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Volume 30 Issue 10 Goodyear, AZ
January 16, 2019
Business Briefcase
By Connor Dziawura
IN THE BIZ
Good day, readers! And it’s a good day indeed, because a major data center campus is coming to Goodyear, with a more than 65-acre residential community confirmed in Buckeye. Sure, the West Valley has big developments the likes of these in the works, but that doesn’t mean the smaller, neighborhood developments are slowing down. In that realm, I have to mention Avondale’s planned EoS Fitness again, along with the new Verrado Starbucks in Buckeye. Here are the details – and more! First, I’ll start with a big one. Vantage Data Centers is set to build a 50acre, 1 million-plus-square-foot data center campus at the southeast corner of Van Buren Street and Bullard Avenue – and it’s the largest existing and planned facility in the company’s arsenal. Incorporating three data centers and office space, construction is set to begin early this year. It is being designed, with site plan approval and permit acquisition also in the works. The first data center is anticipated to commence operation early next year. That data center will total 32 megawatts of critical load, with the entire campus reaching 160 megawatts. According to a press release from the city, that is the amount of power required to keep the data centers’ critical services running. Next, an inquiry directed my attention back to EoS Fitness. Late last year, I mentioned a new location will open at Goodyear Centerpointe, 15277
Vantage Data Centers plans to start building a 50-acre, 1 million-plus-square-foot data center campus equipped with three data centers and office space early this year. One of the data centers, which will have a 32-megawatt critical load, will launch early next year. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)
W. McDowell Road, in summer. (In the meantime, a temporary enrollment center will open at a yet-to-be-determined site in February.) The reader asked if this means the location at 3005 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, will close. According to a spokesperson for the company, there are no plans to close any existing locations. The Goodyear location will operate in addition to the existing Avondale one. For more information, visit eosfitness.com. Moving along, Ironline Partners of Phoenix purchased 65.76 acres of farmland south of the southwest corner of Apache Road and Southern Avenue in Buckeye from Hayden Family for more than $2.1 million. The real estate investment, development and management company plans to develop a residential community. According to Land (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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Advisors Organization, which represented Ironline Partners in the December sale, it is the first of two closings, with the land in question being part of a larger 146-acre parcel. Land Advisors Organization Marketing Manager Whitney Matthis said the company is working on entitlements with the city, and the parcel’s next closure is planned by the end of the year. A few months back I mentioned a Starbucks was under construction in Verrado Marketside at the southwest corner of Verrado Way and McDowell Road in Buckeye. Well, the location opened this winter, as I mentioned it would. It is located at 1580 N. Verrado Way, Suite 105. For more information on this location, visit https://sbux.
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Seven tips on achieving a 2019 savings goal By FirstBank
Is 2019 the year to get out of debt, buy a house, plan that once in a lifetime trip or just build up your rainy-day fund? Most people know the importance of saving, but some may find it challenging to know where to start or how to create a savings plan to achieve these goals. “The new year is a perfect time to kick-start a savings plan to help reach your financial goals,” said Bryce Lloyd, Phoenix market president for FirstBank. “Folks typically find that by creating a savings plan early, it can help achieve other resolutions. For instance, dining out less can positively impact your wallet and your waistline, translating to health and financial goals.” “When creating a savings plan, it’s important to keep in mind the 50/20/30 rule, which suggests putting 50 percent of your income toward necessities, 20 percent toward paying off debt or for savings, and 30 percent for ‘fun’ money,” Lloyd added. In addition to appropriately allocating your income, there are several other tips and tricks to consider in reaching your 2019 savings goals:
