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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-02-2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda PacketMARANA TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, May 2, 2023, at or after 6:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor Patti Comerford, Council Member Jackie Craig, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member John Officer, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Marana Town Council and to the general public that the Town Council will hold a meeting open to the public on May 2, 2023, at or after 6:00 PM located in the Council Chambers of the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona. 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 or put in silent mode all electronic devices. Meeting Times Welcome to this Marana Town Council meeting. Regular Council meetings are usually held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Marana Municipal Complex, although the date or time may change and additional meetings may be called at other times and/or places. Contact the Town Clerk 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. Speaking at Meetings If you are interested in speaking to the Council during the Call to the Public or Public Hearings, 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. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 1 of 298 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. Accessibility To better serve the citizens of Marana and others attending our meetings, the Council Chambers are wheelchair and handicapped accessible. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Town Clerk at (520) 382-1999. Requests should be made as early as possible to arrange the accommodation. Agendas Copies of the agenda are available the day of the meeting in the lobby outside the Council Chambers or online at www.maranaaz.gov under Agendas and Minutes. For questions about the Council meetings, special services or procedures, please contact the Town Clerk, at (520) 382-1999, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This Notice and Agenda Posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting, at the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, the Marana Operations Center, 5100 W. Ina Road, and at www.maranaaz.gov under Agendas and Minutes.   REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE   APPROVAL OF AGENDA   CALL TO THE PUBLIC At this time any member of the public is allowed to address the Town Council on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Town Council, except for items scheduled for a Public Hearing at this meeting. 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. Individuals addressing a meeting at the Call to the Public will not be provided with electronic technology capabilities beyond the existing voice amplification and recording capabilities in the facilities. 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, and may ask staff to review the matter, or may ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 2 of 298 future agenda.   PROCLAMATIONS   PR1 Proclamation recognizing May 2023, as Building Safety Month (David L. Udall)   MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS   MANAGER’S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS   PRESENTATIONS   CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda contains items requiring action by the Council which are generally routine items not requiring Council discussion. A single motion and affirmative vote will approve all items on the Consent Agenda, including any resolutions or ordinances. Prior to a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, any Council member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda and that item will be discussed and voted upon separately.   C1 Resolution No. 2023-037: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement regarding reimbursement of impact fees for Rancho Marana 154 by and among the Town of Marana, Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc., and SREP Marana Retail Associates II LLC (Jane Fairall)   C2 Resolution No. 2023-038: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Land/Facility Use Agreement between the Town of Marana and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for use of the Airport as an air tanker base for fire suppression activities during fire season (David L. Udall)   C3 Approval of Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes of April 12, 2023 and of Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes of April 18, 2023 (David L. Udall)   LIQUOR LICENSES   BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES   Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 3 of 298   COUNCIL ACTION   A1 PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 2023-039: Relating to Community and Neighborhood Services; approving and adopting the Town of Marana Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2023-2027, including the 2023 Annual Action Plan, and the Town of Marana Assessment to Fair Housing Report for the Town of Marana Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and authorizing the Town Manager to transmit these planning documents to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Lisa Shafer)   A2 Ordinance No. 2023.013: Relating to Finance; retroactively waiving all water meter monthly base rate and wastewater monthly service fees required under Section 14-6-1 of the Marana Town Code, along with any associated fees, for all Marana water and wastewater customers that have been included on the Water Department's vacation disconnect list beyond the six-month vacation disconnect period from the time these customers exceeded the six-month vacation disconnect period up until May 2, 2023 (Jing Luo)    A3 Resolution No. 2023-040: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Pima Aviation, Inc. Office Space Lease Agreement, Marana Regional Airport Storage Room Lease Agreement, and Marana Regional Airport Hangar and Shadeport Lease Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima Aviation, Inc. for the use of Building No. 86 as office space, Building 201 Storage A for storage purposes, and Building 201 No. 1 for storage purposes, respectively (David L. Udall)   ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION   D1 Relating to Development and Public Works; update, discussion, and possible direction regarding public and private projects and development applications on the Town’s Marana Current and Proposed Projects internet site (Jason Angell)      D2 Relating to Legislation and Government Actions; discussion and possible action or direction regarding all pending state, federal, and local legislation/government actions and on recent and upcoming meetings of other governmental bodies (Terry Rozema)      D3 Relating to Budget; discussion, direction, and possible action regarding    Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 4 of 298 D3 Relating to Budget; discussion, direction, and possible action regarding development of the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget, including proposed budget initiatives and expenditures (Terry Rozema)      EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters.   E1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town representatives, or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, concerning any matter listed on this agenda for any of the reasons listed in A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A).      FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the Mayor’s discretion regarding the items to be placed on the agenda, if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda, it must be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the date of the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section 2-4-2(B).   ADJOURNMENT     Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 5 of 298      Council-Regular Meeting   PR1        Meeting Date:05/02/2023   Date:May 2, 2023 Subject:Proclamation recognizing May 2023, as Building Safety Month (David L. Udall) Attachments Proclamation Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 6 of 298 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 7 of 298      Council-Regular Meeting   C1        Meeting Date:05/02/2023   To:Mayor and Council From:Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Date:May 2, 2023 Strategic Plan Focus Area: Not Applicable Subject:Resolution No. 2023-037: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement regarding reimbursement of impact fees for Rancho Marana 154 by and among the Town of Marana, Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc., and SREP Marana Retail Associates II LLC (Jane Fairall) Discussion: Monterey Homes Construction, Inc. (now Meritage Homes Construction, Inc.) and the Town of Marana entered into a development agreement (DA) dated August 20, 2004 to facilitate development of the Rancho Marana 154 subdivision, generally located between Moore and Barnett Roads, west of Sandario Road.  Rancho Marana 154 has been subdivided into 7 blocks. Meritage has developed blocks 1 and 2 as medium density residential use, and is in the process of developing blocks 3 and 4 for medium density residential use. Blocks 5 through 7 were sold for future commercial uses and a portion of block 7 has been developed. Pursuant to the terms of the original DA, Meritage is obligated to construct Tangerine Farms Road from Moore Road north to Barnett Road, and Clark Farms Boulevard from Sandario Road to the western boundary of the project. Based on the developer's regional transportation obligations, the development received full credit against the Northwest Streets Development Impact Fee pursuant to state law (A.R.S. §9-463.05). On August 3, 2022, the Town Council approved the First Amendment to the original DA, which, among other items, clarified the process for impact fee credits/reimbursements. Meritage sold Blocks 5, 6, and 7 to RB Las Vegas Land Ventures 3, LLC, in March 2014.  In connection with that transaction, the owners of the commercial blocks are required Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 8 of 298 In connection with that transaction, the owners of the commercial blocks are required to pay to Meritage an amount equal to the dollar amount of the impact fee credits that the Town actually applies to reduce development impact fees with respect to the commercial blocks. The current owner of the undeveloped commercial blocks, SREP Marana Retail Associates II LLC (“SREP”), and Meritage now desire to have the Town pay directly to Meritage any future impact fee credits applicable to the SREP property arising under the Development Agreement and A.R.S. §9-463.05. The proposed agreement between the Town, Meritage, and SREP will accomplish this task. If and when impact fee credits would have been credited to the commercial blocks, the Town will instead charge full impact fees applicable to the SREP land from and after the date of the proposed agreement, and concurrently pay the equivalent dollar amount of the impact fee credits (that otherwise would have been credited) directly to Meritage, by depositing the impact fee credits into the reimbursement account and making reimbursement payments, as described in the First Amendment to the original DA. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the agreement. Suggested Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2023-037, approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement regarding reimbursement of impact fees for Rancho Marana 154 by and among the Town of Marana, Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc., and SREP Marana Retail Associates II LLC Attachments Resolution No. 2023-037 Exhibit A - Agreement Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 9 of 298 00087958.DOCX /1 Resolution No. 2023-037 - 1 - MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-037 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF IMPACT FEES FOR RANCHO MARANA 154 BY AND AMONG THE TOWN OF MARANA, MERITAGE HOMES OF ARIZONA, INC., AND SREP MARANA RETAIL ASSOCIATES II LLC WHEREAS, on February 6, 1990, the Town Council adopted Marana Ordinance No. 90.04, creating the Rancho Marana Specific Plan, which has been amended from time to time; and WHEREAS Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc. (the “Developer”) is the current master developer of the Rancho Marana 154 development project, as described and defined in the final plat for Rancho Marana 154 Lots 1-167 and Blocks 2-7 recorded in the office of the Pima County Recorder on December 8, 2004 in Book 59 of Maps and Plats, Page 13 (Sequence No. 20042360739); and WHEREAS the Town and the Developer’s predecessor in interest entered into the Rancho Marana Development Agreement recorded in the office of the Pima County Recorder on September 8, 2005 at Docket 12634, Page 1496 (Sequence No. 20051750556) (the “Original Agreement”); and WHEREAS the Town and the Developer entered into the First Amendment to the Rancho Marana Development Agreement recorded in the office of the Pima County Recorder on August 8, 2022 at Sequence No. 20222200360 (the “First Amendment”); and WHEREAS the Developer has developed blocks 1 and 2 of Rancho Marana 154 as medium density residential use, is in the process of developing blocks 3 and 4 for medium density residential use, and has sold blocks 5 through 7 for future commercial uses (the “Commercial Blocks”); and WHEREAS pursuant to the terms of the Original Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment, the Rancho Marana 154 development received full credit against the Northwest Streets Development Impact Fee pursuant to state law (A.R.S. §9-463.05); and WHEREAS the current owner of the undeveloped portion of the Commercial Blocks is SREP Marana Retail Associates II LLC (“SREP”); and Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 10 of 298 00087958.DOCX /1 Resolution No. 2023-037 - 2 - WHEREAS SREP is required to pay to the Developer an amount equal to the dollar amount of the impact fee credits that the Town actually applies to reduce development impact fees with respect to the Commercial Blocks; and WHEREAS SREP and the Developer now desire to have the Town pay directly to the Developer any future impact fee credits applicable to the Commercial Blocks arising under the Original Agreement and A.R.S. §9-463.05; and WHEREAS the Town, the Developer, and SREP have negotiated an agreement regarding reimbursement of impact fees for Rancho Marana 154; and WHEREAS the Mayor and Council find that entering into the agreement is in the best interest of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the agreement regarding reimbursement of impact fees for Rancho Marana 154 by and among the Town of Marana, the Developer, and SREP attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A is hereby approved, the Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign it for and on behalf of the Town of Marana, and the Town’s Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out its terms, obligations, and objectives. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this 2nd day of May, 2023. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: David L. Udall, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 11 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-037 00087144.DOCX /3 May 2, 2023 Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc. 5326 N. La Cholla Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85741 Attention: Scott Kolt E-Mail: Scott.Kolt@meritagehomes.com SREP Marana Retail Associates II, LLC 5333 E. Palo Verde Dr. Paradise Valley, Arizona Attention: Randy Bury E-Mail: rbury@modernecommunities.com Town of Marana, Arizona 11555 W. Civic Center Dr. Marana, Arizona 85653 Attention: Terry S. Rozema, Town Manager E-Mail: trozema@maranaaz.gov Meritage Homes Corporation 8800 E. Raintree Blvd., Suite 300 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Attention: Jay Berryman E-Mail: Jay.Berryman@meritagehomes.com Re: Agreement regarding reimbursement of impact fees. Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is hereby made to (a) that certain Development Agreement by and among the Town of Marana, Arizona (the “Town”), Monterey Homes Construction, Inc. (“Monterey”) and Stewart Title and Trust, Trust 3240 (“Seller Trust”), recorded at Sequence No. 20051750556 in the official public records of Pima County, Arizona (the “County”) (the “Original DA”), as amended by that certain First Amendment to Rancho Marana Development Agreement, by and among the Town and Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc., an Arizona corporation (“Meritage”), recorded at Sequence No. 20222200360 in the official public records of the County (individually the “First Amendment”, collectively with the Original DA, the “Development Agreement”), and (b) that certain Final Plat of Rancho Marana 154 recorded on December 8, 2004 at MP 59013 in the official public records of the County (the “Plat”). Meritage is in the process of developing that certain residential community commonly known as “Rancho Marana 154” (the “Meritage Property”), which real property Meritage (as successor to Monterey and Monterey Homes Construction, Inc.) acquired from the Seller Trust pursuant to that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement and Option Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for Rancho Marana dated on or around October 4, 2002 (as amended from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”). Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 12 of 298 00087144.DOCX /3 2 4885-4068-7909, v. 5 Meritage sold Blocks 5, 6, and 7 of the Plat (the “Commercial Parcels”) to RB Las Vegas Land Ventures 3, LLC, pursuant to that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement and Join t Escrow Instructions dated March 10, 2014 (the “RB Las Vegas PSA”). In connection with the RB Las Vegas PSA, the owners of Commercial Parcels are required to pay to Meritage an amount equal to the dollar amount of the impact fee credits that the Town actually applies to reduce development impact fees with respect to Commercial Parcels (“Impact Fee Credits”) as required by the Development Agreement and A.R.S. §9-463.05. Subject to the terms and conditions of this letter agreement, SREP Marana Retail Associates II LLC (“SREP”) as the current owner of the Commercial Parcels except that portion it conveyed to DCM Development Company, LLC, pursuant to the Special Warranty Deed recorded at Sequence No. 2019-1980931 (such balance of the Commercial Parcels currently owned by SREP being referred to as the “SREP Land”), and Meritage now desire to have the Town pay directly to Meritage any future impact fee credits applicable to the SREP Land arising under the Development Agreement and A.R.S. §9-463.05, instead of applying a credit to development impact fees payable for permits issued in connection with the SREP Land (“Impact Fees”). THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Meritage, SREP and the Town hereby agree as follows: (a) SREP hereby acknowledges and agrees that, pursuant to the RB Las Vegas PSA, Meritage is entitled to any and all applicable Impact Fees Credits to be credited by the Town with respect to the SREP Land arising under the Development Agreement, if any, regardless of whether Meritage, SREP or another party is the party to which a building permit is issued for the SREP Land. Further, SREP and Meritage hereby request and the Town hereby agrees that if and when such Impact Fees Credits would have been credited, the Town will instead charge full impact fees applicable to the SREP Land from and after the date of this letter agreement, and concurrently pay the equivalent dollar amount of the Impact Fee Credits (that otherwise would have been credited) directly to Meritage, by depositing the Impact Fee Credits into the Reimbursement Account and making Reimbursement Payments, both as described in the First Amendment. Meritage agrees that receipt of any such payments from the Town with respect to any portion of the SREP Land will satisfy the Deferred Consideration payment obligations memorialized in the Notice of Covenants recorded at Sequence No. 2014-0870210 (the “Notice of Covenants”). (b) In consideration of the Town’s agreement to pay Impact Fee Credits for the SREP Land directly to Meritage, SREP and Meritage hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages they may have against the Town, its officers, employees, agents, representatives or volunteers for any and all injuries, damages or liabilities they may suffer or incur as a result of the Town’s payment of the Impact Fee Credits for the SREP Land directly to Meritage, except to the extent arising out of negligence or willful misconduct. (c) Meritage agrees to defend, save, hold harmless, and indemnify the Town, its officials, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all manner of claims, suits, lawsuits, action or actions, causes or causes of action, liabilities, damages, and other claims and demands of whatsoever nature or kind, in law or in equity, in tort or in contract, or otherwise caused Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 13 of 298 00087144.DOCX /3 3 4885-4068-7909, v. 5 by or resulting from the Town’s payment of the Impact Fee Credits for the SREP Land directly to Meritage pursuant to this letter agreement. (d) Meritage acknowledges and agrees that all obligations under the RB Las Vegas PSA related to Block 7 of the Plat have been fully satisfied, including, without limitation, those related to Impact Fee Credits. As such, Meritage and SREP hereby release, extinguish, and discharge the above-referenced Notice of Covenants as an encumbrance against Block 7 of the Plat. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon request of the owner of Block 7 of the Plat (or any portion thereof), Meritage shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver to such party for recording a termination of the Notice of Covenants, solely with respect to Block 7 of the Plat, in a form reasonably requested by such requesting party. (e) After this letter agreement has been executed by the parties, the Town shall record this letter agreement in the office of the Pima County Recorder. (f) This letter agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as may be deemed necessary and convenient, and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. Executed counterparts may be delivered via electronic mail or other similar transmission method, and any executed counterpart so delivered shall be valid and effective for all purposes. [Signature page follows] Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 14 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-037 00087144.DOCX /3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this letter agreement as of the date first written above. MERITAGE: MERITAGE HOMES OF ARIZONA, INC., an Arizona corporation By: Name: Title: SREP: SREP MARANA RETAIL ASSOCIATES II, LLC, an Delaware limited liability company By: Name: Randy Bury Title: Manager TOWN: TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, an Arizona municipal corporation By: Name: Terry S. Rozema Title: Town Manager Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 15 of 298      Council-Regular Meeting   C2        Meeting Date:05/02/2023   To:Mayor and Council From:David L. Udall, Town Clerk/Assistant Town Attorney Date:May 2, 2023 Strategic Plan Focus Area: Proactive Public Services Subject:Resolution No. 2023-038: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Land/Facility Use Agreement between the Town of Marana and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for use of the Airport as an air tanker base for fire suppression activities during fire season (David L. Udall) Discussion: For a number of years, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (formerly the Arizona State Forestry Division) has used property on the premises of the Marana Regional Airport each fire season as a base for air-based fire suppression, either through a sublease with Northwest Fire District or, more recently, through a direct agreement with the Town.  The proposed Land/Facility Use agreement will continue this relationship. If approved, the agreement will allow the Department to park single engine air tankers at the airport during fire season (roughly May through July) and place temporary mobile office building/trailers on airport property.  In addition, the Department may station an airplane and a helicopter at the airport for fire reconnaissance and fire support. Pursuant to the agreement, Town rental/parking fees would be waived, but the Department would be required to pay for its own water and electric utilities associated with its use of the airport property directly to the utility companies.  The agreement will be retroactively effective, beginning April 24, 2023 and will remain in effect until September 1, 2023 to cover the 2023 fire season. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 16 of 298 Financial Impact: There is no impact to the Town's or the airport's finances.  The waived airport fees are largely immaterial to the airport's finances. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the agreement. Suggested Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2023-038, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Land/Facility Use Agreement between the Town of Marana and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for use of the Airport as an air tanker base for fire suppression activities during fire season. Attachments Resolution No. 2023-038 Exhibit A - Agreement Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 17 of 298 00087755.DOCX /1 - 1 - Resolution No. 2023-038 MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-038 RELATING TO THE MARANA REGIONAL AIRPORT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LAND/FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MARANA AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT FOR USE OF THE AIRPORT AS AN AIR TANKER BASE FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION ACTIVITIES DURING FIRE SEASON WHEREAS A.R.S. § 28-8411 authorizes the Town Council of the Town of Marana to undertake all activities necessary to acquire, establish, construct, ow n, control, lease, equip, improve, maintain, operate, and regulate an airport; and WHEREAS the Town Council finds that entering into a Land/Facility Use Agreement between the Town of Marana and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to allow the use of property at the Marana Regional Airport as an air tanker base for fire suppression activities in Southern Arizona during fire season is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: The Land/Facility Use Agreement between the Town of Marana and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, substantially in the same form attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A, is hereby approved, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign it for and on behalf of the Town of Marana, and the Town’s Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obligations, and objectives of the agreement. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 18 of 298 00087755.DOCX /1 - 2 - Resolution No. 2023-038 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this 2nd day of May, 2023. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: David L. Udall, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 19 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-038 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 20 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-038 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 21 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-038 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 22 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-038 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 23 of 298      Council-Regular Meeting   C3        Meeting Date:05/02/2023   To:Mayor and Council From:David L. Udall, Town Clerk/Assistant Town Attorney Date:May 2, 2023 Subject:Approval of Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes of April 12, 2023 and of Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes of April 18, 2023 (David L. Udall) Attachments Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes, 04/12/2023 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes, 04/18/2023 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 24 of 298 Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 12, 2023 Page 1 of 4 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Marana Police Department Community Room, April 12, 2023, at or after 10:00 AM Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor Patti Comerford, Council Member Jackie Craig, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member John Officer, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member SUMMARY MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM and directed the Town Clerk to call the roll. Vice Mayor Post and Council Member Kai were absent. All other Council Members were present, constituting a quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor Honea APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Ziegler moved to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Comerford seconded the motion. Motion passed, 5-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 25 of 298 Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 12, 2023 Page 2 of 4 D1 Relating to Parks and Recreation: Presentation, discussion, and update regarding the Multi-Generational Community Center and Aquatics Facility project and possible direction related to design plans, project costs, and next steps. Town Manager Terry Rozema introduced the item and said the focus of today’s meeting was to provide an update on the design and budget of the Community Center and Aquatic Center and receive feedback from the Council. Mr. Mike Rosso, Architect/Project Manager with Architekton, Inc., presented on this item. Mr. Rosso said a lot of development has happened since the spec designs were shown to the Council at the January 11, 2023 Special Council Meeting. He took the Council on a virtual, 3D tour of the project design. The virtual tour included views of the exterior and interior of the Community Center and Aquatics Facility, and Mr. Rosso highlighted various features. Clarifying questions were answered throughout the virtual tour. Key discussion points included the following: • Council Member Ziegler asked if the competition pool in the Aquatics Facility was a competitive swimming pool and referenced Oro Valley’s competition pool for comparison. Parks and Recreation Director Jim Conroy explained that Oro Valley has a 50-meter competition pool and that the Marana Aquatics Facility would be 25 meters. He explained a 25-meter pool is still a competition pool, but uses much less water and energy for heating. He said the pool would have 12 lanes and that it would serve as a multi-functional pool. • Council Member Commerford commented that she liked the chosen color scheme and recommended the architects tour the Marana Health Center to view what the Marana Health Center did with its internal artwork. • Mayor Honea and Council Member Comerford expressed their support for gas heating in the facility rather than electric. Council Member Craig and Council Member Ziegler expressed support for electric heating. Mr. Rosso said they would take another look at the options. Mr. Rosso then went through several presentation slides and explained the results of the value engineering conducted between this meeting and the January 11, 2023 Special Council Meeting. A copy of the presentation slides is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office. He said the major features of the facility remain intact and that some of the more costly aesthetics have been adjusted to help the project fit within the proposed budget. Mr. Rosso answered clarifying questions throughout the presentation. Mr. Peter Nimmer, Senior Project Manager with Abacus Project Management, Inc., provided an update regarding the project budget using the same set of presentation slides. He explained that in January, the proposed budget of $61 million had an overrun Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 26 of 298 Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 12, 2023 Page 3 of 4 of $17 million (totaling $78 million), which as of the date of this meeting was brought down through the value engineering process to an overrun of $3 million (totaling $64 million). He said he was confident the budget could be brought out of the overage through continued value engineering, which they are still working on. Mr. Nimmer answered clarifying questions during the presentation. Key discussion points included the following: • Mayor Honea commented that there was an identified funding source for this project and that he would like something special to be built for the community. • Council Member Ziegler expressed concern at the potential for a lot of surprises or amendments as construction gets underway. She requested that these be brought to the Council’s attention as soon as possible. Mayor Honea, Mr. Nimmer, Ms. Leigh-Anne Harrison with Chasse Building Team, and Mr. Rosso did not think there would be many surprises or amendments for a variety of reasons, including because design development was thoroughly vetted with stakeholders and because the site was not subject to previous development and therefore should be free of any resulting leftover infrastructure. There was then a discussion regarding the subcontractor procurement process, including that it would be conducted by competitive bidding. Ms. Harrison and Mr. Rosso said they would be sure to bring any surprises or amendments to the Council’s attention. Ms. Harrison then presented and provided an update regarding the project’s construction schedule. She said groundbreaking is currently anticipated to occur this summer and that substantial completion of the project is currently anticipated to take place in the spring of 2025. Ms. Harrison answered clarifying questions during the presentation. Key discussion points included the following: • Mayor Honea commented that being timely and moving quickly on this project is important. Council Member Officer agreed and said it is important to put in the work in advance to prevent problems before they arise. Mr. Rozema provided concluding remarks and asked for feedback from the Council regarding the budget. Mayor Honea thanked the group for the presentations. [Note: a lunch recess was taken from 11:27 AM until 12:30 PM.] EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 27 of 298 Special Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 12, 2023 Page 4 of 4 E1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town representatives, or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, concerning any matter listed on this agenda for any of the reasons listed in A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the Mayor’s discretion regarding the items to be placed on the agenda, if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda, it must be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the date of the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section 2-4-2(B). ADJOURNMENT Mayor Honea asked for a motion to adjourn. Council Member Comerford moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Officer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the forgoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council Special Meeting held on April 12, 2023. I further certify that a quorum was present. David L. Udall, Town Clerk Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 28 of 298 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 18, 2023 Page 1 of 7 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, April 18, 2023, at or after 5:30 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor Patti Comerford, Council Member Jackie Craig, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member John Officer, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member SUMMARY MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM and directed the Town Clerk to call the roll. All Council Members were present, constituting a quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Kai moved to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Mayor Post seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. CALL TO THE PUBLIC PROCLAMATIONS MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 29 of 298 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 18, 2023 Page 2 of 7 Council Member Craig thanked Mayor Honea for the speech he gave to the Dove Mountain Civic Group regarding the history of Marana. Council Member Comerford complemented those who participated in the State of the Town event. Council Member Ziegler announced a breakfast event, thanked Technology Services staff, and commented on the Osprey crash annual memorial service. Mayor Honea complemented the presentation related to the Community Center and Aquatics Center from the April 12, 2023 Special Council Meeting. He also commented on the Osprey crash annual memorial service and the Dove Mountain Civic Group event. Council Member Craig, Council Member Ziegler, and Mayor Honea also highlighted the American Furniture Warehouse currently under construction. MANAGER’S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Town Manger Terry Rozema said the Town has issued 32 single-family residential permits so far in April. Last April, there were 81 total permits issued. He highlighted the Movies in Marana and electronics recycling events, the LIV Golf-related Real Talk with the Town podcast, and an upcoming airport-related Real Talk podcast. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA C1 Resolution No. 2023-032: Relating to Administration; appointing the Grants Manager as an authorized representative for submission of grant applications (Yiannis Kalaitzidis) C2 Resolution No. 2023-033: Relating to Development; approving the Final Plat for Monarch Block, 1 Lots 1 through 254 and Common Areas "A" - "Z" & "AA" located south of West Clark Farms Boulevard and west of North Lon Adams Road (Steve Cheslak) C3 Resolution No. 2023-034: Relating to Development; approving the Final Plat for Monarch Blocks 11 and 12, Lots 1 through 173 and Common Areas "A" - "O" located south of West Barnett Road, north of West Clark Farms Boulevard and east of West Civic Center Drive (Steve Cheslak) C4 Resolution No. 2023-035: Relating to Development; approving the Final Plat for Monarch Block 13 Lots 1 through 114 and Common Areas "A" - "I" located south of West Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 30 of 298 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 18, 2023 Page 3 of 7 Barnett Road, north of West Clark Farms Boulevard and east of North Sandario Road (Steve Cheslak) C5 Resolution No. 2023-036: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant Agreement between the City of Tucson (COT) and the Town of Marana to receive funding under COT Grant Number HT-23-2930 (Melissa Weimer) C6 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes of April 4, 2023 (David L. Udall) Council Member Ziegler moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Post seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. LIQUOR LICENSES BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION A1 PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. 2023.012: Relating to Land Development; revising Marana Town Code Title 17 (Land Development), Chapter 17-4 (Zoning), Section 17-4-5 (Residential zoning districts R-180, R-144, R-80, R-36, R-16, R-10, R-8, R 7, R-6, R-5, R-4, and R-3) to increase the maximum allowable building height for the main building in the R-180, R-144, and R-80 zones, and Section 17-4-7 (Commercial zoning districts) to provide that the required minimum site area in the Village Commercial (VC) zoning district may be less than 10 acres in certain circumstances; and designating an effective date (Jason Angell) Mayor Honea opened the public hearing at 5:42 PM. Development Services Director Jason Angell presented on this item. A copy of the presentation slides is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office. Mr. Angell explained that if adopted, this ordinance would revise the Marana Town Code to increase the maximum allowable building height for main buildings in certain large-lot zones from 30 feet to 35 feet. He said part of the reason for the change is that many homes constructed in these areas are custom homes. The second revision involved adding an asterisk to the 10-acre minimum site area in the Village Commercial zone to allow for less than 10 acres when the property is rezoned from a Legacy zone to Village Commercial or when property is rezoned to Village Commercial in an area that is substantially comprised of commercial sites that are less than 10 acres. Town Attorney Jane Fairall noted that the word “mainly” on the relevant Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 31 of 298 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 18, 2023 Page 4 of 7 presentation slide should be replaced with the word “substantially,” and that the ordinance before the Council had the correct language. Mayor Honea closed the public hearing at 5:47 PM. Vice Mayor Post moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2023.012. Council Member Officer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION D1 Relating to Budget; review, discussion, consideration, and direction to staff regarding the fiscal year 2023-2024 Manager's recommended budget for the Town of Marana (Terry Rozema and Yiannis Kalaitzidis) Town Manager Terry Rozema and Finance Director Yiannis Kalaitzidis presented on this item. A copy of the presentation slides is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office. Mr. Rozema introduced the item and highlighted the Town’s core values, vision and mission statements, and certain Town accomplishments over the last year, including the following: • The Pole Barn restoration and preservation, • The Man on the Horse restoration, • That Marana was the seventh safest municipality in Arizona and the safest municipality consisting of 50,000 or more residents, • The Town is working on becoming a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program community, • That the Town is beginning work on the Transportation Master Plan, • The Twin Peaks/Sandario roundabout, • The new Marana Lifestyles brand, • The Real Talk with the Town podcast, • The new Discover Marana website and Chamber of Commerce Guide, • The completion and implementation of the Compensation Study, • That the Town received approximately $4 million in forgivable loans from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), • The development of the Water Conservation and Drought Preparedness plans and the Water Resources Master Plan, • The development of the Facilities Master Plan, • Establishment of the Gladden Farms Soccer Fields, • Awards received by the Parks and Recreation Department, and • The design of the Community Center and Aquatics Facility. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 32 of 298 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 18, 2023 Page 5 of 7 Mr. Rozema also informed the Council that the Town has put a new half-time position into the budget for a Town historian. Council Member Ziegler commented on the success of the Town’s mission statement. Mr. Kalaitzidis then addressed the Council regarding the economic and revenue outlooks for the Town and provided an overview of the manager’s recommended budget, investment summary, selected budget summaries, and next steps. Please see the presentation slides for details, charts, tables, and graphs. Mr. Kalaitzidis answered clarifying questions throughout the presentation. Regarding the size of Fiscal Year 2023-2024’s budget, Mr. Kalaitzidis mentioned that capital outlay accounted for around two-thirds of the budget, and much of that was related to fronting money needed for the construction of the Community and Aquatics Center. He said the bonds/loan category as shown in the slides also related heavily to fronting money needed for the Center. He said the Town would be paid back by the dedicated half-cent sales tax previously adopted by Council to specifically fund the Center’s construction. Council Member Craig asked if the banking crisis has affected people’s ability to take out mortgages. Mr. Kalaitzidis explained there has been a reduction in demand for mortgages, but cannot say whether the market is tightening up because it differs from region to region. Mayor Honea said the Community Center had an identified funding source and asked if the Town could do a ten-year bond for the Community Center. Mr. Kalaitzidis explained that the Town could do that, but that it might be more advantageous from a cash-flow perspective to do a 20-25 year bond with a provision that allowed the Town to pay off the debt early. Mayor Honea requested that the debt be paid off as quickly as possible. Council Member Ziegler expressed displeasure at how the Airport has been managed over the years by the Town and by the current fixed-base operator (FBO) and expressed concern that there has not been more economic development there. Clarifying discussion among Council Members ensued, and Mr. Rozema said Town staff would provide more information to the Council on the subject. Council Member Ziegler said she would look into the issue. Council Member Ziegler asked who would maintain the Airport tower once constructed. Mr. Kalaitzidis and Public Works Director Fausto Burruel explained that the Tower would be operated by Federal Aviation Administration personnel, but that the Town would be responsible for maintenance of the tower itself. Council Member Ziegler Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 33 of 298 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 18, 2023 Page 6 of 7 commented that maintenance costs would need to be included in the budget after the tower is built. Mayor Honea complemented the presentation. D2 Relating to Legislation and Government Actions; discussion and possible action or direction regarding all pending state, federal, and local legislation/government actions and on recent and upcoming meetings of other governmental bodies (Terry Rozema) Mr. Rozema provided a brief update on the following bills: • HB 2019 (imposing time limits on certain licensing and permitting). This bill has passed and now awaits the Governor’s signature or veto. • SB 1117 (relating to zoning). There has been no movement on this bill. Mr. Rozema also said the bill related to police response times failed in the Senate. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters. E1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town representatives, or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, concerning any matter listed on this agenda for any of the reasons listed in A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the Mayor’s discretion regarding the items to be placed on the agenda, if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda, it must be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the date of the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section 2-4-2(B). Mayor Honea asked for future agenda items. There were no future agenda items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Honea asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 34 of 298 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes April 18, 2023 Page 7 of 7 Vice Mayor Post moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Officer seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the forgoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on April 18, 2023. I further certify that a quorum was present. ____________________________________ David L. Udall, Town Clerk Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 35 of 298      Council-Regular Meeting   A1        Meeting Date:05/02/2023   To:Mayor and Council From:Lisa Shafer, Community Development Director Date:May 2, 2023 Strategic Plan Focus Area: Vibrant Community Strategic Plan Focus Area Additional Info: Goal:  Support Initiatives that enhance the quality of Marana neighborhoods. Strategy:  Accept the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's invitation to become a metropolitan city to further diversity housing stock and improve affordability.   Subject:PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 2023-039: Relating to Community and Neighborhood Services; approving and adopting the Town of Marana Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2023-2027, including the 2023 Annual Action Plan, and the Town of Marana Assessment to Fair Housing Report for the Town of Marana Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and authorizing the Town Manager to transmit these planning documents to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Lisa Shafer) Discussion: To date, the Town of Marana has received CDBG funds through Pima County.  In June 2022, the direction was given by Council not to participate in the Urban County program with Pima County after FY23 and when extended the offer, accept HUD's invitation to become a direct recipient (entitlement community).  In September 2022, the Town notified HUD of the Town's commitment to accept the eligibility status and begin the process of developing our 5-year consolidated plan.  This past fall, staff hired Crescendo Consulting Group, LLC to assist with drafting our 5-year consolidated plan and all other required HUD documents.  These planning documents describe needs, resources, goals, strategies, and objectives to assist Marana's low- and Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 36 of 298 moderate-income (LMI) people, households, and neighborhoods as defined by HUD.  The majority of the plan is a HUD-required analysis of the existing conditions impacting LMI residents in the town.  Data in the plan is generated by HUD through its Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data system, the US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Pima County's Point-in-Time homeless count and other sources.  This analysis informs the development of the priority categories and activities proposed for CDBG funding.  The Town must upload all the Council approved documents into HUD's IDIS database by May 15, 2023 for a 45-day review period.  Once approved by HUD, the first program year will begin on July 1, 2023.   On January 17, 2023, Council approved the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan which outlined how public feedback would be collected during the development of the CDBG planning documents.  During this process the consultants did 30 one-on-one interviews with members of the community and staff.  The consultant and town staff held 10 focus groups, both in person and virtual.  A community wide survey was done, resulting in 326 responses, providing great information on needs of the community.  Survey results have been provided as backup to this staff report.  Prior to this public hearing, the draft documents were placed on the website for a 30-day comment period and staff held two public hearings to answer questions and take public comment.  The 30-day comment period ended on April 21, 2023 and no comments were received from the public on the draft documents.  The two prior public hearings were properly noticed on March 8, 2023, and the current public hearing was properly noticed on April 17, 2023.   CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents and neighborhoods, and vulnerable populations as defined by HUD. Eligible activities fall into four broad categories: Community Facilities and Infrastructure Community Services and Programs Economic Development Quality Affordable Housing Activities must also address Congress' primary CDBG objective to improve communities, principally for LMI residents by: Providing Decent Housing, Providing a Suitable Living Environment, and Expanding Economic Opportunities. The four Goals outlined in the Town's Consolidated Plan are as follows: Low to moderate income residents will have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.  Increase access to homeless prevention programs for low to moderate income residents.   Improve access to public services for low to moderate income residents. Enhance the quality and use of the public facilities and infrastructure in Marana.  The Town's Fair Housing Priorities and Goals are as follows: Increase the number of affordable housing units and preserve existing units. Increase community education about affordable housing. Increase understanding of housing discrimination and Fair Housing. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 37 of 298 Develop fair housing monitoring and reporting policies in Marana.  The Annual Action Plan for program year 2023 determines how the Town spends the year one HUD allocation of $208,691.  Although the amount we are receiving is considerably more than the $60,000 we have been receiving, it is not significant enough to do any infrastructure project or land acquisition without having to eliminate funding for the types of programs we currently offer to the Town residents.  Therefore, we have chosen to continue offering the programs we currently provide, which are Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation, Emergency Home Repair and Colonia Neighborhood Cleanup, with a majority of the additional funds going to home repair.  This will allow us to assist a significantly higher number of residents.  Our new program this first year will be utility assistance.  The details of the program are still being worked out, but essentially the Town will be able to assist a resident who is delinquent in one or more of their utility payments.  A breakdown of the $208,691 year-one funding is as follows: Home Repairs:  $135,649 Utility Assistance:  $21,303 Colonia Cleanups:  $10,000 Program Administration:  $41,738 Financial Impact: Fiscal Year:2023/2024 Budgeted Y/N: Y Amount:$208,691 Once adopted, the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan will govern how CDBG grant revenue can be expended.  CDBG funds do not require a match from the Town.   Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Assessment of Fair Housing Report.   Suggested Motion: I move to adopt Resolution 2023-039; approving and adopting the Town of Marana Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2023-2027, including the 2023 Annual Action Plan, and the Town of Marana Assessment to Fair Housing Report for the Town's CDBG Program, and authorizing the Town Manager to transmit these planning documents to HUD. Attachments Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 38 of 298 Exhibit A - Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan Exhibit B - Assessment to Fair Housing Report Consolidated Plan Survey Results Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 39 of 298 00088166.DOCX /1 Resolution No. 2023-039 - 1 - MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-039 RELATING TO COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES; APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE TOWN OF MARANA FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR 2023-2027, INCLUDING THE 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND THE TOWN OF MARANA ASSESSMENT TO FAIR HOUSING REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF MARANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO TRANSMIT THESE PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) WHEREAS the Town of Marana recognizes the need to provide safe, affordable housing and neighborhood infrastructure for its citizens and has applied for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for these purposes; and WHEREAS for many years, the Town has been a participating jurisdiction in the CDBG and HOME Program funding sponsored by Pima County; and WHEREAS the 2020 census determined that the population of the Town of Marana is now over 50,000 residents, thereby qualifying the Town of Marana as a Metropolitan City to receive CDBG and HOME Program funding directly from the United States De- partment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS in September 2022, the Town of Marana received notice from HUD that the Town now qualifies as a Metropolitan City and is eligible to receive CDBG funds directly from HUD; and WHEREAS following the qualification as a Metropolitan City, Town staff devel- oped a five-year consolidated plan, including a 2023 annual action plan, and the assess- ment to fair housing report in coordination with Crescendo Consulting Group, LLC; and WHEREAS the Town Council finds that adoption of the five-year consolidated plan, including the 2023 annual action plan, and the assessment to fair housing report as set forth in this resolution is in the best interests of the Town and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Town of Marana Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2023-2027, includ- ing the 2023 Annual Action Plan, and the Town of Marana Assessment to Fair Housing Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 40 of 298 00088166.DOCX /1 Resolution No. 2023-039 - 2 - Report for the Town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, in sub- stantially the form as attached to and incorporated by this reference in this re solution as Exhibits A and B respectively, are hereby approved, and the Town Manager is hereby authorized to transmit these planning documents to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for and on behalf of the Town of Marana. SECTION 2. The Town’s Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obliga- tions, and objectives of this resolution, including providing any additional information required by HUD to implement the Town’s CDBG program. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 2nd day of May 2023. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: David L. Udall, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 41 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 1 Town of Marana Five Year Consolidated Plan 2023 - 2027 April 25, 2023 DRAFT FOR TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 42 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 2 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Executive Summary ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The world changed drastically in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic emerged and shut down many businesses, schools, and more, exacerbating many of the housing and non-housing related challenges and needs across Marana. Over the course of the pandemic, rents and housing costs increased substantially in Marana, putting more households, especially low- to moderate-income families, at risk of becoming homeless. In addition to the lack of affordable housing throughout Marana, the need for additional services increased. These services included home repairs, as well as rent and utility assistance. Marana is an entitlement community, which means that it is eligible to receive Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula block grant programs. Previously, the Town of Marana received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through Pima County. Now, the Town of Marana is applying to receive CDBG funds on a formula basis annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In order to receive these grants, the Town must complete a Consolidated Plan every five years. The Consolidated Plan provides HUD with a comprehensive assessment of the Town’s housing and community development needs and outlines the Town’s priorities, objectives and strategies for the investment of CDBG funds to address these needs over the next five years, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028. The programs funded with CDBG provide eligible activities to benefit low- to moderate-income residents. 2.Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview High priority needs for the 2023-2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan were identified through focus group discussions, interviews, a community survey, and other relevant data. These high priority needs primarily included housing and non-housing related needs. Priority needs identified are: Affordable Housing, Homeless Prevention Programs, Public Facilities and Infrastructure, and Public Services. Marana has developed and administered a robust citizen participation process to solicit community input on priority needs, while at the same time leveraging secondary data research to integrate hard data on the scope of these needs into this plan. 3.Evaluation of past performance Marana is a new entitlement community. The Town previously received CDBG funds through Pima County. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 43 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 3 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The Town of Marana consulted with representatives from multiple community service providers, town departments, advocacy groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, the creation of job opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and/or the provision of services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with mental health and/or substance use disorder, and homeless persons. To facilitate this consultation, the Town solicited feedback through the following methods: • Townwide community survey • Ten (10) Focus Group discussion opportunities with service providers and community residents; • 30 stakeholder interviews; • Four (4) Public Hearings; and • Receipt of written comments. To gather the most in-depth information, the Town consulted with a variety of community service providers, advocacy groups and organizations concerning the housing, community and economic development needs of the community. The input received from these consultation partners helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan. 5. Summary of public comments No comments from the public were received. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them No comments from the public were received. 7. Summary With the growing affordable housing crisis in Marana and across the United States, the Town’s CDBG funds are more critical than ever to help at-risk populations, including low- to moderate-income persons. The Town conducted its citizen participation efforts through a variety of stakeholder interviews, focus groups, a survey, and public hearings to gather input from residents on the community needs and potential strategies to address the needs. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 44 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 4 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The Process PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency MARANA Community and Neighborhood Services CDBG Administrator MARANA Community and Neighborhood Services HOPWA Administrator HOME Administrator ESG Administrator HOPWA-C Administrator Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative The Town of Marana’s Community and Neighborhood Services Department (CNS) is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG program. CNS contracted with Crescendo Consulting Group, LLC to prepare the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. In the development of this Consolidated Plan, Crescendo Consulting Group and CNS developed and implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process, which included conducting a needs assessment and market analysis to identify community needs regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development. This information was gathered through consultation with public officials and local agencies, public outreach and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis. CNS shall be responsible for all grants planning, management and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and Town policy during the implementation of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual Action Plans. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Christine Byler, Community Outreach Coordinator Community and Neighborhood Services Department 11555 W Civic Center Dr., Marana, AZ 85653 (520) 382-1926 https://www.maranaaz.gov/community-and-neighborhood-services Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 45 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 5 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(l) 1. Introduction The Town of Marana consulted with representatives from multiple community service providers, town departments, advocacy groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, the creation of job opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and/or the provision of services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with mental health and/or substance use disorder, and homeless persons. To facilitate this consultation, the Town solicited feedback through the following methods: • Townwide community survey • Ten (10) Focus Group discussion opportunities with service providers and community residents; • 30 stakeholder interviews; • Four (4) Public Hearings; and • Receipt of written comments. To gather the most in-depth information, the Town consulted with a variety of community service providers, advocacy groups and organizations concerning the housing, community and economic development needs of the community. Each of the groups or organizations consulted is listed below. The input received from these consultation partners helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)). During the development of this Consolidated Plan, the Town consulted with several organizations that provide housing, health services and other community-focused programs. Outreach included invitations to community focus group discussions, one-on-one stakeholder interviews, community survey, and public hearings. The Town recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the upcoming five-year Consolidated Plan period with organizations and providers. The Town will continue to look towards these organizations to assist in the implementation of projects using CDBG funds. The Make Marana 2040 General Plan describes several of the goals and underlying policies related to public and private coordination of health care and other services, including a specific aim that area medical facilities provide convenient access to health care for residents of all ages and needs through partnerships with Sun Shuttle paratransit services and Marana Health Center, which provides health care and behavioral health services throughout the community. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 46 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 6 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The Town also collaborates formally with other jurisdictions in Pima County, and with the County itself, on broader coordinated efforts aimed at addressing issues related to poverty, housing, and public health. Town of Marana CNS is represented on the Pima County Affordable Housing Commission, which makes recommendations to Pima County’s Board of Supervisors to increase the supply of housing across Pima County that is affordable, sustainable, safe, and promotes individual and community prosperity. CNS also participates in the Prosperity Working Group, convened by Pima County and the City of Tucson in 2022 to research and develop a set of evidence-based policy options to guide long-term efforts to strategically address generational poverty, improve opportunity, and create community wealth, while also tactically addressing the immediate needs of those experiencing poverty. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness Pima County’s homeless system of care is comprised of a network of public, private, faith-based, for- profit, and nonprofit service providers that utilizes several federal, state and local resources to provide services for persons experiencing homelessness. At an institutional level, Pima County and underlying municipalities like Marana work with the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH), the region’s Continuum of Care (CoC) in the administration and delivery of CoC services. Three governments operate ESG Programs in the region: the City of Tucson, Pima County, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Each ESG recipient holds a seat on the CoC Board and engages in regular communication and collaboration with the CoC through its Collaborative Applicant, HMIS Lead, and Continuum of Services Committees, and Emergency Solutions Subcommittee. The City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium coordinates with the Arizona Department of Housing through various trainings and conferences, and with the Arizona Department of Economic Security to fill gaps in services. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS In Pima County, the CoC provides local data in the form of Housing Inventory Count (HIC), Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, Gaps Analysis, and subrecipient performance reports to ESG recipients, which are used to inform service needs and resource allocation. The Gaps Analysis for the CoC and Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Youth are used to determine priorities for funding and services. The CoC is represented on each recipient’s funding panel and the CoC’s Emergency Solutions Subcommittee meets monthly with ESG recipients to identify, plan for, and address opportunities to improve system performance through strategic resource allocation. The CoC and ESG recipients routinely engage in collaborative planning and co-host public, provider, and consumer input forums and feedback sessions. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 47 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 7 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The CoC also works with the State Homeless Coordination Office to secure State ESG funding to address objectives that the CoC does not have the resources to address, and to develop reports and procedures that allow all funders to measure and monitor program recipients. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 48 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 8 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Mayor and Council Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development Strategy Anti-Poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Town’s Mayor and Council Members provided insights and guidance with regards to overarching Town priorities specific to both housing and non-housing needs. The Mayor and two (2) Council Members participated in stakeholder interviews. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Community and Neighborhood Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local Housing Services – Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homelessness Strategy Market Analysis Non-housing Community Development Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy Lead-based Paint Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Director and staff of the Town’s Community and Neighborhood Services Department provided a variety of resources on housing and non-housing services and resources throughout the community, including regional plans. The Director and staff also help to coordinate focus groups and interviews and publicized the community survey. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 49 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 9 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 3 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Development Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Other government – Local Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Director of the Town’s Development Services Department was consulted with regards to the Town’s present and future residential and commercial development initiatives. The Development Services Director participated in one stakeholder interview and one focus group. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Economic Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local Services – Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-housing Community Development Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Director of the Town’s Economic Development Department was consulted on regional economic development planning and associated housing and service needs. The Director participated in a stakeholder interview. 5 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Town Manager Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homelessness Strategy Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development Strategy Anti-Poverty Strategy Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 50 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 10 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Town Manager and Deputy Town Manager were consulted regarding implementation of Town priorities specific to both housing and non-housing needs. Both the Town Manager and Deputy Town Manager participated in stakeholder interviews and one focus group. 6 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana – Legal Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Town Attorney and Deputy Town Attorney were consulted regarding legal and regulatory aspects of residential and commercial development, as well as non-housing service needs and public safety. The Town Attorney and Deputy Town Attorney each participated in stakeholder interviews and one focus group. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Planning Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Other government – Local Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Director of the Town’s Planning Department was consulted with regards to the Town’s present and future residential and commercial development initiatives. The Planning Director participated in one stakeholder interview. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Marana Unified School District Family Resource Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children Services – Homeless Services – Education Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 51 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 11 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless Homeless Needs – Families with children Non-homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Director of Students and Family Support Services, three present Family Resource Center staff and social workers, and one retired staff, were consulted regarding family and child/ adolescent needs among the public school population in the Town, including those eligible for McKinney-Vento services and those in foster care. Family Resource Center staff participated in five interviews and helped to coordinate one focus group among families served. 9 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Senior Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local Services – Elderly Persons Services – Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Needs – Veterans Non-Homeless Special Needs Anti-poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Recreation Supervisor at the Town’s Senior Center was consulted regarding housing and non-housing needs specific to older adults, including veteran and housing unstable subpopulations. The Recreation Supervisor participated in an interview and helped to coordinate a focus group, as well as distribution of the community survey. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Parks and Recreation Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local Services – Children What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless Non-housing Community Development Strategy Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 52 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 12 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Recreation Superintendent and Deputy Director of the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department provided insights into needs related to regional parks and recreational facilities, including those related to homelessness and use of public facilities. The Recreation Superintendent and Deputy Director each participated in an interview. 11 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Code Enforcement Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-housing Community Development Strategy Anti-Poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Chief Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer provided insights into challenges and needs related to Town code and neighborhood- specific needs. The Chief Code Enforcement/ Animal Control Officer participated in an interview. 12 Agency/Group/Organization Marana Health Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-Health Health Agency Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs – Chronically homeless Non-housing Community Development Strategy Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 53 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 13 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Outreach Department Manager was consulted on health and behavioral health needs in the community, as well as challenges related to serving special needs populations in the region. The Outreach Department Manager participated in a stakeholder interview. 13 Agency/Group/Organization Community Christian Church of Marana Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs – Families with children How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Pastor of the Community Christian Church of Marana was consulted regarding housing and non-housing needs in the community. The Pastor participated in a stakeholder interview. 14 Agency/Group/Organization Disabled American Veterans Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons Services – Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Needs – Veterans How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? A Commander at the regional Disable American Veterans organization in the Town was consulted regarding housing and non-housing issues specific to veterans and their families in Marana. The Commander participated in a stakeholder interview. 15 Agency/Group/Organization Pima County Community Development Block Grant Program Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – County Housing Planning organization Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 54 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 14 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homelessness Strategy Non-housing Community Development Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Division Manager of the CDBG Program at Pima County, and the CDBG Program Coordinator, were consulted regarding county- level CDBG planning and Marana’s historical role in City-County planning related to CDBG. The Division Manager and Program Coordinator each participated in a stakeholder interview. 16 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Finance Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis Non-housing Community Development Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Deputy Director of the Town of Marana Finance Department was consulted regarding housing and non-housing needs in the Town. The Deputy Director participated in a stakeholder interview. 17 Agency/Group/Organization La Paloma Academy Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children Services – Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs – Families with children Non-housing Community Development Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Administrative Assistant at La Paloma Academy was consulted regarding child and family needs related to educational services and other service need areas. The Administrative Assistant participated in a stakeholder interview. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 55 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 15 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 18 Agency/Group/Organization Interfaith Community Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children Services – Elderly persons Services – Persons with Disabilities Services – Employment Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs – Families with children Non-housing Community Development Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Program Outreach Coordinator at ICS, and several organizational staff, were consulted regarding service needs in the Marana area, including those related to job training and employment readiness, as well as emergency food. The Program Outreach Coordinator participated in an interview and coordinated a focus group with ICS staff. 19 Agency/Group/Organization Pascua Yaqui Tribe Agency/Group/Organization Type Other (Specify) – Tribal government What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-housing Community Development Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? A Program Manager at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe was consulted regarding the presence of tribe members in the Marana community, including tribe-owned housing in one of the Town’s colonia neighborhoods. The Program Manager participated in a stakeholder interview. 20 Agency/Group/Organization Adonis HOA Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis Anti-poverty Strategy Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 56 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 16 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Several members of Adonis community HOA were consulted regarding housing needs in Adonis, one of Marana’s designated colonia neighborhoods currently served by the Town’s CDBG-funded home repair program. One Adonis HOA member participated in a stakeholder interview, and several HOA members participated in a focus group at one of the group’s meetings. 21 Agency/Group/Organization Town of Marana Town Clerk Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-housing Community Development Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Town’s Town Clerk was consulting regarding housing and non-housing needs in Marana. The Town Clerk participated in a stakeholder interview and a focus group. 22 Agency/Group/Organization Marana Chamber of Commerce Agency/Group/Organization Type Business leaders Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-housing Community Development Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The President/CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce was consulted regarding economic development and associated community needs in Marana. The President/CEO participated in a stakeholder interview. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 57 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 17 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting All Agency Types were consulted during the preparation of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and supportive documents, including the 2023-2024 Action Plan and Assessment of Fair Housing. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Assessment of Fair Housing Town of Marana As part of this Consolidated Plan, the Town of Marana developed the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). Contributing Factors identified in the AFH for Marana are incorporated into the Consolidated Plan's Strategic Plan. Make Marana 2040 General Plan Town of Marana The goals of the Strategic Plan in this Consolidated Plan are directly responsive to Make Marana 2040 General Plan goals in the areas of Housing, Public Services and Facilities, and Community Preservation, Revitalization, and Redevelopment. Strategic Plan 5 Town of Marana The goals of the Strategic Plan in the Consolidated Plan are directly responsive to the Vibrant Community Focus Area and goal to support initiatives that enhance the quality of Marana neighborhoods. Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l)) The Town works closely with Pima County and liaises with other adjacent municipalities on broad collaborative efforts towards common priorities on issues such as housing, poverty, and transportation, among others. In conjunction with implementation of the Consolidated Plan, the Town may provide input to the State regarding housing, homelessness, community development and public service needs in order to support projects and programs and coordinate actions to address the needs of Town residents and neighborhoods, particularly the Town’s designated colonias. Narrative (optional): Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 58 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 18 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The Town established and followed a process for the development of this Consolidated Plan and the Assessment of Fair Housing that included broad participation from the community. These activities were coordinated and implemented by the Community and Neighborhood Services Department. CNS invited residents and stakeholders to attend any of ten focus group discussions and four public hearings to discuss the short- and long-term needs of the community and how federal CDBG funds, in addition to other local funds, may be used to meet those needs. Table 5 provides a summary of the date, time and location of these meetings including information on newspaper advertisements, postings and internet outreach. CNS also prepared and disseminated the 2023-2027 Community Survey in hardcopy and web-based format from January 23, 2023, to February 24, 2023. The Survey form was available in English and Spanish. Community members were advised of the availability of the survey via email to stakeholders, posts on the Town’s website and social media pages, announcements at Town meetings, and during the community focus group discussion meetings. The purpose of the survey was to allow all residents the opportunity to provide their assessment of the level of need in Marana for a variety of housing, community and economic development activities. In total, approximately 326 Marana residents provided completed responses to the survey. Both the survey results and the English and Spanish survey forms are included in Appendix. In accordance with the Town’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, all public notices for public hearings were published in The Daily Territorial, a medium of general circulation in the Town, as well as on the Town’s website and social media pages. Public notices for community meetings and the availability of the resident survey were published on the Town’s website and social media pages. The citizen participation process informed the development of priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and added context to the goal-setting process by visioning the types of programs and projects where CDBG investments have the potential to improve neighborhood conditions and increase access to opportunity for all residents. The Consolidated Plan is significantly informed by the Town’s 2023-2027 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). The AFH was prepared in accordance with HUD guidelines. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 59 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 19 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/ attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Newspaper Ad Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Public Notice published 12/28/22 in The Daily Territorial to announce four Community Meetings for purpose of receiving public input on the preparation of the Town's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. No comments were received. No comments were received. Not applicable 2 On-site Posting Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad Public Notice published 12/28/22 in hard copy for at the Marana Municipal Complex and the Marana Operations Center to announce four Community Meetings for purpose of receiving public input on the No comments were received. No comments were received. Not applicable Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 60 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 20 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing preparation of the Town's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. 3 Internet Outreach Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Neighborhood Associations Announcement of Community Meetings was placed on Town Website and was posted to the Town’s social media accounts (Nextdoor and Facebook) to receive input on the preparation of the Town’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. No comments were received. No comments were received. Not applicable 4 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Focus Group held January 23, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:30pm at Marana Senior Center. Seven members of the public attended. Assistance with property and housing upkeep Lack of basic community amenities, All comments were accepted. Not applicable Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 61 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 21 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Seniors such as grocery store Challenges associated with transportation Low-income housing 5 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Focus Group held January 24, 2023, 3:00 to 4:00 pm via Zoom. Four service providers attended. Affordable housing Lack of accessible services Challenges associated with transportation Food insecurity All comments were accepted. Not applicable 6 Other: Focus Group Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Focus Group held January 30, 2023, 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Sunflower Community Center. Nine community residents attended. Lack of diverse types of housing Inadequate infrastructure relative to housing growth All comments were accepted. Not applicable Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 62 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 22 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Seniors Concerns regarding traffic and road safety Shortage of local medical providers 7 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Seniors Focus Group held January 30, 2023, 5:30 to 7:00 pm at The Highlands at Dove Mountain community clubhouse. One member of the public attended. Runaway housing development Affordable housing Need for sustainable development Assistance with property and housing upkeep Programs to assist low income communities All comments were accepted. Not Applicable 8 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- Focus Group held January 31, 2023, 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Town of Marana Town Office. Two Affordable housing Rental housing All comments were accepted. Not applicable Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 63 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 23 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Seniors members of the public participated. Lack of diverse types of housing Local job creation Challenges associated with transportation Need to link people to existing resources and assistance 9 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Focus Group held February 2, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm via Zoom. No members of the public attended. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 10 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Focus Group held February 2, 2023, 5:30 to 7:00 pm via Zoom. One member Affordability of housing All comments were accepted. Not applicable Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 64 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 24 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing of the public attended. Need for zoning changes Senior needs – food and transportation Assistance with property and housing upkeep 11 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Focus Group held February 6, 2023, 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Town of Marana Town Office. 25 Town of Marana department directors and deputy directors participated. Affordable and attainable housing units Public safety – need for police substation Local economic development opportunities All comments were accepted. Not applicable 12 Other: Focus Group Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Focus Groups held as part of Marana Unified School District Family Resource Center parent meeting on February 15, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Five members of the Affordable housing Cost of living for single parents Lack of local health and All comments were accepted. Not applicable Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 65 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 25 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Youth committee participated. behavioral health services Lack of basic community amenities, such as grocery store Lack of affordable programs for children and youth 13 Other: Focus Group Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Focus Group held with the Adonis Neighborhood Board on February 15, 2023. Seven members of the community participated. Concerns regarding traffic and road safety Assistance with property and housing upkeep Sustainable development – shade equity All comments were accepted. Not applicable 14 Community Survey Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish Approximately 626 completed responses Affordable housing All comments were accepted. Not applicable Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 66 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 26 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Mental health and substance use treatment Homeless facilities and services Health services Childcare 15 Newspaper Ad Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Public notice for a public hearing to present the draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2023 Action Plan was published in The Daily Territorial on March 8, 2023. N/A N/A N/A On-site Posting Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Public notice for a public hearing to present the draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan N/A N/A N/A Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 67 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 27 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Spanish Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing and Program Year 2023 Action Plan was posted in hard copy form at the Marana Municipal Complex and the Marana Operations Center on March 8, 2023. 16 Internet Outreach Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Public notice for a public hearing to present the draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2023 Action Plan posted on the Town’s web page and social media accounts (Nextdoor and Facebook). N/A N/A https://www.maranaaz.gov/co mmunity-and-neighborhood- services 17 Public Hearing Minorities Persons with disabilities Public Hearing to present the draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and Program Year No comments were received. N/A N/A Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 68 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 28 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing 2023 draft Action Plan to be held on March 23, 2023, at 5:30 pm at the Town of Marana Town Office. 18 Public Hearing Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Public Hearing to present the draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2023 draft Action Plan was held virtually on March 28, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom. No comments were received. N/A N/A 19 Public Comment Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing A 30-day public comment period was open from March 21 through April 21, 2023. The public was able to submit comments by email or USPS to the Community and Neighborhood Services Department. No comments were received. TBD N/A Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 69 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 29 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Needs Assessment NA-05 Overview Needs Assessment Overview The Town of Marana gathered information to determine priority needs from many sources. The Town has undertaken demographic and housing market research using U.S. Census, the 2017-2021 5-Year American Community Survey (ACS), and a special tabulation of ACS data known as Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data that estimates that number of households with one or more housing needs. The Housing Needs and Markets sections of the Plan were completed to provide a detailed analysis of affordable housing needs in Marana, including housing gaps for owners and renters. Public meetings were held during the development of the Housing Needs Assessment. The Town also conducted a series of Consolidated Plan Key Informant Interviews with Town leaders, industry specialists, Town staff, nonprofit organizations involved with serving low-income and special needs populations, and other stakeholders. A community survey was made available to all Marana residents on the Town’s website and social media and was sent to community partners to disseminate to their clients, asking citizens to provide their insights into housing, homelessness, the needs of special needs populations, and community development needs within the community. All information has been considered in the drafting of this plan, and in the prioritization of needs and actions to meet needs. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 70 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 30 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs Between the years 2010 and 2021, the population of Marana increased 61.7% and households increased 65.6%. Median incomes rose 40.6% during this time period. Demographics Base Year: 2010 Most Recent Year: 2021 % Change Population 31,443 50,834 +61.7% Households 11,487 19,020 +65.6% Median Income $67,542 $94,983 +40.6% Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Data Source: 2010 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey (Base Year), 2021 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey (Most Recent Year) Age Observation The following table shows the percentage of Marana residents by age range. Over the past 10 years, Marana’s population is trending older, with positive growth in some younger age brackets. The median age in 2010 was 37.9 and the median age in 2021 is more than three years older at 41.2. While the proportion of the town population under age 5 decreased by 22.1%, the proportions of residents ages 10 to 14 and 20 to 24 each increased over the same span. However, proportions of the population ages 25 to 64 years all decreased, a trend which could be concerning if these individuals are leaving the community for opportunities elsewhere and then not returning back to Marana. The largest increase in age groups is the 75 to 84 bracket, slightly older than the “retiree” age group (65 to 74), which also increased substantially. Areas like Marana in Arizona are a draw for many older adults looking to escape harsh winters in the Northern United States. However, as adults age, they often have unique challenges and needs, especially concerning housing and health and social services. Population by Age, 2010 - 2020 Age 2010 2021 % Change Median age (years) 37.9 41.2 Under 5 years 7.7% 6.0% -22.1% 5 to 9 years 7.4% 7.0% -5.4% 10 to 14 years 5.9% 6.8% +15.2% 15 to 19 years 5.3% 4.8% -9.4% 20 to 24 years 4.7% 5.3% +12.7% 25 to 34 years 14.3% 11.0% -23.0% 35 to 44 years 15.8% 14.7% -6.9% 45 to 54 years 12.2% 11.5% -5.7% 55 to 59 years 6.5% 5.3% -18.4% 60 to 64 years 7.3% 5.9% -19.1% 65 to 74 years 8.5% 13.7% +61.1% 75 to 84 years 3.6% 6.9% +91.6% 85 years and over 0.8% 1.3% +62.5% Source: 2010 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey (Base Year), 2021 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey (Most Recent Year) Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 71 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 31 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Population by Age, 2010 – 2021 Source: 2010 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey (Base Year), 2021 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey (Most Recent Year) Race and Ethnicity Observations Three in four Marana residents identify their race as White, and a similar proportion identify by ethnicity as Not Hispanic or Latino. Racially, nearly one in four town residents identify as non-White. Marana is home to more than 600 individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native. It is important to note that the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that Black, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Americans were undercounted in the 2020 Census due to disruptions of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions from the administration at the time.1 Population by Race, 2021 Race Pima County Marana Total Population % by Race Total Population % by Race White 720,319 69.6% 38,312 75.4% Black or African American 35,638 3.4% 1,610 3.2% American Indian and Alaska Native 37,296 3.6% 629 1.2% Asian 29,420 2.8% 1,875 3.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 1,549 0.1% 154 0.3% Some other race alone 94,938 9.2% 2,181 4.3% Two or more races 115,903 11.2% 6,073 11.9% Total 1,035,063 100% 50,834 100% Source: 2021 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey 1 U.S. Census Bureau. “Census Bureau Releases Estimates of Undercount and Overcount in the 2020 Census” (March 10, 2022). 0% 3% 6% 9% 12% 15% 18% Under 5 years 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and over 2010 2021 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 72 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 32 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Population by Ethnicity, 2021 Race Pima County Marana Total Population % by Race Total Population % by Race Hispanic or Latino 393,359 38.0% 14,022 27.6% Not Hispanic or Latino 641,704 62.0% 36,812 72.4% Total 1,035,063 100% 50,834 100% Source: 2021 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey Persons of Hispanic Origin Source: HUD CPD Maps The above HUD CPD map shows higher concentrations of Hispanic persons along the I-10 corridor and towards the City of Tucson to the Southeast. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 73 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 33 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Income and Poverty Observations The median household income in Marana is $94,983, with a substantial median income difference between renters ($66,809) and owners ($99,034). This large income disparity between renters and owners highlights the challenge many current renters face as they navigate requirements to find affordable rental units and/or become homeowners themselves. Households by Tenure and Income, Marana, 2021 Owner Households Renter Households Total Households Less than $5,000 1.0% 2.7% 1.3% $5,000 to $9,999 0.8% 2.3% 1.0% $10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 0.5% 1.5% $15,000 to $19,999 1.7% 0.6% 1.5% $20,000 to $24,999 1.4% 5.5% 2.1% $25,000 to $34,999 4.2% 10.7% 5.3% $35,000 to $49,999 6.8% 11.0% 7.5% $50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 19.1% 17.3% $75,000 to $99,999 16.5% 18.0% 16.7% $100,000 to $149,999 26.0% 23.5% 25.6% $150,000 or more 22.9% 6.0% 20.0% Median household income $99,034 $66,809 $94,983 Source: 2021 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey Median household income Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 74 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 34 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Source: HUD CPD Maps Lower median income households are concentrated on the West side of the I-10 corridor, including North Marana, as well as Southeast towards the City of Tucson. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 75 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 35 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Of Marana’s total population, 5.6% of individuals live below 100% federal poverty level. There are clear racial and ethnic disparities of wealth in Marana. Approximately one in five of those identifying as Black or African American, and one in ten of those identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native, live below the poverty level. Those identifying as Hispanic or Latino are slightly more likely than those who identify as White alone (not Hispanic or Latino) to live below poverty level. Fewer than one in eleven children under the age of 5 live below federal poverty level, and this proportion decreases in older age group brackets. Fewer than one in 20 adults age 65 or older live in poverty. Females are more likely to live in poverty than males. Poverty in Marana, 2021 Measure % of Population RACE AND HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN White alone 5.2% Black or African American alone 21.4% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 11.3% Asian alone 3.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.0% Some other race alone 9.9% Two or more races 3.4% Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) 5.8% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 5.0% AGE Under 5 years 8.6% 5 to 17 years 5.1% 18 to 64 years 6.0% 65 years and over 4.3% SEX Male 4.3% Female 6.9% Source: 2021 5-Year Estimates, American Community Survey Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 76 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 36 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Poverty Level in Marana, 2021 Poverty Level % of Population 50 percent of poverty level 3.1% 100 percent of poverty level 5.6% 125 percent of poverty level 8.0% 150 percent of poverty level 9.3% 185 percent of poverty level 13.3% 200 percent of poverty level 15.0% 300 percent of poverty level ND 400 percent of poverty level ND 500 percent of poverty level ND The above table shows the cumulative percentage of the population that lives at various poverty levels. Low- and moderate-income households typically fall under the 150% of the federal poverty level depending on family size. Poverty Rate in Marana Source: HUD CPD Census tracts with the highest percentage of residents living below the federal poverty level overlap with several of the areas with higher concentrations of Hispanic residents, highlighting the racial and Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 77 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 37 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ethnic disparities within the town. Communities with high concentration of poverty tend to be in older colonia neighborhoods in the town. Number of Households Table 0-30% HAMFI >30-50% HAMFI >50-80% HAMFI >80-100% HAMFI >100% HAMFI Total Households * 680 920 2,170 1,740 11,025 Small Family Households * 330 410 1,190 1,075 8,200 Large Family Households * 25 125 305 280 840 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 124 285 450 440 2,830 Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 135 150 275 310 925 * the highest income category for these family types is >80% HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI) Table 6 - Total Households Table Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS HUD provides the following tables which show households with Housing Problems by tenure and income range. These tables are created using US Census Bureau 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS) data. Housing problems are defined by HUD for the Consolidated Plan as: 1. Housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities 2. Housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities 3. Overcrowding (1.01–1.5 persons per room) 4. Severe overcrowding (greater than 1.5 persons per room) 5. Cost burden (households paying between 30% and 50% of their income for housing) 6. Severe cost burden (household pays 50% or more of their income for housing) In Marana, HUD estimates there were 1,040 rental units and 1,765 owner occupied units without complete plumbing or kitchen facilities in 2019. There were few overcrowded or severely overcrowded households in Marana in 2019. By far the largest housing problem experience by households at 100% or less of AMI in Marana was cost burden or severe cost burden. Homeowners were more likely to be both severely cost burdened or cost burdened than renters. HUD estimates that at 0-30% AMI there were 295 owner occupied households and 165 renters that were severely cost burdened in 2019. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 78 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 38 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Substandard Housing - Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities 170 320 490 60 1,040 365 395 720 285 1,765 Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 60 60 Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) 0 30 0 0 30 0 0 20 65 85 Housing cost burden greater than 50% of income (and none of the above problems) 165 175 0 0 340 295 195 215 4 709 Housing cost burden greater than 30% of income (and none of the above problems) 165 255 490 45 955 355 395 700 159 1,609 Zero/negative Income (and none of the above problems) 30 0 0 0 30 105 0 0 0 105 Table 7 – Housing Problems Table Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS The next HUD-provided table shows the number of households with one of the four housing problems, or none of the four housing problems, by tenure and AMI income range in 2019. There are more owners with housing problems than renters. Housing problems are experienced by moderate income households or those with incomes above 80% AMI than among extremely low (0–30% AMI) and low- income (31–50% AMI) renters and owners. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 79 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 39 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total 0- 30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four housing problems 170 320 490 60 1,040 365 395 720 285 1,765 Having none of four housing problems 35 45 285 435 800 115 160 680 955 1,910 Household has negative income, but none of the other housing problems 30 0 0 0 30 105 0 0 0 105 Table 8 – Housing Problems 2 Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS 3. Cost Burden > 30% Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50-80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 0 15 220 235 0 35 155 190 Large Related 0 30 35 65 0 4 130 134 Elderly 0 4 4 8 10 45 190 245 Other 4 10 25 39 0 10 50 60 Total need by income 4 59 284 347 10 94 525 629 Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30% Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 80 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 40 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Cost Burdened Households Source: 2015-2019 CHAS The highest number of severely cost-burdened households are owners with incomes at >50–80% AMI, these being a mixture of different household types. Similarly, the highest number of severely cost- burdened renter households are those at >50–80% AMI, with the largest group of these being small related households. 4. Cost Burden > 50% Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 35 65 235 335 24 25 145 194 Large Related 0 39 4 43 25 50 130 205 Elderly 45 95 65 205 120 130 89 339 Other 60 55 155 270 60 45 105 210 Total need by income 140 254 459 853 229 250 469 948 Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50% Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMIRenterOwner Small Related Large Related Elderly Other Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 81 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 41 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Extremely Low-Income Households with Severe Cost Burden Source: HUD CPD Maps The areas of highest concentration of extremely low-income (ELI) households with severe cost burden in the map above are mostly areas of the City of Tucson or unincorporated Pima County adjacent to Marana to the Southeast. Within the Town of Marana, the Continental Ranch area has some of the highest concentration of ELI households with severe cost burden. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 82 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 42 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Low-Income Households with Severe Cost Burden Source: HUD CPD Maps As income increases slightly, the percentage of severe cost burden households decreases in many census tracts in the Town of Marana. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 83 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 43 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Moderate Income Households with Severe Cost Burden Source: HUD CPD Maps As income continues to increase, the percentage of severe cost burdened households changes, including a large census tract to the Northeast. This census tract also corresponds to the locations of homes with some of the highest median home values in the area (shown below). Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 84 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 44 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Median Home Value Source: HUD CPD Maps Overcrowding is also most prevalent in single family owner households with moderate incomes. Overcrowding also can occur when a household must rent or purchase a home smaller than they need because the price is lower than larger units. 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family households 0 0 0 15 15 0 0 20 125 145 Multiple, unrelated family households 0 30 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 Other, non-family households 0 35 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by income 0 65 0 15 80 0 0 20 125 145 Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2 Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 85 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 45 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT HUD requires grantees to estimate the number of households with children living in the household by tenure and AMI income range. This data has been provided through the HUD CPD Maps data system. Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total Households with Children Present 30 79 85 194 60 30 330 420 Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2 Note: The table above is for all households – not only ones with more than one person per room. Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. The category “other” in the housing problem tables above include single person households and households of unrelated individuals. Of this category, Marana does not collect specific data on single- person households nor is this data provided by HUD in the eCon Planning Suite. To estimate the number of single person households in need of housing assistance, data was gathered from the American Community Survey (2017-2021). Data indicates that there are 2,844 single person owner-occupied housing units and 699 single person renter-occupied housing units in Marana. Applying an estimate of the number of lower-income households from an earlier table, it is estimated that there are approximately 186 low-income (0-50% AMI) single person owner households and 125 single person low- income (0-50% AMI) renter households. Other factors can also be applied to this scenario, including cost burden. As a single person household, that individual is solely responsible for their rent or mortgage. If the individual was to lose their job for whatever reason, they could lose their ability to continue paying for their housing. Based on the 2021 5- Year ACS estimates, approximately 19.5% of owner-occupied households, regardless of income, are cost burdened and 36.5% of renter households are cost burdened regardless of income level. By these estimations, there are approximately 555 lower-income single person owner households and 255 lower- income single person renter households likely paying too much for housing. Additionally, the ACS indicate that there are only 113 studio and one-bedroom owner-occupied housing units and 569 studio and one-bedroom renter-occupied housing units in Marana. As shown above, there are more single person owner and renter households than there are studio or one-bedroom housing units in the town. This indicates that these households may have difficulty finding homes typically occupied by individuals and that are naturally more affordable. Many single person households are likely living in larger housing units than they may need. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Households with disabled household members will be discussed in further detail in NA-40, Non- Homeless Special Needs Assessment. CHAS data analyzed for preparation of the Marana Consolidated Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 86 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 46 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Plan provides the estimated number of households at or below 80% AMI with household members with various disabilities. This data source does not break down which households are families, which are individuals, or which are seniors. Households could have more than one disability within their household. CHAS data (please see NA-40 for more detail) concludes the following in 2019: • 2,160 households with a hearing or visually-impaired household member • 2,285 households with a member who has an ambulatory limitation • 1,680 households with a member who has a cognitive limitation • 1,635 households with a member who has a self-care or independent living limitation The most common assistance needed for households with a disabled household member are housing accessibility modifications, access to public transportation, and rent restrictions to reduce household housing costs. While data on domestic violence in Marana are sparse, the University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW) reported in a 2022 Domestic Violence Needs Assessment that Tucson Police Department logged 41,933 domestic violence responses in the 2020-2021 period.2 Pima County is home to Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, which provides survivors with resources including emergency shelter, safety planning and education. What are the most common housing problems? The most common housing problems experienced by Marana households are lack of affordable housing options and lack of diversity in housing stock. Housing costs in Marana and the surrounding area are higher than prices affordable to low- and moderate-income households, with many being priced out of rental and for-sale units. Rising costs of rent in the region make it difficult for renters to find affordable rental housing. Stakeholders also report that available housing stock includes primarily single-family homes and rentals, with fewer affordable options for multi-generational families or those seeking options outside of these limited choices. See the Housing Markets section for more information on the cost of housing in Marana. Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Homeowners and those with low to moderate incomes are more affected by these issues in Marana. Persons living on fixed incomes, especially those with disabilities, are also more affected by rising housing costs and less inventory of affordable rental units. Describe the characteristics and needs of low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of 2 Southwest Institute for Research on Women. Pima County Domestic Violence Community Needs Assessment. 2022. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 87 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 47 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance Households with severe cost burden and those with more than one family living in a unit are most in danger of becoming unsheltered and homeless. This is especially true for extremely low-income households. While some low-income students are included in these numbers, not all students respond to the Census where they reside for school, and not all are low-income. Many severely cost-burdened households are low and very low-income families, elderly, and individuals with a disability. Marana has a relatively low vacancy rate for rental housing, with few public housing options for residents. Households who fall behind in rent payments may find it difficult to find a less costly rental unit within Marana due to the low vacancy rate and rising rent. Formerly homeless families and individuals nearing the termination of rapid re-housing assistance in Pima County need extended case management or supportive services to ensure once financial assistance is no longer needed that they will have the support, resources, and skills required to retain their housing permanently. If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates: The Town of Marana does not provide estimates of any specific at-risk populations. The assessment of at-risk populations in this report is based on American Community Survey (ACS) and CHAS data using HUD definitions for household types and housing problems. Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness Housing cost and housing availability are the two housing characteristics most linked to housing instability in Marana. The costs of housing continue to rise, which concerns Town officials, community partners, and community residents. The Marana homebuyer and rental housing markets, and the gap between low wages and prevailing rents, is causing many households to be priced out of buyer and/or rental markets, potentially leading them to experience homelessness. The quality of housing units in parts of Marana, particularly its designated colonia neighborhoods, is often below standard. Stakeholders across the community identify mental and behavioral health issues, a lack of financial literacy and credit, and economic challenges such as low wages among individuals trying to find and secure affordable rental units or rental assistance as contributing factors to housing instability. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 88 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 48 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Discussion Many low- and moderate-income households are experiencing cost burden and other housing problems. The following sections in the Needs Assessment will continue to outline the magnitude of need in Marana. NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at any income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percent points or more) than the income level. Data tables below show the number of households experiencing housing problems by income level and race/ethnicity. 0%-30% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 535 150 NA White 395 135 NA Black / African American 10 10 NA Asian 35 0 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 80 4 NA Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30% Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 89 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 49 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 30%-50% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 715 205 NA White 490 150 NA Black / African American 0 10 NA Asian 45 25 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 39 0 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 95 25 NA Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,210 965 NA White 925 660 NA Black / African American 40 0 NA Asian 85 105 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 140 200 NA Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 90 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 50 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 80%-100% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 345 1390 NA White 265 860 NA Black / African American 0 40 NA Asian 0 25 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 80 375 NA Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS Discussion Extremely Low Income - 0 to 30% AMI An estimated 78.1% of the extremely low income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 100.0% of the Asian population and 95.2% of the Hispanic population, as well as 74.5% of those identifying as White and 50.0% of those identifying as Black or African American. Very Low Income - 30 to 50% AMI An estimated 77.7% of the very low income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 100.0% of the American Indian, Alaska Native population, as well as 79.2% of those identifying as Hispanic, 76.6% of those identifying as White, and 64.3% of those identifying as Asian. None of those identifying as Black or African American (n=10) had any of the four housing problems. Low Income - 50 to 80% AMI An estimated 55.6% of low income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 100.0% of the Black or African American population. Fifty eight percent of White households, 44.7% of Asian households, 41.2% of Hispanic households, and zero of the American Indian Alaska Native households (n=4) had any of the four housing problems. Moderate Income - 80 to 100% AMI An estimated 19.9% of the moderate income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 23.6% of those identifying as White and 17.6% of those identifying as Hispanic. None of those identifying as Black or African American (n=40) or Asian (n=25) experienced any of the four problems. Summary Housing problems in Marana are experienced at a higher rate by households with lower incomes. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 91 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 51 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT However, across income ranges, housing problems disproportionately affect Hispanic households at rates unequal to their overall representation in the Marana population. NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Introduction 0%-30% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 475 205 NA White 355 175 NA Black / African American 10 10 NA Asian 30 4 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 70 8 NA Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50% 30%-50% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 435 485 NA White 270 370 NA Black / African American 0 10 NA Asian 45 25 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 4 35 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 80 40 NA Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 92 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 52 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 50%-80% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 235 1,940 NA White 170 1,415 NA Black / African American 40 0 NA Asian 15 170 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 10 330 NA Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS 80%-100% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 145 1,595 NA White 80 1,045 NA Black / African American 0 40 NA Asian 0 25 NA American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 NA Pacific Islander 0 0 NA Hispanic 65 385 NA Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50% Discussion Extremely Low Income - 0 to 30% AMI An estimated 69.9% of extremely low income households had one or more severe housing problems, including 89.7% of Hispanic households and 88.2% of Asian households. Percentages were lower among Black or African American households (50.0%) and White households (67.0%). Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 93 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 53 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Very Low Income - 30 to 50% AMI An estimated 47.3% of the very low income households had one or more severe housing problems, including 66.7% of Hispanic households and 64.3% of Asian households. Percentages were lower among American Indian and Alaska Native households (10.3%) and White households (42.2%). Low Income - 50 to 80% AMI An estimated 10.8% of low income households had one or more severe housing problems, including 100.0% of the Black or African American households. Percentages were lower among Hispanic (2.9%), Asian (8.1%), and White (10.7%) households. None of those identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native had any severe housing problem. Moderate Income - 80 to 100% AMI An estimated 8.3% of Marana’s moderate income households had one or more of the four severe housing problems, including 14.4% of the Hispanic households. Among moderate income White households, 7.1% had one or more severe housing problems. None of the Black or African American households, and none of the Asian households, had any severe housing problem. Summary Severe housing problems in Marana are experienced at a higher rate by households with lower incomes. Across income ranges, housing problems disproportionately affect Hispanic households, as well as extremely low and very low income Asian households, at rates unequal to their overall representation in the Marana population. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 94 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 54 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction: Households that spend between 30 and 50 percent of their annual household income on housing costs are considered cost burdened while households that spend over 50 percent of their annual household’s income are considered severely cost burdened. Black/African American (14.9%) and Asian (11.3%) households have the highest percentage of households that are severely cost-burdened, while American Indian / Alaska Native (35.4%) households have the highest percentage that are cost-burdened. Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 10,950 1,315 774 105 White 9,655 1,525 835 125 Black / African American 275 40 55 0 Asian 590 75 85 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 60 35 4 0 Pacific Islander 15 0 0 0 Hispanic 2,430 245 125 4 Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Discussion Black/African American, Asian, and American Indian/Alaska Native households have the highest percentage of households experiencing housing cost burden and severe cost burden in Marana. While this is not explained by differences in median income, it is likely driven in part by the high costs associated with housing in Marana, and more broadly, across Southern Arizona. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 95 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 55 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Median Household Income by Race and Ethnicity, 2021 Race or Ethnicity Median Income Total Households $94,983 White $93,772 Black or African American $106,875 American Indian and Alaska Native - Asian $106,172 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander - Some Other Race $101,016 Hispanic or Latino Origin $98,888 White Alone, Not Hispanic or Latino $92,801 Source: 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 96 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 56 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? Yes. Across income categories, Hispanic households have disproportionately greater housing problems than the needs of each category as a whole. For severe housing problems, Hispanic households, as well as extremely low income and very low income Asian households, have disproportionate needs. Black/African American, Asian, and American Indian/Alaska Native households have the highest percentage of households experiencing housing cost burden and severe cost burden in Marana. If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? Across racial and ethnic groups, the residents of Marana’s seven colonia neighborhoods have elevated housing needs relative to other communities in Marana, as colonias generally lack infrastructure such as connections to municipal sewer systems. One of Marana’s colonias, Yoem Pueblo, predominantly comprises members of the Pascua Yaqui tribe. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? Individuals identifying as Black or African American alone, or Asian alone, represent small percentages of the total population of Marana. Comparatively, there are larger proportions of American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, residing in the Yoem Pueblo colonia and nearby in North Marana. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 97 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 57 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Black or African American Source: HUD CPD Maps Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 98 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 58 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Asian Source: HUD CPD Maps Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 99 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 59 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT American Indian and Alaska Native Source: HUD CPD Maps Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 100 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 60 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders Source: HUD CPD Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 101 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 61 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Some Other Race Alone Source: HUD CPD Maps Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 102 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 62 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) Introduction Totals in Use Program Type Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant - based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled * # of units vouchers in use 0 0 0 14 0 14 0 0 0 Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: City of Tucson Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 103 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 63 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The following table’s data was provided by the City of Tucson, which does not collect all data measures. Many residents are families requesting accessibility features in units. Characteristics of Residents Program Type Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant - based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program # Homeless at admission 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 # of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 # of Disabled Families 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 # of Families requesting accessibility features 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 # of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 # of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: City of Tucson Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 104 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 64 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Race of Residents Program Type Race Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant - based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled * White 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 American Indian/Alaska Native 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 25 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: City of Tucson Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 105 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 65 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Ethnicity of Residents Program Type Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant - based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled * Hispanic 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 Not Hispanic 0 0 0 8 0 8 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 26 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: City of Tucson Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units: None of the voucher holders in Marana are currently identified as a person with a disability. Tucson Housing and Community Development, which administers the Pima County Section 8 program, states that approximately 21% of applicant families include a person with a disability. Marana does not currently have any public housing within its town limits. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 106 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 66 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders According to the Tucson Housing and Community Development, the most immediate needs of residents of public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers is decent affordable housing and housing for seniors. How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large The needs experienced by public housing residents are similar to the needs of extremely low and very low-income households throughout Marana. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 107 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 67 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c) Introduction: Homelessness in Marana affects a variety of populations. In urban areas, river washes and vacant buildings may be utilized by some people experiencing homelessness. Couchsurfing, while not recognized by HUD as homelessness per the definition of 24 CFR 578.3 is also a common form of housing instability. In Southern Arizona, including Marana, people who are homeless often camp out in open areas, such as parks and washes, as well as remote parts of the town, which may make them harder to identify and provide outreach. Data on the number of homeless people and families in Marana alone are not available. Per its 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) counted approximately 2,200 people experiencing homelessness in the greater Tucson/Pima County area. This includes single adults, unaccompanied, and families with children. The Continuum of Care (CoC) is the coordinated approach that addresses physical, economic and social needs of the homeless population. Services organized within the Continuum of Care include emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing and supportive services. The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) convenes, manages and leads the Continuum of Care efforts in the greater Tucson and Pima County communities. TPCH comprises several committees, including: CoC Program Grant Committee; Coordinated Entry Committee; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee; HMIS Committee; System Performance Evaluation Committee; and Youth Action Committee. Each committee has representation from agencies across Pima County. Using PIT Count data, TPCH estimates that 2,227 people were experiencing homelessness on February 22, 2022. Of those, 1,649 were unsheltered and 397 were utilizing emergency shelter. There were also 168 people in transitional (temporary) housing during the survey. The growing homeless population in the greater Tucson area has made headlines in the news regularly in recent years. The lack of housing stock, the rising costs of rents, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic combined with other factors have contributed to a rise in housing instability and homelessness in the city, with ripple effects extending to outlying communities such as Marana. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 108 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 68 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Estimate the # of persons experiencing Homelessness on a given night Estimate the # experiencing homelessness each year Estimate the # becoming homeless each year Estimate the # exiting homelessness each year Estimate the # of days persons experiencing homelessness Sheltered Unsheltered Households with at least one child 51 93 Households without children 404 1,307 Chronically Homeless Individuals 126 672 Chronically Homeless Families 120 592 Veterans 86 96 Unaccompanied Child 1 0 Persons with HIV ND ND Source: Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness. 2022 Tucson/Pima County Point in Time Count Data. If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth): Data is not available regarding the number of persons becoming homeless each year, either in Marana or in Pima County. The 2022 PIT count identified 2,227 sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on that night in Pima County. Per the City of Tucson – Pima County Consortium’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan: An estimated 338 people in families with children, 29 unaccompanied youth, 2,799 people in households with only adults, and 593 individuals in households that include a Veteran exit homelessness each year. Data regarding the number of chronically homeless families and individuals exiting homelessness is not available. Available data indicates that people in families with children experience homelessness for 123 days, unaccompanied youth for 12 days, people in households with only adults for 87 days, and Veterans and their families for 65 days. Self-reports suggest that individuals and families are experiencing multiple episodes of homelessness that extend the number of days they actually experience homelessness. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 109 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 69 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Point in Time Homeless Results February 2022 Number Total Individuals 2,227 Total Individuals Sheltered 598 Total Individuals Unsheltered 1649 Total Persons in Families 467 Total Persons in Families Sheltered 156 Total Persons in Families Unsheltered 311 Total Family Households 144 Total Family Households Sheltered 51 Total Family Households Unsheltered 93 Total Chronically Homeless 798 Chronically Homeless Sheltered 126 Chronically Homeless Unsheltered 672 Total Veterans 182 Total Veterans Sheltered 86 Total Veterans Unsheltered 96 Source: Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness. 2022 Tucson/Pima County Point in Time Count Data. Point in Time Sheltered Homeless Subpopulations February 2022 Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Female 157 59 Male 237 100 Transgender 2 5 Non-Binary 1 4 Persons (under 18) 71 21 Persons (18-24) 18 34 Persons (over 24) 308 113 Non-Hispanic 259 106 Hispanic 138 62 American Indian, Alaska Native, indigenous 9 8 Asian or Asian American 3 2 Black, African American or African 55 26 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1 0 White 292 120 Multiple Races 37 12 Source: Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness. 2022 Tucson/Pima County Point in Time Count Data. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 110 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 70 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. Data on the number of homeless people and families in Marana alone are not available. Per its 2022 PIT Count, the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness identified 144 homeless family households in Pima County, 93 of which (64.5%) were unsheltered and 51 of which were sheltered. These family households were households with at least one adult and one child. Of these family households, 10 were veteran households, of which eight were unsheltered and two were in transitional housing. Given that Marana is one of several municipalities within Pima County, it is likely that a small number of families with children and/or families of veterans in Marana are homeless and in need of housing assistance. Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. Data on the number of homeless people and families in Marana alone are not available. Per insights from interviewees and community survey respondents, there is anecdotal evidence that people experience homelessness in Marana. For example, stakeholders alluded to knowing of individuals and families without stable housing in Marana. Individuals and families are known to sleep in in their cars, live temporarily in hotels, and couch-surf with family and friends, among other living situations. Discussion: While data on the number of homeless people and families in Marana alone are not available, it is likely that a small number of families in Marana are homeless and in need of housing assistance. Outreach and services are particularly challenging in small municipalities of Pima County like Marana. Coordination with service providers including food banks, health clinics, local schools, and other providers of essential services is critical to ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have access to the services they may need. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 111 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 71 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: The Town of Marana identifies several at-risk population groups that are served in a variety of settings. These populations include persons with physical disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health disabilities, substance use disorders (SUD), elderly, frail elderly, people with HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, veterans, at-risk youth, migrant/seasonal workers and their families, and immigrant populations. At-risk communities often encounter financial barriers and access/availability of appropriate housing and services. Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: Seniors The number of seniors in Marana has grown over the past decade and is expected to continue growing. As people age, they often have unique housing, health, and other social needs compared to younger age groups. The Town of Marana’s Senior Center hosts meals and provides other social opportunities for seniors, which is a vital service for many low-income seniors as well as those who live alone. Recent research has shown that social isolation is equivalent to smoking two packs of cigarettes a day. Additionally, seniors may need accommodations made to their homes for health, mobility, and safety reasons. Some may also require specialized housing, such as assisted living or memory care facilities as they continue to age. Seniors may also have increased needs for health care, especially specialty care. Local providers report an increase in the number of seniors with medical issues, including mental health and increasing need for home- based services. The CHAS table below shows the numbers of elderly households in Marana with one or more housing problem as defined by HUD. There were an estimated 339 senior households at 30% or below of the area median income (AMI) and 594 households between 31-50% of the AMI with one or more HUD defined housing problem in 2019. A large percentage of low- and moderate-income senior households in Marana had at least one of the four housing problems, the most common being cost burden. HUD defines “elderly” as those aged 62 to 74 and “extra elderly as those aged 75 and above. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 112 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 72 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT HUD CHAS Senior Households with One or More Housing Problems, 2015-2019 Total 0-30% AMI 31- 50% AMI 51- 80% AMI 81-100 % AMI > 100 % AMI All Households Elderly 4,674 169 425 475 560 3,045 Extra Elderly 2,124 170 169 365 425 995 Renters Elderly 545 45 140 25 120 215 Extra Elderly 329 35 19 90 115 70 Owners Elderly 4,129 124 285 450 440 2,830 Extra Elderly 1,795 135 150 275 310 925 Source: HUD CHAS Data 2015-2019 The HUD CHAS table below shows the cost burden of seniors by income range. The data shows that a substantial number of seniors in the two lowest income ranges (0-30% and 30-50% AMI) are paying over 30% of their adjusted income toward housing expenses. HUD CHAS Senior Households by Cost Burden, Tenure and Income Range, 2015-2019 Total 0-30% AMI 31- 50% AMI 51- 80% AMI 81-100 % AMI > 100 % AMI All Households Housing cost burden is less than or equal to 30% 3,319 14 85 180 580 2,460 Housing cost burden is greater than 30% but less than or equal to 50% 540 20 85 155 95 185 Housing cost burden is greater than 50% 370 135 105 100 0 30 All households 4,229 169 275 435 675 2,675 Renters Housing cost burden is less than or equal to 30% 345 10 20 0 105 210 Housing cost burden is greater than 30% but less than or equal to 50% 90 0 35 30 25 0 Housing cost burden is greater than 50% 25 25 0 0 0 0 All 460 35 55 30 130 210 Owners Housing cost burden is less than or equal to 30% 2,974 4 65 180 475 2,250 Housing cost burden is greater than 30% but less than or equal to 50% 450 20 50 125 70 185 Housing cost burden is greater than 50% 345 110 105 100 0 30 Housing cost burden not computed (household has no/negative income) 11 11 0 5 -5 0 All 3,780 145 220 410 540 2,465 Source: HUD CHAS Data 2015-2019 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 113 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 73 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Domestic Violence As cited previously, SIROW reported in a 2022 Domestic Violence Needs Assessment that Tucson Police Department logged 41,933 domestic violence responses in the 2020-2021 period.3 The table below shows services provided for adult victims of domestic violence by the Pima County Attorney’s Office Victim Services Division for 2021. The largest number of victims utilized counseling/mental health services. Services Provided for Adult Victims of Domestic Violence, Pima County Totals 2021 Shelters & Safe Houses 6 Domestic Violence Advocacy 11 Immigrant Services 5 Counseling/Mental Health 23 Legal Assistance 8 Public Health Nursing 5 Low Income Medical 4 Community Shelters 10 Rent/Mortgage/Utilities Assistance 12 Public Assistance (resources to parents that offer support, counseling, education) 5 Childcare Resources 2 Financial Assistance 4 Food/Diapers Assistance 11 Resources for Older Adults 7 Assistance with Pets 3 Offender Services 14 Source: Pima County Attorney’s Office Victim Services Division, Domestic Violence Book 2021 Mental Illness In 2020, fewer than one in seven Marana residents surveyed (13.5%) reported 14 or more days of poor mental health per month, compared to 14.5% of those in Pima County. In each case, it is likely that this number was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of mental health providers. The 2021 Pima County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) noted that there were 225 suicide deaths among Pima County residents in 2020, and the mental health provider rate at the county level was 192 providers per 100,000 population.4 Key informants noted the lack of behavioral and mental health specialists in Pima County. Specialists are underfunded and overworked. There is also a lack of continuous treatment for mental and behavioral health issues, which was exacerbated by COVID-19. Isolation, mourning, and grief contributed to a worsening of mental and behavioral health status, and restrictions and telemedicine 3 SIROW. Pima County Domestic Violence Community Needs Assessment. 2022. 4 Pima County. 2021 Pima County Community Health Needs Assessment. 2021. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 114 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 74 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT prevented some individuals from seeking specialized care. Additionally, many Pima County residents rely on AHCCCS and other services to gain access to healthcare. Key informants shared that Pima County residents struggled with applying for and finding appropriate or sufficient healthcare insurance as well as navigating phone calls and websites for health services. Substance Use Disorders In 2020, 17.3% of adult survey respondents from Marana reported binge drinking in the past 30 days, compared to 15.0% of those in Pima County. Per the City of Tucson Pima County Consortium, 98,800 Pima County residents are estimated to have a substance use disorder, with alcohol use disorders affecting an estimated 80,600 people. In the 2021 Pima County CHNA, secondary data from Pima County showed a substantial increase in deaths related to drug use, specifically fentanyl. In 2020, there were 446 overdose deaths in Pima County – a 32% increase from 2019. The rate of overdose deaths has doubled since 2011. Key informants in Pima County’s CHNA, from community health workers to behavioral health specialists, emphasized the increase in substance use and overdoses. A decrease in mental health status and care was linked to increased substance use disorder, and substance use was closely related by community members to mental health and access to services, as well as to housing insecurity. Many people with substance use disorder struggle with other mental health issues due to a lack of care and existing stigma. Others noted that many people may self-medicate with drugs. At-risk Youth Across age groups, rates of poverty are lower in Marana than in Pima County, Arizona, or the United States. Within Marana, 692 of those under age 18 are estimated to live in poverty, and the rate of poverty among children and youth is comparable to the rate among adults age 18 to 64. Those in lower income households are more likely to experience a variety of adverse outcomes, among them housing instability, lack of health insurance, higher rates of abuse and neglect, and increased stress levels, among other outcomes. While poverty levels in Marana may not outpace other geographies, there is still a need for youth-focused programs in the community such as childcare and early childhood education, after-school programs, nutritional programs, and other programs to meet the needs of the area’s children and youth. Disabilities The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey collects data related to disability status. Per the ACS Five-Year Estimates for 2017-2021, there were an estimated 3,987 adults aged 18 to 64 with a disability in Marana, including some living with more than one disability. There were 2,644 seniors over the age of 65 with disabilities and 46 children with disabilities between the ages of 5-17. The most common disability for adults aged 18 to 64 was cognitive difficulty followed closely by an ambulatory difficulty. Among seniors, the most common disability was ambulatory difficulty followed by hearing difficulty. These disabilities all can require service enriched or modified housing. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 115 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 75 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Persons with Disabilities in Marana, 2021 Disability Type Under 5 5 to 17 18 to 64 65 and over Number With a disability Percent with a disability Number With a disability Percent with a disability Number With a disability Percent with a disability Number With a disability Percent with a disability With a hearing difficulty 0 0.0% 10 0.1% 597 2.2% 1,390 12.5% With a vision difficulty 16 0.5% 36 0.4% 576 2.1% 659 5.9% With a cognitive difficulty ND ND ND ND 1,023 3.8% 595 5.3% With an ambulatory difficulty ND ND ND ND 867 3.2% 1,507 13.5% With a self-care difficulty ND ND ND ND 216 0.8% 540 4.9% With an independent living difficulty ND ND ND ND 708 2.6% 946 8.5% Total 16 46 3,987 2,644 Source: American Community Survey 2021 The following table shows households with a disabled household member by tenure and income range. The most common disabilities were ambulatory limitation and vision or hearing impairment. In the lowest income category (0-30% AMI), there were a number of households with a hearing or vision, ambulatory, or self-care limitation. There were more low-income homeowner households with a disabled household member than renters. HUD CHAS Disability Status by Tenure and Income Range, Marana, 2015-2019 Total 0-30% AMI 31-50% AMI 51-80% AMI > 80% AMI All Households Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 2,160 130 110 435 1,485 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 2,285 140 205 330 1,610 Household member has a cognitive limitation 1,680 55 180 290 1,155 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 1,635 100 135 210 1,190 Renters Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 265 - 15 100 150 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 555 35 110 70 340 Household member has a cognitive limitation 420 20 95 105 200 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 390 25 55 75 235 Owners Household member has a hearing or vision impairment Household member has an ambulatory limitation 1,895 130 95 335 1,335 Household member has a cognitive limitation 1,730 105 95 260 1,270 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 1,260 35 85 185 955 Source: HUD CHAS Data 2015-2019 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 116 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 76 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT HUD CHAS Disability Status by Income Range, Marana, 2015-2019 Source: Source: HUD CHAS Data 2015-2019 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 Household member has a hearing or vision impairment Household member has an ambulatory limitation Household member has a cognitive limitation Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 0-30% AMI 31-50% AMI 51-80% AMI > 80% AMI Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 117 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 77 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The next table shows the number of households with one of the four housing problems, and a disabled household member. There are more owner than renter households with disabled household members and housing problems, according to CHAS data from 2015-2019. There are more households with ambulatory limitations with housing problems than households with other limitations. Households at 80% AMI or less with a disabled household member may need a price restricted housing unit or a housing unit with accessibility features. HUD CHAS Household with Housing Problems with Disabled Household Member Total 0- 30% AMI 31- 50% AMI 51- 80% AMI > 80% AMI All Households Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 560 120 75 230 135 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 625 135 175 240 75 Household member has a cognitive limitation 505 55 155 200 95 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 355 95 100 115 45 Renters Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 45 0 0 45 0 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 160 30 85 35 10 Household member has a cognitive limitation 145 20 65 60 0 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 95 20 30 45 0 Owners Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 515 120 75 185 135 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 465 105 90 205 65 Household member has a cognitive limitation 360 35 90 140 95 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 260 75 70 70 45 Source: HUD CHAS Data 2015-2019 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 118 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 78 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The table below shows the percent of people with a disability by race and Hispanic origin. Individuals identifying as Black or African American have the highest proportion living with a disability of any group, while rates are lowest among those identifying as Asian or Some Other Race Alone. Population by Disability by Race and Hispanic Origin in Marana, 2021 Number with a disability In each racial/ethnic group, the percent with a disability White 4,707 12.4% Black or African American 234 15.2% American Indian and Alaska Native 71 13.1% Asian 128 6.9% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Some other race alone 152 7.7% Two or more races 748 12.4% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 4,073 13.1% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,418 10.4% Source: American Community Survey, 2017-2021 Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) AIDSVu HIV Surveillance Data, the rate of HIV prevalence was approximately 292 per 100,000 people in Pima County in 2018. Persons living in poverty and those without a high school education have a rate of HIV infection twice as high as other populations. This same source also shows that Black or African American individuals in Pima County have rates that are more than three times those among than Caucasian people. Housing needs for persons with HIV/AIDS often include subsidized housing units and medical and mental health case management services. What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? Many at-risk populations in Marana need affordable housing and some may need affordable housing with supportive services. Transportation can often be a barrier for persons seeking services if the service site is not located nearby their housing or easily accessible by public transportation. Additionally, persons with a disability may need housing that can accommodate their seen or unseen disability. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 119 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 79 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities: The social safety net in Marana is composed of a combination of Town departments and community-based organizations that supply emergency services as well as long term supportive services, although the vast majority of these agencies are headquartered in the City of Tucson and broadly serve Tucson and/or Pima County. Often these nonprofit organizations and charitable groups do not have the resources to secure and maintain adequate facilities for their service activities. Critical health and safety improvements to community- based facilities is an ongoing challenge. The Town of Marana manages and operates a variety established public facilities that are utilized by residents, such as its parks and senior center. Some facilities are aging and may need improvements and renovations to meet the needs of programming and the community. How were these needs determined? Making sure that the Community Safety Net has a minimally functional platform from which to deliver services is an important component of this plan. Both through the needs assessment section of this plan and the public participation process including the key informant interviews, community survey, and community meetings, there is a clear consensus that the need to maintain and upgrade community facilities in order to meet growing demand is an important component for non-housing community development needs. Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements: Marana encompasses seven designated colonia neighborhoods that lack basic infrastructure such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, drainage and sewer connectivity. All of these neighborhoods are located in North Marana. Community survey respondents indicated the need for street improvements, traffic signs, and streetlights to be extremely important. Several community partners have also voiced the need for infrastructural improvements related to road and pedestrian safety, including addressing traffic issues and adding pedestrian enhancements such as sidewalks and marked crosswalks at intersections. How were these needs determined? Through the public participation process, including the key informant interviews, community survey, community meetings, and by reviewing Town assessments and plans, residents and Town officials believe that increased resources need to be applied to upgrade current aging public facilities and infrastructure throughout the Town, especially in the colonia neighborhoods. Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services: Many households in Marana are priced out of the appreciating housing market. Buying a home is also challenging with the recent rise in mortgage interest rates. This economic stress on individuals and families is further exacerbated by the limited or lack of other services that also contribute to a positive living situation. Many households which are at the lower end of the income spectrum are also dealing with other challenges that make it more difficult to maintain stable housing. Medical challenges, substance abuse, domestic violence, Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 120 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 80 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT nutritional needs, mental health, lack of affordable childcare, and support for elderly residents in poverty all contribute to conditions that tear at the fabric of independence and stability. The Town, through its general fund and federal allocations, partners with local agencies and charitable groups to provide a level of basic services to assist those households in maintaining greater independence and stability. An essential aspect of this support system also involves making people aware they can obtain help when the need arises. Marana is served by a county-wide supportive service system that can assist people challenged by poverty in getting the necessary help they need to overcome a range of challenging situations. How were these needs determined? The challenges of living in poverty in Marana have been quantified and documented through community surveys, community focus groups, key informant interviews, the reporting documents provided by service agencies and the needs assessment section of this plan. Stagnant wage, lack of childcare, and declines in employment have influenced the number of households that do not have the income to provide for basic necessities in addition to any needed support services, such as child care, medical care, early education, elderly support services, support for victims of domestic violence, supportive services for those with special needs, nutrition assistance, and homeless support and prevention. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 121 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 81 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Housing Market Analysis MA-05 Overview Housing Market Analysis Overview: The housing market across the United States changed dramatically over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact was felt locally in Marana. Rental vacancy rates have declined, rents are on the rise, and prices of units for sale have increased significantly in recent years, but now seem to have stabilized a bit. Community housing providers and community residents interviewed for the Consolidated Plan indicate a lack of affordable units for sale within Marana, especially for low- and moderate-income households. There are gaps in the inventory of housing units to meet existing and growing demand, as well as a lack of diversity in housing stock. While a substantial fraction of Marana’s housing stock has been built in the relatively recent past, deferred maintenance and disrepair are an issue for some of the housing stock, particularly in the older pockets of the community. Continuance of Marana’s existing home repair program for low- and moderate-income owners in its colonia neighborhood may be helpful for ensuring that the existing housing stock is maintained. Older rental housing properties in some areas of Marana are in need of upgrades and repairs, including housing in Marana’s seven designated colonias. The most significant HUD “housing condition” experienced in Marana is cost burden, which is the result of a lack of affordable units. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 122 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 82 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2) Introduction More than 90% of the housing stock in Marana is single family homes, with few other options for residents. During consultations for the Consolidated Plan, key stakeholders identified the homogeneity of Marana’s housing stock as a limitation in terms of enabling different types of residents to identify housing that meets their specific needs in Marana (beyond single-family homes). Development continues to occur at a rapid pace, with challenges continuing to include building affordable, diverse housing options that allow Marana residents to find affordable rental or ownership opportunities. All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number % 1-unit detached structure 17,236 90.6% 1-unit, attached structure 157 0.8% 2-4 units 294 1.5% 5- 9 units 153 0.8% 10 or more units 673 3.5% Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 507 2.7% Total 19,017 100.0% Table 31 – Residential Properties by Unit Number Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS The US Census American Community Survey further refines this data by tenure. Nearly all owners live in detached single family homes, while a majority of renters (57.3%) live in single family homes and one in five (20.5%) live in apartment buildings. Tenure by Units in Structure, 2017-2021 Owner Renter Total Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent 1-unit Detached 15,409 97.3% 1,827 57.3% 17,236 90.6% 1-unit Attached 88 0.6% 69 2.2% 157 0.8% 2 to 4 Units 0 0.0% 294 9.2% 294 1.5% 5 to 9 Units 0 0.0% 153 4.8% 153 0.8% 10 or More Units 17 0.1% 656 20.5% 673 3.5% Other (mobile home, RV, etc.) 315 2.0% 192 6.0% 507 2.7% Total 15,829 100.0% 3,191 100.0% 19,017 100.0% Source: American Community Survey, 2017-2021 5 -Year Estimates In 2021, a majority of owners (58.9%) lived in homes with two to three bedrooms, and a larger share of renters (71.1%) lived in 2-3-bedroom units. Two in five homeowners live in homes with four or more bedrooms. In 2020, the average household size was 2.64 persons for owners and 2.61 for renters. However, during Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 123 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 83 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT stakeholder interviews, community stakeholders discussed the need for larger rental and ownership options to accommodate needs, such as multi-generational households. Unit Size by Tenure Owners Renters Number % Number % No bedroom 35 0.2% 19 0.6% 1 bedroom 78 0.5% 550 17.2% 2 or 3 bedrooms 9,329 58.9% 2,269 71.1% 4 or more bedrooms 6,387 40.3% 353 11.1% Total 15,829 100.0% 3,191 100.0% Table 32 – Unit Size by Tenure Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS Affordable Housing Name Address El Memorial De Don Frew Apartments 11907 W Grier Rd Marana Apartments 13387 North Lon Adams Road Source: Arizona Department of Housing, Housing Search Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. Marana Apartments located on North Lon Adams Road contains 80 units financed with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). However, the property was recently sold and the tax credits will expire in 2024. The El Memorial De Don Frew Apartments has 18 units for low income, elderly, and special needs housing. The property participates in both the project-based assistance and subsidized housing programs defined by HUD. Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? Crescendo Consulting Group used HUD income limit data, 2021 American Community Survey, and current housing authority utility allowance information to estimate the number of renter households needed in Marana. The analysis shows a lack of renter units available for the lowest income residents and the highest income residents. However, residents who can afford rent of $2,000 or more are likely to be homeowners. The homeowner gap analysis for renters who would like to become owners shows that those at 50% AMI or less will need subsidies to afford the median priced home in Marana, as will those with incomes just under Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 124 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 84 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 80% AMI. Down payment assistance programs, interest rate subsidies and lower cost units constructed by affordable housing developers are all potential strategies for meeting demand from this population. Ownership Housing Gap and Price Gap for Renters Analysis Measure Supply of Existing Owner- Occupied Units Number of Households Able to Afford Units Existing Surplus (Deficit) of Units Total Housing Units 20,678 Total Occupied Units 19,020 Total Vacant Units 1,658 Home Value Owner-Occupied Homes 15,829 15,829 0 < $50,000 297 552 (255) $50,000 - $99,999 74 495 (421) $100,000 - $149,999 261 660 (399) $150,000 - $199,999 1,539 1,084 455 $200,000 - $349,999 6,216 5,300 916 $350,000 - $499,999 6,227 4,119 2,108 $500,000 - or More 1,215 3,619 (2,404) Median Home Value $291,900 Housing Unit Vacancy Rate (% of Total Housing Units) 8.0% Number of Vacant Units (Weighted) 1,658 Total Housing Supply 20,678 Supply of Existing Renter Occupied Units Number of Households Able to Afford Units Existing Surplus (Deficit) of Units Total Occupied Rental Supply 3,016 Occupants Paying No Rent 175 $1 - $499 56 197 (141) $500 - $999 472 518 (46) $1,000 - $1,499 1,516 351 1,165 $1,500 - $1,999 865 610 255 $2,000 - $2,499 99 573 (474) $2,500 - $2,999 8 750 (742) $3,000 or More 0 192 (192) Median Monthly Rent $1,373.00 Rental Vacancy Rate 5.0% Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 125 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 85 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Number of Vacant Units (Weighted) Total Rental Supply 3,359 Source: 2021 5-Year Estimate American Community Survey, Crescendo Consulting Group Describe the need for specific types of housing: There is a need for rental housing for individuals and families at 50% AMI or less. The need is especially acute for those at 0–30% AMI. Persons on fixed incomes and persons with special needs, such as disabled individuals, need deeply subsidized units accessible and close to public transportation and service enriched housing. There is also an additional need for homeownership opportunities for those at 80% AMI or less. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 126 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 86 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction Rental housing costs in Marana have been rising, and prices for units for sale have also increased significantly largely due to the impacts of the pandemic. The following section of the plan provides an analysis of current housing costs in Marana and recent cost trends, while also presenting all required Consolidated Plan tables and analysis of housing costs. The following HUD-provided Consolidated Plan table shows an 11-year trend in Marana housing costs. The median home value between 2010 and 2021 rose 12.4%, although home value does not equate to home sales price. The median contract rent rose 20% during this period. Cost of Housing Base Year: 2010 Most Recent Year: 2021 % Change Median Home Value $259,600 $291,900 12.4% Median Contract Rent $1,143 $1,373 20.1% Table 33 – Cost of Housing Data Source: 2010 Census (Base Year), 2017-2021 ACS (Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Number % Less than $500 56 1.9% $500-999 472 15.6% $1,000-1,499 1516 50.3% $1,500-1,999 865 28.7% $2,000 or more 107 3.6% Total 3,016 100% Table 34 - Rent Paid Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS Rent Paid Narrative The HUD-provided table above shows the number and percentage of renters in Marana in 2021 paying rents by rent range. The data shows that 17.5% of Marana renters paid less than $999 in rent. Half of renters pay between $1,000 and $1,499 for rent. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 127 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 87 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Monthly Indicators, December 2022, Marana Days on Market Until Sale Median Sales Price Avg Sales Price Housing Affordability Index Single Family 45 $374,900 $445,221 72 Condos/Townhouse 39 $249,750 $286,887 108 Source: Tucson Association of Realtors, December 2022 Monthly Indicators The median sales prices for December 2022 for a single family detached house was $374,900 with the average sales price of $445,221. The Housing Affordability Index measures housing affordability for the region. For example, an index of 120 means the median household income is 120% of what is necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interested rates. A higher number means greater affordability. Historically from 2012 through 2018, the housing affordability index was around 200. The housing affordability index in December 2022 was low, with the year-to-date affordability score of 72 for a single family detached house. HUD creates an estimate of the number of units on the market that are affordable to households at each HUD income range, using 2019 American Community Survey data. The analysis estimates there were a total of 495 rental and 395 owner occupied units affordable to households at 100% AMI or less in Marana. Housing Affordability % Units affordable to Households earning Renter Owner 30% HAMFI 30 No data 50% HAMFI 90 15 80% HAMFI 135 145 100% HAMFI 240 235 Total 495 395 Table 35 – Housing Affordability Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Monthly Rent 2023, Tucson MSA Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Fair Market Rent $786 $893 $1,175 $1,670 $1,955 High HOME Rent $665 $761 $1,001 $1262 $1,389 Low HOME Rent $665 $719 $863 $997 $1,112 Table 36 – Monthly Rent Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 128 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 88 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? No, there is not enough price restricted or fair market rental housing for renter households of all incomes, but especially for those extremely low renter households at 30% AMI or less given the lack of low-income housing options in Marana. Community stakeholders noted the lack of affordable rental and owner housing alike as a principal challenge in Marana’s development. Additionally, with the increasing median sales prices of single-family houses in Marana coupled with the sharply rising interest rates, homeownership is even further for many low- to -moderate households that would like to purchase a home. Without the ability to transition from renting to ownership, the rental supply continues to be limited with very little vacancy. How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? With the limited supply of housing at all levels, but especially affordable units for low- to -moderate income, home values and rents are likely to continue to rise. The rising interest rates for mortgages is also going to make homeownership more expensive, especially for lower income households. This all has the potential to further exacerbate housing problems such as cost burden, severe cost burden and overcrowding, especially for low- to moderate-income households. How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The median contracted rent according to 2017-2021 ACS data was $1,373, which is nearly $500 more than the Fair Market Rate for a one-bedroom unit. While there have been no recent rent surveys conducted in the past few years in Marana, multiple community stakeholders have expressed concern for the continued rise in rent during the pandemic. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 129 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 89 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction In addition to analyzing housing costs, it is essential to also study the condition of the housing stock within a community. Older housing units may need rehabilitation or upgrades to make them safe and habitable. Older units may also have lead-based paint or other hazards that need to be mitigated. The following information provides an analysis of the condition of housing units in Marana. HUD calculates the number of occupied housing units with one or more “selected conditions” by tenure. These conditions include: • Lack of complete plumbing • Lack of complete kitchen facilities • More than one person per room • Cost burden greater than 30% Most households with a housing condition in Marana only have one housing condition. Lack of complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, cost burden and severe cost burden were the most common housing problems, especially among extremely low (0-30% AMI) and very low (30-50% AMI) households. Renters had disproportionately more housing problems than owners. Units with substandard housing conditions, such as lack of complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, may be candidates for any local housing rehabilitation programs. Definitions Marana will employ the following definitions and standards to units which may be under consideration for Home Repair services within the Rehabilitation Program: Standard Unit (s) not suitable for Rehabilitation: Dwelling units that meet minimum local, state and federal code requirements adopted by the Town of Marana and are in good condition requiring only cosmetic work, correction of minor livability problems, or maintenance work. Substandard, Suitable for Rehabilitation: Dwelling units that do not meet minimum local, state and federal code requirements adopted by the Town of Marana but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. This does not include units that require only cosmetic work, correction of minor livability problems, or maintenance work. Substandard, Unit not Suitable for Non-Substantial Rehabilitation: Dwelling units that are in such poor condition as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation, such as instances where the majority of a unit is structurally unstable and thereby unsafe for habitation. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 130 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 90 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Condition of Units Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % With one selected Condition 2,804 17.7% 1,073 33.6% With two selected Conditions 68 0.4% 30 0.9% With three selected Conditions 0 0.0% 0 0.0% With four selected Conditions 0 0.0% 0 0.0% No selected Conditions 12,957 81.9% 2,088 65.4% Total 15,829 3,191 Table 37 - Condition of Units Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS Year Unit Built Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % 2000 or later 12,240 64.4% 1,985 62.2% 1980-1999 3,119 16.4% 848 26.6% 1950-1979 466 2.5% 352 11.0% Before 1950 4 0.0% 6 0.2% Total 15,829 3,191 Table 38 – Year Unit Built Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS HUD calculates the number of housing units that may be at-risk for lead-based paint hazards. Units built before 1980 may have lead-based paint, which is dangerous to children if not properly encapsulated or remediated. Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 470 3.0% 358 11.2% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 35 19 Table 39 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS (Total Units) 2015-2019 CHAS (Units with Children present) HUD estimates of the units built before 1980, 470 owner-occupied units and 358 renter-occupied units may contain a lead hazard. Please note, HUD does not require the below table as it no longer populates the data in its eConPlanning Suite. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 131 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 91 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Vacant Units – HUD no longer populates this table Suitable for Rehabilitation Not Suitable for Rehabilitation Total Vacant Units Abandoned Vacant Units REO Properties Abandoned REO Properties Table 40 - Vacant Units Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation The age and condition of Marana’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Housing over 25-20 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating/cooling systems, hot water heaters, and finish plumbing fixtures. Additionally, housing over 25-30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Due to housing costs outpacing the rise in income, housing in Marana’s older neighborhoods, and its designated colonias in particular, tends to have high instances of maintenance issues. Despite having sizable equity in their homes, homeowners, especially seniors may have limited incomes and may have difficulty maintaining their homes. Combined with the supply chain challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of qualified trades people, and inflation, more people may be delaying minor and major home renovations and repairs. A small proportion of housing in Marana was built before 1980. The following map shows the percent of rental housing units in each Marana census tract constructed before 1980. These units are more likely than newer units to contain lead-based paint, lack complete plumbing and kitchens, and to need upgrades to major systems, including heating, cooling, roofs, electrical and plumbing. Units in these areas of Marana, such as the designated colonias, are most likely to benefit from an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program than units in areas of town with higher concentrations of units constructed since 1980. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 132 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 92 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Rental Housing Built Before 1980 Source: HUD CPD Maps Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP Hazards Any housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. If ingested, lead may cause severe damage to young children including decreased growth, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, hyperactivity, nerve and brain damage. Children are more susceptible to the effects of lead because their growing bodies absorb more lead, and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. Most children do not have any symptoms, even if a blood test shows that they have an elevated blood lead level. The most common source of child lead poisoning is exposure to lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in the child’s home. Since the amount of lead pigment in the paint tends to increase with a home’s age, older housing is more likely to have lead-based paint hazards. There are 828 housing units in Marana built before 1980 that may contain lead-based paint, of which 470 are owner-occupied units and 358 are renter-occupied units. According to the 2015-2019 CHAS data, 41% of Marana households are low- to -moderate income (0- 80% AMI), which means approximately 339 housing units with lead-based paint hazards may be occupied by low- and moderate-income households. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 133 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 93 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Discussion As noted in the Needs Assessment, a large percentage of owner and renter households experience at least one substandard housing condition. Based on the results of the Needs Assessment and supported by the qualitative research, the most prevalent condition is cost burden. This indicates that the housing stock is generally suitable for habitation, however, it is just expensive. However, based on the age of housing stock in older neighborhoods in Marana, and particularly in Marana’s designated colonias, it is estimated that a significant need exists for the preservation of older housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households. The Town of Marana will continue to address this need through its attempts to repair and preserve the community’s limited stock of affordable housing. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 134 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 94 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) Introduction There is no public housing available in Marana. The closest public housing is located in Tucson and managed by the City of Tucson. Current Marana residents are able to apply to be on the waitlist if the household meets the eligibility requirements. Totals Number of Units Program Type Certificat e Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant - based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unificati on Program Disabled * # of units vouchers available 0 0 0 0 # of accessible units 0 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 41 – Total Number of Units by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 135 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 95 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Describe the supply of public housing developments: Marana does not have any public housing within its town limits. The closest public housing developments are located in Tucson and managed by the City of Tucson. The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) manages 1,505 public housing units and 5,675 project- and tenant-based vouchers. Of the tenant-based vouchers, HCD manages 877 on behalf of Pima County. Of the 877 Pima County vouchers, 14 voucher holders live in Marana. Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: N/A Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 136 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 96 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: N/A Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing: N/A Discussion: Marana does not have any public housing developments within its jurisdiction. However, 14 Pima County Housing Choice Vouchers currently live in Marana. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 137 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 97 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) Introduction There are no emergency shelters, transitional housing beds, or permanent supportive housing beds located in Marana. The Continuum of Care reports 2,846 beds are available for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Pima County, located primarily in Tucson. For individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Marana, they must seek shelter and services in Tucson. Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Housing Beds Permanent Supportive Housing Beds Year-Round Beds (Current & New) Voucher / Seasonal / Overflow Beds Current & New Current & New Under Development Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 0 0 0 0 0 Households with Only Adults 0 0 0 0 0 Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 0 0 Veterans 0 0 0 0 0 Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0 0 0 Table 43 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 138 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 98 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons In Marana, MHC Healthcare offers various mental health services like outpatient therapy, case management, parenting groups, employment services and housing assistance. Other services include Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) and a work adjustment program. For children, teens, and families, MHC Healthcare provides support and education to foster a strong family dynamic, helping to improve communication and relationship skills, resolve family conflicts, promote the emotional development of each family member, and encourage a positive home environment. These services include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, trauma-focused therapy, parent-child therapy, psychiatric services, in-office, home-based, and community-based services, and parenting education and guidance. Interfaith Community Services (ICS) provides emergency assistance and self-sufficiency programs to people in the greater Tucson area, including Marana. Emergency assistance includes emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, medications and other living necessities, along with short-term case management, as well as food bank and mobile food bank services. Self-sufficiency programming includes Workforce Development Centers, which support clients on the path to develop skills and confidence needed to secure a job and stay employed. ICS also administers the longer term RESET Program, a long-term support program that provides individuals and their families with guidance, life skills, and support over a 12-24 month period. List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations. Resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Pima County include: • Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness’ Coordinated Entry system • Sullivan Jackson Employment Center – Responds to the employment and training needs of homeless men and women seeking to enter the workforce, helping clients to consistently obtain and retain full-time, unsubsidized employment above minimum wage. • Salvation Army Hospitality House – Provides emergency shelter for men, women, women with children, and families for seven consecutive nights every 30 days. • Casa Paloma Women’s Program – Provides daytime drop-in center and residential housing services for women who are homeless. • Church on the Street Mission – Provides emergency shelter for adults who are homeless. • Sister Jose Women’s Center – Provides a day center and overnight shelter for women who are homeless. • Primavera Men’s Shelter – Provides emergency shelter for up to seven consecutive nights for adult males who are homeless. • Gospel Rescue Mission at the Center of Opportunity – Provides faith-based services for men, women, and families who are homeless. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 139 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 99 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction The Town of Marana identifies several at-risk populations within the town. They include: persons with physical disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health disabilities, people with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), elderly, frail elderly, people with HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, veterans, at-risk youth, and the immigrant community. The primary housing need of many of households is affordable inventory and services. Many people with special needs require supportive housing and services to allow them to live in the least restrictive environment and to avoid homelessness. Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs To determine the magnitude or need and types of supportive services needed by special needs populations, the Town consulted with community service providers and residents during stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions, public hearings, and a community survey along with reviewing American Community Survey and CHAS data. Supportive services needed for special populations include case management, housing navigation, medical or mental health counseling, childcare, transportation, and job training and education. Seniors For many families, especially in older, established neighborhoods, many have lived their entire lives in the family home and would like to continue doing so. To safely allow seniors to “age in place,” simple design adaptations or rehabs can accomplish this through accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility challenges like installation of wider doorways, no-step thresholds, ramps, grab bars, and more. Additionally, it is important that seniors have access to social activities to help reduce or prevent social isolation. The Town of Marana’s Senior Center coordinates a variety of activities and events to engage the Town’s senior population. For seniors and others with sensory disabilities or challenges, the modifications might be different. For persons with hearing challenges, their homes may need visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell, and smoke alarms. Residents with visual challenges may require tactile markings on the changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls. Behavioral Health and Substance Use For persons with mental, behavioral, and development disabilities, the needs are more service-based than housing site-based, and include accessible to ongoing case management, behavioral health Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 140 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 100 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT counseling and therapy, medication management (if relevant), employment opportunities, job skills and training, housing assistance, and life skills. Similar to persons with mental health conditions, persons with substance use challenges, may experience housing instability and homelessness more than the average person. Unfortunately, this is often true for those who have violent or criminal histories as landlords are often unwilling to honor housing vouchers for persons whom they consider high risk. Community service providers expressed the need for more substance use treatment facilities, especially in-patient beds, to meet the needs of people seeking treatment. Once a patient is discharged, it is important that they are discharged into a safe environment. Transitional and permanent supportive housing with wraparound services is vital for persons with substance use challenges. Persons with HIV/AIDS National data shows that at least half of people with HIV have experienced homelessness or unstable housing and will frequently experience these challenges throughout their lives. Prevalence of HIV is generally estimated to be at least three times higher among people who are homeless than in the general population. According to the 2020 HIV/AIDS in Arizona Annual Report, the incidence rate for HIV/AIDS in Pima County is 9.64. The incidence rate for Marana is unknown. Housing and services for people with HIV/AIDS and their families are managed by the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF). Domestic Violence Victims of domestic violence need safe housing to provide a path to freedom. Many victims of domestic violence experience barriers to obtaining and maintaining safe and affordable housing, such as lack of finances, poor credit scores, lack of childcare, and more. Many victims can also face discrimination in applying for housing due to the violent or criminal actions of their abusers. Many victims of domestic violence have children and the children also have unique needs such as childcare, school, and counseling. Victims need safe housing with supportive services, such as legal, counseling, childcare, job training, and health. Summary As housing costs continue to rise in Marana, it is difficult for persons with special needs to maintain a stable and safe home. Often these special needs populations identified by the Town rely on supportive services offered by the Town and community service providers. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 141 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 101 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness was developed knowing that people who are experiencing homelessness often do not always enter the system at a set point and institutional discharge planning is an important component of prevention. Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option available upon discharge from an institutional setting. Historically, Old Pueblo Community Services (OPCS) has partnered with Pima County to implement Housing First programming. Per OPCS, Housing First is a homeless assistance approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness, thus ending their homelessness and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life. This approach is guided by the belief that people need basic necessities like food and a place to live before attending to anything less critical, such as getting a job, budgeting properly, or attending to substance use issues. Additionally, Housing First is based on the theory that client choice is valuable in housing selection and supportive service participation, and that exercising that choice is likely to make a client more successful in remaining housed and improving their life. Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless, but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e) See below. For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) The Town of Marana plans to undertake several activities to address identified housing and supportive services needs among persons who may have other special needs, including seniors, at-risk youth, those who have experiencing domestic violence, among others. The largest investment towards one-year goals will target the need for renovation and/or updates to the area’s limited supply of affordable housing units through home repairs, including (but not limited to), roof repairs or replacements, water heater replacements, heating or air conditioner repairs or replacements, and structural repairs. A second program will provide utility and rent/mortgage assistance to prevent service shutoff and/or eviction among households at risk for housing instability due to costs associated with housing. A third program will continue another existing CDBG-funded program, funding neighborhood cleanup efforts in the Town’s designated colonia neighborhoods to remove blight and maintain neighborhood health and Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 142 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 102 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT home safety. A small portion of funding will also be designated for administration of CDBG-funded programming. MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Barriers can include land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, land costs, and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful. Based on stakeholder interviews with community service providers and town officials, focus groups with community service providers and community residents, and the community survey, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Marana are the rising cost of rents, purchase prices of homes for sale and the lack of diverse housing stock. Town policies regarding development can easily maintain a similar course, continuing with development of predominantly single-family homes, with few options aside from these for residents. Similarly, developers may be incentivized to continue to “build what they know” rather than shifting towards investment in affordable residential options for renters and owners alike. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 143 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 103 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction The US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) produces data that makes it possible to estimate labor force dynamics for the Town of Marana, which show the unemployment rate for younger Marana residents is much higher than the overall rate. This analysis has most likely included many high school students who are not employed. Economic Development Market Analysis Business Activity Data in the table below are for Pima County. Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers % Share of Jobs % Jobs less workers % Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 2,587 2,632 2% 3% +1% Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 19,069 17,069 15% 17% -2% Construction 8,012 6,984 6% 7% -1% Education and Health Care Services 26,352 18,440 21% 19% -2% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 7,582 4,354 6% 4% -2% Information 2,471 781 2% 1% -1% Manufacturing 13,318 16,642 11% 17% +6% Other Services 5,004 4,457 4% 5% +1% Professional, Scientific, Management Services 11,403 9,850 9% 10% +1% Public Administration 0 0 0% 0% 0% Retail Trade 19,094 12,101 15% 12% -3% Transportation and Warehousing 3,937 3,292 3% 3% 0% Wholesale Trade 4,838 2,176 4% 2% -2% Total 123,667 98,778 -- -- -- Table 45 - Business Activity Data Source: 2011-2015 ACES (Workers); 2015 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs) Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 144 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 104 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 24,314 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 23,103 Unemployment Rate 4.1% Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 16.3% Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-64 2.0% Table 46 - Labor Force Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS The unemployment rate for Marana has returned to relatively normal rates after reaching an all-time high during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. During interviews and focus groups, stakeholders expressed that many of those who live in Marana work outside of Marana, largely in Tucson or Pima County. Outside of education and health care services, the top industries are retail trade, which are generally lower wage jobs, and professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services. Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business, science, and arts occupations 11,194 Service occupations 3,410 Sales and office occupations 4,998 Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 1,495 Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 2,006 Table 47 – Occupations by Sector Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 145 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 105 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Most Common Business by Sector Jobs in Marana Business by Sector Number Percent Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 173 0.7% Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 1,691 7.3% Construction 1,134 4.9% Education and Health Care Services 5,746 24.9% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,707 7.4% Information 514 2.2% Manufacturing 2,198 9.5% Other Services 834 3.6% Professional, Scientific, Management Services 2,524 10.9% Public Administration 2,149 9.3% Retail Trade 2,507 10.9% Transportation and Warehousing 1,491 6.5% Wholesale Trade 435 1.9% Total 23,103 Source: 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates The median household income in Marana is $94,983, which is substantially greater than that in the Tucson metropolitan area ($59,215). As outlined in the table below, many of the most common jobs in Tucson generally have salaries, even for someone with experience, below the median household income. The jobs with the highest average salary typically require at least a bachelor degree if not a master’s or professional degree. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 146 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 106 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Occupational Wages by Sector in the Tucson Metropolitan Area Sector Number of Workers Median Salary Architecture & Engineering 9,090 $93,390 Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 3,950 $50,610 Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 10,980 $32,260 Business & Financial Operations 19,410 $72,190 Community & Social Service 8,240 $46,150 Computer & Mathematical 12,490 $88,460 Construction & Extraction 13,880 $46,960 Educational Instruction & Library 21,390 $53,360 Farming, Forestry & Fishing 470 $33,810 Food Preparation & Serving Related 32,610 $33,190 Healthcare Practitioners & Technical 25,520 $85,380 Healthcare Support 19,990 $32,530 Installation, Maintenance & Repair 16,270 $48,760 Legal 3,000 $81,580 Life, Physical & Social Science 4,270 $66,420 Management 23,530 $97,650 Office & Administrative Support 50,970 $39,590 Personal Care & Service 6,750 $34,600 Production 11,480 $42,750 Protective Service 10,960 $53,100 Sales & Related 30,680 $42,170 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 147 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 107 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage < 30 Minutes 167,615 49.0% 30-59 Minutes 319,920 46.8% 60 or More Minutes 72,795 4.2% Total 560,330 100% Table 48 - Travel Time Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS Education: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 25 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 710 12 448 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 2,851 134 1,059 Some college or associate’s degree 6,096 129 1,824 Bachelor's degree or higher 9,453 114 1,505 Table 49 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS American Community Survey (ACS) data from 2021 shows there were just above 710 persons age 25 or older in the Marana labor force with a high school degree or less. For those with only a high school education, the poverty rate (6.1%) was over twice the rate for those with a college education (2.8%). Job training and placement programs for these residents could reduce the unemployment rate for less educated workers and thus the poverty rate. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 148 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 108 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Educational Attainment by Age Age 18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs Less than 9th grade 25 78 303 215 292 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 175 178 185 211 212 High school graduate, GED, or alternative 1,783 872 1,147 2,035 2,142 Some college, no degree 1,262 1,119 1,555 2,656 2,833 Associate's degree 133 356 871 1,590 799 Bachelor's degree 206 2,428 1,996 2,699 2,680 Graduate or professional degree 0 546 1,423 2,075 2,177 Table 50 - Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2015-2020 ACS Many of the residents without a high school diploma are older than 24-years-old and have limited job options that will pay a living wage. Job training programs must target residents in all age groups. Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months5 Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate $28,077 High school graduate (includes equivalency) $39,148 Some college or Associate's degree $51,142 Bachelor's degree $60,928 Graduate or professional degree $68,067 Table 51 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS The 2021 ACS data finds that residents with the most education also earn the most in Marana. Persons with a bachelor’s degree earned more than double the median income than someone with less than a high school diploma. Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? The major employment sectors in Marana are education and health care services, retail trade, and professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services. 5 In 2021 inflation-adjusted dollars Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 149 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 109 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: Some community residents expressed the desire for there to be more locally based livable wage jobs, as many Marana residents must travel to Tucson for work. In the recent years, Marana has attracted some major businesses, including Amazon, although plans to staff a 220,000 square foot Amazon warehouse that was constructed in Marana in 2022 have been scaled back from initial plans. A number of the new businesses create higher wage jobs, which often require employees with a higher education. Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. Commercial and residential development are ongoing in Marana and are accompanied by workforce development, business support and infrastructure demands. For example, in addition to the Amazon warehouse referenced above, Southern Arizona Logistics is constructing (as of March 2023) two large- scale warehouse facilities in Marana constituting nearly one million square feet of industrial development space, likely to be used for light manufacturing and/or distribution. Additionally, Tucson Medical Center purchased a 37-acre parcel of land in Marana in August 2022 to hold for a future hospital site. These private sector investments reflect the trajectory of commercial growth in Marana in the coming years, and will be accompanied by a variety of job opportunities across sectors. Accommodation of this type of develop also requires infrastructural support in conjunction with the Town of Marana and area utilities. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? Per historical data for Pima County, number of workers generally aligned with numbers of available jobs across sectors, with worker shortfalls realized most distinctly for Manufacturing – see Table 46. Conversely, there were more workers than jobs in a variety of sectors, including Retail Trade, Wholesale Trade, Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations, Education and Health Care Services, and Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate. This alignment has likely shifted over the course of the pandemic, and the correspondence of the skills and education of Marana’s workforce to jurisdictional employment opportunities are unique, in that Marana residents have greater work opportunities in adjacent jurisdictions, namely the City of Tucson. Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. Marana’s Strategic Plan 5 references workforce development strategies fostered collaboratively with academic institutions to meet current and future workforce and community needs.6 These efforts also 6 Town of Marana (2022). Strategic Plan 5. Available at: https://www.maranaaz.gov/strategic-plan. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 150 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 110 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT include assessment of the feasibility of attracting post-secondary educational institutions to locate in Marana itself. Several other workforce development efforts are administered by community organizations such as MHC Healthcare and Interfaith Community Services (ICS). MHC Healthcare’s Employment Services Program offers various supports, from career exploration and mock interviews to computer skills training and Work Adjustment Training at its Copper Café and Cotton Blossom retail store. ICS offers self-sufficiency programming across Pima County, including through its Workforce Development Centers, which support clients on the path to develop skills and confidence needed to secure a job and stay employed. Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? No. If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth. Marana’s Strategic Plan 5, approved by the Marana Town Council in September 2022, outlines specific goals and strategies to be taken in the subsequent two to three years to reach long-term goals established in longer term plans like the Make Marana 2040 General Plan.7 Included among the five focus areas of the strategic plan is “Thriving Commerce,” described as recruiting and maintaining a diverse commercial sector that is supported by local workforce training and funding opportunities. Goals and strategies underlying this focus area are presented in the table below. Goal Strategy Provide a supportive environment for industry leaders, startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs through every stage of business development Evaluate and implement economic development tools and strategies to support the retention and expansion of Marana key employers and attract new compatible sectors. Develop and implement strategies that strengthen key employment and business centers. Develop a conceptual vision, design standards, and implementation strategy for Downtown Marana. Expand Marana’s thriving tourism industry by promoting its heritage, cultural resources, scenic open spaces, and signature events Expand Marana’s tourism efforts and enhance its regional relevance through a comprehensive assessment of the Town’s strengths and unique offerings. Continue to enhance visitor experiences and partner with stakeholders to promote Marana’s entertainment, recreation, sports and cultural events, and hospitality venues. Maximize the economic impact of the airport by identifying and recruiting aviation and non- Update the Airport Master Plan to provide the framework needed to guide future airport development. 7 Town of Marana (2022). Strategic Plan 5. Available at: https://www.maranaaz.gov/strategic-plan. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 151 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 111 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT aviation-related industries for business development opportunities Develop a marketing campaign that leverages the advantages of the Marana Airport as a business travel destination and operations hub. Collaborate with academic institutions to provide education opportunities to meet current and future workforce and community needs Support efforts to cultivate, retain, and attract talent to meet business and community needs. Commission a feasibility study, plan, and strategy for attracting post-secondary educational and training institutions. MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") Marana does not have any R/ECAP census tracts within its jurisdiction. Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") While there are no R/ECAP census tracts, Marana is home to seven colonias, which is where most of the low-income families live in Marana. The colonias include Adonis, Berry Acres, Honea Heights, Marana Estates, Marana Vista Estates, Price Lane, and Yoem Pueblo/Sandario. Yoem Pueblo is home to a majority of the American Indians in Marana live as the colonia is owned by the local tribe. What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? Many of the colonia neighborhoods are home to the oldest housing units in the town. The infrastructure is old, and many units are septic. Over the years, the Town has worked on connecting housing units to the town sewer system as septic systems begin to fail. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Honea Heights area has a small town park in its community. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? Yes, there are opportunities for revitalization, housing rehabilitation and housing construction, particularly in Marana’s designated colonias. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 152 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 112 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2) Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. Internet access varies across Marana, with some areas that have three internet provider options and others with no options. Most commonly, one or two providers are available, however there are areas in which maximum internet speeds available are 30 Mbps. Small households with one to two individuals need download speeds of at least 25 Mbps. For larger households of four or more or individuals looking to work from home, speeds of at least 100 Mbps are ideal. Broadband Internet Coverage in Marana Source: Broadband Now Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction. Marana has 18 internet providers, with as many as three offering residential and business services to each shaded area of the community in the map above. In areas where internet services are available, there is generally one DSL, cable, and/or fiber option. Minimum price plans range from $45 to $50 per month, depending on service provider. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 153 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 113 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change. Urban heat occurs in areas with large amounts of asphalt and concrete that absorb the sun’s energy, radiates it out as heat, and raises surrounding air temperatures. This can affect residents outside and inside their homes. Urban heat is a product of historic and traditional urban planning that ignored the importance of green space and quality of homes. Climate change is not the cause of urban heat, but it can make conditions worse. Given its proximity to the urban sprawl of Tucson, there are relevant concerns for Marana residents. ‘Resources and Sustainability’ is one of several cornerstone thematic areas of the Make Marana 2040 General Plan. The five elements required by Arizona Revised Statute in this area are Open Space, Water Resources, Environmental Planning, Conservation, and Energy. Plans to address each of these areas relative to the Town’s growth include balancing development with preservation of the unique natural environment and accompanying resource demands, including water and energy use. Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods. The impacts from urban heat and climate change extreme heat events may disproportionately impact certain populations more than others. According to the National Integrated Health Heat Information System (NIHHIS, 2021) the following factors put individuals at risk during extreme heat conditions: • Household composition (e.g., children under 5 or over 65) • Chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, cardiac problems) • Economic status (e.g., low income, fixed income, health care) • Housing and transportation (e.g., substandard housing) • Exposure, (e.g., outdoor workers, athletes, individuals experiencing homelessness; and • Ethnicity (language barriers, cultural practices). Homes with minimal insulation, single pane windows, concrete construction, limited cross ventilation, old or poorly maintained evaporative coolers, and leaking ducts are just some of the many factors that interfere with thermal comfort and ultimate safety. From a targeted survey (LaRocque, unpublished) of one inner city LMI neighborhood (with a 26 % response rate), several heat experiences were described: • 77% were bothered by extreme heat. • 67% sweated heavily; 50% had headaches; 45% felt weak; 45% had muscle cramps. • 43% attribute the above symptoms to the house not being cool; 38% to working outside; and 25% to health issues. • 34% rent their home. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 154 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 114 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT • 75% of the households used evaporative coolers. • 33% went to another place to cool off such as a shopping mall or grocery store for 1-4 hours. • 79% reported that they had 0 (39%) or 1-2 (40%) family members or friends in the neighborhood that they could call if they needed help. • 20% of potential households that may be at risk due to household composition, (7% with children under 5; 6% with couples over 65 years old; and 7% of households with adults over 65 years old living alone.) Much of the above data is accompanied by anecdotes and observations that encourage further concern. Evaporative coolers perform best in arid conditions; however, summer extreme heat events can occur during the monsoon season, limiting the efficiency of coolers to just a 10°F drop in temperatures. With unreceptive landlords, renters must work with legal aid delaying response time by three months. During the pandemic, cool centers and commercial operations were either closed or not conducive to gathering. Neighborhoods with limited social cohesion are more likely to be impacted by extreme weather events that neighborhoods that have strong connections. Given this initial evidence climate change projections, and clean energy technologies must be incorporated in low- to moderate-income housing and neighborhood planning to address the increasing vulnerabilities and inequities that Marana low- to moderate-income populations continue to face. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 155 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 115 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Strategic Plan SP-05 Overview Strategic Plan Overview The Town of Marana’s Strategic Plan identifies the priority needs in the town and describes strategies the Town will undertake to address those needs. The priority needs will be addressed through affordable housing, homeless prevention, public services, and improving public facilities and infrastructure. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 156 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 116 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1) Geographic Area Table 5 - Geographic Priority Areas 1 Area Name: Townwide Investment Area Type: Local Target Area Other Target Area Description: HUD Approval Date: % of Low/ Mod: Revital Type: Comprehensive Other Revital Description: Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. Within town limits Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area. How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area? Identify the needs in this target area. What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area? Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) The Town of Marana will not target fundings or programs to specific geographics within the town limits. Funds are allocated based upon priorities, goals, and need. The Town allocates CDBG dollars in order to assist low to moderate income persons and special populations. To the extent that specific geographic areas have greater needs than other areas in the town and/or is services are in certain areas, they will receive a larger proportionate share of the funding. For example, while low to moderate income households are scattered throughout Marana, a higher concentration of low to moderate income households are located in Marana’s colonia neighborhoods and may receive more funding for projects. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 157 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 117 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs Table 6 – Priority Needs Summary 1 Priority Need Name Affordable Housing Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Families with Children Large Families Elderly Frail Elderly Chronic Homelessness Mentally Ill Chronic Substance Abuse Veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected Townwide Investment Associated Goals Affordable housing development Affordable housing preservation Homeless prevention programs Description Goal: Low- to moderate-income residents will have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing. Potential strategies include, but are not limited to: • Rehabilitation of housing occupied by LMI owners, including energy-efficient, necessary maintenance and accessibility improvements. Basis for Relative Priority One of the most common needs expressed by community members in interviews, focus groups, and community survey responses was the need for more affordable housing for Marana residents of varying income levels. In addition, beneficiaries of the Town’s current CDBG-funded home repair program expressed desire for expansion of the program to more households, specifically those throughout the Town’s seven designated colonias. 2 Priority Need Name Public Services Priority Level High Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 158 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 118 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Families with Children Large Families Elderly Frail Elderly Chronic Homelessness Mentally Ill Chronic Substance Abuse Veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected Townwide Investment Associated Goals Public Services Description Goal: Improve access to public services for low- to moderate- income residents. Potential strategies include, but are not limited to: • Services for low- to moderate-income persons and at-risk populations, including but not limited to youth and senior services. Basis for Relative Priority Interviewees, focus group participants, and survey respondents expressed support for continuation of existing CDBG funded neighborhood cleanup programming focused in Marana’s seven designated colonia neighborhoods. 3 Priority Need Name Homeless Prevention Priority Level High Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 159 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 119 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Families with Children Large Families Elderly Frail Elderly Chronic Homelessness Mentally Ill Chronic Substance Abuse Veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected Townwide Investment Associated Goals Affordable Housing Homeless Prevention Description Goal: Increase access to homeless prevention programs for low- to moderate-income residents Potential strategies include, but are not limited to: • Increased access to homeless prevention programs, including utility assistance, to help reduce the risk of homelessness. Basis for Relative Priority Participants in stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and the community survey identified an ongoing need for short-term support to help individuals and families to afford housing and/or utility costs, some stemming from ongoing challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 4 Priority Need Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Priority Level High Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 160 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 120 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Families with Children Large Families Elderly Frail Elderly Chronic Homelessness Mentally Ill Chronic Substance Abuse Veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected Townwide Investment Associated Goals Public Facilities and Infrastructure Description Goal: Enhance the quality and use of the public facilities and infrastructure in Marana. Potential strategies include, but are not limited to: • Improve Town public facilities using CDBG funding, including community centers, senior or multi-generational centers, fire stations and other public buildings. • Improve Town infrastructure, including sidewalks and street improvements, lighting and flood drainage and water/sewer improvements. Basis for Relative Priority Town residents described a variety of desired non-housing community improvements, including augmenting public facilities and infrastructure to accommodate regional population growth. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 161 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 121 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) The Town of Marana does not currently offer Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA). However, non-profit service organizations based in Tucson and Pima County may provide TBRA to eligible households in Marana. Marana does not currently have any services for people experiencing housing instability or homelessness. All service providers are located in Tucson. As the cost of housing continues to increase in Southern Arizona and Marana, TBRA may be needed in Marana to help prevent homelessness. Maintaining housing stability is less costly than stabilizing individuals or families experiencing homelessness. TBRA for Non- Homeless Special Needs HUD Special Needs Populations include elderly persons, persons with disabilities (seen and unseen), and persons with HIV/AIDS. Older adults are the largest special needs population in Marana with 21.9% of the population over the age of 65. While Marana is largely an affluent town, older adults and persons with disabilities are more likely to live on a fixed income due to social security and/or SSI. Retired [ep[;e and other households on a fixed income may be particularly vulnerable to housing instability as rents, property taxes, home insurance, and utilities increase and monthly assistance payments stay the same. New Unit Production The Town of Marana does not receive HOME funding to develop new affordable housing units. However, the State of Arizona receives HOME funds that are allocated to municipalities through competitive RFP. The Town of Marana may submit a proposal for funding in the future. As the town continues to grow over the coming decades, the Town of Marana will review its zoning and development priorities to include housing type diversity and affordable housing projects. Rehabilitation While almost 75% of the housing stock in Marana was built after the year 2000, there is a small percentage of housing that is much older. Many of the oldest housing units are located in the town’s Colonias, where the highest percentage of low- to moderate-income households resides. Rehabilitation and accessibility improvements to aging affordable housing unit will help preserve existing affordable housing in Marana. Acquisition, including preservation CDBG funds may be used in the future to acquire land for affordable housing development. Table 7 – Influence of Market Conditions Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 162 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 122 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction During the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, the Town anticipates the availability of the following resources by funding type, inclusive of HUD fund program income, prior year(s) and local resources: CDBG - $208,691. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Housing Public Improvements Public Services 208,691 0 0 208,691 834,764 The annual allocation of CDBG funds is subject to Federal appropriations and changes in demographic data used in HUD's formulas for each respective program. Table 55 – Anticipated Resources Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 163 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 123 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied. Depending on the financing structure of a given project, it may be advantageous for the Town to use CDBG funds to leverage appropriate state, local, and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below. State Resources from the Arizona Department of Housing and Economic Security include: • Low-income Housing Tax Credit financing for developers of affordable rental housing serving households with income below 60% of the area median income. • HOME funds for housing development. • Homelessness prevention funding targeted to preventing eviction and maintaining housing stability. Local and Private Resources include: • Outside Agency Program. Funded by the Pima County General Fund, the Outside Agency Program allocates funds to nonprofit agencies that provide overarching services, emergency food and clothing, senior support, services for vulnerable and at-risk children, youth and families, temporary shelter, support services, and homelessness prevention programs. • Pima County GAP Funding. Pima County allocated $5 million for the purpose of improving housing affordability across the county in FY2023. Of the total amount, $4 million has been prioritized to offer gap funding for the development and/or preservation of affordable housing. The County is proposing to continue to allocate additional gap funding for FY2024. • Community Services, Employment and Training (CSET) programs. CSET administers workforce investment and other programs to improve the economic and social sustainability of the County. CSET programs develop skilled workers for quality jobs, assist employers to address workforce and recruitment needs, mitigate the impact of layoffs, assist households in financial crisis, and help persons with barriers, such as homelessness and lack of literacy, to transition in the County’s economic talent pool. • MHC Healthcare. MHC Healthcare has 16 health centers and serves over 50,000 patients annually with primary care, dental care, some specialty care, WIC program, and behavioral health. MHC Healthcare has a Sliding Fee Scale (SFS) program for eligible households and takes Medicaid, as well. • Federal Home Loan Bank resources that support savings for homeownership and provide financing for affordable housing development and preservation. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 164 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 124 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan NA Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 165 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 125 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k) Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions. Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area Served Town of Marana Government Economic Development Homelessness Non-homeless special needs Planning Affordable Housing Public Services Public Facilities Jurisdiction Table 8 - Institutional Delivery Structure Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System Strengths • CDBG funds are available to provide activities that benefit low to moderate income persons. • Stakeholders and Marana residents are involved in the CDBG process through the Annual Action Plan public hearings and citizen participation plan process. • The public is given the opportunity, through a series of public meetings and notifications, to receive information about CDBG programs, eligible projects and activities, as well as how non- profit organizations may apply for grant funding in the future. Gaps • Services to help the most vulnerable populations in Marana are largely only available in Tucson. • Limited CDBG funds can only go so far with the continued increase in construction and staffing costs. • Land use, zoning, permitting, environmental, other project development, and “Not in My Backyard” mentality issues can slow progress of construction projects, increase project costs, or result in project termination. • Public and community resident apathy. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 166 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 126 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the Community Targeted to Homeless Targeted to People with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling/Advocacy Legal Assistance Mortgage Assistance Rental Assistance Utilities Assistance Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement X Mobile Clinics Other Street Outreach Services Supportive Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse X Child Care X Education X Employment and Employment Training X Healthcare X HIV/AIDS X Life Skills X Mental Health Counseling X Transportation X Table 9 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) Services targeting people experiencing homelessness are primarily located in Tucson. The service delivery system addresses the needs of people experiencing homelessness through coordinating homeless prevention services such as rent and utility assistance with outreach services and supportive services. Coordinated supportive services include behavioral health and health services, substance use services, employment and employment training services and services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Numerous programs in Tucson and Pima County are in place to seamlessly deliver coordinated services to people experiencing homelessness including coordinated law enforcement outreach programs designed to reduce lethality risk for victims of domestic violence and decrease incarceration of individuals with mental illness by serving as an entry portal into mental health treatment. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 167 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 127 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above The strengths of the service delivery system include coordination between Medicaid, HUD and privately funded housing resources; direct engagement of workforce, healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and substance abuse providers and resources with housing providers and resources; and the diversity of housing resources and pathways to assistance. In addition to these strengths, the service delivery system for people experiencing homeless also has near 100% participation in HMIS. The gaps in the service delivery system include limited capacity of many nonprofit agencies to provide the case management necessary to effectively stabilize households or help households maintain their stability. In addition, an insufficient number of permanent supportive housing units, and insufficient homelessness prevention resources, family shelter, and low-demand shelter resources are gaps in the service delivery system for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. In addition to the above gaps, Marana does not currently have any services and infrastructure designed to provide services to persons experiencing homelessness. While the true extent of homelessness in Marana is unknown, there are likely some people experiencing housing instability in Marana. As the town continues to grow, the number of people experiencing homelessness is likely to grow as well so there will be a need for services within the town. In order for people to access services today, they would need transportation to Tucson to access services. Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs. To overcome gaps in institutional structure and service delivery system, the Town of Marana will continue to connect with service providers and Pima County to identify resources and services to help Marana residents in need. The Town will connect and work with the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness to participate in future Point-in-Time Counts and other initiatives to help Marana residents who are experiencing housing instability and potentially homelessness. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 168 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 128 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4) Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Public Facilities and Infrastructure 2023 2027 Non-Housing Community Development Townwide Investment Public Facilities and Infrastructure CDBG: $0 N/A 2 Public Services 2023 2027 Non-Housing Community Development Townwide Investment Public Services CDBG: $156,515 1,500 households assisted 3 Affordable Housing 2023 2027 Affordable Housing Non-Homeless Special Needs Townwide Investment Affordable housing development Affordable housing preservation Homeless prevention programs CDBG: $678,245 45 households assisted 4 Homeless Prevention 2023 2027 Affordable Housing Homeless Townwide Investment Affordable housing preservation Homeless prevention programs Homeless services and programs CDBG: $106,515 150 households assisted Table 10 – Goals Summary Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 169 of 298 Consolidated Plan MARANA 129 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Goal Description Goal: Enhance the quality and use of the public facilities and infrastructure in Marana. Improve Town public facilities using CDBG funding, including community centers, senior or multi-generational centers, fire stations and other public buildings. Improve Town infrastructure, including sidewalks and street improvements, lighting and flood drainage and water/sewer improvements. 2 Goal Name Public Services Goal Description Goal: Improve access to public services for low- to moderate-income residents. Programs funded under this goal are services for low- to moderate-income persons and at-risk populations, including but not limited to youth and senior services. 3 Goal Name Affordable Housing Goal Description Goal: Low- to moderate-income residents will have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing. CDBG funding for rehabilitation of housing occupied by LMI owners, including energy-efficient, necessary maintenance and accessibility improvements. 4 Goal Name Homeless Prevention Goal Description Goal: Increase access to homeless prevention programs for Low- to moderate-income residents Increased access to homeless prevention programs will help reduce the risk of homelessness. Programs funded under this goal may include utility assistance and emergency rental assistance. Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 170 of 298 Annual Action Plan 130 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement) The Town of Marana does not have any public housing units within its town limits. N/A Activities to Increase Resident Involvements N/A Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? N/A Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation N/A Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 171 of 298 Annual Action Plan 131 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) Barriers to Affordable Housing A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Barriers can include land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, land costs, and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful. Based on stakeholder interviews with community service providers and town officials, focus groups with community service providers and community residents, and the community survey, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Marana are the rising cost of rents, purchase prices of homes for sale, and the lack of available stock that meets the diverse needs of current and potential future Marana residents. Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The Town of Marana has identified four Fair Housing Goals to address over the next five years. 1. Increase the number of affordable housing units and preserve existing units 2. Increase community education about affordable housing 3. Increase understanding of housing discrimination and Fair Housing 4. Develop fair housing monitoring and reporting policies in Marana Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 172 of 298 Annual Action Plan 132 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The Continuum of Care (CoC), administered regionally by the Tucson Pima Coalition to End Homelessness, is the coordinated approach that addresses physical, economic, and social needs of the homeless population. Services organized within the Continuum of Care include emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, and supportive services. While resources for homeless individuals and families in Marana are limited, organizations such as Marana Unified School District work with families experiencing homelessness or housing instability to identify, assess, and address individual needs as possible, such as through McKinney-Vento accommodations. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Ultimately, bringing an end to homelessness demands the stewarding of unhoused persons through the transition to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability. While homeless services are not provided by the Town of Marana, a network of organizations and service providers across Pima County meet individual emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons, through provision of housing itself to other resources and supports aimed at building individual and family sufficiency, from emergency food to employment services. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again. Per the City of Tucson Pima County Consortium, the CoC piloted an active byname list approach that removes individuals/families from the housing referral list after 90 days with no contact, reducing the frequency at which housing referrals are made for households that cannot be located or that have self-resolved through other resources. The CoC also assesses other progressive engagement strategies and changes to its case conferencing procedures to increase ongoing contact with people awaiting housing referral and to obtain necessary documents so that move-ins can occur swiftly. While strategic efforts will help to shorten the time that individuals and families experience homelessness, the shortage of supportive and affordable housing throughout Pima County, including in the Town of Marana, will continue to limit the ability of the CoC to quickly house individuals and families. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 173 of 298 Annual Action Plan 133 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs People in Pima County are able to access homelessness prevention resources across the CoC based on numerous factors, such as the acuity of their risk, current housing situation, and family resources. The nature of accessible services varies by funding source, from rent and/or utility assistance to a wider variety of assistance, including transportation, vehicle repair, and childcare, designed to help people remain housed. People being discharged from publicly funded institutions of care have access to these resources, together with specialized and coordinated services provided by agencies that address the risk of homelessness among the re-entry population. Further, families can receive assistance from schools through McKinney Vento. These accommodations may include funding for transportation, school supplies, free breakfast and lunch, case management/advocacy, and various other services. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 174 of 298 Annual Action Plan 134 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) SP-65 Lead Based Paint Hazards – 91.215(i) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing- based approaches. This strategy requires the Town to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards. Overall, the Town has a relatively new housing stock, with 3.0% of owner housing units and 11.2% of rental housing units having been built before 1980 according to the 2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. The large portion of units constructed prior to January 1, 1978 has the potential to contain lead-based paint. In these units, the best way to have reasonable assurance that lead-based paint hazards are not present is to have the painted surfaces tested. A typical “full lead-based paint risk assessment and report” costs between $400 and $600. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the Town of Marana takes the following actions: • Include lead testing and abatement procedures, if necessary, in all residential rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead-based paint through the use of brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels. • Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through the Town’s residential rehabilitation programs. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? The actions listed above will promote greater awareness of the hazards of lead-based paint to children and will also address unsafe housing conditions in pre-1978 units where children may potentially be exposed to lead-based paint hazards. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? HUD requires the dissemination of brochures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants as part of the transmittal of the program application. Any unit receiving CDBG or HOME assistance that was built prior to January 1, 1978 is addressed appropriately based on the level of rehabilitation hard costs for the project. If lead-based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 175 of 298 Annual Action Plan 135 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 176 of 298 Annual Action Plan 136 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families The Town of Marana has established strategic goals, policies, programs, and services that directly or indirectly assist families in poverty to improve their economic circumstances and become financially independent. The Town also partners with several organizations that provide services and programs for low-income families. How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan The Town is committed to coordinate its affordable housing plan with the jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies listed above that is currently offered by the Town and other services and programs offered by community partners. The Consolidated Plan seeks above all to address the most pressing need among low- and moderate-income Marana residents. All investments, including those directed toward housing instability, public service programs, infrastructure improvements, and economic opportunity programs, are intended to engender the self-sufficiency and mobility that can lead to a safe, affordable, stable, and accessible living environment for all Marana residents. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 177 of 298 Annual Action Plan 137 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements The Town monitors funded activities to ensure that CDBG funds are used efficiently and in compliance with all applicable regulations. All monitoring activities are completed in compliance with the respective grant policies and procedures as well as the Town’s Grant Management Manual. Technical Assistance The Town will administer CDBG funds directly to beneficiaries and will not distribute said funds to subrecipients, to whom technical assistance would be provided. Program / Project Monitoring The Town’s Consolidated Plan is utilized as the basis for compiling the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and measuring progress towards 5-year goals. The CAPER includes information about programmatic activities and outcomes. The Town conducts regular meetings to discuss issues and develop plans to mitigate problems, achieve stated goals, and comply with regulations. Project-specific meetings will be conducted to mitigate issues associated with specific projects. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 178 of 298 Annual Action Plan 138 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction For the 2023 Action Plan, the City anticipates the availability of the following resources listed by fund type, inclusive of HUD entitlement funds, program income, prior year(s) HUD funds and local resources: CDBG - $208,691. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Housing Public Improvements Public Services 208,691 0 0 208,691 834,764 The annual allocation of CDBG funds is subject to Federal appropriations and changes in demographic data used in HUD's formulas for each respective program. Table 11 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 179 of 298 Annual Action Plan 139 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Depending on the financing structure of a given project, it may be advantageous for the Town to use CDBG funds to leverage appropriate state, local, and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below. State Resources from the Arizona Department of Housing and Economic Security include: • Low-income Housing Tax Credit financing for developers of affordable rental housing serving households with income below 60% of the area median income. • HOME funds for housing development. • Homelessness prevention funding targeted to preventing eviction and maintaining housing stability. Local and Private Resources include: • Outside Agency Program. Funded by the Pima County General Fund, the Outside Agency Program allocates funds to nonprofit agencies that provide overarching services, emergency food and clothing, senior support, services for vulnerable and at-risk children, youth and families, temporary shelter, support services, and homelessness prevention programs. • Pima County GAP Funding. Pima County allocated $5 million for the purpose of improving housing affordability across the county in FY2023. Of the total amount, $4 million has been prioritized to offer gap funding for the development and/or preservation of affordable housing. The County is proposing to continue to allocate additional gap funding for FY2024. • Community Services, Employment and Training (CSET) programs. CSET administers workforce investment and other programs to improve the economic and social sustainability of the County. CSET programs develop skilled workers for quality jobs, assist employers to address workforce and recruitment needs, mitigate the impact of layoffs, assist households in financial crisis, and help persons with barriers, such as homelessness and lack of literacy, to transition in the County’s economic talent pool. • MHC Healthcare. MHC Healthcare has 16 health centers and serves over 50,000 patients annually with primary care, dental care, some specialty care, WIC program, and behavioral health. MHC Healthcare has a Sliding Fee Scale (SFS) program for eligible households and takes Medicaid, as well. • Federal Home Loan Bank resources that support savings for homeownership and provide financing for affordable housing development and preservation. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 180 of 298 Annual Action Plan 140 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan N/A Discussion The expected resources are to be utilized to achieve the overall goals of the Strategic Plan as well as annual Action Plans. Assuming continued level of funding, the Town of Marana expects to utilize approximately $1,043,455 of CDBG over the next five years, July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2028, to achieve those goals. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 181 of 298 Annual Action Plan 141 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Public Services 2023 2024 Non-Housing Community Development Citywide Investment Public Services CDBG: $31,303 300 persons assisted 2 Affordable Housing 2023 2024 Affordable Housing Non-Homeless Special Needs Citywide Investment Affordable housing development Affordable housing preservation Homeless prevention programs CDBG: $135,649 9 households assisted 3 Homeless Prevention 2023 2024 Affordable Housing Homeless Citywide Investment Affordable housing preservation Homeless prevention programs Homeless services and programs $21,303 30 households assisted 4 Public Facilities and Infrastructure 2023 2024 Non-Housing Community Development Citywide Investment Public Facilities and Infrastructure CDBG: $0 N/A Table 12 – Goals Summary Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 182 of 298 Annual Action Plan 142 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Public Services Goal Description Goal: Improve access to public services for low- to moderate-income residents. Programs funded under this goal are services for low- to moderate-income persons and at-risk populations, including but not limited to youth and senior services. 2 Goal Name Affordable Housing Goal Description Goal: Low- to moderate-income residents will have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing. CDBG funding for rehabilitation of housing occupied by LMI owners, including energy-efficient, necessary maintenance and accessibility improvements. 3 Goal Name Homeless Prevention Goal Description Goal: Increase access to homeless prevention programs for Low- to moderate-income residents Increased access to homeless prevention programs will help reduce the risk of homelessness. Programs funded under this goal may include utility assistance and emergency rental assistance. 4 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Goal Description Goal: Enhance the quality and use of the public facilities and infrastructure in Marana. Improve Town public facilities using CDBG funding, including community centers, senior or multi-generational centers, fire stations and other public buildings. Improve Town infrastructure, including sidewalks and street improvements, lighting and flood drainage and water/sewer improvements. