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1 Appointment of Raymond Schumacher as a City Magistrate.

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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Tentative
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2019 5:45 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers - Upper Level
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda

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5 Take action on the following contracts:
19-1229 Purchase of Antenna and Ancillary Equipment (Replacement/Upgrade) for the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) Radio System as requested by the Information Technology Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide equipment and services to replace the antennas and transmission lines at nine of the radio sites in the TOPAZ network and retune the system with the new antenna configuration.  The antenna systems for the TOPAZ Public Safety Radio Network are 18 years old and deteriorating.  There are a total of 27 antennas that require replacement.
The Information Technology Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the sole source purchase with Motorola Solutions, at $356,348.16, based on estimated requirements.  The cost is shared between all members of the TRWC (City of Mesa 68.69%, Town of Gilbert 18.05%, City of Apache Junction 9.80%, Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation 2.29%, Superstition Fire & Medical District 0.75% and Town of Queen Creek 0.40%.)
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19-1243 Five-Year Term Contract with Five Years of Renewal Options for Banking Services (Service Group 3 - Institutional Custody) for the Financial Services Department (Citywide)
The City makes extensive use of banking services to collect, disburse, and manage its cash and investments.  Institutional custody services represent the safekeeping of the assets/securities in the City’s investment portfolio.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from U.S. Bank National Association, dba U.S. Bank, at $25,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1232 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Fingerprinting Services for the Human Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide fingerprinting services for prospective employee, volunteer, contract worker and temporary agency workers.
The Human Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with SecureOne, Inc., dba SecureOne Security Services, at $83,150 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1234 Purchase of Audio System (Replacement/Upgrade) for the Mesa Convention Center as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This purchase will upgrade the existing audio system in all three Buildings of the Mesa Convention Center.  The upgrade will replace the existing outdated system with new technology allowing Mesa Convention Center greater capabilities.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with AV Innovations (a Mesa business), at $218,763.18, based on estimated requirements.  This purchase is funded by the Capital Enterprise Fund - Convention Center Modernization Fund.
*5-d
19-1230 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Electrical Maintenance, Installations, and Lighting Repairs for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance of all components of the lighting and electrical systems in the Parks and Recreation Division.  The scope of work is divided in two major categories: 1) low voltage electrical services; and 2) lighting maintenance, repairs, and installation, for the City’s parks, basins, sports fields, and aquatic facilities. 
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Henry Bros., Inc., dba DECA Southwest, at $85,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1237 Two-Year Term Contract with Three Years of Renewal Options for Street Sweeping Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
This contract provides street sweeping services, including routine scheduled sweeping, special event sweeping, emergency responses, and emergency response - spills, sealcoat sweeping.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Precision Sweeping Services, LLC, at $760,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1231 Six-Month Contract Renewal to the Term Contract for Fiberglass Waterslide Repair for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This contract provides for the repair, waxing, and buffing of the City's nine full-size fiberglass waterslides, two fiberglass kiddie slides, and one cementitious/vinyl kiddie slide, at various locations.  Each year, preventative maintenance and repairs are necessary to ascertain the fiberglass is safe and will not cause injury to a potential rider.  The six-month renewal will allow the department time to complete the needed work at the end of this year and rebid for a time frame appropriate to meet their operational needs.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with 8 Blocks Maintenance Co., LLC, at $56,884.50, based on estimated usage.
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19-1235 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for a Portable Vehicle Barrier System for the Mesa Police Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide a mobile vehicle barrier system, consisting of portable vehicle barricades, transportation trailers, and related equipment, for deployment throughout the East Valley for specific high-risk, complex law enforcement incidents, such as highly-populated special events, tactical situations, protests, natural caused emergencies, or any other large-scale public safety incident where vehicle barriers and crowd safety need to be considered.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Perimeter Security Products, dba Spirit of America Corporation, at $72,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.  The initial purchase of $35,425.67 is funded by Homeland Security Grant Funds.
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19-1236 Dollar-Limit Increase for the Term Contract for Private Security Officer Services for Various City Facilities as requested by the Police Department (Citywide)
This contract provides private security officer services for several City facilities, a security officer for mobile patrol for the Mesa City Plaza building, as well as an account manager.  The dollar-limit increase is needed to add an additional mobile patrol unit including a 6-seat golf cart.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Trident Security Services, Inc., by $54,000, from $950,000 to $1,004,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1239 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Trailer Parts, Automotive Lighting, Mirrors, and Safety Supplies for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide)
This contract provides trailer parts, automotive and truck lighting parts, mirrors, and safety supplies required for the various 1,600 pieces of rolling stock equipment owned by the City.  The increase is needed to add labor services for repair, service, and installation at the vendor’s location to the existing contract.
The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with FleetPride, Inc. (a Mesa business); Parts West Heavy Duty LLC, dba Light House of Arizona; Polygon Investment Group, Inc., dba Spectrac Suspension Center; RWC International LTD, dba RWC Group; The WW Williams Company LLC, dba Auto Safety House; by $60,000, from $150,000 to $210,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1238 Five-Year Term Contract with Five Years of Renewal Options for Vehicle Tires, Accessories, and Related services for Citywide Departments as requested by the Business Services and Fleet Services Departments (Citywide)
This contract will provide vehicle tires, accessories, and related services for the Fleet Services’ and Mesa Fire and Medical’s Fleet Divisions.  The Michelin contract will be used by many participating public agencies nationally.  The Goodyear Tire contract is for the City of Mesa use only as they declined to participate in a national contract.  Orders are fulfilled by local dealers for each manufacturer.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company; and Michelin North America, Inc.; at $900,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1233 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Leak Detection Equipment for Water Distribution and Transmission Mains for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
The contract will provide an electronic water leak monitoring system to assist with minimizing water loss and the size of excavations and damage to streets when making water main repairs to underground water infrastructure.  This technology allows for on-site monitoring for locating leaks between two points in the distribution system on any size or material of pipe and increases the sensitivity of the location of the leak to within 3 feet.  The system will provide up-to-date software to enhance the City’s leak detection program.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Construction Product Marketing, LLC, at $80,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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19-1216 Eastern Canal Shared Use Path Project - Lindsay Road to Brown Road (District 1)
This project is the construction of a new shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists on the Eastern Canal between Lindsay Road and Brown Road. The path will connect residential areas with businesses and provide opportunities for recreational and exercise activities. The project also includes signalized pedestrian crossings at Lindsay Road and McKellips Road, which will increase the safety for pedestrians and cyclists who already use the canal on a frequent basis.
Staff recommends awarding a contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, The Fishel Company, in the amount of $864,077.29, and authorizing a change order allowance of $86,407.72 (10%), for a total amount of $950,485.01.  The total cost of this project is funded through reimbursement by the SRP Municipal Aesthetic Program.