Avoid peak season for big purchases: Try to time purchases during the offseason. This can mean buying a winter coat in April when it goes on sale, visiting Italy in November or maybe even starting your Christmas shopping in July. Review automatic subscriptions and payments: Look at your recurring or automatically enrolled payments and see if you can cut any streaming services, gym memberships or delivery plans. Review the small purchases that add up: Those daily latte purchases can add up to over $1,100 a year. Consider cutting back on nonessential, expensive food or drink items. Instead, commit to making coffee at home or brown bagging your lunch. Pay down high-interest credit cards: Whenever possible, pay more than your monthly minimum balance, focusing first on the cards with the highest interest. Once your payments are back on track, resist adding to that balance going forward. Some cards also offer balance transfers at lower interest rates, but be wary of fees. Be economical when eating out: When you do go out to eat, try to limit the items you order to maybe an entrée,
and steer clear of buying multiple drinks or appetizers. Not only will you save money, but you’ll cut down on your caloric intake as well – a win-win! Consider disputing your property assessment: Studies have found county assessors can overassess the value of your home, increasing the amount owed on taxes each year. If you think your home value wasn’t properly assessed, consider petitioning your town’s tax assessor for a revaluation. Refinance your mortgage: Interest rates are still relatively low, so consider refinancing your mortgage before interest rates continue to rise even further. Just make sure to factor in any accompanying fees and expenses that could accumulate with a refinance transaction. “Like any New Year’s Resolution, starting is always the hardest part,” Lloyd said. “But making simple changes, like the ones listed above, can help form long-lasting habits that ultimately lead to a balanced budget and achieving your broader goals.” FirstBank is located at 1559 N. Litchfield Road (at McDowell Road), Goodyear. For more information, visit efirstbankblog.com.
Cadillac CT6 Platinum abounds with options By C.A. Haire
Cadillac wants consumers to know it is still a player in the luxury car business. If its advertising doesn’t persuade you, the $88,295 price tag of our test vehicle might. As can be expected in a plush chariot, it was loaded with all the goodies. Under the hood is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 cranking 404 horsepower. It’s hooked to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, so brisk acceleration is not a problem. We took the CT6 on a one-day road trip. We left Scottsdale to go to Quartzsite, Kingman, Route 66, Flagstaff and then back. The mileage was 631. Its fuel consumption was 23.9 mpg, which is very close to the EPA-
claimed 26. The MagneRide suspension provided total comfort, and the BOSE Panaray stereo system piped through 34 speakers for plenty of entertainment. The turbo engine has lots of passing power, which came in handy when traveling steep mountain roads. One option offered is called “Super Cruise.” It is basically a hands-free autonomous mode that can be activated on the freeway. We tried it, and it does work. On the other hand, why would anyone spend all this money on a car but not want to drive it? It’s not something I will use, but it’s there for those who will. There are two other options that really impress. First is a camera that is
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mounted just under the trunk lid. It has a super-wide lens showing rear and side views of traffic. The image is shown not on a computer screen but in the rearview mirror. It also works in the dark. Second, a night-vision camera is in the front. It’s a heat-seeking thermal unit that can see in total darkness and through rain or fog. The image is transferred to a screen on the dash. It is connected to a radar device that warns of nonmoving objects on the road. These devices are useful, and worth the extra cost. For those who don’t need this much in a car, a base CT6 without these electronic options and with a smaller, four-cylinder turbo engine starts around $55K.
