COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT PIMA COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM 2014 - 2015 Annual Report Willie Blake Park FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee 2015 PIMA COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM Bennett Bernal, Chair (District 3 appointee) Corey Knox (District 4 appointee) Elvia Lopez (District 5 appointee) 2014-2015 Annual Report Table of Contents 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 4 Background ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Mission and Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 4 Methodology ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee .................................................................. 5 Results ................................................................................................................................................. 5 The Future ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Neighborhood Leadership Institute................................................................................................. 8 COMPLETED 2004 PROJECTS ........................................................................................................... 9 DATA CHARTS ........................................................................................................................................ 38 MAPS 1997 Projects ..................................................................................................................................... 39 2004 Project Locations (Urban Area) ............................................................................................ 40 2004 Project Locations (Rural & Suburban Areas) ...................................................................... 40 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 2 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 3 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 2015 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. $5 million for projects, and the 2004 Pima County 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 Neighborhood Reinvestment and Board of Supervisors who have the Affordable Housing programs authority to approve all projects. To utilize their designated bond funding date, 56 projects have been approved ““The Pima County Neighfor specific community based with 100% of the $20,000,000 projects under the oversight of a obligated by the Board of Supervisors. borhood Reinvestment citizen-appointed body. Specific These projects represent urban, Program and all the staff projects are recommended by the suburban, and rural areas throughout are always willing to help citizen committees to the Board Pima County. The rationale behind and support our communiof Supervisors for final approval. the Neighborhood Reinvestment ty. We have also particiProgram, the methodology, results, Each year, an annual report neighborhood feedback, and future pated in the Neighborhood is presented to the County prospects are discussed below. Leadership Institute where Administrator regarding the status of we learned new skills and the bond funded programs and the Mission and Purpose received training material. specifi c projects that are pending, We look forward to working in process and completed. This The movement of Pima County annual report focuses on the status residents to suburbs and exurbs with them on our neighborof the 1997 and 2004 Neighborhood has had a major impact on both hood projects in the future.” Reinvestment bond projects. urban and rural communities. This population migration has Francisca Cruz All forty-one (41) 1997 Neighborhood contributed to deterioration of Santa Cruz Southwest Reinvestment projects have been the urban core neighborhoods, as completed. To date, fifty-six (56) limited public funds are stretched Neighborhood Association projects have been approved by to pay for infrastructure in the new the Board for funding through the residential communities. Growth 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment on the suburban fringe and rural Bonds, and fifty-five (55) projects areas of Pima County creates stress have been completed. The entire $20 million in bonds for these communities, as new development burdens has been obligated by the Board of Supervisors. roads, schools, parks, and law enforcement. In response to the burgeoning infrastructure needs in Pima County, The final project, Five Points Coalition Gateway project, the electorate approved Neighborhood Reinvestment has matching funds from the Transportation Improvement bond questions in 1997 and 2004. The dual functions Program, Regional Transportation Authority of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program are to fill funds, and Federal Transportation Enhancement gaps created by diminishing government dollars and monies. It is projected to be completed in 2016. to empower residents of the stressed neighborhoods. Background Methodology The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program has been in existence since the 1997 Pima County bond election established General Obligation Bond funding for construction of small scale capital improvement projects to be selected through a neighborhood consensus process. The 1997 bond election provided The unique Neighborhood Reinvestment funding allocation procedure originates at the grass roots, as residents themselves determine what capital improvement projects will be constructed. With the assistance of Neighborhood Reinvestment Program staff, neighborhoods select a project, obtain a cost estimate, and Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 4 prepare a written proposal to submit to the Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee. After presentations by neighborhood representatives and site visits, the Committee forwards its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Should the Board approve the project, an intergovernmental agreement is executed between the County and the constructing jurisdiction. If the County will construct the project, a Memorandum of Understanding is executed between the Community Development Department and the constructing County department, usually Transportation, Parks, or Facilities Management. 