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Surprise residents invited to tour county mobile air monitoring van
The Maricopa County Mobile Air Monitoring van is stopping by Surprise City Hall, April 9, providing residents and City Council members a chance to tour the state-of-the-art vehicle.
Staff from the county’s Air Quality Department will be on hand from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., to walk people through the brand new van equipped with the latest air-monitoring technologies. Anyone is welcome, however food and drink will not be allowed inside the van. “Clean Air Make More.”
Let the spring cleaning begin! The Surprise Public Works Department is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 11.
From 8 a.m. to noon, drivers will be asked to enter the Public Works Maintenance Yard, 13433 W. Foxfire Drive. From Bell Road, turn north on Dysart Road and follow signs to the entrance off Foxfire.
) April is about the time of year that us desert dwellers begin to increase outdoor water use for gardens, landscaping and pools. Surprise reminds you that it is also a good time to think about ways we can conserve water indoors and out.
Taking shorter showers, washing full loads of laundry or dishes, and filling the bathtub up half-way are easy ways to cut down on excessive indoor water use and can help balance out the extra outdoor water that you use, as evaporation in the warmer months requires more water in the pool and on the plants.
Desert landscapes, or Xeriscapes, are great ways to reduce outdoor water use, as long as you’re not over-watering. Drought tolerant plants are happiest with little water. The city offers free water conservation classes on desert landscapes, call 623.222.7023 to find out more.
Traffic restrictions at Greenway/Cotton next week
SURPRISE, AZ (March 6, 2009) The roadway and traffic signal improvements at Greenway and Cotton will begin Monday, March 9.
Committee sign up
The planning process is underway for the city’s village component of the Surprise General Plan and for those wanting to participate in developing their village- the sign up process is only a mouse click away.
You can find the Village web pages under the Community Development Department link at www.surpriseaz.com . For more information call Community Development at 623.222.3000.
Recycle
SURPRISE, AZ (February 25, 2009)
Surprise has several locations across the city that accept used cell phones and now other small electronic devices for recycling.
In addition to cell phones people can now drop off old video game systems (Play Station, X-box, Nintendo); iPods, MP3 players, laptops and digital cameras. Larger items, such as computer towers and monitors will NOT be accepted at these locations.
Here are the Surprise Drop Off Locations:
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City Hall; City Store- 12425 W. Bell Rd. |
Fire Station 303 - 15440 N. Cotton Ln. |
The Sprint Preferred Retailer, 15609 W. Bell Road, Suite 103, also accepts these items for recycling. For more information about the cell phone and small electronics recycling program call the Surprise Senior Center at 623.222.1500.
For information on recycling larger items and household hazardous materials please call the Surprise Public Works Department at 623.222.6000.
Bonds
This is the second time recently that S&P has upgraded the quality of city bonds.
For your coverage consideration. Thank you,
Diane Arthur
Public Information Officer, City of Surprise
12425 W. Bell Road, Suite D-100
Surprise, Arizona 85374
623.222.1422 www.surpriseaz.com
Surprise, AZ (February 24, 2009) Standard and Poor’s (S&P),
one of the leading credit rating agencies in the United States, has upgraded Surprise’s General Obligation debt to ‘AA’ from
‘AA-.’
This is the second time recently that S&P has upgraded the quality of city bonds. Earlier this month, the rating agency upgraded the Surprise Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) debt to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-.‘
“This came completely out of the blue as we had not asked for a review of our general obligation rating,” said Surprise Finance Director Robert Nilles. “This really is great news that could save residents over a million dollars if a bond election is recommended this fall.”
In assigning the ratings upgrade S&P stated ”the economic stabilization reserves will be maintained, and the city’s Financial Management Assessment score of “strong” mitigates credit concerns about recent softness in revenue.”
“These upgrades are a testament to the sound financial decisions that have been made by the City Council and Management,” said Surprise City Manager Randy Oliver.
Credit & Budget
Thanks,
Diane Arthur
Surprise, AZ (February 24, 2009)
In these tight economic times, it’s more important than ever to maintain a high credit score and stick to a budget. Surprise residents can learn how to improve their financial health and avoid I.D. Theft by taking three free classes.
