Discover Maricopa,

a Community with a Heart!

City of Maricopa - P.O. Box 610 - Maricopa, AZ - 85239Tel: 520.568.9098 Fax: 520.568.9120

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Welcome from Mayor Kelly O. Anderson page 1

City Council page 2

Committees and Commissions page 6

City Clerk and Courts page 7

History of Maricopa page 8

Parks, Recreation & Libraries page 9

Planning and Economic Development page 11

Development Services page 12

Public Safety page 13

Education page 14

Public Works & Transportation page 15

Get to Know Your Neighbors page 16

Important Contact Information page 17

City Services Map page 18

2007 Calendar of Events page 19

CITY OF MARICOPA NEW RESIDENT

HANDBOOK CONTENTS:

City of Maricopa - P.O. Box 610 - Maricopa, AZ - 85239Tel: 520.568.9098 Fax: 520.568.9120

www.cityofmaricopa.net

On behalf of the Maricopa City Council, I want to welcome you to Arizona’s 88th City.October 15, 2003 was an historical day for our community as old timers and newcom-ers celebrated the birth of a city. We are rapidly changing from a rich agricultural area to a vibrant and exciting new city - a city with something for everyone and op-portunities for all. This handbook has been designed as a tool to help you find your way around Maricopa while discovering some of the great community activities and future City plans we have in store. If you are a resident, the Council encourages you to get involved in the local commu-nity and attend City Council meetings. If you are looking to move here, we welcome you to a city where a handshake is still honored and a small town feel is ever pres-ent.

Sincerely,

Mayor Kelly Anderson

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Mayor Kelly O. Anderson is a third generation Maricopa Farmer who comes from a fam-ily with a history of public and community service. He lives with his family on their farm. After graduation from Maricopa High School in 1975 and the University of Arizona in 1979, Kelly assumed a management position with the family farm in Maricopa. Active in industry organizations, he is a member of and has had leader-ship roles in the Pinal County and Arizona Farm Bureau organiza-tions, including the Arizona Cot-

ton Growers Association and the Arizona Grain and the Arizona Wheat Growers Association. He is currently serving on the Mari-copa Stanfield Irrigation District Board of Directors and the Pinal County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He is also a graduate of Project Central Class III. His community involvement spans 25 years including Little League, Maricopa Parks and Recreation Youth League, Maricopa Cultural Activity Center, Maricopa Com-munity Chamber of Commerce, and the Maricopa Rotary Club.

WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF MARICOPA

Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Agendas, directions, and meeting minutes can be found online at http://www.cityofmaricopa.net/cityclerk2007.html. Meetings are open to the public, and the Council encourages you to attend. To contact a member of the City Council, you may leave a message at City Hall, 520.568.9098, or visit our Web site at www.cityofmaricopa.net, where you will find links to their E-mail addresses.

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Brent Murphree is the member services representative for the National Cotton Council of America in Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. He has been with the Council since April of 1996. He is a third generation Arizona cotton farmer from Pinal County. Before joining the council he worked fifteen years in the advertising and promotions field, focusing heavily on agriculture and politics. He has received two Arizona Newspaper Association awards for his work in advertising, has written extensively on Pinal County and is the 2006/2007 Maricopa Ro-tary Club President. He is a former county officer with a major political party and has worked on several statewide political campaigns.

“Watching Maricopa grow is exciting. Helping Maricopa grow wisely is a welcome challenge. We are making sure that the growth in this area is well planned. We are also positioning ourselves to take advantage of that growth for those who live in our community for today and for our future.”

Stephen R. Baker was born and raised in Oklahoma. He and his wife Lisa have five chil-dren: Matthew, Noah, Lucy, Anthony, and Faith. Mr. Baker locally owns and operates his busi-ness, Baker Transport, and is also a local licensed realtor. He currently serves on the Maricopa Domestic Improvement Water District, and is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Maricopa. He is a strong promoter of family values and has been a proud resident of Maricopa since 1991.

“The City of Maricopa is the fastest growing city in the United States, and we must all be thinking ahead in order to build a better tomorrow. I am committed to stand up for responsi-ble growth that must pay for itself. I believe Maricopa’s priorities are roads, city complexes, parks and recreation for our youth, water for future generations, and the creation of a solid economic base that will ensure stability for our great city!”

