Peoria Times 02-09-2023

New city manager back to doing what he loves

Henry Darwin is back to doing what he loves.

After taking a hiatus from public service to practice law at Phoenix-based firm Gallagher & Kennedy, Darwin has returned to his calling as the city of Peoria’s new city manager.

“I am wanting to see if I would enjoy the practice of law,” Darwin said. “And what I found was that I certainly could do it, and I was successful. But I really did miss public service. I realized that’s what my passion

is, and that’s what I plan on doing for the rest of my career.”

Darwin has over 25 years of public service under his belt. He served as the chief operating officer (COO) for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

As EPA COO, he single-handedly designed and led deployment of the first agencywide lean management system in the U.S. federal government, known as the EPA Lean Management System.

Darwin’s favorite thing about working in public service falls in line with his plan for

Local among first to join Peace Corps post-pandemic

Peoria resident Colt Dreyer will be among the first Peace Corps volunteers to go back overseas following the evacuation of all members back in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The recent college graduate has been ready for this moment to go out and change the world in “what has been a long time coming.”

“I’ve been looking into that idea for a really long time; I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do with my life,” Dreyer said.

“But I knew whatever I did want to do. I wanted to challenge myself to get out in the world a little bit. And no matter what

career I went into or even if it’s not a career, just what I do with my time here on Earth, I wanted to give back to the world that has given me so much.”

Dreyer has always had the urge to help people. The oldest sibling and cousin of his family, he has spent what has felt like the majority of his life helping out. Playing a vital role in raising his little brother, Dreyer developed that urge to be the one people can rely on to be there.

Making his way through the education system, Dreyer was uncertain of which direction he wanted his career path, and life for that matter, to go. Enrolling in Northern Arizona University, he studied politics but was looking for his way to do right by

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his tenure with the city of Peoria — to “help leaders execute their vision.”

“I just have this passion for helping visionary leaders carry out that vision and, at the same time, helping government just get better at the things that they do for their citizens,” he said.

And the timing for Darwin to join the city couldn’t be better, as Peoria is in a transitionary period with a new mayor and members of city council.

“That’s really where I feel I’m the strongest, and that is helping organizations achieve big things, helping government achieve big things at the same time,” he said.

Jason Beck, Peoria’s recently elected mayor, is someone Darwin is very excited to work with. He said Beck’s energy and dedication are traits of someone you really want on your side.

“I love his energy and his vision,” Darwin said. “That’s what keeps me going from a leadership level. When I’m searching out the kind of the leader that I want to follow, I want someone who has very high energy, that has a very clear vision that I can help

achieve. … I really like working for government elected officials that have come from the private sector and have been successful in the private sector, because they really understand what I am trying to achieve. And that is bringing private sector tools, techniques, concepts and principles to government.

“He’s just the kind of leader that I want to follow.”

Beck is equally as excited to work with Darwin.

“Peoria is blessed to have someone as qualified as Henry Darwin to apply to be our city manager,” Beck said. “As an engineer, an expert in operational effectiveness, an attorney, and someone who has managed large government organizations at every level, he will be an amazing leader to help Peoria realize its full potential.”

Peoria, Darwin said, is a well-run city, but like any organization or government, there is always room for growth. He will look to find that while with the city.

“There are things that Peoria does really well, and I’m exploring where those things are,” he said. “But I

also know that with any government organization, there are opportunities for improvement and innovation. And so, I’m looking for those as well.”

As far as improvement goes, Darwin will look to get the ball rolling on it right away. He said he will spend his “first several weeks” meeting with department heads, city employees, city residents and customers to figure out issues.

“Let’s start working on those areas where there are frustrations for our citizens, frustrations for our customers, frustrations for our employees,” Darwin said. “Let’s start working on those and improving those and innovating around those. … My goal is to make Peoria the best-run city in the country. That is my goal, and I’ll do everything in my power to help Peoria achieve that.”

Numbers and case studies are big points of reference for Darwin. Data and evidence, he said, will help him make sometimes tough decisions moving forward.

“I’m a strong believer in making

the world.

Through a mutual friend, he found the Peace Corps, a snowball that would keep growing years in the making.

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“(She) had nothing but good things to say about (the Peace Corps), so then I started looking into it myself,” Dreyer said. “I completely fell in love with the idea. As soon as I got toward graduation, I wanted to apply; see if I (would) even qualify and go from there. And here we are, four or five years later, actually going to make it happen.”

The 23-year-old Dreyer graduated college in 2022 and has been preparing himself for what the world has in store for him outside the country.

“A mindset of being open but being cautious as well,” he said. “As excited as I am and as much as I’m looking forward to it, I do recognize that this is a foreign part of the world. This is something that I have zero experience with. So, I want to go with open arms, try good food, meet good people, and learn as much as I can, but while also watching my own back.

“It is not a perfect world out there, and bad things happen all the time. I

operational decisions based upon data, and not entirely upon gut feel,” Darwin said. “I also think that there are opportunities to use evidence. Evidence can take many forms. … I think that’s one of the things that will likely change.

“I don’t anticipate huge changes in the city’s operations, but we are going to start using data and evidence more so than you have seen in the past to make decisions, to make sure we’re not regressing, and to also make sure that things that we’re trying are actually making a difference.”

Darwin has only been with Peoria now for a couple of weeks now, but he said he is happy with where he is, and he is excited to get to work doing what he loves.

“Those who are closest to me, my family and my friends have already noticed that I am just a back to my old self. I am a true public servant at heart. I love public service. I love everything about it, and I am so excited to be back doing what I love and what I think I do best.” PT

would almost call it cautiously optimistic.”

The Peace Corps consists of six sectors — agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth in development, and is currently deployed in 47 countries around the world.

The volunteers, like Dreyer, provide a valuable asset in their host countries, as not only do they provide a key service to the people of the country, they also bring over their ideals with them, helping spread American culture across the world.

“That’s part of our job as well,” Dreyer said. “Part of our job isn’t just going through training and helping with our actual positions and learning. There’s half of our job that is also a good representation of the United States itself. And so I’m going to break magazines, postcards, I got an Arizona flag, I got a United States flag I’m going to bring. I’m still going to be me no matter what.

“I want to be a good kind of unofficial ambassador on behalf of America to this country and leave a good repre-

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The Bubble Bowl is the ultra bubble experience

This February, Park West is buzzing with Super Bowl festivities. The first ever family-friendly Bubble Bowl, a mega bubble experience, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11,

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of the big game beginning in the West Valley. “Bubbles create celebration, joy and fun,” said Kelly Price, director of marketing for Park West Kelly Price.

“The majority of events throughout the Phoenix area are adult focused. The city and Park West wanted to provide

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Join Bubble Bowl at Park West

Things are popping at Park West this February in honor of Super Bowl LVII! On Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Park West and the city of Peoria present the family-friendly Bubble Bowl, a super bubble experience in celebration of the Super Bowl. This all-ages football fan extravaganza is free to attend and features eight activation stations including “kid in a bubble,” bubble science, bubble craft activities, demonstrations of the world’s largest bubble, and more. Guests can also enjoy a Big Bubbles Zone featuring billions of bubbles, an enormous Foam Zone, roaming bubble performers throughout the event, a DJ, balloon twisters, games and prizes. Park West is located at 9744 W. Northern Avenue.

Info: shopparkwest.com

Experience interactive art in Peoria

An interactive art experience that will mesmerize, delight and inspire is coming to Downtown Peoria in February. The multiday event, Light at Play: An Interactive Art Experience, features installations by Pneuhaus, an art and design studio that creates immersive sculptures and environments using light, color and sound to incite curiosity and wonder. As the first of its kind

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Dreyer will head out to Madagascar to serve in the health sector and be that ambassador for the United States for

in the Northwest Valley, Light at Play will transform Osuna Park, 10510 N. 83rd Avenue, from Friday, Feb. 10, to Tuesday, Feb. 21. The display will be open during regular park hours from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Info: peoriaaz.gov/arts

Peoria’s 30th season of Spring Training begins Feb. 24

Tickets are on sale for Peoria’s 30th season of Spring Training. The season begins Friday, Feb. 24, and runs through Monday, March 27, at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. Join the action and excitement as the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres warm up and prepare for the start of the Major League season. With a variety of promotions such as the resident rewards program, bark at the park, hometown heroes and more, the season is filled with unique fan experiences.

Info: peoriasportscomplex.com

Peoria is the place to experience Super Bowl LVII

Peoria is the place for Super Bowl LVII excitement. With eight hotels and one resort totaling more than 900 rooms, Peoria is located just minutes from State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Come experience Peoria’s chef-driven dining and unique attractions that de-

the people of his new host country. But, with him he will bring the “Peoria pizzazz” and continue to help change the world.

