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Home My WebLink AboutPackets - Council Packets (1380) zot*ton of G o 'ass o� T err Pima Association of Governments ,J- r,1J ..,; , tr,JJ gifr� Regional Assembly ? ; ; ' 177 N Church Ave., Suite 405 • Tucson AZ 85701 •op-fir . 1'4 o�� Se� PAG Regional Assembly A joint meeting of Pima County, City of Tucson, City of South Tucson, Town of Marana, Town of Oro Valley, Town of Sahuarita, The Tohono O'odham Nation, and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. November 14, 2002 7:00 P.M. Tucson Convention Center, Crystal Ballroom 260 S. Church, Tucson, Arizona. Mayor Zachery Freeland, Town of Sahuarita and Chair of the Pima Association of Governments Regional Council, will be presiding Estimated Topics Comments Duration JOINT PIMA COUNTY CITIES/TOWNS MEETING 2 mins. 1. CALL TO ORDER—Mayor Freeland 6 mins. 2. ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS—Mayor Freeland. Each Mayor/Chairman will be asked to roll call/introduce their Councils/Boards. 2 mins. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Mayor Freeland 5 mins. 4. DISCUSSION AND FORMALIZATION OF THE AGENDA—Mayor Freeland 5. STATE SHARED REVENUES 5 mins. 5A. PRESENTATION - The State of Arizona shares several tax revenues with cities and towns. While percentages vary,between 15 and 40 percent of a community's funding for basic services will depend on state-shared revenues. As the State faces severe budget problems,jurisdictions are concerned that changes in the amount of state-shared revenues will dramatically impact their ability to maintain an adequate level of performance of local services. OVER -› Estimated Topics Comments Duration 10 mins. 5B. DISCUSSION—Mayor Freeland. An open discussion on regional strategies and concerns. 6. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION 10 mins. 6A. PRESENTATION—PAG Executive Director Tom Swanson will introduce a staff presentation on activities and issues related to PAG's current regional long-range transportation planning effort, the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan. 15 mins. 6B. DISCUSSION—Mayor Freeland. An open discussion on regional strategies and concerns. 10 mins. 7. REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE ISSUES 7A. DISCUSSION ON STATE ISSUES—Mayor Freeland. An open discussion on regional strategies and concerns. 7B. DISCUSSION ON FEDERAL ISSUES— Mayor Freeland. An open discussion on regional strategies and concerns. 8. HOMELAND SECURITY 5 mins. 8A. PRESENTATION—A representative from the Citizen Corps Council for Homeland Security for Southern Arizona has been invited to give a presentation on security issues. 10 mins. 8B. DISCUSSION—Mayor Freeland. An open discussion on regional strategies and concerns. 5 mins. 9. CALL FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS—Mayor Freeland. The Regional Assembly will convene twice a year. The next meeting should be held in April or May of 2003. Attendees are asked to make suggestions for future agenda items. 5 mins. 10. ADJOURNMENT—Mayor Freeland NOTE: Parking at the TCC is free when you tell the lot attendant that you are attending the PAG Regional Assembly. r.. .■ ■ 1 Medical Reserve Corps Role of Medical Reserve Corps The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a component of the Citizen Corps Council. It is a trained group of retired and inactive health professionals who can be deployed to augment the health care system in a disaster or public health emergency. At present, the MRC plans to prepare volunteers to support mass immunizations, mass dispensing of pharmaceuticals, and field triage stations (casualty collection points). Members of the MRC will participate in the November 22, 2002, National Pharmaceutical Stockpile Exercise. Following that exercise, the members will begin preparing to support a small pox immunization campaign, should one be implemented for health care workers and first responders or for the population as a whole. Volunteers will also be asked to support routine immunization clinics offered by the Pima County Health Department. Governance A Steering Committee of approximately 35 persons representing various health professions, experts in disaster preparedness, and volunteer groups has been working for the past six months to develop an infrastructure for the MRC. The Volunteer Center of Tucson will maintain the database of volunteers. As of November 4, 2002, 90 persons have signed up for the MRC with the Volunteer Center. Additional applications are being processed. The Steering Committee has developed deployment criteria, an application form, and a curriculum that includes approximately 40 hours of MMRS (Metropolitan Medical Response System) training through Pima Community College. Additional training in immunizations will be provided by the Pima County Health Department. Specialty training will be required for certain professionals, depending on licensure and type of deployment. A multi-disciplinary committee of the Steering Committee will review applications and recommend an appropriate training curriculum depending on the applicant's professional training and licensure. Educational Programs Beginning January 27, 2003, a special course of MMRS training will be offered in weekly classes to MRC members. The classes have been scheduled through March 17th. These classes are offered free of charge through Pima Community College.e. All MRC members must complete required training and participate in one disaster drill or public health activity each year. The Volunteer Center of Tucson has received a grant of $50,000 for three years to support the MRC. These funds will be used to support the database and training costs. Contact Information For information regarding the MRC, contact the Chair, Emily Jenkins, Director of Government and Community Affairs at Tucson Medical Center, 520-324-1784 (email emily.jenkins©tmcaz.com) or Co-Chair Dan Johnston, Area Emergency Manager, Veterans Affairs, 520-629-4947 (email danjohnston@med.va.gov). For a copy of the USA Freedom Corps Medical Reserve Corps—A Guide for Local Leaders go to: http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/pdf/Guide.pdf To volunteer to become a member of the MRC, please contact the Volunteer Center of Tucson, 520-881-3300. 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Alvernon Way • Tucson, AZ 85711 • Ph: (520) 881.3300 x150 Recruitment & Sponsorship Form Citizen Council for Homeland Security of Southern Arizona Name Address City State Zip Code Phones,Pager&Email Home Business Cell Pager Email Do you have a ham radio or other emergency communication? Name of Business or Agency Address City State Zip Code What is your area of interest? Circle as many areapplicable:licable: Some Ideas to Choose From: Emergency Response Team, Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police, Medical Response, p s Public Relations, Administration, Finance, Fundraising, Terrorism Prevention. If you don't see your area of interest please make a suggestion here: Type of contribution: Individual $10.00 $25.00 $50.00 $ other Business Bronze $50.00 Silver $100.00 Gold $500.00 Platinum $ other Please make checks payable to Community Foundation for Southern Arizona earmarked for Citizen Council. Thank you for volunteering/contributing to the Citizen Council for Homeland Security. EPA Announces Homeland Security Strategic Plan, One of Many Efforts to Ensure Agency's Ability to Protect, Respond and Recover October 2, 2002 EPA Administrator Christie Whitman today announced EPA's Strategic Plan for Homeland Security. The plan is intended to support the President's National Strategy for Homeland Security and the efforts undertaken by a new Department of Homeland Security. Since November 2001, EPA, at the direction of Administrator Whitman, has been examining its mission as it relates to homeland security. Using its core mission of protecting public health and safeguarding the environment, the senior leadership of EPA has closely examined the role of EPA in protecting against and responding to any future terrorist attacks. The Agency's Strategic Plan identifies goals in four mission-critical areas. The plan will serve as a blueprint for the Agency's senior leadership on how to enhance EPA's ability to meet its homeland security responsibilities. The activities and initiatives in the plan represent an enhancement of EPA's capabilities to detect, prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from terrorist incidents. The plan is one of many steps the Agency took in the weeks and months following September 11th to ensure the Agency's ability to fulfill its homeland security responsibilities. As the federal government continues to address the issue of protecting the nation the plan will continue to be revised and improved. Some of the activities identified in the plan may eventually be carried out by the new Department of Homeland Security or other agencies. "As President Bush and Governor Ridge have emphasized, we all have a role to play in homeland security," said Whitman. " The EPA Homeland Security Strategic Plan we are releasing today is designed to ensure that this Agency is doing what it should to meet its responsibilities as part of that effort." "I commend EPA for their work on their Homeland Security Strategic Plan and hope that it will serve as a model for other departments and agencies," said Homeland Security Advisor Tom Ridge. "As we continue our efforts to defend the Homeland, it is important that we have well thought- out strategies so that our resources can be targeted to the most urgent priorities." The goals of the plan announced today are separated into four distinct mission areas: critical infrastructure protection; preparedness, response, and recovery; communication and information; and protection of EPA personnel and infrastructure. The strategic plan unveiled today lays out goals, tactics and results in each of these areas. In addition to announcing the Agency's proposed strategic plan, Whitman signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, one of our federal partners, designed to enhance the Agency's work with the Center with respect to biological contaminants in water. Finally, in coordination with the Office of Homeland Security, EPA is developing a National Decontamination Team, a cadre of highly specialized and experienced emergency responders, engineers and scientists dedicated to providing immediate technical decontamination expertise at the scene of a chemical, biological, or radiological attack. Over the past several years, various Presidential Decision Directives and other orders have assigned EPA responsibility for some very important aspects of homeland security. These ty explicit responsibilities include being the lead federal agency charged with helping toprotect then nation's g anon s water infrastructure from terrorist attack, being the lead agency responsible for the cleanup up of any biological or chemical attacks, and having significant responsibilities in certain radiological attacks. More recently, President Bush's National Strategy for Homeland Security Y names EPA as the lead federal agency cy for reducing the vulnerability of the chemical industry and hazardous materials sector of our nation's critical infrastructure. EPA for the past year has been committed to assessing its homeland securityresponsibilities responsibilities and capabilities. In addition to calling for the development of the Strategic Plan unveiled today, Qday, Administrator Whitman directed the Agency to undertake a thorough "lessons learned"gearned study to determine what thea agency had done well and what things needed to be done better in response to the September 11th attacks. p Since September 11th the EPA has taken a number of steps to ensure its abilities es to meet its homeland security responsibilities. The Agency is adding 75 response staff personnel to strengthen its ability to respond simultaneously to multiple incidents. In addition, the Agency is providing advanced training and state of the art equipment to those who will respond p to any chemical, biological, or radiological incident and is establishinga new Environmental al Response Team West in Las Vegas to provide a quicker response time to anyincidents that at may happen in the western United States. The Agency has already awarded nearly $50 million in grants to the nation's largest drinkingwater facilities to assess their vulnerabilities and make security improvements and upgraded its Cincinnati facility to handle level three contaminants. Last week, Whitman announced a Homeland Security Research Center in the Agency's Cin i Cincinnati labs to coordinate research in areas such as building decontamination, rapid risk assessment and drinking water protection. Attached are the Agency's goals in each mission area. To view the Agency's strategic plan in Adobe Acrobat format, on to wvwv.epa.gov/epahome/downloads/epa homeland security strategic plan.pdf. For more information on this format, see EPA's PDF page. EPA's Homeland Security Goals Critical Infrastructure Protection Goals 1. EPA will work with the states, tribes, drinking water and wastewater utilities (water utilities), and other `<IL', r+ partners to enhance the security of water and wastewater utilities. ,Yw t f 2. EPA will work with the states, tribes, and other partners to enhance security in the chemical and oil `r, industry. 3. EPA will work with other Federal agencies, the building industry, and other partners to help reduce the vulnerability of indoor environments in buildings to chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) incidents. 