Pima County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially direct action on an update to Pima County's Climate Action Plan. Other business includes a petition for tax relief, a constable appointment, personnel policy revisions, and numerous contract awards. The board will also receive financial and investment reports.

• Discussion on update to Pima County Climate Action Plan
• Amendment for Axon Enterprise video/audio storage contract, increased by $2.5 million
• Amendment for McKesson medical supplies, increased by $1 million to $5.55 million
• Contract for emergency eviction legal services, $505,000 (Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund)
• Operating agreement for Mike Jacob Sportspark, $433,000 revenue over 5 years

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a range of contracts, amendments, and appointments. Notable actions included approving multiple supplier contracts for electrical parts and supplies totaling $896,000, several contract amendments (including a $1M increase for medical supplies and a $2.5M extension for Axon video/audio storage), and a tax relief petition. The board also appointed Matthew R. Leve as Constable for Justice Precinct 9 and approved a proclamation for Arizona Photonics Days.

• Approved $896,000 electrical parts and supplies contracts (5-0)
• Approved $2.5M Axon video/audio storage amendment (5-0)
• Approved $1M increase for McKesson medical supplies (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $430K First Things First amendment (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $60K Child-Parent Centers amendment (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $37.5K Teatro Carmen renovation amendment (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $180K TMC emergency room amendment (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $505K eviction legal services amendment (4-1, Christy nay)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will receive updates on homelessness and public safety initiatives and consider a revised ARPA budget. The meeting includes several contract awards for correctional health, IT software, and fleet management, as well as public hearings for fireworks permits and a rezoning request.

• Contract for NaphCare, Inc. for correctional health services totaling $2,016,148.31
• Agreement with City of Tucson for emergency eviction legal services and low-barrier shelter at Knights Inn for $948,913.04
• Award to AssetWorks, Inc. for fleet, fuel and GPS Management System for $800,000.00
• Hospitality and Promotional Agreement for FC Tucson preseason training camp totaling $240,000.00
• Rezoning hearing for Habitat for Humanity Tucson, Inc. regarding W. Mars Street

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a revised ARPA CSLFRF budget (4-1, Supervisor Christy opposed) and approved multiple contracts and grants, including emergency eviction legal services and low-barrier shelter at Knights Inn (4-1, Christy opposed), and two CDC PimaREACH grant amendments (both 4-1, Christy opposed). The board also approved two rezoning requests (both 5-0) and several fireworks permits, but denied two fireworks permits for Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (both failed 1-4).

• Approved revised ARPA CSLFRF budget (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $948,913.04 contract for emergency eviction legal services and Knights Inn shelter (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $2,016,148.31 NaphCare correctional health services amendment (5-0)
• Approved $240,000 FC Tucson preseason training camp contract (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Habitat for Humanity on W. Mars Street (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1455 River Rd LLC on W. River Road (5-0)
• Denied fireworks permit for Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Dec 12 (failed 1-4)
• Denied fireworks permit for Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Dec 18 (failed 1-4)

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting of the Pima County Board of Supervisors is called to canvass the official results of the November 5, 2024 General Election, as required by state law. The meeting is conducted virtually with public access limited to remote viewing and lobby television. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Canvass of November 5, 2024 General Election results under A.R.S. §16-642(A)

The Pima County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and approved the canvass of the November 5, 2024, General Election results, as required by state law. The motion passed 4-0, with Supervisor Heinz absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved canvass of Nov. 5, 2024 General Election results (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2024 General Election. The Elections Department has recommended approval to petition for and conduct a recount for the office of County Sheriff.

• Recommendation to petition for and conduct a recount for the office of County Sheriff

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to petition for and conduct a recount for the office of County Sheriff in the 2024 General Election, as recommended by the Elections Department. The motion passed 4-0, with Supervisor Heinz absent.

• Approved petition for and conduct of sheriff's race recount (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the employment contract for County Administrator Jan Lesher in executive session. The body is also considering various facility leases, infrastructure contracts, and law enforcement agreements.

• Lease agreement for Pima County Recorder’s Office at 3000 E. Valencia Road, Suite 190 for $1,284,154.28
• Construction Manager at Risk services for Superior Court - Public Service Center Tenant Improvement Project for $266,168.00
• Hospitality and Promotional Agreement with Visit Tucson and FC Tucson for $80,000.00
• Establishment of a portion of River Road via Resolution No. 2024-63
• Multiple FBI Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces FY 2025 agreements for $25,000.00 revenue each

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc. for pre-construction services on the Superior Court - Public Service Center Tenant Improvement Project, with a not-to-exceed construction budget of $18,000,000.00. The Board also approved a $1,284,154.28 five-year lease for Recorder's Office space at 3000 E. Valencia Road, Suite 190, on a 4-1 vote with Supervisor Christy opposed. A request for an independent investigation into the Recorder's handling of early voting failed 1-4. Several other contracts, grants, and rezoning items were approved, and two agenda items were removed.

