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TS#: 23-66450
Order #: 230512132

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

	The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/19/2012 and recorded on 7/27/2012, as Instrument No. 2012-16567, in the office of the County Recorder of Cochise County, Arizona, NOTICE!  IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR  at public auction to the highest bidder  on the main steps of the front entrance to the Cochise County Courthouse located at 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, Arizona 85603, on 4/24/2024 at 11:00 AM of said day:

LOT 39, OF CHAPARRAL VILLAGE NORTH PHASE “1”, ACCORDING TO BOOK 14 OF MAPS, PAGE 77 AND 77A, RECORDS OF COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA.

EXCEPT ALL RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN DOCUMENT NO. 8712-31763, RECORDS OF COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA.

Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona.

ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C):

Street address or identifiable location:	968 MONTE VISTA AVE
SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635

  A.P.N.: 107-49-340
Original Principal Balance: $109,200.00

Name and address of original trustor:
(as shown on the Deed of Trust)
DAVID W GARLAND, AND ESTELA A GARLAND, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY
968 MONTE VISTA AVE
SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635

Name and address of beneficiary:
(as of recording of Notice of Sale)
NewRez LLC, d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
75 Beattie Place, Suite 300
Greenville, South Carolina 29601-2743

NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE:
(as of recording of Notice of Sale)

Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona
ZBS Law, LLP
3550 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1190
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone Number: (602) 282-6188
SALE INFORMATION:
Sales Line: (855) 976-3916
Website: www.auction.com

Dated: 01/09/2024 	
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Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona

Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona.

State of Arizona)			)  ss.
County of Maricopa)
On 01/09/2024 , before me, Courtney Perry , a Notary Public for the State of Arizona, personally appeared Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Courtney Perry 
Notary Public
EPP 39340 Pub Dates 02/22, 02/29, 03/07, 03/14/2024

24-055 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 2024
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Case No. S0200CV202400095 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
John L. Lohr, Jr. (SBN 019876) Jackson D. Hendrix (SBN 036452) HYMSON GOLDSTEIN PANTILIAT & LOHR, PLLC 14500 N. Northsight Boulevard, Suite 101 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Telephone: (480) 991–9077 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COCHISE
TERRY EDWARD COUCHENOUR and RAINY K.L. COUCHENOUR, husband and wife; Plaintiffs, v. RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS, husband and wife; THE ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; HENRY CASILLAS, a known heir of RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF HENRY CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY CASILLAS; RICHARD CASILLAS, a known heir of RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CASILLAS; VIVIAN CASILLAS, known heir of RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN CASILLAS; LUPE CHAVEZ, a known heir of the ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF LUPE CHAVEZ, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF LUPE CHAVEZ; EVA DUNN, a known heir of the ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF EVA DUNN, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF EVA DUNN; DORA ADAMS, a known heir of the ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF DORA ADAMS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF DORA ADAMS; CITY OF BISBEE, an Arizona political subdivision; COCHISE COUNTY, an Arizona political subdivision; COCHISE COUNTY TREASURER, an Arizona political subdivision; JOHN DOES I through V; JANE DOES I through V; BLACK CORPORATIONS I through V; WHITE PARTNERSHIPS I through V; and GREEN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES I through V; Defendants.
THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO THE DEFENDANT: RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS, husband and wife; THE ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; HENRY CASILLAS, a known heir of RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF HENRY CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY CASILLAS; RICHARD CASILLAS, a known heir of RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CASILLAS; VIVIAN CASILLAS, known heir of RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN CASILLAS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN CASILLAS; LUPE CHAVEZ, a known heir of the ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF LUPE CHAVEZ, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF LUPE CHAVEZ; EVA DUNN, a known heir of the ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF EVA DUNN, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF EVA DUNN; DORA ADAMS, a known heir of the ESTATES OF RICARDO CASILLAS aka RICHARD CASILLAS and VIRGINIA V. CASILLAS; THE ESTATE OF DORA ADAMS, if deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF DORA ADAMS
A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers were served on your with this Summons. If you do not want a judgment taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer in writing with the Court, and you must pay the required filing fee. To file your Answer, take or send the papers to Clerk of the Superior Court, PO Drawer CK, Bisbee, AZ 85603 or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona’s approved electronic filing systems at http://www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation. Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons. Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the documents in this case. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the attorney for the Plaintiff an answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within twenty (20) days, exclusive of the day of service, of this Summons and Complaint upon you, if served within the State of Arizona, and within thirty (30) days, exclusive of the day of service, if served without the State of Arizona. Ariz.R.Civ.P. 4; A.R.S. §§ 20-222, 28-502, 28-503. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTICED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon Plaintiff’s attorney. Ariz.R.Civ.P. 10(d); A.R.S. § 12-311; Ariz.R.Civ.P. 5.
REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY PARTIES AT LEAST 3 JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED COURT PROCEEDING. REQUESTS FOR AN INTERPRETER FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY MUST BE MADE TO THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OR COMMISSIONER ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY PARTIES AT LEAST TEN (10) JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED COURT PROCEEDING.
The names and addresses of Plaintiff’s attorneys are: John Lohr, Jr. (SBN 019876)
Jackson D. Hendrix (SBN 036452) HYMSON GOLDSTEIN PANTILIAT & LOHR, PLLC 14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 101 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
SIGNED AND SEALED this date: February 14, 2024. AMY HUNLEY, Clerk By ASOLANO Deputy Clerk


24-059 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 2024.
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PerriAngela Wickham
1626 Belle View Blvd #7295
Alexandria, VA  22307
512-541-0340
[email protected]
Representing Self, without a Lawyer
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COCHISE
PerriAngela Wickham,
Plaintiff(s),
v.
William Calvin Waldon, deceased, and Wilma Jean Waldon, deceased, husband and wife; Cathy Lee Tullgren; William Mikel Waldon; Terrie Ann Flynn; David Blaine Waldon; Catherine L. Traywick, Cochise County Treasurer (per ARS § 42- 18201); and Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Any of the Above, If Deceased,
Defendant(s).
CASE NO.: CV202300722
SUMMONS
Assigned to: Hon. John F. Kelliher, Jr.
Division: 2
WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights.
Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help.
FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of  Any of the Above, If Deceased
1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons.”
2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the: Superior Court, 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, Arizona. 85603. OR Superior Court, 100 Colonia de Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, Arizona  85635. Mail a copy of your “Answer” or “Response” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.
3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Answer” or “Response” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address listed at the top of the preceding page, from the Clerk of the Superior Court’s Customer Service Center: Superior Court, 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, Arizona  85603.  OR Superior Court, 100 Colonia de Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, Arizona  85635.
5. If this is an action for dissolution (diverse), legal separation or annulment, either or both spouses may file a Petition for Conciliation for the purpose of determining whether there is any mutual interest in preserving the marriage or for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision-making (custody) and parenting time issues regarding minor children.
6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date.
7. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date.
SIGNED AND SEALED this date	_______________________________________
Amy J. Hunley CLERK OF COURT
By ________________________________________	Deputy Clerk

24-061 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 2024
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
ENTITY INFORMATION
ENTITY NAME: TEMARK MOTORS LLC
ENTITY ID: 23639251
ENTITY TYPE: Domestic LLC
EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/06/2024
CHARACTER OF BUSINESS: Other- Vehicle rental/leasing
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: 
 Manager-Managed
PERIOD OF DURATION: Perpetual
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: N/A
STATUTORY AGENT INFORMATION
STATUTORY AGENT NAME: shsfw,llc 
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Attn:TIMOTHY M. STRUSE,6750 N. ORACLE ROAD, TUCSON, AZ 85704
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
10540 E. Rocky Road,SIERRA VISTA,AZ 85635
PRINCIPALS
Manager:Daniel Carnett-4990 East Mediterranean Drive,Suite D,SIERRA VISTA,AZ,85635,USA--Date of Taking Office:
Manager:Scott Carnett-4990 East Mediterranean Drive,Suite D,SIERRA VISTA,AZ,85635,USA--Date of Taking Office:
Member:TEMARK INTERNATIONAL,INC. -4990 E. Mediterranean Drive,Suite D,SIERRA VISTA,AZ,85635,
USA--Date of Taking Office:
ORGANIZERS
Strategic Points Document Preparation,PLLC:Lisa Kriss Tonge,AZCLDP 80925,PO Box 13219,MESA,AZ, 85216, USA, [email protected]
SIGNATURES
Organizer:Lisa Kriss Tonge,AZCLDP 80925-02/15/2024

