Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ develops interactive online resource for short-term rental licensing compliance

The city's daily checks for current registration, liability insurance, and neighbor notifications are mapped in this resource. Users find markers for every known short-term rental in the city categorized as passing minimum requirements, not meeting requirements, or application in progress. Each marker features property information including the owner, emergency contact, and license number. There is also a quick guide about reporting violations like excessive noise and commercial use.

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale, AZ automates and improves water conservation efforts with WC-Tool app

The city's Water Conservation Office worked with Arizona State University and AWS on the app's development. This new tool analyzes satellite images, GIS maps, and other data for quick analysis of a lot's water needs. Conservation specialists can consult with residents about water budgeting by phone rather than conducting in-person inspections. The WC-Tool also standardizes consultations that previously required manual reviews of land use plans and water needs.

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale, AZ leverages the power of artificial intelligence for its Hello Scottsdale text service

Hello Scottsdale uses an AI-enabled platform to answer frequently asked questions about local events and services. The service also encourages feedback and suggestions about improvements to city services. City officials distributed signs with the service's number throughout Old Town Scottsdale to maximize visibility for visitors and residents. The Hello Scottsdale pilot extends to targeted neighborhoods with curbside bin stickers.

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale, AZ protects residents from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation

The Scottsdale City Council unanimously passed an ordinance protecting residents from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in employment, public places and housing. The ordinance applies to all city officials, employees, volunteers, contractors, vendors and consultants. City officials who violate the ordinance could be subject to multiple punishments including termination and anyone else found guilty will receive between $500 to $2,500 in fines per violation.

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale, AZ coordinates hand sanitizer and mask logistics for region through water department

The city's water department used its water quality lab to design and produce hand sanitizer. One hundred liters of the in-house sanitizer were distributed to city facilities early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Scottsdale Water shared the sanitizer formula with neighboring cities in response to private supplier shortages. Department staffers also worked with state officials to distribute 40,000 masks to regional utilities for public use.

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale, AZ improves fire department responses to emergency calls with new drone fleet

Scottsdale Fire Department houses a six-drone fleet and 14 operators with federal licenses. Each drone sends real-time aerial views and thermal imaging from up to 400 feet above the ground to the city's Emergency Operations Center. Drones can carry medical supplies and equipment up to five miles away from the operator. The department is shifting from select usage of drones to deployment for most emergency calls.

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale, AZ launched its open data portal

This data portal was designed to offer new insights and innovations for the Scottsdale community. The project contains 46 datasets covering nine topics including: city government, environment, finances, maps, neighborhoods, parks, properties, public safety, and transportation.

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Scottsdale, AZ

United States