It is my goal to ensure you receive a monthly newsletter containing important city updates as well as upcoming events. You can also find me on Facebook for frequent notifications. I am always available to hear your comments, questions, concerns or complaints! You may reach me anytime at chris.judd@surpriseaz.gov or 623-222-1326.
Drop-off Recycling Available July 7
Recyclable materials such as plastic #1 and #2 (these include: milk, soda, condiment, water, shampoo, detergent, etc.), cardboard, and aluminum and tin cans, can be dropped off at the city’s Public Works North Yard, located at 17274 N. Litchfield Road, beginning July 7.
Materials will be accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Please bring proof of residency and ensure that recyclables are clean and dry.
The city of Surprise is working hard to find a solution to recycling that is cost effective and sustainable, and this is the first step in that process.
Reel Pizza Pies, located at 13953 W. Waddell Road, held a ribbon cutting on June 17. Reel Pizza Pies is a 1,200-square-foot restaurant that seats 15 and serves, slices, whole pies, sandwiches and subs via counter-service style. Welcome to Surprise.
Utility Rate Increase
Single family solid-waste (trash) customers will see an increase on their statements beginning July 1. Customers will pay a monthly base rate of $23.40, that will then increase by $0.10 each fiscal year, beginning 2021, bringing the rate to $23.70 on July 1, 2023. This rate increase was adopted to obtain the revenues required to operate utilities, and maintain infrastructure while also considering asset replacement and emergency funding needs.
Stormwater rates for a single-family residential home will see an increase of $0.75, beginning July 1, bringing the utility fee to $2.75 each month. The stormwater utility fee is to enable the city to cover the costs of maintaining stormwater related infrastructure, and develop projects to protect and prevent problems caused by stormwater, such as, flooding.
For more information on either of these rates, please visit, surpriseaz.gov/utilityratesinfo orsurpriseaz.gov/stormwater. A stormwater information hot line has also been set up for customers to call with any questions. That number is 623.222.6200.
Road Work Update
The voter approved G.O. Bond roadway project at Waddell Road, Loop 303 to Reems Road, began on June 24. The traffic changes will include:
Eastbound traffic on Waddell Road between Loop 303 and Reems Road will be shifted to the south side of the road.
Left turns from eastbound Waddell Road will be re-opened at the intersections of Legacy Parc Boulevard and 157th Avenue.
The traffic signal at the intersection of Waddell Road and Sarival Avenue will be activated. The signal will be in the flashing red light phase for 48 hours until being put into normal function mode.
All three lanes on the north side of Waddell Road, Sarival Avenue to Loop 303, will be open for westbound traffic.
Work is anticipated to be completed late this summer. When complete, this segment of Waddell Road will construct four additional travel lanes, except Reems Road to Sarival Lane which requires three additional travel lanes. Additional improvements will include provisions for drainage, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street lighting, landscaping, and turn lanes.
Please drive slowly in construction zones and watch for crews in the area during the road project! For more information please visit www.surpriseaz.gov/decidesurprise.
Council Meetings and Agendas
As a reminder, there are no City Council Regular Meetings this month. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. Agendas are always posted online at a minimum of two days prior. If you see something on the agenda that concerns you, please reach out before the meeting, so I have time to address your concern. I may even ask your questions during the City Council presentation. The best way to reach me is chris.judd@surpriseaz.gov.
Meet and Greet
My monthly Meet and Greet scheduled for July 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 14029 W. Waddell Road, Surprise, AZ 85379, has been cancelled. I look forward to meeting again, when it is safe to do so. Please check my webpage at https://d6.surpriseaz.gov/ for updates to my meeting schedule.