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19-1217 4-aLiquor License ApplicationArizona Humane Society This is a three-day event to be held Monday, December 2 - Wednesday, December 4, 2019, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. each day, at Uncle Bear’s Brewery Grill & Tap, 1110 South Greenfield Road, Suite 101. (District 2)  Not available
19-1218 4-bLiquor License ApplicationDesert Lotus Healing Sanctuary Inc. This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 6:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Desert Lotus Healing Sanctuary, 6239 East Brown Road, Suite 112. (District 5)  Not available
19-1219 4-cLiquor License ApplicationSt. Timothy Catholic Church This is a one-day event to be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1730 West Guadalupe Road. (District 3)  Not available
19-1220 4-dLiquor License ApplicationSouthwest Arizona Sisters Incorporated This is a one-day event to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 8:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Versalles Hall, 1422 East Main Street. (District 4)  Not available
19-1221 4-eLiquor License ApplicationSouthwest Arizona Sisters Incorporated This is a one-day event to be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 8:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Versalles Hall, 1422 East Main Street. (District 4)  Not available
19-1222 4-fLiquor License ApplicationAJ’s #61 A grocery store is requesting to add sampling privileges to the existing Series 9 Liquor Store License for Bashas’ Inc., 1836 South Val Vista Drive - Michael Joseph Basha, agent. The existing license held by Bashas’ Inc. will revert to the State for modification. (District 2)  Not available
19-1223 4-gLiquor License ApplicationEl Tuky Taco A market with an indoor dining area is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for El Tuky Taco Inc., 1706 North Country Club Drive - Guadalupe Cruz Medina, agent. The existing license held by Bita LLC will revert to the State. (District 1)  Not available
19-1224 4-hLiquor License ApplicationH Mart Mesa LLC A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for H Mart Mesa LLC, 1919 West Main Street - Amy S. Nations, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 3)  Not available
19-1225 4-iLiquor License ApplicationUncle Bear’s Brewery Grill & Tap A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for UB Greenfield LLC, 1110 South Greenfield Road - Jeffrey Craig Miller, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 2)  Not available
19-1227 4-jLiquor License ApplicationQuick & Easy Shell A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for P&S Proprietorship, 6806 East Brown Road - Praneel Ritesh Ram, agent. The existing license held by Quick & Easy Shell II will revert to the State. (District 5)  Not available
19-1229 5-aContractPurchase of Antenna and Ancillary Equipment (Replacement/Upgrade) for the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) Radio System as requested by the Information Technology Department (Citywide) This purchase will provide equipment and services to replace the antennas and transmission lines at nine of the radio sites in the TOPAZ network and retune the system with the new antenna configuration. The antenna systems for the TOPAZ Public Safety Radio Network are 18 years old and deteriorating. There are a total of 27 antennas that require replacement. The Information Technology Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the sole source purchase with Motorola Solutions, at $356,348.16, based on estimated requirements. The cost is shared between all members of the TRWC (City of Mesa 68.69%, Town of Gilbert 18.05%, City of Apache Junction 9.80%, Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation 2.29%, Superstition Fire & Medical District 0.75% and Town of Queen Creek 0.40%.)  Not available
19-1243 5-bContractFive-Year Term Contract with Five Years of Renewal Options for Banking Services (Service Group 3 - Institutional Custody) for the Financial Services Department (Citywide) The City makes extensive use of banking services to collect, disburse, and manage its cash and investments. Institutional custody services represent the safekeeping of the assets/securities in the City’s investment portfolio. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from U.S. Bank National Association, dba U.S. Bank, at $25,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
19-1232 5-cContractOne-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Fingerprinting Services for the Human Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide fingerprinting services for prospective employee, volunteer, contract worker and temporary agency workers. The Human Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with SecureOne, Inc., dba SecureOne Security Services, at $83,150 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
19-1234 5-dContractPurchase of Audio System (Replacement/Upgrade) for the Mesa Convention Center as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide) This purchase will upgrade the existing audio system in all three Buildings of the Mesa Convention Center. The upgrade will replace the existing outdated system with new technology allowing Mesa Convention Center greater capabilities. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with AV Innovations (a Mesa business), at $218,763.18, based on estimated requirements. This purchase is funded by the Capital Enterprise Fund - Convention Center Modernization Fund.  Not available
19-1230 5-eContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Electrical Maintenance, Installations, and Lighting Repairs for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide) This contract will provide routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance of all components of the lighting and electrical systems in the Parks and Recreation Division. The scope of work is divided in two major categories: 1) low voltage electrical services; and 2) lighting maintenance, repairs, and installation, for the City’s parks, basins, sports fields, and aquatic facilities. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Henry Bros., Inc., dba DECA Southwest, at $85,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