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. Results Using the process described above, forty-one 1997 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bond projects were approved by the Pima County Board of Supervisors. The Neighborhood Reinvestment All projects have been completed. Oversight Committee is composed The 2004 Neighborhood of five volunteer members appointed Reinvestment Oversight Committee “Thank you for responding by the Pima County Supervisors. held their first meeting in May, 2005, to us the way you all did. The Committee convened as many with the first project recommended as ten times per year since the 2004 to the Board Of Supervisors in July, The difference here is like Neighborhood Reinvestment Bond 2005. Since that time, fifty-six 2004 night and day. The neighProgram was implemented in 2005. Neighborhood Reinvestment projects bors on Bilbray Road are so have been approved by the Board, happy with how much the The Committee’s primary and fifty-five projects have been construction vehicles have responsibility is to review and make completed, with the remaining project a recommendation concerning each in design. Thirty-three projects slowed down. They see proposal submitted by a community were finished during FY2005/06 fewer cars flying down the seeking Neighborhood Reinvestment through FY2009/10, eight projects roads as well. Thank goodbond funds for an infrastructure in FY2010/11, eight in FY2011/12, ness for this program.” project. The Committee appoints a two in FY2012/13, two in FY site visit subcommittee which meets 2013/14, and two in FY 2014/15. with residents and NR staff in the Cindy Abril neighborhood where the project would Neighborhood Reinvestment projects Mountain Village Estates be constructed. The subcommittee include traffic mitigation devices, presents its report to the full street lights, park improvements, committee at its next meeting, and after sidewalks, walking paths, pedestrian discussion, a vote is taken to recommend bridges, sports facilities, and approval or rejection to the Board of Supervisors. community buildings. In recent proposals, neighborhoods In the course of assessing proposals, the Committee have included rainwater reclamation and other “green” determines the eligibility of the neighborhood as a features in their project proposals, reflecting the stressed area; the sufficiency of the group’s consensus developing community value of sustainable infrastructure. process; collaboration with other neighborhoods, jurisdictions, and organizations; and steps taken to identify Unlike the 1997 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds, matching funds for the project. These criteria were the 2004 funding can be utilized in all Supervisorial established by the 2004 bond implementation ordinance. Districts, including the suburban and rural areas of Pima County. Ten rural projects were approved by the Board: In addition to screening and making recommendations Amado (community building), Marana Vista (public of funding proposals, the Oversight Committee reviews safety enhancements), Robles Junction (recreation fields), the NR program, its process and procedures, and makes Santa Catalina (community center), Catalina (community suggestions for enhancing effectiveness of the program. building), Ajo (skate park), Arivaca (park improvements), Catalina II (public health clinic), Continental (pediatric FY 2014-2015 Oversight Committee members were: health clinic), and Picture Rocks (youth recreational facility). Neighborhood Reinvestment Oversight Committee District 1 - Currently Vacant District 2 - Currently Vacant District 3 - Bennett Bernal, Chair Neighborhood Reinvestment produces needed capital projects, but it also provides the neighborhoods with organizational tools to work on other pertinent Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 5 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 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 communities by voting, addressing issues that affect their families, and otherwise becoming an involved citizenry. The Future Major challenges remain for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program: 1. Limited Funding. 2. FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 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. In response, staff has developed a neighborhood leadership institute. The institute addresses all aspects of organizing and operating a viable community group, including legal structure, resources, meeting protocol and procedure, organizational models, defining neighborhood boundaries, low-cost projects, mentoring system, social media skills, and working with elected officials and the media. The article on page 8 of this report provides more information about the leadership institute. With the $20 million from the 2004 bonds fully allocated, the only 3. Neighborhood Outreach “Even though the County remaining funds for neighborhood only installed 4 speed projects will be the cost savings from Since 2010, Neighborhood humps, cars are already completed projects, which is unlikely Reinvestment staff has expanded noticeably slower on our to be sufficient to fund more than one its involvement in Pima County or two small additional projects, at communities in a variety of ways beyond street. We appreciate most. Until and unless Pima County development of Neighborhood the attention given to voters support additional funding in a Reinvestment projects, including: our little neighborhood. new bond election, the Neighborhood Thank you for your help.” Reinvestment Program will come to an • Collaboration with Community end when the last approved project is Development Block Grant and completed. Every neighborhood with Pima County Faith Based Initiatives Arturo Vasquez a completed project has informed staff to provide leadership Cardinal Neighborhood the program that it has additional development and resource Association serious infrastructure needs, and