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Volume 2 Issue 43 Mesa, AZ
May 31, 2020
Pandemic impacts shipping business in different ways TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF
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n an age of social distancing when an email just won’t do it, Susan Haws runs the kind of business people look for. Owner of Star Mail at 1496 N. Higley Road, Gilbert, since 2015, the Mesa woman runs a retail pack-and-ship business that provides a wide range of others services – such as fingerprinting, document shredding and notarization, laminating and binding – as well as retail for things like gift wrap. But because Star Mail ships both doresident Susan Haws says her Star Mail shipping service in Gilbert is observing all recommended safety guidelines for stopping mestically and inter- Mesa COVID-19 spread, including wearing masks. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer) nationally, it’s that service that a pandemic posed challenges for Haws as it has considered putting marks on the makes especially useful if they want for almost all businesses. floor but have not done it yet as custo extend a token of love, friendship “Like every small business this tomers have been compliant.” or congratulations to someone they has been a hard time but we have She said some have called ahead can’t give in person because of travel worked together as a team and have and requested curbside delivery for restrictions or COVID-19 concerns in been grateful that we were able to re- things like picking up mail or sendgeneral. main open,” she said. ing a parcel, adding “We request “With graduation and wedding sea“We require social distancing of customers and staff to monitor their son upon us, more of us are helping customers,” Haws added.” If there are health and if they have symptoms of people celebrate from a distance,” too many people for social distancing COVID-19, to reschedule.” said Haws. people have had to wait outside or As for her staff of four, masks and Of course, the pandemic also has come back in a little while. We have gloves are the order of the day, Haws Public Notices ............... page 3 © Copyright, 2020 East Valley Tribune
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said. “Gift cards are inflexible and could envelope the gift card came from. “We regularly wash hands and san- cause the machinery to shred your So, the card pieces in the plastic bag itize surfaces,” she added. “We are envelope and many other people’s with the apology note on it that arlucky and all staff remain healthy.” mail behind yours,” Haws explained. rives will not contain a gift card.” Haws said that Haws also adnow that more vised people to people are turning think about what to sending a little With graduation and wedding season upon us, more of they’re sendlove instead of ing, warning that bringing it, there fun gifts that us are helping people celebrate from a distance are some things are cheap when they should keep they’re given in in mind. person can be exFor example, if pensive if they’re you’re sending gift cards, put an ex- “Then when the postal workers sort shipped. tra stamp on the envelope and mark through the ripped pieces of mail, “The smaller lighter package costs “please hand stamp” on it. they have no means of telling which less to ship,” she said, “or choose something that fits in a flat rate priority box as this way the weight is no longer a concern.” “Size does matter in packages,” Haws continued. “It costs more. It takes up more space in vehicles and airplanes. So, the art your child painted for Aunt Mabel will cost significantly less to ship if it is rolled than if it is framed.” Some everyday items have restrictions, need special labeling or are not shippable without special licenses, Haws advised, “so make sure you let the Post Office or shipping store know the contents of your package. No shipping nail polish. Who knew?” For those who do plan to travel, Haws said they might want to ship those gifts anyway since they lighten luggage – and could lower baggage fees. “I shipped a fragile wedding gift ahead of my flight to attend a friend’s wedding,” Haws said. “I was so glad.” That said, she added, “While we would like to ship everything for everyone, sometimes taking things with you is just worth the extra effort. I advised a customer planning an international trip to take any medications and supplements with her even if it might be an extra fee or time at the airport. “Especially in these uncertain times, you don’t want your meds delayed in customs.” Information: starmailaz.com, starmailaz@gmail.com or 480830-7827.
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Public Notice CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA Alma School Road Arterial Reconstruct Alma School Road (Broadway Road to Main Street) PROJECT NO. CP0439P5B ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received electronically at Engin-eeringBids@ 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: Mill and Overlay approximately 26,000 SY of asphalt on Alma School Road between Broadway Road and Main Street. Install driveways and sidewalk ramps as indicated on plans and specifications. Furnish and install DIP water line, ranging from 12” to 16” in size, including water service lines, meter boxes, fire hydrants, and associated valves and appurtenances. Furnish and install PE Gas Line, ranging from 2” to 4” in size, including meters, valves, service lines, and associated appurtenances. The Engineer’s Estimate range is $2,465,000.00 - $3,015,000.00. 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.e-arc.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 $20.00, 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 200 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 ( h tt p : / / m e s a a z . g ov / bu s i n e s s / 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 BETH HUNING , City Engineer Published: East Valley Tribune, May 24, 31, 2020 / 30768
evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the proposed action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the pro-posed action, as required by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Flood-plain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The subject property consists of 5.591 acres of vacant land designated as Assessor Parcel Number 303-11-001K. The proposed action under consideration for mortgage insurance, which is to be known as Nevada at Commonwealth Apartments, consists of a 208-unit multi-family apartment complex consisting of three (3) apartment structures, one (1) clubhouse structure, landscaped areas, asphalt parking areas, an internal roadway, and asphalt on-street parking areas along Nevada Street and Commonwealth Avenue. The proposed action is to be located at the southeast corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Nevada Street in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona (Latitude, 33.302921, Longitude, 111.836072). According to FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) #04013C2737M, dated November 4, 2015, the majority of the subject property is located in Shaded Zone X, designated as an area within the 500-year flood zone. A small portion of the northern edge of the site (0.064 acres) and the adjacent public roadways are in Zone AH, designated as an area within the 100-year flood zone with flood depths of one (1) to three (3) feet (usually areas of ponding) with a base flood elevation (BFE) of 1,218 feet NAVD 88. The proposed occupied structures will be elevated greater than one (1) foot above the BFE, per HUD guidelines, at 1,219 feet NAVD88, to ensure the protection of lives and property. Floodplains in their natural state provide beneficial functions for water resources, such as providing natural moderation of floods, water quality maintenance, and groundwater recharge, all of which may be affected by the proposed activity. However, the on-site 100year flood-plain is not in its natural state as it falls within an area that has been almost completely urbanized. The proposed action would result in a total of 0.104 acres of impacts within a 100-year floodplain; 0.064 acres of impact to the entire on-site floodplain due to grading and paving activities for the construction of landscaped areas, sidewalks, and curb and gutter associated with the Nevada at Commonwealth Apartments, and 0.40 acres of impact to the offsite adjacent floodplain due to the construction of new asphalt parking spaces along Nevada Street and Commonwealth Avenue. The proposed action will not negatively impact archaeological, historic, or recreational resources. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be
Public Notice Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Flood Zone To: All interested Government Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under 24 CFR Part 50 has determined that the following proposed action, FHA #123-35570, has the potential to be located in a 100-year flood zone, if approved for the proposed issuance of mortgage insurance under the Section 221 d4 Mortgage Insurance Program for new construction. As such, HUD will be identifying and
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given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must in-form those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by HUD at the following address on or before June 15, 2020: U.S. Department of HUD, Denver Multifamily Hub, 1670 Broadway Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-4801, Attention: Tim Sovold. Envelopes without a complete return address will not be opened. Additionally, all contact information must appear on the letter itself. Mr. Sovold can be reached by telephone at (303) 839-2617. A full description of the proposed action may be viewed at the above address from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday by contacting Mr. Sovold. Published: East Valley Tribune May 31, 2020 / 30817
Public Notice AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a 39-foot overall height small cell telecommunications structure off Chestnut Street, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona (N33° 23’ 57.6”; W111° 47’ 6”). AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed underta-ing may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Megan Gomez, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa. com. Ms. Gomez can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 405 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. W1305/HMF
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