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Proposed Rate Increase for Phoenix Water Services and Stormwater Excise Taxhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2694Water Services3/16/2023 7:45:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2694/Newsroom_Water_WaterRatesIncrease.pngProposed Rate Increase for Phoenix Water Services and Stormwater Excise Tax<div class="ExternalClass01A7DAC224164FCDB74A006D3B206F98"><html> <div>The Phoenix Water Services Dept. is proposing a rate increase to address rising costs for water and wastewater services. While the increase is necessary to meet inflationary pressures affecting utilities across the nation, Phoenix will still have some of the most affordable water services compared to other large cities, and customers who conserve water will be able to lessen the impact of the higher rates. There is also a request to increase the Stormwater Excise Tax to fund the City's compliance with new requirements for preventing pollution from entering waterways.<br></div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Water and Wastewater Rates</strong> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div>Preliminary estimates show the average residential customer will see an increase for water service (Water Usage Fee) of approximately 6.5% or $2 in October 2023, with additional increases in March 2024 (6.5%) and March 2025 (13%).</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>For wastewater service, the average residential customer will see an increase of approximately 6.5% or $1.60 in October 2023 with additional increases in March 2024 (6.5%) and March 2025 (7%).</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>Changes to the water and wastewater rates impact everyone differently, and there are many factors that determine how much each customer pays.</div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <table class="ms-rteTable-default" width="100%" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:center;"> <td style="width:25%;" class="ms-rteTable-default">​<strong>Date</strong><br></td> <td style="width:25%;" class="ms-rteTable-default"> <div style=""> <strong>​Water </strong> </div> <div style=""> <strong>Increase</strong> <br> </div> </td> <td style="width:25%;" class="ms-rteTable-default"> <div style=""> <strong>​Wastewater </strong> </div> <div style=""> <strong>Increase </strong> <br> </div> </td> <td style="width:25%;" class="ms-rteTable-default"> <div style=""> <strong>​Stormwater </strong> </div> <div> <strong>Excise Tax</strong> <br> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:center;"> <td class="ms-rteTable-default">October 2023<br></td> <td style="" class="ms-rteTable-default">​6.5%<br></td> <td style="" class="ms-rteTable-default">​<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">6.5%</span><br></td> <td class="ms-rteTable-default">​$0.25/month<br></td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:center;"> <td class="ms-rteTable-default">March 2024<br></td> <td style="" class="ms-rteTable-default">​<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">6.5%</span><br></td> <td style="" class="ms-rteTable-default">​<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">6.5%</span><br></td> <td class="ms-rteTable-default">​----------------<br></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center;" class="ms-rteTable-default">March 2025<br></td> <td style="text-align:center;" class="ms-rteTable-default">​13%<br></td> <td style="text-align:center;" class="ms-rteTable-default">​7%<br></td> <td class="ms-rteTable-default">​        -----------------<br></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Water Allowance and Conservation</strong> <br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The proposal also includes changing the water allowance structure to encourage water conservation, which could result in some customers paying an additional amount of approximately $4 more beginning in October 2023. The Phoenix Water Services Dept. has a seasonal structure for rates where charges are higher in the hotter seasons and lower in the cooler seasons. It is designed to encourage water conservation and discourage excessive water use in the summer when outdoor water use increases. The City of Phoenix declared a <a href="/newsroom/water-services/2363" target="_blank"><strong>Stage 1 Water Alert</strong></a> on June 1, 2022,​ and that alert is still in place. With conditions on the Colorado River expected to worsen, Phoenix Water customers must prioritize conservation.</div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <table class="ms-rteTable-default" width="100%" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:50%;" class="ms-rteTable-default"> <strong>​</strong> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <strong>Current Volume Allowance</strong> </span> <br> </td> <td style="width:50%;" class="ms-rteTable-default">​<span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><strong>P</strong><strong>roposed Volume Allowance</strong></span><br></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>​4,488 gallons (6 Units) - October through May (Cooler Months)<br></p></td> <td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>​3,740 gallons (5 Units) - October through May (Cooler Months)<br></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>​7,480 gallons (10 Units) – June through September (Warmer Months) <br></p></td> <td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>​5,984 gallons (8 Units) – June through September (Warmer Months) <br></p></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="ms-rteTable-default">​<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">1 Unit = 748 gallons</span><br></td> <td class="ms-rteTable-default">​</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Stormwater Excise Tax</strong> <br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The Stormwater Excise Tax funds the City’s compliance with a required Clean Water Act Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for operation of the storm drain system. This permit is required to prevent pollution from entering our washes and rivers and requires actions by the City, such as infrastructure maintenance, water quality monitoring, and inspections. As of 2021, the City is operating under a new permit with new and expanded requirements. An increase of $0.25 per month for single family residences (5/8 or 3/4 size water meters) is being proposed to fund the City’s compliance with these legal requirements. This increase equates to an additional $3.00/year for these accounts. The proposed increase for larger meter sizes is scaled at a graduated rate using the equivalent dwelling unit methodology.</div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Public Outreach</strong> <br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div>City of Phoenix Water Services staff will attend public meetings to gather comments and provide information on the proposed increases. For the meeting schedule and more information about the proposed rate increase, please visit <a href="https://phoenix.gov/proposedrates" target="_blank"><strong>phoenix.gov/proposedrates</strong></a>.</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>We understand that any rate increase may be a burden for some customers, especially during these challenging times. We want to assure you that we are committed to providing high-quality water service at the lowest possible cost. We also offer various assistance programs and payment options for customers who may need help with their bills. For more information, please visit <a href="/humanservices" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.phoenix.gov/humanservices</strong></a><strong>.</strong></div> <div> <br> </div> <div>Michael Gertzman</div> <div>Senior Public Information Officer </div> <div>Water Services</div> <div>Cell: 602-245-4143 (call or text) </div> <div>E-mail: michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov<br></div> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservicesNewswater-servicesGraphic of faucet with water coming outWater DeptMichael Gertzman602-534-1209michael.gertzman@phoenix.govhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/96/Michael_Gertzman_2022_200_300.jpgPHXWater