19-1237 5-fContractTwo-Year Term Contract with Three Years of Renewal Options for Street Sweeping Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide) This contract provides street sweeping services, including routine scheduled sweeping, special event sweeping, emergency responses, and emergency response - spills, sealcoat sweeping. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Precision Sweeping Services, LLC, at $760,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
19-1231 5-gContractSix-Month Contract Renewal to the Term Contract for Fiberglass Waterslide Repair for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide) This contract provides for the repair, waxing, and buffing of the City's nine full-size fiberglass waterslides, two fiberglass kiddie slides, and one cementitious/vinyl kiddie slide, at various locations. Each year, preventative maintenance and repairs are necessary to ascertain the fiberglass is safe and will not cause injury to a potential rider. The six-month renewal will allow the department time to complete the needed work at the end of this year and rebid for a time frame appropriate to meet their operational needs. The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with 8 Blocks Maintenance Co., LLC, at $56,884.50, based on estimated usage.  Not available
19-1235 5-hContractThree-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for a Portable Vehicle Barrier System for the Mesa Police Department (Citywide) This contract will provide a mobile vehicle barrier system, consisting of portable vehicle barricades, transportation trailers, and related equipment, for deployment throughout the East Valley for specific high-risk, complex law enforcement incidents, such as highly-populated special events, tactical situations, protests, natural caused emergencies, or any other large-scale public safety incident where vehicle barriers and crowd safety need to be considered. The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Perimeter Security Products, dba Spirit of America Corporation, at $72,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index. The initial purchase of $35,425.67 is funded by Homeland Security Grant Funds.  Not available
19-1236 5-iContractDollar-Limit Increase for the Term Contract for Private Security Officer Services for Various City Facilities as requested by the Police Department (Citywide) This contract provides private security officer services for several City facilities, a security officer for mobile patrol for the Mesa City Plaza building, as well as an account manager. The dollar-limit increase is needed to add an additional mobile patrol unit including a 6-seat golf cart. The Police Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Trident Security Services, Inc., by $54,000, from $950,000 to $1,004,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
19-1239 5-jContractDollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Trailer Parts, Automotive Lighting, Mirrors, and Safety Supplies for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide) This contract provides trailer parts, automotive and truck lighting parts, mirrors, and safety supplies required for the various 1,600 pieces of rolling stock equipment owned by the City. The increase is needed to add labor services for repair, service, and installation at the vendor’s location to the existing contract. The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with FleetPride, Inc. (a Mesa business); Parts West Heavy Duty LLC, dba Light House of Arizona; Polygon Investment Group, Inc., dba Spectrac Suspension Center; RWC International LTD, dba RWC Group; The WW Williams Company LLC, dba Auto Safety House; by $60,000, from $150,000 to $210,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
19-1238 5-kContractFive-Year Term Contract with Five Years of Renewal Options for Vehicle Tires, Accessories, and Related services for Citywide Departments as requested by the Business Services and Fleet Services Departments (Citywide) This contract will provide vehicle tires, accessories, and related services for the Fleet Services’ and Mesa Fire and Medical’s Fleet Divisions. The Michelin contract will be used by many participating public agencies nationally. The Goodyear Tire contract is for the City of Mesa use only as they declined to participate in a national contract. Orders are fulfilled by local dealers for each manufacturer. An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company; and Michelin North America, Inc.; at $900,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.  Not available
19-1216 5-lContractEastern Canal Shared Use Path Project - Lindsay Road to Brown Road (District 1) This project is the construction of a new shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists on the Eastern Canal between Lindsay Road and Brown Road. The path will connect residential areas with businesses and provide opportunities for recreational and exercise activities. The project also includes signalized pedestrian crossings at Lindsay Road and McKellips Road, which will increase the safety for pedestrians and cyclists who already use the canal on a frequent basis. Staff recommends awarding a contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, The Fishel Company, in the amount of $864,077.29, and authorizing a change order allowance of $86,407.72 (10%), for a total amount of $950,485.01. The total cost of this project is funded through reimbursement by the SRP Municipal Aesthetic Program.  Not available
