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February 12th, 2016

DISTRICT 1 NEWS & EVENTS:

FARMERS INSURANCE ANNOUNCES BIG PLANS TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS IN NORTH PHOENIX Farmers Insurance, one of the largest multiline insurer groups in the country, announced on February 4th, that it plans to significantly expand its operations in Phoenix which could eventually raise its employee base from approximately 500 full-time employees to more than 1,500 employees. The first group of employees could begin working in the new building by early next year. The new Farmers building, located near I-17 and Pinnacle Peak Road, will be used by the organization to provide operational support for its customers and agents across the country. Claims team members will also be located in the new facility. Farmers is also a major provider of personal lines insurance to Arizona, ranking as the second largest provider of automobile and homeowners insurance in the state. "We are thrilled to announce the selection of Phoenix as the location to expand our operational footprint, which will bring hundreds of new jobs to the region and add to the economic vitality of the greater Phoenix community," said David Travers, chief operations officer for Farmers Insurance. "I am proud to add my voice in congratulating Farmers in choosing Phoenix, specifically District 1, for their expansion plans," said Councilwoman Williams. "Phoenix is very much a city on the move and by growing their presence in this city, Farmers Insurance is demonstrating in a very clear way that they, too, are a dynamic and growing organization."

ATLANTA- BASED HEALTHPORT LANDING 500-WORKER CENTER IN PHOENIX Atlanta-based HealthPort has leased 55,000 square feet along Interstate 17 in Phoenix for a 500-worker back office and call center. HealthPort provides information management and technology services related to electronic medical records for hospitals, physicians and other health care companies. The Georgia company has leased space at the Metro North Corporate Park near the I-17 and Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. Lee & Associates Principal Steve Farrell, Cashen Realty Advisors Ray Cashen and Atlanta-based Scotland Wright Associates brokered the lease. The Affordable Care Act (i.e. Obamacare) has electronic medical records management and compliance rules in place that have increased the need for health care technology firms.

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DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The next breakfast will be on Friday, February 26th, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix North, located at 10220 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the speaker starts at around 7:45 a.m. The Speaker this month is Maricopa County Attorney, Bill Montgomery. He was first elected Maricopa County Attorney in a Special Election in 2010 and re-elected in 2012 on a pledge to fight crime, honor victims’ rights, and protect and strengthen our community. As a West Point

Graduate, decorated Gulf War Veteran, former Deputy County Attorney and a professional prosecutor, he has dedicated his personal and professional life to serving others. Bill earned his J.D. from ASU’s College of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving the Order of the Coif. As a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, he quickly gained a reputation as an aggressive prosecutor, later serving as a Bureau Chief of the Auto Theft Bureau, which recorded a 35% drop in auto theft under his leadership. As County Attorney, Bill is committed to vigorously prosecuting crimes and holding criminals accountable. He believes in the responsible application of Arizona’s tough sentencing laws to ensure violent and repeat criminals are kept away from our fellow citizens and communities. He is committed to partnering with law enforcement along with business and civic leaders to fight human trafficking and child prostitution. Bill has also helped shape legislation designed to reform Child Protective Services, resulting in the creation of the Office of Child Welfare Investigations, and he continues to be a passionate advocate for Crime Victim Rights in Arizona.

“Promoting Education Through Arizona DAR” The Ocotillo Chapter NSDAR next meeting and program is Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at 9:30 AM in the Community Room #435 at the Outlets of Anthem and is open to non-members.

In February 1900, Eliza Blakely Graham Price Ainsworth a DAR Member (1894), was appointed DAR State Regent, to organize the Arizona Society Daughters by the National Society. Eliza passionately worked to bring the DAR into the Territory of Arizona with help from Henrietta Hubbard Talbot to establish the first chapter, Maricopa Chapter in Phoenix, twelve years before Arizona Statehood. Forty-One chapters now span the state of Arizona a place of education with fine institutions for learning to promote DAR scholarships for women.

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At the February 13th meeting, we will be honored by a visit from Gillian Morse, State Regent, Arizona State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 2014-2016. Her program will be on the topic of her State Regents Project, Promoting Education Through Arizona DAR, “Graduating Senior Women ~ $1,000 Scholarship.” Application eligibility must be a graduating high school senior woman, attending an Arizona college, university, or community college and majoring in American History, economics, government, civics, political science or business. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation's children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 177,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the World's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit http://www.dar.org or contact Willine Evans at willineevans@gmail.com and 623-551-3764.

THE SUPER AWESOME WESD COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE!!!!

Washington Elementary School District will be hosting the WESD Community Food Drive (#WESDCommunityFoodDrive2016) to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. Right now, one in four children in Arizona is going to

bed hungry. WESD can help change that. As a community leader and partner with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, WESD is asking every school to participate. Each student is asked to bring in canned food to donate during those two weeks. The school with the most donated food (as determined by the number of pounds per student) will win an ice cream party for the entire school and a trophy to recognize its efforts.

