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*AMENDED (9/30/25, 2:30 PM)
AGENDA
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 1, 2025
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
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Executive Sessions – Upon a vote of the majority of the Town Council, the Council may enter into
Executive Sessions pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03 (A)(3) to obtain legal advice on
matters listed on the Agenda.
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council
on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council
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 Mayor and Council 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.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
(Consideration and/or possible action)
A.Minutes - September 17, 2025
B.Appointment to the Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC)
REGULAR AGENDA
1.PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-06, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT
CHANGES TO TOWN CODE SECTION 6-1-7 RESIDENTIAL CODE AND 6-1-10 PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE TO AMEND AND CLARIFY INTENT TO ADD TWO EXCEPTIONS: 2024 IRC
SECTION 105 PERMITS, AND 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND REVISE 2024 IPMC
SECTION 303.2 ENCLOSURES
2.PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-07, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10, OFFENSES, ARTICLE 10-1-4, NOISE, AND ZONING
CODE CHAPTER 27.9, GRADING, TO REFLECT RECENT STATE LAW CHANGES REGARDING
PERMITTED CONSTRUCTION HOURS
3.*PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-08, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
HIRING A TOWN ATTORNEY WHO REPORTS TO TOWN COUNCIL INCLUDING DISCUSSION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY CODE AMENDMENTS TO ORO VALLEY TOWN CODE 3-2-5
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH CHANGE
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may not
discuss, deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H)
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION ONLY REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
NEW TAX CATEGORIES (USE, COMMERCIAL RENTAL, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS) AND
RATES
A.
PARKS AND RECREATION FEE INCREASESB.
STORMWATER UTILITY FEE INCREASEC.
2.DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS TO REFLECT RECENT STATE LAW
CHANGES REGARDING THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 9/26/25 at 5:00 p.m. by ck
AMENDED AGENDA POSTED: 9/30/25 at 3:30 p.m. by ck
The Mayor and Council may, at the discretion of the meeting chairperson, discuss any Agenda item.
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours
prior to the Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk 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 Council
meeting at 229-4700.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
The Town has modified its public comment procedures for its public bodies to allow for limited remote/virtual
comment via Zoom. The public may provide comments remotely only on items posted as required Public Hearings,
provided the speaker registers 24 hours prior to the meeting. For all other items, the public may complete a blue
speaker card to be recognized in person by the Mayor, according to all other rules and procedures. Written
comments can also be emailed to Town Clerk Michael Standish at mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov for distribution to
the Town Council prior to the meeting. Further instructions to speakers are noted below.
INSTRUCTIONS TO IN-PERSON SPEAKERS
Members of the public shall be allowed to speak on posted public hearings and during Call to Audience when
attending the meeting in person. The public may be allowed to speak on other posted items on the agenda at the
discretion of the Mayor.
If you wish to address the Town Council 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 Town Clerk. Please indicate on the blue
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.
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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 Council. You will only be allowed to
address the Council one time regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During Call to Audience, you may address the Council on any matter that is not on the agenda.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those
present.
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Members of the public may attend the meeting virtually and request to speak virtually on any agenda item that is
listed as a Public Hearing. If you wish to address the Town Council virtually during any listed Public Hearing,
please complete the online speaker form by clicking here https://forms.orovalleyaz.gov/forms/bluecard at least 24
hours prior to the start of the meeting. You must provide a valid email address in order to register. Town Staff will
email you a link to the Zoom meeting the day of the meeting. After being recognized by the Mayor, staff will
unmute your microphone access and you will have 3 minutes to address the Council. Further
instructions regarding remote participation will be included in the email.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Town Council Regular Session A.
Meeting Date:10/01/2025
Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Minutes - September 17, 2025
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 September 17, 2025, minutes.
Attachments
9-17-25 Draft Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Mary Murphy, Councilmember
Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember
Absent:Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Manager performance review
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to go into
Executive Session at 5:02 p.m., pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter —
Town Manager performance review.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff members would be joining the Council in
the Executive Session: Town Manager Jeff Wilkins, Town Attorney Nathan Rothschild, and Town
Clerk Mike Standish.
RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield resumed the regular session at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Mary Murphy, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember (Attended via Zoom)
Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember
Absent: Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Joyce Jones - Ivey, Councilmember
1.APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF
THE TOWN MANAGER
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to move as
directed in Executive Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
Vice Mayor Barrett joined the meeting via Zoom at 6:05 p.m.
Councilmember Robb recognized Collin Little, an 8th grader at Wilson K-8 school, for his
outstanding academics and community involvement.
Councilmember Greene reported that he attended the All Seasons Oro Valley 5-Year Anniversary
ribbon cutting event, which was held on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Councilmember Murphy reported that Oro Valley had held their first ever Tourism Advisory
Commission meeting, on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Mayor Winfield reported that he had attended the Arizona Heroes Memorial Board's 9/11
Recognition Day event. The event included special guest speakers who recounted memories of
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their 9/11 experiences 24 years ago. Mayor Winfield encouraged residents to support the Arizona
Heroes Memorial Board for future events at that Arizona Heroes Memorial site.
Councilmember Robb reported that she had attended the Pusch Ridge Tennis Facility Event
Space ribbon-cutting ceremony, which officially marked the completion of the Pusch Ridge Tennis
Facility Event Space.
Councilmember Robb also reported that she had attended the El Presidio Chapter of the
Daughters of The American Revolutions Constitution Week event to commemorate the signing of
the U.S. Constitution. The Bells Across America event was held on September 17, 2025, at the
Oro Valley Public Library, where Councilmember Robb presented a proclamation to proclaim the
week of September 17 through September 23, 2025, as Constitution Week in Oro Valley.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported on the following:
Information regarding the Oro Valley Community Academy
Information on the proposed new taxes and fees for Oro Valley
Information regarding a Russian Thistle weed pull event
Oro Valley State of the Town event will be held on October 30, 2025.
Friday night concert series update
Information on upcoming Town events
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that it would stand as posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were no informational items.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Oro Valley resident Rick Bolash voiced his concerns regarding the lack of development at the Oro
Valley Market Place.
Oro Valley resident Tony D'Angelo provided an update regarding efforts to explore bringing a
world-class performing arts center to Oro Valley.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation - National Service Dog Month
Mayor Winfield proclaimed the month of September 2025 as National Service Dog Month in the
Town of Oro Valley.
Ms. Debbie Vanzee accepted the proclamation on behalf of service dog handlers in Oro Valley.
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2.Presentation of the Charter for the new Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39, Oro Valley
Mayor Winfield welcomed the Charter for the new Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39, Oro
Valley.
The State Commander for the Disabled American Veterans presented the Chapter 39 charter to
Commander William Jarvis of Chapter 39, Oro Valley.
3.Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's FY 24/25 Quarterly Financial Update through
June 2025
Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart presented this item and included the following:
General Fund
Highway Fund
Community Center Fund
Capital Fund
Water Utility Fund
Stormwater Utility Fund
Golf Analysis
Consolidated Year-to-Date Financial Report through June
General Fund Local Sales Tax Collections
General Fund State Shared Revenues
Debt Service Expense
Operation Investment Summary
Development Impact Fee Fund Projects
CONSENT AGENDA
A.Minutes - September 3, 2025
B.Resolution No. (R)25-47, authorizing the Chief of Police to sign and enter into, on behalf of the
Town, an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and the City of
Tucson for use of the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training center; and directing the Town
Manager, Chief of Police, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services Director, or their duly authorized
officers and agents to take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this
Resolution
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve
Consent items (A) and (B).
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
REGULAR AGENDA
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE
PRESERVE DESERT ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT
Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jankowski provided a brief overview of item #2 and
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Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jankowski provided a brief overview of item #2 and
introduced Ms. Rebeca Field with Kimley-Horn.
Ms. Field presented the following information:
Agenda
Next Steps
Update on Progress
Restoration Area
Seed Mix - Sonoran Upland
Seed Mix - Low -Grow
Site/Pond Design
Planting Design - Trees
Planting Design — Shrubs
Planting Design - Accents
Preliminary Costs: Golf Course Restoration, Driving Range & Cart Path Shoulder
Improvements
Preliminary Cost Assessment: 2.5 Acre Pond
Next Steps
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, and Ms. Field regarding item #2.
Councilmember Nicolson joined the meeting in person at 6:54 p.m. during Ms. Fields presentation.
Mayor Winfield reiterated that the best scenario for a shovel in the ground would be April 2026 for
this project, and, if possible, work to have a shovel in the ground a month early, by March 2026.
The following individuals spoke regarding item #2.
Oro Valley resident Phil Zielinski
Oro Valley resident Richard Beam
Oro Valley resident Eileen Rubelmann
Oro Valley resident Matt Wood
Oro Valley resident Charlene Donovan
Oro Valley resident Tom Stegman
Oro Valley resident Madeline Dailey
Oro Valley resident Rosa Dailey
Oro Valley resident Charles Stack
Oro Valley resident Joe Bell
Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Ms. Field regarding item #2.
Mayor Winfield requested that Town Manager Jeff Wilkins work with staff and Ms. Field to look at
the project as a whole, and then, based on that, make a reasonable decision about what minimal
parking is needed at this particular site.
Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
3.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY COMMENT (60%) DRAFT OF
THE COMMUNITY'S NEXT 10-YEAR ACTION PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD
Principal Planner Milini Simms presented item #3 and included the following:
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Principal Planner Milini Simms presented item #3 and included the following:
Purpose
Creating the Draft Plan
Going from a 30% to a 60% draft
Clarify and Broaden
Land Use Map
Neighborhood Commercial Office (NCO) Designation and Amendment Process
Building Height Guiding Principle
The BIG Community Review
Next Steps
Summary and Possible Motion
The following individuals spoke regarding item #3.
Oro Valley resident Bill Rodman
Oro Valley resident Joe Erceg
Oro Valley resident and President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
Kristen Sharp
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding the Community's next 10-Year Action Plan,
known as OV's Path forward.
Vice Mayor Barrett joined the meeting in person during the presentation for item #3.
Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Robb, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to accept
the OV's Path Forward Community Comment (60%) DRAFT, with the option three (3) for the height
guiding principle for the community to consider as part of their review, and direct staff to draft
additional sustainability goals, principles, and action items to reflect support for small-scale food
production and animal husbandry.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INITIATE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT) FOR THE TOWN CENTRE
PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AS IT APPLIES TO THE TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY (AREAS
3 AND 4) LOCATED EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ORACLE ROAD AND PUSCH VIEW
LANE
Principal Planner Michael Spaeth presented item #4 and included the following:
Purpose
Oro Valley Town Centre map
Background — Oro Valley Town Centre PAD
Background — PAD Zoning Area 3
Background — PAD Zoning Area 4
Potential Amendments in line with request
Summary
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding item #4.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to initiate the
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Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy to initiate the
requested General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the Town Centre PAD to achieve the
following:
Consider building heights in Area 3 to 30 feet + 10 feet to 39 feet + 10 feet to include
commercial and residential
1.
Limit maximum building heights of hotel uses in Area 3 to 39 feet + 10 feet for architectural
features
2.
Remove first floor commercial requirement for multi-family residential uses in Area 33.
Change the permitted uses in Area 4 to open space and other limited recreational uses4.
Expand an appropriate area for commercial zoning in the area along Oracle
Road, immediately south and adjacent to Area 2
5.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested a friendly amendment to have Area 3 designated Neighborhood
Commercial Office. Mayor Winfield approved the friendly amendment, seconded by Councilmember
Murphy.
Councilmember Robb requested a friendly amendment to add another area south called Area 6.
Mayor Winfield approved the friendly amendment, seconded by Councilmember Murphy.
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Mary Murphy FINAL MOTION
AS AMENDED, to initiate the requested General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the Town
Centre PAD to achieve the following:
Consider building heights in Area 3 to 30 feet + 10 feet, to 39 feet + 10 feet to include
commercial and residential
1.
Limit maximum building heights of hotel uses in Area 3 to 39 feet + 10 feet for architectural
features
2.
Remove first floor commercial requirement for multi-family residential uses in Area 33.
Change the permitted uses in Area 4 to open space and other limited recreational uses4.
Expand an appropriate area for commercial zoning in the area along Oracle
Road, immediately south and adjacent to Area 2
5.
To have Area 3 designated Neighborhood Commercial Office6.
To add another area south called Area 67.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
5.RESOLUTION NO. (R)25-48, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO MOVE THE GENERAL
FUND RESERVE POLICY BACK TO 25%
Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve
Resolution No. (R)25-48, and allocate the additional one-time revenue that is created by this
change to the purchase of the police station.
Vice Mayor Barrett provided the reason for requesting this item.
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding item #5.
Town Attorney Nathan Rothschild requested that the motion be clarified.
Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson FINAL
MOTION, to approve Resolution No. (R)25-48, and allocate the additional one-time revenue that is
created by this change to the purchase of the police station, and with the amendment to the Town
finance procedures, that the one-time saving of the 5% will go to the Capital Fund. In future years,
any amounts above 25% will proceed according to the funding policy.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Barrett requested a future agenda item for the October 1, 2025, Regular Session, for
discussion and possible action regarding hiring a Town Attorney who reports to the Town Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Nicolson.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to adjourn the
meeting at 9:26 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
______________________________________
Michelle Stine, MMC, CPM
Deputy Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 17th day of September 2025. I further certify that the meeting was called
and held and that a quorum was present.
______________________________________
Michael Standish, MMC
Town Clerk
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Town Council Regular Session B.
Meeting Date:10/01/2025
Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
Appointment to the Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC)
RECOMMENDATION:
Outlined below is information for the Stormwater Utility Commission with regard to the appointment
recommendation:
Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC)
The SWUC interview panel has recommended the following appointment to fill a partial term expiring 12/31/2026:
Robert Aguayo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The application for the prospective new commission member is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE that Robert Aguayo be appointed to the Stormwater Utility Commission (SWUC), for a partial term
effective October 2, 2025, and that this partial term shall not be counted against the term limits established by the
Town Council Parliamentary Rules and Procedures.
Attachments
Robert Aguayo Application
Submit Date: Jul 29, 2025
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name Suffix
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Town of Oro Valley Boards & Commissions
Profile
Are you a full time Oro Valley resident (resides in Oro Valley 6 or more
months a year) *
Yes
Number of years in Oro Valley (If less than 1 year, please state the number of
months followed by Mo.)
AZ
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Storm Water Utility Commission: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Please list your volunteer services in Oro Valley and with other organizations
including any boards or commissions on which you have served :
(board/commission , civic, educational, cultural, social, etc.)
Knights of Columbus at St Mark's in Oro valley Adopt a street program Through my job,
volunteering monthly all over Tucson
How does your previous volunteer service prepare you for the board or
commission appointment for which you have applied? Please describe an
issue considered at a meeting of the Board or Commission for which you are
applying.
For me it's the aspect of giving back and caring. So when it comes to the city I live in, being
a part of it in one way or another is a way that I can give back and care for it
Robert Aguayo
Oro Valley AZ 85737
Mobile: Home:
Robert Aguayo
Upload a Resume
Please attach any additional documents here
Briefly describe your educational/vocational background.
College graduate at UCSB in California
Have you attended the Community Academy or CPI?
Yes No
If yes, what year?
If no, are you willing to attend and complete the Community Academy within
your first full term?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I agree that the information provided in my application is true and correct
I Agree *
Robert Aguayo
Town Council Regular Session 1.
Meeting Date:10/01/2025
Requested by: Larry Merrell
Submitted By:Larry Merrell, Community Development & Public Works
Department:Community and Economic Development
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-06, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT
CHANGES TO TOWN CODE SECTION 6-1-7 RESIDENTIAL CODE AND 6-1-10 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE TO AMEND AND CLARIFY INTENT TO ADD TWO EXCEPTIONS: 2024 IRC SECTION 105 PERMITS,
AND 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND REVISE 2024 IPMC SECTION 303.2 ENCLOSURES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests this revision as a minor corrective action to ensure the adopted amendments to the
2024 IRC and the 2024 IPMC are complete and accurate.
Recommendation:
Revise the newly adopted 2024 IRC Section 101.1, Title., by adding two exceptions after Section 101.1,
Title. SECTION 105 PERMITS., AND 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. and add the
word NOTE: before the text. (Deleted sections are administered by the 2024 IBC, Chapter 1)
Revise the newly adopted 2024 IPMC, Section 303.2 Enclosures. with the following: Private swimming
pools, hot tubs, and spas, containing water more than 24 INCHES (610MM) 18” INCHES (457MM) IN
DEPTH shall…(Remainder of text is unchanged).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Revision Summary: The revised amendment document:
Correctly preserves 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) Section 105 – Permits and Section 106 –
Construction Documents in their entirety and to be part of the amended exception(s) and not deleted from
the chapter. (See attached document)
In the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Section 303.2 Enclosures. A change from 24”
to 18” to align with the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) under the Town’s
adoption.
Maintains alignment with administrative provisions coordinated with the 2024 International Building Code
(IBC).
