Posted April 17, 2014
Posted April 17, 2014
CPLC 34th Annual Southern Arizona Dinner (June 5)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Desert Diamond Entertainment Center
1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Please contact: EventsTucson@CPLC.org
Posted April 16, 2014
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the University of Arizona's School of Natural Resources and the Environment and Gridley Middle School to perform a tree inventory of Case Park. Representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department and the University will give in-class presentations to a class of fifth graders on the importance of urban forests, how trees contribute to communities and how inventories aid in keeping trees healthy.
Posted April 15, 2014
Reid Park Zoo is proud to announce that it was recently granted
accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Reid Park
Zoo underwent a thorough review and inspection in January, demonstrating
the Zoo meets or exceeds professional standards for excellence in animal
care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. In late
March, Reid Park Zoo officials traveled to Memphis, Tennessee for a
hearing by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.
Posted April 14, 2014
The City of Tucson’s Fleet Services Division ranked 15th on the 2014
list of Top 100 Best Fleets in North America by the 100 Best Fleets
Program. The award program recognizes and rewards peak performing public
sector fleet operations in North America. The Fleet Services Division
operates the City’s motor pool by providing maintenance and repair to
police cruisers, garbage trucks, and other vehicles.
Posted April 14, 2014
Beginning Monday, April 14, 2014 through Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Sun Link Streetcar staff will conduct controlled high speed streetcar testing from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on University Boulevard between Fourth Avenue and Euclid Avenue.
For the safety of residents and the traveling public, the following restrictions will be in place during the testing process:
Posted April 11, 2014
-Ward 3 Events
-Upcoming Area Neighborhood and Coalition Meeting(s)
-Citywide Events
-Did You Know?
Posted April 10, 2014
CITY OF TUCSON WORKSHOPS
LICENSE AND TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX REPORTING
Learn your rights and responsibilities for Transaction Privilege (Sales) Taxation by attending a Tax and License Workshop sponsored by the City of Tucson Finance Department.
Questions will be answered and written materials will be available. Samples of sales tax records, worksheets, and monthly returns will be explained. Example returns can be completed. It is recommended that you bring a calculator and a pencil.
Posted April 7, 2014
Beginning Monday, April 7, 2014 through Friday, April 11, 2014, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, work crews will perform utility location services for existing underground utilities. This work will provide information needed for the final design plans for phase 3 of the Downtown Links Project. Please note, construction is not beginning on the final phase of the Downtown Links Project.
Motorists can expect travel lane restrictions and parking restrictions in the following areas:
Posted April 4, 2014
Karin's Note: Friday, April 4, 2014
-Ward 3 Events
-Upcoming Area Neighborhood and Coalition Meeting(s)
-Citywide Events
-Did You Know?
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Dear Tucsonans,
City Budget
Posted April 3, 2014
Just a reminder that next Wednesday, April 9, is the Ward 2 Open House featuring Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. Find out more information here.
Posted April 1, 2014
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) are collaborating to improve the city’s street tree canopy. Trees growing into overhead power lines have been regularly pruned with directional and ‘V’ cuts, which reshapes the tree’s canopy into an unnatural shape.
Posted April 1, 2014
Southern Arizona Paving and Construction Co, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), is continuing its crack seal program associated with the voter-approved $100 million, five-year street bond program - Road Recovery.
The dates, work hours and locations for the next set of roadway improvements are listed below. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather.
Monday, March 31 - 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Church Avenue - Pennington Street to Jackson Street
Posted March 28, 2014
Karin's Note: Friday, March 28, 2014
-Ward 3 Events
-Upcoming Area Neighborhood and Coalition Meeting(s)
-Citywide Events
-Did You Know?
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Dear Tucsonans,
Priority-Based Budgeting
Posted March 27, 2014
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 and Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the contractor will place the final layer of asphalt pavement along St. Mary’s Road from the westbound I-10 frontage Road to Church Avenue. St. Mary’s Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the paving operation. Officers will be on site to direct traffic.