Last year we collected more than 151,676 pounds of food!

Collection dates will be from February 16th through the 26th Questions about getting involved may be directed to Jill Hicks, WESD director of Community Engagement

and Marketing at:

Jill Hicks Washington Elementary School District 4650 W. Sweetwater Glendale, AZ 85304 602-347-2644 phone jill.hicks@wesdschools.org

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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS If you or someone you know has a future kindergartner, be sure to save this date – Monday, February 29, 5 to 6:30 p.m. All K-6 and K-8 schools in the WESD will be hosting Leap into Kindergarten event, giving parents the opportunity to meet school administrators and kindergarten teachers and tour the school. All WESD K-6 and K-8 schools offer free, full-day kindergarten. Registration materials can be downloaded at www.wesdschools.org, click on the Registration tab, or you can pick up a registration packet at our LEAP into Kindergarten night. Children must be 5 years old before September 1, 2016 to be registered for kindergarten. Parents should remember to bring with them:

• A certified copy of the child's birth certificate • Immunization records • Proof of residence (e.g. lease agreement, escrow papers, recent utility bill) • Legal papers regarding custody, if applicable

Registration packets can be turned in at the school through March 4. For more information about kindergarten registration, please visit the WESD Web site, www.wesdschools.org. The WESD Welcome and Registration Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (On Wednesdays, the center is closed from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) Call 602-896-6950 for more information.

WESD is hosting a Teacher Interview Fair Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Palo Verde Middle School, 7502 N. 39th Avenue. If you know an education major who’s graduating in May, an educator who is planning a move to Phoenix or a teacher who is looking to change district’s, please let him or know about the fair. Individuals may contact Human Resources at 602-347-2622 or 602-347-3598 for more information.

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CITY NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING PUBLIC CITY MEETINGS • Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee Meeting – Tuesday, February 15th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• Finance, Efficiency, Economy and Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting – Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Assembly Rooms A, B and C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• City Council Formal Meeting – Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in Phoenix City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street.

• North Mountain Village Planning Committee Meeting – Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cowden Center (John C. Lincoln Medical Center Campus), 9202 North 2nd Street.

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing (revised) – Thursday, February 18th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Assembly Room C, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Street.

• Deer Valley Village Planning Committee Meeting – Thursday, February 18th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Deer Valley Community Center, 2001 West Wahalla Lane.

For more information on these and all other public City meetings visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/notices. City Council meetings are live on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed live on phoenix.gov and facebook.com/cityofphoenix. Past City Council meetings are posted to YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT BURTON BARR LIBRARY

Celebrate reading at the annual Storyfest at Burton Barr

Central Library. This year's theme is Star Stories! Join us

for space-themed activities and crafts, photo booth,

costume contest, LEGO Build Arena, and more. Storyfest

is sponsored by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange and

the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.

The first 500 children receive a free book!

Free prize drawings!

Saturday, February 20, 2016

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Wendy Resnik at wendy.resnik@phoenix.gov

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College Goal FAF$A

Filing the FAFSA is the first step to finding money for college. FREE hands-on help at a College Goal FAF$A event!

Attend this drop-in event; no registration required.

College Depot

Burton Barr Central Library 1221 N. Central Ave., 2nd Floor

February 20 & 27 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: (for you and your parents if applicable)

• Most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned

• Social Security Number(s) • Alien Registration Number(s) (if you are not a U.S. citizen) • Bank Statements and records of investments (if applicable) • Records of untaxed income (if applicable) • FSA ID(s) — visit https://fsaid.ed.gov

CHILPHELP MEGA RAFFLE The Childhelp Mega Raffle is an opportunity for the public to participate in generating new funds for Childhelp by purchasing tickets that could win a prize. Childhelp Mega Raffle is not a philanthropic donation. Instead, it uses an entertainment and prize format to attract dollars in support of the organization, as a gaming event would. Net proceeds from the Raffle go to Childhelp, a nonprofit organization, to be used to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children – in keeping with Arizona legislation authorizing such a Raffle.

Early Bird Drawing Entry deadline: Midnight, Thursday, March 3, 2016 Drawing: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Final Drawing and 50/50 Drawing Entry deadline: Midnight, Thursday, March 24, 2016 Drawing: Wednesday, March 30, 2016

All ticket purchase deadlines are midnight Arizona Standard Time. Note: your transaction must be complete

before midnight on the cutoff date. Proceeds benefit Childhelp

For additional information please visit http://childhelpmegaraffle.org/

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2016 MAYOR'S INTERNATIONAL GALA

You are invited to join Mayor Greg Stanton and Phoenix Sister Cities for an amazing evening of international cuisine and entertainment from around the world. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Phoenix Sister Cities, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and enhancing global connections, will host the third annual Mayor's International Gala on Thursday, April 7th.