Ensures internal consistency and clarity between the adopted Town amendments and the model code.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
On September 3, 2025, the Town Council approved the Oro Valley amendments to the 2024 IRC. During final
review and preparation of the adoption package, a minor oversight was identified in the text related to 2024 IRC
Sections 105 (Permits) and 106 (Construction Documents) and 2024 IPMC Section 303.2 (Enclosures). The
oversight did not reflect the Council’s intent or the staff’s recommendation. Specifically, language in the adoption
package is needed to clarify that Sections 105 and 106 of the IRC remain in effect under the Town’s local
amendments, as originally presented and will not be deleted. (The main issue of intent is to adopt the exact code
sections as they are written in both the IBC and the IRC.) In the 2024 IPMC Section 303.2 (Enclosures), it
changes inches from 24 inches (610mm) to 18 inches (457mm) (Remainder of text is unchanged).
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A.
N/A.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to Adopt Ordinance No. (O)25-06, adopting changes to Town Code Section 6-1-7 references Residential
Code and 6-1-10 references Property Maintenance Code to amend and clarify intent to add two exceptions: 2024
IRC Section 105 Permits, and 106 Construction documents. And revise 2024 IPMC Section 303.2 Enclosures.
Attachments
(O)25-06 IRC IPMC Amendments
2024 IRC Chapter 1 Amendment
ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6-1-7 ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL
CODE” AND SECTION 6-1-10 ENTITLED “PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE” IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE TOWN’S
ADOPTED VERSIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE;
AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, AND RULES
OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND
PRESERVING THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES THAT HAVE ALREADY
MATURED AND PROCEEDINGS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEGUN
THEREUNDER
WHEREAS, on December 6, 1995, the Town Council approved Ordinance No. (O)95-85, which
adopted that certain document entitled, Oro Valley Town Code (OVTC), Chapter 6, “Building”,
as the sixth chapter of the official Town Code; and
WHEREAS, OVTC Chapter 6, Building, Section 6-1-7 is the Town of Oro Valley’s Residential
Code; and
WHEREAS, OVTC Chapter 6, Building, Section 6-1-10 is the Town of Oro Valley’s Property
Maintenance Code; and
WHEREAS, On September 3, 2025, via Ordinance (O)25-05, the Town of Oro Valley approved
changes to OVTC Chapter 6, “Building”, which included changes to Section 6-1-7, “Residential
Code” and Section 6-1-10, “Property Maintenance Code”; and
WHEREAS, an oversight was noticed after the changes to Section 6-1-7, “Residential Code”
and Section 6-1-10, “Property Maintenance Code” were adopted which necessitates further
changes to these code sections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Council of the Town of Oro
Valley, Arizona that:
SECTION 1. Oro Valley Town Code 6-1-7, Residential Code, is hereby
amended in order to modify the Town’s adopted version of the 2024 International
Residential Code as shown in the attached Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. Oro Valley Town Code 6-1-10, Property Maintenance Code, is
hereby amended in order to modify the Town’s adopted version of the 2024
International Property Maintenance Code as shown in the attached Exhibit B.
SECTION 3. All Oro Valley Ordinances, Resolutions, or Motions and parts of
Ordinances, Resolutions, or Motions of the Council in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision
of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 5. That the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Legal Services
Director, or their duly authorized officers and agents are hereby authorized and
directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this
ordinance.
SECTION 6. In compliance with ARS § 9-802, the exhibits to this Ordinance are
on file at the Town Clerk’s Office.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Mayor and Town Council, the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona,
this 1st day of October, 2025.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Andrew Votava, Interim Legal Services Director
Date: Date:
EXHIBIT A
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AMENDMENTS TO THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2024 EDITION
The following provision of the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 1
Delete Chapter 1 Scope and Administration, with the exception of Section R101.1 Title, SECTION
105 PERMITS, AND SECTION 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. NOTE: (Deleted
sections are administered by the 2024 IBC, Chapter 1).
Revise Section R101.1 Title, by replacing [name of jurisdiction] with Town of Oro Valley, Az.
CHAPTER 3
At Table R301.2(1) Climatic and geographic design criteria, insert the following text:
GROUND SNOW LOAD 0 PSF
TOPOGRAPHIC EFFECTS AS REQUIRED
WIND SPEED 105 MPH (168.981 KPH) 3 SECOND GUST
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY B
WEATHERING NEGLIGIBLE
FROST LINE DEPTH 0
TERMITE MODERATE TO HEAVY
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE REFER TO N1101.09.1
FLOOD HAZARDS NFIP: FEBRUARY 2005
FIRM: SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Revise Section R302.1 Exterior walls, by deleting text and tables and replacing them with the
following:
Exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than 3 feet (914 mm) shall have not less than a
one-hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from both sides. Projections shall not extend to a
point closer than 2 feet (610 mm) from the line used to determine the fire separation distance.
Projections extending into the fire separation distance shall have not less than one-hour fire-
resistive construction on the underside. The above provisions shall not apply to walls which are
perpendicular to the line used to determine the fire separation distance.
Exceptions:
1. Detached garages accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet (610 mm) of a lot line
may have roof eave projections not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm).
2. Tool and storage sheds, playhouses, ramadas and similar structures exempted from
permits are not required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot.
Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend over the lot line.
Add new Section R302.1.1 as follows:
Section R302.1.1 Openings. Openings shall not be permitted in the exterior wall of a dwelling
with a fire separation distance less than 3 feet (914 mm). This distance shall be measured
perpendicular to the line used to determine the fire separation distance.
Exception:
1. Penetrations shall be permitted in walls that are perpendicular to the line used to
determine the fire separation distance.
2. Foundation vents installed in compliance with this code are permitted.
Delete Section R309 Automatic fire sprinkler systems, in its entirety.
Delete Section R317.5 Fire sprinklers, in its entirety.
Revise Section R325 Light, ventilation and heating, title by replacing the word “heating” with the
words “temperature control.”
Revise Section R325.4.1 Intake openings, by adding Exception 4 to read:
Exception:
4. Replacement of existing evaporative coolers where the building official determines that the
replacement does not constitute a high degree of hazard.
Revise Section R325.8 Required heating, by adding Exceptions 1 and 2 to read:
Exceptions:
1. Interior spaces where the primary purpose is not associated with human comfort.
2. Interior spaces able to maintain 60ºF (15.6ºC) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and
2 feet (610 mm) from exterior walls in all habitable rooms over a 48 hour period as
demonstrated by Section N1105 simulated performance alternative.
Add new Section R325.9 Required cooling, as follows:
Section R325.9 Required cooling. Dwelling units and sleeping units located in climate zones 0, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5A, and 5B, where the summer dry-bulb temperature is greater than 85º F (29.4º C), shall be
provided with cooling systems capable of maintaining an indoor temperature at or below 80ºF (26.7º
C) in the occupied space. Where permanently installed fans are capable of generating 120 fpm (0.6
m/s) air speed inside the occupied space, the required cooling system shall be capable of maintaining
indoor temperature at or below 85º F (29.4º C). The installation of one or more portable systems
shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section.
Exception: Interior spaces where the primary purpose is not associated with human comfort.
CHAPTER 5
Revise Section R506.3.3 Vapor retarder, by deleting Exception #4 and replace with the following:
4. Where designed by a qualifying registered design professional, based on soil conditions and
floor finishing such as exposed concrete surfaces.
CHAPTER 6
Revise Section R606.6.4.2.1 Roof structures, by deleting section in its entirety and replacing it with the
following:
Masonry walls with ledgers shall be anchored to roof structures with metal strap purlin anchors of 800 lb
minimum capacity (ASD) installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements, and
at intervals not to exceed 48 inches (1219 mm).
Revise Section R606.4.2.2 Floor diaphragms, by deleting section in its entirety and replacing it with the
following:
Masonry walls with ledgers shall be anchored to floor structures with metal strap purlin anchors of 800 lb
minimum capacity (ASD) installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements, and
at intervals not to exceed 48 inches (1219 mm).
CHAPTER 8
Revise Section R802.11.1 Uplift resistance, by deleting section in its entirety and adding the following:
Uplift resistance to minimize microburst effects shall be determined by either method 1 or 2 below:
1.Design-based wind uplift criteria: wind uplift requirements shall be determined by using the design
wind value of 110 mph (177.028 kph) within Table R802.11 for the continuous load path transmitting
the uplift forces from the rafter or truss ties to the foundation.
2. Prescriptive-based wind uplift criteria: (please note that the requirements of this section are in
addition to those required for the structural connection of wood members).
2.1. Conventionally framed wood or cold-formed steel structures:
All bearing wall vertical connections shall be connected by an approved structural sheathing or
approved metal connector to provide a continuous load path from the joist, rafter, or truss through
the ledger or top plate to the bottom wall plate. Where connectors are used, they shall have a
minimum uplift load capacity of 500 lbs, of configuration to match connection and spaced at
intervals not to exceed 24 inches (610 mm).
At openings, lower cripple studs do not require connectors, but king/trimmer studs require double
connectors at bottom and upper cripples require both full clipping connectors to header as well as
header to king stud. All platform framing requires either strapping listed for the purpose or
continuous sheathing over rim joist from stud to stud vertically at each floor level. All non-
bearing exterior walls shall be connected as above except that the spacing may be extended not to
exceed every other stud.
2.2. Masonry or concrete structures:
If lateral design requires larger anchors or more conservative spacing, these may be used in lieu
of those called out in this section.
2.2.1. Roof bearing on wall top plate:
Top plates shall be secured to masonry or concrete walls with minimum 0.5 inch (13 mm)
anchor bolts embedded minimum 7 inches (180mm) and spaced at intervals not to exceed
48 inches (1219 mm). Each joist, rafter, or truss shall be connected to the plate at each
bearing location with metal connectors with a minimum uplift load capacity of 500 lbs.
and of configuration to match connection. Gable end joists or trusses shall also be clipped
at intervals not to exceed 48 inches (1219 mm).
2.2.2 roof bearing on wall ledger:
Joists or trusses bearing on a wall ledger shall be secured to masonry or concrete walls
with metal strap purlin anchors of 800 lb. minimum capacity (ASD) installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements, and at intervals not to
exceed 48” inches (1219 mm). Nonbearing roof diaphragm edges shall likewise be
anchored to the wall using metal strap purlin anchors connected to one framing bay or 24
inches (610 mm) minimum length of blocking, whichever is greater.
2.3. Structural steel structures:
Structural steel buildings shall have roof members attached by either welds, bolts, screws or other
similarly approved connections at intervals not to exceed 48" inches (1219 mm). Ledger designs
shall connect to roof trusses with strapping listed for the purpose at intervals not to exceed 48"
inches (1219 mm) on all diaphragm sides. If lateral design requires larger anchors or more
conservative spacing, the lateral design requirements shall be used in lieu of those called out in
this section.
CHAPTER 11
Delete Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency, in its entirety and replace it with the following:
Chapter 11 Energy efficiency. Residential buildings regulated by this code shall comply with
the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as adopted and amended per Town of
Oro Valley. Reference to Chapter 11 in other sections of this code shall be for reference to the
corresponding IECC Section(s) only.
CHAPTER 14
Revise Section M1411.9 Condensate disposal, by adding the following at the end of the paragraph:
Condensate disposal shall be allowed to terminate as follows:
1. Into an approved fixture tailpiece, funnel drain, waste air gap fitting, floor sink, slop sink and
laundry tray.
2. At or below grade outside the building in an area capable of absorbing the condensate flow
without surface drainage.
3. Over roof drains or gutters or downspouts that connect to drainage pipes, provided they terminate
at or above grade in an area capable of absorbing the condensate flow without surface drainage.
Add new Section M1413.2 as follows:
Section M1413.2 Water conservation. Evaporative cooling systems shall be provided with a
recirculating water system. Any bleed off rate used by the system shall be limited to that recommended by
the manufacturer. Once- through evaporative cooling systems using potable water shall not be permitted.
CHAPTER 24
Revise Section G2407.11 (304.11) Combustion air ducts, by adding a new number 9 as follows:
9. Outside combustion air shall be provided through an opening or duct located within 12 inches
(305 mm) of the top and within 12 inches (305 mm) of the bottom of enclosed spaces. Openings
may connect to spaces directly communicating with the outdoors, such as ventilated attics or
crawl spaces. A single duct or opening shall not serve both combustion air openings. Ducts
serving the lower opening for liquid petroleum gas (LPG) appliances shall be located at the
lowest possible floor level and shall not contain pockets where LPG could accumulate.
Revise Section G2415.12 Minimum burial depth as follows:
G2415.12 (404.12) minimum burial depth. Metallic underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) below grade. Non-metallic piping shall be located not less than 18
inches (457 mm) below grade.
Delete Section G2415.12.1 (404.12.1) Individual outside appliances. in its entirety.
Revise Section G2427.6.4, Item 1. as follows:
1. Gas vents that are 12 inches (305 mm) or less in size and located not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) from a
vertical wall or similar obstruction shall terminate above the roof in accordance with figure G2427.6.4.
Vents located within 4 feet (1219 mm) of a parapet wall must terminate not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
above the top of the wall.
CHAPTER 26
Add new Section P2601.2.1 as follows:
Section P2601.2.1 Gray water piping optional. Note: (if optional grey water piping is installed, it must
comply with the following).
1. All new residential dwelling units shall include piping to allow a separate discharge of gray water
for direct irrigation in accordance with Table 2601.2. When feasible, all gray water discharge
piping shall be installed to allow for gravity distribution.
2.All gray water systems shall be designed and operated according to the provisions of the
applicable permit authorized by ADEQ under the Arizona Administrative Code, Title 18, Chapter
9.
Table P2601.2
Minimum Gray Water Fixture Requirements
Available distribution areaa
(square feet)
Gray water fixturesb
Less than 200 Optional
200 to 400 1
Greater than 400 At least one plus all bathing fixtures with drainage
piping above gradec plus all clothes washing machinesd
a. Available distribution area is the area of the parcel excluding areas within ten
(10) feet of load-bearing foundations, two (2) feet of property lines, utility or
drainage easements, driveways, and not covered by permanent impervious
surfaces such as parking pads and patios.
b. For purposes of this section, gray water fixtures are defined as bathing fixtures
(such as bathtubs and showers) and clothes washing machines.
c. For purposes of this section, fixtures roughed in below a slab on grade are
considered below grade, regardless of the soil elevation on the perimeter of the
structure.
d. Clothes washing machines located in rooms on grade, with no walls common to
the exterior of the structure are not required to be supplied with gray water
piping.
At Sub-Section P2603.5.1 Sewer depth, where [number] is requested insert [12 inches (305 mm)] in
both locations.
CHAPTER 28
Revise Section P2804.6.1 Requirements for discharge pipe, by deleting item number 2.
CHAPTER 29
Revise Section P2902.5.4 Connection to automatic fire sprinkler systems, by deleting all text
therein and replacing it with the following:
The potable water supply to automatic fire sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be protected
against backflow in accordance with ARS § 41-2168.
Revise Table 2903.1 Required capacities at point of outlet discharge, by deleting the column titled
“Flow Pressure (psi)” in its entirety.
Revise Section P2903.2 Maximum flow and water consumption, by deleting Section P2903.2 and
replace with the following:
The maximum water consumption flow rates and quantities for plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings shall
be in accordance with Table P2903.2 and such fixtures and fixture fittings shall be Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Watersense certified fixtures or within the maximum flow or quantity required
of Watersense certified fixtures, excluding fixture types that are not included under the Watersense
program.
Exception: Replacement of existing fixtures that do not require a permit.
Revise Table P2903.2, by deleting the table in its entirety and replace with the following:
Table P2903.2 Maximum Flow Rates and Consumption for Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture
Fittingsb
Plumbing fixture or fixture fitting Maximum flow rate or quantityb
Lavatory faucet 1.5 gpm at 60 psi
Shower heada 2.5 gpm at 80 psi
Sink faucet 1.8 gpm at 60 psi
Water closet 1.28 gallon per flushing cycle
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785l/m, 1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kpa
a. A hand-held shower spray shall be considered to be a shower head
b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards.
Delete Section P2904.1.1 Required sprinkler locations, in its entirety and replace with the following:
Amendments to the Golder Ranch Fire District Fire (GRFD Code 2024 Edition designated as public
record in: Golder Ranch Fire District fire headquarters office pursuant to Golder Ranch Fire District
Resolution 2024-0012 adopted October 15, 2024, effective: July 1, 2025, adopted by the Town of Oro
Valley adopted (GRFD) amendments in their entirety with no exceptions.
CHAPTER 30
Revise Section P3008.1 Where required, by deleting paragraph and adding new text as follows:
P3008.1 where required. Where the finish floor elevation is less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the
elevation of the manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer, the fixtures shall be
protected by a backwater valve installed in the building drain, branch of the building drain or horizontal
branch, serving that floor level. Plumbing fixtures on floor levels at elevations 12 inches (305 mm) or
greater above the elevation of the manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer shall
not discharge through a backwater valve, serving a lower floor level.
Delete Section P3009 Graywater soil absorption systems, in its entirety and replace with the following:
Graywater systems shall comply with Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9.
CHAPTER 37
Add new Section E3703.8 dishwasher and garbage disposer branch circuits – dwelling units:
E3703.8 Dishwasher and garbage disposer branch circuits (dwelling units). In residential
occupancies, dishwasher and garbage disposers may share a single 20-ampere branch circuit.
Revise Section E3705.2 Correction factor for ambient temperatures, by adding the following:
The ambient temperature for application of Table 3705.2 [310.15 B(1)] for outdoor installations shall be
not less than 45° C (113° F).
