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September 2013 IIINSIDE TTTHIS IIISSUE Message from Councilman Nowakowski 1 Phoenix Parks and Recreation Hosting Fall Hike Series 2 Message from Councilman Nowakowski Neighborhood College Programs 2 Congratulations AZ Rattlers 3 New Resources Connect Older Adults to Community 4 Future Sun Devil Families 4 DDDISTRICT OOO VERVIEW Up Coming Meetings 4 Important Contact Numbers 5

Downtown: Downtown Phoenix is experiencing wonderful new things and growth. I am excited for the new Laveen: and ongoing projects downtown to make Phoenix Laveen is on the verge of explosive growth. The first more pedestrian friendly and urban. Lower Grand round of public comment closed on the Draft Avenue and First Street will go through a Environmental Impact Statement for the South “greening” – these roads will be narrowed, there Mountain freeway, in July. The comments received will will be bike lanes, on-street parking, park-lets and be reviewed and incorporated into the Final out door dinning. The Adams Street Study also is Environmental Impact Statement that will hopefully be currently underway to better connect the released by February of next year. The housing market Convention Center to CityScape and all the other is gradually coming back and several platted great amenities downtown. Margaret Hance Park subdivisions have begun to pull permits again. Also, also is getting ready to under go a makeover, as thanks to the overwhelming public input and support, well as welcome the city’s latest dog park. the Laveen Community Center was granted an additional $900,000 in this year’s capital budget for land acquisition and design review. Maryvale: The Maryvale area is undergoing great new revitalization. Luz Enriquez in my office has South Mountain: been working hard with city staff, police and the South Phoenix is about to vote in a new community to improve the neighborhoods Councilmember and I look forward to working with st around 71 Avenue as part of our “Take Back this new colleague to continue the positive growth and Our Neighborhood” program. The next step will redevelopment of the area. I have been privileged to be a community clean-up, focusing on cleaning work alongside Councilman Michael Johnson for the up blight and graffiti sometime later this month. past six years, sharing ideas for improvement and Maryvale will also be home to the city’s newest adding vibrancy to the area. One project that has Transit Center. The Desert Sky Transit Center already started is the Avenida Rio Salado Expressway. will soon be relocated to the west side of the This is a project that I have been advocating for years, mall and host a park & ride component as well and am pleased to say construction on the seven-lane as new public art; all part of the Maryvale road will begin this fall. Broadway Rd from Seventh Revitalization efforts. Street to 43 rd Avenue will be widened to seven lanes, including bikes lanes, sidewalks and beautiful new landscaping.

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Phoenix Parks and Recreation Hosting Fall Hike Series

Park rangers at Phoenix’s South Mountain Park/Preserve are offering a series of fitness-based hikes this fall along trails that explore the northern side of the park as part of the city’s FitPHX initiative

(information online at: phoenix.gov/fitphx).o Several hikes are longer distance and are appropriate for teenagers and adults. The shortest hikes are four miles in length and generally are not suitable for kids younger than eight years old. All hikes are led by park rangers and cost $5. Those interested can register online at phoenix.gov/parks in the Classes and Programs section.

NEIGHBORHOOD COLLEGE PROGRAMS

The city’s Neighborhood College continues its series of instructor-led, highly participatory workshops and hands-on learning experiences with several workshops this fall. Neighborhood College is for all residents, from seasoned community leaders to new residents looking to get to know their neighborhood better.

• Social Media and You/Safer Social Networking 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. Are you lost when people refer to tweets, hashtags or “like me”/ “follow me” on Facebook and Twitter? Are you concerned about your privacy and safety online? Then this workshop is for you! Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone and learn from the pros. • Paint Sprayer Training 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, NSD West, 3325 W. Flower St. Learn how to keep your neighborhood graffiti-free by using a paint sprayer (which you can use for free after completing the workshop), tour the warehouse and see other tools and supplies available to residents. Participants are advised to wear clothes that they don’t mind getting paint on as it’s a hands-on training class. • Business of Community Associations 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. Learn about the structure of a community association and get a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, members, manager, committees and the architectural committee. Additionally, attendees will learn how protect board members from the threat of a lawsuit. A question-and-answer session by an attorney from Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. For more information, contact Michael Pinder at 602-495-0380. • Neighborhood Stabilization Program Homebuyer Information Session 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Deer Valley Community Center, 2001 W. Wahalla Lane Learn how to qualify for $15,000 in down-payment assistance and how to purchase a newly renovated home through the city of Phoenix Neighborhood Stabilization Program . • Blight Busters Volunteer Orientation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, NSD West Facility, 3325 W. Flower St. Learn about the city’s Blight Buster Volunteer Program. If you are 18 years or older, come find out how to address graffiti and a variety of blight-related issues; from back-alley cleanups to illegal signs in public rights-of-way. Those who complete the training receive an identification badge, uniform and resources to help carry out their volunteer assignments. • Is Your House Healthy and Energy Efficient? 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, Broadway Heritage Neighborhood Resource Center, 2405 E. Broadway Road This class will introduce you to the seven healthy homes principles. Along with giveaways, you will receive energy-saving and weatherization tips to help you save money. Bring a Google Earth printout of your home and a recent city services (water/trash) bill.

For more information or to sign up for a workshop, visit phoenix.gov/nsd/neighborhoodcollege or call 602-534-4444.

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project P H O E N I X C ONGRATULATES A RIZONA R ATTLERS

The did it again. At ArenaBowl XXVI our hometown League team won their second consecutive league championship, for a total of four championships in 20 years.