The 2016 Gala will celebrate the City's cultural diversity with an emphasis the Phoenix Sister Cities. The event also features a raffle with a first prize of two economy round-trip airline tickets to any one of Phoenix’s 10 sister cities plus $3,000 cash; a second prize of $2,500 cash; and a third prize of a piece of jewelry custom designed by G. Darrell Olson valued at $1,500. Date: Thursday, April 7th, 2016. Time: Reception 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00-9:00 p.m. Attire: Business or traditional international. Cost: $130 per; $1,300 for sponsored table of ten. Where: Sheraton Grand Phoenix, Valley of the Sun Ballroom, 340 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. The Sheraton is offering a discounted parking rate of $5.

To register: Follow this link, or call 602-534-3751

http://www.phoenixsistercities.org/index.php/component/chronoforms/?chronoform=16_mayors_gala Seating is Limited. RSVP by March 18th. Don't forget your raffle tickets!

Raffle Tickets

Win an international experience! $3000 cash + 2 round trip airfare tickets to any of our sister cities; $2,500 cash; or custom made jewelry. Drawing tickets available here:

http://www.phoenixsistercities.org/index.php/component/chronoforms/?chronoform=16_mayors_gala_raffle

RESIDENTS INVITED TO ATTEND FREE "CODE COMPLIANCE 101" CLASS Are you concerned about trash, high weeds, dead trees, graffiti, deteriorated fences or open/vacant properties in your neighborhood? The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) is hosting free classes on how the code compliance process works to address violations in your community. “Code Compliance 101” workshops will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the following dates and locations:

• March 2, 2016 at the Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way

• May 4, 2016 at the Devonshire Senior, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave.

• Aug. 3, 2016 at the Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St.

• Oct. 5, 2016 at the John F. Long Family Services Center, 3454 N. 51st Ave.

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Residents can learn how to identify and report common violations, and other important ways to get involved in the process.

Attendees will learn:

• The step-by-step code compliance process and timeline

• How to use free mobile phone applications to report blight

• How to address code violations at vacant properties

• What happens if a case goes to court

• How to use NSD’s Tool Lending Program for a neighborhood cleanup

• Maintenance tips and resources to prevent code violations

• Volunteer assistance: how to get it and how to sign up to help

These classes are open to all Phoenix residents. To register, call 602-534-4444 or visit: https://www.phoenix.gov/nsd/neighborhoodcollege

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How did the City Phoenix end up with so much land downtown? (Hint: We didn’t purchase it…)

CITY NEWS

TRANSPORTATION 2050 STREET OVERLAY PROJECTS PLAN Phoenix has a comprehensive roadway network of more than 4,850 miles of public streets. Streets is tasked with the planning, programming, and execution of the City’s street maintenance program. Streets developed and implemented the PMS to prioritize city streets in need of major maintenance each year. The PMS utilizes technical data, broad coordination efforts with other agencies and utilities, engineering factors, other related approved city plans, and industry best practices to accomplish this effort effectively and efficiently, while closely balancing needs across the city and operating within resource limitations. With the approval of Proposition 104, funding will be provided over the next 35 years to implement T2050, Phoenix’s long-term multi-modal transportation plan. In addition to the existing funding in place for City streets including General Fund, Arizona Highway User Revenue and other regional, state and federal funds, Streets will receive more than $2.3 billion in T2050 program funding to maintain existing City streets and to build and improve the roadway network to better support public transit, bicycling, and pedestrian activities. Nearly $1 billion of T2050 program funds will be allocated to major maintenance of the City’s arterial and major collector streets.

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Planning for annual pavement overlay projects typically occurs at least 10 to 12 months prior to execution. However, this year the planning for T2050 Street projects was expedited to ensure review by the new Citizen Transportation Commission could occur in time for the projects to move forward this year. Pavement overlay projects are performed at optimal temperatures, and due to Phoenix seasonal temperatures, pavement overlay projects are completed from spring to fall. Projects such as concrete repair and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp replacement are typically done between December and March and prior to pavement treatment. Phoenix’s Street Network Phoenix’s roadway network is made up of arterial, collector, and local streets. Arterials are major streets, which are typically the major north/south and east/west transportation corridors spaced at each mile. Collectors are important transportation corridors generally running on the 1/2-mile north/south and east/west streets between the arterial streets. Local streets are typically in residential areas, and provide connectivity between the collectors and arterials for local traffic. The chart below shows the mileage and percentage of the City’s arterial, collector, and local streets. The additional $2.3 billion in T2050 funding will provide a much needed increase in resources to build and maintain the City’s roads. T2050 street improvement funding will be focused on arterial and major collector streets, which are the backbone of the City’s roadway network. The T2050 funding also frees up existing street funding to improve minor collector and local streets. T2050 funding will allow for a significant increase to the maintenance of the City’s street network.