Vice-Mayor Murphree

Councilmember Baker

MARICOPA CITY COUNCIL

“A Morning With the Governor,” June 30, 2006

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William A. Dunn, III is married to Cindy. They have four children: Leoysha, Buster, Katelyn and Shane. His children are fifth generation Arizona Natives. The Dunn’s own the Stage Stop Country Store and they publish the Maricopa Community Directory & Area Guide. In the past, Mr. Dunn was an environmental contractor for the State of Arizona cleaning up hazardous waste spills throughout the state. Mr. Dunn has worked with ‘at risk’ children and youth ministries for the past 15 years. Will and his wife Cindy founded and run the Action Al-liance Network, a local non-profit, dedicated to meeting emergency needs here in Maricopa and around the world. He is active in the Maricopa Rotary Club and is a long time resident of Pinal County and Maricopa.

“We have great people in Maricopa and great people moving to Maricopa. They are com-ing here to enjoy a gentler, calmer lifestyle. We need to bring city amenities and services without losing our country feel. While we do this, we still need to look to the future for economic development so that we can ensure our long-term stability.”

Joseph D. Estes was born in Witchita Falls, Texas and raised the son of an Air Force Mas-ter Sergeant. Joe has traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, includ-ing serving a two year mission in Northern Brazil. He and his wife Trecia have four children; Michael, Hayden, Jenna, and Nathan, and have lived in Maricopa since August of 2004. Joe is in-house legal counsel for A.N.D. Northroup and provides services in the areas of construc-tion, real estate and civil litigation. Prior to attending law school at UNLV, Joe followed in his father’s footsteps and served in the United States Air Force where he was trained as an Arabic Linguist and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Wesley College.

“I have a very strong desire to see this community grow in the right direction. I want to take care of those citizens who have lived in Maricopa long term, while balancing the needs and desires of so many people who have chosen to make this their new home. I don’t want to see Maricopa become a bedroom community for Phoenix, therefore we need to provide op-portunities for businesses and people to grow and progress in Maricopa.”

Edward Farrell is a lifelong resident of Maricopa. He is Project Central Class XVI alumni, and the Maricopa Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year in 1994. He is a partner in Western Land Planning, and the landlord of the Maricopa Manor Business Center. Mr. Farrell was the Chairman of the Committee to Incorporate Maricopa, and was elected by the first City Council of Marico-pa as the first Mayor to serve our City. On May 3, 2004, Mr. Farrell received the 2004 American Society for Public Administration Superior Service Award. Farrell is a founding board member of the Pinal Partnership, an organization that helps all Pinal County municipalities work together. As a fourth generation Farrell in Maricopa, Edward and his and wife, Lori, hope to someday add a fifth generation to continue the growing roots of this historic Maricopa family.“I have many goals for our new City. One of my main goals, as a councilmember, is to afford a quality of life for all of our families and residents. It is vital to create a work force for our community through industry, so there is minimal amount of commuting in and out of Maricopa. It is also very important that we build on our educational and recreational activities for our youth so that they can become active and bright young adults.”

Kelly Haddad is a second generation native of Arizona and Pinal County. He is married to Jenny and has two kids, Brooke and Ethan. Kelly was born and raised in Kearny, Arizona. He graduated in 1994 from ASU with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness. Kelly was a grain merchandiser from 1996 - 2000 before taking his current position as the controller for a large farming operation based in Stanfield, Arizona and the controller for a dairy operation based in Casa Grande. He has been farming himself since 2000 and is a recent graduate of Class of XVII Project Central, a 2 year rural Arizona leadership program. He is also a member of the Arizona Farm Bureau. Kelly was selected by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors as one of the interim council members on Oct. 15th 2003 and elected in May 2004 to Maricopa’s first elected City Council.“Words can not explain how proud I am to be a part of such a wonderful community. I try to base every decision I make as a member of the council on what I feel is best for this community and will continue to do so as long as the voters will allow me to.”

Councilmember Dunn

Councilmember Estes

Councilmember Farrell

Councilmember Haddad

Committees, Boards, and Commissions work with city staff and elected officials to recommend “best practices.” The Maricopa City Council encourages you to get involved in the development of your local community by applying for one of the following committees, boards or commissions.

Visit www.cityofmaricopa.net to download an application today!

The City of Maricopa Parks and Recreation Board is a seven (7) member board that serves as an advisory group to the City of Maricopa Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department. The group will be responsible for aiding in the development of quality programs, identifying community recreational needs, special event planning and assisting in general park design. Membership consists of staggered two-year terms.

The City of Maricopa Public Safety Advisory Board is a seven (7) member board that advises the Maricopa City Council and City management regarding matters of fire protection, police protection, emergency medical service, traffic and pedestrian safety, emergency operations, homeland security and animal control. Membership consists of staggered two-year terms.