• Approved Sundt Construction CMAR contract for Superior Court tenant improvements, $266,168.00 pre-construction, $18M GMP cap (5-0, as amended)
• Approved $1,284,154.28/5-year lease for Recorder's Office at 3000 E. Valencia Road, Suite 190 (4-1, Christy nay)
• Denied request for independent investigation into Recorder's early voting actions (1-4, Grijalva, Lee, Heinz, Scott nay)
• Approved rezoning of 3.35 acres at 5050 S. Butts Road from SR to CR-1 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for American Legion Madera Post 131 private club at 3122 S. I19 Frontage Road (5-0, as amended)
• Approved conditional use permit for Vail Equipment Rentals RV/boat storage at 16095 S. Wilmot Road (5-0)
• Approved $2,655,000.00 American Rescue Plan grant from Arizona Dept. of Health Services (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $2,544,375.00 CDC grant for Pima County Overdose Data to Action: LOCAL - Pima CARES (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a motion to censure Sheriff Chris Nanos regarding alleged election interference and free speech violations, alongside updates on homelessness and public safety initiatives.

• Motion to censure Sheriff Nanos and request federal investigation
• Approval of $3.1M contract for Santa Cruz River Pedestrian Bridge
• Approval of $500K book leasing contract for Library District
• Amended meeting schedule adds Special Election Canvass on Nov 21
• Discussion on homelessness and public safety initiatives

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to refer a censure motion against Sheriff Chris Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona for investigation into alleged free speech and election interference violations. The board also approved a $3.13 million contract for the Santa Cruz River Pedestrian Bridge and a $1 million affordable housing agreement for the West Point II Apartments, the latter passing 3-1. Multiple contracts, grants, and proclamations were approved, with most votes unanimous.

• Referred censure of Sheriff Nanos to state and federal prosecutors (5-0)
• Approved $3,127,540 Santa Cruz River Pedestrian Bridge contract (4-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 West Point II Apartments affordable housing agreement (3-1)
• Approved $500,000 Baker & Taylor book leasing contract (5-0)
• Approved $143,378 Sonoran Institute Living River Project amendment (4-0)
• Approved rezoning at N. Bonanza Avenue (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at N. Como Drive (5-0)
• Approved $248,285 HUD rapid rehousing grant (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss county financial performance, climate initiatives, and the 2025-2028 Local Workforce Development Area Plan. The body is also reviewing several contracts for food banks, library systems, and housing projects.

• Contract with Family Housing Resources, Inc. for $750,000 for the Emery Park Place Project
• Contract with BiblioCommons Corp. for $320,000 for a library Content Management System
• Contract with Sahuarita Food Bank for $200,000 for emergency food in Marana and Unincorporated Pima County
• Request for $50,000 from General Fund Contingency for a Green Valley Probation Officer position
• Petition for tax relief from New Life Worship Center, Inc. for tax years 2018-2023

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a $4,187,734.29 contract with EX2 Technology for design-build services for the Pima County Regional Middle Mile Project, with a 3-1 vote (Supervisor Christy opposed, Supervisor Heinz absent). The board also approved several other contracts, grants, and appointments, including a $750,000 affordable housing gap funding agreement for the Emery Park Place Project (4-1, Christy opposed) and a $685,550.40 opioid abatement reentry services contract with NaphCare Arizona. All other substantive items were approved, with no denials or tabling.

• Approved $4,187,734.29 design-build contract for Regional Middle Mile Project (3-1)
• Approved $750,000 affordable housing gap funding for Emery Park Place (4-1)
• Approved $685,550.40 opioid abatement reentry services contract with NaphCare (5-0)
• Approved $320,000 library CMS contract with BiblioCommons (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 General Fund contingency for Green Valley Probation Officer (5-0)
• Approved new HR classifications including Psychologist and IT roles (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Fuchsia Spa as amended (3-1)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule Option A (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will meet to decide on several contracts, grants, and property actions. Items include a $3.8 million lease renewal for Accelerate Diagnostics facilities, a $252,000 contract amendment for Rocking K Development, and the sale of surplus land near Speedway Boulevard and Anita Avenue. The board will also hear a liquor license application for a new restaurant in Green Valley.