4. EPA will help to ensure that critical environmental threat monitoring information and technologies are available to the private sector, Federal counterparts, and state and local government to assist in threat detection. . . 5. EPA will be an active participant in national security and homeland security efforts pertaining to food, (K transportation, and energy. '6. EPA will manage its Federal, civil, and criminal enforcementro rams to meet our homeland security, p g counter-terrorism, and anti-terrorism responsibilities under Presidential Decision Directives (PDD)39, 62, and 63 and environmental civil and criminal statutes. .: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Goals 1. EPA will be prepared to respond to and recover from a major terrorist incident anywhere in the country To do this, the Agency will maintain trained personnel and effective communications, ensure practiced ° coordination and decision-making, and provide the best technical tools and technologies to address threats. 2. EPA will communicate to Federal, state, and local agencies the Agency's roles, responsibilities, authorities, capabilities, and inter-dependencies under all applicable emergency plans. The Agency will also understand the roles, responsibilities, authorities capabilities, and inter-dependencies of its partners. . 3. EPA will support and develop the preparedness of state, local, and tribal governments and private industry to respond to, recover from, and continue operations after a terrorist attack. S s` 4. EPA will advance the state of the knowledge in the areas relevant to homeland security to provide first responders and decision-makers with tools and the scientific and technical understanding they need to manage existing or potential threats to homeland security. Communication and Information Goals 1. EPA will use reliable environmental information from internal and external sources to ensure informed decision-making and appropriate response. 2. EPA will effectively disseminate timely, quality environmental information to all levels of government, {industry, and the public, allowing them to make informed decisions about human health and the environment. EPA 3. EPA will exchange information with the national security community to prevent, detect, and respond to terrorist threats or attacks. 4. EPA will continually and reliably communicate with employees and managers. Protection of EPA Personnel and Infrastructure Goals 1. EPA will safeguard its employees. 2. EPA will ensure the continuation of the Agency's essential functions and operations. Jam✓ 3. EPA will maintain a secure technology infrastructure capable of supporting lab data transport and F" analysis functions, 24x7 telecommunications to all EPA locations, and management of critical data and information. 4. EPA will ensure that the Agency's physical structures and assets are secure and operational. «.,,y - w:., • /. • ... 4.SIN ,.:x.M .ry: .t..�+.... _..-.4:.;trir;. r ., -.,..r...,......,-....mm.s..r �P....-...- .......�......�.....��.�..,..,.... ,, Federal Transit Administration Launches Emergency Preparedness Forum in Cooperation with Denver Regional..Page 1 of 2 (4, News U.S. Department of Transportation FTA 33-02 Thursday,October 24,2002 C4aydact: Kristi M. Clemens Tel: (202)493-2013 Federal Transit Administration Launches Emergency Preparedness Forum in Cooperation with Denver Regional Transportation District --Federal Transit Administration(FTA)Launches 10th of 17 Forums in Denver to Strengthen Emergency Plans and Regional Coordination-- DENVER—The oordination--DENVER The Federal Transit Administration will open the FTA's"Connecting Communities:Emergency Preparedness and Security Forum"in Denver on October 30-31. The forums were created to help communities become better prepared to respond to emergency situations. Using the successful evacuation of the transit stations below the World Trade Center as a benchmark,the goal of the forums is to demonstrate the important role that transit plays in crisis situations and the importance of delivering a coordinated response across all public safety agencies. Participating transit agencies will work with regional emergency responders to determine the effectiveness of interagency response plans for the Denver region. "Public transportation is an important component of our Nation's emergency response and evacuation plans in the event of natural disasters or terrorist incidents,"said FTA Administrator Jennifer L.Dorn. 'Transit vehicles often serve not only as a means of moving people away from affected areas,but also as an important means to transport emergency workers to the site or as a temporary shelter for both workers and victims. When disaster strikes,the public demands an expert team,delivering a coordinated response across traditional boundaries." The forums,which will continue in other U.S.cities through early 2003,have been created in cooperation with FTAs partners,the American Public Transportation Association and the Federal Railroad Administration. The FTA has been working with the Denver Regional Transportation District(RTD)to host the forum. "The increased focus on security reemphasizes our continued commitment to the safety of public transportation. Heightened awareness also enlists our passengers and employees to act as the eyes and ears of an expanded security presence,"said Clarence Marsella,General Manager of RTD. FTA's five-part Security Initiative includes evaluating threats and vulnerabilities through a security assessment; developing a plan to address vulnerabilities; testing the plan in realistic situations; training employees to understand and implement the plan;and undertaking research to enhance human capabilities. Registration for the forums is being offered at no charge;however,participants must pre-register online. The forums are led by instructors who take participants through hands-on exercises, including discussions,various emergency scenarios and group break-out sessions. To date, forums have been held in Orlando,FL;Philadelphia,PA; Seattle,WA; San Jose,and San Francisco,CA; Washington,DC;Chicago,IL; St. Louis,MO;and Detroit,MI. • Future scheduled forums are November 4-5 in Houston,TX;November 6-7 in Dallas,TX;and December 5-6 in Charlotte,NC. Other forums cities with dates to be determined are: Hartford,CT;Los Angeles,CA;New York,NY; and San Diego,CA. For more information on the forums,visit www.transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov. http://www.dot.gov/affairs/fta3302.htm 11/4/2002 ,.4.,R.a. . _ ..BMW Qa...shJ N4.. 'F+.r'.....Y �-x•..,• -... �iwn.��...w.�._...«,;na:s'Mri�lm.w4w,.'N.,..;srk+�+�waa�F+°M.+w�twrowuaw...+ar,r'x.,a�� .��1�'+ YR� ', _,.:. ,,. - � � 1w.��iti . .. o `',`,.,,,,,...,,,,,„..,,,,,,,,,, ._,.. . h ,......- I, ..,. , t B IL..., a .. e Solution ah,,,,.. , J What People Are Saying SCHEDULED FORUMS What You Will Learn "Making public safety a priority is a vital compo- May 15-16 Orlando,Florida Hands-on exercises,including discussions,various nent in building a sense of community,and one emergency scenarios,group break out sessions, that must be comprehensive and long-term. The Jun.19-20 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania video and instructor-led presentations,will allow FTA's Connecting Communities forums strive to do just that,as well as give the public assurance that you to: July 24-25 Seattle,Washington its first responders and transit officials are highly Crowne Plaza Seattle ■ Network and coordinate with your local trained and have proficiency in carrying out effec- tive transit,police,fire,and emergency officials emergency management plans.' 1113 6th Ave. g 206-464-1980 to share the latest techniques,strategies VII -Mayor Glenda E.Hood,City of Orlando and best practices; 'Whether you have a hurricane,tornado,material or August 12-13 San Jose,California • Understand the role of a transit agency in civil disaster,the key issue is how to get people and Crowne Plaza San Jose responding to emergency/disaster situations supplies from point.4 to point B.Transportation is 282 Almaden Blvd. in your community; not only the key to that equation,it's a priority.' 408.998-0400 ■ Discuss how to activate alternative -Deputy Chief Francis Fink, transportation methods within your community Orlando Police Department August 14-15 San Francisco,California during a crisis; "It has never been more important in our lifetime Marriott Fisherman's Wharf that the nation's first responders and transit managers 1250 Columbus Ave. a Identify the elements,people,organizations, work together We must understand each other's procedures,equipment and facilities needed q 415-775-7555 for an effective emergency management roles in an emergency and communicate with each Other today tomorrow,and in the future." program,as well as understand how the August 20-21 Washington,D.C. interaction of these elements affects the •Chief Can Piaugher,Orange County Omni Shoreham Hotel management of emergency situations; (Florida)Fire Department 2500 Calvert St.,NW a Discuss existing transit system emergency 202-234-0700 management,disaster recovery and security You You Can t Miss This plans; Unique OpportunityAugust 27-28 Chicago,Illinois • Allerton Crowne Plaza ■ Explore the interagency role in handling 701 N.Michigan Ave. Keeping communities safe is everyone's emergency response;and 312-440-1500 ■ Understand theroles responsibilities of responsibility and the infrastructure of support and and coordination between transit and emergency community officials,transit system personnel, agencies is paramount.A seamless flow of September 17-18 St.Louis,Missouri emergency response personnel(police,fire, Sheraton Clayton Plaza EMS,OEM and hospital)and media during information between agencies is just one of the 7730 Bonhomme Ave. an emergency. many essential tools for disaster prevention. 314-863-0400 Attendees will also receive a wealth of resources This is an opportunity for you to understand the co- and visual guides to educate their agency's ordination between emergency services and transit October 16-17 Detroit,Michigan employees on the lessons learned from during a crisis situation in your own community. Doubletree Detroit Airport the forums. 31500 Wick Rd. As part of the U.S.Government's efforts to 734-467-8000 improve homeland security,the Federal Transit Who Will Be There Administration is offering FREE,2-day"Connecting October 30-31 Denver,Colorado Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with Communities:Emergency Preparedness and Executive Tower Hotel Security Forums"to transit and emergency transit and emergency leaders in your community. 1405 Curtis St. The forums will include state and local emergency response agencies across the country. 303-571-0300 management coordinators,transit managers,transit Since September 11,the FTA has dedicated many security personnel,fire response and police resources to ensuring that emergency training Please refer to the"FTA Forum Group"when personnel,emergency medical services and programs include the latest safety and disaster making hotel reservations. hospital disaster relief coordinators. prevention information. Don't let your community miss out on the benefits! Register Now For a FREE FORUM AGENDA Forum in Your Area! DAY ONE DAY TWO 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Forum To encourage regional coordination,we ask that you choose the forum closest to you. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Forum Topics Covered: To register for a forum,please visit our Web site: •Connecting With Railroad Topics Covered: transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov. •Threat and Vulnerability Assessment For more information,call or email the conference 'Natural Disaster Scenario • Hartford Mall Incident Video office •at(617)494-3798 or whalley�volpe.dot.