networking in the communities every month there are new inquiries of Rillito and Robles Junction. from Pima County neighborhoods and communities seeking information about NR funding. • Assisting the Neighborhood Stabilization These neighborhoods have been told that no new proposals Program with identifying appropriate are being accepted and none will be until additional neighborhoods for revitalization funding (from bond funds are approved by Pima County residents. the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act). and conducting door to door surveys in The November 3, 2015, Pima County neighborhoods impacted by NSP investment. bond election ballot includes $25 million for Neighborhood Reinvestment projects. • Partnering with the Home Repair and Weatherization Program to plan and implement outreach to unserved Neighborhoods continue to be encouraged to seek and underserved areas in unincorporated Pima County, supplemental funding from public and private sources. in order to effectively target federal stimulus funding. However, funding sources previously available to neighborhoods within the City limits, such as • Development of a social media site for Back to Basics funding, have been scaled back or neighborhoods to utilize as an information exchange. defunded, creating more demand on the County bond funds. To date, 1997 and 2004 projects have leveraged a total of $15.7 million from other sources. Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 6 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. Every neighborhood with a completed project has r eported 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. 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 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. 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. Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 7 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE INSPIRES AND ENERGIZES NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program has completed a year and a half of Neighborhood Leadership Institute sessions. NLI alternates skills trainings and networking events, on a quarterly basis. to design and deliver appropriate training for new and experienced neighborhood association members, consistent with the NRP goal of revitalizing stressed Pima County neighborhoods and communities. The response from residents and neighborhood leaders has been uniformly positive, based upon written evaluations and comments from participants. A representative sample: In preparation, The NR Program Manager attended a newly developed weeklong training presented by NeighborWorks, Inc., which focused on leadership development in stressed communities. To ensure that the training curriculum incorporated a Pima County perspective, NRP staff conducted focus groups in Neighborhood Reinvestment target neighborhoods. The focus groups selected and prioritized topics to be addressed by the NLI. Great opportunity to connect and brainstorm among community leaders. It was very good-lots of participation-great energy. Inspires me to continue with this work. [I will] encourage others to attend future trainings. The focus of the NLI sessions is on issues faced by high stress neighborhoods, who work with Neighborhood Reinvestment staff to develop small bond funded infrastructure projects. However, when training slots are available, representatives from lower stress neighborhoods have participated in NLI sessions. This has produced a rich and diverse exchange of ideas, as well as providing a forum for Pima County neighborhoods which does not exist elsewhere. The idea for the Institute originated when Neighborhood Reinvestment staff observed that neighborhood organizations were struggling to develop new leaders and maintain a strong membership base. NR decided The training sessions include slide shows, group discussions, and hands-on activities, and run approximately five hours, including a light lunch. Lunchtime speakers have included Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias and Health Department staff describing eligibility and application process for the federal Affordable Care Act. NLI trainers are Neighborhood Reinvestment staff Leslie Nixon, Tony Reis, and Cam Juarez. September 19, 2015, is the date for the next Neighborhood Leadership Institute, which will include workshops on succession planning for community groups; involving area youth in neighborhood projects; and a sharing circle of neighborhood successes and challenges. Supervisor Ramón Valadez will be a guest speaker. 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. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000.00 Benefits: Provide increased pedestrian safety and mobility for additional recreational and exercise opportunites for residents, children, 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 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Ajo Youth Skate Park Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds FY 2014 - 2015 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 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Arivaca Community Park Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds FY 2014 - 2015 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 Approved Bond Funding: $463,690 Transportation Safety Grant: $29,150 Completion Year: 2011 Project Outcome Project Outcome Project Outcome Location: Arivaca Completion Year: 2012 Completion Year: 2010 Completion Year: 2012 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 Location: Barrio Centro (boundaries: 22nd St., Aviation Hwy., Country Club Rd., Tucson Blvd.) Project Cost: $395,000.00 Project Cost: $492,840 Performance Indicators: Increased recreation opportunities for Barrio Anita and community youth Ranking: Excellent condition 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 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. Benefits: Provides additional recreation and exercise opportunites for neighborhood and community children, elderly, and families. 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. 