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ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA
POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016
Hands-free driving ordinance now in effect On January 6, 2017, a new ordinance which bans the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving took effect. It only takes a moment’s distraction to bring tragedy to a family. By becoming a “hands-free” town, Oro Valley is asking drivers to keep our families and community safe. The Oro Valley Police Department will be focusing on public education for the first few months to make sure everyone knows and understands the law.
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor
A person who violates the ordinance and is not involved in a motor vehicle collision is subject to a civil penalty of $50 for the first violation, $100 for the second, and $200 for the third. A person who violates the ordinance and is involved in a collision is subject to a civil penalty of a minimum amount of $250.
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
To learn more about the ordinance, visit www.orovalleyaz.gov or call the OVPD Community Resource Unit at 520-229-5081.
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mayor Hiremath wins national arts leadership award
Rhonda Piña, Councilmember Bill Rodman, Councilmember
Lambert Lane closure March 13 - June 5
Mary Snider, Councilmember
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Steve Solomon, Councilmember For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: (520) 229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov Interim Town Manager Daniel Sharp (520) 229-4725 dsharp@orovalleyaz.gov Photo banner captions: Distracted Driving Ordinance, Mayor’s National Award for Local Arts Leadership, Goyita’s, Oro Valley Main Streets, Popular Annual Financial Report. Copyright 2017 by the Town of Oro Valley. All rights reserved.
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On January 19, 2017, Town of Oro Valley Mayor Satish I. Hiremath, D.D.S., was presented with the 2017 National Award for Local Arts Leadership for cities with a population under 100,000, by the Americans for the Arts and the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. “Every year, The U.S. Conference of Mayors recognizes the exemplary efforts of mayors who believe as much as we do that the arts are the heart of our society,” said Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors. Hiremath is one of only two mayors nationwide to receive this award. He was nominated by Kate Marquez, executive director for the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh received the award for cities with a population greater than 100,000.
On March 13, 2017, Lambert Lane will be closed from La Cañada Drive to La Cholla Boulevard for construction activities as part of the Lambert Lane Phase 11 project. The improvements, which are scheduled for completion June 5, will lower the road profile between Hacienda Hermosa Drive and La Cañada Drive to correct the substandard sight distance. The sloped hills within this area will be steepened and lowered to widen the road to accommodate additional travel lanes, multimodal enhancements, curbs and landscaping. Local residents impacted by this road closure will have alternate routes. Stay up-to-date on this project by visiting: www.orovalleyaz.gov/town/projects.
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Shop OV: Goyita’s By Dave Perry, President/CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce When Jose Luis Meza was a boy in Silver City, N.M., he fetched avocadoes and peppers for his mom Goya at her restaurant job. “He would say ‘mom, when I grow up, I want to have a restaurant,’” Goya said. “Ok, mijo.” Years later, Goya and her husband Raymundo have moved from Silver City to Sahuarita, “to help my son” open the Southern New Mexico-style restaurant in Oro Valley that bears her nickname. “This is his dream.” Her Southern New Mexico fare stars the red and green Hatch chile pepper. It’s “spicy.” “When we say it’s hot, it’s hot,” Jose Luis says, though Goya quickly adds, “we can make it whatever heat they want.” Goyita’s, the new Southern New Mexico-style restaurant at Lambert and La Cañada in Oro Valley, is a family affair. Members of the Meza family include, from left, sister-in-law Felisha Triviso with daughter Aubree, Ray, Goya, Jose Luis and Zoe Meza.
10420 N. La Cañada, #170 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday Closed for family time Sunday | 520-297-1146
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ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA
POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016
The newly released FY 15-16 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now available on the Town’s website. Hard copies can also be picked up at Town Hall. This document makes the town’s financial information more accessible to the public by presenting a summary of accomplishments, net assets, activities, revenues, expenditures, debt and financial ratings and employee salaries and benefits.
Silver City loves her red chile with pork chops. “We don’t overload it with spices,” Goya said. “We want the natural flavor of the food.” Everything is fresh and prepared daily, and the bar is well-stocked. “This is not a fast food place,” Ray said. “Sit down and enjoy it.” Goyita’s is located at the east end of the shops south of Fry’s, along Lambert Lane, just across the street from Noble Hops.
Oro Valley Main Streets Have you heard about Oro Valley Main Streets? It’s a Town project to promote areas for gathering, dining and shopping that serve as a town center. These walkable and unique areas will enhance the lifestyle and economy of Oro Valley! Learn about the vision for Oro Valley Main Streets in the Concept Plan, available online at www.orovalleyaz.gov/MainStreets. The Concept Plan illustrates a possible future and includes high-level direction for two Main Street areas, one at Lambert Lane and La Cañada Drive and the other at Oracle Road and First Avenue. Public meetings on the Concept Plan will be scheduled for March and April. Find out more and follow along at www.facebook.com/MainStreetsOV. Direct questions to MainStreetsOV@orovalleyaz.gov or 520-229-4800.
Mark your calendars! Move Across 2 Ranges Hiking Challenge March 11, 2017 Tortolita and Catalina mountains www.move2ranges.com
Bike. Swap. Sell. March 25, 2017 8 a.m. - noon Steam Pump Ranch Call 520-229-5052
Archery Demo Day April 1, 2017 9 a.m. - noon Naranja Park Archery Range Call 520-720-9532
Spring Break Camp March 13-17, 2017 Oro Valley Community Center Ages 6-12; Fee is $100 Call for details or registration. 520-544-1900
Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5K and Kids Fun Run March 26, 2017 Race start at Ventana Medical Systems, 1910 E. Innovation Park Dr. www.arizonadistanceclassic.com
Easter Eggstravaganza April 15, 2017 9 a.m. - noon Pusch X9 Golf Course, 10000 N. Oracle Road Call 520-544-1900
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