The City of Maricopa Public Works Advisory Board is a seven (7) member board that advises the Maricopa City Council and City management regarding matters of streets, public infrastructure, engineering, transportation, and related development. Membership consists of staggered two-year terms.

The City of Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven (7) members, who hear and make recommendations regarding planning and zoning cases to the City Council. Membership consists of staggered three-year terms. Duties and powers include:

• Holding public hearings when necessary or when required by law;

• To review and make recommendations to City Council regarding applications for amendment to the General Plan or Area Specific Plans;

• To make recommendations to the City Council on all matters concerning or relating to the creation of zoning ordinances;

• To serve as an advisory body to the City Council on such matters as applications for site plan review, conditional use permits, protected development rights, and other permit/review processes;

• To hear, review, and decide on subdivision preliminary plats, in accordance with the provisions of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance;

Want to get involved without the long-term commitment? Join us at the City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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COMMITTEES, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

The best way to make a difference in your community is to CAST YOUR VOTE!

If you are new to Pinal County, you will need to register to vote here. There are several ways to register:1. Fill out your voter registration form while at the Depart-ment of Motor Vehicles.

2. Call the Pinal County Recorder’s Office at 520-866-7101 and request a registration form.

3. Visit www.servicearizona.com and sign up online! (Arizona Drivers License or Arizona ID Card Required)

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Scott Sulley was a practicing attorney in Pinal County for 15 years before being elected as Justice of the Peace for the Maricopa/Stanfield Precinct Justice Court. He has an extensive background in both civil and criminal litigation. Judge Sulley has a Bachelor’s De-gree in Political Science from Ripon College in Wis-

consin, a Juris Doctorate degree from Northern Illinios University School of Law, and a Masters of Business Administration from the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, AZ.

The City Court is located at 44625 W. Garvey (across from the Shell Station in downtown Maricopa) and serves the citizens of the City of Maricopa. The Court and staff also serve as the Maricopa/Stanfield Justice Court which en-compasses the areas of Stanfield, Hidden Valley, Thunderbird Farms, 7 Ranches and Maricopa.

To contact the Court, call 520-568-2451 during normal business hours.

COURTS & CITY CLERKVanessa Bueras, after serving as Marico-pa’s Deputy City Clerk since November 2004, was appointed City Clerk in July of 2006. She re-ceived her certification as a Municipal Clerk through the Internation-al Institute of Municipal Clerks. She is respon-sible for the manage-ment of public records and documents, including election records, contracts, agreements, municipal ordinances, resolutions, and business licenses.

The City Clerk’s Office can be contacted by calling 520-568-9098 or by e-mailing the City Clerk at vbueras@cityofmaricopa.net. The office will assist you with inquiries regarding a number of topics including:

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Election Records and Information

Public Records Request Forms

Business Licenses

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A 1694 journal entry by Father Euseblo Francisco Kino records a description of what would become Maricopa Wells. He noted an established agricul-tural community populated by friendly Native Americans who were established traders.

In the Mid-1800’s, when everything south of the Gila River was still part of Mexico, Maricopa Wells was a dependable source of water along the Gila Trail. It became an im-portant and famous stage stop for the Butterfield Overland Mail Line that stretched from St. Louis to San Francisco.

The 1870’s brought the railroad south of the wells and the ever-adaptable people of the area moved to meet the needs of progress. Phoenix was little more than a tiny village on the Salt River but growing political influence led to the building of a spur line from Maricopa to Phoenix. Today’s Maricopa Road (John Wayne Parkway) lies over the top of that old rail line.

In 1935, Maricopa settled into a slower pace as rail traffic north was halted. Although agricultur-al production had been consistent through time, it became the catalyst when the rail service was cut. Increased mechanization of agriculture slowed the flow of people. However, it created a hearty farm economy that thrives today.

Farms and pecan groves have given way to new rooftops, paved roads and endless opportunities for residents. In response to unprecedented hy-pergrowth, the residents of Arizona’s 88th City have voted to adopt its first Municipal General Plan that will ensure that Maricopa achieves its

vision for the year 2025.

Based on public input, a Municipal General Plan is a comprehensive document that will guide the long-term growth and development of a city. It is a blue-print that outlines our decisions in re-

lation to future land use, transportation systems, economic development, and community facilities and services.

