State University, Super Bowl LVII should create about 100,000 visitors to Glendale and points beyond and about $600 million in economic impact.

A sizable portion of this haul will be created by locals renting out their homes. Browsing the available short-term rentals on VRBO shows about 300 properties left unrented. The most opulent of the bunch:

our national pastime. You might call it “Yogi’s Law.”

“Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.”

Brock Purdy plays a different professional sport in a different era, but he probably would not deny the larger truth preceding Berra’s computation — especially in the wake of the Queen Creek native’s remarkable rookie sea-

a “tropical modern paradise” atop Camelback Mountain renting for about $16,000 a night — or 114 grand for the week. It’s a six-bedroom private gated villa close to Paradise Valley with a chipping green and a bocce court. It also includes “daily maid service” and “500 thread count luxury white linens.”

No word on whether security is solid.

As a get-rich-quick scheme, I briefly considered going on vacation and renting out my place. Or as

son in the NFL.

Brock’s improbable rise from thirdteam reserve to San Francisco’s starting quarterback — with his successful string of seven straight victories — is the stuff of storybooks.

As this column is being written, Purdy and his 49er teammates are preparing to visit Philadelphia to play the Eagles for the NFC Championship.

I planned to describe it on Airbnb: “Motel 5! Like a Motel 6 minus the crime!”

If a room full of green sludge gets 860 bucks a night, I thought I could get $1,000 a night, easy. Heck, I might even get $1,200 a night if the out-of-towner wanted to borrow my “personal private security force,” which includes Violet, a pitbull mix, and Lucy and Ethel, who together comprise “25 pounds of canine terror.”

Seems like more trouble than it’s

Dizzying heights, for sure… especially for his first year in pro football. But instead of a storybook, Purdy relies on the Good Book, and the Bible has imbued him with wisdom beyond his 23 years.

“Everything happens for a reason; it’s all a lesson from the Lord,” Brock

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worth, though. I’m going to stay home, stay off the golf course, and watch the big game on TV. That means I’ll miss the Super Bowl Experience, and I’m perfectly OK with that.

I’ve been robbed before.

I don’t need to volunteer for a repeat. PT

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has said.

A few hard knocks have supplemented Scripture and kept him humble.

Mononucleosis sidelined Purdy for the first three games of his junior season at Perry High and affected his standing among major college recruiters, who initially displayed minor interest. Then the big schools saw Brock’s big numbers in passing yardage for the Pumas and pounced with cat-like quickness — especially Alabama, which upped its offer from “preferred walk-on” to full scholarship.

Tuscaloosa ain’t Tinseltown, but the Crimson Tide’s head coach then appeared to take a page from the unnamed Hollywood casting director who reportedly said of Fred Astaire, “Can’t act, can’t sing, can dance a little.”

During Brock’s campus visit to

Alabama, Nick Saban didn’t mince words, telling Purdy, “You’re below average in height. Your arm strength is whatever. Your accuracy is average.”

Whether it was candor meant to inspire Purdy or confusion with another recruit, Saban’s unvarnished assessment certainly proved motivational. It motivated Brock Purdy to pass on the perennial national power, take a close look at Texas A & M and finally choose Iowa State.

Purdy’s four years as a Cyclone were a whirlwind. Foreshadowing his NFL experience, he began his freshman season as a third-stringer, but soon became the starter, opening eight games and ending up with the sixth-best pass rating in the NCAA.

Purdy’s name was called at the NFL Draft, but was the last name called and that final pick came with a nickname that is less than complimentary.

When San Francisco selected him with the 262nd — and concluding — pick of the draft, Purdy earned the title “Mr. Irrelevant.”

What might seem insulting at first glance was actually initiated as an honor. The late Paul Selata, who starred as a receiver first at Southern Cal and later with the 49ers, thought the last player picked should receive an “accolade” similar to the top selection.

So Selata began “Irrelevant Week” in 1976, bringing the bottom selection to Newport Beach, California, for a

for charities such as SPIN — Serving People In Need — so Brock and his family gladly made the trip.

Now Purdy and the Niners face this fundamental truth: they are one win away from the Super Bowl.

Berra would caution that “it’s not over ’til it’s over.”

But regardless of the outcome, for Brock Purdy, this is just the beginning. 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

Oreo cookie lovers are smart cookies

What do Oreo cookies and psychoactive drugs have in common? Evidently, they are both highly addictive. Ha! I knew that some very serious group of scientists would one day be sitting around in their lab coats, breaking apart the little chocolate rounds and licking the icing, with a big glass of milk. Geez, a new discovery was made! These cookies taste good! Oh yeah, get me a lab coat because I want that job.

Nothing like getting a big fat grant (government funded) and a plate of cookies to make an earth shattering “find” that all of us already know. We love our Oreos.

Can 100 countries be wrong? Could

60 billion cookies sold each year give us all the “research” that we really need? No wonder our government finds itself “in the red” most of the time! Why are we even “investigating” the addictive quality in cookies?

It seems obvious that people love their Oreos. They like to twist, lick, dunk and eat them! OK, so a bunch of lab rats in a Connecticut college experiment were given the choice of eating rice cakes (cardboard) or Oreos (heaven) and we are supposed to be shocked that they all chose the Oreos? It was also determined that eating the cookies activated more neurons in the rat brain’s “pleasure centers” than drugs, such as cocaine. Oh, and the rats liked to break open the chocolate biscuits and eat the delicious creamy center first. Smart little rodents.

What those scientists failed to tell us is that the “addiction” to Oreos doesn’t

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seem to matter. No marriages ruined, jobs lost, laws broken and lives ravaged because folks like to eat cookies. OK, so those pesky little “pleasure centers” in human (and rat) brains do seem to release a whole bunch of “feel good” neurons while we are eating sugar (or using drugs). But the use of the term “Oreo addict” seems a bit harsh. They are just cookies!

I do recall one of my grandsons stole a package of Oreos when he was about 6 years old. He grabbed them out of the pantry, sat in a closet, and happily ate 10 cookies and hid the rest from his brothers. When confronted about the cookie hoist, he claimed a “strange man walked into the house and stole the Oreos.” Although the evidence of cookie crumbs was on his face, he stuck to his story. (He has grown up to be a non-addicted adult.)

