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Community Organization Sought for 4th of July
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The Visalia City Council is seeking a local community organization to host a fireworks show at Groppetti Stadium on July 4, 2017.
The City Council is offering to assist in bringing a 4th of July fireworks show back to Visalia by providing assistance such as $10,000 in annual funding, a one-time, first year only $10,000 bonus and free use of Groppetti Stadium for the event.
"A Visalia fireworks show is as all-American as motherhood and apple pie," shared Mayor Warren Gubler. "I am hopeful that this event will be a Visalia tradition that can be brought back as a successful community event that will bring our citizens together to celebrate the birth of our country, and provide a great opportunity for a local community organization."
The host organization will receive all proceeds from the event and technical assistance in planning from City departments. In exchange, the host organization would agree to provide a 20-minute fireworks show at Groppetti Stadium on July 4, 2017, including insurance, funding for the full cost of the event above the City's donation and accept the designation as host of the event, with the intent of continuing the event in future years.
To express interest in being selected as the local community organization to sponsor this fireworks celebration in Visalia, submit a letter of interest to City of Visalia Fireworks Proposal, 220 N. Santa Fe, Visalia, CA 93292 no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8.
Letters should contain the local community organizations previous experience in organizing and funding events, the number of volunteers available for the event, and explain how insurance would be secured for the event. Letters of interest will be assessed and interviews held as appropriate with a goal of selecting a local community organization by March 20, 2017.
For more information, please contact Kurtis Brown, Fire Marshal, at 559-713-4261 or [email protected].
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Become a VIPS Through the Citizen Police Academy
Interested in learning more about local law enforcement? Want to make a difference in your community by becoming a VIPS? The Visalia Police Department is now accepting applications for this year’s’ Citizens Police Academy.
The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course designed to acquaint prospective volunteers with the inner workings of the Visalia Police Department, all while being trained to become a Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS).
Visalia citizens are invited to attend the 2017 Citizens Police Academy informational meeting on Thursday March 2nd, 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 707 W. Acequia. Applications for the 2017 Citizens Police Academy are now availalble and must be received by March 17, 2017 with the Acadmey scheduled to begin in April 2017.
Applications are available at PD Headquarters on 303 S. Johnson St., PD District 1 Office on 204 N.W. Third and PD District 2 Office on 4100 S. County Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Sergeant Damon Maurice at 713-4216 or [email protected].
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More Downtown Residential, New Medical Office & More
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Development continues to roll through 2017 as the City's Site Plan Review looks over items from new downtown residential to new multi-story medical.
A favorite of many Visalians, downtown may be seeing more residential space, as an item for space above Javi's Taco Shack and Donuts is expected to be resubmitted. Visalia Emergency Aid is looking to expand as construction of a new 10,860 square foot metal warehouse has been proposed, which would also include office and conference room space.
A new AM/PM gas station and convenience store is proposed at the intersection at Caldwell and Court, while a yet unnamed gas station and convenience store with an attached drive-thru carwash is proposed at the intersection of Plaza and Crowley.
A new, multi-story medical office is being proposed on Sunnyside, west of Mooney. The proposed location would be a new surgery and outpatient center.
For up to the minute news on development, new business and more, follow @CityofVisalia and #HereWeGrowVisalia.
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This & That
- DUI/License Checkpoing Planned: Visalia Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight, Friday, 2/24 and again tomorrow, Saturday, 2/25 from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits.
- Meet the Mayor: Mayor Warren Gubler welcomes Visalia residents to meet as he holds office hours on Tuesday, February 28th. Office hours will be held at City Hall West, in 15-minute increments and walk-ins are welcome from 5 to 5:45 p.m.
- Downtown Parking Change: Council has authorized City staff to convert the West Acequia parking structure 2nd floor parking from three hour parking to all day parking (for non-leased spaces). Changing the parking limits will encourage more all day parking in the garage, leaving more on street parking open.
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Lady Gaga? Amy Schumer? A tribute band?
Visalia Convention Center asking, "What do you want to see come to Visalia?"
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Upcoming Events
Meet the Mayor
Tuesday, February 28th
from 5 - 5:45 p.m. at City Hall West
CIF Girls Wrestling State Championships
Saturday, February 25th
Open Mic Night at Garden Street Plaza for First Friday
Friday, March 3rd
City Council Meeting
Monday, March 6th
Innaugural Visalia SOUP
Tuesday, March 14th
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