“Everyone talks about what’s

a family-friendly alternative for West Valley families to enjoy. The eight activation stations at this family-friendly football fan fiesta include child in a bubble, bubble science and bubble craft activities.

liver an authentic Arizona experience.

Info: visitpeoriaaz.com/plan-yourvisit/super-bowl-2023

Attend Sustainable University for spring gardening tips

The time to plant your spring garden is here. Peoria’s Sustainable University is hosting a Vegetable Gardening class offering information on plants that thrive in an Arizona climate, as well as gardening tips to help your garden grow and provide this spring. The class will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center, located at 8866 W. Thunderbird Road. Classes are free but space is limited.

Info: 623-773-7137, peoriaaz.gov/ recplace

Donate blood at the Peoria Police Department North Precinct

The city of Peoria and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pinnacle Peak Public Safety Facility, located at 23100 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway. There is a critical need for blood, so every donation makes a difference. All donors will receive a voucher for a ticket to a city of Peoria Spring Training game.

Info: donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code 10053034 PT

wrong with the world, but few are willing to do anything about it,” Dreyer said.

“I refuse to be one of those people.” PT

State Farm Stadium undergoes final preparations for Super Bowl

From fresh green grass to brandnew turf, playing surfaces have been at the forefront of NFL headlines this season, and with all eyes on the biggest game of the year, State Farm Stadium workers have the task of making the field pleasing to viewers while also keeping the players safe. The NFL’s issue with playing surfaces was highlighted last year during the 2022 Super Bowl when LA Rams

“We wanted to create a fun and safe environment for kids and families to celebrate all the amazing winter festivities in the Valley of the Sun that was kid centric. Our goal is for kids and families to have an incredible time and make lifelong memories.”

The event will also feature wandering bubble artists, a Big Bubbles Zone with plenty of bubbles, an enormous

star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. went to catch a pass late in the second quarter on SoFi Stadium’s artificial turf and collapsed in a heap of pain as soon as he turned upfield. It was later revealed that the noncontact injury was a torn ACL.

Fellow NFL players flooded Twitter after the incident, voicing their opinions on turf fields along with the message, “I support #FLIPTHETURF.”

Players noticing this difference have validity based on the NFL injury data collected from 2012 to 2018. This data

Foam Zone, a DJ, balloon twisters, games and prizes. Gift cards from Park West shops and restaurants, football-themed giveaways, and food from Mary’s Mountain Cookies will be some of the prizes participants can win at the event.

“We have always wanted to do a bubble-centric event at Park West, and this was the perfect way to introduce the concept to our guests,” Price said.

showed that contact injury rates for lower extremities were higher during practices and games played on artificial turf.

The major difference comes in noncontact lower-extremity injuries with a 28% higher rate of these injuries occurring on artificial turf. Of those noncontact injuries, there is a 32% increase in the rate of noncontact knee injuries and a 69% increase for noncontact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.

All this resurfaced during the 2022 NFL season due to multiple noncontact

“We will likely continue them this summer if it is as well received as we expect.”

Rain or shine, Price said, the event will go on, and the experience is open to the public. Park West is prepared to reasonably accommodate any special needs.

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injuries at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets. The stadium’s artificial turf is slit turf, a surface the NFL admitted contributed to an increase in lower-extremity injuries.

The recent outcry is something to watch during the 2023 Super Bowl as the big game moves back to natural grass.

On Super Bowl Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs

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will break in the brand-new field made from grass that was grown locally just outside Phoenix.

“The field started its growth pattern over a year ago for the Super Bowl,” said Ed Mangan, NFL field director. “The field is maintained seven days a week up until this point. We brought out our laser graders and laser level to make everything perfectly smooth.”

The field is rolled into State Farm Stadium in sections that are 3 1/2 feet wide and 40 feet long, weighing in at approximately 1,500 pounds.

“We roll every piece out like a carpet, then make sure everything is smooth and put all the edges together,” Mangan said.

In total it took four days to lay the grass down and a week and a half to sod the field.

Now the field is in the hands of the grounds crew, a mix of local staff and members brought in from around the country. In total there are around 35 people who work seven days a week to have the game and practice fields in the best condition possible.

One of those members brought in is Nick Pappas, who also worked on the fields in the NFL’s Germany and England games. One advantage of having the field in State Farm Stadium is the rollers that can move the grass outside.

“Being able to move the field in and out gives us the opportunity to do more inside the stadium,” Pappas said.

“When the field is outside it gets sunlight and the weather that is needed to

be in the best condition possible. At night we can bring the field in as temperature drops, or if we want to avoid certain weather patterns, we can bring the field in. It is a huge opportunity for us to provide the best service we can.”

Eleven days before the 2023 Super Bowl and the paint for the essential grid of the field is ready to go.

“We are at 85% at this point with painting the field,” Pappas said. “As the grass grows, the paint dulls out so a lot of the work this week is measuring everything to make sure we get the layout right the first time. We lay down the final coat as game day approaches to make sure the lines, numbers and hashes are clear for the officials with the logos bright for everyone to see.”

Another major attraction for the Super Bowl is the halftime show featuring Rihanna as the performer this year.

“We work hand in hand with that team (halftime show team) to ensure that everything works together, and we minimize the impact on the grass itself,” said Eric Finkelstein, NFL senior director of events planning.

Having a new field for the Super Bowl also comes with player health and safety concerns no matter the type of grass.

“We constantly test the field over the next couple of weeks to ensure that it performs at the level we anticipate and expect,” Finkelstein said. “We do everything we can to minimize the amount of foot traffic and movement

Glendale firefighter receives award for heroics

Glendale firefighter Timothy Webb was given the Lifesaving Award by the city of Surprise for providing emergency medical care to an injured man while he was off duty.

Reports say that the former EMT’s quick reactions were an instrumental part in saving the victim’s life.

“It always feels good to save somebody’s life and to be able to actually make a difference and make an impact, a positive impact, on a scenario,” Webb said. “It’s pretty common that we in the fire department see things and like a worst-case scenario all the time, and it always feels good to be able to save somebody.”

On Aug. 6, Webb heard someone knocking on his door around 3 a.m. Hearing sirens approaching his location, Webb located a man that was engaged with the Surprise Police Department, who was impaled and in need of medical assistance.

Webb ran back into his house to retrieve his medical supplies and proceeded to provide emergency care to the man until fire units arrived. His bravery was vital to the man getting to the hospital in reparable shape.

In a situation where most may freeze unsure of what to do, Webb jumped right in without hesitation.

“I want to be an asset to the community,” Webb said. “I feel like if it was me that was put in that situation and I needed help, I’d help somebody else who had the training, and the ability to help, step in and help out. It’s really doing, doing my part.

“Treat others as if you want the way that you want to be treated. And having that knowledge of that skill set to where I can help. I’m hoping that other people will do that, too.”

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on the field because we are sensitive towards making sure that the field is as pristine and performs at the highest possible level.”

While the field must be attractive to

Formerly of the Coast Guard for over a decade, as well as being an EMT prior to being a firefighter, Webb is no stranger to the pressure that he was under on that fateful night.

“I’ve been serving the community for pretty much my entire adult life,” Webb said. “When seconds count, to me, I was like, ‘Hey, like, this dude needs help right now.’”

The city of Surprise recognized

fans at State Farm Stadium and for the millions watching the big game on TV, the health of Eagles and Chiefs players come kickoff is the main priority.

“There is nothing like that moment when the ball is kicked off,” Finkel-

Webb by presenting him with the Lifesaving Award, showing their appreciation for Webb’s courageous act. Accompanied by Surprise Fire-Medical Chief Brenden Espie and Surprise Police Chief Benny Pina, Webb was given a token of the city’s respect for his dedication to the community.

“It is special to be able to be recognized for that stuff,” Webb said. “They

stein said. “All the work that has gone into that point finally comes together. It is the biggest moment in the lives of these two teams and their fans. We want to make sure everything is perfect and ready for that moment, but when

definitely didn’t need to do that, and that’s absolutely not why I went outside. I didn’t go outside to go get recognized for an award. Really, it’s the last thing that I wanted to do was get recognized.

“I just saw it as an opportunity to help, but I’m extremely grateful for what the city of Surprise did as far as recognizing me. I appreciate it a lot.”

you (have) the flash bulbs going off there is no moment like it in sports.”

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Conspiracy theories hide a simple truth

inutes after the conclusion of the AFC Championship Game, won 23-20 by the Kansas City Chiefs — courtesy of a number of controversial plays culminating in a game-deciding late-hit penalty against the Cincinnati Bengals — the phrase #NFLrigged began trending on Twitter.

Because, gee, why wouldn’t it?

The theory, in a nutshell: The powers that be in the National Football League wanted the Kansas City Chiefs to advance to the Super Bowl, thus the referees failed to call several penalties

against the Chiefs late in the game, meanwhile flagging Bengals defender Joseph Ossai for a late hit that advanced the Chiefs into field goal range with three seconds left.

