Tucson's 31st Historic District - Homesteaded February 8, 1898 | | | |
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June 21, 2024
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Banner Hospital Meets with Neighbors
Hear latest on Helicopter oversite
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room#2455
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Meeting ID: 222 446 698 766 Passcode: svibfW
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Committee Meetings - Open to Interested Neighbors | |
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The Jefferson Park Safety Committee meets before every JPNA meeting at 5pm. TPD attends. All interested folks are invited. If you have questions, contact Rosemary Bolza rbolza@me.com
The Traffic Advisory Committee meets monthly. Contact Cindy Doklan, chairperson, for time and place. cindy.doklan@gmail.com
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TEP meeting July 8 - at Double Tree | |
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TEP's has selected their preferred route for the Midtown Reliability Project. That route connects the DeMoss-Petrie Substation near Interstate 10 and East Grant Road to the proposed Vine Substation near Banner Medical Center via Grant, North Park Ave, East Adams St and North Vine Ave. In other words, the route proceeds from Grant south down Park Ave. right through Jefferson Park and into North University.
The Ward III office, 1510 E Grant, received a binder from TEP that includes the very lengthy TEP application to the ACC for the Midtown Reliability Project.
It is available for examination in the waiting room of Ward III office.
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Submit your comments soon to the ACC!
In May, TEP selected its preferred route for the Midtown Reliability Project, still calling for a string of towering structures carrying over ground transmission lines that go right through the heart of the city. They then filed an application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to secure a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for the project. TEP's CEC application will be reviewed by the Line Siting Committee (LSC) in a public hearing scheduled to begin on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. A special public comment session is scheduled to begin that day at 5:30 p.m via Zoom or in person.
As the July 8 start date for the Line Siting hearing draws near, it is important for individuals, groups, and neighborhood associations to draft letters to the Line Siting Committee. All comments become part of the legal record. To be sure the LSC sees the public comments prior to the hearing, they are due by Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
To file comments online to the ACC's Line Siting Committee:
Use this link https://efiling.azcc.gov/online-services/utilities-public-comment-external
A form then comes up with the following items:
1. Fill in all of your pertinent information.
2. Name of Company - Tucson Electric Power
3. Docket number L-00000C-24-0118-00232
4. Mark if you are For, Against, or Neutral about the project.
5. Then, fill in the comments section. Click the button below to find a sample letter you may use in part or whole.
There are many points listed in the letter, so you might want to select just a few or create your own, personalizing comments to reflect your opinion or that of your neighborhood or group. Note: you may also attach your letter as a file at the bottom of the Comments section on the form.
Please share this email and the attached sample letter with your neighbors, listserv, and any other contacts who support undergrounding.
(excerpted from an update from the Steering Committee of the Undergrounding Coalition)
To access updated information about the feasibility of undergrounding, research, and other important news, please visit:
https://undergroundarizona.org/
Most importantly, please sign up to receive emails updates here
Read the letter by the new 501c3 organization - Underground Arizona
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Edison/Campbell Street North Parklet Maintenance | |
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On the 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am., at the northeast end of Edison at Campbell Ave, neighbors clean up the little parklet.
All garbage bags and tools are supplied and the company is great! You are always welcome to volunteer at other times when it suits your schedule. We report our hours to Tucson Clean & Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program. We are reorganizing this committee.
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Jim Click Raffle is Back!
Support Jefferson Park Projects
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Each ticket is $25 and this year, the 5 for $100 option is back! All of the ticket revenue goes to Jefferson Park. Even if you don't win, your neighborhood does.
Tickets available at JPNA meetings. You may purchase tickets by contacting Joan Daniels at jdchama@msn.com.
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The 2024 drawing will be held in December 2024. | |
Donations needed for Casa Alitas | |
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Drop off your donations at the Ward 6 office (3202 East 1st Street), between the hours of 9-1pm, Monday through Friday. They are not accepting clothing at this time. See the list of items being collected below:
- Women’s new underpants (any style) size S, M, and L
- New or gently used socks for men, women, and kids
- Toiletries and female hygiene products
- New or gently used men’s t-shirt size S and M, men’s pants size 26 to 32
- New or gently used children’s tops and pants size 2 to 6
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Family Pride Night at the Zoo | |
Wondering where to recycle that stuff? | |
How to recycle just about anything. Tucson Clean and Beautiful website gives sites and information on everything from batteries to bulbs | |
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U OF A ALERT SYSTEM U of A Alerts, the University’s emergency alert system, sign up at: https://cirt.arizona.edu/sign-ualert
(Karen L Sanson, Office of Government & Community Relations)
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Building a Resilient Neighborhood-BaRN
Are Our Tucson Water Supplies Resilient?
