Risks Associated with Swimming in Retention Basins

The good news is, our retention basins are working well to handle all of yesterday's rain but it is important to note that because storm water is not treated, any pollutants that get picked up by runoff end up in these basins. Some common storm water pollutants are:

• Pet Waste
• Pesticides/Herbicides
• Fertilizers
• Trash/Litter
• Automotive Oil/Fluids
• Paints/Solvents/Cleaners

Many kids (and adults) may want to play in flooded areas. Please discourage this. Unknown debris and dangers may lay underneath. Keep safe. Be water safe!

Watch for Mosquitoes!

Maricopa County Departments of Public Health and Environmental Services work closely to protect residents of Maricopa County against West Nile Virus (WNV). Environmental Services has the tough job of locating areas where there is a lot of mosquito activity, catching those mosquitoes and then testing them to see if they have the virus. Using such tools as mosquito testing, Environmental Services is the front line in informing residents know where WNV is in the county. (They also respond to all complaints related to green pools, stagnant water, and dead birds.)

If you see mosquitoes in the flood water, call Maricopa County at 602.506.6616 or use the online reporting tools here: http://www.maricopa.gov/wnv/

Changes to Trash/Recycle Collection

Due to Monday's storms, trash/recycle collection will be pushed one day forward - similar to holiday schedule. Trash and recycle container service and bulk waste collection for this week, 9/8/14 to 9/13/14, has shifted to a next day service due to Monday's storms. Monday moves to Tuesday, Tuesday moves to Wednesday, Wednesday moves to Thursday, Thursday moves to Friday and Friday moves to Saturday. Questions? Call 623-932-3010 between 7AM-4PM.

While on the subject of trash collection: please remember to keep your trees trimmed back from the road, and place containers away from obstructions (such as trees ,vehicles etc.). Untrimmed trees may obstruct the hydraulic arm on the truck which has to extend out and then swing up to service containers.

How to Report a Problem Online

Residents can easily report a problem to city of Goodyear staff quickly and easily using online tools, including a new mobile app.

• Ensure your report gets to the right place!
• Report directly from your smart phone!

Search the appropriate stores for "City of Goodyear" or click the link on a device for direct download. 
Android: http://www.publicstuff.com/android/goodyear 
iPhone: http://www.publicstuff.com/iphone/goodyear 

Search the appropriate stores for "PublicStuff" or click the link on a device for direct download. 
Windows: http://www.publicstuff.com/windows/ 
Blackberry: http://www.publicstuff.com/blackberry

You can also report a problem from your desktop. Bookmark the NEW report a problem page (http://goodyearaz.gov/residents/report-a-problem) for quick reference.

HINT: We've gotten some feedback that the submit button does not complete when using the desktop version and have found the root of the problem! Residents must move the "pin" on the map at the top of the issue page (see screenshot below) to be within the geographic boundaries of Goodyear. It currently defaults outside of our boundaries, which is preventing the problem from submitting. You can either drag the pin to move it or type the address in the very first Address field.

In Other News...

Two important dates to save:

9/11 Memorial Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, 9/13.

This Saturday, September 13, join the United Goodyear Firefighters L4005 for the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony and pancake breakfast at Goodyear Fire Station #183, 3075 N. Litchfield Rd. (just north of the YMCA) between Thomas Rd. & Indian School Rd. A flag raising ceremony will begin at 7:30 AM followed by a short memorial service and pancake breakfast. Donations will benefit the United Goodyear Firefighters Charities, which directly support our local community in need.

September 20th Southwest Valley HOA Academy

Registration is now open for the next HOA Academy: Saturday, September 20th, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at City of Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear AZ 85338, 

Cost: $5 - Includes Lunch

Register at www.avondale.org/playnow and enter session code: 6760.

The Southwest Valley HOA Academy provides HOA instruction every Spring and Fall, through a City of Goodyear partnership with the City of Avondale and the City of Buckeye. Topics at the September session include:

• Creating a Successful Neighborhood Event
• City Event Permit Requirements
• Neighborhood Watch
• Fundamentals of being an HOA Board Member