�ov. •Development of an Emergency Management and Security Plan •Weapons of Mass Destruction FUTURE FORUMS •Emergency Response Drill Video •Terrorism Scenario Other Forum Cities With Dates To Be •Emergency Response Case Study Determined Are: Following the scenario sessions,there will be group discussions and reports from each table. Intermittent •Charlotte,NC •Los Angeles,CA breaks,including a lunch break,will be provided throughout both days. Continental breakfast and light •Dallas,TX •New York,NY refreshments are provided,lunch is on your own. •Hartford,CT •San Diego,CA •Houston,TX Register early as space is limited! All registrations must be received one week before each forum begins. Connecting Register Now at tra nsit-safety.volpe.dot.gov Excerpt from the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) Summary of Arizona Issue Papers. A complete version of the paper can be found at www.moveaz.org 3.0 Concerns Over Security In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., security considerations have been at the forefront of the transportation industry. In formulating the MoveAZ plan, ADOT consciously undertook a thorough and careful assessment examination of security issues in Arizona. The paper on security issues notes that there are three key issues that the state needs to examine when considering security issues: robabilit of attack, vulnerability to an attack, and damage that could result from p y an attack. At this time, it is not possible to accurately gauge the extent of any of these three issues in Arizona. To realistically address security concerns through statewide planning, ADOT will need to carefully assess the actual risk to its system. Though absolute certainty is probablyimpossible, ADOT should not commit funds to planning for security changes without a hard grounding in facts. One immediate problem from the September 11 attacks has been the financial stability of America West airlines. Accounting for three-quarters of passenger boardings in Phoenix America West is one of the largest employers in the state. Financial collapse or bankruptcy would reverberate throughout the Arizona economy. Even if another airline were to provide this service, Arizona's economy would be hit hard by the loss. The security issue paper sheds some light on the kinds of questions that ADOT needs to address to begin to understand how planning might change in coming years. These questions include: • Have personal transportation behaviors been permanently altered by the September 2001 attacks or will they gradually return to normal? • Can technology and procedures ultimately provide needed security without significant time penalties at airports, borders, and other facilities considered at risk? • Will there be increased demand for rail service between metropolitan areas? • Do increased security concerns present special challenges for intermodalism? For example, remote airport check-in counters at transit stations. • Is security another goal like safety or mobility, or does it require more radical changes in organizational structure? Though it is too early to make major changes to statewide transportation planning based on a single event, over time some changes will occur. In the short term, ADOT will likely play a role in the event of a terrorist attack or other catastrophic event. Transportation planners have significant knowledge about incident response, hazardous material transportation, and disaster response and recovery that will be important components of any response to a catastrophic event. Many of these strategies overlap with existing safety concerns of the department. con of G O` T ' �� -,"� Pima Association of Governments �Ys ,i r` � Regional Assembly �r = r� 177 N Church Ave., Suite 405 • Tucson AZ 85701 4 J z �.x w Index of Resources November 14, 2002 Included in this pack are additional resources on the topics covered in the Regional Assembly held on November 14, 2002 Issue Paper - State Shared Revenues: This issue paper was prepared by PAG staff. PAG's 2030 Regional Transportation Plan Information Packet: This information packet is being distributed as part of PAG's 2030 Regional Transportation Plan community outreach effort. PAG's Legislative Agenda: PAG's Regional Council approved the agenda on October 23, 2002. PAG will not actively seek new legislation. The Agenda clarifies PAG's positions should these issues become active at the state or federal level in the coming year. Issue Paper—Federal Transportation Act Reauthorization: This issue paper was prepared by PAG staff to provide background information on Reauthorization. FEMA Notice of Grants for State and Homeland Security Activities: This notice is a re-print from the Federal Register on approximately$200 million in federal grants available to state and local jurisdictions for homeland security activities. EPA Announcement on Homeland Security Strategic Plan: This document outlines the EPA's homeland security goals. FTA Press Release and Forum Flyer: This flyer and press release provides information on the FTA's Forum on Emergency Preparedness. Pleas Note: some of the forum dates have passed, but others will be scheduled. Interested jurisdictions should contact FTA directly for more information. ADOT Summary of Transportation Security Issues: This is a short excerpt from the Summary of Issue Papers produced by the Arizona Department of Transportation. The entire 12 page summary, as well as a 27 page White Paper on Security Considerations in Long-Range Transportation Planning is available at ADOT's Move Arizona web-site (www.moveaz.org) Issue Paper: State Shared Revenues Background: The State of Arizona shares several tax revenues it collects with cities and towns throughout the state. Every Arizona city and town relies on state-shared revenues to deliver city and town services to their community. While percentages vary by jurisdiction, between 15 and 40 percent of a community's funding for basic services will depend on state-shared revenues. Any change in the amount of state-shared revenues will dramatically impact the region as well as the cities and towns in their ability to maintain an adequate level of performance of local services. State-shared revenues also help prevent wide variations in tax rates from community to community. Local and regional governments do not have the taxation ability of the state and therefore could not make up the loss of revenues. Subsequently, they would be forced to reduce services. State-collected, locally shared revenues are vital to the region. Sharing of state-collected revenues returns tax dollars back to the community and allows local decisions on the best uses of these funds for meeting unique local needs. State-collected, locally shared revenues include portions of the State sales tax, HURF and income tax (Source: http://www.strongcities.org/funding.htm): Income Tax • Fifteen percent of state income taxes are shared with cities and towns • State income tax sharing eliminates the ability to levy local income or luxury taxes • State income taxes are distributed per each community's percentage of total state incorporated population State Sales Tax • Distribution is based on the individual community's percentage of total state incorporated population • Counties distribution is based on entire county's population relative to the state, meaning that incorporated populations are counted twice - once when the cities and towns receive their share of Sales Tax and again when the county monies are apportioned. • If the county distribution was based only on unincorporated population statewide, Pima County would receive an additional $66.6 million dollars. Highway Users Revenue Fund (HURF) • Local cities and towns receive 27.5 percent of net highway user revenues collected by the state • Counties receive 19% of net HURF collected by the state • Consists of motor fuel, registration, operator licenses and other transportation-related taxes • Strictly limited to street and highway purposes • Distributed on a population basis and overall county gasoline sales and diesel fuel usage within the county limits. Vehicle License Tax (VLT) • Local cities and towns receive 20.45 percent of the net vehicle license tax collected in their counties by the state, Counties receive 25.36 percent • Of the 25.36 percent that is distributed to the counties, 4.91% is earmarked for transportation • Distributed on population basis The Vehicle License Tax (VLT) is an important revenue source for the PAG region, as it is across the state. The VLT is collected based on the value of the vehicle, making it the only transportation revenue that has an inflationary factor. The VLT is a responsive element to the HURF; without the tax, buying power of the HURF would decrease significantly each year. The VLT component is distributed to the towns and cities, the counties, the highway fund and the general fund. In the PAG region, over$64 Million of the VLT is forecasted to be distributed to the local jurisdictions. In addition, nearly 27% of the HURF distribution comes from the VLT. All of the jurisdictions in the state share in the distribution of the HURF and realize the benefit of the VLT dollars to the State transportation system. The Table below illustrates the VLT's impact on the PAG region. VLT (General) VLT (HURF) Marana $484,276 - Oro Valley $998,963 - Sahuarita $141,765 - South Tucson $168,644 - Tucson $15,307,137 - Pima County $36,317,355 $10,671805 Total $53,418,139 $10,672,805 Total VLT into the PAG Region = $64,090,944 Local Transportation Assistance Fund I (LTAF I) • Generated through the Arizona Lottery • Distributed on population basis of all cities and towns applying for funds • Maximum $23 million distributed annually • Restricted to transportation purposes Local Transportation Assistance Fund II (LTAF II) • Similar to LTAF I, however revenues are generated through the Powerball, instant Bingo game monies, a portion of the VLT and State General Fund. • Amount distributed subject to a threshold that is legislatively established Potential Impact: i4, In FY 2002-2003, it is estimated that the State of Arizona would share over$1.6 billion in revenue: Statewide PAG Region PAG Percentage (in millions) (in millions) of Total State Income Tax (urban-revenue sharing) $431 $57 13.3% State Sales Tax $835 $121 14.4% Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) $529 $88 16.6% Vehicle License Tax (VLT) $315 $64 20.3% Local Transportation Assistance Fund I $23 $3 13.2% Local Transportation Assistance Fund II Fluctuates Fluctuates Total $2,133 $333 15.5% When significant budget deficits exist, legislators often consider cuts in State-collected, locally shared revenues. Often economic downturns accompany budget deficits. Thus, at the time when local jurisdictions can least afford cuts, state lawmakers are considering diversion of crucial funding. Any reduction in State-collected, locally shared revenues can have an erosive result in terms of meeting basic local community needs. Other impacts include safety and a spiraling of negative economic effects. Using transportation as an example, even small delays in infrastructure improvement can cause long-term harm. Often timely repairs and maintenance may be delayed due to budget shortfalls and, in the long run, can cause the taxpayers much more to maintain and repair. Increased costs or deferral of expenditures over time has a rippling effect on both the infrastructure and future need as well as on the overall economic health. Decreasing investment in local economies costs jobs and further economic erosion that will impact the state for many years to come. Attached are bullet points and forecast data for your information. PAG Regional Assembly State Shared Revenues Points • State shared revenues in the form of Income tax, Sales tax, Highway User Revenue (HURF), and Vehicle License Tax (VLT) represent about 25 Percent of the income for the jurisdictions within the PAG region. t4, Jurisdictions within the PAG region will receive an estimated $330 Million of State Share Revenues in FY 2003. • Population is a major component in each of the distribution formulas. Relative to Arizona, population in the PAG region is decreasing. • Distribution formulas for the counties are currently based on either total population or unincorporated population. If state shared revenues for Arizona's counties were based on unincorporated population only, Pima County would nearly double their State Share Sales Tax receipts. • With the State facing a$500 Million deficit in FY 2003, the VLT may be the most vulnerable tax for redistribution. Historically, the VLT distribution has been changed four times in the past six years. Total Vehicle License Tax collections are estimated at over$630 Million for Arizona in FY 2003. A total of$64 Million of VLT is directly distributed to the cities, towns, and county in the PAG region. Additionally, approximately$31 Million of HURF VLT will be spent in the PAG region this year. • Department of Public Safety transfers from the HURF fund for the past two years have decreased HURF distribution by$2 Million to the PAG jurisdictions. • Continued DPS transfers and VLT distribution changes prompt the question whether Proposition 108 (approved by the voters in 1992) should be applicable if the towns, cities, and counties are negatively affected. 1. Any new tax approved by the legislators requires a super majority(two-thirds vote) 2. Any change in distributions to the towns, cities, and counties also requires the super majority vote. (Arizona Constitution: Article IX Section 22, paragraph (B) 7) F , Estimated Distribution For FY 2003 (Dollars in Thousands) Income Tax Sales Tax HURF VLT(Total) LTAF I Total Marana $1,444 $1,056 $1,068 $484 $86 $4,052 Oro Valley 3,163 2,314 2,340 $999 178 8,816 Sahuarita 345 253 255 $142 25 995 South Tucson 585 428 433 $169 30 1,615 Tucson 51,833 37,921 45,343 $15,307 2,721 150,404 Pima County - 78,641 38,225 $46,990 - 163,856 Tote. $57,370 $120,613 $87,664 $64,091 $3,040 $329,738 Statewide $431,000 $835,000 $529,000 $315,000 $23,000 $2,133,000 Regional Percentage 13.3% 14.4% 16.6% 20.3% 13.2% 15.5% "Regional Percentage"is the proportional percentage of the region in comparison to the State. Percentage variances are due to population formula variances. For HURF revenues,gasoline sales and diesel fuel usage are part of the formula. Current Vehicle License Tax Formula VLT Recipients Percent Distribution HURF 37.61% $ 237,601,170 County General Fund 20.45% $ 129,192,872 City General Fund 20.45% $ 129,192,872 County Highway Fund 4.91% $ 31,018,924 Highway Fund 4.09% $ 25,838,574 Special Highway Fund 1.64% $ 10,360,700 General Fund(Schools) 10.85% $ 68,544,873 $ 631,749,986 Population Data 2000 Census 2002 POPTAC Variance Marana 13,556 17,700 30.6% Oro Valley 29,700 34,050 14.6% Sahuarita 3,242 5,455 68.3% South Tucson 5,490 5,520 0.5% Tucson 486,699 507,085 4.2% Pima County(Unincorp.) 305,059 320,665 5.1% Total 843,746 890,475 5.5% Total Statewide 5,130,632 5,472,750 Regional Percentage 16.4% 16.3% Pima County(Unincorp.) 305,059 320,665 Statewide(Unincorp.) 