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AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL SESSION
September 9, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual
Commission members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future
agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take
legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience",
please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON REPORT/COMMENTS
(This item is for Liaison report/comments only, no discussion is allowed)
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (this item is for report/comments only, no discussion is allowed)
Current information about Historic Preservation for Commissioners1.
Report from Oro Valley Historical Society President2.
Report from Gail Munden, HPC liaison to the Oro Valley Historical Society 3.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 3, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
2.DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION BY DAN ADAMS REGARDING IDEAS FOR FUTURE USAGE OF
PROCTOR / LEIBER HOUSE
3.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE STAFF RECOMMENDED
PRIORITIZATION OF THE FY19/20 STEAM PUMP RANCH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
4.LOCAL REGISTRY PROJECT UPDATE BY LYNNANNE DELLERMAN
5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE STAFF RECOMMENDED
TOPICS FOR THE WILLIAM ADLER WRITING CONTEST, INCLUDING THE RECOMMENDED
TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
6.DEPARTMENT REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Historic Preservation Commission may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas.
Discussion must be limited to clarification. Next Historic Preservation Commission meeting tentatively
scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2019 to begin at 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 9/3/19 at 5:00 p.m. by pp
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours
prior to the Commission meeting in the Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 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’s Office at least five days prior to the Commission
meeting at 229-4700.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS
Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not
listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Commission during the course of their
business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the
Chair.
If you wish to address the Commission on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located
on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Please indicate on the
speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to
Audience,” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
Please step forward to the podium when the Chair announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested
in addressing.
1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.
2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by the Commission. Please organize your speech, you will
only be allowed to address the Commission once regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During “Call to Audience”, you may address the Commission on any issue you wish.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present.
Thank you for your cooperation.
“Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance
with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the
Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a
member of the audience only.”
Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Date:09/09/2019
Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (this item is for report/comments only, no discussion is allowed)
Current information about Historic Preservation for Commissioners1.
Report from Oro Valley Historical Society President2.
Report from Gail Munden, HPC liaison to the Oro Valley Historical Society 3.
RECOMMENDATION:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Attachments
Staff report
Educational and informational reading materials for the
Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission
September 2019
Tax reform brings changes to real estate rehabilitation
tax credit
RS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-161, October 17, 2018
The rehabilitation tax credit offers an incentive for owners to renovate and restore old or historic
buildings. Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 changed when the credit is claimed and
provides a transition rule:
• The credit is 20 percent of the taxpayer’s qualifying costs for rehabilitating a building.
• The credit doesn’t apply to the money spent on buying the structure.
• The legislation now requires taxpayers take the 20 percent credit spread out over five years
beginning in the year they placed the building into service.
• The law eliminates the 10 percent rehabilitation credit for pre-1936 buildings.
• A transition rule provides relief to owners of either a certified historic structure or a pre-1936
building by allowing owners to use the prior law if the project meets these conditions:
o The taxpayer owned or leased the building on January 1, 2018, and the taxpayer
continues to own or lease the building after that date.
o The 24- or 60-month period selected by the taxpayer for the substantial rehabilitation
test begins by June 20, 2018.
Taxpayers use Form 3468, Investment Credit, to claim the rehabilitation tax credit and a variety of
other investment credits. Form 3468 instructions have detailed requirements for completing the form.
TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAM
Owners of National Register properties may be eligible for special historic preservation tax incentives.
The Federal Investment Tax Credit Program authorizes a 20 percent investment tax credit coupled
with accelerated depreciation for income-producing properties. The SHPO is responsible for
reviewing the eligibility of properties as well as rehabilitation plans to ensure their compliance with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Additionally, the State of Arizona maintains a
property tax reduction program for non-income-producing properties listed on the National Register
and a property tax incentive program for income-producing properties. This program is administered
by the SHPO in conjunction with the county assessors. For information on the tax programs, call Eric
Vondy at (602) 542-6998.
Success: Reinstatement of millions of dollars for our state
parks system
July 20, 2019 by azheritage2
Source: Scottsdale Independent by Sam Kathryn Campana, July 19, 2019
Gov. Doug Ducey flanked by Sen. Kate
Brophy McGee and AHA Pres. Janice Miano
with members of the AHA Board at SB 1241
signing. (Submitted photo)
“Endless pressure; endlessly applied”
became the mantra for the advocates of the
State Parks Heritage Fund — which after
being approved by the voters with 66% of the
vote in 1990 — was unceremoniously
defunded 10 years ago.