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 2014 - 2015 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 2014 - 2015 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. Benefits: Provides natural space, benches, and a neighborhood memorial for youth, elderly, and families residing in the surrounding community. Cardinal Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: tables on Installation of ten three residential 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. Approved Bond Funding: $497,080.00 Approved Bond Funding: $486,244 Approved Bond Funding: $118,516 City of Tucson Ward 6 Office: $75,000 Greater Santa Rosa Fund: $60,000 Project Outcome Project Outcome Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2011 Completion Year: 2011 Completion Year: 2010 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.) Location: 750 S. Convent Ave. Project Cost: $253,516 Location: (boundaries: Rd., Westover Project Cost: $486,244 Ranking: Excellent condition 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. Ranking: Excellent condition 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. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. speed streets Approved Bond Funding: $11,000.00 Cardinal Neighborhood Valencia Rd., Los Reales Ave., Camino de la Tierra) 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. 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 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Cardinal II Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Catalina Community Building and Catalina Health Clinic Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of 4 speed tables on West Calle Canario between S. Cardinal Avenue and South Pavo Real Place. Scope: Construction of 5,000 square foot community services building, including offices for social services, health care, and food bank. Benefits: The traffic mitigation improvements have slowed construction vehicles that are cutting through neighborhood to get to new housing development. Richmond American is currently constructing 115 single-family homes just a few hundred yards away from Mountain Village Estates. The speed tables will mitigate speeds of approximately 200 new cars driving directly through or around the neighborhood. Benefits: Provides central location for social services and health care for residents of Catalina community. Approved Bond Funding: $5,540.00 Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 (NR4024) and $30,000 (NR4034) Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Location: Continental Location: 3535 E. Hawser St., Catalina Project Outcome Completion Year: 2014 Ranking: Excellent condition Location: Just south of Valencia and west of Cardinal Avenue. Specifically, West Calle Canario between S. Cardinal Avenue and S. Pavo Real Place.Project 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. Ranking: Excellent condition 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. Completion Year: 2009 Completion Year: 2010 Project Cost: $750,000 (includes funding from nonprofit organization and CDBG grant) Cost: $4,316.63 Continental Community Health Clinic 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Facilities Management Department Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, these infrastructural improvements have effectively slowed down traffic on Calle Canario. Project Cost: $760,000 (includes private funding from nonprofit health care organization) 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of a three main elements – traffic mitigation, waterharvesting based landscaping, and public art. Benefits: Project provides enhanced public safety in residential area, while promoting bicycling and walking. It also improves the environment, and beautifies public rights-of-way in a downtown area neighborhood. The traffic calming devices reduce excessive speed in a residential area teeming with young families and college students. The traffic calming design also helps to capture storm water runoff and water native trees and vegetation. Much of the public art honors local families and natural resources. Approved Bond Funding: $464,826 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2012 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: 6,000 individual uses Dunbar Spring Neighborhood Traffic Calming, Water Harvesting and Street Beautification Project Approximately per year Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: United Community Health Centers, Inc. Location: Just north of downtown Tucson, between 6th Street and Speedway, Stone and University. Project Cost: $351,881 Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: Improvements currently serve over 2,000 residents and a large number of visitors per year Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 16 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 17 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report El Cortez Heights Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Elvira Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of two playground shade structures, a swing structure, and picnic table shade covers at the Northwest Center in Mansfield Park 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 shaded recreation and exercise opportunites for neighborhood children and families. Benefits: Provides increased pedestrian safety and mobility, and additional recreational and exercise opportunites for residents, children, elderly, and families. Approved Bond Funding: $110,000.00 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Location: Mansfield Park / Northwest Center 2160 N 6th Avenue Approved Bond Funding: $448,140 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2011 Project Cost: $110,000.00 Location: aries: Valencia terstate 19, Ranking: Good condition Project Cost: $263,863 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. Ranking: Excellent condition Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation Elvira Neighborhood (boundRoad, Los Reales Road, InSouth Nogales Highway) 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 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. 