Who knew that two little chocolate

disks of biscuit sandwiched between vanilla crème filling would become the biggest-selling treat in the world for over 111 years? Addictive? Perhaps. Bad for us? Never! Oreos are part of our collective memories of childhood. They are not just a cookie, but bits of our childhood sandwiched between recollections of a simpler, purer time.

Let’s not worry about what scientists say about Oreos. I am conducting my own “cookie research” at this very moment and will report back to you. In the meantime, dear readers, don’t be afraid to twist, lick, munch and dunk. It’s all good. PT

New veterans-focused clinic opens in Peoria

On Jan. 24, Loyal Source Government Sources unveiled its new Medical Disability Examination Clinic, targeted to give top-of-the-line care to the veteran community of Peoria. This is the first clinic of its kind in the area and will be crucial in helping former service members in their recoveries.

“It was an amazing event,” said Jerry MacLellan, executive vice president of government health care for Loyal Source.

“The turnout was amazing. We were very happy with the leaders from the community that showed up, and the back and forth and the interaction between not only the (Veterans Affairs) representatives that were there, but some of the local community leaders that support

veterans and veteran groups.”

The new facility includes specialists, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, psychologists, audiologists, X-ray technicians and electrocardiogram (EKG) technicians are available to veterans as well.

“Loyal Source has always had a sense of service and a sense of duty to military service members and veterans,” MacLellan said. “And it really gives us great joy and pride to be able to provide for our nation’s veterans to provide the services for our nation’s veterans.”

Loyal Source is an organization that focuses on giving the best services to veterans across the country. The Florida-based company has made its way out west, bringing its dedication to government health care to Peoria, pro-

Neonatal unit expansion underway at Abrazo Arrowhead

Construction is now underway on an 8,500 square-foot expansion at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus for the hospital’s neonatal unit for preterm babies.

The new rooms will be adjacent to Abrazo Arrowhead’s existing Level IIIA perinatal care center, which will continue to be open for patient care during construction.

“The expansion will allow our providers and caregivers to offer an even higher level and care for babies of all gestational ages after the new unit is certified by the state,” Abrazo Arrowhead CEO Stephen Garner said.

The multimillion-dollar addition will increase unit’s size from 21 to 35 beds, and support enhanced capabilities to pursue certification as a higher Level

IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for more complex maternal and neonatal medical conditions, obstetric and fetal complications. The project is expected to be completed later this year.

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

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is one of the Valley’s leading destinations for maternity care. More than 3,000 babies, including high-order multiple births like triplets, are born every year at Abrazo Arrowhead.

“Abrazo Arrowhead provides outstanding care for high-risk mothers, and this significant investment will continue to advance the hospital’s ability to deliver excellent quality care and outcomes for our patients,” said Dr.

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In conjunction with focusing on top notch care for veterans, Loyal Source also recognizes the importance of expediting the claims process for veterans. A process that can be long drawn out, Loyal Source will put an emphasis on taking in the veteran’s claim and turning it around quickly, ensuring that the care is given in a short time.

“We can make multiple appointments based on the claims that are being made for that veteran in one location, and be

means the hospital will be capable of providing complex care for babies of any gestational age, Chief Nursing Officer Julie Bowman explained.

“We are extremely proud of the high-quality care our existing clinical staff and community OB/GYNs pro-

able to service that claims process more expeditiously,” MacLellan said. “We can try to shorten the timeframe that it takes for those exams to occur, because we can do it all in one location, as well as the diagnostics needed to complete those exams.”

With Luke Air Force Base just over 10 miles away, the proximity of this location is crucial to the Peoria veterans community as well as the broader community surrounding it.

“Having such a large veteran population in and around the surrounding areas of Peoria, the feedback that we

vide, as well as around-the-clock coverage with neonatal specialists, laborists and an OB emergency department,” Bowman said. “We are pleased to be adding more physician subspecialty coverage and capabilities to enhance the care we provide for expectant families.”

For Garner, the hospital is continu-

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got was very positive for the aesthetics of the layout of the clinic,” MacLellan said. “The welcome environment of the clinic and how it is compared to others and how we were strategically placed as well in an area that had a medical health care-focused kind of location.”

The combination of a quick claims process, the attention to care and a genuine dedication to the betterment of care for veterans is something that MacLellan maintains will attract service members from all over. Whether

ing to enhance its clinical services in addition to women’s and infants care, including in heart and vascular, orthopedics and general surgery, among others.

“The future of Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is bright, and I am proud of our hospital’s commitment to in-

they need X-rays, therapy or any other number of ailments, Loyal Source’s new clinic will be a destination that can help.

“I really think that what we’re doing is rewarding work,” MacLellan said. “It’s difficult work, it’s exciting and it’s exciting as an opportunity. We definitely want to continue to improve on our offerings to the local community, to the local veterans, and improve day in and day out on our service to this most well deserving population.”

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Liberty focuses on being 1% better each day

Liberty High School’s wrestling programs — both boys and girls — have seen success not just this year, but for the better part of the last four years. For coach Eric Brenton, this comes down to a systemic formula.

“The formula seems easy,” Brenton said. “We have a great bond, it’s a great team bond. What we’ve seen is that they really just fight for each other. There’s just a team unity. I’m not talking about just the guys or just the girls, but the whole program as a whole.”

Starting with the boys program, it has

running. The three-time state championship program, two of which came back to back in 2019 and 2020, has had remarkable longevity. In 2021 and 2022, the program were runners-up in the state championship to Tucson Sunnyside, however.

“We don’t talk about second; that’s definitely a sore subject,” Brenton said. “We never want to be second, and we’re only looking for first in terms of getting kind of over the hump. … The kids know who Sunnyside is. They know who’s in their weight class. They want to do whatever it takes to beat them. But our focus is, every day, we’re going to be 1% better.”

The 1% better mantra seems to be working for the boys program. What else is working this season is some talented wrestlers.

First, David Rodgers has been selfless for Liberty, wrestling anywhere he can to better help the team. Anthony Ruiz who also plays football at Liberty, wrestles in the heavyweight division for the Lions, and he has received a preferred walk-on offer from Arizona State University.