• Amend and restate lease with Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. for 3950 W. Country Club Road and 2980 E. Ajo Way, $3,814,344.62 over 5 years
• Amendment No. 2 to Rocking K Development Agreement, extend term to 5/14/38, $252,000 revenue
• Sell surplus .24-acre vacant land at Northwest corner of Speedway Boulevard and Anita Avenue via auction
• Award law enforcement ammunition contracts totaling $489,400 over one year with renewal options
• Hearing on new liquor license for Taco Giro at 77 E. Paseo de Golf, Green Valley

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved several contracts, proclamations, and resolutions, including the sale of surplus property, new county job classifications, and the 2024 General Election early ballot drop-off sites. All votes were unanimous except where noted, with Supervisor Heinz absent for some items. The meeting also included informational updates on homelessness and public safety, and the financial report for August 2024.

• Approved Rocking K Development Agreement amendment, extending term to 5/14/38, $252,000 revenue (4-0, Heinz absent)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Speedway Blvd and Anita Ave by auction (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-56 for 2024 General Election early ballot drop-off sites and emergency voting locations (5-0)
• Approved new classifications for Detainee and Crisis Systems positions (5-0)
• Approved multiple supplier contracts for law enforcement ammunition totaling $489,400 annually (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Accelerate Diagnostics for $3,814,344.62 revenue over 5 years (5-0)
• Approved CODAC Health contract for Mobile Addiction Treatment Team, $266,928 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Taco Giro in Green Valley (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is discussing funding options to generate at least $10 million annually for the Pima County Housing Trust Fund starting in Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes a monthly financial update and a presentation from the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

• Proposed issuance of up to $150,000,000 in Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds
• Acceptance of a $18,706,639 FEMA grant for the Shelter and Services Program
• Contract for $1,000,000 in affordable housing gap funding for Rio Azul Apartments
• Final plat approvals for Rocking K South (Parcel H and I) and Star Valley Block 3
• Contract for $266,168 with Sundt Construction for Superior Court tenant improvements

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing up to $150 million in Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds for 2025, along with a $1 million gap funding agreement for the Rio Azul Apartments project. The board also approved three final plats for residential subdivisions, multiple contracts and grants, and several rezoning requests. A request to formally ask the Sheriff to respond to alleged rule violations was approved 3-2.

• Approved $150M Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond program (5-0)
• Approved $1M Rio Azul Apartments affordable housing gap funding (4-1)
• Approved final plat for Rocking K South Neighborhood 5 Parcel H (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Star Valley Block 3 Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Rocking K South Neighborhood 5 Parcel I (5-0)
• Approved $18.7M FEMA Shelter and Services Program grant (4-1)
• Approved Maryvale Development rezoning to light industrial (5-0)
• Approved request for Sheriff to respond on four alleged rule violations (3-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including a $54 million sewer system financing package, election cancellations for multiple domestic water improvement districts, and an exception to a multi‑species conservation covenant. The agenda also includes updates on homelessness and public safety, a HUD citizen participation plan, and a broadband grant delegation. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 23: Sewer System Revenue Obligations authorizing up to $54,000,000 for sewer system property purchases and refinancing
• Resolution 14: Cancellation of the Silverbell Irrigation and Drainage District annual election and appointment of Nancy Blasco and William Miller as directors
• Resolution 10: Exception to the Multi‑Species Conservation Plan Restricted Covenant by the Flood Control District Board
• Resolution 24: Certificates of Participation authorizing lease‑purchase financing of county real property
• Resolution 25: Acceptance of Tohono O’odham Nation State‑Shared Revenue Program funds for county entities

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved resolutions to issue up to $54 million in sewer system revenue obligations and to cancel elections for several water improvement districts, appointing new board members. They also approved a $10 million VMware contract, a $2.1 million airport runway project, and several proclamations. Supervisor Heinz was absent; Supervisor Christy voted against several items.

• Approved $54M sewer system revenue obligations (4-0)
• Approved cancellation of elections and appointments for Green Valley, Marana, Metropolitan, Mount Lemmon, and Why water districts (4-0 each)
• Approved $10M VMware enterprise contract (4-0)
• Approved $2,088,048 airport runway rehabilitation contract (4-0)
• Approved HUD Citizen Participation Plan (3-1, Christy nay)
• Approved Middle Mile Broadband Grant delegation (3-1, Christy nay)
• Approved surplus property sales at 7281 E. Clayridge Dr. and 7261 E. Cripple Creek Dr. (4-0 each)
• Approved support for 'Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act' (3-1, Christy nay)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding tax levy and collection resolutions for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The meeting also includes votes on various service contracts, grant acceptances, and a proposed ordinance regarding workplace heat safety.