CHAPTER 38
Add new Section E3802.10 Earthen material wiring method as follows:
Section E3802.9 E3802.10 Earthen material wiring method. Type UF cable shall be permitted to be
used in mortar joints of adobe construction in occupancies where the use of nonmetallic sheathed cable is
permitted by this code.
APPENDICIES
Adopt Appendices BB (Tiny Houses); BF (Patio Covers); BH (Automatic Vehicular Gates); BI (Light
Straw-Clay Construction); BJ (Strawbale Construction); BK (Cobb Construction, Monolithic Adobe); BL
(Hemp-Lime (Hempcrete) Construction); BM (3D-Printed Construction); CA (Sizing and Capacities of
Gas Piping); CB (Sizing of Venting Systems serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1
Appliances and Appliances Listed for use with Type B Vents); CD (Piping Standard for Various
Applications); CE (Venting Methods); CF (Sizing of Water Piping System); NB (Solar-Ready
Provisions); NE (Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure).
APPENDIX BB
Revise Section BB103.1 Minimum ceiling height, by adding the following after the first sentence:
For rooms with sloped ceilings, at least 50 percent of the floor area of the room must have a ceiling height
of at least 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) and no portion of the floor area of the room may have a ceiling
height of less than 5 feet (1524 mm).
APPENDIX NB
Revise Section NB103.1 General, by deleting the text, “oriented between 90 degrees and 270 degrees of
true north”.
Revise Section NB103.4 Obstructions, by replacing the word “vent” with the word “exhaust”.
Delete Section NB103.6 Capped roof penetrations sleeve, in its entirety.
Delete Section NB103.10 Construction documentation certificate, in its entirety.
APPENDIX NE
Revise Section NE101.1 Definitions, by deleting the definition of Electric Vehicle Ready Space (EV
Ready Space) in its entirety and replace it with the following:
Electric vehicle ready space (EV ready space). A designated parking space which is provided with one
40-ampere minimum 208-volt or 240-volt dedicated single phase branch circuit for EVSE servicing
electric vehicles. The circuit shall terminate in a suitable termination point such as a NEMA 14-50R
receptacle or an EVSE and be located within 10 feet of the proposed location of the EV parking space(s).
The ampere and volt minimums described above can be modified with administrative approval to allow
for advances in industry standards.
Exception: Provide one EV ready space for future circuit in panel and a minimum ¾” (19.05mm) conduit
to minimum 2-gang box at location of EV space.
Revise Section NE101.2 Electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure, by deleting the Section in its
entirety and replace with the following:
New construction shall facilitate future installation and use of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)
in accordance with Sections NE101.2.1 through NE101.3 and NFPA-70, National Electrical Code as
adopted.
Delete Section NE101.2.1 Quantity, in its entirety and replace with the following:
For each new one- and two-family dwelling and townhouse unit, provide at least one EV ready space. The
EV ready panel space branch circuit shall be identified as “EV ready” in the service panel or subpanel
directory, and the termination location shall be marked as “EV ready.”
Exception: EV ready spaces are not required where no on-site parking spaces are provided.
Delete Section NE101.2.3 EV ready spaces, in its entirety.
Delete Section NE101.2.4 EVSE spaces, in its entirety.
Add new Section Ne101.3 Documentation as follows:
Section NE101.3 Documentation. Construction documents shall indicate the electric vehicle supply
equipment (EVSE) location and shall provide information on wiring methods, circuiting and electrical
load calculations which demonstrate that the premises electrical system has load capacity to accommodate
the EV charging load.
EXHIBIT B
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AMENDMENTS TO THE
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2024 EDITION
The following provision of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 1
Revise Section 101.1 Title, by replacing [name of jurisdiction] with Town of Oro Valley, AZ.
Revise Section 101.2 Scope, by deleting the paragraph and replacing it with the following:
The provisions of this code shall apply to all vacant and/or unsecured dangerous buildings, as herein
defined, which are now in existence or which may hereafter become dangerous in this jurisdiction.
Revise Section 101.3 Purpose, by deleting the paragraph and replacing it with the following:
It is the purpose of this code to provide a just, equitable and practicable method, to be cumulative with
and in addition to any other remedy provided by the building code, or otherwise available by law,
whereby buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property,
safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants may be required to be secured, repaired, vacated
or demolished.
Add new Section 101.5 Duty to clean and secure vacant buildings and structures, as follows:
Section 101.5 Duty to clean and secure vacant buildings and structures. The owner of a vacant
building or structure shall remove accumulation of weeds, combustible waste or rubbish from the interior
of the building or structure and the surrounding yards; and shall secure all doors, windows, and other
openings as required by the code official.
Revise Section 102.3 Application of other codes, by deleting the paragraph and replacing it with the
following:
Section 102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or change of
occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the regulatory codes as
adopted by this jurisdiction which are in effect at the time such work is undertaken.
Delete Section 103 Code Compliance Agency, in its entirety.
Delete Section 104 Fees, in its entirety.
Revise Section 105.5 Notice and Orders, by deleting the sentence and replacing it with the following:
The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code, in
accordance with Oro Valley Town Code Chapter 1, Article 1-8.
Delete Section 106 Means of Appeal, in its entirety. (Deleted section is administered by the 2024 IBC,
Chapter 1).
Revise Section 108.4 Failure to comply, by deleting the paragraph and replacing it with the following:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such
work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to
Oro Valley Town Code Chapter 1, Article 1-8.
Revise Section 109.4 Notice, by deleting the paragraph and replacing it with the following:
Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to
believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in Oro Valley Town
Code Chapter 1, Article 1-8 to the owner or the owner's authorized agent, for the violation as specified in
this code. Notices for condemnation procedures shall comply with this section.
Delete Section 109.4.1 Form, in its entirety.
Delete Section 109.4.4 Method of service, in its entirety.
Delete Section 110.6 Hearing, in its entirety. (Deleted section is administered by the 2024 IBC, Chapter
1).
CHAPTER 3
Revise Section 302.4 Weeds. as follows:
302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in a manner
that will prevent flowering and re-germination or a maximum of 12 inches (30.48 cm) in height. (Remainder of
text is unchanged).
Revise Section 303.2 Enclosures. as follows:
Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, containing water more than 24 18 inches (610 457 mm) in depth
shall include an enclosure or barrier in accordance with the swimming pool and spa code in effect at the time
when the pool or spa was constructed. Self-closing and self-latching gates and doors shall be maintained such
that the gate or door will positively close and latch when released from a minimum 45 degree open position
from the gate post or door jamb. No existing pool enclosure shall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner
that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier and alteration to an approved barrier or enclosure is subject to
all permits required by the currently adopted ordinance. Construction of new barriers and enclosures shall be in
accordance with the code that is in effect at the time of the alteration or replacement. (Remainder of text is
unchanged).
Revise Section 304.14 Insect screens, as follows:
Every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation
areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption
are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of
minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a
self-closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent
fans, are employed.
CHAPTER 6
Revise Section 602.3 Heat supply, by replacing [DATE] to [DATE] with October 1 to March 31.
Revise Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces, by replacing [DATE] to [DATE] with October 1 to March 31.
Delete Sections 605.2 and 605.3 in their entirety and replace with the following:
605.2 Receptacles and luminaires. Receptacles and luminaires shall be installed as required by the edition of
the National Electrical Code in effect at the time of construction.
Delete Chapter 7 Fire Safety Requirements in its entirety. (Deleted Chapter is administered by the
2024 IFC).
Memorandum
To: Mayor and Members of the Oro Valley Town Council
From: Larry Merrell, Chief Building Official
Date: September 9, 2025
Subject: Correction to Adopted Building Code Amendment
Purpose
This memorandum provides clarification regarding the necessary revision to the Town’s adopted
amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), Chapter 1.
Background
On September 3, 2025, the Town Council approved the Oro Valley amendments to the 2024
IRC. During final review and preparation of the adoption package, a minor oversight was
identified in the text related to 2024 IRC Sections 105 (Permits) and 106 (Construction
Documents) and 2024 IPMC Section 303.2 (Enclosures).
The oversight did not reflect the Council’s intent or the staff’s recommendation. Specifically,
language in the adoption package is needed to clarify that Sections 105 and 106 of the IRC
remain in effect under the Town’s local amendments, as originally presented and not be deleted.
Revision Summary
The revised amendment document:
• Correctly preserves 2024 IRC Section 105 – Permits and Section 106 – Construction
Documents in their entirety and in the 2024 IPMC Section 303.2 Enclosures. A change
from 24” to 18” to align with the 2024 ISPSC under the Town’s adoption.
• Maintains alignment with administrative provisions coordinated with the 2024
International Building Code (IBC).
• Ensures internal consistency and clarity between the adopted Town amendments and the
model code.
• Provide for the 2024 IRC Section 105 – Permits and Section 106 – Construction
Documents to be part of the exception: and included, not deleted from the chapter. (See
document below)
Impact
This correction is administrative only:
• No change to the intent of the Council’s prior adoption.
• No impact on construction costs, enforcement, or compliance requirements beyond what
was already approved.
• Provides clarity for staff, design professionals, and contractors, reducing the risk of
confusion in code administration.
• Provides the use of the residential code sections as intended.
Recommendation
Staff respectfully request the Town Council acknowledge this revision as a minor corrective
action to ensure the adopted amendments to the 2024 IRC are complete and accurate.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AMENDMENTS TO THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2024 EDITION
• The following provision of the International Residential Code, (IRC) 2024 Edition, as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby amended as follows:
Revise Section R101.1 Title, by replacing [name of jurisdiction] with Town of Oro Valley, AZ.
Delete Chapter 1 Scope and Administration, except for Section 101.1, Title.,
SECTION 105 PERMITS., AND 106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
NOTE: (Deleted sections are administered by the 2024 IBC, Chapter 1).
• The following provision of the International Property Maintenance Code, (IPMC) 2024
Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby amended as
follows:
Revise Section 303.2 Enclosures. As follows:
Private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas, containing water more than 24 inches
(610mm) 18” (457) IN DEPTH shall…
Town Council Regular Session 2.
Meeting Date:10/01/2025
Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development
Submitted By:Michael Spaeth, Community and Economic Development
Case Number:2501062
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-07, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING TOWN
CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10, OFFENSES, ARTICLE 10-1-4, NOISE, AND ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 27.9, GRADING, TO REFLECT RECENT STATE LAW CHANGES REGARDING PERMITTED
CONSTRUCTION HOURS
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the proposed amendments included in
Attachment 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this item is to consider proposed code amendments (Attachment 1) to comply with recent state
law changes regarding permitted construction hours. Key elements include:
Establishing new construction hours for summer months only (May 1st - October 15th)
Permitting concrete activities one hour earlier than other construction activities
Maintaining existing hours for winter months (October 16th - April 30th)
In Senate Bill (SB) 1182 (Attachment 2), the state recently enacted changes that impact the town's existing
permitted construction hours.
The proposed amendments establish new hours for concrete and other construction activities during summer
months (May 1st – October 15th) in conformance with the new state requirements. Winter months (October 16th -
April 30th) remain unchanged. A summary is provided below:
1. Concrete activities
A. Summer months (May 1st - October 15th) - required to comply with state law
Weekdays: 4am - 7pm
Weekends: 6am - 7pm
B. Winter months (October 16th - April 30th) - same as existing code
Weekdays: 6am - 6pm
Weekends: 7am - 6pm
2. Construction activities
A. Summer months (May 1st - October 15th) - required to comply with state law
Weekdays: 5am - 7pm
Weekends: 7am - 7pm
B. Winter months (October 16th - April 30th) - same as existing code
Weekdays: 6am - 6pm
Weekends: 8am - 6pm
3. Extended Construction Hours Work Permits (ECHWP): Permitted year-round as appropriate. Same as existing
code.
The legislation was signed into law as "Emergency Legislation", which made the new construction hours effective
as of May 13, 2025. While the town is currently operating under the new legislation signed by the governor, to be
in compliance with the new requirements, the town must adopt revisions to the code.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the proposed amendments at a Public Hearing on September
10th and has recommended approval.
Additional detail is provided in the "Background or Detailed Information" section of this report.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The Governor recently signed SB 11882 (Attachment 2) into law as "emergency legislation" related to permitted
construction hours. The new standards apply statewide and have been in effect since May 13, 2025. The adopted
legislation is included below:
A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT ENACT OR ENFORCE ANY NOISE ORDINANCE, RULE OR REGULATION
THAT PROHIBITS ANY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES BETWEEN MAY 1 AND OCTOBER 15
OF EACH YEAR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. EACH BUSINESS DAY AND
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY IF THE CONSTRUCTION WORK
IS BEING PERFORMED PURSUANT TO A VALIDLY ISSUED BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED BY THE
MUNICIPALITY.
1.
THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL ALLOW CONCRETE TO BE POURED AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE
THE TIME THAT GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TO BEGIN.
2.
While the town has been operating under the new requirements, the town must adopt updates to comply with the
new standards.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
A summary of the proposed amendments is included below:
TOWN CODE SECTION 10-1-4, NOISE
Concrete activities
EXISTING
The following existing requirements for concrete activities are being removed:
5am through 7pm between April 15th and October 15th1.
6am through 6pm between October 16th and April 14th2.
PROPOSED
In compliance with state law, concrete activities are permitted one-hour before other construction activities. The
following amendments are proposed:
Concrete. The pouring of concrete and all associated work may be conducted BETWEEN THE TIMEFRAMES
ESTABLISHED IN TABLE 10-1-4(A) AND TABLE 10-1-4(B) UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT
TO AN EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION HOURS WORK PERMIT (ECHWP) ISSUED UNDER ORO VALLEY
TOWN CODE SECTION 6-6-2:
For weekend concrete activities, the same "one-hour earlier" before other construction activities standard is
required during summer months. For consistency, the same "one hour earlier" standard is proposed for winter
months as shown below:
Construction activities (Town Code Section 10-1-4.C.6.b)
EXISTING
The following existing requirements for construction activities are being removed:
5am through 6pm - when located more than 500 feet from a residential zone1.
6am through 6pm - when located within 500 feet of a residential zone2.
PROPOSED
Construction activities are now permitted on weekdays between 5am and 7pm during summer months regardless
of proximity to residential zones, which is no longer applicable during summer months. Because state law
supersedes the "proximity to residential zones" standard for summer months, for consistency, the proposed
amendment removes the "proximity to residential zones" standard during winter months and simply uses the most
restrictive existing standard (i.e. highest level of protection for residents). As a result, the proposed amendment
includes the following:
ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN THE TIMEFRAMES
ESTABLISHED IN TABLES 10-1-4(C) AND 10-1-4-(D) UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO
AN EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION HOURS WORK PERMIT (ECHWP) ISSUED UNDER ORO VALLEY TOWN
CODE SECTION 6-6-2:
To comply with the new state standard, construction activities are allowed between 7am and 7pm on weekends,
two hours later than weekdays. For consistency, construction activities are permitted on weekends two hours later
during winter months, as included in the table below:
Extended Construction Hours Work Permit (ECHWP)
Applicants will continue to be able to apply for an ECHWP year round, when appropriate, in accordance with
Town Code Section 6-6-2.
ZONING CODE SECTION 27.9, GRADING
The existing code language in this section is being removed as it is now redundant. The attached amendments
propose moving all construction hours-related requirements to Town Code Section 10-1-4, Noise.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the proposed amendments at a Public Hearing on September
10th.
The proposed amendments detailed above and included in Attachment 1 comply with the new state requirements
and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Town Council may wish to consider one of the following motions:
I MOVE to APPROVE Ordinance No. (O)25-07, the Town Code Amendments included in Attachment 1 to reflect
recent state law changes regarding permitted construction hours within the Town.
OR
I MOVE to DENY Ordinance No. (O)25-07, the Town Code Amendments based on that
___________________________.
Attachments
ATTACHMENT 1 - Ordinance No. (O)25-07 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS
ATTACHMENT 2 - SENATE BILL 1182 (SIGNED)
Staff Presentation
ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA,
AMENDING ORO VALLEY TOWN CODE SECTION 10-1-4, NOISE, AND
ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE SECTION 27.9, GRADING, IN ORDER TO
BRING THE TOWN’S CODES INTO COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT
ARIZONA STATE LAW CHANGES
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1989, the Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance (O) 89-21,
adopting that certain document entitled “Oro Valley Town Code” (OVTC); and
WHEREAS, on March 31, 1981, the Mayor and Council approved Ordinance (O) 81-58, which
adopted that certain document entitled “Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised” (OVZCR); and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1182 passed on May 13, 2025, and was adopted immediately as an
emergency measure, adjusting the hours during which construction may be conducted during the
summer; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2025, and
voted to approve the amendments to OVTC Section 10-1-4, Noise, and OVZCR, Section 27.9,
Grading; and
WHEREAS, in order to bring the Town of Oro Valley’s Codes into compliance with the recent
changes to state law, it is necessary to amend OVTC Section 10-1-4, Noise, and OVZCR, Section
27.9, Grading, as shown in the attached Exhibit “A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona that:
SECTION 1. The OVTC Section 10-1-4, Noise, and OVZCR, Section 27.9,
Grading, are hereby amended as shown in the attached Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 2. All Oro Valley Ordinances, Resolutions, or Motions and parts of
Ordinances, Resolutions or Motions of the Council in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 4. In compliance with ARS § 9-802, the exhibits to this Ordinance are
on file at the Town Clerk’s Office.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona this
1st day of October, 2025.