 

 

Circle K Park in South Phoenix Changes Names to “Highline Park”https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/2710Parks and Recreation3/29/2023 9:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2710/Highline-Park.jpgCircle K Park in South Phoenix Changes Names to “Highline Park”<div class="ExternalClass6ACA7FFCB1BC40E288058FFBCAA99086"><html> <p>​During the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Thursday evening, the board voted to approve a name change for Circle K Park. <br></p> <p>The new name for the park is “Highline Park" (1346 E South Mountain Rd.) due to its proximity to the Highline Canal in South Phoenix. The name change was approved alongside the approval of the proposed master plan for the park that will include a park renovation and bring amenities such as a new playground area, new lighting,  a new sport court, 9-hole Disc Golf Course, WalkPHX path and a new park restroom to the newly-named “Highline Park."</p> <p>“We are thrilled to announce this name change for our beloved park. The new master plan will provide a wide range of enhancements that will make this park a great place for everyone in our community," said Parks and Recreation Board Chair Kelly Dalton.</p> <p>Park renovation design and permitting is anticipated to take approximately 12 to 14 months, and park construction is anticipated to take 12 months. The Highline Park renovation process is expected to be complete in summer 2025.</p> <p> <strong>Background</strong> </p> <p>The land was initially bought in 1972 and was named Escondido Park. In 1984, the park was developed in a partnership between Parks and Recreation and Circle K, resulting in the name change of the park to Circle K Park. </p> <p>In 1984 the park site was developed through a partnership between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Circle K Corporation. The City of Phoenix contributed $400,000 of City Bond Funds, and Circle K provided a donation of $300,000 towards the project. During the community process and development of the park, the community supported a name change of the park to Circle K Park.</p> <p>Since 1984, the park site has seen many improvements to amenities. The playground has been replaced, the parking lots have been renovated and new ramadas have been installed. Many infrastructure items in the park need improvements or replacement, including items such as the area lighting, sports courts and park restroom. </p> <p>Because of the needs identified, $2.48 million in Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative Funding was allocated for Fiscal Years 2022-24. Staff also worked with the community to develop a new master plan for the park due to the age of the original master plan.<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parksNews
City of Phoenix Aviation Department Files Legal Action Against Tempe: Planned Tempe Residential Developments Fail to Protect Sky Harbor and the Communityhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/aviation/2709Aviation3/29/2023 12:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2709/Airport Landscape Day.jpgCity of Phoenix Aviation Department Files Legal Action Against Tempe: Planned Tempe Residential Developments Fail to Protect Sky Harbor and the Community<div class="ExternalClassE8399AE506B64E82A571CD89B8B39767"><html> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri;">​<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:14.6667px;">​A</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:14.6667px;">fter more than a year of attempts to resolve a d</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:14.6667px;">ispute with the City of Tempe over planned residential developments in a high-noise corridor directly under Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's flight path, the Phoenix Aviation Department has filed a </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.skyharbor.com/media/b3el55ws/verified-complaint-as-filed_web.pdf" style="background-color:window;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">formal complaint</span></a><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:14.6667px;"> in Maricopa County Superior Court. The City of Phoenix, which owns and operates Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is suing Tempe for breach of contract, asking the court to rescind Tempe's recent zoning and land use changes and prohibit future residential uses in an area that the Federal Aviation Administration says is incompatible with residential development.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14.6667px;">“The Phoenix Aviation Department does<strong style=""> not </strong>object to a sports arena, restaurants, shops, and other compatible uses related to the proposed Tempe Entertainment District," said Phoenix Director of Aviation Services, Chad Makovsky. “Today's action is about ensuring Tempe lives up to its commitments to protecting our state's largest economic engine – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the more than 57,000 employees and 44 million annual travelers who depend on the Airport, and the communities surrounding the Airport who depend on the long-standing agreement between our two cities."