• Public hearings for Resolution No. 2024-40 (Tax Levy) and Resolution No. 2024-41 (Tax Collection)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-10 relating to workplace heat safety
• Contract for Underwood Brothers, Inc. for landscape and vegetation management: $2,700,000.00
• Affordable housing gap funding for Belvedere Terrace: $1,000,000.00 and $1,811,361.58
• Purchase order for Action Target, Inc. for Outdoor Range Target System: $373,000.00

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2024/2025 tax levy resolution (Resolution No. 2024-40) in a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Christy dissenting. The board also approved a workplace heat safety ordinance (Ordinance No. 2024-10) as amended, 4-1, with Christy dissenting. Multiple contracts, grants, and land-use items were approved, including a $1 million affordable housing gap funding contract for Belvedere Terrace (4-1, Christy dissenting).

• Approved FY 2024/2025 tax levy resolution (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved workplace heat safety ordinance as amended (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $1,000,000 Belvedere Terrace affordable housing gap funding contract (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $1,811,361.58 Belvedere Terrace affordable housing revenue contract, 30-year term (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved rezoning for Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital at N. Corona Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for outdoor RV/boat storage at 3205 E. Dawson Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning ordinance for Pascua Yaqui Tribe at W. Valencia Road (5-0)
• Approved $2,700,000 landscape and vegetation management contract (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will address concerns regarding the 2024 Primary and General Elections and consider a request to reconsider the decision not to fill a vacancy for Constable in Justice Precinct 4. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Planning Design and Construction Department.

• Contract with Title Security Agency, L.L.C. for property on N. Musket Road: $275,400.00
• Funding requests for Tucson Botanical Gardens ($7,500.00) and Arizona Bowl ($27,500.00)
• Proposed settlement in Commerce People, L.L.C., et al. v. Pima County
• Cancellation of uncontested school district governing board positions for the November 5, 2024 election
• Resolution No. 2024-38 regarding Metropolitan Education Commission appointments and rules

The Pima County Board of Supervisors reconsidered its earlier decision not to fill the vacant Constable position for Justice Precinct 4 and voted 5-0 to appoint Tracy Ethridge-Nielsen. The board also approved a $4 million janitorial services contract, a $450,000 roadway sweeping agreement, and a $275,400 flood control property acquisition. Several other contracts, grants, and proclamations were approved, while a fireworks permit for Westin La Paloma was denied.

• Appointed Tracy Ethridge-Nielsen to fill Constable vacancy, Justice Precinct 4 (5-0)
• Approved $4M janitorial services contracts (4-1, Chair Grijalva nay)
• Approved $450K roadway sweeping master agreement (4-1, Chair Grijalva nay)
• Approved $275,400 flood control property acquisition on N. Musket Road (5-0)
• Denied fireworks permit for Westin La Paloma (1-4)
• Approved $425K housing market study contract (3-2)
• Approved $1M rapid rehousing grant from Arizona Dept. of Housing (5-0)
• Approved 2024 school district election cancellations (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct the official canvass of the July 30, 2024, Primary Election results.

• Canvass of the July 30, 2024, Primary Election results

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to officially canvass the results of the July 30, 2024, Primary Election. The motion to canvass the election was approved unanimously.

• Approved canvass of July 30, 2024, Primary Election results (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting a legislative program for 2025 and discuss extreme heat mitigation and response strategies. The meeting also includes a presentation on workforce investment and various contract awards.

• Resolution No. 2024-34 to adopt the 2025 Legislative Program
• Discussion on a draft Heat Safety Ordinance for County Contractors
• Contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for $1,380,959.77 for the Safe Streets for All project
• Ground lease amendment with MQD Phase I, L.L.C. for $25,494,882.00 in revenue
• Resolution No. 2024-37 approving early ballot drop-off sites for the 2024 Primary Election

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2025 Legislative Program and approved a strategic plan for extreme heat mitigation. Several high-value lease agreements for the Mosaic Quarter were approved, and a new fee ordinance for the Medical Examiner was passed.

• Adopted 2025 Legislative Program (5-0)
• Approved extreme heat mitigation and response plan (4-1)
• Approved Mosaic Quarter Phase I Lease Agreement for $1,075,835,741.00 (4-1)
• Approved Mosaic Quarter Master Ground Lease for $25,494,882.00 revenue (4-1)
• Approved revised fee ordinance for Office of the Medical Examiner (5-0)
• Approved $1.38M 'Safe Streets for All' project contract (4-1)
• Approved new Training and Education Specialist classification (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Super Mercado Y Carniceria El Semental (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider various funding recommendations for community and workforce development agencies. Additionally, the Board may discuss a proposal regarding the Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge.