The first Small Area Trans-portation Study was ad-opted in the fall of 2005, and an update study is already underway. “Big City” services and infra-structures have been in-cluded in a Future Land Use plan that anticipates

as many as 350,000 residents by 2025 in Marico-pa’s planning area. With 12.25 million square feet of commercial retail and 1.5 jobs per household, Maricopa plans to become not a commuter town but a great place to live and work.

In order to honor the past while moving into the future of rapid growth, the City has developed a vision for itself in the year 2025:

The City of Maricopa is known as “a community with a heart” with a conscience for taking care of its people, its land, and all its resources. Maricopa offers educational excellence; is fam-ily-oriented with safe neighborhoods and many recreational and cultural opportunities. A strong business community is anchored by a diverse em-ployment base that provides a balance between housing and jobs. Our City has a unique small-town feel, reflective of its agricultural roots and western heritage.

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From Past To Future

Junction of 347 and Union Pacific Railroad.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MARICOPA

Welcome to Maricopa! The Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department has one major goal: to create community through people, parks and programs. The Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department will provide opportuni-ties for all residents to improve their personal and social needs through enhanced recreational activities. We will work hard to preserve the cultural history of Maricopa while embracing the future. We can achieve this by offering quality customer service, diverse programs, ac-tivities and events and demonstrating our commitment to build stronger neighbor-hoods and a greater quality of life.

In addition to Parks and Recreation activi-ties, we have one of the best kept secrets in town: our library. Located off the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, the Maricopa Community Library is a cozy place that contains over 17,000 books, tapes, DVDs and more for you and your family to enjoy. We’ve recently added four new computers for community use, added a teen reader’s café, introduced an exciting sum-mer reading program for children age two to twelve and created an Arizona room full of exciting information about Maricopa and the state of Arizona. Come on down to the library and discover a whole new world and discover a community library with a heart.

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“Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs!”

Facts to Note:Parks aren’t just for kids.

Adults can benefit by getting active in our community.

Two-thirds of adults who visit parks report moderate to high levels of physical activity.

People who frequently visit parks are more likely to have a positive perception of their general health!

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The Parks, Recreation and Library Depart-ment is funded by user fees, grants, dona-tions and City sales tax. Programs, activities and special events are offered for all ages on a quarterly basis. The Department does offer a limited scholarship pro-gram to help those families in need. Please contact the Director of Parks and Recreation for an application.

The Parks and Recreation Department was created on June 15, 2004, and began by offering 18 classes in the fall of 2004. The program now offers more than 75 different programs and courses and is al-ways looking for instructors to expand the scope of programs.

For class schedules and registration forms, visit the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department online at www.cityofmaricopa.net/PRL.htm

CREATING COMMUNITY

SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

Local Activity Contacts:Little League 520-560-6019

Tackle Football 480-703-6689

Maricopa Library 520-568-2926

Optimist Club 520-568-2679

Chamber 520-568-2844

4H Chapter 520-568-4192

Recycling 520-568-9428

Girl Scouts 520-568-1572

Boy Scouts 520-568-9443

Kiwanis Club 520-509-4471

Mom’s Club 520-568-4567

The library began on the shelf in the Post Office and then moved to the Elementary School through-out the 1960’s and 1970’s until it found it’s third home in Grower’s Insurance Office. It was shuffled a few more times before the John and Mary Lou Smith family donated the land and raised enough money to bring a barracks from Williams Air Force base in 1988. The building underwent an extensive interior and exterior renovation in the summer of 2004 and added such items as new landscape and new paint. Now we have over 17,000 different items for you to enjoy!

The non-profit group, Maricopa Cultural and Activity Center Incorporated, voted to donate the land, the building and the contents to the City of Maricopa effective September 1, 2004. We’re expanding our children’s story times, launching book clubs for youths and adults and initiating various reading contests and summer reading programs. These are exciting times for the library and we’re glad you are here to support us! The library even has its own Friends group. If you are passionate about lit-erature and love to volunteer then contact the Friends of the Maricopa Community Library via e-mail at maricopafriends@aol.com for a membership application today!

The City of Maricopa PRL Department currently produc-es special events throughout the year. They include:

City of Maricopa Salsa Festival (last Saturday in April)

Parent-Child Fishing Derby (Labor Day)

Founders Day Festival (mid-October)

Holiday Homes on Parade (November - December)

For more information on these and other events, please visit our Web site.

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In October of 2006, the City of Maricopa proudly opened its first public park, Pacana Park. It is 18.8 acres in size and is located 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Honeycutt and Porter Roads. Amenities include two lighted fields, one dedicated soccer/football field, two tennis courts, a 2.25 acre lace stocked with fish (catch and release only), a covered tot lot, playgrounds, and more.

