Sahuaro District Weekly Update June 4, 2021

Glendale City Council Meeting Information Next Council Meeting: June 8, 2021 Workshop: 12:30 p.m. Voting Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Click for Meeting Agendas Watch Council Meetings Live on the City's Facebook, YouTube, or on Glendale Channel 11 ‌ ‌ Council Highlights May 25th City of Glendale Homepage Request Service Glendale One City of Glendale Police Department Pay Online Water/Sewer/Trash City of Glendale Fire Department City of Glendale Libraries Dear Sahuaro Residents,     It is that time of the year to audit your Glendale Water bill. In the real-life example below, completing the Glendale Sewer Appeal form may result in a local resident saving $400-$500 over the next 12 months. Sewer charges are calculated each May based on the average water consumption during the months of January, February, and March. The new charge is reflected on the May water bill and will remain the same for 12 months. The sewer charge is based on a flat fee of $11.40 plus $4.37 per 1000 gallons of water that is estimated to go down the drain. In our real-life example, the average amount of water estimated to go down the drain last year was approximately 3,200 gallons/month, resulting in a sewer fee of $25.82. This year however, the average water going down the drain increased to 12,300 gallons/month, resulting in a sewer charge of $65.15.    There were several reasons the water usage went up so much this year in the example: (1) a swimming pool was drained, cleaned, cracks repaired, and refilled (2) there was a leak in the irrigation system due to a faulty shutoff valve, which ran many days before it was discovered (3) additional trees were planted requiring additional weekly watering and during two of these manual water cycles the water was accidently left running over night (4) a winter garden was planted the prior Fall and was watered during the winter months and (5)  irrigation of 20+ trees and bushes was continued through the winter months. The appeal form reduces the calculated consumption for water that was  used for lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, filling swimming pools, and may consider the water left on overnight that did not go down the drain. The Water Department will audit the application for accuracy and reasonableness and will adjust the average water usage down and recalculate the sewer rate based on the adjusted volume. A credit will be given for any amounts overpaid on previous bills. Residents have 90 days from their May bill to file the appeal. Even if you did not see a dramatic increase in your sewer charge, you may be missing out on savings due to the above factors. A couple hours investment may well be worth your time. Once an appeal is approved it is good for three years.  To fill out the sewer appeal form click here. Enjoy your weekend, Councilmember Ray Malnar Glendale City Council, Sahuaro District

Sahuaro District News & Citywide Information

Sewer Bill Appeals Did you know that you can appeal your sewer bills? You can do so by filling out a web form and submitting your water diversion information to the City. Information that you provide on your appeal can be used to adjust the sewer fee for water usage that is not discharged to the City's wastewater collection system. Click here to view the form. Txt Link

Hike Right Campaign With mountain rescues on the rise, Valley firefighters are urging families to be careful on the trails. The Glendale, Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale Fire Departments are launching a “Hike Right” campaign to encourage safety. Watch the video below for details.

Where can I get help?

Did you know? You can report local issues and concerns on GlendaleOne

GlendaleOne, an online public service the City of Glendale in provides access to non-emergency services and information 24/7 and includes a knowledge base of frequently asked questions and important phone numbers. Click here to report an issue or concern, enter the location, type of issue, and contact information to have your request automatically sent to the correct department.

Sahuaro District Construction & Street Repair Updates

Pavement Management Program (PMP) Activities    Should you have any questions or if you would like further information regarding Glendale project, please contact the 24/7 Project Hotline at 602-532-6250.

55th Avenue, Cholla Street to Cactus Road - Slurry Seal application is currently taking place. 70th Avenue, between Bell Road and the Skunk Creek Wash – Slurry Seal application to take place June 5. 79th Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive – Utility adjustments and striping to take place the week of June 7. Streets between Peoria Avenue and Cholla Street, between the Arizona Canal and 51st Avenue – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to begin June 7. 75th Avenue frontage road, between Bell Road and Grovers Avenue – Crack sealing to take place June 10 to prepare for a Slurry Seal application beginning June 25. 50th Avenue between Cholla Street to Sunnyside Drive – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place June 18 and 21. Sunnyside Drive, between 50th Avenue and 51st Avenue – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place June 21. 75th Avenue frontage Road, south of Grovers Avenue – Slurry Seal application to take place in June. Streets between Bell Road and Grovers Avenue, between 55th and 59th Avenue – Slurry Seal application to take place in July.

Helpful Reminders

Enjoy Our Parks and Pools Glendale parks are open to the public. Click here to view upcoming activities. Glendale pools are opening as well. The Foothills Aquatics Center pool will be open from June 8 – July 3 and the Rose Lane Center pool will be open July 6 – 31.

HEAT RELIEF NETWORK NOW ACTIVE Glendale Supports Life Saving Mission The City of Glendale continues to support the critical work of the Heat Relief Network spearheaded by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Valley municipalities, nonprofit organizations, faith-based communities and area businesses work together as part of this network to help those who may be most vulnerable to heat-related illness or death. More than 300 people lost their lives due to heat last summer. With temperatures already rising, Glendale and other communities are taking action. Heat relief sites in Glendale include the Glendale Community Action Program (CAP) Office and Public Housing Office. Additional sites are located at the Glendale Municipal Courts building, the Glendale Cemetery and all four Glendale Public Library branches. There is also an Emergency Heat Relief Station at the Salvation Army Glendale Corps, located at 6010 W. Northern Avenue. Hydration stations, cooling stations and water donation sites throughout the county can be found on the interactive heat relief map here. 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 ext. 108 or visit https://habitatcaz.org/neighborhood-revitalization/ehr/. For more information on assistance programs, visit: http://www.glendaleaz.com/assistance.