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JANUARY 2017goodyearaz.gov/InFocus
Goodyear MayorGeorgia Lord
STATE OF THE CITYSpecial Edition
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Top row (left to right): Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Sheri Lauritano, Joanne Osborne, and Bill Stipp. Bottom row (left to right): Wally Campbell, Mayor Georgia Lord, and Sharolyn Hohman.
InFocus MagazineEditor: Sherine Zaya
Assistant Editor: Dawn Reid
Writer: Amy Bolton
Graphic Designer: Sarna OBrien-Trayner
Questions or comments, email: [email protected]
GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
January 9 5:15 p.m. Work Session
6:00 p.m. Council Meeting
January 23 4:00 p.m. Work Session
5:00 p.m. Special Meeting
6:00 p.m. Council Meeting
January 30 5:00 p.m. Work Session
With a fast-growing population of just under 78,000 residents, the city is proud to provide our citizens with the exceptional quality of life that you expect and deserve. Now, more than ever, the city is soliciting and encouraging public involvement in an effort to better understand your wants and needs, and to create an ideal community in which to live, work, and raise a family. The importance of the feedback that you shared in the recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey cannot be overstated, and as your mayor, I am so thankful for your candid thoughts, feelings, and direction.
With 85% of residents who responded to the Citizen Satisfaction Survey identifying parks as a key funding priority, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with a number of community partners like Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Abrazo West Campus, Adelante Healthcare, John D. Kuhn Ventures, and others, have solidified plans to develop a 129-acre Community Health Park along Interstate 10 that will encourage and foster health and wellness throughout our community in the coming years. Additionally in 2016, key city departments like Engineering, Development Services, and Economic Development focused on streamlining their processes and working more collaboratively to ensure that doing business in Goodyear is as easy as possible for small and large businesses alike. Our Public Works Department also made incredible strides last year to
Last year was one of tremendous success and advancement for the city of Goodyear.
Work Session times are subject to change. Visit goodyearaz.gov/council-calendar to view updates. Council meetings and work sessions are held at Goodyear Justice Center, Goodyear Municipal Complex, 14455 W. Van Buren St., B101. Visit goodyearaz.gov for meeting schedules and to watch City Council meetings.
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secure and maintain safe, reliable water resources that will support our future growth needs. And, with growth in mind, we made a considerable investment in citywide public safety with a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art Police Operations facility, and an additional police squad to help keep our citizens safe.
These examples of our city’s successes in 2016 are more than exciting, they are inspiring. I am so privileged and thankful to serve as your mayor, and I am thrilled about the many advancements and achievements that we have to look forward to in 2017.
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2016 Citizen of the Year
Larry Cervarich2016 Corporate
Citizen of the Year
DEVELOPMENT CO.
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Named one of the Top 10 Cities in Which to Live by 24/Wall Street, Goodyear has been recognized with awards for excellence in creating an inclusive, healthy and thriving community – all while being the fourteenth fastest growing city in America.
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Arizona Water Reuse Association:
Best Program 2016 for the “One Water” philosophy.
Arizona Talent in Event Concepts (AzTEC) Awards for Heart & Sole
and Pump Track events.
Water Environment Federation: Top Project 2016 award for the
“One Water” philosophy.
General Electric’s GE Healthy Cities Leadership Challenge award Goodyear’s
Community Health Park.
Best of the West Awards honored Goodyear’s
Community Health Park.
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National Reuse Association: Most Innovative Project
2016 award.
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Goodyear Community Park
Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16,
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Goodyear Community Park – at Litchfield and Thomas roads – was searched on Google more than 35,000 times in the summer months alone!
features the largest movie screen in Arizona, reclining leather seating,and alcohol and craft food offerings. Its opening weekend showing of
‘The Accountant’ had the most ticket sales out of all Harkins Theatres nationwide.
most hits on Google of citizens like to be outdoors so much that they want our parks improved.
City officials have approved the development of a community park, recreation and aquatic center in the
capital improvement plan.
OREGANO’S PIZZA BISTROOregano’s, an Arizona-owned original restaurant, lists the Goodyear location as its busiest and is planning to expand.
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GOODYEAR COMMUNITYHEALTH PARK,
a 129-acre corridor along the north side of Interstate 10
between Litchfield and Bullard roads, was purchased for
$233 from Maricopa County, a tremendous advocate for
this project. The corridor is under development through
a partnership between the city of Goodyear, Abrazo West
Campus, Adelante Healthcare, Cancer Treatment Centers of
America, and John D. Kuhn Ventures among others to create an area that brings together the
community and promotes health.
of citizens like to be outdoors so much that they want our parks improved.
Home of Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, the road to the
World Series started in Goodyear Ballpark with a record-breaking number of patrons,
along with our one-millionth fan.
Attendance
159,280Attendance
single game
11,616In 2016, the ballpark set two new records:
set on March 19 when the Indians took on the Chicago Cubs in what turned out to be a World Series preview.
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Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
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A top priority for Goodyear, the growing Police Department dedicated in December a new 20,000-square foot operations
building at the Goodyear Municipal Complex near Van Buren Street and Bullard Avenue. It houses the Patrol Division and features a community room to encourage citizen involvement.
City Implements
Securing Our Water FutureRecognizing the vital role water plays in development and securing a prosperous future, the City Council formed an 11-member Water Conservation Committee to recommend priorities to reduce water usage.
Four new reclaimed water injection wells, along the east side of Estrella Parkway between Harrison and Van Buren, allow the city to recharge the aquifer and augments its water portfolio.
Lean principles empower every city employee to improve services and eliminate waste. Some wins for the city:
Customer Service slashed the time it takes to set up new utility billing accounts by 30 percent.
Fleet Division’s new process dramatically decreased the turn-around time for police patrol cars, fire apparatus, and trash collection vehicles.
9 in 10citizens feel safe in Goodyear.
Restructure development processes to take place at the speed of business so projects get from discussion to permit to occupancy quickly and safely.
The second phase of the $83 million Loop 303/I-10 interchange project will build the four remaining ramps
to extend Loop 303 south to Van Buren Street.
City officials worked with the Arizona Department of Transportation to accelerate — by two years — the
application of rubberized asphalt to I-10 for noise abatement.
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Goodyear LEADGoodyear Ballpark Ticket Office and Team Shops open
Goodyear Lakeside Music FestivalFlavors of the WestSpring Concert Series
Mother/Daughter LuauCoffee with a CopMovie nights at Goodyear Ballpark
Home Plate for the HolidaysFill-a-NeedShop with a Cop
Tres Rios Nature Festival
Coffee with a Cop
Ballet Under the Stars
Movie nights at Goodyear Ballpark
Star Spangled Fourth
Tale of Two Cities ParadeArt of Cultures ExpoHeart & Sole 5KDaddy Daughter Dinner & DanceCoffee with a Cop
Dinner with the Fire ChiefFall FestivalMake a Difference DayRelay for LifeCoffee with a Cop
G.A.I.N.Veteran’s Day Tribute Wag & Tag Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event Chalk Art in the ParkCoffee with a Cop
For more information, check out Special Events under the Residents tab at goodyearaz.gov.
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The input and involvement of engaged citizens helps shape our growing city to ensure resident, business and community partner needs are represented in city initiatives. Consider giving the gift of your time, talents and expertise through serving the city on a board or commission; volunteering for one of our many departments; or simply staying in touch through our e-news alerts. Share your perspective and take an active interest in Goodyear!
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