In addition to the City park, Maricopa relies on multiple facilities to satisfy the recre-ational needs of its residents. Venues where classes are of-fered include:

Rotary Park

Maricopa Elementary

Maricopa High School

City Hall Public Works

Pima Butte Elementary

Santa Rosa Elementary

Please refer to the “Activator” class schedule for meeting lo-cations.

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LIBRARY

ANNUAL EVENTS PUBLIC PARK VENUES

PLANNING

The City of Maricopa Plan-ning Department is responsi-ble for ensuring that quality developments are construct-ed in the City, which are in compliance with City Code and Ordinances.

The City of Maricopa’s Code Compliance Officer is re-sponsible for ensuring com-pliance with the City Code. To report a Code Violation or to find out more about City Code, contact the Compliance Officer at: bduncan@cityofmaricopa.net

Documents such as the General Plan, Subdivi-sion Ordinance, Open Space Ordinance, Sign Provision, and information regarding Annexa-tion can be viewed and downloaded at:

http://www.cityofmaricopa.net/Planning.htm

The City of Maricopa’s Economic Development Department is building the new 21st Century American City. Maricopa’s economic develop-ment strategy is centered on building a sus-tainable city – one that features an economy characterized by diversity, competitiveness and success in the global economy.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Strong public/private sector relationships and partnerships are the cornerstone of successful cities in America. The City of Maricopa offers

many opportunities for business. Fueled by explosive growth, the population is expected to reach 125,000 by the year 2010, offer-ing tremendous opportunities for business in terms of customers and workers.

CITY DEVELOPMENT

In partnership with private busi-ness, the City is actively recruit-ing a College Campus and a Hospi-

tal as well as working with Commercial Brokers to attract business to the area.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

The Economic Development Department pro-vides assistance to existing and potential busi-nesses in many ways. We are excited to offer assistance in the following areas:

Local Business Assistance - Expansion and Retention

Corporate Expansion and Relocation

Industry Attraction

Workforce Development

Research Reports

Finance Assistance

Redevelopment Opportunities

To find out more about Economic Develop-ment in Maricopa, such as incentive in-formation and local growth and demo-graphic information, visit our Web site at www.cityofmaricopa.net/OpenBusiness.htm

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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPlanning and Economic Development perform a variety of functions pivotal to Marcopa’s

healthy growth and sustainability. They perform tasks from zoning to permitting, plan review-ing to sign provisioning, and business recruitment to small business assistance.

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Development Services manages the development approval process and is the primary point of contact for developers and builders in the City of Maricopa. The development approval process

consists of the Building Safety, Planning & Zoning and Engineering Divisions.

A Homeowners Guide to Permits

Are you thinking of beginning a home remodeling project, starting a business, or planning a com-munity event? For the safety and quality of life of the whole community, the City requires either a special permit or license for these and certain other activities. So, it is important to check with the City (and your homeowners’ association if ap-plicable) to ensure that all necessary permits and rules are adhered to.

Arizona Blue Stake

In order to protect your property, as well as city infrastructures beneath the soil, be sure to con-tact Arizona Blue Stake before you begin any home improvement project that involves digging or trenching more than a few inches into your soil. Call 1-800-STAKE-IT.

Building Permits

Building permits are required for all new homes and most major improvements such as remodel-ing projects, new amenities and additions to your home.

Why Do I Need A Permit?

A permit ensures the City Building Safety Division will inspect the work. The inspector may discover faulty materials, deviations from the approved

plans or violations of the building and zoning codes that may result in an unsafe or hazardous condition for you and your family. Furthermore, it is a violation of City Ordinance not to have a per-mit when work being performed requires one.

Where Do I Get A Permit?

An application for a permit may be made in the Development Services Department located in City Hall at 45145 W. Madison Avenue.

How Much Does A Permit Cost?

Building permit fees are based on the estimated costs and fair market evaluation of the project.

Where Can I Get More Information?

The Development Services permit counter, locat-ed at 45145 W. Madison Ave. in the Maricopa City Hall, has additional brochures and hand-outs on topics of frequent interest.

