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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Council Chambers
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
February 19, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m.
Ed Honea, Mayor
Herb Kai, Vice Mayor
Council Members
Russell Clanagan
Patti Comerford
Carol McGorray
Jon Post
Roxanne Ziegler
ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Revisions to the
agenda can occur up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Revised agenda items appear in italics.
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AND CELL PHONES.
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A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
February 19, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
REGULAR MEETING
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
At this time any member of the public is allowed to address the Town Council on any
issue not already on tonight's agenda. The speaker may have up to three minutes to
speak. Any persons wishing to address the Council must complete a speaker card
located outside the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Town Clerk prior to the
commencement of the meeting. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, at the
conclusion of Call to the Public, individual members of the council may respond to
criticism made by those who have addressed the Council, may ask staff to review the
matter, or may ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda.
E. PRESENTATIONS-
1. Presentation: Discussion and direction regarding proposed
amendments to Title 12 (Traffic and Highways) of the Marana town code,
prohibiting the solicitation of employment, business or contributions from
occupants of vehicles traveling on town streets or highways (Jane Fairall)
2. Presentation: Discussion and direction regarding proposed
amendments to Title 12 (Traffic and Highways) of the Marana town code,
authorizing the town engineer to establish temporary reduced speed limits in
areas undergoing roadway construction and amending a violation and
penalty provision of Chapter 12-2 (Jane Fairall)
3. Presentation of Recreation Division Awards (Tom Ellis)
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Council Chambers
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES -
PROCLAMATIONS -Colonel Louis Hampton Jordan, Jr. (Jocelyn Bronson)
F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
H. STAFF REPORTS
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1. CONSENT AGENDA
GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Consent Agenda contains items requiring action by the Council which are
generally routine items not requiring Council discussion. A single motion will
approve all items on the Consent agenda, including any resolutions or
ordinances. A Council Member may remove any issue from the Consent agenda,
and that issue will be discussed and voted upon separately, immediately
following the Consent agenda.
1. Resolution No. 2008-23: Relating to Water Service; approving and
authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Town of Marana and
three individual property owners for construction of water facilities under
pri vate contract for Santoria Estates (Brad DeSpain)
2. Resolution No. 2008-24: Relating to Water Service; approving and
authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Town of Marana and
Pacific International, LLC for construction of water facilities under private
contract for Sterling Meadows (Brad DeSpain)
3. Resolution No. 200 ' 8-25: Relating to Development; approving a release of
assurances for Ironwood Reserve Block 3 and acceptance of public
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February 19, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m.
improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann)
4. Resolution No. 2008-26: Relating to Development; approving a release of
assurances for Gladden Farms Regional Park and acceptance of public
improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann)
5. Resolution No. 2008-27: Relating to Community Development; granting
$2,500 in Discretionary Funding to the Arizona Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans
of America, Inc., an Arizona 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, to support
Marana veteran athletes' participation in the 2008 National Veterans
Wheelchair Games (T. Van Hook)
6. Resolution No. 2008-28: Relating to Municipal Court; providing for the
temporary appointment of Thom Cope as a Marana Town Magistrate Pro
Tempore; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy)
J. COUNCIL ACTION
1. PUBLIC HEARING. Relating to Annexation; consideration of a request to
annex approximately 33.5 acres south of Pima Farms Road and east of
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Council Chambers
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
February 19, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m.
Interstate 10 and Union Pacific Railroad into the Town of Marana for the
proposed Pima Farms Business Center (Kevin Kish)
2. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2008.06: Relating to Development;
approving and authorizing a rezoning to create the Las Pilas Specific Plan
(Kevin Kish)
3. a. Resolution No. 2008-29: Relating to Administration; approving and
authorizing the merger of the town's information technology department and
applications and geographic information systems department into a single
department renamed the technology services department; and designating an
effective date (Gilbert Davidson)
b. Resolution No. 2008-30: Relating to Personnel; amending the town's
classification plan by eliminating the positions of information technology
director and geographic information systems director and creating the
positions of technology services director and senior technology services
manager; and designating an effective date (Gilbert Davidson)
4. Resolution No. 2008-31 : Relating to Personnel; requesting approval of a
recommended labor market of comparable organizations for purposes of a
salary and benefits survey (Deb Thalasitis)
5. Ordinance No. 2008.07: Relating to Development; amending certain
portions of Title 6 of the Marana Land Development Code and clarifying the
town's policy regarding the requirement to place electrical utilities
underground (Cedric Hay)
6. Resolution No. 2008-32: Relating to Development; approving and
authorizing a development plan for Ruby Tuesday (Kevin Kish)
7. Resolution No. 2008-33: Relating to Public Works; authorizing and
approving a construction contract with Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. d/b/a
Southwest Asphalt Paving, the contractor currently constructing 1-10
improvements for the Arizona Department of Transportation, as a sole-
source, emergency procurement to extend a six-barrel culvert under
mainline 1-10 by 59 linear feet; and reprogramming $976,862.48 from the
Public Works CIP Project funding of other projects to the Barnett Linear
Park Project (2003-016) line item for this construction; and declaring an
emergency (Barbara Johnson)
8. Resolution No. 2008-34: Relating to Professional Services; approving and
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lobbying Services Agreement with
Stuart Goodman and his firm, Goodman Schwartz, L.L.C. (Frank Cassidy)
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE AND AGENDA
Council Chambers
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
February 19, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m.
K. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
1. State Lep-islative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending
bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat/Steve Romero)
M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
1. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for
discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney
concerning any matter listed on this agenda.
2. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3),(4) and (7), discussion
or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys and
discussion and to consider its position and instruct the Town Manager and
staff concerning various water rights, water service, water acquisition, sewer
service and related issues, including without limitation (a) the lawsuit entitled
Town of Marana v. Pima County, Maricopa County Superior Court No.
CV2008-001131, (b) the lawsuit entitled Pima County v Town of Marana,
Pima County Superior Court No. C20077448, (c) possible acquisition of
Tucson Water infrastructure and accounts located within the Marana town
limits, (d) the Honea Heights Sewer project, and (e) certain confidential
water resources that are the subject of the Water Services Consulting
Agreement entered into by Resolution No. 2007-51.
3. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(4) and (7) to consider
the Town's position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations
for the purchase of property rights needed for the Twin Peaks interchange
project, CIP number 2001-44, from the parcels of property generally
identified as Pima County Assessor's parcel numbers, 226-08-0150, 226-15-
0090, 226-15-008B, 226-15-017B, 226-15-018B and 226-15-019A, and to
instruct the Town's attorneys in settlement negotiations and contemplated
condemnation proceedings relating to the same property rights.
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion of what items to place on the
agenda, if three or more council members request an item to be placed on
the agenda, it must be placed upon the agenda for the second regular town
council meeting after the date of the request (Marana Town Code, Title 2,
Chapter 2-4, Section 2-4-2 B)
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INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: E. I
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Jane Fairall, Deputy Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Presentation: Discussion and direction regarding proposed
amendments to Title 12 (Traffic and Highways) of the Marana
town code, prohibiting the solicitation of employment, business or
contributions from occupants of vehicles traveling on town streets
or highways.
DISCUSSION
This proposed ordinance would prohibit the solicitation of employment, business, contributions
or donations from occupants of vehicles traveling on the town's roadways. The purpose of the
ordinance is to protect the safety of pedestrians and occupants of vehicles and to promote the or-
derly flow of traffic. This ordinance was developed with input from the Marana Police Depart-
ment, the Public Works Department--Traffic Engineering Division, Operations and Maintenance
Department-Traffic Signals Group and the Legal Department.
The ordinance would prohibit pedestrians from occupying medians within the town's roadways
for the purpose of soliciting donations or selling newspapers or other goods or services. This is
proposed because medians are intended to serve as safety islands to pedestrians who are crossing
the street and as unoccupied buffers between opposing lanes of traffic. Pedestrian and motor ve-
hicle safety is jeopardized when the curbcut, crosswalk and median areas are blocked or impeded
by persons engaging in solicitation or sales.
In addition to the important safety considerations, the Traffic Signals Group of the Operations
and Maintenance Department has observed that on medians frequented by newspaper hawkers,
there has been a marked increase in the number of times that pedestrian crossing buttons are be-
ing activated. On one median, a 500-event log filled up in only two days. This excessive use of
the pedestrian crossing buttons disrupts traffic flow and results in a lack of coordination with
other traffic signals in the vicinity.
The proposed ordinance provides that a violation would be a class 3 misdemeanor, which is the
least serious classification for a misdemeanor offense. In addition, the ordinance provides that
the magistrate may impose community service in lieu of a fine, credited at $ 10 per hour.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft of proposed new ordinance
2. Letter dated November 28, 2007 from Marana Chamber of Commerce
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
REQUESTED ACTION
Feedback and direction from Council at its discretion.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move that we direct staff to bring back to the Council for adoption the proposed amendments to
the Town Code Traffic and Highways provisions (Town Code Title 12).
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2008.xx
RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS; AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE MARANA
TOWN CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS OR
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES TRAVELING ON TOWN
STREETS OR HIGHWAYS; PROVIDING PENALITES FOR VIOLATION; ADDING
CHAPTER 12-8; RENUMBERING EXISTING CHAPTER 12-8; AND DESIGNATING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the practice of pedestrians soliciting or other-
wise engaging occupants of vehicles at intersections for donations, services or sales increases the
danger of physical injury to both the pedestrians and the occupants of vehicles; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the Town's interest in protecting the welfare of
pedestrians and occupants of motor vehicles is compelling; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the adoption of a prohibition on the solicitation
of occupants of vehicles as set forth in this ordinance is in the best interests of the Town and its
residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, as follows:
SECTION 1. Title 12 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by renumbering exist-
ing Chapter 12-8 as Chapter 12-9 and by adding new Chapter 12-8, as follows:
Chapter 12-8 SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS OR
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES
TRAVELING ON TOWN STREETS OR HIGHWAYS
Section 12-8-1 Purpose and intent
It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to protect the safety of pedestrians
and occupants of motor vehicles and to promote the orderly flow of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic.
Section 12-8-2 Definition
For purposes of this chapter, "street" or "highway" means the entire width be-
tween the boundary lines of every way, including traffic medians, if a part of the
way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
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Section 12-8-3 Prohibited conduct
No person shall stand upon or otherwise occupy a street or highway and solicit
or attempt to solicit employment, business, contributions, donations or sales of
any kind from the occupant of any vehicle.
Section 12-8-4 Violation; penalties
A. A violation of this chapter is a class 3 misdemeanor.
B. The magistrate may impose community service in lieu of a fine for violation of
this chapter. For purposes of this chapter, community service work shall be
credited at $10 per hour.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective on the day of _,
2008.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this _ day of ,2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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Board of Directors:
Paul Pecora - Chairman
Comcast .
Paul Bigelow -Chalrman Elect
TeAW Roadhouse
Mike Walter - Past Chair
AA4 landscape
Jeri Cheaturn -Treasurer
National Bank OfArkona
Steve Miklos[ - Secretary
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Jay Schwartz
Coca-Cola
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61adden Faims
Amber Smith
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Jack Neubeck
The FIAMM-6 Center
Chuck Luhtala
C&Wm ComrnunllyBank
Wally Smith
Vector Impressions Inc.
Jolene Campbell
NonhwestMedAml Center
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Jocelyn Bronson
Mar" T~7 Clerk
PresidentICE0
Ed Stolmaker
November 28, 2007
Dear Chief Richard Vidaurri,
The Marana Chamber of Commerce endorses the efforts made by the Marana
Police Department to pass an ordinance prohibiting the use of medians by vendors
in the town's intersections. Not only do these individuals pose life-threatening risks
to themselves, pedestrians, and those in vehicles, they also create numerous traffic
problems and may serve as deterrents to new businesses in the area. The Marana
Chamber Board of Directors voted in support of this proposed town code. The
ordinance would prohibit the use of medians by vendors to "solicit employment,
business, contributions, donations or sales of any kind from the occupant of any
vehicle" (MPD). The Marana Police Department and the Chamber feel strongly that
this town code is a proactive approach to eliminating the ensuing problems before a
fatality or any other life-threatening accident results. The City of Tucson enacted a
,similar code in 2000 following two vendor fatalities within weeks of each other. The
town of Oro Valley also passed an analogous code restricting this form of
panhandling.
In review of why this form of vending is dangerous and damaging to the
livelihood of the Marana community, several issues have been raised by the MPD
and the Chamber on the direct impact it has on those vending and other civilians in
close proximity.. The main concerns are as follows: traffic safety, turf battles among
rival vendors, medians no longer serving as safety barriers for drivers, abuse of
cross walk buttons, eye contact distracting drivers, litter, and increased congestion
of the intersections which poses a greater risk for accidents. Other community
related concerns on the issue are listed as: excessive sun exposure and inhalation
of toxic fumes of vendors, deterrent for new businesses wishing to locate at a
"hawking" intersection, and finally the risk of vendors or other civilians being hit by
moving vehicles during the transaction. The MPD and the Chamber recognize the
existence of shelters, services, organizations, and other means for assisting the
mental health, substance abuse, and economic situations of these individuals which
are in fact safe, proactive, and positive approaches in dealing with this issue. Please
support this town code which is necessary to ensure the safety of everyone in the
community.
Sincerely,
Ed Stolmaker
President/CEO
Marana Chamber of Commerce
13881 N. Casa Grande Highway - Marana, Arizona 85653 - Phone 520/682-4314 - Fax 520/682-2303
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INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: E. 2
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Jane Fairall, Deputy Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Presentation: Discussion and direction regarding proposed
amendments to Title 12 (Traffic and Highways) of the Marana
town code, authorizing the town engineer to establish temporary
reduced speed limits in areas undergoing roadway construction
and amending a violation and penalty provision of Chapter 12-2.
DISCUSSION
This proposed ordinance would authorize the town engineer to establish temporary reduced
speed limits in construction zones. The ordinance was developed with input from the Marana
Police Department, the town engineer, the Public Works Department-Traffic Engineering Divi-
sion and the Legal Department.
The proposed ordinance provides that the town engineer may reduce speed limits in areas of con-
struction when it is determined that the permanent speed limits in the area are not reasonable un-
der the circumstances. In order for the reduced speed limit to be effective, the town engineer
must sign a work order authorizing the reduced speed limit area, signs with the reduced speed
limits must be posted and permanent speed limit signs must be removed, covered or turned. A
violation of this ordinance would be a civil traffic violation, but with an enhanced mandatory
fine of $250 for each violation. The ordinance also provides that in areas of construction where a
temporary reduced speed limit is not posted, a violation of the pennanent speed limit will also be
subject to the mandatory enhanced fine of $250 for each violation.
Staff proposes this ordinance be passed with an emergency clause to allow immediate implemen-
tation in appropriate areas, particularly in the area of the Thornydale Road Improvement Project,
where both Public Works officials and Police officers have observed motorists traveling at ex-
cessive and unsafe speeds.
In addition to establishing the construction speed limit provisions, the proposed ordinance would
also make minor changes to Section 12-2-14 as noted in the attached ordinance.
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ATTACHMENTS
Draft of proposed new ordinance
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
REQUESTED ACTION
Feedback and direction from Council at its discretion.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move that we direct staff to bring back to the Council for adoption the proposed amendments to
the Town Code Traffic and Highways provisions (Town Code Title 12).
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2008.xx
RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS; AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE MARANA
TOWN CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH TEMPORARY
REDUCED SPEED LIMITS IN AREAS UNDERGOING ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION;
PROVIDING PENALITES FOR VIOLATION; ADDING SECTION 12-2-12; RENUMBERING
EXISTING SECTIONS 12-2-12, 12-2-13 AND 12-2-14; AMENDING RENUMBERED
SECTION 12-2-15; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that vehicles speeding in areas of road construction
increases the danger of physical injury to both the occupants of vehicles and to construction
workers; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the Town's interest in protecting the welfare of
construction workers and occupants of motor vehicles is compelling; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that autlionizing the Town Engineer to establish
temporary reduced speed limits within construction zones as set forth in this ordinance is in the
best interests of the Town and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, as follows:
SECTION 1. Title 12 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by renumbering exist-
ing Section 12-2-12 as Section 12-2-13, renumbering existing Section 12-2-13 as Sec-
tion 12-2-14, renumbering existing Section 12-2-14 as Section 12-2-15.
SECTION 2. Title 12 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by adding new Sec-
tion 12-2-12, as follows:
Section 12-2-12 Speed limits in areas undergoing roadway construction
A. It shall be unlawful for a person to drive at a speed greater than the speed
posted in an area undergoing roadway construction.
B. As used in this section, "roadway construction" means the construction, re-
construction or maintenance of any road by town employees or any contractor
or subcontractor performing such construction, reconstruction or maintenance
at the direction of the town.
C. The town engineer or the town engineer's authorized representative is hereby
authorized to establish temporary reduced speed limits in areas undergoing
roadway construction. The temporary reduced speed limits shall be imple-
mented when the town engineer or the town engineer's authorized represen-
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tative determines, based on an engineering and traffic investigation, that the
permanent speed limits in the area under construction are not reasonable and
safe while the roadway construction is taking place.
D. Any temporary reduced speed limit established by the town engineer or the
town engineer's authorized representative shall be effective only for the dura-
tion of the roadway construction.
E. The temporary reduced speed limits shall be effective when all of the following
has taken place:
1. A work order authorizing a temporary construction zone speed limit is
signed by the town engineer or the town engineer's authorized representa-
tive and filed in the town clerk's office.
2. Speed limit signs with the temporary reduced speed limit are erected in a
clearly visible manner in the area undergoing construction.
3. The permanent speed limit signs in the area undergoing construction are
temporarily removed, covered or turned.
F. Any person found responsible for speeding in excess of a posted temporary
reduced speed limit shall be fined $250 for each violation. No judge may
suspend any portion of the fine prescribed in this paragraph.
G. Any person found responsible for speeding in excess of the permanent
posted speed limit in an area undergoing roadway construction where a tem-
porary reduced speed limit has not ' been posted shall be fined $250 for each
violation. No judge may suspend any portion of the fine prescribed in this
paragraph.
SECTION 3. Title 12 of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised by amending renum-
bered section 12-2-15 entitled "Violations - chapter 12-2; penalty" as follows (with deletions
shown with strikeouts and additions shown with
Section 12-2-145
A. Any violation of chapter 12-2 shall be a civil traffic violation unless otherwise
designated in this title or under state la nm_n?jnf finr n. peed viela
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B. Any person found responsible for a civil violation of chapter 12-2 shall be fined
not more than $250 for each violation.
C. A person convicted of violating section 12-2-13 is guilty of a class 1 misde-
meanor.
SECTION 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that, since it is necessary for the preservation
of the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana that this ordinance become immediately
effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective immedi-
ately upon its passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this day of 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING TOWN OF MARANA
INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: E. 3
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Tom Ellis, Director Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Presentation of Recreation Division Awards
DISCUSSION
During the last quarter of 2007, the Parks and Recreation Department's Recreation Division
received two state awards.
The Town of Marana Parks & Recreation's youth division received the 2007 Awards of
Excellence Program for their Healthy " U" program from Arizona Center for Afterschool
Excellence in October 2007. Healthy "U" is a special program implemented into all afterschool
programs that incorporate 30-minutes of brisk exercise three times a week, nutritional health one
time a week, personal health one time a week and community health one time a month.