UPDATE ON POLICE HIRING AND RECRUITMENT On September 8, 2015, the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) presented an update on its hiring efforts and recruitment plan to the City Council. Throughout 2015, the City’s Human Resources Department, in partnership with the PPD held regular monthly testing sessions for the police recruit written exam and physical agility assessment. During the calendar year, a total of 2,030 applicants were administered the written exam. Those who were eligible moved on to take the physical agility assessment. A total of 1,103 applicants successfully passed both tests and were given background packets to complete. In FY 2015-16, the PPD has hired 163 sworn positions. Most of these positions represent new recruits; however, the total includes 17 lateral hires from other law enforcement agencies. Five academy classes with Phoenix Recruits have successfully completed the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy (ALEA). They are represented in academy classes 478, 479, 481, 482 and 483 for a total of 70 new police officers. Currently there are 71 recruits still training at ALEA, which are represented in classes 484 through 488. Since July 2015, a total of 22 recruits have separated from the academy for various reasons including academic failure and personal reasons.

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Phoenix graduates from ALEA immediately begin an additional four week Post Academy which covers familiarization of PPD practices, policies and procedures along with an emphasis on advanced training and further skill development in high liability areas. Only new officers from class 483 remain at ALEA for Post Academy. The other 56 new officers have moved on to the Field Training Officer (FTO) phase of training which lasts approximately 16 weeks.

FIRE DEPARTMENT HIRING UPDATE On September 22, 2015, a Firefighter Recruit Test was conducted. A total of 1,621 people took the exam, this list will be utilized for hiring purposes in 2016. Since 2014, Firefighter recruitment classes included the following number of respective graduates:

• 2014: 21

• 2015: 119

• 2016: Ongoing, 26 graduates anticipated in April

Nine female Firefighters are included in the above graduating classes. The current Firefighter’s Academy includes 24 potential graduates.

Below are the projected future Firefighter hiring numbers:

• 2016: 75 Recruits

• 2017: 32 Recruits

• 2018: 34 Recruits

• 2019: 34 Recruits

Maintaining Firefighter staffing levels is a requirement to receive the SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant funding the Fire Department has been awarded. In April 2015 the number of Firefighters dropped to 1,545, the lowest number since 2012. Non-supplanting waivers were sought and granted from the SAFER Program. The Fire Department aims to have a staffing level of 1,615 Firefighters. Firefighters are required to successfully complete the 12-week Fire Academy, and an additional nine-month probationary period to become full-time non-probationary Firefighters.

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHWEST BORDER ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ALLIANCE FOR POLICE SERVICES The Police Department has partnered with the Southwest Border Anti-Money Laundering Alliance for several years. The Alliance is one component of an anti-money laundering program that Western Union Financial Services, Incorporated agreed to finance in a February 2010 settlement agreement with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. The mission of the Alliance is to reduce money laundering and the violence associated with smuggling organizations operating in the southwest border area by establishing collaborative relationships and permanent processes.

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The agreement will reimburse the Police Department for up to $132,000 annually for salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel expenses, vehicle and fuel expenses and other expenses related to work performed to conduct investigations in to criminal activity. The total amount of the agreement is $462,000 for the funding period. The proposed contract period is January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. There are no matching funds required, cost to the City is in-kind resources only, and impact will be citywide.

AMENDMENTS TO 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE The International Fire Code (IFC) is the most commonly used fire code in the United States and has been adopted by all municipalities in Maricopa County. Phoenix has utilized the IFC since 2006. The IFC is developed through a public consensus process and is consistent with Council resolution 19015 approved in December of 1997. The continued use of the IFC by Phoenix allows our customers to utilize a code that is familiar and reduces the cost of compliance with this important safety initiative. The fire protection and construction community, and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), in addition to the Fire Safety Advisory Board (FSAB), were significantly involved in the IFC adoption recommendation process. The FSAB, a Mayor-appointed group, represents the interests of the architecture, building management, fire protection, and hazardous materials communities, and the community at large. Staff attempted to make the minimum number of modifications to the base IFC while preserving a limited number of Phoenix safety initiatives such as the Bret Tarver Ordinance requirements for the provision of fire sprinklers in most commercial and some residential buildings. Additionally, the Fire Department conducted a series of meetings with industry groups as the code was developed for adoption. These groups included representatives from the solid biomass and agro-industrial facilities, fire protection, health care, high rise, carbon dioxide, and mechanical refrigeration industries. Representatives from each industry group were provided code proposals and attended meetings to review the sections of the code that impacted their areas of interest. In every case, a solution acceptable to the relevant industry group and Fire was recommended for adoption. The highlights of the proposed amendments to the code include:

• Additional requirement for special equipment and/or material(s) to ensure rapid

response and timely emergency abatement for active solid biomass and

agroindustrial fires

• Modification for standby fire personnel to be present at blasting events Additional

requirement for emergency elevator access for emergency personnel

• Additional requirement for elevator hoistway access escutcheon hole (drop-key hole)

• Additional requirement for carbon dioxide beverage and food service systems

The recommended Fire Code amendments are available on file in the Phoenix City Clerk’s Office, located at 200 W. Washington Street in Phoenix, AZ 85003 on the 15th Floor.

