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The City of El Mirage’s theme for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 is “Creating Stability and Meeting Expectations Responsibly.” For the second year in a row, Council will approve a needs-based budget, a product of Council goals... Read on...
Lennar Homes, a prominent national home builder, plans to construct 83 single family homes in El Mirage beginning this summer in the Montecito Estates community at Thompson Ranch and El Mirage Roads. Montecito is a... Read on...
Due to the warm summer temperatures, Fourth Friday’s will recess May through August. The next Fourth Friday will be held in September through April from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the El Mirage City Plaza located adjacent to... Read on...
The El Mirage Fire Department recently announced the launch of its Child Car Seat Inspection Program to begin May 1, 2012. The program provides free child car seat inspections by El Mirage firefighters certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians.
While barbecuing can be a fun activity, it can also turn tragic. From 2005-2009, U.S. Fire Departments responded to an average of 8,200 home fires annually involving grills, hibachis, and barbecue pits.
The City of El Mirage rededicated Bill Gentry Park on Saturday, March 24, 2012 with a ceremonyrecognizing the extensive improvements recently made to the facility. The family of Bill Gentry, thepark’s founder, was on hand to celebrate the occasion.
The El Mirage Fire Department is conducting inspections and flushing all City-owned fire hydrants over the next three to six months to ensure fire hydrants remain in proper operating condition. Hydrant flushing will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Construction of access barriers at entrances to the eight drainage culverts beneath City roadways along the wash drainage channel in El Mirage is now substantially complete.
The El Mirage Fire Department receives many calls requesting assistance to handle swarms of bees. Since the migration of Africanized honeybees to the Valley in 1993, many callers have requested Fire Department assistance when they see a cloud of bees.
City of El Mirage Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Tulk is now appearing in a show called “Full Metal Jousting” which airs Sunday nights at 11:00 p.m on the History Channel.
The City of El Mirage Fire Department is pleased to announce the City’s Insurance Services Organization (ISO) fire protection rating improved by two protection classes from a 5/9 to a 3/9 based on a recent evaluation of the Fire Department.
Laura Pina, Administrative Assistant for Police Department Investigations, was named El Mirage employee of the quarter for the first quarter of 2012. Pina was selected by a committee of her peers.
Reserve Police Officer Bennito Nava was sworn in by Police Chief Steve Campbell and formally began his career with the El Mirage Police Dept. Officer Nava will be serving as a volunteer to provide public safety services to the residents of El Mirage.
Design improvements to El Mirage Road, from Cactus Road to Grand Avenue including Thunderbird Road from 126th Avenue to El Frio Street, are underway. City Leaders are asking for public input which will be evaluated for inclusion into its design
Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council awarded a grant to El Mirage for $200,162 to replace the City’s aging street sweepers. Grant funds awarded to the City are part of an allocation made to MAG by the Federal Highway Administration
Construction crews renovating Gentry Park are on a tight schedule to complete the field improvements by the start of the Little League season. The project will improve the City Park located at the intersection of Thunderbird Road and El Mirage Road.
El Mirage City Council passed a resolution to rescind impact fees normally charged for expansion of infrastructure and public services on future development projects. Council action was in response to Senate Bill 1525.
The new year marks the start of an annual events calendar filled with celebrations spotlighting local art, music, and culture. One of the most popular events in the City – the 4th Friday Family Fest - returns January 27th and will run through October
After years of steady use, the park will undergo major renovations as promised by the new City Council. Phased renovations will take place to the ball field, concession, and facilities. Construction will continue through May, 2012.