Participants receive points for their participation and at the end of the semester, children who
actively participated 80% of the time are rewarded with a free field trip! There were over 300
Healthy "U" graduates in 2007!
The Town of Marana Parks & Recreation's Family Night Under the Stars special event received
the 2007 Creative Program Award from Arizona Parks & Recreation Association's Leisure
Benefits Branch in November 2007. Family Night under the Stars welcomed several community
groups to include school PTO's, U of A Astronomy Department, local churches, NW Fire Dept.
and Pima County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources community education division. More
then 50-families (200+ people) camped out under the stars at Ora Mae Ham Park and we expect
them all to come back for the 2008 event (April 12-13).
Credit for these awards goes to Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Recreation Superintendent, Dance Larriva-
Johnson, Program Coordinator; Jen Ward, Program Coordinator; Annette Castillo, Programmer;
Katrina Salazar, Programmer; Missy Herrera, Programmer; Olivia Salazar, Programmer; Tammy
Haley, Programmer; Louise Hull, Recreation Leader; and Elizabeth Castro, Recreation Assistant.
Proclamation
U.S. Army Colonel Louis Hampton Jordan, Jr.
WHEREAS, Louis Hampton Jordan, Jr., a native of Louisiana and a graduate of the
Nevada Military Academy began his illustrious military career as a commissioned
Second Lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Jordan received his undergraduate degree from Fordham
University and a graduate degree. in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College
and is a certified- Strategic Planner, graduated as an Army Aviator in 1986 and
entered the Active Guard Reserve program in 1987; and
WHEREAS, among the many assignments given to Colonel Jordan at the national
level were the Plans and Programs, Branch Chief, Aviation Training Branch Chief, and
Operations Branch Chief; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Jordan's awards includethe Meritorious Service Mi d I with four
e a
Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation? Medal with., Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army
AcMevement Medal wittt Oak Leaf Cluster, -the Senior Army,Aviator Bade, the Army.
Aircrewman Badge and is a member of the Order.of'.Saint Michael, Bronze Award;
and
WHEREAS, in 2001, Colonel Jordan was assessed into the Arizona Army National
Guard and served as B6ttalion Commander for the Aviation Support Battalion,
Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS), Deputy Brigade Commander- and
Brigade Commander-and is currently Commander for the Joint Task Force,Raven,
Operation Jump Start; and
WHEREAS,, Colonel Jordan, in his leadership roles at WAATS, has fostered a close
working relationship with the Town Marana.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, recognize and
salute the exemplary career of
Colonel Louis Hampton Jordan
and pay tribute to his service as a military leader and friend to the Marana
community.
Dated this 19th day of February, 2008.
r
Ed Honea, Mayo
ATTE T:
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Jocelyn C. Bronson., Town Clerk
,OWN 0
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING TOWN OF MARANA 11 MARAN'A 7
INFORMATION
4RIZOS
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: 1.1
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: C. Brad DeSpain, Utilities Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-23: Relating to Water Service; approving
and authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Town
of Marana and three individual property owners for construction
of water facilities under private contract for Santoria Estates.
DISCUSSION
Three property owners desire to install on-site and off-site water facilities to provide water
service to their property known as Santoria Estates. Pursuant to an agreement between the Town
of Marana and the property owners, they will construct the on-site and off-site water facilities
and will pass ownership of these facilities to the Town; the Town will then provide water service
to Santoria Estates.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
The Utility Commission and Staff recommend approval of the execution of the agreement
between the Town of Marana and the property owners for construction of water facilities under
private contract for water service to Santoria Estates.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008-23.
BLUSantoria Estates 02112120084:25 PMAPM
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-23
RELATING TO WATER SERVICE; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MARANA AND THREE INDIVIDUAL
PROPERTY OWNERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES UNDER PRIVATE
CONTRACT FOR SANTORIA ESTATES.
WHEREAS, three property owners desire to installed on-site and off-site water facilities to
provide water to Santoria Estates; and
WHEREAS, three property owners desires to arrange for the provision of water service to
and within Santoria Estates; and
WHEREAS, Marana is willing to provide water service to and within Santoria Estates in
accordance with Chapter 14 of the Marana Town Code and in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, three property owners agrees to the construction of water facilities for Santoria
Estates; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council find that the terms and conditions of the Agreement are
in the best interest of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Agreement for Construction of Water Facilities Under Private Contract
between the Town of Marana and three individual property owners, attached as Exhibit A to and
incorporated here by this reference, for construction of water facilities, is hereby authorized and
approved.
SECTION2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the Town Clerk
in hereby authorized and directed to attest to, said Exhibit A for and on behalf of the Town of
Marana.
SECTION 3. The various Town officers and employees are authorized and directed to
perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 19'h day of February 2008.
Ed Honea, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
RSO 190108 WSA Santoria Estates Rso 2008-23 2 APM 02/12/2008
TOWN OF MARANA
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER
FACILITIES UNDER PRIVATE CONTRACT
THis AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into by and between the TOWN OF MARANA,
an Arizona municipal corporation (the "Town"), and the entities and individuals whose signatures
are set forth at the end of this agreement, (collectively the "Applicant"). The Town and the Appli-
cant are sometimes collectively referred to as the "Parties," any one of which is sometimes indi-
vidually referred to as a "Party."
RECITALS
A. This Agreement is entered into and authorized pursuant to Title 14 of the Marana
Town Code as it may be amended from time to time (the "Marana Municipal Watef Code").
B. The Applicant desires for the Town to provide water service to the Pima County Tax
Parcel Numbers listed in the column titled "Parcel Tax Code" on Exhibit A attached to this
Agreement (the "Subject Property"), in the area generally depicted on the map at the bottom of
Exhibit A.
C. To secure water service from the Town for the Subject Property, the Applicant pro-
poses to install those certain water infrastructure improvements referred to in this Agreement as
the "Applicant-Installed Facility."
D. The required plans, specifications, and materials for the Applicant-Installed Facility
have been approved by the Town.
E. The Applicant desires that the Town take ownership of, operate, and service the Appli-
cant-Installed Facility.
F. The Town is willing to accept the Applicant-Installed Facility and permit it to be con-
nected to the Town water system provided it meets Town standards and the work is done in accor-
dance with Town requirements.
AGREEmENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants set
forth in this Agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. General
I. I. Applicant installation of the Applicant-Installed Facility. The Applicant has designed
and installed, at Applicant's own expense, the water infrastructure improvements as depicted in
Plan No. ENG 0711-009 as approved by the Town and on file in the office of the Town of Ma-
{Santoria Estates WSA) - 1 - 2/11/20085:34:47 PM
rana Water Utility (the "Facility Plan"). The water infrastructure improvements depicted on the
Facility Plan are referred to in this Agreement as the "Applicant-Installed Facility," and shall
conform to the design standards of the City of Tucson Water Department and the Town of Ma-
rana Municipal Water Code and special specifications and details as approved by the Town and
by this reference made a part of this Agreement. The Facility Plan shall include a plan note iden-
tifying the Applicant-Installed Facility as a new water facility and shall show any and all altera-
tions to the existing water system. Construction and installation of the Applicant-Installed Facil-
ity in accordance with the Facility Plan, including without limitation all labor, materials, equip-
ment, supplies, and tools required for the construction and installation, is referred to in this
Agreement as the "Work."
1.2. Work by licensed contractor. The Applicant confirms that the Work has been performed
by a contractor properly licensed by the State of Arizona as determined by the Arizona Registrar
of Contractors. In addition to any other contractor's license classifications required by the Ari-
zona Registrar of Contractors, the contractor holds contractor's license classifications A, A-12
and A- 16.
1.3. Payment of connection fees. Before any service connections are made from the Town's
water system to the Applicant-Installed Facility, the Applicant shall pay to the Town the connec-
tion fees and any other fees required by the Marana Municipal Water Code.
1.4. Anticipated cost per meter. The total charge for each five-eighths-inch water meter to be
installed on the Subject Property is currently anticipated to be $1,224.00, including the meter fee
and infrastructure fee. Additional impact fees as adopted and implemented by Mayor and Coun-
cil will be applied and shall be in addition to the $1,224.00 meter fee.
1.5. Applicant-Installed Facility acceptance by Town. No service connections shall be made
from the Town's water system to the Applicant-Installed Facility until the Applicant-Installed
Facility has been accepted by the Town in accordance with the Marana Municipal Water Code.
1.6. Meter application requirements. The number of water meter applications allowed shall
be consistent with the "Meter Shares" column corresponding to the "Parcel Tax Code" on Ex-
hibit A. If any portion of a property identified as a "Parcel Tax Code" with only one "Meter
Share" is sold, the owner of the portion of land that fronts the water main shall have all rights
associated with the water meter unless other arrangements are agreed upon in writing by the
buyer and seller and approved by the Town of Marana Water Utility prior to the sale. If any por-
tion of a property identified as a "Parcel Tax Code" with more than one "Meter Share" is sold,
the number of meter shares that go with each property shall be proportionate to the size of each
property, rounded to the nearest whole number, unless other arrangements are agreed upon in
writing by the buyer and seller and approved by the Town of Marana Water Utility prior to the
sale.
1.7. Applicant's certiji'cation. Execution of this Agreement certifies that the Applicant has
reviewed the Facility Plan and all other specifications applicable to the Work and has approved
and agrees with the location of all service lines.
1.8. Termination for lack of Work. Approval of the Facility Plan shall lapse and this Agree-
ment shall terminate if more than one year has passed since the date of this Agreement and the
Work has not begun, or if the Work is discontinued for a period of one year.
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2. Engineering and Inspection
2. 1. Registered civil engineer. The Applicant confirms that the Applicant employed a regis-
tered Civil Engineer to design, lay out, establish control lines for and certify the layout of the
Work according to the Facility Plan.
2.2. Town inspector's authority. Any inspector authorized by the Town shall have full in-
spection authority over the Work.
2.3. Inspection provisions. The Applicant shall furnish the Town's inspector with all facilities
reasonably necessary to inspect the Work. The Work shall be subject to Town inspection at all
times. Defective work shall be corrected in a manner satisfactory to the Town's inspector. In-
spection by the Town is for the purpose of ensuring compliance with plans and specifications
only. The Town makes no guarantee as to the safety or engineering soundness of plans prepared
by Applicant or any contractor.
2.4. Payment of Town inspector's overtime cost. If scheduling by Applicant's contractor rea-
sonably requires the Town's inspector to work overtime, the Applicant or Applicant's contractor
shall pay the Town for any additional salaries, expenses or employee benefits relating to the
overtime. For purposes of this paragraph, overtime is any time over 40 hours worked in a seven-
day work period, any time over eight hours worked Monday through Friday, and any time
worked on weekends and legal holidays observed by the Town.
3. Preconstruction Procedure
3. 1. Request to begin construction. The Applicant shall submit a written request to begin
construction to the Town five working days before the Work is to commence.
3.2. Construction permit. This Agreement shall be completed, signed and notarized, and re-
turned to the Town prior to issuance of a construction permit for the Work.
3.3. Start and completion of the Work. No portion of the Work shall begin until the Town has
issued a construction permit specifying the starting date and a reasonable time for completion.
3.4. Progress of the Work. The Work shall be commenced and carried on at such points and
in such order as may be directed by the Town.
3.5. Materials sampling and testing. Materials shall be available for sampling and testing by
the Town prior to being used in the Work. Materials that fail to meet Town specification shall be
removed from the site.
3.6. Permits and approvals. The Applicant shall, at Applicant's expense, obtain all necessary
permits and licenses for the Work, pay all fees and comply with all laws, ordinances and regula-
tions relating to the Work.
4. Construction
4. 1. Applicant's presence on site. The Applicant or Applicant's designated agent, shall be
present at all times during performance of the Work. The name of the Applicant's designated
agent and the contractor performing the Work shall be furnished to the Town before the Work
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begins. Instructions given by the Town to the designated agent shall be deemed to have been
given to the Applicant.
4.2. Competence and diligence. The Applicant shall employ only competent and efficient la-
borers, mechanics or artisans on the work, and the Applicant agrees to perform the work dili-
gently to complete the work on or before the completion date given in the notice to proceed.
4.3. Paving. The Applicant shall identify and locate all water valves prior to paving and set
valve boxes to final grade after paving.
4.4. Alterations to the existing Town water system. The Applicant shall, at Applicant's ex-
pense, make any and all alterations to the existing water system either on-site or off-site necessi-
tated by paving, drainage, or other improvements caused by the development of the Subject
Property.
4.5. Worksite safety. The Applicant shall require all contractors and subcontractors perform-
ing any portion of the Work to comply with all safety requirements of the Occupational Safety
and Hazards Act as set forth by the Federal Government and as implemented by the State of Ari-
zona. The Applicant or its contractors shall be solely responsible for all fines or other penalties
provided for by law for any violations of the Occupational Safety Hazards Act.
5. Dedication
5. 1. Transfer of the Applicant-Installed Facility to the Town. Upon the Town's final accep-
tance of the Work, the Applicant shall at no cost grant, bargain, sell, convey, transfer and deliver
to the Town the Applicant-Installed Facility free and clear of all liens, claims, charges or encum-
brances.
5.2. Two-year warranty. The Applicant guarantees the Work to be free from all failures due
to poor workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the Town's final ac-
ceptance of the Work.
5.3. Other conflicting construction prohibited. The Applicant shall not construct or allow the
construction of any utility, building, or other improvement that would interfere with the opera-
tion or maintenance of the Applicant-Installed Facility.
5.4. Applicant's obligation to maintain flnished grade. The Applicant guarantees that all ser-
vice lines, meters, and meter boxes on the Subject Property will be to finished grade and that
Applicant will remain responsible for raising or lowering said services as required until the Sub-
ject Property is fully developed.
5.5. Acceptance by the Town. The Town shall accept title to and take possession of the Ap-
plicant-Installed Facility when the Work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Town.
Subject to the Applicant's continuing obligations under this Agreement, the Town shall operate
and service the Applicant-Installed Facility after taking over possession of it under this para-
graph.
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6. Miscellaneous
6.1. Indemnity. During the two-year warranty period (see paragraph 5.2 above), Applicant
shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Town, its Mayor and Council, officers and em-
ployees, boards, committees and commissions from and against any loss, claim, suit, demand,
cause of action, or liability of any nature, including but not limited to damage to property and
injuries to persons, including death, arising or alleged to have arisen, in whole or in part, out of
any negligent act or omission of Applicant or any contractor, subcontractor, or any person em-
ployed directly or indirectly by any of them in the perfon-nance of the Work or in the operation
of the Applicant-Installed Facility. Nothing in this paragraph shall in any way limit any liability
Applicant may have under applicable law beyond the two-year warranty period.
6.2. Binding effect. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the Parties.
6.3. Consent requiredfor assignment. Applicant may not assign this Agreement without the
prior written consent of the Town.
6.4. Cancellationfor conflict of interest. This agreement is subject to A.R.S. § 38-511, which
provides for cancellation in certain instances involving conflict of interest.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the last date set forth
below their respective signatures.
TOWN:
THE TowN OF MARANA, an Arizona municipal ATTEST:
corporation
By:
Ed Honea, Mayor
Date:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Clerk
APPROVED AS To FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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APPLICANT:
Date:
Mr. Edward J. Schaeffer
STATE OF ARIZONA )
) ss.:
County of Pima
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on by
Notary Public
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APPLICANT:
Date:
Mr. Duane H. Derr
STATE OF ARIZONA )
) ss.:
County of )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on by
Notary Public
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APPLICANT:
Date:
Ms. Karen E. Spratlen
STATE OF
ss.:
County of_ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on by
Notary Public
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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING TOWN OF MARANA 11 11A_.11? 7
INFORMATION
4)?jZot
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: 1.2
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: C. Brad DeSpain, Utilities Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-24: Relating to Water Service; approving
and authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Town
of Marana and Pacific International, LLC for construction of
water facilities under private contract for Sterling Meadows.
DISCUSSION
Pacific International, LLC desires to install on-site and pay for off-site water facilities to provide
water service to their property known as Sterling Meadows. Pursuant to an agreement between
the Town of Marana and Pacific International, LLC the developer will construct the on-site water
facilities and will pass ownership of these facilities to the Town; the Town will then provide
water service to Sterling Meadows.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
The Utility Commission and Staff recommend approval of the execution of the agreement
between the Town of Marana and Pacific International, LLC for construction of water facilities
under private contract for water service to Sterling Meadows.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008-24.
BL U Sterling Meadows 02112120088:53 AM APM
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-24
RELATING TO WATER SERVICE; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MARANA AND PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL,
LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES UNDER PRIVATE CONTRACT FOR
STERLING MEADOWS.
WHEREAS, Pacific International, LLC desires to install on-site and pay for off-site water
facilities to provide water to Sterling Meadows; and
WHEREAS, Pacific International, LLC desires to arrange for the provision of water service
to and within Sterling Meadows; and
WHEREAS, Marana is willing to provide water service to and within Sterling Meadows in
accordance with Chapter 14 of the Marana Town Code and in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Pacific International, LLC agrees to the construction of water facilities for
Sterling Meadows; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council find that the terms and conditions of the Agreement are
in the best interest of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Agreement for Construction of Water Facilities Under Private Contract
between the Town of Marana and Pacific International, LLC, attached as Exhibit A to and
incorporated here by this reference, for construction of water facilities, is hereby authorized and
approved.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the Town Clerk
in hereby authorized and directed to attest to, said Exhibit A for and on behalf of the Town of
Marana.
SECTION 3. The various Town officers and employees are authorized and directed to
perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 19'h day of February 2008.
Ed Honea, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
RSO 190108 WSA Sterling Meadows 7 2 APM 02/12/2008
TOWN OF MARANA
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER
FACILITIES UNDER PRIVATE CONTRACT
THIs AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into by and between the TOWN OF MARANA,
an Arizona municipal corporation (the "Town"), and PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL, LLC, an Arizona
Limited Liability Company (the "Applicant"). The Town and the Applicant are sometimes collec-
tively referred to as the "Parties," each of which is sometimes individually referred to as a "Party."
RECITALS
A. This Agreement is entered into and authorized pursuant to Title 14 of the Marana
Town Code as it may be amended from time to time (the "Marana Municipal Water Code").
B. The Applicant desires for the Town to provide water service to the land described and
depicted on Exhibit A attached to this Agreement (the "Subject Property").
C. To secure water service from the Town for the Subject Property, the Applicant pro-
poses to install those certain water infrastructure improvements referred to in this Agreement as
the "Applicant-Installed Facility."
D. The required plans, specifications, and materials for the Applicant-Installed Facility
have been approved by the Town.
E. The Applicant desires that the Town take ownership of, operate, and service the Appli-
cant-Installed Facility
F. The Town is willing to accept the Applicant-Installed Facility and permit it to be con-
nected to the Town water system provided it meets Town standards and the work is done in accor-
dance with Town requirements.