Surprise, in partnership with Credit Union West,
is offering the “Understanding Your Credit Score” financial fitness course March 11. It will address personal credit, how the credit score is determined, and strategies to improve your credit score. Class participants will receive a free credit scoring evaluation from Credit Union West to aid them in future financial awareness, planning and budgeting.
On April 1, the “Attaining Financial Freedom through Budgeting” class will be offered.
This class will address the issue of how to build and stick to a personal budget. Students will be given access to personal budget planning software. Following a healthy financial budget, along with a good credit score, can save people money in a variety of ways, including helping them obtain lower-interest loans or credit cards.
The third class “ID Theft, Scams and Fraud” will be given on May 6. This class will identify the various methods criminals use to steal your identity and provide you with specific steps that you can take to minimize the risk of having your identity stolen.
All classes will be held at the City Hall Classroom, 12425 W. Bell Road, Building D, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
To register for any or all of these classes, or to obtain more information, contact Ruby Sitea at 623.222.3242 or ruby.sitea@surpriseaz.com.
Greasewood St. closure
SURPRISE, AZ (February 23, 2009)
Greasewood Street will be closed at Lizard Run Wash in Surprise, from March 2 – April 30.
City News
SURPRISE, AZ (February 4, 2009) The City of Surprise is currently accepting applications for the new council-approved Building and Construction Review Board.
Applications are available for pick-up, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays at the City Clerk’s Office, 12425 W. Bell Road, D-100. A copy of the board’s bylaws will be attached to the application.Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 13. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 623-222-1000.
SURPRISE, AZ (February 3, 2009) The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department recently hosted a power soccer clinic to help introduce the city’s newly formed team.To sign up for power soccer or any other Surprise Adaptive Recreation program, please contact Joe Gladieux at 623.222.2257
Seniors –walk your way to a healthier you with the Senior Strider Walking Club. Walk the concourse every Tuesday and Thursday in March, and afterwards, enjoy a spring training game as guests of the City of Surprise, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. Walking is a great form of exercise, and what’s more fun than walking and socializing in a group at the Surprise Recreation Campus! The fee for residents is $40 and the non-resident fee is $60. SURPRISE, AZ (February 2, 2009) The Community and Recreation Services Department is hosting ‘Cupids Crazy Saturday Dance,’ February 14, for youth ages 11-14.
The dance will be held at the Sierra Montana Recreation Center, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Community and Recreation Services Department, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue, for $4. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event for $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents.
U.S. Fed Cup—Baseball–Water Classes
Surprise, AZ (January 29, 2009) The USTA and U.S. Fed Cup Captain Mary JoeFernandez have announced that Phoenix resident Bethanie Mattek, the third-highest ranked American woman in the world, will make her Fed Cup debut alongside Liezel Huber, the world’s No. 1 doubles player, Jill Craybas, and fellow first-time Fed Cupper Melanie Oudin when they face Argentina in the 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas quarterfinal February 7-8 at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex.
SURPRISE, AZ (January 30, 2009) The Surprise Water Conservation Division of Public Works is hosting a variety of free Water Wise Landscape classes February – May. To register for any of the free classes, or for more information, please call 623.222.7023.
SURPRISE, AZ (January 29, 2009) Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball Registration is open in Surprise, and all leagues begin in early March. Athletes ranging in age from 5 to 14 years old can participate in one of the many leagues offered through the city’s Community and Recreation Services Department, one of the largest Cal Ripken programs in the country.
Correction-Protect-Tourism-Sundancers Golf
Please note the earlier news release had an incorrect date in the second paragraph, the event is indeed on Jan. 31. Sorry for the confusion. The correct information is attached to this email.
Thank you,
Diane Arthur
Public Information Officer, City of Surprise
SURPRISE, AZ (January 26, 2009) Planning a home improvement? The City of Surprise is encouraging people to hire licensed contractors with city business permits to protect their property.
SURPRISE, AZ (January 27, 2009) The City of Surprise is currently accepting applications for the council-appointed Tourism Committee.
SURPRISE, AZ. (January 28, 2009) Mark your calendars for February 16, as the Surprise Sundancers and the City of Surprise host the 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Arizona Traditions Golf Course.
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