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ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
May 12 , 1999
5:30 p.m.
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11,000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
BUDGET STUDY SESSION - AT OR AFTER 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (10 minutes)
(Pages 151 — 169)
2. PLANNING & ZONING (10 minutes)
(Pages 170 - 183)
3. PARKS & RECREATION (20 minutes)
(Pages 214—228)
4. CDO RIVERFRONT PARK CONSTRUCTION (15 minutes)
(Pages 392 - 398)
5. HERITAGE FUND GRANT (5 minutes)
(Pages 399—409)
AT OR AFTER 7:00 P.M. — REVIEW OF THE TRANSIT SERVICES - ELEMENT
OF THE GENERAL PLAN
6. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSIT SERVICES —
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 1999/2000 is available
for public inspection in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:30
a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify
the Town Clerk at 297-2591.
POSTED: 5/7/99
4:30 p.m.
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
STUDY SESSSION
COUNCIL COMMIT1vICATION MEETING DATE: May 12, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR& COUNCIL
FROM: John Zukas,Transit Services Administrator
SUBJ: Transit Services—Element of the General Plan
SUMMARY:
On May 4, 1999 the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Oro Valley unanimously moved to
forward the proposed amendment to the General Plan to the Town Council, recommending the adoption of the
Transit Services-Element of the General Plan with specific changes.
Attached is a copy of the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission that include the specific changes and a
copy of the staff report to the Planning and Zoning Commission(May 4, 1999 meeting). All of the changes to
the Transit Services-Element of the General Plan have been made.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Transit Services-Element of the General Plan
2) Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission's May 4, 1999 meeting
3) Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission(May 4, 1999 meeting)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Since the item is an amendment to the Town's General Plan, staff recommends that the item be placed on the
Town Council's June 2, 1999 agenda and be made a public document. Subsequently, a public hearing and
adoption of the Transit Services—Element of the General Plan will then be held at the June 16, 1999 meeting.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Page 2 of 2
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Transit Services-Element of the General Plan does not include a cost-benefit analysis. It does include action items
that will be evaluated as they are developed. Operations and maintenance budgets are approved annually and could
include a significant amount of outside funding.
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pedestrian, street transportation, and ❖ P&Z
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❖ Town Engineer
Review Coyote Run's Service Area X ❖ Transit Services
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Review Coyote Run's fare policy and X ❖ Transit Services
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Committee
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Administrator
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roadway expansion projects in Oro Administrator
Valley and the surrounding environs. ❖ Transportation
Review each project for land Committee
acquisition and future transit ❖ P&Z
infrastructure opportunities. Administrator
❖ Town Engineer
Focus 2020:. Oro Valley General Plan Page 19
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coordination of public transit services ❖ Transportation
in the Northwest Valley. Committee
❖ Town Council
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transit capital improvement program. Administrator
❖ Transportation
Committee
❖ Town Council
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Oro Valley's Town Center(Oracle and ❖ Transportation
1St Avenue). If possible, contract with Committee
local business owners or property ❖ Planning &
owners to establish a mini park-and- Zoning
ride lot with the transfer facility. Administrator
❖ Town Council
Focus 2020: Oro Valley General Plan Page 20
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expenditures)and pursue all ❖ Transportation
opportunities for additional local and Committee
regional funding. ❖ Town Council
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use park-and-ride lots. Administrator
❖ Transportation
Committee
❖ Town Council
•'• Planning&
Zoning
Administrator
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annual awards program for Oro Valley ❖ Transportation
developers. Committee
+ Planning&
Zoning
Administrator
+ Planning&
Zoning Division
❖ Town Council
Focus 2020: Oro Valley General Plan Page 21
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 4, 1999
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11,000 N.LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER: at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Chair Douglas
Vice Chair Wiant
Commissioner Partridge
Commissioner Briggs
Commissioner Ruble
Commissioner McCook
Commissioner Moody
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mayor Loomis
5. PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY GENERAL
PLAN, THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL
ELEMENT-TRANSIT SERVICES TO THE TOWN'S EXISTING GENERAL
PLAN.
Mr.Nodine,AICP reported that this is the Town's first ever Transit Plan(Transit Services—Element of the
General Plan)to determine the best options providing town-wide transit services. Mr.Nodine,AICP
summarized that when the Town's General Plan was put together the transportation element included
action plans which addressed transit and the development of a transit plan and that is what is being
proposed this evening.
Mr.Nodine,AICP introduced John Zukas who is the Transit Administrator.
Mr.Zukas greeted the Commissioners,citizens of the community,and staff. Mr.Zukas then introduced
Greg Snyder,representative of Parsons Brinkerhoff who presented the proposed "Transit Services-
Element of the General Plan".
Mr. Snyder,Parsons Brinkerhoff thanked the Commission for adding this item to the agenda. Mr. Snyder
stated that he would like to present,not only to the members of the Commission but members of the
public that are here tonight,the proposed amendment to the Oro Valley General Plan and this element was
developed very similar to the other Oro Valley General Plan amendments. Mr. Snyder summarized the
update of the Transit Planning activities that has taken place in the last four months. Two main goals were
established,the first goal was to develop a strong cooperative effort between the Town of Oro Valley and
the community for the purposed of addressing the community's current and projected transit services needs
in a responsive and equitable manner. The second goal was to develop a comprehensive plan for the Town
of Oro Valley that would serve as a guide for the efficient and equitable provision of transit services town-
wide.
Mr. Snyder added that he would like to update the Commission on the development of the Transit Services
Element of the General Plan. Mr. Snyder explained that a Transportation Committee was formed and the
committee held monthly meetings. In effort to gain a perspective from the Town's residents,the Transit
Services Survey was developed and approved by staff,the Transportation Committee and the Mayor and
Council. This survey was mailed out to 3,500 randomly selected residents. Mr. Snyder stated that 48%of
the surveys were returned completed. Two public workshops were held in effort to develop a strong
cooperative effort between the Town of Oro Valley and the community.
