HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda Packet 10/04/2004 y TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
13251 N. Lon Adams Road
October 4, 2004 7:00 p.m.
-Please note date change-
Mayor Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Vice Mayor Herb Kai
Council Member Jim Blake
Council Member Patti Comerford
Council Member Tim Escobedo
Council Member Ed Honea
Council Member Carol McGorray
Town Manager Mike Reuwsaat
Welcome to this Marana Council Meeting. Regular Council Meetings are usually held the
first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Marana Town Hall, although the date or
time may change, or Special Meetings may be called at other times and/or places. Contact Town
Hall or watch for posted agendas for other meetings. This agenda may be revised up to twenty -four
hours prior to the meeting. In such a case a new agenda will be posted in place of this agenda.
If you are interested in speaking to the Council during Petitions and Comments, Public
Hearings, or other agenda items, you must fill out a speaker card (at the rear of the Council
Chambers) and deliver it to the Clerk in advance of the agenda item you wish to address. It is up to
the Mayor and Council whether individuals will be allowed to address the Council on issues other
than Announcements, Petitions & Comments, and Public Hearings. All persons attending the
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Rules, as well as the rules of politeness, propriety, decorum and good conduct. Any person
interfering with the meeting in any way, or acting rudely or loudly will be removed from the
meeting and will not be allowed to return.
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For a copy of this agenda or questions about the Council Meetings, special services, or
procedures, please contact Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk, at 682 -3401, Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
Amended agenda items appear in italics.
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TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
13251 N. Lon Adams Road
October 4, 2004 - 7 :00 p.m.
Please note slate change-
Posted no later than September 30, 2004 by 7:00 o'clock p.m., at the Marana Town Hall and at
www.marana.com under Town Clerk, Minutes and Agendas.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Minutes of September 8, 2004 Council Meeting
Minutes of the September 16, 2004 Study Session
VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC — ANNOUNCEMENTS — INTRODUCTIONS -- UPCOMING
EVENTS
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 (3) minutes to speak.
Any persons wishing to address the Council must complete a speaker card (located at the
rear of the Council chambers) and deliver it to the Town Clerk prior to this agenda item
being called. 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. Mk %57,1(, ,e,�k,&1A----,
VIIL STAFF REPORTS
IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. CONSENT AGENDA ._
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The consent agenda contains agenda 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.
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F TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1 N. Lon Adams Road
October 4, 2004 _ 7:00 p.m.
Please note date change-
1. Resolution No. 2004- 142: Relating to liquor licenses; consideration of
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a
No. 06 Bar liquor license submitted by The Gallery Golf Club, located at 14000 N.
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fo Dove Mountain Boulevard. (Jocelyn Bronson)
V 2. Resolution No. 2004 -145: Relating to subdivisions; approving a Final Plat for The
Gallery Parcel 3 resubdivision (Barbara Berlin)
B. COUNCIL ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2004 -140: Relating to economic development; approving and
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Greater Tucson Economic
Council. (Frank Cassidy)
2. Resolution No. 2004 -137 Relating to land development; approving and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the San Lucas
Development Agreement between the Town of Marana and BCIF Group, L.L.C.;
and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy)
3. Resolution No. 2004 -143: Relating to personnel; authorizing the salary equivalency
c� and the number of authorized positions for volunteer reserve police officers and
citizen police department volunteers and declaring an emergency (Jane Howell)
4. Request for support for Metropolitan Education Commission's efforts to Ensure
j� adequate infrastructure for education (Jim DeGrood)
C. MAYOR AND C'OUNCIL'S REPORT
D. MANAGERS' REPORT
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS I ° "
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Bobby Sutton, Jr., Mayor
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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARANA TOWN HALL
SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
PLACE AND DATE
Marana Town Hall, September 8, 2004
I. CALL TO ORDER
By Mayor Sutton at 7:01p.m.
Il. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Sutton
III. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
A moment of silence was observed.
IV. ROLL CALL
COUNCIL
Bobby Sutton, Jr. Mayor Present
Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present
Jim Blake Council Member Present
Patti Comerford Council Member Excused
Tim Escobedo Council Member Excused
Ed Honea Council Member Present
Carol McGorray Council Member Present
STAFF
Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Present
Jaret Barr Assistant Town Manager Present
Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present
Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present
Jim DeGrood Executive Asst. to the Town Manager Present
Attached is a list of public attendees.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the
agenda with changes was unanimously approved. Council Action Items IX. B. 3.
Ordinance No. 2004.19, relating to specific plans; approving a Specific Plan
Amendment for the Rancho Marana Specific Plan, and IX. B. 4. Resolution No.
2004 -138, relating to subdivisions; approving a Preliminary Block Plat for
Vanderbilt Farms, were removed from the agenda and continued to a date
uncertain.
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MARANA TOWN HALL
SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member
McGorray, the August 17, 2004 Town Council minutes were unanimously
approved.
VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jim Mazzocco introduced the new Planning Director, Barbara Berlin. Ms. Berlin
gave a brief background history and said that she was excited to be a part of the
Marana team.
The Mayor and Council welcomed Ms. Berlin.
Jenny Flores, a Yoem Pueblo resident, inquired about progress that might have
taken place with a proposed wall running along Barnett Road on the south side of
the Pascua Yaqui tribal community.
Mayor Sutton asked for Ms. Flores' contact information and said that someone
from the Town would give her a call regarding progress on the wall project.
Mayor Sutton announced the election results for Proposition 400 and said that the
referendum passed by 17 %. He commented on the election process and noted that
residents would be pleased with the Willow Ridge development when all of the
area improvements were completed.
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
There were no questions regarding the staff reports.
IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Resolution No. 2004 -135 Relating to liquor licenses; consideration of
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses &
Control for a new No. 10 beer and wine store limited liability company
liquor license submitted by Eckerd Drugs #8420, located at 7740 N.
Cortaro Road (Jocelyn Bronson)
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
2. Resolution No. 2004 -132 Relating to personnel; appointments of two
residents to the Personnel Action Review Board (PARB) (Mike Reuwsaat)
Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member
Honea, the consent agenda was unanimously approved.
Mayor Sutton recognized the Personnel Action Review Board members
which included Therese Jezioro, Ed McCauley, Ted Colburn, Martha Davis,
J. R. Burns, Scottie Pinedo, Jerry Brei, Roberto Jimenez, Barbara Hawkins,
and Jennifer Ward. He thanked the group for their participation and
community spirit.
B. COUNCIL ACTION
1. Relating to personnel; adding the positions of Public Works Documents
Coordinator; IT/Radio Communications Technician (dedicated to Police
Department); and Maintenance/HVAC Specialist (Jane Howell)
Mr. Reuwsaat presented this item before Council and gave a brief
explanation of the three new positions.
Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member
Blake, unanimous approval of the addition of three new staff positions at
an estimated fiscal impact of $159,500 was given.
2. Public Hearing. Hall Annexation Relating to Annexation; consideration
of the Town of Marana's desire to annex approximately 4.2 acres adjacent
to Camino de Oeste, bordered by Calle Marco and Mars Street (Dick
Gear)
Mayor Sutton opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers
coming forward to address the Council on this issue.
Mr. Gear briefly explained the item and said that this was a 3- parcel
annexation. He noted that the property owner was interested in converting
his residence into a church.
Mayor Sutton reopened the public hearing.
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Cynthia Montenegro, a resident within the proposed annexation area,
spoke about her concerns with the annexation efforts. She said that her
concerns about the applicant's property included many safety issues,
neighborhood disturbances, an unpaved parking lot, no ingress- egress, and
that the structure on the property was built strictly for residential use only.
Mayor Sutton closed the public hearing.
The Mayor explained that the issue before the Council at this time was a
property owner seeking annexation into Marana and that, if successful, the
property would be held to more stringent conditions than Pima County.
Mr. Barr said that the property owner was aware of the requirement to
conform to the building standards including upgrading his property to the
type of usage.
3. Ordinance No. 2004.19 Relating to specific plans; approving a Specific
Plan Amendment for the Rancho Marana Specific Plan (Kevin Kish)
M This item was continued to a date uncertain.
4. Resolution No. 2004 -138 Relating to subdivisions; approving a
Preliminary Block Plat for Vanderbilt Farms (Kevin Kish)
This item was continued to a date uncertain.
5. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03(A)(7) to instruct the
Town's representatives regarding Arizona State Land Department Public
Auction Sale No. 16-109258 (Frank Cassidy)
Upon motion by Mayor Sutton, seconded by Council Member Honea, the
meeting went into executive session. The time was 7:22 p.m.
At 7:29 p.m. the Mayor called the meeting back in session with all of the
attending Council Members present and seated on the dais.
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6. Resolution No. 2004 -136 Relating to real estate; authorizing the Town
Manager, Town Finance Director and Town Attorney to bid at Arizona
Land Department Public Auction Sale No. 16- 109258; and declaring an
emergency (Frank Cassidy)
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council McGorray,
Resolution No. 2004 -136 was unanimously approved.
C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT
There were no reports.
D. MANAGERS' REPORT
There were no reports.
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no items suggested for future agendas.
• XI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Honea,
unanimous approval to adjourn was given. The time was 7:30 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the
Marana Town Council meeting held on September 8, 2004. I further certify that
a quorum was present.
Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk
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MINUTES OF RANCHO MARANA STUDY SESSION
MARANA TOWN HALL
SEPTEMBER 16, 2004
PLACE AND DATE
Marana Town Hall, September 16, 2004
I. CALL TO ORDER
By Mayor Sutton at 5:00 p.m. All Council Members were present and seated on the
dais except for Council Member Escobedo who was excused.
II. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Amendments to Rancho Marana Specific Plan
Mr. Reuwsaat outlined the study session's purpose. He pointed out that radical
changes for all areas included in the Rancho Marana Specific Plan had been
recommended and one of the areas slated for change, the Town Core, was the
topic of this workshop. Mr. Reuwsaat remarked that the discussion would
further define the Town Core in a manner in which the Council saw fit and not
allow the Rancho Marana Specific Plan in its totality to drive the process.
Kevin Kish distributed a brief history and timeline of the Rancho Marana West
project and said that the original specific plan was adopted in 1990. He noted
that the plan sat dormant for approximately nine years before it was amended
to splitting the developers' responsibilities and updating circulation plans. He
pointed out that when development pressures from the environmental issues
on the east side of Interstate 10 up into the farm fields on the west side were
coming to the attention of Town officials in 2000, the Town Council completed
the Northwest Marana Area Plan. He remarked that the Rancho Marana and
northwest Marana development activity began in 2001. He said that Farm Field
Five was submitted and that a mandatory update of the Marana General Plan
for the Growing Smarter issues was ratified by the voters on March 11, 2003.
He noted that this amendment confirmed the circulation pattern from the
Northwest Marana Area Plan. He continued by explaining that Vanderbilt
Farms came online soon after, then Rancho Marana 154, both with completed
development agreements. He said that the Specific Plan and the Block Plat for
Vanderbilt Farms was in the process of being taken before the Council for
review and consideration.
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Mr. Reuwsaat commented that in this process and from Council direction as
well as senior management, the time needed to be taken to conform to the
Council vision, the owners and developers of the properties agreed and have
gracefully pulled out those areas from the specific plan in order to go through
additional processes to ensure that the end result would be a product the Town
could be proud of 50 years from now. He said that the developers as well as
the property owners understood the needs and the vision and were on board
to move forward with the Town's proposed approach.
Jim Mazzocco spoke before the Council regarding this project and said that this
was a vision for the Town Center. He said that the area known as the Town
Core was the triangular area encompassing Sandario Road, Barnett Road, and
I -10. He agreed that confusion had been caused by the multitude of names for
this area and that staff's goal was to clear this confusion by exact definition He
explained that his staff was recommending that more information be brought
before Council about the Town Center building guidelines, more specificity in
design guidelines, the districting of the town center and a better understanding
of what type of land use mix fit in that area.
Mr. Reuwsaat said that a complaint from both the private and the public
sectors was the uncertainty of the Town Core design. He said that by pulling
this section out and spending more time on areas that were not the traditional
attached residential, the Town would be able to provide the detailed specificity
that a developer or property owner could bank a project on and go forward to
build out. He noted that this was not currently found in the specific plan to a
comfortable level for all.
Mayor Sutton asked if any member of the public wished to speak to this issue.
No speakers came forward.
Council Member Honea commented that the area encompassed by Barnett
Road and the Sandario Road alignment comprised the Town Core. He asked
how some of the other areas mentioned had been added to this area.