These were lottery funds giving $10 million a year to Arizona Game & Fish (not
rescinded) and $10 million a year to our state parks. Dollars invested in parks, trails,
and historic preservation in every county of Arizona — with great return in the form
of usage by Arizonans and our tourists.
These advocates were the Arizona Heritage Alliance (AHA) — a nonprofit formed to
monitor legislation requiring the state to invest in Arizona’s outdoors — our state’s
natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. The first 20 years after
citizens’ support and passage of the Initiative — realized over $368 million of
investment.
But 10 years without this critical funding left our state parks system on life support.
Only one park operates “in the black” — the internationally acclaimed Kartchner
Caverns. Parks are an amenity — often intended to be free to the public — and not
a revenue generator. So, infrastructure crumbled, park hours shortened or closed,
precious historic buildings deteriorated, rangers disappeared. The Arizona We
Want, commissioned by ASU’s Center for the Future of Arizona, confirmed that we
covet our Natural Resources and further value our Health and Well-being, both of
which were being compromised by this lack of funding.
With leadership from local activist Janice Miano, following in the footsteps of B eth
Woodin and Tom Woods (sadly, neither lived long enough for this historic day), AHA
introduced legislation or mounted an initiative effort nearly every year for 10 years –
trying to reinstate these invaluable funds. “This year, building on past efforts,
hundreds of our members and friends voiced their support” for this bill and hundreds
more communicated with the legislature through phone calls, emails, letters or
attendance at committee hearings, said Miano.
Their effective message: Arizona’s local, regional, and state parks and recreation
facilities are economic development generators that encourage the spending of
tourist dollars, attract businesses whose workforce choose jobs in locations with
quality of life benefits, strengthen community cohesion, and increase property
values. Historic preservation initiatives in our rural communities and urban areas
promote economic development by creating jobs, revitalizing historic areas,
increasing property values, and promoting heritage tourism.
Our most ardent advocates at the legislature, Sen. Kate Brophy McGee and Rep.
Joanne Osborne (following Rep. Russell Jones’ bills in 2011 and 12), both
Republicans led the bipartisan effort to shepherd SB 1241 through the legislature.
This week the bill was formally signed in Governor Ducey’s office! Next efforts will
be to ensure the Fund has dollars allocated through the budget process.
The work of the Arizona Heritage Alliance took 10 years of unwavering effort,
resiliency, commitment and creativity. But when you head up north to cool Dead
Horse Ranch, get wet at Lake Havasu, encounter fields of wildflowers at Picacho
Peak, frolic among the Red Rock, or are content to just know that resources will
again be available for our seventeen state parks — thank the Heritage Fund, the
Arizona State Lottery, the Arizona Heritage Alliance, and your state elected officials.
Know you must be vigilant and tenacious now to protect our most precious Arizona
natural resources — parks, open space, trails, historic preservation investments,
outdoor recreation, open space, non-motorized trails, outdoor and environmental
education, and historic preservation. “Endless pressure; endlessly applied.”
Editor’s Note: Sam Kathryn Campana is a former Scottsdale mayor and AHA board
member.
CategoriesArchaeology, Arizona Centennial, Arizona Culturekeppers, Arizona Forward, Arizona Game & Fish
Commission, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Heritage Alliance, Arizona Historical
Society, Arizona Lottery, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Arizona State Budget, Arizona State Parks
Board, Arizona State Parks Foundation, Arizona State University, Arizona Tourism, Arizona Town
Hall, Budget, Campgrounds, Conservation, County Parks, Education, Election, Environmental
Education, Events, Forests, Game & Fish, Heritage Fund, Historic Preservation, Lakes, Land Conservation
Fund, Local Parks, Main Street Program, National Parks, News, President's Message, State Archives, State
Parks, State Trust Land, Trails, Tubac Historical Society
Historic Preservation Commission 1.
Meeting Date:09/09/2019
Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 3, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve (approve with the following changes) the June 3, 2019 minutes.
Attachments
6-3-2019 draft minutes
June 3, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission 1
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
June 3, 2019
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Chair Huff called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair, Dan Huff
Dan Biel, Vice Chair
Timothy Bohen, Commissioner
Susan Kalasunas, Commissioner
Gail Munden, Commissioner
Mchael Wilson, Commissioner
EXCUSED: Steve Hannestad, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT: Lynanne Dellerman, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Manager
CALL TO AUDIENCE – no speakers present
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Current information about Historic Preservation for Commissioners
Ms. Dellerman explained the provided documents that discuss historic tax credits.