24-063 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 2024
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“ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 1. Entity Type: Limited Liability Company. 2 Entity Name: Warren Peace Café, LLC (ID: 23612178). 3. Professional Limited Liability Company Services: (N/A).  4. Statutory Agent for service of process: Statutory Agent Name: Rebecca J Skinner. Address: 205 W. Vista Street, Bisbee, AZ 85603. 5. Principal Address same as street address of the Statutory Agent. 6. Manager- Managed LLC. 7 Member-Managed LLC (N/A). Signature: Brittani Mahr:  Date: 12/22/2023. MANAGER STRUCTURE ATTACHMENT. 1. Warren Peace Café, LLC.  2. Managers/Members: give the name and address of each and every manager and list all members who own 20% or more of the profits or capital of the LLC. Manager and Member owning 20% or more: Rebecca J Skinner, 205 W. Vista Street, Bisbee, AZ 85603, USA. Manager and Member owning 20% or more: Richard C  Skinner, 205 W. Vista Street, Bisbee, AZ 85603, USA. Manager and Member owning 20% or more: Jacquelyn R Skinner, 1435 28th Street, Ogden, UT 84403, USA. Member owning 20% or more: Joshua D Palmer,1435 28th Street, Ogden, UT 84403, USA.”

24-066 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 2024
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TS#: 117770-AZ Order #: 02-23005431 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/6/1999 and recorded on 7/28/1999, as Instrument No. 990723249, in the office of the County Recorder of Cochise County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the below date, time and place. Lot 35, HODGINS ACRES, according to Book 8 of Maps, page 10, records of Cochise County, Arizona. COUNTY ASSESSOR’S TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 106-29-12509 STREET ADDRESS or IDENTIFIABLE LOCATION: 125 E VIA GUASAVE HUACHUCA CITY, AZ 85616 In accordance with A.R.S. § 33-808(B), the time of sale will be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at a specific place on the Subject Real Property, at the County Courthouse, or at a specific place of business of the Trustee. Sale Date: 5/14/2024 Sale Time: 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COCHISE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 100 QUALITY HILL RD, BISBEE, AZ, 85603 ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): ORIGINAL TRUSTOR: JOSE J. GUZMAN AND CONCEPCION GUZMAN 125 E VIA GUASAVE HUACHUCA CITY, AZ 85616 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AS SHOWN ON DEED OF TRUST: $54,646.20 CURRENT BENEFICIARY: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/SUBORDINATE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-5 c/o NewRez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing 601 Office Center Drive Suite 100 Fort Washington, PA 19034 CURRENT TRUSTEE: Clear Recon Corp 3707 East Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: (866) 931-0036 Visit this Internet Web site: WWW.REALTYBID.COM Automated Sale Line: 877-518-5700 Dated: 2/1/2024 CLEAR RECON CORP Hamsa Uchi, Authorized Signatory for Trustee A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California) ss. County of San Diego) On FEB 01, 2024 before me, Christina Poeppel Notary Public, personally appeared Hamsa Uchi who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal. Christina Poeppel, My Comm. Expires Aug 13, 2027 The successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection (A). The name of the state or federal licensing or regulatory body or controlling agency of the trustee is: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

24-DDD Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024
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TS#: 120502-AZ Order #: 240033400-AZ-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/10/2000 and recorded on 8/18/2000, as Instrument No. 000823050, in the office of the County Recorder of Cochise County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the below date, time and place. THE NORTH 100 FEET OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK 39, OF CITY OF TOMBSTONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA, IN FILED MAP 303 AND BOOK 3 OF MAPS AND PLATS AT PAGE 85 COUNTY ASSESSOR’S TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 109-14-039F STREET ADDRESS or IDENTIFIABLE LOCATION: 1107 EAST SAFFORD ST TOMBSTONE, AZ 85638 In accordance with A.R.S. § 33-808(B), the time of sale will be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at a specific place on the Subject Real Property, at the County Courthouse, or at a specific place of business of the Trustee. Sale Date: 5/22/2024 Sale Time: 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE MAIN STEPS OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE COCHISE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 100 QUALITY HILL ROAD, BISBEE, AZ 85603 ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): ORIGINAL TRUSTOR: VICTOR F. XENOS AND LORETTA J. XENOS 24202 US HIGHEAY 6, PRINCETON, IL 61356 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE AS SHOWN ON DEED OF TRUST: $78,400.00 CURRENT BENEFICIARY: FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION c/o FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 5001 Kingsley Drive Cincinnati, OH 45263-5300 CURRENT TRUSTEE: Clear Recon Corp 3707 East Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85206 Phone: (866) 931-0036 Visit this Internet Web site: WWW.AUCTION.COM Automated Sale Line: (800) 280-2832 Dated: 2/16/2024 CLEAR RECON CORP Hamsa Uchi, Authorized Signatory for Trustee A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California) ss. County of San Diego) On 2/16/2024 before me, Anhara Verduzco-Alejo Notary Public, personally appeared HAMSA UCHI who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal. Anhara Verduzco-Alejo, My Comm. Expires Oct 27, 2026 The successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection (A). The name of the state or federal licensing or regulatory body or controlling agency of the trustee is: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

24-EEE Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024
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TS#: 23-67321
Order #: 230629617-AZ-VOI

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

	The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/16/2021 and recorded on 11/8/2021, as Instrument No. 2021-29456, in the office of the County Recorder of Cochise County, Arizona, NOTICE!  IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR  at public auction to the highest bidder  on the main steps of the front entrance to the Cochise County Courthouse located at 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, Arizona 85603, on 4/24/2024 at 11:00 AM of said day:

LOT 10, BUENA NO. 3, ACCORDING TO BOOK 6 OF MAPS, PAGE 53, RECORDS OF COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA.

Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona.

ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C):

Street address or identifiable location:	1801 CARMELITA DR
SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635

  A.P.N.: 106-66-097
Original Principal Balance: $124,800.00

Name and address of original trustor:
(as shown on the Deed of Trust)
ZOSIMO T. HERRERA, AN UNMARRIED MAN
1801 CARMELITA DR
SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635

Name and address of beneficiary:
(as of recording of Notice of Sale)
Specialized Loan Servicing LLC
6200 S. Quebec Street, Suite 300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE:
(as of recording of Notice of Sale)

Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona
ZBS Law, LLP
3550 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1190
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone Number: (602) 282-6188

SALE INFORMATION:
Sales Line: (855) 976-3916
Website: www.auction.com

Dated: 01/18/2024 	

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Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona

Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona.

State of Arizona  )			)  ss.
County of Maricopa )

On 01/18/2024, before me, Courtney Perry, a Notary Public for the State of Arizona, personally appeared Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.					
Courtney Perry 
Notary Public
EPP 39406 Pub Dates 02/29, 03/07, 03/14, 03/21/2024