19-1241 6-aResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community for the receipt and distribution of $1,695,000 in Proposition 202 Funds. (Citywide) Under this Agreement, $800,000 is awarded to the following City of Mesa programs: Fire and Medical Department, Immunization Program ($85,000) and Radios for Special Operations and Outreach ($125,000); Community Services Department, Housing Authority, Affordable Housing Landlord Outreach and Retention ($75,600); Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department, Cemetery Historic Document Archival ($60,500); Police Department, Mobile Force PA Speaker System ($2,778), 21st Century Police Training (21CPT) Equipment ($62,760), Community Engagement Academies ($4,680), Digital Forensics Unit Training ($63,406), Microfiche Transfer ($90,580), Community Engagement Activities Equipment ($8,696); City Manager's Office, Special Projects, Barricading for Community Event Safety ($50,000), Mesa K-Ready, Kindergarten Readiness Program ($45,000), Mesa Counts on College, Am  Not available
19-1161 6-bResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Highway Safety Contract with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to accept $59,156 in grant funds. The funds will be used by the Police Department’s Traffic Division to purchase a vehicle to enhance DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement and STEP Enforcement in the City of Mesa. (Citywide)  Not available
19-1193 6-cResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Community Maintenance Agreement with DMB Mesa Proving Grounds, LLC, and Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., for maintenance of specialty features and materials, arterial roadway landscaping, and the Great Park, associated with the development of Eastmark. (District 6)  Not available
19-1143 6-dResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Valley Metro Rail, Inc. This amendment identifies the responsibilities of Valley Metro Rail, Inc. and the City of Mesa in the operations and maintenance of the Gilbert Road Light Rail Extension. (Districts 3 and 4)  Not available
19-1249 6-eResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to enter into insurance agreements to obtain property, liability, cyber risk, and aviation insurance, as recommended by the City Attorney’s Office, and authorizing up to four additional annual renewal periods, as long as the rate/premium of the insurance does not exceed a 2.5% increase each year. (Citywide)  Not available
19-1207 6-fResolutionApproving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Airport Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Multimodal Planning Division Aeronautics Group for the construction of two high speed exit taxiways on Runway 4L/22R at Falcon Field Airport. The total estimated cost for this project is $1,370,000, with the FAA paying 91.06% ($1,247,522). Funding for the remaining 8.94% estimated cost ($122,478) will be split between the ADOT grant at 4.47% ($61,239), and the City. The City's 4.47% ($61,239) is funded through the Falcon Field Airport Enterprise Fund. (District 5)  Not available
19-1210 7-aOrdinanceAmending the Mesa City Code, Title 4, Chapter 4, Section 1; Title 9, Chapter 6, Sections 1, 4, and 5; and Title 9, Chapter 8, Section 3, pertaining to the Mesa Lighting and Electrical Code, Subdivision Regulations, and Off-site Improvement Regulations related to Adaptive Street Lighting. The amendments include removing IES standards regarding public streetlighting, adding adaptive lighting definition and ability, eliminating references to a pilot study, removing reference to waiving streetlight requirements and adding the proper reference, and minor text clean-up. (Citywide)  Not available
19-1151 7-bOrdinanceAmending Section 10-4-5 of the Mesa City Code to establish a speed limit of 35 mph on Channing from Baseline Road to a point 350 feet north of Baseline Road, as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. (District 6)  Not available
19-1215 7-cOrdinanceAmending the Mesa City Code, Title 8, Chapter 3, Article III Sections 28 through 32, and Article IV Section 35, pertaining to recycling. The changes include renaming Article III to "Recycling Program", adding a definition of prohibited recycle barrel waste, and replacing Sections 29, 30, and 35 to update the list of acceptable recyclable materials and to amend the consequences for noncompliance with recycling program requirements. (Citywide)  Not available
19-1244 7-dOrdinanceAmending the Mesa City Code, Title 1, Chapter 19, Section 3, and adding Sections 4 and 5, regarding service of process, settlement authority, and policies for the demands, claims, and lawsuits involving the City. The changes include City Attorney policies for the Public Property and Liability Trust Fund, and audit provisions for the Trust Fund. (Citywide)  Not available
19-1245 7-eOrdinanceAmending the Mesa City Code, Title 1, Chapter 17, Section 1 to include minor text amendments and to add the authority to correct scrivener's errors by authorizing the City Clerk to correct errors in Council-adopted resolutions, ordinances and exhibits resulting from a minor mistake or inadvertence that does not alter the sense, meaning or effect of the document. (Citywide)  Not available
19-0674 8-aOrdinanceZON18-00891 (District 3) 535 West Baseline Road. Located west of Country Club Drive on the south side of Baseline Road (1.4± acres). Rezone from NC to LI. This request will allow for the development of an industrial use. Matthew Rettig, applicant; PDE Investments, LLC, owner. Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions P&Z Board Recommendation: Approval with conditions (Vote: 4-0) For continuance to the January 27, 2020 City Council meeting.  Not available
19-1228 9-aLiquor License ApplicationGrab N Go 606 A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Country Club Estate LLC, 757 South Country Club Drive - Vaneet Sapra, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 4)  Not available