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 183 of 298 Annual Action Plan 143 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction To address priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan, the Town of Marana will invest its CDBG in projects that develop preserve affordable housing units, develop or improve public facilities and infrastructure and provide services to low-and moderate-income residents. In addition to addressing the priority needs in the Strategic Plan, the projects in the 2023 Action Plan will further HUD’s national goals for the CDBG programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income Marana residents. Projects # Project Name 1 2023 Program Administration 2 Home Repairs 3 Utility Assistance Payments 4 Colonia Cleanups Table 13 – Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan, the Town is allocating 100% of its non-administrative CDBG investments for Program Year 2023 to projects that benefit low-and moderate-income individuals and families. The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low-and moderate-income persons include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources to contribute to projects that will serve this population and the increasing costs of housing. To address these obstacles, the Town will allocate its available resources to: • Preserve current affordable housing units through rehabilitation and repair programs, • Address and prevent homelessness, and • Neighborhood cleanups. The four listed projects will address the priority needs of Marana by utilizing allocated CDBG funds. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 184 of 298 Annual Action Plan 144 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name 2023 COA Administration Target Area Townwide Investment Goals Supported Program Administration Needs Addressed Funding CDBG: $41,738 Description Funds will be used for administrative costs to support the administration of HUD Community Planning and Development Programs. Target Date 7/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Low to moderate income individuals will benefit from CDBG programs townwide. Location Description Townwide Planned Activities Administer the CDBG programs. 2 Project Name Home Repairs Target Area Townwide Investment Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $135,649 Description Funds will be used to provide home repairs to eligible residents who qualify for the program. Home repairs may include, but are not limited to, roof repairs or replacements, water heater replacements, heating or air conditioner repairs or replacements, and structural repairs. Target Date 7/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities An estimated 9 affordable housing units will be renovated and/or updated. Location Description Townwide Planned Activities Provide funding to make improvements and upgrades to housing to help preserve affordable housing units across the town. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 185 of 298 Annual Action Plan 145 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 3 Project Name Utility Assistance Payments Target Area Townwide Investment Goals Supported Affordable Housing Homeless Prevention Needs Addressed Lack of affordable housing Homeless prevention Funding CDBG: $21,303 Description Funds will be used to provide utility assistance to prevent shutoff to eligible households. Target Date 7/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 30 LMI households receiving direct financial assistance will benefit from this activity. Location Description Townwide Planned Activities Funds will provide eligible LMI households with utility assistance payment to prevent shutoff. 4 Project Name Colonia Cleanup Target Area Townwide Investment Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Funds will support biannual dumpsters in the Colonia neighborhoods to help remove blight and maintain health and safety of homes and the neighborhood. An estimated 300 people will be assisted in the neighborhoods. Target Date 7/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Funds will support biannual dumpsters in the Colonia neighborhoods throughout Marana and provide addressing on homes so that first responders can locate homes quicker in case of emergency. Location Description Colonia Neighborhoods Planned Activities The funding is used to assist with operating costs incurred while implementing affordable housing activities. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 186 of 298 Annual Action Plan 146 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed At present, the Town of Marana is not implementing any official HUD designated and non-HUD designated geographic based priority areas such as investment and reinvestment areas, Empower Zones, or Brownfields. Allocations and program activities are funded townwide in accordance with eligibility and program priorities set through sub-recipient department policies. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Townwide 100 Table 14 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The Town’s primary method of allocating CDBG dollars is to assist low- to moderate-income and special needs populations. To the extent that specific geographic areas have greater needs than other areas in the town and/or if service and housing organizations are in certain areas, they will receive a larger proportionate share of the funding. Discussion All priority needs, goals, and projects are designed to serve the geographic distribution area. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 187 of 298 Annual Action Plan 147 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction The Town of Marana has identified that there is a shortage of affordable housing options within the town. The 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, along with other housing-related studies and initiatives, promotes the need for affordable housing for a variety of households. During PY 2023, the Town will address the shortage by preserving the current affordable housing units that are currently affordable for low- to moderate income households through the home repair programs and assist households with subsistence payments to prevent utility shutoff and/or eviction and provide security deposit assistance for eligible households. Households assisted through these programs include homeless, non-homeless, and at-risk populations. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 339 Special-Needs 0 Total 339 Table 15 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 9 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 9 Table 16 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The Town of Marana is committed to improving the availability of affordable housing options for all residents, especially low to moderate households, in Marana. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 188 of 298 Annual Action Plan 148 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction Marana does not have any public housing located within its town limits. However, The City of Tucson administers the Pima County Section 8 program, which does include Marana. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing N/A Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership N/A If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance N/A Discussion N/A Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 189 of 298 Annual Action Plan 149 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction The key solution to ending homelessness is the stewarding of persons experiencing homelessness through the transition to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability. Marana does not have any direct services for people experiencing homelessness in Marana. Services are primarily located in nearby Tucson. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including: Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) is a coalition of community and faith-based organizations, government entities, businesses, and individuals committed to the mission of ending homelessness and addressing the issues related to homelessness in Pima County. The CoC currently coordinates outreach activities through partnerships between the City of Tucson, Pima County, behavioral health entities, and local non-profit outreach programs. These efforts have proven effective in reaching out to unsheltered homeless people. Outreach workers are trained to conduct VI-SPDAT screening in the field and use progressive engagement strategies with unsheltered individuals toward the aim of engaging them in shelter, supportive housing, and/or other available housing subsidies. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Marana does not currently offer emergency shelter and/or transitional housing within its town limits. The nearest shelters are located in Tucson. Pima County uses its ESG funds to support emergency and transition housing for people experiencing homelessness within the county. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The CoC is the lead organization in Pima County that addresses the needs of homeless persons and helping them make the transition to permanent housing. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 190 of 298 Annual Action Plan 150 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. An individual or family is considered to be at-risk of becoming homeless if it experiences extreme difficulty maintaining housing and has no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing. Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, shelter and other basic needs. Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence. Individuals and families are able to access homelessness prevention resources across a continuum based on the immediacy of their risk, current housing situation, and family resources in Pima County. The type of services varies by funding source ranging from rent/utility assistance only to a broad range of prevention assistance (transportation, vehicle repair, daycare, etc.) designed to help people remain stably housed. People being discharged from a publicly funded institution of care also have access to these resources along with specialized coordination of services through nonprofit agencies that address the risk of homelessness among the re-entry population. Additionally, families are able to receive assistance from their child(ren)’s school through McKinney-Vento funds providing transportation, school supplies, free breakfast and lunch, case management/advocacy, and other services. Pima County’s Housing First pilot program is a collaborative effort of the Pima County and City of Tucson Criminal Justice systems, the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department and Old Pueblo Community Services. The program is designed to coordinate housing and services for people that cycle between shelters, hospitals, jails, treatment programs, and the streets and may be overlooked by traditional approaches. The program accepts referrals from the collaborating organizations and provides employment services, parenting/coaching life skills, health and behavioral health services, substance use treatment and case management services. The program addresses the underlying systemic problems that result from criminalization of homelessness, arrests and rearrests for minor infractions, and other barriers that limit access to housing and increase the likelihood of recidivism. Discussion As a new entitlement community, Marana will work to improve its resources and services for people experiencing homelessness within its town limits. The town currently has limited services to help people currently experiencing homelessness, but there are many services and resources located in Tucson and Pima County that Marana residents can access. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 191 of 298 Annual Action Plan 151 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j) Introduction: As part of the Consolidated Plan process, an Assessment of Fair Housing was conducted for Marana. The Assessment for Fair Housing (AFH) is a review of barriers that prevent people from choosing their preferred housing, including an assessment of the availability of affordable, accessible housing. MA-40 of the Consolidated Plan also addresses barriers to affordable housing. The primary barriers to affordable housing identified in the AFH and MA-40 are summarized below. Housing Costs and Cost Burden. With a median household income of $94,983, Marana is a relatively affluent community compared to other towns in Southern Arizona. Despite a higher median household income, 2,564 households (23.3%) in Marana are considered cost burdened by spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs. Households that are considered cost burdened are more likely to experience housing instability. Development Costs. The cost of developing affordable housing, inclusive of land, material, and labor costs, has outpaced inflation in recent years. Development fees, often referred to as impact fees, also contribute to the increased cost of development and are gaining more attention as a barrier to construction. However, the Town does have a program, “Marana Affordable Housing Support Program,” for Impact Fee assistance for those earning at or below 80% AMI. Zoning. The Town has fairly flexible zoning policies that allows for a variety of development options. However, developers tend to develop subdivisions that are similar to what has been successful in prior years. In the past few years, the Town has seen some new development of apartments and rental homes. Education and Outreach. Educational opportunities regarding fair housing and affordable housing are not widely available in Marana. While the community survey revealed that many residents were familiar with Fair Housing laws, there is likely a large population of residents who don’t understand their rights. Thus, fair housing and affordable housing education has been identified as an effective strategy for furthering fair housing and mitigating “Not in my backyard (NIMBYism).” As a new entitlement community, the Town of Marana will develop Fair Housing educational tools available on the town website and within the Community & neighborhood Services Department. Housing Options for At-Risk Populations. Housing that is accessible for special populations, such as seniors or persons with seen or unseen disabilities, is limited in Marana. Universal design principles in new development and retrofit programs for existing housing would allow for more accessible housing options allowing people to age in place and remain safely in their homes. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 192 of 298 Annual Action Plan 152 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment The Town of Marana has identified four Fair Housing Goals to address over the next five years. 1. Increase the number of affordable housing units and preserve existing units 2. Increase community education about affordable housing 3. Increase understanding of housing discrimination and Fair Housing 4. Develop fair housing monitoring and reporting policies in Marana Discussion: As part of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, the Town will implement the goals and supported strategies identified in the 2023 Assessment of Fair Housing to continue to affirmatively further fair housing in Marana. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 193 of 298 Annual Action Plan 153 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction: This section discusses Marana’s efforts to address underserved needs, expand and preserve affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, develop institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities, and address identified impediments to fair housing choice. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs In prior years, the Town of Marana received CDBG funding through Pima County. The Town used the limited funds for Colonia cleanup and home repair program for eligible households. With more funding, the Town of Marana would like to develop strategies to prevent homelessness in addition to expanding their current home repair and Colonia cleanup programs. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The Town of Marana only receives CDBG funding as an entitlement community making affordable housing development a challenge without HOME or other funding. However, the Town of Marana recognizes that affordable housing is one of the biggest needs in the community. The Town can preserve its limited affordable housing stock through its home repair program to help keep LMI households in safe and affordable housing. Additionally, the Town will continue to review its planning and zoning policies to ensure that affordable housing and housing type diversity is present in the town as it continues to grow. The Town does not currently have any affordable housing development requirements. Town staff will also continue to serve on the Pima County Regional Affordable Housing Commission and the Prosperity Working Group. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the Town of Marana takes the following actions: • Include lead testing and abatement procedures, if necessary, for residential rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead-based paint through the use of brochures as well as encouraging the use of online resources moving forward. • Encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels. • Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through the Town’s residential rehabilitation programs. HUD requires the dissemination of brochures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants as part of the transmittal of the program application. Units receiving CDBG or HOME assistance that were built prior to January 1, 1978 are addressed in accordance with the Lead-Safe Housing Rule. If testing is required and lead-based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 194 of 298 Annual Action Plan 154 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families In an effort to meaningfully address families living in poverty, the goals of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan are aligned to support activities that provide access to affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and improve the quality of life for Marana residents. The Town will, therefore, prioritize funding for activities that will most effectively address those goals over the next five years. This strategy will use CDBG funds to help individuals and families rise out of poverty through programs that implement accessibility to affordable, safe and stable housing, in order to reach long-term self- sufficiency. The Program Year 2023 Action Plan will address the most pressing need among low and moderate-income Marana residents, namely, housing safety and quality and housing instability. All other investments, including those directed toward public service programs, and infrastructure improvements are intended to promote self-sufficiency and mobility that can only be the outgrowth of a safe, affordable, stable, and accessible living environment. Additionally, the Town provide referrals to other resources and services offered by local community service providers and Pima County. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The institutional structure identified in the Consolidated Plan (see SP-40) includes a formal and informal network of various agencies of local government, non-profit organizations, and private entities involved in carrying out a range of housing and supportive services programs. As a new entitlement community, Marana is identifying and building its network of community service providers and others in Marana and Pima County. Town staff participate in the Pima County Regional Affordable Housing Commission and the Prosperity Working Group and will look into other opportunities to serve on relevant committees and working groups that serve the greater needs of Marana residents. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Consistent with this approach, the Town of Marana supports the efforts of Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness, the region's lead agency for the Continuum of Care (CoC), and its member organizations that address homelessness throughout Pima County. To help prevent homelessness more locally in Marana, the Town will allocate a percentage of CDBG to fund subsistence and security deposit assistance programs. The Town will also welcome opportunities to partner or collaborate with any public or Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 195 of 298 Annual Action Plan 155 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) private housing and social service agencies in Marana on programs and projects that enhance the coordination between services. Discussion: With limited affordable housing within Marana and a rise in housing costs, the Town continues to dedicate funds to help address the housing and non-housing needs of at-risk and low- to moderate-income households. Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 196 of 298 Annual Action Plan 156 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction: In the implementation of programs and activities under the PY 2023 Action Plan, the Town of Marana will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program.. Marana certifies that it will pursue all resources indicated in this Plan and will not willingly or knowingly hinder the implementation of any planned activities. This document is also located on the Department’s website. Grant-specific CDBG, HOME and ESG requirements are addressed on the following pages. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00% Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 197 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 1 Town of Marana Assessment to Fair Housing Report DRAFT FOR TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL April 25, 2023 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 198 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 2 CONTENTS Section II: Community Participation Process ................................................................................................ 4 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Who Conducted ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Participants ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Methodology Used ................................................................................................................................... 5 Advertising ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Public Comment ................................................................................................................................... 6 Who Funded ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Conclusions ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Section III: Assessment of Past Goals and Actions ........................................................................................ 7 Section IV: Analysis of Fair Housing Issues ................................................................................................... 8 Demographic Summary ............................................................................................................................ 8 Population ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Population by Age .............................................................................................................................. 10 Population by Race, Ethnicity, and Limited English Proficiency ......................................................... 11 Population with Disabilities ................................................................................................................ 16 Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Households ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Household Incomes ............................................................................................................................ 19 Housing Market Profile ...................................................................................................................... 23 Rent Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Homeownership Profile ..................................................................................................................... 27 Affordable Housing Needs ................................................................................................................. 28 General issues ......................................................................................................................................... 32 Segregation and Integration............................................................................................................... 32 Dissimilarity Index .............................................................................................................................. 32 Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) ....................................................... 33 Disparities in Access to Opportunity .................................................................................................. 35 Disparities in Access Opportunity ...................................................................................................... 41 Disproportionate Housing Needs ....................................................................................................... 48 Section V: Disability and Access Analysis .................................................................................................... 52 AT-RISK Populations ............................................................................................................................... 52 Housing Needs of Persons with Disabilities ....................................................................................... 53 Housing Needs for Seniors ................................................................................................................. 55 Housing Needs for Minorities ............................................................................................................ 56 Section VI: Fair Housing Enforcement, Outreach Capacity, and Resources Analysis ................................. 58 Identification Of Fair Housing Concerns or Problems ............................................................................ 58 1. Discriminatory and Illegal Practices ............................................................................................... 58 Fair Housing Complaints: ........................................................................................................................ 59 Evaluation of Jurisdiction’s Current Fair Housing Status ................................................................... 59 Public Housing. Public Housing and other assisted/insured housing provider tenant selection procedures; housing choices for voucher holders ................................................................................. 60 Sale of Subsidized Housing/Displacement ......................................................................................... 60 Property Tax Policies: ......................................................................................................................... 60 Section VII: Fair Housing Priorities and Goals ............................................................................................. 61 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 199 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 3 Section I: Executive Summary Introduction The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) imposes an obligation to affirmatively further fair housing on recipients of certain HUD funding, which includes conducting an analysis of Assessment of Fair Housing. As a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement town, the Town of Marana is required to complete an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) or Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) every five years in conjunction with its Consolidated Plan requirements in order to receive CDBG grant funding from HUD. The purpose of this Assessment of Fair Housing report is to identify barriers and issues to fair housing faced by protected classes of citizens. This report describes how public policies, laws, and actions may affect housing choice or impede fair access to housing. Methodology The 2023 Assessment of Fair Housing utilized a mixed-method quantitative and qualitative approach to identify barriers and issues to fair housing faced by protected classes of citizens. This report includes a review of Town of Marana and Pima County laws, regulations, and policies followed by an analysis of how these policies might impact the location, availability, and accessibility of housing. It also identifies lending practices and household economic conditions that affect housing choice, patterns of occupancy and location of public and government assisted housing, possible forms of discrimination and other factors impacting fair housing. Prior Fair Housing Goals and Report Prior to the Town of Marana becoming a CDBG entitlement community in 2023, the Town received CDBG funding through Pima County. Due to the pass-through funding from the County, the Town of Marana fell under Pima County’s Fair Housing policies. The City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium completed its 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report in 2020. The report can be viewed at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/hcd/Documents/Reports/FINAL_City_of_Tucson_Pima_County_Consort ium_2020_Analysis_of_Impediments_to_Fair_Housing_Choice.pdf. Town of Marana Fair Housing Goals The Town of Marana has identified four Fair Housing Goals to address over the next five years. 1. Increase the number of affordable housing units and preserve existing units. 2. Increase community education about affordable housing. 3. Increase understanding of housing discrimination and Fair Housing. 4. Develop fair housing monitoring and reporting policies in Marana. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 200 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 4 Section II: Community Participation Process The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) imposes an obligation to affirmatively further fair housing on recipients of certain HUD funding, which includes conducting an analysis of Assessment of Fair Housing. As a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement town, the Town of Marana is required to complete an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) or Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) every five years in conjunction with its Consolidated Plan. The purpose of this Assessment of Fair Housing report is to identify barriers and issues to fair housing faced by protected classes of citizens. This report describes how public policies, laws, and actions may affect housing choice or impede fair access to housing. Purpose The purpose of this Assessment of Fair Housing is to: ▪ Review current policies at the town and county-level. ▪ Establish fair housing goals and policies in Marana ▪ Review actions taken and evaluated the effectiveness of the actions. ▪ Identify any new issues and barriers and make recommendations on actions to address the issues. The actions suggested are intended to: ▪ Analyze and eliminate housing discrimination in Marana. ▪ Promote fair housing choice for all persons. ▪ Provide opportunities for racially and ethnically inclusive patterns of housing occupancy. ▪ Encourage the construction of housing that is physically accessible to persons with disabilities. ▪ Facilitate community compliance with federal and state fair housing laws. Who Conducted The Town of Marana hired Crescendo Consulting Group to conduct its 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, 2023 Annual Action Plan, and Assessment of Fair Housing. Based in Westbrook, Maine, Crescendo Consulting Group has over 20 years of community needs assessment, consolidated plan and housing study, and population health research. The Consolidated Plan and Assessment of Fair Housing work was completed by the following staff members: • Katelyn Michaud, MPH, Managing Principal • Kevin Koegel, MPH, Research Manager • Carly Wittman, Research Analyst Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 201 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 5 Participants The Assessment of Fair Housing utilized the Consolidated Plan Citizen Participant Plan to ensure Marana community members were involved in the research process through community stakeholder interviews, community focus groups, and online community survey. Town of Marana Mayor and Council Town of Marana Code Enforcement Town of Marana Community and Neighborhood Services Marana Health Center Town of Marana Development Services Community Christian Church of Marana Town of Marana Economic Development Disabled American Veterans Town of Marana Town Manager Pima County Community Development Block Grant Program Town of Marana – Legal La Paloma Academy Town of Marana Planning Interfaith Community Services Marana Unified School District Family Resource Center Pascua Yaqui Tribe Town of Marana Finance Adonis HOA Town of Marana Senior Center Town of Marana Town Clerk Town of Marana Parks and Recreation Marana Chamber of Commerce Methodology Used The 2023 Assessment of Fair Housing utilized a mixed-method quantitative and qualitative approach to identify barriers and issues to fair housing faced by protected classes of citizens. This report includes a review of Town of Marana laws, regulations, and policies followed by an analysis of how these policies might impact the location, availability, and accessibility of housing. It also identifies lending practices and household economic conditions that affect housing choice, patterns of occupancy and location of public and government assisted housing, possible forms of discrimination and other factors impacting fair housing. Crescendo Consulting Group utilized its experience and knowledge regarding fair housing issues in writing this report. The following steps were taken to formulate the report: Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 202 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 6 ▪ Extensive secondary research was conducted using various publicly available resources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, HUD, and others. ▪ 30 community stakeholder interviews and 10 public community focus groups were conducted. ▪ Townwide community survey ▪ A draft was published for public comments and feedback, two public hearings to review the plan were held on March 23, 2023, and feedback was solicited for 30 days. Community residents were able to submit public comments from March 23, 2022, through April 23, 2023. No public comments were received. ▪ A formal adoption hearing for the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, 2023 Annual Action Plan, and Assessment for Fair Housing was scheduled for May 2, 2023, and the AFH was adopted. ▪ The final document was prepared for submittal to HUD. Advertising The Town of Marana advertised all public meetings, including public focus groups, on the Town website, Marana Municipal Center, Marana Operation Center, social media, and the local newspaper. The community survey was disseminated on the Town’s website, social media, through community partners, and at public meetings. Public Comment No public comments were received. Who Funded The Assessment of Fair Housing was funded by the Town of Marana through Town funds. Conclusions As a result of the research and analysis conducted for this report, Crescendo Consulting Group has identified possible barriers and issues to fair housing in Marana. Accompanying the listing of fair housing issues are actions which the Town of Marana proposes to undertake to ameliorate the identified fair housing issues. The issues and barriers and recommended actions and goals listed below have been identified through the Public Citizen Participation Plan adopted by the Marana. These goals and priorities are not listed in any particular order of priority. Each goal includes a target time period for the action to be undertaken and completed. Some actions are noted as ongoing. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 203 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 7 Section III: Assessment of Past Goals and Actions The Town of Marana became an entitlement community in 2023. Prior to 2023, the Town of Marana received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through Pima County. This Assessment of Fair Housing is the first report conducted by the Town of Marana as previous Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) reports were completed by Pima County. Since the Town of Marana received funding through Pima County, the following Fair Housing goals from the City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice would apply: 1. Eliminate all forms of illegal housing discrimination in Pima County. 2. Actively promote fair housing choice for all persons in Pima County. 3. Provide opportunities in all areas of Pima County for inclusive patterns of housing occupancy regardless of race, color, religions, sex, familial status, disability, and national origin. 4. Actively promote housing that is structurally accessible to, and usable by, all persons, particularly persons with disabilities in Pima County. 5. Foster compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Act in all areas of Pima County. 6. Maintain a firm and continued commitment to the analysis, planning, and implementation necessary to achieve fair housing goals. 7. Educate the public on fair housing issues. 8. Guarantee oversight by the City of Tucson Mayor and Council and the Pima County Board of Supervisors to ensure an ongoing fair housing programs. 9. Create a comprehensive Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) document, and devise a carefully structured plan for addressing impediments that is firmly grounded in the AI’s conclusions. 10. Take effective actions based on a realistic assessment of available resources. 11. Identify and track measurable results in meeting local fair housing goals. 12. Increase cooperation between public and private agencies in promoting public awareness of fair housing issues. 13. Effectively enforce fair housing laws. 14. Increase community awareness and promote equal housing opportunity and fair housing choices in the community. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 204 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 8 Section IV: Analysis of Fair Housing Issues Demographic Summary Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona and the state. Since 2010, the population of Marana grew 61.7% from 31,433 in 2010 to 50,834 in 2021. As the total population grew, the number of households and housing units grew as well. The median age of Marana residents is 41.2 years. Marana has a large percentage of older adults. Map 1: Marana Boundary Source: Pima County ArcGIS Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 205 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 9 Population As of 2021, 50,834 people reside in Marana, up from 31,443 in 2010. During the past 11 years, Marana had a population growth of 61.7 percent making it one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona. The median income for the city has increased 40.6% to $94,983 in 2021. Table 1: Marana Total Population, 2010 - 2021 Demographics Base Year: 2010 Most Recent Year: 2021 % Change Population 31,443 50,834 +61.7% Households 11,487 19,020 +65.6% Median Income $67,542 $94,983 +40.6% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Between the year 2010 and 2021, the population in Marana increased 61.7% while the Pima County population only grew by 7.3%. Marana is projected to nearly double in size within the next 30 years. Table 2: Total Population, 2010 - 2030 Measure Marana Pima County Arizona 2010 31,443 964,462 6,246,816 2021 50,834 1,035,063 7,079,203 Total Change (’10 – ’21) +61.7% +7.3% +13.3% 2050 (Projected) 100,621 1,407,685 No Data Projected Change (‘21-’50) +97.9% 36.0% Source: American Community Survey, 2020, 2010 5-Year Estimates; Pima Association of Governments 2050 Population Projections. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 206 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 10 Population by Age The following table shows the percentage of Marana residents by age group. The largest positive shifts in population between 2010 and 2021 were in the 65 to 74, 75 to 84, and 85 years and over age groups. The largest decline in population is the 25 to 34 years, followed closely by the under 5 years age group. Arizona, especially Marana, is attracting more older adults to the area. As people age, they begin to have more unique health, housing, and social needs. Additionally, many older adults may be on fixed incomes from social security and pensions. Table 3: Percent Population by Age, 2010 - 2020 Age 2010 Percent 2021 Percent % Change Median age (years) 37.9 41.2 Under 5 years 7.7% 6.0% -22.1% 5 to 9 years 7.4% 7.0% -5.4% 10 to 14 years 5.9% 6.8% +15.2% 15 to 19 years 5.3% 4.8% -9.4% 20 to 24 years 4.7% 5.3% +12.7% 25 to 34 years 14.3% 11.0% -23.0% 35 to 44 years 15.8% 14.7% -6.9% 45 to 54 years 12.2% 11.5% -5.7% 55 to 59 years 6.5% 5.3% -18.4% 60 to 64 years 7.3% 5.9% -19.1% 65 to 74 years 8.5% 13.7% +61.1% 75 to 84 years 3.6% 6.9% +91.6% 85 years and over 0.8% 1.3% +62.5% Source: American Community Survey, 2010, 2021 5-Year Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 207 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 11 Population by Race, Ethnicity, and Limited English Proficiency As 2021 American Community Survey data shows below, over 75% of all Marana residents identify their race as white, and 27.6% consider themselves Hispanic/Latino. Overall, Marana has less racial and ethnic diversity than Pima County as a whole. Table 4: Population by Race, 2021 Race Pima County Marana Total Population % by Race Total Population % by Race White 720,319 69.6% 38,312 75.4% Black or African American 35,638 3.4% 1,610 3.2% American Indian and Alaska Native 37,296 3.6% 629 1.2% Asian 29,420 2.8% 1,875 3.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1,549 0.1% 154 0.3% Some other race alone 94,938 9.2% 2,181 4.3% Total 1,035,063 100% 50,834 100% Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 208 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 12 Table 5: Population by Ethnicity, 2021 Ethnicity Pima County Marana Total Population % by Ethnicity Total Population % by Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino 393,359 38.0% 14,022 27.6% Not Hispanic or Latino 641,704 62.0% 36,812 72.4% Total 1,035,063 100% 50,834 100% Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Table 6: Population by Race/Ethnicity, Marana 2010-2021 Measure 2010 2021 Percent Change White 78.8% 75.4% -4.3% Black or African American 4.2% 3.2% -23.8% American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4% 1.2% +200.0% Asian 3.5% 3.7% +5.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.3% +100.0% Some Other Race 9.9% 4.3% -56.6% Hispanic or Latino 24.3% 27.6% +13.6% Not Hispanic or Latino 75.7% 72.4% -4.4% Source: American Community Survey, 2010,2021 5-Year Estimates Despite being a largely White community, Marana has become increasingly more diverse over the past decade. The White population has decreased 4.3% to 75.4% of the total population. The American Indian and Alaska Native population has increased 200% and the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander increased 100%. However, the Black or African America population has decreased by 23.8% since 2010. The Marana Hispanic or Latino population has increased 13.6% over the past 11 years. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 209 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 13 The following map shows the concentrations of Hispanic households in Marana. Within the town of Marana, 27.6% of households identify as Hispanic or Latino. Marana does not appear to have any high concentration of Hispanic or Latino persons in any one census tract. To help communities understand racial and/or ethnically concentrated areas that may be socioeconomically disadvantaged, HUD developed its R/ECAP model. HUD defines Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Area of Poverty (R/ECAP) as a census tract where: 1) the non-white population comprises 50 percent or more of the total population and 2) the percentage of individuals living in households with incomes become poverty rate is either a) 40 percent or above or b) three times the average poverty rate for the metropolitan area, whichever is lower. Marana does not have any R/ECAP census tracts within its town limits. While Marana does have highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino population, no census tracts are above the 50 percent threshold of the total population. Map 2: Hispanic/Latino Population, Marana, 2020 SOURCE: CPD Maps Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 210 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 14 Only 8.5 percent of Marana’s population is foreign born as seen in Table 7. Over half of these individuals are naturalized U.S. Citizens. Over half of the native-born population were born outside of Arizona furthering support that Marana and Southern Arizona are becoming a popular destination to move and retire for many people. Table 7: Place of Birth, 2010-2021 2010 2021 Number Percent Number Percent Native 28,578 90.9% 46,535 91.5% Born in state of residence 9,735 31.0% 19,553 38.5% Born in other state in the United States 18,410 58.6% 26,203 51.5% Foreign born 2,865 9.1% 4,299 8.5% Naturalized U.S. citizen 1,647 57.5% 2,442 56.8% Not a U.S. citizen 1,218 42.5% 1,857 43.2% Total Population 31,443 100.0% 50,834 100.0% Source: American Community Survey, 2010, 2021 5-Year Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 211 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 15 Table 9: Languages Spoken, Marana Language Spoken At Home Percent of Population English Only 85.1% Spanish 10.3% Asian-Pacific Islander 1.6% Other Indo-European 2.3% Other 0.8% Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Programs and resources available in Marana must be aware of the language and cultural barriers that may exist for foreign born and non-English speaking residents to access Town and other services within the community. Map 3: Percent of Non-English-Speaking Population Source: HUD CPD Maps The highest percentage, albeit still very small of non-English speakers, are located in the northwestern census tracts of the town. This census tract matches with high concentration of Hispanic or Latino persons in Map 2. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 212 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 16 Population with Disabilities The American Community Survey collects data related to disability status. In 2021, there was a total of 6,040 persons or 12.1% with at least one disability living in Marana. The top difficulty or disability in Marana is ambulatory difficulty and cognitive difficulty. Disabilities of any kind are more common in older adults than younger age groups. Table 10: Persons with Disabilities in Marana, 2021 Under 5 5 to 17 18 to 64 65 to 74 75+ Total Population Any Difficulty 0.5% 5.4% 19.1% 18.8% 39.3% 12.1% Hearing Difficulty 0.0% 0.1% 2.2% 7.2% 21.5% 4.0% Vision Difficulty 0.5% 0.4% 2.1% 3.6% 9.9% 2.6% Cognitive Difficulty ND ND 3.8% 2.8% 9.6% 4.4% Ambulatory Difficulty ND ND 3.2% 9.6% 20.2% 5.2% Self-Care Difficulty ND ND 0.8% 4.2% 6.0% 1.8% SOURCE: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates The percentage of the population with disabilities increases as the population ages. Approximately one in three persons age 75 and older have at least one difficulty or disability. As seniors age, the frequency of ambulatory, self-care and independent living disabilities increases greatly. This is especially important for housing as seniors may need small modifications or potentially costly renovations to their houses in order to maintain living independently in their homes. The following table shows households with a disabled household member by tenure and income range. The most common disabilities were vision or hearing impairment and cognitive limitations. Homeowners are more likely to have a household member with a disability than a renter in Marana. Additionally, extremely low (0-30% AMI) and very low (31-50% AMI) households had a higher percentage of a household member with a disability compared to higher income households. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 213 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 17 Table 11: HUD CHAS Disability Status by Tenure and Income Range, Marana, 2015-2019 Total 0- 30% AMI 31- 50% AMI 51- 80% AMI > 80% AMI All Households Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 2,160 130 110 435 1,485 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 2,285 140 205 330 1,610 Household member has a cognitive limitation 1,680 55 180 290 1,155 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 1,635 100 135 210 1,190 Renters Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 265 0 15 100 150 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 555 35 110 70 340 Household member has a cognitive limitation 420 20 95 105 200 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 390 25 55 75 235 Owners Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 1895 130 95 335 1335 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 1730 105 95 260 1270 Household member has a cognitive limitation 1260 35 85 185 955 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 1245 75 80 135 955 Source: HUD CHAS Data 2015-2019 Summary The total population of Marana increased over 60% from 2010 to 2021. The largest age group shifts occurred in the 60 and older age groups. Southern Arizona, especially Marana, is attracting more older Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 214 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 18 adults to the area. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, they will have unique housing and health care needs. Many seniors are opting to age in place in their homes and may be reluctant to accept government assistance. Accessibility modifications and in-home assistance will become increasingly important for this growing segment of the population. Households As the total population of Marana has grown over the past decade, so has the total number of households with a 65.6% increase of households in Marana. Table 12: Total Households, Marana, 2010 – 2021 Pima County Marana 2010 381,880 11,487 2021 417,483 19,020 Percent Change +9.3% +65.6% Source: American Community Survey, 2010, 2021 5-Year Estimates Table 13 shows the types and estimates of the total number and percent of all households by type in 2019. Almost 75% of all households in Marana are small family households, defined as those with two to four family members. Households with at least one-person age 62 – 74 years of age made up 25.7 percent of Marana households in 2019. Table 13: Household Type, Marana, 2019 0-30% HAMFI >30-50% HAMFI >50-80% HAMFI >80-100% HAMFI >100% HAMFI Total Households * 680 920 2,170 1,740 11,025 Small Family Households * 330 410 1,190 1,075 8,200 Large Family Households * 25 125 305 280 840 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 124 285 450 440 2,830 Household contains at least one person aged 75 or older 135 150 275 310 925 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS * Indicates that the highest income category for these family types is >80% HAMFI. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 215 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 19 Household Incomes In Marana, 7.4 percent of households earn less than $25,000 a year, which is equivalent to 26 percent Area Median Income (AMI). The household median income for the town of Marana is $94,983. As shown in Table 14, approximately 45.6 percent of households earn more than the median household income. Table 14: Households by Tenure and Income, Marana, 2021 Owner Households Renter Households Total Households Less than $5,000 1.0% 2.7% 1.3% $5,000 to $9,999 0.8% 2.3% 1.0% $10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 0.5% 1.5% $15,000 to $19,999 1.7% 0.6% 1.5% $20,000 to $24,999 1.4% 5.5% 2.1% $25,000 to $34,999 4.2% 10.7% 5.3% $35,000 to $49,999 6.8% 11.0% 7.5% $50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 19.1% 17.3% $75,000 to $99,999 16.5% 18.0% 16.7% $100,000 to $149,999 26.0% 23.5% 25.6% $150,000 or more 22.9% 6.0% 20.0% Median household income $99,034 $66,809 $94,983 Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates While almost half of all households in Marana earns more than the median household income, there is a disproportionate number of renters who earn less than the median income. Only 29.5% of renters earn above the median household income for the total resulting in a lower median household income for renters ($66,809). Table 15 estimates the number of households in Marana by tenure (renter vs. owner) and by percent of HUD’s area median income (AMI) in 2019. AMI is important to understand as individuals receiving funding or services under HUD’s CDBG grants must meet certain requirements, such as median household income. Programs and services are generally allocated to households and individuals earning Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 216 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 20 less than 80% of a town’s AMI. While only 4.1% households in Marana have a median income of less than 30% AMI, there are low-income households in Marana that are not always visible in the data due to the high percentage of households that earn 100% or more of the area median income. Table 15: Households by Income Range and Tenure, 2019 Renter Households Owner Households Total Households Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage 0 – 30% AMI 205 6.0% 480 3.7% 685 4.1% 31-50% AMI 365 10.8% 555 4.2% 920 5.6% 51-80% AMI 775 22.9% 1,400 10.6% 2,175 13.1% 81-100% AMI 495 14.6% 1,240 9.4% 1,735 10.5% 100% AMI and over 1,550 45.7% 9,475 72.1% 11,025 66.7% Total 3,390 13,150 16,540 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 217 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 21 Map 4, below, shows the percentage of households in each Marana census tract, with incomes below the federal poverty level. The highest concentrations of households with low incomes are in the northwest corner of Marana. Map 4: Percent of Households Below Poverty Level by Census Tract, 2019 SOURCE: CPD Maps Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 218 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 22 Only 4.0% of families in Marana have lived below the federal poverty line in the past 12 months. Families that rent are more likely to live below the poverty line than homeowners. Table 16: Family Poverty Level by Tenure, Marana, 2021 Marana Pima County Total Family Households 14,646 255,436 Family income in the past 12 months below poverty level 4.0% 10.6% Families in poverty, owner occupants 3.4% 5.9% Families in poverty, renter occupants 7.5% 23.3% Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates The following table provides information about persons in poverty living in Marana from 2012–2021. The number of persons in poverty has increased from 4.1% in 2012 to 5.6% in 2021, according to the US Census Bureau American Community Survey. The poverty rate for children in Marana has also increased from 4.9% to 6.0% from 2012 to 2021 and the poverty rate for older adults has nearly doubled in the same timeframe. Table 17: Poverty in Marana, 2012-2021 2012 2021 Persons in Poverty 1,389 2,823 Poverty Rate 4.1% 5.6% Children in Poverty 417 692 Poverty Rate 4.9% 6.0% Over 65 in Poverty 115 483 Poverty Rate 2.2% 4.3% Source: American Community Survey 2012 1-Year Estimates; 2021 5-Year Estimates Persons in poverty are more likely to need affordable housing solutions and other services, such as public transportation, subsidized childcare, medical and food assistance. A rising number of people in poverty means greater demand for housing and services. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 219 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 23 Housing Market Profile The Marana housing market is increasingly becoming less affordable for community residents. Table 18: Tenure by Units in Structure, 2021 Owner Renter Total Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent 1-unit Detached 15,409 97.3% 1,827 57.3% 17,236 90.6% 1-unit Attached 88 0.6% 69 2.2% 157 0.8% 2 to 4 Units 0 0.0% 294 9.2% 294 1.5% 5 to 9 Units 0 0.0% 153 4.8% 153 0.8% 10 or More Units 17 0.1% 656 20.5% 673 3.5% Other (mobile home, RV, etc.) 315 2.0% 192 6.0% 507 2.7% Total 15,829 100.0% 3,191 100.0% 19,017 100.0% Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Almost all homeowners in Marana own a single family detached house whereas only two-thirds of renters live in a single family detached house. Approximately one in three renters live in a multiunit building. Table 18 also showcases the lack of diversity in housing type located in Marana. Table 19: Year Units Built by Tenure, 2021 Owner Renter Total Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Built 2000 or later 12,240 64.4% 1,985 62.2% 14,225 74.8% Built 1980-1999 3,119 16.4% 848 26.6% 3,967 20.9% Built 1940-1979 466 2.5% 352 11.0% 818 4.3% Built 1939 or earlier 4 0.0% 6 0.2% 10 0.0% Total 15,829 3,191 19,020 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 220 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 24 Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Compared to other regions in Arizona and the United States, the current housing stock in Marana is relatively new. Two in three housing units in the town were built between 2000 and 2021. Only 14 houses in Marana were built before 1939. Older houses often require more upkeep and may contain lead-based paint or asbestos, which can be hazardous to a person’s health. Only 4.3% of the housing stock in the town was built before 1979 and may contain lead-based paint, which can be harmful to children and pets. More owner-occupied housing units were built within the past 20 years compared to rental units. Table 20: Unit Size by Tenure 1 Owner occupied: Renter occupied: Number % Number % No bedroom 35 0.2% 19 0.6% 1 bedroom 78 0.5% 550 17.2% 2 or 3 bedrooms 9,329 58.9% 2,269 71.1% 4 or more bedrooms 6,387 40.3% 353 11.1% Total 15,829 100.0% 3,191 100.0% Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Most housing units in Marana have two to three bedrooms. However, renters are more likely to live in smaller units, while most units with four or more bedrooms are owner occupied. Rent Profile The median contract rent for all units in Marana in 2021 was $889. However, through conversation with community residents, the real market rate for rental units is likely much higher. Table 21: Rent Paid, American Community Survey, 2021 Rent Paid Number Percent Less than $500 56 1.9% $500-999 472 15.6% $1,000-1,499 1516 50.3% 1 The total number of tenures varies slightly. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 221 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 25 $1,500-1,999 865 28.7% $2,000 or more 107 3.6% Total 3,016 100% Source: 2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Through conversations with town officials, community service providers, and community residents, the need for more affordable housing and a diversity of housing options is needed in the town. A lot of new development has been focused on single family homes in established developments. Many of these homes sell for about $426,000 2. In order to afford a $400,000 house with a 30-year conventional mortgage and a 20% down payment, a household must earn a minimum of $105,864 a year. While the housing market has largely been focused on single family homes, there are several apartment complexes being built or in the early stages of development. However, both town officials and community residents have stated that they are largely more expensive luxury apartments and unaffordable for young families and professionals with a lower median household income. Marana does not have any subsidized or public housing within its town limits. However, there are 14 households in Marana that utilize Housing Choice Voices through Pima County. While Marana does not have public housing, it does have two apartment complexes that are considered affordable housing. However, the Marana Apartments, which housed HUD residents through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit was sold in 2021 to new owners. The Arizona Department of Housing granted the new owners a partial release from LIHTC, and many residents were forced to find new housing or will need to find new housing before October 30, 2024, when the remaining HUD restrictions expire. After October 20, 2024, the apartments will become market rate. Table 24: Affordable Housing Name Address El Memorial De Don Frew Apartments 11907 W Grier Rd Marana Apartments 13387 North Lon Adams Road Source: Arizona Department of Housing, Housing Search The HUD AFFHT dissimilarity data for Marana is not currently available for the jurisdiction. Table 26 shows the 2022 HUD HOME and Fair Market Rent limits for Pima County. Owners of affordable properties must meet these rent guidelines, and Section 8 voucher holders must find units at or below the Fair Market Rents, which is becoming a challenge as rent prices are increasing in Marana and Pima County. 2 Redfin. Marana Housing Market Trends. https://www.redfin.com/city/11280/AZ/Marana/housing-market Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 222 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 26 Table 25: Monthly Rent, 2022, Pima County Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Fair Market Rent $786 $893 $1,175 $1,670 $1,955 High HOME Rent $665 $761 $1,001 $1,262 $1,389 Low HOME Rent $665 $719 $863 $997 $1,112 Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents, 2022. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 223 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 27 Homeownership Profile The real estate market over the course of the pandemic has been historically high and a wild ride for many homebuyers. For many regions across the country, the existing housing stock was limited due to many people being reluctant to sell their homes during a global pandemic. With higher demand than supply, this led to a sharp increase in prices. The rapid increase in sale prices and intense buyer competition negatively impacted low-income and first-time homebuyers who may be limited by a low- down payment and more restricted loan options, such as FHA or VA loans. Additionally, the influx of people, especially retirees with higher net worth, to southern Arizona has also led to tight housing market. The median sales prices for February 2023 for a single family detached house was $396,249 in Marana 3. For a person or family to afford to purchase a home in Marana with a median sales price of $396,249 with a mortgage interest rate of 6.5% and a 5% downpayment, a household would need an income of at least $112,000. Marana is primarily an owner-occupied town with pockets of renters scattered in different parts of the town. Renters are more concentrated near the border of Tucson and around the census tracts with colonias. Maps 6: Homeownership Rates by Census Tract, 2020 Source: HUD CPD Maps 3 Redfin. https://www.redfin.com/city/11280/AZ/Marana/housing-market Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 224 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 28 Affordable Housing Needs There is currently an affordable housing crisis in the United States. HUD federal grants, such as CDBG and HOME funds are designated to help low to moderate income households with housing issues, such as home repairs and related services. In 2016, approximately 50 percent of all renters in the United States were considered cost burdened4. In addition to cost burden, HUD defines housing problems as: 1. Housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities. 2. Housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities. 3. Overcrowding (1.01–1.5 persons per room). 4. Severe Overcrowding (greater than 1.5 persons per room). 5. Cost Burden (households paying between 30% and 50% of their income for housing). 6. Severe Cost Burden (household pays 50% or more of their income for housing). In Marana, HUD estimates there were 1,040 rental units and 1,765 owner occupied units without complete plumbing or kitchen facilities in 2019. There were few overcrowded or severely overcrowded households in Marana in 2019. By far the largest housing problem experienced by households at 100% or less of AMI in Marana was cost burden or severe cost burden. Homeowners were more likely to be both severely cost burdened or cost burdened than renters. HUD estimates that at 0-30% AMI there were 295 owner occupied households and 165 renters that were severely cost burdened in 2019. Table 27: Cost Burden (> 30%) Households by Tenure Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 0 15 220 235 0 35 155 190 Large Related 0 30 35 65 0 4 130 134 Elderly 0 4 4 8 10 45 190 245 Other 4 10 25 39 0 10 50 60 Total need by income 4 59 284 347 10 94 525 629 4 Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. The State of the Nation’s Housing 2018: https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/Harvard_JCHS_State_of_the_Nations_Housing_2018.pdf Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 225 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 29 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS The highest number of severely cost-burdened households are owners with incomes at >50–80% AMI, these being a mixture of different household types. Similarly, the highest number of severely cost- burdened renter households are those at >50–80% AMI, with the largest group of these being small, related households. Table 28: Severe Cost Burden (> 50%) Households by Tenure Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 35 65 235 335 24 25 145 194 Large Related 0 39 4 43 25 50 130 205 Elderly 45 95 65 205 120 130 89 339 Other 60 55 155 270 60 45 105 210 Total need by income 140 254 459 853 229 250 469 948 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 226 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 30 Map 7: Extremely Low-Income Households with Severe Cost Burden Source: HUD CPD Maps The areas of highest concentration of extremely low-income (ELI) households with severe cost burden in the map above are mostly areas of the City of Tucson or unincorporated Pima County adjacent to Marana to the Southeast. Within the Town of Marana, the Continental Ranch area has some of the highest concentration of ELI households with severe cost burden. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 227 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 31 Overcrowding is also most prevalent in single family owner households with moderate incomes. Overcrowding also can occur when a household must rent or purchase a home smaller than they need because the price is lower than larger units. Table 29: Overcrowding Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI >80- 100% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family households 0 0 0 15 15 0 0 20 125 145 Multiple, unrelated family households 0 30 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 Other, non-family households 0 35 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by income 0 65 0 15 80 0 0 20 125 145 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 228 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 32 GENERAL ISSUES Segregation and Integration Marana is primarily a White community with pockets on diversity. As the town continues to grow, its population will likely become more diverse as well. The HUD Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Mapping System provides some insight into segregation trends in Pima County. Map 8 below is zoomed in our Marana census tracts and neighboring census tracts. There is no evidence of high concentrations of any one race or ethnicity in any census tract indicating any historic or emerging segregation in Marana. Map 8: Race and Ethnicity Trends, 2010 HUD AFFHT Mapping System HUD’s AAFHT Mapping System currently does not have the Racial/Ethnic Dissimilarity map for Marana or Pima County available. Dissimilarity Index The dissimilarity index measures whether one particular group is distributed across census tracts in an area in the same way as another group. Ranging from 0 to 100, a high value indicates that the two groups live in different tracts. A value of 60 or above is considered very high – it means that 60% or more of the members of one group would need to move to a different tract in order for the two groups to be equally distributed. Values of 40 or 50 are usually considered a moderate level of segregation, and values of 30 or below are considered to be fairly low. As demonstrated in the City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report, the 2017 dissimilarity index in Pima County is moderate with the highest among Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 229 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 33 Asians and Hispanics, followed by Blacks and Hispanics. However, it is important to note that this data includes Tucson, which skews the other smaller outlying towns in the county. Table 30: Pima County Dissimilarity Index Trend, 1990-2017 1990 2000 2010 2009 ACS 2017 ACS White-Black 36 29.4 25.6 35.2 37.6 White-Hispanic 52.1 50 47.2 49.7 31.4 White-Asian 24.8 20.6 17.2 30.1 34.7 Black-Hispanic 39.4 36.8 36.9 45.4 41.4 Black-Asian 30.2 28 24.8 48.3 43.7 Hispanic-Asian 52 49.5 45.5 55.1 49 Source: City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) To assist communities in identifying racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs), HUD developed a census tract-based definition of R/ECAPs. The definition involves a racial/ethnic concentration threshold and a poverty test. The racial/ethnic concentration threshold is straightforward: R/ECAPs must have a non-white population of 50 percent or more. Regarding the poverty threshold, Wilson (1980) defines neighborhoods of extreme poverty as census tracts with 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line. Because overall poverty levels are substantially lower in many parts of the country, HUD supplements this with an alternate criterion. Thus, a neighborhood can be a R/ECAP if it has a poverty rate that exceeds 40% or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan/micropolitan area, whichever threshold is lower. Census tracts with this extreme poverty that satisfy the racial/ethnic concentration threshold are deemed R/ECAPs. Marana does not have any R/ECAP census tracts within its jurisdiction. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 230 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 34 Map 10: Percent of Hispanic or Latino Households One in three Marana residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. However, there are no high concentration of Hispanic or Latino persons living in any one census tract that you see in other major cities in the southwest. Additionally, occurring to the City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report, there are 32 minority concentration census tracts in Pima County where the percentage of minorities exceeds 28.6%. Of those 32 census tracts, 68% are located wholly or partially in Tucson and the remaining percentage of located on Tribal lands and south and west of Tucson. The report also reveals that the census tracts where the percentage of minorities living in poverty exceeds 57% are located wholly or partially in Tucson, Tribal Lands, and west of Tucson. There are no census tracts meeting those requirements in Marana. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 231 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 35 Disparities in Access to Opportunity Education The Marana town limits is home to two different school districts. The Marana Unified School District (MUSD) encompasses most of the town boundaries and the surrounding Unincorporated Pima County. MUSD has a total of 17 schools, nine of which are located within the incorporated town boundaries. All 17 schools received passing grades from the Arizona Department of Education in 2022. The system also received the highest number of schools receiving an “A” rating in its history5. The Flowing Wells Unified School District (FWUSD) is located in the southern section of Marana. This area has a much smaller residential footprint, but with the new multi-housing constructed in this area, there are Marana residents potentially attending one of the two schools located in the town limits. Marana is also home to three charter schools and multiple smaller private schools. Table 29: Number of Schools School Number Elementary Schools 5 Grades K-8 Schools 2 Middle Schools 1 High Schools 3 Charter Schools 3 Source: Marana Unified School District; Flowing Wells Unified School District; Town of Marana Schools Almost 45% of the adult population aged 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Marana. While small, one in 20 adults has less than a high school diploma in the town. Often times, education level and median income are closely linked. Table 32 shows that persons with a bachelor’s degree earn almost double the income as someone who has less than a high school diploma. Additionally, the gender wage gap also identifies disparities that can impact a woman’s ability to afford rent or a mortgage. 5 MUSD Highlights School Success in ADE Letter Grades. https://www.maranausd.org/domain/4368 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 232 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 36 Table 31: Educational Attainment, Age 25 and Older Total Percent Male Percent Female Less than 9th grade 2.5% 3.6% 1.4% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.2% 2.7% 1.7% High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.4% 15.5% 19.3% Some college, no degree 22.9% 23.8% 22.0% Associate's degree 10.1% 10.7% 9.5% Bachelor's degree 27.5% 27.8% 27.2% Graduate or professional degree 17.4% 16.0% 18.9% High school graduate or higher 95.3% 93.7% 96.9% Bachelor's degree or higher 44.9% 43.7% 46.1% Source: 2021 5-Year American Community Survey Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 233 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 37 Employment and Transportation The unemployment rate in Marana is low and similar to the state unemployment rate. While employment opportunities within Marana are growing as that the town continues to grow, many Marana residents commute to Tucson for employment. Table 33: Labor Force in Marana, 2021 Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 24,314 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 24,095 Employed 23,103 Unemployed 992 Not in Labor Force 15,922 Unemployment Rate 4.1% Source: 2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates The largest number of employed workers in Marana are in the education and health care services, professional, scientific, and management services, retail trade, and manufacturing industries. Many Marana residents commute to Tucson to work as Marana does not have a lot of employment opportunities in town outside of the town government, schools, health care, and retail. However, manufacturing and warehousing has grown in the area with several large warehouses being built in the northern and southern parts of the town. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 234 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 38 Table 34: Occupations by Sector in Marana, 2021 Business by Sector Number Percent Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 173 0.7% Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 1,691 7.3% Construction 1,134 4.9% Education and Health Care Services 5,746 24.9% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,707 7.4% Information 514 2.2% Manufacturing 2,198 9.5% Other Services 834 3.6% Professional, Scientific, Management Services 2,524 10.9% Public Administration 2,149 9.3% Retail Trade 2,507 10.9% Transportation and Warehousing 1,491 6.5% Wholesale Trade 435 1.9% Total 23,103 Source: 2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 235 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 39 Table 35: Occupational Wages, Tucson Metropolitan Area Sector Number of Workers Median Salary Architecture & Engineering 9,090 $93,390 Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 3,950 $50,610 Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 10,980 $32,260 Business & Financial Operations 19,410 $72,190 Community & Social Service 8,240 $46,150 Computer & Mathematical 12,490 $88,460 Construction & Extraction 13,880 $46,960 Educational Instruction & Library 21,390 $53,360 Farming, Forestry & Fishing 470 $33,810 Food Preparation & Serving Related 32,610 $33,190 Healthcare Practitioners & Technical 25,520 $85,380 Healthcare Support 19,990 $32,530 Installation, Maintenance & Repair 16,270 $48,760 Legal 3,000 $81,580 Life, Physical & Social Science 4,270 $66,420 Management 23,530 $97,650 Office & Administrative Support 50,970 $39,590 Personal Care & Service 6,750 $34,600 Production 11,480 $42,750 Protective Service 10,960 $53,100 Sales & Related 30,680 $42,170 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 236 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 40 SOURCE: Arizona - May 2021 OEWS State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (bls.gov) The median household income in Marana is $94,983. As Table 20 shows, salaries vary widely based on industry sector. The highest paying jobs are typically found in management, architecture and engineering, health care practitioners and technical, and legal. The salaried listed are median salaries so a young professional just starting their career will likely earn a lower income until they gain more experience. With a high median and average sales price of housing in Marana, a young professional early in their career will likely not be able to afford a home in Marana. Transportation Marana has very limited public transportation provided by Sun Tran and Sun Shuttle. The Sun Shuttle provides curb-to-curb (shared ride) Dial-a-Ride service for anyone traveling in the Marana / Avra Valley area. Reservations are required for the services. Three Sun Shuttle routes, one Sun Tran and four Sun Tran Express routes operate in the Marana Town limits. Map 1:Public Transportation Routes in Marana Source: Sun Express Routes Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 237 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 41 Disparities in Access Opportunity Private Sector Homeownership Lending Policies and Practices Enacted by Congress in 1975, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requires lending institutions to report public loan data. HMDA data is available for all loans made on properties in Marana. This data provides an overview of mortgage lending practices within Marana in 2021. Specific areas to evaluate (which may suggest potential discriminatory practices or trends) include high denial rates for minority and female applicants; very low denial rates; unusually low levels of applications from women, minorities and low and moderate-income persons; and a high number of applications withdrawn by minority applicants, as compared to non-minority applicants. In 2021, a total of 5,808 loan applications were made in Marana. Over 67% of the loans were conventional loans with Asian (89.87%) and White (69.53%) individuals having the highest rates. FHA loan applications were highest with American Indian or Alaska Native individuals. Black or African American and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander were more likely to use a VA-guaranteed loan. Approximately 35% of loan applications were for home purchase and 37.5% for refinancing. Table 37: Types of Loans and Purpose of Loans Originated in Marana, 2021 FHA-insured Conventional VA-guaranteed Home purchase Refinancing Home improvement Black or African American 19.19% 50.51% 30.30% 54.55% 31.31% 3.03% Asian/Pacific Islander 3.16% 89.87% 6.96% 40.51% 37.97% 4.43% White 13.63% 69.53% 16.71% 32.78% 38.95% 2.98% American Indian or Alaska Native 24.32% 67.57% 8.11% 37.84% 37.84% 5.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 10.00% 60.00% 30.00% 40.00% 30.00% 0.00% No Info Provided 20.05% 61.20% 18.62% 37.49% 35.07% 1.80% Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 238 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 42 Hispanic/Latino 20.93% 63.58% 15.49% 36.72% 37.22% 4.12% Non-Hispanic 11.58% 71.05% 17.26% 33.13% 38.93% 2.76% No Info Provided 11.45% 69.91% 18.51% 24.00% 42.87% 2.31% Male 12.15% 67.56% 19.97% 32.19% 39.25% 3.05% Female 17.20% 77.18% 5.53% 37.46% 35.31% 3.38% Joint 12.90% 66.98% 20.12% 33.16% 39.64% 3.07% Sex Not Available 22.66% 58.27% 18.97% 39.93% 32.82% 0.90% Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 2021 HMDA Raw Data, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/hmda/historic-data/ Loan origination rates varies by race, ethnicity, and gender, but loans taken out by American Indian or Alaska Native were slightly lower than all other categories. The overall loan denial rate for all categories is 9.21%. American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Black or African American, and Hispanic or Latino have slightly higher loan denial rates than other categories equating to approximately one in five of individuals experiencing a loan denial. Women also have a slightly higher loan denial rate than men. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 239 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 43 Table 38: Action Taken on Loan by Race, Ethnicity, and Sex, Marana, 2021 Race/Ethnicity Loan Originated Loan Approved by Not Accepted Loan Denied Application Withdrawn File Closed Loan purchased by the institution Total Race Black or African American 62.63% 2.02% 13.13% 13.13% 6.06% 2.02% 99 Asian/Pacific Islander 58.23% 6.33% 8.86% 17.09% 6.96% 2.53% 158 White 64.22% 2.79% 9.87% 13.84% 5.87% 3.38% 3,728 American Indian or Alaska Native 35.14% 8.11% 27.03% 10.81% 18.92% 0.00% 37 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 50.00% 10.00% 20.00% 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10 No Info Provided 34.02% 1.92% 7.14% 9.12% 5.90% 41.71% 1,611 Hispanic/Latino 58.81% 3.22% 13.07% 13.45% 8.43% 2.94% 1,056 Non-Hispanic 65.12% 2.82% 9.15% 13.72% 5.59% 3.56% 3,257 No Info Provided 57.25% 3.41% 11.57% 16.57% 9.50% 1.34% 821 N/A 2.08% 0.00% 0.45% 0.15% 0.15% 97.18% 673 Male 61.45% 3.82% 10.24% 14.82% 7.00% 2.67% 1,572 Female 60.70% 3.68% 11.16% 14.43% 6.35% 3.38% 977 Joint 66.37% 2.00% 9.27% 13.09% 5.78% 3.49% 2,147 Sex Not Available 21.76% 1.35% 5.94% 6.38% 4.86% 59.53% 1,112 Average (%) and Grand Total 55.54% 2.65% 9.21% 12.50% 6.03% 13.98% 5,808 Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 2021 HMDA Raw Data, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/hmda/historic-data/ Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 240 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 44 Reasons for the denial of applications are listed in Table 39 by race, ethnicity, and gender. The most frequent reasons for denial were debt to income ratio, credit history, and credit application incomplete. While the percentage of loan denials is very low at approximately 10%, there are some difference between the race and ethnicity groups. American Indian or Alaska Native had the highest overall loan denial rates than the other groups with the most common reasons listed as debt-to-income ratio, credit history, and collateral. Table 39 reveals underlying systemic racism that has long plagued the financial system in the United States. Current credit scoring systems have a disparate impact on people of color6. It is not surprising that Black or African American and Native American or Alaska Native had the highest loan denial rate for credit history and/or credit application incomplete. Women are also most likely to be denied for credit history or debt-to-income ratio. Table 39: Loan Denial Reason by Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Marana, 2021 All American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Hispanic or Latino Female Debt-to- Income Ratio 2.10% 5.41% 0.63% 1.01% 0.00% 2.41% 3.76% 3.28% Employment History 0.17% 0.00% 0.00% 2.02% 0.00% 0.13% 0.11% 0.20% Credit History 2.01% 8.11% 1.90% 5.05% 0.00% 2.17% 3.31% 2.87% Collateral 1.12% 8.11% 0.63% 1.01% 0.00% 1.29% 0.99% 0.92% Insufficient Cash 0.22% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.32% 0.44% 0.31% Unverifiable Information 0.48% 2.70% 0.63% 1.01% 0.00% 0.48% 0.77% 0.82% Credit Application Incomplete 1.86% 0.00% 3.16% 3.03% 10.00% 1.85% 2.43% 1.54% 6 Rice, L, Swesnik D. Discriminatory Effects of Credit Scoring on Communities of Color. Suffolk University Lae Review. 46; 935 (2013). Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 241 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 45 Mortgage Insurance Denied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Other 1.22% 2.70% 1.90% 0.00% 10.00% 1.18% 1.99% 1.23% Non Noted 90.56% 72.97% 91.14% 86.87% 80.00% 89.94% 86.19% 88.74% Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 2021 HMDA Raw Data, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/hmda/historic-data/ Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 242 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 46 Public and Private Sector Land Use, Zoning, and Planning Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Arizona and is projected to at least double its current population by 2050. With population growth comes housing and service needs. Marana has a very active Planning and Development Department that has developed several comprehensive plans, development plans, and strategic plans. Marana does not currently have any affordable housing policies. To support the development of new affordable housing units, the report recommends that the Town support projects with inclusionary zoning or policies to ensure units will be affordable to renters with low or very low incomes. Additionally, Marana is largely comprised of single-family homes. To increase the housing supply, the Town likely needs to embrace more density through the development of multifamily housing and accessory dwellings or casitas. The Town needs to ensure enough land is zoned for multifamily housing and that city infrastructure can support the number of units being built. Fair Housing Community Awareness As part of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, an online community survey was used to gather insights and perceptions of community needs within the town of Marana by community residents. Approximately 325 respondents completed the survey. Almost half of all respondents indicated that they or someone they know has experienced a type of housing discrimination within Marana. Three in ten respondents (30.6%) reported that they, or someone they know, has experienced one of the types of housing discrimination listed: • Someone refuses, discourages, or charges more to rent an apartment or buy a home • Someone discourages a person from living where they want to live or steers them to another apartment, complex, or neighborhood • Someone refuses, discourages, makes it more difficult, charges more, or provides less favorable terms on a home loan to buy, refinance, fix up, or use the equity in a home. • Someone refuses, discourages, or charges more for home insurance • Someone refuses to make a reasonable accommodation or does not allow a modification to make an apartment more accessible for a person with a disability • Someone is a predatory lender and uses unfair, misleading, and deceptive loan practices, which includes loan modification Exhibit 1: Respondent Self-Reported Experience with Housing Discrimination (Self or Acquaintance) There is a list below of different types of housing discrimination. Have you ever experienced any of the following types of housing discrimination or know someone who has? Percent Yes 30.6% No 54.9% I don't know 14.6% Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 243 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 47 Nearly one in three respondents reported not feeling well informed (or not enough) on housing discrimination (31.8%). Exhibit 2: Respondent Knowledge of Housing Discrimination Do you feel well informed on Housing Discrimination? Percent Yes 34.1% Somewhat 34.1% Not enough 22.7% No 9.1% If faced with housing discrimination, the largest proportion of respondents (38.7%) reported that they would report it, and an additional one in four (27.5%) said that they would tell the person that they believe is discriminating. Exhibit 3: Respondent Anticipated Action if Facing Housing Discrimination What would you do if you encountered or experienced housing discrimination? Percent Report it 38.7% Tell the person that you believe they are discriminating 27.5% Ignore it and go somewhere else 18.2% Would not know what to do 15.6% Fair Housing Laws and Education in Marana Prior to becoming its own entitlement community in Program Year 2023, Marana received entitlement funds through Pima County and followed Pima County Fair Housing laws and policies. Pima County does not have a fair housing ordinance and defers to the state fair housing statute. Because the Arizona Fair Housing Act is essentially the same as the Federal Fair Housing Act, the State’s law is federally designated as “substantially equivalent.” All allegations of illegal housing discrimination are referred to the Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC) or the Attorney General’s Office. The Town of Marana does not currently offer any Fair Housing education and defers to Pima County and the SWFHC for fair housing complaints. SWFHC offers free housing trainings and workshops throughout Pima County and Arizona annually. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 244 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 48 Disproportionate Housing Needs A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at any income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percent points or more) than the income level. Data tables below show the number of households experiencing housing problems by income level and race/ethnicity. The fours housing problems are: lacks complete kitchen facilities, lacks complete plumbing facilities, more than one person per room, and cost burden greater than 30%. Extremely Low Income - 0 to 30% AMI An estimated 78.1% of the extremely low income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 100.0% of the Asian population and 95.2% of the Hispanic population, as well as 74.5% of those identifying as White and 50.0% of those identifying as Black or African American. Table 43: 0%-30% of Area Median Income with Housing Problems Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 535 150 White 395 135 Black / African American 10 10 Asian 35 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 Hispanic 80 4 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Very Low Income - 30 to 50% AMI An estimated 77.7% of the very low income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 100.0% of the American Indian, Alaska Native population, as well as 79.2% of those identifying as Hispanic, 76.6% of those identifying as White, and 64.3% of those identifying as Asian. None of those identifying as Black or African American (n=10) had any of the four housing problems. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 245 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 49 Table 44: 30%-50% of Area Median Income with Housing Problems Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 715 205 White 490 150 Black / African American 0 10 Asian 45 25 American Indian, Alaska Native 39 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 Hispanic 95 25 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Low Income - 50 to 80% AMI An estimated 55.6% of low income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 100.0% of the Black or African American population. Fifty eight percent of White households, 44.7% of Asian households, 41.2% of Hispanic households, and zero of the American Indian Alaska Native households (n=4) had any of the four housing problems. Table 45: 50%-80% of Area Median Income with Housing Problems Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,210 965 White 925 660 Black / African American 40 0 Asian 85 105 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 Pacific Islander 0 0 Hispanic 140 200 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 246 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 50 Moderate Income - 80 to 100% AMI An estimated 19.9% of the moderate income households had one or more of the four housing problems, including 23.6% of those identifying as White and 17.6% of those identifying as Hispanic. None of those identifying as Black or African American (n=40) or Asian (n=25) experienced any of the four problems. Table 46: 80%-100% of Area Median Income with Housing Problems Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 345 1390 White 265 860 Black / African American 0 40 Asian 0 25 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 Hispanic 80 375 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Summary Housing problems in Marana are experienced at a higher rate by households with lower incomes. However, across income ranges, housing problems disproportionately affect Hispanic households at rates unequal to their overall representation in the Marana population. Households that spend between 30 and 50 percent of their annual household income on housing costs are considered cost burdened while households that spend over 50 percent of their annual households income are considered severely cost burdened. Black/African American (22.8%), American Indian / Alaska Native households (17.3%), and Hispanic (16.8%) have the highest percentage of households that are severely cost burdened. The same racial and ethnic groups also have the highest percentage of households that are cost burdened. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 247 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 51 Table 47: Housing Cost Burden by Race/Ethnicity and AMI Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% Jurisdiction as a whole 10,950 1,315 774 White 9,655 1,525 835 Black / African American 275 40 55 Asian 590 75 85 American Indian, Alaska Native 60 35 4 Pacific Islander 15 0 0 Hispanic 2,430 245 125 Source: 2015-2019 CHAS Discussion Black/African American, Asian, and American Indian/Alaska Native households have the highest percentage of households experiencing housing cost burden and severe cost burden in Marana. While this is not explained by differences in median income, it is likely driven in part by the high costs associated with housing in Marana, and more broadly, across Southern Arizona. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 248 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 52 Section V: Disability and Access Analysis AT-RISK POPULATIONS HUD’s grant programs are designed to increase safe and affordable rental options, reduce chronic homelessness, fight housing discrimination by ensuring equal opportunity in the rental and purchase markets, and support vulnerable populations. Vulnerable populations, or defined as special populations by HUD, may have unique housing needs and are defined as the following: Seniors - The supportive housing needs of this population may involve maintaining individuals in their homes with minor home repairs, in-home support services, at-home nursing (skilled) care, and hospice care. More older adults would like to age in place in their homes. Persons with Physical Disabilities - Accessible and adaptable housing is a primary housing need for people with disabilities and their families. Affordable housing with supportive services is needed to serve these populations effectively. Many people with disabilities are best served in an independent living environment. However, some may need higher levels of support and supervision. Small group home facilities are a model that may work well for persons with physical or developmental disabilities. But there can be significant financial challenges with this model. Mental Illness - For individuals with mental health conditions, supportive housing is critical to avoid homelessness. Types of services include home based case management, therapeutic services, medication monitoring, and peer to peer support. Substance Use Disorders – People with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders require coordinated and accessible treatment and support. Permanent supportive housing, particularly for those who have experienced homelessness is critical to prevent future episodes of homelessness. Peer supports and case management support can be effective services for persons with substance use disorders. Persons Living with HIV/AIDS - The supportive housing needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS are unique and varied. Some require only short-term assistance with their rent, mortgage, or utilities during times of financial insecurity. Others who have HIV/AIDS and co-occurring disorders may require longer term supportive housing. Supportive housing allows people living with HIV/AIDS to access necessary drug therapies and other health/mental health supports. Overall, the biggest need mentioned by providers in community stakeholder interviews, community focus group meetings, and the community survey was for additional affordable housing units for very low-income households, accessible units for those with physical or unseen disabilities, transitional or permanent housing for persons experiencing homelessness and/or mental health/substance use disorders and improved public transportation system. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 249 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 53 Housing Needs of Persons with Disabilities HUD defines special needs groups as seniors, persons with mental, physical, and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), persons with HIV/AIDS, and persons with mental health and/or substance use issues. Some individuals with disabilities may have limited ability to work and earn a living, requiring them to live on Social Security Disability. They may also require modified housing units that include ramps, widened doors, and other features, and/or service enriched housing that includes assistance with activities of daily living, a group quarter, or an assisted living environment. The next table shows the number of households with one of the four housing problems and a disabled household member. Overall, there are more owner than renter households with disabled household members and housing problems, according to CHAS data from 2019. However, there is higher percentage of low-income renters with a disability than owners. There are more households with ambulatory or hearing or vision impairment limitations with housing problems than households with other limitations. Households at 80% AMI or less with a disabled household member may need a price restricted housing unit or a housing unit with accessibility features. Table 49: HUD CHAS Household with Housing Problems with Disabled Household Member Total 0- 30% AMI 31- 50% AMI 51- 80% AMI > 80% AMI All Households Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 560 120 75 230 135 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 625 135 175 240 75 Household member has a cognitive limitation 505 55 155 200 95 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 355 95 100 115 45 Renters Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 45 0 0 45 0 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 160 30 85 35 10 Household member has a cognitive limitation 145 20 65 60 0 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 95 20 30 45 0 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 250 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 54 Owners Household member has a hearing or vision impairment 515 120 75 185 135 Household member has an ambulatory limitation 465 105 90 205 65 Household member has a cognitive limitation 360 35 90 140 95 Household member has a self-care or independent living limitation 260 75 70 70 45 Source: HUD CHAS Data 2015-2019 The table below shows the percent of people with a disability by race and Hispanic origin. Black or African American and American Indian and Alaska Native has the highest percentage of persons with a disability in Marana. Table 50: Population by Disability by Race and Hispanic Origin Marana, 2021 Number with a Disability Percent with a Disability White 4,707 12.4% Black or African American 234 15.2% American Indian and Alaska Native 71 13.1% Asian 128 6.9% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Some other race alone 152 7.7% Two or more races 748 12.4% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 4073 13.1% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1418 10.4% Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 251 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 55 Housing Needs for Seniors The senior population (65 years old and over) is the fastest growing population in Marana. As people age, they often have unique housing, health, and other social needs compared to younger age groups. Additionally, seniors many need accommodations made to their homes for health, mobility, and safety reasons. Some may also require specialized housing, such as assisted living or memory care facilities as they continue to age. Seniors may also have increased needs for health care, especially specialty care. Local providers report an increase in the number of seniors with medical issues, including mental health and increasing need for home-based services. The CHAS table below shows the numbers of elderly households in Marana with one or more housing problem as defined by HUD. There were an estimated 169 senior households at 30% or below of the area median income (AMI) and 425 households between 31-50% of the AMI with one or more HUD defined housing problems in 2019. HUD defines “elderly” as those aged 62 to 74 and “extra elderly” as those aged 75 and above. Table 51 shows that elderly homeowners are more likely to be cost burdened than renters in Marana. This is likely due to the limited or fixed income that seniors often live on and the high costs of maintaining an older home or the purchase of a newer home. Table 51: Seniors with One or More Housing Problems Total 0-30% AMI 31- 50% AMI 51- 80% AMI 81-100 % AMI > 100 % AMI All Households Elderly 4,674 169 425 475 560 3045 Extra Elderly 2,124 170 169 365 425 995 Renters Elderly 545 45 140 25 120 215 Extra Elderly 329 35 19 90 115 70 Owners Elderly 4,129 124 285 450 440 2830 Extra Elderly 1,795 135 150 275 310 925 Source: HUD CHAS Data 2013-2017 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 252 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 56 Housing Needs for Minorities Marana is primarily a White community with some diversity. As the town continues to grow, it will likely continue to become more diverse. While several major racial and ethnic groups have increased over the past 10 years, the largest increases occurred in the American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and Two or more races populations. As the population of minority racial and ethnic groups grows, housing providers and local agencies must continue to ensure that outreach is conducted in communities of color and through information channels appropriate to each group to ensure access to housing resources. Table 52: Change in Population by Race, 2010-2021 Percent Population 2010 Percent Population 2021 Percent Change White 78.8% 75.4% -4.3% Black or African American 4.2% 3.2% -23.8% American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4% 1.2% +200.0% Asian 3.5% 3.7% 5.