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. Flowing Wells Health Clinic 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Construction of a health clinic facility for a medically under-served community. 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. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2008 Approved Bond Funding: $ 500,000. Location: Ellie Towne Community Center, Flowing Wells 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 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 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 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Page 21 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Flowing Wells Community Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds 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: Enhancement of the District Park recreation facilities and improved safety and convenience for park users. FY 2014 - 2015 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 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. Approved Bond Funding: $455,475 Benefits: Provides increased pedestrian safety and mobility and additional recreational and exercise opportunites for resident children, elderly and families. Project Outcome Approved Bond Funding: $20,490 Completion Year: 2007 Project Outcome Location: 5510 North Shannon Road Completion Year: 2008 Project Cost: $448,098 Location: Hedrick Acres Neighborhood (boundaries: Fort Lowell, Glenn, Campbell, First Avenue) Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: 9,000 users annually Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation 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. Approved Bond Funding: $75,000.00 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Project Cost: $20,400 Location: (boundaries: Craycroft Ranking: Good condition Project Cost: $75,000.00 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 Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 22 Highland Vista Neighborhood 5th Street, Broadway Boulevard, Road, Rosemont Boulevard) Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, this project created fitness opportunities and stabilization and enhancement of community identity. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation 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. Approved Bond Funding: $402,240.00 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2010 Location: (boundaries: Campbell Jefferson Park Neighborhood Grant Road, Lester Street, Avenue, Euclid Avenue) Project Cost: $309,752.00 Ranking: Excellent condition 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. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 23 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Julia Keen Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of 69 streetlights throughout the darkest areas of the Julia Keen Neighborhood, which had a high incid traffic accidents and criminal activity. FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Kino Coalition/Willie Blake Jr. Community Park 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds 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 Approved bond funding: $463,829 Project Outcome Benefits: Provide needed amenities for youth, individuals, elderly, and families of the surrounding neighborhoods in order to improve recreational and exercise opportunities. Completion Year: 2009 Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Location: Julia Keen Neighborhood (boundaries: 22nd Street, Aviation Highway, Alvernon Way, Country Club Road) Project Outcome Project Cost: $650,000 (including $150,000 City of Tucson funding) Location: 3525 South Naco Vista Benefits: Provide increased pedestrian safety and mobility and additional recreational and exercise opportunites for resident children, elderly and families. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 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 Completion Year: 2009 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. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation 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. Project Outcome Completion year: 2008 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. 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. 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 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) 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 Project Outcome 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. 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 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 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: Increased pedestrian safety and mobility and recreational and exercise opportunites for residents, children, elderly, families and visitors. FY 2014 - 2015 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 Approved Bond Funding: $455,500.00 Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2006 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Completion Year: 2009 Location: Jacobs Park, 3301 North Fairview, Tucson Completion Year: 2010 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: $500,000 Ranking: Fair condition Project Cost: $455,500.00 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) Ranking: Good condition Ranking: Excellent 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. 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. 