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12 TENTATIVE CONTRACT AWARDS > Mesa City Council Mon 18 Nov 2019

These are ALL on the Consent Agenda and can get approved in one vote unless an item is asked to be removed for individual consideration and discussion.









5 Take action on the following contracts:
> 19-1229
Purchase of Antenna and Ancillary Equipment (Replacement/Upgrade) for the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) Radio System as requested by the Information Technology Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide equipment and services to replace the antennas and transmission lines at nine of the radio sites in the TOPAZ network and retune the system with the new antenna configuration. 

The antenna systems for the TOPAZ Public Safety Radio Network are 18 years old and deteriorating.  There are a total of 27 antennas that require replacement.
The Information Technology Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the sole source purchase with Motorola Solutions, at $356,348.16, based on estimated requirements. 

The cost is shared between all members of the TRWC (City of Mesa 68.69%, Town of Gilbert 18.05%, City of Apache Junction 9.80%, Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation 2.29%, Superstition Fire & Medical District 0.75% and Town of Queen Creek 0.40%.)
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> 19-1243 a Five-Year Term Contract with Five Years of Renewal Options for Banking Services (Service Group 3 - Institutional Custody) for the Financial Services Department (Citywide)
The City makes extensive use of banking services to collect, disburse, and manage its cash and investments. 

Institutional custody services represent the safekeeping of the assets/securities in the City’s investment portfolio.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from U.S. Bank National Association, dba U.S. Bank, at $25,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
*5-b


> 19-1232 One-Year Renewal with a One-Year Renewal Option to the Term Contract for Fingerprinting Services for the Human Resources Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide fingerprinting services for prospective employee, volunteer, contract worker and temporary agency workers.
The Human Resources Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with SecureOne, Inc., dba SecureOne Security Services, at $83,150 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
*5-c


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> 19-1234 Purchase of Audio System (Replacement/Upgrade) for the Mesa Convention Center as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This purchase will upgrade the existing audio system in all three Buildings of the Mesa Convention Center. 

The upgrade will replace the existing outdated system with new technology allowing Mesa Convention Center greater capabilities.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with AV Innovations (a Mesa business), at $218,763.18, based on estimated requirements. 

This purchase is funded by the Capital Enterprise Fund - Convention Center Modernization Fund.
*5-d


> 19-1230 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Electrical Maintenance, Installations, and Lighting Repairs for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance of all components of the lighting and electrical systems in the Parks and Recreation Division. 

The scope of work is divided in two major categories:
  • 1) low voltage electrical services; and
  • 2) lighting maintenance, repairs, and installation, for the City’s parks, basins, sports fields, and aquatic facilities. 
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Henry Bros., Inc., dba DECA Southwest, at $85,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
*5-e

> 19-1237 Two-Year Term Contract with Three Years of Renewal Options for Street Sweeping Services for the Transportation Department (Citywide)
This contract provides street sweeping services, including routine scheduled sweeping, special event sweeping, emergency responses, and emergency response - spills, sealcoat sweeping.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Precision Sweeping Services, LLC, at $760,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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November 18, 2019City Council Meeting Agenda - Tentative

