COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT PIMA COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM 2013 - 2014 Annual Report Toumey Park FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report PIMA COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM 2013-2014 Annual Report Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee Table of Contents District 2 Member (2006-2014) Felipe G. Lundin 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Background ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Mission and Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 4 Methodology ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee .................................................................. 5 Results ................................................................................................................................................. 5 The Future ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 7 COMPLETED 2004 PROJECTS ........................................................................................................... 9 MAPS 1997 Projects ..................................................................................................................................... 37 2004 Project Locations (Urban Area) ............................................................................................ 38 2004 Project Locations (Rural & Suburban Areas) ...................................................................... 39 1946-2014 DATA CHARTS ........................................................................................................................................ 39 COMPLETED 2014 PROJECTS ........................................................................................................... 41 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Felipe Lundin represented District Two on the Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee for eight years. He was committed to the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program and its mission of revitalization and empowerment of high stress neighborhoods. Felipe’s dedication, kindness, courage, and constant smile will always be remembered by his NROC colleagues, NR staff, and participating neighborhoods. Page 2 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 3 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR PIMA COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM The Community Development and Neighborhood Conservation Department oversees two specific programs that manage General Obligation bond funded community projects. These bond funded programs differ significantly from other County bond projects, which include detailed information specific to each project when the bond proposals were developed. Bond election established a fund of $20 million. Since May, 2005, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee has been meeting on a regular basis to review proposals with neighborhood residents presenting their project in detail and to discuss the benefits that will be realized with Neighborhood Reinvestment funds.The Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors who have the authority to Neighborhood Reinvestment and Affordable approve all projects. To date, 56 projects have been Housing programs utilize their designated bond approved with 100% of the $20,000,000 obligated by the funding for specific community based projects under Board of Supervisors. These projects represent urban, the oversight of a citizen-appointed body. Specific suburban, and rural areas throughout Pima County. projects are recommended by the citizen committees The rationale behind the Neighborhood Reinvestment to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. Program, the methodology, results, neighborhood feedback, and future prospects are discussed below. Each year, an annual report is presented to the County Administrator regarding the status of the Mission and Purpose bond funded programs and the specifi c projects that are pending, in process and completed. This The movement of Pima County residents to suburbs and annual report focuses on the status of the 1997 and exurbs has had a major impact on both urban and rural 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment bond projects. communities. This population migration has contributed to deterioration of the urban core neighborhoods, as All forty-one (41) 1997 limited public funds are stretched Neighborhood Reinvestment projects to pay for infrastructure in the new “The effort was amazing! have been completed. To date, residential communities. Growth on Our neighborhood is fixed!” fifty-six (56) projects have been the suburban fringe and rural areas of approved by the Board for funding Pima County creates stress for these Pat & Joe Garcia through the 2004 Neighborhood communities, as new development Reinvestment Bonds, and fifty-three burdens roads, schools, parks, and Mountain Village Estates (53) projects have been completed. law enforcement. In response to the The entire $20 million in bonds burgeoning infrastructure needs in has been obligated by the Board of Supervisors. Pima County, the electorate approved Neighborhood Reinvestment bond questions in 1997 and 2004. The dual Of the three incomplete projects, two are in design functions of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program and one is under construction. The Five Points are to fill gaps created by diminishing government dollars Coalition transportation project has matching funds and to empower residents of the stressed neighborhoods. from the Transportation Improvement Program, Regional Transportation Authority funds, and Federal Methodology Transportation Enhancement monies. The remaining two projects were developed after supplemental funding The unique Neighborhood Reinvestment funding sources diminished, primarily due to the economic allocation procedure originates at the grass roots, recession and increasingly tight government budgets. as residents themselves determine what capital improvement projects will be constructed. With the Background assistance of Neighborhood Reinvestment Program staff, neighborhoods select a project, obtain a cost estimate, and The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program has prepare a written proposal to submit to the Neighborhood been in existence since the 1997 Pima County bond Reinvestment Oversight Committee. After presentations election established General Obligation Bond funding by neighborhood representatives and site visits, the for construction of small scale capital improvement Committee forwards its recommendation to the Board projects to be selected through a neighborhood of Supervisors. Should the Board approve the project, consensus process. The 1997 bond election provided an intergovernmental agreement is executed between the $5 million for projects, and the 2004 Pima County County and the constructing jurisdiction. If the County will Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 4 construct the project, a Memorandum of Understanding Results is executed between the Community Development Department and the constructing County department, Using the process described above, forty-one usually Transportation, Parks, or Facilities Management. 1997 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bond projects were approved by the Pima County Board of Supervisors. All projects have been completed. Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee The 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee held their first meeting in May, 2005, with the first project recommended to the Board Of Supervisors in July, 2005. Since that time, fifty-six 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment projects have been approved by the Board, and fifty-three projects have been completed, with the remaining three projects in various phases of The Committee’s primary responsibility is to review development, design, and construction. Thirty-three and make a recommendation concerning each proposal projects were finished during FY2005/06 through submitted by a community seeking Neighborhood FY2009/10, eight projects in FY2010/11, eight in Reinvestment bond funds for an infrastructure project. FY2011/12, two in FY2012/13, and two in FY 2013/14 The Committee appoints a site visit subcommittee which meets with residents and NR Neighborhood Reinvestment projects staff in the neighborhood where the include traffic mitigation devices, “I consider it a “JOY” exerproject would be constructed. The street lights, park improvements, cising on your state-of-thesubcommittee presents its report sidewalks, walking paths, pedestrian to the full committee at its next bridges, sports facilities, and art workout stations, walkmeeting, and after discussion, a vote community buildings. In recent ing on the paths gives me is taken to recommend approval or proposals, neighborhoods have glimpses of God. It’s nice rejection to the Board of Supervisors. included rainwater reclamation not having to pay those In the course of assessing proposals, the and other “green” features in extravagant membership Committee determines the eligibility their project proposals, reflecting of the neighborhood as a stressed the developing community value fees at those fitness places.” area; the sufficiency of the group’s of sustainable infrastructure. consensus process; collaboration with Joe Jameson other neighborhoods, jurisdictions, Unlike the 1997 Neighborhood Toumey Park and organizations; and steps taken to Reinvestment Bonds, the 2004 funding identify matching funds for the project. can be utilized in all Supervisorial These criteria were established by the Districts, including the suburban and 