With that in mind, the program as a whole just needs to be themselves in Brenton’s eyes, as he maintains they have the talent to get yet another state championship title.

“All we have to do is put our guys that are our horses in a position to win,” Brenton said.

On the flip side of the program, the girls program has been unstoppable. Coming off of a state championship

victory in 2022, they came back even stronger — the program is currently ranked No. 4 in the country — and have rolled through their competition.

“We have some really talented girls,” Brenton said.

Some of the talent Brenton alluded to starts with Bella Bocanegra. She is a two-time state champion in 2021 and 2022 for the Lions, wrestling at 108 and 100 pounds, respectively, and took home the gold medal in the U17 Pan-American Championship. She is currently ranked as the No. 15 wrestler in the country at the 100-pound mark.

After not qualifying for the state championship in her freshman year, she has blossomed into the “face of the franchise” and helped bring in other talent to the program.

“She was an extremely average wrestler (at the start),” Brenton said. “Then she goes on and she wins two state titles, and then she earns multiple All-American honors. … Once we started with women’s wrestling, she’s the one that kind of just took to it. And she pulled other girls in.”

Following Bocanegra’s are other talented wrestlers like Lily Hunt, Taylor Colangelo, Mia Siqueiros, Aubree Avery and Claire Avery and Bridgette Sotomayor, who have all been key in the success of this year’s program. They are the favorites to be state champions yet again, and that’s right where they want to be.

“They know that target is on them and that pressure is on,” Brenton said. “But at the same token, the girls are not focused necessarily on winning. I think their focus this year is dominating and setting a legacy, because we have some really talented girls. I think they know that if they go out there and they perform like they’ve done all year, the state title will come.”

All in all, the promise for more state titles in the wrestling program is huge, and Liberty has more than enough talent and confidence to get to their goals.

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Peoria Chamber to host pre-Super Bowl Business Blitz

With Super Bowl LVII just around the corner, the Peoria Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the big game with a pre-Super Bowl Business Blitz networking event just steps away from State Farm Stadium. Hosted on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar/Bet MGM, this event is intended to bring together many

of our Peoria and West Valley city and business leaders for some networking and football fun!

Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers, have the opportunity to win great raffle prizes, purchase squares from our Super Bowl board, and celebrate our West Valley community, which will play host to its third Super Bowl.

The West Valley is booming, and we want to highlight all that is here and all that will be here in the future.

Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar/Bet MGM is located at 9591 W. Sportsman’s Park North, Glendale. If you are interested in joining us for continued networking and fun social opportunities, we host the following events every month and will be adding several others as part of our new Young Professionals.

Group, Education & Workforce Development Committee, and Women 4 Women group:

• Networking Breakfast — First Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

• Peoria Luncheon Function — Third Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• After Hours Shenanigans – Last Thursday of the month from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

For more information and to register for our Business Blitz and other Peoria Chamber of Commerce events, please visit our website at peoriachamber. com/events. PT

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Fourth Annual First Responders Charity Golf Tournament

Monday, Feb. 6

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blackstone Country Club

12101 N. Blackstone Drive, Peoria

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 7

4 to 5:30 p.m. Peoria Sports Complex Colonnade Room

16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria

• Guest Speaker: Michelle Myers, CFO Peoria Unified School District, Special Presentation on Aggregate Expenditure Limits (AELs)

Business Blitz Super Bowl Event

Thursday, Feb. 9

4 to 7 p.m. Flanker Kitchen/Bet MGM (2nd floor)

9591 W. Sportsman’s Park North, Glendale

Networking Breakfast

Tuesday, Feb. 14

7:30 to 9 a.m.

Haymaker Restaurant

8706 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria

• Guest Speaker: Katrina Eaton - Vitalant

Peoria Luncheon Function

Wednesday, Feb. 15

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location TBD

After Hours Shenanigans

Thursday, Feb. 23

5 to 6:30 p.m.

Location TBD

For event updates, please visit our website at peoriachamber.com/events. PT

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CTCA partners with Peoria Fire for early screening program

Being a firefighter entails many different things, and training, putting out fires and saving lives are all a part of what these brave men and women sign up for.

What firefighters don’t sign up for, though, is what comes with the job. Aside from the obviously dangerous high risk of running in and out of flaming buildings, there is something that is taking firefighters out at alarmingly high rates — cancer.

Over the past decade about 70% of on duty firefighter deaths have been attributed to cancer. This is starkly higher than the general population, as firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and 14% more likely to die from it.

With all these statistics in mind, the

Peoria Fire Department decided to do something about it. It partnered with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix, to provide top of the line care to those who risk so much.

“Cancer is quickly becoming the leading cause of death within firefighters nationally; we understand the risk involved in this career and the exposures we get,” Capt. Stephen Gunn said. “We wanted to sort of partner with an organization like (CTCA) and build this program and have all their resources available as far as their doctors, their latest and greatest screenings and tests available.”

The Peoria Fire-Medical Department’s wellness program was originally started as a mental health program. After learning cancer was an issue among the firefighting community, cancer screenings were added into the fold of the program.

“It’s so important to us, losing one of our brothers or sisters to cancer; it’s hard to lose them,” Assistant Chief Robert Brewster said. “We’re doing everything we can to prevent another one of our members coming down with this.”

Through their partnership with CTCA, which is located in Goodyear, these firefighters are able to get screened in hopes of catching the cancer before it is too late. Oftentimes, these firefighters will only go to a screening when they are symptomatic, which is too late, as screenings typically identify the cancer is in its later stages at that point.

“The fight against cancer is (about) early detection,” Gunn said. “That’s the difference between being able to treat and cure this thing and go on to live a good, normal life.

myself included. I’m happy to share that they found I had a bleeding ulcer that I didn’t know about that they found during their scan. I also had a kidney stone I didn’t know about during the scan. So, it wasn’t cancer, but it was things that I was able to get corrected.”

The screening process starts with the intake team, which is an internal medical team that talks to the firefighters to find out any medical history or risk factors associated with the person. Whether it be genetic predisposition or family history, this stage is critical.