Mr. Snyder stated that the existing Transit Services in Oro Valley provide services for the elderly and
disabled. The service has grown substantially, in the fall of 1996 there were an estimated 30 riders,today
there are over 300. As a result of that growth and the fact that the population of the town is expected to
double within the next ten years,that the demand will increase.
Mr. Snyder explained that Sun Tran does not offer transit services within the Town for the general public.
People who are not elderly or disabled do not have a transit service available to them. Some of the
opportunities include the many road construction projects are going to be built in Oro Valley. Bus stops,
sidewalks,park and rides can be built with road construction projects. Tucson, Scottsdale and other towns
have taken advantage of these opportunities and they have been incorporated quite well.
Mr. Snyder summarized the goals for the proposed Transit Services Element:
1. Incrementally restructure the Town's existing transit services, including Coyote Run,to reduce costs
and improve productivity.
Policy A: Establish a panel of Coyote Run riders to advise the transit system on restructuring
services and planning for the future.
Policy B: Continue to provide an affordable transportation alternative to Town residents who are
elderly and/or disabled.
Policy C: Better coordinate trips to common destinations.
Policy D: Integrate the Town's existing Coyote Run service into existing regional services provided
by Sun Tran and Van Tran.
2. Develop a transportation system that facilitates transit. Bicycling, and walking as well as driving.
Policy A: Develop the Town Center Area(Oracle and 1'Avenue)as a Transit-Oriented
Development with better opportunities for walking,biking, and using public transit.
Policy B: Promote Oracle Toad as the Town's priority north-south corridor.
Policy C. Acquire land for transit infrastructure such as bus stops,bus bays,park-and-rides, and transit
centers and construct these transit facilities as soon as possible.
Policy D: Develop transit-oriented development standards and zoning amendments to integrate land
use decision-making and development plans with the transit services element goals and policies.
3. Undertake additional planning activities to establish a future,more vigorous transit system when
additional funding becomes available.
Policy A: Provide an economical transportation alternative to all Town residents regardless of age or
disability.
Policy B: Design and implement an Oro Valley Neighborhood Circulator Service for In-town Travel.
Policy C: Provide a viable commuter transit service for Oro Valley residents who commute to work
outside of the Town limits.
4. Develop a public transportation system that allows all Town residents to conveniently travel between
and within regional and local activity centers.
Policy A: Pursue opportunities to establish a regional public transportation authority for the entire
Northwest Valley or for the entire metropolitan area.
Policy B: Develop employer and community-based programs to encourage people to use public
transportation more.
Commissioner Partridge expressed his concern that with a new transit service,the Coyote Run Transit
Service might not be a priority and eventually become non-existent.
Mr. Snyder explained that a restructuring process for Coyote Run,did not include phasing out or doing
away with this transit service. He stressed the importance of improving this service to do the fact that it is a
service that is in high demand by the citizens of the Town.
In answer to Commissioner McCook's question,Mr. Snyder stated that transit services are not in the
business to make money,it is strictly considered more of a public service. He added that the Town of Oro
Valley would not make any money providing and/or maintaining a Transit Service. Instead of focusing on
the elderly and/or disabled,the transit service would provide service to all residents of Oro Valley.
Mr. Snyder concluded that one of the citizen's main concerns was that Sun Tran would have 40-foot buses
going through the neighborhood. Mr. Snyder assured the Commissioners that this concern has been
addressed and will be included when developing a town-wide transit service.
Vice Chair Wiant asked Mr. Snyder about a transit service that would be regional,not just local.
Mr. Snyder stated that this issue is addressed in goal 1.4 of the policy manual.
In answer to Vice Chair Wiant's question,Mr.Nodine,AICP explained that there is a transit work plan that
includes action items that address what needs to be done and who is responsible.
Mr. Snyder stated that the easier it is for someone to walk or ride to a stop,the better the transportation
system will be. He added that the Transit Division would track each and every road construction project
and at the same time try to promote transit infrastructure in that project.
In conclusion,Mr. Snyder stressed the importance of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and the
Transit Services Administrator to work together to establish standards.
In answer to Chair Douglas' question,Mr. Snyder agreed that the Planning and Zoning Administrator
should be added to the Responsibility column of the Action item on page 19 of the Transit Services
Element"Develop transit infrastructure design guidelines,including the minimum amount of land,right-of-
way,and public art needed for typical transit facilities:bus stops,mini park-and-ride lots,bus bays,and
transit centers.
Chair Douglas asked if the Town of Oro Valley would be interested in including Pinal County under the
Action item on page 19 of the Transit Services Element,"Establish a partnership with Marana and Pima
County for further coordination of public transit services in the Northwest Valley".
Mr. Snyder agreed that Pinal County would be considered in the future, at this time they don't have a large
based population to establish a service.
Chair Douglas suggested that the next Action item on page 19 of the Transit Services Element, "Support
the establishment of a Regional Transit Authority should the opportunity arise"was too permissive. As
discussed earlier on page 17,goal 1.4,Policy A states: "Pursue opportunities to establish a regional public
transportation authority for the entire Northwest Valley or for the entire metropolitan area",the Action item
and this goal need to be consistent.
In answer to Chair Douglas' question,Mr.Nodine,AICP stated that the development and update of a
biannual public transit capital improvement program would not need to include the Planning and Zoning
Administrator in the Responsibility column for that Action item.
Mr.Nodine,AICP explained to Chair Douglas that the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Planning
staff would review the Action item on page 19, "Locate,engineer,and construct a modest public transit
transfer facility in Oro Valley's Town Center(Oracle and 1St Avenue). If possible,contract with local
business owner or property owners to establish a mini park-and-ride lot with the transfer facility."
Chair Douglas also suggested that on page 20,Action item"Develop a Town ordinance for shared-use
park-and-ride lots"Responsibility column should state that the Planning and Zoning Administrator,not
Planning and Zoning Staff,should be listed.