24-067  Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY
TO TRANSACT BUSINESS OR CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN ARIZONA
Read the Instructions C018i
1. ENTITY TYPE – FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION 
2. NAME IN STATE OR COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION (FOREIGN NAME) – enter the exact, true name of the foreign corporation:
B&H Contracting Company, Inc
3. NAME TO BE USED IN ARIZONA (ENTITY NAME) – see Instructions C018i - identify the name the foreign corporation will use in Arizona by checking 3.1, 3.2, or 3.3 (check only one), and follow instructions
3.1 Name in state or country of incorporation, with no changes –
4. FOREIGN DOMICILE – list the state or country in which the foreign corporation is incorporated: North Carolina
5. DATE OF INCORPORATION IN FOREIGN DOMICILE: 01/19/1990
7. PURPOSE – the foreign corporation’s purpose is to engage in any or all lawful business or affairs in which corporations may engage in the state or country under whose law the foreign corporation is incorporated, subject to the following limitations, if any (leave this blank if there are no limitations on the corporation’s purpose): Operations and Maintenance Services
C018.001 Arizona Corporation Commission – Corporations Division
8. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS – briefly describe the character of business or affairs the foreign corporation initially intends to conduct in Arizona. NOTE that the character of business or affairs that the foreign corporation ultimately conducts is not limited by the description provided. Repair services, administrative support services
9. PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADDRESS - FOREIGN
DOMICILE STREET ADDRESS – – give the physical or street address (not a P. O. Box) of the foreign corporation required to be maintained in its state or country of incorporation, or, if not so required, of the foreign corporation’s statutory agent in its state or country of incorporation:Registered Agents Inc.
4030 Wake Forrest Road, Suite 349 , Raleigh NC 27609
10. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: Is the Arizona known place of business street address the same as the street address of the statutory agent?
No - provide the Arizona physical or street address (not a P.O. Box) below:
B&H Contracting Company, Inc. D. Smith
500 N. Garden Avenue, Suite 6A/6B
Sofia Building
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
11. STATUTORY AGENT IN ARIZONA – see Instructions C018i:
11.1 REQUIRED – give the name (can be an individual or an entity) and physical or street address (not a P.O. Box) in Arizona of the statutory agent:
Registered Agents Inc.
1846 E. Innovation Park Drive
Suite 100 Oro Valley, AZ 85755
11.2 OPTIONAL – mailing address in Arizona
of statutory agent (can be a P.O. Box):
12. DIRECTORS - list the name and business address of each and every Director of the corporation. If more space is needed, check this box and complete and attach the Director Attachment form C082.
Director Name Allen K. Hoe
  Address 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1850
Honolulu HI 96813
UNITED STATES
13. OFFICERS - list the name and business address of all principal Officers of the corporation. If more space is needed, check this box and complete and attach the Officer Attachment form C085.
Officer Name DAVID MCMINDES
112 E. PECAN STREET, SUITE 300
SAN ANTONIO  78205
Officer Title:PRESIDENT
14. FOR-PROFITS ONLY – SHARES AUTHORIZED – see Instructions C018i – list the class (common, preferred, etc.) and total number of shares the foreign corporation is AUTHORIZED to issue. This information must match the original Articles of Incorporation plus any amendments thereto. If more space is needed, check this box and complete and attach the SHARES ISSUED ATTACHMENT FORM C097.
Class: COMMON Series: Total: 100,000
15. FOR-PROFITS ONLY – SHARES ISSUED – see Instructions C018i – list each class/series of authorized shares and give the total number and par value of shares of that class that have been ISSUED. If no shares of that class have been issued, put
the number zero. If more space is needed, check this box 
Class: Common Series: Total: 100,000
Class: Series: Total: Par Value:
18. PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS ONLY – PROFESSIONAL LICENSE:
By the signature appearing on this document, the foreign professional corporation certifies under penalty of perjury that at least one-half of its shareholders who are entitled to vote for the election of directors, and at least one-half of its directors, and its president, are licensed in one or more states to render a professional service described in the
foreign professional corporation’s articles of incorporation. NOTE: You must attach a statement from the licensing authority in Arizona for the profession showing that at least one of the professional corporation’s shareholders or employees is licensed in Arizona to render that professional service. (See A.R.S. § 10-2245.)
SIGNATURE:
[I ACCEPT]
Signature Printed Name Date David McMindes
REQUIRED – check only one:
I am the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the corporation filing this document.

24-068 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14,  2024
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Notice To Creditors/Steven I. Walsh
Gregory V. Gadarian Gadarian & Cacy, PLLC 2200 E. River Rd. Suite 123 Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 529-2242 [email protected] Arizona State Bar #009691 Attorney for Personal Representative In The Superior Court Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Cochise In the Matter of the Estate of: Steven I. Walsh Date of birth: 12/08/1946 Deceased. No. PB202400043 Notice To Creditors Notice Is Hereby Given that Jacob Ryan Walsh has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative or attorney at the addresses listed below. Dated: 02/23/2024 /s/ Jacob Ryan Walsh Personal Representative c/o Gregory V. Gadarian 2200 E. River Rd. Suite 123 Tucson, AZ 85718 Gadarian & Cacy PLLC By: /s/ Gregory V. Gadarian

24-069 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14,  2024
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Entity Information: Entity Name: T & R Industries, LLC. Entity ID: 23642234. Entity Type: Domestic LLC. Effective Date: 2/13/2024. Character of Business: Real Estate and Rental Leasing. Management Structure: Manager-Managed. Period of Duration: Perpetual. Professional Services: N/A. Statutory Agent Information: Statutory Agent Name: Jose L. Torres. Physical Address: 2680 E. Deer Run, Tombstone, AZ 85638. Mailing Address: P O Box 1867, Tombstone, AZ 85638. Principal Address: Attn: Jose L. Torres, Box 1867, Tombstone, AZ 85638. Principals: Member and Manager: Deborah A. Ramsey L. Torres, Box 1867, Tombstone, AZ 85638, USA –  [email protected] - Date of Taking Office: 2/13/2024. Member and Manager: Jose L. Torres, Box 1867, Tombstone, AZ 85638, USA –  [email protected] - Date of Taking Office: 2/13/2024.  Organizers: Georgiana Aguilar. 1827 Paseo San Luis, Suite A, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA, [email protected]. Signatures: Organizer: Georgiana Aguilar – 2/13/2024.

24-071 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 2024
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Entity Information: Entity Name: Rise Tattoo Company, LLC. Entity ID: 23642233. Entity Type: Domestic LLC. Effective Date: 2/13/2024. Character of Business: Other Services (except Public Administration). Management Structure: Manager-Managed. Period of Duration: Perpetual. Professional Services: N/A. Statutory Agent Information: Statutory Agent Name: Cassius H. Matthews, Jr. Physical and Mailing Address: 42 E. Martin Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Principal Address: Attn: Cassius H. Matthews, Jr., 42 E. Martin Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Principals: Member and Manager: Cassius H. Matthews, Jr. - 42 E. Martin Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA –  [email protected] - Date of Taking Office: 2/13/2024. Organizers: Georgiana Aguilar. 1827 Paseo San Luis, Suite A, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA, [email protected]. Signatures: Organizer: Georgiana Aguilar – 2/13/2024.

24-072 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 2024
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. Name: Ruth I. Castillo, Address: 1401 Andrea Dr., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635; Phone No. (520) 459-8965; Party: Applicant, Pro Per. AZ Legal Documents by JoJo, LLC, AZCLDP Certification #81604, Prepared by: Georgiana Aguilar, AZCLDP Certification #81054. Filed Feb 20, 2024. SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COCHISE. In re the Matter of the Estate of: CONNIE C. VILDUSEA, A Deceased Adult. CASE NO. PB202400046. Assigned to Hon. David Thorn – Div. III. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Ruth I. Castillo has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on February 20, 2024. Address: 1401 Andrea Dr., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at: 1401 Andrea Dr., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Undersigned has mailed a copy of this document to any creditor(s) entitled to notice as follows: No known creditors. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 20th day of February 2024. Ruth I. Castillo, Personal Representative, Pro Per.

24-073 Published in The Bisbee Observer February 29, March 7, 14, 2024
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Notice To Creditors/Matthew J. Emerson
Law Offices Duffield Adamson & Helenbolt, P.C. 3430 E. Sunrise Drive, Suite 200 Tucson, Arizona 85718-3236 Tele: (520) 792-1181 Robby Adamson [email protected] State Bar #019386 / PCC #65417 Attorney for Personal Representative In The Superior Court Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Cochise In the Matter of the Estate of: Matthew J. Emerson DOB: 03/23/1976 Deceased. No. PB-2024 00049 Notice To Creditors Notice Is Hereby Given that Margaret Taylor has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative or attorney at the address listed below. Dated: 2-27-24 /s/ Robby Adamson, Esq. 3430 E. Sunrise Drive, Ste. 200 Tucson, AZ 85718-3236

24-074 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 7, 14, 21, 2024
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NOTICE
(for publication)
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. Name:  Faith Life Ranch LLC

II. The address of the known place of business is: 
5379 N. Rocky Rd, Douglas, Az 85607

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is:
Nuvia Huges
5379 N. Rocky Rd
Douglas, Az 85607

(Please check A or B)
A.[√] Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company  are: 
Igacio Hughes
[ x] member [x ] manager
Anthony Hughes
[ x] member [x ] manager
Nuria Hughes
[ x] member [x ] manager