AGREEMENT
Now, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants set
forth in this Agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. General
I. I. Applicant installation of the Applicant-Installed Facility. The Applicant has designed
and shall install, at Applicant's own expense, the water infrastructure improvements as depicted
in Plan No. ENG-0708-022 as approved by the Town and on file in the office of the Town of
Marana Water Utility (the "Facility Plan"). The water infrastructure improvements depicted on
the Facility Plan are referred to in this Agreement as the "Applicant-Installed Facility," and shall
conform to the design standards of the City of Tucson Water Department and the Town of Ma-
(Sterling Meadows WSA - I - 1/16/2008
rana Municipal Water Code and special specifications and details as approved by the Town and
by this reference made a part of this Agreement. The Facility Plan shall include a plan note iden-
tifying the Applicant-Installed Facility as a new water facility and shall show any and all altera-
tions to the existing water system. Construction and installation of the Applicant-Installed Facil-
ity in accordance with the Facility Plan, including without limitation all labor, materials, equip-
ment, supplies, and tools required for the construction and installation, is referred to in this
Agreement as the "Work."
1.2. Work by licensed contractor. The Work shall be performed by a contractor properly li-
censed by the State of Arizona as determined by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. In addi-
tion to any other contractor's license classifications required by the Arizona Registrar of Con-
tractors, the contractor shall hold contractor's license classifications A, A- 12 and A- 16.
1.3. Payment of connection fees. Before any service connections are made from the Town's
water system to the Applicant-Installed Facility, the Applicant shall pay to the Town the connec-
tion fees and any other fees required by the Marana Municipal Water Code.
1.4. Fair-share water delivery infrastructure contribution. The applicant shall pay its fair
share of the costs of water projects that directly serve the Property, currently estimated to total
$67,243.00, determined as follows:
1.4.1 Protected main fee of $9,243 (650 feet at $14.22 per foot).
1.4.2 25% of the total cost of the Hartman Lane interconnect currently estimated at
$232,000 or $58,000 for this development.
1.5. Anticipated costper meter. The total charge for each one-inch water meter to be installed
on the Subject Property is currently anticipated to be $7,037.00, including the meter fee, infra-
structure impact fee, gravity storage and renewable water resource fee and per connection fee per
IGA with Oro Valley.
1.6. Applicant-Installed Facility acceptance by Town. No service connections shall be made
from the Town's water system to the Applicant-Installed Facility until the Applicant-Installed
Facility has been accepted by the Town in accordance with the Marana Municipal Water Code.
1.7. Frontage requirement. Any property connecting onto a water main shall have a mini-
mum of fifteen feet of frontage on that main. A water easement or other utility easement shall not
constitute frontage for purposes of this paragraph.
1.8. Meter application requirements. A meter application will be accepted only if the prop-
erty to be served fronts the waterline. Only one water meter application will be allowed per legal
description unless the property owner can provide the Town with plans indicating the type of
improvement or development taking place on the land that justifies more than one meter. If any
portion of the property served by the water meter is sold, the owner of the portion of land that
fronts the water main shall have all rights associated with the water meter unless other arrange-
ments are made with and approved by the Town of Marana Water Utility prior to the sale.
(Sterling Meadows WSA 2 1/16/2008
1.9. Applicant's certification. Execution of this Agreement certifies that the Applicant has
reviewed the Facility Plan and all other specifications applicable to the Work and has approved
and agrees with the location of all service lines.
1.10. Termination for lack of Work. Approval of the Facility Plan shall lapse and this Agree-
ment shall terminate if more than one year has passed since the date of this Agreement and the
Work has not begun, or if the Work is discontinued for a period of one year.
2. Engineering and Inspection
2. 1. Registered civil engineer. When the cost of the Work exceeds $12,500.00, the Applicant
shall employ a registered Civil Engineer to design, lay out, establish control lines for and certify
the layout of the Work according to the Facility Plan.
2.2. Town inspector's authority. Any inspector authorized by the Town shall have full in-
spection authority over the Work.
2.3. Inspection provisions. The Applicant shall furnish the Town's inspector with all facilities
reasonably necessary to inspect the Work. The Work shall be subject to Town inspection at all
times. Defective work shall be corrected in a manner satisfactory to the Town's inspector. In-
spection by the Town is for the purpose of ensuring compliance with plans and specifications
only. The Town makes no guarantee as to the safety or engineering soundness of plans prepared
by Applicant or any contractor.
2.4. Payment of Town inspector's overtime cost. If scheduling by Applicant's contractor rea-
sonably requires the Town's inspector to work overtime, the Applicant or Applicant's contractor
shall pay the Town for any additional salaries, expenses or employee benefits relating to the
overtime. For purposes of this paragraph, overtime is any time over 40 hours worked in a seven-
day work period, any time over eight hours worked Monday through Friday, and any time
worked on weekends and legal holidays observed by the Town.
3. Preconstruction Procedure
3. 1. Request to begin construction. The Applicant shall submit a written request to begin con-
struction to the Town five working days before the Work is to commence.
3.2. Construction permit. This Agreement shall be completed, signed and notarized, and re-
turned to the Town prior to issuance of a construction permit for the Work.
3.3. Start and completion of the Work. No portion of the Work shall begin until the Town has
issued a construction permit specifying the starting date and a reasonable time for completion.
3.4. Progress of the Work. The work shall be commenced and carried on at such points and
in such order as may be directed by the Town.
3.5. Materials sampling and testing. Materials shall be available for sampling and testing by
the Town prior to being used in the Work. Materials that fail to meet Town specification shall be
removed from the site.
(Sterling Meadows WSA 3 1/16/2008
3.6. Permits and approvals. The Applicant shall, at Applicant's expense, obtain all necessary
permits and licenses for the Work, pay all fees and comply with all laws, ordinances and regula-
tions relating to the Work.
4. Construction
4. 1. Applicant's presence on site. The Applicant, or Applicant's designated agent, shall be
present at all times during perfortnance of the Work. The name of the Applicant's designated
agent and the contractor performing the Work shall be furnished to the Town before the Work
begins. Instructions given by the Town to the designated agent shall be deemed to have been
given to the Applicant.
4.2. Competence and diligence. The Applicant shall employ only competent and efficient la-
borers, mechanics or artisans on the work, and the Applicant agrees to perform the work dili-
gently to complete the work on or before the completion date given in the notice to proceed.
4.3. Paving. The Applicant shall identify and locate all water valves prior to paving and set
valve boxes to final grade after paving.
4.4. Alterations to the existing Town water system. The Applicant shall, at Applicant's ex-
pense, make any and all alterations to the existing water system either on-site or off-site necessi-
tated by paving, drainage, or other improvements caused by the development of the Subject
Property.
4.5. Worksite safety. The Applicant shall require all contractors and subcontractors perform-
ing any portion of the Work to comply with all safety requirements of the Occupational Safety
and Hazards Act as set forth by the Federal Government and as implemented by the State of Ari-
zona. The Applicant or its contractors shall be solely responsible for all fines or other penalties
provided for by law for any violations of the Occupational Safety Hazards Act.
5. Dedication
5. 1. Transfer of the Applicant-Installed Facility to the Town. Upon the Town's final accep-
tance of the Work, the Applicant shall at no cost grant, bargain, sell, convey, transfer and deliver
to the Town the Applicant-Installed Facility free and clear of all liens, claims, charges or encum-
brances.
5.2. Two-year warranty. The Applicant guarantees the Work to be free from all failures due
to poor workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the Town's final ac-
ceptance of the Work.
5.3. Other conflicting construction prohibited. The Applicant shall not construct or allow the
construction of any utility, building, or other improvement that would interfere with the opera-
tion or maintenance of the Applicant-Installed Facility.
5.4. Applicant's obligation to maintain finished grade. The Applicant guarantees that all ser-
vice lines, meters, and meter boxes on the Subject Property will be to finished grade and that
Applicant will remain responsible for raising or lowering said services as required until the Sub-
ject Property is fully developed.
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5.5. Acceptance by the Town. The Town shall accept title to and take possession of the Ap-
plicant-Installed Facility when the Work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Town.
Subject to the Applicant's continuing obligations under this Agreement, the Town shall operate
and service the Applicant-Installed Facility after taking over possession of it under this para-
graph.
6. Miscellaneous
6. L Indemnity. Applicant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Town, its Mayor
and Council, officers and employees, boards, committees and commissions from and against any
loss, claim, suit, demand, cause of action, or liability of any nature, including but not limited to
damage to property and injuries to persons, including death, arising or alleged to have arisen, in
whole or in part, out of any negligent act or omission of Applicant or any contractor, subcontrac-
tor, or any person employed directly or indirectly by any of them in the performance of the Work
or in the operation of the Applicant-Installed Facility.
6.2. Binding effect. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the Parties.
6.3. Consent requiredfor assignment. Applicant may not assign this Agreement without the
prior written consent of the Town.
6.4. Cancellationfor conflict of interest. This agreement is subject to A.R.S. § 38-511, which
provides for cancellation in certain instances involving conflict of interest.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the last date set forth
below their respective signatures.
TOWN:
THE TowN OF MARANA, an Arizona municipal Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
corporation
By:
Ed Honea, Mayor
Date:
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Clerk
APPROVED AS To FORM:
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APPLICANT: By:
Daniel Leung, Manager
Pacific hitemational LLC, an Arizona Limited
Liability Company Date:
STATE OF ARIZONA ss
County of Pima
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on by Error!
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source not found., Error! Reference source not found., on behalf of the corporation.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT "A"
LOCATION MAP OF THE DEVELOPMENT
WITH LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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INFORMATION
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: 1.3
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Keith Brann, P.E., Town Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-25: Relating to Development; approving a
release of assurances for Ironwood Reserve Block 3 and
acceptance of public improvements for maintenance.
DISCUSSION
This resolution will release the Assurance between Pulte Homes Corporation, Lawyers Title of
Arizona and the Town of Marana, regarding Ironwood Reserve Block 3 as depicted on Exhibit
A. Ironwood Reserve Block 3 subdivision is comprised of lots 69 through 147, parcels "B,""C"
and Common Areas "D" and "E". The subdivision has been recorded in the Pima County
Recorder's Office.
In releasing said Assurance, the Town of Marana will accept for maintenance, including
regulatory traffic control signs and street signs, approximately 0.71 miles of the following paved
streets:
• Moonfire Drive
• Crosswater Loop
• Crosswater Court
The Town accepts for maintenance, a potable water system including 3535 linear feet of water
line, 79 water meters, appurtenances, valves and fire hydrants for the above referenced project.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A - Map of streets to be accepted
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the release of the Assurance for Ironwood Reserve Block 3 and acceptance of
the public improvements for maintenance.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-25.
Ironwood Reserve Lots 69 - 14 7 Full Release
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-25
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING A RELEASE OF ASSURANCES FOR
IRONWOOD RESERVE BLOCK 3 AND ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR MAINTENANCE.
WHEREAS, Ironwood Reserve Block 3 is a 20.44 acre subdivision located north of
Pima Farms Road, containing lots 69 through 147, parcel "B" and "C" and Common Areas "D",
"E", and is recorded at the Pima County Recorder's Office in Book 58 of Maps and Plats, Page
80; and
WHEREAS, the Town has Assurance assuring the completion of public improvements;
and
WHEREAS, Pulte Homes Corporation, has completed the public improvements
acceptable to Town standards in accordance with the Assurance Agreement for Ironwood
Reserve Block 3; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana as follows:
Section 1. Ironwood Reserve Block 3 is hereby released from the Assurance Agreement with
Pulte Homes Corporation under Trust 7924-T.
Section 2. The Town accepts for maintenance, including maintenance of regulatory traffic control
and street signs, for maintenance, approximately 0.71 miles of the following paved streets as
shown on Exhibit A:
Moonfire Drive
Crosswater Loop
Crosswater Court
Section 3. The Town accepts for maintenance, a potable water system including 3535 linear feet
of water line, 79 water meters, appurtenances, valves, and fire hydrants for the above referenced
project.
Marana Resolution No. 2008-25
Page 1 of 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 19th day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: 1.4
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Keith Brann, P.E., Town Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-26: Relating to Development; approving a
release of assurances for Gladden Farms Regional Park and
acceptance of public improvements for maintenance.
DISCUSSION
Approval of this Resolution will place Gladden Farms Regional Park into the Town of Marana
Park System.
Gladden Farms Regional Park improvements and dedication to the Town of Marana meets the
requirements of Forest Cities (Developer) under the Gladden Farms Development Agreement.
In accepting Gladden Farms Regional Park, the Town of Marana will accept all park facilities for
maintenance, including park equipment, buildings, sidewalks, parking area, a potable water
system including 1,270 linear feet of water line, a non-potable water system including 1440
linear feet of water line, three (3) water meters, appurtenances, valves and fire hydrants for the
above referenced project and other civil improvements.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A - Park Location
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Mayor and Council release the Assurances for Gladden Farms Regional Park
and accept the public improvements for maintenance.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-26.
Gladden Farms Regional Park Full Release
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA, ACCEPTING GLADDEN FARMS REGIONAL PARK INTO THE TOWN OF
MARANA PARKS SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, Gladden Farms Regional Park was a required improvement and dedication by
the Gladden Farms Development Agreement and is located entirely within the boundaries of the
Town of Marana; and
WHEREAS, Gladden Farms Regional Park is not presently included in the Town of Marana
Parks System; and
WHEREAS, Gladden Farms Regional Park has been inspected and -recommended for
acceptance into the Town of Marana Parks System by the Town Engineer and the Parks and
Recreation Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town ofMarana
as follows:
Section 1. That Gladden Farms Regional Park shall be accepted into the Town of Marana Parks
System and be maintained as a public park.
Section 2. The Town accepts for maintenance, a potable water system including 1270 linear feet of
potable water line, 3 water meters, 1440 linear feet of non-potable water line appurtenances, valves
and fire hydrants for the above referenced project, valued at $200,488.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this
19'h day of February, 2008.
ATTEST:
Mayor ED HONEA
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: 1.5
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: T. VanHook, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-27: Relating to Community Development;
granting $2,500 in Discretionary Funding to the Arizona Chapter,
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc., an Arizona 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization, to support Marana veteran athletes'
participation in the 2008 National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
DISCUSSION
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a non-profit organization working to improve the
quality of life of U.S. military veterans who have experienced a spinal cord injury. The Arizona
Chapter (AZPVA) was founded in 1967 and incorporated as an Arizona 501 (c)(3) non-profit
organization with the mission to provide advocacy for healthcare and to promote sports, education,
and communication to improve the lives of disable veterans. AZPVA is providing services for a
number of Marana residents injured in the Vietnam War and subsequent military actions.
The National Veteran's Wheelchair Games are a joint effort between the Veterans Administration
and PVA. AZPVA and the Veterans Administration Medical facilities in Tucson, Phoenix, and
Prescott will join together to send Arizona veterans to the National Wheelchair Games in Omaha,
Nebraska July 25 - 29, 2008. These games will provide Arizona veterans an opportunity to compete
with veterans from across the country who share similar life issues. The games also offer a forum to
educate the general public about the issues facing spinal cord injured veterans and the extraordinary
accomplishments many have made as they recover from their injuries and become active members of
the community.
Among the Arizona veterans already qualifying for the games are at least two Marana residents.
Funding is being requested to support transportation to and from the National Wheelchair Games,
lodging, and meals for both athletes and attendants.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends granting $2,500 in Discretionary Funding to the Arizona Chapter of the Paralyzed
Veterans of America to support Marana veteran athletes participating in the 2008 National
Wheelchair Games.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-27.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-27
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; GRANTING $2,500 IN DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING TO THE ARIZONA CHAPTER, PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC.,
AN ARIZONA 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT MARANA
VETERAN ATHLETES' PARTICIPATION IN THE 2008 NATIONAL VETERANS
WHEELCHAIR GAMES.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana has established a Discretionary Fund to support local
non-profit organizations forwarding the priorities set by Mayor and Council; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council recognizes the need to promote programs that encourage
services for senior citizens, support youth and families, and encourage volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc., a
community-based non-profit organization is providing advocacy and education for veterans who
have experienced spinal cord injuries; and
WHEREAS, Arizona Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Veterans
Administration Medical facilities in Tucson, Phoenix, and Prescott are joining together to send
Arizona veterans to the National Wheelchair Games in Omaha, Nebraska July 25 - 29, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council find that granting the Discretionary Funding as set forth
in this Resolution is in best interest of the Town of Marana and its veteran athletes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, to grant the Arizona Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of
America $2,500 from the Discretionary Fund to support sending Marana veteran athletes to the
National Wheelchair Games in Omaha, Nebraska.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 19th day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
,OWN
TOWN COUNCIL
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INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: 1.6
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-28: Relating to Municipal Court; providing
for the temporary appointment of Thom Cope as a Marana Town
Magistrate Pro Tempore; and declaring an emergency.
DISCUSSION
The Town of Marana magistrates pro tempore, who serve on an as-needed basis when Judge
West is absent due to illness or vacation, are frequently unable to serve due to scheduling con-
flicts. This item provides for the temporary appointment of Thom Cope as a Town of Marana
magistrate pro tempore, to serve until the next formal magistrate pro tempore process is under-
taken, probably in July 2009. Mr. Cope is an actively involved citizen of the Town of Marana.
He is an attorney with over 30 years of experience whose flexible schedule and previous work
experience, including six years as an administrative law judge and over 100 hours of mediation
training, make him a good magistrate pro tempore candidate.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends providing for the temporary appointment of Thom Cope as a Town of Marana
magistrate pro tempore.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008-28.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-28
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL COURT; PROVIDING FOR THE TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT OF THOM COPE AS A MARANA TOWN MAGISTRATE PRO
TEMPORE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana has a council-approved list of magistrates pro tempore
who are called upon to fill in during the absence of the Town Magistrate; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the individuals on the magistrate pro tempore list are
sometimes not currently available to serve due to other commitments; and
WHEREAS, Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2002-66, paragraph E,
provides for appointment of magistrates pro tempore on a temporary basis without following the
normal selection process, until the next selection process occurs; and
WHEREAS, Thom Cope is an attorney with over 30 years of experience whose flexible
schedule and previous work experience, including six years as an administrative law judge and
over 100 hours of mediation training, make him a good magistrate pro tempore candidate; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds the appointment of a temporary magistrate pro
tempore to be in the best interests of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that Thom Cope is hereby granted a temporary appointment
as Town of Marana magistrate pro tempore, to serve until the next formal appointments of Town
of Marana magistrates pro tempore are made.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace,
health and safety of the Town of Marana that this resolution become immediately effective, an
emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this I 91h day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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INFORMATION
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. I
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Kevin Kish, AICP, Planning Director
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING. Relating to Annexation; consideration of a
request to annex approximately 33.5 acres south of Pima Farms
Road and east of Interstate 10 and Union Pacific Railroad into the
Town of Marana for the proposed Pima Farms Business Center.
DISCUSSION
The Town of Marana is initiating an annexation request for approximately 33.5 acres of land
south of Pima Farms Road and east of Interstate 10 and Union Pacific Railroad, in a portion of
Section 36, Township 12 South, Range 12 East.
John Gutierrez and Pete Cutler, on behalf of the property owner, have submitted an application
to the Town of Marana for the Annexation of approximately 33.5 acres. Currently the County
zoning on the property is Suburban Homestead (SH). This annexation would translate the SH
zoning to Marana's R-36 zoning, single-family residential with a minimum lot size of 36,000
square feet. It is the desire of the applicant to ultimately rezone the property to Heavy Industrial
and develop an industrial business center. The concept of the industrial center is to create a
variety of different sized spaces in order to accommodate many types of industrial users. The
developers would be required to install all necessary on and off-site improvements as required by
the Town.
A blank petition was filed with the Pima County Recorder's Office on January 25, 2008.