Mr.Nodine,AICP suggested to Chair Douglas that the Planning and Zoning Division should be included in
the Responsibility column on page 20,Action item"Recognize and promote transit-friendly planning and
design by sponsoring an annual awards program for Oro Valley developers"because the Planning and
Zoning Administrator and Planning staff reviews the development plans that are submitted.
Chair Douglas agreed with Mr.Nodine,AICP.
Chair Douglas thanked Mr. Snyder for his informative presentation.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No speakers.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MOTION: Moved/Seconded (McCook/Wiant) and carried by a 7-0 vote to forward
the proposed amendments to the General Plan to the Town Council recommending
the adoption of the Transit Services—Element of the General Plan with the changes
as noted:
1. That the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Planning staff would review the Action
item on page 19, "Locate,engineer,and construct a modest public transit transfer facility in
Oro Valley's Town Center(Oracle and 1st Avenue). If possible,contract with local business
owner or property owners to establish a mini park-and-ride lot with the transfer facility."
2. That on page 20,Action item"Develop a Town ordinance for shared-use park-and-ride lots"
Responsibility column should state that the Planning and Zoning Administrator,not
Planning and Zoning Staff,should be listed.
3. That the Planning and Zoning Division should be included in the Responsibility column on
page 20,Action item"Recognize and promote transit-friendly planning and design by
sponsoring an annual awards program for Oro Valley developers"because the Planning and
Zoning Administrator and Planning staff reviews the development plans that are submitted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shannon Ritchie,Administrative
Secretary
ORO VALLEY TRANSIT SERVICE DIVISION
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: May 4, 1999
TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: John Zukas,Transit Services Administrator
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY GENERAL
PLAN. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL
ELEMENT — TRANSIT SERIVICES TO THE TOWN'S EXISTING GENERAL
PLAN.
BACKGROUND:
On June 3, 1998 the Mayor and Council made a motion and adopted Resolution (R)98-36 authorizing the
Mayor to renegotiate the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tucson for the continuation of
mass transit (SunTran) services to the Town of Oro Valley, therefore subsidizing 2 round trips total. In
addition, the motion was made to reinstate the Transportation Committee to address the issues of
transportation and the purchase of another vehicle to address additional transportation needs of the Oro
Valley citizens.
Given the above direction and the steady increase in the Town's population, Town staff issued a Request
for Proposals to help in the development of the Town's first ever Transit Plan (Transit Services—Element
of the General Plan). On October 6, 1998 a selection panel, made up of: Don Chatfield — Community
Development Director, John Zukas — Transit Services Administrator, Jim Copus — Senior Planner
(Advanced Planning), and Bill Partridge—Planning and Zoning Commission Member, unanimously made
the decision to retain Parsons-Brinkerhoff as the consultant in charge of the development of the "Transit
Services—Element of the General Plan".
The Transit Services — Element of the General Plan had two main goals. The first goal was to develop a
strong cooperative effort between the Town of Oro Valley and the community for the purposes of
addressing the community's current and projected transit services needs in a responsive and equitable
manner. The second goal was to develop a comprehensive plan for the Town of Oro Valley that would
serve as a guide for the efficient and equitable provision of transit services townwide.
On October 28, 1998 the Mayor and Council approved the proposed personnel recommended by staff to
serve on the Town's Transportation Committee. The Committee was made up of a various mix of
individuals,ranging from Town residents to transit professionals from the Pima County/Tucson area.
The Transportation Committee held monthly meetings from December - April 1999. The meetings
consisted of but were not limited to: input on survey development, review of the Existing Conditions
Report, transit design exercises (formulating a low, moderate, and high growth transit alternatives), review
of the Transit Alternatives Report, and review of the draft Transit Services—Element of the General Plan.
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In effort to gain a perspective from the Town's residents, in reference to transit services, the Transit
Services Survey was developed and approved by staff, the Transportation Committee, and the Mayor and
Council. In January 1999 the Transit Services Survey was mailed to 3,500 randomly selected Town
residents. 1,687 residents responded to the survey. The 48% response rate from residents yielded a
maximum error margin of+/-5%. The results of the survey are detailed in the attached Transit Services —
Element of the General Plan.
Two public workshops were held in efforts to develop a strong cooperative effort between the Town of Oro
Valley and the community.
The first public workshop was held on March 24, 1999 in the Oro Valley Council Chambers. The goal of
the first public workshop was to gain consensus on one of three different"transit alternatives". Pursuant to
the Transportation Committee developing three different alternatives (low, moderate and high growth
alternatives), attendees were asked to choose both an alternative that they agreed with and choose and rank
the goals and policies that they felt were most appropriate.
The second public workshop was held on April 17, 1999 in conjunction with the Town's 25th Anniversary
Celebration. The goal of the second public workshop was to take the goals and policies from the first public
workshop that the public felt were most appropriate and refine them with the intention of having what
would be the"preferred goals and policies".
The results of the various public involvement processes (i.e. survey results, preferred goals and policies)
are detailed in the Transit Services - Element of the General Plan. The Transit Services - Element of the
General Plan document is intended to be included as an actual element in the Town's General Plan—Focus
2020.
Finding of Fact:
As stated in"Focus 2020", the granting of a general plan amendment will be based on the following finding
of fact:
1) That the amendment constitutes an overall improvement to the general plan and is not solely for
the benefit of a particular landowner or owners at a particular point in time.
Based on the depth of detail placed on the proposed Transit Services Element as compared to the
initial placement of transit services in the Circulation/Transportation Element, the amendment
constitutes an overall improvement to the general plan and is not solely for the benefit of a
particular landowner or owners at a particular point in time.
2) That the amendment is consistent with the vision, goals and policies of the general plan.
Policy 2.3A: Oro Valley should explore and encourage the implementation of public transit
services and private shuttle service.
3) That the general plan land use map does not provide appropriate optional sites for the use
proposed in the amendment.
N/A
4) That the amendment will not adversely impact the community as a whole or a portion of the
community without an acceptable means of mitigating these impacts through the subsequent
zoning and development processes.