Mr. Mazzocco and Mr. Reuwsaat both replied that this was part of the
Northwest Marana Area Plan. Mr. Reuwsaat said that there were a multitude
of terminologies and documentation along with the Council vision that the
staff planned to incorporate into one or two main documents. He said that this
would provide the public with solid expectations in terms of development.
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Council Member Honea stated that these plans needed to be locked into one
document that referenced all of the past documentation so that the Town
vision would be clear. He remarked that high - density and quality was not a
big sponsor item for him but that if the town was going to do that then quality
becomes a big issue. He said that if smaller lots were the norm in northwest
Marana then a high quality, middle to upper end product should be the result.
He said that he thought the design guidelines were more important than the
zoning densities in the Town Core. He said that he would personally like to see
hard zoning on this section of town and that he was not trying to take anything
away from the property owners. He said that there could be four or five plans
for Rancho Marana.
Council Member Comerford said that it was confusing to have so many names
for each development, none of which were reflected on the maps. She said that
she was happy to hear that the area definition was a main goal of Town staff.
Council Member Blake agreed that the confusion was very frustrating and that
it was impossible to track.
Mayor Sutton commented that there had not been a vision associated with the
previous planning of northwest Marana. He noted that earlier planners and
Town staff would not have believed the northwest area could develop so
rapidly and at this time instead of as predicted by 2020. He spoke briefly about
providing all of the Marana residents with an equal opportunity to own a
home within the Town boundaries and that he felt the citizens trusted the
Town officials and Council members with the planning vision. He concluded
by stating that it was critical for the Town staff and Council members to
understand the design concept and planning vision for northwest Marana.
Council Member Honea stated that most of the developers began projects at a
reasonable price but raised the prices by a minimum of $26,000 after finding
that their product was in such great demand. He said that the homebuilders
would be selling the homes for as much as possible and he noted that he
understood the principle of capitalism and didn't begrudge the builders this
opportunity. He went on to say that by developing the Town Core area at a
higher density that the Town would be able to offer a more affordable housing
product to the lower income buyer.
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Mayor Sutton agreed with the Council member and added that lot sizes
basically set the home prices. He said that if the Town kept on the track of
minimum 6,000 sq. ft. lots and did not compliment it with other options then
the housing product in the northwest area would become unaffordable to most
residents. He pointed out that Tucson and Phoenix were predicted to be
ranked in the top five in real estate homes sales over the next five years. He
said that Marana had to be really familiar with the housing trends so that a fair
price range could exist.
Council Member Comerford commented on her experience while sitting on the
Planning Commission at the time when the Northwest Marana Area Plan was
first begun. She said that some of the earliest concepts were probably more on
target than was thought at that time. She stated that it might be a good idea to
take another look at those concept boards.
Mr. Reuwsaat remarked that 14 months ago senior staff and Town Council
members were worried whether anyone would build a house and move out in
the middle of a farm field. He said that the northwest area's development had
been so successful and that the Council needed to take credit for this success.
He stated that the Council had created the environment through the type of
financing and product quality where approximately 16,000 lots were in various
stages of planning. He said that it was time with that kind of pressure to do
exactly what the Town was currently doing, to go from the Marana General
Plan and avoid the mistakes of other neighboring communities. He reminded
the Town Council of the direction they had given senior staff at the 2003
Council retreat. He said that this direction was to look at the development
services and to begin creating adequate staffing to meet the increased housing
development. He asked that the Council look at the situation through the
perspective of a year ago and to be aware that the staff's workload was
currently tenfold that of last year's and that it was appropriate to take time out
to earnestly study the Town Core vision in order to ensure the correct choices
for the future.
Council Member Blake remarked that he had experienced what he described as
the California real estate "bubble" ten years ago when he and his family
moved to Marana. He related that he had purchased a three bedroom house on
a nice sized lot and that he had also made a good down payment on the
mortgage. He related that, after five years when he moved to Arizona, he still
owed $8,000 more than he could get for the house in the real estate market. He
cautioned the builders and developers not to bid the price of the land up too
high because this would create a situation like that in California.
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Mayor Sutton asked if anyone from the public wanted to comment on these
issues.
An unidentified resident asked if there was a timeline set for the completion of
the central core of the northwest area.
Mayor Sutton replied that a timeline would probably be announced after the
Council retreat scheduled for later on in September.
Susanna Montana, Grier Road resident, commented that she would like the
specific plan to conform to the area plan. She didn't agree with the Barnett
Channel concept and said that it was not a good idea to abandon a public
right -of -way. She said that if the developer wanted to build a green space then
they needed to do it on their own property. She said that she did not see any
reason to create a pedestrian trail in the right -of -way and that she thought this
concept was basically an amenity for the residential subdivision to the west.
She commented that she did not dislike density but that she thought design,
separation between lots, and scale were very important. She said that the high
density areas should be lower scale and that there should be a transition
between the rural ranch -style housing to the apartment -style housing. She said
that the Town Center should be a walkable, friendly pedestrian scale
development which could be accomplished through transitions and pedestrian
pathways. She encouraged the Council and staff, if the entitlement of the
specific plan was going to be changed, to conform to the area plan and
incorporate design guidelines that required transition in height and scale. She
asked that the Town core be a walkable community.
Mayor Sutton thanked Ms. Montana and noted that the keyword in her
remarks was transition. He agreed that the success of the Town Core concept
was built around transition and buffering.
Greg Wexler, developer, remarked that the commercial area in the Town center
would require a great deal of thought. He said that what would be marketable
today was something that might not be what the Town wanted. He said that he
would pull out his commercial development area and work with the Town on
its design. He said that the existing market associated with the residential area
surrounding the Town center was supporting no less than 4,500 sq. ft. lots with
two -story mixed detached housing. He said that he was slightly concerned
with the timeframe and thought that a group of Town officials and developers
• might be wise to visit other communities with mixed uses. He said that a
variety of different densities in one locale created a competitive market. He
remarked that quality was the key.
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Mayor Sutton said that competition created better pricing and better options
for all levels of homebuyers.
Mr. Reuwsaat announced that there would not be a Council meeting on
September 21s' and that there would be a group of Town officials going to Lake
Havasu to the Governors Conference on Rural Development on October 5th.
There was no further discussion.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sutton adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the
Rancho Marana study session held on September 16, 2004. I further certify that a
quorum was present.
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Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk
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STAFF REPORTS TO COUNCI'L
Building
Parks & Rec
Town Clerk
Planning
Court Police
Finance
Public Works
Human Resources
Water
For: August 2004
Conserving Water Wil~ Also Conserve
O?her Re ource '
MARANA
TOWN OF MARANA
TEAM WORK--
Is all staff working together in outstanding ways, with extraordinary cooperative effort
to accomplish ordinary tasks
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Mayor Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Town Council
Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager
Water Department Staff
August 2004 Department Report Update
September 2004
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
2590
64
78
89
39,108,092
65.07
65.32
Number of Customers Billed
N~Jmber of Disconnects
Number of New Connects
Number of New Services with Meter Installation
T~otal Gallons sold
Acre feet pumped (non-trust wells) Picture Rocks, Happy Acres, Palo
Verde, Airport, Sky Diving Center, Continental Reserve and Hartman
Vistas
Acre-feet wholesale water purchased (trust wells) Marana, La Puerta,
Oshrin, Falstaff, Honea, and Cortaro Ranch
(325,851 gallons = acre foot)
DALLY OPERATIONS
1. 267 Blue Stakes completed.
2. 143 Work Orders completed.
3. Radio read meter repairs.
4. Ran more plumbing at the Heritage house.
5. Worked all night and periodically through the next few days dealing with the
storm outage.
6. Flushed and took samples from Gladden WELL.
7. Replaced pumps at Continental Reserve and the Airport fire system.
8. Received potable water approval from ADEQ for the Airport Fire Suppression
System.
9. Serviced the Fire Suppression System diesel pumps with help from the shop
crew.
10. Installed a new Service Iine for [he Marana housin-~ project in Honea Heights.
11. Repaired a water leak in the Palo Verde System.
12. Repaired a fire Hydrant in the Adonis subdivision.
13. Cleaned Honea West well site
14. Cleaned Oshrin well site.
15. Cleaned Airline well site.
16. Cleaned up Palo Verde well site and hauled in ABC to level out the site.
17. Cleaned up the park irrigation well with help from Terry Crouse's crew
18. Inspections are being done at Gladden Farms Blocks 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12.
Continental Reserve 16A, 17, 18, and 19.
19.Working on the Yuma Mine Rd. extension and the Airport.
WATER SERVICE AGREEMENTS BEING NEGOTIATED
1. Northwest Fire Station #36.
2. Marana 154-Oasis addendum to Hartman Vistas
3. Cascade Development-Addendum to Hartman Vistas
4. Oasis Development-Addendum to Hartman Vistas
5. Pomegranate Development West of Luckett Rd. North of Hardin.
OTHER
1. Draft Effluent Agreement with Tucson Water is negotiated. On Hold
2. Pilot water treatment of Picture Rocks system is installed and operating.
Progressing well.
3. Non-potable system for North Marana design stages is complete. A non-potable
Master Plan is underway.
4. La Puerta well is in discussion with Cortaro-Marana Irrigation District. Possible
trade, equipment well 36N for them.
5. Non-potable system and storage are in the discussion, and draft, design stage,
for the east side of 1-10, from Tangerine Rd. to the Pinal County line.
6. Sunset Ranch Estates rate comparison in Progress.
7. Regional water supply organization being discussed.
8. B.C.I.F. Group LLC. San Lucas well is started to be drilled.
PUBLIC WORKS
STAFF REPORT
Capital Improvement Projects
The following are capital improvement projects in design.
Ina Road Roadway Improvements
1-10 to Silverbell Road
This project consists of roadway improvements
including design and reconstruction to widen to
four lanes with multiuse lanes, median island,
curb, curb and gutter and sidewalk installation,
drainage improvements, landscaping, signal
modifications, artwork and street lighting.
Project is 1.1 miles in length.
Estimated Construction Time: To be
determined
Ina Road Bridge Improvements-Bridqe
over the Santa Cruz River
This project consists of constructing a new
bridge over the Santa Cruz River south of
the existing bridge. Construction will also
include rehabilitating the existing Grade
Control Structure, extending the soil cement/
concrete floor protection to include the new
bridge, reconstructing the soil cement bank
protection on the east and west side of the
Santa Cruz River. The reconstruction of the
bank protection will include provisions for a
pedestrian path.
Status: 404 Permit application has been
submitted. First year of Pygmy Owl Survey
has been completed. The Traffic Impact
Analysis, Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment, Archaeology, the amended
Bridge Inspection, Bridge Stability Analysis,
Grade Control Stability Analysis, Bridge
Selection, Location and Geotechnical (for
Traffic Signals) reports are complete and have
been accepted; NPPO Plan has been
accepted and Draft Access Management
Report is on hold at this point in time. Access
Management acceptance letters have been
received by the consultant from the abutting
property owners. The Town had submitted
75% improvement plan comments to the
consultant in December of 2003. Revisions
have been submitted to the Town, and the
plans have been shelved.
Estimated Construction Time: To be
determined
StaWs: The bridge improvement plans,
DCR, Bridge Selection Report, Bridge
Stability Analysis and the amended Bridge
Inspection Report have been submitted to
ADOT, Phoenix office. The ACOE permit is
expected to be complete by the fourth
quarter of 2004.
September 2004
(Staff Report for the
month of August)
Capital Improvement
Projects in Design
1-4
Capital Improvement
Projects In
Construction
Completed Projects 6
PUBLIC WORKS
MISSION AND VALUES
"The Marana Public Wor~
Department is committed to
providing qualio' service by
consistently delivering and
ma#ztaining reliable, safe
public facilities with a
productive, respectful and
ethical work force."
Our operating values are:
Satisfaction
Respectful
Communication
Reliable
Productive
Quality
Ethical
Consistency
Service
Safety
Integrity
Commitment
September 2004
Capital Improvement Projects in Design (continued)
DCR for the Ina Road Corridor Proiect
This project will involve the development of a Design Concept
Report to improve Ina Road and the area south of Ina Road
between Thornydale Road and Camino Martin extending to
Orange Grove Road.
Estimated Construction Time: To be determined
Status: This project is currently on hold.
Honea Heiqhts Sewer Improvements
This project consists of constructing/installing the sanitary
sewer mainline and incidentals for the residents of the Honea
Heights Subdivision.
Status: Tetra Tech is the design engineer. Tetra Tech is working
on revisions to Phase I of this project. An individual 404 permit
application has been submitted to the Army Corp of Engineers and
is anticipated by the fourth quarter of 2004. Construction will begin
after all permits,are obtained, design is complete and Rights-of-
Way are obtained.