MChiefs kicker Harrsion Butker converted the 45-yard kick. Let the accusations of a massive conspiracy commence.

Normally, I would ignore such silliness, except conspiracies, cover-ups and illogical reasoning have never been more rampant.

Back in the day, you used to hear the occasional doozy — the CIA assassinated President Kennedy; Roswell is the site of an alien landing; Sept. 11 never happened.

Now everything is fixed, fake or staged by a powerful cabal intent on

screwing the rest of us.

There’s the 2020 election, which according to President Donald Trump was “rigged.” Or as he put it, absent any evidence: “It’s about poll watchers who were not allowed to watch. So illegal. It’s about ballots that poured in and nobody but a few knew where they came from. … It’s about machinery that was defective, machinery that was stopped.”

Not to be outdone, losing Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has continued to assert that she, too, was the victim of outright theft — again, absent a scintilla of evidence that her loss was due to votes not counted or

fraudulently counted.

As Lake told her supporters at yet another fraud-fest rally last week: “Our experts actually testified, with 99.999% accuracy and certainty, that a minimum of 140,000 fraudulent mail-in ballots with bad signatures were counted in our election. It’s outrageous. Bogus signatures.”

There’s a word for that claim. It rhymes with, uh, “bull twit.”

Already, Lake’s case has been tossed out of court for lack of evidence, but so long as she can continue to raise money claiming fraud — $2.5 million and

State universities must halt their new ‘pledge’

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to conclude that the “woke” among us might offer the following alterations:

Held on the majestic grounds of the Wigwam Resort, a short drive from the Phoenix Metro area. The festival is a life-size picture postcard framed by towering palms, lush green lawns, and flowering gardens—creating a stunning outdoor gallery.

Featuring 125 accomplished fine artists and craftsmen from around the nation, the three-day event guarantees its patrons an unparalleled cultural experience. Amenities include daily music, performance art, and trendy food, wine and beer concessions. The resort also offers upscale restaurants and patio dining.

ou could say it before you could spell it. And even now — years later — you can recite the words with ease.

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Yes, the Pledge has been amended… most notably in the 1950s, when the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, led a public campaign to add the words “under God.” On June 14, 1954 — Flag Day — President Eisenhower signed a bill into law adding that phrase to the Pledge.

Might someone mount a similar effort today?

If so, who… and what changes would they want to make?

It’s not a wild leap of imagination

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counting since Election Day, according to campaign finance reports — she will continue to spew falsehoods.

Lest you believe I think only the political right is capable of bad logic and fantasy, let me assure you that’s not the case. I’m equally tired of the political left and its ability to take one incident or a string of incidents and use it to damn an entire swath of humanity.

An example? The recent awful beating death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis police officers has been used to advance the notion that all police officers are thugs, racists and violent predators.

Currently, there are 670,000 sworn men and women in law enforcement in this country. Nichols’ death, while absolutely tragic, says little to nothing about any cop who wasn’t present that night, in exactly the same way that a crime

Y“I choose to express my conditional support for this flag, which represents the People, who can freely change what it stands for, through their collective will, based on their genuine feelings. While haters promote division, We the enlightened embrace a future of diversity, equity and inclusion for all.”

Don’t laugh.

It’s already happening.

What amounts to a “pledge” to uphold DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion — is in statewide circulation.

No, it’s not occurring in elementary schools.

Granted, it is not performed as a public recitation.

Instead, Arizona’s taxpayer supported universities are getting it in writing… and while it does not focus on the flag, a leading public pol-

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committed by one member of a race or religion says nothing exact about every other member of that group.

As a devoted subscriber to Occam’s Razor, my predisposition is to believe in the simplest explanation possible. The refs, fallible humans, blew calls in Kansas City. Trump and Lake lost in elections marked by a few anomalies, not widespread fraud. And five cops in Memphis who deserve to be prosecuted for homicide do not mean an entire profession is evil.

Call me overly simplistic if you’d like. But in 2023, the same old saying remains viable: What you see is still exactly what you get. PT

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

icy organization has quite properly “flagged” it.

The Goldwater Institute released a report last month that most assuredly will not be the last word on the long-term leftist goal of redefining indoctrination as education.

The January study is entitled “The New Loyalty Oaths: How Arizona’s Public Universities Compel Job Applicants to Endorse Progressive Politics.”

The Goldwater scholars and researchers took to Twitter to reveal the report’s disturbing conclusion: “Arizona’s public universities FORCE job applicants to provide MANDATORY ‘diversity statements.’ It’s a full-frontal attack on free expression and equal opportunity for ALL…”

If you’re scoring at home — or, more importantly, if your hard-

earned money is being used to pay tuition at one of our three state-supported universities — it’s only fair to ask: “Just how widespread is this mandated ‘profession of faith’ in DEI?”

ASU (USA spelled backward) leads the way, making such statements mandatory in 81% of its job postings; NAU requires the same in 73% of its job applications; and the U of A lags far behind at a surprisingly low 28%.

Unsurprisingly, the Goldwater Institute advises that all of this nonsense should stop. “The Arizona Board of Regents and/or state lawmakers must prohibit this practice.”

Such a prohibition would “restore the ideological neutrality of taxpayer-funded universities and restore compliance with the state constitution’s ban on political tests.”

The not-so-funny thing is that

the way in which DEI is utilized in “woke” constructs. It clearly fails the contextual requirements needed for passing the most elemental of freshman vocabulary tests. “Diversity” is not “uniformity,” “equity” is not “equality,” and “inclusion” does not promote “exclusion.”

Then again, “War is Peace… Freedom is Slavery… Ignorance is Strength,” reads the official motto of the fictional nation of Oceania, in George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece “1984.”

The administrative “educrats” in charge of our three public universities are so collectively comatose that they are choosing to restrict the rights guaranteed in our Constitution. And, in so doing, they are helping establish a real-life American Dystopia.

It seems the least they could do is rearrange the order of the acronym to

which they pledge their allegiance.

Sure, “diversity, inclusion and equity” are not arranged alphabetically… but it would more accurately reflect the fate these so-called intellectual elites would insure for our Republic.

It would D-I-E.

That’s easy to spell. 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 have mandated enforcement of federal immigration law in the 109th Congress. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

Let them eat cake when celebrating a birthday

ow do you celebrate your birthday? My girlfriend, Carol, has a big birthday coming up. She is thinking about going skydiving to celebrate. She wondered if I might like to join her. I told her there wasn’t enough alcohol in the world to get me to jump out of a moving plane. That’s when she said three mean, heartless, sad little words: “You are boring.” Oh, come on.

If aging isn’t bad enough, so is the pressure to do something “exciting” to celebrate the passing of time. We are encouraged to make bucket lists with lots of places we should go and things we should do. You know, like going to

Pamplona, Spain to run with the bulls (terrifying). Zip line through the jungle in Costa Rica (nope). Swim with the dolphins (possibly). Well, I am not having any of it! I don’t have a bucket list!

HCarol also suggested that I go to France with her and a few other friends so we can take cooking classes at Le Cordon Bleu. She said it would be a “delicious” way to enhance our cooking skills and have fun. When I mentioned this to my husband, Doug, he just looked at me and laughed, “But you have a Julia Child cookbook.” So true. You see, it is not “normal” (in my world) to go flying off to Paris to learn how to make coq au vin. Although I would like to wear a white apron and chef’s hat for a day.

I may not take a French cooking class, but I do know how to make a birthday cake. In Western cultures,

particularly in the Unites States, we eat lots of cake. The American Institute of Baking estimates Americans eat about 100 million cakes per year! This started out as a German tradition centuries ago and carried over from early Roman times when birthdays were celebrated with a gathering (for men only). Then, candles were added by the ancient Greeks to make the cakes glow like the moon in honor of the goddess Artemis.

Today, birthday parties, balloons, cards, and singing “Happy birthday to you” are as American as apple pie. And aside from greeting cards and gifts, we also like to give (kids) birthday spankings. Well in Brazil they pull earlobes (ouch), in Ireland they like to give bumps (kicks) and in Venezuela they like to push the lucky person’s face into their own birthday cake (yum).

My granddaughter just turned 7, and after doing cartwheels at her party, she

announced that her birthday “is the happiest day of my life.” My mother said the same thing when she turned 90. How we celebrate is less important than the fact that we are joyful to have a birthday.

I made my friend, Carol, a birthday cake and gave her a small decorative bucket with a notepad and pen so she could make her “list” in style.