Permitting – 520-568-9098, Ext. 207Building Safety & Inspections - 520-568-9098, Ext. 207

Planning & Zoning – 520-568-9098, Ext. 206Engineering – 520-568-9098, Ext. 243

WEST NILE VIRUS West Nile virus is transmitted to hu-mans and animals through the bite of a mosquito. The over-all risk of WNV to hu-mans is low and the majority of individu-als infected will not experience any clinical symptoms. A small percentage of individuals may experience more serious forms of illnesses. Minimize Your Risk:

•Avoid outside activity between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active

•Wear clothing that covers arms and legs

•Apply an insect repellant containing DEET

•Make sure doors and windows remain closed and are screened properly

•Drain all standing water on property (mos-quitoes breed in standing water)

For important information that can help you recognize and prevent West Nile vi-rus, visit the Pinal County Environmental Health Website at http://www.co.pinal.az.us/EnvHealth/WNV, or call the Arizona Department of Health Services 24-hour ho-tline at 1-800-314-9243.

POOL SAFETY It only takes a few seconds for a child to drown. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age 5 in Arizona. Pool construction is growing fast along with everything else in Maricopa. Since in-corporation, over 1,800 pool permits have been issued in our City, making pool safety a priority.

For more information regarding water safety, visit the National Safety Council Web site www.nsc.org, or call the City of Maricopa Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department at 568-9098 x204.

PUBLIC SAFETY

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Maricopa Police DepartmentIn October of 2006, Maricopa welcomed its first Police Chief, Partick Melvin. This has been made possible by the residents of Maricopa who voted in May of 2006 to approve a public safety property tax. At this time, it is anticipated that the development of the department, to include hiring and training employees, installing state-of-the-art equipment, and equipping the cars and motorcycles, will be in place by the summer of 2008. Find out more about the department, its progress, and future employment opportunities online at: http://www.cityofmaricopa.net/police/index.html

Fire Department MaricopaIn the past 18 months, FD Maricopa has expanded from one to four fire stations and now employs 48 full-time Firefighters. Administra-tive staff includes Fire Chief Bill Kelleher, Assistant Chief Dan Ash-ton, three Battalion Chiefs, and a Fire Marshall. Average response times for FD Maricopa have consistently remained under five minutes. The Department is dedicated to growing along with the City to ensure the utmost safety for Maricopa’s residents. Visit them online at www.FDMaricopa.org.

Pinal County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is currently supplying contract law enforcement services for the City. Due to Maricopa’s hypergrowth, staffing levels were increased by 100% in the past year, and will reach over 20 officers in coming months. PCSO cares about the community; if you are interested in starting a Block Watch, contact the Community Resource Unit at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office at 520-866-5180.

Substation: 44625 West Garvey Avenue

Chief Patrick Melvin

Alterra Station Groundbreaking

New Officer Presentation to Council

Dr. John Flores, Superintendent

Maricopa Unified School District ● 45012 West Honeycutt Avenue ● Maricopa, AZ 85239

Phone: 520.568.5100 ● District Hotline: 520.568.5150 ● District Web site: www.musd20.org

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EDUCATION

Maricopa’s schools need you! Find out more about the School District Volunteer Program by calling 520.568.5150.

Get involved! School Board Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Room One at the Maricopa High School Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Schools:Maricopa Elementary School, 520-568-5160

Pima Butte Elementary School, 520-568-7150

Santa Cruz Elementary School, 520-568-6100

Santa Rosa Elementary School, 520-568-6150

Marcopa Wells Middle School, 520-568-7102

Maricopa High School, 520-568-8100

New School Projects:

Maricopa Unified School District is currently in the process of constructing two new elementary schools, one new middle school and the expansion and remodeling of the high school campus. Mari-copa Unified is dedicated to an ongoing construction program to meet the needs of Maricopa resi-

dents for years to come. For construction updates and details, visit www.musd20.org

Your children are the future of Maricopa. Why choose Maricopa Unified?Student achievement is our #1 goal • Highly qualified, innovative teachers

Small, safe neighborhood schools • Prevention Center clubs and student support servicesStudent Career Technical Education and Organizations • Highly successful athletic programs with winning teams

Academic League • NovaNET computer lab • Summer programsTutoring programs • Before and after school programs

Central Arizona College is your community’s college. The college’s Marico-pa Center purpose is to provide a quality education with affordable tuition. Cen-tral Arizona College placed second in the nation for the Bellwether Award which recognizes outstanding and innovative programs and practices that are success-fully leading community colleges into the future. It is regionally accredited and offers academic, occupational, vocational college transfer and special interest

programs. Classes are held in the lecture format, online, television, and a combination of lecture/online. The college has articulation agreements with the three state universities and with 450 public and private institutions throughout the United States. Students have online accounts in which they can check their schedule, grades and financial aid sta-tus. Class schedule offerings are updated every 20 minutes on the Web site at www.centralaz.edu.