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Andrew Votava, Interim Legal Services Director
Date:Date:
Deletions are shown in red strikethrough
Additions are shown in BLUE CAPS
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Exhibit “A”
ARTICLE 10-1-4 NOISE
A. No person shall negligently make, cause, or permit unreasonable noise.
B. FACTORS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING THE
REASONABLENESS OF THE NOISE ARE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
1. THE LEVEL, CHARACTER, FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF THE NOISE
2. THE NECESSITY OF THE NOISE
3. THE PROXIMITY OF THE SOURCE TO INHABITED STRUCTURES
4. HARDSHIP TO THE PERPETRATOR IF NOISE DISCONTINUED OR LIMITED
5. CHARACTER AND ZONING OF NEIGHBORHOOD
6. TIME OF NOISE
C. Noise made for the following purposes is exempt from subsection (A) of this section:
1. Emergency activities necessary to restore property to a safe condition after a natural
disaster or occurrence;
2. Protecting people or property from imminent danger;
3. Governmental activities;
4. Activities sponsored or sanctioned by the Town Council;
5. Operation, maintenance, or repair of heavy equipment between sunrise or 6:00 a.m.,
whichever is later, and sunset.
6. Noise generated by construction, demolition, excavation, REPAIR OF HEAVY
EQUIPMENT or grading according to the following restrictions:
a. Concrete. The pouring of concrete and all associated work may be conducted
from April 15th through October 15th between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.,
and from October 16th through April 14th between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m., or as authorized pursuant to an Extended Construction Hours Work
Permit (ECHWP) issued under Oro Valley Town Code Section 6-6-2. BETWEEN
Deletions are shown in red strikethrough
Additions are shown in BLUE CAPS
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THE TIMEFRAMES ESTABLISHED IN TABLE 10-1-4(A) AND TABLE 10-1-
4(B) UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO AN EXTENDED
CONSTRUCTION HOURS WORK PERMIT (ECHWP) ISSUED UNDER ORO
VALLEY TOWN CODE SECTION 6-6-2:
Table 10-1-4(A) PERMITTED WEEKDAY HOURS FOR CONCRETE ACTIVITIES
PERMITTED HOURS DAYS OF THE YEAR
4:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.MAY 1ST – OCTOBER 15TH
6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.OCTOBER 16TH – APRIL 30TH
Table 10-1-4(B) PERMITTED WEEKEND HOURS FOR CONCRETE ACTIVITIES
PERMITTED HOURS DAYS OF THE YEAR
6:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.MAY 1ST – OCTOBER 15TH
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.OCTOBER 16TH – APRIL 30TH
b. All Other Construction. Within five hundred (500) feet of a residential zone,
all other construction may occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Construction sites more than five hundred (500) feet from a residential zone may
conduct work between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Construction hours
may be extended pursuant to an ECHWP issued under Oro Valley Town Code
Section 6-6-2. The distance from a residential zone shall be determined by
measuring from all property lines of the construction site. ALL OTHER
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN THE
TIMEFRAMES ESTABLISHED IN TABLES 10-1-4(C) AND 10-1-4-(D)
UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO AN EXTENDED
CONSTRUCTION HOURS WORK PERMIT (ECHWP) ISSUED UNDER ORO
VALLEY TOWN CODE SECTION 6-6-2:
Table 10-1-4(C) PERMITTED WEEKDAY HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
PERMITTED HOURS DAYS OF THE YEAR
5:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.MAY 1ST – OCTOBER 15TH
6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.OCTOBER 16TH – APRIL 30TH
Table 10-1-4(D) PERMITTED WEEKEND HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
PERMITTED HOURS DAYS OF THE YEAR
7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.MAY 1ST – OCTOBER 15TH
8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.OCTOBER 16TH – APRIL 30TH
C. The exact time of sunrise and sunset will be as reported by the National Weather Service.
D. Factors that may be considered in determining the reasonableness of the noise are, but not
limited to:
1. The level, character, frequency and duration of the noise;
2. The necessity of the noise;
Deletions are shown in red strikethrough
Additions are shown in BLUE CAPS
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3. The proximity of the source to inhabited structures;
4. Hardship to the perpetrator if noise discontinued or limited;
5. Character and zoning of neighborhood;
6. Time of noise.
E. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. ((O)08-09, 05/07/2008)
Zoning Code Section 27.9.C.9
9. Hours of Grading
a. Grading equipment operation within one-half (1/2) mile of an occupied
residential structure shall only be conducted between 6:00 a.m. and sunset
Monday through Friday. Grading equipment operation shall only be conducted
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
b. Equipment maintenance involving lights, motors, or generators, and occurring
within six hundred (600) feet of an occupied residential structure, shall not be
conducted after sunset, or before 6:00 a.m.
c. The Town may allow grading equipment operation or maintenance during other
hours, if such operations are not detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the
residents of surrounding properties.
d. Permitted hours of operation or maintenance may be shortened by written
notice to the permittee. If the Town finds a substantial adverse effect on the
health, safety, or welfare of the surrounding community.
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House Engrossed Senate Bill
landlords; property manager; contact information.
(now: municipalities; counties; construction hours)
State of Arizona
Senate
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
2025
SENATE BILL 1182
AN ACT
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 8, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY
ADDING SECTION 9-500.52; AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, ARIZONA
REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 11-269.30; RELATING TO SUMMERTIME
CONSTRUCTION HOURS.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)
S.B. 1182
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona: 1
Section 1. Title 9, chapter 4, article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, 2
is amended by adding section 9-500.52, to read: 3
9-500.52. Construction; summertime hours; prohibition on 4
restriction 5
A. A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT ENACT OR ENFORCE ANY NOISE ORDINANCE, 6
RULE OR REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS ANY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 7
BETWEEN MAY 1 AND OCTOBER 15 OF EACH YEAR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 A.M. 8
AND 7:00 P.M. EACH BUSINESS DAY AND BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 9
7:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY IF THE CONSTRUCTION WORK IS BEING PERFORMED PURSUANT 10
TO A VALIDLY ISSUED BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED BY THE MUNICIPALITY. 11
B. THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL ALLOW CONCRETE TO BE POURED AT LEAST ONE 12
HOUR BEFORE THE TIME THAT GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE REGULARLY 13
SCHEDULED TO BEGIN. 14
Sec. 2. Title 11, chapter 2, article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, 15
is amended by adding section 11-269.30, to read: 16
11-269.30. Construction; summertime hours; prohibition on 17
restriction 18
A. A COUNTY MAY NOT ENACT OR ENFORCE ANY NOISE ORDINANCE, RULE OR 19
REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS ANY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES BETWEEN MAY 20
1 AND OCTOBER 15 OF EACH YEAR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. 21
EACH BUSINESS DAY AND BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M. ON 22
SATURDAY IF THE CONSTRUCTION WORK IS BEING PERFORMED PURSUANT TO A VALIDLY 23
ISSUED BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY. 24
B. THE COUNTY SHALL ALLOW CONCRETE TO BE POURED AT LEAST ONE HOUR 25
BEFORE THE TIME THAT GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE REGULARLY 26
SCHEDULED TO BEGIN. 27
Sec. 3. Emergency 28
This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the 29
public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by 30
law. 31
Public Hearing: State Law changes regarding
permitted construction hours
Town Council
October 1, 2025
Purpose
Town Code Amendments:
•Expansion of permitted construction work hours
in summer
•Construction activities
•Concrete activities
•Simplify requirements and retain winter hours
Zoning Code Amendment
•Eliminate redundant standards
Emergency legislation already in effect
Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval
Background
STATE LAW (MAY 1 – OCT. 15
TH)
Construction Activities
5am – 7pm (Mon – Fri)
7am – 7pm (Sat)
Concrete Activities
One hour earlier
EXISTING CODE
Construction Activities
5am – 6pm (more than 500ft to residential)
6am – 6pm (less than 500ft to residential)
Concrete Activities
5am – 7pm (April 15
th – October 15
th)
6am – 6pm (October 16
th – April 14
th)
Proposed amendments
New extended hours for “summer months” per state law
Retained most restrictive hours for “winter months”
Removed “proximity to residential” standard due to new uniform high standard
Applies only to activities associated with an issued building permit
Extended Construction Work Hours Permit (ECHWP)
Eliminates ZC Section 27.C.9 as redundant
Summary
Town Code Amendments:
•Expansion of permitted construction work hours
in summer
•Construction activities
•Concrete activities
•Simplify requirements and retain winter hours
Zoning Code Amendment
•Eliminate redundant standards
Emergency legislation already in effect
Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval
Town Council Regular Session 3.
Meeting Date:10/01/2025
Requested by: Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Nicolson
Submitted By:Mike Standish, Town Clerk's Office
Department:Town Clerk's Office
SUBJECT:
*PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-08, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
HIRING A TOWN ATTORNEY WHO REPORTS TO TOWN COUNCIL INCLUDING DISCUSSION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY CODE AMENDMENTS TO ORO VALLEY TOWN CODE 3-2-5 NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE SUCH CHANGE
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This item was requested by Vice Mayor Barrett and Councilmember Nicolson at the September 17, 2025, Town
Council Meeting.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
What follows is the current Town Code Regarding the position of Town Attorney for reference:
3-2-5 Town Attorney.
A. The Legal Services Director shall act as the legal counselor and advisor to the Council and Town officials and,
as such, shall give an opinion in writing when requested; shall draft all deeds, contracts, conveyances,
ordinances, resolutions and other legal instruments when required; shall approve as to form, in writing, all drafts of
contracts and all official or other bonds before final approval or acceptance thereof by the Council; shall return
within fourteen (14) days all ordinances and resolutions submitted for consideration by the Council, with notes
referencing approval or disapproval as to form, together with reasons therefor; shall supervise the prosecution
and defense, or cause to be prosecuted and defended, all criminal and civil suits, actions or causes where the
Town is a party and shall report to the Council, when required, the condition of any suit or action to which the
Town is a party; and shall have the authority to settle all claims against the Town of Oro Valley valued at less than
ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in accordance with Section 3-7-1(A) of this code. Notwithstanding this section, for
the purposes of the Town Code, Oro Valley Zoning Code revised and all other Town policies and procedures,
wherever the term “Town Attorney” is used it shall mean the Legal Services Director.
The Legal Services Director is appointed by the Town Manager. An annual evaluation shall be conducted by the
Town Manager.
B. The contract Town Attorney shall act as the legal counselor and advisor to the Council for all Town Council
meetings and special projects as set forth by contract. The contract Town Attorney shall serve at the pleasure of
the council under the terms of the contract. ((O)13-15, 05/15/2013; (O)07-37, 09/05/2007; (O)02-03, 01/09/2002)
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE to (Approve or Deny) Ordinance No. (O)25-08.
Attachments
(O)25-08 Town Attorney Appointment
ORDINANCE NO. (O)25-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA,
AMENDING ORO VALLEY TOWN CODE SECTION 3-2-5,
TOWN ATTORNEY, IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE LEGAL
SERVICES DIRECTOR POSITION FROM BEING APPOINTED
BY THE TOWN MANAGER TO BEING APPOINTED BY THE
TOWN COUNCIL
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1989, the Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance (O) 89-
21, adopting that certain document entitled “Oro Valley Town Code” (OVTC); and
WHEREAS, OVTC Section 3-2-5, Town Attorney, defines the Town Attorney to mean
the Legal Services Director and dictates that the Legal Services Director be appointed by
the Town Manager; and
WHEREAS, On September 17, 2025, Town Council expressed their desire to have the
Legal Services Director be appointed by and report to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, in order to change who appoints the Legal Services Director and who the
Legal Services Director reports to it is necessary to amend OVTC Section 3-2-5, Town
Attorney, as shown in the attached Exhibit “A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Oro Valley, Arizona that:
SECTION 1. OVTC Section 3-2-5, Town Attorney, is hereby amended
as shown in the attached Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 2. All Oro Valley Ordinances, Resolutions, or Motions and
parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or Motions of the Council in conflict
with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
thereof.
SECTION 4. In compliance with ARS § 9-802, the exhibits to this
Ordinance are on file at the Town Clerk’s Office.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley,
Arizona, this 1st day of October, 2025.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael Standish, Town Clerk Andrew Votava, Interim Legal Services Director
Date:Date:
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Exhibit “A”
4
3-2-5 Town Attorney
A. The Legal Services Director shall act as the legal counselor and advisor to the
Council and Town officials and, as such, shall give an opinion in writing when requested;
shall draft all deeds, contracts, conveyances, ordinances, resolutions and other legal
instruments when required; shall approve as to form, in writing, all drafts of contracts and
all official or other bonds before final approval or acceptance thereof by the Council;
shall return within fourteen (14) days all ordinances and resolutions submitted for
consideration by the Council, with notes referencing approval or disapproval as to form,
together with reasons therefor; shall supervise the prosecution and defense, or cause to be
prosecuted and defended, all criminal and civil suits, actions or causes where the Town is
a party and shall report to the Council, when required, the condition of any suit or action
to which the Town is a party; and shall have the authority to settle all claims against the
Town of Oro Valley valued at less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in accordance
with Section 3-7-1(A) of this code. Notwithstanding this section, for the purposes of the
Town Code, Oro Valley Zoning Code revised and all other Town policies and
procedures, wherever the term “Town Attorney” is used it shall mean the Legal Services
Director.
The Legal Services Director is appointed by the Town Manager COUNCIL. An annual
evaluation shall be conducted by the Town Manager COUNCIL.
B. The contract Town Attorney shall act as the legal counselor and advisor to the
Council for all Town Council meetings and special projects as set forth by contract. The
Contract Town Attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the council under the terms of the
contract.
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Town Council Regular Session 1.
Meeting Date:10/01/2025
Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development
Submitted By:Michael Spaeth, Community and Economic Development
Case Number:2501170
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION ONLY REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
NEW TAX CATEGORIES (USE, COMMERCIAL RENTAL, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS) AND RATESA.
PARKS AND RECREATION FEE INCREASESB.
STORMWATER UTILITY FEE INCREASEC.
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for discussion only. The new tax categories and rates, the Parks and Recreation fee proposals and a
Notice of Intent (NOI) to raise the Stormwater Utility Fee will be presented for discussion and possible action on
October 15. Specific action to increase the Stormwater Utility fee will be considered at a public hearing in January
2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to discuss three proposals regarding new tax categories/rates and revised
fees and provide an update on the associated community engagement outreach effort.
The proposals included in Attachment 1 (New tax categories and rates), Attachment 2 (Stormwater
Fees) and Attachment 3 (Parks and Recreation Fees) remain the same as those reviewed by Town
Council at the study session held on June 18, 2025. At the study session, Town Council recognized the
need to look into potentially adding the new taxes and revenue sources to maintain the high level of
service provided by the Town and expressed specific interest in hearing resident feedback.
Additionally, evaluating the potential for adding new tax categories supports Goal 7.1 of the Town
Council approved Strategic Plan, and more specifically Objective 7.1.1. that states, "Prioritize financial
stability by evaluating current revenue sources and exploring new opportunities annually ." A brief
summary of each proposal is included below with more detail provided in the "Background or Detailed
Information" section of this report.
NEW TAXES PROPOSALS
The Town is proposing the following new tax categories and rates to augment the Town's local sales
tax collections. These categories include the following:
Use tax1.
Telecommunications tax2.
Commercial Rental tax3.
All three categories are collected by the Town's nearest neighbors, including the City of Tucson, Town
of Marana, and Town of Sahuarita. If adopted by Town Council, staff recommends restricting the use of
these funds to Town capital needs (large improvement projects exceeding $50,000), which currently do
not have a dedicated funding source. A comparison of local tax collection is provided in Attachment 1.
STORMWATER UTILITY FEE
The existing Stormwater Utility Rate does not adequately address the fundamental expenses
associated with stormwater management, specifically capital improvement and projects associated with
infrastructure maintenance and repair. This is a signigicant concern because the Stormwater Utility
operates as an Enterprise Fund that is fully funded by user fees. The Stormwater Utility Commission
unanimously supports a one-time rate increase from $4.50 per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) to
$6.50 per ERU. On November 21, 2024, the Stormwater Utility Commission reviewed staff
recommendations derived from a stormwater rates analysis to ensure consistency with Town policies
and voted to endorse the approval of the Stormwater Rates Analysis Report (Attachment 2).
However, given a recent windfall by the County picking up the Oro Valley Drive drainage project, staff
can support a one-year phasing in of the utility fee increase. Raising the fee this upcoming year by $1
per ERU per month, coupled with the money not spent on the Oro Valley Drive project, would place the
Utility in relatively the same financial position as discussed previously with Council. Then the following
year, staff will request another increase of $1 per ERU per month to get to the same revenue
generation to fund upcoming projects.
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
The Parks and Recreation Department is proposing fee increases for department memberships and
rentals, with a focus on increases to non-resident rates for use (Attachment 3). The majority of
proposed fees have not been increased in more than 10 years, while costs have steadily risen over this
time. The department has been proactive in its approach, as evidenced by numerous meetings held
with local organizations and leagues who would be impacted by these new fees. All meetings have
been well received as the increases proposed have been deemed reasonable and fair.