Twin Peaks Interchanqe
This project consists of environmental clearances, DCR and 15%
plans for the corridor alignment, Phase I; final design for TI, grade
separated railroad structure and connection to the roadway
system to the east, Phase I1.
Estimated Construction Time: Latter part of 2006
Estimated Construction Time: First quarter of 2005
Status: Pima County Wastewater Management is in the
process of finalizing the Project Plans and Contract
Documents.
Honea Heiqhts Roadway Improvements
This project will involve the development of construction plans
for roadway and drainage improvements for Honea Heights
subdivision, located between Sanders and Sandario Roads,
between Moore Road and the Santa Cruz River.
Estimated Construction Time: Following completion of the
Honea Heights Sewer, approximately 4th quarter of 2005.
Status: The Draft Alternatives Selection Report is still under
review/comment by the various agencies. The Town's comments
have been transmitted to the consultant.
Approval of this document by the Arizona Department of
Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) will constitute a major task completion in the
Environmental Assessment (EA) and Design Concept Report
(DCR) process.
The completion of this milestone in the development of this Project
for the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADC)T) and
Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) review will constitute a
major task completion in the Environmental Assessment (EA) and
Design Concept Report (DCR) process.
Status: Negotiation for design services are currently
underway.
Santa Cruz River Corridor Trail
This project consists of providing a DCR and design for the
path alignment, landscaping and irrigation and parking facilities
for the linear path located on the levee of the Santa Cruz River
from the end of Phase I alignment to Gladden Farms.
Estimated Construction Time: To be determined
Status: Legal description and exhibits have been completed
for land exchange with Pima County and State Land
easements.
District Park Bank Protection
This project consists of providing bank protection along the
west bank of the Santa Cruz River from Ina Road to Cortaro
Road. Phase I of the project will be from Cortaro Road to the
Yuma Wash.
Estimated Construction Time: First quarter of 2005
Staff is in the final review stages of the Draft DCR. Subsequent to
the Town's review/comment, the Consultant Team will incorporate
the comments into a revised document. The document will then be
formally submitted to the various agencies for formal review and
comment.
The Town is in receipt of the final Drainage Report, and the
document has been transmitted to the various agencies for review/
comment.
The Town is in receipt of the Preliminary Bridge Hydraulics Report,
and the document has been distributed to the various agencies for
review/comment.
The Town is in receipt of the Traffic Noise Analysis Report, and
the document is currently under review/comment.
The Consultant Team and the Town are continuing to work on the
public hearing which is tentatively scheduled for September/
October of this year.
The Consultant is on schedule and DCR and EA are anticipated to
be completed by the fourth quarter of 2004.
September 2004
Capital Improvement Projects in Design (continued)
Thornydale Road Improvements/Oranqe Grove Road To CDO
Wash
This project consists of reconstructing Thornydale Road from
Orange Grove to the CDO Wash along with the reconstruction/
widening of the approach roads; sidewalks, curb, curb and gutter,
traffic signal modifications, drainage facilities, median islands,
street lighting and art work.
Estimated Construction Time: To be determined
Status: The 100% improvement plans have been received. The
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Cultural Resources,
Drainage and Geotechnical (for traffic signals) Reports have been
accepted. The Traffic Engineering and Access Management
Report has been accepted.
review.
Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path, Phase I and II
This project consists of the design and construction of a 14' wide
paved asphalt path from Cortaro Road to Coachiine Blvd. via the
El Rio Park Development. Two pedestrian bridges provide major
drainage crossings for the path.
Phase I consists of building a shared use path between Cortaro
Road and Twin Peaks Road in the over bank and intermediate
bank areas of the Santa Cruz River. Phase I1 consists of a
continuation of the shared use path in Phase I from Twin Peaks to
El Rio Park. Each phase is partially funded under ADOT's
Transportation Enhancement Program. Construction will need to
be completed such that the ADOT funds are propedy tracked;
however, design can be completed as a single project.
Estimated Construction Time: Third quarter of 2004
Silverbell Road Improvements
Cortaro Road to Ina Road
This project consists of reconstructing the roadway to
four lanes with curb and gutter, multipurpose lanes and
sidewalks, and providing for a continuous center turn
lane, sanitary sewer system construction and intersection
improvements at Ina/Silverbell, which includes a new
traffic signal system.
Estimated Construction Time: To be determined
Status: Environmental, Biological, DCR, Geotechnical
Report. Pavement Design Summary., Archaeological and
Drainage reports are complete and have been accepted.
The 404 Permit application has been submitted to the
Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and is expected to be
complete within the fourth quarter of 2004. Third year of
Pygmy Owl Survey has been completed. ACOE is still in
the process of reviewing the plan as submitted by Old
Pueblo. The Town is in receipt of the final Sanitary
Sewer Basin Study and the study has been accepted by
both the Town and PCWWM. The sanitary sewer plans
have been reviewed by PCWWM. A public open house
was held on January 15, 2004. The Town is working with
ADOT to determine the best schedule to coordinate the
1-10 Widening Project with the Silverbell Project. 95%
plans have been received and review is underway by
Town staff.
Town of Marana, Northwest Marana Town Center
Desi.qn and Development
Three projects are ongoing to master plan and establish
the layout, ambience and design standards of the
Northwest Marana Town Center.
Status: The Environmental Determination (ED) has been
accepted by ADOT. In late Apdl 2003, the Town selected Castro
Engineering for the path design and Structural Grace for design of
the pedestrian bridges. The 100% plans have been received. The
artistic concepts for the project have been presented and
endorsed by the Mayor and Council, Marana Parks Committee,
the Public Works Arts Project Committee, the Continental Ranch
and Sunflower Homeowners Associations, an HOA public
meeting, the Construction Committee and the Building Committee.
The bid package has been advertised. End of construction is
targeted for the fourth quarter of 2004.
Northwest Marana Town Center. Master Plan Project
This project will provide Master Plan Services for further
planning and conceptualization to set design and
development standards to facilitate the urbanization of
the Northwest Marana Town Center.
Status: Durrant Group and McGann and Associates
continue the master planning of the rest of Ora Mae Harn
District Park and the areas south of the park and
Municipal Complex. The Town will work with land owners
and developers for further use of the Town Center land.
The Notice to Proceed should be issued in the second
quarter of 2004 following approval of the scope of work
and contract negotiation.
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Capital Improvements in Design (continued)
Town of Marana Municipal Complex (Marana "MuniPlex")
This project consists of the design and construction of a new
Town Government Complex and will integrate the Muniplex
and surrounding facilities with the Ora Mae Ham Park which
will eventually abut a linear greenbelt park that will run from
1-10 to the Santa Cruz River. This linear park will also serve
as a relief conduit for excess water from the Tortolita
Mountain fan run off.
Status: During July, 2004, D.L. Withers, the CM, continued
miscellaneous steel work on Building A (Administration
Building), Extensive Progress of interior drywall was made in
Buildings B and metal studs for drywall set in Building C.
Exterior cladding, including stone work and plaster were
extensively progressed on Building B and C, the covered
colonnade in front of Building B and C and the link between
Building B and Building A. The stone work on the entrance to
Building C, the Courts, was completed. Mechanical /
Electrical Plumbing (MEP) continued and was progressed to
substantial completion in Building B, and well progressed in
Building C. Mechanical / Electrical Plumbing (MEP) began
and progressed on the first and second floor of Building A.
Steel Studs for exterior walls were placed on Building A. The
roof was completed on Building B and C. The third floor
suspended concrete deck was poured in Building A.
Landscaping was placed in both parking areas The concrete
seat walls for the high part of the curved walls at either end
of Building A was placed this period.
~ Bid proposals on the FF&E procurement package were
· " received and under review in July.
A model of the project is located in the Town Hall for viewing.
Northwest Marana Town Center, Roads, Infrastructure and
Offsite Improvements
This project will design and construct the offsite utilities, roads,
landscape, and other infrastructure and establish the layout of the
main Town Center corridors.
Status: During July, Conceptual Drawings for the extension of
Marana Main Street north of Grier Road were accepted by the
Town and Construction Drawings begun. Excavation and
installation of potable and non-potable water on Marana Main
Street and Civic Center Drive was substantially completed in
March of 2004. During June 2004, installation of joint utility trench
was substantially complete and curbing and paving will continue
through
August 2004. Substantial completion is targeted for the fourth
quarter of 2004.
DCR for Camino de Manana/Dove Mountain Extension
This project will involve the development of a Design Concept
Report for the possible realignment of Camino de Manana from its
intersection with Linda Vista Boulevard to an alignment with Dove
Mountain Boulevard at Tangerine Road.
Estimated Construction Time: To be determined
Status: The Town has selected a consultant and a scoping
meeting has been completed. The project is currently on hold.
Moore Road Improvements
This project will involve the development of a Preliminary Design
Report and subsequent final construction documents. The project
consists of improvements to the driving surface and drainage
crossings from Camino de Oeste to Thomydale Road.
Estimated Construction Time: To be determined
Status: The Notice to Proceed was given to the design
consultant on October 23, 2003. The Preliminary Design Report
and Plans have been received.
DCPJDesiqn of Barnett Linear Park and Flood Control
Proiect
This project will involve the development of a Design Concept
Report for the Barnett Linear Park and Flood Control Project. The
project consists of utilizing the existing Barnett Roadway
alignment for a major outlet channel/linear park from 1-10 to the
Santa Cruz River.
Estimated Construction Time: To be determined
Status: The Town has selected a consultant and a scoping
meeting has been held. The Notice to Proceed has been issued,
completion of the DCR is expected in the first quarter of 2005.
Paee 4 PUBLIC WORKS
September 2004
Capital Improvement Projects In Construction
The following are capital improvement projects in construction.
Tangerine Road - Breakers to Thornydale Road
Improvements
This proiect consists of drainage improvements and
repaving of portions of Tangerine Road. The Town has
decided to pursue a maintenance oriented program for
the road and Tetra Tech generated construction plans.
Status: Southern Arizona Paving began construction
in November 2003. Construction was substantially
completed in April 2004. Construction to widen the
roadway section east and west of Breakers began in
July and is substantially complete.
Tan.qerine Road/Thornydale Road Intersection
Improvements
This proiect consists of roadway widening, intersection
modifications and signalization, and drainage improvements.
Status: Southern Arizona Paving has been awarded the
construction contract. Construction began in April 2004.
The design engineer, Tetra Tech, will perform construction
administration and the construction is anticipated to
continue through October 2004.
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September 2004
Completed Projects
New Westbound Cortaro Road Bridge Over the Santa Cruz River: Completed March 2002
Cortaro Road Improvements, Silverbell Road to 1-10: Completed February 2003
Wade Road: Completed February 2003
Continental Ranch Neighborhood Park: Completed February 2003
Coyote Trails Elementary School Park and Parking Lot Addition: Completed February 2003
Santa Cruz Corridor Trail: Completed April 2003
Costco Street Lighting: Completed May 2003
Sandra Road Bus Turnaround: Completed June 2003
Emigh Road Driveway at Marana High School: Completed June 2003
Cortaro Road Realignment: Completed July 2003
2003 Pavement Preservation: Completed July 2003
Coachline Boulevard Sidewalks: Completed October 2003
El Rio Park: Completed January 2004
Twin Peaks and Scenic Drive Intersection Improvements: Completed May 2004
Linda Vista Boulevard: Completed Apdl 2004
ICortaro Road improvements
Coyote Trails Elementary Park
Continental Ranch
Neighborhood Park
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PUBLIC WORKS
September 2004
Cortaro Farms Road-Camino de Oeste Traffic Siqnal
Operation Study.
The Cortaro Farms Road-Camino de Oeste intersection,
which is signalized, falls within an area recently annexed by
the Town. Therefore, at the behest of the Traffic Engineering
Division, a traffic signal Operations study was performed by
Kimley-Horn and Associates. The purpose of the study was
to determine how to best improve the safety and efficiency of
the signal operations at this location. Our staff is working
closely with the Operations and Maintenance Department's
staff to implement the si.~ning and timings changes
recommended by Kimley-Horn.
Cortaro Road Traffic Siqnal Coordination Study
In order to improve the traffic flow on Cortaro Road between
Silverbell Road and 1-10, a study has been conducted to
determine how the progression of traffic between those two
points can be enhanced. Kimley-Horn and Associates, in
conjunction with ADOT, have reviewed the need to modify the
signal phasing and timings at the Cortaro Road/I-10 Frontage
Roads Intersections. They will also be looking at the need to
improve the coordination between the signals at Silverbell
Road, Arizona Pavillions Ddve, and at the 1-10 intersections.