1,085,196 1,108,650 Regional Percentage 28.1% 28.9% PAG Cities and Towns 538,687 569,810 Statewide(Incorporated) 4,045,436 4,364,100 Regional Percentage 13.3% 13.1% Sources:League of Cities&Towns,Arizona Association of Counties,Az.Department of Transportation and Pima Assoc.of Governments. 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We want a citizen-friendly communi- Our regional pride ty with neighborhoods where adults and comes partly from children can walk,bicycle and drive safely, Sustainable. Growth puts pressure on interact with one another easily and get our transportation systems.A sustainable the desert vistas, where they need to go.Driver and passenger community meets today's needs without mountain views and safety are crucial as well. sacrificing tomorrow's possibilities.That means addressing land use and transporta- clean air we prize. tion planning together to encourage bal- Economically vital. Our region is a cen- anced development.It means enhancing tral hub for regional transportation and commerce,and our economy continues to transportation in ways that preserve envi- ronmental,cultural,scenic and recreational expand.That means more opportunities for residents,more people moving to the area resources. OF MN and new development.This requires improv- ing existing transportation routes and con- Equitable. Access to transportation sidering new ones. routes and modes must be readily available to everyone in our region: people of all Beautiful. We value our desert vistas, ages,economic levels,capabilities,and -, mountain views and clear,blue skies.These interests. / HT 1 14r assets also generate development,employ- Iiik ment and increased tourism.Our challenge .L. 1, is to preserve the quality and beauty of our Balanced. We must plan in ways that give natural heritage while improving roadways, shared weight to social,economic and envi- Air bridges,bicycle paths,walkways,transit and ronmental goals. From preserving heritage '.7 . 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S tof life. • `t ,.. f.I 4r �t t• , ..4 � 4y It�,wyt+•_!,if} '�,�'� r''4`�,'aE't1,+ .. ,. • • i Mr .r' . �� Al/' �t ".Z:. t :t.,� 1 f ?r 11. 1.{ + 7 a ., `1 c I, f ` f , :7.►t!{,*t,: `t.r, .:;./.r^, ''.. ''�. Transportation is our community s con- • 7 i '''''.i..1f'�4� 1 B M X• . ' • I f" 4 i • +`',,,_ • ',4f' ,v[,iiii, '' nective tissue. It links us to our homes, (.' ` healthcare,jobs, shopping and recreational ' • ,,�AV 1 r,)I,. 0..' sti",' ,1' r .I possibilities. Planning especially transportationplan.- . . M�:7.:-;: ..I-. nin is crucial to our growth as a commu-� t . , g .if-iii. ..: nity and our quality of life. The best plans __„....:-.1.......,*.:;,,,`- look far enough ahead not only to imagine the future,but to shape it. Regionalrnon nnin� o he Pima Association of Governments is ir updating our community's Regionalional Transportation Plan (RTP). This effort rt Buildin on successes The 203o RTP will build on local plans: will look ahead 30 to 50Y ears to create an 0 Pima County Comprehensive Plan effective help system and build communities 0 City of Tucson General Plan Y we want to live in and leave to our children and 1 Town of Marana General Plan and Northwest Area Plan grandchildren. Citizens will be a major part of 1 City of South Tucson General Plan this process,which assures our shared values Town of Oro Valley General Plan and and concerns can be put into action. Bike and Pedestrian Plan Our planning can build on the success of the 0 Town of Sahuarita General Plan and previous efforts, and our knowledge about Small Area Transportation Plan growth, resources and decisions already in 1 5th/6th Street and Stone Avenue place. Quality-of-life will be ele- Corridor Studies prioritieskey ms in the planningprocess. 1 Rio Nuevo Area Plan me Our guidingquestion is simple: How do we P PAG Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian p Plans preserve and improve the transportation net- 1 Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan work in ways that respect our values? n Departmentof Transportation 0 Arizo a I-io Master Plan The purpose of the Regional Transportation Plan is to: • Coordinate transportation planning across seven jurisdictions and two tribal nations: City of South Tucson, City of Tucson, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Pima County, State Transportation Board, Tohono O'odham Nation, Town of Marana, Town of Oro Valley, and the Town of Sahuarita. II Identify transportation needs and a variety of solutions. 0 Involve citizens and community groups. 0 Establish long-range transportation goals and policies for eastern Pima County region. I Obtain federal funding for transportation. I Guide investments in all modes of transportation: bus, bicycle, roadway, pedestrian, aviation and rail. 0 Identify funding sources and a financially feasible plan for improving our transporta- tion system. I Meet air-quality compliance goals. 0 Reduce the long-term cost of developing and maintaining transportation systems. Get involved! Call PAG's public involvement office at (520) 792-1093 to: Obtain a mail-back questionnaire Key RTP participants • Schedule a speaker for your next meeting 0 City of South Tucson 0 Participate in community roundtables, forums and open I City of Tucson houses I Pascua Yaqui Tribe I Pima County Visit the RTP Web site: www.pagnet.org/rtp/rtp2030 I State Transportation Board I Complete an on-line questionnaire I Tohono O'odham Nation I Add your name to the RTP mailing list I Town of Marana 0 Town of Oro Valley Remember: Planning the future needs your input! • Town of Sahuarita • SunTran 0 University of Arizona For more information, • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base <<, co call the Pima Association • Federal Transit Administration lf) C') Federal Highways Administration ( of Governments at • Tucson Airport Authority \ (520) 792-1093 or visit us • Public-safety agencies on the VVeb at 0 Civic, business and environmental 0111.11111111116groups www.pagnelorertp/rtp2030 I Interested citizens 0 Those with special needs .,„ -,_„ N._ _. ei ► o rr community'stransportation ,.......„ At, WhatisPAG? An 11111111111kw 0 PAG is a non-profit plan- o_ . . '�'FTransportation ning organization working with local and state govern- ments and tribal nations, 2030 fifir including: 1 City of South Tucson 1 City of Tucson REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN 1. Mr Ill Onl 0110111, 1 Pascua Yaqui Tribe 1 Pima County P State Transportation hat will our region look like in 2030? What sort ofIN Town of Marana Board communities will we create today for our children Tohono O'odham Nation y, andgrandchildren to live in tomorrow? These are ' Town of Oro Valley crucial questions for the future — but the time to begin Town of Sahuarita answering them is now. And we'd like your help. PAG's mission is to build consensus with its members and the public on regional Our communities will grow by nearly 500,000 people and double the miles tray- issues such as transportation, eled on their roads over the next 30 years.Our choices today about transportation air quality and population growth. PAG's role is to will directly affect our quality of life tomorrow. gather planning data, pro- Transportation links us to our homes, vide accurate information healthcare,jobs,shopping and recre- and coordinate an open and Get involved! ationalossibilities.Choices must be cooperative planning process P that promotes good deck Call PAG's public involvement office made about future transportation sions for our region's future. at (520) 792-1093 to: improvements. PAG is governed by a Pima Association of Governments Regional Council comprised 1 Obtain a mail-back questionnaire of elected officials from each 1 Schedule a speaker for your next (PAG) is preparing a long-range region- of PAG's member jurisdic- meeting al transportation plan for eastern Pima tions and a representative Countythatwillguide decisions about from the State Transportation Participate in community roundtables, Board.The PAG Regional forums and open houses improving the movement of goods and Council is the final decision- services,roadways,bus service,bicycle making authority for adop- Visit the RTP Web transporta- routes,site: aviation and sidewalks through tion of regional www.pagnet.org/rtp/rtp2030 tion plans. the year 2030 and beyond.This plan P Complete an on-line questionnaire will be most effective if it includes sig- 1 Add your name to the RTP mailing list nificant public input. 44,0N of Got, , ' ''''' S Remember: Planning the futurehelp p You can shape the § t needs your input! region's r n i n future 1 t a sportat o ,„, _ ,,,_..,__,, .,,„. in many ways, but the most important ways are also the simplest: Stay informed. Get involved. To learn more, call(520) 792-109'' or visit w wr a net.orgirt rt 2030 Bettertransportation decisions through pu blicinvolvement he development of the Re ionalTrans ortation Plan (RTP)IT g p will include a wide-reaching public involvement program — • invoived•the Program for Active Community Engagement(PACE) — to ensure residents throughout the region have a voice in the the basics transportation decision-making process. Who we want to hear The PACE will be implemented over threeyears,and will include the fol- from:This is an open P process and PAG wants to lowing activities and information: hear from everyone. However,we realize that not everyone can or will Phase I INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS want to get involved. That's Jan-Oct 2002 Community roundtables ` Video Newsletter why we're working closely with neighborhood Identify 13 Telephone survey ' Fact sheets Web site associations,the business transportation and environmental Questionnaire goals, needs communities, senior-citizen and solutions Speakers bureau groups,youth,the disabled and other organizations to reach deep into the community. What we want your Phase II INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS input on:Tell us how May-Oct 2004 Community forums .. Video � Newsletter transportation should best serve your social, Develop Community roundtables 1 Fact sheets Web site economic, safety and alternative environmental quality of life transportation E Telephone survey Advertising campaign values and needs.Think and fundingQuestionnaire Mobile displays big—beyond your scenarios neighborhood and even L- Speakers bureau beyond your lifetime—to help us craft a long-range plan. Phase III INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS Why it matters: April-Sept 2005 ) Open houses Newsletter Fact sheets Regional transportation planning helps maintain our Develop ! Public hearing Web site quality of life. That's why final draft M Questionnaire Mobile displays the first step involves plan finding out what the E Speakers bureau community values most— because our transportation system should serve and preserve our values, not just be"a way to get from here to there." Add your name to the ITP mailing list! I am interested in (check all that apply): Name: Participating in roundtables/forums Address: Receiving more information City: State: Zip: Having a speaker present to my group Phone: (optional): Other (please specify): Email (optional): Fax back to(520)792-9151 or mail to PAG, 177 N. Church Ave., Suite 405, Tucson,AZ 85701 ■ epo i5,,-.--...-• .1:1 Regional Transportation Plan ,,,,„ . OirelifieVi ,, II, ,, REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN Fact sheet 1 from the Pima Association of Governments Summer 2002 0 W 11111.1.1111119111.1111111-11111111111" . Get7ucd. A framework . involvement office ate IX (520) 792-1093 to. transportaton future W 1 Obtain a mail-back questionnaire 1 Schedule a speaker for your 0 next meeting Transportation planning is about of-life aspirations today and tomorrow? 1 Participate in community building community. Whether we are The process will take stock of previously roundtables,forums and open lannin for new roads, bikeways, identified transportation needs and solu- houses p g projected tions,and it will look at sidewalks o r bus stops how we get the RIP Web site: p growth,land use,travel patterns and www.pagnet.org/rtp/rtp2030 where we need to go is basic to our other trends in 2030 and beyond. 10 Complete an on-line quality of life. The Regional questionnaire Transportation Plan will help us get 1 Add your name to the RTP mailinglist there. What is PAG.? Remember: Planning the The Pima Association of Governments(PAG), PAG is a non-profit planning organiza- y future needs your input! in cooperation with local governments and the tion working with local and state gov- public,is undertaking a three-year planning ernments and tribal nations, including: 1 City of South Tucson 5 j1* effort to develop the 2030 Regional 1 City of Tucson Transportation Plan(RTP.)Planningnearly30 Oro 1 Pascua Yaqui Tribe "'�a". -' "a""yyears into the future requires lookingbeyond 1 Pima County ;. q Y '- ' ' today's needs,so the process starts by asking the 1 State Transportation Board •_\,,,7_,_:,��.� 1 Tohono O'odham Nation ;„:„., i big questions:How can transportation best serve -�-- �� /� 1 Town of Marana our economic,social and environmental quality- - Tuc o'ns:.T! q 1 Town of Oro Valley - W :`1 _ aro :-.:.- 0 Town of Sahuarita � fi 11Tucson , 1111PAG's mission is to build consensus Pascua Yagni•��`: o... ...�..� } t.utwith its members and the public on PAG's t regional issues such as transportation, air Tohono O'odham ,..), planning area quality and population .f growth. PAG's role isIA: ''`'� i PAG's transportation planningarea covers the 4 P i to other lannin ,,Sahuarita -' eastern portion of Pima County, including incorpo- g P g r ,,Sahuarita data, provide accurate 1 rated cities and towns, unincorporated county information and coot- ,.