> 19-1231 Six-Month Contract Renewal to the Term Contract for Fiberglass Waterslide Repair for the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department (Citywide)
This contract provides for the repair, waxing, and buffing of the City's nine full-size fiberglass waterslides, two fiberglass kiddie slides, and one cementitious/vinyl kiddie slide, at various locations. 
Each year, preventative maintenance and repairs are necessary to ascertain the fiberglass is safe and will not cause injury to a potential rider. 
The six-month renewal will allow the department time to complete the needed work at the end of this year and rebid for a time frame appropriate to meet their operational needs.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department, and Purchasing recommend authorizing the renewal with 8 Blocks Maintenance Co., LLC, at $56,884.50, based on estimated usage.
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> 19-1235 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for a Portable Vehicle Barrier System for the Mesa Police Department (Citywide)
This contract will provide a mobile vehicle barrier system, consisting of portable vehicle barricades, transportation trailers, and related equipment, for deployment throughout the East Valley for specific high-risk, complex law enforcement incidents, such as highly-populated special events, tactical situations, protests, natural caused emergencies, or any other large-scale public safety incident where vehicle barriers and crowd safety need to be considered.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Perimeter Security Products, dba Spirit of America Corporation, at $72,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Producer Price Index.  The initial purchase of $35,425.67 is funded by Homeland Security Grant Funds.
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> 19-1236 Dollar-Limit Increase for the Term Contract for Private Security Officer Services for Various City Facilities as requested by the Police Department (Citywide)
This contract provides private security officer services for several City facilities, a security officer for mobile patrol for the Mesa City Plaza building, as well as an account manager.  The dollar-limit increase is needed to add an additional mobile patrol unit including a 6-seat golf cart.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with Trident Security Services, Inc., by $54,000, from $950,000 to $1,004,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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> 19-1239 Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Trailer Parts, Automotive Lighting, Mirrors, and Safety Supplies for the Fleet Services Department (Citywide)
This contract provides trailer parts, automotive and truck lighting parts, mirrors, and safety supplies required for the various 1,600 pieces of rolling stock equipment owned by the City.  The increase is needed to add labor services for repair, service, and installation at the vendor’s location to the existing contract.
The Fleet Services Department and Purchasing recommend increasing the dollar-limit with FleetPride, Inc. (a Mesa business);
Parts West Heavy Duty LLC, dba Light House of Arizona;
Polygon Investment Group, Inc., dba Spectrac Suspension Center;
RWC International LTD, dba RWC Group;
The WW Williams Company LLC, dba Auto Safety House;
by $60,000, from $150,000 to $210,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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> 19-1238 Five-Year Term Contract with Five Years of Renewal Options for Vehicle Tires, Accessories, and Related services for Citywide Departments as requested by the Business Services and Fleet Services Departments (Citywide)
This contract will provide vehicle tires, accessories, and related services for the Fleet Services’ and Mesa Fire and Medical’s Fleet Divisions. 
The Michelin contract will be used by many participating public agencies nationally.  The Goodyear Tire contract is for the City of Mesa use only as they declined to participate in a national contract.  Orders are fulfilled by local dealers for each manufacturer.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company; and Michelin North America, Inc.; at $900,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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> 19-1233 Three-Year Term Contract with Two Years of Renewal Options for Leak Detection Equipment for Water Distribution and Transmission Mains for the Water Resources Department (Citywide)
The contract will provide an electronic water leak monitoring system to assist with minimizing water loss and the size of excavations and damage to streets when making water main repairs to underground water infrastructure. 
This technology allows for on-site monitoring for locating leaks between two points in the distribution system on any size or material of pipe and increases the sensitivity of the location of the leak to within 3 feet.  The system will provide up-to-date software to enhance the City’s leak detection program.
An evaluation committee recommends awarding the contract to the highest-scored proposal from Construction Product Marketing, LLC, at $80,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5%, or the adjusted Consumer Price Index.
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> 19-1216 Eastern Canal Shared Use Path Project - Lindsay Road to Brown Road (District 1)
This project is the construction of a new shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists on the Eastern Canal between Lindsay Road and Brown Road.
The path will connect residential areas with businesses and provide opportunities for recreational and exercise activities. The project also includes signalized pedestrian crossings at Lindsay Road and McKellips Road, which will increase the safety for pedestrians and cyclists who already use the canal on a frequent basis.
Staff recommends awarding a contract for this project to the lowest, responsible bidder, The Fishel Company, in the amount of $864,077.29, and authorizing a change order allowance of $86,407.72 (10%), for a total amount of $950,485.01. 
The total cost of this project is funded through reimbursement by the SRP Municipal Aesthetic Program.




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Resolutions on The Tentative Agenda for Mesa City Council Mon 18 Nov 2019

The Tentative [Draft] Agenda + Meeting Details were published, printed and made available as required to the public yesterday 12 Nov.
You can access them here > http://mesa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
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6 Take action on the following resolutions:
> 19-1161
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Highway Safety Contract with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to accept $59,156 in grant funds. 
The funds will be used by the Police Department’s Traffic Division to purchase a vehicle to enhance DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement and STEP Enforcement in the City of Mesa. (Citywide) *6-a
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> 19-1193
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Community Maintenance Agreement with DMB Mesa Proving Grounds, LLC, and Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., for maintenance of specialty features and materials, arterial roadway landscaping, and the Great Park, associated with the development of Eastmark.
(District 6)
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> 19-1143
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Valley Metro Rail, Inc
This amendment identifies the responsibilities of Valley Metro Rail, Inc. and the City of Mesa in the operations and maintenance of the Gilbert Road Light Rail Extension. (Districts 3 and 4)
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> 19-1241
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community for the receipt and distribution of $1,695,000 in Proposition 202 Funds. (Citywide)
Under this Agreement, $800,000 is awarded to the following City of Mesa programs: 
  • Fire and Medical Department, Immunization Program ($85,000) and
  • Radios for Special Operations and Outreach ($125,000);
  • Community Services Department, Housing Authority, Affordable Housing Landlord Outreach and Retention ($75,600);
  • Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department, Cemetery Historic Document Archival ($60,500);
  • Police Department, Mobile Force PA Speaker System ($2,778),
  • 21st Century Police Training (21CPT) Equipment  ($62,760),
  • Community Engagement Academies ($4,680),
  • Digital Forensics Unit Training ($63,406),
  • Microfiche Transfer ($90,580),
  • Community Engagement Activities Equipment ($8,696);
  • City Manager's Office, Special Projects, Barricading for Community Event Safety ($50,000),
  • Mesa K-Ready, Kindergarten Readiness Program ($45,000),
  • Mesa Counts on College, American Dream Academy ($27,000);
  • Arts and Cultural Department, Mesa Arts Center, Arts in Service ($54,000), and
  • i.d.e.a. Museum, Barriers to Access ($45,000). 
$895,000 The balance of the funds will be distributed to other local community agencies, including A New Leaf, Mesa Public Schools, Child Crisis Center, Bogden House, Visit Mesa, and the United Food Bank as a pass-through grant.
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File #: 19-1241   

Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready


In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/18/2019

Title: Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community for the receipt and distribution of $1,695,000 in Proposition 202 Funds. (Citywide) Under this Agreement, $800,000 is awarded to the following City of Mesa programs: Fire and Medical Department, Immunization Program ($85,000) and Radios for Special Operations and Outreach ($125,000); Community Services Department, Housing Authority, Affordable Housing Landlord Outreach and Retention ($75,600); Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department, Cemetery Historic Document Archival ($60,500); Police Department, Mobile Force PA Speaker System ($2,778), 21st Century Police Training (21CPT) Equipment ($62,760), Community Engagement Academies ($4,680), Digital Forensics Unit Training ($63,406), Microfiche Transfer ($90,580), Community Engagement Activities Equipment ($8,696); City Manager's Office, Special Projects, Barricading for Community Event ...
Attachments: 1. Council Report, 2. Resolution
 
City Council Report 
Date:  November 18, 2019
To:  City Council Through: Scott J. Butler, Deputy City Manager, Government Relations   
From:  Sharon Skinner, Grants Coordinator  
Subject: Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC) and administer awarded funds as pass-through grants to designated awardees.   Citywide  
Purpose and Recommendation 
The requested resolution will authorize the City Manager to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of the City of Mesa with the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC) to receive and disburse grants totaling $1,695,000 in Proposition 202 Funds. (Citywide)   Under this Agreement, $800,000 is awarded to City of Mesa programs. The specific grant funding amounts and recipients are: 
$ 800,000.00 to the City of Mesa for the Fire and Medical Department, Immunization Program ($85,000), and Radios for Special Operations and Outreach ($125,000); Community Services Department, Affordable Housing Landlord Outreach and Retention ($75,600); Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department, Cemetery Historic Document Archival ($60,500); Police Department, Mobil Force PA Speaker System ($2,778), 21st Century Police Training (21CPT) Equipment  ($62,760), Community Engagement Academies  ($4,680), Digital Forensics Unit Training  ($63,406), Microfiche Transfer  ($90,580), and Community Engagement Activities Equipment  ($8,696); City Manager’s Office, Special Projects, Barricading for Community Event Safety ($50,000), Mesa K-Ready, Kindergarten Readiness Program ($45,000), and Mesa Counts on College, American Dream Academy ($27,000); Arts and Cultural Department, Mesa Arts Center, Arts in Service ($54,000), and i.d.e.a. Museum, Barriers to Access ($45,000). 
  • $ 100,000.00 to A New Leaf, Inc.
  • $ 500,000.00 to Mesa Public Schools.
  • $ 75,000.00 to the Child Crisis Center. 
  • $ 75,000.00 to the Bogden House. 
  • $ 20,000.00 to Visit Mesa.
  • $ 125,0000.00 to United Food Bank.
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Background 
Proposition 202, passed with the 2002 Gaming Compact in Arizona, directs participating Tribal Governments to share 12% of their gaming revenues with surrounding local governments.
Nonprofit organizations are only eligible to compete with a local government agreeing to serve as a pass-through agent. 
Discussion 
The SRP-MIC has elected to distribute a total of $1,695,000 to the city of Mesa and local non-profit organizations. SRP-MIC does not require a resolution of support for applicants to apply for funding. To disburse this funding to entities other than the City, the City must first enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with SRP-MIC for the receipt and distribution of funds.  
Alternatives 
The only alternative to authorizing this Intergovernmental agreement is to deny it.
Such action would negate the grants to the entities, including $800,000 in funding for the City of Mesa Fire and Medical Department, Housing, Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Police Department, City Manager’s Department, Mesa Arts Center, i.d.e.a. Museum, Mesa K-Ready, and Mesa Counts on College and return the funds to the SRP-MIC for redistribution to other local governments of their choosing.  
 
Fiscal Impact 
  • Mesa Fire and Medical Department Immunization Program will receive a combined total of ($210,000).
  • Housing Department will receive ($75,600).
  • Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will receive ($60,500).
  • Police Department will receive a combined total of ($232,900). 
  • City Manager’s Special Projects Office will receive ($50,000). 
  • Mesa Arts Center will receive ($54,000). 
  • i.d.e.a. Museum will receive ($45,000). 
  • Mesa K-Ready will receive ($45,000).
  • Mesa Counts on College will receive ($27,000). 
Overall operations and maintenance expenses will not increase as a result of this grant. 
The other pass-through grants will have a negligible fiscal impact in the form of administration costs to accept payment and cut checks for fund disbursement. 
 
Coordinated With 
Staff has coordinated with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department, Housing, Parks,
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Recreation & Facilities, Police Department, City Manager’s Department, Mesa Arts Center, i.d.e.a. Museum, Mesa K-Ready, and Mesa Counts on College staff, who helped to prepare the funding request.  
SRP-MIC invited the City of Mesa to apply. 
SRP-MIC does not accept unsolicited grant requests.  
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> 19-1249
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into insurance agreements to obtain property, liability, cyber risk, and aviation insurance, as recommended by the City Attorney’s Office, and authorizing up to four additional annual renewal periods, as long as the rate/premium of the insurance does not exceed a 2.5% increase each year. (Citywide)
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> 19-1207
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Airport Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Multimodal Planning Division Aeronautics Group for the construction of two high speed exit taxiways on Runway 4L/22R at Falcon Field Airport. 
The total estimated cost for this project is $1,370,000, with the FAA paying 91.06% ($1,247,522). 
Funding for the remaining 8.94% estimated cost ($122,478) will be split between the ADOT grant at 4.47% ($61,239), and the City. 
The City's 4.47% ($61,239) is funded through the Falcon Field Airport Enterprise Fund. (District 5)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Hump-Wednesday Mid-Week Round-Down of News From KJZZ