Now that the study has been completed, the installation of the
new signal timings will be coordinated with ADOT. It is
expected that the new signal timings will result in a smoother
and safer traffic flow along this heavily traveled section of
Cortaro Road.
Traffic Siqnal at Silverbell Road-Wade Road
Intersection
A traffic signal study conducted at the Silverbell Road-Wade
Road intersection found that the installation of a traffic signal
is warranted at that location. It is expected that the signal will
be designed dudng this fiscal year and will be constructed
next fiscal year. The signalization should make this a much
safer intersection for motorists exiting Wade Road,
pedestrians crossing Silverbell Road as well as emergency
vehicles entering the intersection from the Northwest Fire/
Rescue District's station on Wade Road. Our staff is currently
reviewing the 100% signal plans.
Traffic Siqnal at Tanqerine Road-
Dove Mountain Boulevard Intersection
The Town is working together with a Dove Mountain
developer to have a traffic signal installed at the Tangerine
Road-Dove Mbuntain Boulevard intersection. At this time, the
developer's signal designer is working on the 75% plans. It is
expected that the signal design will be completed within the
next 60 days and that the traffic signal will be installed
sometime during the Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
Grant Proposal for Accident Database
The Traffic Engineering Division has prepared a grant
proposal to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to
request funding for the development of a traffic accident
computer database. The purpose of the accident database is
to provide a tool with which our staff will be able to retrieve
the accident information needed to effectively conduct traffic
engineering studies. At this time our staff has to spend much
time reviewing large numbers of individual accident reports in
order to perform their studies. With the database, we will be
able to quickly retrieve accident data according to date,
time-of-day, location, type of accident, weather, sevedty of
accident and other pertinent information that will greatly
enhance our ability to analyze accident causes and
recommend corrective measures. The sooner we can
complete our studies, the sooner that traffic safety
improvements can be implemented.
Safe Routes to School Proqram
The Traffic Engineering Division has initiated a Safe Routes
to School Program. The program's goal is to develop
educational, engineering and enforcement tools with which to
help provide safe trips for elementary and middle school
students on their way to and from school. The program will
develop a documented process so that those immediately
involved with the program (traffic engineering staff, police,
school administration staff, teachers and parents) all
understand the procedures and their respective roles in the
process. Twin Peaks Elementary School has been chosen
as a pilot school for the program. Regularly scheduled
meetings of the Safe Routes to School Committee are being
held to develop a safe routes plan and an educational
campaign for the school. The Committee included the
school's principal, the school's Police Resource Officer, the
Marana Unified School District Director of Operations and
Monica Moxley of our staff.
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September 2004
Environmental Planning Projects
Tres Rios del Norte
This project is a cooperative effort between the City of
Tucson Water Department, Pima County Flood Control
District and the Town of Marana in conjunction with the
United States Army Corps of Engineers. This purpose of
this study is to evaluate an approximate eighteen mile
stretch of the Santa Cruz River from Pdnce Road to
Sanders Road for projects such as habitat restoration,
water supply, flood control and recreation.
Status: The Alternative Formulation Briefing (AFB) was
held in Phoenix June 1,2004. The sponsors presented
the project and received comments from the Army Corps
of Engineers (Corps) Headquarters. The Corps and local
sponsors are currently responding to these comments.
The Town of Marana provided a letter to the Corps with
concerns on the project and requested a meeting for early
October to discuss. The Town of Marana will also be
working with staff members from the different departments
to develop the best overall plan for the Town of Marana.
The preferred alternative is currently being revised to
remove parcels that will not be eligible to be incorporated
into this project.
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
The vision of a National Hedtage Area designation for the
Santa Cruz Valley in southem Arizona is gaining
momentum due to a convergence of local efforts to
conserve natural resources and open spaces; to preserve
historic structures and archaeological sites; to educate the
public about the history and cultures of this region; to
increase national recognition of the region; to develop
hedtage tourism and bdng other economic benefits to
local communities; and to improve cultural ties across the
U.S.-Mexico border.
Status: The Town of Marana showed support of the
application and designation of the Santa Cruz Valley
Heritage Area by passing Resolution No. 2003-133 at the
Town Couhcil Meeting on October 21,2003. Preservation
and development is ongoing.
Proposed Mitiqation Land Development
The Environmental Division is currently developing a log
and map of the existing and proposed mitigation lands for
the Town of Marana. The purpose of this project is to
provide information and support for the Bajada
Environmental Resource Overlay District (BEROD) and
the Town's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), and future
developments within the Town of Marana. This map will
provide information on the maximum percent disturbance
and the binding agreement that requires the mitigation.
BLM Conflict Resolution
Town of Marana is working with the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) and various stakeholders on
addressing
Arizona Pollution Discharqe Elimination System
Status: The Town is working with PAG to achieve a higher
level of public awareness and ownership of storm water
pollution prevention on a regional level. Currently, the Town
of Marana and other PAG members are meeting to develop a
training seminar for stakeholders responsible for reviewing
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and for inspecting,
maintaining and/or installing storm water BMPs (Best
Management Practices) in construction areas, including
projects such as residential, business, and roadwork
Construction projects.
The Environmental Division has initiated a response system
to address resident concerns, comments and requests for
information. We have investigated two residential complaints
in the past month, referring one to Pima County DEQ
because of the concern of oil contamination to a wash.
The Environmental Division received GPS coordinates for the
storm water outfalls, and is developing a schedule for
inspecting the out'falls as part of our compliance with
AZPDES.
The swMp (Storm Water Management Program) Annual
Small MS4 Report is nearly finished, and will be sent to
ADEQ by the end of September, right on time.
The Environmental Division submitted a grant application to
ADEQ for the Small MS4 Assistance Program, and currently
is waiting for approval. These funds are a 60/40 match that
will help to pdnt the brochures and flyers, and accomplish
more goals of the Storm Water Management Program.
Another Grant application that the Environmental Division is
currently working on is a Water Quality Improvement Grant.
This grant may be used to assist the Town in the grade
stabilization and other work-in the Yuma Wash confluence
within the District Pai~--~oundaries.
Floodplain Updates
Number of Permits Processed: 4
Number of Flood Hazard Information Sheets Completed: 55
The National Flood insurance Program (NFIP) selected the
Town of Marana as a community to participate in a study
where they verified elevations of structures that are located in
the floodplain. The Town of Marana prepared Floodplain Use
Permits and Building Permits for the 35 structures requested
by the NFIP to the extent that the Town of Marana had
records. They were here from August 30, 2004 to September
2, 2004. Once the report is published by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the Town of
Marana will receive a copy.
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PUBLIC WORKS
April 2004
The Public Art Project Committee did not meet in
February.
There is not yet a scheduled meeting for March.
Committee Members:
Curt Ench, Chair
Brian Jones, Vice Chair
Sally Jackson
Kathy Price
Margaret Joplin
Nancy Lutz
PUBLIC WORKS
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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 1
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 2004-142: Relating to liquor licenses;
consideration of recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses & Control for a No. 06 Bar liquor license
submitted by The Gallery Golf Club, located at 14000 N. Dove
Mountain Boulevard.
DISCUSSION
Frederick Wade Dunagan, on behalf of The Gallery Golf Club, is applying for a No. 06 Bar
liquor license for premises located at 14000 N. Dove Mountain Boulevard. The business is in
compliance, and the Marana Police Department, showing no record on file, has completed a
background check.
In accordance with the State of Arizona Guide to Arizona Liquor Laws, the Clerk's office has
received two copies of an application for a spirituous liquor license from the State Department of
Liquor Licenses & Control Department. One copy of the application has been posted on the
front of the proposed licensed premises for 20 days prior to this meeting.
The Council, as the appropriate governing board, must hold a meeting and either approve,
disapprove or offer a "no-recommendation" decision on the application. This action must take
place within 60 days of the filing of the application. During the time the governing body is
processing the application, the Department will conduct a background check of the applicant. If
the application is approved at the appropriate government level, and no written protests have
been received by the Department, and if there is no objection by the Director, the application will
be approved. This process normally takes 90 days after the filing of the application.
If the goveming body disapproves the application or offers the application or offers a "no-
recommendation" decision, or if the protests have been filed with the Department, the
application must be set for a hearing before the State Liquor Board. The hearing may be
conducted by the board or by a designated hearing officer. The purpose of a hearing is to
consider all evidence and testimony in favor of or opposed to the granting of a license. The
applicant for a new license bears the burden of demonstrating his or her "capability,
qualifications and reliability" and that the granting of a license is in "the best interest of the
community" except that, in a person-to-person transfer, an applicant need only prove his or her
BLUGallery Liquor.doc
"capability, qualifications and reliability". An applicant in a location-to-location transfer need
only prove that the granting of the license is in the "best interest of the community".
The decision by the board to grant or deny an application will normally take place within 105
days after the application has been filed, unless the director deems it necessary to extend the time
period. A.R.S. § 4-201, 4-201.01, 4-203; Rule R-4-15-102.
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has met the posting requirements for a No. 06 Bar liquor license for premises
located at 14000 N. Dove Mountain Boulevard to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses &
Control and has met the posting requirements. The Town Clerk has received no comments in
favor or against the application. Staff recommends consideration of approval of this liquor
license.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2004-142.
dCB/Liquor License The Gallery Golf Club -2- 09/29/2004/9:02 AM
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2004-142
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES; CONSIDERATION OF
RECOMMENDATION TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR
LICENSES & CONTROL FOR A NEW NO. 06 BAR LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A
CORPORATION SUBMITTED BY FREDERICK WADE DUNAGAN ON
BEHALF OF THE GALLERY GOLF CLUB, LOCATED AT 14000 N. DOVE
MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. Section 4-201, the Town Council of the
Town of Marana is empowered to recommend approval or disapproval of a
liquor license request to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control;
and
WHEREAS, Frederick Wade Dunagan, has applied for a No. 06 Bar liquor
license for the premises known as The Gallery Golf Club, located at 14000 N.
Dove Mountain Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Town staff filed one copy of the application in the office of the
Town Clerk, and posted the other on the front of the premises at 14000 N. Dove
Mountain Boulevard for 20 days along with a statement requiring any bona fide
resident residing, owning, or leasing property within a one mile radius in favor
of or opposed to such issuance of the license to file written arguments in favor of
or opposed to such issuance with the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council considered all statements filed by the
applicant and any bona fide resident at a public meeting on October 4, 2004, and
has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens that the
application for a No. 06 Bar liquor license for The Gallery Golf Club, filed by
Frederick Wade Dunagan for premises located at 14000 N. Dove Mountain
Boulevard be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Town of Marana, Arizona, that the Town recommends approval of the
application for a No. 06 Bar liquor license filed by Frederick Wade Dunagan for
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The Gallery Golf Club for premises located at 14000 N. Dove Mountain
Boulevard.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, this 4th day of October, 2004.
Mayor BOBBY SUTTON, JR.
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 2
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Barbara Berlin, Planning Director
Resolution No. 2004-145: Relating to subdivisions; approving a
Final Plat for The Gallery Parcel 3 resubdivision.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting approval of a Final Plat for a resubdivision of 41 lots in a portion of
The Gallery Parcel 3 Final Plat within the Dove Mountain Specific Plan. The location of the
project is generally north of Dove Mountain Boulevard, in Section 23, Township 11, South,
Range 13 East.
The resubdivision of lots 1 through 32 and common areas "A" and "B" is for the purpose of
adding nine more lots in response to marketing demands. The lots are being resubdivided to
create 41 lots and Common Area "A" (Private Streets).
The land use designation per the Dove Mountain Specific Plan is "LDR" (Low Density
Residential). That designation allows for a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. This project
has lot sizes ranging from a minimum of 17,370 square feet on lot number 10, to a maximum of
34,330 square feet on lot number 37. The average lot size is 22,821. The proposed density is 1.6
RAC.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2004-145, approving a final plat for The Gallery
Parcel 3 resubdivision.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No.2004-145.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2004-145
RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS; APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE
GALLERY PARCEL 3 RESUBDIVISION.