Then the firefighter is given an age-appropriate screening. An older firefighter wouldn’t need the same scan as a younger one because there are different cancers that are higher risk the older a patient is. Depending on what the scan finds, then they are referred to their appropriate clinic with an expert in their cancer’s field.

we go with them personally over the imaging. These images provide a lot of relief for them, because they are now looking at the image. Now, they do have a very good plan, they know that they are not cancerous, for example.”

This wellness program is the first of its kind in the state of Arizona. Originally having started just prior to the pandemic, Peoria Fire-Medical has already sent through multiple groups of the highest-priority, or older, firefighters. The program has already sent north of 50 firefighters to get their screenings and push the envelope of catching the cancer early and are setting the example to fire departments far and wide that even if the program saves just one person, then it was worth it.

“Are we going to get them all? No, but if we can make a huge dent in it, then that’s a win” Brewster said.

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“The program has already proven to be a success, and

“It’s a lot of reassurance because we feel like a lot of these firefighters are anxious, they’re very scared of what could be happening,” CTCA pulmonologist Dr. Mahmoud Mahafzah said. “Once we go over the results with them,

“This is just hopefully something down the road that will really help catch those things early, and maybe save a life or two,” Gunn added. “Just doing something rather than just continuing to see the numbers go up and up.” PT

Arizona Broadway promotes intimate cabaret performances

Some things people just can’t get enough of. For musical theater lovers, that can translate into not wanting an evening at the theater to end after the final curtain falls.

The folks at the Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) get it, and they’re more than happy to help extend the theatrical experience with their After Dark Cabarets. A favorite since they started doing them in 2006, ABT has five more scheduled this season, starting with one on Friday, Feb. 3, after the production of “Mame.”

The hourlong cabaret takes place in the lobby approximately 10 minutes after the mainstage show ends.

This year, those who mention “First Friday” when buying their tickets can get the mainstage show tickets for $35. The After Dark Cabaret is free and open to anyone who wants to come.

Kurtis Overby, ABT’s associate ar-

tistic director and a longtime host of the cabaret, said the event has grown so popular that many season ticket holders reserve their show dates so that they can attend the event.

“The patrons can come out to a free cabaret,” Overby said. “The folks from the current show sing other songs not from the show — we try not to do songs from what the audience just sat through. They get an opportunity to try out a new song that they want to do or do something they are really comfortable with.” While the cabarets have been part of the ABT offerings since they opened, Overby said they’ve really picked up steam in the past several years. Even during COVID-19, they were able to get performers from around the country to do Facebook Live cabarets.

The shows are an intimate affair with a single pianist providing accompaniment and a host introducing each actor to give audiences a more personal interaction with the stars who

perform on the stage. While Overby often acts as accompanist and host, he said he likes to share the wealth and let others do it.

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February a great time to focus on heart health

February is American Heart Month, and there’s no better time to take control of your heart health. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

Millions of adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease or the aftereffects of a stroke. The fact that majority of Americans don’t consider themselves at risk for heart disease is why educating the community on the importance of heart health is so important.

“Heart disease can lead to severe disability that can absolutely destroy quality of life for its victims and their loved ones,” said Dr. Timothy Byrne, medical director of cardiovascular services at Abrazo Health. “Left unchecked, it can lead to a wide array of serious and life-threatening health complications, including heart fail-

ure, heart attack, stroke and death.”

Fortunately, new discoveries are making a positive, measurable impact treating on those with heart disease, and Abrazo Health hospitals are at the forefront of this change.

Breakthrough procedures and research in treating heart valve disease, coronary artery and vascular conditions, atrial fibrillation and more are propelling the treatment of heart disease to a higher level. Medications and other treatments are also helping to keep the estimated 5 million Americans living with heart failure out of the hospital.

Smoking, poor diet, high stress, obesity, diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle are all things that can contribute to heart disease.

“The most tragic thing about these issues is that they are not genetic or hereditary — we are often doing these things to ourselves,” Byrne said.

The greatest strides in the fight against heart disease will come from you.

There are some simple steps you

can take to control the effects of heart and cardiovascular conditions or avoid them altogether. Among them: a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, daily exercise, a smoke-free lifestyle, and techniques for managing stress. Taking charge of your health in this way not only will help you live longer, but also better.

Heart Month is also a good time to

make sure you are up to date on your health screenings. Screenings and checkups that are often covered by insurance can alert you to health conditions that need addressing sooner rather than later, Byrne said.

For more information on treating heart disease, online health risk assessments or to find a doctor, visit abrazohealth.com. PT

Hash Kitchen brings #brunchgoals to P83

Brunch icon Hash Kitchen is serving up #brunchgoals with the opening of its new location in Peoria. Known for its imaginative brunches and bloody mary bars, Hash Kitchen Arrowhead introduces a fresh new restaurant design and expanded menu of remixed breakfast classics and cocktails.

Nestled within the P83 District, the restaurant is the first in a partnership with the Scottsdale Airpark-based culinary concept company The Maggiore Group and the private equity firm Savory Fund. It’s the second West Valley store.

“We love it down here. It’s one of our busier units, and we believe that this one’s going to continue to crush it once the honeymoon phase is done,” said Joey Maggiore, chef and co-owner of Hash Kitchen. “It couldn’t be in a better location right across from spring training and P83 with all the great restaurants. We’re really excited to be here.”

The newest Hash Kitchen location delivers its familiar culinary creativity and lively brunch experience with an updated sparkle. As a part of its continued expansion, the establishment debuts the next generation restaurant design for all future locations, which was brainstormed by co-owner and Maggiore’s wife, Cristina. With a social brunch party aesthetic, the P83 location features an upbeat indoor dining room with design elements like black-and-white wall and ceiling art, and a DJ booth adorned with a disco ball for live sets on the weekends. The space also showcases a bright, spacious outdoor patio spanning 4,754 square feet and a separate entrance for pickup orders.

It wouldn’t be Hash Kitchen without its brunch bar program, which features a build-your-own bloody mary bar where guests can customize their cocktails with housemade bloody mary mixes, house-infused spirits and over 60 toppings. Its array of innovative cocktails ranges from glitter cotton candy mimosa flights to booze bags.