2. Report from the Oro Valley Historical Society
President Roxy Johnson informed the Commission that Jim Williams has been given a
permanent membership due to his dedication and enormous amount of work over the
years. She described the previous presentations at the Society and their success. More
information can be found at the Historical Society website. Other news -
June 3, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission 2
- Several old books are in the process of rebinding
- The collections team gave an overview of the Pusch House, each month a particular
historical era will be featured
- Speakers and fundraiser are being lined up for next year
- The gardens are being visited by some large black birds
- A newsletter is in currently being written
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of May 6, 2019 Minutes
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Munden and seconded by
Commissioner Bohen to accept May 6, 2019 as written
MOTION carried, 10-0
REGULAR AGENDA
1. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON STEAM PUMP RANCH GARAGE BY
HISTORIC ARCHITECTS POSTER, FROST, AND MIRTO
Corky Poster from Poster, Frost, and Mirto, Architect Group, presented a slide show
detailing the building improvements as displayed in previous master plans and the
revisit that may change its use. He explained possibilities of the new plan since the
purpose of the garage, its nature, use and character has been changed. Architect
Charles Pifer showed the garage damage including cracks in the adobe and wood
rot. He detailed the possible ideas that the architect team is considering.
Commissioners asked questions. Further information included electric and mechanical
upgrade requirements and next steps. The architects anticipate having it completed by
the end of the month.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Munden and seconded by
Commissioner Bohen to accept item 1, the garage plan discussed in the presentation
on Steam Pump Ranch by historic architects Poster, Frost, and Mirto.
MOTION carried, 6-0
2. PRESENTATION BY COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE SOLOMON AND
DISCUSSION ON HONEYBEE PRESERVE
Councilmember Steve Solomon prepared a slide show depicting the development of
Oro Valley circa 1980's. The Honeybee area was declared an archaeology site but it
June 3, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission 3
was also zoned for a wide range of uses with little restrictions. Councilmember
Solomon reviewed the core of the historic Hohokam Village and created plans around
that important section. It was decided by his team that the core would be undisturbed.
3. DISCUSSION BASED ON THE LATEST UPDATE TO THE LOCAL REGISTRY
PROJECT CONSISTING OF THREE MID CENTURY MODERN
NEIGHBORHOODS IN ORO VALLEY INCLUDING SHADOW MOUNTAIN
ESTATES, ORO VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, AND SUFFOLK HILLS
TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO STAFF FOR A FUTURE ACTION ITEM ON
THE SUBJECT.
Commissioner Munden explained that application questions were reviewed with the new
intern, Erica. Erica is preparing all the documentation necessary to make appointments
and complete the applicant packets. The expected packet finalization is September.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING HOW TO GET MORE ENTRIES, TOPICS, AND
IDEAS FOR THE WRITING CONTEST
Chair Huff described the writing contest to the new Commissioners, indicating that the
contest is one of the Commission's biggest initiatives. He explained that the timeline is
to get the information out to the schools by the end of September or October and to
reach new teachers that have not previously participated. Ms. Dellerman encouraged
the Commissioners to consider ideas and bring them forth to the September HPC
meeting. She agreed to email past questions for the Commissioners to review.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORT
Ms. Dellerman reported the following:
- AZ Parks & Recreation Association conference held in August is seeking
volunteers. Three Commissioners expressed interest.
- Budget update
- money that is currently being used and next year's capital improvement fund
- the May 7, 2019 council meeting video and minutes describes the Parks & Rec
budget
- Update of roof over the BBQ at Steam Pump Ranch, contractor has been hired
- Commissioner Munden is the new Historical Society liaison
- Update on the Horse artist - a stand is being created for placement of the horse
statue to be near the stables once all is complete
- STEAM Camp at the Ranch started June 3, 2019
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Historic Preservation Commission may bring forth general topics for
future meeting agendas. Discussion must be limited to clarification. Next
Historic Preservation Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday,
September 9, 2019 to begin at 5:00 p.m
June 3, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission 4
The Commission requested writing contest ideas as a future agenda item.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Biel and seconded by
Commissioner Munden to adjourn
MOTION carried, 6-0
Mollie Frye
Senior Office Specialist
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the regular session of the Historic Preservation Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held
on the 3th day of June 2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and a
quorum was present.