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Briefcase...continued from page 1 co/2C5VCZq. This one’s a ways out, but from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, February 21, Business & Breakfast will feature breakfast and an update from the city managers of Avondale (Charles Montoya), Goodyear (Julie Arendall), Litchfield
GENERAL Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE JOINT APPLICATION OF ADAMAN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY AND LIBERTY UTILITIES (LITCHFIELD PARK WATER & SEWER) CORP. FOR APPROVAL OF A TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DOCKET NOS. W-01427A-18-0338 AND W-01997A-18-0338 Summary On October 26, 2018, Adaman Mutual Water Company (“Adaman”) and Liberty Utilities (Litchfield Park Water & Sewer) Corp. (“Liberty Utilities”) filed a joint application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (‘Commission’) for approval to transfer a portion of Adaman’s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CC&N”) in Maricopa County near Camelback Road and Alsup Road to Liberty Utilities. The Commission’s Utilities Division (“Staff”) has not yet made a recommendation regarding the application. The Commission is not bound by the proposals made by Adaman and Liberty Utilities, Staff, or any intervenors. The Commission will issue a Decision regarding the application following consideration of testimony and evidence presented by all parties at an evidentiary hearing. How You Can View or Obtain a Copy of the Application Copies of the application are available from Adaman at its offices, 16251 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon, or by calling Scott Schofield at 623-935-2837 to arrange for an appointment; Liberty Utilities at its offices,
Park (Bill Stephens) and Tolleson (Reyes Medrano). Entry is $20 for Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce members and guests, while it’s $30 for nonmembers. Registration ends Sunday, February 17, according to the chamber website. The meeting will be held at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Estrella
directly and substantially impact the person, and the person’s intervention will not unduly broaden the issues in the case. Intervention, among other things, entitles a party to present sworn evidence at hearing and to crossexamine other parties’ witnesses. However, failure to intervene will not preclude any interested person or entity from appearing at the hearing and providing public comment on the application or from filing written comments in the record of the case. To request intervention, you must file an original and 13 hard copies of a written re-quest to intervene with Docket Control, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, no later than February 11, 2019. You also must serve a copy of the request to intervene on each party of record, on the same day that you file the request to intervene with the Commission. Information about intervention and sample intervention requests are available on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) by going to the “I Want To” drop down menu and then using the “Intervene in a Utility Case” link. Your request to intervene must contain the following: l. Your name, address, and telephone number, and the name, address, and telephone number of any person upon whom service of documents is to be made, if not yourself; 2. A reference to Docket Nos. W-01427A-18-0338 and W-01997A-18-0338; 3. A short statement explaining: a. Your interest in the proceeding (e.g., an owner of property in the proposed CC&N transfer area, etc.), b. How you will be directly and substantially affected by the outcome of the case, and c. Why your intervention will not unduly broaden the issues in the case; 4. A statement certifying that you have served a copy of the request to intervene on the utility or its attorney and all other
12725 W. Indian School Rd., Suite D101, Avondale, AZ 85392, and on the Internet via its website, www.libertyutilities. com; at the Commission’s Docket Control Center at 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, for public inspec-tion during regular business hours, and on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function. Arizona Corporation Commission Public Hearing Information The Commission will hold a hearing on this matter beginning March 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Commission’s offices, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Public comments will be taken on the first day of hearing. Written public comments may be submitted by mailing a letter referencing Docket Nos. W-01427A-18-0338 and W-01997A-18-0338 to Arizona Corporation Commission, Consumer Services Section, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, or by submitting comments on the Commission’s website (www. azcc.gov) by clicking on “I Want To” and selecting “Submit a Public Comment” from the drop down menu. If you require assistance, you may contact the Consumer Services Section at 1-800-222-7000. If you do not intervene in this proceeding, you will receive no further notice of the proceedings in this docket. However, all documents filed in this docket are available on-line (usually within 24 hours after docketing) at the Commission’s website (www. azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function. You may choose to subscribe to an RSS feed for this case using the e-Docket function. About Intervention The law provides for an open public hearing at which, under appropriate circumstances, interested persons may intervene. An interested person may be granted intervention if the outcome of the case will
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Conference Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For more information, contact the chamber at 623-932-2260 or info@southwestvalleychamber.org. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading. Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
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parties of record in the case; and 5. If you are not represented by an attorney who is an active member of the Arizona State Bar, and you are not representing yourself as an individual, sufficient information and any appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with Arizona Supreme Court Rules 31, 38, 39, and 42, as applicable. The granting of motions to intervene shall be governed by A.A.C. R14-3-105, except that all motions to intervene must be filed on or before February 11, 2019. ADA/Equal Access Information The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its public meetings. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, as well as request this document in an alternative format, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, Kacie Cannon, E-mail KCannon@azcc.gov, voice phone number 602-542393l. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Published: West Valley View, Jan. 16, 2019 / 17980
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