The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) selected the City of Prescott to receive WIFA's 2014 Clean Water Project of the Year award. WIFA presented the award during the City of Prescott Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.

 

The 2014 Clean Water Project of the Year was for the Airport Water Reclamation Facility Expansion, a $42 million infrastructure project to expand treatment capacity to accommodate current and near-term needs of the community. Prior to the upgrade, the facility's technology and design limited Prescott's ability to support a higher level of treatment and capacity. The expansion and renovation project began in November 2012 and was recently brought online. The City of Prescott now has the ability to treat increased future wastewater flows and produce more Class A+ reclaimed water.

 

The WIFA Board of Directors selected the project for award based on Prescott's focus on fiscal sustainability, exceptional project management, and commitment to improving Arizona's quality of life through wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

 

"Treating wastewater to a Class A+ level allows for Prescott to reuse the water for beneficial purposes, such as irrigating sports fields, golf courses, and commercial landscapes, restoring riparian habitats and recharging groundwater aquifers," said WIFA Board Chairman Henry Darwin, who is also Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. "The City of Prescott is to be commended for successfully completing this project, which protects water quality for Arizonans."

 

Planning for such an extensive and important project involved anticipating system users' future needs and demands, as well as setting user rates appropriately. This foresight and planning allowed Prescott to complete this essential infrastructure improvement project effectively and efficiently.

 

"City of Prescott staff was exceptionally well-organized and managed this massive project with impressive skill," said WIFA Executive Director, Sandy Sutton. "We are very pleased to acknowledge their achievements and hard work with this award."

 

For more information, please visit WIFA's website. 

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Prescott Circle Trail

 

 

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City of Prescott Adds Traffic Safety Improvements to Whiskey Row

 

 

 

To enhance safety for downtown events, the City of Prescott installed sleeve assemblies in the street pavement near the crosswalks at both ends of South Montezuma Street on Whiskey Row in April. The sleeves will allow the placement of removable steel traffic bollards-vertical steel posts-providing a physical barrier to the passage of motor vehicles during special events when the street is closed.

 

The bollards were first used during the Whiskey Off-Road mountain bike race April 24 through April 26, 2015.

 

The construction consisted of the placement of 19 underground concrete foundations and flush mounted sleeve systems which accept removable steel traffic bollards during times of street closure for special events on Montezuma. This project will result in a system that enhances public safety during special events.

 

According to Prescott Mayor Pro Tempore Chris Kuknyo, who initiated the bollard project, "Anytime we can enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians by offering protection from vehicular traffic, it's a good thing."

 

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To assist City of Prescott residents' disposal of yard waste, including limbs, branches and shrubs from pruning or cutting, the City Solid Waste Division will be offering free residential drop-off each Saturday in June (June 6, June 13, June 20, and June 27) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Transfer Station, 2800 Sundog Ranch Rd. in Prescott.

 

This service is free for City of Prescott residents only. Residents are required to show proof of residency at the Fee Booth, such as a driver's license or utility bill, and must weigh all yard waste material for tracking purposes. The yard waste loads should be contained and covered, but should not be bagged and should not contain any trash or processed wood products. Loads that contain contaminants will be charged full price as solid waste.

 

This service is for residential customers only. Commercial haulers are required to pay a fee for yard waste disposal.

 

Please call the Transfer Station at (928) 777-1116 for questions or directions.

 

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Outdoor Watering Restrictions in Effect  

 

   

 

Time of day outdoor watering restrictions are currently in effect until November 1, 2015.  City water customers must water outdoors between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. daily.  

 

In 2006, the City of Prescott adopted a Time of Day Outdoor Watering restriction into City Code to improve the community's efforts for conservation -minded irrigation and to meet state law requirements. 

 

The best time of day to begin irrigation is in the night, and the irrigation cycle should end early enough before sunrise to allow excess water to soak into the landscape so that the leaves will dry in the normal time period. Night-time temperatures and wind speeds are much lower and humidity is higher, which means lower evaporative losses during irrigation. Plus there is no sun at night so solar radiation does not contribute to water evaporation.

  

Practicing a low water-use lifestyle outdoors is a way everyone can help conserve water. WaterSmart landscaping reduces water use, saves money, reduces runoff, and is a fun way to create your own unique yard. Visit prescottwatersmart.com to virtually tour local WaterSmart landscapes and gardens, select native and low water use plants, share photos and landscape designs, and find local landscape resources. And don't forget to submit a photo of your WaterSmart yard to share with others!