Pursuant to filing a blank petition with the Pima County Recorder's Office, this Public Hearing is
mandated by State Statutes to be held within thirty days following such filing. All owners of real
and personal property within the annexation area have been notified of this hearing, and have
been given the opportunity to address the Mayor and Council with their concurrence or
objections to this annexation.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map, Legal description and official map of the proposed annexation.
RECOMMENDATION
No action is required - Public Hearing.
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THE PIMA FARMS BUSINESS CENTER ANNEXATION
EXHIBITS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKET
BUT ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE TOWN
CLERK'S OFFICE.
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INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: J. 2
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Kevin Kish, AICP, Planning Director
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2008.06: Relating to
Development; approving and authorizing a rezoning to create the
Las Pilas Specific Plan.
DISCUSSION
Rezonin2 Reques
LeadStar Engineering Company, LLC, on behalf of the property owners, requests approval of a
rezoning on approximately 107.65 acres of land located north of Barnett Road, approximately
one quarter mile east of Sanders Road, approximately one quarter mile west of Sandario Road,
and south of Grier Road within a portion of the north half of Section 28, Township I I South,
Range I I East.
Approval of this request would rezone the subject area from "A" (Small Lot Zone) to "F"
(Specific Plan) and adopt the Las Pilas Specific Plan. The Specific Plan will allow for a phased
development consisting of a mix of residential densities and housing types, recreation and open
space, and one and a half acres of commercial development on approximately 107.65 acres of
land. The purpose of the "F" zoning is to provide functionality and creativity in the site planning
and design that the developer is unable to achieve with conventional zoning.
General Plan
The Future Development Map of the Town of Marana General Plan Update, adopted December
19, 2007, designates the majority of the subject area (roughly, the northern 2/3 of the project
area) as 'Town Center Planning Area', and a portion (the remaining 1/3 of the project area) as
Medium-Density Residential (MDR) with a density range of 3.1-8.0 dwelling units per acre.
The rezoning proposal requests approval of a specific plan thus requiring a land use designation
of 'MPA' (Master Planning Area). The change in land use designation from 'MDR' and 'Town
Center Planning Area' to 'MPA' requires a minor General Plan amendment and is also to be
considered as part of the Specific Plan request.
Land Use
The Las Pilas Specific Plan proposes five (5) individual land use designations, and a maximum
of 420 residential lots / units. Of the 107.65 acres, the Specific Plan contains four different
product types for residential use on 106 acres, and 1.5 acres is proposed for commercial. The
proposed land use designations are described as follows:
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Ei Residential Area 'R-A': single-family detached residential; minimum lot'size of 8,000
square feet. This designation is proposed to occupy 13.61 acres of the specific plan area,
and will comprise 63 of the total lots.
Ei Residential Area 'R-B': single-family detached residential; minimum lot size of 6,000
square feet. This designation is proposed to occupy 25.45 acres of the specific plan area,
and will comprise 167 of the total lots.
o Residential Area 'R-C': proposed as 'green court' development - single-family detached
residential; minimum lot size of 3,600 square feet. Lots will be rear-loaded with the
houses fronting onto a common courtyard area. Single-family detached development
adhering to the development standards defined within the Residential Area 'R-B' may
also be allowed within this designation. This designation is proposed to occupy 10.05
acres of the specific plan area, and will comprise 120 of the total lots.
o Residential Area 'R-D': multi-family residential; maximum density of 20 du/ac.
Proposed product may consist of apartments, condos, town homes, etc. This designation
is proposed to occupy 3.76 acres of the specific plan area. Maximum allowable lot
coverage is 60 percent. This designation will comprise 70 of the total lots.
o Commercial 'C': allows various low intensity commercial uses such as professional
offices, clinics, laboratories, government facilities, public utility offices, etc. This
designation is proposed to occupy 1.5 acres of the specific plan area. Maximum
allowable lot coverage is 60 percent.
The balance of the site consists of 2.85 acres of Common Area 'A' for the development of a
multi-use park, 20.45 acres of Common Area '13' to include amenities such as multi-use
pedestrian paths and trails, and other on-site recreational facilities, and 29.98 acres of private and
public roadways.
Traffic Circulation
The conceptual land use plan proposes multiple points of access for the Las Pilas development.
The primary access will be via the future extension of Tangerine Farms Road to be constructed
by the developer. Primary access is also proposed off of Grier Road, west of the Tangerine
Farms alignment. Secondary access is also proposed via two connections with the Village at
Barnett subdivision, adjacent to the west boundary of the Las Pilas development. A temporary
access is proposed off of Barnett Road until one of the secondary access points is provided
through the Village at Barnett.
Internal circulation is proposed to consist of both private and public streets. The streets serving
the 'green court' portion of the development will be private utilizing a right-of-way width of
twenty-four (24) feet with twenty (20) feet of pavement. The applicant has proposed a reduction
of right-of-way width from the Town's Subdivision Street Standards within this portion of the
development. The Design Exception Report has been incorporated into the Appendix of the
Specific Plan document. The public right-of-way within the Las Pilas development is proposed
at a width of forty-six (46) feet with thirty-two (32) feet of pavement, which meets the Town's
standards.
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Road Improvements
The developer will be responsible for the construction of all internal streets, as well as off-site
roadway improvements as required by the Town. A Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared by
Kimley Hom and Associates to provide preliminary analysis of traffic operations and
recommended improvements. The analysis recommended such improvements as dedicated
westbound left-turn lanes on Grier Road, as well as an all-way stop at the intersection of Grier
Road and Sandario Road. Many of the improvements are recommended to occur in 2013, based
upon the assumptions within the traffic analysis; however, additional traffic studies will be
performed during the platting of Las Pilas that may indicate a different timeline.
The developer will be responsible for the construction of the portion of Tangerine Farms Road
throughout the Las Pilas development, as well as other improvements as deemed appropriate by
the Town as based upon additional traffic studies performed during the platting of the project.
Water and Sewer
This proposed development will be served by Town of Marana Water. The owner/developer
must enter into a Water Service Agreement with the Marana Municipal Water Company
(MMWC) prior to the approval of the final plat. This agreement will address the potable and
non-potable systems, and set forth the various agreements of the parties relating to, among other
things, the interconnection from the existing water system, and the development, construction,
dedication, ownership, and design of the water system to serve the development.
The owner/developer will be required to fund, design, and construct the off-site and on-site
sewers necessary to serve the Specific Plan area, and provide on-site flow-through sewers as
deemed necessary at the time of review of the preliminary plat.
Las Pilas is anticipated to be served via extension of existing sewer lines along Grier Road and
along Sanders Road. Las Pilas will also be responsible for the construction of a public sewer
main within the portion of Tangerine Farms Road adjacent to the project.
Cultural Resources
The site was surveyed in 2003 by Tierra Right-of-Way Services for archeological resources as
summarized in the Specific Plan document. The survey identified one archaeological site
partially contained within the property. Prior to obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness and
Certificate of Approval for this property allowing development to proceed, and prior to issuance
of grading permits or any authorization for ground disturbance, a mitigation plan must be
approved by the Town of Marana, and successfully implemented.
Fire Protection
A portion of the property is currently within the service area of the Northwest Fire District. The
developer shall have completed or shall provide evidence to the Town's satisfaction that the
developer has made a diligent effort to complete the process of having the entire Property
annexed into a fire district or otherwise provide for fire protection service.
The Northwest Fire District has approved the Specific Plan contingent upon compliance with
conditions specified in the Recommended Conditions of Approval.
Open Space, Recreation and Trails
The Las Pilas specific plan proposes active and passive recreation areas throughout, and provides
pedestrian linkages to adjacent developments including the proposed Barnett Linear Park.
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Common areas will address on-site recreation requirements and will meet or exceed the
minimum adopted standards.
Common Area 'A' is proposed as a 2.85 acre multi-use park to accommodate both active and
passive recreation, as well as retention/ detention for some of the on-site generated stormwater.
Common Area 'B' is proposed to consist largely of multi-use pedestrian paths and trails
constructed of durable surfaces and designed to tie in to larger recreational areas within the
development. Common Area 'B' will include other active on-site recreational facilities such as
pocket parks, tot lots, sport courts, ramadas, picnic areas, jogging and fitness trails, bench
seating, and similar facilities. These areas will be distributed throughout the project offering
recreational opportunities within close proximity to all residents.
Benefit Fees and School
The project is located within the Town's Northwest Marana Transportation, Lower Santa Cruz
River Flood Control Levee Project, and Marana Park Benefit Areas. The applicant has agreed to
voluntarily contribute $1200 dollars per dwelling unit to the Marana Unified School District. All
benefit fees and school contributions will be collected at the time of application for building
permits with the exception of the levee fee.
Desfian Standards
Section IV of the Specific Plan defines the regulatory requirements for the proposed
development. These regulations establish development standards to be used to evaluate and
direct all planning and design within the project area. The Specific Plan will adhere to the
Town's adopted residential and commercial design standards, as well as its own standards for the
multi-family portion of the development. Staff finds that the proposed regulations are appropriate
to allow enhanced design capabilities, and has no objection to the proposed standards.
Citizen Participation
The owners and their representatives held a neighborhood meeting on October 4, 2007 at the
Marana Municipal Complex in order to obtain citizen input and inform neighboring property
owners. Concerns were expressed regarding the proposed building heights, as well as access
points from the future Tangerine Farms Road. The developer subsequently agreed to the
following:
o The proposed lots abutting the northern property line adjacent to any existing residential
development will be restricted to single story.
o Homes located generally along the northern half of the Layton property (Assessor's Parcel
Number 217-40-0150) will be restricted to single story. (See Appendix B of the Specific Plan
document).
o Prior to platting, the neighboring property owners affected by the project's future access road
from the future Tangerine Farms (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 217-40-0150, 17A, 18A, and
19B) will have the right to choose the point of access to their respective properties. (See
Appendix B of the Specific Plan document).
Waiver of Potential Arizona Property Ri2hts Protection-Act Compensation Claims
To protect the Town against potential claims filed under the Arizona Property Rights Protection
Act as a result of changes in the land use laws that apply to the rezoning areas by the Town's
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adoption of this ordinance, staff requires the applicant waive any rights to compensation for
diminution in value by execution and recordation of the attached waiver instrument: the Consent
to Conditions of Rezoning and Waiver of Claims for Possible Diminution of Value Resulting
from Town of Marana Ordinance No. 2008.XX. Ordinance No. 2008.XX is not operative unless
and until the applicant waives any potential compensation claims.
If the applicant doesn't forward the waiver in time to record it within 90 days after the ordinance
is passed, the ordinance becomes null and void, as if no action were ever taken to pass the
ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
Application, location map, and proposed Specific Plan document.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Las Pilas Specific Plan subject to the following conditions:
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
I . Compliance with all applicable provisions of the Town's Codes, and Ordinances current at
the time of any subsequent development including, but not limited to, requirements for public
improvements.
2. The subject rezoning site shall be limited to a maximum of 420 residential lots / units.
3. The developer shall dedicate, or cause to have dedicated, the necessary right-of-way for
Tangerine Farms Road, and other right-of-way as determined appropriate by the Town of
Marana, either by final plat or upon request by the Town of Marana.
4. No approval, permit or authorization by the Town of Marana authorizes violation of any
federal or state law or regulation or relieves the applicant or the land owner from
responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations,
including the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. Appropriate experts should
be retained and appropriate federal and state agencies should be consulted to determine any
action necessary to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Prior to final plat approval, the Developer shall have completed or shall provide evidence to
the Town's satisfaction that Developer has made a diligent effort to complete the process of
having all of the Property annexed into a fire district or otherwise provide for fire protection
service.
6. The property owner shall not cause any lot split of any kind without the written consent of
the Town of Marana.
7. A water service agreement and a master water plan must be submitted by the Developer and
accepted by the Utilities Director prior to the approval of any Final Plat by the Town
Council.
8. Installation of a non-potable water system shall be required to serve the common open space
areas and other landscaped amenities, as accepted by the Town of Marana.
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If it is determined that such rights exist on the Property and are owned by the Developer at
the time of final plat, the property owner shall transfer with the final plat, by the appropriate
Arizona Department of Water Resources form, those water rights being IGR, Type I or Type
11 to the Town of Marana for the Town providing designation of assured water supply and
water service to the Property. If Type I or Type 11 is needed on the Property, the Town and
developer/ landowner shall arrive at an agreeable solution to the use of those water rights
appurtenant to the Property.
10. A sewer service agreement and master sewer plan must be submitted by the Developer and
accepted by the entity responsible for wastewater management and the Town Engineer prior
to the approval of the Final Plat by the Town Council.
11. The owner/ developer shall complete the construction of all necessary public and/or private
sewerage facilities as required by all applicable agreements and all applicable regulations,
including the Clean Water Act and those promulgated by ADEQ before treatment and
conveyance capacity in the downstream public sewerage system will be permanently
committed for any new development within the specific plan area.
12. Based on the data found and recommendations made in the TIA, the following roadway
improvements shall be the developer's responsibility to design and construct:
a. The segment of Tangerine Farms Road (to its ultimate cross-section width) along
the project's frontage.
b. A left-turn lane on westbound Grier Road at Tangerine Farms Road.
C. A left-turn lane on westbound Grier Road at the project's driveway on that
roadway.
d. A left-turn lane on eastbound Grier Road at Sandario Road.
C. Any other required roadway improvements based on the data in the traffic studies
prepared during the platting or development stages of this project.
13. Per the Northwest Fire District, language to be agreed upon by the Developer, builder, and
Northwest Fire will be required on all subsequent subdivision plats and development plans
establishing the Homeowner's Association as the entity responsible for the enforcement of
parking restriction's within the Las Pilas development.
14. All homes within the Residential Area 'R-C' (Green Court) will be equipped with automatic
fire sprinklers.
15. Northwest Fire District will require additional fire hydrants as specified by Northwest Fire
District in approval of the water plan.
16. No accessory structure will be located within ten (10) feet of a main structure.
17. This project is located within the Northwest Marana Transportation, and Marana Park
Benefit Areas, and will be subject to those fees at time of permitting.
18. This project is located within Lower Santa Cruz River Flood Control Levee Project area. The
Developer shall pay $500.00 per acre (107.65 acres) of the affected Property for bank
protection. The total obligation of the Developer for Las Pilas is $53,825.00. The Developer
shall determine how to pay this obligation for the development with approval of each final
plat or commercial development plan.
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19. The developer has agreed to voluntarily contribute $1200 per dwelling unit to mitigate the
effects of the proposed development on the Marana Unified School District. Fees are to be
collected at time of permit issuance.
20. All lots abutting the northern property line adjacent to existing residential properties fronting
on Grier Road will be restricted to single-story structures.
21. Lots along the northern half of the eastern boundary of Residential Area 'R-B', adjacent to
the west property line of Assessor's Parcel Number 217-40-0150, shall be restricted to single
story structures.
22. During the development review process, the property owners of the parcels south of the
primary access into Las Pilas from the future Tangerine Farms Road alignment shall have the
option to select, subject to approval from the Town of Marana, the location of access to their
respective properties from the new roadway. This includes Assessor's Parcel Numbers 217-
40-0150, 017A, 0 1 8A, and 0 1 9B.
23. All cultural resource requirements must be successfully completed. Prior to obtaining a
Certificate of Appropriateness and Certificate of Approval for this property allowing
development to proceed, and prior to issuance of grading permits or any authorization for
ground disturbance, a mitigation plan must be approved by the Town of Marana
Environmental Engineering Division, and successfully implemented.
24. Covenants, codes and restrictions will be established for this project, and a homeowner's
association established to manage the open space areas, private streets and any undeveloped
areas. The covenants, conditions, and restrictions must be submitted with each final plat.
25. Upon adoption of the Ordinance by the Mayor and Council approving the Las Pilas Specific
Plan, the applicant shall provide the planning department with the following final edition of
the Las Pilas Specific Plan: one non-bound original; forty bound copies; and, one digital
copy in Microsoft Word or other acceptable forinat (on CD), within sixty days of the
recordation of the 207 Waiver.
26. The Master Developer shall submit an annual status report within 30 days of the anniversary
of the Town Council's approval of the Specific Plan, in addition to those requirements listed
in the Land Development Code.
27. The developer shall record an avigation easement with the recording of each final plat and
upon approval of a commercial development plan.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2008.06, adopting the Las Pilas Specific Plan, with the
recommended conditions.
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2008.06
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A REZONING TO
CREATE THE LAS PILAS SPECIFIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, Tri-Marana Development Management and Consulting, LLC, are the property
owners of approximately 107.65 acres of land located north of Barnett Road, approximately one
quarter mile east of Sanders Road, approximately one quarter mile west of Sandario Road, and south
of Grier Road within a portion of the north half of Section 28, Township I I South, Range 11 East, as
depicted on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and,
WHEREAS, the Marana Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 19,2007,
and at said meeting voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council approve said rezoning,
adopting the recommended conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Marana Town Council heard from representatives of the owner, staff and
members of the public at the regular Town Council meeting held February 19, 2008, and has
determined that the rezoning meets the criteria for a minor amendment to the General Plan, changing
the land use designation from Town Center Planning Area and Medium-Density Residential to
Master Planning Area, and should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council ofthe Town ofMarana,
Arizona, as follows:
Section 1. A minor amendment to the General Plan of approximately 107.65 acres of land
located north of Barnett Road, approximately one quarter mile east of Sanders Road, approximately
one quarter mile west of Sandario Road, and south of Grier Road within a portion of the north half of
Section 28, Township I I South, Range I I East, changing the General Plan designation from Town
Center Planning Area and Medium-Density Residential to Master Planning Area.
Section 2. The zoning of approximately 107.65 acres of land located north of Barnett Road,
approximately one quarter mile east of Sanders Road, approximately one quarter mile west of
Sandario Road, and south of Grier Road within a portion of the north half of Section 28, Township
I I South, Range 11 East (the "Rezoning Area"), is hereby changed from "A" (Small Lot Zone) to
"F" (Specific Plan) creating the Las Pilas Specific Plan.
Section 3. The purpose of this rezoning is to allow the use of the Rezoning Area for a mix of
residential densities and housing types, recreation and open space, and one and a half acres of
commercial development, subject to the following conditions, the violation of which shall be treated
in the same manner as a violation of the Town of Marana Land Development Code (but which shall
not cause a reversion of this rezoning Ordinance):
Marana Ordinance No. 2008.06
1. Compliance with all applicable provisions of the Town's Codes, and Ordinances current at the
time of any subsequent development including, but not limited to, requirements for public
improvements.
2. The subject rezoning site shall be limited to a maximum of 420 residential lots / units.
3. The developer shall dedicate, or cause to have dedicated, the necessary right-of-way for
Tangerine Farms Road, and other right-of-way as determined appropriate by the Town of
Marana, either by final plat or upon request by the Town of Marana.
4. No approval, permit or authorization by the Town of Marana authorizes violation of any federal
or state law or regulation or relieves the applicant or the land owner from responsibility to ensure
compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including the Endangered
Species Act and the Clean Water Act. Appropriate experts should be retained and appropriate
federal and state agencies should be consulted to determine any action necessary to assure
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Prior to final plat approval, the Developer shall have completed or shall provide evidence to the
Town's satisfaction that Developer has made a diligent effort to complete the process of having
all of the Property annexed into a fire district or otherwise provide for fire protection service.
6. The property owner shall not cause any lot split of any kind without the written consent of the
Town of Marana.
