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Home My WebLink About02/05/2008 Council Agenda PacketREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85553 February 5, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m. Ed Honea, Mayor Herb Kai, vice Mayor Council Members Russell Clanagan Patti Comerford Carol McGorray Jon Post Roxanne Ziegler ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Revisions to the agenda can occur up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Revised agenda items appear in italics. AS A COURTESY TO OTHERS „PLEASE TURN OFF Ok PUT IN SILENT MODE ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES 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 24 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 Call to the Public, Public Hearings, or other agenda items, you must fill out a speaker card (located in the lobby outside the Council Chambers) and deliver it to the Town Clerk prior to the convening of the meeting. All persons attending the Council meeting, whether speaking to the Council or not, are expected to observe the Council 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. To better serve the citizens of Marana and others attending our meetings, the Council Chambers are wheelchair and handicapped accessible. Any person who, by reason of any disability, is in need of special services as a result of their disability, such as assistive listening devices, agenda materials printed in Braille or large print, a signer for the hearing impaired, etc., will be accommodated. Such special services are available upon prior request to the Town Clerk at least 10 working days prior to the Council meeting. Copies of the agenda are available the day of the meeting in the lobby outside the Council Chambers or online at www.marana.com by linking to the Town Clerk page under Agendas, Minutes and Ordinances. For questions about the Council meetings, special services or procedures, please contact the Town Clerk, at 382 -1999, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Posted no later than February 4, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at the Marana Municipal Complex, the Marana Operations Center and at www.marana.com under Town Clerk, Agendas, Minutes and Ordinances. �owN o i 7 ��rzoN� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 February 5, 2005, at or after 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC At this time any member of the public is allowed to address the Town Council on any issue not already on tonight's agenda. The speaker may have up to three minutes to speak. Any persons wishing to address the Council must complete a speaker card located outside the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Town Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, at the conclusion of Call to the Public, individual members of the council may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Council, may ask staff to review the matter, or may ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda. E. PRESENTATIONS- 1. Presentation: Development Services Process Improvement Initiative (DSPII) (Josh Wright) 2. Presentation: CIP Project Status Update (Ryan Benavides) ANNOUNCEMENTS /UPDATES — Accenture Match Play/Parade of Homes (Gilbert Davidson) PROCLAMATIONS -- F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS H. STAFF REPORTS GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda contains items requiring action by the Council which are generally routine items not requiring Council discussion. A single motion will approve all items on �.._.- -- . -... ..... .. b - ••. • .•� - ..• 5�umar5vrwe,.RCwxEdfeel ,m. r �.tiw... .. M � ., wxi- xy .� o I 7 4 1'1 7 ARrzoS , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 February 5, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m. the Consent agenda, including any resolutions or ordinances. A Council Member may remove any issue from the Consent agenda, and that issue will be discussed and voted upon separately, immediately following the Consent agenda. 1. Resolution No. 2008 -14 Relating to Intergovernmental Relations; authoring and directing those authorized to lobby on behalf of the Town of Marana to represent and pursue the Town of Marana 2008 Legislative Agenda Priority Issues (Josh Wright) 2. Resolution No. 2008 -15 Relating to Liquor Licenses; approval and recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a new license for a No. 12 (Restaurant) liquor license submitted by Marcus Stanley Cooper on behalf of Fire Sands Grill, located at 4165 W. Ina Road #101 (Jocelyn Bronson) 3. Resolution No. 2008 -16 Relating to Community Development's authorizing and approving the reallocation of existing affordable housing funding from the Employer Assisted Housing Program to support the master planning process for the Honea Heights Neighborhood Redevelopment Project (T. Van Hook) 4. Resolution No. 2008 -17 Relating to Professional Services; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lobbying Services Agreement with Michael C. Jimenez (Frank Cassidy) 5. Approval of Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association `Fiesta Grande' — mobile stage request (Mike Reuwsaat) 6. Minutes of the December 11, 2007 special session, December 18, 2007 regular meeting and the January 4, 5, and 6, 2008 Strategic Planning Session. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2008 -18 Relating to Mayor and Council; adopting the Town Council Code of Conduct; and declaring an emergency (Mike Reuwsaat) 2. Resolution No. 2008 -19 Relating to Floodplain Management; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona State Land Department to participate in funding the Town of Marana's technical drainage studies for submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) 3. Resolution No. 2008 -20 Relating to Water; authorizing the staff of the Town of Marana to reimburse groundwater withdrawal fees paid by the Cortaro - Marana Irrigation District as a result of the Town of Marana's efforts to j owry o� l 7 4 RIZ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 February 5, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m. secure Arizona Department of Water Resources recognition of all or part of Cortaro - Marana Irrigation District's subsurface Santa Cruz River flow as surface water (Frank Cassidy) 4. Resolution No. 2008 -21 Relating to Development; authorizing staff to enter into a contract conditioned upon the acquisition of the wastewater conveyance system with Algonquin Environmental Services for the purpose of performing contract operations services for non -flow through wastewater collection facilities within Town limits; and declaring an emergency (Barbara Johnson) K. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIONIPOSSIBLE ACTION 1. State Legislative Issues Discus sionlDirectionlAction regarding all pending bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat) M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS 1. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. 2. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38- 431.03(A)(3),(4) and (7), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys and discussion and to consider its position and instruct the Town Manager and staff concerning various water rights, water service, water acquisition, sewer service and related issues, including without limitation (a) the lawsuit entitled Town of Marana v. Pima County, Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2008- 001131, (b) the lawsuit entitled Pima County v Town of Marana, Pima County Superior Court No. 020077448, (c) possible acquisition of Tucson Water infrastructure and accounts located within the Marana town limits, (d) the Honea Heights Sewer project, and (e) certain confidential water resources that are the subject of the Water Services Consulting Agreement entered into by Resolution No. 2007 -51. 3. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(4) and (7) to consider the Town's position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase of property rights needed for the Twin Peaks interchange project, CIP number 2001 -44, from the parcels of property generally identified as Pima County Assessor's parcel numbers, 226 - 15 - 0090, 226 - 008B, 226 15 - 017B, 226 15 - 018B and 226 15 - 019A, and to instruct the Town's attorneys in settlement negotiations and contemplated condemnation proceedings relating to the same property rights. �pW N OF 1 7 a 4 R1ZQN� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 February 5, 2008, at or after 7:00 p.m. 008B, 226- 15 -017B, 226- 15 -018B and 226- 15 -019A, and to instruct the Town's attorneys in settlement negotiations and contemplated condemnation proceedings relating to the same property rights. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion of what items to place on the agenda, if three or more council members request an item to be placed on the agenda, it must be placed upon the agenda for the second regular town council meeting after the date of the request ( Marana Town Code, Title 2, Chapter 2 -4, Section 2 -4 -2 B) O. ADJOURNMENT t �WN of TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA INFORMATION R1Z0 MEETING DATE: February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: E. 1 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Joshua H. Wright, Assistant to the Town Manager SUBJECT: Presentation: Development Services Process Improvement Initiative (DSPII) DISCUSSION The Development Services Process Improvement Initiative (DSPII) was started in 2007. On April 10, 2007, staff made a presentation to Council on the status of the DSPII and the goals it seeks to accomplish. Since that time, staff have made several significant advances toward those goals and will make a presentation on improvements that have already been made as well as future improvements that will commence in the near future. Staff will utilize several Microsoft PowerPoint slides during the actual presentation. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests Council's comments, questions and suggestions regarding the DSPII. SUGGESTED MOTION No motion required - presentation only. f DSP11 Team ■ ■ ■ ■ SEE ■ ■ SEE ■ ■ ■ MEN ■ ■ ■ SEEN ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ MEN ■ ■ ■ ■ NONE ■ ■ SON ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ w o o l Gilbert Davidson Deputy Town Manager Breanne Lorefice Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Town Manager Josh Wright Assistant to the Town Manager Tim Maftix DS C Records Manager Kevin Kish Director of Planning Mike Mencinger Director of Operations & Maintenance Brad DeSpain Director of Utilities Barbara Johnson Director of Public works Joe Lettrick Director of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) John Huntley Building Official DSPII Goals MEN M M I M M I M M M I M M ■ ■ MEN ■ ■ ■ ■ mom ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ M M M M M M M M I M M M I M M M M M ■1 Goal 1: Determine where development process can be streamlined. (anal 7• Ensure financial and operational accountability and transparency in the DSC. Goal 3: Create appropriate performance measures for DSC processes and staff. r-InA An Ensure that the customer consistently receives the highest quality service when utilizing the DSC. What's Happening Now OEM ■ ■ ONE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ moss ■ ■ MEMO ■ ■ SEEN ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■1 );01. "Full Circle" Letter );;;,, Post - Council Letter );;;o. DSC Advisory Committee );;o DSC Records Management Center );;;. DSC Directors Roundtable ➢ In -House Addressing ➢ New Counter Equipment ➢ Flowcharts What's Happening Soon No ONE ✓ Forms Standardization V New Customer Service Survey ✓ Marketing Materials ✓ In -House Copy and Scan Services ✓ New Website ✓ Over - the - Counter and Online Permitting ✓ CRW "Data- Scrub" for Improved Reporting " of TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA INFORMATION R1ION` MEETING DATE: February S, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: E. 2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Ryan Benavides, Assistant Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Presentation CIP Project Status update DISCUSSION Ryan Benavides, CIP Division Manager, will give a brief mid — year presentation on the status of the Town's following CIP projects: Silverbell Road, Thornydale Road, Tangerine Rd., Camino de Manana, Honea Heights, and Marana Vista Estates. Accomplishments Oct. 07 —Dec. 07 Moved Annex Visitors Center to Keva Juice, 8250 N Cortaro Road, Ste #110 • Ribbon Cutting /Membership celebrations at • Grand Opening at Open Arms Preschool + Kindergarten • Grand Opening at Tower Theatres • Grand Opening at Fry's at Dove Mountain • Grand Opening at Sherwin - Williams • Held Networking events at: o Arizona Portland cement o 5 businesses at Arizona Pavilions: Alltel, Continental Ranch .insurance (Allstate), It's a Grind, Keva Juice, & Merle Norman Cosmetics o Fox and Hound Smokehouse & Tavern • Held bi- monthly New Member Orientations, rather than Quarterly o New Member Orientation, November 9, 2047 o Next Orientation is scheduled for January 11, 2008 • Participated in the "community Partners" Expo held at the Bashes Shopping center Participated in Gladden Farms Fair on October 10, 2007 Discussed re-- designing the Marana Chamber of Commerce's homepage with added Legislative Information section to be separate from the existing Economic Development. • Continuing advertising campaign in local papers for the Click Here Save There TM discount program • Village Profile is currently publishing the 2008 street map • 2008 Membership Directory is currently being printed Adopt -A- School program o Invited local MUSD Principals & Superintendent to January 17, 2008 luncheon to discuss additional information about the program to increase activity • Held the Marana Chamber of Commerce's Annual Golf Tournament o Donated funds to local non - profits: Miracle Inc. & Family Readiness Groups for Units 1--250 and WAATS • Scheduled three Safety Meetings for 2008 to discuss work injury preventions and ergonomics. • Marana Chamber of commerce has two Interns from the University of Arizona to help with the Legislative Committee & Economic Committee. • Currently looking for more volunteer's to help with the Visitor's Center • Supported the Town's decisions regarding FEMA & wrote our congress representatives regarding this important matter. w • Supported the Marana Police Department when they wanted to remove the Hawkers from Town limit medians due to the fact that it could put them & others in serious harm. • Implementing a new bonus program to increase membership to attend Chamber events. B88I N. Cas -- Gi de- iiiohwa , a Marana, A i7onzi 85653 - s Phone 520/682 -4314 • Fax 520%682 -2303 t pWN o f TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF MARANA 7 MEETING , INFORMATION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: I. 1 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Joshua H. Wright, Assistant to the Town Manager SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 -14 Relating to Intergovernmental Relations; authorizing and directing those authorized to lobby on behalf of the Town of Marana to represent and pursue the Town of Marana 2008 Legislative Agenda Priority Issues DISCUSSION The Town of Marana utilizes the Mayor and Council, Town staff, and retained lobbyists to promote issues of legislative importance at both the state and federal levels. Currently, the Town is in the process of developing strategies on several important policy issues and specific projects which require authorizations and appropriations by elected officials at both the state and federal levels. The Town of Marana 2008 Legislative Agenda Priority Issues packets serve to give detailed background of these issues and projects, as well as indicate current progress and a s ecific request to elected representation toward meeting the Town's goals. p The 2008 Legislative Agenda Priority Issues document is divided into two sections: state and federal. The 2008 State Legislative Agenda Priority Issues packet provides information and specific requests for action on ten State of Arizona policy issues. The 2008 Federal Legislative Agenda Priority Issues packet provides information and specific requests for action on five items which will require federal appropriations, authorizations, or legislative support to complete. The state and federal packets were developed from similar policy statement documents issued by the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, as well as consultation with appropriate Town staff. ATTACHMENTS 2008 State Legislative Agenda Priority Issues; 2008 Federal Legislative Agenda Priority Issues RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council adopt the Town of Marana 2008 Legislative Agenda Priority Issues. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2008 -14. 112812 408 2:51:41 PM MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-14 RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THOSE AUTHORIZED TO LOBBY ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF MARANA TO REPRESENT AND PURSUE THE TOWN OF MARANA 2008 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PRIORITY ISSUES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . That certain document known as "2008 State Legislative Agenda Priority Issues" is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of this resolution as if fully set out here. Section 2 . That certain document known as "2008 Federal Legislative Agenda Priority Issues" is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of this resolution as if fully set out here. Section 3 . Those persons authorized by the Town of Marana to lobby on its behalf and registered as such with the Secretary of the State of Arizona pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 41 -1231 et seq. are hereby authorized and directed, subject to the continuing supervision of the Town Manager and the Town Council, to represent and pursue the legislative interests of the Town of Marana by supporting legislation that embodies any of the following basic principles: A. Empowering the Town of Marana with sufficient flexibility to address an expanding and changing variety of local needs and conditions. B. Establishing appropriate means to adequately compensate the Town for the costs of complying with state - mandated and federally - mandated requirements. C. Providing the Town with the means to cope with inflationary cost increases, population growth and escalating service requirements. D. Enabling the Town to provide public services in a more responsive, efficient and cost - effective manner. E. Defining appropriate fiscal and administrative responsibilities within various U.S. Federal Government/Town, State /Town and County /Town joint programs. Section 4 . In addition to those basic principles set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, the following specific objectives, as elaborated upon in the 2008 State Legislative Agenda Priority Issues document, shall be pursued at the State level: A. Support of Economic Development Program Funding B. Request for a Price Range in Request for Proposal /Statement of Qualifications (RFP /SOQ) Solicitations C. Protection of Cities and Towns from State - Shared Revenue Tax Cuts - 1 - 112812008 2:52:28 PM JHW D. Maintenance of Funding and Appropriate Use for the Arizona Heritage Fund E. Maintenance and Support for Existing and New Transportation Funding F. Exemption of Municipalities from the Auction Process for the Acquisition of Arizona State Trust Lands G. Creation of a Sub -Geo graphic- Based Sales Tax to Improve Major Transportation Corridors H. Assessment of Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) Charges on Property Tax Bills I. Collection of Assured Water Supply Credits for the Recharge of Storm -Water J. Support of Alternative Energy Source Requirements for Future Growth Section 5 . In addition to those objectives set forth in Section 4 of this resolution, the following specific objectives, as elaborated upon in the 2008 Federal Legislative Agenda Priority Issues document, shall be pursued at the Federal level: A. Preservation and Expansion of the Tortolita Fan and Preserve Area B. Construction of a Federal Contract Control Tower at the Marana Regional Airport C. Preservation of Funding to Implement Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP's) and Support for the Lower Colorado River Multi- Species Conservation Plan D. Construction of a Northwest Reliability Reservoir Utilizing Central Arizona Project (CAP) Water E. Beneficial Sale of Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (SAWRSA) Effluent Section 6. Legislation that is inconsistent with any of the basic principles set forth in Sections 3, 4 and 5 above should be opposed or appropriate amendments pursued. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this 5 day of February, 2008. I�MW191-6 Mayor Ed Honea Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVER AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney -2- 112812 ]08 2 :52:28 PM JHW MA - - - ------- -- N/N/4%/q%W/r 1\ TOWN OF MARANA 2008 State Legislative Agenda Priority Issues The Town of Marana supports state appropriation, authorization and other legislative action for the following issues: ■ Support of Economic Development Program Funding • Request for a Price Range in Request for Proposal /Statement of Qualifications (RFP/S0Q) Solicitations ■ Protection of Cities and Towns from State - Shared Revenue Tax Cuts • Maintenance of Funding and Appropriate Use for the Arizona Heritage Fund ■ Maintenance and Support for Existing and New Transportation Funding • Exemption of Municipalities from the Auction Process for the Acquisition of Arizona State Trust Lands ■ Creation of a Sub - Geographic -Based Sales Tax to Improve Major Transportation Corridors • Assessment of Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) Charges on Property Tax Bills • Collection of Assured Water Supply Credits for the Recharge of Storm - Water • Support of Alternative Energy Source Requirements for Future Growth Support of Economic Development Program Funding BACKGROUND: Attracting new, high -wage jobs to Arizona is critical to the state's economic health. Yet, at a time of fierce competition for these jobs, Arizona lacks adequately funded tools to be successful. Cities and towns need additional support from the state for new job attraction because they not only compete with cities in other states but also frequently with state governments themselves. The state is working on a program to support municipalities. In October 2007, Governor Napolitano announced Arizona Economic Resource Organization (AERO). This is a bold new public /private partnership that is still in the process of being structured. AERO board members plan to collaborate on a regional basis and work with local economic development programs. AERO boasts that local programs will be strengthened by coordinated efforts. Although AERO's board of directors represents major businesses and established local economic development programs, the economic development priorities and programs of smaller municipalities must not be overlooked. PRESENT STATUS: The Town of Marana is in the process of recruiting an Economic Development Administrator and has a partnership with Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO), Inc. The Town would like to implement an economic development plan to include high -wage jobs, a broad range of housing options, and industry near the Marana Regional Airport and Pinal Air Park. Although the AERO program is a new initiative to coordinate regional efforts, the Town needs its own economic development program to identify the needs of local businesses and residents. Marana's population is expected to grow to nearly 100,000 by 2030 and 200,000 at build -out. Therefore, additional state support would facilitate the Town's developing a specific economic development plan to strengthen the economy along as the population grows. SPECIFIC REQUEST: The Town of Marana urges the state legislature to identify, fund and implement economic development programs to provide support to Arizona communities. Financial incentives will attract high -tech businesses with good - paying jobs to Marana that will improve the local economy, create tax revenue for the town, state and schools, and encourage similar businesses to move to this area. Request for a Price Range in Request for Proposal /Statement of Qualifications (RFP /SOQ) Solicitations BACKGROUND: The Request for Proposal /Statement of Qualifications (RFP /SOQ) process is an important component of any municipality's Capital Improvement Plan. Cities, towns and counties invite prospective consultants or firms to compete in a bidding process to complete a municipal project by sending RFP /SOQ's. Prospective consultants prepare documents tailored to meet the proposed needs of the solicitation for professional services. Municipal employees then review the RFP /SOQ's and evaluate a firm's qualifications to complete the municipal project. This process assures citizens that municipalities are evaluating and choosing the best consultant to complete a project using taxpayer dollars. However, state statutes outline how municipalities appeal to companies or individuals to be selected for a contract. Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 41-2578 specifically states that "the selection committee shall not request or consider fees, price, man -hours or any other cost information at any point in the selection process." Municipal committees must enter into separate negotiations for the contract with the highest - qualified person or firm on the final list for contract. The process may take several months after sending out the RFPs /SOQ's because municipal employees assign deadlines to consultants to complete proposals, attend informational sessions, and be interviewed by committee members. However, the prospective firm may already have a price that is outside the Capital Improvement Plan budget. Therefore, after the committee interviews the prospective company and learns of the price, the committee might decline assigning a contract, leading the municipality to go through the RFQIS OQ process again. PRESENT STATUS: The Town of Marana evaluates prospective contractors by a list of criteria. Currently, the Town only asks for pricing information on RFQISOQ's as part of the criteria for those services not listed in ARS 41-2578. Allowing the Town to ask for pricing information on the initial RFQ /SOQ application will save time and resources. After the Town receives bids, staff must go through applications, interview potential contractors, and finally request pricing information. This may lead to declining all bids and starting the process over again. SPECIFIC REQUEST: The Town of Marana urges the state legislature amend the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow cities and towns to request a price range in a Request for Proposal l Statement of Qualification solicitations for professional services. Protection of Cities and Towns from State - Shared Revenue Tax Cuts BACKGROUND: Arizona municipalities rely heavily on state - shared revenues to supply services. while tax cuts are frequently viewed as being beneficial to Arizona citizens, a reduction in state - shared revenues would severely impact local services. The state distributes to cities and towns 15% of income taxes two fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the state actually collects the income taxes. Each municipality's share of the revenues is allocated in proportion to its population compared to the total population of the state. Additionally, the municipality receives revenues from the State Shared Sales Tax. The state establishes a base of which 25% is shared with all incorporated cities and towns. This revenue source is based on economic conditions during the year for which the income was taxed and is subject to fluctuations in employment, corporate profits, tax credits and exemptions. Additionally, the State Shared Sales Tax is highly dependent on consumer confidence, unemployment, interest rates. Most important, this revenue source is also subject to changes made by the state legislature. PRESENT STATUS: The Town of Marana's population grew according to the mid - decade census, thus adjusting its state - shared revenues for the 05106 fiscal year. From the Income Sales Tax, the Town expects a 53% increase over fiscal year 05106 and a 19% increase over fiscal year 06107. From the State Shared Sales Tax, based on figures provided by the Arizona Department of Revenue, a 43% increase over fiscal year 05106 distribution is estimated and a 7% increase over 06107 is projected. A growth rate of 3% is projected for fiscal year 07108. However, the State of Arizona is predicting a budget shortfall in fiscal year 08109 of $800 million or more. Frequently, state - shared revenues are the first place legislators look to find funds to address the shortfall. Revenue projections are a cornerstone of the budget process and the general fund, where shared tax revenues are deposited, is the largest source of operating funds. Although the Town evaluates projections such as growth, inflation, and recession, consistent shared revenues are needed to plan for the Town's fiscal health. SPECIFIC REQUEST: The Town of Marana requests that the state legislature hold all municipalities harmless in the event of tax cuts or revenue shortfalls. If the legislature implements a tax cut or there is an economic recession, state - shared funding levels should be maintained. Maintenance of Funding and Appropriate Use for the Arizona Heritage Fund BACKGROUND: Arizona voters created the Heritage Fund in 1990, designating up to $10 million a year from lottery ticket sales for the conservation and protection of the state's wildlife and natural areas. The Arizona Game and Fish Department spends its Heritage Fund dollars to recover threatened and endangered species, help urban residents appreciate and coexist with our unique wildlife, educate children about the environment, and create new opportunities for outdoor recreation. The department receives no money from the state's general fund. Therefore, to cover its operating budget, income from the Heritage Fund is critical to recovering and sustaining Arizona's unique native wildlife and managing more than 800 species. Additionally, the Heritage Fund is not voter - protected. It can be diverted at any time by the state legislature. Currently, state budget shortfalls are looming and the Heritage Fund may be subjected to diversion attempts. This would have a harmful effect on local municipalities' ability to fund programs that maintain trails, acquire and maintain habitats for endangered species, preserve historic and archeological sites, create and improve community and state parks, and provide environmental education. PRESENT STATUS: The Town of Marana encourages the preservation of its unique and treasured environment. The opportunity to use Arizona Heritage Funds for future projects gives the Town the ability to preserve its priceless historic character and value. The Town of Marana Parks and Recreation Department considers the Arizona Heritage Fund as an important resource in developing parks not just for recreational use, but also to preserve unique plant and animal species and to maintain historic value. This not only increases the livability of the Town but also increases the quality of life for our citizens as they identify with the preservation of our historic values and cultural heritage. SPECIFIC REQUEST: The Town of Marana urges the state legislature to avoid using the Heritage Fund to solve temporary budgetary problems and realize the long term benefits the state will derive from the proper, originally intended application of these funds. Maintenance and Support for Existing and New Transportation Funding BACKGROUND: The enormous growth of the State of Arizona and its counties, cities, and towns in recent years has placed a tremendous burden on local transportation systems. This scenario, coupled with large increases in construction costs, has generated a need for increased funding to complete the infrastructure required to address traffic congestion problems local governments are facing. At present, the Town of Marana, as well as other cities, towns and counties in Arizona, receives state - shared transportation revenues in the form of three major funds: Highway Users Revenue Fund (HURF), Local Transportation Assistance Fund I (LTAF I ), and Local Transportation Assistance Fund II (LTAF II ). HURF, collected from motor fuel, vehicle registration, operator license, and other transportation - related taxes and fees, is limited to street and highway expenditures. Approximately 27. S percent of HURF is distributed to cities and towns using a formula based on population and overall fuel sales at the county level. LTAF I, funded by proceeds from the Arizona Lottery, is restricted to transportation - related uses and is distributed on a population formula to cities and towns. LTAF II funds are generated through a combination of revenues from state- sponsored lottery games, a portion of the Vehicle License Tax (VLT), and some state general fund monies. Use of LTAF II funding is restricted to transit - related expenses only. When significant budget deficits exist, legislators often consider cuts in state - collected, locally shared revenues. Economic downturns frequently accompany budget deficits. Thus, at a time when local jurisdictions can least afford cuts, state lawmakers are considering diversion of crucial funding. Any reduction in state - collected, locally shared revenues can have an erosive result in terms of meeting basic local needs. A cut in transportation funds, as a major source of state- shared revenues, can cause delays in timely repairs and maintenance of roadways, increasing costs to local governments and taxpayers in the long run. PRESENT STATUS: Transportation funding remains a critical issue to the Town of Marana, which continues to experience major population growth and urbanization. For FY 07108, the Town expects an increase of 9% in collected HURF funds to $2,060,300. However, HURF funding to Arizona cities and towns is presently in danger. For example, one proposal current being considered by the state legislature would divert $105 million in HURF funding away from municipalities to pay for state Department of Public Safety (DPS) personnel and operating costs. SPECIFIC REQUEST: The Town of Marana supports legislation and/or administrative actions that protect existing state - shared transportation revenues and seek out new sources of transportation funding to assure adequate local community services and infrastructure. Exemption of Municipalities from the Auction Process for the Acquisition of Arizona State Trust Lands BACKGROUND: Arizona has over nine million acres of land currently held in trust for the common schools. Trust lands must be sold or leased for their highest use and highest appraised value to the highest bidder at public auction. Earning money for Arizona's public schools is the primary mission of the trust. However, burgeoning values for trust land assets render acquisition for essential public right -of -way purposes unattainable for most municipal entities. Making the acquisition of public right - of -way less burdensome for municipalities would accelerate economic development in the state, provide efficient public transportation corridors, and further enhance the value and desirability of adjacent state lands and other properties. The acquisition of trust land for public right -of -way purposes would enable adjacent Arizona communities to actively plan for the construction of transportation corridors and connecting thoroughfares in, around, and between communities. These corridors would ease growing commuter concerns, provide alternative routes for commerce, and improve public access to surrounding state trust lands, making them even more attractive to developers and increasing their value to the schools. Trust lands are a substantial component of the process under Arizona's 1998 Growing Smarter program and are integrated into the General Plans of many communities across the state. Some communities are almost surrounded by trust land that is needed for public roads and infrastructure but can only be acquired at public auction for the highest possible value. This situation holds hostage the economic development potential of those Arizona communities that simply cannot afford to pay resort property prices for land needed for a road. PRESENT STATUS: Currently, the Town of Marana must go through an auction process. If the Town is interested in state land, the Town must submit a proposal for the development of the land. After the State deems the development will increase the value of surrounding trust land, the state will publicize an auction notice. Private interests as well as the Town are invited to bid on the land. Although the Town originally submitted a proposal for the parcel in question, the auction process will grant the land to the highest bidder which may be the private interest. As the Town grows, a process to acquire state land will be essential to add public right - of -ways and services like police facilities to meet and even exceed community standards. Improved access increases the development potential for the undeveloped land, thereby expanding the Town's economic base. SPECIFIC REQUEST The Town of Marana supports legislation to exempt cities and towns from the auction process for the acquisition of Arizona State Trust Lands for essential public right-of-ways. Creation of aSub- Geographic -Based Sales Tax to Improve Major Transportation Corridors BACKGROUND: The Interstate 10 (I -10) is a critical part of Southern Arizona's economy and transportation system. As a major highway vital for the movement of goods throughout the country, as well as the gateway into Pima County for visitors, the poor appearance of the route has long been a concern for regional coordinating bodies. Because of this problem, the Town of Marana expends general fund dollars for the regular landscaping and cleanup of its section of the freeway. Recently, the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and other entities such as Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO), Inc., identified the I -10 as a key to the region's economic success and called for increased beautification efforts to aid in economic development. PRESENT STATUS: The Town would like the ability to create a source of funding and the authority to adopt a financing plan to address I -10 aesthetics. Currently, the Town can only adopt certain tax laws for specific activities. The ability to adopt a sub- geographic- based sales tax that would increase the Town's sales tax and maintain the percentage the State receives in sales tax revenues is not presently among allowable taxing activities. This taxing system is unlike a tax increment finance plan which takes a percentage of the state's portion of sales tax revenues. The sub - geographic -based sales tax would effectively set differential tax rates in areas within a certain distance of the I -10 corridor within the Town limits. The ability to add a 0.5% sales tax within the designated area would create funds that would be specifically dedicated to the clean -up and development of I -10. SPECIFIC REQUEST,:, The Town of Marana urges the state legislature to create enabling legislation to allow sub - geographic -based sales taxes. This legislation would create a sales tax increase in a specific region along the I -10 and would not cut into state sales tax revenues. Revenues from this tax would be dedicated to specifically improve and maintain this area including infrastructure additions and improvements and artistic enhancements that improve the quality of life and economic development efforts. Assessment of Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) Charges on Property Tax Bills BACKGROUND: In 1993, the Arizona legislature created a groundwater replenishment authority to be operated by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) throughout its three- county service area. This replenishment authority of CAWCD is commonly referred to as the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD). In 1999, the legislature expanded CAWCD's replenishment authorities and responsibilities bypassing the Water Sufficiency and Availability Act. The purpose of the CAGRD is to provide a mechanism for landowners and water providers to demonstrate an assured water supply under the new Assured Water Supply (AWS) Rules which became effective in 1995. The AWS Rules are designed to protect groundwater supplies within each Active Management Area (AMA) and ensure that people purchasing or leasing subdivided land within an AMA have a water supply of adequate quality and quantity. Thus, in each AMA, new subdivisions must demonstrate to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) that a 100 -year assured water supply is available to serve the subdivision before sales can begin. Membership in the CAGRD provides a means by which an AWS applicant can show that the proposed water use is consistent with the water management goals of the particular AMA. All Arizona AMA's have restrictions limiting the amount of groundwater that can be used to demonstrate an AWS. In the Tucson AMA, 8% of the 100-year supply can be mined groundwater. If a water provider or a landowner has access to groundwater and desires to rely exclusively on groundwater to demonstrate a 1 00-year water supply, it may do so provided it joins the CAGRD. As a member of the CAGRD, the landowner or provider must pay the CAGRD to replenish any groundwater pumped by the member which exceeds the pumping limitations imposed by the AWS Rules. The CAGRD must replenish (or recharge) in each AMA the amount of groundwater pumped by or delivered to its members which exceeds the pumping limitations imposed by the AWS Rules. Membership in the CAGRD is voluntary. Any municipality, water company, subdivision or homeowners association located in Pima, Pinal or Maricopa Counties may join the CAGRD. There are two types of members: Member Service Areas, defined as the service area of a city, town or private water company, including any additions to or extensions of the service area; and Member Lands, defined as an individual subdivision with a defined legal description. PRESENT STATUS: There are currently two different avenues being used to collect payment based upon whether the property being served is within a Member Service Area or a Member Land. Water providers serving Member Service Areas are required to pay a replenishment tax directly to the CAGRD according to the number of acre -feet of excess groundwater they deliver within their service areas during a year. This means that in order for the water provider to recover these expenses, it is required to add an additional fee onto the users' water bills and then transfer that money to the CAGRD. For Member Lands, a replenishment assessment will be collected with the property taxes b y the county assessor from each parcel according to the number of acre -feet of excess groundwater delivered to that parcel. SPECIFIC REQUEST: The Town of Marana requests that the state legislature require CAGRD charges to be assessed with property taxes for Member Service Area users, the same way they are for Member Lands. This would standardize the collections while removing the water providers from the process, thus reducing the number of parties involved. As the county already collects property taxes from these users, it would impose only a minimal increased burden on the county assessor. Collection of Assured Water Supply (AWS) Credits for the Recharge of Storm -Water BACKGROUND: Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 45 currently does not allow for storm water to be detained and stored within an Active Management Area (AMA). The flow of water may be slowed, but cannot be "permanently" detained. As such, entities also are not permitted to earn credit toward their assured water supply for water that is recharged through storm water retention basins. Many cities, towns, and counties currently require that any developer responsible for a large project include a retention/detention basin that will handle the run off that is created as a result of the nonporous nature of that development. These basins are intended to capture the water that would have otherwise naturally percolated had the land not been disturbed. These basins serve the same function as a constructed recharge facility except that the volume of water that enters these facilities is not measured. It is possible for municipalities to measure the amount of water captured and recharged by these basins, . in essence making them equal to a constructed recharge facility. PRESENT STATUS: Currently, ARS Title 45 does not allow for the entity (municipality, water provider, etc.) to earn assured water supply (AWS) credits for storm water recharged using the process described above. SPECIFIC RE VEST: The Town of Marana requests that the state legislature amend the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 45, which would allow governments to collect storm water that is generated on private land within their jurisdiction, and to then recharge such water for credit toward their Assured Water Supply. Support of Alternative Energy Source Requirements for Future Growth BACKGROUND: Although Arizona is a state that has long been known for its abundance of sunshine, efforts to maximize utilization of solar energy have never taken hold. In 2006, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) released its Renewable Energy Standard Portfolio, which calls for an increased emphasis through 2025 on maximizing Arizona's renewable energy sources, including solar energy, as the State's population continues to grow at a dramatic rate. A section of the Renewable Energy Standard Portfolio, known as the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff Rules, identifies additional technologies and resources as eligible renewable resources and gradually increases the required portfolio percentage of renewable energy resources for affected utilities from 1.25% up to 15% by 2025. In addition to solar energy, the mandate also creates provisions for the use of wind, geothermal, and biomass as alternative energy sources. PRESENT STATUS: For 2008, the ACC's Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff Rules mandate that affected utilities satisfy an Annual Renewable Energy Requirement in the amount of 1.75% of the retail kilowatt hours (kWh) sold during the calendar year. In her 2008 State of the State Address, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano voiced support for the ACC's renewable energy requirement schedule as well as increasing Arizona's opportunities to utilize alternative energy sources, such as solar energy, for new development. SPECIFIC RE UEST: The Town of Marana supports the Arizona Corporation Commission's Renewable Energy Standard Portfolio and encourages the State to continue to research, authorize, and fund programs which seek to reduce Arizona's reliance on non - renewable energy sources for future growth. MARAN 0 A TOWN OF MARANA i � 2008 Federal Legislative Agenda Priority Issues The Town of Marana supports federal appropriation, authorization and other legislative action for the following issues: • Preservation and Expansion of the Tortolita Fan and Preserve Area • Construction of a Federal Contract Control Tower at the Marana Regional Airport • Preservation of Funding to Implement Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP's) and Support for the Lower Colorado River Multi- Species Conservation Program (MCSP) • Construction of a Northwest Reliability Reservoir Utilizing Central Arizona Project (CAP) Water • Beneficial Sale of Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (SAWRSA) Effluent Preservation and Expansion of the Tortolita Fan and Preserve Area, BACKGROUND: The area known as the Tortolita Fan is located east of the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal and the Interstate 10 and north of West Moore Road. The area is comprised predominately of state land, with some smaller pieces owned by federal and private entities. Within the Tortolita Fan also lies the Tortolita Preserve, which sits on 2,399 acres directly west of the Dove Mountain area on state land leased by the Town of Marana. Originally the entire Tortolita Fan was designated for inclusion in the Ironwood National monument west of the w Interstate 10 just outside the Town boundaries. Many also thought it would be designated as Saguaro National Park North. However, these efforts were never