For your next birthday, dear readers, eat the cake and blow out the candles. Avoid spankings. Try doing a cartwheel (let me know how that works out). Celebrate the “happiest day of your life!” No parachute required. PT

Make Valentine’s Day happier with healthy hearts

etween golf and football, there’s a lot going on around the Valley in February. As a health care professional, Valentine’s Day is near and dear to my heart. Let’s consider what we can do to be with our sweethearts for many Valentine’s Days to come.

February is a good time to remind ourselves that while heart disease is still the leading cause of death in American men and women, it can be managed and, in some cases, prevented altogether.

The traditional risk factors for heart disease — such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity — affect women and men equally. It’s an equal opportunity condition, which is why annual health checkups and screenings are so important.

The most common forms of heart disease are coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart valve disease and heart failure.

BCoronary artery disease is a buildup of plaque in the arteries that can decrease blood supply to the heart that may lead to a heart attack. The most common symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain/pressure, or pain that occurs in the shoulders, arms, back, jaw, or it may also present like indigestion. The pain may get worse with activity and decrease at rest.

Arrhythmias, also known as atrial fibrillation (afib) or irregular heartbeat, are abnormal heart rhythms that occur when the electrical impulses in the heart are not working correctly. Common symptoms may include fluttering in the chest, sweating, fatigue and dizziness.

Heart valve disease is when one of the valves is not working correctly. Symptoms can include shortness of breath with activity, fatigue, swelling in the legs/feet, dizziness or chest pain, and a heart murmur is typically

heard. Treatment options for valvular disease include minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or open-heart surgery.

Heart failure is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. People may experience shortness of breath with activity, swelling in the legs, rapid weight gain and increased fatigue, these are often dismissed as being age related or out of shape. This can often be treated with medication or cardiac devices.

Healthy lifestyle choices can make a world of difference for healthy hearts. Stay active and try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Follow a healthy diet with more fruits and vegetables and less fast or processed foods, maintain a healthy weight, try to manage your stress, quit smoking, and get your regular health screening and physicals.

The good news is that there are many treatment options for heart disease that

not only allow patients to live longer but also improve their quality of life.

Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you’re experiencing symptoms described above. Regular checkups with your doctor can help identify your risks and, if needed, treatment for heart disease. Being proactive about your health can help you enjoy time with your Valentine year after year.

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is hosting a free cardiovascular screening event on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital lobby. We hope to see you there! PT

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Tammy Querrey, MSN, RN, ACNPBC is Director of Clinical Cardiovascular Care for Abrazo Health. For more information about Abrazo Health hospitals, take a free heart health risk assessment or to find a doctor, visit AbrazoHealth.com.

Diamondback Healthcare offers compassionate, highly skilled care

Diamondback Healthcare Center opened its doors in May 2022 with one key mission in mind — to provide not only high-acuity care but also distinctively high-quality care to patients in a private, peaceful and upscale environment.

As Catherine Goss, director of marketing and business development, explained, Diamondback is a “super SNF (skilled nursing facility)” that has two separate sections: a 70-bed post-acute rehabilitation and a memory care pavilion scheduled to open in February.

Here’s

“In the rehabilitation areas, we offer a number of services for patients following a hospital stay,” Goss said, adding that they generally work with elderly patients whose typical recovery stay is around two weeks, although often younger patients are seen who have suffered injuries.

“For example, patients who need rehabilitation and observation after an injury, surgery or orthopedic fracture can get the 24/7 skilled nursing care they need at Diamondback Healthcare. We have a broad range of therapies and our physical, occupational, speech and recreational ther-

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“We can also serve patients who have ventilators and tracheostomies in our respiratory wing, which is a unique distinction to our location compared to many other skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, in March we will open our ‘dialysis den’ in partnership with DaVita, a nationally known provider of kidney services. Patients in need of dialysis and rehab will have only to go down the hall for their treatments, as opposed to a potentially exhausting trip to another location.”

Chief Executive Officer Rod Bailey, LNHA, MSW, PhD, RHP, is leading the operations and development of services at the center. With more than 30 years in senior living and health care services, Bailey said he is passionate about the comprehensive nature of the services available and the way in which they are delivered.

“My view of the scope is a continuum which encompasses the medications, the treatments and the food, all of which lead to positive outcomes,” Bailey said.

“The fourth quadrant, however, is environment. And that’s more than just a beautiful building. It’s the ‘us’ in the equation and how we make patients and residents feel welcome, important, safe and cared for in an

extraordinary way. I sincerely believe that’s very palpable medicine and as important as any of the other three.”

The 10,000-square-foot memory care “Pavilion” will provide moderate to advanced, around-the-clock memory care for 24 to 26 residents, Goss said.

It will also offer long-term nursing in private, generously sized studio and one-bedroom apartments, complete with a large outdoor, shaded recreational areas, a Snoezelen multisensory therapy room, a dementia-friendly

library, family gathering room and a full-service salon.

“We also offer respite care in both sections of the center, and we are located right off the 101 across from Banner

Estrella Medical Center, so we are easy to find and have excellent access to many other medical services, if needed,” Goss said.

Diamondback Healthcare is currently working on solidifying several insurance contracts, Goss said. Currently, they take Medicare, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare HMO, America’s Choice, Banner University, Gold Kidney Health Plan, Imperial Health, LifePrint, Prime Health Services, Human and Molina.

Even though Diamondback has been open for less than a year, Goss said the response from patients and their families has been very positive.

“We are proud to provide this high-level care in a setting that shows we are about comfort and value each individual patient and resident,” Goss said.

Diamondback Healthcare Center is located at 3000 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. For more information, call 623303-2882 or visit diamondbackhealth. com. PT

Super Bowl LVII teams are set, and so are betting lines, ticket prices

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles officially have a date with destiny.

Each team punched it’s ticket to Super Bowl LVII on Sunday when the Eagles drubbed a wounded San Francisco 49ers team 31-7, and Kansas City won in the final seconds against the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, thanks to a late unnecessary roughness penalty that put the Chiefs in game-winning field goal position.

After 26 weeks of training camp, preseason, regular season and playoff games, the stage has finally been set for the fourth Arizona Su-

per Bowl in NFL history, with State Farm Stadium in Glendale hosting the first matchup of No. 1 seeds from each conference since 2017.

The high-profile matchup is setting up exorbitant ticket prices. The average cost for the lowest-priced single ticket Jan. 30 afternoon among Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and StubHub was $5,152.

Gamblers are also paying close attention to this game. Most sportsbooks consider the Eagles a slight favorite, suggesting the likelihood of a close contest. And lots of betting.

“You’ve got two rabid fan bases in (Kansas City) and (Philadelphia). In the case of Kansas City, their home

market, Missouri, does not have legal sports betting, so this is the next best thing,” said Christopher Boan of BetArizona.com.

This is also a Super Bowl of firsts. Several things that have never happened in the history of the Super Bowl will transpire on Sunday, Feb. 12, in Glendale.

First, in the first 56 editions of the Super Bowl, no two brothers have ever been on opposite sides of the field as players. In 2013, John and Jim Harbaugh coached against one another in Super Bowl XLVII between John’s Ravens and Jim’s 49ers, with the older brother’s Baltimore securing the championship. More recently in 2019, Jason and Devin McCourty lined up in the same defensive backfield for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams.

Travis Kelce, star tight end of the Chiefs, and Jason Kelce, All-Pro center of the Eagles, will break the Super Bowl brother barrier for the first time. They have combined to play in 320 career games winning two Super Bowl rings and receiving 14 Pro Bowl selections and winning All-Pro honors nine times with 27 playoff starts.

Now, they’re guaranteed to add another ring to the Kelce family collection. The only question is which brother’s name will be engraved on it after the confetti comes down.

Super Bowl LVII also marks the first time the title game will feature two Black starting quarterbacks, fitting perhaps during Black History Month. Several Black quarterbacks have won Super Bowls in the past, including Washington’s Doug Williams, Seattle’s Russell Wilson and, most recently, Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. In some classic Super Bowl games, Black quarterbacks including Tennessee’s Steve McNair,

Philadelphia’s Donovan McNabb and San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick came up just short of a championship.

It’s no secret that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Chiefs’ Mahomes have put up Most Valuable Player-caliber seasons, with both leading their respective teams to the No. 1 seed in their conferences and now the Super Bowl.

In an age when the quarterback position requires a different level of athletic ability than ever before, there may not be a more perfect matchup in terms of dynamic playmaking and clutch performances.

Look for some firsts beyond the playing field.

State Farm Stadium’s crowd for Super Bowl LVII will be the first to experience an on-site sportsbook for the game. The BetMGM Sportsbook opened directly across North 95th Avenue in September and was the first sports betting facility to open at an NFL stadium.

With two passionate groups of fans coming from different parts of the country for the biggest sporting event of the year, look for as much action at the betting windows as there is on the stadium’s rollaway turf.

Last February alone, Arizona residents placed just under $500 million in wagers on sporting events, the Arizona Department of Gaming reported.