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FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT PARTICIPATION WITH THE CITY ON SMALL PROJECTS PROGRAM The City has received results of the Small Projects Assistance Program (SPAP) for FY17 by the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) evaluation process. In October, 2015, the City submitted five (5) local drainage projects for funding consideration. According to the FCDMC has notified the City that three (3) of the City’s submitted requested projects have been approved for funding for FY17. These projects are: (1) 47th Avenue and Paradise Lane Detention basin Project (District 1), (2) Osborn Road Storm Drain Project between 48th Street and 49th Street (District 6), and (3) 51st Avenue Storm Drain between Olney Avenue and Dobbins Road (District 8). Each project is stipulated to receive up to $250,000 of the project construction costs between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017.

ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF LAND FOR ACCESS TO LIFT STATION 50 LOCATED AT 5025 WEST CACTUS ROAD The Water Service and Finance Departments made a request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire fee title or lesser interest in all or portions of one improved or vacant parcel of land for access to Lift Station 50. The parcel is located at 5025 W. Cactus Road and is approximately 1,234.20 square feet. This property is needed due to a recent chemical addition to Lift Station 50. Chemical deliveries cannot be unloaded from the right of way; accordingly additional land is needed to safely unload and control the chemical deliveries on this property. Further, the departments request authorization to enter into short-term protective leases to minimize relocation costs and temporary occupancy agreements to allow occupants time to relocate, as may be necessary to and in furtherance of this acquisition. Land acquisition will be accomplished through donation, purchase within the appraised value or by eminent domain. The departments further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds to purchase the property within the City's appraised value, plus usual and customary closing costs.

ACQUISITION OF 2 PARCELS OF LAND FOR A WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT DEER VALLEY DRIVE AND 36TH AVENUE The Water Service and Finance Departments request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire fee title or lesser interest in all or portions of two improved or vacant parcels of land for a Water Services Department improvement project. The parcels are located at the southwest corner of Deer Valley Drive and 36th Avenue and combined are approximately .45 acres. The purpose of this project is to construct a new Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) well and its associated equipment. The ASR well is needed in order to store water in the aquifer for future use during a prolonged drought. Further, the departments request authorization to enter into short-term protective leases to minimize relocation costs and temporary occupancy agreements to allow occupants time to relocate, as may be necessary to and in furtherance of this acquisition. Land acquisition will be accomplished through donation, purchase

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within the appraised value or by eminent domain. The departments further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds to purchase the property within the City's appraised value, plus usual and customary closing costs.

WEST ANTHEM LIFT STATION FORCE MAIN AND GRAVITY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS The City Engineer and the Water Service Department request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Stanley Consultants Inc. (Phoenix) to provide design services for a lift station force main and gravity sewer for West Anthem. Further, they request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Additionally, authorization is requested for the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action deemed necessary to execute all utilities-related design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services relating to the development, design, and construction of the project and to include disbursement of funds. Such utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunications, cable television, railroads, and other modes of transportation. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property. The West Anthem area is currently the only developed area in the City of Phoenix west of I-17 and north of the Central Arizona Project canal not served directly by the City of Phoenix. Water and sewer service is currently provided through a service agreement with EPCOR Water Inc. This project is needed to accommodate existing flows as well as future growth as the Water Services Department anticipates significant growth over the next several years in the West Anthem area. To provide this area with sufficient sewer services, the Department needs to construct new infrastructure, including interceptor sewers, lift stations, and sewer force mains. These improvements will cost approximately $12 million in total, with nearly all of this cost paid for through development impact fees. Construction is expected to occur in fiscal year 2016-17. This contract is for the design of new interceptor sewers, lift stations, and sewer force mains. The project is expected to take approximately 625 calendar days to complete. Procurement Results Stanley Consultants Inc. was selected for this project using a qualifications-based selection process in accordance with Section 34- 603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Per ARS Title 34, the City is not to release the scoring of proposers until a contract has been awarded. Financial Impact Stanley Consultants Inc.'s fee shall not exceed $1,269,605.27, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs. Funding for this project is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget as follows:

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AMEND IGA (FCD 2004A016) TO REDEFINE MAINTENANCE

RESPONSIBILITY OF RETENTION BASIN, I-17 & DEER VALLEY ROAD Deputy City Manager, Mario Paniagua, and the Streets Department request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), IGA No. FCD 2004A016, with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) to redefine the City of Phoenix’s ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the retention basin near Interstate 17 (I-17), between Pinnacle Peak and Deer Valley Road. This retention basin was built by ADOT and serves the Scatter Wash, providing a regional flood control benefit. With the execution of the amendment, ADOT, FCDMC, and the City of Phoenix agree to redefine the City’s ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the retention basin and connected facilities located on the west side of I-17 and Donald Drive alignment (between Pinnacle Peak Road and Deer Valley Road).