This proposal is the effort of many staff over a period of years to ensure all due diligence was
completed as it relates to comparison fees and value included. It is important to note, that the increased
fees generated by this proposal will be designated for future capital improvement projects within the
department. After careful consideration of community feedback, the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board (PRAB) voted to recommend approval of the proposal at their meeting on September 9, 2025.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORT
The Town conducted online Zoom meetings over the summer to engage as many residents as possible
to be a part of the discussion. Three virtual meetings were held in July (one for each proposal) with the
aim of ensuring the background and rationale for each proposal was presented to residents in a clear,
transparent and understandable manner. A key objective was to garner community feedback on each
proposal. The meetings were recorded and are available on the town's website at www.orovalleyaz.gov.
Additional details regarding resident feedback are provided in the "Background or Detailed Information"
section of this report as well as the summary of all resident feedback provided in Attachment 4.
Finally, the Town hosted a business forum jointly with the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce on
September 11, 2025, with the aim of gathering specific feedback from members of the Oro Valley
business community. The meeting was well attended and included a healthy discussion of the
anticipated impacts of both the proposed new tax categories and Stormwater Utility rate increases on
the business community. A summary of the questions and comments received during the forum, as well
as responses from Town staff to each question, is provided in Attachment 5.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
The Town is proposing new taxes and revised fees to maintain the Town's high quality and level of service. The
The Town is proposing new taxes and revised fees to maintain the Town's high quality and level of service. The
new tax categories and revised fees are summarized below and included in Attachments 1, 4 and 5 (New Taxes),
Attachment 2 (Stormwater Fee) and Attachment 3 (Parks and Recreation Fees).
NEW TAX CATEGORIES (ATTACHMENTS 1, 4 and 5)
The Town is proposing three additional categories to augment the Town’s local sales tax collections. These tax
categories are the following:
Use tax1.
Telecommunications tax2.
Commercial Rental tax3.
A brief summary of each is provided below:
Use Tax
The use tax is a standard part of the Model City Tax Code “MCTC” and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns
strongly recommends implementing for all cities and towns as good tax policy promoting fairness for all sellers. A
use tax is a tax on goods purchased where no sales tax is collected. Adding a use tax is a complementary tax to
retail (TPT) that simply promotes competitive equality for local businesses by eliminating the financial incentive for
local businesses making purchases outside of the Town. It protects local businesses from potential lost revenue
by removing any motivation for buyers to purchase outside of Oro Valley. Lastly, all out-of-state retailers are
required to collect both State use tax and any municipal use taxes, should the Town adopt a use tax. This will
include all online purchases where no prior sales tax has been collected. As a rough estimate, a use tax could
bring in anywhere from $375,000 - $600,000 on an annual basis in additional revenue.
Telecommunications Tax
A telecommunication tax is a tax on businesses providing telecommunication services in the Town. This tax is
levied on both wireless and wired communication service providers that would be paid for by users of the system.
As a rough estimate, a telecommunication tax could bring in anywhere from $130,000 - $280,000 on an annual
basis in additional revenue.
Commercial Rental Tax
A commercial rental tax is a tax on the rental, leasing, and licensing for use of real property for commercial
purposes. This tax applies to landlords of commercial office leases and storage facilities. The Town’s current tax
code exempts these activities from transaction privilege tax collection under Section 8A-445(m). As a rough
estimate, a commercial rental tax could bring in anywhere from $425,000 - $1,000,000 on an annual basis in
additional revenue.
All three of these categories are collected by the Town’s nearest neighbors, including the City of Tucson, Town of
Marana, and Town of Sahuarita. It is the intent of staff to restrict utilization of these funds toward public safety
capital, which currently does not have a dedicated funding source. A comparison of local tax collection is provided
in Attachment 2.
The Town held three online community engagement events in July to discuss the new tax and revised fee
proposals. The second of three online community engagement events held in July was to discuss the proposed
new tax categories. Key aspects of the discussion are detailed below:
USE TAX AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX
There were no questions for either of these proposed tax categories.
COMMERCIAL RENTAL TAX
Being in commercial real estate for 30 years, 28 here in the greater Tucson area, I strongly advise against
the commercial rental tax. Tenants regularly pursue cost savings when deciding where to lease space and
rental tax is a significant issue. While I have been a champion of the Town of Oro Valley, most of my
commercial real estate peers assert that new taxes are something to be avoided at all costs, considering
the challenges to open new businesses as a whole. Respectfully, this will have the effect of steering
commercial renters out of Oro Valley more than they already are by the perception of the Town being
unfriendly to businesses.
Staff response: Staff conducted a business forum on September 11, 2025, to gather additional feedback
from the Oro Valley business community to help inform the ultimate Town Council decision. A summary of
questions and comments from the forum are provided in Attachment 5.
OTHER TAX RELATED QUESTIONS
If the RTA fails to pass, would the Town be in a position of having to raise additional taxes to make-up the
difference?
Staff response: If the RTA is not approved, the Town would need to look at potentially raising the sales tax
to help address the Town's funding needs. Costs continue to rise for things like the Town's "Pavement
Preservation Program" and the Town needs to be prepared if there are funding shortfalls.
Would these funds be used for debt service for capital projects?
Staff response: These funds could potentially be used for debt service.
Is there any chance of raising the sales tax or instituting a property tax down the road?
Staff response: The aim is for these new tax categories to address Town funding needs without needing to
make either of these changes. These are possible options in Oro Valley's future. However, the proposed tax
categories/rates would raise revenue and achieve parity with adjacent jurisdictions. This keeps Oro Valley
competitive in the region.
The Town conducted an Oro Valley Business Forum jointly with the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce on
September 11, 2025. The aim of the meeting was to focus on impacts specific to the business community and
provide an opportunity for them to ask questions and provide feedback. The meeting was well attended and
included a detailed discussion of the anticipated impacts to local businesses should the proposals be adopted by
Town Council.
A recording of the meeting is available on the town's website at www.orovalleyaz.gov and a summary of
questions and comments received during the forum is provided in Attachment 5.
STORMWATER UTILITY FEE (ATTACHMENT 2)
As per Town Code 15-24-13 Section H, the Base Rate for the Stormwater Utility is required to guarantee
adequate revenues to meet the expenses associated with stormwater management, which encompasses
operations, maintenance, and capital improvements of the stormwater system in the Town. Following 1.5 years of
dedicated effort by the Stormwater Utility Commission and a thorough examination of the current rate, it has been
determined that the existing rate is inadequate. This rate does not adequately address the fundamental expenses
associated with stormwater management, specifically capital improvement and projects associated with
infrastructure maintenance and repair. The Stormwater Utility team conducted an analysis of the rates to establish
the essential base rate required for financing the stormwater management program. The Stormwater Utility
Commission unanimously supports a one-time rate increase from $4.50 per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) to
$6.50 per ERU.
The Town held the final online community engagement event on July 15, 2025, to discuss the proposed increase
to the Stormwater Utility Fee. The Town did not receive any questions specific to the proposed fee increase.
On November 21, 2024, the Stormwater Utility Commission assessed staff recommendations derived from a
stormwater rates analysis to ensure consistency with Town policies and voted to endorse the approval of the
Stormwater Rates Analysis Report (Attachment 2).
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES (ATTACHMENT 3)
The Parks and Recreation Department is proposing fee increases for department memberships and rentals, with
a focus on increases to non-resident rates for use (Attachment 3). The majority of proposed fees have not been
increased in more than 10 years, while costs have steadily risen over this time. The department has been
proactive in its approach, as evidenced by numerous meetings held with local organizations and leagues who
would be impacted by these new fees. All meetings have been well received as the increases proposed have
been deemed reasonable and fair. This proposal is the effort of many staff over a period of years to ensure all due
diligence was completed as it relates to comparison fees and value included. It is important to note, that the
increased fees generated by this proposal will be designated for future capital improvement projects within the
increased fees generated by this proposal will be designated for future capital improvement projects within the
department.
The first of three online community engagement events held in July was to discuss the proposed increases to
Parks and Recreation Fees. Key aspects of the discussion are detailed below:
FACILITY MEMBERSHIP FEES
Why are only the younger memberships held the same?
There was a resident inquiry regarding why youth memberships and why they aren't being increased at the
same rate as other membership types.
Staff response: There is an ongoing effort to incentivize youth memberships due to generally low
participation rates. Keeping the youth membership fees lower helps achieve the aim of the program.
Nominal increases every year make sense rather than big jumps every couple of years. Also, better at
accounting for inflation?
Proposal seems to make sense, and it would be a good move to be more systematic about yearly rate
increases.
Many residents expressed support for increasing parks and recreation fees nominally every 1–2 years,
rather than more substantial rate increases every few years.
Staff response: Town staff agree that it could be beneficial in the future to incorporate nominal increases
more frequently.
FACILITY AND FIELD RENTAL FEES
Why are pickleball court rental rates doubling, when others are increasing at a much lower percentage?
Seems to be targeting the pickleball community.
Pickleball rates for commercial indoor facilities are not too far from the proposed raters. Seems like the
proposed rates have gone a little too far for the market. Raters for wholesale supply of players is in the
same ballpark as commercial.
Several questions were raised regarding the proposed pickleball court rental cost increase and whether it is
proportional to other proposed increases.
Staff response: The proposed rate for pickleball court rentals is commensurate with neighboring
jurisdictions and staff consider the rate fair and appropriate.
After careful consideration of community feedback, the proposal included in Attachment 3 remains the same as
the version considered by BFC in May and PRAB voted to recommend approval of the proposal at their meeting
on September 9, 2025.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
After careful consideration of the feedback received from the community, the proposals included in Attachment 1
(New Taxes), Attachment 2 (Stormwater Fee) and Attachment 3 (Parks and Recreation Fees) have not changed
from the version considered by Town Council at the study session in June. On September 16, 2025 the Budget
and Finance Commission voted to recommend approval of all three proposals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An estimate of the anticipated financial impact of each proposal is summarized below with additional
information in each respective attachment:
New tax categories and rates
The proposed taxes are estimated to generate the following annual revenues:
Use tax: $375,000 - $600,00
Telecommunications tax: $130,000 - $280,000
Commercial rental tax: $425,000 - $1,000,000
Commercial rental tax: $425,000 - $1,000,000
Stormwater Utility Fee increase
The proposed rate increase is estimated to generate $691,000 annually. This figure would be $345,500
for the first year and then $691,000 the second year if Council chooses to phase the implementation by
$1 per ERU per month the first year and then another $1 per ERU per month the second year.
Parks and Recreation Fee increases
The proposed rate increases are estimated to generate $400,000 annually for the department, which
would roughly be split 50/50 between the General Fund and Community Center Fund.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
This item is for discussion only. The new tax categories and rates, the Parks and Recreation fee proposals and a
Notice of Intent (NOI) to raise the Stormwater Utility Fee will be presented for discussion and possible action on
October 15. The formal Stormwater Utility fee rate increase will be considered at a public hearing in January
2026.
Attachments
ATTACHMENT 1 - COMPARISON MATRIX
ATTACHMENT 2 - STORMWATER RATE ANALYSIS REPORT 2024
ATTACHMENT 3 - PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT FEE PROPOSAL OVERVIEW
ATTACHMENT 4 - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARIES
ATTACHMENT 5 - ORO VALLEY BUSINESS FORUM Q and A
Staff Presentation
Marana Sahuarita Tucson Oro Valley
Advertising 0.00%0.00%0.00%2.50%
Amusements 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Contracting - Prime 4.00%4.00%2.60%4.00%
Contracting - Speculative Builders 4.00%4.00%2.60%4.00%
Contracting - Owner Builder 4.00%4.00%2.60%4.00%
Job Printing 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Manufactured Buildings 2.00%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Timbering and Other Extraction 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Severance - Metal Mining 0.10%0.10%0.10%0.10%
Publication 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Hotels 2.50%2.00%6.00%2.50%
Bed Surtax (Additional Tax) (Per Night)0.00%0.00%4.00$ 0.00%
Hotel/Motel (Additional Tax)6.00%2.00%0.00%6.00%
Commercial Rental, Leasing, & Licensing for Use 2.50%2.00%2.60%0.00%
Rental Occupancy 2.50%0.00%0.00%2.00%
Rental, Leasing, & Licensing for Use of TPP 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Restaurant and Bars 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Retail Sales 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
MRRA Amount 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Communications 4.00%2.00%2.60%0.00%
Public Utility (Additional Communications)0.00%0.00%4.50%0.00%
Transporting 2.50%2.00%2.60%2.50%
Utilities 4.00%4.00%2.60%4.00%
Public Utility (Additional Utility)0.00%0.00%4.50%0.00%
Public Utility Right of Way 0.00%0.00%1.50%0.00%
Use Tax Purchases 2.50%2.00%2.60%0.00%
Use Tax From Inventory 2.50%2.00%2.60%0.00%
Stormwater Utility
Rate Analysis Report
September 2024 DRAFT
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
STORMWATER UTILITY
STORMWATER RATE ANALYSIS REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2024
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Joseph Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor
Timothy Bohen, Councilmember
Harry “Mo” Green, II, MD, Councilmember
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
ORO VALLEY STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION
Richard Crocker, Commission Chair
Gary Mattson, Commission Vice-Chair
Richard Hawkinson, Commission Member
Robert Schlicher, Commission Member
TOWN STAFF
John Spiker, P.E., Stormwater Utility Manager
Aimee Ramsey, Public Works Deputy Director DRAFT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
Executive Summary 1
Introduction 3
Methodology 4
Growth Rates 5
Future Drainage Needs 6
Debt Service 6
Cash Reserve Policy 6
Revenue Forecast 7
Revenue Needs 9
Proposed Financial Scenario 10
Recommendation on Stormwater Rates 12
Conclusion 12
Appendix DRAFT
APPENDIX
A. Proposed Financial Scenario Pro Forma
A Stormwater Fund
B. Proposed Stormwater Utility Fund Scenarios
B-1 One Time Increase (SWUC Preferred)
B-2 Every Two Years Increase
B-3 Variable Increase
B-4 Status Quo
B-5 No Increase No Grant Funds
B-6 Increase With Grant Funds
B-7 Increase No Grant Funds
C. 10-Year Capital Improvement Schedules
C Stormwater Fund
D. Assumptions for Proposed Financial Scenario
D Stormwater Fund
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
STROMWATER UTILITY
STORMWATER RATES ANALYSIS REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2024
Executive Summary
An annual review of the revenue requirements and stormwater rates is an integral component in ensuring the
long- term financial health of the Stormwater Utility. The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission reviews
and makes recommendations for stormwater revenue requirements, stormwater rates and fee structures. The
Commission evaluates staff recommendations based on a rates analysis to ensure compliance with Town
policies. Stormwater rates and service charges are reviewed annually in accordance with Town Code 15-24-13-
H-3.
This Stormwater Rates Analysis Report contains detailed information on the Stormwater Utility Fund. The
Stormwater Utility Fund accounts for both operating as well as Capital Improvement Program expenses.
Funds are analyzed annually to project revenue and revenue requirements. As an enterprise of the Town, the
Stormwater Utility generates revenue from rates, fees and service charges and does not receive revenue from
taxes or other monies from the General Fund.
In accordance with policy, the stormwater rates analysis is performed annually based on the most up-
to-date information available for a ten-year period. Although the analysis is forecasted for ten years,
any rate adjustment considered would be approved only for the first year in the ten-year projection
period.
The Stormwater Utility Commission has made a recommendation on the proposed financial scenario. Under
the proposed financial scenario, the Stormwater Utility Fund is projected to have a cash balance of $427,761 at
the end of the ten-year projection period. This exceeds the cash reserve requirement described in Town Code
15-24-10. Operational needs and capital improvements are included in the analysis. The proposed financial
scenario does not intend to utilize reserves to finance operational nor capital projects.
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The Stormwater Utility Commission and Stormwater Utility staff have made the following recommendations
on stormwater rates in the proposed financial scenario for Fiscal Year 2025/26:
A. Increase to the stormwater base rates
A. The current and proposed monthly base rates for stormwater are shown in Table 1 below:
Table 1
Account Type Current Rate
Proposed
Rate Monthly Increase
Developed Residential Property* $4.50 per ERU $6.50 per ERU $2.00 per ERU
Developed Commercial Property** $4.50 per ERU $6.50 per ERU $2.00 per ERU
* Developed Residential Properties equal one Equivalent Residential Unit
** Developed Commercial Properties are billed the Stormwater Base Rate multiplied by the Equivalent Residential Unit
The financial impact of the proposed base for a residential customer is an increase of $2.00 per month for a total
of $6.50 per month. Commercial customers will experience the same Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)
increase of $2.00 per month but is a variable increase to each commercial property based upon the amount of
impervious surface located on site. An ERU on commercial properties is derived from the amount of calculated
impervious surface area divided by 4,000 square feet.
The Stormwater Utility presents this stormwater rates analysis in support of the recommended rates contained
in the proposed financial scenario. The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission and Stormwater Utility
staff respectfully recommend the proposed increase to the stormwater base rates as detailed in the proposed
financial scenario. DRAFT
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
STORMWATER UTILITY
STORMWATER RATES ANALYSIS REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2024
Introduction
The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility was established in 2001 as a self-supporting enterprise of the Town. The
Stormwater Utility is comprised of a single fund established to meet federal, state and local stormwater quality
and flood control regulations.
