CITY OF TUCSON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MEDIAN ISLAND AND ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE PROJECT UPDATE

June 4, 2:07 pm

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and The Groundskeeper are about 60 days into a four-month citywide clean-up of median islands and roadsides in an intense effort to remove weeds, debris and dead plants along arterial roadways with higher traffic volumes. As of Friday, June 1, 2012, the following median and roadside areas have been completed: Broadway - Country Club Road to Camino Seco Miracle Mile - Oracle Road to Interstate 10 Golf Links Road – Swan Road to Harrison Road

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TRAFFIC ALERT - DOWNTOWN STREET CLOSURES

May 31, 3:24 pm

On Saturday, June 2, 2012, the following street closures will be in effect to accommodate the Southern Arizona Roadrunner’s Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk: Sixth Avenue between 12th Street and 14th Street will be closed from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.   The following streets will be closed at 5 p.m. but will be opened after the participants pass through the area:

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BRING BACK THE SPLASH POOL PARTY!

May 18, 3:34 pm

Wednesday, May 30, during "Family Swim" from 5:30-7 p.m.

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CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOME REPAIR FUNDS USING LOTTERY-BASED SYSTEM

May 17, 4:08 pm

Homeowners within the city limits needing roof repairs, heating and cooling system replacements, and structural, utility or certain other repairs may apply for a grant and/or deferred loan ranging from $7,500 to $12,000.

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OFF-LEASH FACILITY TO BE DEDICATED AT PURPLE HEART PARK MAY 26

May 17, 9:37 am

Who: Tucson Parks and Recreation Department What: Dedication - new Purple Heart Park Off-Leash Dog Facility When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. (at Rita Ranch Family Fun Day) Where: East side of Purple Heart Park (10050 E. Rita Road) near Rees Loop walking path entrance

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TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS PARK AVENUE AT 22ND STREET

May 11, 4:43 pm

Beginning Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 5 a.m. until Friday, May 25, 2012 at 4 p.m., traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and shifted to the west side of Park Avenue from 22nd Street to 26th Street. The travel restrictions will be in place to allow work crews from Borderland Construction to install a new sewer manhole and sewer pipe in the roadway.  Restrictions will be in place 24 hours a day.  Crews will be working from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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A GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY AT ATTURBURY WASH GREENWAY ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 9:30 a.m.

May 10, 2:35 pm

Who:  Tucson Parks and Recreation, Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation, Pima Community College, and Ward 4 Council Member Shirley Scott What: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the first phase of the Atturbury Wash Greenway from Escalante Road to Fred Enke Drive When: Groundbreaking Ceremony - Monday, May 14, 2012, 9:30 a.m.

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FOUR PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETINGS SET FOR PROPOSED WATER RATE SCHEDULES

April 26, 1:53 pm

Public Hearing be held on May 22, 2012. In addition to the May 22 Public Hearing, interested persons are encouraged to attend one of four community meetings being held to learn about the budget and rate proposals and provide comments. The public meetings are scheduled as follows:

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SPECIAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTION EVENT ON SATURDAY

April 24, 7:55 am

 

Do you have cans of paint or unused chemicals sitting in your shed or garage? The City of Tucson and Pima County have an option for you to clean out your space while keeping these hazardous materials out of the environment.

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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR REVIEW OF CITY MAGISTRATE AND LIMITED SPECIAL CITY MAGISTRATE

April 23, 1:58 pm

The City of Tucson Magistrate Merit Selection Commission is currently reviewing applications for reappointment for the following City Magistrate and Limited Special City Magistrate:

Nikki A. Chayet Karen Maish-Leavitt

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