REVIEW OF STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING SOURCES AND ISSUES The City’s capital infrastructure has traditionally focused on storm sewers and drainage basin systems, including large capacity trunk line storm drains. Staff identified nearly $1.75 billion in needed, but unfunded infrastructure projects citywide to mitigate major flooding events. The storm water infrastructure projects can be grouped into three types: Major Drainage Infrastructure, Small Scale Drainage Program, and Trunk Line Storm Sewer Drains. Major Drainage Infrastructure: City staff continues to work closely with the FCDMC to review, update, and prioritize needed improvements to the storm sewer and drainage basin system. The funding necessary to complete identified large multi-use flood mitigation projects exceeds $565 million. The City and FCDMC staff developed comprehensive regional watershed-based master plans to mitigate flooding and flooding hazards in areas prone to flooding. Several new master plans are currently underway, and as additional flood mitigation projects are identified through this planning process, the number of unfunded capital projects is expected to increase. Small Scale Drainage Program: City staff maintains an extensive database of more than 750 locations where local drainage improvements are needed, based on citizen complaints and staff analysis. Mitigation of these local flooding problems typically results in small scale projects. Under the Small Project Assistance Program (SPAP) administered by the FCDMC, the City annually applies for and receives funding for small scale local drainage projects. The capital infrastructure necessary to complete the currently identified local drainage projects is nearly $480 million. Based on regular and more significant weather events and a lack of funding to complete already identified locations, the number of local drainage improvement projects is expected to increase each year. Trunk Line Storm Sewer Drains: In conjunction with major street improvement projects, storm drainage facilities for local drainage of roadways are needed along many transportation corridors. The total cost for installing these trunk line storm sewer drains in areas across the City is estimated to be $702 million, for which funding is not currently available.

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PUBLIC TRANSIT DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Public Transit Department (PTD) and its regional transit partners work collaboratively to provide public transit services for the Maricopa County region. A critical component of providing these services is the capital infrastructure needed to support the regional transit system. The proposed five-year CIP includes projects in Phoenix as well as for the region. PTD has prepared and submitted to the Budget and Research Department its preliminary 2017 - 2021 CIP, as well as revised estimates for the current year CIP budget. The current year and preliminary five-year CIP total over $350 million. The scope of PTD’s CIP is adding new facilities and infrastructure to expand and enhance the transit system, as well as infrastructure upgrades and capital purchases to maintain the transit system per federal guidelines. The PTD CIP includes construction of new facilities, bus stop improvements (shade, furniture, and transit pads), acquisition of vehicles to replace aging fleet, updating technology and fueling systems, and renovation of older facilities to extend their useful lives. PTD is currently evaluating upgrades to the current fare collection system with our regional partners and a consultant. The scope of those upgrades will impact whether PTD will move forward with a full system replacement as programmed in the CIP, or whether the full system replacement is deferred to later years. PTD’s five-year CIP is fully funded, primarily with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and regional Proposition 400 funds, as well as Phoenix Transportation 2050 (T2050) funds of nearly $60 million. The PTD CIP supports economic development, regional mobility, environmental sustainability, and mitigates safety risks for passengers, staff, and contractors. Federal and local funding from sales tax, aging infrastructure, and the implementation of T2050 projects and services, are some of the strategic issues PTD is planning for. With voter approval of Proposition 104 in August 2015, staff will work with the Citizens Transportation Commission appointed by the Mayor and City Council to implement the T2050 plan.

HOMELESS UPDATE OCTOBER-DECEMBER October – December 2015, 263 families; 315 single, non-veteran individuals; and 199 veterans were housed through the Maricopa regional homeless services delivery system. Homeless families and single individuals enter the homeless service delivery system in Maricopa County through two centralized access points. The Family Housing Hub (FHH) serves as the central point of entry for families. In calendar year 2015, the FHH fielded 19,755 calls and engaged 2,985 families. Of those families, 535 were diverted from the homeless service delivery system through mainstream resources and referrals. Another 2,036 families were referred into the homeless services system and 1,386 families entered programs. The Welcome Center (WC), located at the Maricopa County Human Services Campus is the central point of entry for single men and women. In 2015, 10,350 individuals came through the WC, and 8,152 individuals were assessed. Of those who came through, 61% utilized emergency or overflow shelter services on the Campus; 5% were connected to crisis services, and 16% did not engage in Campus services. Eighteen percent left to unknown locations.