“We don’t ever want to be cookie cutter; we always want to up the bar one after another,” Maggiore said. “So, this

Hash Kitchen, known for its imaginative brunches and bloody mary bars, introduces a fresh new restaurant design and expanded menu of remixed breakfast classics and cocktails for patrons to experience at its new Arrowhead location.

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one, we feel is the most fun, newest, sexiest of all Hashes that we have, and we’ll continue that growth in each unit.”

Accompanying the establishment’s modernized design is a spread of new dishes for guests to chow down.

“We have a s’mores tsunami pancake, we basically have this molten chocolate on top with charred marshmallows, and it overflows over your pancakes,” Maggiore said. “We’re doing a smoked brisket hash that’s spectacular. A 10-hour smoked brisket chopped up, it’s delicious with poached eggs and green chili sauce.”

The restaurant also introduces potato skins Benedict and hash, as well as a crème brûlée bruschetta, consisting of custard on toast topped with charred sugar and strawberries.

“Just some fun things to change it up every once in a while,” Maggiore said. “You need to always keep it going, keep it fresh and exciting.”

Alongside its new creative dishes, the P83 location welcomes Hash Kitchen’s regular menu staples, from doughnuts served on a Ferris wheel to savory hashes, tall pancake stacks and flamboyant French toast dishes.

A few of the restaurant’s fan favorites include carnitas hash, which are braised for four hours with oranges and Coke syrup, and breakfast potato tacos with fillings like chorizo, fried eggs, avocado and queso fresco.

“We have banana split French toast, we

have our famous cannoli doughnuts — we make a beautiful cannoli filling and we make fresh doughnuts every day,” Maggiore said. “Just fun, innovative dishes that people get excited about.”

The first Hash Kitchen was founded in 2015 by the Maggiores and their business partner Flora Tersigni. The team ran with the idea of launching a restaurant open seven days a week, but only for brunch.

“It became very busy, very successful. We started pushing the limits on brunch food and cocktails, throwing in a DJ and different features,” Maggiore said. “We feel that we revolutionized what breakfast is. In Arizona — and America — I think a lot of people look at Hash and build their concepts around that, and we feel glad that that happens.”

With the opening of the P83 restaurant, Hash Kitchen has six locations across the Valley. The owners also run several other concepts in the community through The Maggiore Group, including The Mexicano and three Sicilian Butchers.

One of The Maggiores Group’s upcoming restaurants is a seventh Hash Kitchen in Gilbert, and they’re looking at expanding the brand even farther in Peoria as its culinary scene grows.

Overall, the Maggiores look forward to sharing their inventive brunch dishes and cocktails with more patrons in their community.

“Hash Kitchen is just a fun place to be, it’s a fun Sunday brunch, seven days a week. We have a DJ, bloody marys, mimosas, mocktails and just a great dining experience,” Maggiore said. “We want it to be fun and lively no matter what’s going on in your life, good or bad — you come here, and we want you to forget about it and just enjoy yourself.” PT

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Wreaths Across America unveils new theme

Each year, millions of Americans come together to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state and national cemeteries in all 50 states — most recently at 3,702 participating locations — as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their

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the mainstage show, will play piano and Jamie Parnell, an ABT staff member and performer, will be the host.

While ABT often creates themes for the cabarets, that will not be the case with this week’s cabaret. They consid-

own communities. Recently, the national nonprofit unveiled the theme for 2023: “Serve and Succeed.”

The inspiration for this year’s theme came while discussing the significance of 2022’s theme, which was “Find a Way to Serve,” and the need to continue to stress the importance of service and the positive ways it can impact lives. Wreaths Across America plans to focus on the storylines of veterans and military families who have found success through their own service, while also highlighting local volunteers across the country and the success that comes from serving their communities.

ered going with a Golden Age Broadway theme, but instead Overby decided to keep it general, in part because “Mame” is loon the longer side when it comes to musicals.

“They just sat through a two-and-ahalf-hour performance,” Overby said. “Let’s give them something that’s ex-

The organization will continue its commitment to supporting and bringing attention to the needs of our veteran community while also showcasing the continued contributions of those who serve.

“There are many ways to serve your community and country, and just as many definitions of success,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “We hope through focusing on those stories of success we will help change the dialogue around what it means to serve your country.”

In 2022, more than 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths were placed by volunteers on headstones at 3,702 participating

citing and powerful. We’re going to open it up to whatever the performers are interested in performing for everyone.”

He said they will likely theme the next one — “Escape to Margaritaville.”

The After Dark Cabarets have evolved since ABT first started doing them more than 15 years ago.

“It started out with people just singing stuff,” Overby said. “We wanted to have a good time because when you’re in a show, the actors only sing the same thing eight times a week. This just started with, ‘Hey, let’s sing these songs in the lobby after the show.’ It started off really small and it’s just become a thing where people are changing their tickets to come and stay afterwards.”

Overby described it as a fun evening for him because he gets to share with their audiences how multi-talented the actors they hire are, that they can do things far beyond what they display in the specific show. It’s also something that benefits the performers.

“It’s a really cool opportunity for me to collaborate with them and for them to get seen more,” Overby said. “One of the greatest things is that all the performers have reels on their websites now. It’s a really good opportunity for them to use that. They can put these performances on their website and use it to help promote themselves.”

locations around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with each name said out loud. Wreaths Across America volunteers work year-round to ensure military laid to rest are remembered, their families and living veterans are honored, and the next generation is taught about the value of freedom.

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 16. It is a free event and open to all people. For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath for an American hero, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org. PT

He’s also enjoyed developing traditions through the year, such as always inviting the audience to join a sing-along during the holiday cabarets and sing his favorite carol, “Feliz Navidad.” It and other traditions continue to grow.

“Just seeing the evolution is exciting,” Overby said. “And to know that I had just a little bit to do with it. I take pride in it. I don’t take it lightly because I do know that it’s important for the performer and the audience. I want people to have a good time. I’m just a crazy little lunatic out there trying to make people laugh and that’s awesome.”

The expansive lobby includes a permanently installed bar which will be open throughout the cabaret for audiences to enjoy.

“My famous line is that the more you drink, the better we sound,” Overby said. PT

IF YOU GO...