WHEREAS, Tortolita Properties, L.L.C., is the owner of approximately 25.70 acres
located north of Dove Mountain Boulevard, in a portion of Section 23, Township 11 South,
Range 12 East, and has applied to the Town of Marana for approval of a Final Plat for that
property, which consists of a 41-lot single family detached home subdivision, including lots 1
through 41 and Common Area "A" (Private Streets); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that the resubdivision of the Final
Plat for The Gallery, Parcel 3, meets all applicable requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that The Gallery, Parcel.3, Final Plat, submitted by Tortolita Properties,
L.L.C., for a 41 lot single family detached home subdivision on 25.70 acres located north of
Dove Mountain Boulevard, in a portion of Section 23, Township 11 South, Range 12 East, is
hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 4th day of October 2004.
ATTEST:
Mayor BOBBY SUTTON, JR.
Jocelyn C. Bronson
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy as
Town Attorney
Marana Resolution No. 2004145
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The Town of Marana provides this map Information "ks Is' at the request of
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responsibility of the user.
In no event shall The Town of Muana become liable to men of these data,
or any othu party, for any loss or direct, indirect, special. incidental or
consequential damages, including but not limited to mne, money or
goodwill, wising from the use or modification of the data.
Request for approval of a Resubdivision of a
portion of the Final Plat for The Gallery Parcel
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TOWN OF MARANA
MA—RAN— Planning and Zoning Department
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a.»a.N..M (520) 297 -2920 Fax: (520) 297 -3930
PLANNING & ZONING APPLICATION
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❑ Preliminary Plat ❑ General Plan Amendment ❑ Variance
)! Final Plat ❑ Specific Plan Amendment ❑ Conditional Use Permit
• Development Plan ❑ Rezone ❑ Other
• Landscape Plan ❑ Significant Land Use Change
❑ Native Plant Permit
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I, the undersi ed, certify that all of the facts set forth in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and that I am either the
owner o the roperty or that I have been authorized in writing 17i to file this application. (If not owner of record, attach
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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 1
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
Resolution No. 2004-140: Relating to economic development; ap-
proving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
the Greater Tucson Economic Council.
DISCUSSION
This resolution would authorize the execution of an agreement with the Greater Tucson Eco-
nomic Council, providing $5,000 of Town funding for fiscal year 2004 - 2005.
RECOMMENDATION
Town staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2004-140.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2004-140.
{O0000101.DOC/} FJC/cds 9/15/04
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2004-140
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER TUCSON ECONOMIC
COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana and the Greater Tucson Economic Council desire to for-
malize the Town's contribution to the Greater Tucson Economic Council for fiscal year 2004 - 2005;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana feel it is in the best interests of
the public to enter into an agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, that the agreement between the Town of Marana and the Greater Tucson
Economic Council attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A is
hereby authorized and approved. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Exhibit A and the
Town Clerk is hereby authorized to attest thereto for and on behalf of the Town of Marana.
PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this 4th day of October, 2004.
ATTEST:
Mayor Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
{00000098.DOC/] FJC/cds 9/15/04
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 2
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
James R. DeGrood, P.E. - Executive Asst. to Town Manager
Resolution No. 2004-137: Relating to land development;
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the First
Amendment to the San Lucas Development Agreement between
the Town of Marana and BCIF Group, L.L.C.; and declaring an
emergency.
DISCUSSION
On March 19, 2002, the Town of Marana entered into a Development Agreement with the
Developer of the San Lucas project, BCIF Group, L.L.C. This development agreement set forth
specific conditions of development and certain exactions for public improvements necessary to
support the project.
During the course of the review of this project for issuance of permits, the Arizona Department
of Transportation raised concern about the future need for improvement of the Marana
Interchange as a consequence of this project and other regional growth.
This development agreement amendment commits the developer to widen the Westbound
Interstate 10 Off-Ramp to two lanes, restripe the Marana Interchange underpass, and voluntarily
contribute $700 per new residential dwelling unit for future interchange improvements at the
Marana Interchange.
These improvements and contributions would be creditable against any future impact fees for
region-wide transportation improvements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2004-137, approving and authorizing the
execution of the First Amendment to the San Lucas Development Agreement with BCIF Group
L.L.C.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2004-137.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2004-137
RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
GROUP, L.L.C.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AUTHORIZING THE
THE SAN LUCAS
MARANA AND BCIF
WHEREAS, On March 19, 2002, the Town of Marana entered into a Development
Agreement with the Developer of the San Lucas project, BCIF Group, L.L.C.; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Department of Transportation raised concern about the future
need for improvement of the Marana Interchange as a consequence of this project; and
WHEREAS, this First Amendment to the San Lucas Development Agreement commits
BCIF Group, L.L.C., to certain future interchange improvements at the Marana Interchange; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana feel it is in the best interests
of the public to enter into this First Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the First Amendment to the San Lucas Development
Agreement between the Town of Marana and the BCIF Group, L.L.C., attached to and
incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A, is hereby authorized and approved.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Exhibit A for and on behalf of the Town of
Marana, and the Town Manager and Town staff are hereby authorized to take all actions
necessary or desirable to carry out the terms of the San Lucas Development Agreement as
modified by the First Amendment.
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
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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 4th day of October, 2004.
ATTEST:
Mayor Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
SAN LUCAS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MARANA
AND BCIF GROUP, LLC
This First Amendment to the San Lucas Development Agreement (the "First
Amendment"), is entered into by and between the TOWN OF MARANA, an Arizona
political subdivision (the "Town"), and BCIF GROUP, LLC, an Arizona limited liability
company (the "Developer"). The Town and the Developer are collectively referred to as
the "Parties."
RECITALS:
A. On March 19, 2002, the Developer and the Town, pursuant to A.R.S. §
9-500.05, entered into the San Lucas Development Agreement recorded on April 19,
2002, in the Official Records of Pima County at Docket 11782, Page 2962 (the
"Agreement").
B. The Agreement facilitates development of approximately 292 acres of
land located within the corporate limits of the Town, as depicted on the map in
Exhibit "A" to the Agreement and as described in Exhibit "B" to the Agreement (the
"Property").
C. Since the Agreement was signed, the Town, Developer and the Arizona
Department of Transportation ("ADOT") have negotiated the required improvements at
the east side of the Trico-Marana Road/I-10 Interchange ("East Marana Traffic
Interchange").
D. The Town Council has authorized the execution of this Amendment by
formal Council action.
AMENDMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual obligations
contained herein, the Parties agree that the San Lucas Development Agreement is hereby
amended to add Section 3.4 and Section 3.5 as follows:
3.4. Future East Marana Traffic Interchange Improvements. Developer shall
construct the following improvements in order to maintain sufficient
capacity at the East Marana Traffic Interchange:
3.4.1. Trico-Marana Road Underpass. When the Cochie Canyon Trail
railroad crossing is constructed, Developer shall re-stripe the
Trico-Marana Road underpass to two lanes with a center turn lane.
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3.4.2. Westbound Off Ramp. When the Cochie Canyon Trail railroad
crossing is constructed, Developer shall widen the I-10 westbound
off ramp to two lanes.
3.5. Voluntary Contribution for East Marana Traffic Interchange
Improvements ("Voluntary Contribution"). Other improvements to the
East Marana Traffic Interchange may be required to serve the Property,
including but not limited to, the frontage road system, 1-10 ramps and a
traffic signal. As its contribution to these other improvements, Developer
agrees to pay the Town a Voluntary Contribution of $700.00 per unit for
all units on the Property. The Voluntary Contribution shall be paid to the
Town prior to a Certificate of Occupancy for each unit.
3.5.1. No objection to impact fee. If the Town adopts a region-wide
traffic impact fee ("Future Impact Fee"), the Developer shall not
object to such fee.
3.5.2. Effect of Future Impact Fee Adoption. If adopted, such Future
Impact Fee will replace the Voluntary Contribution for all
remaining units on the San Lucas property.
3.5.3. Credit. Developer shall be entitled to a credit against the Future
Impact Fee for the improvements made and the Voluntary
Contribution fees paid pursuant to Section 7.2 of the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this First Amendment as of
the dates written below.
TOWN OF MARANA BCIF GROUP, LLC,
an Arizona municipal corporation an Arizona limited liability company
By: By:
Mayor Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Date:
ATTEST:
Robert P. Zammit, Managing Member
Date:
Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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STATE OF ARIZONA )
) SS.
County of Pima )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this __ day of
,2004, by Robert P. Zammit, the Managing Member of BCIF GROUP,
LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability Company.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 3
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Jane Howell, Human Resources Director
Resolution No. 2004-143: Relating to Personnel; authorizing the
salary equivalency and the number of authorized positions for
volunteer reserve police officers and citizen police department
volunteers and declaring an emergency
DISCUSSION
In 2001, the Town adopted Resolution No. 2001-136 to provide workers' compensation coverage
for volunteers. The resolution provided coverage for a maximum of 80 citizen volunteers. At
the time, Police Department volunteers consisted of two reserve police officers.
Since that time, the Police Department has greatly expanded its recruitment of volunteers, most
notably through the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) and Citizen Emergency Response
Teams (CERT) programs. These two programs encompass more than 100 volunteers. In
addition, the reserve program has continued and is currently comprised of three reserve officers.
The Arizona Municipal Workers' Compensation Pool requires separate insurance coverage for
volunteers with the Police Department. In order to provide the coverage, Mayor and Council
must adopt a specific resolution with a salary equivalency, based on the minimum hourly wage
of police officers, and a maximum number of volunteers to be covered. Premiums are based on
a wage of $18.14 per volunteer hour. The insurance would cover a maximum of 10 reserve
officers and 250 citizen volunteers.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 2004-143, authorizing Workers' Compensation
coverage for ten (10) reserve officers and 250 citizen Police Department volunteers at a salary
equivalency of $18.14 per hour.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2004-143.
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2004-143
RELATING TO PERSONNEL; AUTHORIZING THE SALARY EQUIVALENCY AND THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR VOLUNTEER RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS
AND CITIZEN POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, Section 23-901(6)(d) of the Arizona Revised Statutes provides that the
governing body of a Town shall establish a salary equivalency for workers' compensation, premium
payments and compensation benefits for volunteer reserve police officers serving on full-time or
part-time basis without pay; and
WHEREAS, citizens of Marana are serving in positions with the Marana Police Department
as members of the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program and the Community Emergency
Response Teams (CERT) program without pay;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council:
Section 1. The following equivalency of salaries is adopted:
Maximum number of volunteers authorized: 260
Number Title Hourly Salary Equivalent
10 Reserve Police Officers $18.14
250 Citizen Police Volunteers $18.14
Section 2. A copy of this Resolution and salary schedule be forwarded to the Arizona Municipal
Workers' Compensation Pool.
Section 3.
Due to an existing emergency, the immediate effectiveness of thie Resolution is
necessary to preserve the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana, and this
Resolution shall therefore be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA THIS 4th day of October, 2004.
BOBBY SUTTON, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 4
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
James R. DeGrood, P.E. Executive Asst. to Town Manager
Request for support for Metropolitan Education Commission's
efforts to ensure adequate infrastructure for education
DISCUSSION
The Metropolitan Education Commission, Pima County Board of Supervisors and other area
jurisdictions have established an ad-hoc committee to work on development policies to ensure
that schools which are being developed to serve development induced demand are provided with
adequate infrastructure to support these new schools.
Through out the region, new schools are being constructed where adequate roads, pedestrian,
bicycle or other basic infrastructure do not exist, creating demands and hazards for the students
and general public. The goal of the ad-hoc committee is to identify and develop policies and
procedures to ensure adequate infrastructure is created to support new school sites.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends support be given to the Metropolitan Education Commission's formation of an
ad-hoc committee for school infrastructure needs.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move we support the Metropolitan Education Commission's formation of an ad-hoc committee
to develop policies and procedures to ensure adequate infrastructure is created to support new
schools being developed.
MRC R SOLUTION ON ADEQUATI INFRASTRUCTURE
FOR =Sr Ma AND NRW SCIR)OL SITS
The rapid growth of Southern Artzona communlU es rsMeds the fad that Pinta County is
Indeed an attractive place to raise families. With such growth comes a shared responsibility
to ensure the safety of our children. The Metropolitan Education Commission, created by
Tucson Mayor A Council (Resolution SIS453) and the Pima County Board of Supervisors
(Resolution #1990 -178) to advise and make ric:ommarsdabom on education issues, urges
all levels of government In Pima County, all developers, all builders and any other forces
that affect our communities to join us in astablishMg safety for our children as our number
one goal.
SpWAcally, we must ensure that adequate Infrastructure is In place for every existing and
new sc hood sits. We need active collaboration among State, County, and City agend",
working with school districts and other local jurisdictions to assure that school aides. and
proximate areas have the necessary infrastructure to meet ttindamental safety
requirements. These r"Wroments include but are not limited to water, sanwers, flood
control, roadways, bkyde paths, playgrounds, play fields, sidewalks, and Ilbraries.
