HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-165 proposal to the USPS to change the primary city name in zip code 85743 to MaranaMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2009-165
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; SUPPORTING A PROPOSAL TO THE
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO CHANGE THE PRIMARY CITY NAME IN ZIP
CODE 85743 TO "MARANA" AND ALLOW "TUCSON" TO BE USED AS AN
ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE CITY NAME
WHEREAS the Town of Marana is primarily served by five United States Postal Service
CUSPS) ZIP codes, including 85653, 85658, 85741, 85742 and 85743; and
WHEREAS Marana residents who reside within ZIP codes 85741, 85742 and 85743 are
required to print "Tucson" as their official city name when addressing mail in order to ensure
proper and efficient provision of postal services; and
WHEREAS the use of "Tucson" as the official city name has caused confusion among
residents and businesses, including in the arenas of elections and voting, sales tax remittance, and
the overall identity of Marana; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council has identified working with the United States Postal
Service to make appropriate changes to ZIP codes as an initiative in the Marana Strategic Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, support and hereby request that the United States Postal Service change the primary city
name in ZIP code 85743 to "Marana" and allow "Tucson" to be used as an acceptable alternative
city name for all addressing, mailing, and related postal services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 15th day of September, 2009.
Mayo E Honea
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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celyn .Bronson, Town Clerk
~r nk Cassidy, Town Attorney