• Flood Control District: $69,800.00 contract with U.S. Geological Survey for water resource investigations
• Flood Control District: $97,260.65 contract amendment with JE Fuller/Hydrology and Geomorphology, Inc.
• Proposal for a joint letter supporting the Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge
• Community and Workforce Development funding recommendations across multiple categories

The Board approved $3,510,674 in funding recommendations for various community service, food, and youth agencies. Other key actions included approving several rezoning requests and adding new defendants to opioid litigation.

• Approved $3,510,674 in community and workforce development funding (5-0)
• Approved joint letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 6.07 acres at 4510 N. Bonanza Avenue (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 0.83 acres at 1722 W. Ina Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for renewable energy facility at S. Wilmot Road (5-0)
• Approved adding Albertsons, Mylan, Indivior, KVK-Tech, Express Scripts, and OptumRX as opioid litigation defendants (5-0)
• Directed staff to vet funding options for Pima County Housing Trust Fund to reach $10M annually by FY2026 (3-2)
• Denied revisions to Board of Supervisors and Personnel policies (2-3)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding proposed expenditures and intent to raise property taxes for several districts. This includes the Pima County general budget, Flood Control District, Library District, and various Improvement Districts.

• Pima County Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Flood Control District Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Hayhook Ranch Resolution No. 24 ($40,000.00)
• Mortimore Addition Resolution No. 28 ($35,671.00)
• Street Lighting Improvement District budgets for multiple locations

The Board approved the final budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and the Debt Service Final Budget. Final budgets were also adopted for the Flood Control, Library, Stadium, and several Community Facilities districts. Additionally, the Board directed the County Administrator to research a tobacco and vaping ordinance.

• Approved FY 2024/2025 Final Budget (4-1)
• Approved FY 2024/2025 Debt Service Final Budget (5-0)
• Approved $5.6M contract for Visit Tucson (5-0)
• Approved $7.6M RTA public transit contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 in funding for 22 attractions and tourism agencies (5-0)
• Approved direction to research tobacco and vaping ordinances (5-0)
• Approved $820,858 contract for Adult Detention Complex Study (3-2)
• Passed resolution opposing Interstate 11 construction in Avra Valley (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss extreme heat mitigation and review the Fiscal Year 2022/23 audit results. The agenda includes various contract amendments, new job classifications, and election site approvals.

• Flood Control District: $60,000 amendment for Tucson Clean and Beautiful Adopt-A-Wash Program
• Human Resources: Creation of Deputy Director Project Design & Construction classification ($117,545-$176,318)
• Recorder: Resolution 2024-26 regarding 2024 Primary Election ballot drop-off and voting locations
• Transportation: Exemption for Valencia Road: Mission Road to Camino de la Tierra Project
• Procurement: $1,590,000 award for Sodium Hypochlorite via Hasa, Inc.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review and consider adopting several tentative budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, including the main County Budget. They will also discuss strategies to protect workers from extreme heat and address a vacancy in the Justice Precinct 4 Constable office.

• Review and adoption of the FY 2024-2025 County Tentative Budget
• Discussion on protecting employees and workers from extreme heat
• Proposed reduction in JobPath, Inc. funding from $750,000 to $600,000
• Selection process for the vacant Justice Precinct 4 Constable position
• $1,707,000 contract with C-2 Area Company, L.L.C.

The Board approved tentative budgets for the County, Debt Service, Flood Control, Library, Stadium, and various Community Facilities districts. It also directed administration to develop a heat protection plan for employees and contractors. Additionally, the Board decided not to fill a vacancy for the Constable of Justice Precinct 4.

• Approved Tentative County Budget FY 2024/2025 (3-2)
• Approved Debt Service Tentative County Budget FY 2024/2025 (5-0)
• Approved Flood Control District Tentative Budget FY 2024/2025 (4-1)
• Approved Library District Tentative Budget FY 2024/2025 (3-2)
• Approved heat protection plan requirements for employees and contractors (4-1)
• Decided not to fill the vacancy of Constable, Justice Precinct 4 (4-1)
• Approved $16M in Dell hardware and software contracts (5-0)
• Denied comprehensive plan amendment for 5400 S. Old Spanish Trail (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss options for establishing a dedicated Pima County Housing Trust Fund to support affordable housing. The meeting also includes several contract amendments for the Flood Control District, Tucson Airport Authority, and Library District.

• Rocking K South Community Facilities District bond issuance up to $1,950,000.00
• Tucson Airport Authority contract amendment for $536,421.00
• Dewhirst-Catalina Library lease agreement amendment for $183,614.87
• Freeport-McMoran Sierrita, Inc. easement amendment for $270.00 revenue
• Discussion of funding options to reach $10 million annual revenue for a Housing Trust Fund

The Board approved a $75 million intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Board of Regents and Banner Health for the South Campus Hospital. Other key actions included declaring fentanyl a public health crisis and authorizing the sale of several surplus properties on N. Kolb Road.