“It’s very likely that we’ll see higher levels of wagering this February as the industry continues to grow,” said Max Hartgraves, public information officer for the ADG.

Even with the sportsbook on-site, “retail wagering is less than 5% of the entire market. The vast majority of wagers are placed in the online

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“No one has done it before, so we’ll learn a lot after Sunday afternoon,” Boan said.

Fans will be able to place their wagers on the Eagles (-2) or the Chiefs (+130) to win, or they can spice it up by betting on Travis Kelce (+650) or Miles Sanders (+800) to score the first touchdown of the game.

Of course, it’s also a safe bet that

those odds will change before kickoff.

After injury reports are released throughout the next two weeks, which Boan described as “an eternity in sports betting,” or any stories come out about players or coaches participating in the game, the numbers can move quickly.

“As the news line moves, so does the betting line,” Boan said. “The spread isn’t necessarily where the

(sportsbooks) think the game is going to end up, it’s where they think they’re going to get the most people to bet so they have the best shot at making money,”

If a fan is lucky enough to cash in a $6,000 bet at the game, they might be able to make back the money spent for their single Super Bowl ticket. Even at $5,100 for the cheapest tickets, prices are lower than the average low in Los Angeles of $5,823. However, club seats and other better seating options could be selling for more than $40,000.

Needless to say, fans are putting a lot of money on the line regardless of the outcome.

However, it isn’t just fans investing a lot of time, money and effort in the big game. Nicki Ewell, senior director of events for the Super Bowl, said that planning an event of this size can take years to coordinate.

From the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s, which is an interactive football theme park for fans to enjoy throughout the week with games, player appearances and more, to getting together with the FBI and Homeland Security to ensure everyone’s safety at many events, it’s the staff’s job to get it all done in time for the biggest Sunday of the year.

“It takes hundreds and hundreds of people, a huge village of people, to come together — from the vendors

to production partners to local labor — everybody here,” Ewell said. “It’s working, putting the trust structures together.”

They’re tasked with converting “people into being NFL fans,” Ewell said, while embracing all 32 teams from around the league. The celebration invites the next generation of fans to participate, letting kids 12 and under into the festivities free of charge all week long.

Gregory Trent Jr., a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan, intends on being there with his family.

Trent Jr. was watching the Chiefs-Bengals game at Pub Rock, a favorite bar of local Chiefs followers in Scottsdale, where he grabbed a reporter’s microphone and yelled, “Third generation Chiefs fan! My parents are from Kansas City! My grandma is from Kansas City! And my daughter will be a Chiefs fan as well for generations!”

Not every fan is as passionate as Trent Jr., though. The casual fans are the ones that the NFL, Ewel and his staff are trying to reach.

“We really want to showcase this event as the crown jewel of our calendar and really give something back to the fans,” Ewell said.

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Jared Kolesar gives ‘Eliza’ a second chance

When Jared & the Mill released its willowy, hopelessly addictive single “Eliza,” on July 10, 2020, the world had other things on its mind.

The COVID-19 pandemic trashed the song’s success and singer Jared Kolesar. Now pushing his solo project Wheelwright, Kolesar is re-releasing “Eliza” to streaming platforms on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

“Me and the guys released it when the craziness of 2020 was just kind of underway,” Kolesar said.

“It didn’t get the opportunity to really thrive. There was so much going on and the band was discussing moving forward. It felt like it wasn’t an ideal situation. It always kind of bummed me out when we released it. We didn’t get to tour on it. We had to keep the budget really low on promotion. We didn’t know when we were going to make money again. It just didn’t get the chance to go into its life cycle.”

Kolesar grew up in Scottsdale a fifth-generation Arizona rancher. He affectionately carries a beige hat that’s a replica of one owned by his grandfather.

“I wanted to be the crocodile hunter when I was a kid,” Kolesar said. “I have videos of me catching rattlesnakes and climbing all over the place and chasing coyotes around.

“After a little while, I wanted to be a doctor, a human mechanic, and learn what makes people work, in a physical sense. I always thought it would be really cool to be a doctor. I have the constitution for it, I think, and the aptitude. I love helping people and making things better and making things work.”

After graduating from Chaparral High School, he headed to ASU and quickly learned he didn’t have the con-

stitution to study as hard as he needed.

“I directed myself to the idea of working my way into the business world, maybe being an entrepreneur, owning a restaurant or hotel — something in hospitality.

“I really clicked with marketing and advertising. I focused my schooling on that.”

When he finished university, he decided he would give music a shot. Kolesar didn’t think it would go far, let

alone pay the bills.

“By our third show, people were excited to see us and knew our songs,” Kolesar says. “That was crazy. I thought we might as well see where this goes. I’m still seeing where it goes eight years later. I never intended for this to be a thing, until it was already a thing.”

Jared & the Mill morphed into Kolesar’s solo project Wheelwright in 2021. Kolesar said he feels now is the

perfect time for the “Eliza” reboot as it fits nicely with his previous single, “Sympathy.”

“It was a good opportunity to us to give it another go,” Kolesar said. “I got their (his former bandmates’) permission to give it another whack. Maybe the world will be a little bit brighter. I can tour on it and give it its natural progression.”

“Eliza” will be on the set list at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, when Wheelwright plays Easy Tiger Bar in Glendale with Mallie. Tickets start at $10.

“I’ve always heard about Easy Tiger Bar,” he said. “It seems like a really cool spot.”

He’ll leave on an East Coast tour in March, and he’s looking forward to it.

“I’m really excited to hit the road in March and April. The road is where I do the most writing and I feel the most productive,” he said.

In the meantime, he’s trying to figure out how to release the plethora of new material he has.

“I have a bunch of new music in the pipeline,” he said. “Right now, I’m just getting my footing as Wheelwright and it’s been a fun adventure to figure out creatively what I want to do, musically what I want to do. I’m trying to formulate if I want to keep doing singles, but some of the songs sound good together. I might do an EP. I’m enjoying the freedom I have of being my own artist.” PT

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Don’t let the big game give you a coronary

What a coincidence it is that the big game at State Farm Stadium comes smack dab in the middle of American Heart Month. Doctors from Abrazo Health note

that stress from watching a close, exciting game could be harmful to those with and without known heart conditions.

Sporting events, especially when your team is losing, can have a definite impact on heart health, according to studies cited by the National Institutes

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of Health. Your body reacts to stress with increased heart rate and narrowing blood vessels which, over time, can add up to damaging the heart.

Research shows that chronic stress can make many of us more likely to get heart disease and have a heart attack.

We might be preoccupied with the game and all the events leading up to it, but there’s no better time to take control of our cardiac health than Heart Month. The American Heart Association says that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

Many of us don’t even consider themselves at risk for heart disease. But the fact is nearly half of all Americans (47%) have at least one of three key risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or smoking.

“Heart disease can lead to severe disability that can negatively impact quality of life for its victims and their loved ones,” said Dr. Gopi Cherukuri, an interventional cardiologist at Abra-

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tal.

According to the American Heart Association, a majority of Americans believe that heart attacks are preventable but aren’t motivated to change unhealthy lifestyles associated with heart disease.

Research has shown that men are more likely to suffer heart attacks than women, but women are more likely to die from heart attacks than men. To complicate matters, women may experience different symptoms of heart attack than their male counterparts.

“One of the issues is that women perceive pain differently. Women may not complain of chest pain as often as men,” Cherukuri said. “And while men most commonly experience chest pain when having a heart attack, women can experience a wide array of symptoms that often overshadow the classic sudden chest pain experienced by men.”

Heart attack symptoms regardless of gender can include, but are not limited to, tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting.

So, enjoy the game, but if you or someone you know is experiencing any of those symptoms, call 911.

“Don’t get so stressed out or excited over the game you end up in the ER,” Cherukuri said. “But if you do have a health emergency, don’t delay your care. Delaying care puts you at greater risk for complications or secondary health issues.”

For more information about Abrazo Health hospitals, take a free heart health risk assessment or to find a doctor, visit abrazohealth.com. PT

Theater Works travels back in time to Notre Dame with epic musical

Victor Hugo was a writer who knew how to tell sweeping stories of both grandeur and minute psychological detail.

This was true whether he was writing “Les Misérables” or the story behind the musical opening at Theater Works on Friday, Feb. 17, and running through Sunday, March 5 — “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

It’s a show that director Chris Hamby wanted to close out the season with because of its sweeping nature and the number of people they could get involved in the production.

“We were really looking for something epic for our spring musical slot,” Hamby said. “We had a reduced season this year, so it was important that everything we did do was pretty grand. And Hunchback? This is the Disney Hunchback Stephen Schwartz musical — it is epic. It feels like ‘Les Misérables.’”

