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Here we go again
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Council Meeting Oct. 9, 2008
Item # 13 Raising utilities again at a time when we are all hurting to pay our bills.
Item #14……….unlimited trips for councilmembers, this has to be a joke
Consideration and action regarding Resolution #08-190 amending the City Council Travel and Reimbursement Policy.
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Dog park
SURPRISE, AZ (October 7, 2008) The Surprise Community Park Dog Park will be closed October 8 -22 for turf over-seeding and routine maintenance and will reopen Thursday October 23. The Dog Park is located at the Surprise Recreation Campus; 15930 N. Bullard Ave. For questions or more information, call the Community and Recreation Services office at 623.222.2000.
Rid hazardous waste
SURPRISE, AZ (Sept. 29, 2008) Looking to get rid of old paint cans, computers, motor oil, or even those CFL light bulbs in a safe manner? Surprise residents can drop them off at the Surprise Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 11.
Proof of residency is required- just bring your drivers license or a utility bill showing your name and home address.
From 8 a.m. to noon, drivers will be asked to enter the Public Works Maintenance Yard, 13433 W. Foxfire Road. From Bell Road, turn north on Dysart Road and follow the signs to the entrance off Foxfire.
All materials must be sealed in their original container, or clearly labeled and placed in a cardboard box. When dropping the items off, please stay in your vehicle and staff will remove the materials for you.
For a list of acceptable items, visit http://www.surpriseaz.com/hhwevent or call Public Works at 623.222.6000.
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City of Surprise to reorganize, focus on key goals
The changes include creation of a Transportation Department, and the reassignment of the Economic Development Department to report directly to the City Manager. These changes align with city council goals of focusing on transportation and developing high quality jobs in the city.
“The top priorities of the council and residents relate to transportation issues,” Oliver said in a memo to Mayor Lyn Truitt and the city council. “The Transportation Department will focus on all aspects of transportation such as local and regional planning and advocating for Surprise issues with our regional partners.”
The city has cited accelerating construction of SR303 through Surprise as a key transportation and economic development priority.
Closely aligning the Economic Development Department with the City Manager’s office reflects the council’s desire to increase the visibility and effectiveness of city efforts to create quality jobs through business attraction and development, Oliver said.
Oliver briefed management staff on the realignments last week. He said the changes will be instituted over a period of several months, and no jobs will be lost or eliminated as a result of the realignments.
Other changes involve improving service delivery by grouping some functions and realigning reporting relationships. The Water Services Department will become part of Public Works, and a variety of Community Initiative Department functions will be distributed among the Community Development, Community and Recreation Services and the Transportation Departments.
Public Works, Community and Recreation Services and Community Development will see an expansion of the service they provide, according to the plan.
Where are they?
The City of Surprise say that they are the leading force in the Northwest Valley, if this is true where are their elected officials in this financial crisis that we are facing? Will they wait until we have a complete meltdown of our system?
Art and Craft Vendors sought for 7th Annual Surprise Party
SURPRISE, AZ (September 18, 2008) SURPRISE, AZ (September 18, 2008)The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department is inviting arts and crafts vendors to apply for booth space at the 7th Annual Surprise Party, Saturday, December 6, at the Surprise Recreation Campus, 15850 N. Bullard Avenue.
The vendor fee is $70 for a 10’ x 10’ space. Tents and electricity are available for an extra fee. All vendor products must be original or consist of a specialty item. Commercially produced, import products and catalog items will only be accepted if they are displayed as a gift or winter item and will be limited. Vendors will be chosen on a first come first served basis.
The Surprise Party is a free family event featuring live entertainment, live animal shows, elephant rides, petting zoo, pony rides, clowns, an interactive kid zone, car show, arts and crafts and much more. The event will also consist of a balloon glow, tree lighting ceremony, Arizona Skyhawks skydivers and fireworks on December 5. This annual event is expected to draw 12,000 – 15,000 people.
Vendors interested in selling arts or crafts at the 7th Annual Surprise Party should contact Betty Leibold at 623.222.2254 for more information or visit the Web site at www.surpriseaz.com/specialevents to download an application.
DreamCatcher Park Field to be named Joan Shafer Field
SURPRISE, AZ (September 18, 2008) The field at DreamCatcher Park will be named Joan Shafer Field, in honor of the late former Surprise Mayor, in a dedication ceremony Saturday, September 20, at 10 a.m.
Bambino Buddy Ball games will follow the ceremony.
DreamCatcher Park is a barrier-free facility that is home to the award winning Bambino Buddy Ball Program. Buddy Ball allows athletes with physical and/or developmental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in a fun and safe atmosphere.
For more information please contact the Community & Recreation Services Department at 623.222.2000.
Where’s the answer
Sent to Mayor Lyn Truitt, May 5, 08 NO Responce
May 1st 2008, Arizona Republic
In about two months, the city could possess three acres of street and additional land for sidewalks, Public Works Director Bob Beckley said. The City Council approved dedicating the land to the city, but the private ownership group still needs to transfer the title to the city through Maricopa County.
“The road improvements they made are lasting well, and we now have a road that we can maintain,” Beckley said. “Traffic safety was our concern, and that issue has been addressed.”
The above was in the Arizona Republic, I can’t find anywhere that the City Council had or would approve accepting these roads in any shape or form.
These roads do not meet city standards and why would the tax payer’s of Surprise have to maintain these streets after all these years?
As always, Bob Vukanovich
These streets are not built to code.
Award Winning Surprise Bambino Buddy Ball Going on Now
SURPRISE, AZ (September 18, 2008) The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department is calling out for athletes to participate in the award-winning Bambino Buddy Ball, an adaptive recreation program. Athletes with physical and/or developmental disabilities are encouraged to sign up and join in the fun!
This non competitive league is designed for athletes four years of age and older to play the game of baseball in its purest form. Athletes can utilize a “Buddy” as needed to assist with hitting, running the bases or just socializing. This is truly a barrier free environment.
The City of Surprise is also looking for “Buddies” or volunteers to participate in the program.
For details and more information on this and all Adaptive programs visit the web at www.surpriseaz.com/adaptive or call 623.222.2257. Everybody deserves the chance to play ball!
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