completed. For several years, the Town has sought the consolidation of these lands under one agency which would both oversee and maintain their preservation. The resulting area would be managed either by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and be designated as a national monument similar to the Ironwood National Monument, or by Saguaro National Park as a new unit. Additionally, a wilderness designation would prohibit the creation of new roads and would prohibit motorized or mechanized use, including bikes and off road vehicles, on unofficial trails created by smugglers or recreational users. These actions would ensure the maintenance of a large amount of open space and natural preservation within the Town. ti PRESENT STATUS: Currently, the Town leases the 2,399 acre Tortolita Preserve from the Arizona State Land Department and utilizes it for environmental and ecological preservation as well as a trail system open to the public. The Town seeks to incorporate its leased land into the larger Tortolita Fan, following which the entire area would be designated as a national monument or a national park either through federal authorizations and appropriations or via land trades involving lands yet to be identified. The entire area would then be maintained by the BLM or the National Park Service. Local preservation efforts have been frequently hamstrung by a provision of the Arizona Constitution that states that state trust lands must be disposed of at "highest and best use," which has been interpreted as the most money the land can get at auction. However, recent initiatives by the Arizona delegation, under the leadership of Congressman Raul Grij alva in his role as chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, have brought attention to the expansion and preservation of Saguaro National Park and the Santa Cruz Valley heritage area. SPECIFIC REQUEST:, The Town of Marana is requesting support to designate the Tortolita Fan and Preserve as a wilderness area, thus enabling ecological and environmental preservation of the area and facilitating improved management under one authority. Federal appropriations and authorizations would be necessary to do this, and/or a series of land trades would need to take place. This issue remains of high priority for the Town of Marana and Pima County for the reason of preserving open space and improving the area's quality of life. Construction of a Federal Contract Control Tower at the Marana Regional Airport BACKGROUND The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) program in 1982. The program allows the FAA to contract air traffic control services to the private sector at certain qualifying airports, improving safety and significantly reducing costs to the FAA. A total of 239 airports nationwide are participating in the program as of Jan. 1, 2008. Airport managers note that government budget constraints could force the closure of many of these facilities if they were not part of the FAA Contract Tower Program. In 2006, the Marana Regional Airport, owned and operated by the Town of Marana, was notified by the FAA of its eligibility to participate in the FCT program, despite the fact that it does not currently have a tower. The FAA has placed the Marana Regional Airport on the FCT program candidate list; the airport will be able to receive federal funding for the operation of a tower once one is designed and constructed. PRESENT STATUS: The Town of Marana needs to obtain funding for the construction of an air traffic control tower at the Marana Regional Airport. The FAA recently awarded the Town $450,000 of federal funding design and construction of the tower. It was estimated that the total cost of the project will be approximately $4 million. However, due to commitments received after the award of the federal grant, an additional $500,000 is now needed for project design. The main funding mechanism for construction of new air traffic control towers for airports similar to the Marana Regional Airport is via an earmark in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Appropriations Bill under the "FAA Air Traffic Control Facilities and Equipment" line item. The Town is currently in the process of seeking this additional funding to begin work on the project. SPECIFIC REQUEST The Town of Marana requests the Arizona delegation's support for an earmark made to the House Appropriations Committee in the final version of the current year Department of Transportation Appropriations Bill. The Town would then be able to proceed with the construction of the tower and be made eligible for the full benefits of the FCT program. Preservation of Funding to Implement Habitat Conservation Plans (RCP's) and Support for the Lower Colorado River Multi- Species Conservation Program (MCSP) BACKGROUND: The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund is authorized under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act and provides grants to states and territories to support participation ation in a wide array of voluntary conservation projects for species on the federal list of threatened and endangered species, as well as for species that are either candidates or have been proposed for listing. This funding source provides fiscal resources to states and territories to support the development of Habitat Conservation Plans- (HCP's). The purpose of an HCP is to ensure adequate protection for threatened and endangered species, while at the same time providing for economic growth and development. These grants provide support for baseline surveys and inventories, document preparation, outreach, and similar planning activities. These grants support the states' efforts to build partnerships with local communities and concerned citizens to conserve imperiled species. Congress awarded approximately $68 million in HCP grants in 2007 and it is expected that $ 80 million will be awarded in 2008. The conservation actions of an HCP can also work at an ecosystem or landscape level. This approach is being used increasingly with the development and completion of regional and multi - species HCP's. This type of HCP encourages local governments to look beyond Endangered Species Act requirements and take a landscape view of planning for their communities. At the federal level, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has implemented a similar plan called the Lower Colorado River Multi - Species Conservation Program (MCSP), with the goals of: protecting the lower Colorado River environment while ensuring the certainty of existing river water and power operations; addressing the needs of threatened and endangered wildlife under the Endangered Species Act; and reducing the likelihood of listing additional species along the lower Colorado River. This initiative, started in 2005 by the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, is a multi- agency, coordinated approach to wildlife and habitat preservation in the western United States. PRESENT STATUS: The Town is currently working on producing the final draft of a multi - species HCP. The plan calls for the annexation of 21,500 acres of State Trust lands along the Tortolita Fan and participate in regional restoration projects along the Santa Cruz Corridor. To see this project and others succeed, the Town needs more federal dollars to go into HCP's. There are many ongoing items that need to be addressed such as monitoring, adaptive management, and future surveys. Additionally, the Town is looking for ways to review new developments, fund studies, implement invasive species programs, and provide necessary reports to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Arizona Game and Fish Department. This HCP also includes regional economic objectives. This will include the orderly and efficient development of specific private and State Trust lands as well as proposed Capital Improvements Projects that will lead to roadway, infrastructure, utility, and park and trail improvements. SPECIFIC REQUEST: The Town urges Congress to continue funding grants to support Habitat Conservation Plans. Furthermore, the Town supports the federal governments efforts to develop coordinated wildlife preservation initiatives such as the Lower Colorado River Multi- Species Conservation Program. Construction of a Northwest Reliability Reservoir Utilizing Central Arizona Project (CAP) Water BACKGROUND: As a relatively new municipality, the Town of Marana was uninvolved in many of the discussions of the early 1980's in which Central Arizona Project (CAP) water was allocated. Although the Town did incorporate in 1977, largely in an effort to protect existing water sources within the Town boundaries, water provision and reliability continues to be an issue of the highest priority for the Town as well as its neighboring water providers. To this end, the Town has engaged in cooperative efforts with the Town of Oro Valley Water, Flowing Wells Irrigation District, and the Metropolitan (Metro) Water District to research the possibility of a Northwest Area Water Reliability Storage and Treatment project. Combined, these "northwest entities" have rights to CAP water totaling 15,553 acre feet per year. The proposed project is located on West Tangerine Road adjacent to the CAP canal and will provide water treatment facilities for thirty million gallons of daily potable water production by means of slow sand filtration and reverse osmosis methods. Pumping facilities, a delivery system to the northwest area providers, and reject water disposal are also included in the overall project scope. The complete site is expected to utilize 153 acres of land, containing a reservoir "lake" approximately twenty five feet deep and holding 30,000 acre feet of water. The project will provide multiple benefits, including the provision of the aforementioned reservoir for both system reliability and recreational uses. The reservoir element is the only federally funded aspect of the entire project, an approved use of approximately $91 million allocated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). Approximately $8 million of this allocation has been utilized by tribal authorities and the City of Tucson for investigation of the "Black Wash" area, leaving $83 million remaining for other approved uses. This remaining allocation, however, has yet to be appropriated at the federal level. The total cost of the reservoir "lake" itself is estimated at $42 million. Completion of the entire project is estimated to be in the vicinity of $257 million. PRESENT STATUS: An updated cost study was completed in early 2007 confirming the estimated cost of $257 million for the entire project. The northwest entities have also completed a commissioned study of potential salt production as a result of water treatment efforts at the proposed facility, and are exploring options for salt disposal by means of halophytes (salt - tolerant plants). SPECIFIC REVUE T: The Town of Marana requests the Arizona delegation's support in appropriating ro riating the $83 million originally allocated for projects of this nature. This action would allow the Town and its partners to proceed with planning and development of at least certain elements of the project which is projected to begin in 2012. Beneficial Sale of Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (SAWRSA) Effluent BACKGROUND: The Arizona Water Settlements Act finalizes the Southern Arizona Water Settlements Act, which was first reached in 1982, and gives the Tohono O'odham Nation the rights to a total of 79,200 acre feet of water per year. This includes 13,200 acre feet per year of underground water, 37,800 acre feet per year of Central Arizona Project (CAP) Indian Priority Water, and 28,200 acre feet per year of new CAP non - Indian agricultural priority effluent. This water is to be guaranteed by the Secretary of the Interior each year. In accordance with section 305(d) of the Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2004, Title III, the Secretary of the Interior must provide compensation to the tribe if the Secretary is unable to acquire and deliver sufficient quantities of water under section 304(a) and 306(a) of the SAWRSA Amendments. To date, the Tohono O' odham Nation has been willing to accept this compensation in place of the actual water. PRESENT STATUS: Currently, the Secretary of the Interior receives credit from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for approximately 30% of the effluent that is discharged into the Santa Cruz River through the Managed Recharge Credit Program. An entity earns credit for 50% of the water that is percolated using a managed recharge facility. Thus, if the Secretary of the Interior receives credit for approximately 30% of the water, then approximately 60% of the effluent discharged is percolating into the water table. This means that by these estimates, 40% of the effluent that is discharged into the Santa Cruz River does not percolate, does not generate credit for the Secretary, and instead drifts down the Santa Cruz River and into the Pinal Active Management Area (AMA). SPECIFIC RE VEST: The Town requests the federal legislature to require that the Secretary of the Interior offer for sale to other entities the effluent currently discharged into the Santa Cruz River. If the Secretary of the Interior were to sell the effluent, the federal government could receive full value of what was sold, and that effluent could then be used within the Tucson AMA either in the form of constructed recharge or direct agricultural use. This scenario would be much more efficient for the Secretary of the Interior and would result in nearly 100% of the effluent produced within the Tucson AMA to be used locally. Q'NN O TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA 7 INFORMATION Rizo�►► MEETING DATE: February 5, Zoos AGENDA ITEM: 1.2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk In SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 -15: Relating to Liquor Licenses; approval and recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a new license for a No. 12 (Restaurant) liquor license submitted by Marcus Stanley Cooper on behalf of Fire Sands Grill, located at 4165 W. Ina Road #101 DISCUSSION Marcus Stanley Cooper, on behalf of Fire Sands Grill, is applying for a new license for a No. 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for premises located at 4165 W. Ina Road #101. The State Department of Liquor Licenses & Control has completed a background investigation and has forwarded two copies of an application for a spirituous liquor license in accordance with the State of Arizona Guide to Arizona Liquor Laws. 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. If the application is approved at the appropriate government level, and no written protests have been received by the Town, 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 governing body disapproves the application or offers a "no- recommendation" decision, or if protests have been filed, 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 "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 ". Fire Sands Grill 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 -20 1.01, 4 -203; Rule R -4 -15 -102. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval and recommendation to the state liquor board for this liquor license. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2008 -15. --2- MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-15 RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES; APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE STATE LIQUOR BOARD FOR A NEW LICENSE FOR A NO. 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY MARCUS STANLEY COOPER ON BEHALF OF FIRE SANDS GRILL, LOCATED AT 4165 W. INA ROAD #101. 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 and Control; and WHEREAS, Marcus Stanley Cooper has applied for a new license for a No. 12 (Restaurant) liquor license on behalf of Fire Sands Grill, for premises located at 4165 W. Ina Road #101 - 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 4165 W. Ina Road #101 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 February 5, 2008, and has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens that the application for a new liquor license for Fire Sands Grill, filed by Marcus Stanley Cooper for premises located at 4165 W. Ina Road #101 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 new liquor license for Fire Sands Grill, filed by Marcus Stanley Cooper for premises located at 4165 W. Ina Road #101, be approved. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this 5th day of February, 2008. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney 0 TOWN COUNCIL MARAN TOWN OF MEETING q INFORMATION �RIZON� MEETING DATE: February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: 1.3 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: T. VanHook, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 -16 Relating to Community Development; authorizing and approving the reallocation of existing affordable housing funding from the Employer Assisted Housing Program to support the master planning process for the Honea Heights Neighborhood Redevelopment Project. DISCUSSION The Town of Marana Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) program is a shared equity plan allowing the Town to invest with the employee in the employee's home purchase, making homeownership possible for Town employees. The Town contributes 5% of the purchase price of an employee's home within Town limits up to $12,500. Repayment of the Town's investment is made as a percentage equal to the investment at the time of sale and or conversion of the home as a rental property or second home. During the 2007 -2008 budget process $100,000 was allocated to fund the second year of the Employer Assisted Housing Program. Unfortunately, the continued high cost of housing combined with the tightening mortgage lending market has made it increasingly hard for qualified staff to find housing and financing options that meets the program criteria Although more than 30 staff members attended and graduated from the round of Home Buyer Education classes and received HUD certificates, to date only one qualified buyer has purchased a home within the eligible area using only $12,500 of the funding. Thus far no additional funds are committed, and we anticipate that no more than two employees will be able to take advantage of this before June 30, 2008. One positive note is that several staff members attending the classes have since purchased homes with the assistance of other programs or by applying knowledge obtained during the Town sponsored training. Several other employees are actively looking for qualifying products and are planning to use program assistance. With only $12,500 in funding spent and no additional funding encumbered for FY 2007 -2005 the Affordable Housing Commission has voted to request a reallocation of $60,000 from the EAH fund to address other pressing needs in affordable housing programs. The remaining balance could be used to help expedite other projects. Staff is recommending that $60,000 be reallocated to support planning and specific plan development for the Honea Heights Neighborhood Revitalization Area. The Honea Heights Project preliminary design, environmental review, and fund raising activities are underway. Consultants, Planning and Community Development staff and members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Commission have been working with neighbors to develop the specific plan. It is anticipated that the Honea Heights III Specific Plan will be brought forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Mayor and Council by 2008. Current plans are for a mixed -- income affordable neighborhood with 75 to 100 new homes with 40 % -50% of the homes marketed to low- to moderate - income families. All of the houses will meet the Town's strict design standards with the infrastructure and parks system exemplifying the Town's commitment to creating market -rate housing that can be sold to qualified buyers at an affordable rate by leveraging local, state, and federal funding. RECOMMENDATION The Affordable Housing Advisory Commission recommends reallocating $60,000 in Affordable Housing funding from the Employer Assisted Housing Program to the Honea Heights Redevelopment Project as a one -time transfer during FY 2007 -2008. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2008-16. MARANA RESOLUTION NO, 2008-16 RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING REALLOCATING EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING FROM THE EMPLOYER ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE MASTER PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE HONER HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Town of Marana recognizes the need to provide safe and affordable housing, neighborhood infrastructure, and parks for its citizens; and WHEREAS, the Honea Heights Redevelopment Area being planned as amixed- income affordable housing neighborhood and extension of the Marana Heritage River Park; and WHEREAS, the Employer Assisted Housing Program (EAH) has not encumbered all of the allocated funding for the current fiscal year and is projected to have an excess of $60,000, and WHEREAS, a concept plan for the Honea Heights Redevelopment Area has been developed and funding is needed to continue the master planning and platting process; and WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Advisory Commission has unanimously recommended reallocating funding from the EAH program to support the Honea Heights project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, to approve and reallocate $60,000 dollars from the Employer Assisted Housing Program to help fund master planning activities for the Honea Heights Redevelopment Area. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 5th day of February, 2008. ATTEST: Mayor Ed Honea APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA ' q N INFORMATION gRraN� MEETING DATE February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: I.4 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 -17 Relating to Professional Services; ap- proving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lobbying Services Agreement with Michael C. Jimenez, DISCUSSION This item authorizes a new lobbying services agreement with Michael C. Jimenez. Mr. Jimenez shall provide lobbying services before federal legislative and executive branch bodies as directed by the Manager. The lobbying services agreement proposed to be approved by this item would set his compensation at $3,000 per month. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2008 -17, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the lobbying services agreement With Michael C. Jimenez. ATTACHMENT(S) Lobbying Services Agreement and Resume SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -17. (00007799. DoC I) FJCIcds 1129108 MARANA RESOLUTION NO, 2008-17 RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LOBBYING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL C. JIMENEZ. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the Town's staff is hereby directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required to carry out the terms and obligations of a lobbying services agreement between the Town of Marana and Michael C. Jimenez, attached to and incorporated by this reference to this resolution as Exhibit A. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 5th day of February, 2008. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney {00007800.DOC /} FJClcds 1129148 LOBBYING SERVICES AGREEMENT This Agreement for lobbying services (this "Agreement ") is made and entered into by and between the TOWN OF MARANA, an Arizona municipal corporation (the "Town ") and MICHAEL C. JIMENEZ ( "Jimenez "). IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and restrictions contained in this Agreement, it is mutually agreed as follows: ARTICLE I. SCOPE OF WORKICOMPENSATION A. ENGAGEMENT AND SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Town shall retain Jimenez in the capacity of lobbyist. Jimenez shall provide lobbying services at the direction of the Town Manager as approved and directed by the Mayor and Council. His duties shall include providing lobbying services for the Town before federal legislative and executive branch bodies. B. REPRESENTATION OF OTHER CLIENTS: Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to prohibit Jimenez from representing other clients so long as that representation does not constitute a legal conflict of interest. The Town may waive conflicts to the extent permitted by law. C. COMPENSATION: For the services contemplated in this Agreement, the Town shall pay Jimenez a fee of $3,000 per month. D. CHARGES FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES: With the Town Manager's prior written approval, the Town shall reimburse Jimenez for any reasonable out -of- pocket costs which he may incur as a direct result of his lobbying efforts on the part of the Town. E. TRAVEL, TIME AND MILEAGE: Jimenez shall not charge travel time or mileage costs for any services provided under this Agreement. F. BILLING: Jimenez shall bill the Town for his services on or about the first day of each month. The Town shall pay invoices within 30 days of receipt. (00007598.DOC ARTICLE II. TERM This Agreement shall begin on February 5, 2008, and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2009, unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article III. ARTICLE III. TERMINATIONIMODIFICATIONS A. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either the Town or Jimenez at any time, subject to payment of all fees and costs incurred through the date of termination, by giving written notice to the other party. The written notice shall be delivered personally or by certified mail, and termination shall take effect 60 days after receipt of the written notice by the receiving party. B. MODIFICATION: This Agreement may not be modified except by an instru- ment in writing duly executed by all parties. ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS A. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement supersedes any and all agreements previously made between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agree- ment, and there are no understandings or agreements other than those incorpo- rated in this Agreement. B. NO ASSIGNMENT: Jimenez may not assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the Town's prior written consent. C. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: The parties understand and agree Jimenez is an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement shall make Jimenez an employee of the Town. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties that Jimenez is solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, in- cluding but not limited to FICA, unemployment compensation and workers' com- pensation, and will not be subject to the personnel policies or entitled to any bene- fits of the Town. D. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed, construed, and inter- preted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona. E. ATTORNEY'S FEES: If there is a breach of this Agreement that results in liti- gation, the prevailing party shall be awarded its attorneys' fees and court costs in- curred in the litigation. F. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement shall under any circum- stances be deemed invalid or inoperative, this Agreement shall be construed with {00007598 -DOO /1 -2- the invalid or inoperative provision deleted and the rights and obligations con- strued and enforced accordingly. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the last signature date below. TOWN OF MARANA: MICHAEL C. JIMENEZ By: Mayor Ed Honea Dated: ATTEST: Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy Dated: {00007598.DOC /I - 3 - MICHAEL C. JIMENEZ 444 North Capitol Street N.W. 803 North Latham Street Suite 840 Alexandria, Virginia 22304 Washington, D.C. 20001 703- 370 -3940 Mobile: 703- 362 -3275 email: mcjimenezgmd @comcast.net Possess over 23 years of federal relations experience. Currently, serve as a founding partner in GMD & Associates, Inc. Previously served as a founding partner in Strategic Impact, Inc. a bi- partisan full -- service government relations consulting firm. GMD & Associates provides comprehensive representation to a wide range of private and public sector clients. Those services include strategic planning, direct legislative and executive branch contact, coalition building and political . and communications analysis. GMD & Associates fuses into a single entity all the expertise and resources necessary to prevail in public policy and legislative debates. GMD unites veteran political, legislative and legal specialists into a team with solid judgment and unique vision. From direct contact to political and communications analysis, our combined experience allows our clients the best opportunities for successful advocacy efforts. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2007- Present: Founding partner in GMD & Associates, Inc. a full- service government relations consulting firm. I develop and implement successful strategies for my clients in an effort to make the most effective case possible. To further my client's endeavors, I personally meet with various Members of Congress, Senators, their staff, Executive branch officials, as well as Congressional leadership, White House staff and national organizations. GMD & Associates provides full coverage of hearings, political events, press developments and agency activities. I currently and previously have represented clients on issues ranging from housing; immigration; Native American sovereignty, health care, and pensions; to education, nuclear power, and water rights. Some of the clients I have represented over the years are The Hispanic Association of Colleagues and Universities (HACU), the Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District, the Commercial Weather Services Association, the National Cooperative Bank Development Corporation, The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (they own the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Facility in Arizona), the Santa Cruz Water & Power Districts Association, the SunCor Corporation (a real estate development subsidiary of the Pinnacle West Capital Corporation), and the Arizona Municipal Power Users Association. December 1998 -March 2007: Founding partner in Strategic Impact, Inc., Washington; D.C. Was involved in all aspects of operating a government relations firm, including administrative. Served as Vice - President and Treasurer. As a bi- partisan consulting company, Strategic Impact's principals possessed over 3 S years of federal relations experience and we were active at the highest levels in the political activities of both the Democratic and Republican parties. Our bipartisan approach in developing and implementing successful strategies for our clients was the firm's greatest strength. During this period of time we represented a wide array of clients including the University of Arizona, the International Arid Lands Consortium, the Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District, the Maricopa- Stanfield Irrigation District, the Santa Cruz Water & Power Districts Association, the METEC Group, Churchill & Banks, and Yavapai Ranch, among others. January 1998- December 1998: Served as a partner in the government relations company The Merritt Group which was located in Alexandria, Virginia. During this period of time I represented The Pascua Yaqui Tribe (a Native American tribe located in southern Arizona), Edison Electric (an association that represents numerous investor owned utilities), and The Arizona Municipal Powers Users Association -- a group that advocates on behalf of many public power and consumer -owned utility organizations. To address each client's specific concerns I met with several Members of Congress, U.S. Senators, their staff and various Administration officials from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy and the Bureau of Reclamation. The Merritt Group represented a wide array of clients including Fannie Mae, several Internet Gambling groups, and a California -based Native American Tribe seeking a gaming license. September 1994 - December 1997: Associate Staff - Appropriations. Worked for Congressman Jim Kolbe (AZ) as an Associate staffer to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Washington, D.C. I was responsible for appropriations related matters for seven of the then thirteen appropriations subcommittees. Drafted, analyzed, and reviewed appropriations language and committee reports. The emphasis of work occurred in the Energy and Water; Transportation; Interior and Related Agencies; the Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary and Related Agencies; and the Veterans Affairs Subcommittees. July 1993- September 1994_ Professional staff member, U. S. Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, Washington, D.C. During this period of tune, the Committee was responsible for matters related to the organization and reorganization of the Executive branch of the government; Intergovernmental relations and Federalism; government information; municipal affairs of the District of Columbia; the Federal Civil Service; Census and the collection of statistics, including economic and social statistics; the Archives of the United States; Federal procurement policy; and other duties as determined by the United States Senate. The majority of my work was performed on behalf of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. The work included researching the efficiency and economy of operations of all branches of the Government, and the compliance or noncompliance of corporations, companies, or individual with the rules, regulations, and laws governing the various governmental agencies and their relationship with the public. November 1989 -Jana 1993: Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. In addition, I also served as the Acting Director of Congressional Affairs. As a political appointee in the Administration of President George H. W. Bush, I was assigned to work with the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs the Honorable Edward Derwinski. As such, I was responsible for establishing and overseeing the operations of the VA's Office of Congressional Affairs. The intent of the Office was to provide Members of Congress and their staff with a liaison within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This facilitated a more successful effort as Members of Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs sought to address the problems or concerns America's veterans encountered. In addition to overseeing the overall operations of the Central Office staff, I was also responsible for the liaison offices located in the U.S. House of Representative and the U.S. Senate. During this period of time I was also responsible for assisting in the development and promotion of the Department's legislative agenda. Working with the staff of the appropriate Committees in both chambers of Congress, we would analyze, draft, and promote legislation that impacted veterans. This effort required many meetings with congressional staff, various Members of Congress, and Administration officials. Lastly, I accompanied Secretary Derwinski during his visits to V.A. Medical Centers, outpatient clinics, veteran's nursing homes, and numerous political events. Januaa 1987-November 1989: Senior Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator John S. McCain III, in Washington, D.C. Assisted Senator McCain in analyzing, drafting, and introducing legislation. Served as the Senator's primary staff member on issues related to immigration, judiciary, veterans affairs, transportation, housing, labor, and matters associated with the prisoner of war - missing in action (POW- MIA) arena. I was also responsible for handling matters the Senator deemed "Special issues ". This area included any subject or problem Senator McCain wanted handled separately and quickly. In addition to the preceding, I also wrote various speeches and other remarks for and on behalf of Senator McCain. March 19 8 5 -Jams 1987 Legislative Assistant for Congressman John S. McCain III, in Washington, D.C. Served as Congressman McCain's primary staff member on a variety of issues including military affairs, veterans matters, housing, immigration, problems and concerns impacting Native Americans, the mining industry, and grants and contracts. Analyzed and drafted legislation and speeches, and I responded to constituent inquiries and concerns. May 1984 -March 1385_: Staff Assistant to Congressman John S. McCain III in Mesa, Arizona. Served Congressman McCain in one of his Arizona District Office's. Was responsible for assisting veterans, social security recipients, and others in their dealings with the federal bureaucracy. I also represented Congressman McCain at local functions in which he was unable to attend, and accompanied him on various town hall and other public meetings. January 1984 -Ma, __1984: Intern for Congressman John S. McCain, Mesa, Arizona. Performed various tasks associated with operating a congressional office. I also assisted the Congressman's Chief of Staff in many of his administrative duties. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Worked for over five (5) years for Magma Copper Company located in Superior, Arizona. Magma Copper Company operated a hard -rock underground mining facility. Over the five -year period I worked as a laborer, underground train operator, ventilation technician, and hard -rock miner. I have extensive experience operating various mining equipment, and in handling explosive materials. Also, because of my medical background I served on the mine rescue team, a multi- purpose group that seeks to rescue trapped and inj ured miners. MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. Rank: Sergeant. Specialty: Medic. EDUCATION• Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, BA. Major: Political Science. Job related Certificates/Courses: Completed the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Executive Leadership Development program at the Western Management Development Center in Colorado. 1992. I have also served as a guest lecturer at the John F. Kennedy School of Government located at Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts) and George Mason University (Fairfax, Virginia). 'pl N 0 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA ' NI INFORMATION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: 1.5 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Michael A. Reuwsaat, Town Manager SUBJECT: Approval of Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association `Fiesta Grande' — mobile stage request DISCUSSION The Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association is requesting the use of the Town of Marana's Mobile Stage for their "Fiesta Grande" celebration March 29 -30, 2008. The `Fiesta Grande' celebration is an annual event held at Grande Avenue and St. Mary's to raise funds for the support of the Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association. The Town of Marana has donated the use of the stage and personnel to support this event the last 4 years. The personnel and operation costs average $700 for the event. The stage donation is equivalent to $680. On April 3, 2007, the Town of Marana Council adopted Resolution No. 2007 -48. That resolution states that the Town shall limit the use of the mobile stage to within the Town limits and set fees for its use by entities other than the Town and its partner, the Marana Unified School District. In 2007, the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department procured a mobile stage for use for Tucson special events. The City of Tucson charges a fee for the use of their stage. Staff is recommending that Council approve an additional one -time extension of the Town's mobile stage to Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2007 -48 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the one -time extension for use of the mobile stage to Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association. SUGGESTED MOTION Staff may authorize the use of the Marana stage by Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association for the event to be held on March 29 -30, 2008. Barrio Hollywood mobile stage MARANA RESOLUTION NO* 2007-48 RELATING To PARKS AND RECREATION; ESTABLISHING RENTAL FEES AND AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC USE OF THE TOWN OF MARANA PARKS AND RECREATION MOBILE STAGE. WHEREAS the Town of Marana owns a mobile stage that has been used by various entities outside the Town limits numerous times in the last five years; and WHEREAS this excessive use of the mobile stage by outside entities has caused wear and tear and concerns about groups at not share the Town's values having access to the stage ou s p may and the Town's logo; and WHEREAS the mobile stage provided complimentary for these events costing the Town park maintenance personnel hours; and WHEREA trip outside the Town affect maintenance scheduling and undercut the possibilities for stage use within the Town; and WHEREAS the May and Council now find that it is in the best interest of the Town to limit the use of the mobile stage to inside the Town limits and to set fees for its use for entities other than the Town and its partner, the Marana Unified School District. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE OF MARANA ARIZONA, that the Marana Parks and Recreation Department Mobile TOWN Stage pp Rental Application and Agreement attached to and incorporated by this reference in this � ' resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and a uthorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms obligations, and objectives of the aforementioned agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA ARIZONA this 3 day of April, 2007. X. r ! � 5 P Mayor EA Honea A EST: wf p :$ V — , ! �+ .1. � -(LX UFO *_J# J celyn C. Bronson, Town Clerkj4; {00004364. Doc /1 FJCIcds 3123107 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 11, 2007 PLACE AND DATE M arana Municipal Complex A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Russell Clanagan Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Roxanne Ziegler Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member. Present Present Present Present Excused Present (arrived at 6:15 pm) Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Deb Thalasitis Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Present Deputy Town Manager Present Assistant Town Manager..... Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Honea gave the invocation. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion :. pP rove Moved by Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Seconded by Vice Mayor Herb Kai. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC... David Mors addressed Council regarding tax value and increasing Council salaries. E. PRESENTATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES — PROCLAMATIONS — F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS H. STAFF REPORTS 1 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 11, 2007 GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. ,Resolution No. 200„7 -221 ordering and declaring formation of the Gladden Farms (Phase II) Community Facilities District; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a District Development, Financing Participation and Intergovernmental Agreement (Gladden Farms (Phase II) Community Facilities District) Erik Montague addressed Council regarding Gladden farm s FD II recommending approval and authorization of the execution and delive of the district development financing participation and intergovernmental agreement. He stated that this particular gp p facilities district is for the second facilities district within Gladden, which will be a legally . separate entity. B separate Resolution, Mr. Montague stated that the CFD Board if it is p y y se p so established will set or call the formal election to authorize up to a total of $60 million in eneral obligation debt to be issued over the life of the CFD. He stated that within g g these formation documents It is anticipated, consistent with other CFI] 9 s within the Town, that there will be a maximum secondary assessed rate of $2.80, which comprise $2.50 for debt service and $0.30 for O & M. "The developer has submitted the fully executed petition as required within statute as well as contributing all appropriate fees within the application submittal phase. Motion; Approve, lone ice Mayor Herb .tai, Seconded by Council Member p y Roxanne Ziegler.: Z Resolution No. 2Q 7-222: Relating to Development; support of the relocation of the existing_ Tangerine Ro.a. Int&6ange Gilbert Davidson discussed the relocation of the existing Tangerine Road Interchange Aver a two en0d e. ear of tim e. Mr. Davidson stated that this will not be a new .... ..... . y p .. ... .... interchange but a relocation of the existing interchange. Motion: A rove, "oved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by pP Council Member Roxanne Ziegler. 3. Relatin g to Development; discussion and direction concerning entering into a proposed retail tax incentive development agreement regarding the Marana Spectrum project Frank Cassidy spoke regarding a retail tax incentive development agreement for the Marana Spectrum project. He stated that the draft incentive agreement provides for a retail tax incentive of $30 million over twenty years from the day of the agreement or fifteen years from the opening of the interchange. Mr. Cassidy stated that it covers a little over $17 million in public improvements and mitigation funding as well as interest on that. Modifications to the agreement include making the $30 million a cap and to put in a requirement that the finance director would do a calculation of interest based on the $17 million from the time those costs are incurred until the repayment occurs, not to exceed MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 11, 2007 $30 million. He also spoke of a discussion that may be considered which consists of including provision that states that if a business within Marana Spectrum has more than g p one location in the Town of Marana, they have to separately account for the taxes p aid from the Marana Spectrum site. Mayor Honea asked that someone from the development interest to give an overview of the actual infrastructure improvements. Michael Racy, 535 W. Urton Drive, addressed Council regarding the Spectrum project. He stated that it is a 170 acre project and over 1.3 million square feet of retail space. This will be the first full -scale lifestyle center to be developed in southern Arizona. It is a combination of a fully int ated series of retail shops, restaurants, entertainment facilities movie theatre hotel g , lar e shaded walking areas, promenades, and more. He stated that leasing for the site at this point is going very well, as they already have letters of intent to sign. Council Member McGorray arrived; 6:15 pm.) Mr. Racy stated that the development agreement proposes to reimburse approximately $16 minion in offsite infrastructure. This infrastructure is made up. of four general components, the largest be g g in drainage. This site needs to deal with off site drainage..from approximately a 2000 - acre watershed located to the northeast of the site, and proposes to channelize that flow around the site. Subsurface channels constitute $7.6 Million of the proposed $17 million reimbursement and an additional $5 million in offsite roadways, $2.9 and $1 million in additional regional sewer and water improvements. and $456.040 in an offsite conservation land contribution that the property was making. Mr. Racy stated that by the time the J ro'ect is opened it will have already paid $� million in construction sales tax to p the Town. He stated that. the p roj ect pays Off $ S million dollars in interest, for a total repayment of $Z6 mill Vice Mayor Kai asked for clan fication on how the amount was calculated. Mr. Racy explained that durin .the rezoning process the developer was approached and was p during .the take an dffslte contribution. There was no regulatory requirement o any mitigation coast ib tion ors this property but there was a small portion of land that was shown as envirorentally sensitive land. Mr. Racy stated that they had a biologist consultant do an analysis based on what that portion would represent in mitigation land in order to try to come up : with a rational basis for a conservation land contribution absent of formal latory structure. He stated that they took a per rooftop fee and imputed the .... number of rooftops th:t could go onto the number of mitigation acres if rooftops were going oin in. T`s was the only model that Mr. Racy stated that they used. He also stated that they used a itigation ratio of 2.3 to 1 and an imputed number of homes that would go on that and multiplied by the rooftop fee. Mr. Racy also spoke briefly regarding the types of shops that would be going into the project and stated that it looks like the project will open with a high percentage of tenancy, as there are many who have already signed letters of intent. He also stated that the project would not open in phases. No action was taken on this item. 4. PUBLIC HEARING. Resolution No. 2007 -219 Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the 2007 Marana General Plan 91 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 11, 2007 Paul Popelka addressed council regarding the Marana General Plan. He addressed seven basic issues: natural resources map — depicting wildlife corridors, washes and habitat zones; land disturbance — targeting 30% as a land disturbance percentage; HCP language — changing the verbiage from "adopted HCP" to "HCP as adopted "; Avra Valley -I -10 land use — wildlife corridor connecting with the former underpass at I -10 and the proposed industrial land use; Marana Airport land use -- use south of the airport which includes some residential areas; and La Osa Development — recommendation that the plan area remain as is proposed. Mr. Popelka stated that the above issues were the issues that were brought up at the previous meeting for discussion. Michele Muench of State Land addressed Council expressing their support of the Marana General Plan. H. Pike Oliver of La Osa property 1121 W. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ, addressed Council regarding two issues of the Marana General Plan. He stated that it is their view that the planning for this large property would best occur under one jurisdiction. They anticipate that there will be a significant open:.space and preservation area as well as significant development areas in need for trade offs between various portions of the property. He stated that the desire to work on the plan comprehensively would work best under one jurisdiction. The concern of La Osa development is that there be no confusion as far as possible future annexation is concerned. Mr. Oliver then addressed the second issue of the plan — working with military agencies to preserve p:ational defense missions in the area. He stated that this relates not only ta the Pinal Air Park but also Air Force activities. He stated that La Osa has executed a memorandum of understanding with the Air National Guard concerning their activities at Pinat Air Park. This will involve restricting development substantially from the portions of the property that are westerly of the Pinal Air Park area. 'The concern is development designation in the planning area boundary exhibit With the land uses associated with the General Plan. This poses a conflict with the memorand m executed. with the Air National Guard. Mr. Oliver stated .... .... ..... . that their understandings zs to the Town's concerns of interest are Pinal Air Park in t Ivement and: tificat 6n in planning affecting the future operations of that airport, and taking a comprehensive look at future wastewater treatment potential facilities. Mr. Oliver believes that that these two issues can be addressed without the need to expand the Town's planning area. He requested that the Council consider modifying the planning area to b adj acent to their property so as to avoid any confusion to jurisdictional matters in the future. David Morales addressed Council stating that annexations should stay close to I- 10 and avoid flood areas, as well as consider houses versus sales tax. Lori Lustig of SAHBA 2840 N. Country Club Road addressed Council supporting the changes and recommendation that Town staff is proposing to Council. Ryan Hurley of Rose Law Group, 6513 N. Scottsdale Road, addressed Council on behalf of Walton International expressing their support and approval of the General Plan. Carolyn Campbell of the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection addressed Council stating that many of their concerns have been addressed since the last meeting but one 4 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION COUNCIL MEETING MAR-ANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 11, 2007 issue still remains: the wash network and what is portrayed in the General Plan. She stated that the coalition had proposed and still argues that it is better for the General Plan and planning document to have less washes with the riparian vegetation. Ms. Campbell believes protecting the riparian vegetation is more important than having every wash on the plan as development moves forward. She stated that it is their belief that it will be more difficult to move forward with development and protect the washes if the wash network is adopted as opposed to the riparian vegetation. Mike Reuwsaat recommended an annual review of the General Plan amendments. The Town is g a p ro osin Tanning boundary which meets the Tows of Eloy's planning boundary. p p The Town's greatest concern is that it is in the process of looking at Pinal Air Park in that area from a J 'ob -based standpoint. He stated that Pinal County has asked the Town to consider extending its boundaries to include all of La Osa, not just a portion of it. Mr. Reuwsaat recommended that the current map configuration be approved, with the understanding that the Town needs to work with Pinal County, La Osa, and The Town of Eloy to fi rm up what the boundary lines will be based upon who will actually look at and annex that area and who will be reviewing an ma king the regulatory decisions. He also stated that he believes that Mr. Oliver and La Osa's long term intent is the same as the Town's. Mr. Reuwsaat also spoke regarding the proposed interchange at Linda Vista, as well as projects with the Regional. Transportation Authority with regards to the General Plan. Mr. Oliver again addressed Council again suggesting chang n the planning boundary to exclude La Osa property until discussions with Eloy are under way. Mayor Honea stated that La Osa has a much greater impact on Marana as it is only a coup of miles from T own lim whereas it is at least eighteen miles from El oy's limits Mr. Oliver responded that the property is of interest to both juri sdictions. Motion: Moved by Council Member Ro xann e Ziegler, Seconded by Vice Mayor Herb Kai. Yoteotion failed ummarydes — �, No = 4, Abstain = o }. Vote: Motion failed (summary: Ees-= Z, No = :Abstain = o }. I''es: Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Vice mayor Herb Kai. No: Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Patti 'o erford, Council Member Russell Clanagan, Mayor Ed Honea. Absent. Council Memf cr Tim Escobedo. .Second Matron: Approve, Moved by Council Member Patti Comerford, Seconded by Council .. ... Member C . r.ol ;McGorray. Vote: Motion passed (summ Yes = 4, No = 2, Abstain = o ). Yes: Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Patti Comerford, Council Member Russell Clanaga, Mayor Ed Honea. No: Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Vice Mayor Herb Kai. Absent: Council Member Tim Escobedo K. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES L. ITEMS FOR DISCUS SIONIPOSSIBLE ACTION M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Motion to go into executive session. Motion: Enter Closed Session, Moved by Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray, Time 7: 48 p. m MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December I I , 2007 1. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. 2. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(4) and (7) to consider the Town's position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase of property rights needed for the Twin Peaks interchange project, CIP number 2001 -44, from the parcels of property generally identified as Pima County Assessor's p arcel numbers 226-15-010A, 226 -08 -0 140, and X26 -15 -0 130, and to instruct the Town's attorneys in settlement negotiations .and contemplated condemnation proceedings relating to the same prope.rty rights. 3. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3)-,(4),(6) anal .(7) for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning water rights issues and to consult with and instruct the Town Attorney and the Town Manager concerning the 1979 intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County relating to sewer service within the Marana town. limits and to direct the Town Manager and Town Attorney with respect to that agreement (Frank Cassidy) %S4 § 4. Executive session p ursuant to A: § 38- 431.03(A)(1) and (3) for discussion and consultation with the Town's attorneys regarding legal implications and procedures relating to the December 14, 200' resignation of Marana Town Council member Tim Escobedo (at the Council's option, all a r p art of the discussion and legal advice relating to this item may occur in public session) Council returned to the dais at 9:02 p.m. Motion: Approve, Moved by C u ncitMemb er Russell Flanagan, Seconded by Council Memo R�vane .Ziegler to direct the "own Clerk to advertise far the vacancy on the Council by post44 adverWsement on the website and in the Marana Weekly News. � e application period will erg : nuary 18, 2408 at S: oo p.m. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 0. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Patti Comerford, Seconded by Council Member Russell Clan agan CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on December 11, 2007. I further certify that a quorum was present. Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk 0 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 18, 2007 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Mayor Pr't Herb Kai Vice Mayor ........... F sent Russell Clanagan Council Member r sent Patti Comerford Council Member pr �.t Carol McGorra y Council Member Prey Roxanne Ziegler g Council Member Prese nt` .. .. ...... ... STAFF Mike Reuwsaat .. . ... ..... . . .. ... . ....... . Town Mana er . . . ... ..... g ::;Present Gilbert Davidson Deputy Town Man =` - Present Deb Thalasitis Assistant Town Manage Present Frank Cassidy y ow ttorne ........... ... ...... Present Jocelyn Bronson e1 ......... To vv re ent B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INV:OCA'IO3MENT OF SILEN .... Fr. Tadeo of St. Christopher:. : .Catholic Chui gave the invocation. C. APPROVAL OF ND A Motion:. ; ! rive Mov . �'oun �' O ................. ... . . ......... ... . ... . ..... ....... . .............. .................. c er Patti Comer rd Seconded h Council f �' . .... rra . ................. )' > . .......... ................ .................. .......... .................. ................... Me 1 'a o ...... .::::::.:.:. D. CALL To ............... . .......... ................. .... THE PUBL David A' ::_*o, 12732 Cornaro Drive, addressed Council regarding lack o adequate ............ .......... ::: -:: - activities Guth in the- . ................. . ............... .. ........... ... venin y::.. g Council for staff s business and e in professional exchange Lars Lustig of thanked C p g their continued w6& with SAHBA. Arnold Burrell addressed Council to inform them of a calf roping event he and his group will be holding during Rodeo Week in Marana. The event will be called the Marana Calf Roping Invitational and will be held on February 18, 2008. 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 18, 2007 E. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on The Shops at Tangerine and I -10 Motorplex at Tangerine Specific Plan Kevin Kish introduced Mitch Stallard of westcor. Mr. Stallard gave Council a brief summary of The Shops at Tangerine. He stated that the intended uses are for retail, auto mall, and possible hotel uses. The Shops will be an outdoor type center with out parcel pads, restaurants, and an auto park. Additional traffic studies will be conducted in cooperation with the Town. Mr. Stallard stated that WestcorWill step forward and pay for their fair share of the impacts of the development. A e meeting was conducted with residents from the surrounding area and . t±e were no obj ections to the ro' but man comments in s u p port of the s I- stag that the design guidelines p J �' pp p �]Llestcor for this project are very thorough as them ill not be a question to .. .. created by p J y an y design n element for the project. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES -- F. MAYOR A ND COUNCIL REPO SUMMARY CURRENT EVENTS :er Users Ass :tion in Las Vegas. on issue was granted. The EVENTS H. STAFF R GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2007 -223 Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing Town staff to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) relating to the Town's participation in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E- Verify); and declaring an emergency (Jane Fairall) 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 18, 2007 2. Resolution No. 2007 -224: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing full execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Emergency Management for the purposes of receiving funds under the 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program (T. Van Hook) 2. ordinance No. 2007.32 Relating to the Municipal Court; amending Title 5 of the Marana Town Code; placing the court administrator under the supervision and authority of the town magistrate; and declaring an emergency Frank Cassidy spoke on behalf of Mr. Hay. Mr. Cassidy stated that this Ordinance reorganizes the municipal court so that the entire administrative function of the court is under the administrative authority of the magistrate. The Arizona Supreme Court had MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX BATE: December 18, 2007 sent out some documentation earlier this year in response to questions about organizations issues, clarifying that administration of the court needs to be under the judge for separation of power reasons. Kevin Kish stated that this Ordinance would allow for a smaller lot, single family detached development. In order to create a single family detached, there are 2 options that are made available to the development: creating a specific plan or using the small lot option within the alternate neighborhood design plan up to 30% of the R -5 zoning designated land. In addition to the proposed amendments, Mr. Kish stated that staff has also included some cleanup and clarifications, one of which is an amendment to update the noticing requirements on significant land use changes. Staff is suggesting that the small lot option be removed from the alternative neighborhood design plan so that the only option available within the land development code would be to come through the 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 18, 2007 legislative process of doing a rezoning. Mr. Kish stated that this change will require any new 3500- square foot lot minimums would come through the Planning Commission and the Town Council under an Ordinance for rezoning the legislative process on it where the conditions on it can be looked at. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Patti Comerford, .Seconded by Council Member Russell Clanagan. Mayor Honea asked if there is anything in the agreement that states if it's paid off, that it doesn't have to be $30 million or that if it moves forth quickly, that it could be less. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Vice NIr Kai stag that he does not fully understand how the public benetits from an .......... .......... of these r'xs. S eficall he asked about the $3 million water infrastructure and how ............. .. y and where th y is going and how citizens will benefit from that project. Brad DeSpair stated that the water infrastructure is driven primarily by fire protection. This is the largest fire protection development building that we have. It's requirements are 4,000 gallons a minute for 4 hours. He stated that in the discussions that with consulting engineers the decision was made that, instead of requiring 2 wells on their site with the storage; the fire pump and the booster clamp; that an alternative that would take that off of their site and still be able to meet those requirements would be considered. That required that a storage tank of 840,000 gallons be moved and built up Camino de Manana above Glover, if Glover was extended from the Thornydale Road area, on a site of about a half acre. He stated that this would gravity feed that fire protection for this D Vice Mayor Kai asked for the other uses available. Steve Hater, 30598 N. 75` Street, stated that there are sanitary sewers going through the site that are servicing areas beyond the Marana Spectrum. A trunk sewer running along the TEP and connecting to the existing sewer that was installed as part of the Oasis Hills outfall is proposed under the direction of Pima County and through discussions with the developer's group and neighbors to the southeast. In addition, the sewer from the Oasis Hills outfall is being re- routed through the site and collecting site drainage as well as lands upstream and connecting to our basin. 7 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 1 S, 2007 Vice Mayor Kai spoke about mitigation and the letter from Carolyn Campbell regarding the 39 acres in that area. He stated that the mitigation is a cost of doing business for the developer and that the developer should pay for that, not the Town. Mr. Racy stated that this project is different because there was no mitigation requirement for this project. He stated that the project went through the regulatory process in the Town and that in going through the zoning there was no requirement for mitigation because there were no sensitive lands. K. BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES J Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Seconded by Council Member Carol McCorray. 0 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: December 1 S, 2007 L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIUNIPOSSIBLE ACTION M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS 1. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. D MINUTES OF MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION HERITAGE HIGHLANDS CLUBHOUSE PLACE AND DATE Heritage Highlands, Clubhouse, 4949 W. Heritage Club Boulevard, Marana, 3:00 p.m. January 4, 5, and 6, 2008 Januar 4 2008 COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Russell Clanagan Patti Comerford Carol McGorray Roxanne Ziegler Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Present Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Deb Thalasitis Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson A. PRESENTATIONS Town Manager Deputy Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Presentation: Team Building Exercise (Josh Wright) Present Present Present Present Present (arrived at 5:30 p.m.) The purpose of this exercise was to enable participants to apply development, team - building, communications, motivation and planning skills to achieve a common goal as a team. It encouraged using creative methods quickly, accurately and efficiently in order to be successful. Presentation: overview of Council meeting procedures for staff and Council (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy noted that the subject of parliamentary procedure had been raised during several Council meetings and was placed as a topic on this agenda for discussion. Mr. Cassidy noted that the Town Code directs the process for conducting meetings and does not reference Robert's Rules of Order or any other parliamentary procedure that must be followed. At approximately 5:00 p.m., Council recessed for dinner and an exercise on forming connections that was facilitated by Lance Decker during the dinner hour. Saturday, January 5 2008 MINUTES OF MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION HERITAGE HIGHLANDS CLUBHOUSE January 4, 5, and 6, 2008 8 :00 —1 0:30 a.m. Mr. Decker met with the Manager and the Council in a roundtable discussion preliminary to identifying the major areas that will form the strategic plan. Each person was invited to present his /her thoughts and then the other members were invited to respond. Several key words and phrases were identified: good communication versus effective communication, delegation of tasks upward as well as downward, accountability and responsibility, micro- managing and respect for one another's positions and abilities. At approximately 10:30 a.m., the Department Heads were invited to sit in on the discussion as observers. This took place until the meeting recessed for lunch at Noon. The afternoon portion of the session revolved around identifying whether the current mission statement was viable and whether it should remain as it, be changed, or be eliminated. Mr. Decker formed distinct groups of both staff and Council to discuss this and then asked one member of each group to form another group and take the suggestions from all participants to another room and come up with the most significant verbiage to set the stage for identifying the strategic focus areas under a new mission statement. The elements of the new statement were service, high - quality, accountability and enduring (will last over time). For the next three hours, still in small groups, participants worked as teams to develop proposed strategic areas to focus on. Several areas emerged: water, transportation, jobs and housing, quality services, and economic development were among the top decisions. Mr. Decker then proceeded to place all the information into a matrix with possible outcomes and deadlines. This matrix will be provided to the Manager within a week to further develop timelines and staff assignments and responsibilities. The meeting recessed for dinner at 4:45 p.m. Participants then departed for The Gallery for dinner. Sunday, January 6, 2008, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p m This session was open to the public; however, Department Heads were not required to attend with the exception of the Town Clerk. Council Member Ziegler was absent. 11 Process to replace Council Member. Discussion led by Mike Reuwsaat. Candidates are to have their letters of interest to the Town Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2008. On January 22, 2008, each candidate would have 2 -3 minutes to present their reasons for seeking appointment to the vacant seat on the Council. It was suggested to start the presentations at 5:00 p.m. and leave time for an executive session should the Council wish to interview any of the candidates out of open session. Holding the interviews in this manner would be less distracting than during the regular Council meeting. It was discussed that the process would be to hear from the candidates, place an executive session for the item on the agenda should Council wish to interview any of the candidates in executive session, and also place the item on the regular agenda so that Council could make an appointment in open session should they desire at the January 22 meeting. It was also suggested placing the item on the 0 MINUTES OF MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION HERITAGE HIGHLANDS CLUBHOUSE January 4, 5, and 5, 2008 February 5, 2008 agenda should the Council wish to deliberate further. Mike Reuwsaat said that he would get Frank Cassidy's opinion on the process before finalizing either agenda. The Clerk could have Loyalty Oaths available for all candidates on January 22 should the Council wish to make an appointment at that time. Jocelyn said she would work with Rodney (Campbell) to get a press release out to all media seeking viable candidates. Mr. Decker suggested that it would be appropriate to do a background check on all candidates. Deb (Thalasitis) said she would get the Clerk a release form. The point was raised that it would be a good idea to have questions available to ask each candidate to find out who is the perfect candidate. Mike Reuwsaat said that he would get the list of questions used during the last Council candidate interviews. Some of the questions proposed by the Council were: Is the candidate someone who wants to run in the next election cycle? What is the candidate's availability throughout the year? Is the candidate a registered voter? Is the candidate able to handle the workload? Is the candidate dedicated to research and preparation? what value does the candidate bring to the Town? what are the most pressing issues facing the community? 