Historic Preservation Commission 2.
Meeting Date:09/09/2019
Requested by: Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation
Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION BY DAN ADAMS REGARDING IDEAS FOR FUTURE USAGE OF
PROCTOR / LEIBER HOUSE
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
This item is informational only
Historic Preservation Commission 3.
Meeting Date:09/09/2019
Requested by: Lynanne Dellerman, Parks and Recreation
Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE STAFF RECOMMENDED PRIORITIZATION OF
THE FY19/20 STEAM PUMP RANCH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the priority in identifying Capital Improvement Project (CIP) priorities be focused on the
preservation of historically significant structures and landscape.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Included in the FY 2019/2020 budget, staff recommended $50,000 in CIP for the continuation of Steam Pump
Ranch planting plan as part of the overall landscape preservation restoration work.
During the June 5, 2019, budget hearing, Mayor Winfield made a motion that included "allocating an additional
$50,000 to Steam Pump Ranch CIP Budget on top of the previously allocated $50,000 to that fund, at which time
the Historic Preservation Commission, Council member Solomon and stall will collaborate to determine priority use
of the allocated funds available to Steam Pump Ranch CIP Budget." The motion carried 7-0.
As a result there is $100,000 available in CIP dedicated to improvements at Steam Pump Ranch.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
Over the past several years the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has indicated that "preservation" should
be the priority for Capital Improvement Project funds for Steam Pump Ranch (SPR). Most recently the focus has
been on the restoration of the historic landscape, specifically implementation of the Master Planting Plan.
As a result of the June 5, 2019, Fiscal Year 2019/2020 adopted budget there is $100,000 earmarked for SPR.
Assuming that the desire of the HPC is to continue focusing on preserving the historically significant facilities, staff
has identified two preservation projects for consideration.
1. Carlos' House - Rehabilitation as a Barbecue Pavilion that will return it to its earlier use as an outdoor barbecue
shed and gathering area. Compusult Cost Consulting estimated this project at $175,100 (2013).
2. Garage Building - Rehabilitation for use as office space, meeting space, artifact displays, cataloging, storage, and
restroom space. Poster.Frost.Mirto. cost opinion on this project at $442,322 (2019).
Clearly both projects exceed current funding. Multi-year CIP projects are common practice for large dollar projects.
This is how the Ghosted Structure treatment over the Steam Pump House was funded and continues to be a
strategy for the Town.
Staff recommends that HPC make option 1 (Carlos' House Rehabilitation) its priority. This funding could be used to
secure a qualified firm to develop drawings and cost estimates. Once that is complete we will understand how much
to request in Fiscal Year 2020/2021 so that this project could be completed in less than two years.
While the Garage Building as well as other historically significant buildings on the property remain as preservation
priorities, staff believes Carlos' House is an attainable project that will bring additional programming opportunities
that continue highlighting Steam Pump Ranch.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 CIP fund - $100,000
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve prioritizing the $100,000 CIP funding toward the Restoration of Carlos' House to its earlier use
as an outdoor barbecue shed.
Historic Preservation Commission 4.
Meeting Date:09/09/2019
Requested by: Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation
Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
LOCAL REGISTRY PROJECT UPDATE BY LYNNANNE DELLERMAN
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Report based on the local registry project consisting of three mid century modern neighborhoods in Oro
Valley including Shadow Mountain Estates, Oro Valley Country Club Estates, and Suffolk Hills.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Historic Preservation Commission 5.
Meeting Date:09/09/2019
Requested by: Lynanne Dellerman, Parks and Recreation
Submitted By:Casey Wilson, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE STAFF RECOMMENDED TOPICS
FOR THE WILLIAM ADLER WRITING CONTEST, INCLUDING THE RECOMMENDED TIMELINE FOR
IMPLEMENTATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to approve the adoption of the staff recommended topics for the William Adler writing contest, including the
recommended timeline for implementation.
Attachments
Staff Reprt
HPC Essay Contest Ideas
Sept 2019 Educational and Informational Reading Materials
Recommended timeline
Educational and informational reading materials for the
Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission
September 2019
Tax reform brings changes to real estate rehabilitation
tax credit
RS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-161, October 17, 2018
The rehabilitation tax credit offers an incentive for owners to renovate and restore old or historic
buildings. Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 changed when the credit is claimed and
provides a transition rule:
• The credit is 20 percent of the taxpayer’s qualifying costs for rehabilitating a building.
