Business

Fitch Rating Reaffirms City of Sierra Vista's Outstanding Bond Rating

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 10:45am

Fitch Rating Reaffirms City of Sierra Vista's Outstanding Bond Rating

Like most homeowners and businesses, the City of Sierra Vista borrows money to pay for things like facilities. The City has to monitor its ratings in order to keep interest rates low and ultimately to save taxpayers’ dollars.

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Rosemont Copper project analysis update

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 9:14am

The following is a news release from the U.S. Forest Service

The Rosemont Copper Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement public review and comment period ended on January 31, 2012. Coronado National Forest officials estimate over 4,000 people attended one or more of the seven public meetings held in the affected region regarding the project.

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Rosemont Copper CEO admits company didn’t file disclosures in Arizona

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 2:58pm

Rosemont Copper CEO admits company didn’t file disclosures in Arizona

The following is a press release from Save the Scenic Santa Ritas

Rosemont Copper CEO Rod Pace is now admitting the company did not disclose a corporate bankruptcy of two of its key officials to Arizona authorities. Pace acknowledged that Rosemont’s parent company, Vancouver-based Augusta Resource Corporation, reported to Canadian regulators that two of its top officers had been involved in a corporate bankruptcy. He claimed, however, that Rosemont is not required to make those disclosures in Arizona.

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Raytheon is granted new contracts for military

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 1:41pm

Raytheon has been awarded a modification of over $97 million to an earlier Navy contract, and has also been awarded an Air Force contract of $497 million, earlier this year.

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Civic events and happenings around Sierra Vista

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 11:02am

April is “Water Awareness Month”

Water Wise Workshop: Drip Irrigation for Homeowners
Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
UA South, 1140 N. Colombo, Public Meeting Room • Free

Drip irrigation systems are great—if you know how to use them. Join us to learn more about water/soil relationships and to identify the components of a drip system. This workshop will include a hands-on session. For more conservation information, call Water Wise at 458-8278, ext. 2141 or visit waterwise.arizona.edu. The City of Sierra Vista is proud to be a founding contributor to the Water Wise program.

It’s back!

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City of Sierra Vista City Council and various meetings and closures

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 9:13am

City Council

City Council Work Session
Thursday, April 5, 3 p.m.
City Hall, City Manager Conference Room
Agenda items include commissions’ annual reviews from Park & Recreation, Commission on Disability Issues, and Commission on Cultural Diversity.

City Council Work Session
Monday, April 9, 3 p.m.
City Hall, City Manager Conference Room
Agenda items include City Manager update.

For full agenda and items scheduled, go to www.SierraVistaAZ.gov.

Informational items are also posted at City Hall, the Library, Oscar Yrun Community Center, and The Cove 24-hours prior to the meeting date.

Meetings

Planning and Zoning Commission
Tuesday, April 3, 5 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
Chair: Joe Kraps
Agenda items include amendments to Development Code Article 151.08, Public Improvement Standards, and recommendation on commission vacancy.

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2012 Home and Garden Show Sierra Vista

Submitted by Ty Holland on Monday, March 26th, 8:39 am

Large crowds visited the 15th annual Southeastern Arizona Contractors Association’s Home and Garden Show last Friday and Saturday at Buena High School in Sierra Vista.

The Home and Garden Show presented by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber showcases contractors and businesses from throughout Cochise County and the surrounding area. Exhibitors featured everything from gas grills to floor coverings to steak knives. Live demonstrations included, rain water harvesting, spring gardening and do it yourself projects.

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