The city of PhoenixDistrict is 5lucky Supervisor to have our ArizonaMary Rose Rattlers Wilcox invites you to a special play at the US Airways Center, along with the Phoenix Suns and themeeting. 2007 and 2009 WNBA National Champions Phoenix Mercury. The Phoenix area is fortunate to have every major sports league represented in the Valley, which also includes the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Coyotes. With spring training and excellent NCAA sports teams at Arizona State University, Phoenix is a proud sports town.

Congratulations Arizona Rattlers! Convenience Councilman Nowakowski with Rattlers QB and the Champion’s Foster Cup

Local plumbers have made repairs at more than 485 homes that have signed up for the service line protection program, saving those residents more than $300,000 in sewer and water line repair and replacement costs. Warranty Program Helps Homeowners The National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty program partnership with the city of Phoenix has saved residents hundreds of thousands of dollars on repair costs. Since the program launch in fall 2012, more than 28,000 Phoenix homeowners have enrolled. The city is one of more than 150 in the country participating in the NLC program, provided by business partner Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA). The company offers residents optional sewer and water line warranties, covering sewer lines from the private property line to the connection to the home and water lines from the meter to the connection to the home. Phoenix homeowners will receive two letters in September explaining the optional program. For more information or if you do not receive a letter and want to enroll, call SLWA at 1-866- 922-9006 or visit slwofa.com.

Phoenix does not spend any taxpayer dollars on this program, which actually generates revenue for city programs and services. For more information, visit phoenix.gov/bizpartners.

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New Resources Connect Older Adults to Community Valley residents 60 and over now have a new way to connect to their peers and communities, through a newly launched website Connect60Plus.com, sponsored by the Maricopa Associations of Governments. In addition, a recently released video highlights how Valley residents can successfully age in place.

This new website was developed using feedback from local older adults. Nine focus groups throughout the region provided specific ideas about the features most important to include. On this interactive site, visitors can use a map to find points of interest, participate in discussion forums hosted by local experts on a range of topics, and submits their own stories about the connections that are important to them.

“Together, we are redefining what the years after 60 look like,” said Carol Kratz, program director at Virgina G Piper Charitable Trust. “We need to redesign how the region responds to again. The conversation is changing from growing older to growing well.”

FUTURE SUN DEVIL FAMILIES

9th grade students and families are invited to join an exciting new program designed to prepare students for college admission and success. The Future Sun Devil Families program will provide valuable information and insight on navigating the college application and financial assistance process. Participating students and families will learn side-by-side as they attend monthly workshops at their high school or a nearby partnering high school. Program Highlights: • 7 workshops during the academic year • Step-by-step information on how to pursue a college degree • Financial aid and planning and guidance

Participating High Schools: Alhambra High School Carl Hayden Community High School Cesar Chavez High School North High School Trevor G. Browne High School Join the Fall 2013 program today! eoss.asu.edu/fsdf

For additional information, please contact: [email protected] or 480-965-6060.

Launching October 2013 Other Upcoming Public Meetings

1. September 9 6:30 p.m. – Laveen Village Planning Commission, 6855 W. Meadows Loop East

2. September 11 6:30 p.m. - South Mountain Village Planning Commission, South Mountain Library, Rooms L162 & 163, 7050 S. 24th St.

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Useful Contact Information Arizona State Legislative Representatives Sen. Anna Tovar – District 19 City of Phoenix (602) 926-3392

DDDISTRICT 777 Rep. Mark Cardenas – District 19 (602) 926-3014 Office of Michael Nowakowski Phone: 602.262.7492 Rep. Lupe Chavira Contreras – District 19 e-mail: [email protected] (602) 926-5284

BBBLIGHT BBBUSTERS /G/G/G RAFFITI BBBUSTERS Sen. Katie Hobbs – District 24 Phone: 602.534-4444 (602) 926-5325 e-mail: [email protected] Rep. Lela Alston – District 24 (602) 926-5829 CCCRIME SSSTOP Phone: 602.262.6151 Rep. Chad Campbell – District 24 e-mail: http://www.phoenix.gov/police/policereport/index.html (602) 926-3026 IIIDENTITY TTTHEFT Phone: 602.534.5940 Sen. Leah Landrum Taylor – District 27 (602) 926-3830 Seamless Service Directory – any and all additional phone numbers you may ever need Rep. Ruben Gallego- District 27 http://phoenix.gov/webcms/groups/internet/@inter/@pio/docum (602) 926-3042 ents/web_content/047076.pdf Rep. Catherine Miranda – District 27 PPPOLICE PPPRECINCTS (602) 926-4893

Estrella Mountain Mountain View Sen. Steve Gallardo – District 29 2111 S. 99th Ave. 2075 E. Maryland Ave (602) 926-5830 602.495.5003 602.495.5007 Rep. Lydia Hernandez – District 29 Maryvale South Mountain (602) 926-3376 6120 W. Encanto Blvd. 400 W. Southern Ave. 602.495.5008 602.495.4004 Rep. Martin Quezada – District 29 (602) 926-5911

Maricopa County Sen. Robert Meza – District 30 (602) 926-3425 BBBOARD OF SSSUPERVISOR Rep. Jonathan Larkin – District 30 Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox (D) (602) 926-5058 Phone: 602.506.7092 e-mail: [email protected] Rep. Debbie McCune Davis – District 30 (602) 926-4485 Dust Complaint Animal Control 602.372.2703 602.372.7556

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