• Approved $75M agreement for South Campus Hospital operation (4-0)
• Declared Fentanyl to be a Public Health Crisis (5-0)
• Approved $9.08M sale of cellular license agreements to TPA VI, L.L.C. (5-0)
• Approved sale of four surplus residential parcels on N. Kolb Road (5-0)
• Authorized up to $1.95M in general obligation bonds for Rocking K South CFD (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and ESG programs (5-0)
• Approved $536,421 contract for Tucson International Airport drainage facility (5-0)
• Approved new election-related service fee schedule (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider several financial actions including a proposed $600,000 increase for the Outside Agency Program. Other items include personnel classification changes, contract amendments, and a $10 million pension fund transfer.

• Increase Outside Agency Program budget from $3.26M to $3.86M
• $300,000 contract with Demco, Inc. for public library furniture
• $44,649.19 expenditure for scanning equipment for the Clerk of the Superior Court
• Transfer of $10 million from Pension Fund Reserve to PSPRS
• Multiple summer youth work experience contracts totaling over $537,000

The Board of Supervisors appointed John Christopher Ackerley as Pima County Treasurer and authorized a $10 million transfer to reduce unfunded liabilities in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. The Board also approved a resolution regarding the Arizona Supreme Court's decision on the 1864 abortion ban and authorized various vendor contracts and grants.

• Appointed John Christopher Ackerley as Pima County Treasurer (3-2)
• Authorized $10M transfer from Pension Fund Reserve to PSPRS (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-15 regarding 1864 abortion ban (4-1)
• Approved $300,000 contract for public library furniture (5-0)
• Approved revised ARPA CSLFRF project budgets (4-1)
• Approved creation of 10 new HR classifications (5-0)
• Approved $2.7M fuel contract with Senergy Petroleum, L.L.C. (5-0)
• Approved $700,000 fuel contract with Flyers Energy, L.L.C. (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will officially certify the results of the recent presidential preference election. Members will also discuss identifying duplicate county programs and seek legal advice regarding a potential AHCCCS settlement. Additionally, several large-scale service contracts and community proclamations are on the agenda.

• $1,500,000 operating agreement with YMCA of Southern Arizona for Northwest YMCA center
• $1,000,000 award for HVAC equipment and services by Arizona Style Construction and Advantage Home Performance
• $700,000 contract amendment with Tenex Software Solutions for election desk modules
• $380,000 award to Microwave Networks, Inc. for land mobile radio equipment
• $600,000 dental plan amendment with Delta Dental of Arizona

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year, $1.5 million operating agreement with the YMCA of Southern Arizona for the Northwest YMCA-Pima County Community Center, along with several other contracts, grants, and permits. The board also approved a $2.4 million request from the County Attorney's Office to restore budget funding, and authorized a virtual public forum for the Treasurer appointment process. Most items passed 4-0 or 5-0, with Supervisor Heinz absent for many votes.

• Approved $1.5M/10-year YMCA operating agreement (4-0)
• Approved $2.4M County Attorney budget restoration (3-1)
• Approved virtual public forum for Treasurer appointment process (4-1)
• Approved $380K master agreement for land mobile radio equipment (4-0)
• Approved $1M shared HVAC master agreement (4-0)
• Approved $586,810.19 Marana bike path cost-sharing agreement (4-0)
• Approved $2,973,834 DES workforce grant acceptance (4-0)
• Approved fireworks permits for multiple venues (4-0 each)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including a $400,000 agreement to support South Tucson fire and emergency services. Other business includes property acquisitions for flood control, school charter surrenders, and multiple contract amendments.

• $400,000 intergovernmental agreement with City of South Tucson for Fire and EMS
• $292,200 Flood Control District contract for property at 4335 N. Avra Road
• Proposed adoption of Board of Supervisors Policy No. 22.16 regarding vacant positions
• $382,000 award to Shamrock Foods Company for milk for the Adult Detention Complex
• $253,018 Salvation Army contract amendment for housing and urban development

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a Type II Conditional Use Permit for a hotel expansion at 12833 N. Sabino Canyon Park, along with several rezoning ordinances and resolutions. The Board also accepted the resignation of Treasurer Beth Ford effective April 12, 2024, and approved a selection process to fill the vacancy. A proposed IGA with the City of South Tucson for fire and emergency medical services was removed from the agenda, and a policy on vacant positions was continued. Most other items were approved by unanimous votes, with two grant acceptances passing 4-1.