 

Thanks for doing your part to live WaterSmart!

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New Sign Unveiled On Willow Creek Road Recognizing

German Sister City 

 

   

 

A new street sign was unveiled on Willow Creek Road, officially recognizing Zeitz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, as Prescott's newest Sister City.       

 

Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendall, and Zeitz Mayor Volkmar Kunze unveiled the sign, with members of the Arizona Sister Cities Committee and colleagues of Mayor Kunze in attendance.    

  

Zeitz, with a population of approximately 30,000, is located in the former East Germany, about two hours south of Berlin. The partnership with Zeitz was finalized by the Prescott City Council in February, 2013, after more than a year of communication with Zietz officials.   

 

Zeitz became the third Sister City relationship for Prescott, after establishing relationships with Caborca, Mexico, and Suchitoto, El Salvador.     

 

The bond with Zeitz has led to cultural and tourism exchanges between the two communities, including German students who have traveled to Prescott, and students from Bradshaw Mountain High School who have traveled to Germany. In addition, Mayor Kunze traveled to Prescott during Arizona's February 2012 centennial celebration, and several Prescott residents traveled to Zeitz in the fall of 2012.    

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  Prescott Police Officer Receives Lifesaving Award 

 

   

 

  

Prescott Police Officer Ryan Ehlert was honored with the Prescott Police Department Lifesaving award for saving the life of a professional acquaintance and friend, Dean Swain.    

 

The incident occured on January 3rd, 2015 at 11:00 p.m., when Officer Ehlert was in the area of Highway 89A, near mile post 319 assisting with a vehicle accident which had just occurred. Tow truck operator Dean Swain arrived on scene to remove one of the vehicles involved in the accident.   

  

Officer Ehlert remained on scene to assist, and while Mr. Swain was preparing the vehicle for the tow, Mr. Swain collapsed, falling backwards. Officer Ehlert provided immediate life saving actions by performing CPR on Mr. Swain until he regained a pulse and paramedics arrived on scene. Due to Officer Ehlerts quick reaction and abilities, Mr. Swain survived and is recovering.  

 

Officer Ehlert was given the lifesaving award at the Feb 10, 2015, city council meeting. Members of Dean Swain's Tri City Knights, a car enthusiasts group, also presented Officer Ehlert with a glass trophy expressing gratitude for saving the life of their good friend. 

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 Summer Highlights

 

    

 

 Worlds Oldest Rodeo & Fourth of July 

 

 

 In our historic town, Fourth of July means cowboys. The World's Oldest Rodeo, a tradition since 1888 and the area's biggest annual event, runs June 29 through July 4 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds and includes bull riding, roping, steer wrestling and other feats of derring-do. During the weekend, you'll find plenty of other reasons to keep wearing your cowboy boots, including rodeo dances, parades, the coronation of the rodeo queen and even "cowboy church," a non-denominational service. A city sponsored carnival and fireworks display cap the weeklong festivities on July 4 at Pioneer Park.

  

Prescott Frontier Days, Inc., host of the World's Oldest Rodeo, was recently named the one event not to miss in Arizona by Yahoo Travel. This year marks the 128th Annual World's Oldest Rodeo held in Prescott, Arizona. 

 

 

For the past five years the World's Oldest Rodeo has reached new heights with record attendance including several sell-out performances. This historic event captures rodeo fanatics from all over the world, near and far.

 

 

For more information and tickets, visit the Worlds Oldest Rodeo website.

 

 

 

  

 

Summer Concert Series

 

  

   

The Annual Downtown Summer Concert Series--free entertainment five days a week--will run  through the beginning of September on Prescott's picturesque Courthouse Plaza. 

 

On Thursday's, the concert series will turn the micophone over to local singers vying for the title of "Prescott's Karaoke Idol."  To sign up to perform, particpants must go to the  The Wolf radio station website.  The finale will be held Thursday, September 3, 2015. 

 

 

The Weekly Lineup:

 

Tuesday - Jazz on the Square 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wednesday - Movies in the Park - Starts at Dusk

Thursday - Prescott Idol (Except the third Thursday of the month) 6:30pm-8:30pm

ThirdThursday - Central Arizona Concert Band 6:45pm-7:45pm

Friday & Saturday - Various Musical Genres 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. 

 

A complete schedule of the entertainment is available here