- property and tribal lands. 1 irt, dinate an open and cooperative planning t Ajo process that promotes good decisions for --�.._...- our region's future. r- - '=' 1****,:'" PAG is governed by a Regional ,- To o,oanmno ) Council comprised of elected officials w,, s ` - from each of PAG's member jurisdictions , 1 Area,; ince "s � � and a representative from the State PAG transportation Transportation Board.The PAG Regional planning area o,o-s Council is the final decision-making authority for adoption of regional trans- portation plans. w 1 0 0 11 0 ' . 0 0 1 ' & ' $ l . . 1 9 • d . .0 1 a . 1 .- A A A 9 . ! t ' I ! its ea $ 1 What is the RTP? The RTP looks at The what, when and wh of the RTP transportation and funding needs today and 20 2030 RTP timeline Who's involved: or more years into the future, PHASE I Key participants identifying financial strategies January- October 2002 In addition to PAG's and transportation solutions. member overnments It uides the investment of Solicit public input on values, goals, needs, solutions. g g Evaluate new population, land use,travel trend and financial data. and tribal nations, many more than$8 billion in our p p other public entities, region's roadway,bus,pedes- private citizens and trian,bicycle,aviation,freight October 2002 -January 2004 groups will offer input and rail facilities over the Document results of public input and report results back to decision- into the RTP. Among next 20 to 30 years. makers and the public. the participants: The plan is required by Develop alternative transportation scenarios and associated funding SunTran federal law,and is developed options based on public input and financial/technical analyses. ! University of Arizona every three years according i Davis-Monthan Air to several principles: PHASE II Force Base Balance available revenues May - October 2004 Federal Transit with priorities for investing Solicit public input on RTP alternative transportation scenarios and Administration in all modes of transporta- funding preferences. k, Federal Highways tion roadway,bicycle, Administration pedestrian,bus,rail,avia- January - March 2005 Tucson Airport tion and freight; Authority 1 Meet regional air-quality Document results of public input and report to decision-makers and the public. m Public-safety agencies goals; Decision-makers considerublic input and financial/technical analy- s. Civic, business and 0 Improve mobility and p p y ses in the development of the final draft RTP environmental groups accessibility for all trans- PAG analyzes air qualityand transportation impacts of final draft portation users;and y p P Interested citizens plan. Those with special 1 Involve the public in the P decision-making process. needs PHASE III Planning for our long- How does it all April - September 2005 term transportation r, Solicit public input on the final draft RTP;45-day public comment future works best when come together. public input is broad and The RTP will be devel- period prior to final public hearing. p _P Area elected officials consider RTP for adoption. deep we want to hear oped over a three-year . from you! period beginning in the Fall 2002.A task force, Major public-involvement opportunities and information materials comprised of representa- tives from each of PAG's Phase 1 INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS member jurisdictions as Identify0 Community roundtables Video Newsletter well as representatives from transportation i Telephone survey Fact sheets Web site the community,will guide goals, needs ! Questionnaire its development and consid- and solutions 0 Speakers bureau er public input results. The process will include Phase II INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS education and outreach Develop Community forums Video P Newsletter activities to ensure residents alternative Community roundtables Fact sheets 1 Web site are heard at each stage of the transportation Telephone survey Advertising campaign and funding Questionnaire Mobile displays decision-making process.It scenarios Speakers bureau will also include extensive p analysis of population,land- Phase 1111 INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS use,and economic trends,as Develop Open houses Newsletter Fact sheets well as modeling of air-quality final draft Public hearing Web site Mobile displays impacts. plan Questionnaire Speakers bureau ,n SON OF „044, GO` �P A , l I 1 %< --- :i 2030 TrelidS ,i- ,4. REGIONALTRANSPORTATION PLAN Fact sheet 2 from the Pima Association of Governments Summer 2002 IA CI Get !nvolv Seeing, . . Seeing the future by Z ,__„_____, , CallPAG's ubli - W _ _, lip,• involvement Office a i CIC (520) 792-1093 to'- I o o Ring at the past, present ii. Irrt btain a mail-bac uestionnaire 1 1 Schedule a spewer for�your� ince 1970, significant changes More people means more employ- ment. m to -ment.In late 2001,the county labor force rce next meetin: have occurred in Pima County. s- totaled approximately 402,000 people i Participate in community We've grown in terms of popula- with employment at about 354 000. roundtables, forums and open t , �� tion, employment and the physical Employment is projected to increase to houses s boundaries of our communities. more than 650,000 by 2030. Visi, the RTP Web site: s - Nationwide,the greatest growth rates www. a net.Or /r /rt 2!�li, Understanding this growth and where it p $ g p p are occurring in the suburbs.Pima 1 Complete an on-line is headed is a major part of long-term P County is no different.In 2000 and questionnaire transportation planning. 2001,about 57%of all new housing I) Add our name to the RIP- units were built outside the City of y Tucson.From 1990 to 2000,growth and mailing list; Population and employment growth annexation in the Towns of Marana and Remember: Planning the The urge to"go west"is as old as our nation and Oro Valley outpaced other communities ut .r needs our input! population growth in the Western states shows no in our state,with population increases of s sign of slowing down soon.Between 1975 and 2000, 520%and 345%,respectively.The Town 1 m acts of gmwth Pima County's population increased by approxi- of Sahuarita is expected to increase 500% mately 90%.Today there are nearly 900,000 resi- by 2010.The trend towards rapid growth on trans ortation dents and that number is expected to increase to 1.4 in the suburbs will continue in the million by the year 2030. future. Longer commute times:Nationwide, average commute times are up al- Population and employment trends through 2030 most two minutes versus 1990,to 24 minutes one-way.The average travel 1,800,000 --- — -- --- -P-rejected — - - :ime to work in the Tucson metro re- 2015-2030 ;ion increased by two-and-a-half 1,600,000 ninutes during the same period,to Projected ust under 24 minutes. 2001-2014 ncreased peak-hour traffic: 1,400,000 — ndividuals driving to and from work nake up the greatest portion of 1,200,000 __... ._ tveekday peak-hour traffic.Employ- nent growth typically means greater 1,000,000 :ongestion during peak-hour traffic. ncreased trip distance:Low-density, 800,000 --- ;pread-out land-use patterns lead to ,,-,-'•'.; increased , - increased trip lengths. increased air pollution: 600,000 ,, Nearly 75%of Tucson's air pollution is caused 400,000 . from motor vehicle use. With more people driving 200,000 EMPLOYMENT more miles,our region's air is not getting any cleaner. 0, i i � i 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2030 1S 0 110 00 I ` - '"• 1 . . 1 ! • $ »01 ' . 1 --r r r A • . • I ' • • $ f • / $ rimimisimmiimmisimiimmiimmaimmammusiminammami Travel patterns and congestion Like much of the nation,our region is highly dependent on the automobile.From 1990 to 2000,the percentage of drive- alone commuters increased from 72%to 74%.The charts below show the changes in mode use in Pima County between 1990 and 2000. PIMA COUNTY 2000 PIMA COUNTY 1990 OVERALL U.S. 2000 " CARPOOL 15% DRIVE ALONE `' CARPOOL DRIVE�ALON CARPOOL 72% 15% a' , ARP00 ,, 12% - - WALK ORK AT OTHER ° WORK AT _ HOME 2.6/° MEANS PUBLIC I WORK AT I HOME s WALK 2.0% 2.7% ,, 3.3% TRANSPORTATION HOME WALK PUBLIC 4.0% 2.6% 3.6% PUBLI� 3.0% OTHER TRANSPORTATION OTHER TRANSPORTATION MEANS 3.0% 4.0% MEANS 5.0% 1.0% Note:Totals may not equal i00%due to rounding. 25- Gettingolder getting younger v Pima County United States `13 p/a Seniors: According to the 2000 Census, Students: Student populations are expect- = 15 _ people age 65 and over make up 12.4% of ed to reach more than 335,000 by 2025,up g the total U.S.population that number is from over 215,000 today. There is also a trend 0 0 approximately 13% in Arizona and 14.2% in toward increased use of alternatives to neigh- 10- Pima County.The number of Pima County borhood schools,such as magnet schools,pri- a residents over 65 is expected to be 23.3%by vate schools,charter schools and home the year 2030. schooling.A major impact of these trends is a 0 5 - Transportation planners must prepare for shift from reliance on school buses to use of a population where at least one in four peo- personal vehicles as the primary means of get- 0 -- ple may be elderly. ting to and from schools. 1990 2000 2030 Didou knows` Congestion in 1999 Congestion Index values y 1 The State of Arizona ranks number two major d in the nation only behind Hawaii in per- centage of commuters who carpool. acoma: iii 11111 n 1982, The Transportation .1.iii�9 p a measure Pima County residents drive an average Institute developed of 20 million miles daily(up from 15 a e111111 million miles in 1993). of congestion to apply to `city: 1.0 li Each day, 330 tons of carbon monoxide urban areas. A value greater Las v ' ira are emitted by motor vehicles in Pima 1.18 than 1.0 indicates a Fresno. County. n 1.00. Albuqueruer congested network, in 1982, 1 On an average weekday, 51,775 people 1.13 ride Sun Tran buses. the congestion index in Los ` _ the Tucson Angeles: � � . i From 1990 to 1995, the number of miles o Metro area was 0.8. 1.58 1.Q. !IP added to our regional roads increased Et Paso by 2.5%. Between 1995 to 2000,the .94 increase was only 1.1%. During those Phoenix: 1.21 same periods, travel demand grew more than 12 times faster than road capacity. Because there are differences in the ways cities Tucson: classify arterial streets,direct comparisons of the congestion index to other urban areas should be viewed with caution. 1.05 • 1 r A a I • I • 1' 1 • • i1 10 . • 1 1 .► , illilrilli � FIN 11111 MIN 111%, 1101.......s , 2030 La n CI IN use p la n n 1 n g REGIONALTRANSPORTATION PLAN Fact sheet 3 from the Pima Association of Governments Summer 2002 W IA ' -- et invol a 14 Building on success Call 'AG's public CI invo vement office 2 (520) 792-1093 to; he Regional Transportation Plan --,-,-;,- ,1,-, - c)/*. Q ! Obtain a mail-b ck, _ _ (RIP) is but one of many planning242� - _- questionnair a I Schedule a speaker for you, efforts underway in our communi- next meetin: ties. Localgovernments are developingor What are general plans and how are they developed? 1 Participate in community have recently completed significant land- Land-use planning occurs through roundtables,forums and open the development of general or houses use planning efforts for their individual comprehensive plans, Potic doc- Visit the RTP Web site: jurisdictions. Together, the RTP and these uments designed to meet com- g ►+ pagnet.org/rtp/rtp2030 munity values and goals. Policies local efforts will define where we work, and recommendations described Complete an on-line live, play — and how we move from one in general plans guide future land questionnaireuse and rezoning decisions. Most place to another— for decades to come. ies contain implementation strategies I Add your name to the RTP P g mailing list or an action plan. How the Growing Smarter Act How does land-use tannin Remember, Planning the im acts local land-use planning p � future needs your input! P impact plan- e-_ . -4 Arizona's 1998 GrowingSmarter Act requires all cities, ning? Area comprehensive and " �. q � P towns and counties to update their comprehensive and general plans identify broadly Values-basedgeneralplans in a consistent manner responsive to smart- where population growth will • p occur.Theyspecify major growth tannin growth principles.Prior to Growing Smarter,some plans P areas where development will be were outdated,infrequently reviewed and inconsistent. guided and infrastructure invest- In 1990, local officials adopted a Today,many local jurisdictions have completed their ment will be targeted. The RTP !gional Vision Statement for east- plan updates,or will have by the end of 2002.With thiswill respond to land uses and n Pima County. The result:a col- consistentlannin in place across multiple communi- development patterns anticipated tion of values that reflect long- p g rm aspirations for achievinga ties,new ideas and clearer policy positions regarding by these plans P gher quality of life: future growth can take shape. ►re any shorter-range plans Safety i Beauty These revised general plans will shape the direction of being developed? Yes.The RIP, 'fir Efficiency I Sustainability the RTP because they define the location of growth areas, which covers planning 20 or more II Balance potential infill and redevelopment areas,environmentallyyears out, also serves as a frame- Equity p work for developing the short-term Economic Vitality sensitive areas and open-space requirements. P Transportation Improvement The 2030 RTP asks the public to Program (TIP),which specifies fund- nfirm these core values and Taking stock of what we know ing and schedules for projects within explore how transporta- Planning is an on-going process.With each new effort, a five-year period.As with the RIP, tion can both reflect and contribute to there is the opportunity to build on knowledge acquired local planning efforts are taken into achieving them. through previous efforts.As the region begins develop- account when developing the TIP. These documents are also referred ment of the 2030 RTP,planners will take stock of what to bytanners when creating or regional we know about re lgrowth trends and what has P g updating new local plans. been included in local plans. diumemoto M • •I • 0 II * r . 