After Dark Cabarets

WHO: Arizona Broadway Theatre

WHERE: 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria

WHEN: Immediately following the main-stage show, Friday, Feb. 3

INFO: Additional cabarets will be held Friday, March 24, Friday, May 19, Friday, June 30 and Friday, Sept. 1.

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.

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

Japanese Taiko Drumming

FEB. 1

Celebrate the culture and history of Japan with Fushicho Daiko, a type of ensemble Taiko drumming that brings powerful noise, joyful celebration, and occasional comic interlude. Based in Phoenix, the Fushicho Daiko Dojo seeks to bring authenticity and passion to the art form through rhythm and community. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, 7 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Sierra Winds, 17300 N. 88th Avenue, Peoria, 10 a.m., free, sierrawinds. com

Medicare Free Lunch Seminar

FEB. 1

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

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Brunch & Bubbles

FEB. 1

Raise the champagne glass and enjoy a delicious brunch while discovering the remarkable homes available at the Sierra Winds. Discuss the many amenities and specials available, and celebrate the new year and all its possibilities.

Adults on medicare are invited to learn more about medical opportunities in the Peoria area. Talk to the professionals and learn more about methods of primary care with shorter wait times and better access to essential care. Seating is limited, so call in to RSVP and reserve a spot. Red Lobster, 7921 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 1 p.m., free, 1-866-862-9796, allevents.in/org/new-primary-care

West Valley Growth Summit

FEB. 2

The Phoenix Business Journal kicks

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off a series of in-person economic development events this month with its West Valley Growth Summit. A panel of executives representing five different West Valley cities will get together to discuss past and future plans for their principalities, as well as the future of Arizona’s water resources.

Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, 8 to 10 a.m., $45, bizjournals.com

WHAM Teen Art Night

FEB. 6

Join the What’s Happening Art Movement as they show off this month’s art project: how to make beautiful foil sculptures. This month, students will learn the ins and outs of crafting with this cheap but pretty material. Space is limited and in high demand, so registration via email is required. Ages 12 to 17.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov, cara.marshell@ peoriaaz.gov

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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.

Afternoon Adventures at the Peoria Main Library

FEB. 6

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, free, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., 623-773-7578, peoriaaz.gov

Special City Council Meeting and Executive Session

FEB. 7

Take an interest in local politics and come to the Peoria City Council

meeting to discuss the future of the city. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for additional information.

Council Chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 6 to 8 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Light at Play Interactive Art Experience

FEB. 10-21

Six large scale interactive and illuminated public artworks by artist team Pneuhaus come to Peoria’s own Osuna Park for the public to enjoy. The team are masters of public projects designed to be immersive elements of the environment. Guests are encouraged to explore the art, take pictures, and interact with the sculptures.

Osuna Park, 10510 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Second Saturdays

FEB. 11

Second Saturdays return to Old

Town Peoria with a full night market free to the public. Each second Saturday of the month, Peoria brings unique vendors, outdoor games, art installations, premier food trucks, live music, and tons of local talent to the waiting public.

Jefferson Street and 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 5 to 9 p.m., free admission, peoriaaz.gov

Ask a Master Gardener

FEB. 11

Have questions about your garden? Volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County will be available to answer questions for the public regarding plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis, among other topics. Those who are interested may bring insect specimens for advice and identification.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov PT

Doing consistently what others do occasionally

or some time now, I have been thinking about the attribute of willpower. Other words for willpower might be determination, consistency or perseverance. I admire folks with willpower. When the times get tough, the determined are not deterred or detoured. Instead, they have what I call “beginergy.” They have spirit, grit and mental toughness. They

may not reach their ultimate dream or goal, but it will not be because of a lack of effort.

FAuthor Elmer Towns says that some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined. Thomas Edison said that everything comes to those who hustle while they wait. The snail reached the ark because it was determined. There is a world of difference between “not quite” and “never quit.” Generally, you can’t keep the fainthearted up and you can’t keep the determined down. Determined people consistently do what others occasionally do.

“Character first” defines determina-

tion as purposing to accomplish the right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition. I like that concept, the right goals at the right time. Determination is pure when truth and virtue, not self-aggrandizement, are vied for. Let me give you an example of what I’m saying here from research by the character-first staff. It’s called “How One Man’s Determination Brought Literacy to a Whole People.”

“Sequoyah served under General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812 in the United States. After the war, he began work on the Cherokee writing system, for which he is now famous. He started creating symbols for whole words and eventually arrived at 85 symbols

representing sounds. Unfortunately, his neighbors didn’t understand him, and his wife reportedly destroyed his work at one point. But he persevered, and in 1821, Sequoyah and his daughter, Ah-yoka, unveiled his syllabify and opened the door to literacy for thousands of his people.

“Sequoyah endured and succeeded because he couldn’t do anything else. He possessed perseverance. Willpower is choosing not to give up until what you set out to do is accomplished. Willpower and focus are not letting your mind, emotions, other distractions or people deter us from achieving the

right goals at the right time regardless of the opposition.”

The Bible has many stories of people who had determination. The women who had been hemorrhaging for years never quit seeking a solution. When Jesus came along, she pushed through the crowd, broke every rule of protocol for that time and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment. Jesus stopped and turned around to see who the determined woman was. He said to the women, “You’re healed.” Lesson: Her healing came from Jesus, but her determination put her in the position for healing to happen.

What is the lesson here? Winners are ex-losers who just got determined. So,

if you don’t succeed at first, try not to look too astonished. Anything worthwhile will probably take a while. Determination is what happens between the start and the finish.

The unique aspect of determination is people can use determination for both good or evil or for construction or destruction. Determined people can undermine a whole culture, country or community. Hitler was determined. Churchill and the Allies were more determined. It takes committed, consistent people to ensure good triumphs over evil. Consider the postage stamp. Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. You become what you focus on. Winners focus on winning; losers focus on

winners. Don’t spend your time and energy worrying about others. Don’t take your eyes off the prize. That’s “di-vision” or should I say “die-vision.”

Tom Landry enlightened us about how to win the Super Bowl. “My job is to get men to do what they don’t want to do to achieve something they have always wanted to achieve.” Whenever you see a successful business, someone makes a courageous decision and finishes what they started. Focus, self-control and perseverance are the qualities that distinguish the fittest (mentally and physically) to survive.