• The credit doesn’t apply to the money spent on buying the structure.
• The legislation now requires taxpayers take the 20 percent credit spread out over five years
beginning in the year they placed the building into service.
• The law eliminates the 10 percent rehabilitation credit for pre-1936 buildings.
• A transition rule provides relief to owners of either a certified historic structure or a pre-1936
building by allowing owners to use the prior law if the project meets these conditions:
o The taxpayer owned or leased the building on January 1, 2018, and the taxpayer
continues to own or lease the building after that date.
o The 24- or 60-month period selected by the taxpayer for the substantial rehabilitation
test begins by June 20, 2018.
Taxpayers use Form 3468, Investment Credit, to claim the rehabilitation tax credit and a variety of
other investment credits. Form 3468 instructions have detailed requirements for completing the form.
TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAM
Owners of National Register properties may be eligible for special historic preservation tax incentives.
The Federal Investment Tax Credit Program authorizes a 20 percent investment tax credit coupled
with accelerated depreciation for income-producing properties. The SHPO is responsible for
reviewing the eligibility of properties as well as rehabilitation plans to ensure their compliance with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Additionally, the State of Arizona maintains a
property tax reduction program for non-income-producing properties listed on the National Register
and a property tax incentive program for income-producing properties. This program is administered
by the SHPO in conjunction with the county assessors. For information on the tax programs, call Eric
Vondy at (602) 542-6998.
Success: Reinstatement of millions of dollars for our state
parks system
July 20, 2019 by azheritage2
Source: Scottsdale Independent by Sam Kathryn Campana, July 19, 2019
Gov. Doug Ducey flanked by Sen. Kate
Brophy McGee and AHA Pres. Janice Miano
with members of the AHA Board at SB 1241
signing. (Submitted photo)
“Endless pressure; endlessly applied”
became the mantra for the advocates of the
State Parks Heritage Fund — which after
being approved by the voters with 66% of the
vote in 1990 — was unceremoniously
defunded 10 years ago.
These were lottery funds giving $10 million a year to Arizona Game & Fish (not
rescinded) and $10 million a year to our state parks. Dollars invested in parks, trails,
and historic preservation in every county of Arizona — with great return in the form
of usage by Arizonans and our tourists.
These advocates were the Arizona Heritage Alliance (AHA) — a nonprofit formed to
monitor legislation requiring the state to invest in Arizona’s outdoors — our state’s
natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. The first 20 years after
citizens’ support and passage of the Initiative — realized over $368 million of
investment.
But 10 years without this critical funding left our state parks system on life support.
Only one park operates “in the black” — the internationally acclaimed Kartchner
Caverns. Parks are an amenity — often intended to be free to the public — and not
a revenue generator. So, infrastructure crumbled, park hours shortened or closed,
precious historic buildings deteriorated, rangers disappeared. The Arizona We
Want, commissioned by ASU’s Center for the Future of Arizona, confirmed that we
covet our Natural Resources and further value our Health and Well-being, both of
which were being compromised by this lack of funding.
With leadership from local activist Janice Miano, following in the footsteps of B eth
Woodin and Tom Woods (sadly, neither lived long enough for this historic day), AHA
introduced legislation or mounted an initiative effort nearly every year for 10 years –
trying to reinstate these invaluable funds. “This year, building on past efforts,
hundreds of our members and friends voiced their support” for this bill and hundreds
more communicated with the legislature through phone calls, emails, letters or
attendance at committee hearings, said Miano.
Their effective message: Arizona’s local, regional, and state parks and recreation
facilities are economic development generators that encourage the spending of
tourist dollars, attract businesses whose workforce choose jobs in locations with
quality of life benefits, strengthen community cohesion, and increase property
values. Historic preservation initiatives in our rural communities and urban areas
promote economic development by creating jobs, revitalizing historic areas,
increasing property values, and promoting heritage tourism.
Our most ardent advocates at the legislature, Sen. Kate Brophy McGee and Rep.
Joanne Osborne (following Rep. Russell Jones’ bills in 2011 and 12), both
Republicans led the bipartisan effort to shepherd SB 1241 through the legislature.
This week the bill was formally signed in Governor Ducey’s office! Next efforts will
be to ensure the Fund has dollars allocated through the budget process.