The Maricopa Center of Central Arizona College is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A full time professional advisor/counselor is on staff and advising appointments are suggested. Call for information at (520) 494-6400; e-mail maricopacenter@centralaz.edu or stop in at 20800 N. John Wayne Parkway-Suite 104, in Maricopa Fiesta.

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATIONThe City of Maricopa Public Works Department provides many of the basic services that the citizens of Maricopa and surrounding communities depend on daily. In general, Public Works is responsible for the maintenance, repair and construction of City roadways and bridges as well as implementing improvements to relieve traffic congestion and improve public safety.

Public Works provides the City with a variety of services including engineering design, traffic engineering, trans-portation planning, stormwater management, and flood control.

The Engineering group provides engineering design servic-es, maintenance of maps and records, flood control man-agement duties, and all other basic engineering inspec-tions and services.

The Operations group provides fleet and infrastructure services and is responsible for constructing and maintain-ing city streets, sidewalks, and storm drains.

The Transportation group provides traffic engineering ser-vices, regional transportation planning, transit planning and coordination, and transportation related development review.

Public Works is Responsible for:

Street/Road Maintenance such aspotholes,floodissues,crack filling,concreterepairs,and more.

Street Cleaning,including sweeping,spillcleanup,and graffitiremoval.

Weed Control/Grass Cutting andcleaningbarditches.

Sign Maintenance for street androadsigns.

Municipal Building and Grounds Maintenance

Maintenance of City Vehicles and Equipment

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For Public Works or Trans-portation questions, or to place a Service Request, contact the Department at 520-568-9098 x251 or stop by, at 45138 West Garvey Avenue Unit A.

The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) is an alliance of two tribes, the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Pee Posh (Maricopa). The community was established by Executive Order in 1859 and formally established by Constitution in 1939. The largest reservation in the Phoenix metropoli-tan area, the Gila River Indian Community covers nearly 600 square miles.

Building upon its agricultural heritage, the foundation of the Gila River Indian Community continues to be farm-ing. Today, nearly 15,000 acres are harvested annually producing a diverse selection of crops and provide year round employment for many tribal members. With an en-tirely modern and commercial business, the Gila River Farms has grown to become an important enterprise for the community. The Gila River Indian Community is also increasing its industrial economic base. The communi-ty has developed three industrial parks that are home to a variety of light and heavy industries, and offering businesses with easy access to the Phoenix metropolitan area. One of the Parks, Lone Butte Industrial Corpora-tion, is nationally acclaimed as one of the nation’s most successful Native American industrial parks.

The community’s owns and operates three casino prop-erties, Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva. Man-aged by Troon Golf, the Whirlwind Golf Club offers a distinct southwest golf experience. The Community has developed a substantial resort development project, the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa. Managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. the resort features a 500-room hotel complex, the 17,000 square foot Aji spa, the KOLI equestrian facility, and additional commercial development.

The Huhugam Heritage Center is another new and ex-citing community asset. The center is located one mile west of the I-10 at the junction of Maricopa Road (exit 162) and Queen Creek Road (exit 164). For more infor-mation, call 520.796.3500.

*The information on this page comes courtesy of the Gila River Indian Community Web site, at www.gric.nsn.us.

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The Ak-Chin Community is comprised of Tohono O’odham, formerly known, as the “Papago.” They were originally farmers whose fields were irrigated by floodwaters off the numerous waterways and gathered and hunted through out their ancestral lands. A

The Ak-Chin, as did their ancestors, continue to farm their lands with crops such as cotton, alfalfa, watermel-ons and other produce that add to the success of the community. In 1988, the tribe negotiated a water settle-ment agreement, Public Law 98-530, with the United States Government. The water settlement agreement enables Ak-Chin to continue farming practices and other community undertakings.

Prior to its incorporation, the town of Maricopa and the Ak-Chin Indian Community has shared a long-standing history of mutual aid and cooperation. The established “good neighbor” policy continues to extend beyond the boundaries of Maricopa and the Ak-Chin Indian Commu-nity.

Ak-Chin entered into the gaming industry in 1994 with Promus/Harrah’s as manager of a 72, 000 square foot casino. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Resort employees ap-proximately eight hundred and sixty people from sur-rounding communities. The revenue from gaming sup-ports numerous tribal programs within the community include the Early Childhood Program, Senior Citizens, Health, Education, Police, Fire, Recreation and Cultural to name a few.

