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Volume 5 Issue 01 Mesa, AZ
July 24, 2022
Wild Horse Pass is upping its appeal to locals BY GERI KOEPPEL Tribune Contributor
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f you haven’t been to Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass just south of Ahwatukee Foothills lately, you might not know what the ubiquitous TV ads that promise a glitzy Las Vegas-style experience are referring to. And in fact, it boasts a range of new offerings designed to appeal to locals as well as visitors. In addition to a rebranding from Gila River Hotel & Casinos, the $180 million expansion includes an 11-story hotel tower, a sports book, Topgolf Swing Suite, a new rooftop steakhouse and patio bar, coffee and pastry shop, pool renovations and additions, gaming tables on the casino �loor and more conference and convention space. To be clear, the Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass only refers to the casino and attached resort run by the Gila River Gaming Enterprise. Other businesses on its land, including the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, the Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, and others are separate entities. The project, which broke ground in 2020, mostly was completed in January with the exception of the Topgolf Swing Suite, which opened in May. “It’s only been open a few weeks, but we’ve been pretty busy,” said Daniela Vizcarra, public relations manager for Gila River Resorts & Casinos. This is the only Topgolf Swing Suite in the state, Vizcarra noted, and includes two bays for up to eight people playing virtual sports against a screen, including golf, hockey, football, soccer and baseball. Public Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2022 East Valley Tribune
It also features a full bar, table games, three betting kiosks, a broadcast/DJ booth and more than 20 TV screens. It accepts walk-ins, and reservations are accepted on OpenTable. Topgolf is open Thursday through Sunday and can be booked for private events Monday through Wednesday, with catering and blackjack available. During regular hours, “You do not have to play Topgolf,” Vizcarra mentioned. “It’s an open bar— you can just hang out.” It’s housed on the second �loor, where the old Shula’s Steak House was located, with a birds-eye view of the gaming �loor below. Opposite Topgolf, also overlooking the gaming �loor, is the sports book, which Vizcarra said was “packed” during March Madness. It was their �irst time taking bets for it since the 2021 Arizona Gaming Compact was signed. With a capacity of 246, Wild Horse Pass is the biggest of Gila River’s three sports books, which also opened at Vee Quiva and Lone Butte. It has a full bar and food service as well as rows and rows of big screens and 10 betting kiosks (there are two more near the River Bar). Although all bets are placed online, Vizcarra noted an employee is always on hand to help. “A lot of people have never done this before, so it can be a little intimidating,” she said, adding, “Because we are on the reservation, you can only bet here in person” and not on an app on your phone. The nonsmoking casino �loor also got a refresh with new colors, carpeting and lighting as well as a giant LED screen. After the gaming laws changed, the casino also added a total of 51 table games like blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat. “We are really catering to the Asian community” with baccarat, Vizcarra said, offering perks (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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and incentives. The gaming �loor still includes 1,100 slot machines and a food court, and just outside is the entrance to the 1,400-seat Showroom theater that hosts music, comedy and more. Also upstairs next to the sports book is a gift shop and a new café called Aroma Coffee & Pasticceria, selling Starbucks drinks as well as desserts and gelato. Just past that is the new, brighter, modern 11-story Sunrise hotel tower with 205 guest rooms and suites. It connects to the original Sunset Tower, which has 242 rooms and was renovated in 2019. On the roof of the Sunrise Tower is Prime, A Shula’s Steak House, which has been a big draw for locals. It boasts expansive views, a visible kitchen, semi-private dining room and glass elevator. It’s been “booked for weeks” and reservations are a must, Vizcarra said. Prime also has outdoor seating for dining, and from 10–11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, the patio becomes 11VEN, a chic cocktail lounge with deejay. “The views out here when the sun is setting is absolutely gorgeous,” Vizcarra stated. Also, the pool area was completely recon�igured and a “Serenity Pool” for age 21 and up was added. The main Oasis Pool is all ages and open to guests only. “Unlike other resorts, we do not do day passes,” Vizcarra said. They also never charge a resort fee, she added. The only exception is from 2–6 p.m. the last Saturday of each month through September, when the public can attend a Vegas-style “Summer Oasis Pool Party” for age 21 and up. The ticket price is $40; hotel guests get two free passes. 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 PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinance at the August 22, 2022, City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street. 1. ZON22-00268 (District 6) Within the 9200 to 9600 blocks
Dated at Mesa, Arizona, this 24th day of July 2022. Holly Moseley, City Clerk Published in the East Valley Tribune July 24, 2022 / 47916
of East Pecos Road (north side) and the 6400 to 6800 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (east side). Located north of Pecos Road and east of Ellsworth Road (87± acres). Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development overlay (LI-PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. Gammage and Burnham, PLC, applicant; Pacific Proving LLC, owner.
Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Mesa Housing Authority WAITLIST OPENING FOR Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) August 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Arizona Standard Time) through August 30, 2022 @ 5:00 pm (Arizona Standard Time)
• You are disabled or elderly and cannot complete the online pre-application • You require translation services • You require an accommodation for an alternate pre-application format (braille, large print) For all requests, please contact the City of Mesa Housing at 480-644-5831 or hcvwaitinglist@mesaaz.gov. • A “Reasonable Accommodation” request form will be taken over the phone at any time beginning 10:00 am on August 17, 2022, and before 5:00 pm on August 28, 2022. • Once your request is approved, you will be given the assistance requested.
• If it is a request for a paper pre-application because of a disability, you will be given The City of Mesa Housing Authority will be accepting pre-applications for the Housuntil ing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). This will be a fully web-based pre-application August 30, 2022 @ 5:00 pm to submit the application. process. An online pre-application is available in English and Spanish. 4,000 pre-applications will be placed on the waiting list by random selection (“lottery”) by preference. • Translation Services will be available on August 17, 2022, through 5:00pm on AuSelected pre-applicants will be placed on the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist. Pre-appligust 30, 2022. cants not selected will be notified and will have to reapply at another time. All applicants are subject to regulations and policies governing City of Mesa Housing Authority. Onsite assistance is available on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the locations listed below. Library computers include ADA computers. Alternate formats of the pre-application are available only for those who require special assistance. For more information, please see Instructions for Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Limited English. Who can apply: All families and individuals may apply. How to apply: Pre-applications will be accepted online beginning Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 10:00 am Arizona Standard Time THROUGH August 30, 2022, at 5:00 pm Arizona Standard Time. If you need transportation, please contact Valley Metro for assistance (602) 253-5000 or • Complete the pre-application online at www.mesaaz.gov/hcvwaitlist TTY (602) 251-2039. Persons with disabilities can request transportation through East • The deadline to complete the pre-application is August 30, 2022, by 5:00 pm Arizona Valley Dial A Ride at (480) 633-0101 or go to website at https://www.valleymetro.org/ Standard Time. accessibility/dial-ride Computer/Internet Access: Applications can be completed on any computer, tablet, or For questions, please contact Mesa Housing Authority at 480-644-5831 or hcvwaitinsmartphone with Internet access. Free computer access is available at the following loca- glist@mesaaz.gov. tions, (check for location hours): 200 S. Center St. Bldg. 1, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85210-1466 480.644.3536 Tel, 480.644.2923 Fax, 711 (AZ TDD Relay) Horas de oficina: lunes a jueves 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., cerrado los viernes.
Published: East Valley Tribune, July 24, 2022/ 47974 ** Housing Staff will be available at these locations on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to assist with submitting pre-applications. The library locations all have ADA computer for persons with disabilities. If you need transportation, please contact Valley Metro for assistance (602) 253-5000 or TTY (602) 251-2039. Persons with disabilities can request transportation through East Valley Dial A Ride at (480) 633-0101 or go to website at https://www.valleymetro.org/ accessibility/dial-ride Please visit the City of Mesa Housing website for further information and eligibility requirements. www.mesaaz.gov/hcvwaitlist IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Mesa is committed to making its programs and services accessible. For accommodations such as paper applications for persons with disabilities, in braille, large print, or translation for persons speaking another language, please contact the Mesa Housing office at 480-644-5831 or email Hcvwaitinglist@mesaaz.gov, or AzRelay 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. For more information, please see the Instructions for Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Limited English.