<br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14.6667px;">At issue is a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.skyharbor.com/about-phx/noise-and-flight-paths/tempe-entertainment-district">1.2 square mile area of land</a> adjacent to the airport in the City of Tempe which is exposed to noise levels exceeding 65-decibel day/night level (65 DNL). The Federal Aviation Administration recently re-affirmed the boundaries of this high noise area and confirmed that it is not compatible with housing. The cities of Phoenix and Tempe formally agreed back in 1994 that Phoenix would actively defend a modified flight path that follows the Salt River bottom in order to keep departing planes away from homes, while Tempe promised not to permit the development of homes under that modified flight path in the 65 DNL.<br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:14.6667px;">Phoenix has tried numerous times over the past year to resolve disagreements with Tempe and attempt to find a path forward, avoiding litigation. Phoenix knows from experience that quality of life is diminished when residents are exposed to excessive aircraft noise.  Impacted residents in these areas are expected to respond by taking actions such as filing noise complaints, lawsuits, and other initiatives to reduce or halt airport capacity and development in an attempt to obtain relief.<br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">“After more than a year of meetings and negotiations, we are disappointed that these efforts did not resolve the dispute." said Makovsky. “As neighboring cities that mutually benefit from Sky Harbor, which drives our region's tourism, travel, and trade economies, we felt we were very close to a reasonable resolution.  We are now left with no other option than to put this in the hands of a judge to confirm the obligations Tempe agreed to in 1994.  Of course, Phoenix remains open, even during this litigation, to a solution that honors the integrity of the 1994 agreement between our two cities and continues to protect the Airport and the residents who live near it."​​</span><br></span></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/aviationNews
Critical Incident Briefing: March 14, 2023 – 67th Avenue and Mariposa Streethttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2708Police3/28/2023 7:00:00 AMhttps://youtu.be/Y_ZDYlr8HtkCritical Incident Briefing: March 14, 2023 – 67th Avenue and Mariposa Street<div class="ExternalClass252BB6D79D7E4220823C0C08C0285AC2"><html> <strong style="font-size:12pt;">​WARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.</strong> <br aria-hidden="true">​​<br aria-hidden="true">This incident occurred in the area of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road when Phoenix police officers were dispatched to a family fight at a nearby home. Multiple calls were made from the home requesting police. During the last call, the caller stated that her brother was armed with both a gun and knife and was threatening to hurt others at the house.<br><br>Just after officers arrived, they heard several gunshots nearby. It was learned the gunshots were from a shooting near a convenience store. The employees of this business called 911 to report the incident.<br><br>Officers converged on the convenience store and learned that a man matching the description from the family fight was the person who shot a man at the business. Employees indicated the man ran in the direction of 67th Avenue and Mariposa Street. With the assistance of the Phoenix police helicopter, a man matching the description of both incidents was seen on Mariposa Street.<br><br>The man had a handgun and was repeatedly pointing the gun to his head. Officers gave commands to the man to drop the gun. The man made a motion with the gun in the officers’ direction. That is when two officers discharged their weapons. The man then walked out of sight. Officers caught up with the man and with the assistance of a less lethal Taser deployment, the man was arrested.<br><br>The man was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. He was not injured due to the officer involved shooting. Once he was released from medical care, he was booked into jail on multiple charges stemming from the original family fight, the shooting at the convenience store and the officer involved shooting.<br><br>The man who was shot during the incident at the convenience store was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.<br><br>The knife described by the caller regarding the family fight was located outside of the home where the original call was placed.<br><br>The firearm and magazine that the man had was recovered near the scene of the officer involved shooting.<br><br>Both officers involved in this incident are assigned to the Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct. One officer has 6 years of service with the department while the other has approximately three-and-a-half years of service.<br><br>Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete. An internal investigation by the Professional Standard Bureau is currently underway, in addition to a criminal investigation. Once the criminal investigation is complete it will then be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.<br aria-hidden="true"><br aria-hidden="true">Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before video is released publicly. That is why you may see some parts of Body Worn Camera (BWC) blurred or covered with a black box. Redacted video is released to local media in conjunction with the release of this Critical Incident Briefing for independent review and publication. Complete, unedited versions of the BWC are released to attorneys and the courts as evidence in a criminal case.<br></html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeVideo

 

 

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