0 ■-.$ r : " •111 ■ . . 1 00 . •0 1 t . 1 •-- A J: A 0 . ` 1 " II • • t r l What is PAG? PAG is a non-profit planning sLand-use aorganization working with local under way in ma County and state governments and tribal nations, including: City of South Tucson 1 Pima County Comprehensive Plan —This plan Ci of Tucson includes a land-use plan,regional and special area policies SmartPascua Yaqui Tribe and a strategic action plan for guiding development in Growth f Pima County Pima County.The plan was updated and approved by the Principles 0 State Transportation Board Pima County Board of Supervisors on December 18, 1 Tohono O'odham Nation 0 Create a range of ) Town of Marana 2001. housing opportunities The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan -The and choices Town of Oro Valley Town of Sahuarita Pima County Board of Supervisors initiated development 0 Encourage communi- PAG's mission is to build con- of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan (SDCP) in ty and stakeholder collaboration sensus with its members and the 1998.A tool for protecting sensitive habitats,the SDCP public on regional issues such as strives to ensure the natural and urban environments Foster distinctive, transportation, air quality and attractive places with develop in a balanced,sustainable manner. The SDCP is a strong sense of population growth. PAG's role is scheduled for completion in 2003 and,if ado ted,will be place to gather planning data, provide P accurate information and coordi- linked to the Pima County Comprehensive Plan to guide Make development nate an open and cooperative decisions predictable, p long-term growth throughout the county. fair and cost effective planning process that promotes 1 Local general plans -Six local jurisdictions Pima good decisions for our region's County,the City of Tucson,the Cityof South Tucson and Mix land uses future. the Towns of Oro Valley,Marana and Sahuarita are in o Create walkable/bik- PAG is governed by a Regional able neighborhoods Council comprised of elected offi- various stages of completing their comprehensive or gen- cials from each of PAG's member eral plans in response to the 1998 Growing Smarter Act. Preserve open space, natural beauty and jurisdictions and a representative Tucson voters ratified the City of Tucson's updated critical environmental from the State Transportation general plan in November 2001.This plan establishes the areas Board.The PAG Regional Council direction and approach for future growth and develop- r. Provide a variety of is the final decision-making ment in the City of Tucson.The plan is based on a bal- transportation choices authority for adoption of regional anced development policyframework which includes transportation plans. P Strengthen and direct heightened emphasis on redevelopment and infill in the development towards o - existing communities ��oN of G central areas of the City and coordinated,phased develop- ment evelp mens at the evolving edges of the City. 0 Take advantage of compact building The Towns of Oro Valley,Marana and Sahuarita and design the City of South Tucson also are in the process of updating their general plans with public input.All of these plans are scheduled for adoption by 2003. Several local jurisdictions also have completed or are undertaking major trans- portation studies and master planning efforts such as the Rio Nuevo Master Plan, Stone Avenue Corridor Study,5th/6th Street Corridor Study,Houghton Road Corridor Study and the Sahuarita by-pass and I-10 corridor studies. Once completed,the region will have an updated array of general and comprehen- sive plans responsive to smart growth principles and other specific area plans. • s . a I • - i « • l/ • * A • 11 .► � • � .c\pN OF GG` O co / 4 ��I 1 + r 2003 PAG Legislative Agenda • Maintain or Enhance PAG Representation on the Arizona State Transportation Board • Support Reasonable Performance Measures • Maintain Integrity of the Highway Users Revenue Fund (HURF) • Adjust and Index the State Gas Tax • Establish a Statewide Sales Tax for Transportation • Establish a Statewide Transportation Air Quality Program • Continue Local Transportation Assistance Funds (LTAF I and II) for Transportation Purposes • Protect and Retain State Shared Revenues • Maintain Vehicle License Tax Revenues PAG Member Jurisdictions: (735...,2,7,) tlTH kat 494°.1"4\ ow i dF ^ ,-�tTl ♦ '� is ;1 ,,µms MARANA .♦ !mot! ADDT r 't`'/ *^$1,, ;44 V,, '�tr+ir�eo Pima Association of Governments (PAG) in State Shared Income and Sales Tax Revenues for is the federally designated regional planning agency for Pima local governments. County and the Tucson metropolitan area. PAG coordinates 11. PAG opposes efforts to erode local and regional with local governments and the State on issues that cross control and authority through preemption and jurisdictional boundaries such as air quality,water quality, mandates,particularly unfunded mandates. transportation,land use,and human services. PAG provides a regional forum for its member jurisdictions to come to consensus on these issues and 2003 PAG LEGISLATIVE AGENDA address them cooperatively in a united front. The 2003 PAG Legislative Agenda positions are summarized below. The PAG Regional Council may update PAG is governed by a Regional Council comprised of elected officials from each of its member jurisdictions Pima or amend these positions at any time. County,the City of Tucson,the City of South Tucson,the Town of Marana,the Town of Oro Valley,the Town of Sahuarita,the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Tohono O'odham Indian Nation. For transportation matters,PAG's Regional Maintain and Enhance PAG Council also includes the Governor-appointed member of the Representation on the Arizona Arizona State Transportation Board from Pima County. State Transportation Board The following principles guide the development of PAG's Position:PAG opposes any changes in the Annual Legislative Agenda. composition of the ASTB that dilutes PAG regional representation or that changes the rotation of the 1. PAG strives to help ensure the region and its chair that currently provides for a PAG chair every member jurisdictions achieve equitable six years.PAG could support the addition of two representation and funding distribution. seats, one of which would be an additional seat for 2. PAG seeks to facilitate cooperative decision making the PAG region, assuming the current six year chair that involves all essential stakeholders and keeps rotation remains intact. final decision making authority at the level closest The Arizona State Transportation Board(ASTB)makes to the level of knowledge of the problem and critical decisions regarding the expenditure of State and responsibility for implementation. Federal revenues for transportation improvements,including 3. PAG works to assure that selected project priorities improvements in the PAG region. can be determined to meet demonstrated current and future needs. Since the Board's inception in 1927,the State 4. PAG strives to meet environmental and social needs Transportation Board membership has only been adjusted within the region. once,in 1973,to expand from 5 members to the current 7 5. PAG strives to ensure that available resources are members. At the time the Board was formed the State was shared and that work efforts are not duplicated. primarily rural in nature,but over the past 75 years the state 6. PAG seeks regional solutions to transportation and has developed highly urbanized areas and State population has environmental issues with the goal of a seamless grown to over 5 million people. The Board has not been infrastructure unhampered by jurisdictional adjusted to reflect these changes nor is there a mechanism in boundaries or resources across the region and state. place to do so.At this time the Board membership reflects one 7. PAG supports development of strategies and representative from PAG, four non-urban representatives and mechanisms to increase the revenues available for two MAG representatives.The term of service is six years, transportation. meaning that every region takes turn as chair,with one of the 8. PAG takes a multi-modal approach in planning for MAG representatives not being chair during his/her term of current and future transportation needs. service. 9. PAG supports legislation and/or administrative actions that ensure transportation funds are used only for transportation infrastructure improvements and maintenance. 10. PAG supports legislation and/or administrative actions that protect and retain state shared revenues to assure adequate local community services in response to local needs;PAG opposes any reduction Reductions in transportation funding can weaken the economy and in turn have a spiraling effect on other Support Reasonable Performance State revenues.While transportation funding cuts may Measures be easy in the short term,the associated decrease in Position: PAG supports the development of revenues may only exacerbate the State's budget reasonable Performance Measures only if problems. • The State reimburses the cost of any mandated data collection. • The mandated data collection is reasonable and not Adjust and Index the State Gas Tax burdensome. Position:PAG supports an adjustment in the State • Performance Measures are written not to favor any Gas Tax by increasing the base rate of 18 cents to 23 one region or mode. cents per gallon, and thereafter provide for an • Development of criteria acknowledges regional automatic annual adjustment that reflects changes in differences and provides flexibility with the the Consumer Price Index region. Lack of transportation funds is a statewide concern. The State of Arizona is moving forward in the Increasing congestion poses a significant safety risk to development of performance measures for transportation the citizens of and visitors to Arizona. As transportation planning.Performance measures are intended to maximize the maintenance is deferred due to a lack of funds,the cost use of limited funds available for transportation and clarify the of maintenance rises disproportionately. Lack of project prioritization process.By tying some measure of how transportation facilities is detrimental to the State's well projects perform in objective terms to the project's economic development efforts. funding priority,funding is optimized and projects are selected based on effectiveness,not politics. At 18 cents per gallon,the gas tax in Arizona is one of the lowest in the western United States.The gas tax is The concept of Performance Measures is worthwhile, the most equitable means of paying for transportation however,the details can become complicated. Already limited improvements,as those who are paying the tax are using funding could become further eroded if the data needs become the improvements.The amount of tax paid is burdensome.Data collection and verification could cause a proportionate to the amount of use,i.e. those who drive new(and expensive)layer of bureaucracy that is contrary to more,use more gas and in turn pay more in taxes. the intent of instituting performance measures. Residents and long-term(winter visitors,university Care must be taken to ensure the criteria are written so as students and military)as well as short-term visitors pay not to unfairly benefit either large or small jurisdictions. the tax. Maintain Integrity Highway of the Hi hwa Establish a Statewide Sales Tax for Users Revenue Fund (HURF) Transportation Position:PAG opposestransfersfor any Position: PAG supports a statewide sales tax to fund pp HURF purpose other than road construction and transportation purposes. maintenance. Gas and fuel tax revenues will decrease over time HURF is made up of revenues from the State fuel tax even if they are indexed to inflation due to the increased (50%),the Vehicle License Tax(VLT),and various other fuel efficiency of the fleet. Although this is positive State licenses and fees. PAG jurisdictions receive HURF news for the environment,these cars will still cause the revenues based on population and PAG receives 12.6%and same amount of congestion as their non-efficient 2.6%forp rogramming various local and State projects within predecessors.Therefore,alternate funding opportunities the region.The State constitution allows highway revenues to such as a statewide sales tax need to be explored.A be used for highway purposes only. sales tax distributed outside of the HURF restrictions would allow more flexibility to fund transit,pedestrian In the past,the State Legislature has used HURF monies to and bicycle projects in addition to roadway projects. fund a portion of the Department of Public Safety.Highway The sales tax has worked in Maricopa County to fund monies transferred to DPS takes construction funding away the freeway system.That tax expires in 2005,making from projects.Recent shortfalls of state funds have led this an appropriate time to look at renewal and legislators to increase the transfer to DPS.For example,in expansion to the rest of the state. 