The Transit Services — Element of the General Plan does not include a cost-benefit analysis. It
does include action items that will be evaluated as they are developed. Operations and
maintenance budgets are approved annually and could include a significant amount of outside
funding.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Transit Services staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward the proposed
General Plan amendment to the Town Council with a recommendation that that the Transit Services —
Element of the General Plan be adopted.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission may wish to consider one of the following motions:
I move to forward the proposed amendments to the General Plan to the Town Council recommending the
adoption of the Transit Services—Element of the General Plan.
OR
I move to forward the proposed amendments to the General Plan to the Town Council recommending the
adoption of the Transit Services—Element of the General Plan with the following changes...
OR
I move to deny the proposed amendments to the General Plan recommending the denial of the Transit
Services—Element of the General Plan.
ATTACHMENT:
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Over the next decade, Oro Valley's population is expected to grow at or above 7%annually.:_. :` .
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and maintain air quality standards despite population increases. GivenOro Valleys increasing
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Currently, 30%of Oro Valley's population are 60 years of age or more, and this segment ofilia.
Town's population is expected to grow quickly. Although not all of Town's older population base
may need special•transportation services, the demand for these services is orecasted to increase:.
dramatically over time. Moreover, it is important to recognize the special transportation nee .w
of the young the disabled, and low-income persons who mayw not be adequately served by.'theit.
existing automobile-orientated transportation system. ,Without the careful allocation of public :•
transit resources, the future demand for specialized transportation services could stretch the .,,sj
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outside the Town limits. ,This large, daily outflow of Town residents will continue to exacerbate.-
traffic delays on the Town's major streets. As the Town population increases, the number of.t
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1.2 Development of the Transit Services Element
The transit services element was developed through an extensive public involvement process
from December, 1998 to May, 1999. A committee of twelve interested Oro Valley residents way
appointed to studypublic transit as it exists today . 'Ito provide direction for the future of publi
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transit services in Oro Valley from the year 2000 Two public workshops were held,on
March 24 and April 17, 1999,to provide an opportu .. r Town residents to comment on
overall transit goals and policies as well as on alternati'.. s for transit service. Over 150 responses
were received by the public from these workshops, and 91% of the workshop participants agreed
and endorsed the transit service goals and policies in this element. In January, 1999, a
statistically valid public opinion survey was also mailed to 3,500 Town residents, of which 1,687
residents responded. The goals and policies listed at the end of this chapter are the direct result of
the comments received from the transportation committee, the public workshops, and the survey.
1.3 Existing Conditions
Transit Services
Transit services in the Oro Valley area are provided by a single Sun Tran express route and by the
Town of Oro Valley's dial-a-ride service,Coyote Run. Figure 1 illustrates the existing transit
services in Oro Valley. Ridership for these two transit providers in Oro Valley has changed since
the implementation of Coyote Run in December 1996. Ridership on Sun Tran's express route 16
has declined,while demand for Coyote Run services has increased substantially. The following
sections describe in further detail the existing transit services provided,the forecasted ridership
for each type of service, and the results of the public opinion survey.
Express Route-Sun Tran Route 16 Oro Valley Segment
Sun Tran Route 16 currently operates a weekday express service along Oracle Road. The route is
an express commuter service to Allied Signal,a major employer in the Town. Sun Tran service is
funded through an Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA)between the Town of Oro Valley and the
City of Tucson. The Town of Oro Valley funds two round trips per weekday along Route 16. A
similar,but separate IGA with Pima County provides three additional Route 16 round trips per
weekday. Ridership in the Oro Valley area along Route 16 is generally north of Ina Road. For
those riders who need to travel south of Ina Road,Route 16 connects with the Tohono Tadai
transit center and several other Sun Tran routes in Tucson.
Existing ridership on Route 16 was studied by Town staff during a two-month period in 1997 and
1998, and the results from the study indicate that passengers per trip on this segment of Route 16
is declining. Based upon ridership counts taken at Oracle/Magee and Allied Signal during
February/March 1997, an average of 5 passengers per trip were northbound and 5.8 passengers
per trip southbound. In comparison,during February/March 1998,4.7 passengers per trip were
northbound,and 4P assengers per trip were southbound. Ridership on this segment of Route 16
has historically been a commuter to Allied Signal and students from Canyon Del Oro High
School. This decline in ridership could indicate changes in employment levels at Allied Signal
during the study period, as well as changes in route utilization by students. Additionally,the
number of trips on this segment of Route 16 was cut during the study period from seven trips a
dayto five. The ridership decline could reflect riders who utilized the scheduled trips that were
eliminated and have found alternative transportation modes. Overall, transit ridership on Route
16 will remain flat;ridership is expected to remain at approximately 5,610 annual trips until
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significant share of the travel market at its current service levels.
Coyote Run
The Town of Oro Valley's dial-a-ride service, Coyote Run,was implemented in October 1996
The service provides transportation to Oro Valley eligible residents 62 years of age and older
who are transportation dependent and/or residents who qualify under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Prior to the establishment of Coyote Run,Van Tran(through an IGA wit} _Ae
City of Tucson)provided complimentary paratransit service along Sun Tran Route 16 on Oracle
Road north of Magee Road. However,the service did not adequately meet the needs of the
elderly and disabled population of Oro Valley. Coyote Run was the result of a cooperative
endeavor of community volunteers,Town staff, and personnel from the City of Tucson and Pima
County. The primary purpose of Coyote Run is to provide door-to-door transportation service for
eligible Oro Valley residents. The Transit Services Division of the Community Development
Department administers Coyote Run for the Town of Oro Valley.
Coyote Run serves certified riders within the town limits of Oro Valley. To be a certified rider,
the person must be an Oro Valley resident who is at least 62 years of age, and/or an Oro Valley
resident eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Certified riders call two days to two
weeks in advance to schedule a"ride request": The Scheduler, utilizing Microsoft Word
programs, schedules the pick-up and return times the day before the requested trip as well as
confirms scheduled rides advance by telephone. Certified riders may make a number of different _
types of trip requests,but a majority of the transportation provided is to medical and social
service appointments outside of the Town of Oro Valley. Drivers assist riders entering and
exiting the vehicles and help with small packages on an as-needed basis.