You are warmly invited to attend an online conversation with Scott Schladweiler, deputy director of Tucson Water. Scott has 14 years’ experience at the utility, starting as a senior engineering associate, progressing through engineering manager and chief engineering positions before taking his current role last year.
He is deeply familiar with the structures and processes comprising our water delivery system. After a brief introduction, he will take our questions on how the utility ensures reliable service, the risks of increasing intensity and duration of heat waves, and how we can best prepare for an extended power outage.
Date: Wed June 26
Time: 7-8 pm
Venue: Zoom REGISTER HERE
Building a Resilient Neighborhood (BaRN) is a coalition of Tucson residents from diverse neighborhoods. Inspired by Physicians for Social Responsibility, we have come together to spread the word among neighbors about extreme weather and build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. In the last minutes of our meeting, volunteers in the program will report on their outreach, emergency planning by neighborhoods, and other elements of the project. For more info, write to rbolza@me.com or stuartfieldmoody@hotmail.com
Resilience in our neighborhoods – mini-training July 2 at 4 pm
In a city with over 500,000 residents, connecting with our neighbors is as important as ever for the quality of life. One issue which touches us all is our changing climate. How are we going to be prepared for an extreme heat crisis?
You are invited to a 1-hr informational Zoom session on building a resilient community by making connections between neighbors and preparing for climate-related emergencies. These sessions are once or twice monthly via Zoom. The next one will be:
Tuesday, July 2nd, 4-5 pm
Register here
At the orientation, you will learn how to become a Block Connector – a volunteer who reaches out to neighbors in their own block of households – whether the block is your own street, your apartment complex, or your section of a trailer park. The job is simple and straightforward, and takes only a few hours to accomplish on your own schedule.
Building a Resilient Neighborhood (BaRN) is a coalition of Tucson residents from diverse neighborhoods. Inspired by Physicians for Social Responsibility, we came together to spread the word among neighbors on extreme weather and ways that we can build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. For more info, write to rbolza@me.com or stuartfieldmoody@hotmail.com
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Ward III is a cooling Center | |
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PLASTICS PROGRAM clarified
Must use the orange bags after July 1
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The recycling program for "Hard to Recycle" Plastics has been so unbelievably successful it is experiencing some growing pains as it becomes a permanent program in Tucson. Environmental Services (ES) is working hard on smoothing out the bumps. Byfusion, the company that melts the plastic into construction blocks, will soon be breaking ground for a plant in Tucson. In the meantime, please be patient and work with ES. The City IS recycling the plastic you save!
BIGGEST CHANGE TO PLASTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM:
Starting July 1,
ONLY Hefty ReNew orange bags will be accepted
in the orange recycling Roll Offs.
No more clear bags. No more dog food bags, etc.
ONLY THE ORANGE HEFTY BAGS.
Q. Do we really have to start using the Hefty ReNew orange bags on July 1?
A. Yes. ONLY orange bags will be accepted.
Q. Can I still use clear bags or dogfood, catfood bags, etc?
A. NO. Not after July 1. July 1 "Hard to Recycle" plastics must be placed in the orange Hefty bags which should then be placed in the roll off dumpsters at one of the 5 drop-off locations.
Q. Can we put the orange bags in our blue recycling bins?
A. No. Not now. That will eventually change, but for now, keep using the orange roll-offs at the Ward Offices. In about a year, you will be able to put the orange bags in your Blue Bin.
Q. Where do I take my orange bags of "Hard to Recycle" Plastic?
A. Drop Off Locations
- Ward 2 Office, 7820 E. Broadway
- Ward 4 Office, 8123 E. Poinciana Drive
- Ward 5 Office, 4300 S Park Ave
- Ward 6 Office, 3202 E. 1st Street
- Fire Station 15, 1925 S. San Antonio Drive
Q. What plastic should go in the Blue Bins and what should go in the orange Hefty bags in the orange Roll-offs?
A. The City of Tucson makes money from the higher value plastics. Plastic bottles, jugs, and food containers labeled # 1, 2, and 5 offset some of the costs for the Tucson Recycling Program. Yes, they could go in the orange roll offs, but by putting the #1, 2, and 5 plastics in the Blue Bin you are helping to pay for our recycling program, so keep up the good work!