• Approved Type II Conditional Use Permit for hotel expansion at 12833 N. Sabino Canyon Park (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-3, Stinson Family Trust rezoning on S. Headley Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-4, Bracht rezoning on N. Marlin Canyon Place (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-12, 6500 Westover AV, L.L.C. rezoning on S. Westover Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-13 and Ordinance No. 2024-5, Bellmeyer specific plan and comprehensive plan amendment on N. Thornydale Road (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Treasurer Beth Ford effective April 12, 2024 (4-0, Supervisor Heinz not present)
• Approved selection process to fill Treasurer vacancy (3-0, Supervisor Christy abstained, Supervisor Heinz not present)
• Accepted recommendation to surrender Pima Vocational High School charter before April 30, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a ground lease for Mosaic Quarter Development and an agreement to provide $400,000 to South Tucson for fire and EMS services. The agenda also includes updates on homelessness initiatives and funding for affordable housing.

• $25,513,540 revenue 42-year ground lease for Mosaic Quarter Development, L.L.C.
• $400,000 agreement with South Tucson to support fire and emergency medical services
• $3,300,000 total award for food products at the Adult Detention Complex
• Expansion of the Regional Flood Control District’s ALERT system to San Xavier District
• $403,000 annual contract for septic system services from Janc Excavation and Construction

The Board of Supervisors approved several high-value lease agreements for the Mosaic Quarter and additional GAP funding for affordable housing. Other actions included approving a law enforcement code amendment and various vendor contracts for county services.

• Approved Mosaic Quarter Master Ground Lease for $25,513,540.00 revenue (4-0)
• Approved Mosaic Quarter Phase I Lease Agreement for $1,628,037,732.00 (4-0)
• Approved Mosaic Quarter Phase I Sublease Agreement for $2,301,845,664.00 revenue (4-0)
• Approved additional FY 23/24 GAP Funding for Affordable Housing (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-2 amending Pima County Code Title 9 regarding Law Enforcement (4-1)
• Approved $3.3M food product contracts for Adult Detention Complex (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.46 acres at 4555 W. Valencia Road to General Business (5-0)
• Approved Type II Conditional Use Permit for tire shop at 16200 W. Ajo Highway (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss the final report from the Blue Ribbon Commission regarding the Adult Detention Center. They will also consider an agreement to provide $400,000 for fire and emergency medical services in South Tucson. Additionally, the Board is set to designate polling places for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Election.

• $400,000 intergovernmental agreement with City of South Tucson for fire and EMS
• Final report from the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Adult Detention Center
• Designation of polling places for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Election
• $7,168,471 contract with Durazo Construction Corporation for library expansion and renovation
• $1,100,000 revenue contract with Arizona Partnership for Immunization

The Board approved $6.875 million in GAP funding for 835 affordable housing units and voted to suspend Constable Oscar Vasquez without pay through 2024. Other actions included approving a $7.17M library expansion contract and designating polling places for the March 19 election.

• Approved $6.875M for 835 affordable housing units (4-1)
• Suspended Constable Oscar Vasquez without pay until 12/31/24 (5-0)
• Approved $7,168,471 contract for Richard Elias-Mission Library expansion (5-0)
• Denied appeal regarding affordable housing GAP funding scores (4-1)
• Approved polling place designations for March 19 Presidential Preference Election (5-0)
• Approved tax relief for Silverbell Grace Brethren Church (5-0)
• Approved $650,000 contract increase for Senergy Petroleum fuel services (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Wildflower Reserve Lots 1-91 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review various contracts, fund allocations, and intergovernmental agreements. Items include flood control engineering, election worker compensation, and several anti-racketeering fund distributions.

• Psomas, Inc. engineering contract for Santa Cruz Cortaro Narrows Training Structure: $436,572.62
• Stamback Septic Service award amendment increasing annual amount by $150,000.00
• Anti-Racketeering Revolving Funds allocations for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, Pima County Teen Court, 88-CRIME, Inc., and Amistades, Inc.
• City of Tucson intergovernmental agreement for Valencia Road: $4,000,000.00
• State of Arizona intergovernmental agreement for Country Club Road and Kino Parkway: $6,628,217.00

The Board of Supervisors approved several major transportation agreements and accepted millions in grants for homeless services and emergency food assistance. The Board also created a new Director of Digital Inclusion position and approved various anti-racketeering fund disbursements.

