We hope you are staying safe and healthy as we welcome Fall in the beautiful City of Indian Wells.
This edition of the newsletter includes a number of news items, resources and reminders about services. We hope you find it useful and informative.
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Check-in with Indian Wells City Manager Christopher Freeland in this edition of City Manager Corner. In this issue, Chris discusses what events are coming to the City of Indian Wells and the progress of major developments.
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The Indian Wells Golf Resort (IWGR) has been undergoing improvements to bring residents a new and improved resort this fall.
Currently, the driving range is being redone by City staff to level the hitting area to make it more adaptable for future use and the Resort’s technology has been updated to bring visitors a superior golf experience.
Visitors will be able to utilize Trackman 4, a dual radar technology that provides users with easy-to-understand data to improve their performance.
The landscape project continues to move forward with the removal and clean-up of the perimeter of the golf courses.
As these updates are implemented, the Resort is also in the process of updating its Master Plan. With the help of Stone Creek Partners, IWGR will evaluate its facilities, the resort experience and its impact on the City to discover new opportunities. Residents will be notified of upcoming community meetings to occur this fall so you can provide your input on the future of the IWGR.
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Join the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, hosts of the Indian Wells State of the City and Hospitality Awards, on October 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa. The Indian Wells City Council will update the community on the state of the City's financials and economic development efforts, tourism activity, the Indian Wells Golf Resort and public safety.
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The Indian Wells Resort Campus |
There are many new and exciting renovations and changes taking place at our resorts, which will offer new services and amenities for residents and guests alike:
Last year, The Miramonte opened under a new owner, Lowe, and is managed by Lowe’s subsidiary, CoralTree Hospitality. They have undergone a renovation that includes fully updated rooms, a new dining area and bar patios that will wrap up this fall.
The Hyatt recently completed more than $1 million in landscape improvements to enhance their already stunning property. This is in addition to the $21 million worth of renovations they made in the last couple of years including the addition of the HyTides Waterpark, Desert Twist Lazy River and remodel of their suites, ballroom and restaurant.
The Renaissance Esmeralda also made a $25 million investment to renovate their lobby, bar and all of their rooms. Updates to the rooms include accommodations for modern business and leisure travelers, such as USB ports throughout, and improved WiFi and internet access. They also added a new outdoor venue to host weddings and large-scale events.
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Indian Wells awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada ( GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Indian Wells for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2020. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
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Although September was National Preparedness Month, it's never too late to get prepared for an emergency, whether that's earthquakes, floods or fires.
All residents should have enough supplies to last several days without emergency response and should have a plan mapped out. Practice makes perfect so once your plan is made, train for an emergency.
The City highly encourages all to sign up for Nixle, an alert notification service. Sign up by texting your zip code to 888777 or visiting local.nixle.com/register.
Indian Wells is also pleased to announce that in-person Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will resume in 2022. Sign-ups will open in January for the 3-Day training taking place on February 25, 26 & 27. More information on how to register will be available as the event approaches.
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Natural disasters and other emergencies can strike without warning. In the event of an emergency, there’s a good chance that public safety service personnel will be busy handling emergencies. That's why it's important to be prepared at all times.
For tips designed to help you prepare for and respond to an emergency, click here.
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Upcoming City Council Meetings
Oct 21, 1:30 p.m.
Nov 4, 1:30 p.m.
Dec 16, 1:30 p.m.
You can also watch past Council Meetings on IWTV daily at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Check your local listings.
Future meetings may meet in council chambers or via Zoom depending on safety guidelines at the time. Please check the agenda prior to the meeting for the meeting location.
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Save the Date for the Veterans Day Ceremony
Thursday, Nov. 11
11 a.m.
Indian Wells City Hall
Please join us for a special ceremony to honor our veterans. No RSVP necessary.
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Upcoming Firework Alerts
Please be advised of the various private firework displays on the following dates:
Oct. 23, 8:30 p.m. Toscana Country Club
Nov. 12, 9 p.m. Eldorado Country Club
Nov. 13. 8:30 p.m. Toscana Country Club
These events are not open to the public. Please remember to bring pets indoors.
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Indian Wells Budget at a Glance
In an effort to keep
City financials accessible, the 2021-2023 Budget at a Glance will hit homes soon. This document summarizes the biannual budget adoption and explains where the City finances are spent as well as City Council's priorities.
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SoCalGas Aims to Advance Transformative Hydrogen Tech
SoCalGas has submitted several of its hydrogen research and development initiatives to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) "Earthshot" Hydrogen Program. This is in effort to have DOE prioritize these projects to help communities reduce emissions and create a net-zero carbon emissions economy by 2050. This commitment to net-zero is in line with their sustainability plan, Aspire 2045. Find more information about the project in this presentation.
Learn more about SoCalGas' work here.
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