The show features an adult cast of 37 from Quasimodo, the title character, and the independent Romani, Esmeralda, to the 18-member choir.

Disney’s “Hunchback of Notre Dame” tells the story of Quasimodo, a deformed young man who has been raised in the belltower of Notre Dame and wants to end his isolation. When he heads out into Paris, he meets Esmeralda, a Romani dancer who is kind to him and rescues him from humiliation. Archdeacon Claude Frollo, who became Quasimodo’s caretaker after murdering his mother, falls in lust with Esmeralda, even while wanting to commit genocide against her people.

It’s a story that goes deep into the themes of acceptance, diversity and understanding.

“It’s really about inclusion and acceptance at its core,” Hamby said. “There’s been a lot of conversation in the theater nationally really thinking about how we are making our art and making the theater accessible and also

inclusive. Those are interesting topics for us to be speaking about as a theater and for us to be thinking about as a cast.”

Hamby said it was important when they were auditioning that they include as many actors of color as they could. He pointed out that the core of community theater is providing an entry point into the arts, making it more accessible to more people.

One way they created more space for people was to have a very large chorus

that is always on stage. It allowed him to include people who were singers, but not actors or dancers.

“We have people who have been around the theater as patrons and curious about what we’re doing,” Hamby said. “They finally felt like they had an opportunity to showcase their talents and their skills in this choir component.”

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For the couples who are trying to decide how to spend their Valentine’s Day, we have you covered. From bear making and Valentine’s Day-specific menus to pottery and a 5K run, the West Valley is chock-full of options for a fun date night.

As You Wish – Pottery

Enjoy your Valentine’s Day making a gift that will last a lifetime and have fun

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consultant who spoke with the cast about Deaf culture and helped them incorporate American Sign Language into the show. They’ll have an ASL-accompanied performance on Sunday, Feb. 26.

The show has lent itself to other deep discussions among the cast members.

“We’ve had conversations about religion, we’ve had interesting conversations about acceptance on whatever level, because our corps of actors really come from lots of backgrounds,” Hamby said. “Some might be gay; some of them might be an actor of color. So, all of that has been a very rich conversation that we’re trying to incorporate into our storytelling.”

Hamby said that he and technical designers have been brainstorming how they can create the feel of Notre Dame and Paris. He said they’ve been exploring what components are iconic and that could provide the anchors for audiences to use their imagination to fill out around those well-known pieces.

“An example would be the rose windows of Notre Dame,” Hamby said. “It was really important that we included that feature because it’s such a striking image connected to Notre Dame.”

This is Hamby’s third time directing “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” having directed it for Theater Works in 2011 and at Vagabond Youth Theatre in 2001. While that makes him very familiar with the story and the musical, he’s found each time to be very differ-

painting pottery with your partner. Westgate Entertainment District 9410 W. Hanna Drive, Suite A-109, Glendale

All day Tuesday, Feb. 14 623-772-5403, asyouwishpottery.com

Build-a-Bear

Shop for special Valentine’s Day-exclusive bears, clothes and accessories like the Red Roses Bear. Another exclusive includes the Valentine’s Day heart box filled with various themes and items to send to your lover.

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ent with new musical challenges.

“I have really understood each time a little bit more about humanity,” Hamby said. “I realized it’s a story about acceptance and it’s a story about people, but the older I get, I can encounter that in my own life experiences, and I’m able to see even more of that in this beautiful story. The more life experiences I have, the more I’m able to relate to the humanity of the story.”

Esmerelda is played by Theresa Kellar, who is making her third appearance on Theater Works’ stage. She played Eve in last summer’s “Children of Eden” and was in the ensemble for “Matilda.” Hamby described her as an actor who always comes in prepared and ready to do the work. In addition to being very prepared, she is generous onstage.

“She’s just a beautiful performer,” Hamby said. “She takes her time in rehearsal very seriously and is very, very thoughtful. But she also knows how to play, which has been important at times here for our process.”

Nicholas Gunnell takes on the part of Quasimodo. He’s new to Theater Works, though he has performed in other theaters around town, including two turns as Monty Navarro in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” with Fountain Hills Theater and Scottsdale Community College.

Hamby said in addition to Gunnell having an incredible voice, he has been able to really tap into the character’s inner beauty.

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Carrabba’s

Spend your night with a four-course dinner for both you and your special someone at Carrabbas have your pick from an appetizer to share a soup and entrée each along with your choice of dessert to split. 9920 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-936-0597, carrabbas.com

Thursday, Feb. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 19

Four course meal for two: $68

“He’s really found a way to make that rich with not playing the ugly side of Quasimodo, but really leaning into the beautiful side of Quasimodo,” Hamby said. “You will love Quasimodo because of Nicholas’ performance. His voice is beautiful, but he has this innocence onstage that you really love him from the first moments of the play.”

The love interest, Phoebus De Martin, is played by Austin Stuart. He brings a lot of bravado and machismo to the role, but also great heart as he realizes he can’t just obey orders if the orders are bad.

“Austin and Theresa have great chemistry onstage, so that is lovely,” Hamby said. “In those first moments, he really brings this masculine presence to the stage that really begins to soften because he cannot stomach the injustices that are happening and I think that’s powerful.”

Rob Watson is one of the older actors in the show, which helps him bring great maturity to all his scenes. He carries the mantle of the villain, Dom Claude Frollo.

“He plays the father figure to Quasimodo and you really believe that dynamic because Rob is so commanding, but he also has these fatherly moments,” Hamby said. “You believe this guy is bringing all of this wisdom, all of this experience to these moments onstage.”

Hamby said that “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” can appeal to many dif-

Galentine’s Day 2023 Desserts

Book a reservation at The Pink Door Tea House with a special Valentine’s Day menu. Event recommends reservations.

The Pink Door Tea House

7153 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 480-223-0872, thepinkdoorteahouse. com

ferent people, from musical lovers and Disney fans to literature lovers. The music was composed by Alan Menken (composer for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and “Pocahontas,” among others) and the lyrics written by Stephen Schwartz (“Godspell,” “Pippen,” “Wicked.”)

“If you’re familiar with Stephen Schwartz, who is probably most famous now for writing ‘Wicked,’ you really feel those sweeping melodies in his music, it’s absolutely beautiful,” Hamby said. “If you’re a fan of literature, it brings a lot of the beautiful elements of the Victor Hugo story to stage.

“If you’re familiar with the Disney animated film, this is a little bit more mature version of what Disney gave us in the ’90s. This feels like a grown-up version of the animated film. All those things come together in just a gorgeous, gorgeous musical.” PT

IF YOU GO...

“Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame”

WHO: TheaterWorks

WHEN: Fridays through Sundays, Feb. 17, to March 5

WHERE: Gyder Theater at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria

INFO: theaterworks.org

Invent for Two – Valentine’s Weekend (BYOB)

Commemorate Valentine’s Day with an evening of candle making with your partner. Containing the creation of your 8 oz. candle, chocolates and a polaroid picture. Additionally, this event includes BYOB hours where participants have the freedom to bring their own alcohol and enjoy the night to the fullest.

Candle Chemistry

9780 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 1160, Peoria

Friday, Feb. 10, through Tuesday, Feb. 14

Times vary based on reservations

Regular event: $55 per couple

BYOB: $60 per couple

Kate Spade

Kate Spade is bringing back its Valentine’s Day collections this season featuring gifts for those you hold dear. Additionally, gain up to 15% off on certain items in store.

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6800 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale 623-872-0046, katespade.com

Love 2 Run Trail

Spend your Valentine’s Day running a 10K/5K trail with your partner or as a single runner.

Coldwater Trail at Estrella Mountain Regional Park

6864 Casey Abbot Drive North, Goodyear

7:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 runsignup.com

10K-ish Trail Run: $50

5K-ish Trail Run: $40

The Melting Pot

For Valentine’s Day spend your night eating decadent fondue with the one you love with their Valentine’s Day special including a variety of options to dine on including their specialty fondues. The Citadelle – The Melting Pot

19420 N. 59th Avenue, Suite B113, Glendale

Saturday, Feb. 11, through Tuesday, Feb. 14

623-444-4946, themeltingpot.com

Five-course meal and complimentary chocolate covered strawberries: $120

Valentine’s Day w/Ron Morey

Head to the Westgate Entertainment District to enjoy your Valentine’s Day filled with laughter at Stir Crazy Comedy Club with Ron Morey, who is ranked

among the top five comics in the country. Stir Crazy Comedy Club

6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E-206, Glendale

7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14

623-565-8667, westgateaz.com

$20 per ticket

Valentine’s Day Skate

A skating event dedicated to entertaining families on Valentine’s Day, aiming to cater to everyone’s needs. This friendly event also includes a special meet and greet with various characters while you skate the night away. Great Skate

10054 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale 623-842-1181, unitedskates.com

6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14

$15 for skate rentals, a slice of cheese pizza, small drink and five-credit game card PT

P.F. Chang’s fetes the Super Bowl with specials

P.F. Chang’s is looking forward to welcoming football fans from all over the country for the Super Bowl.