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.3% +100.0% Some other race alone 9.9% 4.3% -56.6% Two or more races 3.2% 11.9% +271.9% Source: American Community Survey, 2010, 2021 5-Year Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 253 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 57 Table 53: Change in Population by Ethnicity, 2010-2021 Percent Population 2010 Percent Population 2021 Percent Change Hispanic or Latino 24.3% 27.6% +13.6% Mexican 20.8% 22.3% +7.2% Puerto Rican 0.4% 2.2% +450.0% Cuban 0.2% 0.1% -50.0% Other Hispanic or Latino 2.9% 3.0% +3.4% Source: American Community Survey, 2010, 2021 5-Year Estimates Table 54 shows the median income of households in Marana by race and ethnicity. The 2021 median household income for Marana is $93,772 for all races and ethnicities. When median household income is broken into race and ethnicity, there are income disparities across various races and ethnicities. Unfortunately data for American Indian and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders is unavailable. Table 54: Median Income of Households by Race, 2021 Median Income White $93,772 Black or African American $106,875 American Indian and Alaska Native - Asian $106,172 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander - Some Other Race $101,016 Two or More Races $98,816 Hispanic or Latino Origin $98,888 White Alone, Not Hispanic or Latino $92,801 Source: American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year Estimates Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 254 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 58 Section VI: Fair Housing Enforcement, Outreach Capacity, and Resources Analysis Identification Of Fair Housing Concerns or Problems Violations of fair housing include any action, omission or decision taken because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that may restrict housing choices or the availability of housing choices. This section addresses housing problems related to discriminatory and illegal practices, as well as general and specific local housing concerns that may occur. The discriminatory and illegal practices listed below are examples and definitions of the kinds of discrimination that could occur in a community with respect to housing, which are considered illegal under the provisions of the Fair Housing Act and are not intended to imply that these practices are occurring in a community. 1. Discriminatory and Illegal Practices Advertising or printing and/or publishing or causing the printing and/or publishing of any notice, statement or advertisement in the sale or rental of a dwelling which shows preference, limitation, or discrimination. Blockbusting is the unethical real estate practice of creating fear by moving one or more households of another race or creed into a neighborhood, then exploiting the situation by urging residents to sell their homes at deflated prices. Control of listings is when a real estate agent or broker refuses to list a home or rental because it is minority-owned or because of the neighborhood in which it is located. Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services may result when a minority or disabled real estate agent or broker is denied membership in a multiple listing directory or other organization. Lending practices are discriminatory when different credit standards are used to qualify minority and non-minority home buyers. In addition to race, such things as marital status, age, sex and number of dependents may also be the basis for discriminatory lending practices. Rental practices discriminate against minorities, families, seniors, or persons with disabilities when a landlord charges higher rent for equivalent units, misrepresents information concerning unit vacancies, requires larger security deposits and/or uses different or higher standards of tenant approval. Steering is the practice of directing a prospective buyer away from a certain property due to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Many of the above described discriminatory practices may occur unknowingly. When discrimination occurs in the area of housing, it encourages segregated living patterns and housing markets. These discriminatory practices are often difficult to see and document. Those who have been discriminated against must bring charges of housing discrimination to the attention of local, state or federal authorities in order to detect and enforce against such illegal practices. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 255 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 59 Fair Housing Complaints: Evaluation of Jurisdiction’s Current Fair Housing Status The HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office reported 169 complaints in Pima County between January 1, 2015, and April 15, 2019. The number of complaints from Marana specifically is unknown. More than one-third (36.4%) of complains were filed on a basis of disability, while 12% were filed on the basis of race and 12% on the basis of sex. The Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC) in Tucson conducts tests and processes hundreds of fair housing inquires annually. SWFHC’s records provide a baseline of knowledge of fair housing trends in Pima County. Fair housing testing can be used to investigate and support a fair housing complaint or can be done systematically. It is a controlled method of comparing the quality of information and services provided to a matched-pair of testers. One tester is a control and the other tester represents one of the protected classes. The testers are matched in every aspect other than the protected class difference. Fair housing organizations can bring fair housing complaints based on testing results alone. Test results are categorized as either “supports allegations” when a fair housing violation is found and “does not support allegations” when the test did not uncover any fair housing violations. For testing completed between January 1, 2016 to December 21, 2018 in Pima County, 40% of tests found that allegations were supported. However, it is unknown how many tests were completed in Marana. Table 1: SWFHC Fair Housing Testing Results, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018 2016 2017 2018 Supports Does Not Support Total # % # % Race 44 42 51 55 40% 82 60% 137 National Origin 54 59 17 44 34% 86 66% 130 Familial Status 9 17 15 14 34% 27 66% 41 Disability 62 40 67 77 46% 92 54% 169 Total 169 158 150 190 40% 287 60% 477 Source: City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 256 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 60 PUBLIC HOUSING. PUBLIC HOUSING AND OTHER ASSISTED/INSURED HOUSING PROVIDER TENANT SELECTION PROCEDURES; HOUSING CHOICES FOR VOUCHER HOLDERS Marana does not have a public housing authority within its jurisdiction. However, there are Housing Choice Voucher holders through the Pima County Section 8 program that reside in Marana. Sale of Subsidized Housing/Displacement There are no plans for the sale of subsidized housing units at the time of this analysis. Property Tax Policies: The Town does not administer the property tax system. The property tax collections are administered by Pima County. Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 257 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 61 Section VII: Fair Housing Priorities and Goals The Town of Marana is dedicated to continually affirmatively furthering fair housing across the town. The Town has identified four fair housing priorities and goals to address over the course of the next five years. Many of these goals are in alignment with Pima County. Potential strategies are outlined below. Goal Potential Strategies Measurable Objective Timeline Responsible Program Participant(s) 1. Increase the number of affordable rental housing units and preserve existing units • Build new rental housing units. • Introduce inclusionary zoning policies. • Establish an Affordable Housing Committee or coalition. Number of affordable rental housing units created and preserved Annually Town of Marana 2. Increase community education about affordable housing • Develop community awareness campaigns about affordable housing Number of community awareness campaigns completed Annually Town of Marana 3. Increase understanding of housing discrimination and Fair Housing • Participate in fair housing training sponsored by the Southwest Fai Housing Council. • Continue fair housing complaint resolution with partners and refer fair housing complaints to appropriate agencies if necessary • Host a fair housing training for landlords and the public in Marana. Number of fair housing trainings Number of fair housing interventions and/or referrals Ongoing Town of Marana Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 258 of 298 Town of Marana, Assessment of Fair Housing Report Crescendo Consulting Group Page 62 4. Develop fair housing monitoring and reporting policies in Marana. • Develop internal policies for fair housing complaints. • Create fair housing education and complaint information on the Town website for public access. New fair housing policies developed Fair housing information on the Town of Marana website PY2023 Town of Marana Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-039 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 259 of 298 Town of Marana Five-Year Consolidated Plan Community Survey Findings Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 1 The Community Survey enabled a greater share of people living in Marana to share their perspectives on the unique barriers, challenges, and potential solutions to community needs across a variety of topics, from housing to health care. Approach The community survey was made available online, as well as in print form upon request, in both English and Spanish on January 18, 2023. The questionnaire included closed-ended, need-specific evaluation questions; open-ended questions; and demographic questions. Upon closure of the online survey on February 21, 2023, a rigorous assessment of response quality and comprehensiveness resulted in a set of 326 valid survey responses. Special care was exercised to minimize the amount of non-sampling error by careful assessment of design effects (e.g., question order, question wording, response alternatives). The survey was conducted to maximize accessibility and comprehensively evaluate community members’ insights. The community survey had 24 numbered questions, as well as sub-questions including requests for respondents to rate topic-specific community needs on an array of measure-specifics scales. Invitations to participate were provided to the community through the Town’s social media accounts. Community partners disseminated the survey through a variety of channels, including email and word of mouth. Limitations For this assessment, the community survey served as a practical tool for capturing the insights of individuals across Marana. It is important to note that this was not a random sample, and the findings should not be interpreted as representative of the town population. Additionally, the sample sizes of several demographic population subgroups are too small to consider the samples to be representative of the broader populations from which responses were received. Differences in responses across groups have not been tested for statistical significance. Demographics More than half of respondents (54.8%) reported being between the ages of 25 and 44, and more than one in five (21.6%) were age 55 or older. Nearly two in three (65.9%) identified as White or Caucasian, with one in ten (9.5%) identifying as Native American or Alaska Native. An additional one in thirteen identified as Black or African American or Asian (7.2% each). Nearly two in five respondents (39.1%) identified as being of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 260 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 2 Exhibit 1: Respondents by Selected Demographic Characteristics Respondent Demographic Characteristics What is your age? Percent Under 18 0.8% 18 to 24 8.4% 25 to 34 26.4% 35 to 44 28.4% 45 to 54 14.4% 55 to 64 12.4% 65 or older 9.2% What is your race? (Check all that apply) White or Caucasian 65.9% Native American or Alaska Native 9.5% Black or African American 7.2% Asian 7.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 6.4% Another race 3.8% Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin? Yes 39.1% No 60.9% Which of the following ranges best describes your total annual household income in the past year? Under $15,000 3.8% Between $15,000 and $29,999 13.4% Between $30,000 and $49,999 16.3% Between $50,000 and $74,999 18.4% Between $75,000 and $99,999 16.7% Between $100,000 and $150,000 20.9% Over $150,000 10.5% Do you live in a single-parent household? Yes 34.4% No 65.6% Do you live in a household with multiple generations, or in a home with three or more generations living together (like grandparents, kids, and grandkids)? Yes 37.7% No 62.3% More than two in three respondents reported having annual household income below $99,000, a threshold slightly above the median household income for Marana ($94,983).1 1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 261 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 3 One in three respondents (34.4%) reported living in a single-parent household, and a slightly larger proportion (37.7%) reported living in a multi-generational household. Nearly all respondents (99.4%) completed the survey in English. Respondents most commonly identified as Marana residents (62.9%), with one in five (19.3%) identifying as Town employees. Fifteen percent identified as members of a faith community, and one in ten (10.7%) identified as businesspeople. Exhibit 2: Respondents by Role Which of the following best describes your role when taking the survey? (Check all that apply) Percent Marana resident 62.9% Town employee 19.3% Member of a faith community 15.0% Business person 10.7% Elected public official 9.2% Member of an advocacy group 8.3% Non-profit service provider 6.7% School employee or educator 6.7% State agency employee 6.4% Healthcare professional 5.2% Person living with disabilities 4.9% Real estate professional 4.3% Lending professional 3.1% Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 262 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 4 Findings Overall Community Needs One in three respondents rated health services, such as doctors, hospitals, and health clinics, and public improvements, such as streets, lighting, water, and sewer, as extremely important community needs. Exhibit 3: Overall Community Needs as Rated by Degree of Importance 0%20%40%60%80%100% Homeless facilities and services Homeless prevention services (such as emergency financial assistance to pay housing expenses) Disability services and access Senior services (such as Meals on Wheels, in-home care) Economic development (such as business assistance programs to create jobs) Mental health and substance use treatment Community services (such as senior or youth centers) Child care (such as preschool, after-school care, day care) Education and job training Community facilities (such as parks, recreation centers) Downtown revitalization (changing and developing downtown to create new business, more jobs, services, housing diversity) Housing (such as new affordable housing, homeownership, repairs) Public improvements (such as streets, lighting, water, sewer) Health services (such as doctors, hospitals, health clinics) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Not Extremely important Neutral Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 263 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 5 Needs rated as extremely important by slightly fewer respondents include housing (29.3%), community facilities (28.5%), downtown revitalization (28.0%), and/or education and job training (27.2%). Homeless prevention services (17.6%) and/or homeless facilities and services (14.3%) were rated as extremely important by the smallest proportions of respondents. Respondent-provided community needs: • A high school, hospital and a space for Al Gusto! • ˜Downtown' needs a serious revamp. I tell guests to get off on Tangerine road from I-10 at night to avoid Marana road as it's “scary” to some people. • Disability services and access • I have a disabled grandson living with me who will need a group home at some point with me • I think all of these are very important for the town of Marana. We need to be a city of excellence. • Marana has had so much growth. I wish the town didn't feel like we had to buy more farmland for housing! Part of what makes Marana great is knowing that we live among farms! It's beautiful to see! • More recreational services, gym, sport for special needs individuals specially youth • No HOA • Senior housing for fixed income/disability income persons • Slow growth until Marana school district can build new schools • speed enforcement • The Tangerine/I-10 interchange needs immediate attention, widening, etc.. The town should consider having Moore meet the freeway. Transportation planning needs to be of high importance. Also bringing in non-industrial businesses. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 264 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 6 Housing Most respondents (92.9%) reported having stable housing they own, rent, or live in during the past two months. Exhibit 4: Respondents by Housing Stability, Past Two Months In the past two months, have you been living in stable housing that you own, rent, or live in as part of the household? Percent Yes 92.9% No 7.1% Three in five respondents (61.1%) reported being homeowners, and an additional one in seven (14.3%) reported being renters. Exhibit 5: Respondents by Current Housing Status Which of the following best describes where you live Percent I own a house that I live in 61.1% I rent an apartment or house 14.3% I live with my family 7.8% I live in a group facility like a college dorm, nursing home, or transitional home 5.6% I temporarily live with family or friends 4.0% I temporarily live in a shelter 3.7% I temporarily live in my car 1.6% I do not have any stable housing 1.6% Other 0.3% While a small minority of respondents (7.1%) reported not currently living in stable housing in the past two months, four times as many respondents (31.3%) reported worrying that in the next two months they may not have stable housing. Exhibit 6: Respondents by Anticipated Housing Stability, Next Two Months Are you worried that in the next two months you may NOT have stable housing that you own, rent, or stay as part of a household? Percent Yes 31.3% No 68.7% Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 265 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 7 Among housing needs, access to internet was rated as extremely important by the largest proportion of respondents (31.7%). Other needs ranked highly in terms of importance by respondents included safe, accessible housing for seniors (25.2%) and/or more affordable ownership housing, such as condos, townhouses, and single-family homes (23.4%). Exhibit 7: Housing Needs as Rated by Degree of Importance 0%20%40%60%80%100% Minor home improvement assistance (such as paint, doors, windows) Housing development incentive programs (incentives for new buildings and residential housing) Build more affordable large family rental units (such as units with 3–5 bedrooms) Emergency rental assistance programs Build more affordable rental housing (such as apartments) Housing with inadequate kitchen and bathrooms Rental housing improvement or repairs to meet code and health and safety Overcrowded housing issues Homeownership or rental education (such as pre- purchase counseling, home repair class) Tenant / Landlord dispute resolution (such as rent increases, lack of maintenance, Fair Housing) Utility assistance programs Weatherization programs (such as energy efficiency) Homeownership assistance (help with down payment, low-interest loans) Urban renewal (create opportunities for nicer housing, businesses, and other developments) Major home improvement assistance (such as roof, electrical, plumbing) Lead hazard screening Building codes and zoning Build more affordable ownership housing (such as condos, townhouses, single-family) Safe, accessible housing for seniors Access to internet 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Not important Extremely important Neutral Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 266 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 8 Housing Discrimination Three in ten respondents (30.6%) reported that they, or someone they know, has experienced one of the types of housing discrimination listed: • Someone refuses, discourages, or charges more to rent an apartment or buy a home • Someone discourages a person from living where they want to live or steers them to another apartment, complex, or neighborhood • Someone refuses, discourages, makes it more difficult, charges more, or provides less favorable terms on a home loan to buy, refinance, fix up, or use the equity in a home. • Someone refuses, discourages, or charges more for home insurance • Someone refuses to make a reasonable accommodation or does not allow a modification to make an apartment more accessible for a person with a disability • Someone is a predatory lender and uses unfair, misleading, and deceptive loan practices, which includes loan modification Exhibit 8: Respondent Self-Reported Experience with Housing Discrimination (Self or Acquaintance) There is a list below of different types of housing discrimination. Have you ever experienced any of the following types of housing discrimination or know someone who has? Percent Yes 30.6% No 54.9% I don't know 14.6% Nearly one in three respondents reported not feeling well informed (or not enough) on housing discrimination (31.8%). Exhibit 9: Respondent Knowledge of Housing Discrimination Do you feel well informed on Housing Discrimination? Percent Yes 34.1% Somewhat 34.1% Not enough 22.7% No 9.1% If faced with housing discrimination, the largest proportion of respondents (38.7%) reported that they would report it, and an additional one in four (27.5%) said that they would tell the person that they believe is discriminating. Exhibit 10: Respondent Anticipated Action if Facing Housing Discrimination What would you do if you encountered or experienced housing discrimination? Percent Report it 38.7% Tell the person that you believe they are discriminating 27.5% Ignore it and go somewhere else 18.2% Would not know what to do 15.6% Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 267 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 9 Homeless Facilities & Services Among homeless facility and service needs, the most respondents rated mental health services (33.2%) and/or domestic violence shelters (31.9%) as extremely important. One-quarter of respondents (26.7%) identified substance use treatment as extremely important. Few respondents (about 12% in each case) rated the need for transitional housing and/or shower/laundry services as extremely important. Exhibit 11: Homeless Facility and Service Needs as Rated by Degree of Importance 0%20%40%60%80%100% Build more transitional housing Shower / laundry services Build more emergency shelters Homeless outreach Build more permanent supportive housing Rapid re-housing (such as helping homeless persons get quickly re-housed and stable) Counseling / Case management and referrals Co-locating wraparound services with housing (provide people easy access to services like health care, job training) Homeless prevention programs Life skills training Job training Substance use treatment Domestic violence shelters Mental health services 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Not important Extremely important Neutral Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 268 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 10 Community Facilities A variety of community facility needs were rated as extremely important by one-quarter to one-third of respondents, with the most common being community centers (30.2%) and health facilities (29.8%). Exhibit 12: Community Facility Needs as Rated by Degree of Importance 0%20%40%60%80%100% Parking facilities Non-residential historic preservation (taking care of non-residential historic buildings) Neighborhood facilities Senior centers Youth centers Libraries Child care centers Parks and recreation facilities (like playgrounds, pools, skate parks) Health facilities Community centers 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Not important Extremely important Neutral Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 269 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 11 Public Improvements The most common ‘extremely important’ public improvement needs among respondents were street improvements (34.5%) and/or traffic signs (33.1%). Exhibit 13: Public Improvement Needs as Rated by Degree of Importance 0%20%40%60%80%100% Solid waste disposal improvements Sidewalks (such as paving, widening) Fire stations and equipment Water / sewer improvements Streetlights Traffic signs (such as stop lights, stop signs, better street signs) Street improvements (such as repaving, curbs, and gutters) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Not important Extremely important Neutral Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 270 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 12 COVID-19 Impacts More than one in three respondents (36.8%) reported using either mortgage assistance or rental assistance since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Exhibit 14: Use of Mortgage or Rental Assistance Programs Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you had to use any mortgage or rental assistance programs? Percent Yes, I needed mortgage assistance 18.2% Yes, I needed rental assistance 18.6% No 59.1% I don’t know 4.2% Two in five respondents (41.7%) reported there is much more need for affordable homes for sale since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other issues commonly identified by respondents included access to internet (33.6%), affordable rental housing (33.5%), and/or access to mental health and substance use services (33.2%). Exhibit 15: Change in Needs for Services since the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, how have the needs for the following services changed? It is also possible that the needs have not changed. Percent responding there is ‘much more need for services’ Affordable homes for sale 41.7% Access to internet 33.6% Affordable rental housing 33.5% Access to mental health and substance use services 33.2% Access to healthy food 31.1% Homeless services 29.3% Utility assistance 29.1% Access to primary care 28.6% Child care 27.0% Public transportation 25.6% Rental or mortgage assistance 25.5% Unemployment relief and assistance 21.2% Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 271 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 13 Respondent ‘Other’ Concerns • Access to I-10 needs to be addressed with Moore meeting it to relieve congestion at Tangerine. Tangerine needs to be widen to two lanes all the way to Dove Mt. • Advantages and disadvantages of property companies • As stated earlier we need to build new schools to accommodate influx of families into city of Marana. Focus on education and school improvements. • Better more inclusive places for children with autism and cheaper admission prices as they usually can't hang very long. We have a huge need for group homes for kids with disabilities aging out of the system. • Continued concerns with DR Horton as a builder in S.B community • Creeping socialism/communism/fascism (yes, they are very much the same) in my local, state, and federal governments over the past 60 years. • Flooding roads near the high school when it rains • Housing first - treatment second for homelessness. Have an outreach program that could monitor all those living under Marana's bridges, etc., provide some type of mental health care, and general hygiene facilities. • I didn't move to Marana for it to become another Portland or Tucson. Many of the homeless people in the encampments have felonies or are drug addicts. The people just down on their luck you'll find sleeping in their cars in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The issue in Marana is predatory investors buying up single family homes and using them for AirBnB's and rental properties. Oro Valley is now requiring a license for AirBnB's. I think Marana should do the same thing, but take it a step further and require private investors to also be licensed. Housing ordinances need to be passed to prevent neighborhoods from becoming giant rental communities. These investors squeeze buyers out of the market. A massive tax needs to be placed on out of state investors purchasing condos and townhomes in Marana. • I don't want slums to go up in my neighborhood! The "HUD" low income properties that sold nearby in 2013 and there about went from being lovely well cared for properties and became run down eye sores. Stop allowing slums into our beautiful community! • I have been waiting 6 years for the bike path to connect from Tangerine to Avra Valley every year I am told it will be done the next year. Please connect us to the loop. • I hope the community will have more affordable housing with full facilities • I live in the rural area. And I'm there for a reason I don't want more buildings so that we are crowded. Keep it closer to I10 • I wasn't actually too concerned about the direction the Town of Marana was heading in prior to the start of this survey. But given the fact the Town seems bent on turning Marana into a warehousing district, and now we're getting questions about affordable housing, homeless shelters, and rehab centers, I'm now concerned that Marana will no longer be a safe environment/community for families. • I-10 and Tangerine interchange solution. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 272 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 14 • I'd like to see Marana go after more sustainable businesses. Such as restaurants in the Gladden Farms areas that are not fast food. Marana a is quickly going to become the unhealthiest city in the country with all the fast food places they're putting up. They also need to address the large influx of trucks that will be clogging up the freeway entrance ramp at tangerine and I-10 after CTI and the other logistics businesses are up and running. It's going to make traffic a living nightmare out here. • I'm concerned about the excessive amounts of trash and recyclables that are scattered all across the roads and farm fields of Avra Valley Road and Clayton Rd. which was not a problem until the dump as placed at Avra Valley Rd. • Lots of residents go on social media and denigrate the need for rentals (apartments or new housing area of only rentals) thinking somehow that those that need those places are trashy people. Some6needs to educate those people that that is NOT the case. Plenty of people rent because it's their preferred lifestyle. Not everyone wants to be responsible for, or don't have the skills for, repairs/maintenance. • More dog parks • More support for self-employed, equal treatment of self-employed, community support • My concern is road widening prior to more building • My concern is the tangerine exit between 4-5pm the exit is full that you have to get on the shoulder of the freeway and if you can't see up ahead as a semi is ahead of you and have no clue that the exit is all the way backed up and the speed limit is 75mph you practically have to slam on your brakes so you don't rear end someone or for myself I don't feel safe if I'm at the end of the exit as I see cars coming up fast and there are more vehicles and semis behind them at a speed of 75mph that's an accident waiting to happen • Need a stoplight at the intersection of Sunflower Park Dr and Twin Peaks-very unsafe will all of the school traffic • One of my biggest concerns is how there are some with low income and are not able to join parks and recreation due to prices on the activity. Also, the fact that if a child from Roadrunner Elementary wanted to join an activity they would have to pay more due to not being a Marana resident even if they are in MUSD. • Please do not put in the Fry’s on Tangerine and Lon Adams. This area is NOT ready for it and the traffic will drown the community. The bright lights will destroy our beautiful night sky. No more please no to the Fry’s! Also please fix Cortaro-I-10 interchange and Tangerine-I-10 interchanges they are getting dangerous. • Please don't make Marana like Tucson or Phoenix. Leave it like it is. It’s a nice place to live and I feel safe. When you build affordable housing, homeless shelters, giving out free stuff that's when the problems began and crime goes up. NOT IN OUR TOWN! • Please look into incentivizing builders to build retail and living apartments/townhomes above the retail section to help with the housing crisis. Build with pedestrians/bikers first vehicles second. That's how we'll solve traffic, congestion, construction and everything else that comes along with a city that doesn't adapt to people but for cars. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 273 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 15 • Random and not what this survey is technically about but I know in the Tribute neighborhood we really would love if the HOA would hold people accountable for their yards (front mostly). People’s trees and weeds are so overgrown and it causes bugs, trash to be caught in it and it just makes the neighborhood look so bad. We were told they aren't being strict "because of Covid", but even that correlation is very unfair to people that do keep their yard. Thanks! • Recently moved from east coast and see the complete lack of access to healthcare in Marana especially on Marana Road exit area and lack of growth. Marana would benefit greatly from business growth, nightlife, apartment condo housing, more sub-divisions. This area feels very underdeveloped and behind for 2023 compared to other cities in the US • Recycling, speeding cars, water supply insufficient for new development, dwindling desert preserves, neighborhoods built in food deserts • Renters are likely to be lacks in caring for their home and the neighborhood they live in • Rethink housing density to offset the water shortage. Less homes per acre may upset the builders but they have been raping the land for years and water is more important then their bank accounts. • Speed Enforcement on W Tangerine Road is severely lacking • Stop building homes that just sit there and starting to over crowd the please I moved to to get away from there City • The community needs for food sources (grocery stores, farmers markets, restaurants, etc.) • The roads of Marana are becoming too congested and the ingress/egress of these roads are constricting to residents. Massive commercial and residential construction on Tangerine Rd has made the I-10 WB off ramp extremely congested. During rush hour traffic is backed up onto I-10 creating an extremely dangerous. Cortaro Rd and I-10 is also a tragedy. More and more commercialization and more and more homes being built yet the infrastructure cannot keep up with the ebb and flow of traffic. Downtown Marana near the new roundabout is a disaster. The zoning of roads are very narrow. For an exit close to the I-10 and a bunch of new businesses there is no parking or room to support the increase in traffic. The roads and roundabout are extremely narrow. There is no room to park or maneuver. • The roundabout downtown is a joke. Road is too narrow for the traffic. It needs to be two lanes. • There needs to be an ambulance in Gladden Farms. The current Avra Valley ambulance is too far out. • There needs to be more help for people living in motels. If you need help with rent none of the resources help with motels what so ever. • Too many houses being built destroying our landscape and depleting our water resources. House are on top of each other. • Traffic will be an issue, with highway access and egress. We need more business entities as a city. Therefore, local taxation is on the residences. • We don't need low-income housing in Marana. There's enough of that in Tucson!!! • We don't want a bunch of apartments or affordable housing going up in our area. Marana is going from great to ghetto real fast. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 274 of 298 Town of Marana – Community Survey Findings 4/24/2023 16 • We need fiber internet in Gladden Farms for existing homes. We need a Moore Road I-10 exit. Moore Road should connect all the way to Dove Mountain to provide better access to business in Marana. A Sam's Club would be even better. • Would hate to see Marana turn into another ‘Walmart town’ where obesity and a lack of health awareness is rampant. Try not to give into quick and easy fast food businesses or commercial distribution as a source of growth. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 275 of 298      Council-Regular Meeting   A2        Meeting Date:05/02/2023   To:Mayor and Council Submitted For:Jing Luo, Water Director From:Stephen Dean, Deputy Water Director Date:May 2, 2023 Strategic Plan Focus Area: Proactive Public Services Subject:Ordinance No. 2023.013: Relating to Finance; retroactively waiving all water meter monthly base rate and wastewater monthly service fees required under Section 14-6-1 of the Marana Town Code, along with any associated fees, for all Marana water and wastewater customers that have been included on the Water Department's vacation disconnect list beyond the six-month vacation disconnect period from the time these customers exceeded the six-month vacation disconnect period up until May 2, 2023 (Jing Luo)  Discussion: On January 16, 2023, the Marana Water Department migrated to its new Customer Information System (CIS), which is utilized for billing all applicable water and sewer customers. After the go-live date, the Department discovered that several accounts that were on the Vacation Disconnect list went beyond the six-month allowable interruption period. According to the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule, water customers who are on vacation or live in the Town seasonally are allowed to be on Vacation Disconnect for up to six months. During the Vacation Disconnect period, the billing meter is shut-off and padlocked, which does not allow any water consumption. Normally, once the six-month interruption period has expired, the monthly water and sewer base fees are reimposed. This involved a manual process with the old CIS. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 276 of 298 The new CIS system involves an automated process, which has identified 33 accounts that were left shut-off, padlocked and not levied to pay for the monthly water and sewer base fees (applicable to Marana sewer customers only) beyond the allowed six-month Vacation Disconnect period. Measures have been identified and put in place to recognize and prevent this from occurring again. If approved, this Ordinance would retroactively waive the monthly water and sewer base fees required under Section 14-6-1 of the Marana Town Code, as included in the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule, along with any associated fees, up until May 2, 2023 for Marana water and sewer customers that have been on the Water Department's Vacation Disconnect list beyond the allowable six-month vacation disconnect period. Financial Impact: The financial impact related to this request is estimated at $46,410 of waived revenues. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2023.013. Suggested Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2023.013, retroactively waiving all water meter monthly base rate and wastewater monthly service fees required under Section 14-6-1 of the Marana Town Code, along with any associated fees, for all Marana water and wastewater customers that have been included on the Water Department's vacation disconnect list beyond the six-month vacation disconnect period from the time these customers exceeded the six-month vacation disconnect period up until May 2, 2023. Attachments Ordinance No. 2023.013 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 277 of 298 Ordinance No. 2023.013 - 1 - MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2023.013 RELATING TO FINANCE; RETROACTIVELY WAIVING ALL WATER METER MONTHLY BASE RATE AND WASTEWATER MONTHLY SERVICE FEES REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 14-6-1 OF THE MARANA TOWN CODE, ALONG WITH ANY ASSOCIATED FEES, FOR ALL MARANA WATER AND WASTEWATER CUSTOMERS THAT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED ON THE WATER DEPARTMENT'S VACATION DISCONNECT LIST BEYOND THE SIX-MONTH VACATION DISCONNECT PERIOD FROM THE TIME THESE CUSTOMERS EXCEEDED THE SIX-MONTH VACATION DISCONNECT PERIOD UP UNTIL MAY 2, 2023 WHEREAS the Town Council is authorized by A.R.S. § 9-240(A) to control the finances of the Town; and WHEREAS Section 14-6-1 of the Marana Town Code requires Marana water and wastewater customers to be charged monthly fees for utility service; and WHEREAS the Town Council, via Ordinance No. 2021.008, adopted an amended comprehensive fee schedule on May 18, 2021, which was made a public record by and attached as Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2021-071; and WHEREAS from time to time the Town Council has adopted amendments to the comprehensive fee schedule, most recently on October 18, 2022, via Ordinance No. 2022.023; and WHEREAS the comprehensive fee schedule includes water meter monthly base rate fees and wastewater monthly service fees; and WHEREAS Section 14-6-3(P) of the Marana Town Code establishes a vacation service fee for customers on vacation and the comprehensive fee schedule states that interruption of service and billing pursuant to the vacation service fee is good for up to six months; and WHEREAS over the years, the Water Department has paused billing and added customers to its vacation disconnect list; and WHEREAS during the vacation disconnect period, the billing meter is shut off and padlocked, which does not allow for any water consumption; and WHEREAS in January of 2023, the Marana Water Department implemented a new Customer Information System (CIS), which is used for billing all water and wastewater customers; and Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 278 of 298 Ordinance No. 2023.013 - 2 - WHEREAS the new CIS has automated processing capabilities, and it recently has uncovered at least 33 customer accounts on vacation disconnect status beyond the allowable six-month period; and WHEREAS the Water Department has identified and put measures in place to prevent this issue from reoccurring going forward and recommend s that the monthly water and wastewater base rate fees, along with any associated fees, for all water and wastewater customers that have been on the vacation disconnect list beyond the six - month vacation disconnect period be waived up until the effective date of this ordinance; and WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana find that waiving the fees addressed in this ordinance is in the best interests of the Town and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, as follows: SECTION 1. All water meter monthly base rate and wastewater monthly service fees required under Section 14-6-1 of the Marana Town Code, along with any associated fees, including late fees, as included in the Town’s comprehensive fee schedule adopted by the Town Council and amended from time to time, for all Marana water and wastewater customers that have been included on the Water Department’s vacation disconnect list beyond the six-month vacation disconnect period are hereby retroactively waived beginning from the time these customers exceeded the six -month disconnect period up until May 2, 2023. Notwithstanding the waiver of these fees for these customers, all Marana water and wastewater customers shall still be required to pay all other required rates and fees. SECTION 2. The various town officers and employees are authorized and directed to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this ordinance. SECTION 3. All ordinances, resolutions, or motions and parts of ordinances, resolutions, or motions of the Council in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, effective as of the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of the this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. SECTION 5. This ordinance is administrative, and shall be effective immediately. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 279 of 298 Ordinance No. 2023.013 - 3 - PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this 2nd day of May, 2023. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: David L. Udall, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 280 of 298      Council-Regular Meeting   A3        Meeting Date:05/02/2023   To:Mayor and Council From:David L. Udall, Town Clerk/Assistant Town Attorney Date:May 2, 2023 Strategic Plan Focus Area: Not Applicable Subject:Resolution No. 2023-040: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Pima Aviation, Inc. Office Space Lease Agreement, Marana Regional Airport Storage Room Lease Agreement, and Marana Regional Airport Hangar and Shadeport Lease Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima Aviation, Inc. for the use of Building No. 86 as office space, Building 201 Storage A for storage purposes, and Building 201 No. 1 for storage purposes, respectively (David L. Udall) Discussion: The Town of Marana's airport operations division currently utilizes several structures owned by Pima Aviation, Inc. at the Marana Regional Airport. These include the use of Building No. 86 as office space for Town of Marana airport operations personnel, Building 201 Storage A for storing Town tools and equipment for airfield maintenance, and Building 201 No. 1 for storing barricades, riding mowers, and lighted X's used to control closed runways. The Town has been paying Pima Aviation rent for the use of each of these facilities. However, lease agreements regarding these arrangements have not been entered into. A few months ago, Town staff requested and received from Pima Aviation copies of lease agreements between Pima Aviation and other parties at the Airport. Recently, representatives from Pima Aviation approached Town staff with lease agreements for each of the facilities the Town utilizes, as described above. Under the terms of the Office Space Lease Agreement, Pima Aviation would lease to the Town on a month-to-month basis the Building 86 office space currently being utilized by Town personnel in exchange for $515.00 per month in rent. Under the terms of the Storage Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 281 of 298 personnel in exchange for $515.00 per month in rent. Under the terms of the Storage Room Lease Agreement and the Hangar and Shadeport Lease Agreement, Pima Aviation would lease to the Town on a month-to-month basis storage space in Building 201 Storage A and Building 201 No. 1 in exchange for $217.54 per month in rent and $336.50 per month in rent, respectively. The agreements are attached as exhibits to the resolution accompanying this agenda item. If approved, this resolution will authorize the Mayor to sign each of these lease agreements. Financial Impact: Fiscal Year:23 Budgeted Y/N:Y Amount:$6,500 Staff Recommendation: Town staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-040. Suggested Motion: I move to recommend adopt Resolution No. 2023-040, approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Pima Aviation, Inc. Office Space Lease Agreement, Marana Regional Airport Storage Room Lease Agreement, and Marana Regional Airport Hangar and Shadeport Lease Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima Aviation, Inc. for the use of Building No. 86 as office space, Building 201 Storage A for storage purposes, and Building 201 No. 1 for storage purposes, respectively. Attachments Resolution No. 2023-040 Exhibit A - Office Space Lease Agreement Exhibit B - Storage Room Lease Agreement Exhibit C - Hangar and Shadeport Lease Agreement Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 282 of 298 - 1 - Resolution No. 2023-040 MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-040 RELATING TO THE MARANA REGIONAL AIRPORT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE PIMA AVIATION, INC. OFFICE SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT, MARANA REGIONAL AIRPORT STORAGE ROOM LEASE AGREEMENT, AND MARANA REGIONAL AIRPORT HANGAR AND SHADEPORT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MARANA AND PIMA AVIATION, INC. FOR THE USE OF BUILDING NO. 86 AS OFFICE SPACE, BUILDING 201 STORAGE A FOR STORAGE PURPOSES, AND BUILDING 201 NO. 1 FOR STORAGE PURPOSES, RESPECTIVELY WHEREAS A.R.S. § 28-8411 authorizes the Town Council of the Town of Marana to undertake all activities necessary to acquire, establish, construct, own, control, lease, equip, improve, maintain, operate, and regulate an airport; and WHEREAS the Town Council finds that entering into an Office Space Lease Agreement, a Storage Room Lease Agreement, and a Hangar and Shadeport Lease Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima Aviation, Inc. for the use of Building No. 86 as office space, Building 201 Storage A for storage purposes, and Building 201 No. 1 for storage purposes, respectively, is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: The Pima Aviation, Inc. Office Space Lease Agreement, Marana Regional Airport Storage Room Lease Agreement, and Marana Regional Airport Hangar and Shadeport Lease Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima Aviation, Inc., substantially in the same form attached to and incorporated by this reference in this resolution as Exhibits A, B, and C, respectively, are hereby approved, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign them for and on behalf of the Town of Marana, and the Town’s Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obligations, and objectives of the agreements. Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 283 of 298 - 2 - Resolution No. 2023-040 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this 2nd day of May, 2023. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: David L. Udall, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jane Fairall, Town Attorney Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 284 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 285 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 286 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 287 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 288 of 298 Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 289 of 298 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 290 of 298 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 291 of 298 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 292 of 298 Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 293 of 298 Exhibit C to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 294 of 298 Exhibit C to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 295 of 298 Exhibit C to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 296 of 298 Exhibit C to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 297 of 298 Exhibit C to Marana Resolution No. 2023-040 Marana Town Council Regular Meeting May 2, 2023 Page 298 of 298