Revenues for this fund include stormwater fees, service fees, miscellaneous charges, interest income, and
non-Oro Valley grant funds. The expenses in this fund include personnel, operations, and maintenance of
drainage infrastructure and programs, capital costs for existing drainage infrastructure improvements and
related debt service. The Stormwater Utility pays the General Fund for services received including finance,
human resources, fleet services, information technology, legal, insurance and rental of office space; however,
it does not receive revenue from taxes or other payments from the General Fund.
The revenue and expenses of the Stormwater Fund are used to determine if the Stormwater Utility meets any
debt service coverage requirement as well as reserves established in the Town Code.
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Methodology
Step 1: Ten-Year Financial Plan
The first step of the stormwater rates analysis is to develop a ten-year financial plan that projects the
Stormwater Utility’s revenues, expenses, capital project financing, annual debt service, and cash reserve
funding. The factors used in determining the projections are growth rates, future stormwater regulations, any
debt service coverage requirements, cash reserve requirements and inflation rates. The financial plan is used to
determine the revenue adjustment, which allows the Stormwater Utility to recover adequate revenues to fund
expenses and meet cash reserves.
Step 2: Revenue Requirement Determination for Test Year
After completing the ten-year financial plan, the rate making process can begin by determining the revenue
requirement for the test year, also known as the rate-setting year. The test year for this water rates analysis is
Fiscal Year 2024/25 which will be used to capture the rate impacts resulting from a change in rate structure
without a revenue adjustment. The revenue requirement should sufficiently fund the Stormwater Utility’s
operating and maintenance (O&M) costs, any debt service, capital improvement program (CIP) costs, and cash
reserve funding for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget.
Step 3: Stormwater Rates Analysis
The annual cost of providing stormwater service, or the revenue requirements, is then distributed to residential
and commercial customers based on their Equivalent Residential Units. Fixed and variable costs are analyzed to
determine the impact on customers.
Step 4: Rate Design and Calculation
After allocating the revenue requirements to each customer, the rate design and calculation process can start.
Rates are designed to properly support and optimize the Stormwater Utility’s policies and objectives. Rates
also act as a public information tool in communicating these policy objectives to customers.
Step 5: Administrative Record Preparation and Rate Adoption
The final step in a stormwater rates analysis is to develop the administrative record in preparation for the rate
adoption process. The administrative record, also known as the Stormwater Rates Analysis Report, documents
the results of the stormwater rate analysis and presents the methodologies, rationale, justifications, and
calculations utilized to determine the proposed stormwater rates. DRAFT
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Growth Rates
As indicated in the graph below, new stormwater customers continue to remain stable due to continued
development within the Town. The Stormwater Utility had a total of 111 new Equivalent Residential Units
(ERU) added over the last fiscal year. At the end of Fiscal Year 2023/24, the customer base totaled 27,534
ERU’s.
In developing the growth projections, assistance was received from the Town’s Community and Economic
Development Department for the current housing inventory, along with plans that have been submitted for
review, to conservatively estimate future growth. The growth projections used for this report are consistent
with the Town’s financial forecasting and are shown below in Table 2.
Table 2
Annual Growth
Fiscal Year 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Residential Unit ERUs 16446 16556 16669 18215 18460 19173 19284 19383 19478
Commercial Units ERUs 6229 6229 6229 8154 8250 8250 8250 8662 8819
Fiscal Year 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 2030/31 2031/32 2032/33 2033/34 2034/35
Residential Unit ERUs 19608 19780 19900 19980 19980 19980 19980 19980 19980
Commercial Units ERUs 8819 8819 8819 8819 8819 8819 8819 8819 8819 DRAFT
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Future Drainage Needs – Project and Asset Assessment
The Stormwater Utility staff are routinely evaluating the existing public drainage assets for operational and
conditional function. This task is to ensure originally intended capacity and stability are maintained and ready
for the next storm event. These evaluations of existing drainage infrastructure deliver an overall condition
index (OCI) rating of the asset taking into account asset age, structural integrity and operational condition.
The OCI helps the Stormwater Utility assign necessary maintenance tasks to promote a longer lifespan of the
asset and ensure a measure of safety to the public.
The Stormwater Utility is also tasked with developing a Capital Improvement Program for drainage needs.
These tasks/projects are considered larger than an operational and maintenance level work effort. A project
evaluation is completed for each drainage need identified. Impacts to health safety and welfare are paramount
when evaluating future drainage needs, followed by compliance to the stormwater quality and quantity
regulations. Other criteria taken into account for drainage project ranking are construction impacts to the
public, operations and maintenance impacts, asset preservation and partnering opportunities.
Debt Service
The Stormwater Utility does not currently hold any debt nor is any forecasted in the future ten-year plan.
Stormwater Utility operating and capital needs are proposed to be funded out of the Stormwater Fund.
Cash Reserve Policy
The cash reserve policy may be found in the Town Code 15-24-10. The code states, “The Stormwater Utility
shall maintain reserve funds for unexpected and/or emergency needs. The need for use of said funds shall be
determined by the Board with recommendations from the Commission, or in the case of an emergency where the
Commission cannot be convened in a timely manner, with recommendation from the Director. This reserve
shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the collected annual stormwater fees.”
The emergency needs related to flooding will more than likely far exceed available monies in the stormwater
utility reserve fund. The intent is to begin contacting for services to address emergency needs utilizing the
stormwater reserve funds while full direction is realized.
In the proposed financial scenario, the projected cash reserve balance for the Stormwater Fund for each year
in the analysis is listed below in Table 3 showing compliance in all years.
Table 3
Stormwater Fund FY/24/25 FY/25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 FY/28/29 FY/29/30 FY30/31 FY31/32 FY32/33 FY/33/34 FY/34/35
Cash Reserve Requirement $ 227,550 $ 332,610 $ 334,620 $ 336,015 $ 33,696 $ 336,960 $ 336,960 $ 336,960 $ 336,960 $ 336,960 $ 336,690
Cash Reserve Balance $ 667,553 $ 1,029,126 $ 1,296,680 $ 1,343,990 $ 1,653,516 $ 1,652,719 $ 1,410,243 $ 1,369,765 $ 990,144 $ 1,009,919 $ 427,761 DRAFT
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Cash reserve balances are projected to remain stable over the ten-year projection period. This is a result of the
Stormwater Utility’s ability to leverage support from the Pima County Regional Flood Control District as well
as successful award of grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Arizona
Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. These two avenues of support are expected to continue in the
future.
Stormwater Fund
Revenue Forecast
The Stormwater Fund is projected to have a cash balance of $1,029,126 at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025-
26 and is projected to have a balance of $427,761 at the end of Fiscal Year 2034/35. These funds may be used
for operating costs including personnel, operations and maintenance, capital improvements for the existing
stormwater system.
The following revenue forecast was based on analysis of the Stormwater Utility’s historic trends and projected
growth in the number of new developed properties. The revenue forecast includes proposed increases in the
stormwater base rates as shown below in Table 4.
Table 4
Account Type Current Rate Proposed Rate
Monthly
Increase
Developed Residential Property* $4.50 per ERU $6.50 per ERU $2.00 per ERU
Developed Commercial Property** $4.50 per ERU $6.50 per ERU $2.00 per ERU
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The stormwater base rate is projected to increase once at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025/26 and be
annually reviewed per code. The proposed base rate increase will generate a 46 percent increase in operations
and maintenance and capital improvement program areas. The Stormwater Fee is proposed to increase from
$4.50 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) per month to $6.50 for residential customers and $4.50 per 4,000
square feet of impervious surface per month to $6.50 per 4,000 square feet of impervious surface per month.
This model of stormwater billing has been adopted as the most equitable approach as it correlates the fee to the
stormwater runoff based upon property impervious surface amount.
Other revenue generated by the Utility consists of service fees and charges. Service fees and charges include
funds received include, but are not limited to, new service establishment fees, late fees, inspection fees and
plan review fees. The total of all service fees and charges are projected to generate annual revenue of $1,500.
Projections for interest income for the Stormwater Fund are a cumulative total over the ten-year period. The
interest rate assumed for the projection period is 3 percent annually.
Table 5
Stormwater Fund FY/24/25 FY/25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 FY/28/29 FY/29/30 FY30/31 FY31/32 FY32/33 FY/33/34 FY/34/35
Revenue $ 1,517,000 $2,217,400 $2,230,800 $2,240,100 $2,246,400 $2,246,400 $2,246,400 $2,246,400 $2,246,400 $2,246,400 $2,246,400 DRAFT
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Revenue Needs
Below in Table 6 is a summary of revenue needs for the Stormwater Fund that were used in the financial
analysis.
Table 6
Stormwater Fund Expenses FY/24/25 FY/25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 FY/28/29 FY/29/30
Personnel $1,018,770 $1,046,277 $1,074,526 $1,101,389 $1,128,924 $1,157,147
Operations and Maintenance $ 421,834 $ 434,950 $ 448,500 $ 562,350 $ 476,550 $ 641,250
Administrative Services $ 250,638 $ 258,250 $ 266,100 $ 274,200 $ 282,500 $ 291,050
Professional Services $ 67,436 $ 69,550 $ 71,700 $ 173,900 $ 76,150 $ 228,500
Capital Improvement Program $ 440,000 $ 372,100 $ 257,720 $ 326,550 $ 328,900 $ 446,300
Stormwater Fund Expenses FY30/31 FY31/32 FY32/33 FY/33/34 FY/34/35
Personnel $1,186,076 $1,215,728 $1,246,121 $1,277,274 $1,309,206
Operations and Maintenance $ 556,550 $ 522,350 $ 538,500 $ 555,201 $ 572,402
Administrative Services $ 299,850 $ 308,950 $ 318,250 $ 327,850 $ 337,750
Professional Services $ 130,950 $ 83,500 $ 86,100 $ 88,750 $ 91,450
Capital Improvement Program $ 463,750 $ 546,300 $ 838,900 $ 391,650 $ 594,450
Projected personnel costs include 3 percent annual merit increases, retirement contributions of 12.29 percent
and 3 percent annual increases in health care costs. There are no new employees being added within the ten-
year projection period.
The projected operations and maintenance (O&M) costs for the stormwater systems are based on the Fiscal
Year 2024/25 budget and include inflationary increases of 3 percent annually.
Projected capital outlay for existing system improvements in this analysis includes drainage infrastructure
repair and improvements, equipment replacement, town wide drainage studies, storm sewer system analysis,
and vehicle replacement. These projects will be cash-funded in the ten-year projection period. The schedule
for ten-year capital improvements may be found in Appendix C. DRAFT
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Proposed Financial Scenario
Prior to developing forecasts, financial considerations were evaluated relating to projected operating costs,
capital expenses and the Stormwater Utility’s existing cash reserves. When developing a proposed financial
scenario, the goal of the Stormwater Utility is to ensure all existing rate setting requirements are met and
proposed rate adjustments are palatable to the existing customers.
The development of the stormwater fee structure began in 2004 when impervious surface square footage was
utilized to develop a commercial rate commiserate with residential properties. This equitable approach is
utilized by other government agencies within the state of Arizona and allows for the collection of stormwater
revenues based upon expected stormwater runoff from a given property. The City of Flagstaff has been utilizing
this methodology since 2003.
The Stormwater Utility has utilized this method to encourage reduction in impervious surfaces, thereby
minimizing stormwater runoff onto public and private properties. This approach also encourages stormwater
collection on site, known as stormwater harvesting, which reduces downstream floodwaters and promotes
vegetative growth on the subject property thereby reducing heat island effects.
Several scenarios have been presented to the Stormwater Utility Commission for their evaluation. Variable
rates increases, sunset rate increases, and multiple one time rate increases to the stormwater rate were
evaluated. These scenarios are provided in Appendix B.
Stormwater Rates vary across the country with little to no consistency on how stormwater quality and quantity
are accomplished. Here in the state of Arizona there exists very few dedicated local government Stormwater
Utilities. Most entities absorb the stormwater requirements through existing entities; Public Works
Departments, Environmental Quality Departments, Development Services Department, and Water and
Sanitary Sewer entities make up the majority of government led stormwater services. Fees are similarly
collected in a variety of manners; permit fees, utility fees, and property taxes are the primary source of
revenue.
The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Rate was structured after the City of Flagstaff Stormwater Rate which also
utilize the Equivalent Residential Unit billing structure. Table 7 below illustrates how the City of Flagstaff
Stormwater Utility has increased their base rates to compensate for stormwater quality and floodplain
management needs. The City of Surprise has also been selected as a close approximation of the Oro Valley
Stormwater Utility Rate model for comparative purposes
DRAFT
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Table 7
Year Oro Valley* Flagstaff** Surprise***
2018 $4.50 per ERU $3.74 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2019 $4.50 per ERU $3.74 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2020 $4.50 per ERU $3.74 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2021 $4.50 per ERU $3.74 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2022 $4.50 per ERU $3.74 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2023 $4.50 per ERU $4.19 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2024 $4.50 per ERU $4.69 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2025 $6.50 per ERU $5.25 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2026 $6.50 per ERU $5.88 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2027 $6.50 per ERU $6.59 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2028 $6.50 per ERU $7.38 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2029 $6.50 per ERU $7.38 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2030 $6.50 per ERU $7.38 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2031 $6.50 per ERU $7.38 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2032 $6.50 per ERU $7.38 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2033 $6.50 per ERU $7.38 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
2034 $6.50 per ERU $7.38 per ERU $2.75 per ERD
* Oro Valley Equivalent Residential Units equal one for residential properties and are calculated based
upon every 4,000 square feet of impervious surface for commercial properties ** Flagstaff Equivalent Residential Units are calculated based upon every 1,200 square feet of
impervious surface *** Surprise Equivalent Dwelling Units are one for residential properties and are calculated based upon
every 3,420 square feet of impervious surface for commercial properties
The Stormwater Utility developed a proposed financial scenario that supports key financial and policy goals.
The proposed scenario generates the revenue needed to maintain an adequate cash balance over the projected
ten-year period therefore meeting the cash reserve requirements in each year.
The pro forma for the proposed financial scenario may be found in Appendix A. The assumptions used to
develop the financial projections in the proposed financial scenario may be found in Appendix D. DRAFT
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Recommendation on Stormwater Rates
After reviewing the analysis of the revenue requirements contained in the proposed financial scenario, the
Stormwater Utility Commission and Stormwater Utility staff recommend the following for Fiscal Year
2025/26:
A. Increase to the stormwater monthly base rate
A. Tables 8 shown below are the proposed stormwater base rate increases for Equivalent Residential
Units. Oro Valley Stormwater Utility customers will see an increase in their bill of $2.00 per
Equivalent Residential Unit per month.
Table 8
Account Type Current Rate Proposed Rate
Monthly
Increase
Developed Residential Property* $4.50 per ERU $6.50 per ERU $2.00 per ERU
Developed Commercial Property** $4.50 per ERU $6.50 per ERU $2.00 per ERU
Conclusion
On an annual basis, the stormwater rates analysis is prepared with the most up-to-date information available.
Operational needs and capital improvement requirements change annually and are carefully evaluated when
they are included in the analysis. It is important that the Stormwater Utility performs a rate analysis every
year to plan for changes in operating costs, capital costs or debt service.
This Stormwater Rate Analysis Report is presented in support of the stormwater rates contained in the proposed
financial scenario. The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission and the Stormwater Utility staff respectfully
recommend approval of the stormwater rate detailed in the proposed financial scenario.
