KEEPING YOU INFORMED: THIS HAS CONSEQUENCES> Take The Time To Get Informed, Please

Your MesaZona blogger was one of a very few members of the public who attended a meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board meeting where this presentation was made by Sara Sorenson, a staff member in the Office of Economic Development, to promote a plan for establishing certain "incentives" called GPLETs.
The study presented was done by a group called Zion Public Finance, a Utah-based company that was selected in a plan for a Redevelopment Area [RDA] that would also apply to an expanded Central Business District. Although the item slated on the meeting's agenda was listed for discussion, surprise action was taken for a vote by EDAB members, with one nay.
That happened two months ago.
This press release was issued yesterday:
We want your Input! Take the Southwest Redevelopment Area Survey
Post Date:11/15/2016 1:25 PM
Hello,

As you may know, the City of Mesa recently established the Southwest Redevelopment Area (outlined on the map above) in an effort to revitalize the area and encourage additional economic development.
As a next step in this process, the City will begin drafting the Redevelopment Plan, which will serve as the blueprint for redevelopment activities and opportunities in the area.  
We want to incorporate feedback from our community and stakeholders into the plan. Please click the link below to take a short three-question survey about the vision, challenges, and opportunities within the Southwest Redevelopment Area.
Survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3161517/Mesa-Southwest-RDA-Questionnaire-1

Your input will be critical in identifying the vision for the area.
Thank you for your participation.
For additional information the Southwest Redevelopment Area, visit www.mesaaz.gov/RDA.

Massive Mesa Public Art Installation Gets The Attention It Deserves

Parsons wins ACEC AZ Grand Prize in transportation for Central Mesa light rail extension project

By: AJOT | Nov 15 2016 at 09:24 AM | Breakbulk & Projects  

PASADENA, CA – Parsons recently received a 2016 Grand Award in the transportation category from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona (ACEC AZ) for its work on Valley Metro’s Central Mesa Light Rail Extension project. The award recognizes engineering firms for successful delivery of complex projects that demonstrate an exceptional degree of innovation, achievement, and value.
The $195 ­million Central Mesa Light Rail Extension design‑build project is a 3.1-­mi eastward expansion of the existing Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Rail Transit (LRT) line from its terminus in west Mesa, AZ, to the city’s emerging downtown. Operating down the center of Main Street on embedded double tracks in a dedicated guideway, the new rail line connects to the city’s business, arts, and entertainment district; Mesa City Plaza; new educational institutions; and special events and activities in adjacent Tempe and Phoenix, AZ.
“This was the first extension of the Valley Metro rail line since its opening in December 2008,” said Michael Johnson, Parsons Group President. “We were honored to bring our decades of light rail design experience to this outstanding project, which is a significant stimulus to Mesa’s downtown economy. Parsons’ project team members are thrilled to receive this prestigious award in recognition of their hard work and dedication.”
In addition to the new guideway, the project included four stations, three traction power substations, five crossovers, a pocket track, a 445‑car park‑and‑ride facility, interlocking signals, train and traffic signals, communications, an overhead contact system, and extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of utilities, storm drainage systems, sidewalks, street lighting, and roadways—all without significant traffic disruption or impacts to the business community.
With the LRT extension to Mesa’s historic downtown, Valley Metro Rail wanted to create a sense of destination and arrival at a special locale. The project team achieved this goal by incorporating major aesthetic components, not only through station and rail design, but also with nearly $800,000 in public art by local artisans. Each passenger station and power substation features a unique art centerpiece that integrates with its surrounding area while creating a cohesive ambiance throughout the entire 3.1-­mi extension.
The Central Mesa Light Rail Extension project involved tightly fitting the new rail line within the existing intricacies of the downtown infrastructure. This challenge was coupled with a compressed project delivery schedule and an annual 8­-month construction moratorium on one­-third of the project site. With careful work scheduling and coordination, a streamlined web-­based computing process, plus cooperation between all stakeholders, the project was completed 6 months ahead of schedule within the planned budget.
The project has earned several awards, including 2016 Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association, Arizona Chapter, and the 2016 Crescordia Award for Art in Public Places from Arizona Forward.

ACEC AZ is a member organization of the American Council of Engineering Companies and boasts more than 200 member firms. The organization’s mission to assist members in achieving higher professional, ethical, business, and economic standards enables member firms to provide quality consulting engineering services for their clients and the public.
Source: .American Journal of Transportation

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Published November 15, 2016

Why Does The City of Mesa Do This?

MESA, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / November 15, 2016 / Secureone Security has announced the opening of Secureone LiveScan Fingerprinting in Mesa, AZ. To efficiently manage the City of Mesa's fingerprinting needs, the Chicago-based security firm is opening a new Secureone LiveScan office. Secureone has been awarded up to five years to process fingerprinting for their human resources department, various licensing divisions and the general public. With more than twelve years behind their Secureone LiveScan program, the national security company is thrilled to open a new location in the East Valley, and become a licensed State of Arizona fingerprint vendor.

Source >> Yahoo News

Secureone LiveScan Fingerprinting is a nationally renowned fingerprinting program that incorporates an inkless digital fingerprinting process that submits fingerprints electronically to the State Police and/or FBI and is already recognized in the Chicago market for advanced fingerprinting options, having processed over 10,000 fingerprints so far this year. The Mesa location of Secureone Security Services will utilize the protocols which also allow for convenient background checks for licensing, permits and / or investigations. In addition to Secureone LiveScan Fingerprinting, the new Mesa location of Secureone will also offer a home-base for their East Valley security operations and a new Security Training Center.

For more information, visit Secureone www.LiveScanprinting.com.

Here's how it works:

 

About Secureone Training Centers

Secureone Training Centers is a full-service security educational facility with locations in Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Mesa, AZ. Renowned throughout the industry, the centers partner with national and global security firms to implement advanced training to their security staff. The instructors at Secureone Training Centers consist of current and former law enforcement as well as military professionals that bring critical, tactical and firsthand experience to the classroom. The nationally acclaimed curriculum is distinguished for providing safety platforms that are ultra-efficient and cost-effective. In addition, the evolving programs meticulously educate students on current protocols and advanced techniques to maintain the safety of civilians, property and other valuable assets. www.securitytrainingcenters.com

About Secureone Security Services

Secureone is a Chicago-based security services company with locations throughout the United States. The company far surpasses competition in the industry with highly-skilled security guards, patrol services and fingerprinting. Secureone uses Patroltrac, an advanced technology for real-time tracking, reporting and emergency response. Patroltrac is the latest in accountability technology to ensure clients' expectations are always exceeded and reports are always available with written, audio and picture documentation. www.secureone.us

 

Mesa HomeBoys >> Jimmy Eat World - Sure and Certain

Published on Nov 16, 2016 Jimmy Eat World's New Album 'Integrity Blues' Featuring "Get Right", "Sure and Certain" and "You With Me" Available Now: iTunes - http://smarturl.it/JEWIBi?IQid=yt Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/JEWIBa?IQid=yt Spotify - http://smarturl.it/JEWIBs?IQid=yt

KEEPING YOU INFORMED: Budget 101 City of Mesa

Published on Jul 11, 2016 Views: 97 Ever wonder how the budget for Mesa, Arizona, the nations 38th largest city works? This video helps break down where the money comes from and how it's spent. More information?