2. Council Compensation. Mike Reuwsaat noted that several people in the community have approach him about this issue. Cell phone and travel reimbursement should also be included in the research. Mike noted that Council pay increases would not go into effect until the next Council election in 2009 and this would be handled through the budget process. The Mayor and Council discussed at length developing an ad hoc citizen oversight commission. This would be an interim committee to look at expectations of the Mayor and Council positions as well as car, phone and annual salary. David Morales should be included. It was discussed whether there should be two commissions — one for compensation and one for travel and cell phone reimbursement. Council Member Comerford raised the point of what the public's expectations would be for the increased compensation. It was noted that a job description should be prepared and that a decision should be made as to whether a Council position is full or part time. The action plan will be for Mike to get Frank Cassidy's opinion on the process by January 11, 2008. The Council would appoint a citizen committee the first meeting in February. Jocelyn will work with Mike on - a bluesheet. The question was raised as to whether this would be a formal initiative. It was noted that this would be a citizen advisory committee and must be agendized. Jocelyn is responsible to do the advertising and recruitment so that the appointments could be made by April 15. 3, Police Ride -aloe s. (Jocelyn to get the form and provide copies to Council). The Mayor asked Council to consider participating in ride- alongs, especially in districts that are not necessarily where they live. The consensus of the Council was that this is a good idea, but agreed to discuss a process so that there is no confusion that the Council Members would be doing this distinctly separate from any police issues that are currently under union negotiation. 3 MINUTES OF MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION HERITAGE HIGHLANDS CLUBHOUSE January 4, 5, and 6, 2008 4, PERF Re ort. Deb Thalasitis stated that MPOA negotiations would begin in Janua ry 9 and she outlined the preliminary process. On January 7, 2008 Mike Reuwsaat will send the meet and confer ordinance to Council for information. He noted that Chief Vidaurrl received an email January 4 stating that the MPOA survey will be release on Tuesday, January 8. The Chief and command staff and supervisors will be meeting at Heritage Highlands next weekend with Randy Means, a facilitator, to begin working through items identified on the town- sponsored PERF Report. The deadline to complete the items noted in the report is 120 days. The Police Department may issue a press release that they are moving forward with the recommendations. 5. Water. Mike Reuwsaat stated that he had received a letter from Mike Hein, City of Tucson, stating that the Town could purpose the Tucson Water System for $19 million. Mr. Reuwsaat informed Council that management will take this offer under advisement as we look at all water options. 6. Council Invocations. The Mayor indicated that he had received requests from several citizens to have an invocation at each Council meeting. Jocelyn noted that the last time a consistent invocation had occurred was when the Captain from the Salvation Army gave them at the former Town Hall. Jocelyn also noted that John McIntyre, who sits on a Council advisory commission, is also on the Board of Directors for the Tucson Interfaith Council, and he may be willing to assist us in this regard. The Mayor said that he would take the lead on this item and have a list together to present to Council by February 19, 2008. 7. Mr. Decker discussed the five major plan areas which began developing Saturday. His report will be given to Mike on Monday, January 14 for follow -up. B. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Jocelyn will prepare data regarding all ballot by mail elections and get it to - Mike for the next strategic planning session. C. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adj ourned at 1:3 0 p. m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council Strategic Planning Session held on January 4, 5, and 5, 2008. I further certify that a quorum was present. Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk t0 N v, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA 7 INFORMATION q►eizar` MEETING DATE: February S, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: J. 1 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Ed Honea, Mayor SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 -18: Relating to Mayor and Council; adopting the Town Council Code of Teamwork and Cooperation. DISCUSSION At the recent Town of Marana retreat, held January 4 through 6, 2008, at the Heritage Highlands clubhouse at Dove Mountain, the Town Council held a number of sessions aimed at promoting a spirit of professionalism and cooperation among council members. From the discussions that occurred in these sessions, in consultation with senior management staff and a professional consultant, a Town Council "Code of Teamwork and Cooperation" was drafted as a policy document which council members would adhere to in working with each other, town staff, and other various entities such as the media and the general public. The Town Council Code of Teamwork and Cooperation specifies nine principles agreed upon by council members present at the retreat. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A — Town Council Code of Teamwork and Cooperation RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of proposed resolution. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -18. MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-18 RELATING TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL; ADOPTING THE TOWN COUNCIL CODE OF TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION. WHEREAS the Mayor, Council and Town Staff attended a three day Strategic Planning Session in January of this year; and WHEREAS during that Session the Mayor and Council, in the interests of promoting the spirit of professionalism and cooperation, worked together and drafted a Town Council Code of s p p p Teamwork and Cooperation; and WHEREAS the Code of Teamwork and Cooperation has been finalized and accepted by Mayor and Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Town Council Code of Teamwork and Cooperation, attached to this document as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby adopted and accepted. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 5th day of February, 2008. Mayor Ed Honea. ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney t00007790.DOC /} CIH 41129108 EXHIBIT A TOWN COUNCIL CODE OF TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION Policy and Staff Team of Marana, Arizona Section I — Moving Forward What happened in the past ... needs to stay in the past. From today forward, I agree to move forward with my partners for the good of the community's future. Section 2 — Communications I am dedicated to two -way communication with the formal leader of the group (Mayor), and with the other members. In pursuing this goal, I will communicate frequently, and focus on generating the highest - quality understanding through that communication. Section 3 — Understanding I will develop a personal understanding of my partners' individual long -range agenda. If I want to know something my partners know ... I'll ask them. If I have a position on an issue, I'll let my policy partners know what it is. If I have a position on an issue and I change my mind, I'll let everyone know as soon as is reasonably possible. Section 4 — Consequences Before speaking or acting, I will check my assumptions. I will determine what collateral effect my words or actions might have on my working relationships with other council members and on the community. Section S -- Leadership Because the leader of the group (Mayor) has the formal responsibility for assuring frequent, high - quality communication, I will use the leader as a sounding board to test ideas and discuss any difficulties I might encounter. Section 6 — Expectations of others In return for my commitment to this Code of Teamwork and Cooperation, I expect the leader and the other members of the policy team to reciprocate as follows: A -- If you have concerns that involve me, I expect a call as soon as possible. Likewise, if you have concerns about other members, you need to call them. B - Keep any public comments you make focused on issues and not toward other members of the policy team. C - If you are approached by the press for comment regarding one of your policy partners, refer them to that member of the team. D - Don't let me be surprised! ! ! If you know something that will have an effect on me or on issues I have an interest in, let me know. E - Don't passively accept being misquoted. If a comment that is not accurate is attributed to you, then you have the responsibility of actively trying to correct it. F - Don't say anything negative about a policy partner behind his or her back. G - Respect each other's personal and physical space. Section 7 — Policy Team Expectations of Staff Team The Policy Team expects the Staff Team to: A -Return telephone calls and contacts from council members (or the Council staff) as soon as possible that day, but under any circumstances within 24 hours. Final solutions and follow -up will depend upon the situation -and agreed -upon delivery times. B -Give emergencies noted by the Council immediate attention. C —Show the same priority and responsiveness to the Council staff as they would the council members themselves. Section 8 -- Staff Team Expectations of Policy Team The Town staff expects the Mayor and Council to: A - Deal with management level staff on constituent services. B - Be clear on their expectations for delivery team and the deliverable. C - work with staff to reach an agreement on what gets done (and when). D - Give issues the appropriate priority, and not over - prioritize issues and needs. E - Recognize that staff has other demands, including demands from other council members, and that there are few true "emergencies." F - Treat staff as professionals and with respect .. . and follow the "Golden Rule." Section 9 — Commitment to Code What we do today will affect tomorrow's interpersonal effectiveness! We will work diligently to make our interactions and relationships positive. Policy Team Signatures Ed Honea, Mayor Herb Kai, Vice Mayor Russell Clanagan, Council Member Patti Comerford, Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Jon Post, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member Staff Mana ement Team Si natures Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager Gilbert Davidson, Deputy Town Manager Deb Thalasitis, Assistant Town Manager 2 .owN o TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF MARANA 7 MEETING g INFORMATION gR1IDN! MEETING DATE: February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: J. 2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 -19: Relating to Floodplain Management; ap- proving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmen- tal agreement with the Arizona State Land Department to partici- pate in funding the Town of Marana's technical drainage studies for submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and declaring an emergency. DISCUSSION The Town of Marana has completed the selection of a drainage engineering consultant through the public procurement process to prepare technical studies, reports and recommendations to evaluate Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) being proposed by the Federal Emergency Man- agement Agency (FEMA). The FEMA maps are being updated under FEMA's nationwide Map Modernization Program. FEMA will be applying their national levee certification standards to any structure that acts like a levee, even structures that were never built as or intended to act as levees, such as the Central Arizona Project canal, Interstate 10 and the Union Pacific Railroad embankment. If these levee -like structures are not certified by FEMA, or if their flood - protection qualities are not acknowledged by FEMA, the revised FIRMs will add large new floodplains that will have devastating effects on Marana and Trust land managed by the Arizona State Land De- partment (ASLD). This intergovernmental agreement facilitates a $25,000 contribution by ASLD toward the cost of the Town's technical drainage studies. Approximately 1,500 acres of ASLD Trust lands are lo- cated northeast of Interstate 10 and southwest of the CAP canal, within the area addressed by the studies. RECOMMENDATION Town staff sincerely appreciates ASLD Is willingness to participate in the cost of conducting these important studies, and recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2008 -19. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -19. {00007796.DOC i1 1/29/2008 11:07 AM MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-19 RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN FUNDING THE TOWN OF MARANA' S TECHNICAL DRAINAGE STUDIES FOR SUBMISSION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS the Town of Marana has completed the selection of a drainage engineering consultant through the public procurement process to prepare technical studies, reports and recommendations to evaluate Flood Insurance Rate Maps being proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and WHEREAS approximately 1,500 acres of Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) Trust lands are located northeast of Interstate 10 and southwest of the CAP canal, within the area addressed by the studies; and WHEREAS the intergovernmental agreement which is the subject of this resolution facilitates a $25,000 contribution by ASLD toward the cost of the Town's technical drainage studies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona State Land Department attached as Exhibit A is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute it on behalf of the Town. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana that this resolution become immediately effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 51h day of February, 2008. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney 00007797.DQC 11 1/29/2008 11:18 AM n�N o TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA g 7 INFORMATION gRfZpN' MEETING DATE: February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: J. 3 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL. FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 -20: Relating to Water; authorizing the staff of the Town of Marana to reimburse groundwater withdrawal fees paid by the Cortaro- Marana Irrigation District as a result of the Town of Marana's efforts to secure Arizona Department of Water Resources recognition of all or part of Cortaro- Marana Irrigation District's subsurface Santa Cruz River flow as surface water. DISCUSSION The Cortaro- Marana Irrigation District (CMID) holds a Certificate of Surface Water Right to 29,100 acre -feet of subsurface flow in the Santa Cruz River. In annual reports to the Arizona De- partment of Water Resources (ADWR), CMID has reported as surface water all withdrawals from wells identified as subsurface flow diversion points in its Certificate. To date, ADWR has not formally challenged CMID's reporting of the water. The Town of Marana plans to seek ADWR recognition of all or part of CMID's subsurface flow as surface water for purposes of Marana's Certificate of Assured Water Supply. ADWR charges CMID a groundwater withdrawal fee of three dollars per acre -foot for all groundwater it pumps. (A.R.S. § 45 -611 authorizes a groundwater withdrawal fee of not more than five dollars per acre - foot.) CMID is concerned that Marana's efforts to convince ADWR to recognize all or part of CMID's subsurface Santa Cruz River flow as surface water may instead cause ADWR to rule that the water in question is groundwater which is subject to the groundwa- ter withdrawal fee. This resolution authorizes the Town staff to reimburse groundwater withdrawal fees paid by CMID as a result of the Town of Marana's efforts, with the assistance and cooperation of CMID, to secure ADWR recognition of all or part of CMID's subsurface Santa Cruz River flow as sur- face water. RECOMMENDATION Town staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2008 -20. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -20. 1000 07782. DOC 1} 1/29/2008 9:46 AM MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-20 RELATING TO WATER; AUTHORIZING THE STAFF OF THE TOWN OF MARANA TO REIMBURSE GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL FEES PAID BY THE CORTARO- MARANA IRRIGATION DISTRICT AS A RESULT OF THE TOWN OF MARANA' S EFFORTS TO SECURE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES RECOGNITION OF ALL OR PART OF CORTARO- MARANA IRRIGATION DISTRICT'S SUBSURFACE SANTA CRUZ RIVER FLOW AS SURFACE WATER. WHEREAS Cortaro - Marana Irrigation District (CMID) holds a Certificate of Surface Water Right to 29,100 acre -feet of subsurface flow in the Santa Cruz River, and WHEREAS, in annual reports to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), CMID has reported as surface water all withdrawals from Wells identified as subsurface flow diversion points in its Certificate; and WHEREAS, to date, ADWR has not formally challenged CMID's reporting of subsurface flow; and WHEREAS the Town of Marana plans to seek ADWR recognition of all or part of CMID's subsurface flow as surface water for purposes of Marana's Certificate of Assured Water .Supply; and WHEREAS ADWR charges CMID a groundwater withdrawal fee of three dollars per acre -foot for all groundwater it pumps; and WHEREAS the groundwater withdrawal fee is charged by ADWR pursuant to A.R.S. § 45 -611, which authorizes a groundwater withdrawal fee of not more than five dollars per acre - foot; and WHEREAS CMID is concerned that Marana's efforts to convince ADWR to recognize all or part of CMID's subsurface Santa Cruz River flow as surface water may instead cause ADWR to rule that the water in question is groundwater which is subject to the groundwater withdrawal fee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Town staff is hereby authorized to reimburse groundwater withdrawal fees paid by CMID as a result of the Town of Marana's efforts, with the assistance and cooperation of CMID, to secure ADWR recognition of all or part of CMID's f00007792.DOC 11 1/29/2008 9:46 AM subsurface Santa Cruz River flow as surface water for purposes of Marana' s Certificate of Assured Water Supply. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 5 th day of February, 2008. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney {00007792.DOC 1} 1/29/2408 9:46 AM -2- owN o TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA T INFORMATION gRlzb� MEETING BATE: February 5, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: J. 4 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara F. Johnson, Director or Public Works SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2008 --21 Relating to Development; authorizing staff to enter into a contract conditioned upon the acquisition of the wastewater conveyance system with Algonquin Environmental Services for the purpose of performing contract operations services for non -flow through wastewater collection facilities within Town limits; and declaring an emergency. DISCUSSION This item is intended to provide_ an open and public forum to discuss and grant authority to conditionally award a contract to operate the wastewater collection system. It is necessary to issue a conditional award based on the six -month notice of termination of the April 23, 1979 intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Pima County relating to sewer service, which returns the ownership and operations of the existing wastewater collection system within its Town limits to the Town of Marana. In December 2007, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana authorized staff to seek a contractor to provide operations services for non -flow through wastewater collection facilities within Town limits. The Town sought a contractor to operate and maintain the existing wastewater collection system within the Town. An initial operations agreement of two years is proposed. Pima County estimates this system has approximately 182 miles of gravity sewer collections mains and as many as seven wastewater pumping stations. The Town of Marana received technically acceptable proposals from Algonquin Environmental Services and Hunter Contracting Company, and both responsive bidders agreed to hold their prices for 180 days. The proposals were evaluated on: 1. Experience and Qualifications of the Firm; 2. Firm Experience on similar projects; 3. Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel; 4. Work History and Core Project Staff; 5. Budget Estimates for Collection System Operations; including labor, power and chemicals; Budget Estimates for System Maintenance. Based . on the above analysis, Algonquin Environmental Services was the firm selected by the review panel to perform this work. Town staff has agreed upon a contract amount not to exceed a fixed fee for collection systems operations of $22,531 per month and an estimated $107,092 per year for system cleaning and chemicals. FINANCIAL IMPACT Funding for the Town of Marana Municipal Wastewater Collection Systems Operations contract is within Project No. 527.10 A 8000. The cost comparison analysis is attached. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that Council approve the contract with Algonquin Environmental Services for the Marana Municipal Wastewater Collection Systems Operations contract. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2008 -21. -2- MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-21 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT CONDITIONED UPON THE ACQUISITION OF THE WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM WITH ALGONQUIN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING CONTRACT OPERATIONS SERVICES FOR NON --FLOW THROUGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION FACILITIES WITHIN TOWN LIMITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS on July 10, 2007, the Mayor and Council authorized Town staff to carry out a six -month notice of termination of the April 23, 1979 intergovernmental agreement with Pima County relating to sewer service in the Marana town limits; and WHEREAS the Town finds that it may be necessary to operate the collection system; and WHEREAS the Town authorized staff to seek a contractor to provide contract operations services for non -flow through wastewater collection facilities within Town limits; and WHEREAS the Town staff has reviewed statements of qualifications from qualified firms to provide such operating services; and WHEREAS the Town staff has selected Algonquin Environmental Services to provide the operating services; and WHEREAS the Town staff finds that adoption of this resolution is in the best interest of the Town and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, as follows: SECTION 1. The Town Manager and staff are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Algonquin Environmental Services for the amount not to exceed a fixed fee for collection systems operations of $22,531 per month and an estimated $107,092 per year for system cleaning and chemicals. SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana that this resolution become immediately effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 51h day of February, 2008. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney -2- OPERATION MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS PUMP STATION POWER OPERATION OFFICE ENGINEERING/RECORDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS OFFICE SPARE PARTS CAMERA LINES MANHOLE MAINT ALGONQUIN ENVIRONMENTAL $270,366.00 $107,092.00 $377,458.00 HUNTER CONTRACTING $899,962.00 $1,099,299.00 $1,999,261.00 REMOVED FOR COMPARISON $420,000.00 $33,600.00 $232,856.00 $1,586,418.00 BID AMOUNT $33,600.