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Volume 3 Issue 45 Mesa, AZ
May 23, 2021
Wedding show highlights pandemic’s impact on nuptials BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor
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s the wedding industry emerges from its pandemic slump, businesses and betrothed alike are reinventing ceremonies and celebrations to a large extent. No longer are there only ceremonies. Minimonies follow micro-weddings while sequelmonies are bigger receptions that are scheduled the following year. Whether plated or buffet, reception meals are different and guests who belly up to the bar for a cocktail likely will be pouring everything themselves except for the booze. And couples may have to move off a traditional Saturday for a wedding if they want to tie the knot this year. These and other pandemic impacts on the wedding industry – and how they affect couples – are part of the �irst biennial Arizona Wedding Show in a year and a half. Kim Horn of Ahwatukee, one of the world’s few certi�ied master wedding planners who helps organize this long-time event, said that couples also will be able to check out 175 matrimony-related vendors. And like most everything else in wedding world, the show is bending to COVID-19: attendees must be masked and their number will be limited at any given point through timed tickets. Although future brides and their entourage could try on gowns at previous shows, that won’t be happening. The show – which was canceled both times last year – will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 6 at the Convention Center’s South Building in downtown Phoenix. Tickets, which are $8 now or $10 on June 6, will not be sold at the door and must be purchased at arizonaweddingshow.com. That ticket also entitles one lucky couple to win a package with big discounts on gowns, tuxes, venue, DJ, photography, invitations and décor – courtesy of the vendors. Horn said the ebbing of the pandemic has “basically unleashed everything” in her professional world. Think train wreck when it comes to a popular venue or a speci�ic date.
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“Put it this way,” Horn explained. “Almost half the couples last year that we’re getting scheduled to get married rescheduled their date to 2021. Many have been rescheduled to fall.” “Then you have all of the new people who got engaged last year and are looking at having their wedding in the fall of 2021 too,” she continued. And naturally, most want a Saturday wedding, prompting Horn to re�lect, “It’s insane because you only have so many Saturdays.” As a result, wedding planners like Horn are prodding couples to think other days of the week for their nuptials. Like Friday – “Then you get the reception out of the way and you have the whole weekend to relax and visit with family and friends.” Or Sunday, though, “you have the whole weekend to be stressed.” Or even Monday through Thursday – which could save couples a lot of money from vendors all too willing to make some money on what would be a typically dead day, Horn advised. The venue operators themselves have their own stresses – starting with the fact that resorts and restaurants can’t �ind enough people to work. That’s a big reason why Gov. Doug Ducey last week said the supplemental $300 in unemployment pay will end July 10 and why two weeks ago he rescinded his pandemic order that had relaxed the requirement to prove people are diligently searching for a job if they want to receive the state’s $240 in weekly unemployment compensation. In rescinding the extra $300-a-week, Ducey speci�ically cited the dif�iculty that restaurants, bars and the like are having �inding wait staff, bartenders, cooks and other employees. Arizona Grand General Manager Paul Gray can testify to the wedding challenge. “As larger gatherings become safer, inquiries for more traditional weddings are de�initely coming back,” Gray said. “Many couples that had to cancel in 2020 and chose to wait are now itching to throw their dream wedding. We are currently working aggressively to hire new and returning staff in just about every area of operations to meet current and future demand.” Horn added, “A lot of the resorts that I’ve talked to are having a really hard time getting cooks back (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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because they went off and found something else.” The venues themselves have changed their operations to some degree to be in step with the times. “Everything is very different,” Horn said. “The plated meal is very different. The buffet is very different. Now we have the stations with acrylic dividers so if someone sneezes and doesn’t sneeze in their elbow, the food is covered.” Even attire has been impacted, though, of course, new fashions still remain a big consideration, COVID-19 be damned. Couture wedding gowns feature ruf�les, high slits and varied necklines, Horn said, adding that mix and match bridesmaid dresses for style and color to accent body shape are a big thing. “The groom now can choose from designer suits and tuxes in bold colors with pocket squares and accessories to highlight their personality,” Horn added. Micro-weddings for up to 50 people are still a big thing, so as a result, she said, “�loral and succulents have a speci�ic color palette in lieu of a speci�ic �lower based on what’s in season and available.” And while many pandemic restrictions have been lifted, cautious couples are still seeking outdoor venues for weddings – putting even more demand on venues for cooler fall wedding dates. All of which means, Horn said, is that what “couples should be looking at is �lexibility.” “If they call a venue and they love that venue and this is the venue that I want, they are normally going to save money if they switch to an offpremium date.” Nonetheless, Horn said, the pandemic hasn’t taken the thrill or the traditional stress out of a couple’s big day. And that’s what makes the Arizona Wedding Show so useful, she said. “We have venues. We have invitations. We have dress shops. We have wedding planners. We have DJ’s. We have live music. There are suits and tux rentals. There are �lorists, weight loss clinics and hair and makeup, rental companies.” Asked if she added any type of vendor speci�ically because of the pandemic, Horn replied “we’re not really adding any vendors but we are adding more people doing sanitation.” Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: GREENFIELD WRP BLOWER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 4400 S. GREENFIELD RD, GILBERT PROJECT NO. CP0625GN01 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide PreConstruction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CMAR for the Greenfield WRP Blower Electrical System Improvements Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This project includes the construction of redundant oilfilled distribution transformers and pad mounted switches for Power Centers 3A and 3C at the Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant. The improvements to Power Center 3A will include the installation of an oil cooled 12.47kV/4160V distribution transformer, 12.47kV pad mounted switch, replacement of the switchgear, new circuit breakers to isolate individual Reduced Voltage Soft Starters, new Reduced Voltage Soft Starters, and associated cable trays, conduits and ductbanks. The improvements to Power Center 3C will include the installation of an oil cooled 12.47kV/480V distribution transformer, 12.47kV pad mounted switch, the installation of a new section to existing switchgear to allow for a redundant power source connection and associated cable trays, conduits and ductbanks. The estimated construction cost range is $3,600,000 to $4,600,000. The City anticipates completing construction by July 2023. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 8 am through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz. gov to receive the invitation. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be avail-able for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct
or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ construction-manager-at-risk-andjob-order-contracting-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 8 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz. gov by June 3, 2021 by 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http:// mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/ vendor-self-service). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephanie.gishey@ mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 16, 23, 2021 / 38
dimensions both north and south of the project area, and installing a new light-controlled intersection at Hunt Highway and the realigned Arizona Farms Road. Project construction is anticipated to begin in January 2022 to January 2023 and will be completed in approximately 8 months. No traffic detours would be required. Traffic delays would be short-term and temporary. The grant of easement for ROW, if approved by BIA, would formalize the alignments for both Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road within the Community. The purpose of the project is for Pinal County to complete the final phase of their planned improvements along the Hunt Highway corridor, through the widening of the existing Hunt Highway alignment and the realignment of Arizona Farms Road. Hunt Highway both north and south of the project area have been improved and widened to four lanes; however, the older roadway within the project area is only two lanes. The lane reduction in the project area presents a potential safety concern for existing vehicle traffic on Hunt Highway. The project would widen Hunt Highway through the project area to match the new roadway and lane configurations to both the north and south. Addition-ally, the Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road intersection currently presents lineof-sight safety concerns for drivers on Arizona Farms Road. The project would re-align this traffic intersection and replace the stop-con-trolled intersection with a traffic light to improve traffic flow and safety. As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal agencies are required to consider the potential social and environmental impacts of proposed actions. This letter serves as the BIA’s invitation for comments, concerns, or suggestions regarding the proposed action. All comments received become part of the public record associated with this proposed action. Accordingly, your comments (including your name and address) will be available for review by any person that wishes to view the record. At your request, we will withhold your contact in-formation to the extent allowed by the Freedom of Information Act. Please submit comments to: Cecilia Baker, Superintendent Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima Agency P.O. Box 8 Sacaton, Arizona 85147 Telephone: (520) 562-3326 Email: Cecilia.Baker@bia.gov Published: East Valley Tribune May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 37928
Public Notice Notice of Public Scoping for an Environmental Assessment for Hunt Highway Improvement Project – Phase 5 The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pima Agency and the Gila River Indian Community (Community) are releasing this notice in support of an environmental assessment for the proposed Hunt Highway Improvement Project – Phase 5 (project) in District One of the Community. The project would include roadway improvements along portions of Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road. The project proponent, Pinal County Public Works Department, has submitted a right-of-way (ROW) application to the BIA for roadway improvements on Hunt High-way and Arizona Farms Road, which would constitute the final phase of the Hunt Highway Improvement Project. Primary project components would include acquiring approximately 19 acres of new permanent roadway ROW, realigning the western terminus of the existing Arizona Farms Road, widening approximately 4,200 feet of existing Hunt Highway to match the newly reconstructed road-way
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Public Notice TO: Xavier Martinez, M.D. 2323 E. Flower #124-B Phoenix, AZ 85016 The State Medical Board of Ohio 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 In the Matter of: Xavier Martinez, M.D. Case No. 21-CRF-0045 On March 11, 2021, the State Medical Board of Ohio mailed a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Xavier Martinez, M.D. via certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address of record, 2323 E.