Headquartered and launched in 1983 in Scottsdale, the Asian and Chinese restaurant chain has special Super Bowl LVII offerings that Valley locals and visitors alike can enjoy, whether they’re watching from a P.F. Chang’s or their couch.

With the game in their backyard, the restaurant’s team is hoping to showcase their best dishes and score big with fans.

“This is our hometown,” said Genaro Perez, P.F. Chang’s senior vice president of marketing. “We’re super excit-

ed about receiving all the Super Bowl fans in Phoenix, and we’re upping our game in preparation for them coming to our city to celebrate.”

P.F. Chang’s has 300-plus restaurants in 32 countries, with 220 located in the United States. Seven of those are established in the Phoenix metro area, spanning Goodyear, Peoria, Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler.

“We’re a local brand, we started here — we’re so proud of that,” Perez said. “Even though we’ve grown to more than 300 locations around the world, we’re still very proud of offering the same made-from-scratch cuisine in every restaurant. So, I think that sets us apart.”

The restaurant chain is offering free delivery on all to-go orders placed directly through their website or mobile app from Thursday, Feb. 9, to Sunday, Feb. 12, to make it easier for those watching the game from home.

“The deal actually applies to all the Phoenix metro locations, and we thought it would be fun to open it up to Kansas City and Philadelphia as well — go Chiefs and Eagles,” Perez said.

P.F. Chang’s is also extending its holiday limited-time offer through the Super Bowl due to its success. To celebrate the New Lunar Year, the Year of the Rabbit, the chain has a special cocktail called Down the Rabbit Hole made with Rabbit Hole Boxergrail rye whiskey, Barrow’s intense ginger liqueur, lemon and honey.

To pair with the drink, there is a

limited-time Wagyu steak with bulgogi glaze, Asian chimichurri sauce and wok-seared mushrooms for $38, in addition to a seasonal Cantonese-style lobster accompanied by prawns, butter sauce, pan-fried noodles, egg and green onion for $36.

Alongside P.F. Chang’s special offers are its permanent menu items that are the most popular with guests, which are expected to be big hits for game day.

The restaurant’s signature dish, the Chang’s lettuce wrap, is a $15 appetizer created with a secret family recipe. Last year, 193,873 lettuce wraps were sold in Phoenix, which is approximately 523 wraps per restaurant per week.

P.F. Chang’s also features a range of handmade dim sum, wok-fired bowls, noodles and rice, dumplings, soup and salad, egg rolls and sushi rolls, many of which can be ordered with proteins like chicken, beef, pork, seafood or as a vegetarian dish.

“We have our favorites like Mongolian beef, Chang’s (spicy) chicken and items that guests come back for,” Perez said. “But we also want to always try to have something new in the restaurant for those of us that come often, so we can have something different to try.”

Perez noted that those staying in Phoenix a few days after the Super Bowl can enjoy a Valentine’s Day deal for two for $39.95 as well.

“We actually have a very cool Valentine’s Day celebration, which is a four-course meal and a toast,” he said. “We’re going to have it on our Celebration Menu, and it is already on our website.”

To complete P.F. Chang’s game day festivities, most of its locations’ horse statues at its entrances will be decorated in red and green wreaths for the Chiefs and Eagles’ colors.

According to P.F. Chang’s, 103.5 million people plan to throw or attend a Super Bowl party, with another 17.8 million planning to watch from a bar or restaurant.

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It is expected that the total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations and other purchases for the day will reach $16.5 billion, or $85.36 per per-

son.

“I think that it’s going to be fantastic. We’re so looking forward to receiving all the influx of people into Phoenix, for them to see what a beau -

tiful place this is,” Perez said. “It’s gorgeous this time of the year. It’s fantastic. They’re going to experience the best that we have to offer.”

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16170 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria 623-412-3335, pfchangs.com

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Afternoon Adventures at the Peoria Main Library

MONDAYS

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

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 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,

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

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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

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Valentine’s Love Feast

FEB. 14

Celebrate Valentine’s day with an affordable and authentic Italian meal perfect for two. Enjoy a small garlic bread, choice of small salad, a towering provolone and Parmesan lasagna, and a cannoli for dessert.

Buca Di Beppo, 16091 N. Arrowhead Fountains, Peoria, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., $59.99, bucadibeppo.com

Baby Time

FEB. 15

Growing starts at birth. Come give your baby the care it needs with songs, playtime and storytime sessions for babies of all ages.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 10:30 to 11 a.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Mommy and Me

FEB. 15

Join up with other moms and spend time with the kids together in a fun and welcoming environment. Each session has a theme that can include things like story time, songs, art projects, themed toys, sensory bins, or other fun projects to help mothers bond with kids. This week, enjoy a Valentine’s theme.

Cross of Glory Lutheran School, 10111 W Jomax Road, Peoria, 9 a.m., free, crossofglory.org

Teen Anime Club

FEB. 15

Meet up with other teens and discuss anime both recent and old. Suggest your favorites to others, or find something new and exciting

from those with similar interests. The club focuses not only on anime and manga, but around the culture that surrounds the community.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 2 to 3 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Aaron Lewis Acoustic

FEB. 19

Join the multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Aaron Lewis as he shows his talents to the people of Peoria. With fame and fortune under his belt, Lewis has been writing more personal, vulnerable pieces that reflect his recent growth, playing music that stems from his roots.

Marriage style home improvement through communication

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his coming May will be my wife Becky and my 40th anniversary. That’s right. We established the Becky Bridges/Ed Delph corporation, collaboration and combination in 1983. There were still dinosaurs alive when we got married. Where did the time go?

I’m aware many of you out there have been married for 50, 60 or maybe

even 70-plus years. You are amazing. But please understand that we have never been married for 40 years before, so it is a new experience for us. Many people have asked us, “How did you stay married for so long?” “What’s your secret?” For most people, it’s easy to get married but much harder to stay married. After all, marriage is the usually peaceful coexistence of two nervous systems.

TSo, I thought that I would write about traditional marriage in this article. I realize there are many variations to “marriage” in this day and age. However, most of the same principles and ideas will apply, especially in this article. First, I’ll share some marriage

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Here are some Marriage quotes. “Marriage is like a deck of cards. It begins with two hearts and a diamond but often ends with a club and a spade.” “Love is blind, but marriage is a real eye opener.” “Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” “The best way to compliment your wife is frequently.” “My wife and I often laugh about how competitive we are. But I laugh more.” “Marriages don’t work for people unless the people work for the marriage.” “You can never be happily married until you get a divorce from yourself.” “You can’t sink someone else’s end of the boat and keep

your end afloat.”

“Marriage is the world’s most expensive way to discover your faults.” “Opposites attract, and that’s too bad.” “Marriage is often a union that defies management.” “It would be a much better world if more married couples were as deeply in love as they are in debt.” “Adam and Eve had the perfect marriage. He didn’t have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn’t have to hear about how his mother cooked.”

Here are some reflective quotes about marriage. “Marriage has dif-

ferent attractions for different people. Those who marry for love want something wonderful, and they sometimes get it. The people who marry because they want to escape something usually don’t.” “People searching for the ideal mate rarely stop to ask themselves why such a paragon would be interested in them.”

One thing is for sure: Marriage isn’t a battle somebody is supposed to win. In marriage or any relationship, the same issue can be a deal breaker or a deal maker. So don’t put the key to your happiness into anyone’s pocket but your own. Change yourself and your attitude first before you try to change another. Marriage is a Decla-

ration of Interdependence, not Independence. Marriage is less “me” and more “we.”

So, how does a marriage become less me and more we? I think it starts with communication. But before I start sharing, please understand that there are few perfect communicators. A happy marriage needs good communication for both parties. It’s hard to have cooperation without communication.

Think about this. The average couple in America talks 17 hours per year. In other words, talk two-thirds of the day and then don’t speak for the rest of the year, and you’re average in America. The lack of meaningful communication is a signifi cant

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reason why one out of two marriages end in divorce and one out of fi ve marriages end before the fi rst anniversary.

As I said before, marriage is a real eye opener about ourselves and our communication ability. The object is to communicate, not get mad because “they” didn’t hear you the fi rst time. Remember, nothing is so simple that it can’t be misunderstood, especially when one’s partner is from Venus and the other from Mars. In the long run, what goes on in the dining room infl uences what goes on in the bedroom.

Women are from Venus. Men are from Mars. No, you’re both from Earth. Deal with it. How do you do that? Two-way communication. Generally, opposites attract and then negotiate the differences — that takes communication. Honest communication opens the possibility of commitment. Real commitment often comes from understanding. Marriage may feel least comfortable when it is most necessary. Our differences may not go away, but our hostilities can.