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $92,700.00 $1,675,599.00 BID AMOUNT 0 TOWN CoUITCIL MEETING MARANA7 INFORMATION MEE'T'ING DATE: February 5, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: J. TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FRONT: . Frank Cassidy, Torn Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution Igo. 2008-22: Relating to Utilities; approving and au- thorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement amendment and an assignment agreement with Pima County to take over and complete the H nea Heights sewer project, and de- Blaring an emergency. DISCUSSION This item seeks to end the Honea Heights Sever Project stand- still. Puna County received a $990,000 Rural Development grant for this project, of which it is hold- ing a balance of about $291,000. The 2005 Pima County/Town f Maran I A . for this project (attached) provides that Pima County will administer the project and will contribute only the $990,000 in Rural Development funds, and that the Town of Marana will pay any change orders i approved by Pima County and the Town for the proj ect. Pima County has . received a notice of claim in the amount of approximately $ 1.411 - from United Fire, the surety on the project, Based on higher - than - expected soil backfill costs. The on -site soil did not meet backfill standards, so imported soil was used for oae fill. Staff does not believe the soils claim has merit. Before receiving the United Fire claim, Pima County had entered into a J ob - order contract J C with KE&G in the amount of about $560,000 to complete remedial work on the project. Pima County received the United Fire claim immediately after KE &G mobilized, and promptly canceled the KE&G JOC. Puna County moved forward with the KE&G J C After receiving assurances, given by the No- vember 6, 2007 adoption of Mar na Resolution No. 2007 -1 94, that Marana would pay half of the ultimate award of any soils lawsuit arising out of the project. Upon receiving the United Fire no- tice of claim, Puna County informed Marana that completion of the remedial work on the project will not proceed unless and until the Town agrees to indemnify the County for the fill arnount of any costs and award arising out of the United Fire notice of claim and eventual lawsuit. Until December 21, 2007, Marana staff believed that Mara a would take over all rights and re- sponsibilities for the Honea Heights Sever Project on January 11, 200 8, the termination date of the 1979 pima CountyMarana Sever IAA, as part of the transfer of the entire severer conveyance system within the town limits. A December 21, 200 7, letter from Pima County Administrator C. H. H ekel erry gage notice that Pima County would not convey to M Tana any portion of the sewage conveyance system located within the town limits under the 1979 Sewer IG . Conse- q uently, Mar na will not tape ownership of the sewer conveyance system Pursuant to the teams {o 7 .D l } 1131/2008 1 :27 PSI FJ of the 1979 Sewer .I A until a final judgment is f ire in the pending Marana/Pima Marana/Pima County sewer litigation. Based on the current status, two things will inevitably happen if the 'down does nothing and al- lows the United Fire claim to move forward with Pima County axone defending it. First, the pro - ject will not be completed unless and until Pima County finishes defending the claim or final judgment is obtained in the pending sewer. litigation. Second, Pima Counter will no doubt argue that any ultimate award to United Fire relating to the claim must be indemnified by Marana b asserting that a court judgment on a claim for additional compensation under a construction con- tract should be treated as a court - awarded change order. The IGA. requires Marana to pair for change orders approved by Pima County and Marana. Marana' would have reasonable arguments against a Pima Counter indemnification claim. How - ever continued haggling with Pima County over the issue will result in the continued delay in completion of the Honea Heights Sewer Project, and' could result in a less than aggressive Pima. County defense against an eventual United Fire lawsuit arising out of the pending notice of • arm■ Town staff recommends the approval of the IGA amendment and the assig mnent agreement pre- sented by this item as the most expedient way to assure the prompt completion of the Honea Heights Sewer Project and the aggressive defense against all claims arising out of it. The IGA amendment and the assignment reement include the following primary elements: Pima County will assign all rights and liabilities under the Honea Heights Sewer Project to Marana, so that Marana can fight the United Fire battle as it sees ht, when and if United Fire pursues a lawsuit • Pima County will transfer to Marana the remaining Rural Development funds for the pro- ject 0 Marana will have authority to take whatever steps are necessary to complete the remedial work o n the project 0 Marana will complete the remedial wort Marana will hold Pima County harmless from and against any existing or future claims arising out of the Honea Heights Sewer Project • Pima. County will waive any claims it may have against Marana involving the Honey Heights Sewer Project except the right to be held harmless ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A:, Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment and Exhibit B: Assignment Agreement with Firm County RECOMMENDATION Town staff recommends the. adoption of Resolution Igo. 200-22, SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 200 8-22. {0000 3.noo 113112008 1:27 PM FJ MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -22 RELATING To UTILITIES APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR To EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH PIMA COUNTY To TAKE OVER AND COMPLETE THE HONEA HEIGHTS SEWER PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS the Town of Marana and Pima County entered into a 2005 intcrgovemmental agreement to facilitate the construction of the Honea Heights Sever Project; and WHEREAS Pima County's current contingent obligations relating to the Honea Heights Sewer Project exceed the maximum $990,000 in Rural Development funding that Pima Count committed to the Honea Heights Sewer Project; and WHEREAS the Honea. Heights Sewer Project remains uncompleted, and WHEREAS Pima County will not complete the Honea Heights Sever Project unless the Town of Marana fully indemnifies Pima County for all of its costs arising out of the project; and WHEREAS the Town of 1 larana . cannot complete the Honea Heights Sewer Project at this time unless it takes over all rights, responsibilities and liabilities related to the project; and WHEREAS the Mayor or acrd Council find that the Town of Marana maximizes the chances of prompt prof e t completion and aggressive defense against contract claims if, it takes over the Honea Heights Sever Project; and WHEREAS the Mayor r acrd Council find that the interests of the Town of Marana 'and its citizens are best served by entering into the intergovernmental agreement and the assignment agreement which are the. subject of this resolution. Now, THEREFORE, E IT RESOLVED Y THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MA.RA TA, ARIZONA, that the intergovennn ntal agreement amendment and the assignment agreement with Pima County that are attached as Exhibit A and Exhibit respectively are hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute therm on behalf of _ the Town. IT Is FURTHER RESOLVED that since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the Town of Marana that this resolution become immediately effective, an emergency is hereby - declared to exist, and this -resolution shall _ become effective inuncdiately upon its passage and adoption. 000739.DO 1 113112008 1:27 Phi F.1 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF 1ARAN, ARIZONA., this 'h day of rum, 2008. r . ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk {7.Do / -z- Ma r Ed Honea APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney 1/31/2008-1:27 P FJ AMENDMENT To INTE OVEI NMENTAL AGREEMENT EEMENT NUMBER 1- -iIII -'I 35898 -9495 PROJECT: Funding and construction of sanitary sewer system improvements for the Honea Heights Colonia. PARTIES: Pima County, Town of Marana AMENDMEI T No. 1 ORIGINAL TERM: 04/0512005 - 12/3112009 CURRENT TERMINATION GATE: NIA AMENDED TERMINATION DATE: N/A ORIGINAL INAL AMOUNT: 1 1 500,000-00 PRIOR AMENDED AMOUNT: N/A AMOUNT THIS AMENDMENT: N/A NEW AMENDED TOTAL: N/A AMENDMENT ENT NU BEI I WHEREAS, Pima County "County" and the Town of Marana ("Marana") agreed pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement Number 01- -M- 135898 -0405 "IGA' to jo ntl y fund the construction of sanit ar r sewer s rstem irn provem ents for the Hone Heights colonial ("Project"), and WHEREAS, County and Town wish to amend the IGA to increase the participation and responsibility of the Town of Marana in order to facilitate project completion, and WHEF EAS, pursuant to Article I, the parties have agreed that M arana shall assume all County responsibilities set forth in Article I of the Agreement, and shall further accept assignment of County Contracts Nos. 136660 "Grimm Honea Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Contract") and 138761 "United Fire Takeover Agreement"), including all amendments and change orders thereof, and shall further abide by ell terms and conditions of County contract No. 135899 the grant agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, and wHEIEAS 'pursuant to Article 2.3, Mara na has agreed to provide funding for aril ardditionarl costs in excess of the 1. 5 million allocated to the Project, and has further agreed to indemnify, defend and hold harmless county against any and all claims submitted by United Fire & casualty Company or its agents, designates, contractors or any other individual or entity acting on behalf of United Fire and Casualty in submitting such claims, and NOW, THEREFORE, the Agreement is amended as follows: ADD: Section 1: "The parties agree that the Marana shall assume all County responsibilities set forth in Article I of the Agreement, (except for the provisions of Section 1.4.1 relating to connection fees) and shall further accept assignment of county Contracts Nos. 136660 "Grimm Honea Heights Sewer Rehabilitation Contract" and 1337601 "United Fire Tal eover Agreement" , including all amendments and change orders thereof. The parties shall execute an assignment document that shall transfer all rights, responsibilities and liabilities, including all amendments and change orders thereof under these contracts to the Marana, including a transfer of all remaining Rural Development grant funding, upon approval by the United States Department of Agriculture. Marana shall further abide by aII terms and conditions of County contract No. 135899, the grant agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture. ADD To: Section 2.3: "The parties agree that the cost of the Project will exceed 1. 5 million dollars, and further agree that Marana shall be solely responsible for all Project costs in excess of 1. 5 million dollars, including but not limited to the cost of all additional needed design, construction and construction services. Marana shalI further indemnify, defend and hold harmless County against any and all claims submitted by United Fire & Casualty Company or its agents, designates, contractors or any other individual or entity actin on behalf of United Fire and Casualty in submitting such clarirns. M arrana further forever waives any and all claims that it may have against County related to any claim by United Fire & Casualty or any other claim related to f 000077 3.D c 11311200311 :17.AM the Honea Heights Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Similarly, with the exception of the above referenced right to indemnification by Mara na, Counter further and forever waives any and al claims that it might have against the Mara na related to any claim by United Fire & Casualty or any ether claim related to the Honea Heights Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This provision shall survivre the termination of this agreement." This Amendment shall be effective upon execution of the Assignment referenced in the amended Section 1 of this Agreement. All ether provisions not specifically changed by this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have affixed their signatures to this Amendment on the dates written below. PIMA COUNTY: TOWN of MAR ANA: Chairman Date Mager Date Board of Supervisors ATTEST: C lerk of the Board Dote APPROVED — USDAI D (AGENCY) Date: Name and Title Data: T#ie foregoing Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between Pima County and the Town of Marana has been reviewed pursuant to A.f.S. § 11 -92 by the undersigned, who have determined that it is in , proper.forr. and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona to those parties to the 'Intergovernmental entai Agreement represented by the undersigned. Deputy County Attorney Date Attorney for the Town Date ( QO007793.DOC ! } Page 2 of 2 1/31/20.08 11:17 A PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DEPARTMENT PROJECT: HONEA HEIGHTS SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT CONTRACTOR: TOWN of MAR ANA - AMOUNT: N/A FUNDING: N/A ( STAMP HERE ASSIGNMENT THIS CONTRACT is entered into between Pima County, a body politic and corporate of the State of Arizona, and the Town of ll arana, an Arizona municipal corporation. Whereas, the Torn of Marana has agreed to accept assignment of Pima Counter Contract Nos. '136660 ("Grimm Honea Heights Serer Rehabilitation Contract" and 138761 "United Fire Takeover Agreement"), including all amendments and change orders thereof, and Whereas, Pima Counter has agreed to permit the Assignment of Pima County Contract Nos. 136660 ("Grimm Honea Heights Serer Rehabilitatlo.n Contract" and 1387601 "United Fire Takeover Agreement" , including all amendments and change orders thereof, to the Town of Mara a, and IOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: Pima County Contracts Nos. 136660 "Grimm Honea Heights Server Rehabilitation Contract" and 138761 C U nited Fire Takeover Agreement:" , including without iimitation all rights, responsibilities and iiabiiities, and any change orders thereof, are hereby assigned to -the Town of Marana pur uant to the Intergovernmental Agreement N urnber .01- 3--i - 135898-04.05 previously entered. i nto by and between the parties. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have affixed their signatures to this Contract on the date written below. PIMA COUNTY TOWN of MA ANA Chair, Board of Supervisors Date: Authorized officer Signature Printed Name and Title APPROVED AS TO CONTENT Date: Department Head Date: 00007313.DO / 41 1131/2008 11:17 AM Revised 0312007 APPROVED AS TO FORM Deputy County Attorney Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM Marana Town Attorney Date: (00007813.D D 14 ) 2 113'11200811:17 AM Revised 0312007 O'1N 0 TOWN COUNCIL MEETI TOWN of MARANA . . M 4 INFORMATION �Riz MEETING DATE: February S, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: L.1 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Michael A. Town Manager SUBJECT: State Legislative Issues: Discussion/Direction /Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature DISCUSSION This item is scheduled for each regular council Meeting in order to provide an opportunity to discuss any legislative item that might arise during the current session of the State Legislature. Periodically, an oral report maybe given to supplement the Legislative Bulletins. ATTACHMENTS Legislative Bulletin, Issues 2 and 3 and revised 2008 list of State Legislators. RECOMMENDATION Upon the request of Council, staff will be pleased to provide recommendations on specific legislative issues. SUGGESTED MOTION Mayor and Council's pleasure. JCBI0112912008/10:54 AM IN THIS ISSUE Revenue Sharing Hearing On January 23rd ...................... 1 Neighborhood Day A Success . ............................... 1 Bills Of Note ........................... 2 The Weekly Spotlight ............. 2 Legislative Bulletin is published by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Forward your comments or suggestions to: League of Arizona Cities & Towns 1820 [Nest Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Phone: 602- 258 -5786 Fax: 602-253-3874 Email: leagueGazleague -org Internet: www.azleague.org If you would like the Bulletin E- Mailed to you please e-mail your request to csmith- humhrey(o,)azleague.org. Bulletin — Issue 2 — January 18, 2008 REVENUE SHARING HEARING ON JANUARY 23" During the week of January 21st, the Legislature will suspend its regular committee activity and instead jointly convene the Appropriations Committees to address budget issues. On Wednesday of next week (January 23rd), the joint committee will discuss revenue sharing. Mesa Mayor Keno Hawker will speak to the committees on behalf of Arizona's cities and towns. Flagstaff Mayor Joe Donaldson and Show Low Mayor Rick Fernau will also be present to testify if needed. Other mayors may also speak. Additionally, the League will notify all of the cities and towns that have members on one of the Appropriations Committees and request that they call their respective member and remind them how critical shared revenues are to keep Arizona economically healthy and vibrant. NEIGHBORHOOD DAY A SUCCESS! The League of Cities and Towns helped sponsor this year's Neighborhood Day at the State Capitol on January 17th. The League hosted a lobbying workshop just prior to the event and also assisted where needed to ensure the luncheon was a success. Marking the 10th anniversary of this annual event, over 600 neighborhood leaders participated. In addition to meeting their legislators and taking tours of the capitol, attendees were addressed by prominent political leaders such as House Speaker Jim Weiers, Senate President Pro Tempore Robert Blendu, House Democratic Leader Phil Lopes, Senate Democratic Assistant Leader Jorge Garcia, and Arizona's Attorney General, Terry Goddard. The cities and towns that participated in this year's event are: Avondale Peoria Buckeye Phoenix Chandler Queen Creek Gilbert Scottsdale Glendale Surprise Goodyear Tempe Mesa Tucson Both the cities and towns, and the legislators and staff that took time out of their day to attend the event are much appreciated. This event plays a key role in connecting members of Arizona's communities to the Capitol and we look forward to its continued success. January 18, 2008 BILLS OF NOTE It's still early in the session, but some bills that we are watching have begun moving through the legislative process. • SB1024- cities; campaign finance; website. Sponsored by Senator Linda Gray (R- Glendale), this bill was amended in committee to require all filing authorities (state, counties, cites and towns) that have a website to post campaign finance reports on their websites. After discussing this bill with city and town clerks, the League went with a neutral position and relayed our commitment to open government, while pointing out that it still is a mandate to local government. The bill passed unanimously and will go on to Rules. The League will attempt to get a population threshold on the bill of 2500, which would be commensurate with the minutes posting bill of a couple of years ago. • SB1052 -URS reduction; immigration enforcement. Senator Richard Miranda (D- Phoenix) and Representative Ben Miranda (D- Phoenix) sponsored this bill, which would reduce urban revenue sharing by 10% if a city over one million persons adopted a law enforcement policy that had officers inquire as to immigration status for civil and misdemeanor infractions. The League signed in opposed. After a lengthy discussion and much testimony, Chairwoman Linda Gray of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee held the bill, with no vote taking place. HB2258 -civil air patrol; hangar space. Representative Warde Nichols (R- Chandler) proposes in this bill to require local airports to provide the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) with administrative, hangar and operation space and vehicular parking. Nichols also added an amendment that there could be no cost associated with providing these facilities. During the Homeland Security and Property Rights Committee hearing, many members cited a host of concerns regarding the imposition of an unfunded mandate on local airports and municipalities. Although the bill passed as amended unanimously, many members voiced that there had to be major changes to the bill, including some sort of cost sharing before they would vote for the bill on the floor. HB2258 is also assigned to Counties, Municipalities and Military Affairs, so there will opportunities for cities and towns to be engaged in the process of fixing this bill. • HB2259 -civil air patrol; aviation fund. Also sponsored by Representative Nichols, HB2259 serves as an inducement to those local government airports cited in HB2258. It directs the State Transportation board to give consideration of those airports that adhere to HB2258 on the disbursement of funds to the airports from the State Aviation Fund. It also passed unanimously, with many of the same caveats cited in the discussion on HB2258. It moves 'on to the House Transportation Committee. For both HB2258 and HB2259 Representative Nichols told us that he is looking to work with local governments to create the most beneficial solutions for all involved. SAVE THE DATE- FEBRUARY 19,2008 Please mark your calendars for the League's Annual Legislative Reception! The League will host a welcome reception for the Legislators on February 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Capitol in the Rose Garden Oust west of the House Chamber). We invite all city and town elected officials and staff to attend this reception. It is a great opportunity to meet with your legislators and build relationships with your elected representatives at the capitol. THE WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT For the remainder of the session we will feature a given legislator in The Weekly Spotlight, in order to give reader a look at the person behind the position. This week our spotlight is on Senator Amanda Aguirre (D- Yuma). Since 1991 Amanda Aguirre, M.A., R.D. has been the CEO/President of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. a non - profit organization. She also serves as CEO/President for the San Luis Valk --In Clinic, Inc. a subsidiary. non - profit Federal Rural Health Clinic of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. since 2004. Senator Aguirre has been involved for more than 25 years in public health education and administration with a strong emphasis in U.S.- Mexico border health issues. Ms. Aguirre has lived in Yuma, Arizona for the last 19 years. Her commitment to education is lifelong since she was raised by parents who both were elementary school teachers. Her Democratic values 2 January 18, 2008 The Weekly Spotlight (contd.) come from her parents who taught her to work hard and to serve her community before everything else. Ms. Aguirre became the first Hispanic and female representing District 24 in the State House of Representatives in February 2003, when Yuma County Board of Supervisors appointed her. In November of 2004 Ms. Aguirre was elected to the House, and in 2005, she was elected to the State Senate. 1) What prompted you to run for the legislature? "To make a difference in improving the quality of life in my district and the State of Arizona. " 2) How would you get more people interested in the legislative arena? Educating potential candidates about the legislative process and sharing my personal experience and the rewards that come when helping working families and communities as a whole. 3) What's your proudest legislative achievement? Every time one of my bills is signed into law. 4) What do you think is the proper role of state government? Of local government? To assist communities (cities/towns) and to provide key services to residents in order to promote a better quality of life and public safety. 5) What kinds of things do you do to relax- favorite music, books, etc? A brisk walk along the Colorado River; watch a good movie with a plot; Thank you for your time. Thank you for the opportunity. 3 January 18, 2008 IN THIS ISSUE Governor's Proposed Budget Fully Protects Shared Revenue ...................... 1 Liquor Forum Reminder ......... 