Instructions for Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Limited English
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the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: CP0953SE01 Southeast Water Reclamation Plant Process (SEWRP) Improvements CP0953SE05 SEWRP Blower Building Air Intake Cooling CP0953SE10 SEWRP Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EIC) Upgrades and Replacement 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 Southeast Water Reclamation Plant Process Improvements projects. All qualified firms that are interest-ed 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). The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected CMAR and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. The SEWRP Improvements Project is expected to include Process Improvements, Blower Building Air Intake Cooling, and Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Upgrades as described below. Although list-ed with three separate project numbers, all work listed will be combined and awarded as one single project. The estimated project construction budget is $5,000,000, and the City anticipates construction to commence in the fall of 2024. The proposed improvements are as follows: Project CP0953SE01 - SEWRP Process Improvements: SEWRP Rehabilitate Tertiary Filter Units • Replace media and underdrains • Replace underdrains with larger porous plates. • Recap bridge rails and upgrade traveling bridge assemblies. • Replace wash water pumps, back wash pumps, and skimmer pumps and update associated electrical equipment, as needed Mixed Liquor Return (MLR) Pump Improvements • Replace existing Mixed Liquor Pumps with larger capacity pumps and add redundant spare. • This project may include upgrades for the electrical or a new structure to house new VFDs. Nutrient Removal and Process Control improvements Install new analyzers, with associated pumps and piping, and connect to process control system. Primary Sedimentation Basin Sludge Collector Guide Rail Replacement • Remove and replace the guiderail. • Repair submerged elements, as necessary Secondary Clarifiers 2 and 3 Drive Replacement Replace the existing drive mechanisms Foul Air System Improvement • Improvements to the grit
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disposal channel. • Replace blast gates at primary clarifiers. • Install clean out ports. Primary Influent and Effluent Wetwell Recoating and Primary Clarifier Lining Repair Repair T-locks liners Project CP0953SE05 - SEWRP Blower Building Air Intake Cooling: Blower Building Air Intake Cooling • Modify air intake system to decrease intake air temperature. • Modify blower building to improve efficiency. Project CP0953SE10 - SEWRP EIC Upgrades and Replacement: Upgrade/Replace the EIC System • Replace aged EIC equipment (I/Os, PLCs, etc.) plantwide, as necessary • Update MCCs, switchgear, and
City staff will not be available 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
generator electronics, as needed • Add Uninterruptible Power System to the blower building to enhance the operational reliability. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on August 2, 2022 at 10:00 am through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Donna Horn at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov to request 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
Public Notices Instrucciones para Personas con Discapacidad y Personas con Ingles Limitado Si usted requiere asistencia especial tal y como lo siguiente: AVISO PÚBLICO Autoridad d Vivienda de la Ciudad de Mesa SE ABRE LISTA DE ESPERA PARA EL PROGRAMA DE VIVIENDA (SECCIÓN 8)
• Yo soy una persona discapacitada o anciana y no puedo llenar la presolicitud en línea • Yo necesito una presolicitud en Braille o con letra grande • Yo necesito servicios de traducción en otro idioma
Del 17 de Agosto del 2022 a las 10:00 am HASTA EL 30 de Agosto del 2022 a las 5:00 pm (Hora Estándar de Arizona)
Para todas los peticiones especiales, por favor, póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Mesa al 480-644-5831 o hcvwaitinglist@mesaaz.gov
La Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Mesa estará aceptando presolicitudes para la Selección de Vivienda (Sección 8). El proceso se realizará a través de la red Internet; presolicitudes en la red de Internet están disponibles en Ingles y Español. 4,000 presolicitudes serán puestos en selección aleatoria (“loteria”) por preferencias. Los presolicitantes selecionados serán puestos en la lista de espera de selección de vivienda (Sección 8). Los presolicitantes no selecionados tendrán que volver aplicar en otro momento.
• La forma “Peticion para Acomodacion Razonable”. Esta petición puede ser completada a cualquier tiempo antes o después de las 10:00 am el 17, de Agosto, del 2022, y antes de las 5:00 pm el 28, de Agosto, del 2022. • Ya que la petición sea aprobada, se le otorgara la asistencia que usted pidió.
