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Grant Funding Available for Small, Food-Related Businesses in Phoenixhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/environmental-programs/2695Environment & Sustainability3/16/2023 7:55:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2695/Untitled design (35).pngGrant Funding Available for Small, Food-Related Businesses in Phoenix<div class="ExternalClass3B264802D1A648F3BB5CC6984AD9F7FC"><html>​The City of Phoenix is offering grants to small, food-related businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 or its negative economic impacts. Applications are now open for the <a href="https://phoenix-gov.formstack.com/forms/food_grants" target="_blank">Food Systems Transformation Grant</a>, which is part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Phoenix Resilient Food System Initiative.<br><br>The Office of Environmental Programs has $800,000 available in grant funding to distribute to small businesses located within Phoenix city limits. Eligible small businesses include those who are a part of the City's food system and play a role in the consumption, distribution, growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing or the disposal of food and food-related items. <br><br>Grants must be used to create a more resilient, sustainable, equitable, healthy, and thriving system. Examples of projects that help transform the local food system include but are not limited to: <br><br><ul><li>Advancing justice, equity, and fairness within the local food system.</li><li>Promoting efforts to reduce the impact of the local food system on our changing climate (mitigation).</li><li>Strengthening the resiliency of the local food system in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, various shocks, and disruptions (adaptation).</li><li>Enhancing food security, accessibility, affordability, and healthy eating.</li><li>Adopting new and/or expanding existing sustainable and innovative urban food production, distribution, aggregation, processing, and recycling practices.<br></li><li>Developing product prototypes.</li><li>Creating new, high-quality jobs to implement grant-funded projects.</li><li>Improving local market options.<br><br></li></ul>Small businesses are eligible to receive between $5,000 and $99,000 in grants and must use funds to complete all proposed projects within 12 months. Grant applications are due no later than March 31. Apply <a href="https://phoenix-gov.formstack.com/forms/food_grants" target="_blank">here</a> to view the full details and eligibility requirements. <br></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/oepNewsenvironmental-programsRestaurant owner standing outside of his restaurant EnvironmentKeyera Williams 602-859-5089602-534-8922keyera.williams@phoenix.govPHXEnvironment

 

 

City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Noticehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-manager/2867City Manager9/22/2023 6:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2867/Newsroom_CityHall.jpgCity of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice<div class="ExternalClass141B4C0824B54109836B6CDAA883A02E"><html> <p>​City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. Here's how City services are affected:  </p> <p> <strong>Solid Waste Collection:</strong> Curbside trash and recycling schedules remain unchanged on Monday, October 9, with no schedule changes on the days following the holiday, either. Collection will happen as regularly scheduled, even on Indigenous Peoples' Day itself.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Transfer Stations:</strong> Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, October 9.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Public Works Customer Contact Center:</strong> The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, October 9. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. Residents can call 602-262-6251.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Library:</strong> 16 of Phoenix Public Library's 17 locations will be closed Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday; <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a> will remain open. All Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Parking Meters</strong>: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.   </p> <p> <strong>Parks and Recreation Facilities:</strong> City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail.    </p> <p> <strong>S'edav Va'aki Museum</strong> will be closed on Monday, October 9. </p> <p> <strong>Public Transit:</strong> Both bus and light rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 9. Check <a href="https://valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">ValleyMetro.org</a> for schedules.</p> <p> <strong>Dial-a-Ride service</strong> will be available, by reservation, between 4:40 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>.   </p> <p> <strong>Sky Harbor International Airport:</strong> America's Friendliest Airport® continues to see record numbers of passengers. The Airport will be busy throughout October as schools enjoy Fall breaks, so travelers should give themselves extra time. If flying domestically, arrive at least two hours early. If flying internationally, arrive three hours early. With heavy crowds overlapping, make sure to leave extra time for parking. <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/" target="_blank">Our Sky Harbor Parking program</a> makes it easy to reserve parking up to six months in advance. Enjoy convenient parking options in the terminal garages or an economy parking lot at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, which is an easy option for travelers who live west or north of the Airport.<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanagerNews
Voter Registration Deadline for November Special Bond Election is October 10https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-clerk/2878City Clerk10/3/2023 7:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2878/Newsroom_voter registration.pngVoter Registration Deadline for November Special Bond Election is October 10<div class="ExternalClass6F5CD78755C542B69B684297F2600F4D"><html> <p></p> <span style="font-size:16px;">The City of Phoenix will hold a Special Bond Election on November 7, 2023, in which eligible Phoenix voters will decide on four ballot questions. The ballot-by-mail Election will be conducted by Maricopa County. The Voter Registration Deadline for this election is Tuesday, October 10, 2023.<br><br>You can register to vote until midnight on October 10th at <a href="https://servicearizona.com/" target="_blank">servicearizona.com</a>.</span> <br style="font-size:16px;"> <br style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="font-size:16px;">Voter registration is administered by Maricopa County. All changes to voter registration information must be completed by the County. If you are registered voter – take a few seconds to make sure you’re registered to vote at your current address at <a href="https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/beballotready/" target="_blank">BeBallotReady.Vote</a> or by calling Maricopa County at 602-506-1511.</span> <br style="font-size:16px;"> <br style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="font-size:16px;">For more information about voter registration, visit <a href="/cityclerk/elections" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/Elections</a>, call 602-261-VOTE (8683), email phoenixelections@phoenix.gov or follow @PHXClerk on X.</span> <br> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerkNews
Phoenix Fire Breaks Ground at Home of Future Station 62https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2879Fire10/3/2023 7:00:00 AMhttps://youtu.be/4o6DFVqyNRUPhoenix Fire Breaks Ground at Home of Future Station 62<div class="ExternalClass9B32248CBDF54CE98F4F9BDAF3421CC7"><html>​<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Today, the Phoenix Fire Department hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of Phoenix Fire Station 62. The new station will be located at 9300 W. Lower Buckeye Rd. and is part of the Phoenix Fire Department’s effort to improve response times and provide better service to the community. </span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br></span><br><div><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“We are proud to be breaking ground on this important project,” said Phoenix Fire Chief Mike Duran. “This new station will ensure that our firefighters have access to top-notch resources and can respond quickly in times of need. We look forward to continuing our commitment to providing excellent service to our community for years to come.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The station will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, including a new fire engine and one ambulance to serve the growing community. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“This is years of community involvement at our budget hearings, and it’s great to be here today as we break ground,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The 20,800 square feet station will include 4 bays and 16 gender neutral individual dorms for sleeping quarters, gym, unisex restrooms, decontamination spaces, and other associated spaces required for a facility of this size and function. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><div><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></div><div><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“I'm exceptionally proud for the safety that it’s going to provide for the surrounding area and all the great citizens that live in and around this neighborhood,” said United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493 President Bryan Willingham. “</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></div><br></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/fireVideo

 

 

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