Latest Seasonal Assessment - Drought coverage decreased slightly during the past four weeks, but within the drought areas, there were noteworthy changes in intensity. There was fairly broad expansion of D4 (exceptional intensity . . .
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United States Seasonal Drought Outlook Graphic - click on image to enlarge. (Click on ... Latest Seasonal Assessment - Drought coverage decreased slightly during the past four weeks, but within the drought areas, there were noteworthy changes in intensity. ... Next Seasonal Outlook issued: May 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM EDT.
http://go.usa.gov/3eZ73. Author: Rich Tinker. NOAA/NWS/NCEP/Climate Prediction Center. DroughtTendency During the Valid Period. Valid for April 19 - July 31, 2018. Released April 19, 2018. Depicts large-scale trends based on subjectively derived probabilities guided by short- and long-range statistical and dynamical ...
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Tools used in the U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook (SDO) included the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) temperature and precipitation outlooks for May through July 2018 (MJJ), various short- and medium-range forecasts and models such as the 7-day quantitative precipitation forecast (QPF) totals from the Weather ...
More acquisitions coming, according to this media release. . . Given the Arizona Corporation Commission’s desire for consolidation of the highly-fragmented water utility industry in Arizona and their new policy guidelines that support and incent such consolidation, the stage is well set for additional acquisitions
Global Water Resources to Acquire Turner Ranches Water and Sanitation Company
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April 26, 2018 8:33 AMGlobal Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Turner Ranches Water and Sanitation Company, a non-potable irrigation water utility in Mesa, Arizona.
The acquisition will add 960 residential irrigation customers and approximately seven square miles of service area, including services to three golf courses. It is also anticipated to add nearly $1 million in revenue. Global Water expects to close the acquisition in the second quarter of 2018. __________________________________________________________________________ GLOBAL WATER RES RG (GWRS)
________________________________________________________________ “This accretive acquisition will expand our footprint in Maricopa County, the fastest growing county in the Nation according to U.S. Census Bureau,” said Ron Fleming, CEO of Global Water. “Turner Ranches will be the second purchase, post-recession, in our declared strategy of again pursuing water utility acquisitions. We believe our focus on consolidating, improving and automating water utility assets will greatly benefit the customers of Turner Ranches, and we look forward to serving these new communities.” Ronny and Judy Lopez have been a part of Turner Ranches since 1978 and became sole owners in 2012.“We’ve enjoyed working with the Global Water team in completing this transaction,”commented the Lopezes. “We believe they will continue to provide quality customer service, along with strong technical, financial, and managerial expertise for the benefit of the community.” Turner Ranches has several CAPEX projects that are currently ongoing to upgrade its infrastructure, which Global Water will complete. Turner Ranches recently completed a rate case, setting new rates for the utility effective September 19, 2016. “Given the Arizona Corporation Commission’s desire for consolidation of the highly-fragmented water utility industry in Arizona and their new policy guidelines that support and incent such consolidation, the stage is well set for additional acquisitions,”added Fleming. __________________________________________________________________________ Blogger Note: TURNER RANCHES WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY v. ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION
Court of Appeals of Arizona,Division 1, Department C.
TURNER RANCHES WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY, Appellant, v. The ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION, an Agency of the State of Arizona, Appellee.
No. 1 CA-CC 98-0002.
Decided: September 21, 1999
Source: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/az-court-of-appeals/1039504.html __________________________________________________________________________ About Global Water Resources
Source: https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/global-water-resources-to-acquire-turner-ranches-water-and-sanitation-company-20180426-01067
Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates nine utility companies which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company's service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix. Global Water recycles nearly 1 billion gallons of water annually. To learn more, visit www.gwresources.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve a number of assumptions, risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning, future net income growth, our strategy, acquisition plans, our dividend policy, trends relating to population growth, active connections, regulated revenue, housing permit projections, and other statements that are not historical facts as well as statements identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", or the negative of these terms, or other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in political, economic, business, market, regulatory, and other factors. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management's views as of the date hereof. Factors that may affect future results are disclosed under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This includes, but is not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 which was filed with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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The Turner Ranches Water and Sanitation Company is a private corporation owned and operated by Toups Corporation and a franchised water utility. The Turner Ranches service area is an agricultural area that also includes the Leisure World development. Turner Ranches is a bonafide applicant for CAP water. Residents ...
Jun 29, 2009 - The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona awarded a $1.4 million loan to Alpine Domestic Water Improvement District for the purchase of Turner Ranches Water and Sanitation Company.
In just another "JIVIN' WITH GILES" episode - this one not here in his hometown he once said was just like the amusing comedy Television Fiction Mayberry RFD - we are so blessed too see and read about the mayor in a report today when just last year he over-stated publicly that ...except for aircraft carriers we get everything from cities. DUH. What'she really trying to talk about? ... Mebbe more highways for land holdings to create wealth and more fortunes in real estate here in The New Zion they call Phx/The East Valley . . . it's growing fast ya know (Image note: the black-eye was never explained in public)
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Fixing Infrastructure When the Feds Won't Help
Local transportation and utility projects could sure use federal assistance. But these mayors are going it alone.
by John Surico
Their solutions to national issues was the topic of a policy forum last week at New York University that brought together four mayors from mid-size cities across the U.S.: Peter Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana; Nan Whaley of Dayton, Ohio; John Giles of Mesa, Arizona; and Toni Harp of New Haven, Connecticut. Their cities represent a mix of economic challenges and political proclivities (Giles is a Republican; the rest are Democrats), but they all share at least one thing: a growing list of infrastructure needs, which have become a ballooning financial burden for cities in recent years.
TALKIN ABOUT WHAT'S NEXT?Nah...Giles is just catching up with reality after standing on the sidelines for way too many years being a cheerleader.