7. A water service agreement and a master water plan must be submitted by the Developer and
accepted by the Utilities Director prior to the approval of any Final Plat by the Town Council.
8. Installation of a non-potable water system shall be required to serve the common open space
areas and other landscaped amenities, as accepted by the Town of Marana.
9. If it is determined that such rights exist on the Property and are owned by the Developer at the
time of final plat, the property owner shall transfer with the final plat, by the appropriate Arizona
Department of Water Resources form, those water rights being IGR, Type I or Type 11 to the
Town of Marana for the Town providing designation of assured water supply and water service
to the Property. If Type I or Type 11 is needed on the Property, the Town and developer/
landowner shall arrive at an agreeable solution to the use of those water rights appurtenant to the
Property.
10. A sewer service agreement and master sewer plan must be submitted by the Developer and
accepted by the entity responsible for wastewater management and the Town Engineer prior to
the approval of the Final Plat by the Town Council.
11. The owner/ developer shall complete the construction of all necessary public and/or private
sewerage facilities as required by all applicable agreements and all applicable regulations,
including the Clean Water Act and those promulgated by ADEQ before treatment and
conveyance capacity in the downstream public sewerage system will be permanently committed
for any new development within the specific plan area.
12. Based on the data found and recommendations made in the TIA, the following roadway
improvements shall be the developer's responsibility to design and construct:
a. The segment of Tangerine Farms Road (to its ultimate cross-section width) along
the project's frontage.
Marana Ordinance No. 2008.06
b. A left-tum lane on westbound Grier Road at Tangerine Farms Road.
C. A left-tum lane on westbound Grier Road at the project's driveway on that
roadway.
d. A left-tum lane on eastbound Grier Road at Sandario Road.
e. Any other required roadway improvements based on the data in the traffic studies
prepared during the platting or development stages of this project.
13. Per the Northwest Fire District, language to be agreed upon by the Developer, builder, and
Northwest Fire will be required on all subsequent subdivision plats and development plans
establishing the Homeowner's Association as the entity responsible for the enforcement of
parking restrictions within the Las Pilas development.
14. All homes within the Residential Area'R-C' (Green Court) will be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers.
15. Northwest Fire District will require additional fire hydrants as specified by Northwest Fire
District in approval of the water plan.
16. No accessory structure will be located within ten (10) feet of a main structure.
17. This project is located within the Northwest Marana Transportation, and Marana Park Benefit
Areas, and will be subject to those fees at time of permitting.
18. This project is located within Lower Santa Cruz River Flood Control Levee Project area. The
Developer shall pay $500.00 per acre (107.65 acres) of the affected Property forbank protection.
The total obligation of the Developer for Las Pilas is $53,825.00. The Developer shall determine
how to pay this obligation for the development with approval of each final plat or commercial
development plan.
19. The developer has agreed to voluntarily contribute $1200 per dwelling unit to mitigate the effects
of the proposed development on the Marana Unified School District. Fees are to be collected at
time of permit issuance.
20. All lots abutting the northern property line adjacent to existing residential properties fronting on
Grier Road will be restricted to single-story structures. (See Exhibit B, attached).
2 1. Lots along the northern half of the eastern boundary of Residential Area 'R-B', adjacent to the
west property line of Assessor's Parcel Number 217-40-0150, shall be restricted to single story
structures. (See Exhibit B, attached).
22. During the development review process, the property owners of the parcels south of the primary
access into Las Pilas from the future Tangerine Farms Road alignment shall have the option to
select, subject to approval from the Town of Marana, the location of access to their respective
properties from the new roadway. This includes Assessor's Parcel Numbers 217-40-0150, 017A,
0 1 8A, and 0 1 9B. (See Exhibit B, attached).
23. All cultural resource requirements must be successfully completed. Prior to obtaining a
Certificate of Appropriateness and Certificate of Approval for this property allowing
development to proceed, and prior to issuance of grading permits or any authorization for ground
disturbance, a mitigation plan must be approved by the Town of Marana Environmental
Engineering Division, and successfully implemented.
Marana Ordinance No. 2008.06
24. Covenants, codes and restrictions will be established for this project, and a homeowner's
association established to manage the open space areas, private streets and any undeveloped
areas. The covenants, conditions, and restrictions must be submitted with each final plat.
25. Upon adoption of the Ordinance by the Mayor and Council approving the Las Pilas Specific
Plan, the applicant shall provide the planning department with the following final edition of the
Las Pilas Specific Plan: one non-bound original; forty bound copies; and, one digital copy in
Microsoft Word or other acceptable format (on CD), within sixty days of the recordation of the
207 Waiver.
26. The Master Developer shall submit an annual status report within 30 days of the anniversary of
the Town Council's approval of the Specific Plan, in addition to those requirements listed in the
Land Development Code.
27. The developer shall record an avigation easement with the recording of each final plat and upon
approval of a commercial development plan.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be treated as having been adopted and the 30-day referendum period
established by Arizona Revised Statutes section ("A.R.S. §") 19-142(D) shall begin when the Town
files with the county recorder an instrument (in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney), executed
by the Developer and any other party having any title interest in the Rezoning Area, that waives any
potential claims against the Town under the Arizona Property Rights Protection Act (A.R.S.
§ 12-1131 etseq., and specifically A.R. S. § 12-1134) resulting from changes in the land use laws that
apply to the Rezoning Area as a result of the Town's adoption of this Ordinance. If this waiver
instrument is not recorded within 90 calendar days after the motion approving this Ordinance, this
Ordinance shall be void and of no force and effect.
Section 5. All Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions and parts of Ordinances, Resolutions, and
Motions of the Marana Town Council in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed, effective as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 2008.06.
Section 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance 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 hereof.
Marana, Ordinance No. 2008.06
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this
19'h day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
Marana Ordinance No. 2008.06
THE LAS PILAS SPECIFIC PLAN IS NOT INCLUDED
WITH THIS PACKET BUT IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE.
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INFORMATION
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. 3 a.
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Gilbert Davidson, Deputy Town Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-29: Relating to Administration; approving
and authorizing the merger of the town's information technology
department and applications and geographic information systems
department into a single department renamed the technology
services department; and designating an effective date
DISCUSSION
The Town of Marana currently has a vacancy for an Information Technology Director created by
the departure of Tony Casella in January, 2008. In light of the current fiscal realities facing the
Town, staff examined alternatives that would produce cost-savings while continuing to maintain
or improve the level of information technology services delivered to the organization.
Staff is recommending a merger between the separate departments of Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) and Information Technology (IT) into a new department entitled Technology
Services. This merger will bring together the talents of all staff members into a cohesive
operating unit. This new department will have one director, which will oversee three primary
functions: Telecommunication Hardware (e.g. computers, phones, and radio towers); Software
and Applications; and Geographical Information Systems and Addressing services. Its primary
mission will be to support the internal operations of the Town of Marana. A secondary mission
will include the comprehensive development and implementation of a Town-wide technology
strategic plan (i.e. Technologically Competing in the 21" Century).
This merger will result in an estimated annual net cost savings of $86,068 in FY 2008 dollars and
will involve the following position changes:
• Elimination of the GIS Director position (estimated annualized salary and benefit savings
of $99,688).
• Reclassification of the IT Director position to a Technology Services Director, followed
by an internal recruitment process among existing staff to identify the successful
candidate (no change in budgeted salary/benefits).
• Reclassification of an existing position (yet to be named) to a Senior Technology
Services Manager following an internal recruitment process to select the successful
candidate for the position (incremental cost up to a maximum of $13,620 for appointment
of current staff member-actual amount depends upon current salary of successful
candidate).
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An internal competitive recruitment process to fill both the Technology Services Director and the
Senior Technology Services Manager will be conducted upon the Council's approval of the
attached resolutions. This recruitment process will be limited to existing staff in both
departments. Applications and resumes will be required, followed by fonnal interviews using a
panel that includes outside evaluators from other agencies in the region (i.e. University of
Arizona and Oro Valley).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the merger of the Departments of Information Technology and
Geographical Information Systems into a new Technology Services Department.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-29.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-29
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MERGER OF
THE TOWN'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND APPLICATIONS AND
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT INTO A SINGLE DEPARTMENT
RENAMED THE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND DESIGNATING AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS. the Town currently has two separate departments that handle technology ser-
vices, the Information Technology (IT) Department and the Applications and Geographic Informa-
tion Systems (GIS) Services Department; and
WHEREAS the merger of the two departments into one department renamed the Technology
Services Department would bring together the talents of the Town's IT and GIS Departments into
one cohesive operating unit and would better allow the Town to develop and implement a compre-
hensive Town-wide technology strategic plan; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that merging the IT and GIS Departments into a single
Technology Services Department as set forth in this resolution is in the best interests of the Town
and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Information Technology Department and the Applications and Geo-
graphic Information Systems Department are hereby merged into one department and renamed the
Technology Services Department.
SECTION 2. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to undertake
all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the actions authorized by this resolution.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective upon completion of the recruitment
process for the Technology Services Director when a candidate has been selected and has accepted
the position.
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PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this I 9TH day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jane Fairall, Deputy Town Attorney
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. 3. b
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Gilbert Davidson, Deputy Town Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-30: Relating to Personnel; amending the
town's classification plan by eliminating the positions of
information technology director and geographic information
systems director and creating the positions of technology services
director and senior technology services manager; and designating
an effective date.
DISCUSSION
The Town of Marana currently has a vacancy for an Information Technology Director created by
the departure of Tony Casella in January, 2008. In light of the current fiscal realities facing the
Town, staff examined alternatives that would produce cost-savings while continuing to maintain
or improve the level of information technology services delivered to the organization.
Staff recommended a merger (Resolution No. 2008-29) between the separate departments of
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Infon-nation Technology (IT) into a new
department entitled Technology Services. This merger will bring together the talents of all staff
members into a cohesive operating unit. This new department will have one director, which will
oversee three primary functions: Telecommunication Hardware (e.g. computers, phones, and
radio towers); Software and Applications; and Geographical Information Systems and
Addressing services. Its primary mission will be to support the internal operations of the Town
of Marana. A secondary mission will include the comprehensive development and
implementation of a Town-wide technology strategic plan (i.e. Technologically Competing in the
2 I't Century).
The merger will result in an estimated annual net cost savings of $86,068 in FY 2008 dollars and
will involve the following position changes:
• Elimination of the GIS Director position (estimated annualized salary and benefit savings
of $99,688).
• Reclassification of the IT Director position to a Technology Services Director, followed
by an internal recruitment process among existing staff to identify the successful
candidate (no change in budgeted salary/benefits).
• Reclassification of an existing position (yet to be named) to a Senior Technology
Services Manager following an internal recruitment process to select the successful
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candidate for the position (incremental cost up to a maximum of $13,620 for appointment
of current staff member-actual amount depends upon current salary of successful
candidate).
An internal competitive recruitment process to fill both the Technology Services Director and the
Senior Technology Services Manager will be conducted upon the Council's approval of the
attached resolution. This recruitment process will be limited to existing staff in both
departments. Applications and resumes will be required, followed by formal interviews using a
panel that includes outside evaluators from other agencies in the region (i.e. University of
Arizona and Oro Valley).
ATTACHMENTS
Job descriptions for a Technology Services Director and Senior Technology Services Manager.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval to amend the Town's classification and salary plan to effect the
position changes necessary to reflect the intent of the resolution merging the departments.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-30.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-30
RELATING TO PERSONNEL; AMENDING THE TOWN'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY
ELIMINATING THE POSITIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR AND GEO-
GRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR AND CREATING THE POSITIONS OF
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIRECTOR AND SENIOR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES MAN-
AGER; AND DESIGNATING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 3-2-2 provides that the
Town's classification plan maybe amended from time to time by Council and that Council must ap-
prove any additions to the Town's classification plan; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that amending the Town's classification plan as set forth
in this resolution is in the best interests of the Town and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Town's classification plan is amended to eliminate the positions of Infor-
mation Technology Director and Geographic Information Systems Director.
SECTION 2. The Town's classification plan is amended to create the new position of Tech-
nology Services Director, an unclassified position on the pay scale with all other department direc-
tors, and the position of Senior Technology Services Manager, a classified position at salary grade
72.
SECTION 3. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to undertake
all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the amendments to the classification
plan authorized by this resolution.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon completion of the recruitment
process for the Technology Services Director when a candidate has been selected and has accepted
the position.
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PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this I 9TH day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jane Fairall, Deputy Town Attorney
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Human Resources Department
Position Title: Technology Services Manager Department: Technology Services
Job Code: eDOT code: Sic code:
Workers Comp ensation code: EEOC Code:
Reports to. Director of Technology Services Salary Range: 72
M Exempt ONon-Exempt Full-time Part-time
M Permanent [:] Temporary [:] Seasonal M Classified E] Unclassified
Revision Date: 02/11/08
Position Summary: Under the general guidance of the Director of Technology Services, supervises
staff and/or manages specialized database systems or applications or operating systems. Plans,
coordinates, and participates in the development, maintenance, and support of departmental automated
information systems.
Essential Job Functions: : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is
ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by
positions in this class.)
Tasks:
Plans, coordinates, and participates in departmental automated information systems activities and,
depending upon the area of assignment, supervises technical and support staff, and evaluates
performance;
Responsible for current and long-range information systems activities within a department or major
work unit;
Performs specialized, professional information systems activities specific to the department of
assignment;
Develops, maintains, implements, and supports departmental automated information systems;
Analyses and evaluates existing manual processes and recommends and develops automated
processes for more efficient operation;
Designs, programs, operates, and maintains specialized database systems and/or applications;
Evaluates and determines specifications for departmental software and hardware and oversees the
ordering and installation of new systems;
Evaluates and solves technical problems with information processing systems and documents
resolutions;
Designs and conducts research projects, performs statistical analysis, evaluates results, and prepares
reports;
Participates in the development of specifications for contracts and proposals following legal guidelines;
MARANA
Human Resources Department
Supervises staff, a program, function, or service, which may include: prioritizing and assigning work;
conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies
and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination,
and disciplinary recommendations;
Monitors and maintains department inventory; and orders required supplies, materials, and equipment
to ensure efficient operations;
Coordinates department-wide initiatives for the enhancement and improvement of service and program
delivery.
Supervision Exercised:
Establish work standards and schedules and ensure their effective implementation in the
department; assign work to employees and train employees in work procedures and methods;
review employees'work for adequacy and take steps to correct inadequate performance; approve
employees'work schedules and time reports.
Manage positions and personnel to make best use of employees; select employees and develop
their capabilities; plan for succession of key personnel; counsel employees effectively; administer
discipline; handle employee relations matters in accordance with the Town's Human Resources
policies, guidelines and procedures.
Instruction/training/coaching - Evaluate the knowledge and skill level of the staff to perform
assigned duties. Determine if the employee requires close supervision and training in all or certain
areas of their responsibilities or does the employee require minimal training and guidance. If the
employee requires additional training, facilitate and/or coordinate the attendance of classes or
seminars to increase the knowledge in deficient areas.
Measure the accuracy, thoroughness, and neatness of work. Ensure that the staff is adhering to
the policies and procedures set forth in the guidelines. In determining the quality of out put, there is
a need to consider the amount of work completed or the working speed and the extent to which the
work is completed on schedule. Evaluate the ability to perform a competent job, the dependability,
acceptance of responsibility, and the initiative of the employee must be considered when evaluating
and supervising the employee.
Performance Appraisals - Evaluate the staff on their anniversary date. If warranted recommend
salary increase within the prescribed guidelines.
Discipline - The purpose of discipline is simple. it is to encourage employees to meet established
standards of job performance and to behave sensibly and safely at work. Discipline is a form of
training. The objective is to help wayward employees develop their own self-control so that they
are not drawn over the line that separates acceptable from unacceptable behavior
Grievance - Make sure there is an atmosphere which induces employee grievances, combined with
an attitude that invites employees to air their grievance and a cheerful readiness to deal with
complaints justly and harmoniously, has an inestimable value in creating and maintaining good
morale.
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Follow up/follow through - A very important function in assigning work, or dealing with problems or
concerns. Follow-up and follow through has several functions. First, follow up guides subordinates
and lets them know that the supervisor is aware of their activities and is there to assist them.
Follow through sets a good example and builds confidence in the supervisor. If the employees
know that an issue will be followed up by the supervisor there is more belief and trust in the
supervisor that their problems will be heard and taken care of.
Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting is very much associated with problem solving. The same basis
rules apply. Identify problem; describe the problem; gather the facts; set an objective; determine
problem causes; find solutions evaluate solutions and lastly develop an action plan to implement
the recommended solutions.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or
equivalent education and experience.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible technology experience. Management
or supervisory experience over technical staff is desired.
Knowledge:
Principles and practices of business or public administration.
Considerable knowledge of PC/LAN computer operations, networks, PC based applications,
GIS operations; voice/data communication systems, and other related electronic information
service activities and applications.
Strong understanding of relational database architecture and concepts.
Working knowledge of LAN/WANs and network protocols (TCP/IP) desired
Considerable knowledge of information technology trends and new applications
Ability to:
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Develop long and short range plans.
Manage, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the unit.
Plan for and implement organizational and procedural improvements within a complex system
of multiple functions.
Resolve operational and procedural problems.
Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, town personnel, and
interested and affected parties.
Respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner.
Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and
established procedures.
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the
pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Required Skills:
Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving complex
problems.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to motivate and provide leadership to IS and GIS staff.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, and
others.
Preferred skills:
Special Job Requirements:
Working Conditions: Work is performed in normal office setting. Noise level is moderate, primarily
from office machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and turn, and talk or
hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and
arms.
Hazards: No perceptible hazards.
Selection Guidelines: Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and
reference check; job-related tests may be required.
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:
Staff - Expected Behavior
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The incumbent is expected to embrace, support, and promote the Town's values, beliefs, and culture,
which include but are not limited to the following:
High ethical standards
Active participation in teamwork
Strong safety principles and safety awareness
Active participation in town-wide activities
These traits are not basic job requirements but are expected behavior. Other duties and responsibilities
will be performed as assigned. + * * *
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it
is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for
the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to
the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with
Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform
this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently.
Department Head Name/Signature
Date
Human Resources Approval/Comments:
Authorized Human Resources Signature
Date
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Human Resources Department
Position Title: Director of Technology Services Department: Technology Services
Job Code: eDOT code: Sic code:
Workers Comp ensation code: EEOC Code:
Reports to: De puty Town Manager Salary Range: Unclassified
• Exempt ONon-Exempt M Full-time El Part-time
• Permanent El Temporary El Seasonal L] Classified Z Unclassified
Revision Date: 02/11/08
Position Summary: Under the general guidance of the Deputy Town Manager, develop and maintains
strategic plans identifying information technology and communication applications to support current or
future Town goals. Direct, plan, and organize all activities and personnel engaged in Technical Services
for the Tow, including, but not limited to telecommunication hardware,(e.g. computers, phones, and
radio towers); software and applications; and geographic information systems and addressing services.
Ensures the effective, efficient, and secure operation of all information and communication systems and
performs related work as required. The Technology Services Director is also responsible for providing
advice and guidance on how to best use information technology resources and ensuring that the
investments in technology are sound.
Essential Job Functions: : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is
ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by
positions in this class.)
Tasks:
Develop and maintain a strategic plan identifying information technology applications to support current
and future Town goals and objectives.
Assess and report on current information systems procedures, practices, and equipment; make
recommendations.