The work of the Arizona Heritage Alliance took 10 years of unwavering effort,
resiliency, commitment and creativity. But when you head up north to cool Dead
Horse Ranch, get wet at Lake Havasu, encounter fields of wildflowers at Picacho
Peak, frolic among the Red Rock, or are content to just know that resources will
again be available for our seventeen state parks — thank the Heritage Fund, the
Arizona State Lottery, the Arizona Heritage Alliance, and your state elected officials.
Know you must be vigilant and tenacious now to protect our most precious Arizona
natural resources — parks, open space, trails, historic preservation investments,
outdoor recreation, open space, non-motorized trails, outdoor and environmental
education, and historic preservation. “Endless pressure; endlessly applied.”
Editor’s Note: Sam Kathryn Campana is a former Scottsdale mayor and AHA board
member.
CategoriesArchaeology, Arizona Centennial, Arizona Culturekeppers, Arizona Forward, Arizona Game & Fish
Commission, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Heritage Alliance, Arizona Historical
Society, Arizona Lottery, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Arizona State Budget, Arizona State Parks
Board, Arizona State Parks Foundation, Arizona State University, Arizona Tourism, Arizona Town
Hall, Budget, Campgrounds, Conservation, County Parks, Education, Election, Environmental
Education, Events, Forests, Game & Fish, Heritage Fund, Historic Preservation, Lakes, Land Conservation
Fund, Local Parks, Main Street Program, National Parks, News, President's Message, State Archives, State
Parks, State Trust Land, Trails, Tubac Historical Society
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HISTORICAL EXPOSITORY ESSAY CONTEST QUESTION IDEAS (DRAFT) 2020
1) George Pusch and John Zellweger of Steam Pump Ranch introduced one of only two
steam powered pumps into the Arizona territory. The pump they had imported had a
significant influence on the development of the region. Describe some innovations
which are being developed and introduced in the region today.
A) Or: after “into the Arizona territory.” What were these Steam Pumps used for. How
did they improve life in the desert and why was the location of Steam Pump Ranch
chosen?
2) Oro Valley is known for its abundant wildlife. How have wildlife populations changed
since one of the following time periods?
a. Paleolithic period, 2,500,000 BC – 18,000 BC
b. Archaic period 8,000 to 1,000 BC
c. All Periods that the Hohokam culture inhabited southern Arizona (200 BC – 1450
AD)
A) What factors have contributed to these changes?
B) How do you predict wildlife populations will change in Oro Valley in 20 years?
3) Who is Francisco Romero? Where did he settle and what challenges did he and his
family encountered? Consider food, clothing, shelter, water, and threats to their safety.
4) What genres of music were popular in the Tucson region during the 1920’s - the 1950’s
when John Proctor managed the Pioneer Hotel and Lived at Steam Pump Ranch? Name
some of the ways people from the time enjoyed music.
5) Describe the shape of the Hohokom ball court, it’s probable uses and how you think the
game(s) may have been played. What activities, real or fictional, use a similar type of
ball field? Describe an activity you would do in a similar area.
Educational and informational reading materials for the
Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission
September 2019
Tax reform brings changes to real estate rehabilitation
tax credit
RS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-161, October 17, 2018
The rehabilitation tax credit offers an incentive for owners to renovate and restore old or historic
buildings. Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 changed when the credit is claimed and
provides a transition rule:
• The credit is 20 percent of the taxpayer’s qualifying costs for rehabilitating a building.
• The credit doesn’t apply to the money spent on buying the structure.
• The legislation now requires taxpayers take the 20 percent credit spread out over five years
beginning in the year they placed the building into service.
• The law eliminates the 10 percent rehabilitation credit for pre-1936 buildings.
• A transition rule provides relief to owners of either a certified historic structure or a pre-1936
building by allowing owners to use the prior law if the project meets these conditions:
o The taxpayer owned or leased the building on January 1, 2018, and the taxpayer
continues to own or lease the building after that date.
o The 24- or 60-month period selected by the taxpayer for the substantial rehabilitation
test begins by June 20, 2018.
Taxpayers use Form 3468, Investment Credit, to claim the rehabilitation tax credit and a variety of
other investment credits. Form 3468 instructions have detailed requirements for completing the form.
TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAM
Owners of National Register properties may be eligible for special historic preservation tax incentives.