Toward this ens!, we m rnmmond establisrhiFig an ad hoc committee Charred with developing
polities to assure appropriate infrastructure around vchooi sites. The committee should .
Indude representadves from r+esponsitile government agencies* and school disitricts ** In
Puna County. Pieria County developers and builders should be Invited to attend In the
meetings.
Please join us In atupport of this proposal. We need immedlate action to ensure that silt
parties to rapid growth work together to meet the changing Infra needs of
communities and school districts. Those are community assets end need to reflect our goal.
In Pima County, we love our children; please help us leap them sale.
Point of Irdbrmation: Pimp County Muddpaltdes and School Districts
*Green Valley * *JYO
Marana Altar Valley
Oro Valley Amphitheater
Sshuarlta Catalina foothills
South Tucson Continental
Tucson Empire
Hawing Wells
Indian Oasis- ftboquivarl
Marana
Saihuarlts
San Fernando
Sunnyside
Tanque Verde
Tucson
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City Of Tucson
Pl an for Annexati
Prepared by the
Department of Urban Planning & Design
June 28, 2004
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City of Tucson
Plan for Annexation
1. Introduction
2. Background
■ Current Annexation Policy
■ Analysis of Current Policy
■ Current Practice /Recent History
3. Why Should the City of Tucson Pursue Annexation?
A. Current Situation — Large, Unincorporated Urban Population
How has Tucson grown?
Unincorporated population has grown faster than the City population
B. Regional Solutions Needed - Cities Without Suburbs
C. Allow for Better Land Use and Infrastructure Planning to Prepare for Growth
D. Influence is Related to Population Size
■ Bottom Line: Why Annex?
4. Proposed Position Statement/Guiding Principles:
■ Annexation is key to the long term health and viability of the region.
■ Urban areas should be located within municipalities.
■ There are currently an adequate number of municipalities (5) within the metropolitan
Tucson area.
5. Municipal Planning Area
■ How the MPA was Developed
6. Priority Areas for Annexation
■ Vacant Land or Developed Land: Which is a Priority?
■ Priorities Within Categories
■ Annexations of Opportunity
■ Annexation of "Landmarks"
7. Proposed New Annexation Policy
8. Strategies and Tactics
A. Messages — define for various audiences
B. Communication plan/education (internal /external)
C. Develop approaches for each annexation area
D. Develop general approaches for each of the following types of annexation:
9. Approach to Legislative Changes
10. Summary
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City of Tucson
Plan for Annexation
1. INTRODUCTION
In 1877, the original boundary of the City of Tucson was formed, consisting of two square miles.
In 1905, the City began its long history of annexation by almost doubling the size of the City to
just under four square miles. Two hundred and fourteen (214) annexations later, the City of
Tucson is approximately 226 square miles. Although the City has pursued annexation
consistently throughout its history, the City has not always been strategic in this pursuit. This
document will explain why annexation is important, what the City's annexation goals are in
terms of how much annexation is ultimately desirable, and what annexation strategies are
recommended, including desired changes in annexation law.
2. BACKGROUND
Current Annexation Policy
Annexation is currently guided by policy that was approved by Mayor and Council in 1992:
1. Fiscal Policy — Annex areas that are cost - effective on a five -year basis and aggressively
• pursue "annexations of opportunity."
2. Procedural Policy — Annex areas utilizing the adopted Mayor and Council procedures that
conform with state law.
3. Efficiency Policy — Annex areas that are located in close proximity to City operations that
possess excess service capacity, thereby promoting economies of scale of operations.
4. Urban Services Policy — Prioritize and annex areas according to the quality of existing
infrastructure, population density, and the development potential of underutilized and/or
vacant land.
5. Equitable Composition Policy — Prioritize and annex areas that promote a cross - section of the
community and economic and social heterogeneity and diversity.
6. Marketing and Educational Policy - Formulate and implement a marketing plan that informs
and educates potential City residents on the benefits of annexation, surveys public concerns
and receptiveness, and provides a more visible and participatory role for the Mayor and
Council.
There has not been a formal change in annexation policy since 1992.
Analysis of Current Policy
Although the current policy helped guide annexation for the last ten years, it is time to consider a
broader policy that is based on the significance of annexation in the pursuit of the future viability
of our City.
The current polices are a mixed bag of statements, some speaking to procedures for annexation,
some speaking to how to prioritize specific areas, and some "tests" that are to be used in
determining whether or not to pursue a specific annexation. The fiscal policy is one such "test
that has proven to not be flexible enough for the various annexations. For large annexations of
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vacant land where development is forthcoming, the five -year window is too short to include total
build out of the development. In these cases, the five -year analysis tends to result in a deficit, .
although a long -term analysis shows a financial surplus to the City year after year.
Another case where the financial policy has caused concern is where an annexation is pursued
primarily to get to an adjacent area that is highly desirable (in terms of revenue, or strategic
location). A hypothetical example is where the City is interested in annexation of a large resort
or shopping mall, but is not currently contiguous to the desired annexation. In this case, the area
between the desired annexation and the existing City limits would need to be annexed. This
"bridge" area may not provide a cumulative five -year surplus to the City (although if the
desirable annexation and the bridge annexation were analyzed together, the financial impact
would be positive). A financial analysis should continue to be completed for future annexations,
but it should only comprise one piece of information that makes up the full analysis used in
deciding whether or not to pursue a specific annexation.
A new, more encompassing policy is included later in this plan. The new policy incorporates
both the strategic direction based on a set of guiding principles, and also provides direction when
looking at specific annexation areas.
Current Practice/Recent History
In addition to the 1992 policy, annexation progress by the City of Tucson has been affected by
State law. Current State annexation law dictates the following procedure:
1. An annexation map is drawn that must touch the existing City border for at least 300 feet. •
The length of the area cannot be more than twice the width and must be at least 200 feet
wide.
2. The annexation map is filed with the Pima County Recorder and the City holds a public
hearing.
3. The City gathers signatures of the property owners that are in favor of the annexation.
There is a one -year time limit to gather signatures.
4. Signature Requirement: The City must obtain signatures from owners that together have
50% or more of the assessed value of the area. The number of property owners signing
must represent more than 50% of the total number of property owners (real and personal
property owners). Example: An area has 10 property owners and an assessed value of
$1,000,000. The City must get signatures from at least 6 property owners and the value
of their property must be at least $500,000.
5. The City adopts an ordinance officially annexing the area.
The signature gathering process is labor intensive and time consuming. Convincing
unincorporated urban residents to sign an annexation petition can be challenging for several
reasons:
■ Pima County provides many urban services that are paid for from property taxes collected
from residents in cities, towns and unincorporated areas (i.e., city residents pay city taxes for
urban services, but unincorporated residents do not pay additional for urban services that are
targeted in unincorporated areas, such as the Sheriff). As noted author David Rusk states,
having county governments provide municipal -type services, "is the worst of all possible •
worlds for central cities... [as this] removes all incentives for suburban land developers or
future suburban residents to support municipal annexation."
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• The public is aware of the City's service and infrastructure deficits within the City and this is
® not reassuring to would -be residents.
• City annexation brings additional regulations /code requirements that some businesses
oppose.
• Some oppose their perception of City politics (i.e., too liberal, too conservative).
• For some, annexation will result in additional costs (taxes) that are not offset by savings
(garbage, fire, insurance). (For others, annexation saves money.)
• It is human nature to resist change, and annexation will bring a change to their lives.
• Finally, many Myths exist, such as
• School districts change with City annexation
• City annexation will bring higher crime and other social ills to their neighborhood
• City annexation brings more intensive zoning
The City has had success in annexing both developed and undeveloped land. However, the
difficulty and time involved in annexing developed land has resulted in the City having more
success in recent years in annexing vacant, undeveloped land. The large State land parcels in the
southeast are one example of this.
3. WHY SHOULD THE CITY OF TUCSON PURSUE ANNEXATION?
This is a question that is frequently raised by current City residents and City staff at all levels:
"Given the tremendous needs within our current city limits, why would we want to expand our
borders and take on more people that bring with them more demand for City services ?"
The primary reasons why the City of Tucson should pursue annexation are:
• Annexation can help reduce the large unincorporated population around the City that
hurts City residents and is bad for our community.
• Annexation can help reverse the trend of Tucson becoming a classic poorer central city
with a more affluent suburban ring.
• Allow for Better Land Use and Infrastructure Planning to Prepare for Growth
• Annexation can give our community the legislative influence it deserves by including
population that is in our metropolitan area, but not included in official census counts.
a) Current Situation — Lar2e, Unincorporated Urban Population
The Tucson metropolitan area is unusual in that the City of Tucson has a heavily populated ring
around it that is not within a city or town. This "unincorporated" population impacts City of
Tucson residents and all area residents.
In Arizona, counties are charged with being the local implementation arm of the state, with the
unique responsibility to offer delegated state services, such as indigent health care, while at the
same time serving the needs of a rural population. Cities, as independent governments, are
responsible for the services needed by a dense, urban population, such as police, fire, traffic,
parks, and garbage collection.
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However, in Pima County, much of the unincorporated area is urban in nature. Approximately
290,000 Pima County residents live within metropolitan Tucson, but do not live in a city or
town. With no municipal government to provide services, Pima County must provide urban
services. This results in two large governments, both with an annual budget of about $1 billion,
providing urban services to the community.
This structure, with two large governments providing overlapping services, is inefficient and
expensive to sustain. Pima County spends 24% more per capita than Maricopa County (general
fund comparisons). This money goes, in part, to pay for traditionally urban services.
The results are:
• Pima County has the highest property tax rate in the State. For each $100 of assessed value,
Pima County's tax rate is $4.88; compare this to Maricopa County (metro Phoenix's county)
of $1.28 (2004 rates, primary and secondary). Pima County is only 64% incorporated;
Maricopa County is 93% incorporated.
• The County's high property tax rate not only affects residents, it also affects the City's ability
to properly fund services. The City is essentially squeezed out of assessing a higher property
tax because Pima County is eating up capacity, i.e., the tax - paying capacity of our residents.
The current City property tax rate is $1.15 per $100 of assessed value.
• Each year, the region misses out on approximately $60 million of state - shared revenue. The
State of Arizona provides funding to cities and towns based on the number of residents.
Because of our large unincorporated population (about 325,000) who live within the metro
Tucson area, but outside any city or town, our community gives up an estimated $60 million
in state - shared revenue.
• Our high county property tax has a negative influence on business location/ relocation
decisions. A firm with substantial equipment, such as a manufacturing firm, that is
comparing a location Pima County to one in Maricopa County quickly discovers that an large
tax savings will result from locating in Maricopa County.
• Resources flow out of the City to fund services in the unincorporated area. Pima County
levies a property tax that is the same rate for all county residents regardless of whether they
live in a city or town or in the unincorporated area, yet many of the services are targeted at
the unincorporated area, such as the Sheriff and Parks and Recreation programs. For
example, City residents pay for the Sheriff to patrol the Catalina Foothills, not within the
City limits, yet they pay the same property tax rate as a Catalina Foothills homeowner.
• There is a growing disparity between the central city and the unincorporated population in
terms of socio- economic status, as evidenced by the following:
✓ In 1970 the gap between the number of people living in poverty within the City of
Tucson and those living in poverty in the balance of Pima County was 2.5 %; the gap
widened to 10% in 2000.
✓ The assessed valuation within the City of Tucson grew 46% from 1990 to 2003, while the
assessed valuation of the balance of Pima County grew by over 72% during this time
✓ Other differences between the City of Tucson ( "the core ") and the unincorporated urban
area ( "the ring ") can be seen in the following two charts:
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• Reversing these socio- economic trends through annexation, and thereby improving Tucson's
demographic profile, is also very important to municipal bond rating agencies.
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For additional discussion of this disparity, see "Tale of 2 Cities," from 5 Trends Tucson ?,
published by the City of Tucson's Comprehensive Planning Task Force, February 2004.
How has Tucson grown? The unincorporated population has grown faster than the City
population. Tucson's original City limits comprised two square miles. Without annexation,
Tucson would still be two square miles. If annexation does not keep pace with growth, the
unincorporated population grows faster than the population within the City. This is exactly what
has happened:
Percentage
Growth
1970 2000
Unincorporated Pima County 80,773 305,059 278%
City of Tucson 262,933 486,699 85%
b) Regional Solutions Needed - Cities Without Suburbs
Former Albuquerque Mayor and author David Rusk argues in his landmark book, Cities Without
Suburbs that America must end the isolation of the central city from its suburbs in order to attack
its urban problems. Rusk's analysis, extending back to 1950, shows that cities trapped within old
boundaries have suffered severe racial segregation and the emergency of an urban underclass.