Fear or anger will never accept responsibility. Love does. Love embraces the mess. When responsibility is accepted, repentance and a new beginning become possible. Forgiveness means giving up control. When you admit you made a mistake and apologize to the offended party, you are simply acknowledging that you are wiser now

than you were when you made a mistake.

Since none of us is the whole, independent, self-sufficient, superb, capable, all-powerful hotshot being, let’s quit acting like we are. Life’s lonely enough without us playing that silly role. To make this thing called marriage work, we must lean and support, relate and respond, give and take; confess and forgive, release, and rely on God working with each other. Partner in making excellent decisions together.

Marriage is a blend of love and friendship via communication. It’s easy to leave a spouse but hard to leave a friend. Friends and lovers in the bond of marriage usually stay in love. Why? They communicate.

Would you like to have a home improvement in your marriage? Then communicate. After all, marriage is a game that two can play, and both win.

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Brianna Janee Bell and Anthony Giocchino Ermeri of Glendale were two of the 7,600 students to have graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland, after the fall 2022 semester. Bell graduated with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and Ermeri graduated with an Associate of Arts in general studies from the school. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce. Info: umgc.edu

Caden Carrasco of Glendale was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The academic honors list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours. Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university that offers over 100 programs including doctoral, master, bachelor, associate and certificate programs. Info: campbellsville.edu

Alexis Glimpse of Glendale received a Master of Science from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10. A recent economic analysis found that a degree from the University of Alabama can pay more over time than investments in United States stock market indexes. The university provides numerous opportunities for service and growth to help prepare future generations through its educational, cultural and social experiences. Info: ua.edu

Student Chronicles

Glendale were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dean’s list eligibility at the university is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade-point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. Info: belmont.edu

Ivan Martin of Glendale was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Students who have earned at least a 3.5 gradepoint average for the semester are eligible for the dean’s list. Since 1901, Northern State University has been committed to academic and extracurricular excellence. Today, the school offers nationally accredited academic programs in arts and sciences, business, fine arts and teacher education. Info: northern.edu

Daxon Lindholm of Glendale was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. Lindholm is a student in SDSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Founded in 1881, South Dakota State University is the state’s Morrill Act landgrant institution as well as its largest, most comprehensive school of higher education. SDSU confers degrees from seven different colleges representing more than 200 majors, minors and specializations. Info: sdstate.edu

Rebecca Ong of Glendale, a Music Education major at Bob Jones Univer-

sity in Greenville, South Carolina, has been named to the University’s upcoming production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” For over 90 years, Bob Jones University has produced national award-winning productions, including musicals, operas and plays. Info: bju. edu

Caroline Young of Glendale was named to the president’s honor roll and the dean’s list of academic honors for the fall 2022 semester at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. For the honor roll, students needed to be undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. The students who have made the dean’s list needed to be undergraduates who have achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. Info: shsu.edu

Sheri Banner of Peoria was one of the 7,600 students to have graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland, after the fall 2022 semester. Banner graduated with a Bachelor of Science in human resource management from the school. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce. Info: umgc.edu

Kristin Campbell of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dean’s list eligibility at the university is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade-point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole-per-

son formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. Info: belmont.edu

Missy Cawley and Gracie Cox of Peoria were named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. Inclusion on the dean’s list requires students to complete a minimum of 15 credits and achieve a GPA of 3.5 to 3.89. About 11% of the university earned the honors. Utah Tech University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers more than 250 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States. Info: utahtech. edu

Alex Cimbal of Peoria was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at the the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. To be included on the dean’s list, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.3 quality point average. Founded in 1892, the University of Rhode Island is the principal public flagship research and graduate institution in Rhode Island. Info: uri.edu

Leah Gilbertson of Peoria was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Central College in Pella, Iowa. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester. Pella College is a private, four-year

liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. Info: central.edu

Joelle Haines of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. Haines is studying Exercise Science at the university. To merit the honor of being placed on the dean’s list, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The University of Evansville is a private university located in Evansville, Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for a rich tradition of academic excellence with a vibrant campus community of changemakers. Info: evansville.edu

Tatum Hill of Peoria was named to

the fall 2022 president’s list at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have a term grade-point average of between 3.2 and 3.69. University of Bridgeport offers career-oriented undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees and programs for people seeking personal and professional growth. Info: bridgeport.edu

Jeff Isotalo-McGuire of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, Wisconsin. To make the list, students demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. Info: uww.edu

Max Lyons of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lyons is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in business economics. To make the dean’s list, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the

fall 2022 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college — for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the dean’s list. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,500 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. Info: marquette.edu

Brittany Mullins of Peoria graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, after the fall 2022 semester. Mullins received a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling as well as an educational specialist degree in clinical mental health counseling. Harding University is a private Christian, liberal arts university. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state. Info: harding.edu

to the fall 2022 president’s list at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. Inclusion on the President’s List requires students to complete a minimum of 15 credits and achieve a GPA of 3.9 or higher. About 10% of the university earned the honors. Utah Tech University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers more than 250 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States. Info: utahtech. edu

Sarah Tocco of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. Tocco is a nursing major. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 4,500 students — nationally and internationally — at its Fayette, Iowa, campus and

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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.

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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

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. 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.

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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. 2023-09

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. 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

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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.

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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

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) Resolution No. 2023-10

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Page 2 of 9 Pages 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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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.

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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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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

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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

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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. 2023-04

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

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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

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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:

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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. 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

Page 3 of 6 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

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)

Resolution No. 2023-14

SLID 1173, Aloravita South Parcel 7

January 24, 2023

Page 2 of 8 Pages 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

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

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

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

Page 2 of 11 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. 2023-11

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. 2023-17

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. 2023-15

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.

Resolution No. 2023-15

MID 1245, Acoma Estates

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. 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

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

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. 2023-15

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. 2023-07

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

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 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. 2023-16

MID 1245, Acoma Estates

January 24, 2023

Page 3 of 6 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

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. 2023-13

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 Page 2 of 7 Pages 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.

NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345

Phone: (623) 773-7115

Fax: (623) 773-7118

SOLICITATION NUM-

BER: P23-0054 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (RFP)

Request for Proposal BUYER

NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 773-7116 DESCRIPTION: Reclaimed Waterline Alignment

February 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

(Arizona Time)

Published in the Peoria Times, Feb 9, 16, 2023

NOTICE FOR BID*** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 SOLICITA-

TION NUMBER: P23-0058

TYPE OF SOLICITATION:

RFP BUYER NAME: Terry Andersen BUYER PHONE NUMBER: 623-773-7981

DESCRIPTION: Traffic Engineering Services (On-Call)

PRE-Submittal Meeting: 02/16/23 @ 9:00 AM (AZ Time)

SOLICITATION DUE DATE: 03/01/23 @ 5:00 PM (AZ Time)

Solicitations are available for download through the City of Peoria Purchasing Portal (Bonfire) website at: https://peoriaaz. bonfirehub.com/portal

Published in the Peoria Times, Feb 9, 16, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

INVITATION TO BID: Boys & Girls Club Facility Rehabilitation PAINTING, SIGNAGE, PLUMBING PROJECTS at WISOTSKY PEORIA BRANCH 11820 N. 81st Ave Peoria, AZ 85345 The owner will receive Bids for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Wisotsky / Peoria Branch Facility Rehabilitation Projects: Painting, Signage, and Plumbing. The Three Projects are Repainting the Exterior of the Facility, New Signage, Installing Hand Washing Station. Each project requires a separate bid and the bidder can elect to bid on any one or all of the projects. This project is federally funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Federal labor standards, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations apply of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 for Employment and Contracting Opportunities. Small, minority and/ or women owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. A Pre-Bid Conference (highly encouraged) will be held at 9:00 AM, Friday, February 24th, 2023, at the project site Boys & Girls Club 11820 N. 81st Ave Peoria, AZ 85345 at which time the Owner will be available to answer questions. Bidders are encouraged to attend. Unless provided in writing, verbal authorizations or acknowledgments by anyone present will not be binding. Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 PM Arizona Time, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, 4309 East Belleview St., Bldg. 14 Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:05 PM Arizona Time, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (RESERVED CONFERENCE ROOM), 4309 East Belleview St., Bldg. 14, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Bidding documents, including specifications to the proposed work and instructions to Bidders may be obtained (via email). Contact Information: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, Chilo Figueroa, Director of Facilities & Safety at: chilo.figueroa@bgcaz.org, Tel 602-343-1256. All bids must be on a lump-sum basis. A schedule of values will be provided by the Contractor at the time of contract. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Published in the Peoria Times, Feb 9, 2023

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