....and Hypocrisy of Hypocrisy, where he butts up a cohort of close friends who oppose innovative and affordable housing any way they can, he has the balls to make this statement: ". . . Now we have a pretty good foothold, so every mile or so along the light rail corridor, we have affordable housing projects.”
That was accomplished despite Giles and his 'friends-and-family' and undisclosed business associations and political hacks and cronies in/out of state government
READ MORE if U want to in the underlinked link above
John Surico is a freelance journalist and researcher who covers New York City transit for VICE and frequently contributes to the New York Times. He is based in Queens, NY
^^ HEADS UP^^ Candace Cannistraro is Really over-working the word "Challenges" PAY ATTENTION > Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an overview of the FY 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program
> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on potential future general obligation bond projects including transportation, public safety, parks and cultural projects, and a youth sports complex
> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Development Services Department budget
During meetings, citizens have the right and are encouraged to address the council on items pertaining to the agenda. . .
Speaking at a Meeting
The Mesa City Council believes that providing access for citizens to communicate with the Council is vital for a strong representative local government. Getting access is one thing - exercising your rights as a citizen is the NEXT STEP. __________________________________________________________________________ Here's a streaming vid upload of the almost two-hour study session with Candace Cannistraro in the hotseat again, over-using the word 'challenges' trying to build a flimsy case to support increases . . she's looking a bit overworked grinding out some power point slides that get flipped over too fast . . . PLEASE READ THE AGENDA BELOW BEFORE YOU WATCH THE VIDEO. The presentations for this study session are linked to there if you want to spend some time looking at the infographics. > Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an overview of the FY 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program
> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on potential future general obligation bond projects including transportation, public safety, parks and cultural projects, and a youth sports complex
> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Development Services Department budget
It's remarkable to note that only an hour-and-a-half has been scheduled for all six items.
TODAY'S STUDY SESSION IS A BIG DEAL WITH SIX IMPORTANT ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:. There's usually a presentation of some sorts 9usually involving a canned Power Point presentation, someone reading along from the prepared script - then there DISCUSSION on the agenda item. Every single one of the six items can involved hours to see the history and background and to understand what is going on .. .
Why the time may 'be ripe' for some of the actions to be taken - or delayed or more work needed - get involved.
> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on
a proposed sales tax initiative for public safety > Is that an INCREASE? ( or hidden 'adjustments ' in fees/charges?)
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> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an overview of the FY 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program
> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on potential future general obligation bond projects including transportation, public safety, parks and cultural projects, and a youth sports complex
> Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Development Services Department budget
Please see below for what the first item and presentation looks like before the other study session details:
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on potential future general obligation bond projects including transportation, public safety, parks and cultural projects, and a youth sports complex.
As part of each meeting agenda, action may be taken on: zoning matters, awarding of contracts to purchase equipment, supplies or for construction improvements within the City, liquor license applications, ordinances, and resolutions.
Hmmm, this probably isn't the worst case scenario but it certainly might suggest that LD25 conservative Mesa Repub AZ Senator Bob Worsley likes to be the middleman: Robbing from the poor and giving to the rich, almost all the time in arms-length-away safe-distance from getting caught. He juggles his public trust in elected office sponsoring bills in the Arizona State House that can benefit his friends and his own private money-making schemes speculating in real estate where transportation and roads rule creating oodles of wealth for those 'in-the-loop'. . . Let's put a lid on that, huh? The Mantra: Build it and they will come ________________________________________________________________________
Arizona Senate approves vehicle fees bill
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services
". . . .Something is sneaky about that. "Don't kid yourselves, . . . This is a tax increase - one said Sen. Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert that should require a two-thirds vote, . . "
". . . Legislative budget analysts say the amount ADOT would need to raise is $148.9 million. And that translates out to $18.06 for every vehicle, above and beyond the normal registration fee.
The measure, which now goes to the governor, also will mean a sharp hike in the minimal fee now imposed on those who purchase alternate fuel vehicles. Beginning in 2020, the levy will be based on the price of the vehicle, just as it is now for cars and trucks powered by fossil fuels. . . . Worsley said he presumes Gov. Doug Ducey will sign the measure as the governor had made a similar proposal several years earlier, albeit with a fee in the $7 to $8 range
Link > AZ Daily Sun _________________________________________________________________________ Roberts: Arizona leaders preparing end run on voters to save their school voucher law
Laurie Roberts, opinion columnist Published 8:08 a.m. MT 11 April 2018
" . . . Republicans at the State Capitol are quietly talking about a plan to repeal the universal voucher program they passed last year -- the one 100,000 citizens signed petitions to block and put on the November ballot -- and replacing it with a new universal voucher program.
Sen. Bob Worsley, R-Mesa, who brokered the deal that allowed universal vouchers to pass last year, is apparently spearheading the sneak attack on your constitutional right to referendum.
According to the Republic report, Worsley is talking to Gov. DougDucey’s office, other legislators and “outside groups”, which is code for the dark-money interests who spent big bucks getting Ducey and Republican legislators elected.
(Photo: David Wallace/The Republic)
The ones who want to expand Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (read: vouchers) to every child in the state. Or at least, the ones who can afford to supplement an ESA with thousands of dollars more in order to cover private school tuition . . .
This, in order to block voters from having the final say in November on whether we want to send hundreds of millions of dollars more to private schools at a time when public schools are woefully underfunded. . . "
Under state law, developers cannot build subdivisions in some areas of the state, including the Pinal County areaand Phoenix and Tucson areas, unless they can prove they have an 100-year water supply.
The state is recalculating its Pinal projections, citing concerns that the modeling might be too conservative. But it’s unclear how much water that could free up for homes. Everyone concedes there are more water rights on paper than there is water stored underground in Pinal County