24-075 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 7, 14, 21, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
NO. PB202400057
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA, COCHISE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Dale Curtis Blair Date of Birth: June 13, 1953 Deceased. NOTICE IS GIVEN that Lynee Canup filed a Petition to Obtain Certificate of Death. This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. If you object to any part of the petition or motion that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written object describing the legal basis for your objection at least three judicial days before the hearing date or you must appear in person or through an attorney at the time and place set forth in the notice of hearing. An appearance hearing is set to consider the Petition on Monday April 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm before the probate Judge/Commissioner, Cochise County Courthourse, located at 4 Ledge Ave, Bisbee, AZ 85603. All parties (and their Counsel) are allowed to appear telephonically by calling 520-482-8538. DOUG NEWBORN LAW FIRM, PLLC /s/Douglas J. Newborn, Esq. Ron D. Du Bois, Esq. Attorneys for Petitioner Pursuant to A.R.S. § 14-1306(A), if duly demanded, a party is entitled to trial by jury in any proceeding in which any controverted question of fact arises as to which any party has a constitutional right to trial by jury.
3/14, 3/21, 3/28/24
CNS-3790805#
BISBEE OBSERVER

24-076 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 28, 2024
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Case No. PB202400047
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR COCHISE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LINDA JANNAIN-HUME, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WILLIAM JOHN HUME has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at WILLIAM JOHN HUME, c/o MARZ LAW, LLC, 3300 N. Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix, Arizona 85012. DATED this 29th day of February, 2024. MARZ LAW, LLC By: /s/Garren W. Carroll JESSE J. MARZIALE, Esq. RACHEL K. BUTTS, Esq. GARREN W. CARROLL, Esq. Attorneys for Personal Representative
3/14, 3/21, 3/28/24
CNS-3790760#
BISBEE OBSERVER

24-077 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 28, 2024
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NO. PB202300285
(For Publication) SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA, COCHISE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Frank Munoz Leon Date of Birth: April 2, 1928 Deceased. Notice is given that Lucinda Leon-Corsack was appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative, care of DOUG NEWBORN LAW FIRM, PLLC, at 7315 N. Oracle Road, Suite 230, Tucson, AZ 85704. DATED: February 27, 2024. DOUG NEWBORN LAW FIRM, PLLC /s/Douglas J. Newborn, Esq. John-Robert Granger, Esq. Attorneys for Personal Representative
3/14, 3/21, 3/28/24
CNS-3790663#
BISBEE OBSERVER

24-078 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 28, 2024
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

ENTITY INFORMATION
ENTITY NAME: LIMINALITY CONSULTING LLC
ENTITY ID: 23629261
ENTITY TYPE: Domestic LLC
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/12/2024
CHARACTER OF BUSINESS:  Other - Business Consulting
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed
PERIOD OF DURATION: Perpetual
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: N/A
STATUTORY AGENT INFORMATION
STATUTORY AGENT NAME: Joseph Sheppard
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 2933 Meadowlark Dr, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
MAILING ADDRESS: 2933 Meadowlark Dr, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
2933 Meadowlark Dr, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
PRINCIPALS
Member: Joseph Sheppard - 2933 Meadowlark Dr, SIERRA VISTA, AZ, 85635, USA¬ [email protected] - Date of Taking Office:
ORGANIZERS
Joseph Sheppard
SIGNATURES
Organizer: Joseph Sheppard - O1/12/2024

24-079 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 28, 2024
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ORDINANCE O-24-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY, BEING A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21 A TEMBY AVENUE, APN 103-63-026.

	WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1.03 of the Charter of the City of Bisbee, the City has the authority to sell such City property as its interests may require; and

	WHEREAS, Steven Sugarman, owner of APN 103-63-026; 11 A Temby Avenue Bisbee, Arizona applied to purchase a portion of a parcel owned by the City consisting of approximately 2,144 square feet located at Temby Ave. (the “Parcel”), more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and 

	WHEREAS, requirements of Article 2.6.9 of the City Code have been complied with; and

	WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the sale of transfer of City property must be done by ordinance, and this action is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Bisbee,

	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee, County of Cochise, State of Arizona, as follows:

Section 1.	The City hereby authorizes and approves the sale and transfer by way of Quit Claim Deed of a portion of that certain City owned property, legally described in the attached Exhibit A, to Steven Sugarman for the sum of four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500.00) to be paid prior to the closing of this transaction. 

Section 2.	The City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney and Mayor are further authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed on behalf of the City for the transfer of this property and all necessary additional documents that may be needed to fulfil the intent of this Ordinance.   
	
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED:
_________________________
Ken Budge, Mayor

ATTEST:
_________________________
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Joseph Estes, City Attorney

EXHIBIT “A” CAN BE VIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK OFFICE OR ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.BISBEEAZ.GOV

24-080 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
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ORDINANCE O-24-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AS A PUBLIC RECORD: THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT PUBLICATIONS: THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.1 “BUILDING CODE,” SECTIONS 7.1.1 THROUGH 7.1.1D OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and, 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and,

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT:

Section 1. 	Technical Codes Adopted as Public Record.

Those certain documents entitled the 2018 International Building Code, the 2018 International Existing Building Code, and the 2018 International Residential Code, including all tables and appendices, three copies of which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, are hereby declared to be public records and said copies are to remain on file with the City Clerk. 

Section 2.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by adopting the following publications in place of the current publications: the 2018 International Building Code, the 2018 International Existing Building Code, and the 2018 International Residential Code, including all tables and appendices, except as specifically amended by this Ordinance.

The City of Bisbee Code is further amended by repealing and placing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.1 Building Code, Sections 7.1.1 through 7.1.1D as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.1	BUILDING CODE 

7.1.1  Adoption of Code 

The 2018 International Building code, the 2018 International Existing Building Code, and the 2018 International Residential Code, including all tables and appendixes, are hereby adopted for use in this jurisdiction, except as specifically amended or excluded by the amendments specified in this City Code. For purposes of each of the designated Codes adopted in this Chapter 7 of the City Code, the subject Code, as adopted and as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter be designated as the Code of the City of Bisbee. The Building Inspector of the City of Bisbee, or his designee, is authorized to assume all of the responsibilities and authorities of the “building official,” as that term is used in these respective Codes. 

7.1.1.A  Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (all applicable Codes)

Wind Speed ________________ 115MPH 
Ground Snow Load___________10PSF
Topographic Effects __________No 
Seismic Design _____________Category B
Weathering ________________Moderate 
Frost Line Depth ____________12 Inches 
Termite ___________________Heavy to Very Heavy 
Winter Design Temperature ___18-20 degrees F 
Flood Hazards ______________See Cochise County Flood Control, including new panels as adopted 

7.1.1.B  City of Bisbee Amendments to the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code 

At Section 101.2, insert Exception 2 to read: “Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code.”   
At Section 103.2, insert a reference to the adopted Building Permit Fees schedule of the City Code for the applicable fee schedule.  
At Section 105.2 (1), will require a building permit; not exempt. 
At Section 105.2 (2), will require a building permit; not exempt.
At Section 105.7, insert a new Section 105.8 to read: “No building permit shall be issued, prior to obtaining a flood plain permit, for any work in flood Zones A, and AE.” 
At Section 406.3.3, change the first paragraph to read: “Carports of combustible construction and garages shall comply with the provisions of this section for separation and opening protection. Carport and grade floor surfaces shall be of approved noncombustible material. 
At Section 406.3.4 (1), change all references from “1/2- inch gypsum board” to “5/8-inch Type ‘X’ gypsum board.” Revise the second paragraph to read: “For garages beneath habitable rooms, cover above by not less than two layers of 5/8-inch Type ‘X’ gypsum board.” At the end of this section, insert: “Windows are not permitted in the separation wall. All walls supporting the fire-resistance rated ceiling shall be protected with 5/8-inch Type ‘X’ gypsum board.” 
At Section 406.3.4, Add subsection 406.3.4(4): “Attic access opening. The attic access opening protection supports shall be of noncombustible material.” 
At Section 708.1, Add number 6, to read: “Walls separating tenant spaces.” 
At Section 903.2.1.3(2), change “300” to “100 or more.”
At Section 1011.7.3, in the exception, change reference to “1/2-inch” to read: “5/8-inchType’X’.” 
At Section 1045.1.3, insert a new Section 1045.2 “Vinyl or Plastic Window Frames” to read: “All windows with vinyl or plastic frames shall be certified to comply with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/1.s.2/a440 standard/specification.” 
At Table 2304.9.1, insert #35-connection: “Story-to-story tie at 48” o.c. by minimum 18-gauge strap with minimum 9” lap on studs. Fastening: per schedule in manufacture’s installation instructions, or continuous sheathing with minimum 9” lap on studs.” 
At Section 2902.2, Insert a new Exception No. 4 to read: “In existing building occupancies, one public/employee restroom is allowed where the occupant load does not exceed 50 for other than M occupancies, and for M occupancies, where the occupant load does not exceed 100, provided that the one restroom for all such occupancies is code compliant with ICC A117.1-2009. Where it is not technically feasible to comply with the new construction standards, the above shall conform to the requirements to the maximum extend feasible.” 
At Section 3109, change the required height of the required barrier or fence from “4 feet” or “48 inches” to “5 feet” or “60 inches,” as applicable. Enclosure requirements shall be not less than those required by applicable state law. 
Appendices C, E, F, and G are adopted, Appendices A, B, D, H, I, J, K, L and M are not adopted. 