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APPROVAL TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CONTRACTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECTS Housing Rehabilitation programs enhance the quality of life for low to moderate-income residents by rehabilitating single-family and multi-family housing units while addressing health and safety hazards, promoting conservation, suitability, and energy efficiency to help support and revitalize communities. The RFQ will establish a Housing Rehabilitation Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for eligible Housing Rehabilitation Contractors to receive bid opportunities to perform construction services on NSD Housing Rehabilitation projects. Contractors will be screened and qualified on an individual basis to determine compliance with eligibility requirements outlined in the NSD Housing Rehabilitation Contractor Application Packet. Each project will be competitively bid among the qualified and eligible contractors. The QVL will ensure NSD has access to eligible contractors to achieve program goals and to remain in compliance with Federal regulations as well as the City’s procurement process. In addition, the QVL will provide contractors with an opportunity to participate in Housing Rehabilitation programs Housing Rehabilitation projects are funded with approximately $9.5 million in grant allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), local utility providers, and the Arizona Community Action Association. Interested contractors may apply, and if approved, will be added to the QVL. Notification of potential construction contracting opportunities will be distributed to eligible Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contractors registered with the Equal Opportunity Department, and to other interested parties through the City’s solicitation webpage. NSD makes no guarantee as to the number of bid opportunities or awarded bids that will be made to contractors on the QVL.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

FEDERAL According to aides, House Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Bill Shuster (R-PA) could release his proposal to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as early as next week. While specifics of the bill have not been released, Shuster has alluded to a bill that would move air traffic control functions from the FAA to another entity. However, Democrats have indicated they are ready to fight Republicans over attempts to reform federal oversight of air traffic control. The current FAA authorization expires on March 31. While markup of the FAA bill is expected on Feb. 11, it is unclear when the legislation may see floor time in either chamber of Congress. However, many legislators are still expressing optimism that they can get FAA reauthorization passed in time, citing the recent, bipartisan passage of omnibus and transportation legislation.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION On Jan. 26, CEDD staff met with Avnet. This is the fourth time in the past nine months that CEDD staff has met with various executives within Avnet to ensure their executive team is aware of the programs and services provided by the City of Phoenix. Avnet employs more than 10,000 worldwide and more than 2,000

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in Phoenix and Arizona. The company has recently signed a long-term lease that will keep its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, at 2211 S. 47th Street. Upcoming Phoenix Convention Center Bookings include National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) 2020 Conference in Apr. 2020 and ServiceMaster-Franchise Services Group 2017 Convention and Seminar in Sept. 2017.

NEIGHBORHOODS AND LIVABILITY Staff reviewed proposed site locations for vertical elements at the Grand Canal with Street Transportation Department and SRP. The team will meet with APS next week to review as well. Staff is currently working with the artist, Street Transportation Department, and the Canalscape project team to present its design concepts at a public meeting on Feb. 11 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Gateway Community College. On Jan. 29, CEDD issued the Palm Fronds Diversion RFP through the Public Works Department. The RFP invites proposals for the repurposing or reusing of palm fronds, which the City currently landfills at the rate of approximately 34,000 tons per year. The successful proposer(s) will lease land at the future Resource Innovation Campus. The RFP includes the minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria presented to the Transportation and Infrastructure City Council Subcommittee on Sept. 8, 2015. The pre-proposal meeting will be held on Feb. 9 and proposals are due by March 30. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the Virginia at 3rd affordable housing development. Virginia at 3rd, now called Cedar Crossings, is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit and City HOME funded affordable housing community with 74 units by Native American Connections. Eighteen units will be designated to serve persons with chronic substance abuse with access to on-site and off-site services. The leasing process has started and a Grand Opening will take place on Feb. 18 from 8:30 – 10:30am.

FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE The Office of Sustainability’s Energy Billing Analyst provided Aviation staff with three-year energy totals (consumption and expense) for all three airports. Staff also created user instructions for Aviation staff to be able to run these reports in the future. Analysis shows consumption reduction of 4,995,807 kWh and cost reduction of $712,294 from 2013 to 2015. The Water Department, Customer Service Division streamlined the auto-pay program. The auto-pay process previously required a check or a deposit slip to enroll into the program. This is not required by the bank, so it was eliminated. Staff reached out to customers who previously did not submit the check or deposit slip and were able to add an additional 1,300 customers to the auto-pay program in December. Eliminating the additional paperwork has resulted in more customers switching to auto-pay.

SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY On Jan. 26, Human Services staff provided Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence trainer, Doreen Nicholas an “In Their Shoes” kit for adults who work with kids. This kit will be used in February’s presentations to various agencies and school districts in support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and

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Prevention month. On Jan. 27, Human Services staff presented to Social Workers and Prevention and Intervention Specialist in the Tolleson Union High School District. Focus was on “In Their Shoes” and resource fairs on campus.

PUBLIC SAFETY On Jan. 19, TSA advised Security Operations that 20 additional personnel from other airports were being deployed to Sky Harbor. The additional personnel will assist Sky Harbor screening operations during the peak travel season over the next 90 days.