2004 bond implementation ordinance. rural areas of Pima County. Ten rural projects were approved by the Board: Amado (community In addition to screening and making recommendations building), Marana Vista (public safety enhancements), of funding proposals, the Oversight Committee reviews Robles Junction (recreation fi elds), Santa Catalina the NR program, its process and procedures, and makes (community center), Catalina (community building), suggestions for enhancing effectiveness of the program. Ajo (skate park), Arivaca (park improvements), Catalina II (public health clinic), Continental (pediatric health FY 2013-2014 Oversight Committee members were: clinic), and Picture Rocks (youth recreational facility). The Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee is composed of five volunteer members appointed by the Pima County Supervisors. The Committee convened as many as ten times per year since the 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bond Program was implemented in 2005. District 1 - Brian Hagne District 2 - Felipe Lundin District 3 - Bennett Bernal, Chair District 4 - Corey Knox, Vice Chair District 5 - Elvia Lopez The members contribute in multiple ways to the vitality and enhancement of Pima County. Every member has invested hundreds of uncompensated hours in support of the Neighborhood Reinvestment mission to revitalize Pima County’s stressed communities. Neighborhood Reinvestment produces needed capital projects, but it also provides the neighborhoods with organizational tools to work on other pertinent issues. Residents learn to identify resources, use conflict resolution, collaborate, compromise, and build consensus. Most neighborhoods succeed in creating project proposals, and all benefit from the process. As residents prepare their proposal, they acquire a sense of control over their neighborhood’s future and recognition that the larger community respects their contribution. Empowered people are more likely to participate in their Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 5 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report communities by voting, addressing issues that affect their families, and otherwise becoming an involved citizenry. The Future FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report The construction of community infrastructure is only the first step in revitalizing Pima County neighborhoods. There must be follow-up in order to ensure that the projects continue to fulfill the neighborhood goals and are maintained in a safe and functional condition. representatives to generate and prioritize topics for this initiative. The first session of the Neighborhood Leadership Institute was held January 25, 2014, at the Pima County Housing Center. The topics were leadership skills; recruitment and retention of neighborhood association members; and development of a neighborhood resource manual. Major challenges remain for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program: Forty-one 1997 projects and fifty-three 2004 projects have been constructed. Projects located within other jurisdictions have intergovernmental agreements in place which require 1. Limited Funding. that the projects be maintained and available for use to the public for a minimum twenty-five years. Neighborhood With the $20 million from the 2004 bonds fully allocated, Reinvestment staff commenced a comprehensive the only remaining funds for neighborhood projects will review of all completed projects in 2012, including an be the cost savings from completed projects, which is inspection of each project component and consultation unlikely to be sufficient to fund more than one or two small with the neighborhood association, the responsible additional projects, at most. Until and unless Pima County jurisdiction, and elected officials representing the area. voters support additional funding in a new bond election, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program will come to an Approximately six months after the Neighborhood end when the last approved project is completed. Every Reinvestment project review process started, the Pima neighborhood with a completed County Administrator directed project has informed the program that Pima County staff to undertake an “Even though the County it has additional serious infrastructure audit of all projects constructed only installed 4 speed needs, and every month there are with Pima County bond funding. humps, cars are already new inquiries from Pima County As of the writing of this report, noticeably slower on our neighborhoods and communities all 1997 and 2004 NR projects seeking information about NR have been inspected, and project street. We appreciate funding. These neighborhoods have summaries are included in this the attention given to been told that no new proposals Annual Report. Staff estimated that our little neighborhood. are being accepted and none will approximately 50% of the projects Thank you for your help.” be until additional bond funds are required some repair or maintenance approved by Pima County residents. by the beneficiary jurisdiction. NR Program Coordinators worked Arturo Vasquez For a future Pima County bond with community residents to Cardinal Neighborhood election, the Neighborhood ensure that the government entity Association Reinvestment Oversight Committee responsible for the project scheduled has formally recommended to the Bond maintenance and/or repair of each Advisory Committee that it include project which needed attention. Pima County Neighborhood Reinvestment funding in the amount of $30 million. 3. Neighborhood Leadership Institute While preparing and presenting their neighborhood reinvestment project proposals, many if not most of the community groups have requested assistance in organizing and developing their neighborhood associations. Because the program has moved into the design and construction phase of projects, staff Neighborhoods continue to be encouraged to seek has developed a neighborhood leadership institute. supplemental funding from public and private sources. However, funding sources previously available The institute addresses all aspects of organizing and to neighborhoods within the City limits, such as operating a viable community group, including legal Back to Basics funding, have been scaled back or structure, resources, meeting protocol and procedure, defunded, creating more demand on the County organizational models, defining neighborhood boundaries, bond funds. To date, 1997 and 2004 projects have low-cost projects, mentoring system, social media leveraged a total of $15.7 million from other sources. skills, and working with elected officials and the media. Participant evaluations praised the January 25th training and requested more training sessions. Two additional NLI sessions have taken place in 2014, and more are scheduled in 2015. 4. Since 2010, Neighborhood Reinvestment staff has expanded its involvement in Pima County communities in a variety of ways beyond development of Neighborhood Reinvestment projects, including: • • • • Audit of 1997 and 2004 Projects Staff convened Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation focus groups of neighborhood Page 6 Collaboration with Community Development Block Grant and Pima County Faith Based Initiatives staff to provide leadership development and resource networking in the communities of Rillito and Robles Junction. Assisting the Neighborhood Stabilization Program with identifying appropriate neighborhoods for revitalization funding (from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act).and conducting door to door surveys in neighborhoods impacted by NSP investment. Partnering with the Home Repair and Weatherization Program to plan and implement outreach to unserved and underserved areas in unincorporated Pima County, in order to effectively target federal stimulus funding. Development of a social media site for neighborhoods to utilize as an information exchange. Conclusion The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program has benefited all portions of Pima County. All five Supervisorial Districts are represented on a citizen oversight committee. The Program funds infrastructure improvements in older urban neighborhoods and enhances the public spaces of growing suburban and rural communities. Neighborhood Reinvestment projects have provided recreational opportunities, improved public safety, community gathering spaces, and pride of place to the families, youth, elderly, and disabled residents of Pima County. The Pima County Bond Advisory Committee has made a preliminary recommendation of $30 million for the next Neighborhood Reinvestment bond program. The Committee is currently considering a November 2015 bond election. 2. Neighborhood Outreach Neighborhood Leadership Institute Workshop Every neighborhood with a completed project has reported strong satisfaction with the Neighborhood Reinvestment process and the completed infrastructure project. In these communities the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program has achieved its goals of physical revitalization of stressed communities and empowerment of residents. Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 7 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report There are at least 35 identified stressed communities in Pima County which have not yet applied for Neighborhood Reinvestment funding, and all neighborhoods with 1997 or 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bond projects “Thank you for responding to us the way you all did. The difference here is like night and day. The neighbors on Bilbray Road are so happy with how much the construction vehicles have slowed down. They see fewer cars flying down the roads as well. Thank goodness for this program.” Cindy Abril Mountain Village Estates have informed the program they wish to develop second applications for additional improvements. Rural communities and highly stressed urban neighborhoods constitute the majority of these potential applicants and are the most lacking in functional infrastructure. Because Pima County’s stressed communities continue to require infrastructure improvements and because government continues to have stringent budget limitations, Neighborhood Reinvestment bond funding is a vital program for filling the gaps and improving the quality of life for all Pima County residents. 29th Street Coalition Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds A Mountain Pedestrian Safety Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: This project consisted of the design and construction of an ADA accessible paved walking path that included 5 fitness stations equiped with 2 different components, shaded seating at each station, an ADA drinking fountain, shade structure to cover the current playground structure, pathway lighting, electrical upgrades, irrigation upgrades and landscaping. Scope: The A Mountain Community Association requested and received funding from the Pima County Neighborhood Reinvestment Program for construction of sidewalks and speed humps. Neighborhood Reinvestment Program MISSION STATEMENT: To promote stability and revitalize stressed communities through the funding of small capital improvement projects selected through a community consensus process. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000.00 Benefits: Provide increased pedestrian safety and mobility for additional recreational and exercise opportunites for residents, c2001hildren, elderly and families in a effort to enhance the overall quality of life for the citizens of the neighborhood and the larger community as a whole. This project addressed the safety need for the pedestrians in the A-Mountain community with new infrastructure that provides for contiguous sidewalks that provides connectivity throughout the neighborhood. Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $500,000.00 Completion Year: 2014 Project Outcome Location: 5000 E. 29th St Completion Year: 2008 Project Cost: $499,371 Ranking: New Project Location: A Mountain Neighborhood (boundaries: Starr Pass Boulevard, 36st Street, Mission Road, La Cholla Boulevard) Performance Indicators: New Project Project Cost: $500,000.00 Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreations Ranking: Excellent condition Benefits: Provide needed amenities for youth, individuals, elderly, and families of the surrounding neighborhoods in order to improve the quality of life for the local residential population. Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, an increased sense of safety for neighborhood residents walking to and from bus stops, schools, places of worship, and for recreation and exercise. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 8 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 9 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Ajo Youth Skate Park Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Alvernon Heights Traffic Mitigation Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of a youth skate park, consisting of a 23,000 square foot concrete floor with 12 modular skating obstacles ranging from beginners to advanced skill levels, including lighting and fencing around the skate park. Scope: Installation of strategically placed neighborhood to slow Benefits: Recreational and exercise opportunities for area youth in a community with few recreational options for children and teens. Approved Bond Funding: $38,000 Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2011 Location: Bud Walker Park, Ajo Project Cost: $500,000 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: Approximately 7,000 uses per year Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the skate park facility. 17 speed humps throughout the the traffic flow. Benefits: Pedestrian and traffic safety Amado Community Building 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction feet multipurpose of a 3,300 square community building Benefits: Provides a facility for after school activities, adult education, youth and family services, and general community purposes. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2007 Location: Alvernon Heights Neighborhood (boundaries: 26th St., Sylvane Dr., Columbus Blvd., Montezuma Ave.) Project Cost: $38,000 Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, increased safety for local pedestrians and drivers due to the a slower traffic flow in the residential streets Operating and maintenance responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Amphi Pedestrian Safety Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of 24 street lights located on Navajo, Mohave, and Yavapai streets; 1,500 square feet of sidewalks on North First Avenue between Roger and Prince streets; four traffic circles on Navajo, Mohave, and Yavapai streets; and six speed tables on Los Altos and Pastime streets. Project Outcome Benefits: Provides increased pedestrian safety and mobility for neighborhood children, elderly, families, and visitors during daylight and evening hours. Completion Year: 2007 Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Location: 5000 West Arivaca Road, Amado Project Outcome Project Cost: $500,000 Completion Year: 2009 Ranking: Excellent condition Location: Amphi Neighborhood (boundaries: Roger, Fort Lowell, First Avenue, Oracle) Performance Indicators: Approximately 3,000 resident uses per year Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Sahuarita Unified School District Project Cost: $415,615 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to residents, increased safety for residents walking to and from bus stops, schools, places of worship, retail establishments, and for recreation and exercise. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 10 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 11 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Arivaca Community Park Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Avondale Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Barrio Anita Neighborhood Recreation Improvements Barrio Centro Lighting and Water Harvesting Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Barrio Anita Neighborhood Association requested and received funds for a steel basketball court cover sized to protect a new regulation-sized basketball/volleyball court, retractable standards, bleachers, and a concrete stage and viewing area. Scope: Installation of 43 solar powered streetlights, water harvesting amenities, and public artwork. Scope: Installation of an accessible restroom, two ramadas with concrete floors, 2 picnic tables, 9,000 sq. ft. walking path, and resurfaced outdoor basketball court. Scope: Avondale Neighborhood funding for 19 LED street lights at targeted intersections and Benefits: With the park improvements, the residents of Arivaca have an outdoor facility for family and group gatherings, community activities, sports, and exercise. Approved Bond Funding: $251,300 Benefits: Avondale is a highly pedestrian area. The lighting project provides safe mobility for youth, disabled citizens, active adults, senior citizens, bicyclists, and visitors during the evening hours and reduces easy opportunities for criminal activity. Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $295,600.00 Approved Bond Funding: $395,000.00 Completion Year: 2011 Project Outcome Project Outcome Location: Arivaca Completion Year: 2012 Completion Year: 2010 Project Cost: $251,300 Location: Avondale Neighborhood (boundaries: Speedway Blvd, Pima Street, Craycroft Rd, Rosemont Blvd) Location: Oury Recreation Center, Herrera-Quiroz Park, 600 W St. Mary’s Road Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: Approximately 3,000 individual uses per year Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: The Arivaca Family and Community Education Association is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of the improvements received installed alleys. Project Cost: $232,823.78 Benefits: Provides additional recreation and exercise opportunites for neighborhood and community children, elderly, and families. Project Cost: $395,000.00 Performance Indicators: Increased recreation opportunities for Barrio Anita and community youth Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, an increased sense of safety for neighborhood residents walking at night to and from bus stops, schools, and for recreation and exercise. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation Benefits: Street lights provide increased pedestrian safety and mobility and additional recreational and exercise opportunites for resident children, elderly and families. Water harvesting amenities provide drainage and irrigation in landscaped right-of-way spaces. Approved Bond Funding: $463,690 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2012 Location: Barrio Centro (boundaries: 22nd St., Aviation Hwy., Country Club Rd., Tucson Blvd.) Project Cost: $492,840 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: Enhanced pedestrian safety and improved rainwater drainage and irrigation Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 12 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 13 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Barrio Hollywood – Cambio Grande Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of three marked crosswalks, one HAWK-light, twenty=eight ADA curb-access ramps, two upgraded bus pull-outs, benches, two drinking fountains, pedestrian-level lighting, and textured treatment of the center turn lane to alert drivers to the pedestrian friendly zone. Benefits: Improvement of pedestrian safety and mobility for neighborhood residents and visitors, creating safer street crossings for all users, including those with sight impairments from the nearby Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. The improvements will increase the walkability of the neighborhood, including connectivity to and from the aforementioned ASDB campus, Manzo Elementary School, and area businesses. FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Barrio San Antonio Neighborhood Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Barrio Viejo Community Park Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of sidewalks; chicanes with water harvesting features; pedestrian crossings; Mission Linen mini-park with cisterns, tables and seating; street right of way landscaping; and shade structure and bike rack/park bench at San Antonio Park. Scope: Construction of a neighborhood pocket park and shrine dedicated to two brothers who were killed by a drunk driver. Benefits: Provides environmental, recreational, and pedestrian safety amenities for neighborhood residents, businesses, and students. Cardinal Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: tables on Installation of ten three residential speed streets Approved Bond Funding: $118,516 Benefits: This project improves pedestrian safety and mobility and addresses safety concerns identified by the neighborhood, specifically the security of children who live and play in the area. The project area includes a site where a neighborhood child was struck and killed by a speeding car. Benefits: Provides natural space, benches, and a neighborhood memorial for youth, elderly, and families residing in the surrounding community. Approved Bond Funding: $497,080.00 Approved Bond Funding: $486,244 Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $11,000.00 Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2010 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2011 Completion Year: 2011 Location: 750 S. Convent Ave. Completion Year: 2010 Location: Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood (boundaries are Speedway Blvd.,St. Mary’s Road, Santa Cruz River, Silverbell Rd.) Improvements are located on Grande Avenue between St. Mary’s Road and Speedway Boulevard. Location: Barrio San Antonio (boundaries: Arroyo Chico/Broadway Blvd., Aviation Hwy., Kino Parkway, Park Ave.) Project Cost: $253,516 Location: (boundaries: Rd., Westover Project Cost: $486,244 Project Cost: $7,550.00 Project Cost: $1,217,098.00 (including leveraged funds: $467,000 in Federal Transportation Enhancement (TE21) funds, $182,075.34 in Tucson Department of Transportation funds, $52,000 in Ward 1 Back 2 Basics funds and $18,942.80 in COT Mayor’s Back 2 Basics funds.) Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: The park is an attractive site for residents and visitors who wish to sit, stroll, or meditate in this green space memorial to the Mendoza children. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, there has been a notable decrease in speeding along these roadways and a reduction in automobile accidents. The neighborhood leadership has noted that this project was the impetus for the newly formed neighborhood association. Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, there has been a notable increase in pedestrian activity along Grande Avenue between Speedway Boulevard and St. Mary’s Road. Performance Indicators: Increased residential usage of park and public areas; improved rainwater drainage and irrigation; and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle safety. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and Department of Transportation. Ranking: Excellent condition Cardinal Neighborhood Valencia Rd., Los Reales Ave., Camino de la Tierra) Ranking: Excellent condition Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Department of Transportation Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 14 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 15 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Catalina Community Building and Catalina Health Clinic Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of 5,000 square foot community services building, including offices for social services, health care, and food bank. Benefits: Provides central location for social services and health care for residents of Catalina community. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 (NR4024) and $30,000 (NR4034) Project Outcome Completion Year: 2010 Location: 3535 E. Hawser St., Catalina Project Cost: $750,000 (includes funding from nonprofit organization and CDBG grant) Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: Since the opening of the Catalina Community Services building, the clinic has seen about a 25% increase in patients in Catalina. The Food Bank has seen a 20% increase in food requests. FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Continental Community Health Clinic 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of a pediatric health clinic facility for medically under-served communities. Benefits: Provides the clinic facility for a non-profit health provider to render pediatric medical and preventive health services to the communities of Continental, Amado, Sahuarita, and the Greater Green Valley area. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Location: Continental Project Cost: $760,000 (includes private funding from nonprofit health care organization) Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: 6,000 individual uses Approximately per year Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: United Community Health Centers, Inc. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Facilities Management Department Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 16 Dunbar Spring Neighborhood Traffic Calming, Water Harvesting and Street Beautification Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds El Cortez Heights Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of a pediatric health clinic facility for medically under-served communities. Benefits: Provides the clinic facility for a non-profit health provider to render pediatric medical and preventive health services to the communities of Continental, Amado, Sahuarita, and the Greater Green Valley area. Scope: Construction of two playground shade structures, a swing structure, and picnic table shade covers at the Northwest Center in Mansfield Park Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Approved Bond Funding: $110,000.00 Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Completion Year: 2009 Location: Continental Location: Mansfield Park / Northwest Center 2160 N 6th Avenue Project Cost: $760,000 (includes private funding from nonprofit health care organization) Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: 6,000 individual uses Benefits: Provides shaded recreation and exercise opportunites for neighborhood children and families. Project Cost: $110,000.00 Ranking: Good condition Approximately per year Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: United Community Health Centers, Inc. Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, the increased usage of the park has improved the quality of life in El Cortez Heights community and has mitigated the problems of homeless and illegal drug activity in the park. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 17 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Elvira Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of 47 street lights throughout the darkest areas of the Elvira Neighborhood, which had been adversely affected by traffic incidents and criminal activity. Benefits: Provides increased pedestrian safety and mobility, and additional recreational and exercise opportunites for residents, children, elderly, and families. Approved Bond Funding: $448,140 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2011 Location: aries: Valencia terstate 19, Elvira Neighborhood (boundRoad, Los Reales Road, InSouth Nogales Highway) Project Cost: $263,863 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, an increased sense of safety for neighborhood residents walking to and from bus stops, schools, retail establishments, places of worship, and for recreation and exercise. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Feldman’s Neighborhood Sidewalk Enhancement Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of new sidewalks in the four major walkways of the neighborhood (First Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Drachman Street, and Helen Street). This includes infill where sidewalks were non-contiguous and construction of new sidewalks. The project scope also included ADA-compliant curb access ramps on all street corners in the neighborhood. Flowing Wells Health Clinic 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Flowing Wells Community Park Improvements Scope: Construction of a health clinic facility for a medically under-served community. Scope: Flowing Wells District Park improvements, including enlargement of the parking lot, installation of ball field bleachers and snack bar, picnic tables, and lighting for volleyball courts. Benefits: Provides the clinic facility for a non-profit health provider to render medical, dental, and preventive health services to the community of Flowing Wells. 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Benefits: Enhancement of the District Park recreation facilities and improved safety and convenience for park users. Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $455,475 Completion Year: 2008 Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $ 500,000. Location: Ellie Towne Community Center, Flowing Wells Completion Year: 2007 Project Outcome Project Cost: $500,000 Completion Year: 2008 Ranking: Excellent condition Location: Feldman’s Neighborhood (boundaries: Lee Street, Speedway Boulevard, Park Avenue, (W) Stone Avenue Performance Indicators: 9,000 medical users and 1,000 dental users annually Benefits: This project improves pedestrian safety and mobility for residents and visitors. Construction of new concrete sidewalk, access ramps, and driveways provides greater neighborhood connectivity in a community widely used by pedestrians walking to and from the University of Arizona and area businesses. Project Cost: $612,403.00 (including $112,406 City of Tucson HURF and Back to Basics funds) Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Location: 5510 North Shannon Road Project Cost: $448,098 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: 9,000 users annually Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, there has been a notable increase in the use of sidewalks by families, and property improvements have been made by area homeowners. Residents also noted that crime rates (break-ins, larceny) have decreased, according to police liaison reports. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 18 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 19 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 20 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation 16,000 5,412 3,000 2,816 5,507 1,646 Wakefield 354 800 2,165 322 6,815 2,900 10,657 Kino Coalition 300 1,125 2,139 1,200 1,873 1,100 5,252 6,601 2,192 350 5,453 826 2,646 Catalina Community - 11,000; Continental - 55; Robles Junction - 11,717; Santa Catalina - 60 Over 215,446 residents have benefited from Neighborhood Reinvestment Projects. Cardinal - 4,939; Rillito - 1,278; 15,855 Kino Coalitino 2,223 3,400 2,402 Rural areas which received Neighborhood Reinvestment Bond Funding include: 8,600 2,634 400 6,750 9,194 Ajo - 3,720; Amado - 3,897; Arivaca - 909; Marana Vista - 158; Picture Rocks - 3,111; 3,289 15,000 Recipient Neighborhoods 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Projects FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Page 21 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Hedrick Acres Pedestrian Safety Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Highland Vista Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Jefferson Park Pedestrian Safety Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Julia Keen Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of four speed humps on Euclid between Glenn and Blacklidge streets; 22 identifying neighborhood signs on the boundaries and within Hedrick Acres neighborhood; and pedestrian walkway and landscape improvements adjacent to Navajo Wash west of Mountain between Adelaide and Fort Lowell streets. Scope: Landscape modification, water harvesting, and surface improvements for south riparian area of 20/30 Park in Highland Vista Neighborhood. Scope: Six city blocks of sidewalks and ADA ramps constructed on Seneca and Hampton Streets between Mountain Avenue and Park Avenue. Four traffic circles installed at Mountain Avenue and Edison Street; Fremont Avenue and Edison Street; Lester Street and Highland Avenue; and Lester Street and Santa Rita Avenue. Scope: Installation of 69 streetlights throughout the darkest areas of the Julia Keen Neighborhood, which had a high incid traffic accidents and criminal activity. Benefits: Provides increased pedestrian safety and mobility and additional recreational and exercise opportunites for resident children, elderly and families. Approved Bond Funding: $20,490 Benefits: The water harvesting improvements have reduced erosion, runoff, and sedimentation. Water is directed where it enhances existing and newly landscaped areas and will reduce pollutants flowing into washes. The goal is a “greener” community as well as improving the health, recreation and safety of the residents of Highland Vista Neighborhood. Benefits: Six city blocks of contiguous sidewalks provide connectivity and increased pedestrian safety. The four traffic circles have reduced speeding and cut through traffic at the entry points of the neighborhood. Benefits: Provide increased pedestrian safety and mobility and additional recreational and exercise opportunites for resident children, elderly and families. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $75,000.00 Approved Bond Funding: $402,240.00 Completion Year: 2009 Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Completion Year: 2010 Location: Julia Keen Neighborhood (boundaries: 22nd Street, Aviation Highway, Alvernon Way, Country Club Road) Project Cost: $20,400 Location: (boundaries: Craycroft Location: (boundaries: Campbell Ranking: Good condition Project Cost: $75,000.00 Project Cost: $309,752.00 Performance Indicators: According to the neighborhood association, there is reduced traffic speed on residential streets and increased use of the pedestrian walkway. Ranking: Good condition Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, this project created fitness opportunities and stabilization and enhancement of community identity. Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, an increased sense of safety for neighborhood residents walking to and from bus stops, schools, and for recreation and exercise. Project Outcome Completion Year: 2008 Location: Hedrick Acres Neighborhood (boundaries: Fort Lowell, Glenn, Campbell, First Avenue) Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Highland Vista Neighborhood 5th Street, Broadway Boulevard, Road, Rosemont Boulevard) Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 22 Jefferson Park Neighborhood Grant Road, Lester Street, Avenue, Euclid Avenue) Project Cost: $650,000 (including $150,000 City of Tucson funding) Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, the street lights have provided a safer environment in evening hours and a decrease in criminal activity. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 23 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Kino Coalition/Willie Blake Jr. Community Park 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Marana Vista Sidewalk and Street Light Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of first phase of neighborhood park and recreational facilities at the vacant Ajo Retention Basin site for general public use, including construction of soccer field, field lighting and utility infrastructure, unisex restroom and septic, and 30 vehicle spaces of gravel parking. Scope: Installation wide sidewalks and Benefits: Provide needed amenities for youth, individuals, elderly, and families of the surrounding neighborhoods in order to improve recreational and exercise opportunities. Approved bond funding: $463,829 Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Location: 3525 South Naco Vista Project Cost: $650,000 (including $150,000 Pima County Parks bond funding) Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, the park has provided important recreation, sports, and exercise opportunities for neighbors of all ages and capacities. of of five foot 16 street lights. Benefits: Provide safe environment for children awaiting school buses and walking to and from home and residents walking for recreation and exercise. Menlo Park Pedestrian Safety and Park Improvement Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of median/entry islands with neighborhood signage, traffic circles, speed tables, ADA curb access ramps, xeriscaping and water harvesting chicanes, picnic ramadas, fabric shade ramadas over pool and playgrounds, internal park sidewalks, concrete decks and plazas, concrete retaining walls, wrought-iron signage, pool area fencing, landscape planting, irrigation and site furnishings. Midtown/Garden District Pedestrian Safety Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of four foot wide sidewalks and sixty driveway aprons installed on the east and west sides of Columbus Boulevard between Speedway and Grant roads. Public art created by neighborhood children was incorporated into the construction of the sidewalk on the east side of Columbus from Wright School to Fairmount. Benefits: Enhancement of pedestrian safety and mobility for residents and visitors, support of the environmental sustainability goals of Pima County, and creation of an attractive entry way into Tucson’s downtown business and cultural sectors. Benefits: Increased pedestrian safety and mobility and recreational and exercise opportunites for residents, children, elderly, families and visitors. Location: Marana Vista Neighborhood, Town of Marana (boundaries: Denny Street, West Greer Road, Sandario Road, unsubdivided property at eastern boundary) Approved Bond Funding: $498,975.00 Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2010 Project Cost: $443,829 Completion Year: 2012 Ranking: Good condition Location: Menlo Park Neighborhood (boundaries: St. Mary’s Road, 22nd Street/Starpass, Interstate 10, Silverbell Road) Location: Midtown/Garden District Neighborhood (boundaries: Grant Road, Speedway Boulevard, Swan Road, Alvernon Way) Project Outcome Completion year: 2008 Performance Indicators: Improved pedestrian safety for children, families, and other residents, and improved neighborhood pride resulting in yard cleanups and property improvements by homeowners. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Town of Marana Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Project Cost: $451,842.00 (including $30,000 in matching City of Tucson Back to Basics funds) Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, there has been a notable increase in the use of the park by families, accompanied by a marked decrease in criminal activity. Neighborhood leadership has noted an increase in attendance at post completion neighborhood association meetings. Approved Bond Funding: $455,500.00 Project Cost: $455,500.00 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to the neighborhood association, increased safety for residents walking to and from bus stops, schools, library, retail establishments, and for recreation and exercise. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Transportation departments. Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 24 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 25 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Midvale Park Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Miles Neighborhood Playground Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of eighty residential street lights and necessary infrastructure on Midvale Park Road (sixtyeight lights between Irvington and Valencia) and Oak Tree Road (twelve lights between Drexel and Valencia) Scope: Construction of asphalt walking path, lighting, benches for soccer and softball fields, bleachers and backstop, drinking fountain, fitness apparatuses, and landscaping on the grounds of the Miles Exploratory Learning Center, Tucson Unified School District. Benefits: This project improves pedestrian safety and mobility, encourages walking and bicycling and establishes lighted routes to important neighborhood destinations (e.g., Lowes/Walmart shopping center). Benefits: Provides park and recreation amenities for students and neighborhood youth, families and elderly residents. Miracle Manor Milagro Park Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of accessible playground equipment in Jacobs Park. Benefits: recreation children Provides safe, accessible opportunities for Pima County with and without disabilities. Approved Bond Funding: $209,001 Approved Bond Funding: $398,000 Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2006 Completion Year: 2009 Completion Year: 2009 Location: Jacobs Park, 3301 North Fairview, Tucson Location: Midvale Park Neighborhood (boundaries: Irvington Road, Valencia Road/Los Reales Road, I-19, Mission Road) Location: Miles Exploratory Learning Center, 1400 East Broadway Project Cost: $542, 238 (including City of Tucson funds and private funding from Rotary Club) Project Cost: $745,839.00 (including $64,000 in matching City of Tucson Back to Basics funds and $285,732 City of Tucson Department of Transportation funds) Project Cost: $500,000 Ranking: Fair condition Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighbors, both disabled and non-disabled children are frequent users of the accessible playground equipment, enhancing recreational opportunities for all area youth. Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, there has been a notable increase in the use of sidewalks in the evening by families and fewer automobile collisions on the previously unlighted streets. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Performance Indicators: According to the neighborhood association, there is increased use of the school playground facilities by residents after school hours and on weekends and vacation, including sports activities and use of the walking path and fitness apparatuses. Operating and Maintenance Reponsibilities: City of Tucson Parks Department Miracle Manor-Jacinto Park Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of playground swing set, multipurpose games court with basketball hoop, walking/ jogging path, ramada, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. Benefits: Enhanced recreation and exercise opportunities at Jacinto Park for neighborhood residents and visitors Approved Bond Funding: $203,331 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Location: Jacinto Park, 2601 N. 15th Avenue Project Cost: $268,331 (including $65,000 City of Tucson funds) Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, increased exercise and recreational use of park by local youth and families. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks Department Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 26 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 27 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Myers Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: located Installation throughtout of the 23 street lights neighborhood. Benefits: Provide needed lighting to help reduce crime and to provide residents with safe access to transit stops and retail outlets during evening hours. FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report North Dodge Transportation Safety Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of sidewalks and concrete driveway aprons on Dodge, Monte Vista, and Blacklidge streets; 10 street lights on North Dodge Boulevard; and landscaping and striping for bicycle lanes on Dodge between Glenn and Fort Lowell. Project Outcome Benefits: Provides pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists with a safer transportation corridor through the neighborhood and an attractive and safe entrance into the River Bend Parks area. Completion Year: 2009 Approved Bond Funding: $477,631 Location: Myers Neighborhood (boundaries: 22nd Street, Golf Links Road, Craycroft Road, Swan Road) Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $350,000 Project Cost: $350,000 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to residents, installation of the street lights has resulted in a decrease in criminal activity and a safer environment for pedestrians walking to and from bus stops, retail establishments, schools, and other neighborhood locations during evening hours. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Completion Year: 2009 Location: North Dodge Neighborhood (boundaries: Fort Lowell, Glenn, Alvernon, Palo Verde) Project Cost: $442,631 Northwest Neighborhood Pedestrian Safety and Water Harvesting Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of a traffic mitigation project on Elm Street between 1st and 6th Avenues, including water harvesting chicanes on both sides of the street, with three chicanes per block. The secondary component of the project is a pedestrian greenway, which employs public easements along 5th Avenue, creating a direct connection to Mansfield Park and the Northwest Neighborhood Center. Benefits: This project improves pedestrian safety and mobility for residents and visitors. The improvements have encouraged walking and bicycling and established important connections to popular destinations (Mansfield Park, the Grant Road shopping center). The COT recently completed work on the 4th Avenue Bike Boulevard, which connects to this project. The water harvesting features enhance the sustainability goals of Pima County and City of Tucson. Approved Bond Funding: $457,850 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2011 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to residents, the impact of the project is a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists and an enhanced sense of pride in their neighborhood. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Location: Northwest Neighborhood (boundaries: Seneca Street, Lee Street, First Avenue, Sixth Avenue) Project Cost: $422,382 (includes $30,257 City of Tucson funds) Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: The neighborhood leadership has noted that the greenway, the traffic circles and the chicanes all have increased bicyclist and pedestrian activity in their neighborhood. Oak Flower Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: This project consisted of the installation of 63 streetlights throughout areas of the Oak Flower Neighborhood which have been adversely affected by traffic incidents and criminal activity, Benefits: Provide increased pedestrian safety and mobility and recreational and exercise opportunites for neighbors, children, elderly, families, and visitors. Approved Bond Funding: $496,760 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2007 Location: Oak Flower Neighborhood (boundaries: Monte Vista, Grant Road, Columbus, Alvernon Way) Project Cost: $459,778 Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to the neighborhood association, the 63 street lights have provided a safe environment for residents walking to and from bus stops, stores, schools, places of worship, and agencies and have decreased the incidence of petty crime during nighttime hours. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 28 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 29 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Palo Verde Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Picture Rocks Youth BMX/Skate Park 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of street lights on Palo Verde Boulevard between Grant Road and Speedway Boulevard, and on the north and east perimeters of Catalina High School. Scope: Installation of BMX/skate park and fourteen security cameras Rillito-Davidson School Nature Park 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Rincon Heights Street Revitalization Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of a natural resource park, fitness course, and ADA accessible playground. Scope: Traffic mitigation project on Ninth and Tenth Streets between Campbell Avenue and Park Avenue, two wide residential streets with a high incidence of cut through traffic and speeding vehicles. The project consisted of fifty 4 foot long bump-outs, ten curb-access ramps, fifteen 30 foot-long water harvesting chicanes, two median islands at neighborhood entry and exit points, placement of 255 landscape boulders, 3225 linear feet of concrete curb, and thirty scuppers (opening in curb which allows water to drain). Benefits: Provides recreation facility for community youth and visitors in a rural area with few recreation amenities. Benefits: The school-based park provides recreational and exercise opportunities for neighborhood residents and outdoor classroom educational opportunities for Davidson School students. Approved Bond Funding: $383,000 Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Approved Bond Funding: $318,650.00 Project Outcome Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Completion Year: 2008 Completion Year: 2010 Location: Picture Rocks Community Park Location: Palo Verde Neighborhood (boundaries: Grant Road, Speedway Boulevard, Alvernon Road, Country Club Road) Project Cost: $383,000 Location: Davidson Elementary School, 3950 E. Paradise Falls Dr. Project Cost: $318,650.00 Performance Indicators: Approximately 7,000 visits per year. Benefits: Provides safe evening movement for youth, disabled citizens, active adults, senior citizens, and bicyclists throughout the neighborhood. Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to the neighborhood association, the new street lights have enhanced safety for residents walking for exercise or to and from bus stops, schools, and local retail establishments. Project Cost: $800,000 (including $300,000 City of Tucson funds) Ranking: Excellent condition Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents and school officials, the project is frequently used by residents and by students for exercise, recreation, and educational purposes. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks Department Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Benefits: This project improves pedestrian safety and mobility for residents and visitors, enhancing quality of life for the neighborhood and the Pima County community. Water harvesting and landscape features support the environmental sustainability goals of Pima County. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000.00 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Location: Rincon (boundaries: Sixth Boulevard, Campbell Heights Neighborhood Street, Broadway Avenue, Park Avenue) Project Cost: $367,659.00 (including $52,000 in matching City of Tucson Back to Basics funds) Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to the neighborhood association, there has been a notable decrease in cut-through traffic on Ninth and Tenth Streets and increased resident pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 30 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 31 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Robles Junction Recreation Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Rose Neighborhood Pedestrian Bridge Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of a soccer field, restroom stubouts, security lighting/fencing, parking lot and utilities. Scope: Installation of a pedestrian bridge spanning Rodeo Wash, west of C. E. Rose Elementary School. The existing bridge was dilapidated, unsafe and did not meet current ADA requirements. The project also included lighting modifications and associated electrical relocations in and around the bridge. The City of Tucson was responsible for the demolition and removal of the old bridge, and construction of a concrete bench, asphalt walkways and the associated ADA ramps. Benefits: The soccer field improvements provide recreational opportunities for Robles Junction youth and families in a rural community which lacks such amenities. Santa Catalina (Mount Lemmon) Community Building 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds South Park Water Slide 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of Mount Lemmon multipurpose community building, including a visitors center and space for community meetings and gatherings. Scope: Installation of a water slide located at the Quincy Douglas Pool in the South Park Neighborhood. Benefits: Visitors center provides information on Mount Lemmon history, environment, recreation, food, lodging, and other visitor services. The community center provides a site for residents meetings and gatherings and promotes revitalization of a community which was devastated by the Aspen Fire of 2003. Benefits: Provides a recreational structure for use by all ages at a pool designed to serve youth from the surrounding southside neighborhoods. Location: 10105 S. Sasabe Road, Robles Junction Benefits: This project improves pedestrian safety and mobility for residents and visitors alike – enhancing the overall quality of life for the citizens of the neighborhood and the Pima County community. The new bridge addresses issues presented by the neighborhood, with their primary concern the safety of the neighborhood children who use the bridge to access the elementary school. Project Cost: $500,000 Approved Bond Funding: $303,000.00 Project Outcome Location: Quincy Douglas Pool, 2420 S. Kino Parkway Ranking: Good condition Project Outcome Completion Year: 2007 Project Costs: $157,498 Performance Indicators: According to residents, the project has provided needed recreational and exercise opportunities for students and community members. Completion Year: 2010 Location: Summerhaven, Mount Lemmon Ranking: Good condition Location: Rose Neighborhood (boundaries: Ajo Way, Irvington Road, 12th Avenue, I-19) Project Cost: $1,500,000 (includes $1,000,000 Pima County bond funds designated for Mount Lemmon community building) Performance Indicators: Installation of the pool slide structure has increased youth attendance and activity at the Quincy Douglas Pool, providing a safe and healthy recreation option for neighborhood children of all ages. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2010 Operating and Maintenance: Altar Valley School District Project Cost: $200,422 in Pima $503,422.00 (including County HURF funds) Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 (Neighborhood Reinvestment) Ranking: Excellent condition Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: 3,500 users annually Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, since installation of the pedestrian bridge there has been a notable increase in residents’ use of the adjacent linear park and multi-use path. The neighborhood leadership has noted that the bridge is not just a place for residents to cross the wash safely, but also a popular place for photographers and bird watching. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Approved Bond Funding: $180,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2006 Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 32 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 33 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report South Tucson Community Garden Market 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds South Tucson Community Parks 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds South Tucson Youth Playground Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Toumey Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Acquisition of property consisting of a closed restaurant, residence, and adjacent land, which was converted to a neighborhood facility for residents to learn preparation techniques of healthy foods as well as the cultivation of those foods, with an emphasis on preventing obesity. Scope: Installation of two (2) mini-parks with security cameras, playground equipment, halfcourt basketball court, and ramada with picnic benches, located in the City of South Tucson. Scope: Installation of covered and shaded playground structures, new stand-alone play structures, field improvements, and informational marquees at Ochoa and Mission View elementary schools, located in South Tucson. The improvements are for the benefit of school students during school hours and for the benefit of the local community during non-school hours. Scope: This project consisted of the design and construction of new sidewalks along 16th St from Desert Ave. to Jerrie Ave., 17 speed humps, 5 speed tables and 3 traffic circles throughtout the neighborhood, new walking path around the park, new playground structure, landscaping and irrigation modifications, new picnic tables and drinking fountains in the park. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Benefits: This project provides needed upgrades to youth recreational facilities for residents of South Tucson and students of South Tucson/TUSD elementary schools. Approved Bond Funding: $220,500 Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $425,000 Benefits: Provide needed amenities for youth, individuals, elderly, and families of the surrounding neighborhoods in order to improve the quality of life for the local residential population. Project Outcome Completion Year: 2007 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2011 Location: 2020 S. Fifth Avenue and 2400 S. Second Avenue, South Tucson Completion Year: 2012 Benefits: Provides an educational center for residents of South Tucson and the greater community to practice the art of healthy lifestyles through healthy cooking and eating. Location: 2205 S. 4th Avenue, South Tucson Benefits: Provide recreational facilities for youth and families within the community, enhancing the overall quality of life for the citizens of the neighborhood and the wider community. Approved Bond Funding: $488,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2013 Project Costs: $220,500 Project Cost: $714,000 (including $214,000 South Tucson funds) Location: Mission View School, South 8th Avenue, South Tucson School, 101 West 25th Street, South Tucson Ranking: Good condition Ranking: Good condition Project Cost: $397,982 Project Cost: $415,629 Performance Indicators: Residents are learning how to improve their health through healthy eating and cooking practices. Courses are available for adults and youth in conjunction with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Performance Indicators: Approximately 3,000 visitors per year Ranking: Excellent condition Ranking: New Project Performance Indicators: Maximum usage during school hours, average usage by neighborhood residents during non-school hours. Performance Indicators: New Project Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of South Tucson Public Works Department Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Facilities Management Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation 2600 Ochoa Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Tucson Unified School District Page 34 Location: (N) 16th St, (S) 22nd St, (E) Swan Rd, (W) Columbus Blvd Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and City of Tucson Transportation Department. Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 35 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Wakefield Youth Skate Park 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds West University Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of a youth skate park on the grounds of St. John’s Catholic Parish, in collaboration with Wakefield Neighborhood, Sunset Villa Neighborhood, St. John’s Parish, the Diocese of Tucson, and the City of Tucson. Scope: Installation of park Improvements including construction of a splash pad, a covered play structure, accessible walkways, and plaza-area design elements that reflect the historic past of this park. The splash pad has been designed with a manual activation system to allow residents to turn on the water features as desired. This area is fenced with lockable gates that will be open during normal park hours. The existing wading pool will remain in place to serve as a reservoir for the splash pad only. Benefits: Recreation and exercise opportunities for neighborhood youth from the adjacent communities. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion year: 2013 Benefits: Provides additional recreational and exercise opportunites for neighborhood children, elderly, and families. Location: 602 West Ajo Way Approved Bond Funding: $500,000.00 Project cost: $504,000 (including $4,000 City of Tucson Back to Basics funds) Project Outcome Ranking: Excellent condition Performance indicators: According to neighborhood residents, there is maximum usage of the skate park by youth from local neighborhoods and the larger community. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department 1997 NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT - Project Locations 1. Amphi 2. Balboa Heights 3. Barrio Blue Moon 4. Barrio Kroeger Lane 5. Bravo Park 6. Bravo Park II 7. Cavett Elementary 8. Challenger Little League 9. City Parkside 10. Corbet 11. Dunbar Spring 12. El Cortez 13. El Rio Acres 14. Elvira 15. Fairgrounds 16. Iron Horse 17. Jefferson Park 18. Julian Wash 19. Keeling 20. La Pilita 21. Las Vistas 22. Menlo Park 23. Miracle Manor 24. Miracle Manor II 25. Myers 26. National Cities 27. Old Pascua 28. Parkway Terrace 29. Pueblo Gardens 30. Rose 31. Santa Rita Park 32. Silvercroft 33. South Park 34. South Tucson 35. Sunnyside 36. Sunset Villa 37. Wakefield 38. Wakefield Art Project 39. Western Hills 40. West Ochoa Completion Year: 2012 Location: Catalina Park, 901 North Fourth Avenue. Project Cost: $500,000.00 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, an increase in usage of the park has improved the quality of life in the West University Neighborhood and has mitigated the problem of illegal drug activity in the park. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 36 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 37 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 2004 NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT - Project Locations (Urban Area) 1. 29th Street Coalition 2. “A” Mountain 3. Alvernon Heights 4. Amphi 5. Avondale 6. Barrio Anita 7. Barrio Centro 8. Barrio Hollywood 9. Barrio San Antonio 10. Barrio Viejo 11. Dunbar Spring 12. El Cortez 13. Elvira 14. Feldman’s 15. Hedrick Acres 16. Highland Vista 17. Jefferson Park 18. Julia Keen 19. Kino Coalition 20. Menlo Park 21. Midtown 22. Miles 23. Miracle Manor 24. Miracle Manor II 25. Myers 26. North Dodge 27. Northwest 28. Oak Flower 29. Palo Verde 30. Rillito-Tucson 2004 NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT - Project Locations (Rural & Suburban Areas) 31. Rincon Heights 32. Rose 33. South Park 34. South Tucson 35. South Tucson Youth 36. Toumey Park 37. Wakefield 38. West University 39. South Tucson (Lily’s) 40. 5 Points Coalition 1. 2. 3. 4. Ajo Amado Arivaca Cardinal 5. 6. 7. 8. Catalina Catalina II Continental Flowing Wells 9. Flowing Wells II 10. Marana Vista 11. Midvale Park 12. Picture Rocks 13. Robles Junction 14. Santa Catalina 15. Cardinal II 16. Mountain Village DATA CHARTS 2004 NR Board Approved Funding By Fiscal Year FY 13/14 - $0.02 Million FY 12/13 - $0 Million FY 11/12 - $0 Million FY 10/11 - $0.7 Million FY 09/10 - $1.4 Million $0.0 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 38 $2.0 $4.0 $6.0 $8.0 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation FY 08/09 - $2.3 Million Page 39 FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2013 - 2014 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Projects By Type Of Improvements  37 40 Completed Project Report Cardinal Traffic Mitigation Project Completed Project Report Mountain Village Traffic Mitigation Project The Cardinal Neighborhood, located south of Valencia and west of Cardinal Avenue requested and received funding for safety improvements on Calle Canario between Cardinal Avenue and south Pavo Real Place. The neighborhood was experiencing drivers dangerously speeding well over the residential speed limit. There have been numerous documentd cases of unsafe driving resulting in property damage, physical harm and even loss of life in the past two decades. These infrastructural improvements have effectively slowed down traffic, thereby reducing stress on neighborhood streets. The Mountain Village Estate Community, located south of Ajo and east of Bilby Avenue requested and received funding for traffic mitigation improvements on various residential streets. Neighborhood residents complained about construction vehicles and other drivers speeding well over the residential speed limit. A residential home developer, Richmond American is currently constructing 115 single-family homes, putting a minimum of 200 more cares driving directly through or around the neighborhood. These infrastructural improvements have effectively slowed down traffic, thereby reducing stress on neighborhood streets. Bond funds applied to construction costs only. Bond funds applied to construction costs only. Bond No.: NR2.09 Project Number: CCD.NR4056 Locations: Calle Canario between Cardinal Avenue and south Pavo Real Place Project Delivery Method: N/A District: 5 Project Budget: $5,540.00 Total Actual Cost: $4,316.63 Construction Cost: $4,316.63 Design Cost: N/A Funding Sources: 2004 GO bonds Managing Dept.: Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Design Consultant: N/A General Contractor: PCDOT Completion Date: December 2014 Bond No.: NR2.09 Project Number: CCD.NR4057 Locations: Various Project Delivery Method: N/A District: 5 Project Budget: $19,390.00 Total Actual Cost: $15,108.19 Construction Cost: $15,108.09 Design Cost: N/A Funding Sources: 2004 GO bonds Managing Dept.: Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Design Consultant: N/A General Contractor: PCDOT Completion Date: December 2014 Green Projects*** Public Amenities* 30 22 19 20 10 10 0 0 1997 8 4 Public Safety Enhancments** 9 5 Sidewalks 11 Street Lights 2004 * Public Amenities include Playgrounds, Park Improvements, Recreational or Service Facilities, and Community or Health Care Buildings ** Public Safety Enhancements include Bridges, Crosswalks, HAWK lights, and Traffic Mitigation *** Green Projects include water Harvesting and other Environmentally Sustainable Efforts NOTE: Some 2004 projects include multiple categories 1997 & 2004 NR Leveraged Projects By Source City of Tucson - 57 60 Other Jurisdictions & Sources* - 17 50 40 Non Reinvestment County Funding - 12 30 20 School District - 10 10 0 *Include Federal Transportation Ehancement Grant, Weed and Seed Program, Arizona Department of Transportation, Drachman Insititue, Tucson Improvement District, PRO Neighborhoods, Pima Association of Governments, and other Non-Profit Organizations. 1997 & 2004 Leveraged Funding By Source City of Tucson - $12,126,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 U.S. Department of Transportation Ehancement Grants - $1,493,000 Tucson Neighborhood Improvement Districts - $1,288,000 Other Funding* - $806,000 $0 *Include the State of Arizona, the Pima Association of Governments, other Pima County Departments, the Town of Marana, Pro Neighborhoods, and other Organizations Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 40 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 41 PIMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHARON BRONSON, CHAIR, DISTRICT 3 ALLY MILLER, DISTRICT 1 RAMÓN VALADEZ, CHAIRMAN, DISTRICT 2 RAYMOND J. CARROLL, DISTRICT 4 RICHARD ELÍAS, DISTRICT 5 PIMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR C.H. Huckelberry DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Henry Atha COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Margaret Kish, Director NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM Leslie Nixon, Program Manager PIMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT KINO SERVICE CENTER 2797 EAST AJO WAY, 3rd FL TUCSON, AZ 85713 (520) 724-3777 http://webcms.pima.gov/government/community_development_neighborhood_conservation