Economic Development in Pima County

• County Administrator's January 19, 2012 Economic Development Opportunities Report to the Board of Supervisors, for discussion and direction at the January 24, 2012 Board meeting
• County Administrator's memorandum for the November 8, 2011 Board meeting regarding the MQ-9 Remote Split Operations Unit at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
• County Administrator's, November 2, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding Tiger III Grant Applications
• County Administrator's October 31, 2011 report to the Board of Supervisors on Kino Stadium
• County Administrator's October 25, 2011 memorandum to the Board regarding construction employment in Pima County.
• County Administrator's, September 13, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding County Construction Projects and Job Creation
• County Administrator's August 18, 2011 report to the Board of Supervisors regarding Economic Development Incentives and Actions

Pima County Comments on the Rosemont Mine

• County Administrator's January 19, 2012 comment letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers Regarding the Rosemont Mine Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Application
• County Administrator's January 18, 2012 comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service regarding the Rosemont Mine Draft Environmental Impact Statement

State Legislative Impacts to Roadway Maintenance

• County Administrator's January 11, 2012 Update to the Board of Supervisors Regarding Funding for Road Maintenance

Proposed Amendment to State Route 83 to Accommodate Increased Traffic From the Proposed Rosemont Mine

• County Administrator's January 13, 2012 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors

Proposed Closure of the Tucson Processing and Distribution Center at the Cherrybell Postal Facility

On December 5, 2011 the U.S. Postal Service announced its intention to proceed with proposed changes to postal service standards that would delay delivery times and consolidate postal facilities nationwide. The Tucson Processing and Distribution Center at the Cherrybell Postal Facility is proposed for closure with services to be moved to Phoenix. The Pima County Board of Supervisors is concerned that these changes would cause significant economic impacts to Pima County, delay identification and treatment of possible anthrax attacks, delay vote by mail ballots, disenfranchise Native American voters on the Tohono O'odham Nation, delay time sensitive court hearing and victim notifications, delay timely mail delivery to and from service members at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Fort Huachuca, delay prescription drug delivery, and eliminate local bulk mailing discounts. On December 13, 2011 the U.S. Postal Service announced it would delay the closure of mail processing facilities until May 1, 2012 to provide Congress time to consider comprehensive postal reform legislation.

Pima County Board of Supervisors' resolution in opposition to the closure of the facility.

Comments may be emailed to Southern Arizona's Congressional Delegation at:

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Congressman Raúl Grijalva
Senator Jon Kyl
Senator John McCain

Wireless radio project will improve public safety countywide

Pima County, Ariz. – In 2008, a 25-year-old man led police and sheriff's deputies on a zig-zag car chase that began on the northwest side of Tucson and ended on Mount Lemmon, with one Tucson Police officer fatally wounded and two Pima County Sheriff's deputies injured. The two deputies survived. Throughout that deadly chase, police and deputies weren't able to talk to each other on the same radio frequency.

The incident highlighted a serious flaw in emergency communications that is now being corrected by Pima County. The outdated radio systems being used by most first responders will be old news by 2013, when the county's new public safety Wireless Integrated Network, funded by bonds approved by voters in 2004, is expected to begin operation. Read more...

• Pima County Wireless Integration Network Update (10/5/11)

Sheriff's Department Assigned Vehicle Program

• County Administrators, November 1, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding Pima County Sheriff Department's Assigned Vehicle Program
  

City/County Joint Justice/Municipal Courts Complex

• County Administrator's Project Funding Recommendation for Consideration by the Board of Supervisors at their December 6, 2011 Meeting

Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

On September 9 Pima County began mailing approximately 451,000 property tax bills for the various property taxing jurisdictions within the County.

Today, there are 95 separate levies for the different taxing jurisdictions: school districts, fire districts, the City of Tucson, Pima Community College and numerous other special districts. The County is responsible for only four of the 95 different tax levies that may be assessed against your property. Hence your tax bill will vary depending on where you live.

In the interest of helping residents understand the various taxing categories they may see on their bill, Pima County has created an online property tax tutorial. For further details, visit http://www.pima.gov/taxes/.