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 Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Location: Midtown/Garden District Neighborhood (boundaries: Grant Road, Speedway Boulevard, Swan Road, Alvernon Way) Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 26 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 Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 27 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 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. FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Mountain Village Estates Traffic Mitigation Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of associated signage on 14 speed tables and 7 residential streets. Project Outcome Benefits: The traffic mitigation improvements have slowed construction vehicles that are cutting through the neighborhood to get to new housing development. Richmond American is currently constructing 115 single-family homes just a few hundred yards away from Mountain Village Estates. The speed tables will mitigate speeds of approximately 200 new cars driving directly through or around the neighborhood. Completion Year: 2009 Approved Bond Funding: $19,390 Location: Jacinto Park, 2601 N. 15th Avenue Project Cost: $268,331 (including $65,000 City of Tucson funds) Benefits: Enhanced recreation and exercise opportunities at Jacinto Park for neighborhood residents and visitors Approved Bond Funding: $203,331 Ranking: Good condition 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. 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 Project Outcome Location: Myers Neighborhood (boundaries: 22nd Street, Golf Links Road, Craycroft Road, Swan Road) Project Outcome Completion Year: 2014 Project Cost: $350,000 Location: Just south of Ajo Way and east of Bilby Avenue Ranking: Excellent condition Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, increased exercise and recreational use of park by local youth and families. Project Cost: $15,108 Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks Department Performance Indicators: According to neighborhood residents, these infrastructural improvements have effectively slowed down traffic on residential streets. Ranking: Excellent condition Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Department of Transportation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 28 Approved Bond Funding: $350,000 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 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 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 29 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 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 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. FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Oak Flower Neighborhood Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Palo Verde Street Lights 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Picture Rocks Youth BMX/Skate Park 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, 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 Benefits: Provide increased pedestrian safety and mobility and recreational and exercise opportunites for neighbors, children, elderly, families, and visitors. Benefits: Provides safe evening movement for youth, disabled citizens, active adults, senior citizens, and bicyclists throughout the neighborhood. Approved Bond Funding: $496,760 Approved Bond Funding: $318,650.00 Project Outcome Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Completion Year: 2007 Completion Year: 2010 Location: Picture Rocks Community Park Location: Oak Flower Neighborhood (boundaries: Monte Vista, Grant Road, Columbus, Alvernon Way) Location: Palo Verde Neighborhood (boundaries: Grant Road, Speedway Boulevard, Alvernon Road, Country Club Road) Project Cost: $383,000 Project Cost: $318,650.00 Performance Indicators: Approximately 7,000 visits per year. 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 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. Benefits: Provides recreation facility for community youth and visitors in a rural area with few recreation amenities. Approved Bond Funding: $383,000 Ranking: Excellent condition Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department 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 30 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 31 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Rillito-Davidson School Nature Park 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Scope: Installation of a natural resource park, fitness course, and ADA accessible playground. 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: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2008 Location: Davidson Elementary School, 3950 E. Paradise Falls Dr. Project Cost: $800,000 (including $300,000 City of Tucson funds) 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 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Rincon Heights Street Revitalization Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds 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: 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 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. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2010 Location: 10105 S. Sasabe Road, Robles Junction Project Cost: $500,000 Ranking: Good condition Performance Indicators: According to residents, the project has provided needed recreational and exercise opportunities for students and community members. Project Outcome Completion Year: 2009 Location: Rincon (boundaries: Sixth Boulevard, Campbell Robles Junction Recreation Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Heights Neighborhood Street, Broadway Avenue, Park Avenue) Project Cost: $367,659.00 (including $52,000 in matching City of Tucson Back to Basics funds) Operating and Maintenance: Altar Valley School District 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. Approved Bond Funding: $303,000.00 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2010 Location: Rose Neighborhood (boundaries: Ajo Way, Irvington Road, 12th Avenue, I-19) Project Cost: $200,422 in Pima $503,422.00 (including County HURF 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. 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: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Department of Transportation Ranking: Excellent condition Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 32 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 33 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report Santa Catalina (Mount Lemmon) Community Building 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds South Park Water Slide 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds South Tucson Community Garden Market 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds South Tucson Community Parks 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. 