• Approved $6,628,217 intergovernmental agreement for traffic interchanges between Country Club Road and Kino Parkway (4-1)
• Approved $4,000,000 intergovernmental agreement for Valencia Road from Kolb Road to Houghton Road (5-0)
• Approved $3,513,944 grant from Arizona Department of Housing for Homeless Shelter and Services Fund (4-1)
• Approved $5,216,146.91 FEMA grant for Emergency Food and Shelter Program (4-1)
• Approved creation of Director Office of Digital Inclusion classification with salary range $117,545-$176,318 (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of county property to Pima County Community Land Trust for $375,000 revenue (5-0)
• Approved $436,572.62 contract for Santa Cruz Cortaro Narrows Training Structure engineering (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 increase for portable restroom services via Stamback Septic Service (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposal to increase County Administrator Jan Lesher’s salary to align with market rates and her qualifications. Members will also review a $600,000 budget increase for the Outside Agency Program social services grants for fiscal year 2025, which funds nonprofit partners serving low-income, elderly, disabled, and youth residents across the county. Additionally, the board will evaluate the draft Regional Transportation Authority Next Plan, approve several contracts including a $2.3 million Palo Verde Road Safety Improvements agreement, and accept an EPA grant for El Vado Wash stormwater drainage to support local flood control infrastructure.

• Increase Outside Agency Program social services grants for FY25 from $3.26M to $3.86M (+$600,000)
• Accept EPA grant of $1,200,000 ($300,000 local match) for El Vado Wash Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project
• Approve contract with Regional Transportation Authority for Palo Verde Road Safety Improvements: $2,328,000 revenue/2.5-year term
• Approve acquisition agreement with Pima County Parklands Foundation for 311.56 acres of fee land: $1,068,000 contract amount
• Authorize early ballot drop-off sites and emergency voting locations for the 2024 Presidential Preference Election

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,068,000 acquisition of 311.56 acres from the Pima County Parklands Foundation and accepted a $1,200,000 EPA grant for the El Vado Wash Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project. The Board also approved $550,700 for the Sheriff's Department and $537,867 for Facilities Management from inflation contingency funds, and approved a regional transportation plan contingency requiring equal revenue-shortfall cuts across all categories. Several items were continued to future meetings, including Outside Agency Program funding and a proposed IGA with South Tucson for fire and emergency medical services.

• Approved $1,068,000 acquisition of 311.56 acres from Pima County Parklands Foundation (4-0, Supervisor Christy abstained)
• Accepted $1,200,000 EPA grant for El Vado Wash Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $550,700 to Sheriff's Department and $537,867 to Facilities Management from inflation contingency (4-1, Supervisor Christy voted nay)
• Approved RTA Next plan contingency: revenue shortfalls applied equally across all categories, with ballot language notice (3-2, Supervisors Christy and Scott voted nay)
• Failed motion to remove Colossal Cave Road Project and redirect $157.3M to pavement preservation (1-4)
• Postponed County Administrator Jan Lesher salary adjustment until after classification and compensation issues resolved (5-0)
• Continued Outside Agency Program funding increase from $3.26M to $3.86M for FY25 (5-0)
• Approved $2,328,000 IGA with RTA for Palo Verde Road Safety Improvements (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct procedural organization, including the selection of officers and an oath of office for a District 3 appointment. The agenda includes discussions on increasing social services funding and several contract approvals for flood control, health, and infrastructure.

• Increase Outside Agency Program budget from $3.26M to $3.86M
• Town of Marana intergovernmental agreement for Santa Cruz River Path: $670,000 over 2 years
• Borderland Construction Company, Inc. contract for Santa Cruz Cortaro Narrows: $122,554.83 over 2 years
• Green Valley Council, Inc. contract amendment: $87,500.00
• Community Bridges, Inc. felony drug diversion program contract: $100,000.00

The Pima County Board of Supervisors held its procedural organization meeting, selecting Supervisor Grijalva as Chair (4-1) and Supervisor Scott as Vice Chair (4-1), with Supervisor Christy voting nay on both. The Board approved numerous contracts, grants, easements, and rezoning items, mostly on 5-0 or 4-1 votes. A proposal to move the January 23 meeting to 1:00 p.m. died for lack of a second. The Board also approved amendments to its Rules and Regulations eliminating the Acting Chair position and adding a Chair appointment power, both 4-1.

• Selected Supervisor Grijalva as Chair (4-1, Christy nay)
• Selected Supervisor Scott as Vice Chair (4-1, Christy nay)
• Approved $670,000 contract with Town of Marana for Santa Cruz River Path CalPortland Segment (5-0)
• Approved $122,554.83 contract with Borderland Construction for Santa Cruz Cortaro Narrows Training Structures (5-0)
• Approved $87,500 contract amendment with Green Valley Council (5-0)
• Approved drainage easement to Alvernon & I-10 Partners for $500 revenue (5-0)
• Approved electric easements to Tucson Electric Power for Dish Wireless, $500 and $2,100 revenue (5-0 each)
• Approved personnel policy revisions to Pay Plan No. 8-117 (4-1, Christy nay)