7.1.1.C  	City of Bisbee Amendments to the 2018 Edition of the International Existing Building Code 

At Section 103.2, insert a reference to the Building Permit Fees schedule of the City Code for the applicable fee schedule.  
At Section 805.4.4, change to read: “Doors serving a Group H occupancy and all other occupancy groups not covered by item 2 in the IBC Section 1008.1.9.3, serving rooms or spaces with an occupant load of 50 or more, shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic release hardware, suitable for a fire exit.” 
Appendices A, B, and C are adopted. Resource A is included as a source material in this Code. 

7.1.1.D	City of Bisbee Amendments to the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code 
  
At Section R103.2, insert a reference to the Building Permit Fees schedule of the City Code for the applicable fee schedule. 
At Section R105.2.1 change “200 square feet” to “120 square feet.” 
Add a new Section R105.2.4 “Ordinary Repairs,” to read: “Ordinary repairs which involve only the replacement of component parts of existing work with similar parts or materials and do not exceed $1000 in valuation (materials and labor at market value) and do not change any structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire safety condition. Ordinary repair are subject to the provisions of R105.2.2.” 
At Section R105.2(6), amend to read: “Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, and similar finish work.” 
At Section R105.9 insert a new Section R105.10 to read: “No building permit shall be issued, prior to obtaining a flood plain permit, for any work done in Flood Zones A, and AE.” 
At Table R302.6, change the three references from “1/2-inch gypsum board” to “5/8-inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent.” Change the one reference from “5/8-inch Type X gypsum board” to Two layers of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent.” 
At Section R302.6, insert subsection R302.6.1, as follows: “Attic access opening. The attic access opening protection supports shall be of noncombustible material.” 
At Section R302.14 insert a new Section R302.15 “Vinyl or Plastic Window Frames” to read: “All windows with vinyl or plastic frames shall be certified to comply with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/1.s.2/a440 standard/specification.” 
At Section R309, insert the words “or carport of combustible construction” after all references to garage. (Requires fire separation from carport.) 
 Delete Section R309.5 regarding fire sprinklers, per Arizona law. 
At Section R313, delete, mandatory language. Add the following: Fire Sprinklers are not required where the implementation of any such Code provision is prohibited by Arizona law, They may be an appropriate form of optional fire protection.
At Section R314.2.2, strike the exemptions. 
At Section R314.4, insert the following after the second sentence: “Smoke alarms shall not be installed on a dedicated circuit and shall originate from a general-purpose branch circuit.” 
At Section R315.2.2, strike the exemptions.
At Section R602.3, insert at the end of the first paragraph: “In multi-story structures, floor ties shall be provided at 48” o.c. or wood structural panels shall be installed with a minimum of a 9” overlap of both floor studs.” 
At Section R606.11, change beginning to read: “Masonry walls shall be reinforced and anchored….” 
At Figure R606.11(2), retitle to read: “Requirements for Reinforced Grouted Masonry Construction in Seismic Design Category B,” and change the following: change #4 bars to “10 ft. o.c.” to “#4 bars at 4’ o.c.”; add one ½” bar @ top of foundation: add two ½” bars @ bottom of foundation; and one ½” bar @ top of wall; add one ½” bar @ roof connection.
At Section R606.12.2.3.3, end of first paragraph, change to read: “…and at a maximum spacing of 4 feet.” 
 At Table 1101.07- Climate Zones, City of Bisbee requirements shall be not less than those required for Zone 2 for all purposes. 
At Section N1103.4.2, change to read: “Refer to the City Code, Section 7.2.3 (R-4 minimum).” 
At Section P2604.1, insert at the end of the first paragraph: “14-gauge copper insulated tracer wires shall accompany all underground plastic piping outside of structures.” 
At Section P2801.6.1, Pan Size and Drain. Add the following at the end of the second sentence: “A drain shall not be required for replacement water heaters in locations where no previously installed drain is available. 
At Section P2904.1.4, Required Sprinkler Locations. Delete the first sentence and replace it with the following: “Sprinklers are not required within dwelling units. This section serves as a guide for voluntary installations or to allow for a fire separation reduction pursuant to sections R302.2 and R302.2.2.” 
At Section P3005.4.2, insert a new Section P3005.4.3 “Sewer Shut-off Valve” to read: “An approved sewer shut-off valve shall be installed in any building sewer line, as near to the property line as practical.” 
At Section P3008.1, change to read: “Backwater valves are required for all sewer connections. the highest connection on a sewer lateral is exempted from this requirement.” 
At Section E3601.6.2, change the first sentence to read: “Service disconnecting means and risers shall be surface mounted and provided on the outside of the structure. A recessed service entry is not permitted.” 
At Section E3608.1, insert a second paragraph to read: “All accessory structure with a poured foundation require the installation of a concrete-encased electrode as required by Section E3608.1.2.” 
At Section E3902.5, change to read: “…receptacles installed in ground level rooms and unfinished basements shall have…” and “For purposes of this section, ground level rooms and unfinished basements are defined…” 
Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, J, K and M are adopted. Appendices F, H, I and L are not adopted. 

Section 3.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 4. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 5.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 6. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED:
 _____________________________
 Ken Budge, Mayor 
ATTEST: 		______________________			
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 					
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-081 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
___________________________________________

ORDINANCE O-24-05

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AS A PUBLIC RECORD: 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATION IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT PUBLICATION: 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.2, “PLUMBING CODE,” SECTION 7.2.1 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and, 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and, 

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1. 	Technical Code Adopted as Public Record.

That certain document entitled the 2018 International Plumbing Code, including all tables and appendices, three copies of which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby declared to be public records and said copies are to remain on file with the City Clerk. 

Section 2.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by adopting the following publication in place of the current publication: the 2018 International Plumbing Code, including all tables and appendices, except as specifically amended by this Ordinance.

The City of Bisbee Code is further amended by repealing and placing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.2 Plumbing Code, Section 7.2.1 as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.2	PLUMBING CODE  
	
7.2.1	Adoption of Code

The 2018 International Plumbing Code, including all tables and appendixes, is hereby adopted for use in this jurisdiction except as specifically amended or excluded by the amendments specified in this City Code. The 2018 International Plumbing Code, as applicable in the City of Bisbee, is hereby amended as follows: 

At Section 106.6.2, insert a reference to the Building Permit Fees scheduled of the City Code for the applicable fee schedule. 
At Section 306.2, insert at the end of the Paragraph: “14-gauge copper insulated tracer wires shall accompany all underground plastic piping outside of structures.” 
At Section 403.2, in Exception No. 2, change “15” to “50.”  Insert new Exception No. 5 to read: “In existing building occupancies, one public/employee restroom is allowed where the occupant load does not exceed 50 for other than M occupancies, and for M occupancies, where the occupant load does not exceed 100, provided that the one restroom for all such occupancies is code compliant with ICC A117.1-2009. Where it is not technically feasible to comply with the new construction standards, the above shall conform to the requirements to the maximum extend feasible.” 
At Section 703.6, insert a new Section 703.7 “Sewer Shut-off Valve” to read: “An approved sewer shut-off valve shall be installed in any building sewer line, as near to the property line as practical.” 
At Section 714.1, change to read: “Backwater valves are required for all sewer connections. The highest connection on a sewer lateral is exempted from this requirement.” 
At Section 903.1, insert “12 inches.” 
At Section 1003 and following regarding Grease interceptor requirements, note that the exceptions and protections for existing uses as included in Section 13.5.2 of the City Code shall remain in effect. Upon the adoption of this International Plumbing Code, the provisions of this Code shall replace the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code for all purposes, except as may be specifically excepted under State or local law. 
Appendix B, with a 3 inch per hour rainfall rate, is adopted. Appendices C, D, E and F are informational resources and are adopted for that purpose. Appendix A is not adopted.