Serve as technology consultant and make recommendations for the use of new technology to
departments.
Solicit input from users, and review proposals for changes to existing systems submitted; recommend
updates, enhancements, or replacements.
Develop bid specifications or RFP's for equipment/software purchases.
Lead, supervise, manage, and mentor staff by building a team through conducting performance
reviews, holding staff meetings, hiring and disciplining, promoting safety, giving advice and guidance,
delegating duties, identifying training needs and providing proper training.
Select, develop, and motivate qualified staff to provide quality customer service. Direct and prioritize
the work of the Technical Services staff.
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Human Resources Department
Prepare and monitor the Technical Services budget, lead department operational and strategic planning
efforts, and plan, organize, and negotiate allocation of Technical Services and department resources.
Maintain knowledge of developments in the area of systems and hardware to assure that new
developments are incorporated in future Town systems.
Develop, recommend, and administer, IS policies, standards, and practices, and security measures to
ensure effective and consistent information management operations.
Select, develop, and motivate qualified staff to provide quality customer service.
Oversee the technical support process for stakeholders, including troubleshooting and analyzing of
systems, administration of system security, installation of preventative maintenance software, and
negotiation and monitoring of service agreement with vendors.
Develop and maintain strategic alliances with other governmental organizations to leverage the city's
information technology resources.
Develop, maintain, and facilitate implementation of a sound and integrated IT architecture.
Conduct project feasibility studies and make recommendations, as needed.
Direct and prioritize the work of the information technology and GIS staff.
Prepare various correspondence, records, and reports on departmental activities.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with contractors, equipment vendors, and internal
customers.
Supervision Exercised:
Establish work standards and schedules and ensure their effective implementation in the
department; assign work to employees and train employees in work procedures and methods;
review employees'work for adequacy and take steps to correct inadequate performance; approve
employees'work schedules and time reports.
Manage positions and personnel to make best use of employees; select employees and develop
their capabilities; plan for succession of key personnel; counsel employees effectively; administer
discipline; handle employee relations matters in accordance with the Town's Human Resources
policies, guidelines and procedures.
Instruction/training/coaching - Evaluate the knowledge and skill level of the staff to perform
assigned duties. Determine if the employee requires close supervision and training in all or certain
areas of their responsibilities or does the employee require minimal training and guidance. If the
employee requires additional training, facilitate and/or coordinate the attendance of classes or
seminars to increase the knowledge in deficient areas.
Measure the accuracy, thoroughness, and neatness of work. Ensure that the staff is adhering to
the policies and procedures set forth in the guidelines. In determining the quality of out put, there is
a need to consider the amount of work completed or the working speed and the extent to which the
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Human Resources Department
work is completed on schedule. Evaluate the ability to perform a competent job, the dependability,
acceptance of responsibility, and the initiative of the employee must be considered when evaluating
and supervising the employee.
Performance Appraisals - Evaluate the staff on their anniversary date. If warranted recommend
salary increase within the prescribed guidelines.
Discipline - The purpose of discipline is simple. It is to encourage employees to meet established
standards of job performance and to behave sensibly and safely at work. Discipline is a form of
training. The objective is to help wayward employees develop their own self-control so that they
are not drawn over the line that separates acceptable from unacceptable behavior
Grievance - Make sure there is an atmosphere which induces employee grievances, combined with
an attitude that invites employees to air their grievance and a cheerful readiness to deal with
complaints justly and harmoniously, has an inestimable value in creating and maintaining good
morale.
Follow up/follow through - A very important function in assigning work, or dealing with problems or
concerns. Follow-up and follow through has several functions. First, follow up guides subordinates
and lets them know that the supervisor is aware of their activities and is there to assist them.
Follow through sets a good example and builds confidence in the supervisor. If the employees
know that an issue will be followed up by the supervisor there is more belief and trust in the
supervisor that their problems will be heard and taken care of.
Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting is very much associated with problem solving. The same basis
rules apply. Identify problem; describe the problem; gather the facts; set an objective; determine
problem causes; find solutions evaluate solutions and lastly develop an action plan to implement
the recommended solutions.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or
closely related field.
Experience: Six (6) years experience managing in a technology environment, supervising
technology personnel and performing technology programming. Experience in the public sector
preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge:
Principles and practices of business or public administration
Considerable knowledge of PC/LAN computer operations, networks, PC based applications,
GIS operations; voice/data communication systems, and other related electronic information
service activities and applications.
Strong understanding of relational database architecture and concepts.
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Working knowledge of LAN/WANs and network protocols (TCP/IP) desired
Considerable knowledge of information technology trends and new applications
Ability to:
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Develop long and short range plans.
Manage, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the unit.
Plan for and implement organizational and procedural improvements within a complex system
of multiple functions.
Resolve operational and procedural problems.
Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, town personnel, and
interested and affected parties.
Respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner.
Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and
established procedures.
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the
pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Required Skills:
Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving complex
problems.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to motivate and provide leadership to IS and GIS staff.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, and
others.
Preferred skills:
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Special Job Requirements:
Working Conditions: Work is performed in normal office setting. Noise level is moderate, primarily
from office machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and turn, and talk or
hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and
arms.
Hazards: No perceptible hazards.
Selection Guidelines: Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and
reference check; job-related tests may be required.
EXPECTED BEH"IOR:
Staff - Expected Behavior
The incumbent is expected to embrace, support, and promote the Town's values, beliefs, and culture,
which include but are not limited to the following:
High ethical standards
Active participation in teamwork
Strong safety principles and safety awareness
Active participation in town-wide activities
These traits are not basic job requirements but are expected behavior. Other duties and responsibilities
will be performed as assigned. * * + +
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
Human Resources Department
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it
is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for
the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to
the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with
Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform
this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently.
Department Head Name/Signature
Date
Human Resources Approval/Comments:
Authorized Human Resources Signature
Date
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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING TOWN OF MARANA ??_ARA
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INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. 4
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Deb Thalasitis, Assistant Town Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-31: Relating to Personnel; requesting ap-
proval of a recommended labor market of comparable organiza-
tions for purposes of a salary and benefits survey.
DISCUSSION
The Town of Marana has contracted with the actuarial and consulting firm, Milliman to conduct
a pay and classification study. This type of study is conducted periodically to ensure that the
Town's salaries and benefits are aligned with comparable organizations. In addition, the study
will ensure that the Town's job descriptions accurately reflect current job duties and require-
ments, and that job classifications are placed into appropriate salary ranges. Tonight, Milliman
will be presenting an overview of the project and their recommendations for the group of organi-
zations that make up a comparable labor market to be used in a survey of salary and benefits.
In its most simple form, the labor market for a particular job includes those organizations from
which labor talent might be recruited as well as those organizations that might hire away labor
talent. The relevant labor market for most jobs can be defined by geography, industry, functional
area and organizational size. In addition to these factors, Town employees have been asked to
identify the factors that influence their decision about where to work such as length of commute
and the size of an organization. Based on all of this information, Milliman is recommending that
the labor market for non-management positions be driven primarily by geography, while man-
agement positions should be compared with organizations of similar complexity, driven largely
by size. The presentation this evening will focus on the consultant's analysis of these factors for
the Town of Marana, how the market is adjusted for the cost of labor (i.e. buying power/cost of
living differences) and the resulting recommendation of comparable organizations to be included
in the Town of Marana's labor market for this pay and benefits survey.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorizing Milliman to proceed with a pay and benefits survey of the compa-
rable organizations recommended by Milliman to be considered the Town of Marana's labor
market for the purposes of such a survey.
ATTACHMENTS
A summary of the recommendation from the Town's consulting firm, Milliman.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approved Resolution No. 2008-3 1.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-31
RELATING TO PERSONNEL; REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A RECOMMENDED
LABOR MARKET OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF A SALARY
AND BENEFITS SURVEY.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana periodically conducts a study of salaries and benefits to
ensure alignment with comparable organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to identify the criteria used to define a comparable
organization; and
WHEREAS, that criteria includes comparing the Town of Marana to organizations that
are located in a similar geographic area for non-management positions and are of a similar size
for management positions; and
WHEREAS, the Town's compensation and benefits consulting firm, Milliman has
reviewed organizations meeting this criteria and has made recommendations to the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the use of the same defined labor market from
year to year during periodic classification and compensation comparisons increases consistency
in establishing salary policy and promotes reliability of data.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the labor market for classification and compensation
comparisons shall include the following organizations for comparison all Town positions:
Apache Junction, Buckeye, Bullhead City, Casa Grande, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Goodyear,
Maricopa, Oro Valley, Prescott, Queen Creek and Sierra Vista.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the labor market for comparison of the Town's
management positions shall also include Kingman, Nogales, Prescott Valley and San Luis; and
the labor market for the Town's non-management positions shall also include Avondale, Eloy,
Sahuarita, Tucson, Vail, Pima County, Pinal County, Cochise County and the State of Arizona
(including the Department of Public Safety); and the labor market for specialized positions may
also include the Central Arizona Project, Marana Unified Scholl District, the Regional
Transportation Authority, the Salt River Project, Tucson Electric Power, Tucson Unified School
District and Tucson Water via the City of Tucson.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this I 91h day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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Market Definition
The market for Town of NUrana jobs is a irnix of public and private sectors that reflect
where labor talent is found, recruited from and/or lost to (e.g. general industry, government,
engineering firms, etc)
Certain positions are recruited only from the local area (public sector, private sector or
both) so data from organizations within our geography are most relevant. Other
positions could be recruited from a regional or even national geography.
Certain Town positions are only found *in the public sector, others exist 'in both the
public and private sectors which will be their markets.
At certain job levels, the complexity created by organizational size is directly related to
the scope of responsibility of the position and consequently, its pay. For that reason,
data from other cities similar to Nbrana are the market.
Comparable Cities All Private Regional/National All Regional Utilities
-20,000 - 45,000 population -Adjusted for cost Utilities
-$200 - $300 million op. of labor National Utility Data
budget -Similar size -Adjusted for cost of
-Similar complexity All Regional
Public -Similar complexity labor
-Adjusted for cost of
labor (national)
Private Sector National Utility Data
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labor
Proposed Peer Group
All Positions
Apache Junction
Buckeye
Bullhead City
Casa Grande
El Mimge
Fountain Hills
Goodyear
Maricopa
Nogales
Oro Valley
Prescott
Queen Creek
Sierra Vista
Non-Management Positions
Avondale
Chandler
Eloy
Glendale
Mesa
Sahuatita
Surprise
Tucson
Vail
Pima County
Pinal County
Maricopa County
CDchise County
Santa Cruz County
State of Arizona (MiCI. DPS)
Management Positions
Kmignian
Prescott Valley
San Luis
Central Arizona Project
Marana, Unified School District
Regional Transportation Authority
Salt River Project
Tucson Electn*c Power
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson Water (via City of Tucson)
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING TOWN OF MARANA 11 WAR 7
INFORMATION
4RIZ01
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. 5
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Cedric Hay, Senior Assistant Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2008.07; Relating to Development; amending
certain portions of Title 6 of the Marana Land Development Code
and clarifying the town's policy regarding the requirement to
place electrical utilities underground.
DISCUSSION
Land Development Code Sections 06.02.02(B)(6)(b), 06.02.03(B)(9)0) and 06.03.02(L)
currently require electrical transmission lines carrying less than 69 kV to be located underground
in connection with the subdivision development process. This requirement was originally
intended to ensure that electric power distribution lines which deliver power directly to end-
users, as opposed to transmission lines which deliver power to a distribution network, are placed
underground by developers during the subdivision process. Unfortunately, this intent is not fully
realized by the present wording.
The proposed Ordinance is an attempt to more effectively express the Town's intent through the
Code provisions and thus better enable staff at the Town to enforce these provisions.
Discussions with representatives from TEP and TRICO Electric have provided town staff with
information which has been incorporated into the suggested changes.
Once the Land Development Code has been updated town staff will continue its research and
dialogue with property owners and developers to ensure that their properties are in compliance
with the Town's requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Mayor and Council approve this Ordinance amending the Town Land
Development Code regarding the requirement to place certain electrical facilities underground.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Ordinance 2008.07.
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2008.07
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE
MARANA LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CLARIFYING THE TOWN'S POLICY
REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT TO PLACE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES
UNDERGROUND.
WHEREAS the Town of Marana Land Development Code was established by
Ordinance 2002.20; and
WHEREAS Title 6 of the Land Development Code contains certain provisions which
require that electrical utilities be placed underground; and
WHEREAS the Town Council desires to clarify the requirements of these provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, that Title 6 of the Town of Marana Land Development Code, Sections
06.02.02(B)(6), 06.02.03(B)(9) and 06.03.02(L) are hereby revised by inserting the phrase "and
those lines which can be shown to exist in current or future electrical transmission corridors"
after the phrase "except electrical transmission lines carrying 69Kv or more."
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that all references to "69Kv" in the aforementioned
sections are replaced with "46kV."
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this I 9th day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF MARANA I M QX!M?Nn 6AO
MEETING 7
INFORMATION
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. 6
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Kevin Kish, AICP, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-32: Relating to Development; approving and
authorizing a development plan for Ruby Tuesday.
DISCUSSION
Reaues
The applicant, BRR Architecture, on behalf of Ruby Tuesday Inc. requests approval of a
development plan for a Ruby Tuesday restaurant.
Location
The proposed project is located at the southeast comer of Arizona Pavilions Drive and the 1-10
Frontage Road (adjacent to Texas Road House Restaurant).
Project Description
The site has a gross area of 1.38 acres (60,028 square feet); the proposed building floor area is
4,770 square feet with an additional 273 square feet of outdoor patio. The proposed height is 25
feet (maximum height allowed is 39 feet). The building elevations incorporate a variety of color
and texture. The varied heights in the roof line, central prominent entrance and outdoor patio
help to break up the overall building massing. This project was reviewed under the new
commercial design standards and the proposed building meets those standards.
Zonin2 and Land Use Desienation
The zoning for the site is F (Specific Plan - Continental Ranch). The land use designation is *C
(Freeway Commercial). The Freeway Commercial designation allows for a restaurant as a
permitted use.
Transportation
This project will have one access point from Arizona Pavilions Drive. The site will have 84
parking spaces exceeding the required 25 spaces per the Continental Ranch Specific Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Application, location map, development plan reduction, landscape plan and color elevations.
021908 Ruby Tuesday DPR-07013
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Continental Ranch Specific Plan and
the Land Development Code. This development plan?- is in conformance with all required
development regulations and conditions of zoning. Staff recommends approval of a
development plan for Ruby Tuesday.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-32.
021908 Ruby Tuesday DPR-07013
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-32
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RUBY TUESDAY.
WHERAS, on August 7, 2007, the Town of Marana adopted Resolution No. 2007-134,
approving the final plat for Ruby Tuesday, Book 62 Page 96; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Tuesday Inc., the owner of Lot I of the Ruby Tuesday plat, has
applied for approval of a development plan for a restaurant on a 1.38 acre site, generally located
at the southeast comer of Arizona Pavilions Drive and the I- 10 Frontage Road within a portion of
Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 12 East; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council, at their regular meeting on February 19, 2008, has
determined that the development plan for Ruby Tuesday should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that the development plan for Ruby Tuesday is hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 19th day of February, 2008.
ATTEST:
Ed Honea, Mayor
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Continental Ranch Specific Plan and
the Land Development Code. This development plan is in conformance with all required
development regulations and conditions of zoning. Staff recommends approval of a
development plan for Ruby Tuesday.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-32.
021908 Ruby Tuesday DPR-07013
THE RUBY TUESDAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MATERIALS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKET
BUT ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE TOWN
CLERK'S OFFICE.
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TOWN COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. 7
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Barbara Johnson, Director, Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-33: Relating to Public Works; authorizing
and approving a construction contract with Fisher Sand & Gravel
Co. d/b/a Southwest Asphalt Paving, the contractor currently con-
structing 1-10 improvements for the Arizona Department of
Transportation, as a sole-source, emergency procurement to ex-
tend a six-barrel culvert under mainline 1-10 by 59 linear feet; and
reprogramming $976,862.48 from the Public Works CIP Project
funding of other projects to the Barnett Linear Park Project
(2003-016) line item for this construction; and declaring an emer-
gency.
DISCUSSION
The Town of Marana's Barnett Linear Channel, located along the Barnett Road alignment be-
tween the Union Pacific Railroad and the Santa Cruz River, is currently under design as part of
the Capital Improvement Program. Southwest Asphalt Paving (SAP) is currently constructing
1-10 mainline improvements under a contract with the Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT). As part of that construction, ADOT is contributing approximately $2 million for the
construction of 108 linear feet of a six barrel 8'x 12' culvert under mainline I- 10 for the Barnett
Linear Channel project.
To complete the Barnett Linear Channel project, the Town will need to extend these six culverts
by 59 linear feet, so that the culverts extend the entire 167' width of the 1-10 mainline. ADOT
has suggested that the Town complete this culvert construction now using a separate contract
with SAP, so that disruption of the traveling public on the I- 10 mainline can be minimized. Town
staff has determined that entering into a contract with SAP as part of a sole-source emergency
procurement will be the most economical way to complete this work, will minimize 1-10
mainline disruption, and will eliminate the need for the Town to expend additional costs associ-
ated with this I- 10 mainline culvert in the future.
A.R.S. § 34-604 authorizes emergency procurements "if a threat to the public health, welfare or
safety exists or if a situation exists that makes compliance with [A.R.S. Title 34 - the state bid-
ding statutes] impracticable, unnecessary or contrary to the public interest...." Similar authority
is found in Section 3-4-4 of the Town Code. Town staff believes that all of the justifications for
emergency procurement under the statute exist here. SAP is doing the ADOT work as the result
of a competitive bidding process. The additional work SAP will be doing for the Town could
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easily be done by an ADOT change order to its existing contract, if ADOT were willing to un-
dertake the work as part of its contract. This procurement will avoid the costs and hazards asso-
ciated with re-routing 1-10 mainline traffic as part of a separate Barnett Linear Channel project
construction process. Town staff has found that the cost of this procurement is competitive,
based on analysis and comparison with other recent publicly-bid projects.
During the 2007-2008 budget process money was programmed to three projects that is not ex-
peeted to expend the entire budget. These projects include the Moore Road Project (2005-56),
the PGA Tour-Aeeenture Golf Tournament (2008-153-007) and the Lon Adams Drainage (2008-
153-001) Project. The total savings can be utilized at the 1-10 culvert for the Barnett Linear
Park.
If this emergency procurement is approved, the total cost of the Town's portion of the 1-10 cul-
vert under the mainline 1-10 (not including the frontage roads, which will be constructed at a
later date) will be $976,862.48.