2001 total transfers to DPS from highway funds totaled$25 million and in 2002 the total transfers to DPS from highway funds totaled$77 million. Establish a Statewide percentages vary by jurisdiction,between 15 and 40 percent of a community's funding for basic services will depend on state- Transportation Air Quality Program Position:PAG supports the establishment of a shared revenues.Any change in the amount of state-shared Statewide Air Quality Program for nonattainment and revenues will dramatically impact a community's ability to maintenance areas to use designated federal CMAQ maintain an adequate level of local services. funds that have previously only been made available State-shared revenues also help prevent wide variations in to Maricopa County tax rates from community to community.Local and regional The State should direct ADOT to establish,administer governments do not have the taxation ability of the state and and fund a Statewide Air Quality Program focused primarily therefore could not make up the loss of revenues and would be on the reduction of particulates in the air due to forced to reduce services. transportation. Currently the MAG region receives all of the When significant budget deficits exist,legislators often State allocation of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)revenues and no provisions have been made for the consider cuts in State-collected,locally shared revenues. Often economic downturns accompany budget deficits. Thus, other regions of the State. Preventive action is needed to keep the air quality in all other regions of the State from at the time when local jurisdictions can least afford cuts,state reaching a point of non-attainment. For example,the growth lawmakers are considering diversion of crucial funding. in both population and travel demand throughout the State Using transportation as an example,even small delays in has resulted in particulate matter becoming an air quality infrastructure improvement can cause long-term harm. Often issue in the PAG region. timely repairs and maintenance may be delayed due to budget shortfalls and,in the long run,can cause the taxpayers much more to maintain and repair.Decreasing investment in local Continue Local Transportation economies costs jobs and further economic erosion that will impact the state for many years to come. Assistance Funds (LTAF I and II) for Transportation Purposes Position:PAG supports continuing funding transportation from LTAF at the maximum level Maintain the Vehicle License Tax provided by statute without diversion for other Revenues purposes. Position:PAG opposes anyreduction in VLT revenues. LTAF provides an important transportation funding ply source that is distributed to the towns,cities,and counties The Vehicle License Tax(VLT)is an important revenue (LTAF I is distributed to the cities and towns only). These source for the PAG region,as it is across the state.The VLT is collected based on the value of the vehicle,making it the only transportation funds have additional flexibility over HURF transportation revenue that has an inflationary factor.Nearly funds as LTAF may be used for transit. Since most Federal Transit monies are matched at a minimal 80/20 ratio,the 27%of the HURF distribution comes from the VLT.Without LTAF funds are vital in optimizing federal monies by the VLT,the buying power of the HURF would decrease providing a local match. As a result,without LTAF I and II, significantly each year. available Federal transit dollars may be lost. All of the jurisdictions in the state share in the distribution of the HURF and realize the benefit of the VLT dollars to the State transportation system. In the PAG region,over$64 Protect and Retain State Shared Million of the VLT is forecasted to be distributed to the local Revenues jurisdictions. Position: PAG supports legislation and/or administrative actions that protect and retain state shared revenues to assure adequate local community services in response to local needs;PAG opposes any reduction in State Shared Income and Sales Tax For more information on any of the issues outlined here or Revenues for local governments an unabridged copy of the PAG 2003 Legislative Agenda The State of Arizona shares several tax revenues it contact Cherie Campbell at the Pima Association of collects with cities and towns throughout the state. Every Governments, 1-520-792-1093 (Ccampbell@pagnet.org). Arizona city and town relies on state-shared revenues to deliver city and town services to their community.While Issue Paper: Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act Background: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century(TEA-21) expires in September 2003. The new Surface Transportation Act, commonly referred to as TEA-3, is anticipated to ti. pass Congress sometime thereafter. Many transportation related agencies and organizations have published their policies on reauthorization and/or have filed them with the U.S. Department of Transportation to be considered by Congress. The Pima Association of Governments and its member jurisdictions have a great stake in reauthorization. PAG, through its Regional Council, is developing a policy regarding reauthorization for filing no later than January 1, 2003 with the Docket Clerk of the U.S. Department of Transportation for congressional consideration. The policy document would also be made available to Arizona's Federal Legislative delegation and to jurisdictions and organizations to assist them in formulating their Reauthorization positions. Discussion: PAG staff has researched policies from various stakeholder associations and organizations in the transportation industry to find common themes that the region may want to support. Common Themes: The points listed below are recommended by the following five stakeholder organizations: 1. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 2. American Road and Transportation Builders Association(ARTBA) 3. American Public Works Association (APWA) 4. Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) 5. American Public Transit Association (APTA) These positions are consistent with reauthorization positions previously supported by PAG: • Guarantee funding levels • Maintain and enhance the firewalls established to prevent the reallocation of funding to other programs Additionally, AASHTO is recommending: • Promote flexibility in the use of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to help areas stay in compliance • Increase the RTP update cycle from three years to five for all areas 1 • Maintain and improve Revenue Aligned Budget Authority (BABA) with refinements • Increase Safety Funding • Work toward streamlining the federal process (environmental/funding) • Develop Performance based programming • Provide additional flexibility for the States to define reasonable financial constraints AMPO supports AASHTO's recommendations in the CMAQ area, the streamlining of the federal process and the performance based planning/programming (given adequate resources). Furthermore AMPO supports: • Restore the minimum guarantee sub-allocation to MPOs • Increase planning funding • Strengthen the Borders and Corridors program • Provide additional flexibility in NHS, STP and CMAQ funds to allow management and operation of the system • Allow concurrent review processes • Focus the conformity process on the RTP rather than the TIP The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has identified ten priorities for re- authorization, which include support for increased funding for highway and transit, protecting the Highway Trust Fund with firewalls, and environmental streamlining. ADOT additionally supports: • Fully fund the Hoover Dam Bypass as a national security and safety issue • Provide full funding flexibility to the states and eliminate future state sanctions of federal highway funds • Environmental stewardship, so as to protect and enhance our environment while building transportation facilities • Retain the existing balance of decision making between states and MPOs and between states and rural officials • Continue the Corridor and Borders Programs • Security and safety topics that address various needs in Arizona • Continue and expand innovative project financing techniques Action Being Taken: The PAG is developing an official position on reauthorization that will be endorsed by Regional Council in December of 2002. 2 s . Page 1 of 6 [Federal Register: October 17, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 201) ] [Notices] [Page 64121-64124] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:frl7oc02-75] FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Grants for State and Local Homeland Security Activities AGENCY: Office of National Preparedness (ONP) , Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) . ACTION: Notice of availability of fiscal year 2002 supplemental funds for State and local all-hazards emergency operational planning, Citizen Corps activities, and development or improvement of Emergency Operations Centers. SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice of the availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 2002 for State and local all-hazards emergency operations planning; for the development or improvement of State and local Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) ; and for further development of Citizen Corps, including funds for Citizen Corps Councils and for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Funding of $100 million is available for planning, $56 million for EOCs, and $25 million for Citizen Corps. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gil Jamieson, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Office of National Preparedness, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4090 or e-mail: qil.jamieson@fema.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority and Appropriation The legislative authority for the program activities described in this notice are the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) , 42 U.S.C. 5121-5206; . The 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act For Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States, P.L. 107-206. Applicant Eligibility States are eligible to apply for the assistance described in this notice. The term —State" as used in this notice and consistent with the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5122 (4) , means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Local governments may receive assistance as subgrantees of the States in which they are located. The term ''Local government" as used in this notice shall have the meaning set forth in the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5122 (6) . Activities To Be Funded State and Local All Hazards Emergency Operational Planning The FY 2002 supplemental funding will provide comprehensive planning assistance to State and local governments to conduct Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) updating for all hazards with special emphasis on incidents of terrorism including use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) . http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-26405-filed 11/4/2002 Page 2 of 6 [ (Page 64122] ] The funds for planning grants will be allocated among the States on the basis of population and will require no cost share. Each State grantee of these planning funds will be required to pass through at least 75 percent of the amount received to local governments. Coordinated planning at the State and local levels is essential to meet urgent needs for improving the planning initiatives of State and local emergency management and first responder organizations to effectively request and use future resources and thereby build and enhance our Nation's capability to respond to and recover from the imminent threat or actual occurrence of a terrorist attack including use of WMD. States will receive supplemental 2002 funding to modify and enhance their EOPs, as needed, so that they address all hazards, to include terrorism using WMD or conventional means. Funds should also be used for the following emergency planning objectives: [sbull] Incorporate interstate and intrastate mutual aid agreements, [sbull] Facilitate communication and interoperability protocols, [sbull] Establish a common incident command system, * Address critical infrastructure protection, [sbull] Conduct State and local assessments to determine emergency management planning priorities, [sbull] Address State and local continuity of operations and continuity of government, and [sbull] Provide for coordination and effective use of volunteers in response and preparedness activities. Citizen Corps Grants under the Citizen Corps initiative will be available to establish Citizen Corps Councils, to support the oversight and outreach responsibilities of the councils, and to expand CERT training. Of the $25 million appropriated for Citizen Corps, $4 million will be used for grants related to Citizen Corps Councils, $17 million will be used for grants related to CERT training, and $4 million will be used by FEMA for activities essential for developing the Citizen Corps initiative. Citizen Corps funds will be allocated