2011 Property Tax Information

• County Administrator's, September 20, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding Property Tax Helpline and Email Inquiries
• County Administrator's September 7, 2011 communication to Pima County taxpayers
• County Administrator's September 7, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors discussing property tax impacts on homeowners and businesses

State Legislative Impacts to Pima County

The State Legislature is reducing the amount of Highway User Revenue Funds it will provide to Pima County in fiscal year 2012. The loss in revenue is significant and will affect the county's ability to finance transportation improvements.

• County Administrator's, September 27, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding Fiscal Impact of State Legislation Requiring Housing for Prisoners
• County Administrator's September 12, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding rating downgrade of State Highway Revenue Bonds
• County Administrator's April 25, 2011 memorandum to the Board regarding State legislation adverse to Pima County
• Pima County Administrator C.H. Huckelberry's April 19, 2011 memorandum to the Pima County Board of Supervisors on the cutback.

County Budget

• County Administrator's January 13, 2012 Updated Property Tax Base Projections
• Pima County Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/12
• August 18, 2011 - to The Honorable Chairman and Members Pima County Board of Supervisors, re: County Tax Levy 2002/03 to 2011/12
• County Administrator's Board of Supervisors Memorandum Regarding Fiscal Year 2011/12 Final Budget Adoption, for consideration at the Board's June 21, 2011 meeting
• County Administrator's June 8, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding normalizing and comparing the Maricopa County primary property tax rate with that of Pima County
• County Administrator's June 8, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding County Excise and Primary Property Taxes by county.
• County Administrator's May 23, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding cost shifts, tax base decline and County employment decline
• FY 2011/12 Tentative Adopted Budget and Notice of the Pima County Board of Supervisors holding a hearing and special meeting on June 21, 2011 concerning the proposed County Final Annual Budget and the proposed Final Annual Improvement District Budgets for FY 2011/12
• County Administrator's memorandum regarding tentative budget adoption: Fiscal Year 2011/12 for consideration at the May 17, 2011 Board of Supervisors meeting
• Transmittal of Recommended Fiscal Year 2011/12 Pima County Budget
• County Administrator's April 8, 2011 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors Regarding State Budget Update
• Transmittal of Adopted Fiscal Year 2010/11 Pima County Budget
• Other Reports and Memoranda

Pima County Partners with the YMCA at Kino Community Center

• County Administrator's September 13, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding County/YMCA Kino Partnership

Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau Performance Audit

• County Administrator's October 20, 2011 transmittal to the Board of the Stakeholders Survey Report.
• July 12, 2011 Audit Report of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau

Protecting Our Land, Water, and Heritage: Pima County's Voter-Supported Conservation Efforts

• This report highlights lands acquired with 1997 and 2004 voter-approved bond funds, provides a historical record of the County’s land conservation efforts and considers how these properties contribute to Pima County’s long term vision – the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. complete reports...

Marana Confiscation of County Wastewater Facilities through Senate Bill 1171

• County Administrator's September 8, 2011 memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding wastewaster litigation
• County Administrator's April 25, 2011 memorandum to the Board regarding Marana's 208 Plan Amendment Proposal and Arizona Senate Bill 1171
• Adverse Impact of SB 1171 to Pima County and Marana Ratepayers
• Sewage to Water Supply: Marana Sewage Economics
• Senate Bill 1171
• County Administrator Huckelberry’s January 26, 2011 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors Regarding Impacts of Senate Bill 1171
• County Administrator Huckelberry’s January 31, 2011 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors Regarding Bond Financing Difficulties with Senate Bill 1171
• County Administrator Huckelberry’s February 10, 2011 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors Regarding Testimony of the Marana Town Manager Before a Committee of the State Legislature
• “Marana wastewater move illegal, costly, harmful to regional planning,” County Administrator Huckelberry Special to the Arizona Daily Star – February 4, 2011
• “SB 1171 wastewater plan will help advance Marana’s goals,” Marana Mayor Honea Special to the Arizona Daily Star – February 4, 2011
• County Administrator’s February 8, 2011 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors Regarding Marana Mayor Honea’s February 4, 2011 Special to the Arizona Daily Star
• Board of Supervisors Chairman Ramón Valadez’ January 26, 2011 Correspondence to State Senator Frank Antenori Outlining Pima County’s Commitment to the Provision of Wastewater Services to Marana