The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility staff and Commission are dedicated to serving the Town of Oro Valley
and the customers of its Stormwater Utility and extend their appreciation to the Mayor and Council for
consideration of the recommended stormwater rate. DRAFT
APPENDIX A
Proposed Financial Scenario Pro Forma
A Stormwater Fund DRAFT
Stormwater Fund 10 Year Forecast One Tme Increase
FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 FY 32/33 FY 33/34 FY 34/35
Fiscal Previous Approved
# of Units:
Residential 19,173 19,284 19,383 19,478 19,608 19,780 19,900 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980
NEW:projected Residential 222 99 95 130 172 120 80 - - - - - -
Commercial 8,250 8,250 8,662 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Units:27,645 27,633 28,140 28,427 28,599 28,719 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799
Carry forward Fund Balance Match
Finance 1,125,140$ 844,508$ 1,014,657$ 667,553$ 1,029,126$ 1,296,680$ 1,343,990$ 1,653,516$ 1,652,719$ 1,410,243$ 1,369,765$ 990,144$ 1,009,919$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$
Gross Revenues 1,476,786$ 1,512,000$ 1,517,000$ 2,217,400$ 2,230,800$ 2,240,100$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$
Grant Funds Federal - 210,000 - 480,000 3,800,000 - - - - - - -
Other (Grants or Pima County)- - - - 400,000 - - - - - - - -
Late Fees 310 310 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest 11,683 11,683 19,000 - - - - - - - - - -
1,488,779$ 1,523,993$ 1,747,500$ 2,218,900$ 3,112,300$ 6,041,600$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:865,272$ 951,557$ 1,018,770$ 1,046,277$ 1,074,526$ 1,101,389$ 1,128,924$ 1,157,147$ 1,186,076$ 1,215,728$ 1,246,121$ 1,277,274$ 1,309,206$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*128,592 40,000 67,436 69,550 71,700 173,900 76,150 228,500 130,950 83,500 86,100 88,750 91,450
Administration & Financial Serv
Health Clinic 3,636 3,650 4,421 4,600 4,750 4,900 5,050 5,250 5,450 5,650 5,850 6,050 6,250
General Outside Reviews - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Drainage Reviews 78040 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Surveys/Data Management Studies 78041 28,303 10,000 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350 11,700 12,100 12,500 12,900 13,300 13,700
Drainage Criteria Manual Update 78042 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Reviews/Surveys/Data/Studies 26,848 26,350 53,015 54,650 56,300 58,000 59,750 61,550 63,400 65,350 67,350 69,400 71,500
DCM Computation Add On 39,908 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mutterer's Feasibility And Alternatives Study 29,898 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Stormdrain Asset Camera Condition Assessment - - - - - - 150,000 - - - - -
Town-Wide Drainage Study - - - - 100,000 - - - - - - -
Catalina Alternative - - - - - - - 50,000 - - - -
Misc Studies - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 2,820 5,384 5,384 5,550 5,750 5,950 6,150 6,350 6,550 6,750 7,000 7,250 7,500
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 49,093 27,951 27,951 28,800 29,700 30,600 31,550 32,500 33,500 34,550 35,600 36,700 37,850
Rentals a - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
Telecommunications - 69 - - - - - - - - - 1 2
Postage a 50 - 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
Printing & Binding a 1,023 114 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Travel & Training a 2,780 1,191 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350 11,700 12,100
Membership a 375 807 2,925 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
Office Supplies a 1,690 1,472 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750 4,900 5,050 5,250 5,450 5,650 5,850
Gasoline a 23,096 14,173 13,000 13,400 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200 16,700 17,250 17,800
Non-Capitalized Equipment 304 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 603 1,824 2,550 2,650 2,750 2,850 2,950 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650
Bad Debt Expense a 2,966 2,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900 3,000 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Field Supplies a 237 21,003 25,000 25,750 26,550 27,350 28,200 29,050 29,950 30,850 31,800 32,800 33,800
Depreciation - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Regulatory 5,001 5,000 7,200 7,450 7,700 7,950 8,200 8,450 8,750 9,050 9,350 9,650 9,950
Safety a - 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Administration & Financial Serv 173,166 172,300 250,638 258,250 266,100 274,200 282,500 291,050 299,850 308,950 318,250 327,850 337,750
Financial & Budget - 50,400 - - - - - - - - - - -
Human Resources - 14,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
Innovation and Technology - 60,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Legal - 8,500 - - - - - - - - - - -
Public Works - 11,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Clerk - 1,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Manager's Office - 25,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
General Services Indirect 175,938 181,250 186,700 192,350 198,150 204,100 210,250 216,600 223,100 229,800 236,700
General Services Direct 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,500 2,600 2,700
Water Billing - - 73,000 75,200 77,500 79,850 82,250 84,750 87,300 89,950 92,650 95,450 98,350
Software Maintenance & Lic - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Operations/Maintenance:391,797$ 296,287$ 421,834$ 434,950$ 448,500$ 562,350$ 476,550$ 641,250$ 556,550$ 522,350$ 538,500$ 555,201$ 572,402$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - 6,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle - - - - - - 45,000 - - - - 45,000 -
Building (Gate)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Equipment 6,654 - - - 350,000 - - - 280,000 - - - 350,000
Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 507,896 100,000 650,000 372,100 967,720 4,326,550 328,900 446,300 463,750 546,300 838,900 391,650 594,450
General Infrastructure Maintenance - 20,000 20,000 20,600 21,250 21,900 22,600 23,300 24,000 24,750 25,500 26,300 27,100
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor 48,673 50,000 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300 58,000 59,750 61,550 63,400 65,350 67,350
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona - - - - - - - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - 250,000 250,000 - - - - - -
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 290,502 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)SW003 168,720 - 280,000 - 310,000 - - - - - - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Hole 9
Pathway Bank Protection - - - 300,000 - - - - - - - -
Oro Valley Country Club SW004 - 300,000 - - - - - - - - - -
Pomegranate - - - - 183,420 - - - - - - - -
Highland Wash - - - - 400,000 4,000,000 - - - - - - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Proposed Future Projects - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Highlands Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - 365,000 - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - - 380,000 - - -
Carmack Wash at Shadow Mountian Estates - - - - - - - - 750,000 - -
Highlands Wash at Monterra Ridge - - - - - - - - 460,000 - -
Naranja Park Drainage Improvements - - - - - - - - - 300,000 -
Canada Golf Course Driange Improvements - - - - - - - - - - 250,000
Conquistador Golf Course Driange Improvements 250,000
- - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 514,550$ 106,000$ 654,000$ 376,100$ 1,321,720$ 4,330,550$ 332,900$ 450,300$ 747,750$ 550,300$ 842,900$ 395,650$ 948,450$
Total Expenses:1,771,619$ 1,353,844$ 2,094,604$ 1,857,327$ 2,844,746$ 5,994,289$ 1,938,374$ 2,248,697$ 2,490,376$ 2,288,378$ 2,627,521$ 2,228,125$ 2,830,058$
Surplus /(Deficit)(282,840) 170,149 (347,104) 361,573 267,554 47,311 309,526 (797) (242,476) (40,478) (379,621) 19,775 (582,158)
Total Cash Balance 842,300$ 1,014,657$ 667,553$ 1,029,126$ 1,296,680$ 1,343,990$ 1,653,516$ 1,652,719$ 1,410,243$ 1,369,765$ 990,144$ 1,009,919$ 427,761$
Contingency - 433,100$ -$ 241,500$ 806,800$ 802,600$ 1,047,000$ 996,000$ 969,400$ 878,700$ 423,800$ 443,500$ 161,200$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 304,607$ 354,774$ 404,940$ 455,107$ 155,274$ 205,440$ 269,607$ 319,774$ 103,940$ 154,107$ 229,474$ 229,474$ (70,360)$
Cash Balance 537,693$ 659,883$ 262,612$ 574,019$ 1,141,406$ 1,138,550$ 1,383,909$ 1,332,945$ 1,306,302$ 1,215,658$ 760,670$ 780,445$ 498,121$
36.4%43.6%17.3%25.9%51.2%50.8%61.6%59.3%58.2%54.1%33.9%34.7%22.2%
Total 842,300 1,014,657 667,553 1,029,126 1,296,680 1,343,990 1,653,516 1,652,719 1,410,243 1,369,765 990,144 1,009,919 427,761
Reserves 57.0%67.1%44.0%46.4%58.1%60.0%73.6%73.6%62.8%61.0%44.1%45.0%19.0%
2025 Projected 10 Year CIP Senario
Stormwater Fee Increase Grant Funding Received
DRAFT
A-3
APPENDIX B
Proposed Financial Scenarios
B-1 One Time Increase (SWUC Preferred)
B-2 Every Two Years Increase
B-3 Variable Increase
B-4 Status Quo
B-5 No Increase No Grant Funds
B-6 Increase With Grant Funds
B-7 Increase No Grant Funds
DRAFT
Stormwater Fund 10 Year Forecast One Tme Increase
FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 FY 32/33 FY 33/34 FY 34/35
Fiscal Previous Approved
# of Units:
Residential 19,173 19,284 19,383 19,478 19,608 19,780 19,900 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980
NEW:projected Residential 222 99 95 130 172 120 80 - - - - - -
Commercial 8,250 8,250 8,662 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Units:27,645 27,633 28,140 28,427 28,599 28,719 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799
Carry forward Fund Balance Match
Finance 1,125,140$ 844,508$ 1,014,657$ 667,553$ 1,029,126$ 1,296,680$ 1,343,990$ 1,653,516$ 1,652,719$ 1,410,243$ 1,369,765$ 990,144$ 1,009,919$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 6.50$
Gross Revenues 1,476,786$ 1,512,000$ 1,517,000$ 2,217,400$ 2,230,800$ 2,240,100$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$
Grant Funds Federal - 210,000 - 480,000 3,800,000 - - - - - - -
Other (Grants or Pima County)- - - - 400,000 - - - - - - - -
Late Fees 310 310 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest 11,683 11,683 19,000 - - - - - - - - - -
1,488,779$ 1,523,993$ 1,747,500$ 2,218,900$ 3,112,300$ 6,041,600$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:865,272$ 951,557$ 1,018,770$ 1,046,277$ 1,074,526$ 1,101,389$ 1,128,924$ 1,157,147$ 1,186,076$ 1,215,728$ 1,246,121$ 1,277,274$ 1,309,206$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*128,592 40,000 67,436 69,550 71,700 173,900 76,150 228,500 130,950 83,500 86,100 88,750 91,450
Administration & Financial Serv
Health Clinic 3,636 3,650 4,421 4,600 4,750 4,900 5,050 5,250 5,450 5,650 5,850 6,050 6,250
General Outside Reviews - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Drainage Reviews 78040 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Surveys/Data Management Studies 78041 28,303 10,000 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350 11,700 12,100 12,500 12,900 13,300 13,700
Drainage Criteria Manual Update 78042 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Reviews/Surveys/Data/Studies 26,848 26,350 53,015 54,650 56,300 58,000 59,750 61,550 63,400 65,350 67,350 69,400 71,500
DCM Computation Add On 39,908 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mutterer's Feasibility And Alternatives Study 29,898 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Stormdrain Asset Camera Condition Assessment - - - - - - 150,000 - - - - -
Town-Wide Drainage Study - - - - 100,000 - - - - - - -
Catalina Alternative - - - - - - - 50,000 - - - -
Misc Studies - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 2,820 5,384 5,384 5,550 5,750 5,950 6,150 6,350 6,550 6,750 7,000 7,250 7,500
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 49,093 27,951 27,951 28,800 29,700 30,600 31,550 32,500 33,500 34,550 35,600 36,700 37,850
Rentals a - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
Telecommunications - 69 - - - - - - - - - 1 2
Postage a 50 - 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
Printing & Binding a 1,023 114 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Travel & Training a 2,780 1,191 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350 11,700 12,100
Membership a 375 807 2,925 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
Office Supplies a 1,690 1,472 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750 4,900 5,050 5,250 5,450 5,650 5,850
Gasoline a 23,096 14,173 13,000 13,400 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200 16,700 17,250 17,800
Non-Capitalized Equipment 304 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 603 1,824 2,550 2,650 2,750 2,850 2,950 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650
Bad Debt Expense a 2,966 2,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900 3,000 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Field Supplies a 237 21,003 25,000 25,750 26,550 27,350 28,200 29,050 29,950 30,850 31,800 32,800 33,800
Depreciation - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Regulatory 5,001 5,000 7,200 7,450 7,700 7,950 8,200 8,450 8,750 9,050 9,350 9,650 9,950
Safety a - 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Administration & Financial Serv 173,166 172,300 250,638 258,250 266,100 274,200 282,500 291,050 299,850 308,950 318,250 327,850 337,750
Financial & Budget - 50,400 - - - - - - - - - - -
Human Resources - 14,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
Innovation and Technology - 60,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Legal - 8,500 - - - - - - - - - - -
Public Works - 11,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Clerk - 1,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Manager's Office - 25,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
General Services Indirect 175,938 181,250 186,700 192,350 198,150 204,100 210,250 216,600 223,100 229,800 236,700
General Services Direct 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,500 2,600 2,700
Water Billing - - 73,000 75,200 77,500 79,850 82,250 84,750 87,300 89,950 92,650 95,450 98,350
Software Maintenance & Lic - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Operations/Maintenance:391,797$ 296,287$ 421,834$ 434,950$ 448,500$ 562,350$ 476,550$ 641,250$ 556,550$ 522,350$ 538,500$ 555,201$ 572,402$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - 6,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle - - - - - - 45,000 - - - - 45,000 -
Building (Gate)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Equipment 6,654 - - - 350,000 - - - 280,000 - - - 350,000
Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 507,896 100,000 650,000 372,100 967,720 4,326,550 328,900 446,300 463,750 546,300 838,900 391,650 594,450
General Infrastructure Maintenance - 20,000 20,000 20,600 21,250 21,900 22,600 23,300 24,000 24,750 25,500 26,300 27,100
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor 48,673 50,000 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300 58,000 59,750 61,550 63,400 65,350 67,350
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona - - - - - - - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - 250,000 250,000 - - - - - -
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 290,502 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)SW003 168,720 - 280,000 - 310,000 - - - - - - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Hole 9
Pathway Bank Protection - - - 300,000 - - - - - - - -
Oro Valley Country Club SW004 - 300,000 - - - - - - - - - -
Pomegranate - - - - 183,420 - - - - - - - -
Highland Wash - - - - 400,000 4,000,000 - - - - - - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Proposed Future Projects - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Highlands Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - 365,000 - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - - 380,000 - - -
Carmack Wash at Shadow Mountian Estates - - - - - - - - 750,000 - -
Highlands Wash at Monterra Ridge - - - - - - - - 460,000 - -
Naranja Park Drainage Improvements - - - - - - - - - 300,000 -
Canada Golf Course Driange Improvements - - - - - - - - - - 250,000
Conquistador Golf Course Driange Improvements 250,000
- - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 514,550$ 106,000$ 654,000$ 376,100$ 1,321,720$ 4,330,550$ 332,900$ 450,300$ 747,750$ 550,300$ 842,900$ 395,650$ 948,450$
Total Expenses:1,771,619$ 1,353,844$ 2,094,604$ 1,857,327$ 2,844,746$ 5,994,289$ 1,938,374$ 2,248,697$ 2,490,376$ 2,288,378$ 2,627,521$ 2,228,125$ 2,830,058$
Surplus /(Deficit)(282,840) 170,149 (347,104) 361,573 267,554 47,311 309,526 (797) (242,476) (40,478) (379,621) 19,775 (582,158)
Total Cash Balance 842,300$ 1,014,657$ 667,553$ 1,029,126$ 1,296,680$ 1,343,990$ 1,653,516$ 1,652,719$ 1,410,243$ 1,369,765$ 990,144$ 1,009,919$ 427,761$
Contingency - 433,100$ -$ 241,500$ 806,800$ 802,600$ 1,047,000$ 996,000$ 969,400$ 878,700$ 423,800$ 443,500$ 161,200$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 304,607$ 354,774$ 404,940$ 455,107$ 155,274$ 205,440$ 269,607$ 319,774$ 103,940$ 154,107$ 229,474$ 229,474$ (70,360)$
Cash Balance 537,693$ 659,883$ 262,612$ 574,019$ 1,141,406$ 1,138,550$ 1,383,909$ 1,332,945$ 1,306,302$ 1,215,658$ 760,670$ 780,445$ 498,121$
36.4%43.6%17.3%25.9%51.2%50.8%61.6%59.3%58.2%54.1%33.9%34.7%22.2%
Total 842,300 1,014,657 667,553 1,029,126 1,296,680 1,343,990 1,653,516 1,652,719 1,410,243 1,369,765 990,144 1,009,919 427,761
Reserves 57.0%67.1%44.0%46.4%58.1%60.0%73.6%73.6%62.8%61.0%44.1%45.0%19.0%
2025 Projected 10 Year CIP Senario
Stormwater Fee Increase Grant Funding Received
DRAFT
Stormwater Fund 5 Year Forecast Increases every two years
FY 2022/23 FY 203/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 FY 32/33 FY 33/34 FY 34/35
Fiscal Current Budget REQ.