1 Joint Approps Committee Adjourns Abruptly .................. 2 Sign Walkers Make A Comeback ............................... 2 PSPRS Seeks Enhanced Investment Management Authority .. ............................... 2 Civil Air Patrol ....................... 2 Legal Arizona Workers Act.... 3 The Weekly Spotlight ............. 3 Legislative Bulletin is published by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Forward your comments or suggestions to: League of Arizona Cities & Towns 1820 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Phone: 602- 258 -5786 Fax: 602- 253 -3874 Email: league(r� az league . org Internet: www.azleague.org Bulletin — Issue 3 — January 25, 2008 GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET FULLY PROTECTS SHARED REVENUE Governor Janet Napolitano's proposed 2008 -09 state budget protects all municipal revenue sharing funds, including the "hold harmless" and "payback" amounts included in 2006 legislation, along with full funding for the Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) account, a portion of which is distributed to cities and towns for street projects and maintenance. The Governor's budget honors the state's commitment to maintain full funding to Arizona's cities and towns. The total of the Urban Revenue Sharing Fund for the upcoming fiscal year is $727 million which includes the $717 million "hold harmless" figure established by the Legislature when they reduced income tax rates by 10% in 2006, along with $10 million as a makeup for two years when the legislature did not fully fund revenue sharing. The regular 15 percent would yield about $710 million in FY 2008 -09. A budget document prepared for the House and Senate Appropriations Committees includes proposals for reductions in both Urban Revenue Sharing and HURF. The final state budget will be negotiated between the legislative leadership and the Governor over the course of this year's session. But, the Governor has earned the sincere thanks from cities and towns for maintaining full funding for revenue sharing and HURF in her budget proposal. LIQUOR FORUM REMINDER If you would like the Bulletin E- Mailed to you please e-mail your request to The League is co- hosting a forum on the laws and administrative rules that govern Arizona liquor establishments. Both the Department of Liquor License and Control and the State Liquor Board will be in attendance to get hear your concerns and listen to suggestions about how to improve those regulations. The meeting is Tuesday, January 29th from 9:00am to 12 :00pm at the League offices. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make your voice heard on these issues. RSVP's should be sent to Lee Hill at lee.hill i azliquor. gro . If your city or town has comments or suggested changes about state liquor regulations, please feel free to email them to the department prior to the meeting. January 25, 200.8 JOINT APPROPS COMMITTEE ADJOURNS ABRUPTLY When dealing with the Legislature, even the best -laid plans can go awry. A great many of you contacted your members (thanks!) and a small group of mayors set aside time and traveled to Phoenix on the morning of January 23rd to speak to the committee about the importance of revenue sharing. We were set to let the members of the House and Senate appropriations committees know that keeping revenue sharing where it is is the best way to get the state out of its current fiscal mess. What a surprise when, after lunch and when revenue sharing was coming up on the agenda, the chairmen of the committees were not in attendance, prompting one lawmaker to motion to adjourn the committee, which, following a committee vote, the vice chair promptly did. However, Mayor Keno Hawker (Mesa), Council Member Claudia Walters (Mesa), Mayor Joe Donaldson (Flagstaff) and Mayor Rick Fernau (Show Low) who came to the hearing were at least able to touch base with their members prior to the hearing and let them know personally how important revenue sharing is for cities and towns and that we are completely invested in the process. Revenue sharing has been included on the agenda for Friday the 25th. The League will be on hand to handle any questions members may have. SIGN WALKERS MAKE A COMEBACK Last year we spent a great deal of time trying to tell the Legislature that city councils were the best group to determine local sign ordinances in cities and towns. But a bill squeaked out that required cities and towns permit the presence of sign walkers. Fortunately, the Governor agreed with us and vetoed H.B. 2369, which would have mandated that cities allow sign walkers up and down their streets. Now, a similar proposal is back. Senator Jack Harper (R Surprise) introduced S.B. 1 076, which he will hear in Senate Government on Monday, January 28th. The bill will require all cities and towns to allow sign walkers in their communities and will void any city codes to the contrary. The League will oppose this unnecessary state mandate. PSPRS SEEKS ENHANCED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY The bill to grant the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System's (PSPRS) governing board (i.e., the Fund Manager) explicit authority to use external asset managers in order to diversify the System's asset allocation, control risk and enhance the prospects for better rates of investment return has been introduced. The bill number is H.B. 2395 and is sponsored by House Speaker Jim Weiers (R Phoenix) and Representative Bob Robson (R- Chandler). The PSPRS Board views this legislation as critically important to their effort to change fundamentally the way in which assets are managed and invested. With this legislation, they hope to increase the prospects for enhanced rates of return and improve their performance relative to other public retirement systems. They also hope to improve the funding ratios of the System's pension plans and thereby provide employers with contribution rate relief. The bill comes up for a hearing in the House Public Institutions and Retirement Committee on Monday the 28th. The League supports this bill. CIVIL AIR PATROL Sponsored by Representative Warde Nichols (R- Chandler), House Bills 2258 and 2259 both deal with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The CAP is a non- profit, volunteer air service that provides search and rescue operations and other services for a spectrum of governments. The first bill would mandate local government airports to provide hangar, vehicle and office space to CAP at no cost. The second bill would give preference points for the State Aviation Fund process to those airports that complied with the first bill. Although the bills passed House Homeland Security and Property Rights in their first hearing, many members of that committee voiced their concerns about the mandate and the cost. A stakeholders meeting was held on January 23rd, and a subcommittee of stakeholders (including the League) will meet next week to iron out differences. Legislative members at the stakeholders meeting agreed that in their present forms these bills will not go anywhere. 2 January 25, 2008 LEGAL ARIZONA WORKERS ACT Also known as the Employer Sanctions Act, an ad hoc committee has been meeting since Fall 2007 to look into possible changes to this law. The final committee meeting convened this week and made a variety of recommendations to be put forward to the legislature. These recommendations include defining business licenses, independent contractor and a host of other issues that both the Governor and members of the legislature have been discussing for the last few months. Representative Bill Konopnicki (R- Safford) has introduced several bills already that address many of these issues. Speaker James Weiers (R- Phoenix) said in this week's hearing that there will probably also be an omnibus bill to fix the current law. SAVE THE DATA FEBRUARY 19, 2008 Please mark your calendars for the League's Annual Legislative Reception! The League will host a welcome reception for Legislators on February 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Capitol in the Rose Garden [just west of the House Chamber) . We invite all city and town elected officials and staff to attend this reception. It is a great opportunity to meet with your legislators in a casual setting and build relationships with your elected representatives at the Capitol. SCHEDULE A LEGISLATIVE DAY! If your city or town would like to meet with your legislators in a comfortable, small group setting, please contact Cheyenne at the League about scheduling a Legislative Day. This is a great opportunity to discuss issues unique to your community with your delegation over lunch. The League will host the meeting and provide lunch, and is also available to assist in contacting your legislators, provide session updates and other information to make your meeting more productive. The Weekly Spotlight- Representative Mark Anderson Mr. Anderson sponsored legislation to protect children from Internet pornography in public schools and libraries. Other bills include the nation's first tuition tax credit which allows children to receive scholarships to attend private and religious schools by giving a full 100% tax credit to donors, a bill to give teachers more authority to remove disruptive children from the classroom, and a bill to help young fathers learn responsibility and find a job. Prior to running for the legislature, Anderson was the executive director of a non - profit organization. He currently owns a marketing business, is married, has three children, and one grandchild. What prompted you to run for the legislature? I was prompted to run for the legislature when all 3 legislators from my district retired. Once you know legislators, you realize anyone can be one. I proved that to be the case. How would you get more people interested in the legislative arena? Politicians can get more people interested by having high standards of integrity and not getting involved in negative campaigning. Many citizens are turned off and tune out because of the mudslinging between candidates and parties. What's your proudest legislative achievement? My most impactful legislative achievement was running the tuition tax credit bill that created our tuition scholarship program and also created the public school tax credit which has generated millions of dollars for public schools. 3 January 25, 2008 The Weekly Spotlight can td. What do you think is the proper role of state government? Of local government? The proper role of state government is to protect the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the state and to provide essential services such as schools, roads, prisons, courts, etc. What kinds of things -do you do to relax favorite music, books, etc? To keep fit I play basketball 3 times a week at 6 AM. I also enjoy fishing and doing service projects in foreign countries. Hanging out with my family is my favorite activity. Thank you for your time. You're welcome. 4 January 25, 2008 YOUR VOICE AT THE CAPITOL 2008 S TA TE LEGISLATORS At the beginning of the Legislative session each year the League compiles current contact information for each of Arizona's 30 State Senators and 60 State Representatives in order to facilitate lobbying efforts for cities and towns. The list includes the following: • the name of each Senator and Representative and the district and the cities and towns they represent • the Capitol address and toll -free number Misted below) • legislators' home addresses or alternate mailing addresses • legislators' office phone numbers and fax numbers • legislators' e-mail addresses A useful tool for accessing legislative information is the Legislature's web site. The address is www.azleq.gov or simply follow the link from the League's web site at www.azleague.org. Using the links provided on the web page you can retrieve brief biographies of legislators and what committees they serve on, access complete texts of introduced legislation and obtain the status of any bill. Summaries of each bill can also be found on this site once the bill has been assigned to committee. The League offices are always available for your use during the legislative session. The League facilities provide a convenient place for meeting with State Legislators, particularly for local officials outside the metropolitan Phoenix area. We hope the list will be helpful to you in contacting your legislators on all issues of major municipal concern. Please feel free to contact the League staff should you have any questions regarding legislation or contacting your legislators. If you wish to reach a legislator by mail at the Capitol, simply address the correspondence to: The Honorable Senator's Name State Senator 1 700 West Washington Street - Senate Phoenix, Arizona 85007 The Honorable Representative's Name State Representative 1700 West Washington Street - House Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Toll -free number: 1 -800- 352 -8404 SENATOR REPRESENTATIVES CITIESITOWNS District 1 Tom O'Halleran Lucy Mason Andy Tobin Camp Verde PO Box 20249 13 N. Woodridge Cir., 1700 West Washington, H -308 Chino Valley Sedona, AZ 86341 Prescott, AZ 86303 Phoenix, AZ 85007 -2844 Clarkdale (602) 926 -5584 (602) 926 -5874 (602) 926 -5172 Cottonwood (602) 417 -3101 fax (602) 417 -3001 fax (602) 417 -3085 fax Jerome tohalleran azle . ov lrnason azl ov atobin@3zleg.gov Prescott Prescott Valley Sedona Williams District 2 Albert Hale Tom Chabin Albert Tom Flagstaff PO Box 4440 5520 E. LaTrobe PO Box 542 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Chambers, AZ 86502 (602) 926 -4323 (602) 926 -5160 (602) 926 -5862 (602) 417 -3160 fax (602) 417 -3002 fax (602) 417 -3102 fax shale axle . ov tchabin azle , av atomeazleggov District 3 Ron Gould Trish Groe Nancy G. McLain Bullhead City 3971 Albacore Dr. 1980 Deer Run Drive 1706 E. Marble Canyon Colorado City Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Fredonia (602) 926 -4138 (602) 926 -540 (602) 926 -5051 Kingman (602) 417 -3165 fax (602) 417 -3103 fax (602) 417 -3003 fax Lake Havasu City r ould azl ov IgLoe@azle nmclain&azleg.gov Page Parker Quartzsite District 4 Jack Harper Tom Boone Judy M. Burges Buckeye 15962 W. Desert Vista Trail 7288 W. Cielo Grande PO Box 123 Dewey- Humboldt Surprise, AZ 85387 Glendale, AZ 85383 Skull Valley, AZ 86338 Glendale (602) 926 -4178 (602) 926 -329 (602) 926 -5861 Peoria (602) 417 -3154 fax (602) 417 -3004 fax (602) 417 -3104 fax Phoenix 'har er azle , ov tboone azl� `bur es azle . ov Surprise Wickenburg District 5 Franklin "Jake" Flake Jack Brown William Konopnicki Clifton 490 W. Fish Lane PO Box 220 1491 Thatcher Blvd. Duncan Snowflake, AZ 85937 St. Johns, AZ 85936 Safford, AZ 85546 Eagar (602) 926 -5129 (602) 926 -4129 (602) 926 -5409 Globe (602) 417 -3223 fax (602) 417 -3010 fax (602) 417 -3105 fax Holbrook 'flake a@azl ov ibrown@azlgg.gov bkono nicki azle , ov Miami Payson Pima Pinetop- Lakeside Safford St. Johns Show Low Snowflake Springerville Star Valley Taylor Thatcher Winslow SENATOR REPRESENTATIVES CITIESITOWNS District 6 Pamela Gorman Doug Clark Sam Crump Phoenix 3658 W. Thalia Court 2207 W. Hidden Treasure 1700 W. Washington, H -117 Anthem, AZ 85086 Anthem, AZ 85086 Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 926 -4002 (602) 926 -3018 (602) 926 -3014 (602) 417 -3163 fax (602) 417 -3006 fax (602) 417 -3048 fax Orman azie ov dclark azie . ov scrumo0azleg.gov District 7 Jim Waring Ray Barnes Nancy Barto Carefree 4366 E. Campo Bello 4420 E. Michelle Dr. 3631 E. Rockwood D Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phoenix (602) 451 -0402 (602) 926 -5503 (602) 926 -5766 Scottsdale (602) 417 -3150 fax (602) 417 -3107 fax (602) 417 -3011 fax Waring- azleg gov rbarnes azle . ov nbarto 0azleg.gov District 8 Carolyn S. Allen Michele Reagan John Kavanagh Fountain Hills 7499 E. Timberlane Court 7754 Lakeview Court 16038 Seminole Lane Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 926 -4480 (602) 926 -5828 (602) 926 -5174 (602) 417 -3155 fax (602) 417 -3008 fax (602) 417 -3108 fax caller a zle . ov mreggani@azleci.gov ikavana h azl ov District 9 Robert Burns Rick Murphy Bob Stump Glendale 8751 W. Kathleen Rd. PG Box 6793 8735 W. Windrose Dr Peoria Peoria, AZ 85382 Glendale, AZ 85312 Peoria, AZ 85381 Surprise (602) 926 -5993 (602) 926 -3255 (602) 926 -5413 Youngtown (602) 417 -3225 fax (602) 417 -3009 fax (602) 417 -3109 fax rburns azle . ov rmurphy azleg,gov bsturnpOazl jov District 10 Linda Gray Jackie Thrasher James Weiers Glendale 4535 W. Columbine 4537 W. Park Place 16022 N. 37th Avenue Phoenix Glendale, AZ 85304 Glendale, AZ 85306 Phoenix, AZ 85053 (602) 926 -3376 (602) 926 -3024 (602) 925 -4173 (602) 417 -3253 fax (602) 417 -3110 fax (602) 417 -3153 fax lgray@azleg ithrasher@azieq.gov iweiers@aziLa.gov District 11 Barbara Leff Mark Desimone Adam Driggs Paradise Valley 8641 N. 55th Place 201 W. Seldon Lane 4231 E. Clarendon Phoenix Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 926 -4486 (602) 926 -3037 (602) 926 -3016 (602) 417 -3170 fax (602) 417 -3111 fax (602) 417 -3007 fax bleff azleg go_v mdesimone@ adriggs @azleg_g v Distract 12 Robert Blendu John Nelson Jerry Weiers Avondale 12704 W. Solano Drive 5433 N. 106th Ave. 1700 W. Washington, STE H Buckeye Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Glendale, AZ 85307 Phoenix, AZ 85007 El Mirage (602) 926 -5955 (602) 926 -5872 (602) 926 -5894 Glendale (602) 417 -3168 fax (602) 417 -3112 fax (602) 417 -3012 fax Goodyear rblendu azie . av ineison@azieg.gov ipweiersC�,azleg.,gau Litchfield Park Phoenix Surprise SENATOR REPRESENTATIVES CITIESITOWNS District 13 Richard Miranda Steve Gallardo Martha Garcia Avondale 2626 S. 85th Ave. 3636 N. 81 st Ave. 1700 W. Washington, STE H -126 Glendale Tolleson, AZ 85353 Phoenix, AZ 85033 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phoenix (602) 469 -2393 (602) 926 -3392 (602) 926 -5830 Tolleson (602) 417 -3171 fax (602) 417 -3013 fax (602) 417 -3113 fax rmiranda@az1ect. av s allardo azl„ lg ,,,q„au mgarcia@azleci.gov District 14 Debbie McCune -Davis Chad Campbell Robert Meza Glendale 2634 N. 20th Ave 1333 N. 24th Street #362 2624 N. 22nd Avenue Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 85009 Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phoenix, AZ 85009 (602) 926 -4485 (602) 926 -3026 (602) 926 -3425 (602) 926 -3429 fax (602) 417 -3037 fax (602) 417 -3114 fax dmccunedavisa-azIg c�av, chcaLn bell azfe . av rmeza azfe . av District 15 Ken Cheuvront David Lujan Kyrsten Sinema Phoenix 3312 N. 11th Ave #A 1700 W. Washington 335 W. Windsor Drive Phoenix, AZ 85013 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 925 -5325 (602) 926 -5829 (602) 926 -5058 (602) 417 -3149 fax (602) 417 -3115 fax (602) 417- 3015 fax kcheuvront azfe ov dlu'an axle .gov.. ksinema@azieg.gov District 16 Leah Taylor Landrum Cloves Campbell, Jr. Ben R. Miranda Guadalupe 6814 S 40th Ln 1709 E. Beverly 21 E. Saint Charles Ave. Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 85041 Phoenix, AZ 85042 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 926 -3830 (602) 926 -3042 (602) 926 -4893 (602) 417 -3145 fax (602) 417 -3117 fax (602) 417 -3116 fax I land rumtavlor@azleg.gov cicam bell azle . ov bmiranda azfe . av District 17 Meg Burton Cahill Edward Ableser David Schapira Scottsdale 1531 E. Cedar St. PG Box 27871 3633 S Hazelton Ln Tempe Tempe, AZ 85281 Tempe, AZ 85285 Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 926 -4124 (602) 926 -4118 (602) 926 -3028 (623) 417 -3164 fax (602) 417 -3164 fax (602) 417 -3038 fax mburtoncahill azI ov eableser@azigo.gov dscha ira azl., ov District 18 Karen Johnson Mark Anderson Russell Pearce Mesa 501 E. 2nd Ave. 41 1727 W. Argon Street PG BOX 31987 Mesa, AZ 85204 Mesa, AZ 85201 Mesa, AZ 85275 (602) 926 -3160 (602) 9264467 (602) 926 -5760 (602) 417 -3151 fax (602) 417 -3018 fax (602) 417 -3118 fax kjohnson azI ov manderson@ azieg.gov rp earce(cD - azleg.gov District 19 Chuck Gray Adam Kirk Rich Crandall Apache Junction 7461 E. Ivyglen Street 3851 E. Main PO Box 31990 Mesa Mesa, AZ 85207 Mesa, AZ 85205 Mesa, AZ 85275 (602) 926 -5288 (602) 926 -5495 (602) 926 -3020 (602) 417 -3161 fax (602) 417 -3019 fax (602) 417 -3119 fax cergy a@azleague.,gov kadams @azleq.gov rcrandall@azleq.gov SENATOR REPRESENTATIVES CITIES/TOWNS District 20 John Huppenthal John McComish Bob Robson Chandler 8 Bullmoose Circle 4463 E. Desert View 381 N. Arizona Ave. Phoenix Chandler, AZ 85224 Phoenix, AZ 85044 Chandler, AZ 85225 Tempe (602) 926-5261 (602) 926 -5898 (602) 926 -5549 (602) 417 -3157 fax (602) 417 -3020 fax (602) 417 -3120 fax jhu enthai azle . ov imccornish azle ov brobson azle ov District 21 Jay Tibshraeny Warde Nichols Steven B. Yarbrough Chandler 2158 E. Teakwood Place 16018 E. Twin Acres Drive 1086 W. Armstrong Way Mesa Chandler, AZ 85249 Gilbert, AZ 85297 Chandler, AZ 85248 Queen Creek (602) 926 -4481 (602) 926 -5168 (602) 926 -5863 (602) 417 -3152 fax (602) 417 -3021 fax (602) 417 -3121 fax jibshraeny0az1e -q.gav wnichols azle . ov s arbrou h az gov District 22 Thayer Verschoor Andy Biggs Eddie Farnsworth Apache Junction 1326 E. Encinas 15926 E. Elliot Road 1126 E. Harrison Street Gilbert Gilbert, AZ 85234 Gilbert, AZ 85234 Gilbert, AZ 85296 Mesa (602) 926 -4136 (602) 926 -4371 (602) 926-5735 (602) 417 -3222 fax (602) 417 -3022 fax (602) 417 -3122 fax tverschoor@azl2g.gov abig s azl2g.gov efarnsworth azle ov District 23 Rebecca Rios Barbara McGuire Peter Rios Apache Junction PG Box 11 PQ Box 613 PQ Box 451 Avondale Apache Junction, AZ 85219 Kearny, AZ 85237 Hayden, AZ 85235 Casa Grande (602) 926-5685 (602) 926 -3012 (602) 926 -5761 Coolidge (602) 417 -3167 fax (602) 417 -3123 fax (602) 417 -3023 fax Eloy rrios@azlgg.gov bmcguire@azleg.gov prios@az!gg-.gov Florence Hayden Kearny Mammoth M aricopa Phoenix Queen Creek Superior Winkelman District 24 Amanda Aguirre Lynne Pancrazi Theresa Ulmer Parker 4601 W La Quinta Loop 3748 W. 18th Place 458 Orange Ave. San Luis Yuma, AZ 85364 Yuma, AZ 85364 Yuma, AZ 85364 Somerton (602) 926 -4139 (602) 926 -3004 (602) 926 -3002 Wellton (602) 417 -3156 fax (602) 417 -3179 fax (602) 417 -3124 fax Yuma as uirre azle . ov l ancrazi @azleg.aflv tu1mer 2az1eg.qgv District 25 Marsha Arzberger Manuel V. "Manny" Alvarez Jennifer J. Burns Benson 3635 E. Chambers Road 4128 W. Jefferson Road 13535 W. Curtis Road Bisbee Willcox, AZ 85643 Elfrida, AZ 85610 Tucson, AZ 85743 Buckeye (602) 926 -4321 (602) 926-5895 (602) 926 -5836 Douglas (602) 417 -3146 fax (602) 417 -3025 fax (602) 417 -3125 fax Gila Bend marzbergeraazleg.gov malvarez Ccyazleg.gov ibu.rns@azieg.gov Huachuca City Marana Nogales Sierra Vista Tombstone Willcox REPRESENTATIVES CITIESITOWNS SENATOR Distract 26 Charlene Pesquiera Pete Hershberger Nancy Young Wright Marana 12144 N. Makayla Canyon 1513 W. Sendero Seis 1700 W. Washington, H329 Oro Valley Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Tucson, AZ 85744 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Tucson (602) 926 -4326 (602) 926 -5839 (602) 926 -3398 (602) 417 -3159 fax (602) 417 -3026 fax (602) 417 -3126 fax c es uiera azle . ov r)hershberqer@ n aura wri ht a azle . ov Distract 27 Jorge Luis Garcia Olivia Cajero Bedford Phil Lopes Tucson 3145 W. Morgan Drive 820 N. Via Roma 1421 N. Camino De Juan Tucson, AZ 85745 Tucson, AZ 85745 Tucson, AZ 85745 (602) 926 -4171 (602) 926 -5835 (602) 926 -3278 (602) 542 -3262 fax (602) 417 -3027 fax (602) 417 -3127 fax ioarcia _azleg.g,ov oca'erobedford azle ov plo es@azleg,gov District 28 Paula Aboud David T. Bradley Steve Farley Tucson 1341 E Greenlee Rd 5909 E. Third Street 2532 E. Helen St. Tucson, AZ 85719 Tucson, AZ 85711 Tucson, AZ 85716 (602) 926 -5262 (602) 926 -3300 (602) 926 -3022 (602) 417 -3166 fax (602) 417 -3028 fax (602) 417 -3128 fax aboud axle ov dbradile f axle . ov sfarle axle ov District 29 Victor Soltero Linda Lopez Tom Prezelski South Tucson 343 E. 35th St. 1506 E. Melridge Street 494 S Convent Ave. Tucson South Tucson, AZ 85713 Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85701 (602) 926 -5342 (602) 926 -4089 (602) 926 -3424 (602) 417 -3169 fax (602) 417 -3029 fax (602) 417 -3129 fax vsoltero @azlect.gov 1lo ez azle . ov t reze Is 1(fazleg joy Distract 34 Tim Bee Madan A. McClure Jonathan Paton Patagonia 17212 S. Painted Vistas Way 1841 N. Forty -Niner Drive 9432 E 5th St. Sahuarita Tucson, AZ 85747 Tucson, AZ 85749 Tucson, AZ 85710 Sierra Vista (602) 926 -5683 (642) 926 -3312 (602) 926 -3235 Tucson (602) 417 -3247 fax (602) 417 -3130 fax (602) 417 -3030 fax tbee0azlectagy rnmcclure azle ov atan azle . ov