to States using the percentages prescribed in Section 1014 of the USA Patriot Act, Pub. L. 107-56. Each State will be allocated a base amount of not less than 0.75 percent of the total amount available except that the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands each will be allocated a base amount of 0.25 percent. The remaining Citizen Corps grant funds will be allocated on the basis of population and added to the base amounts. Citizen Corps grants and subgrants described in this notice will carry no cost-share requirement. Grantees will be expected to develop and implement a jurisdiction- wide strategic plan for Citizen Corps, including forming local Citizen Corps Councils, CERT training, public education and outreach, and volunteer opportunities that promote community and family safety. Local governments receiving grants may use the funding for Citizen Corps Council organizing activities; for outreach and public education campaigns to promote Citizen Corps and community and family safety measures, to include printing, marketing, advertising, and special events; for organizing, training, equipping, and maintaining CERTs; and for defraying the added expense of liability coverage for CERT participants. Each grantee of citizen Corps funds will be required to subgrant at least 75 percent of those funds to local governments with no cost share. Grantees are expected to give priority to local governments that have demonstrated a commitment to community and family safety or to local governments that have a high-risk profile based on crime, disaster vulnerabilities, and public health issues. A commitment to community and family safety is shown by such activities as having established or planned a Citizen Corps Council, having programs to promote community and family safety, having conducted community-based events that promote safety, having established mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions, and having demonstrated a commitment to citizen participation in crime prevention and disaster mitigation, http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-26405-filed 11/4/2002 A � Page 3 of 6 preparedness, response, and recovery. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) The funding for EOCs will be awarded in two phases. Each State will be allocated a $50,000 Phase 1 grant, which is targeted for an initial assessment of the hazards, vulnerabilities, and resultant risk to the existing EOC. If a State has already completed a vulnerability assessment of its existing State EOC, it may apply to use the funds to conduct initial assessments of local EOCs. Phase 1 EOC activity will be 100 percent federally funded, i.e., will require no cost share. Phase 2 EOC grants will use the remaining funds to address the most immediate EOC deficiencies nationwide. The Phase 2 EOC grants will require a 50-percent non-Federal cost share. During Phase 2, we invite the States to submit grant applications that reflect deficiencies documented in a completed self-assessment that reflects statewide needs, is consistent with national priorities, and considers characteristics associated with a fully functioning EOC. EOC self-assessment criteria will be provided in the grant guidance package. Project applications will be evaluated and selections made for funding on the basis of the following order of national priorities: [sbull] Physical modifications to the EOC to support secure communications equipment; [sbull] New EOC construction where the most cost effective action is new construction (Cost-benefit ratio should be greater than 1) ; [sbull] Corrective construction to address deficiencies determined by the Risk Assessment; [sbull] Architectural and Engineering services for EOC projects in FY 2003 and out years; [sbull] Creation of State Alternate EOC at an existing building for Continuity of Operations; [sbull] Physical modifications to enhance security, but not the hiring of guards; [sbull] Retrofits of existing EOCs with collective protection systems for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) agents; [sbull] Redundant communications; and [sbull] Other projects to increase the survivability of existing State or local EOCs. FEMA will conduct the final environmental review and approval for all activities in accordance with Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 10 (44 CFR part 10) prior to awarding any grants. The approval for some activities, including the risk/vulnerability assessments of EOCs, is automatic through the categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act, per 44 CFR 10.8. However, some EOC projects, including physical modifications to EOCs for secure communications equipment, may require a more extensive environmental review, sometimes resulting in an environmental assessment. To expedite the approval process, States should consult with the FEMA Regional office as they develop their environmental documentation. Until FEMA has completed its environmental review, States may not initiate work on these projects. EOC construction projects supported by these grants are subject to the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in performance of construction work [ [Page 64123] ] assisted by these EOC grants must be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with Davis-Bacon and related Acts. Grant Application Process The chief elected official of each eligible jurisdiction will receive a letter from FEMA describing the grant activity and requesting that a point of contact (POC) and alternate be appointed. Guidance and grant application packages will be provided to the POCs. http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-26405-filed 11/4/2002 Page 4 of 6 A single grant application may be used to apply for the planning, Citizen Corps and Phase 1 EOC program elements. A separate application should be prepared for the Phase 2 EOC program element. The grant application for the planning, Citizen Corps, and Phase 1 EOC program elements should include: [sbull] Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424; [sbull] Budget Information " Non-Construction Program, FEMA Form 20-20; [sbull] Budget Narrative; [sbull] Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certification, FEMA Form 20-16; [sbull] Assurances Non-Construction Program, FEMA Form 20-16A; [sbull] Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, FEMA Form 20-16C; [sbull] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Standard Form LLL; and, [sbull] Program Narrative identifying the activities for which funding is requested. The Program Narrative should include the following: [sbull] Description of how States will work with local governments including Tribal governments and communities and the process that the State will use to solicit, prioritize, and select subgrants; [sbull] Activity title and number; [sbull] Individual activity costs, including Federal and nonfederal shares; [sbull] Activity-specific scopes of work, including a list of properties, if applicable; [sbull] Recommendations and documentation regarding the environmental review required by 44 CFR 10, Environmental Considerations, and other applicable laws and executive orders; and [sbull] Certification that the State has evaluated the included projects and that they will be implemented in accordance with 44 CFR part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. The Phase 2 EOC grant application should include all of the above with the following construction program forms substituted for the non- construction versions: [sbull] Budget Information Construction Programs, FEMA Form 20- 15; [sbull] Assurances " Construction Programs, FEMA Form 20-16B; FEMA regional personnel will work directly with the States providing technical assistance, as required, as State and local governments carry out work under the grants. Administrative Costs Costs to administer each of the programs will be limited to 5 percent of the grant award. The amount that grantees and subgrantees choose to apply toward administrative costs will not be in addition to the grant and subgrant amounts. For grants with the 75-percent pass- through requirement, administrative costs for the grantees will be based on the portion of the grant that the State retains (i.e. , States may use no more than 5 percent of the 25 percent of the total grant award they retain for administrative costs) . Administrative costs for each subgrantee will be limited to 5 percent of their subgrant award. Administrative costs may be used to support grants management activities such as the review and award of subgrant applications, the preparation of quarterly reports, and monitoring subgrants. Costs related to staffing to implement program activities are eligible costs under each of the grants and do not need to be charged to the administrative costs. For example, hiring a staff person to update the State's Emergency Operations Plan is an eligible activity under the Planning grant. Indirect costs should also be included in administrative costs and must be supported with a current Indirect Cost Rate approved by a Federal Cognizant Agency. In compliance with 44 CFR 13.20, all administrative costs must be supported by source documentation. If the Indirect Cost Rate exceeds the 5-percent administrative costs allowance after all other eligible administrative costs have been identified and budgeted, the grantee must submit a request for a waiver with justification to validate the need for additional administrative costs. http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-binigetdoc.cgi?dbname=2002 jegister&docid=02-26405-filed 11/4/2002 Page 5 of 6 Sensitive Information FEMA will make every effort as permitted by law to protect sensitive or confidential information submitted in the grant process. If FEMA receives a third-party request for an applicant's information, both the Freedom of Information Act and FEMA's regulations contain provisions that may protect sensitive or confidential information that is determined by FEMA to be exempt from disclosure. These determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should advise FEMA of the sensitive or confidential nature of information at the time such information is submitted. To ensure proper handling in the mail distribution process, the sensitive or confidential information should be placed in an envelope plainly marked to indicate the nature of its contents. This envelope should be placed in a second envelope marked "To be opened by addressee only" and mailed "Certified Receipt Requested. " Reporting Requirements The States are required to submit quarterly financial and performance reports 30 days after the end of each quarter, per 44 CFR 13.40 and 41. Reporting dates are: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. The performance reports will provide a comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives approved for the period. Where the output of the project can be quantified, that information shall be provided. The States must also report the progress of each subgrantee award in their quarterly reports. When the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Payment Management System (SMARTLINK) is used for advanced or reimbursement payments, the grantee is required to submit a copy of Federal Cash Transaction Report (HHS/PMS 272) to FEMA when it is submitted to HHS. In addition, final financial and performance reports are required 90 days after the close of the grant, per 44 CFR 13.50. ADDRESSES: FEMA Regional Offices: FEMA Region I--Serving the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts: 442 J.W. McCormack POCH, Boston, MA 02109-4595. FEMA Region II--Serving the States of New York and New Jersey, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands: 26 Federal Plaza, Rm. 1337, New York, NY 10278-0002. FEMA Region III--Serving the District of Columbia and the States of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia: 1 Independence Mall, 6th Floor, 615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404. FEMA Region IV--Serving the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee: 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. [ [Page 64124] ] FEMA Region V--Serving the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin: 536 S. Clark Street, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605. FEMA Region VI--Serving the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas: FRC 800 North Loop 288, Denton, TX 76201-3698. FEMA Region VII--Serving the States of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska: 2323 Grand Avenue, Suite 900, Kansas City, MO 64108. FEMA Region VIII--Serving the States of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming: Denver Federal Center, Building 710, Box 25267, Denver, CO 80225-0267. FEMA Region IX--Serving the States of Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada; the Territories of American Samoa and Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: 1111 Broadway, Suite 1200, Oakland, CA 94607-4052. FEMA Region X--Serving the States of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington: Federal Regional Center, 130 228th Street, SW. , Bothell, WA 98021-9709. http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-26405-filed 11/4/2002 Page 6 of 6 Dated: October 10, 2002. Joe M. Allbaugh, Director. [FR Doc. 02-26405 Filed 10-16-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6718-04-P http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002re ister&doci = - _ g d 02-26405 filed 11/4/2002