While it might seem like an odd choice to select an opening image for this post, sometimes one animated image can say more than a thousand words - on some of the following self-selected headlines and short copy that goes with the podcasts on https://www.kjzz.org , the image is just a convenient shortcut  to looking at both what's on the surface of stories in-the-news and the difference between looking deeper and figuring out what it's all about.
Of course that's all totally open to interpretation from your own point-of-view . . . that could be somewhat shallow [or not]. Depending on the prevailing circumstances, for example in just the first story -
Why was this guy, employed here in Mesa [nobody ever said for what company], making ammunition at home to sell at gun shows ... 59 people were killed two years ago in The Las Vegas Massacre!!
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Here we go:  Jump-in feet first!
Let's get started and catch-up on all the short and brief snippets of KJZZ News
 
1 Counter: Haig first pleaded not guilty 2 years ago.
   There's  a Deal now?
Man Charged In Vegas Massacre Ammunition Case Changing Plea
A Mesa man is changing his plea in a case related to the Las Vegas massacre. He’d been accused of illegally manufacturing ammunition sold to the gunman.
Nov. 13, 2019
Ducey Says Congress Should Do Its Job On DACA
2 Dicey is happy to shirk the responsibility. . .
As the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates whether the White House has the authority to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Governor Ducey sees the issue as Congress' responsibility.
Nov. 13, 2019
 
3 Here we go again! "No oversight" . . .
No Oversight In Place For AZ Dry Washes Once EPA Rule Change Final
Arizona expects to lose federal oversight over a large chunk of its waterways once a new Trump administration rule goes into effect.
Nov. 12, 2019
FBI Arrives To Assist In La Mora Murder Investigation
4 The Feds have to sweep in again . . .
FBI agents have arrived in Sonora to assist Mexican authorities investigating the brutal murder of nine people near the small community of La Mora.
After Massacre, Some Unsure Of Future In Sonoran Mormon Town
Nov. 12, 2019
 
5 Aw-Aw! Makes you want to find out the 16 in Arizona. . .
1,680 Dams Found At Risk Across U.S., 16 Are In Arizona
A two-year investigation by the Associated Press found almost 1,700 dams pose a risk nationwide. Of the 1,680 dams in question, 16 of them are in Arizona. To learn more about the investigation into Arizona dams, The Show reached out to Felicia Fonseca, the Associated Press’s northern Arizona reporter.
Nov. 12, 2019
As AZ Republicans Defend Trump, Cindy McCain Calls Them Out 
6 Can Arizona be 'turning blue'???
Arizona's Republican congressional members stay committed to Trump as impeachment investigation prepares to go public this week. Over the weekend, Cindy McCain wondered, on CNN's "The Axe Files," if the Republicans' will to speak freely died along with her husband, the late Senator John McCain.
Nov. 12, 2019
 
7 Right. Water is the most precious commodity in the desert.
Save it for all those data centers ...
AZ Rejects Plan To Use Groundwater For Palo Verde Station
The state Department of Water Resources has rejected a proposal from APS to use groundwater in the Buckeye area to cool the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
Nov. 11, 2019
Mesa Cuts Ribbon On Third Phase Of Eastmark Great Park 
8 3rd Phase for a 'Master-Planned Community'
The third phase of the Mesa Eastmark Great Park was dedicated Saturday. Jo Martin, Mesa Parks and Recreation Advisory Board president, said several new attractions include spaces for people and pets.
Nov. 10, 2019
 
9 Too bad they got denied ... or is it?
Grand Canyon University Denied Nonprofit Status
Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University was handed a surprise this week when the U.S. Department of Education decided not to recognize the formerly for-profit GCU as nonprofit. Expectations were that, with the Trump administration’s focus on deregulation, GCU wouldn’t have any difficulty getting the status change approved.
Nov. 8, 2019
Canal Convergence Brings International Art To Scottsdale 
10 The City of Scottsdale - Knows How
Friday evening, a 10-day celebration of water begins in downtown Scottsdale. Canal Convergence features public art installations from around the world, and on the first weekend of the event, attendees will be able to purchase beers made from recycled water from Scottsdale’s Advanced Water Treatment Plant. The theme of the event this year is “The Story of Water.”
Nov. 8, 2019
 
11 Of course . . what else can he do?
Petersen Appeals Unpaid Suspension From Assessor Job
Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen is appealing a four-month, unpaid suspension, but the governing body that put Petersen on ice has to figure out what the review process will be first.
Nov. 8, 20
CAP Conducting Maintenance On Siphon In Mesa 
12 Hey! Did the City of Mesa just 'forget' to tell people who live here ???
The Central Arizona Project is performing infrastructure maintenance that will impact customers for the next several weeks.
Nov. 7, 2019
 
13 All this talk about how great the AZ-Mex trade and Phoenix closes two offices of 'trading partners'???
Phoenix Closes Its Business Liaison Offices In Mexico 
The city of Phoenix will no longer have offices in Mexico, Arizona’s main trading partner. On Wednesday, the City Council voted to shut down the two business liaison offices in Hermosillo, Sonora, and Mexico City.
Nov. 7, 2019
 
 

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