Section 3.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 4. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 5.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 6. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 
____________________________
 Ken Budge, Mayor 

ATTEST: 		______________________			
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 		
A PPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-082 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
___________________________________________

ORDINANCE O-24-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AS A PUBLIC RECORD: 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATION IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT PUBLICATION: 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.3, “ELECTRICAL CODE,” SECTION 7.3.1 THROUGH 7.3.2 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and, 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and, 

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1. 	Technical Code Adopted as Public Record.

That certain document entitled the 2017 National Electric Code, including all tables and appendices, three copies of which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby declared to be public records and said copies are to remain on file with the City Clerk. 

Section 2.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by adopting the following publication in place of the current publication: the 2017 National Electric Code, including all tables and appendices, except as specifically amended by this Ordinance.

The City of Bisbee Code is further amended by repealing and placing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.3 Electrical Code, Sections 7.3.1 through 7.3.2 as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.3	ELECTRICAL CODE 
	
7.3.1	Adoption of Code

The 2017 National Electric Code, including all tables and appendixes, is hereby adopted for use in this jurisdiction except as specifically amended or excluded by the amendments specified in this City Code.  

7.3.2	Amendments 

The 2017 National Electric Code, as applicable in the City of Bisbee, is hereby amended as follows:
 
Article 210.8 (B)(3). Amend to read: “Rooftops. The receptacle(s) shall have the reset located on the roof.” 
Article 210.72, Power Source. Amend by adding this new Section: “Where required, smoke alarms shall not be installed on a dedicated circuit and shall originate from a general-purpose branch circuit.” 
Article 230.6. Amend by adding the following: “A recessed service entry is not permitted.” 
Article 230.70. Amend by adding the following after the first paragraph: “Service disconnecting means and risers shall be surface mounted.” 
Article 250.50. Amend by adding the following: “All accessory structures with a poured foundation require the installation of a concrete-encased electrode as required by NEC 250.52 (A)(3) and IRC Section E3508.1.2.” 
Article 300.21. Amend by adding the following: “Penetrations of one-hour fire resistance-rated walls shall require approved metallic raceway with 12-inch extensions on both sides of the wall. The penetrations of the wall and the conduit ends shall be fire safe. Penetrations of two-hour, or greater, fire-resistance-rated walls shall require approved metallic raceway with 5-foot extensions on both sides of the wall. The penetrations of the wall and the conduit ends shall be fire safe.” 
Article 406. Amend by adding a new sub-Article, Article 406.4 (A)(1) Installation, to read as follows: “When installed in a vertical position, grounding-type receptacles shall be installed with the grounding contacts down. When installed in the horizontal position, grounding-type receptacles shall be installed with the grounding contacts on the right.” 
Article 408. Amend by adding a new sub-Article 408.31, Subpanels and Low-Voltage Boxes, to read as follows: “Subpanels and low-voltage boxes shall not be located in any firewall, fire barrier, fire partition, or in the garage side of the common wall separating the dwelling from a garage or carport. Subpanels and low-voltage boxes may be surface mounted on any of the above-mentioned walls.”  

Section 3.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 4. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 5.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 6. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 
_____________________________

 Ken Budge, Mayor 

ATTEST: 		
______________________			
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 					
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-083 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
___________________________________________

ORDINANCE O-24-07

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AS A PUBLIC RECORD: 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATION IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT PUBLICATION: 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.4, “FIRE CODE,” SECTION 7.4.1 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and, 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and, 

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1. 	Technical Code Adopted as Public Record.

That certain document entitled the 2018 International Fire Code, including all tables and appendices, three copies of which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby declared to be public records and said copies are to remain on file with the City Clerk. 

Section 2.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by adopting the following publication in place of the current publication: the 2018 International Fire Code, including all tables and appendices, except as specifically amended by this Ordinance.

The City of Bisbee Code is further amended by repealing and placing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.4 Fire Code, Section 7.4.1 as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.4	FIRE CODE 
	
7.4.1	Adoption of Code 

The 2018 International Fire Code, including all tables and appendixes, is hereby adopted for use in this jurisdiction except as specifically amended or excluded by the amendments specified in this City Code. The 2018 International Fire Code, as applicable in the City of Bisbee, is hereby amended as follows:  

At Section 101.1, insert “City of Bisbee”. 
At Section 103, change all references of “department” to “division/bureau.” 
At Section 903.2, after the exception, insert: “In buildings and structures unable to meet the fire flow requirements for buildings are determined in Appendix B, Section B 105, approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all occupancies regulated by the International Fire Code.  Exception: Where public or private water systems cannot meet minimum fire flow requirements of Section B 105 the following shall apply.  All existing, new, and or historical buildings shall be provided with alternative fire and life safety requirements for the occupancy as required by fire and building code official as follows: 

Automatic fire alarm system installed throughout the building to alert occupants and notify Bisbee Fire Department upon activation of any smoke, heat detector, or fixed fire protection system. 
Automatic fire extinguisher system shall be installed on any commercial cooking equipment in the building or occupancy as required by the International Fire Code and should be connected to a monitored fire alarm system to notify the occupants and the Bisbee Fire Department.
 
At Section 907.10 Smoke Alarm Maintenance: approved single-station smoke detector(s) shall be installed in all new and existing dwelling units, apartment buildings. the owner shall be responsible for the smoke detector(s) installation, annual battery replacement (if battery operated), and maintenance of appropriate records of required smoke detector(s).  Upon termination of tenancy in any rental unit, the owner or owner’s agent shall ensure that the required smoke detector(s) are operational prior to re-occupancy of the unit.  The occupant shall be responsible for periodic maintenance and reporting, in writing, to the owner or owner’s agent any operational defects or required smoke detector(s). 
At Section 1011.7.3 Exception, change the reference of ½ inch gypsum board to 5/8 inch type X gypsum board. 
Appendices B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K and N are adopted.  Appendices A, G, J, L, and M are not adopted. 

Section 3.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 4. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 5.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 6. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 
_____________________________
Ken Budge, Mayor 

ATTEST: 			_______________________					
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 					
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-084 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
___________________________________________

ORDINANCE O-24-08

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AS A PUBLIC RECORD: 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATION IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT PUBLICATION: 2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.5, “MECHANICAL CODE,” SECTION 7.5.1 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and 

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments; and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1. 	Technical Code Adopted as Public Record.

That certain document entitled the 2018 International Mechanical Code, including all tables and appendices, three copies of which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby declared to be public records and said copies are to remain on file with the City Clerk. 

Section 2.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by adopting the following publication in place of the current publication: the 2018 International Mechanical Code, including all tables and appendices, except as specifically amended by this Ordinance.

The City of Bisbee Code is further amended by repealing and placing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.5 Mechanical Code, Section 7.5.1 as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.5	MECHANICAL CODE 
	
7.5.1	Adoption of Code

The 2018 International Mechanical Code, including all tables and appendixes, is hereby adopted for use in this jurisdiction except as specifically amended or excluded by the amendments specified in this City Code. The 2018 International Mechanical Code, as applicable in the City of Bisbee, is hereby amended as follows: 
 
At Section 101.2, number the existing exception 1. Add Exception 2, to read: “Mechanical systems in existing buildings undergoing repair, alteration, or addition, or change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code.” 
At Section 106.5.2, insert reference to the Building Permit Fees scheduled of the City Code for the applicable fee schedule.
At Section 106.5.3, Insert reference to the permit fee refund authority included with the Building Permit Fee Schedule of the City Code. 
Appendix A is adopted. Appendix B is not adopted. 

Section 3.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 4. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.


Section 5.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 6. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 
_____________________________
Ken Budge, Mayor 

ATTEST: 					
_______________________					
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 					
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-085 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
___________________________________________

ORDINANCE O-24-09

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AS A PUBLIC RECORD: 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.6, “DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE,” AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ARTICLE 7.6 ENTITLED “INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE” AND ADOPTING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and, 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and, 

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1. 	Technical Code Adopted as Public Record.