• Si es una petición de una presolicitud en papel debido a su discapacidad, usted será dado Formatos alternativos de la presolicitud están disponible solamente para aquellos que hasta Agosto 30, del 2022 a las 5:00 pm para entregar la presolicitud. requieren asistencia especial. Para mas información, por favor consulte las instrucciones para personas con discapacidad y personas con ingles limitado. • Servicios de traducción estarán disponibles en el 17, de Agosto, del 2022, de 10:00 am hasta las 5:00 pm hasta el 30 de Agosto, del 2022. Quién puede entregar solicitud: todas las familias e individuos pueden aplicar. Asistencia en los siguientes sitios estará disponible el Miércoles, 17, de Agosto, del 2022 Cómo solicitar la vivienda: aceptaremos presolicitudes iniciales a través de la red internet a partir de las 10:00 am hasta las 5:00 pm. Las ubicaciones de las librerias tienen acceso a partir del Miércoles, 17, de Agosto del 2022, a partir de las 10 am, hasta el plazo de el a computadora para personas con discapacidad de acuerdo con la Ley de Discapacidad día Martes, 30, de Agosto del 2022 a las 5:00 pm hora estándar de Arizona. de America. 1. Llene la presolicitud inicial de manera electrónica. La presolicitud se encuentra en: www.mesaaz.gov/hcvwaitlist 2. El plazo para llenar la presolicitud inicial es a más tardar el Martes, 30, de Agosto del 2022, a las 5:00 pm hora estándar de Arizona. Acceso a la computadora/Internet Acceso: las presolicitudes pueden llenarse en cualquier computadora, tableta electrónica, o teléfono inteligente con acceso a Internet. Acceso Si necesita transporte, por favor comuníquese con Valley Metro para asistencia (602) 253gratis de computadoras estará disponible en las siguientes ubicaciones, (Debe revisar los 5000 o TTY (602) 251-2039. Personas con discapacidad pueden requerir transportación a horarios de las ubicaciones): travez de East Valley Dial A Ride (480) 633-0101 o por la red de internet en https://www. valleymetro.org/accessibility/dial-ride Por favor de llamar a nuestra oficina al 480-644-5831, o por correo electrónico a hcvwaitinglist@mesaaz.gov si tiene alguna pregunta.
** Personal del Departamento de Viviendas estará en estas ubicaciones el Miércoles, 17, de Agosto del 2022, a partir de las 10:00 am hasta las 5:00 pm para ayudar a enviar/someter presolicitudes. Las ubicaciones de las Librerias tienen acceso a la computadora para personas con discapacidad de acuerdo con la Ley de Discapacidad de America.
200 S. Center St. Bldg. 1, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85210-1466 480.644.3536 Tel, 480.644.2923 Fax, 711 (AZ TDD Relay) Horas de oficina: lunes a jueves 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., cerrado los viernes.
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Si necesita transportación, por favor comuníquese con Valley Metro para asistencia al (602)253-5000 o TTY (602)251-2039. Personas con discapacidad pueden pedir transportación atravez de East Valley Dial a Ride al (480) 633-0101 o visite su sitio de internet al https://www.valleymetro.org/accessibility/dial-ride Por favor visite el sitio web de las Ciudad de Mesa Departamento de Viviendas Publicas (Seccion 8) para mas indicaciones y para asegurarse que reúne todos los requisitos de elegibilidad. www.mesaaz.gov/hcvwaitlist
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 10 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 maxi-mum 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 of the Statement of Qualifications no later than 2 pm on August 25, 2022. 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 se-lection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna.horn@ mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: Holly Moseley City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune July 24, 31, 2022 / 479470
Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCC’s Nationwide Programmatic Agreement. Dish Network intends to add (2) sector antennas on a rooftop at 225 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, Maricopa County, AZ 85281 (33.414226, -111.936176). The antennas are to be installed be-hind the parapet wall at 70 ft of the building which has an overall height of 69 ft. Dish Network is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Pre-servation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environ-mental Policy Act (NEPA). We respectfully request that parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking relative to potential effects on cultural or historic properties or with questions on the proposed facility should contact GSS, Inc., 1054 Texan Trail, Suite 300, Grapevine, TX 76051; Ph. (682) 651-0034 within 30 days of the posting of this notice.(GSS #D22216-AZ). Published: East Valley Tribune, July 24, 2022 / 48056
AVISO IMPORTANTE: La Ciudad de Mesa se compromete a hacer que sus programas y servicios sean accesibles como presolicitudes en papel para personas con discapacidades, en braille, en letra grande o traducción para personas que hablan otro idioma, por favor comuníquese a la oficina de la Ciudad de Mesa Autoridad de Viviendas al (480) 644-5831 o Hcvwaitinglist@mesaaz.gov, o AzRelay 7-1-1 para aquellos que son sordos o tienen problema de audición. Para mas información por favor consulte las instrucciones para personas con discapacidad o personas con ingles limitado.
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