INFRASTRUCTURE The City of Phoenix, in partnership with the Arizona Organizing Committee, set a goal of 75 percent waste diversion during the College Football Playoff three-day event at Playoff Fan Central. Public Works Department staff provided recycling, composting, and trash receptacles for attendees to sort their waste. The three types of receptacles were deployed at checkpoints throughout Playoff Fan Central to assist visitors in depositing their waste appropriately. As a result of these measures, the City was able to exceed its goal, diverting a total of 81.9 percent of waste. Beginning Feb. 22, until approximately Apr. 22, construction work will be done to fortify embankments along 44th Street that were damaged during monsoon storms in 2014-2015. As a result, PHX Sky Train operations will be modified between East Economy Station and the 44th Street Station Monday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. Customers who travel to the East Economy Station will need to disembark the train and board a different train before continuing to either the terminals or the 44th Street Station. Aviation has begun a campaign to notify customers of this change, including signage and having staff at the stations to distribute flyers about the temporary changes. Street Transportation Department staff has received funding approval from the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for three local drainage projects. Funding will be provided in Fiscal Year 2017 under the Small Projects Assistance Program. These projects are: (1) 47th Avenue and Paradise Lane Detention Basin Project; (2) Osborn Road Storm Drain Project between 48th Street and 49th Street; and (3) 51st Avenue Storm Drain Project between Olney Avenue and Dobbins Road. Each project is stipulated to receive up to $250,000 of the project construction costs. Street Transportation Department staff has prepared and released for public comment an update of its floodplain management plan. This plan identifies flood risks, their impact on the community, and a prioritized action plan for reducing flood risks. Four public meetings are scheduled in April to share details about the plan and solicit comments from the public. The meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the following locations:

• Apr. 5 - Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center - Multipurpose North (3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road) • Apr. 6 - Pecos Community Center - Multipurpose Room (17010 S. 48th Street) • Apr. 7 - Burton Barr Public Library - Pulliam Auditorium (1221 N. Central Avenue) • Apr.12 - Phoenix Fire Department Station #57 (1708 W. Dobbins Road)

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DDDDOWNTOWN OWNTOWN OWNTOWN OWNTOWN TTTTRIVIARIVIARIVIARIVIA

How did the City Phoenix end up with so much land downtown? (Hint: We didn’t purchase it…) This happened through a Federal land grant, which was used to establish Phoenix, called the “Original Townsite.” The boundaries of the Original Townsite are generally from 7th Street to 7th Avenue and Van Buren Street to the railroad tracks.

METROCENTER WALK ‘N TALK EVENTS Purpose Statement: To create a fun and healthy framework to encourage exercise in a safe, convenient and

climate controlled environment. To provide educational opportunities and information that promotes healthy lifestyles. FREE Presentations will be provided monthly in the Metrocenter Community Room on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. (Located at the end of the hallway leading to the restrooms by the Food Court). Please note: Presentations are for the purpose of providing FREE

information. Presentations ARE NOT for the purpose of sales pitches.

Mar. 3, 2016 “Time Banking Volunteer Programs” presented by Julie Bordelon, City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Department Programs

Walker’s etiquette First, check with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to walk regularly.

• As of January 1, 2015 the Metrocenter Mall opens at 10:00 A.M.

• Stay clear of any work that may be in process in the mall or mall parking lot.

• Watch out for your fellow walkers.

• Please patronize the mall merchants! Enjoy the cuisine at the Food Court!

• Call 911 immediately if there is a medical emergency, and then contact mall security.

• For any other issues please contact Metrocenter Security at 602-944-0970.

• Finally… have fun! Note: If you walk entirely around the upper level of Metrocenter Mall (including mall entrance corridors) you will have walked 2/3 of a mile!

Healthy Lifestyles for a Healthy Life! We are always seeking presentations to serve your needs. Please send your requests and ideas to MetrocenterWalkNTalk@gmail.com.

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GREAT ANIMAL CHARITIES TO DONATE TO: ANIMAL CRUELTY TASK FORCE: Need cases of water, 5 lb. bags of dog/cat food, bowls, towels, collars and leashes. Bring items to our DVPNBWO / BMCA Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the DVCC or drop them off anytime at the Black Mountain Precinct at 33355 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix AZ, 85331. ARIZONA PAWS & CLAWS www.azpawsandclaws.com FETCH FOUNDATION: please go to the following site: www.fetchfoundation.com/Newsflash/the-fido-bag-program M.A.I.N. What We Do - M.A.I.N. - Medical Animals In Need, Dog Rescue in Phoenix Arizona Kelly Ferreira 480-245-9203 President / Medical Animals In Need www.medicalanimalsinneed.com Together we save lives! MINI MIGHTY MUTTS For more information, contact Angie Crouse at 480-304-5654 or info@minimightymutts.com Also check out our website at www.minimightymutts.com Mini Mighty Mutts is a 501(c) 3 organization. We rescue the underdog!

CONTACT DISTRICT 1

Councilwoman Thelda Williams

City of Phoenix 200 West Washington Street

11th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611

(602) 262-7444 council.district.1@phoenix.gov