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May 29, 2020
Dear Sahuaro District Residents,
This week the City Council passed the preliminary budget as follows:
Revenues
Total revenues for FY20-21 are projected at $668 million. The General Fund revenue is the largest source at $240 million. These revenues are primarily used for general government operations. Key General Fund revenues are sales taxes ($113.6 million), primary property taxes ($5.9 million), and State Shared Revenues ($71.9 million). Staff continues to track the national, state, and local economies, and closely monitors economic trends and their potential impacts on the City.
Enterprise Funds revenues are the next largest revenue source at $207 million. These revenues are mainly from user fees and charges for services such as water and sewer, solid waste and landfill.
The Council has recommended a budget for the 5th year in a row without any primary property tax increases. State law allows cities to raise primary property taxes about 2% per year, but the Council has actively pursued a policy of keeping Glendale property taxes at the same level as 4 years ago. The total FY20-21 Operating Budget request is $444 million which is a 3% increase over the FY20-21 Operating Budget of $430 million.
Have a nice weekend and continue to stay healthy.
Sincerely,
Ray Malnar
Vice Mayor
Sahuaro District
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GLENDALE SUPPORTS
HEAT RELIEF NETWORK MISSION
City works to keep those most vulnerable
safer in high temperatures
The City of Glendale continues its support of the Heat Relief Network this summer by providing hydration stations, refuge locations and water donation sites throughout the community. Valley municipalities, nonprofit organizations, faith-based communities, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and area businesses work together as part of this network to help those who may be most vulnerable to heat-related illness or death.
Heat relief sites in Glendale include the Glendale Community Action Program (CAP) and Public Housing offices, as well as the Glendale Municipal Courts building. There are also heat relief sites at the Salvation Army-Glendale Corps and the Salvation Army-Valley of the Sun Korean
Corps offices.
Hydration stations and water donation sites can be found on the interactive
heat relief map provided by MAG.
The City of Glendale also offers several additional excessive heat-related programs, which include a Glendale emergency home repair program and utility assistance. Utility assistance is offered through the CAP office for qualifying residents. The emergency home repair program helps low-to-moderate income households in need of repairs such as AC unit or evaporative cooler repair. The City partners with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona to offer this program.
For additional information, contact Habitat for Humanity by phone at 623.583.2417, extension 108 or visit
https://habitatcaz.org/neighborhood-revitalization/ehr/
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For information on avoiding heat-related illness, visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website:
https://www.azdhs.gov/.
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Water Safety and the Danger of Drowning
As the excessive heat has emerged, a pool, a lake, a cool bath all become a popular way to cool off. If children are in or near water, at least one adult should be watching at all times. If there is a large group of kids, such as a pool party, then there should be 2-3 or more adults who are responsible for watching the kids, at all times, without distraction. Parents can take turns but kids should be watched at all times. Please see the facts below about kids and the danger of drowning.
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The next City Council Meetings will be held on
Tuesday, June 9th
. The Workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Voting Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. Welcome back!
To view the upcoming meeting schedule and agendas,
click here
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IF YOU ARE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING:
- Find air conditioning
- Avoid strenuous activities
- Wear light clothing
- Check on family members and neighbors
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- NEVER leave people or pets in a closed car.
For more information and tips, visit:
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TEN TIPS FOR WORKING
IN THE HEAT:
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Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces before starting and 5 to 7 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes.
2.
Avoid dehydrating liquids: Alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks can hurt more than help.
3.
Wear protective clothing: Light weight, light colored and loose-fitting clothing helps protect against heat. Change clothing if it gets completely saturated.
4.
Pace yourself: Slow down and work at an even pace. Know your own limits and ability to work safely in heat.
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Schedule frequent breaks: Take time for rest periods or water breaks in a shaded or air conditioned area.
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Use a damp rag: Wipe your face or put it around your neck.
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Avoid getting sunburn: Use sunscreen and wear a hat if working outside.
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Be alert of heat-related illness: Know what to look for and check on other workers that might be at high risk.
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Avoid direct sun: Find shade and block out the sun if possible.
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Eat smaller meals: Eat fruits high in fiber and natural juice. Avoid high protein foods.
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DISTRICT PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP) UPDATE
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Sherri Jean Lane, between 72
nd
and 73
rd
Avenue -
Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place June 7th - 8th.
- 69th Avenue, north of Bell Road to south of Campo Bello Drive - Polymer Modified Surface Seal (PMSS) application to take place June 7th - 8th.
Project Info: 602.532.6250
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ZONE GLENDALE
The City of Glendale has embarked upon an effort to rewrite its Zoning Ordinance (Code), which was last comprehensively updated and codified in 1993. Since that time, portions of the Code have been amended to respond to the changing needs of the community and address specific impacts of development; however, these incremental changes have also left the Code with fractured and inconsistent regulations that often do not provide adequate guidance on how to properly administer certain permitting activities and/or development proposals that are occurring in the Glendale community.
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