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Airport
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3000 S. Palo Verde Road
Buckeye, AZ 85326 |
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The length of the BMA Runway is 5,500 feet. |
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The width of the BMA Runway is 75 feet. |
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The Weight Restriction for the BMA Runway is 30,000 pounds - Single Wheel |
Buckeye Goes Green
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Beginning Dec. 1, Town offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Many Town offices will be closed on Fridays. |
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The Town Council agreed to this program to provide Town residents extended time to conduct business with the Town. There will projected savings in energy consumption, and it will help the Town meet county-mandated trip reduction goals. |
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Many Buckeye residents have to take time out of their work day to access services of the Town. Extended hours will allow residents to visit Town offices before or after their work day |
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No, many Town services will continue to be offered on Fridays, including curbside recycling pickups and senior and social service programs at the Buckeye Community Center and recreational programs at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center. In addition, the Buckeye Public Library will continue its normal operating hours Monday through Saturday, and the Buckeye Municipal Court offices will be open Monday through Thursday and closed Friday. Essential police and fire services will be offered seven days a week, as will calls for emergency services such as water line breaks. |
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Town employees will continue to work 40 hours a week, many of whom will work four 10-hour days to provide extended services Monday through Friday. |
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Inspection services will not be available on Fridays. Please contact your inspector for scheduling options or call 623-349-6200 for more information. |
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Water bill payments are billed on Wednesdays and are due in 21 days, so payments will never be due on a Friday |
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Water turn-on/off will occur Monday through Thursday. |
Business Licenses
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Businesses are not required by law to set up a specific ownership structure in order to apply for a business license. There are advantages to doing this, and the Town encourages applicants to contact the Arizona Corporation Commission to discuss their specific situation. If you choose to establish this type of ownership structure, please do so prior to applying for a license, as this will modify your business name. |
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Some applicants may want to ensure that their business name is trademarked so no other businesses can advertise under that name. To trademark your business name, you must check with the Arizona Secretary of State and determine if the desired business name is available, and if so, file to trademark it. There is a fee involved, so please contact the Secretary of State for more specific fees and requirements. |
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License fees are annnual. If you continue to do business in the Town, you are required to renew your business license and pay the applicable fees each year. |
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If you do not keep your license current, and at the time of expiration do not send in the renewal to indicate your are no longer doing business or wish to renew, you will be charged a reinstatement fee. Once all applicable fees are paid in full, the license can be re-issued under the same number. |
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A Transaction Privilege Tax license is a tax license issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. If you sell any type of tangible good, or you are renting your home, you are required by Town Code and state law to obtain your Transaction Privilege Tax license. This license can be obtained through the Arizona Department of Revenue and is required to be submitted with a license application if applicable. If you are a service based business, you are NOT required to obtain this type of license, but will need to apply for the Town Business License. |
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If you are participating in an event that has a special event license with the Town, then you do not need to apply for a seperate individual business license. You are responsible for applying for (if you do not have already) your Transaction Privilege Tax license to remit sales tax on what you sell at the event. In addition, if you are a food vendor, you are required by Maricopa County Department of Health Services to have a Permit to Operate and a Food Manager's Card. |
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No. Non-profit organizations who have obtained their 501(c)(3) certificate are not required to have a business license in the Town. |
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The Town will send you a renewal form about 45 days prior to the license expiration date. If you choose to renew, confirm that the information is correct, and if not, make the necessary changes on the form. Send in the form with payment and we will mail you an updated license. If you are not renewing, be SURE to send the renewal back to the Town indicating that you do not wish to renew. If you do not send the renewal back with that information, and you choose to renew past your expiration date, you will be assessed a late fee. |
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The fee associated with your license depends on the type of business you are conducting. Most license fees are either $40.00 or $100.00 a year. For a complete list of fees please see our fee schedule. |
Cemetery
Community Action Program
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The Town of Buckeye Community Action Program (CAP) is a program funded by Maricopa County Human Services Department and DES as a means to assist residents with self-sufficiency while they are experiencing a financial hardship or crisis in their lives. |
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Anyone requesting assistance must complete a pre-screening application. Applications may be obtained at the CAP office located at 106 N. 5th St. Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. Once completed and submitted, applicants will be called within a week to set up an appointment or to further discuss eligibility criteria. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the CAP office at 623-349-6615.