Coyote Run began providing service with two full sized vans. These vehicles were equipped to
carry four seated passengers and two mobility aid passengers. Dedicated volunteers from the
community staffed Coyote Run with one salaried administrator. During the first month of
service,Coyote Run served to approximately 55 certified riders, and was providing
approximately 3-4 trips per day. As of November 1998, Coyote Run had over 278 certified
riders,made approximately 30 trips per day, and operated 3 vans.
In 1997, Coyote Run became a participant in the Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT)/Federal Transportation Administration(FTA), Section 5310 Elderly and Persons with
Disabilities (EPD)Transportation Program. This ADOT funded program enabled the Town of
Oro Valley to purchase paratransit vans for Coyote Run. As a selected participant in the EPD
Transportation Program, the Town of Oro Valley was responsible for only 20%of the total
vehicle purchase,with ADOT funding the remaining 80%. The Town of Oro Valley is
responsible for the operational and maintenance costs during the useful life(100,000 miles) of the
vehicles. At the end of their useful life, the vehicles become the property of the Town of Oro
Valley.
In 1999, Coyote Run will receive a mini-van through the Section 5310 program. The Coyote �.n
staff has increased to two full-time employees, two part-time employees, and a dedicated staff of
community volunteers. When the procurement of the Section 5310 program mini-van is
complete, Coyote Run anticipates hiring two more part time drivers.
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The Coyote Run administration and dispatch office is located in a shared, leased facility in the
northernmost section of Oro Valley,within the Sun City retirement community. Coyote Run
shares the building with the Oro Valley Water Utility. The Coyote Run staff operates the service
from a small dedicated section of this office. This area also serves as a storage area of necessary
parts for the paratransit vehicles. Coyote Run presently does not have dedicated repair or
servicing facilities. Mechanical services for Coyote Run's vehicles are based on a contractual
agreement with a local Ford dealership.
Even though Coyote Run is dedicated to Oro Valley residents, transportation is provided to
certified riders in a wide service area that extends well beyond the Town limits. Riders have the
option of traveling to any destination in the service area shown in Figure 2 provided they pay the
required fare. The extent of the Coyote Run service area contributes significantly to Coyote
Run's long trip distances,which average 8.2 vehicle revenue miles per trip.
The number of certified persons utilizing Coyote Run currently accounts for less than 1%of the
service area population. However, since the eligible elderly segment of the general population in
Oro Valley currently is nearly 30%, and is projected to increase rapidly, it is likely that the latent
demand for paratransit service will increase. Currently, Coyote Run is able to meet the transit
demand for its certified riders when its vehicles operate smoothly. However, as the eligible
elderly population increases, the number of Town residents who request to be certified on the
Coyote Run ridership list will increase as well.This increase will create a demand for Coyote
Run services which will be beyond the Town's ability to provide services equally for all certified
riders who request them. Table 1 illustrates the existing trends for Coyote Run ridership between
1999 and 2010.
Based on existing trends, the demand for Coyote Run services is expected to increase from an
estimated 270 certified riders in 1998 to approximately 1,033 certified riders in 2010. This
demand will increase the vehicle mileage from its 1998 level of 75,046 miles annually to
approximately 287,137 vehicles miles annually in 2010. A fleet of approximately 14 Coyote Run
vehicles would be required to meet this demand.
Public Transit Opinion Survey
In January 1999, a public transit survey was mailed to 3,500 randomly selected households in Oro
Valley. The purpose of the survey was to gauge the public's opinion regarding existing and
future transit services in Oro Valley and to query residents on their willingness to use and support
public transit. Of the 3,500 surveys mailed out, 1,687 completed surveys were returned. The
survey had a maximum error margin of 5%. A summary of the survey results is provided below.
Overall, 60%of the survey respondents were retired, 34%were employed,and 6%were not
employed(students, etc.).
Transit Knowledge
Oro Valley residents are generally well informed about public transit. The majority of Town
residents have used public transit services in other cities (59%), but Town residents have rarely if
ever used the public transit services offered in Oro Valley(5%). More than 62% of Oro Valley
residents knew that the Town owned and operated the Coyote Run system at the time of the
survey, and two-thirds of Town residents have looked into riding public transit in the last year.
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Current Travel
Almost all Town residents current get around by driving themselves (93% of residents), with the
remaining residents split between getting around by riding with someone else, walking,biking,
and other means. Table 2 highlights the current travel patterns of Oro Valley residents. Oro
Valley residents are an extremely mobile group who often travel outside the Town limits.
TABLE 2—EXISTING Percentage of .:Percentage-of -::
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Transit Service Characteristics
Town residents were asked what types of transit service characteristics were important to them.
Overall, the majority of Town residents feel that affordable fares,reliable service, safety, and
service frequency were important factors. However, affordable fares were rated as a relatively
lower importance than service reliability. The survey results indicate that Town residents may be
willing to pay higher fares for safe,reliable, and frequent service. Table 3 highlights the results.
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Reasons to Use Public Transit Services
The survey respondents were also asked what reasons they might have for using public transit
services. A list of possible reasons was given and many residents marked more than one reason.
Table 4 reports only the primary reason survey respondents would use public transit. The most
frequently mentioned reason to use public transit was health-related.
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Health/Physical Condition 34%
Public transit is economical 8%
Air Quality 11%
Traffic is bad 10%
Public transit is convenient 15%
Parking is a problem 3%
Other or No Answer 9%
1) Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Importance of Transit in the Future Transportation System
The survey asked Town residents whether or not the Town's transportation system would be
important in the future. Overall, 52% of residents believe that an efficient transportation system
is of either"high"or"very high" importance in the future. Approximately 74%believe that
public transit should be a"moderate, somewhat high,or very high"priority in that future
transportation system, and 55%would be willing to financially support such a system depending
on the services provided. Only 24% of Town residents believed that public transit was a"low"or
"very low"priority in the future transportation system.