In November 2002, the voters of Arizona passed Propo-sition 202, entitled the “17 Tribe Initiative”. As part of Proposition 202, Tribes agreed to donate 12% of the net gaming revenues each quarter to cities, counties and towns to be used for government services that benefit the general public, such as public safety, mitigation of impacts of gaming and the promotion of commerce and economic development.

For Additional information on Ak-Chin and other Arizona tribes visit hht://www.itcaonline.com/tribes_akchin.html.

GilaRiverIndianCommunityAKIMEL O’ODHAM/PEE POSH“THE PEOPLE OF THE RIVER”

WWW.GRIC.NSN.USOfficeofPublicRelations:520.562.6055

Ak-ChinIndianCommunity42507WestPeters&NallRdMaricopa,Arizona85239520.568.2227Phone520.568.4566FAX

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AnimalsMaricopa Animal Control 568-9098 x222*for pet licensing information, visit http://www.co.pinal.az.us/AnimalControl/

Community OrganizationsMaricopa Rotary Club 520-568-2627

Chamber of Commerce 520-568-2844

Kiwanis Club 520-509-4471

Acute Care HospitalsCasa Grande Regional Medical Center 520-381-6300

Chandler Regional Hospital 480-963-4561

Local PublicationsMaricopa Monitor 520-568-4198

The Communicator 520-568-3093

The Arizona Republic 602-444-1000

Maricopa Connection 480-898-7900

Transportation and TravelPhoenix Regional Airport (private) 480-941-4064

Sky Harbor International Airport 602-273-3300

Amtrak 520-568-2870

Vehicle and Voter RegistrationArizona Department of Motor Vehicles 800-251-5866

Online voter registration, address change, vehicle registration and duplicate license:

Make sure you register to vote if you are new to Pinal County! Voter registration forms can also be picked up at Maricopa City Hall or by calling the Pinal County Recorder’s Office at 520-866-7101 and requesting a registration form.

EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911

GovernmentCity of Maricopa Switchboard 520.568.9098

City Business Licensing 520.568.9098 x279

Maricopa Community Library 520-568-2926

Municipal Court 520-568-2451

Parks & Recreation 520-568-9098 x204

Pinal County Switchboard 520-866-6000

Pinal County Assessor 520-866-6361

Poison Control 800-222-1222

United States Post Office 520-568-2641

UtilitiesElectric District Number 3 520-424-9021

Global Water Company / Santa Cruz 520-568-4452

Maricopa Broadband 520-568-0778

Maricopa Disposal Services 520-568-4020

Orbitel Communications 800-247-1566

Qwest Communication 800-244-1111

Southwest Gas 800-428-7324

Waste Management of AZ 602-268-2222

SchoolsMaricopa Unified School District 520-568-5100

Central Arizona College 520-494-6400

www.servicearizona.com

Maricopa Police DepartmentLocal Office 520-568-9098

www.cityofmaricopa.net/police

Pinal County Sheriff’s OfficeLocal Office 520-568-2233

After Hours 520-866-6800

http://www.co.pinal.az.us/Sheriff

Fire Department MaricopaStation 520-568-3161

Administration 520-568-3333

www.FDmaricopa.org

The Maricopa Police Department will begin shift operation in July of 2007. For employment opportunity information visit the online recruit-ment center.

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2007 CITY HOLIDAYS (OBSERVED)

January 1 New Year’s Day January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day February 19 President’s Day May 28 Memorial Day July 4 Independence Day September 3 Labor Day November 12 Veterans Day November 22-23 Thanksgiving Holiday December 25 Christmas Day

*City Hall will be closed on the above dates.

SPECIAL EVENTSFebruary 10 - Mother/Son Dance

February 24 - Soccer Bonanza March 10 - Father/Son Roundup Camp Out

March 24 & 25 - Stagecoach Days April 6 & 7 - Easter in the Park

April 14 - Concert Under the Stars April 28 - 3rd Annual Maricopa Salsa Festival

August 7 - National Night Out September 3 - Parent/Child Fishing Derby

October 13 - 4th Annual Founders Day Celebration November 26 - Holiday Homes on Parade Contest

COUNCIL, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

City Council: 7 p.m.Parks, Recreation and Libraries Committee: 7 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission: 5 p.m.Public Works Committee: 5:30 p.m.

Public Safety Committee: 5 p.m.

*Meetings falling on a holiday will be rescheduled at a later date.