ATTACHMENTS
February 8, 2008 memorandum from Barbara Johnson to Erik Montague regarding "Barnett
Channel (Project Number 2003-016) Culvert Sole Source Justification Reasonableness of Cost
Analysis" with the cost breakdown attached
February 5, 2008 "Sole Source Fact Sheet and Checklist for Construction"
RECOMMENDATION
The Public Works Department recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2008-33, approving
the sole-source emergency procurement and reallocating a portion of the CIP Project Budget
funding, of which the Moore Road Project (2005-56) will be reduced by $600,000, the PGA
Tour-Accenture Golf Tournament (2008-153-007) will be reduced by $300,000 and the Lon Ad-
ams Drainage Project (2008-153-001) will be reduced by 76,862.48. The total of which will be
programmed to the Barnett Linear Park (2003-016) as a one-time transfer of $976,862.48, during
FY 2007-2008.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008-33.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-33
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO. D/B/A SOUTHWEST ASPHALT
PAVING, THE CONTRACTOR CURRENTLY CONSTRUCTING 1-10 IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS A SOLE-SOURCE,
EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT TO EXTEND A SIX-BARREL CULVERT UNDER
MAINLINE 1-10 BY 59 LINEAR FEET; AND REPROGRAMMING $976,862.48 FROM THE
PUBLIC WORKS CIP PROJECT FUNDING OF OTHER PROJECTS TO THE BARNETT
LINEAR PARK PROJECT (2003-016) LINE ITEM FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS the Town of Marana recognizes the need for the Barnett Linear Channel
project, to provide future drainage mitigation for the properties adjacent to Barnett Road; and
WHEREAS Fisher Sand and Gravel Co. doing business as Southwest Asphalt Paving
(SAP) is currently constructing 1-10 mainline improvements under a contract with the Arizona
Department of Transportation (ADOT); and
WHEREAS, as part of that construction, ADOT is contributing approximately $2 million
for the construction of 108 linear feet of a six barrel 8'xl2' culvert under mainline 1-10 for the
Barnett Linear Channel project; and
WHEREAS, to complete the Barnett Linear Channel project, the Town will need to
extend these six culverts by 59 linear feet, so that the culverts extend the entire 167' width of the
I- 10 mainline; and
WHEREAS ADOT has suggested that the Town complete this culvert construction now
using a separate contract with SAP, so that disruption of the traveling public on the I- 10 mainline
can be minimized; and
WHEREAS the Town Council agrees with Town staff s determination that entering into a
contract with SAP as part of a sole-source emergency procurement will be the most economical
way to complete this work, will minimize 1-10 mainline disruption, and will eliminate the need
for the Town to expend additional costs associated with this 1-10 mainline culvert in the future;
and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that this sole-source emergency procurement is
consistent with and authorized by A.R.S. § 34-604 and Town Code Section 3-4-4; and
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WHEREAS the Moore Road - 1-10 to Sanders Road Project (2005-056) will not expend
the entire budget programmed leaving approximately $600,000 left in the project budget; and
WHEREAS the Lon Adams Drainage project (2008-153-001) was constructed by
Operations and Maintenance Department utilizing a savings in construction expenditures; thus,
not expending the entire budget programmed, thereby leaving approximately $76,862.48 in the
project budget; and
WHEREAS the PGA Tour - Accenture Golf Tournament project (2008-153-007) budget
allocation will not expend the entire budget due to design/construction changes for the general
parking lot, thereby utilizing approximately $300,000 savings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, as follows:
Section 1. Town staff is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract with
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. doing business as Southwest Asphalt Paving in the amount of
$976,862.48 as a sole-source emergency procurement for the extension of a 59 linear foot six-
barrel culvert under mainline I- 10.
Section 2. The Town Council hereby approves and reprograms $976,862.48 from the
Public Works CIP Project funding of the Moore Road Project (2005-56), the PGA Tour-
Accenture Golf Tournament (2008-153-007) and the Lon Adams Drainage (2008-153-001)
Projects to the Barnett Linear Park (2003-016) project for this construction.
Section 3. The various Town officers and employees are hereby authorized to perform all
acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this resolution.
Section 4. It is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, and safety of the Town
of Marana that this resolution become immediately effective; therefore, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist and this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this I 9th day of February, 2008.
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Mayor Ed Honea
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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MARANA
PUBLIC WORKS
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: ERIK MONTAGUE
FROM: BARBARA F. JOHNSON
SUBJECT: BARNETT CHANNEL (PROJECT NUMBER 2003-016) CULVERT
SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION REASONABLENESS OF COST
ANALYSIS
DATE: FEBRUARY 8,2008
CC: GILBERT DAVIDSON, RYAN BENAVIDES, SCOTT LESKA,
JAMES PREGLER
In order to determine the reasonable of cost for the sole source justification for
construction of the Barnett Channel Culvert, a comparative analysis was completed
using the current culvert installation item on the Thornydale Project (2002-058). The
Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Thomydale project was competitively
awarded during this fiscal year and is, therefore, current.
The full analysis is attached for your review and reflects an overall cost savings of
about $3,000 per linear foot. A few of the significant site specific differences between
the B arnett job and the Thornydale job are:
1. The Barnett sole source contract does not include a contractors office or full
mobilization costs (those costs were already provided by ADOT's Contract).
2. The Barnett sole source contract proposal includes a number of items that
normally would increase the project costs because they were paid for under the
ADOT. These include:
a. Capping an unknown 2 1 " well site that was abandoned in the late 1950's.
This well site was not capped properly to today's environmental
standards.
b. Over excavation of the culvert was required due to the poor soils
conditions and the requirement of a concrete slurry mix under the culvert.
c. Due to the poor soils conditions, extra shoring or excavation protection is
required due to the depth and size of the trench required for the culvert's
construction.
3. The Barnett sole source contract cost per cubic yard of concrete includes the
ADOT mix design and the cost to pump it into the placement because of its
location on Interstate- 10.
After a full cost analysis I attest that the Town of Marana is saving direct project dollars
while receiving a compatible product consistent with existing construction.
Barnett Channel Culvert under 1-10 - Southwest Asphalt Paving
6 Barrel 8'x12' Cost Breakdown for 58 LF
Item Unit Quantity Unit Co t Total Cost
Box Excavation CY 2407 $92.50 $222,647.53
Haul Off of Unsuitable CY 2407 $10.00 $24,070.00
Slurry CY 139.5 $150.00 $20,925.00
Structural Backfill CY 200 $58.50 $11,700.00
Steel Rebar LB 71000 $1.00 $71,000.00
IMisc Structure Work LS 1 $27,687.00 1 $27,687.00
JConcrete CY 1 540 1 $540.00 1$291,600.00
Structure Sub-Total: $669,629.50
JCost per LF: $11,545.341
Add 1.75 LF $20,204.34
Item No. 6011701
Concrete Box Culvert (8'x4') on the Thornydale project is 1/3 the size required on the Barnett Channel.
refore the following is a break-down of the costs related to the cost the Town is already paying for
Single Barrel - 8'x4'reinforeed concrete culvert: Unit Cost: $806.00/linear foot
multiply $806.00 by 3 to get a culvert to the size of 8'xl 2' box: $2,418.00
Multiply $2418 by 6 to provide the equivalent six barrel, 8'xl 2' culvert: $14,508.00 Total Cost per Linear Foot
This analysis shows that the Town is paying less per linear foot than its current contract by almost $3000 per linear foot. In addition,
Below are other points of benefit to the Town regarding the savings of providing sole sourcing this contract:
This contract does not include a contractors office or full mobilization costs (those costs were already provided by ADOT's Contract)
This contract proposal includes a number of items that normally would increase the project costs. These include:
- Capping an unknown 21 " well site that was abandoned in the late 1950's. This well site was
not capped properly to today's environmental standards
- Over excavation of the culvert was required due to the poor soils conditions and the
requirement of a concrete slurry mix under the culvert.
- Due to the poor soils conditions, extra shoring or excavation protection is required due to the
depth and size of the trench required for the culvert's construction.
Cost Compairison for Asphalt Concrete Pavement
Project Thorny le Rd. Tangerine Farms Barnett Channel
Unit Cost Unit Cost Unit Cost
Quantity per TON Quantity per TON Quantity per TON
780 $82.40 37000 $73.00 241.5 $85.00
Rev. 02-06-2008
SOLE SOURCE FACT SHEET AND CHECKLIST FOR CONSTRUCTION
This form must be electronically completed, signed and submitted to the Finance Department when
making sole source requests for construction. If a question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. Use layman's
terms and avoid jargon and f he use of acronyms.
Aipplication of the printed names of the nerson completing the form and the dei3artment head or deipu
in the boxes provided on the form shall constitute the signatures of these individuals. Departments must insure that
these individuals review the completed form and give their consent to a12121Y their printed name at the bottom of
the form where indicated. No handwritten signature shall be required in order for the form to be considered
"signed" by those individuals whose names appear in the Signature section of the form.
Depart menf: Public Works Depart ment (153)
Project No.: 2003-016
Estimated Total Dollar Amount of Order/Contract: $976,862.48
Contractor's Name: Southwest Asphalt Paying
Contractor's Address: 1302 W. Drivers Way, Tempe, AZ 85284
Contractor's Vendor Number:
Contractor's Contact Person: Tommy Fisher
Contractor's Contact Telephone No.: (480) 730-1033; Mobil: (602) 549-8969
Location Where Service is to be performed: 1- 10 at Barnett Road
I . Please check the reason(s) for this request:
a. Only Single contractor is capable of providing the construction.
F-1 Only known source - similar construction not available from another contractor.
Construction must be provided by contractor to ensure compatibility.
Supply must be compatible with existing equipment.
EJ b. A federal or state statute or federal regulation exempts the construction from the competitive
procedure.
c. The contract for construction is in the best interest of the Town.
Note: The checklist by itself is not sufficient justification for sole source procurement. (The agency
must provide written justification that one of these conditions exists and include it in the contract file.)
2. Briefly describe the construction items you are requesting and their function.
To finalize the extension of the Barnett Linear Channel culvert under I- 10 at Barnett Road. The culvert is a
six barrel - 12'x 8' length. The Town of Marana's portion of this culvert is approximately 59 linear feet. ADOT has
agreed to build 108 linear feet which is currently under construction.
3. Describe the unique features/compatibility of the construction items that precludes competitive
procurement.
This ADOT contract for the Arizona Department of Transportation (AD07) 1-10 scope, which includes a
portion of the Barnett Channel culvert was competitively bid through the State of Arizona procurement process
and the contractor selected based on that criteria. The Town is benefiting financially and technically from the
completion of the Barnett Channel culvert construction. Financially the Town does not have to pay mobilization,
additional engineering costs or change in condition costs because the scope is simply being extended in length.
Technically the benerit is derived from the same contractor extending the culvert to assure project compatibility
rather than later scoping another contractor and hoping that there will be technical consistency. Additionally,
there are practical considerations for not delaying the construction of this section of the culvert including, but not
limited to, costIfeasibility of additional access permits to work site, public safety concerns due to additional future
traffic diversion, and additional mobilization costs.
4. What research has been done to verify the contractor as the only known source?
ADOT offered the Town access to an existing contractor that had previously been selected through an
approved procurement process.
5. Does the contractor have any distributors, dealers, resellers, etc., that can perform the construction item?
F1 Yes. Please attach a list of known sources.
Z No.
6. Must this construction item be compatible with present inventory/equipmenf or in compliance with the
manufacturer's warranty or existing service agreement? If yes, please explain.
The Additional sections of the culvert must meet the technical engineering specifications. Ultimately,
ADOT will be taking over ownership of this culvert since it is within ADOT's right-of-way. In order to have this item
compatible with the contractor's warranty, the same contractor who is building the current 108 feet will be
responsible for the additional 59' that the Town is financially responsible for. This being said, the Contractor must
meet and be accepted by ADOT. The extension of the culvert being constructed needs to have the same
contractor responsible for the warranty for the entire culvert extending under the main-line (east and west bound
1- 10). If there is a failure of a portion of the culvert, there will be blame from both contractors'as to who would be
responsible for the warranty.
7. What are the future consequences of the procurement? That is, once this procurement is approved and
processed, what additional upgrades, additions, supplies, services, etc., are anticipafed/projected over the useful
life of this item?
This culvert is part of a larger project, the Barnett Linear Park. Once this culvert is in place, the Town will
be responsible to build an extension of the culvert on both the east and west sides of 1-10 under the Frontage
Roads and under the Railroad tracks, east of 1- 10. The Culvert will have a useful life that exceeds 50 years.
8. If this is an upgrade, addition, alteration, etc., to an existing construction item, how was the original item
procured (sole source or competitive)? What additional, related, sole source procurements have occurred since
the initial procurement? Please identify the previous purchase order or contract number(s).
The original contract was competitively bid by ADOT
9. How has this construction been procured in the past? (Competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed
proposals, sole source, other). Please provide document numbers.
The original contract was competitively bid by ADOT
10. What are the consequences of not procuring f his specific construction item?
See number 3 above... If this project is delayed, ADOT will not be able to finish the culvert under 1- 10. The
consequence to this is that ADOT will need to block or cap the end of the culvert under 1-10's mainline. Thiswill
require that when the Town is ready to construct this, the Town will need to redirect l- 10 traffic with a paved cross-
over and major traffic control detours as well as pay mobilization costs and excavation fees that will exceed more
than twice what the estimate is now.
11. If timing is a factor, who established the time frame and why?
Contractor is already mobilized and performing the construction work per the original ADOT contract.
Timing is a factor. ADOT has a current contract with Southwest Asphalt Paving to add additional lanes from
Tangerine Road to the Pinal County line. The Town's portion of the culvert project needs to finalized and a PO in
place in order to keep the ADOT contract on schedule.
12. What are the consequences of not procuring this specific construction item within the established time
frame?
At a minimum, there are public safety and future cost considerations that would be considered in a delay.
In addition, The Town will not be able to take advantage of the reduced costs of mobilization and traffic control
savings if this contract is delayed.
13. How long has the agency known that the construction was needed and why wasn't the contract process
started earlier?
This is a unique opportunity to construct a section of the culvert. The original contract was publicly bid by
ADOT. There are logistical and cost considerations that make this process to be beneficial to the Town. To reap
the benefits of this cost savings, the Town has known approximately since the summer of 2007. On that note,
ADOT has provided the Town with over $2 million in funding to move this project forward (the 108 linear feet
already being built) with the anticipation the Town was going to contribute the remainder to complete the culvert
under the existing mainline 1- 10.
14. List any other information relevant to the acquisition of this construction item (attach additional 8-1/2" x 11
sheets, if necessary).
Please see attached Memorandum dated February 8, 2008 to Erik Montague from Barbara F. Johnson
attesting to reasonableness of cost and providing backup analysis including an itemized breakdown of the cost
from Southwest Asphalt Pavement.
Signature of person completing form:
Scoff Leska Title: Manager Engineering CIP
(Print Name of person completina form)
Date: February 5, 2008
Signature of Approving Authority:
Barbara F. Johnson, Director of Public Works Date: Februa[y 8, 2008
(Print Name of Agency Head or Deputy who has reviewed and ayiprove? this reguest)
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INFORMATION
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDAITEM: J. 8
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008-34: Relating to Professional Services; ap-
proving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lobbying Services
Agreement with Stuart Goodman and his firm, Goodman
Schwartz, L.L.C.
DISCUSSION
This item authorizes a new lobbying services agreement with Stuart Goodman and his firm
Goodman Schwartz, L.L.C. Mr. Goodman is anticipated to work in coordination with Michael
Racy to provide lobbying services before state legislative and executive branch bodies as di-
rected by the Manager. The lobbying services agreement proposed to be approved by this item
would set Mr. Goodman's compensation at $3,000 per month.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2008-34, approving and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the lobbying services agreement with Stuart Goodman.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Lobbying Services Agreement
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008-34.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-34
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LOBBYING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
STUART GOODMAN AND HIS FIRM, GOODMAN SCHWARTZ, L.L.C.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the Town's staff is
hereby directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required to carry out the
terms and obligations of a lobbying services agreement between the Town of Marana and Stuart
Goodman and his firm, Goodman Schwartz, L.L.C., attached to and incorporated by this
reference to this resolution as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this I 91h day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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LOBBYING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement for lobbying services (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into by and between the TOWN OF MARANA, an Arizona municipal corporation (the
"Town") and STUART GOODMAN and his firm GOODMAN SCHWARTZ, L.L.C., an
Arizona limited liability company, doing business under the trade name GOODMAN
SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS (collectively "Goodman").
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and restrictions contained in this
Agreement, it is mutually agreed as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF WORK/COMPENSATION
A. ENGAGEMENT AND SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Town shall retain Good-
man in the capacity of lobbyist. Goodman shall provide lobbying services at the
direction of the Town Manager as approved and directed by the Mayor and Coun-
cil. His duties shall include providing lobbying services for the Town before fed-
eral, state and local legislative and executive branch bodies.
B. REPRESENTATION OF OTHER CLIENTS: Nothing in this Agreement
shall be interpreted to prohibit Goodman from representing other clients so long
as that representation does not constitute a legal conflict of interest. The Town
may waive conflicts to the extent permitted by law.
C. COMPENSATION: For the services contemplated in this Agreement, the Town
shall pay Goodman a fee of $3,000 per month. For the period February 20 to 29,
2008, the Town shall pay Goodman a fee of $ 1,000.
D. CHARGES FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES: With the Town Manager's prior
written approval, the Town shall reimburse Goodman for any reasonable out-of-
pocket costs which he may incur as a direct result of his lobbying efforts on the
part of the Town.
E. TRAVEL, TIME AND MILEAGE: Goodman shall not charge travel time or
mileage costs for any services provided under this Agreement.
F. BILLING: Goodman shall bill the Town for his services on or about the first day
of each month. The Town shall pay invoices within 30 days of receipt.
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ARTICLE 11. TERM
This Agreement shall begin on February 20, 2008, and shall continue in full force
and effect until it is terminated pursuant to Article 111.
ARTICLE 111. TERMINATION/MODIFICATIONS
A. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either the Town or
Goodman at any time, subject to payment of all fees and costs incurred through
the date of tennination, by giving written notice to the other party. The written
notice shall be delivered personally or by certified mail, and termination shall take
effect 60 days after receipt of the written notice by the receiving party.
B. MODIFICATION: This Agreement may not be modified except by an instru-
ment in writing duly executed by all parties.
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement supersedes any and all agreements
previously made between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agree-
ment, and there are no understandings or agreements other than those incorpo-
rated in this Agreement.
B. NO ASSIGNMENT: Goodman may not assign any rights or obligations under
this Agreement without the Town's prior written consent.
C. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: The parties understand and agree
Goodman is an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement shall make
Goodman an employee of the Town. It is expressly understood and agreed by the
parties that Goodman is solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, in-
cluding but not limited to FICA, unemployment compensation and workers' com-
pensation, and will not be subject to the personnel policies or entitled to any bene-
fits of the Town.
D. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed, construed, and inter-
preted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
E. ATTORNEY'S FEES: If there is a breach of this Agreement that results in liti-
gation, the prevailing party shall be awarded its attorneys' fees and court costs in-
curred in the litigation.
F. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement shall under any circum-
stances be deemed invalid or inoperative, this Agreement shall be construed with
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the invalid or inoperative provision deleted and the rights and obligations con-
strued and enforced accordingly.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the last
signature date below.
TOWN OF MARANA:
By:
Mayor Ed Honea
Dated:
ATTEST:
Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ, L.L.C.
Stuart Goodman, Member
Dated:
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TOWN COUNCIL
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INFORMATION
ARIZOT40.
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: L.1
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Michael A. Reuwsaat/Steve Romero
SUBJECT: State Legislative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all
pending bills before the Legislature
DISCUSSION
This item is scheduled for each regular council Meeting in order to provide an opportunity to
discuss any legislative item that might arise during the current session of the State Legislature.
Periodically, an oral report may be given to supplement the Legislative Bulletins.
ATTACHMENTS
Legislative Bulletin, Issues 4 and 5.