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Flower #124-B, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The Notice was returned to the Board from the postal service marked “return to sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.” The notice states that the State Medical Board of Ohio in-tends to consider disciplinary action against Dr. Martinez’s license to practice medicine and surgery in Ohio based on the Arizona Medical Board’s order which revoked his license in that state. The Arizona order was based upon his plea agreement to an amended charge of Attempted Sexual Abuse. In addition, the State Medical Board of Ohio found that Dr. Martinez was impaired and diverted medicines for patient use. Dr. Martinez is entitled to a hearing in this matter if such hearing is requested within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice. Dr. Martinez may appear at such hearing in person, by his attorney, or by such other representative permitted to practice before this agency, or he may present his position, arguments or contentions in writing. At the hearing, Dr. Martinez may present evidence and examine witnesses appearing for or against him. Please contact the undersigned to ascertain the last date of publication. Any questions or correspondence should be addressed to: Jackie Moore Case Control Office 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 Jackie.Moore@med.ohio.gov Published: East Valley Tribune, May 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 38484
Public Notice CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA GAS SCADA SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 3 PROJECT NO. C01886PH3 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received electronically at EngineeringBids@ mesaaz.gov . Bids must be submitted as an unencrypted PDF attachment with a maximum size limit of 20MB. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Furnish and install solar powered Scada equipment at three City of Mesa gas district regulator stations located within the City of Mesa gas system. The Scada installation shall include intrusion switches and associated conduit, seal-offs and fittings to regulator vaults, pressure transducers, Scada cabinet, radio, pole, foundation, antenna, grounding system, solar panels, solar charger, programmable logic controller, switches, relays and associated fittings to make a working system. Also, furnish and install Floboss flow computers, new transducers, shade structures and new signal isolaters at two City of Mesa gas gate stations located within the City of Mesa gas system. The Engineer’s Estimate range is $350,000 to $400,000.
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For all technical, contract, bidrelated, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.earc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main. asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $15.00, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com. One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c. If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.” Work shall be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier’s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/ purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with
additional insured endorsements. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa. ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 23, 30, 2021 / 38587
Trump signed the CARES Act and paid for with non-federal funds, may be repaid with ESG-CV funding, including those made under the CARES Act. Th ese pre-award costs meet all HUD requirements applicable to ESG-CV, including those under the CARES Act. During the five day public comment period, an electronic copy of this notice, along with the list of awardees, may be found on the City’s Housing and Community Development website at: https:// w w w. m e s a a z . g o v / r e s i d e n t s / community-development Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al 480-644-2767. Michelle Albanese, Director May 23, 2021 Published: May 23, 2021 East Valley Tribune/ 38637
Public Notice City of Mesa Public Notice Third Substantial Amendment to the City of Mesa’s 2019 Annual Action Plan and Fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2015-2019 Five-year Consolidated Plan Date of Publication: May 23, 2021 Notice of a Third Substantial Amendment to the City of Mesa’s 2019 Annual Action Plan and Fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2015-2019 Five-year Consolidated Plan In accordance with 24 CFR 91.05(c)(2) and subpart B of the federal regulations relative to citizen participation for Community Planning and Development Programs and applicable waivers made available to those requirements through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the City of Mesa is making an amendment to the City of Mesa’s 2019 Annual Action Plan and 20152019 Consolidated Plan made available to the public through this notice. Notice of Five-Day Public Comment Period May 24, 2021 – May 28, 2021 This Consolidated Plan amendment and Annual Plan amendment are available for a fiveday public review and comment period from May 24, 2021 to May 28, 2021. Citizens wishing to submit written comments during the public review and comment period may mail them, post-marked no later than May 28, 2021, to the following: Michelle Albanese Housing & Community Development Director City of Mesa MS-9870 P.O. Box 1466 Mesa, AZ 85211-1466 480-644-4546 You may also email comments no later than May 28, 2021 to Michelle Albanese at Michelle. Albanese@mesaaz.gov. The amendment to the City of Mesa’s 2015-2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2019 Annual Action Plan enables the City of Mesa to receive and administer $4,052,229 in Emergency Solutions Grant - COVID (ESG-CV) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). ESG-CV funds will be use for the following ESG-CV eligible activities: • Emergency Shelter $2,082,649 • Street Outreach - $848,222 • Rapid Rehousing - $214,100 • Homeless Prevention – $502,035 • Administration - $405,223 Further, eligible ESG-CV costs incurred as of March 27, 2020, which is the date in which Pres-ident
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Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following: SOUTHEAST MESA LIBRARY 5036 S. EASTMARK PARKWAY PROJECT NO. CP0428 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the Southeast Mesa Library Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This project will consist of the design and construction of a new library, located in Southeast Mesa, including programming documents, schematic drawings (including presentation boards and renderings), construction documents and potentially construction administration services. This new library will have amenities similar to the Red Mountain and Dobson Ranch libraries and is anticipated to be approximately 30,000 to 35,000 square foot in size. The facility will provide library services to residents of all ages. With an emphasis on a modern library feel, technology will be utilized to streamline services and offer the best possible user experience for those who enter. City may include other miscellaneous improvements at the Site, as needed. The consultant may also assist with public meetings, City Council meetings, Citizen Advisory/ Committee meetings, Design Review Board meetings, and other coordination efforts. It is anticipated that this project will be delivered utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. This project is funded through the voter approved 2018 General Obligation Bond. The total project budget for design and construction is approximately $16.8 million dollars. The City anticipates commencing construction in the summer of 2023. An electronic Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on June 10, 2021, at 9:00 am through Microsoft Teams. At this meeting, City staff will dis-cuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is
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not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. Any party interested in at-tending the Pre-Submittal Conference should request an invitation from Donna Horn at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the PreSubmittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to re-spond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural-engineering-designopportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 12 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@ mesaaz.gov by June 24, 2021, by 2:00 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna. horn@mesaaz.gov. City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 23, 30, 2021 / 385xx
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