Q. What plastics are considered "Hard to Recycle" plastics and can be recycled in the Orange Hefty ReNew bag?
A. Check if an item is accepted. Scroll down the page and type the item's name and search: https://www.hefty.com/products/hefty-renew/hefty-renew-accepted-items
Q. Where can I buy Hefty ReNew orange bags?
A. Bags are for sale locally at WalMart for $8 and Fry's for $9 for 20. They are for sale online at Target for $7.99 per 20 count and also at WalMart online for $7.48 per 20 count.
Q. Why do we have to use the orange bags only?
A. Eventually -- in about a year - the orange bags will go in the Blue Bin (but NOT NOW). When the orange bags do go in the Blue Bin, their color will make them easy to spot on the belt at the Recycling Facility, so workers can quickly pull them out of the stream and direct them to the Byfusion plant.
Contamination: By limiting the size of the plastic that can go in the bag, it is also hoped that the orange bags will help citizens become more aware, more conscientious about not contaminating the recycling stream. Industrial and commercial plastic can NOT be recycled in the program. At the beginning of the program, there was not much contamination from food, non-plastic items, industrial or commercial plastic, etc. But for the past few months contamination rates continue to grow and grow. At this time, we do not have a clear definition from the City about what they mean by "Industrial and commercial plastic", though--they do not want any more plastic car bumpers!
Prevent food contamination by wiping out or rinsing plastic ziplocks, utensils, food containers/bags/wrappers, etc so they are clean. Leaving the bagels in the plastic bag when you throw the bag in the recycling is not cool.
(Thank you Ward VI, Diana Lett, J. Hall and Garden District for info above)
The Starter kit available below includes one bag for free.
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Jefferson Park: Report any homeless encampments immediately to:
https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/
To report an encampment by phone, please call the City of Tucson Resource Line: (520) 791-2540
For Services & Resources for the Homeless:
Call: 520-791-2540
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311 or 911? - There's a Difference! | |
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911 remains your contact for any police related concerns :
- Suspicious activity/persons
- Any thefts
- Any shots fired
- Car theft/damage
- Domestic violence
- Medical assistance
- Fire
- Loud Parties/underage alcohol/dangerous behavior
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What do I report to 311?: Use it to report any variety of housekeeping concerns. These include potholes, broken play equipment in your pocket park, if your trash pick-up didn’t happen as scheduled, water bill questions, damaged bus stops, parks and streets, debris, illegal dumping, litter, overgrown vegetation and trees, and any other city function that is not an emergency.
There’s also a 311 portal on the City of Tucson website. Use this link to find that: Tucson 311 Service Request Portal and download links
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Special Places in Our Neighborhood | |
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ABOVE: Little Free Library - Vine and Lester
BELOW: Ramada and parklet honoring the UA Polo Team - north end of Warren
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RIGHT: Seed Library - Vine and Waverly
BELOW: Park/ Grant Monument Sign declares JP is an Historic District
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When will your street be paved? | |
Hit the blue button to access the paving image and an explanation regarding the timing, etc. | | |
Services for Seniors-Lend A Hand or Receive One | |
Updated TPD Contacts for Jefferson Park | |
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CONSTRUCTION IN JP
A Neighborhood Preservation Zone - NPZ
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Jefferson Park has a committee that works with Tucson Planning and Development to assure that work is appropriately permitted and changes stay within the scope of Jefferson Park's Neighborhood Preservation Zone.
E-mail the address and your questions to jpnalanduse@gmail.com
NEED A PERMIT? PDSD launched a Permit Dashboard in November 2023. The interactive dashboard provides insight into the permitting process. Users will be able to gain an understanding of review times, allowing staff and customers to pinpoint areas of improvement or excellence. Since the launch, PDSD has consistently met target review times more than 90% of the time.
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Ward III is accepting furniture, cooking supplies, etc.—anything that might help someone set up a house. Drop items off at the Ward III office, 1510 E Grant (corner of Grant and Vine). Is the item too big? Give Ward III a call for pickup at (520) 791-4711; they will come, pick it up, and take it to the Wildcat House, where it will help folks who are just getting into housing.
Ward III also has "Slow Down" signs - FOR FREE!
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Roaches getting too friendly? Report them!
Roach Control Hotline
Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call
(520) 724-3401
Reporting Roach Activity | Pima County, AZ
https://www.pima.gov/1941/Reporting-Roach-Activity
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GRAFFITI
- Report by Phone: (520) 792-CITY (2489).
- Graffiti on bus stops report to Sun Tran customer service at (520) 792-9222.
Give information: Address/cross streets of the graffiti. Graffiti removed only within City limits.