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. 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. Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 (Neighborhood Reinvestment) Benefits: Provides a recreational structure for use by all ages at a pool designed to serve youth from the surrounding southside neighborhoods. Approved Bond Funding: $180,000 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. Project Outcome Completion Year: 2006 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: $500,000 Approved Bond Funding: $220,500 Project Outcome Project Outcome Completion Year: 2007 Location: 2020 S. Fifth Avenue and 2400 S. Second Avenue, South Tucson Project Outcome Location: Quincy Douglas Pool, 2420 S. Kino Parkway Completion Year: 2007 Project Costs: $157,498 Completion Year: 2011 Location: Summerhaven, Mount Lemmon Ranking: Good condition Location: 2205 S. 4th Avenue, South Tucson 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. Project Costs: $220,500 Project Cost: $714,000 (including $214,000 South Tucson funds) Ranking: Good condition Ranking: Good condition 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 Performance Indicators: 3,500 users annually Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of South Tucson Public Works Department Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: Pima County Facilities Management Page 34 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 35 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report South Tucson Youth Playground Project 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Toumey Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds Wakefield Youth Skate Park 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds West University Park Improvements 2004 Neighborhood Reinvestment Bonds 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. 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. Benefits: This project provides needed upgrades to youth recreational facilities for residents of South Tucson and students of South Tucson/TUSD elementary schools. 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. 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. Approved Bond Funding: $425,000 Project Outcome Completion Year: 2012 Location: Mission View School, South 8th Avenue, South Tucson School, 101 West 25th Street, South Tucson 2600 Ochoa Approved Bond Funding: $500,000 Approved Bond Funding: $488,000 Completion year: 2013 Benefits: Provides additional recreational and exercise opportunites for neighborhood children, elderly, and families. Project Outcome Location: 602 West Ajo Way Approved Bond Funding: $500,000.00 Completion Year: 2013 Project cost: $504,000 (including $4,000 City of Tucson Back to Basics funds) Project Outcome Location: (N) 16th St, (S) 22nd St, (E) Swan Rd, (W) Columbus Blvd Project Cost: $397,982 Project Cost: $415,629 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: Tucson Unified School District Benefits: Recreation and exercise opportunities for neighborhood youth from the adjacent communities. 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 and City of Tucson Transportation Department. Operating and Maintenance Responsibilities: City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department 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 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report DATA CHARTS 1997 NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT - Project Locations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 Amphi Balboa Heights Barrio Blue Moon Barrio Kroeger Lane Bravo Park Bravo Park II Cavett Elementary Challenger Little League City Parkside 10. Corbet 11. Corbett Bridge 12. Dunbar Spring 13. El Cortez 14. El Rio Acres 15. Elvira 16. Fairgrounds 17. Iron Horse 18. Jefferson Park 19. Julian Wash 20. Keeling 21. La Pilita 22. Las Vistas 23. Menlo Park 24. Miracle Manor 25. Miracle Manor II 26. Myers 27. National Cities 28. Old Pascua 29. Parkway Terrace 30. Pueblo Gardens 31. Pueblo Gardens Elementary 32. Rose 33. Santa Rita Park 34. Silvercroft 35. South Park 36. South Tucson 37. Sunnyside 38. Sunset Villa 39. Wakefield 40. Wakefield Art Project 41. Western Hills 42. West Ochoa FY 09/10 - $1.4 Million $0.0 $2.0 $4.0 $6.0 FY 08/09 - $2.3 Million $8.0 Projects By Type Of Improvements  37 40 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 38 Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 39 FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report FY 2014 - 2015 Neighborhood Reinvestment Annual Report 2004 NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT - Project Locations (Urban Area) 2004 NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT - Project Locations Key 2004 NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT - Project Locations (Rural Area) Pima County Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation Page 40 1. 29th Street Coalition 20. Dunbar Spring 39. Myers 2. 5 Points Coalition 21. El Cortez 40. North Dodge 3. “A” Mountain 22. Elvira 41. Northwest 4. Ajo 23. Feldman’s 42. Oak Flower 5. Alvernon Heights 24. Flowing Wells 43. Palo Verde 6. Amado 25. Flowing Wells II 44. Picture Rocks 7. Amphi 26. Hedrick Acres 45. Rillito-Tucson 8. Arivaca 27. Highland Vista 46. Rincon Heights 9. Avondale 28. Jefferson Park 47. Robles Junction 10. Barrio Anita 29. Julia Keen 48. Rose 11. Barrio Centro 30. Kino Coalition 49. Santa Catalina 12. Barrio Hollywood 31. Marana Vista 50. Santa Cruz Southwest 13. Barrio San Antonio 32. Menlo Park 51. South Park 14. Barrio Viejo 33. Midtown 52. South Tucson 15. Cardinal 34. Midvale Park 53. South Tucson Lily’s 16. Cardinal II 35. Miles 54. South Tucson Youth 17. Catalina 36. Miracle Manor 55. Toumey Park 18. Catalina II 37. Miracle Manor II 56. Wakefield 19. Continental 38. Mountain Village Estates 57. West University 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 & HEALTH SERVICES Jan Lesher 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