Service to Oro Valley Transit Markets
The Oro Valley public transit market was divided up into three distinct classifications based on
the opinion survey results. In general,Town residents generally fall into either the general public
transit market(61%),the commuter transit market(31%), or the transit dependent market(7%).
These transit markets are distinct in that the types of transit service that these individuals utilize is
different. Currently, the Coyote Run system serves a limited segment(elderly and/or disabled)of
the transit dependent market; while the Sun Tran express route 16 serves the commuter transit
market.
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General public transit service is usually local or regional transit service that is available to anyone
who pays the prescribed fare. According to the survey, this type of service would appeal to
approximately 62%of Town residents. It would operate on established schedules along
designated routes with specific stops and is designed to move large numbers of people at one
time. An example would be neighborhood circulator service. Neighborhood circulator service is
bus service confined to a specific locale, such as a downtown area or suburban neighborhood,
with connections to major traffic corridors and other transit facilities and services. Such a service
would operate during specific hours,would provide in-town transportation to all town residents,
and would connect to regional services provided by Sun Tran.
Commuter Transit
Commuter transit service is typically transportation provided on a regional basis during rush
hours for users who travel to work, school, and similar destinations. According to the transit
market analysis, this type of service would appeal to approximately 31%of Town residents. An
example of commuter service is express bus service,which has limited stops and operates at
higher speeds than regular local bus service. This type of service appeals mostly to commuters
who travel regularly to the same destination.
Transit Dependent
Transit dependent service is typically transportation provided to individuals who otherwise have
no other option. These individuals may be elderly,young,disabled, low-income, or otherwise
unable to drive themselves or carpool on a regular basis. According to the transit market analysis,
this type of service would be directed toward the 7%of Town residents who fall into this
category. An example of this type of service would be the existing Coyote Run system; a transit
service utilizing vans or buses with passengers boarding and alighting at pre-scheduled times at
any location within the Coyote Run service area.
Support for Providing Transit Services
Finally,the survey asked Town residents whether or not they would support transit services that
would be provided to the markets identified above. Overall, 89% of respondents support the
provision of transit services to the transit dependent market,primarily the Town's elderly and
disabled residents. Approximately 46% of Town residents support the provision of transit
services to the general public. General public transit services would be available to anyone who
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pays the required fare. About 39%of Town residents support the provision of transit services to
commuters. In addition, only 26% of residents said that they would ride Sun Tran if it was
extended into Oro Valley. The most common written comment on this subject was that Sun
Tran's large 40 foot coaches are incompatible with Oro Valley neighborhoods. Residents wrote
on their surveys that smaller buses would be more user-friendly.
1.4 Future Conditions
The potential to use transit services depends on several factors, which include:
• The distance from the passenger's residence to the nearest bus stop,
• The distance to the nearest park-and-ride,
• The time it takes to use public transit versus another mode of travel,
• The "pedestrian-friendliness"of the area near the trip origin and destination, and
• The type and frequency of the transit service utilized(local, express,circulator, etc).
In general,public transit is most productive and efficient when it operates in areas of moderate to
high population and employment densities. Extremely low residential densities and widely
spaced job centers contribute to almost universal reliance on the private automobile and the
inability of public transit to capture a share of the travel market. However, in many cities public
transit can be operated cost-effectively in moderate residential and employment densities, where
orig.'s and destinations are relatively clustered in activity centers.
In Oro Valley, there are areas of the Town that are zoned to become activity centers. For
instance, community commercial and commerce park/office zoning is designated all along Oracle
Road, as well as in the Foothills Mall area. The existing Oro Valley General Plan also calls for a
relatively large population and commercial center near 1st Avenue and Oracle Road.
Public transit can be most productive in the areas of relatively higher residential and commercial
densities. Figure 3 highlights the public transit potential of Oro Valley as defined by population
and commercial activity center densities. As the figure shows, the potential transit ridership is
not spread evenly inside the Town limits; rather, the highest transit potential is in the following
areas:
• Oracle Road corridor,
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• The Town Center at Oracle Road and 1st Avenue, and
• Lambert Lane.
It is likely that the most successful and more productive transit services will be in these
transportation corridors. Out of all these corridors, Oracle Road is one of the most important
travel corridors to Town residents. Current traffic projections for Oracle Road show traffic
volumes so high that the road will require upgrading to a freeway. Yet this would deny access to
the commercial and employment development existing and
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projected along Oracle Road, as well as inconsistent with the Town's stated neighborhood and
environmental goals.
Public transit services could be concentrated along the Oracle Road corridor. As the most
important travel, employment, and commercial corridor in Oro Valley, Oracle Road could
become the "priority transit corridor" for the Town, where the majority of transit services and
infrastructure could be placed. Planning enhanced public transit services in the corridor,
including park-and-rides, sheltered bus stops, sidewalks,bus bays, and other infrastructure seems
prudent given future traffic projections and the role it will play in the Town's future
transportation system.
1.5 Issue Identification
Serving Oro Valley's Transit Markets
It is clear from the transit survey results that the highest priority for transit services should be
placed on providing service to the Town's elderly and disabled residents. The public, as well as
the Transportation Committee, has strongly indicated that transit services should start small and
grow with the Town population,rather than getting too far out in front or too far behind
population growth. As a result, transit service to all of Oro Valley's transit markets is not likely
in the short term. Rather, a long-term perspective is appropriate. Service should be centered on
the Town's elderly and disabled residents,while laying the groundwork for more robust transit
services in the future.
As the survey indicated,Town residents have placed a relatively high priority on transit service in
relation to Oro Valley's total transportation system. As the transportation system grows, its
transit element should grow accordingly.
Providing Sustainable Transit Services
The most successful transit services are those that are reliable, efficient, safe, and affordable. To
a large degree this depends on the reliability of funding sources, the fare structure for transit
passengers,and the commitment the Town makes providing a viable transportation alternative to
Town residents.
