Mayor Phil Goode’s Weekly Update

Here’s an update on the waterline break on Sheldon Street. Public Works has engaged a contractor for repairs, and the work is currently underway.

In addition to the waterline and asphalt damage to the adjacent curb, gutter and sidewalk must be addressed.

Public Works hopes to have the work completed by the end of this week, depending on weather.
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The City of Prescott Forestry Team will be performing tree services at A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next few weeks. Please be aware of the crew’s presence in the park.

Granite Creek Park will remain open during these maintenance operations.
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Did you know? Between people and pets, the Willow Creek Dog Park hosts over 550,000 dogs and people annually.

The Willow Creek Dog Park Sponsorship Program has been set up to allow friends and users of the park to contribute to the improvement of amenities.

Contributions to this project can be made at the City’s website. The funds will not be utilized for any routine maintenance of the park only for amenity improvements.

In the meantime, the park will be getting new turf in this fiscal year, according to Michelle Stacey-Schroeder, Recreation Services Administrative Supervisor. Michelle said that a timeline for the new turf has not been established yet because we are still working on the logistics and planning.

Stay tuned for more information, I will let you know when we have news, and press releases will also be sent out.
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The Transfer Station has a supply of wood chips, and they are inviting you to come and get some. They will load you up for free.

Wood chips are great as ground cover for natural weed and erosion control.

Just come down to the Transfer Station at 2800 Sundog Ranch Road,  Monday- Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM. Stop at the scale and inform attendant you would like to get some wood chips. Staff will direct you from there.

Please allow for a wait time window of about 30 min to get loaded.
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Are you prepared for future monsoon flooding? Yavapai County provides sand and sandbags for you at several of our fire stations, including those in Prescott.  All you need to bring is a shovel.
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Long-term water planning has been a major focus of mine since I have been Mayor. Long-term planning is needed to maintain our local economy and the quality of life for current and future generations.

The City is currently in the process of assessing water supplies and demands for its customers. Follow the progress at the City’s website and ParticipatePrescott.com.

Both sites will be updated regularly. The first informational outreach, a “Project Overview”, is now available.
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You should have received your ballot by now for next week’s August 5th Primary Election. In addition to council and mayor candidates, there are 2 propositions on the ballot.

The City is providing information on both Prop 482 and Prop 484 through Social Media posts on City pages. Prop 482 refers to the Home Rule Alternative Expenditure limitation; and Prop 484 refers to the Open Space Charter Amendment.

If you wish to vote in person, you can do so at the County Election Office on Fair Street in Prescott by August 5th, but vote centers will not be open for this election.
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Council has held the first of two City Council Study Sessions regarding the Effluent & Wastewater Pipelines and SR89 Improvements project and opened the 60-day Public Comment Period. Public Comments are being collected at the project website.

The project’s website Virtual Meeting Room, provides up-to-date information.

Public comments are turned off on Social Media posts – so please make your formal comments on the project website.
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Further meetings continue regarding the Plaza Hotel proposed for the center of Whiskey Row on Montezuma Street. The Prescott Preservation Commission met last week to review the project and sent a recommendation of denial to Council.

A special Council Meeting will take place on August 5 at 3 PM, continuing the discussion from the July 8th Council meeting which included the developers of the Prescott Plaza Hotel.

During this meeting, staff will provide a full Administrative Review and report from the City’s Historic Preservation Specialist, as well as the recommendation from the Prescott Preservation Commission.
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I am Mayor Phil Goode, and I will update you again next week. Please remember that we are still under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. So be very careful with any outdoor open flames and equipment that may generate a spark which could lead to a wildfire. Help us all to have an uneventful wildfire season. Be Firewise.