The second-annual Plant Swap was a great success. The free raffle of a Sprouts $30 gift certificate was won by Diane Yeoman, a newly arrived neighbor. Almost all the plants got new homes. The business meeting was heavy with serious issues:
1) Grant Road parcels and planting the empty lots.
2) Traffic Circle at Linden and Cherry, approval to seek bids. Jeff Park must fund the traffic circle construction under a city permit. Estimated cost of 9-10K.
3) No F-35 fly overs: letter approved
4) Meeting scheduled with the city to discuss Jefferson Park's NPZ.
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Roll-offs Rolling in Again - Get ready to clean up!
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ROLL-OFFS
delivery
Fri.
May 19
removal Mon. May 22
917 E. Seneca
1822 E. Lester
1740 E. Edison
1200 E. Linden
Mid to late May our University students are packing up to go home for the summer. Often they have furniture, etc. that is too big for the garbage bins. Here are well timed roll-offs for that garbage!! The April roll-offs were filled to the brim, indicating they were much appreciated.
Note: We often have requests for help getting heavy items to the roll-offs. If you can be available to help or if you need help please call
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Tax-deductible Donations to your Neighborhood
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If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the neighborhood projects through the Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc.
1) Click on the link below to download a form.
2) Mail a check to the address listed on the form
3) You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Among the projects being considered are the Campbell Entrance Signs, the traffic circle at Linden and Cherry, the Little Free Library at Vine and Lester, and the Greening of the orphan plots Park to Santa Rita.
This neighborhood does much with volunteer work. However, city permit fees and construction and fabrication of items must be paid for
by the neighborhood. Your neighborhood non-profit (Friends) is able to support such enhancement projects with your help. Consider a donation--big or small, it all adds up.
(J. Daniels)
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Paul Durham, Candidate Ward III |
Next two JPNA Meetings will host the candidates to the Ward III seat.
What
are your expectations/concerns for our new council person?
Ward III candidate to speak to neighbors:
May 24: JPNA Meeting Speaker - Ward
III Candidate
Paul Durham - Democrat
Ward III candidate to speak to neighbors:
June 28: JPNA Meeting-Speaker - Ward III
Candidate
Felicia Chew - Democrat
Grant Road Coalition, Central Segments
Tuesday - May 23 - 6pm, Ward III Office
Ken Scoville, Historic Preservation Activist, to speak
Tuesday - June 27 - 6pm Ward III Office
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See Something----Say Something!
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A recent report on
NSN website
shows 8 burglaries for the month of April, one trespassing and two suspicious person reports in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood. These rates seemed high, so JPNA secretary called the West Side TPD Division. The community resource officer said the community was experiencing a spike in crime.
However, Officer Monica VanNorman, Community Outreach Officer TPD
West Division, 837-7241,
went on to say, anyone seeing anything should immediately call 911. No one should feel unsure or fear over-reporting. Often your call may help with tracking another incident.
Protect yourself and your neighbors by being watchful and reporting. The Grant Road project may bring many strangers through the neighborhood. If you are concerned please call 911.
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Spring is bee time again. If you have a swarm that needs moving you can find recommended bee movers at
the Tucson & Southern Arizona Beekeepers Society - web page: southernazbeekeepers.org) for a list of bee keepers that will remove hives and swarms and relocate to new hives, etc.
(per neighbor A. Vokes)
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Historic Neighborhood - NPZ
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You live in an
Historic Neighborhood. In 2009,after much fundraising and research, Jefferson Park became the 31st Historic Neighborhood in Tucson. What that means to you is that if your home is a contributing property, you will receive a substantial break in your property taxes as long as you do not make any significant changes to your street side view.
In addition, Jefferson Park is one of two neighborhoods who worked with the city to create a
Neighborhood Preservation Zone (NPZ). Now other zoning rules are in place to maintain the historic integrity of the neighborhood. Along with the Neighborhood Design Manual, also created with the city, Jefferson Park will retain its uniqueness over time. Additions and changes to a residence are reviewed carefully by the city. The Neighborhood Assn continues to work with the city to interpret and execute the NPZ document. The neighborhood is in continuing discussions with the city about the recent allowance of a front yard swimming pool.
Only neighborhoods which have historic status or are in the process of the nomination may apply for an NPZ.
(J. Daniels)
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Loud Prty calls Loud Music calls Red Tags
2016 2017
2016
2017 2016
2017
City of Tucson 151
295 25
Jefferson Park 5
2
0
0
1
0
The red tag committee reports this data for April. It reveals that the number of calls for loud parties is down from 2016 with no red tags. Data collection began in September 2015 so we are now able to make year to year comparisons.
(C. Nichols, red tag committee)
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Map of the "orphan" parcels from Park to Santa Rita
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Click here
for a map of the landscape proposal for the blocks from Park to Santa Rita parcels provided to us by David Burbank, TDOT directof or the Grant Road Project. You will see the alignment moving from 6 lanes back to 4 at Sant Rita and the positioning of the sidewalks and the landscape. Jefferson Park is asking to be able to place native plants north of the alley to provide some visual mitigation while we await the return of the construction in 2021-23. Five to seven years is significant growth on mesquite trees!!
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Have a tree and need it planted?
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Neighbors, t
ake advantage of
a great opportunity
to green
and
shade
your yard!
Call the Green Committee
to get information about how you can schedule a tree planting. They have jack hammer for our caliche yards.
Joan Hall: 990--8054 or e-mail joanchall@yahoo.com
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Edison Plaza clean-up on May 20 - 8:30am
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Mark your calendars!
The next clean-up at Edison Plaza (corner of Edison and Campbell) is Saturday, May 20. Come help out, the more hands the better! We have bags from Tucson Clean and Beautiful. Meet at 8:30 am.
Also, morning walkers, dog walkers etc. Please keep an eye on our little parklet.
If you see signs of squatters, bedding, etc., please call 911 and ask that a patrol visit the park. The clean-up committee has notified Westside Police Division of what is a growing problem in the parklet. TPD encouraged neighbors to call the 911 number whenever they see a problem. It seems the cozy corners of our parklet are inviting some very unsavory and illegal behavior.
Special thanks to the TPD officer who cleaned out the "camp" April 30.
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Tell Your Neighbor
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Got a new neighbor? Contact your rep to get a welcome packet.
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Jefferson Park is divided into 6 sections. One person from each area is a voting member of the JPNA Board. These folks are the voice for their area. Keep them informed! |
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Your Ward III Contact
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Report Transportation Concerns
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Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?
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What is a code violation?
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And whom do I call?
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Download an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Tucson Neighborhood Support Network
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A site listing all the neighborhoods in Tucson, and important things affecting them.
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Neighborhood Support Network |
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Banner Construction
and Info Line
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Construction Updates
on the University Campus
Banner University Medical Center Tucson Campus
website
for the hospital expansion project.
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Emergency 24/7 phone number for the Banner project construction team: (520) 268-9575
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U of A - Good Neighbor Program
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Report problems and concerns. |
24 hr hot line -
520-282-3649
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Get on the List Serve!
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Come to the JPNA Monthly Meeting
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Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 6pm Ward III Office, 1510 E Grant Rd
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Renew your $15 voluntary JPNA membership dues
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