The Federal Investment Tax Credit Program authorizes a 20 percent investment tax credit coupled
with accelerated depreciation for income-producing properties. The SHPO is responsible for
reviewing the eligibility of properties as well as rehabilitation plans to ensure their compliance with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Additionally, the State of Arizona maintains a
property tax reduction program for non-income-producing properties listed on the National Register
and a property tax incentive program for income-producing properties. This program is administered
by the SHPO in conjunction with the county assessors. For information on the tax programs, call Eric
Vondy at (602) 542-6998.
Success: Reinstatement of millions of dollars for our state
parks system
July 20, 2019 by azheritage2
Source: Scottsdale Independent by Sam Kathryn Campana, July 19, 2019
Gov. Doug Ducey flanked by Sen. Kate
Brophy McGee and AHA Pres. Janice Miano
with members of the AHA Board at SB 1241
signing. (Submitted photo)
“Endless pressure; endlessly applied”
became the mantra for the advocates of the
State Parks Heritage Fund — which after
being approved by the voters with 66% of the
vote in 1990 — was unceremoniously
defunded 10 years ago.
These were lottery funds giving $10 million a year to Arizona Game & Fish (not
rescinded) and $10 million a year to our state parks. Dollars invested in parks, trails,
and historic preservation in every county of Arizona — with great return in the form
of usage by Arizonans and our tourists.
These advocates were the Arizona Heritage Alliance (AHA) — a nonprofit formed to
monitor legislation requiring the state to invest in Arizona’s outdoors — our state’s
natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. The first 20 years after
citizens’ support and passage of the Initiative — realized over $368 million of
investment.
But 10 years without this critical funding left our state parks system on life support.
Only one park operates “in the black” — the internationally acclaimed Kartchner
Caverns. Parks are an amenity — often intended to be free to the public — and not
a revenue generator. So, infrastructure crumbled, park hours shortened or closed,
precious historic buildings deteriorated, rangers disappeared. The Arizona We
Want, commissioned by ASU’s Center for the Future of Arizona, confirmed that we
covet our Natural Resources and further value our Health and Well-being, both of
which were being compromised by this lack of funding.
With leadership from local activist Janice Miano, following in the footsteps of B eth
Woodin and Tom Woods (sadly, neither lived long enough for this historic day), AHA
introduced legislation or mounted an initiative effort nearly every year for 10 years –
trying to reinstate these invaluable funds. “This year, building on past efforts,
hundreds of our members and friends voiced their support” for this bill and hundreds
more communicated with the legislature through phone calls, emails, letters or
attendance at committee hearings, said Miano.
Their effective message: Arizona’s local, regional, and state parks and recreation
facilities are economic development generators that encourage the spending of
tourist dollars, attract businesses whose workforce choose jobs in locations with
quality of life benefits, strengthen community cohesion, and increase property
values. Historic preservation initiatives in our rural communities and urban areas
promote economic development by creating jobs, revitalizing historic areas,
increasing property values, and promoting heritage tourism.
Our most ardent advocates at the legislature, Sen. Kate Brophy McGee and Rep.
Joanne Osborne (following Rep. Russell Jones’ bills in 2011 and 12), both
Republicans led the bipartisan effort to shepherd SB 1241 through the legislature.
This week the bill was formally signed in Governor Ducey’s office! Next efforts will
be to ensure the Fund has dollars allocated through the budget process.
The work of the Arizona Heritage Alliance took 10 years of unwavering effort,
resiliency, commitment and creativity. But when you head up north to cool Dead
Horse Ranch, get wet at Lake Havasu, encounter fields of wildflowers at Picacho
Peak, frolic among the Red Rock, or are content to just know that resources will
again be available for our seventeen state parks — thank the Heritage Fund, the
Arizona State Lottery, the Arizona Heritage Alliance, and your state elected officials.
Know you must be vigilant and tenacious now to protect our most precious Arizona
natural resources — parks, open space, trails, historic preservation investments,
outdoor recreation, open space, non-motorized trails, outdoor and environmental
education, and historic preservation. “Endless pressure; endlessly applied.”
Editor’s Note: Sam Kathryn Campana is a former Scottsdale mayor and AHA board
member.
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Timeline:
1. Submit to schools prior to Oct 1
2. Feb 3 Commission Meeting. Select judging panel for contest
3. Dead line for return for judging Feb. 14, 2020
4. Judges Select winners and share winning essays by March 2 Commission
Meeting.
5. Have winners placed on a March Council Meeting for awards
6. Have winning (or all) essays available and on display for public to enjoy
at Celebrate Oro Valley April 11, 2020