In the future,the availability and sustainability of public transit services in Oro Valley will be
based on 1)the amount of resources available in the Oro Valley public transportation fund for
both Coyote Run and Sun Tran express route 16,2)the maximum number of average annual
miles that can be driven on four active Coyote Run transit vehicles, and 3)the transit demand
generated by people certified to use Coyote Run.
According to an operational analysis conducted in January, 1999, the Coyote Run system will be
unable to serve all the future transportation needs of the Town's elderly and disabled population,
notwithstanding any transit service expansion for the general public or commuters. As the
number of people requesting Coyote Run services grows, the system may be forced to make
difficult choices, such as restricting the number of trips provided to individuals, reducing the
service area, or establishing a waiting list for Coyote Run services.
Improving the Operational Capacity of the Existing Coyote Run System
The ability to serve Town residents is based on the operating and capital cost to field transit
vehicles. Given the small vehicle fleet, the primary capacity constraint for Coyote Run is vehicle
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miles,
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miles, or the total number of miles that a vehicle can be driven during any one year. According to
the operational analysis prepared as part of this element, it is estimated that the average mileage
that the fleet can be driven during any one year is approximately 100,000 miles. Putting more
than 100,000 miles on the active fleet will mean that the vehicles will need to be replaced sooner.,
which would require additional resources from the public transportation fund.
The transit demand characteristics of the existing certified ridership list also plays an important
role in determining operational capacity. At issue is the total number of riders on the certified
list,the average monthly trips per client, the total number of trips provided by Coyote Run,and
the average mileage logged on its transit vehicles per trip.
Developing Intergovernmental Partnerships for Transit Funding
Operating and capital expenses for public transit in Oro Valley is derived from the Town's Public
Transportation Fund,which is established as a separate fund in the Town's annual budget. The
public transportation fund gets its existing revenue primarily from three sources: the Local
Transportation Assistance Fund(LTAF), the Public Transportation Assistance Act or House Bill
(HB)2565, and farebox revenues from Coyote Run. Two of these sources, the LTAF and HB
2565, are dependent upon statutory formulas and come to the Town automatically via state shared
revenues.
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ridership increases share of costs
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Overall, the existing revenue sources to the Town's Public Transportation Fund are relatively
stable and should be consistent over the plan horizon. Based on the availability of funds,
approximately$216,959 (in FY 1998 dollars)will be available annually for public transit
expenditures for each year in the planning horizon.
Effective transportation and transit systems do not stop at the city limits, so the Town of Oro
Valley should work with neighboring and regional jurisdictions to coordinate and promote transit
services and multi jurisdictional funding arrangements. Vehicle and equipment purchases are
eligible for capital assistance grants at the regional and state level, and efforts to secure this
funding should be increased. The Pima Association of Governments also has funding programs
for transit services and infrastructure projects. A high priority should be placed on competing for
these limited funding opportunities.
To a large degree, Pima County has a substantial role to play in providing transit services in the
Northwest Valley. The Town of Marana also has a role to play in providing transit services.
Town staff should be involved in efforts to promote transit services and funding opportunities in
concert with these jurisdictions.
Expansion of the Existing Street Network and the Inclusion of Transit Facilities
The circulation/transportation element of the General Plan has identified several major corridors
that are slated for additional road widening, including La Canada, Oracle,and Tangerine Roads.
As these projects move forward, it is entirely possible that land and street right-of-way could be
purchased and reserved for future transit facilities. These facilities may include bus bays,where
buses could pull out of the general traffic lanes to load and unload passengers, as well as bus
shelters,park-and-ride lots, and other transit infrastructure.
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As this bus stop on Oracle Road shows,unsheltered bus stops that now can also be leveraged
are not connected to neighborhoods by sidewalks and other for infrastructure that is
pedestrian facilities are not likely to attract many Oro Valley needed in the next three to
residents to transit services. five years.
Encouraging Pedestrian-Friendly Land Use and Transportation Facilities
Transit services depend primarily on the ability of people to walk short distances to bus stops and
on to their final destinations. Research into transit usage patterns clearly indicates that a potential
passenger is only willing to walk about �/4 of a mile to access local or express bus services.
Pedestrian-friendly land uses are an important component of an efficient transit system.
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Neighborhoods,by design, can be connected directly to transit passenger facilities by a system of
sidewalks, trails, and bicycle paths.
Creating a pedestrian and transit-friendly environment requires planning and designing land us
on the pedestrian scale. This would mean putting housing, shopping, and workplaces close
enough together so that people can conveniently walk between them, then linking these land
together with local streets and sidewalks (rather than isolating or"buffering" them from one
another with walls and landscaping.) Covered walkways, lighting, and street-level amenitic_ are
needed to make pedestrian-friendly design not only support public transit services but also to
create an attractive walking environment.
1.6 Transit Service Policies And Recommendations
The following are the Transit Services Element Policies that,together with other element policies,
implement the public's vision for existing and future public transit services.
Goal 1.1: Incrementally restructure the Town's existing transit services, including Coyote
Run, to reduce costs and improve productivity.
Policy A: Establish a panel of Coyote Run riders to advise the transit system on restructuring
services and planning for the future.
Policy B: Continue to provide an affordable transportation alternative to Town residents who are
elderly and/or disabled.
Policy C: Better coordinate trips to common destinations.
Policy D: Integrate the Town's existing Coyote Run service into existing regional services
provided by Sun Tran and Van Tran.
Policy E: Establish a standing transportation committee to plan, coordinate, and evaluate
progress for bicycle,pedestrian, street transportation, and transit services within Oro
Valley.
Goal 1.2: Develop a transportation system that facilitates transit, bicycling, and walking as
well as driving.
Policy A: Develop the Town Center Area(Oracle and 1St Avenue)as a Transit-Oriented
Development with better opportunities for walking,biking,and using public transit.
Policy B: Promote Oracle Road as the Town's priority north-south transit corridor.