The Scriptures give us sage advice about perseverance and consistency for the right things. “Summing it all up, my friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious — the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into His most excellent harmonies.” Philippians 4:8-9.

My good friend, Chris Estrada of Destiny Center International Church

in Phoenix, enlightens us about consistently doing what other people occasionally do this way. “Consistency is a skill many people lack but can be learned through repetition. The more consistent you are with doing the right thing and not cutting a corner, the better results you’ll receive when attempting to do anything. Let’s go!” I like that.

It would make my day if this article encouraged you to keep on, keeping on, for something great and sound you are pursuing. Remember, a great oak is only a little nut that held its ground. 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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Credit Union West accepting scholarship applications

Credit Union West is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program. Applications are open to high school seniors in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, Mohave, Coconino, Cochise, Navajo, Apache and Gila counties. There will be five $2,000 scholarships awarded.

As part of Credit Union West’s legacy of serving military personnel, two of the scholarships will be awarded to Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students.

“Credit Union West is proud to support the educational goals of the youth in our communities,” said Karen Roch, president and CEO of Credit Union West. “Our annual scholarship program is an essential part of our com-

mitment to giving back to the communities we serve.”

The scholarships will be awarded to fi ve Arizona high school seniors who plan to attend a trade school, two-year or four-year college in the fall of 2023. These scholarship funds will help students manage the costs associated with furthering their education.

Students must meet specific require-

ments and submit a short essay to qualify. To learn how to apply, visit cuwest. org/scholarship. Applications are accepted now through Friday, March 31. Scholarship winners will be announced in May.

Students interested in learning about financial wellness and starting their savings journey can learn more about Credit Union West’s services at cuwest.org/youthaccounts. PT

PUSD seeks feedback on math and science curriculum

The Peoria Unified School District is seeking feedback regarding which materials will be used to guide learning in math and science classrooms.

On Oct. 27 last year, the governing board approved the district issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for a science and math curriculum textbook adoption. A Textbook Advisory Committee (TAC) will be part of the RFP evaluation process, and the TAC meetings will be open to the public. Part of the TAC’s work includes input from teachers, parents, students and community members on the proposed vendor textbooks and how they support student learning for

both general and special student populations throughout the district.

Community members, parents and staff can review each of the proposed resources and provide feedback at the District Administration Center (DAC), 6330 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale. In alignment with Arizona Statute 15721, Arizona Statute 15-722, and Peoria Unified Governing Board Policy IJJ, the materials will be on display for until Tuesday, April 11, concluding at the close of business on Tuesday, April 11, for elementary materials and Wednesday, April 12, for those at the high schools.

“The feedback from our community and families is an integral part of this process,” said Dr. Teresa Hernan-

dez, chief academic support officer for PUSD. “The information and feedback provided will have a direct impact on the materials that our students and teachers will use for years to come.”

The materials are also on display at the following select school sites:

• Alta Loma Elementary School, 9750 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria.

• Peoria High School, 11200 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria.

• Sunrise Mountain High School, 21200 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria.

• Zuni Hills Elementary School, 10851 W. Williams Road, Sun City.

The school sites will only have a portion of all the materials, with informa-

tion on display that is relevant to the grade levels being taught at the school. Elementary schools will have elementary materials and high schools will have materials relevant to their coursework. All the materials are available at the district office.

These adoptions will be funded by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) grant funds that the district received as part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated impacts on student learning throughout the country.

Community members can find a full list of the textbooks that are being considered at peoriaunified.org/ Page/7342. PT

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05

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 STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1154, COWLEY PHASE 3; 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

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chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1154 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. 1154 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. 1154 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. 1154.

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. 1154 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.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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, Jan 26, Feb 2, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06

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. 1154, COWLEY PHASE 3 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 24th day of January, 2023, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2023-05, 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. 1154; 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. 2023-05 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. 2023-05, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1) inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of

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Intention No. 2023-05 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. 2023-05 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. 2023-05; 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. 2023-05 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 24th day of January, 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. 2023-06

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

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The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08

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. 1262.

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

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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. 1262 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. 1262 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. 1262 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. 1262.

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. 1262 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. 2023-08

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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.

AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 2023.

OF PEORIA, an Arizona

RESOLUTION

NO. 1164, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3 PARCEL 10; 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. 2023-09

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chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1164 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. 1164 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. 1164 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. 1164.

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. 1164 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. 2023-09

SLID 1164, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 10

January 24, 2023

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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.

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10

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. 1164, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3 PARCEL 10

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 24th day of January, 2023, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2023-09, 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. 1164; 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. 2023-09 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. 2023-09, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1)

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inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-09 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. 2023-09 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. 2023-09; 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. 2023-09 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 24th day of January, 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.

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SLID 1164, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 10

January 24, 2023

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12

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. 1271.

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

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MID 1271, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

Page 2 of 7 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. 1271 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. 1271 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. 1271 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. 1271.

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. 1271 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. 2023-12

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January 24, 2023

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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. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 2023. CITY

CLASSIFIEDS.PHOENIX.ORG

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RESTORING CHANGES TO THE CITY CODE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED THROUGH ORDINANCE 2021-06, THAT AMENDED CHAPTER 21 OF THE PEORIA CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-202 (DEFINITIONS), SECTION 21-503 (LAND USE MATRIX), AND SECTION 21505 (LIMITATIONS ON USES); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such Public Hearing was given in the time, form, substance, and manner provided by law including publication of such in the Peoria Times on January 28, 2021 regarding amendments to the Peoria City Code (1992 edition) regarding Marijuana Establishments, and

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, held a public hearing on February 18, 2021 to consider proposed amendments to the Peoria City Code (1992 edition) regarding Marijuana Establishments, after notice in the manner provided by law; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, held a public hearing on March 2, 2021 to consider proposed amendments to the Peoria City Code (1992 edition) regarding Marijuana Establishments, after notice in the manner provided by law; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, considered the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona, and deem it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Peoria, Arizona to amend Section 21-202 “Definitions”, Section 21-503 “Land Use Matrix”, And Section 21-505 “Limitations on Uses” of Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code (1992 edition), and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona at its regularly convened meeting of March 2, 2021 voted to amend the Peoria City Code (1992 edition), and unanimously voted to adopt Ordinance 2021-06 regarding regulations for Marijuana Establishments; and

WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such Public Hearing was given in the time, form, substance, and manner provided by law including publication of such in the Peoria Times on April 1, 2021 regarding amendments to the Peoria City Code (1992 edition) regarding Mobile Food Vendors, and

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, held a public hearing on May 6, 2021 to consider proposed amendments to the Peoria City Code (1992 edition) regarding Mobile Food Vendors, after notice in the manner provided by law; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, held a public hearing on June 1, 2021 to consider proposed amendments to the Peoria City Code (1992 edition) regarding Mobile Food Vendors, after notice in the manner provided by law; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, considered the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona, and deem it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Peoria, Arizona to amend Section 21-202 “Definitions”, Section 21-503 “Land Use Matrix”, And Section 21-505 “Limitations on Uses” of Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code (1992 edition), and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona at its regularly convened meeting of June 1, 2021 voted to amend the Peoria City Code (1992 edition), and unanimously voted to adopted Ordinance 2021-17 regarding regulations for Mobile Food Vendors; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, seek to reconcile the language previously adopted through Ordinance 202106, and Ordinance 2021-17 to fulfill the legislative intent, and deem it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Peoria, Arizona to amend Section 21-202 “Definitions”, Section 21-503 “Land Use Matrix”, and Section 21-505 “Limitations on Uses” of Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code (1992 edition); and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code shall be amended to read as indicated on Exhibit 1.

SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date provided by law.

SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Clerical Corrections. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to correct clerical and grammatical errors, if any, related to this ordinance, and to make formatting changes appropriate for purposes of clarity, form, or consistency with the Peoria City Code.

SECTION 5. Emergency Clause; Effective Date. Whereas the immediate operation of the provisions of this Ordinance are necessary to reconcile the codification of the language herein and restore the legislative intent of previously adopted ordinances, and are necessary for the immediate and on-going preservation of the peace, health and safety of the City of Peoria, Arizona, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately from its adoption by a supermajority of the Mayor and City Council.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona this 24th day of January, 2023.

Jason Beck, Mayor

Date Signed

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. 1245.

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. 2023-16

MID 1245, Acoma Estates

January 24, 2023

Page 2 of 6 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. 1245 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. 1245 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. 1245 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. 1245.

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. 1245 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

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14

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. 1173, ALORAVITA SOUTH PARCEL 7 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 24th day of January, 2023, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2023-13, 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. 1173; 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. 2023-13 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. 2023-13, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1)

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January 24, 2023

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inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-13 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. 2023-13 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. 2023-13; 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. 2023-13 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 24th day of January, 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. 2023-14

SLID 1173, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18

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 HEIGHTS 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. 1254.

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. 2023-18

MID 1254, Parcel H - Mystic At Lake Pleasant Heights

January 24, 2023

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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. 1254 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. 1254 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. 1254 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. 1254.

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. 1254 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. 2023-18

MID 1254, Parcel H - Mystic At Lake Pleasant Heights

January 24, 2023

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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. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13

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. 1173, ALORAVITA SOUTH PARCEL 7; 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. 2023-13

SLID 1173, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

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chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1173 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. 1173 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. 1173 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. 1173.

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. 1173 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. 2023-13

SLID 1173, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

Page 3 of 7 Pages

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04

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

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. 1248.

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. 2023-04

MID 1248, Cowley Phase 3

January 24, 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. 1248 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. 1248 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. 1248 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. 1248.

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. 1248 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. 2023-04

MID 1248, Cowley Phase 3 January 24, 2023 Page 3 of 8 Pages

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.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11

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. 1271, ALORAVITA SOUTH PARCEL 7, 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. 2023-11

MID 1271, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

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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. 2023-11

MID 1271, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

Page 3 of 11 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. 1271 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. 1271

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. 1271.

Resolution No. 2023-11

MID 1271, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

Page 4 of 11 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. 2023-11

MID 1271, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

Page 5 of 11 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 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15

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. 1245, ACOMA ESTATES, 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. 2023-15

MID 1245, Acoma Estates

January 24, 2023

Page 2 of 10 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.

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MID 1245, Acoma Estates

January 24, 2023

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"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. 1245 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. 1245

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. 1245.

Resolution No. 2023-15

MID 1245, Acoma Estates January 24, 2023

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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. 2023-15

MID 1245, Acoma Estates

January 24, 2023

Page 5 of 10 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 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-17

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. 1254, PARCEL H - MYSTIC AT LAKE PLEASANT HEIGHTS, 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. 2023-17

MID 1254, Parcel H - Mystic At Lake Pleasant Heights

January 24, 2023

Page 2 of 10 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. 2023-17

MID 1254, Parcel H - Mystic At Lake Pleasant Heights

January 24, 2023

Page 3 of 10 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. 1254 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. 1254

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. 1254.

Resolution No. 2023-17

MID 1254, Parcel H - Mystic At Lake Pleasant Heights

January 24, 2023

Page 4 of 10 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. 2023-17

MID 1254, Parcel H - Mystic At Lake Pleasant Heights

January 24, 2023

Page 5 of 10 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 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07

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. 1262, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3 PARCEL 10, 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. 2023-07

MID 1262, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 10

January 24, 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. 2023-07

MID 1262, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 10

January 24, 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. 1262 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. 1262

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. 1262.

Resolution No. 2023-07

MID 1262, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 10

January 24, 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. 2023-07

MID 1262, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 10

January 24, 2023

Page 5 of 12 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 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 24, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03

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. 1248, COWLEY PHASE 3, 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. 2023-03

MID 1248, Cowley Phase 3

January 24, 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. 2023-03

MID 1248, Cowley Phase 3

January 24, 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. 1248 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. 1248

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. 1248.

Resolution No. 2023-03

MID 1248, Cowley Phase 3

January 24, 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. 2023-03

MID 1248, Cowley Phase 3

January 24, 2023

Page 5 of 12 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 24th day of January, 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, Feb 2, 9, 2023