RECOMMENDATION
Upon the request of Council, staff will be pleased to provide recommendations on specific
legislative issues.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Mayor and Council's pleasure.
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List May Grow ........................ 2
Public Lobbying Ban
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DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL
Title IV Forum
This week the League successfully co-hosted a forum with the Department of Liquor
License and Control (DLLQ and the State Liquor Board on laws and administrative
rules concerning Arizona liquor establishments. Attendees included city
representatives, council members, attorneys, police staff, and directors from the
DLLC and State Liquor Board. This forum was an opportunity for cities and
concerned citizens to make their voices heard on current issues regarding liquor laws.
Issues Discussed
Lack of control for local governments to decide which applicants obtain liquor
licenses; apparent arbitrary nature of Board and Department to grant licenses
Definition of "licensed premises;" looking to expand definition to include
adjacent parking lots; place more responsibility on businesses
Revoking and suspending licenses; suspension as a better option to prevent
businesses from reapplying immediately following revocation
Application process; applicants' responsibility to complete form with adequate
information
Special event permits, extension of sunset date for "grill license", availability
and visibility of signs alerting citizens of prospective license holders, saturation
of licenses, resulting noise control
After the cities' concerns were voiced, the DLLC and State Liquor Board discussed
the rulemaking process and explained the course of action to follow. They said issues
raised at the forums will be addressed and incorporated in the new proposed laws and
drafts, which are to be posted promptly.
The DLLC and State Liquor Board closed the forum by offering to attend meetings in
smaller communities across the state so that all individuals wishing to participate in
these discussions are able to do so.
GUNS IN RESTAURANTS
Senate Bill 1132, firearms; restaurants; posting, is Senator Jack Harper's (R-
Surprise) bill that would enable restaurants that serve liquor to post a sign saying they allow firearms on the
premises. This bill only applies to restaurants with a Class 12 liquor license which requires food to make up at least
40% of their gross sales. The Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee heard this bill this week,
with extensive discussion about the safety of such an idea, as well as why the bill is so narrowly drafted.
Chairwoman Barbara Leff (R-Paradise Valley) held the bill, saying she wanted stakeholders to work on
amendments and she would hear it again next week and put it to a vote.
January 18, 2008
CIVIL AIR PATROL
As mentioned last week, House Bills 2258 and 2259
both deal with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Sponsored
by Representative Warde Nichols (R-Chandler),
these bills would mandate local government airports
to provide space to CAP and would give State
Aviation Fund preference to those airports that
provide CAP with space. Both bills passed their first
committee, even though there was a significant
amount of concern over them. This last week the
League participated in a stakeholders meeting to work
on these bills. The group agreed H.B. 2258 is now
defunct, as it was unworkable and onerous. The
second bill was the main focus of the meeting, and an
initial attempt was put forward to make CAP eligible
for the State Aviation Fund. However, federal criteria
for airports may preclude them from giving CAP
space, and there is concern that allowing CAP access
to the Fund could open the door to other agencies.
There will be another meeting to further explore
possible solutions.
GOVERNMENT SWAP
AGREEMENTS
Under current law cities and towns with populations
above 300,000 may enter into swap agreements which
are contracts between a governmental entity and a
financial institution to manage interest rate risks by
exchanging interest payments. These agreements
allow cities to lower their borrowing costs and
increase their financing flexibility.
House Bill 2479, sponsored by Representative Kirk
Adams (R-Mesa), eliminates the population
threshold requirement and allows ALL cities and
towns to enter into swap agreements, provided that
guidelines and disclosure policies are met. The
League supports this bill and applauds Rep. Adams'
efforts to help cities and towns have greater financial
flexibility. The bill passed out of the House
Government Committee 7-0.
"OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES"
LIST MAY GROW
Senate Bill 1173 adds to the list of diseases that are
presumed to come from working in the line of duty for
peace officers and firefighters. The new additions
proposed are testicular cancer and prostate cancer.
The bill is sponsored by Senator Barbara Leff (R-
Paradise Valley). The League has not taken a
position on this bill and is reviewing some
information we recently received on this topic from
the National League of Cities. Opponents of this bill
cite the significant improvements in protective
equipment over the last 20 years for our public safety
officers, which mitigate many of the risks from
exposure to on-the-job hazards.
PUBLIC LOBBYING BAN
RETURNS
In next Monday's Senate Government Committee,
members will consider a measure sponsored by
Senator Linda Gray (R-Phoenix) to put a measure
on the ballot to ban the use of ANY public funds to
"lobby" at the Capitol. The result would seriously
restrict the ability of cities and towns to even bring
issues to the attention of the legislature. Among other
provision the bill says:
Elected officials, from the Governor to the
Mayors, would have to personally testify on all
bills; they could not send staff or any
representatives to do it for them.
Those same elected officials could not use
public funds to make the trip or testify in their
official capacity.
Representatives from agencies, counties, school
boards and cities could only provide testimony
if asked by a member of the Legislature and
could not give their opinion on any legislation.
Sen. Gray offered the same proposal last year. This
year's proposal has the support of the Arizona
Republican Committee. The League will continue to
oppose this measure for a variety of reasons.
Notwithstanding the affront to the First Amendment,
the proponents ignore the informational role cities and
other public sector entities provide the Legislature as
well as the impractical notion of Mayors traveling to
Phoenix to personally testify on bills. Locally elected
officials are strongly encouraged to contact their
senators and express their disapproval of this
unnecessary and restrictive proposal.
PHOTO ENFORCEMENT BILL
HELD
House Bill 2603, sponsored by Representative Lucy
Mason (R-Prescott) prohibits the Motor Vehicle
Division (MVD) from assessing points against a
driver's license for photo enforcement citations and
also prevents insurance companies from considering
those citations when determining a driver's policy or
rates. The League, along with many cities and towns
that maintain photo enforcement programs, were
ready to oppose the bill because it takes the teeth out
this important public safety tool. The bill was held in
committee this week but could reappear on future
agendas.
January 18, 2008
IMPACT FEE DISCUSSIONS BEGIN
AGAIN
Just 4 months after Senate Bill 1423 went into effect,
Senate President Tim Bee (R-Tucson) reconvened
the stakeholder group on impact fees to begin
negotiating further changes to the impact fee process.
S.B. 1423 was the League-initiated legislation that
proactively responded to the development
community's concerns about transparency regarding
how fees are calculated, implemented and used.
While the new processes required in this bill have yet
to be utilized, the League will be at the table for this
year's negotiations and will work to protect the impact
fee process' ability to require that new growth pay for
itself Currently only general concepts are being
discussed but once more concrete proposals are
available, we will be seeking comments and feedback.
THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
This week, the League accepted an invitation from
State Treasurer Dean Martin to visit his office and
witness some of the changes being made at his office
to better serve cities and towns. League President
Mayor Boyd Dunn, League Treasurer Mayor Larry
Nelson and Yuma Councilmember Ross Hieb joined
League staff for a tour of the office and a discussion
of current and proposed changes aimed at improving
service. Some of the proposed changes include:
Using interest earnings to pay for office
expenses. The office was successful last year
in running a bill that lowered the cost for
cities and towns to use the Local Government
Investment Pool (LGIP) and the Treasurer
believes that this new ability will lower those
costs even further.
Creation of a long-term investment pool.
The office is seeking the ability to create a
pool for funds that don't require high liquidity
to be placed in longer-term, higher yielding
investments.
Budget and personnel flexibility. The office
would like to make changes to state
procurement and personnel rules in order to
give it flexibility to be more of a profit center
for the state and cities and towns.
League staff communicated their appreciation for the
new outreach efforts from the Treasurer's Office and
pledged to provide feedback and/or support for the
proposals that would make LGIP more beneficial for
cities and towns.
2008 BUDGET REVISIONS
COMING SOON
On Tuesday, February 5th we'll get our first look at
proposed revisions to the 2008 state budget. The
Senate Appropriations Committee will hear a measure
that makes the adjustments necessary to plug the
deficit in the current fiscal year. After weeks of joint
committees and discussion, the hearing presents the
first opportunity for members to actually vote on the
budget revisions. While we don't expect the proposal
to impact shared revenues, we'll be watching very
closely.
LEGISLATIVE DAYS ALREADY
UNDERWAY
Many cities and towns are taking advantage of the
League's Legislative Day program, in which we assist
municipalities with meeting their legislators at the
Capitol to discuss upcoming issues and partner to
serve their shared constituents. The League hosts the
meeting in one of its conference rooms and provides
lunch for the event. We are also available to assist
with planning your program and participating in the
meeting as needed.
The Town of Oro Valley held their Legislative Day on
1h
January 24 , spending an hour or so with
Representative Peter Hershberger (R-Oro Valley)
to discuss not only state priorities like shared
revenues, but also local issues such as water and
transportation planning. The City of Yuma also
hosted their legislative day this week, on January 30.
Their district's legislators, Senator Amanda Aguirre
(D-Yuma) and Representatives Theresa Ulmer (D-
Yuma) and Lynne Pancrazi (D-Yuma) attended
their luncheon and city representatives also met with
various members of legislative leadership and key
committee chairmen. Thanks to these cities and towns
for initiating this contact with their members. Several
other cities are currently scheduling their legislative
days.
If you are interested in holding such an event, please
contact Cheyenne at cwalsh(&,azleague.org or at (602)
258-5786.
January 18, 2008
The Weekly Spotlight -
Representative David Schapira
Representative David Schapira
(D-Tempe) is a third generation
Arizonan and Valley native.
Mr. Schapira's career has been
rooted in improving his
community. He served as a
public high school teacher in
the Valley, as an aide to US
Senator Tom Daschle in
Washington, DC and as
manager of Terry Goddard's
2002 campaign for Arizona
Attorney General.
In 2003, Schapira founded a consulting business,
Democracy Online Campaigns, which designs
websites and communication strategies for campaigns
and small businesses across the country.
He was a member of the Kiwanis youth group, Key
Club, in which he held various leadership positions.
Schapira, a cancer survivor, has also worked with the
American Cancer Society both as staff and as a
volunteer.
Mr. Schapira's focus at the Legislature is the
education of Arizona's children. As a former public
school teacher, he knows the future of education in
Arizona depends on investing in student learning,
reducing class sizes, paying teachers reasonable wages
and working to make our state's universities leaders in
higher education and research.
A product of Arizona public schools, Schapira also
attended Arizona State University and Northern
Arizona University before receiving his Bachelor's
Degree in Political Science from The George
Washington University in Washington, DC.
Whatpromptedyou to runfor the legislature?
I decided to run for public office because as a high
school teacher, I was frustrated with the state of
education in Arizona. After learning that the
legislature is the source of much of Arizona's
education policy, I set my sights on running for the
State House.
How would you get more people interested in the
legislative arena?
I do my best every day to educate people as to the
impact that the legislature has on their day-to-day
lives.
What's your proudest legislative achievement?
My proudest legislative achievement was the creation
of the Math, Science and Special Education Teacher
Loan Forgiveness Program. This program allows
anyone attending our state universities to apply for
loans covering tuition and fees. These loans are to be
paid back by the state on a year-by-year basis as the
individual fulfills their obligation to teach in a Math,
Science or Special Education teaching position in
Arizona.
What do you think is the proper role of state
government? Of local government?
The role of government is to provide access, education
and safety to its citizens and to protect those who
cannot protect themselves.
What kinds of things do you do to relax-favorite
music, books, etc?
My idea of relaxation is a good game of basketball,
which my team wins.
Thank you for your time.
Thanks for the opportunity.
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IN THIS
ISSUE
Revenue Sharing
And Tax Credits ................ 1
9-1-1 Bill Emergency
Telecommunications
Services .......................... I
Sign Walkers .................... 2
Public Safety & Disease
Presumptions ................... 2
Guns and Restaurants ......... 2
Should Schools Pay for Their
impact on City Facitilies ...... 2
Lobbying Ban Bill Held ........ 2
Budget Meltdown ............... 3
Internet Tax Bill Could
Be Costly ........................ 3
Save the Date-
February 19, 2008 .............. 3
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Bulletin Issue 05 - February 8, 2008
Revenue Sharins! and Tax Credits
Senator Bob Burns (R-Peoria) has introduced Senate Bill 1254, urban revenue
sharing; tax credit and it is scheduled to be heard in Senate Finance next Wednesday,
February 13'h at 1:30 p.m. This bill would give county residents a 15% tax credit, a
credit that comes out of the urban revenue sharing fund. Last year Senator Bums also
ran this bill, but was unable to get it out of committee. The League will vehemently
oppose this measure, as it goes against one of our most firmly held principles.
County residents, according to the bill's sponsor, do not reap the benefits of municipal
services, and therefore deserve a tax credit. We all know that this is not true; county
residents drive on our streets, call our police, visit our parks and benefit from the
overall positive economic impact cities have on the economy of the state. We
strongly urge all cities and towns to oppose this bill. Please call your Senators and
Representatives; particularly if you have members on the Senate Finance Committee.
Senate Finance Committee Members
Senator District Phone
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Jim Waring (Chairman) 7 (602) 926-4916
Barbara Leff (Vice-Chairma!D_ 11 (602) 926-4486
Robert Bums 9 (602) 926-5993
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Ken Cheuvront 15 (602) 926-5325
Parnela Gorman 6 (602) 926-4002
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Ron Gould 3 138
Debbie McCune Davis 1 14 (602) 926-4485
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Richard Miranda 1 13 (602) 469-2393
9-1-1- Bill
Ememency Telecommunications Services
The Emergency Telecommunications Services Revolving Fund was enacted to build
and maintain 9-1-1 emergency infrastructure and services in Arizona. Out of this fund, the Arizona Department of
Administration and regional managers share 3% for administrative costs for the 9-1-1 system. In 2006 and again in
2007 the Legislature lowered the emergency telecommunications tax, which reduced the amount of funds available
for system administration by 40%. With this decrease, it is difficult for the system to support the necessary
administration and critical personnel.
February 8, 2008
9-1-1- Bill
Emergency Telecommunications Services Contd.
House Bill 2381 is a bill that fulfills a League
resolution, restructuring the funds from 3% to 5% in
order to keep critical personnel employed. These
personnel update the system with crucial information
to track callers with cell phones, as well as implement
9- 1 -1 infrastructure and its daily operations.
The bill was heard in the House Natural Resources
and Public Safety Committee (NRPS) this week and
was passed unanimously 10-0. We appreciate
Representative Jerry Weiers' (R-Glendale)
sponsorship of this bill.
Siun Walkers
Sponsored by Representative Bob Robson (R-
Chandler), Senate Bill 2066, sign walkers, municipal
regulation, requires municipalities to allow sign-
walkers, but does allow for time, place and manner
restrictions for public safety reasons only. The League
opposed the bill in the House Environment Committee
this week as an intrusion into local control. Although
many committee members voiced their concerns over
this particular piece of legislation, it passed 4-2, with
one member voting present. Its next stop is the House
Rules Committee.
Public Safety and Disease
Presumption
Senate Bill 1173, workers' compensation;
occupational disease, from Senator Barbara Leff
(R-Paradise Valley), adds cervical, testicular and
prostate cancers to the list of diseases that would
qualify for workers' compensation for firefighters and
peace officers. In essence, these diseases would be
considered occupational in origin even if diagnosed
years after the end of active service. The League is
working with Senator Leff to make the bill more
palatable and clear, as the research on these matters is
not cut and dried and the financial impact on cities
and towns is still being determined. Senator Leff held
the bill this week, but we do expect to see it on her
Senate Commerce and Economic Development
agenda next week. The League is gathering as much
data as possible to present to the sponsor in
preparation for the next committee meeting.
Guns and Restaurants
Last week the Senate Commerce and Economic
Development Committee heard and held Senator
Jack Harper's (R-Surprise) Senate Bill 1132,
firearms; restaurants; posting bill. This week the bill
received another hearing and passed 4-2-2, with a
major amendment. The amendment proscribes
affirmative posting in clear language, that those
possessing a pistol not be served alcohol, and added
an intent clause, citing the need to balance the rights
of people to bear arms and the rights of private
property owners. This bill only applies to those
restaurants that have a Class 12 liquor license (at least
40% of the gross sales from food) and that post a sign
saying they allow firearms (defined as pistol in the
amendment). The bill now goes on to the Senate Rules
Committee.
Should Schools Pay For Their
Impact on City Facilities?.
Senate Bill 1138 prohibits cites and towns from
charging any impact fee to the School Facilities Board
(which is the state funded entity responsible for
constructing public schools) or charter schools.
Currently, municipalities are permitted to charge
impact fees to schools only for water, wastewater and
streets. This bill prohibits those impact fees but still
allows fees associated with connecting the school to
water and sewer systems-which is much less. It has
always been our position that any development that
has an impact on city facilities should have to pay
development fees to fund their proportional share of
the additional needs, especially due to the non-
discrimination clause found in our development fee
laws.
This bill, sponsored by Senator Bob Burns (R-
Glendale) is scheduled to be heard in Senate
Government Committee on Monday at 1:30 pm.
Lobbyint! Ban Bill Held
An effort sponsored by Senator Linda Gray (R -
Phoenix) to put a measure on the ballot to ban the use
February 8, 2008
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Lobbying Ban Bill Held Contd.
of public funds to lobby at the capitol was held and
not voted upon in the Senate Government Committee
this past Monday. Senate Concurrent Resolution
1009 would require elected officials, from the
Governor to the Mayors, to personally testify on all
bills; they could not send staff or any representatives
to do it for them.
Committee support for the bill dwindled as proponents
were pointedly questioned by Senators Jake Flake
(R-Snowflake), Meg Burton-Cahill (D-Tempe) and
Robert Blendu (R-Litchfield Park). Some
proponents made reference to constitutional issues
they claimed were violated by the presence of
lobbyists for cities, counties and other public entities.
Senator Flake pointed out that elected officials on the
governing board of the League authorized our policy
positions, with League staff representing them so they
could tend to city business at home. We hope this
proposal doesn't appear on a future committee
agenda.
Bud2et Meltdown
Both the Senate and House Appropriations
Committees were slated to hear bills to make revisions
to the FY 2007-08 budget. Included in the bill were
reductions to the State Lake Improvement Fund
(SLIF) and moving $53 million from the Highway
User Revenue Fund (HURF) to fund the Department
of Public Safety (DPS). However, before the
committees met the respective Chairs indicated that no
vote would be taken on the bills. Then the committee
meetings were suddenly canceled. Insiders say the
budget talks are stalled and substantive discussions
have yet to take place.
Internet Tax Bill Could be
costly
A bill proposed by Senator Chuck Gray (R-Mesa)
exempts all items purchased over the Internet to be
exempt from local sales tax and state use tax. The
effect would be the loss of hundreds of millions of
dollars for the state and the cities. Additionally, the
measure would have provided a great disincentive to
patron Arizona's retailers by making many things
purchased over the Internet tax free. The Retailers'
Association and the International Council of Shopping
Centers as well as the League opposed the bill.
Senate Bill 1157 was scheduled for a hearing before
the Senate Finance Committee this past Wednesday,
but was held at the sponsor's request.
Save the Date - February 19
2008
Please mark your calendars for the League's Annual
Legislative Reception! The League will host a
welcome reception for Legislators on February 1 91h
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Capitol in the Rose
Garden Oust west of the House Chamber).
We invite all city and town elected officials and staff
to attend this reception. It is a great opportunity to
meet with your legislators in a casual setting and build
relationships with your elected representatives at the
Capitol.
February 8, 2008