Policy C: Acquire land for transit infrastructure such as bus stops,bus bays,park-and-rides, and
transit centers and construct these transit facilities as soon as possible.
Policy D: Develop transit-orientated development standards and zoning amendments to integrate
land use decision-making and development plans with the transit services element
goals and policies.
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Goal 1.3: Undertake additional planning activities to establish a future, more vigorous transit
system when additional funding becomes available.
Policy A: Provide an economical transportation alternative to all Town residents regardless g less of
age or disability.
Policy B: Design and implement an Oro Valley Neighborhood Circulator Service for In-town
Travel.
Policy C: Provide a viable commuter transit service for Oro Valley residents who commute to
work outside of the Town limits.
Goal 1.4: Develop a public transportation system that allows all Town residents to
conveniently travel between and within regional and local activity centers.
Policy A: Pursue opportunities to establish a regional public transportation authority for the
entire Northwest Valley or for the entire metropolitan area.
Policy B: Develop employer and community-based programs to encourage people to use public
transportation more.
1.7 Strategic Implementation
The Strategic Implementation section provides a framework of actions to implement the above
transit services goals and policies. Following up on the strategic implementation action items is
essential for the success of the Transit Services Element.
The Strategic Implementation action items are presented under the following headings:
Action Provides a brief description of the action item necessary to implement
the transit services goals and policies.
Timeframe Designates a target timeframe for the action item to be implemented.
Responsibility Identifies the responsible person, committee, or party responsible for
implementing the action item.
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coordination of public transit services ❖ Transportation
in the Northwest Valley. Committee
❖ Town Council
Support the establishment of a X ❖ Town Council
Regional Transit Authority should the
opportunity arise.
Develop and update a biannual public X ❖ Transit Services
transit capital improvement program. Administrator
❖ Transportation
Committee
❖ Town Council
Locate, engineer, and construct a X ❖ Transit Services
modest public transit transfer facility in Administrator
Oro Valley's Town Center(Oracle and ❖ Transportation
1st Avenue). If possible, contract with Committee
local business owners or property
+ Town Council
owners to establish a mini park-and-
ride lot with the transfer facility.
Focus 2020: Oro Valley General Plan Page 19
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expenditures) and pursue all ❖ Transportation
opportunities for additional local and Committee
regional funding. ❖ Town Council
Develop a Town ordinance for shared- X ❖ Transit Services
use park-and-ride lots. Administrator
+ Transportation
• Committee
❖ Town Council
Recognize and promote transit-friendly X ❖ Transit Services
planning and design by sponsoring an Administrator
annual awards program for Oro Valley ❖ Transportation
developers. Committee
❖ Town Council
Focus 2020: Oro Valley General Plan Page 20
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council
THROUGH: Chuck Sweet
Town Manag
FROM: Ainsley Anne Reeder • Q
Parks & Recreation Administrator
DATE: May 12, 1999
RE: Pima County After-School and Summer Programs
On May 3, 1999, representatives from Pima County Parks & Recreation Department met
with myself, Chuck Sweet, and Don Chatfield to discuss the possibility of transferring
some of the County's recreation programs to the Town. The County currently runs after-
school programs at Copper Creek Elementary and Wilson K-8. Additionally, the County
operates a summer program at Wilson K-8. Each of the programs hosts 80-100 children.
Due to budget constraints, the County proposed that the Town assume responsibility for
the operations, management, and funding of all three programs beginning in the fall of
1999.
Due to the recent nature of this proposal, a full analysis has not been completed.
However, the following outlines my primary concerns with the programs as presented.
• The programs are not currently licensed.
• Child to staff ratios are 20:1.
• The staff is part-time and full background screening is not required.
• The County currently spends 33 cents per child per week for supplies.
• There are no revenues, as the programs are provided at no cost to the participant.
Attached you will find the summary provided by the County for the Town's
consideration. As this proposal came in after the Parks & Recreation Budget was
developed, no request is included in the Division's budget.
ORO VALLEY
Cost of After School Site - Copper Creek:
3:15 - 6:00 p.m. MWTHF, 1:20 - 6:00 p.m. Tu
Total Hours per week - 17 (includes planning, training, and meeting time)
STAFF
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1 Leader x 17 hrs per week x 36 weeks = 612 hrs x 9.72 = $ 5,949 �%If C/,
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3 Aides x 17 hrs per week x 36 weeks = 1,836 hrs x 8.22 = $15,092 /5 �� R7R? . �
Supplies $ 1,000 q341, ac2
Travel $ 250 cy, 01)
Office $ 50 5, �z
Food $ 100 � a 6-
Uniforms $ 100 7
$22,564 $'/171g'C�� at)
Overhead x 19% $ 4,287
Grand Total $26,851
NO Summer Program 1999
TORTOLITA
Cost of After School Site - Wilson:
2:30 - 6:00 p.m. MWTHF, 12:45 - 6:00 p.m. Wed
Total Hours per week - 21 (includes planning, training, and meeting time)
STAFF
1 Leader x 21 hrs per week x 36 weeks = 756 hrs x 9.72 = $ 7,348
3 Aides x 21 hrs per week x 36 weeks = 2,268 hrs x 8.22 = $18,643
TO 12/31: Supplies $ 1,000
(L) $3,268 Travel $ 250
(A) $9,097 Office $ 50
Tota I:$12,365 Food $ 100
Uniforms $ 100
$27,491
Overhead x 19% $ 5,223
Grand Total $32,714
Summer Program - Wilson 1999 (No Program in '98)
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M-F
Total Hours per week - 32 (includes planning, training, and meeting time)
STAFF
1 Leader 32 hrs per week x 8 weeks = 256 hrs x 9.72 = $ 2,488
4 Aides x 32 hrs per week x 8 weeks = 1,024 hrs x 8.22 = $ 8,417
Supplies $ 500
Travel $ 250
Office $ 50
Food $ 100
Uniforms $ 100
$11,905
Overhead x 19% $ 2,262
Grand Total $ 14,167