That certain document entitled the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, including all tables and appendices, three copies of which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby declared to be public records and said copies are to remain on file with the City Clerk. 

Section 2.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by repealing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.6 Dangerous Building Code, and replacing it with a new Article 7.6 entitled “2018 International Property Maintenance Code” and adopting the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, including all tables and appendices, except as specifically amended by this Ordinance.

The City of Bisbee Code is further amended by repealing and placing Section 7.6.1 as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.6	INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
	
7.6.1	Adoption of Code

The 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, including all tables and appendixes, is hereby adopted for use in this jurisdiction except as specifically amended or excluded by the amendments specified in this City Code.  The 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, as applicable in the City of Bisbee, is hereby amended as follows: 

At Section 302.4, note that the control of weeds and plant growth is subject to City of Bisbee City Code, Article 9.4.1, which shall be the applicable standard. 
At Section 302.8, delete this Section. 
At Section 303, change all references to the height of fences and barriers from “48 inches” to “60 inches.” 
At Section 704.1.1, delete this Section.  
Appendix A is adopted. 

Section 3.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 4. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 5.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 6. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 

_____________________________
Ken Budge, Mayor 

ATTEST: 					
_______________________					
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 					
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-086 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
___________________________________________

ORDINANCE O-24-10

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING AS A PUBLIC RECORD: THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS IN PLACE OF THE CURRENT PUBLICATIONS: THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, INCLUDING ALL TABLES AND APPENDICES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.7, “ADDITIONAL CODES,” SECTION 7.7.1 THROUGH 7.7.4 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and, 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and,

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1. 	Technical Codes Adopted as Public Record.

Those certain documents entitled the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, including all tables and appendices, three copies of which are to remain on file in the office of the City Clerk, are hereby declared to be public records and said copies are to remain on file with the City Clerk. 

Section 2.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by adopting the following publications in place of the current publications: the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, including all tables and appendices, except as specifically amended by this Ordinance.

The City of Bisbee Code is further amended by repealing and placing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.7 Additional Codes, Section 7.7.1 through 7.7.4 as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.7	ADDITIONAL CODES 

7.7.1	Adoption of Code
 
The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, including all tables and appendixes, are hereby adopted for use in this jurisdiction except as specifically amended or excluded by the amendments specified in this City Code.

7.7.2	AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
 
The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, as applicable in the City of Bisbee, is hereby amended as follows:  

At Section 101.2, number the existing exception as Exception 1 and add Exception 2, to read as follows: “As an alternative to the provisions of this code, fuel gas piping systems, fuel-gas utilization equipment and related accessories in existing building undergoing repair, alteration, or addition, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code.” 
At Section 106.6.2, add: “City of Bisbee building permit fees shall be as established in the City Code. 
At Section 303.7, insert new subsection303.7.1 to read: “Liquefied petroleum gas piping shall not serve any gas appliance located in a pit or basement where heavier-than-air gas might collect to form a flammable mixture.” 
Appendices A, B, C and D are adopted. 

7.7.3	AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 

The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as applicable in the City of Bisbee, is hereby amended as follows: 

It is appropriate for Bisbee to adopt the energy conservation standards relevant to Zone 2.  This is the Zone that Pima County is in and more stringent than Zone 1, that was adopted for Bisbee’s 2012 code series. 


7.7.4	DELETED. 

Section 3.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 4. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 5.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 6. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 
_____________________________	                                                                                    Ken Budge, Mayor 

ATTEST: 			_______________________					
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 					
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-087 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
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ORDINANCE O-24-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 “BUILDING,” ARTICLE 7.8, “PENALTIES,” AND ARTICLE 7.9 “BUILDING OFFICIAL” OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to adopt and to amend, by ordinance, building and safety codes of the City of Bisbee; and, 

WHEREAS, the International Code Council has developed a comprehensive set of building and safety codes that are now in use in all fifty states and have become widely accepted in Arizona, including Cochise County; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee had not updated or revised its building and safety codes since 2014; and, 

WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have adopted various specific amendments to these Codes to adapt them to the specific conditions and circumstances in these jurisdictions; and, 

WHEREAS, the City of Bisbee Amendments to the Designated Building and Safety Codes incorporated herein by reference are intended to become applicable at the same time that these Codes be applicable, in April 2024; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt these specific amendments. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1.	In General.

The City of Bisbee Code is hereby amended by repealing and placing Chapter 7 Building, Article 7.8 Penalties, and Article 7.9 Building Official/Code Official as follows:  

CHAPTER 7	BUILDING

ARTICLE 7.8       PENALTIES 

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of City Code Articles 7.1 through 7.8 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

ARTICLE 7.9       BUILDING OFFICIAL / CODE OFFICIAL

The building official, code official, and administrative authority, as such may be referenced in any section of this chapter for all matters pertaining to any building, plumbing, electrical or any other inspections, shall be vested in the office of the building inspector.

Section 2.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 3. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 4.	Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.  Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described.

Section 5. 	Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 
_____________________________
Ken Budge, Mayor 

ATTEST: 			_______________________					
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 		
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-088 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
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ORDINANCE O-24-12

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, CHAPTER 9 “HEALTH AND SANITATION; AND CEMETERY,” ARTICLE 9.4 “REMOVAL OF LITTER,” SECTION 9.4.1 “DEFINITION,” MODIFYING THE DEFINITIONS IN SUBSECTIONS B AND D; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee have the authority to adopt and amend provisions of the City Code by ordinance, as authorized by the City Charter, Section 7.05(a); and, 

WHEREAS, applicable State law, as codified at A.R.S § 9-499, directs the governing body of each city and town in this State to adopt by ordinance certain rules to compel the removal of rubbish, trash, weeds, accumulations of debris and dilapidated buildings which constitute a hazard to public health and safety; and, 

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Bisbee and its citizens to adopt the amendment to the Code of the City of Bisbee, Article 9.4, Section 9.4.1 for the definition for private premises in Subsection B and dilapidated buildings in Subsection D.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT: 

Section 1.	In General. 	

The City Code of the City of Bisbee is hereby amended by amending, Chapter 9 Health and Sanitation; and Cemetery, Article 9.4 Removal of Litter, Section 9.4.1 Definition, Subsection B Private Premises and Subsection D Dilapidated Building, with additions in all CAPS and deletions in strikethrough as set forth below: 

CHAPTER 9	HEALTH AND SANITATION; AND CEMETERY

ARTICLE 9.4           REMOVAL OF LITTER  

Definition
. . .

B. “Private Premises” means any dwelling, house, building, VACANT PARCEL, or other structure, designed, or used wholly or in part for private residential purposes, whether inhabited or temporarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant, and shall include any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, porch, steps, or vestibules belonging or appurtenant to such dwelling, house, building, VACANT PARCEL, or other structures. 
. . .

D.  “Dilapidated building STRUCTURE” means any building, or structure, SHED, FENCE OR OTHER MAN-MADE STRUCTURE that has any or all of the conditions or defects AS described HEREIN: in paragraphs 4 through 18 of Section 302- “Dangerous Building” of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, as previously adopted by the City of Bisbee.

a) A structure which, thorough neglect or injury, lacks necessary repairs or otherwise is in a state of decay or partial ruin to such an extent that said structure is a hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public, OR WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.

b) A structure which is unfit for human occupancy due to the lack of necessary repairs AND/OR REQUIRED FACILITIES/UTILITIES and is considered uninhabitable AND/or is a hazard to the health safety, and welfare of the general public.

c)A structure which is determined to be a “Vacant and Unsecured Structure,” for more than three (3) times within any twelve (12) month period.

d) A structure which has been “boarded and secured” for more than six (6) consecutive months in one calendar year.

Section 2.	Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.  

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

Section 3. 	Providing for Severability.  

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

Section 4.	Providing for Penalties.
Any person who violates this Ordinance may be prosecuted as a general violation under the City Code, which under Article 1.8 is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof punishable by a fine of not to exceed two thousand, five hundred dollars, plus statutory assessments, or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, and any responsible party shall be subject to a general penalty determined by the City Fee Schedule.  In addition to any fine or penalty that may be imposed, the responsible party may be subject to an injunction or an abatement order and shall also be liable for all costs which may be assessed pursuant to the Article for removing, abating or enjoining any such violation.