For graffiti, potholes,etc:
SeeClickFix Online
View SeeClickFix Tutorial Video
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Helicopters Over the Neighborhood | |
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The flight pattern to the helipad is from the south. Banner records all non-compliant flights, whether filed online or called in. This data educates pilots and helicopter companies. Put the number in your phone and report fly-overs. It is quick and easy.
Call BUMC Security: 520-694-6533, or
Report online: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0tzqra86NUiycx6incm8cqK9bZ04jtJowQZjB_IHAFUNzBTQ0RVWUpWUk5RV1I4V1VDWTVCWVRTSSQlQCN0PWcu
MONTHLY REPORT OF FLIGHTS AND NON-COMPLIANT* FLIGHTS
January - total flights = 137; 46 non-compliant arrivals, 32 non-compliant departures
13 neighborhood reports 28.5% of flights in/out were non-compliant
February total flights = 107; 27 non-compliant arrivals, 28 non-compliant departures
5 neighborhood reports 25.7% of flights in/out were non-compliant
March total flights = 106; 24 non-compliant arrivals, 27 non-compliant departures
8 neighborhood reports 24% of flights in/out were non-compliant
April total flights = 144; 50 non-compliant arrivals, 36 non-compliant departures
8 neighborhood reports 30% of flights in/out were non-compliant
*non-compliant with the "Fly-Friendly" agreement with Jefferson Park
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Banner schedules periodic meetings with the neighbors to discuss helicopter activity:
Tue 7/9/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thu
BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room#2455
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Meeting ID: 222 446 698 766 Passcode: svibfW
Tue 11/12/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room#2455
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Meeting ID: 293 633 864 047 Passcode: Lr5CMY
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REPORTING: Illegal Gatherings in JP | |
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.
1) Loud party calls should go to 911.
2) Additionally, if student-related, contact the UA Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns at 520-282-3649.
3) Loud music/noise calls may be reported online: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/
STATS: 2023 December-1 loud party 0 red tags; 2024 Jan-0 loud party, 0 red tags; February - 0 loud party, 0 red tags; March -1 loud party, 0 red tags; April-3 loud party, 0 red tags; May- 2 loud party, 1 red tag
When to call? Get red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE
STUDENTS DISTURBING THE PEACE
If at any point your peace is disturbed, report neighborhood loud party/unruly gathering complaints to 911. You may also call the UA Neighborhood Hotline at 520-282-3649. A team from the University’s community relations office and TPD’s Red Tag Unit are available to visit problematic properties to educate students about the City’s Unruly Gathering Ordinance and the UA’s consequences for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
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Neighborhood Watch How-To | |
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Community businesses - We appreciate you!
Support the businesses who support Jefferson Park
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Jefferson Park is proud to feature local businesses that support our neighborhood. To place an ad in our E-news, contact jdchama@msn.com. We have 12-15 editions annually, reaching over 350 local residents. Cost of one business card sized image = $120/year | |
Many thanks to The Prime Leaf for the Grant/Euclid Monument sign | |
Thanks to North America Powder Coating for the sign stands and DTM traffic for the sign manufacture. | |
Many thanks to the family of Minette Burges for the Park/Grant monument sign | |
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Thanks to our neighbor Carly Quinn, creator of the current two entrance signs and the coming additions. Watch for the new end panels to be installed soon to the Campbell entrance signs.
Thank you Carly. You have made the neighborhood's east side entrance quite lovely. Like her designs? Email: info@carlyquinndesigns.com Phone: (520) 624-4117
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Your Area Representatives CAN HELP! | | |
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See a new neighbor? Alert the representative in your area to let them know to take by a welcome packet! | |
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Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Contact them via email. | |
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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A: 24/7 available (520) 282-3649.
REPORT ISSUES WITH BANNER HOSPITAL: available 24/7, (520) 694-6533.
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Get on the the neighborhood listserv, send a blank email to jeffersonparktucson+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
Facebook: Jefferson Park Pet Lost animals, found animals etc. https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson-Park-Neighborhood-Tucson-AZ-Pet-Page-695645730464933/
Facebook: Jefferson Park: Interactive communications and neighborhood friendly posts https://www.facebook.com/groups/1595530767355038/
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Your City Council Offices | |
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The Ward offices publish weekly updates. Jefferson Park is in Ward 3; however, Ward 6 also publishes an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
1510 E Grant Rd., 85719, 520-791-4711, email: ward3@tucsonaz.gov
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Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office | |
Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Joanne Osuna, and Colleen Nichols invite your comments. | |
Thanks to the editors who check and recheck the information we send out to our neighbors. If you see an error or have an addition, let one of us know. | | | | |