But cities with annexation powers — termed "elastic" by Rusk — have shared in area -wide .
development. Among Rusk's points:
• "The real city is the total metropolitan area — city and suburb. Any attack on urban social
and economic problems must treat suburb and city as indivisible parts of a whole."
• "Fifty years ago all central cities had about the same median family incomes as their suburbs.
Over the next five decades median family income of all cities except very elastic [cities]
dropped below suburban levels. [Elastic cities are cities that have steadily increased their
boundaries to capture growth.] The city -to- suburb per capita income percentage is the single
most important indicator of an urban area's social health."
• "In an elastic area, suburban subdivisions expand around the central city, but the central city
is able to expand as well and capture much of that suburban growth within its municipal
boundaries. Elastic vs. Inelastic areas:
• Elastic cities capture suburban growth; inelastic cities contribute to suburban growth.
• Inelastic cities are more segregated than elastic areas.
• Inelastic cities have wide income gaps with their suburbs; elastic cities maintain great city -
suburb balance.
• Inelastic cities were harder hit by de- industrialization of the American labor market.
• Elastic areas had faster rates of non - factory job creation than inelastic areas.
• Elastic areas showed greater real income gains than inelastic areas.
• Elastic cities have better bond ratings than inelastic cities.
• Elastic cities have a higher educated workforce than inelastic areas.
• Local governance in inelastic regions was highly fragmented; elastic regions had more
unified governance." •
• "Tapping a broader tax base, an elastic city government is better financed and more inclined
to rely on local revenue sources to address local problems. In fact, local public institutions,
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in general, ten to be more unified and promote more united and effective responses to
economic challenges."
Regional solutions are needed to address regional issues. The City Manager's Finance and
Service Review Committee stated in their report, "Over the last several decades, the City of
Tucson and Pima County have attempted local, isolated solutions to regional problems. Real
solutions must be REGIONAL solutions." Their report goes on to cite transportation, planning,
and economic development as all being regional issues that would benefit from a regional
approach.
c) Allow for Better Land Use and Infrastructure Planning to Prepare for Growth
Annexing land that is primarily undeveloped where growth will occur enables the City to
properly plan for future development, including the phasing of infrastructure. Other benefits of
annexing undeveloped land are to gain control over the land to minimize leapfrog development
and eliminate the development of wildcat subdivisions. As our current situation stands, Pima
County can approve developments that are far from municipal services and without adequate
infrastructure, such as off -site roads.
d) Influence is Related to Population Size
The perceived importance of a municipality is directly related to the size of the municipality in
terms of population. This is true within our region, within the State, and within the United
• States. If the unincorporated urban population were part of the City of Tucson today, Tucson
would climb from the 31 largest city in the country to the 17 largest, ahead of Baltimore,
Boston, Charlotte, Fort Worth, Washington, Seattle, Denver, and Portland.
Tucson is becoming a smaller and smaller portion of Pima County and of the State of Arizona, as
shown in the following table:
City of Tucson Population as City of Tucson Population as
a Percent of Pima County a Percent of State of Arizona
Population Population
1960 80.1% 16.3%
1970 74.8% 14.8 %
1980 62.2% 12.2%
1990 60.8% 11.1%
2000 57.7% 9.5%
Tucson really is a much larger city than the official census population number tells the world,
and annexation will help the Tucson community begin to include in official counts what
Tucson's true size really is.
The non -profit Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington states, "annexation
increases a city's size and population, and in some instances raises its level of political influence,
its prestige, and its ability to attract desirable commercial development. It may also increase its
ability to attract grant assistance."
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Bottom Line: Why Annex?
Annexation brings additional revenue to the City and requires the expansion of City service. A
financial analysis for each annexation is used to project revenues and expenditures over time.
Although in almost every case in the past individual annexations have yielded additional revenue
over service costs, annexation is necessary for larger reasons.
Not pursuing annexation is what really costs our community. It costs our community in not
being able to manage growth. It costs our community is terms of socio- economic disparities that
occur between our central city and the ring of unincorporated residents. It costs our community
because the less affluent core residents are funding urban services for the more affluent
unincorporated residents. It costs our community in terms of the millions of dollars in lost State
shared revenue. It costs our community in terms of political influence. It costs our community
when businesses decide to locate elsewhere because of our high property taxes. The bottom line
is that our community cannot afford not to pursue annexation. It is desirable and necessary for
the long term well being of metropolitan Tucson.
Former City of Tucson Mayor Lew Murphy gave a speech on annexation more than 30 years ago
on June 6, 1973. In part he stated,
The only sensible program is for the lines of the city to include the present and
foreseeable areas of urban activity... Specifically, I am referring to annexation and the
need for the city to assume its responsibility as the local government most logically
structured to properly develop the metropolitan valley... Only the city can finally put •
together a comprehensive system for the transportation, recreation, water and sewage
needs of our people.
He went on to say that annexing from the Saguaro National Monument on the east to Gates Pass
on the west, from the upper reaches of the Catalina foothills on the north, south to an area just
north of Sahuarita would allow the city to properly plan its development,
preserving the natural open spaces, providing for recreational areas as well a
commercial and residential development. And we can do it in such a fashion that it meets
the many needs which we anticipate and at the same time preserve the aesthetic
environmental values which we all love. "
The non - profit Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington offers these comments in
regard to growing areas with an unincorporated urban ring:
Rapid development and population growth frequently occur just outside city boundaries where
property is cheaper and zoning laws may be less restrictive. Small and large cities alike are
surrounded by `fringe" areas. With the development offringe communities come the problems
that concentrations of people create — increased traffic congestion on inadequate roads, the need
for improved police and fire protection, and inadequate land use planning resulting in disorderly
growth. The growth of separate fringe areas may produce a complex pattern of government by
multiple jurisdictions — city, county, and special districts — that can lead to administrative
confusion, inefficiency, duplication, and excessive costs. A logical solution may be annexation. •
Properly used, annexation preserves a growing urban area as a unified whole. It enables
urbanized and urbanizing areas to unite with the core city to which the fringe is socially and
economically related. It facilitates the full utilization of existing municipal resources.
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4. PROPOSED POSITION STATEMENT /GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Given that the large unincorporated population hurts our community, what are the options for
relief from current situation? There are four options, although the last two are not currently
allowed under state law:
♦ Annexation by existing jurisdictions
♦ Incorporation of new cities
♦ Imposition of county unincorporated urban service tax (not currently allowed under
State law)
♦ Metro government (not currently allowed under State law)
Annexation stands out from the four options. The City of Tucson and other local towns have the
power now under State law to pursue annexation. Although a county urban services tax and
metro government may be desirable, there are numerous barriers today that make these unlikely
in the very near future. New incorporations will help bring more state - shared revenue to our
community, but at the cost of adding another local jurisdiction that must come to agreement on
regional issues. New incorporations also works against the strategy of Tucson gaining influence
through size. Annexation is a tool we have today that can be very effective in improving the
long -term health of our region.
To provide overall direction for annexation, the following guiding principles are recommended:
• 1. Annexation is key to the long term health and viability of the region.
• The City of Tucson will establish a municipal planning area (see next section).
• The City of Tucson will pursue all annexations that are within this MPA.
• Within this MPA, priority areas will be established to guide the phasing of specific
annexations.
• The City of Tucson will employ new, innovative approaches to achieve annexation goals.
• Individual annexations will be considered within a comprehensive, long -range planning
context.
2. Urban areas should be located within municipalities.
• New development that is urban in nature should only take place within cities.
• Land should be annexed into a city prior to urban scale development taking place.
• Water and sewer service should not be extended to urban development outside of cities.
• Cities have the tools to plan most effectively for growth and development.
• Cities are designed to deliver urban services.
• Counties are not designed to provide urban services and when they do it creates many
problems for the community.
3. There are currently an adequate number of municipalities (5) within the metropolitan
Tucson area.
• Existing cities should annex adjacent urban areas rather than new incorporations taking
• place.
• The City of Tucson should remain the largest city in the region.
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The City of Tucson is interested in working with other municipalities to establish
appropriate corporate limits that allow for logical extension of services and the viability
of each municipality.
The non - profit Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington states: `Annexation is
often preferable to the incorporation of new cities, since new incorporations in urban areas may
cause conflicts of authority, the absence of cooperation, duplication of facilities, and an
imbalance between taxable resources and municipal needs. "
5. MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREA
The City of Tucson will, as part of this Annexation Plan, establish a Municipal Planning Area
(MPA). An MPA can be thought of as a future municipal boundary line that goes beyond current
corporate limits. It typically includes existing urban development in unincorporated areas that
are influenced by the jurisdiction, and that have an influence on the jurisdiction. It also includes
underutilized land in unincorporated areas where future growth will occur that will be influenced
by the jurisdiction and will have influence on the jurisdiction. Establishing this boundary allows
a jurisdiction to carry out extra - territorial planning, showing how the undeveloped area should
develop, and how infrastructure and services should be extended.
The attached map shows the proposed municipal planning area boundary for the City of Tucson.
This is based on projections of where urban population will reside in the future, and where urban
population currently exists. The boundaries are not intended to be rigid, but provide strategic
direction of where incorporation should occur. The City of Tucson will work with other local
cities and towns with an ultimate goal of capturing urban areas in incorporated areas to reduce
the burden on Pima County to provide urban services. The City of Tucson will also work with
the other jurisdictions in reviewing the boundary lines periodically and revising them as
necessary.
How the MPA was Developed: The first step in creating the MPA was identifying existing
boundaries of natural areas, such as the national forest boundary, the national park boundaries,
and the boundary of Tucson Mountain Park. Next, the existing and future boundaries of other
local jurisdictions were identified. This includes the Tohono O'Odham Nation, the Pascua
Yaqui, Oro Valley's "Urban Services Boundary," and Marana's "Ultimate Boundary." Other
factors that were used in creating the MPA were:
• the boundaries of the Water Department service area,
• where an urban density currently exists that is contiguous to the City of Tucson and not
within the published future boundaries of another jurisdiction, and
• where an urban density is projected based on estimates of future population growth.
It is important to note that the creation of an MPA does mean that the City of Tucson is publicly
declaring that the City is now pursuing annexation of this large area. Specific annexation maps
will be drawn for individual annexations, and those will be evaluated separately. However, all
future annexations that are proposed should be within the established MPA. Given current
annexation laws, annexation of developed areas will most likely continue to be incremental.
In addition, for undeveloped land located within the MPA, the establishment of the MPA should •
not be confused as being a declaration of where immediate development should occur. The
MPA will help the City in determining how to phase infrastructure and managing future growth.
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• It does not indicate that the City is in favor of development on all vacant land within the MPA at
this time.
The Department of Urban Planning and Design will develop a comprehensive plan that identifies
the capital and operating resource needs within the MPA, including a phasing mechanism for
adding the identified resources. This model will be used as a guide to add resources as the City
boundaries grow. The City's past practice has been to only look at newly annexed areas in a
piecemeal fashion by identifying resources needed to serve that immediate area. Because many
annexations are small, only portions of whole resources, such as 1 /8` of a police officer, are
identified as being needed. While analyses for individual areas are still needed, having a
comprehensive plan that identifies resource needs for larger areas will provide a more complete
picture of resource needs in growth areas.
6. PRIORITY AREAS FOR ANNEXATION
Determining priority areas for annexation is necessary in order to identify for the community
which areas are most important for the City. It will also inform Pima County and developers of
the City's planning goals prior to annexation. In addition, the identification of priority areas will
allow City annexation staff to target their effort, increasing the chance of success for annexation,
and allowing the most efficient use of the limited staff resources that are dedicated to annexation.
Although this plan identifies priority areas for annexation, flexibility is key when considering
whether or not to pursue individual annexations. We must always consider an individual
annexation in the larger context of what is good for our community.
In determining pri ority areas for annexation, it is useful to separate potential annexation areas
into two broad categories: 1) primarily vacant undeveloped land, and 2) primarily developed
land. Below is a discussion of whether one category has a priority over the other, followed by a
discussion of priorities within these two categories.
• Vacant Land or Developed Land: Which is a Priority?
For the City of Tucson, it is important to pursue annexation of both vacant and developed land.