In addition to the general violation penalties above, after notice and failure to abate the condition that constitutes a hazard to public health and safety, as required in any final notice of violation, the City, its officers, agents or contractors, may remove, abate, or cause their removal without further notice.

Section 5. 	Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be effective from 30 days after the date written below.
	PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Bisbee on this 5th day of March, 2024.

APPROVED: 
_____________________________
				Ken Budge, Mayor

ATTEST: 		
____________________________					
Ashlee Coronado, City Clerk 					
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Joseph D. Estes, City Attorney

24-089 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
Read the Instructions LO1.5i
1.	ENTITY NAME - give the exact name of the LLC as currently shown in A.C.C. records:
WATER IS LIFE LLC
CHECK THE BOX NEXT TO EACH CHANGE BEING MADE AND COMPLETE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION FOR THAT CHANGE.
1.ENTITY NAME - give the exact name of the LLC as currently shown in A.C.C. records:
WATER IS LIFE LLC
CHECK THE BOX NEXT TO EACH CHANGE BEING HADE AND COMPLETE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION FOR THAT CHANGE.
2. [x] ENTITY NAME CHANGE - type or print the exact NEW name of the LLC in the space below:
WATER IS LIFE DESIGN LLC
3.  [x] MEMBERS CHANGE (CHANGE IN MEMBERS) - see Instructions LOIS/ - Use one block per person -
To REMOVE a member - list the name only of the member being removed and check “Remove member.” To ADD a member - list the name and address of the member being added and check “Add member.” To CHANGE ADDRESS only - list the name and NEW address and check “Address change.”
To CHANGE NAME of existing member - list the current name, then the NEW name, and check “Name change.• If more space is needed, complete and attach the Amendment Attachment for Member form L044.
1.SERENA CASEY
4510 E WICKERSHAM RD
HEREFORD AZ 85615
[[x] Add member
2. RODOLFO POE 
1715 N 5TH AVE
TUCSON AZ 85705
[x] Address Change
4. [x] MANAGERS CHANGE (CHANGE IN MANAGERS) - Use one block per person -
To REMOVE a manager - list the name only of the manager being removed and check “Remove manager.”
To ADD a manager - list the name and address of the manager being added and check “Add manager.” To CHANGE ADDRESS only - list the name and NEW address and check “Address change.•
To CHANGE NAME of existing manager - list the current name, then the NEW name, and check “Name change.” If more space is needed, complete and attach the Amendment Attachment for Managers form L043.
 RODOLFO POE 
1715 N 5TH AVE
TUCSON AZ 85705
[x] Address Change]
6.	STATUTORY AGENT CHANGE - NEW AGENT APPOINTED - see LO15i:
6.1	REQUIRED - give the name {can be an individual or an entity) and physical or street address {not a P.O. Box) in Arizona of the NEW statutory agent:	
.SERENA CASEY
4510 E WICKERSHAM RD
HEREFORD AZ 85615
6.2  REQUIRED - mailing address in Arizona of NEW
Statutory Agent, If different from street address (can be a P.O. Box):
[x] Check box if same as street address.
4510 E WICKERSHAM RD	
SIGNATURE:	By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of law that this document together with any attachments is submitted ln compliance with Arizona law.
[x] I ACCEPT
[x] I am an Individual authorized to sign this document.
I Rodolfo Poe	l
D	I am signing on behalf of an entity that is
Authorized to sign this document.
STATUTORY AGENT ACCEPTANCE
Please read Instructions M002i
1.    ENTITY NAME - give the exact name in Arizona of the corporation or LLC that has appointed the Statutory Agent (this must match exactly the name as listed on the document appointing the statutory agent, e.g., Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation):
WATER IS LIFE LLC
2.	STATUTORY AGENT NAME - give the exact name of the Statutory Agent appointed by the entity listed in number 1 above (this will be either an individual or an entity). NOTE - the name must match exactly the statutory agent name as listed in the document that appoints the statutory agent (e.g. Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization), including any middle initial or suffix:
SERENA CASEY
3.	STATUTORY AGENT SIGNATURE:
By the signature appearing below, the individual or entity named in number 2 above accepts the appointment as statutory agent for the entity named in number 1 above, and acknowledges that the appointment is effective until the appointing entity replaces the statutory agent or the statutory agent resigns, whichever occurs first.
The person signing below declares and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information contained within this document together with any attachments is true and correct, and is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.
SERENA CASEY	1/24/2024
REQUIRED - check only one:
[x] Individual as statutory agent: I am signing on behalf of myself as the individual (natural person) named as statutory agent.

24-090 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 28, 2024
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PerriAngela Wickham
1626 Belle View Blvd #7295
Alexandria, VA  22307
512-541-0340
[email protected]
Representing Self, without a Lawyer
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COCHISE
PerriAngela Wickham,
Plaintiff(s),
v.
Albert John Schultz, deceased; Michael John Schultz; Catherine L. Traywick, Cochise County Treasurer (per A.R.S.§ 42-18201); and Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Any of the Above, If Deceased,
Defendant(s).
CASE NO.: CV202300727
SUMMONS
Assigned to: Hon. John F. Kelliher, Jr.
Division: 2
WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights.
Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help.
FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of  Any of the Above, If Deceased
1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons.”
2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the: Superior Court, 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, Arizona. 85603. OR Superior Court, 100 Colonia de Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, Arizona  85635. Mail a copy of your “Answer” or “Response” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.
3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Answer” or “Response” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address listed at the top of the preceding page, from the Clerk of the Superior Court’s Customer Service Center: Superior Court, 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, Arizona  85603.  OR Superior Court, 100 Colonia de Salud, Suite 200, Sierra Vista, Arizona  85635.
5. If this is an action for dissolution (diverse), legal separation or annulment, either or both spouses may file a Petition for Conciliation for the purpose of determining whether there is any mutual interest in preserving the marriage or for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision-making (custody) and parenting time issues regarding minor children.
6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date.
7. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date.
SIGNED AND SEALED this date	_______________________________________
Amy J. Hunley CLERK OF COURT
By ________________________________________	Deputy Clerk

24-091 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2024
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Name: Daniel Rivera
Address: 2187 E. 7Th St
City, State, Zip Code: Douglas AZ. 85607
Your Telephone number: 520-368-1386
Pro Per
SUPERIOR COURT, OF ARIZONA COCHISE COUNTY
Daniel Rivera
Petitioner,
and 
Susana Rivera
Respondent.
Case No.: DO202300455
ALIAS SUMMONS
FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA: FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Susana Rivera
1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other related court papers are served on you with this “Summons”.
2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “ Response”  in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send the “Answer or “Response” to the  Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 100 Quality Hill, Bisbee, Arizona 85603 or 100 Colonia de Salud, Sierra, Vista, Arizona 85635.  Mail a copy of your “Response”  or “Answer” to the other party  at the address listed on the top of this Summons.
3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, Your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS, from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the petitioner at the address at the top of this paper or from the Clerk of the Superior Court.
5. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of  the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least (5) days before your scheduled court date.
SIGNED AND SEALED this date:2/9/24
AMY J HUNLEY
CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
By : “Illegible”
Deputy Clerk

24-092 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2024
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CITY OF BISBEE
PUBLIC NOTICE
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT

The City of Bisbee has been awarded a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) and will accept sealed bids from qualified firms or individuals licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors to perform the following services:  

Bisbee’s Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program will assist homeowners in the Saginaw neighborhood with emergency home repairs  that address health and safety concerns.  Priority being given to inadequate roofing; faulty electrical and/or plumbing; window replacement; unsafe heating and cooling; and accessibility needs of the residents.  There is a maximum allocation of $15,000.000 per residence for repairs.

The full bid package can be found on the City of Bisbee website at https://bisbeeaz.gov/Bids.aspx. 
The City will conduct a mandatory pre-bid conference and site(s) inspection on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Interested bidders will assemble at Bisbee City Hall, located at 76 Erie Street, Bisbee Arizona 85603 at 10:00 a.m. 
Sealed bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1st, 2024,  at the SEAGO Main Office, located at 1403 W. HWY 92, Bisbee Arizona, 85603.

Publish as legal in the Bisbee Observer: March 14th and March 21st 2024.

24-093 Published in The Bisbee Observer March 14, 21, 2024
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