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To be determined upon eligibility of funding. |
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The CAP office is located 1 block north of Monroe Ave on 5th Street. |
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* Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines
* Proof of gross income for past 30 days
* Original birth certificate for applicant
* Social security card for each member of household
* Additional requirements may apply (depending on services requested) |
Community Services
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Heritage Park is located at 809 N. First Street. It is on Miller Road between Baseline and MC 85. |
Fire Department
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Please click the link 'Insurance Companies' on the left hand side of the webpage. Fill out the form with your information and you will receive a response within two business days. |
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For a tour of a fire station please contact (623)349-6700. |
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Contact the Office of the Fire Marshal at (623)349-6759. |
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Blood pressure can be checked at any of the fire stations when a crew is there. Please visit our 'station locations' page to find out which location is closest to you. |
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A smoke detector will beep or "chirp" once every minute or so when the batteries need to be changed. Alarms should be checked every month to make sure they are working. Also plan on once a year changing the batteries and removing the dust off the detectors. |
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Yes, please contact our Public Education Coordinator at (623) 776-6294 to schedule an appointment. |
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If you would like to ride along and you are over the age of 18, please contact (623)349-6700. |
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No, we do not provide this service. |
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We strive to keep an active list - be sure to look at our webpage for when new positions will be posted. |
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We do not provide immunizations. For further information contact Buckeye Valley Fire District at 623-386-5906. |
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If the bees are a threat and have started to sting please contact 911. If you have a Bee Hive, please contact a local bee removal company to assist you. |
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Firefighters are required to pay for their own meals. To make meals economical, they will go to the grocery store in their area and shop for lunch and dinner. |
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Please contact Steve Rogers at sjrogers@buckeyeaz.gov or 602-292-5115. |
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Please vistit our Public Education page, and fill out a Public Event Form near the bottom of the page. |
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No, we are not. Buckeye Fire is a full time department providing service to the Town of Buckeye. Buckeye Valley's focuses are the rural areas of Buckeye, although both departments often work at the same scenes together providing a high quality service. |
Fire Prevention
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Fire plan review fees are $85.00 per hour and permitting fees will vary per permit type. For confirmation of all permitting fees, please contact the Buckeye Fire Department Building Safety Division at (623) 349-6200. |
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A. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - Systems with 20 or more heads are required to be monitored. Systems with less than 20 heads MAY be required to be monitored. B. Automatic Fire Alarm Systems must be monitored by an approved third party. Tenant improvements to shell require individual monitoring. C. Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression systems. D. Special Fire Suppression Systems (ie: FM200 / UL300 systems) E. Plans are required to be designed by a NiCet III or IV stamped, signed, or Fire Protection Engineer sealed and signed. |
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Flow tests are required to be performed by a qualified company and/or individual. Please contact Jim Shank, Fire Prevention Specialist at (623) 349-6759, to schedule a flow test. |
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All Residential Care facilities are classified as an R-4 occupancy and are required to have Automatic Sprinkler System installed (Modified 13D)
A. An approved automatic and manual alarm system shall be provided
B. Contact the Fire Department for additional requirements
C. You might want to see Sarah as see is preparing a form for this type of occupancy
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Installations of all portable, above ground or underground LPG tanks at a minimum will conform to the following:
A. The 2006 International Fire Code
B. The 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
C. The 2008 edition of NFPA 58 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
D. Underground tanks shall not be buried until inspected and approved for burial by the Buckeye Fire Department
E. Contact the Fire Department for additional requirements |
Library
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Getting a library card is easy, and free! Just bring in your photo id that shows your current address, if your id does not show your current address, please bring a proof of a current address along with your id. A friendly staff member will then open a library account just for you! All library material is good for a two week check out period. |
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You can renew online by clicking on the library catalog link and log into your account. You can also call the library at 623-349-6300 and a friendly staff member will renew your material for you. |
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Yes, we have 14 public computers that can be used. Just bring in your library card and we will make you a computer reservation. Printing is .10 a page for black and white and .75 a page for color. |
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Yes, you can bring your laptop and sit anywhere in the library or in Kell Park and connect to the world wide web! |
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Other services provided are:
Faxing
Copies
Notary Public
Inter Library Loans
Reference Assistance |
Museum
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The museum is open to the public Wednesday & Thursday from 12:00-4:00 and Friday & Saturday from 10:00-4:00. |
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Nothing! Visiting the Buckeye Valley Museum is free, so come and visit us! |
Town Management
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Please call Jacki Harris at 623-349-6992 or e-mail jharris@buckeyeaz.gov to request an appointment with Mr. Cleveland, Mrs. Jeanine Guy, or Mr. Matt Muckler. |
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