It is necessary to annex primarily undeveloped land in order to capture areas where growth will
occur. Doing so enables the City to properly plan for future development, including the phasing
of infrastructure. Another benefit of annexing undeveloped land is to gain control over the land
and minimize leapfrog development. Undeveloped land usually has a small number of property
owners, sometimes only one, and annexation is relatively easy. Once the land is developed and
numerous property owners are present, gathering the necessary signatures consumes a great deal
of staff time and success is much more difficult.
Annexation of developed property is important for the City in order to reduce the service burden
on Pima County, which will hopefully translate to a lower, or at least stable, County property tax.
Annexation of developed residential areas also help our community re- capture some of the State
Shared Revenue that our residents pay to the State that are returned only to cities and towns
based on population.
Developed residential areas that are just beyond City of Tucson borders have an impact on the
City's demand for service. Many people living in urban unincorporated Pima County come in to
the City to work, shop, or play. Traveling on City roads places additional stress on City funded
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infrastructure, adds additional congestion to City roads, and requires City public safety crew •
response in the event a traffic accident occurs. There are other public safety issues that affect
City residents even though the origin of the issues is beyond our border. Neighborhood crime on
the edge, for instance, spills into City neighborhoods. Code violations on commercial and
industrial property beyond our border can result in a large scale incident, such as a fire or large
chemical spill, that can affect City residents and businesses. Annexation allows the City to
impose taxes and fees on people that are already using City - funded infrastructure and services.
Annexation is also an approach for reducing the risk to existing City residents by allowing the
City to address problems that are just beyond the City's border that put current City residents in
danger.
Many of our community's biggest issues, such as transportation and growth planning, are
regional in nature. A regional approach to solving these issues increases the chance to develop
successful approaches and solutions. Working more collaboratively with neighboring
jurisdictions and Pima County on community issues is the most straightforward strategy for
developing regional solutions. A complement to this strategy, however, is for the City of Tucson
to annex populated areas. As the City annexes populated areas, the City becomes a larger portion
of the total urban area. Approaches and solutions developed by the City will therefore affect a
larger proportion of our entire community.
• Priorities Within Categories
Although the City should pursue annexation of both vacant land and developed land, it is
important to delineate priorities within these categories in order to target staff resources.
For predominantly vacant land, the City should identify the southeast area of our community as
the top priority. This area has been identified as where most of our future growth will occur.
Population growth projections show that 58% of the growth in the metropolitan area beyond
current City of Tucson borders will be in the southeastern portion of our community (projections
through 2050, see attached map and population projection chart).
For developed, populated land, the City should identify the 1 St Avenue and River Road area and
the Bear Canyon and Tanque Verde area as top priorities. Annexation of developed areas
should be based on: 1) the ability to serve the area (e.g., proximity to a fire station), 2)
revenue /cost analysis, 3) strategic value of the location (i.e., would allow annexation of another
desirable area), and 4) an estimate of the staff resources necessary to complete the annexation
versus the benefits when compared to other potential annexation areas.
Public safety and solid waste are City services that are "delivered" to the homeowner's door, and
are therefore key when analyzing service capacity of potential annexation areas. Location of fire
stations are especially key, because the distance from stations to the homes and businesses is the
overriding factor in meeting required response times. Police response times are equally important
to public safety, however, Police respond from patrolling cars, not from stations.
Review by the Fire, Police, and Environmental Services Departments indicate that they have the
ability to adequately serve several areas adjacent to current City limits. The 1 St /River and Bear
Canyon/Tanque Verde areas rose to the top of the priority list because the Fire Department will •
construct a new fire station in the vicinity of these two intersections in 2004, with completion
due in 2005. Both stations will be located near the edge of the existing City border, allowing
fire crews to easily serve the areas to the north that are currently in the unincorporated area.
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Neither area poses service challenges for Fire, Police or Environmental Services. Although
specific revenue /cost analyses cannot be performed until actual maps are drawn, cursory reviews
of both general areas indicate that these areas would most likely generate financial surpluses for
the City of Tucson. Regarding the strategic value of these areas, both will allow for continued
annexation into the heavily populated, urban northern portion of our community. Staff resources
necessary to pursue annexation of these areas are anticipated to be reasonable.
• Annexations of Opportunity
In addition to pursuing annexation of priority areas, City staff will continue to carry out
"annexations of opportunity." These are potential annexations where the property owner, or
property owners, approach the City stating a desire for annexation. Oftentimes, a developer will
approach the City as he /she is gathering pertinent data that will affect how their land will be or
should be developed. Talking to City staff and comparing development in the unincorporated
area of Pima County to development in the City is a frequent practice for developers owning land
adjacent to the City. Many times, a rezoning is necessary to develop the property in accordance
with to developer's plans, and the likelihood and ease of rezoning the property in the City is
compared to the likelihood and ease of rezoning in the unincorporated area. (Arizona cities are
prohibited from "contract zoning," i.e., promising a rezoning in exchange for annexation.)
Annexations of opportunity also arise when homeowners contact the City with a desire to have
their neighborhood annexed. If these annexations are not in priority areas, City staff will ask the
• homeowner to assess support for annexation by talking to neighbors and raising the issue at
neighborhood association meetings. City staff will develop a "How to Annex" guide to self -
direct residents interested in having their neighborhood annexed. If support for annexation is
high and the staff resources necessary to pursue the annexation are reasonable given other
potential annexations, the City will pursue the annexation. It is important for the City to be
responsive to potential new residents and businesses desiring annexation.
• Annexation of "Landmarks"
The City of Tucson has a long history of discussing and/or pursuing annexation of several "high
profile" potential annexation areas. Included in this list are the Tucson International Airport, the
University of Arizona's Science and Technology Park, Raytheon, the Palo Verde Corridor, and
the Tucson Country Club Estates neighborhood. Each of these "landmarks" are desirable for
annexation for various reasons that are unique to each landmark, but all share a common reason
for being desirable in that they are highly visible and viewed by the residents as important assets
of our community. Many believe that these assets help define Tucson, and should for this very
reason, be within the City limits. Others believe that these landmarks will generate large tax
revenues for the City, and, because they reap the benefits of locating in Tucson, it is their
responsibility to join the City and contribute their full share of taxes to City to the benefit of all
existing residents.
Although it is not fair or possible to generalize about these very different potential annexations, it
can be said that for each of these, the City has had in -depth discussions involving high level
governmental officials and property owner representatives over many, many years. In most
• cases, City staff has performed extensive revenue /cost analyses and have developed
comprehensive pre - annexation and development agreements. In almost all cases, the City of
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Tucson has invested an enormous amount of staff time and resources to pursue these potential •
annexations. Because of the complexity of the issues and, in most cases, the lack of true desire
by the other parties to become part of the City, the efforts have fallen short.
Although the City desires to annex these landmarks, it will take political leadership for these to
be successful. City staff should not invest additional staff time in these annexations until a clear
message is delivered from the highest representative of the property that annexation into the City
of Tucson is desirable and they will work to make it occur.
7. PROPOSED NEw ANNEXATION POLICY
As stated earlier in this plan, the 1992 annexation policies do not provide adequate guidance for
the City. The proposed new policy begins with the guiding principles discussed above, and then
provides direction regarding the pursuit of specific annexation areas. The proposed policy is:
The City of Tucson believes that:
■ Urban areas should be located within municipalities.
■ There are currently an adequate number of municipalities (5) within the
metropolitan Tucson area.
■ Annexation is key to the long term health and viability of the region.
The City of Tucson will pursue annexation of both vacant /underdeveloped land and
developed land within an adopted Municipal Planning Area (MPA). Each potential
annexation area will be analyzed in terms of. 1) development /growth potential, 2)
projected revenues to be received and projected costs to serve, 3) ability /capacity to
serve, 4) strategic importance of the location, 5) the staff resources necessary to
complete the annexation versus the benefits when compared to other potential
annexation areas, and 6) any other factors that are relevant to the analysis.
The decision to recommend pursuing an annexation will be based on a comprehensive look at all
of the factors listed above.
A policy that is directed internally is also recommended. Currently, when a financial analysis is
performed, each City service department is asked to determine the resources needed to serve the
potential annexation area at the same level that their department is currently providing service to
the City. This information is submitted to the annexation office and reviewed. When finalized,
this service analysis comprises the expenditure side of the analysis. The City does not have a
policy that states that these resources will automatically be included in future budgets if the
annexation is successful. This has been an issue for City departments who are eager to support
annexation but believe that sometimes their resources are not increased to meet growth through
annexation. When resources are not added, it is to the detriment of existing City residents as
City resources are stretched to cover new areas. Therefore, the following internal policy is
recommended:
Resources identified by City departments and included in the final financial annexation
analyses for specific annexations will be included in the Recommended Budget in the
amounts outlined in the analyses. If actual growth and /or development varies •
significantly from projections made during the analysis, resource allocations will be
changed accordingly.
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• As mentioned above, the Department of Urban Planning and Design will develop a
comprehensive plan that identifies the capital and operating resource needs within the MPA,
including a phasing mechanism for adding the identified resources. This will help ensure that
City resources are available to properly serve newly annexed areas.
8. STRATEGIES AND TACTICS
City staff will develop specific strategies and tactics that will be used to help ensure a successful
annexation program and will bring this information to Mayor and Council for review and
approval. Below are general comments regarding strategies.
A. Messages — define for various audiences
The fundamental component to communicating the need for annexation is the message. The
goal of a message is to have the audience clearly understand theme of the argument, and then
to have them identify with the main point, or at least be open to learning more. For the City
of Tucson, there needs to be an overall message, and also other more targeted messages that
are aimed at specific groups. This document includes most if not all of the points that will
make up the overall message (i.e., why annexation is important for our community).
Targeted messages are needed for:
♦ Residential areas
• ♦ Commercial retail
♦ Commercial non - retail
♦ Developers
♦ Vacant land owners
♦ State land officials
♦ City employees
♦ Existing City residents
B. Communication plan/education (internal/external)
The messages that are developed will become part of a communication plan that will
delineate how the messages will be delivered. The goal of the communication plan is to
include a strategy that will ensure the highest probability that the audience will accept the
message.
C. Develop approaches for each annexation area
In addition to a communication plan, specific approaches will be developed for each
annexation area. Each annexation area must be analyzed to determine a strategy that will
help ensure success.
D. Develop 2eneral approaches for each of the following types of annexation:
♦ Residential (e.g., meet in small groups and let neighbors sell to neighbors)
♦ Commercial retail
♦ Commercial non - retail
♦ Impending development
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♦ Vacant land •
♦ State land
Priority Areas vs. Non - priority areas
In priority areas, the City will pursue annexation by contacting property owners. In non -
priority areas, the City will not contact property owners, but will nevertheless be
responsive to requests for annexation by supplying information and guiding the process.
The property owners may be asked to play a larger role in the pursuit of the annexation
for non - priority areas.
9. APPROACH TO LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
Develop a strategy for obtaining legislative changes to annexation laws:
♦ Identify problems /issues with current law
♦ Research other state laws and practices
♦ List and prioritize law changes that would most address current problems
♦ Analyze list to determine probability of acceptance by other local jurisdictions,
Maricopa jurisdictions, and state lawmakers
♦ Meet with other local jurisdictions to discuss proposed changes and garner support
10. SUMMARY
Over its history, annexation has been an important tool for the City of Tucson to increase its .
corporate boundaries and capture some of the growth that has occurred in the community. Recent
history shows that the City has had more success annexing vacant land where growth is projected
than annexing large numbers of people living in already developed areas. Continued success in
annexing vacant and underdeveloped land will allow future development to occur within the
City's boundaries. A continued, sustained effort to annex developed heavily populated urban
areas is needed to ensure that all urban areas are eventually included in an incorporated
municipalities and not left to be served by Pima County. Tucson, as the central core city in the
Tucson valley, should have most of these areas added to its corporate boundaries.
To help ensure the long term viability of our community, the City of Tucson must continue to
pursue annexation. There is much work to be done. Vast tracts of mostly vacant land to the
south and southeast where growth will occur currently lie in unincorporated Pima County. The
unincorporated but heavily populated urban belt to the north has been mostly untouched by
annexation. It is important for the City to continue to educate the public on how annexation is
needed to sustain the viability of the region. Without annexation, the central city will continue to
become poorer and poorer as the fringe area becomes more and more affluent. This will
continue until the central core reaches a point where a decline in the entire metropolitan area can
be expected.
Action must be taken now to reverse these trends. Annexation is one tool that will help
contribute to the success of the metropolitan Tucson area. A unified metropolitan area uses a
regional approach to solve problems, utilizes tax dollars in the most efficient way, and breaks
down economic and social barriers between residents. •
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