Pima County Multi-Species Conservation Plan (MSCP)

In early December 2010, Pima County submitted an Administrative Draft of the Multi-Species Conservation Plan for administrative review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Once Pima County and the USFWS agree to the terms and conditions of the Permit, the County will have achieved a significant milestone in providing regulatory certainty for the County and much of the development community with regard to the compliance with the Endangered Species Act.

• Pima County Multi-Species Conservation Plan
• Pima County MSCP Appendices
• County Administrator's December 8, 2010 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors
• County Administrator's Letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• County Administrator’s December 16, 2010 Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors Regarding the Sonoran Desert Tortoise

Previous Memorandums to the Board of Supervisors

• November 26, 2010 Implementing Agreement for the MSCP
• November 4, 2010 Multi-Species Conservation Plan-Section 10 Permit
• October 19, 2010 Endangered Species Act Section 10(a) Permit Application

Pima County Sustainability Program

• October 18, 2010 Solar Electric Generating Facility Dedication
• Sustainable Action Plan for County Operations
• County Administrator’s Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors for consideration at the October 5, 2010 Board Meeting
• Year Two Implementation Report Card (Fiscal Year 2009/10)
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculations

Need help with your sewer bill?

• Low-income residents can get help through our Sewer Outreach Subsidy Program

Community Services, Employment and Training Workforce Development ONESTOP Career System

Pima County ONESTOP is a system of organizations that provide career development services for youth and adults and support to employers in recruiting, staffing and training a viable workforce. The ONESTOP conducts special outreach to low-income, dislocated worker and high-school dropout populations. While services are coordinated centrally, they are delivered through a network of more than 50 organizations ranging from community-based non-profits to governmental agencies to private technical schools... More

Making Homes Affordable

Explore Programs under the Obama Plan including loan modifications AND refinancing for homes that lost value. Website tools help you explore your options and how to qualify.

• http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/

Don’t Become a Victim of Mortgage Scams

Mortgage and foreclosure scams have increased in Pima County, don’t be a victim, check out the website below for tips and information.

• http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/mha.pdf

Foreclosure Prevention Workbook

Pima County has released a valuable tool for residents facing foreclosure. This workbook serves as a decision-making tool for homeowners exploring ways to save their homes and their financial well-being from the foreclosure crisis.

• For more information on the Foreclosure Prevention Workbook, download and read the book yourself!

Facing Foreclosure or Eviction due to Foreclosure?

• Don't Borrow Trouble - Call (520) 792-3087 or visit http://www.dbtaz.org/

Health-e-Arizona

Health-e-Arizona is an on-line application for Arizona residents. You can apply for medical coverage, Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps), and cash assistance. You can use Health-e-Arizona even if you have applied before or are currently receiving benefits.

Health-e-Arizona es una solicitud electrónica para los residentes de Arizona. Usted puede aplicar para cobertura Médica, Asistencia Nutriciónal (Estampillas de Comida), y Asistencia Financiera. Usted puede usar Health-e-Arizona aunque ya haya aplicado anteriormente o si actualmente recibe beneficios.

The Green Pueblo Map

is a celebration of all the assets that make our region sustainable. This new map offers a new perspective on the greater Tucson area with the help of all of us who live, work and play here...

• http://www.greenpueblomap.org/

The Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC)

composed of 34 Citizen Commissioners, advises, makes recommendations and serves as an advocate  in all areas as they affect the educational welfare of Tucson and Pima County... More

Tucson Urban Area Security Initiative

• Regional Automated Emergency Notification System Sign Up

Introducing the Pima County Prescription Discount Card

With the Pima County Prescription Discount Card provided to you in a joint effort with the National Association of Counties (NACo), you can save money on many of your prescription purchases!
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