# of Units:
Residential 19,173 19,284 19,383 19,478 19,608 19,780 19,900 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980
NEW:projected Residential 222 99 95 130 172 120 80 - - - - - -
Commercial 8,250 8,250 8,662 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Units:27,645 27,633 28,140 28,427 28,599 28,719 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799
Carry forward Fund Balance Match
Finance 1,125,140$ 844,508$ 1,014,657$ 655,130$ 672,312$ 437,093$ 319,309$ 463,437$ 470,240$ 365,562$ 375,929$ 577,400$ 678,515$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 5.50$ 5.50$ 6.00$ 6.00$ 6.50$ 6.50$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$
Gross Revenues 1,476,786$ 1,512,000$ 1,517,000$ 1,876,200$ 1,887,600$ 2,067,800$ 2,073,600$ 2,246,400$ 2,246,400$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$
Grant Funds Federal - 210,000 - 280,000 3,800,000
Other (Grants or Pima County)- - - - 400,000 - - - - - - - -
Late Fees 310 310 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest 11,683 11,683 - - - - - - - - - - -
1,488,779$ 1,523,993$ 1,728,500$ 1,877,700$ 2,569,100$ 5,869,300$ 2,075,100$ 2,247,900$ 2,247,900$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:865,272$ 951,557$ 1,018,858$ 1,046,367$ 1,074,619$ 1,101,485$ 1,129,022$ 1,157,247$ 1,186,178$ 1,215,833$ 1,246,229$ 1,277,384$ 1,309,319$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*128,592 40,000 60,771 62,650 64,600 166,600 68,650 220,800 123,050 75,350 77,700 80,100 82,550
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 2,820 5,384 5,384 5,550 5,750 5,950 6,150 6,350 6,550 6,750 7,000 7,250 7,500
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 49,093 27,951 27,951 28,800 29,700 30,600 31,550 32,500 33,500 34,550 35,600 36,700 37,850
Rentals a - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
Telecommunications - 69 - - - - - - - - - 1 2
Postage a 50 - 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
Printing & Binding a 1,023 114 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Travel & Training a 2,780 1,191 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350 11,700 12,100
Membership a 375 807 2,925 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
Office Supplies a 1,690 1,472 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750 4,900 5,050 5,250 5,450 5,650 5,850
Gasoline a 23,096 14,173 13,000 13,400 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200 16,700 17,250 17,800
Non-Capitalized Equipment 304 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 603 1,824 2,550 2,650 2,750 2,850 2,950 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650
Bad Debt Expense a 2,966 2,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900 3,000 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Field Supplies a 237 21,003 25,000 25,750 26,550 27,350 28,200 29,050 29,950 30,850 31,800 32,800 33,800
Depreciation - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Regulatory 5,001 5,000 7,200 7,450 7,700 7,950 8,200 8,450 8,750 9,050 9,350 9,650 9,950
Safety a - 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Administration & Financial Serv 173,166 172,300 250,638 258,250 266,100 274,200 282,500 291,050 299,850 308,950 318,250 327,850 337,750
Financial & Budget - 50,400 - - - - - - - - - - -
Human Resources - 14,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
Innovation and Technology - 60,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Legal - 8,500 - - - - - - - - - - -
Public Works - 11,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Clerk - 1,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Manager's Office - 25,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
General Services Indirect 175,938 181,250 186,700 192,350 198,150 204,100 210,250 216,600 223,100 229,800 236,700
General Services Direct 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,500 2,600 2,700
Water Billing - - 73,000 75,200 77,500 79,850 82,250 84,750 87,300 89,950 92,650 95,450 98,350
Software Maintenance & Lic - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Operations/Maintenance:391,797$ 296,287$ 415,169$ 428,050$ 441,400$ 555,050$ 469,050$ 633,550$ 548,650$ 514,200$ 530,100$ 546,551$ 563,502$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - 6,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle - - - - - - 45,000 - - - - 45,000 -
Building (Gate)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Equipment 6,654 - - - 350,000 - - - 280,000 - - - 350,000
Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 507,896 100,000 650,000 382,100 934,300 4,326,550 328,900 446,300 333,750 676,300 438,900 491,650 394,450
General Infrastructure Maintenance - 20,000 20,000 20,600 21,250 21,900 22,600 23,300 24,000 24,750 25,500 26,300 27,100
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor 48,673 50,000 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300 58,000 59,750 61,550 63,400 65,350 67,350
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona - - - - - - - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - 250,000 250,000 - - - - - -
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 290,502 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)SW003 168,720 - 280,000 310,000 - - - - - - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Pathway
Bank Protection Improvements - - - - 300,000 - - - - - - -
Oro Valley Country Club SW004 - 300,000 - - - - - - - - - -
Pomegranate - - - - 160,000 - - - - - - - -
Highland Wash - - - - 400,000 4,000,000 - - - - - - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Proposed Future Projects - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Highlands Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - 365,000 - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - - 250,000 130,000 - - -
Carmack Wash at Shadow Mountian Estates - - - - - - - - 350,000 400,000
Highlands Wash at Monterra Ridge - - - - - - - - 460,000 - -
Naranja Park Drainage Improvements - - - - - - - - - 300,000
Canada Golf Course Driange Improvements - - - - - - - - - -
Conquistador Golf Course Driange Improvements
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 514,550$ 106,000$ 654,000$ 386,100$ 1,288,300$ 4,330,550$ 332,900$ 450,300$ 617,750$ 680,300$ 442,900$ 495,650$ 748,450$
Total Expenses:1,771,619$ 1,353,844$ 2,088,027$ 1,860,517$ 2,804,319$ 5,987,085$ 1,930,972$ 2,241,097$ 2,352,578$ 2,410,333$ 2,219,229$ 2,319,585$ 2,621,271$
Surplus /(Deficit)(282,840) 170,149 (359,527) 17,183 (235,219) (117,785) 144,128 6,803 (104,678) 10,367 201,471 101,115 (200,571)
Total Cash Balance 842,300$ 1,014,657$ 655,130$ 672,312$ 437,093$ 319,309$ 463,437$ 470,240$ 365,562$ 375,929$ 577,400$ 678,515$ 477,944$
Contingency - 433,100$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 86,200$ 185,500$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 304,607$ 354,774$ 404,940$ 455,107$ 155,274$ 205,440$ 269,607$ 319,774$ 103,940$ 154,107$ 229,474$ 229,474$ (70,360)$
Cash Balance 537,693$ 659,883$ 250,189$ 217,205$ 281,820$ 113,868$ 193,830$ 150,466$ 261,621$ 221,822$ 347,926$ 449,041$ 548,303$
36.4%43.6%16.5%11.6%14.9%5.5%9.3%6.7%11.6%9.2%14.4%18.6%22.7%
Total 842,300 1,014,657 655,130 672,312 437,093 319,309 463,437 470,240 365,562 375,929 577,400 678,515 477,944
Reserves 57.0%67.1%43.2%35.8%23.2%15.4%22.3%20.9%16.3%15.5%23.9%28.0%19.8%
2025 Projected 10 Year CIP Senario
Stormwater Fee Increase Grant Funding Received
DRAFT
Stormwater Fund 5 Year Forecast Variable Increases
FY 2022/23 FY 203/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 FY 32/33 FY 33/34 FY 34/35
Fiscal Current Budget REQ.
# of Units:
Residential 19,173 19,284 19,383 19,478 19,608 19,780 19,900 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980
NEW:projected Residential 222 99 95 130 172 120 80 - - - - - -
Commercial 8,250 8,250 8,662 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Units:27,645 27,633 28,140 28,427 28,599 28,719 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799
Carry forward Fund Balance Match
Finance 1,125,140$ 844,508$ 1,014,657$ 655,130$ 511,812$ 326,593$ 398,809$ 465,737$ 645,340$ 583,462$ 723,829$ 525,300$ 726,415$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 5.00$ 5.50$ 6.00$ 6.50$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$
Gross Revenues 1,476,786$ 1,512,000$ 1,517,000$ 1,705,700$ 1,887,600$ 2,067,800$ 2,246,400$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$
Grant Funds Federal - 210,000 - 280,000 3,800,000
Other (Grants or Pima County)- - - - 400,000 - - - - - - - -
Late Fees 310 310 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest 11,683 11,683 - - - - - - - - - - -
1,488,779$ 1,523,993$ 1,728,500$ 1,707,200$ 2,569,100$ 5,869,300$ 2,247,900$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:865,272$ 951,557$ 1,018,858$ 1,046,367$ 1,074,619$ 1,101,485$ 1,129,022$ 1,157,247$ 1,186,178$ 1,215,833$ 1,246,229$ 1,277,384$ 1,309,319$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*128,592 40,000 60,771 62,650 64,600 166,600 68,650 220,800 123,050 75,350 77,700 80,100 82,550
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 2,820 5,384 5,384 5,550 5,750 5,950 6,150 6,350 6,550 6,750 7,000 7,250 7,500
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 49,093 27,951 27,951 28,800 29,700 30,600 31,550 32,500 33,500 34,550 35,600 36,700 37,850
Rentals a - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
Telecommunications - 69 - - - - - - - - - 1 2
Postage a 50 - 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
Printing & Binding a 1,023 114 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Travel & Training a 2,780 1,191 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350 11,700 12,100
Membership a 375 807 2,925 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
Office Supplies a 1,690 1,472 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750 4,900 5,050 5,250 5,450 5,650 5,850
Gasoline a 23,096 14,173 13,000 13,400 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200 16,700 17,250 17,800
Non-Capitalized Equipment 304 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 603 1,824 2,550 2,650 2,750 2,850 2,950 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650
Bad Debt Expense a 2,966 2,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900 3,000 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Field Supplies a 237 21,003 25,000 25,750 26,550 27,350 28,200 29,050 29,950 30,850 31,800 32,800 33,800
Depreciation - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Regulatory 5,001 5,000 7,200 7,450 7,700 7,950 8,200 8,450 8,750 9,050 9,350 9,650 9,950
Safety a - 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Administration & Financial Serv 173,166 172,300 250,638 258,250 266,100 274,200 282,500 291,050 299,850 308,950 318,250 327,850 337,750
Financial & Budget - 50,400 - - - - - - - - - - -
Human Resources - 14,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
Innovation and Technology - 60,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Legal - 8,500 - - - - - - - - - - -
Public Works - 11,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Clerk - 1,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Manager's Office - 25,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
General Services Indirect 175,938 181,250 186,700 192,350 198,150 204,100 210,250 216,600 223,100 229,800 236,700
General Services Direct 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,500 2,600 2,700
Water Billing - - 73,000 75,200 77,500 79,850 82,250 84,750 87,300 89,950 92,650 95,450 98,350
Software Maintenance & Lic - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Operations/Maintenance:391,797$ 296,287$ 415,169$ 428,050$ 441,400$ 555,050$ 469,050$ 633,550$ 548,650$ 514,200$ 530,100$ 546,551$ 563,502$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - 6,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle - - - - - - 45,000 - - - - 45,000 -
Building (Gate)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Equipment 6,654 - - - 350,000 - - - 280,000 - - - 350,000
Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 507,896 100,000 650,000 372,100 884,300 4,136,550 578,900 446,300 463,750 546,300 838,900 391,650 544,450
General Infrastructure Maintenance - 20,000 20,000 20,600 21,250 21,900 22,600 23,300 24,000 24,750 25,500 26,300 27,100
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor 48,673 50,000 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300 58,000 59,750 61,550 63,400 65,350 67,350
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona - - - - - - - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - 500,000 - - - - - -
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 290,502 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)SW003 168,720 - 280,000 - 310,000 - - - - - - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Pathway
Bank Protection Improvements - - - 300,000 - - - - - - - -
Oro Valley Country Club SW004 - 300,000 - - - - - - - - - -
Pomegranate - - - - 100,000 60,000 - - - - - - -
Highland Wash - - - - 400,000 4,000,000 - - - - - - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Proposed Future Projects - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Highlands Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - 365,000 - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - - 380,000 - - -
Carmack Wash at Shadow Mountian Estates - - - - - - - - - 750,000 -
Highlands Wash at Monterra Ridge - - - - - - - - 460,000 - -
Naranja Park Drainage Improvements - 300,000 -
Canada Golf Course Driange Improvements - - - - - - - - - - 250,000
Conquistador Golf Course Driange Improvements - - - - - - - - - 200,000
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 514,550$ 106,000$ 654,000$ 376,100$ 1,238,300$ 4,140,550$ 582,900$ 450,300$ 747,750$ 550,300$ 842,900$ 395,650$ 898,450$
Total Expenses:1,771,619$ 1,353,844$ 2,088,027$ 1,850,517$ 2,754,319$ 5,797,085$ 2,180,972$ 2,241,097$ 2,482,578$ 2,280,333$ 2,619,229$ 2,219,585$ 2,771,271$
Surplus /(Deficit)(282,840) 170,149 (359,527) (143,317) (185,219) 72,215 66,928 179,603 (61,878) 140,367 (198,529) 201,115 (350,571)
Total Cash Balance 842,300$ 1,014,657$ 655,130$ 511,812$ 326,593$ 398,809$ 465,737$ 645,340$ 583,462$ 723,829$ 525,300$ 726,415$ 375,844$
Contingency - 433,100$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 116,700$ 206,900$ -$ 134,100$ 83,400$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 304,607$ 354,774$ 404,940$ 455,107$ 155,274$ 205,440$ 269,607$ 319,774$ 103,940$ 154,107$ 229,474$ 229,474$ (70,360)$
Cash Balance 537,693$ 659,883$ 250,189$ 56,705$ 171,320$ 193,368$ 196,130$ 325,566$ 479,521$ 569,722$ 295,826$ 496,941$ 446,203$
36.4%43.6%16.5%3.3%9.1%9.4%8.7%13.5%19.8%23.6%12.2%20.5%18.4%
Total 842,300 1,014,657 655,130 511,812 326,593 398,809 465,737 645,340 583,462 723,829 525,300 726,415 375,844
Reserves 57.0%67.1%43.2%30.0%17.3%19.3%20.7%26.7%24.1%29.9%21.7%30.0%15.5%
2025 Projected 10 Year CIP Senario
Stormwater Fee Increase Grant Funding Received
DRAFT
Stormwater Fund 5 Year Forecast 5/9/2024
FY 2022/23 FY 203/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 FY 31/32 FY 32/33 FY 33/34 FY 34/35
Fiscal Current Budget REQ.
# of Units:
Residential 19,173 19,284 19,383 19,478 19,608 19,780 19,900 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980 19,980
NEW:projected Residential 222 99 95 130 172 120 80 - - - - - -
Commercial 8,250 8,250 8,662 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819 8,819
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Units:27,645 27,633 28,140 28,427 28,599 28,719 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799 28,799
Carry forward Fund Balance Match
Finance 1,125,140$ 844,508$ 1,014,657$ 655,130$ 811,812$ 566,593$ 448,809$ 765,737$ 1,010,340$ 963,462$ 1,183,829$ 1,275,300$ 1,076,415$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 5.00$ 5.50$ 6.00$ 6.50$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$
Gross Revenues 1,476,786$ 1,512,000$ 1,517,000$ 1,705,700$ 1,887,600$ 2,067,800$ 2,246,400$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$ 2,419,200$
Grant Funds Federal - 210,000 - 280,000 3,800,000
Other (Grants or Pima County)- - - - 400,000 - - - - - - - -
Late Fees 310 310 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest 11,683 11,683 - - - - - - - - - - -
1,488,779$ 1,523,993$ 1,728,500$ 1,707,200$ 2,569,100$ 5,869,300$ 2,247,900$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$ 2,420,700$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:865,272$ 951,557$ 1,018,858$ 1,046,367$ 1,074,619$ 1,101,485$ 1,129,022$ 1,157,247$ 1,186,178$ 1,215,833$ 1,246,229$ 1,277,384$ 1,309,319$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*128,592 40,000 60,771 62,650 64,600 166,600 68,650 220,800 123,050 75,350 77,700 80,100 82,550
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 2,820 5,384 5,384 5,550 5,750 5,950 6,150 6,350 6,550 6,750 7,000 7,250 7,500
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 49,093 27,951 27,951 28,800 29,700 30,600 31,550 32,500 33,500 34,550 35,600 36,700 37,850
Rentals a - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
Telecommunications - 69 - - - - - - - - - 1 2
Postage a 50 - 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
Printing & Binding a 1,023 114 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Travel & Training a 2,780 1,191 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350 11,700 12,100
Membership a 375 807 2,925 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
Office Supplies a 1,690 1,472 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750 4,900 5,050 5,250 5,450 5,650 5,850
Gasoline a 23,096 14,173 13,000 13,400 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200 16,700 17,250 17,800
Non-Capitalized Equipment 304 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 603 1,824 2,550 2,650 2,750 2,850 2,950 3,050 3,150 3,250 3,350 3,500 3,650
Bad Debt Expense a 2,966 2,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900 3,000 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Field Supplies a 237 21,003 25,000 25,750 26,550 27,350 28,200 29,050 29,950 30,850 31,800 32,800 33,800
Depreciation - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Regulatory 5,001 5,000 7,200 7,450 7,700 7,950 8,200 8,450 8,750 9,050 9,350 9,650 9,950
Safety a - 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300
Administration & Financial Serv 173,166 172,300 250,638 258,250 266,100 274,200 282,500 291,050 299,850 308,950 318,250 327,850 337,750
Financial & Budget - 50,400 - - - - - - - - - - -
Human Resources - 14,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
Innovation and Technology - 60,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Legal - 8,500 - - - - - - - - - - -
Public Works - 11,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Clerk - 1,600 - - - - - - - - - - -
Town Manager's Office - 25,300 - - - - - - - - - - -
General Services Indirect 175,938 181,250 186,700 192,350 198,150 204,100 210,250 216,600 223,100 229,800 236,700
General Services Direct 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300 2,400 2,500 2,600 2,700
Water Billing - - 73,000 75,200 77,500 79,850 82,250 84,750 87,300 89,950 92,650 95,450 98,350
Software Maintenance & Lic - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Operations/Maintenance:391,797$ 296,287$ 415,169$ 428,050$ 441,400$ 555,050$ 469,050$ 633,550$ 548,650$ 514,200$ 530,100$ 546,551$ 563,502$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - 6,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle - - - - - - 45,000 - - - - 45,000 -
Building (Gate)- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Equipment 6,654 - - - 350,000 - - - 280,000 - - - 350,000
Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 507,896 100,000 650,000 72,100 944,300 4,326,550 328,900 381,300 448,750 466,300 548,900 791,650 994,450
General Infrastructure Maintenance - 20,000 20,000 20,600 21,250 21,900 22,600 23,300 24,000 24,750 25,500 26,300 27,100
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor 48,673 50,000 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300 58,000 59,750 61,550 63,400 65,350 67,350
Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona - - - - - - - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place - - - - - - - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - 250,000 250,000 - - - - - -
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 290,502 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)SW003 168,720 - 280,000 - 310,000 - - - - - - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Pathway
Bank Protection Improvements - - - - - - - 300,000 - - - - -
Oro Valley Country Club SW004 - 300,000 - - - - - - - - - -
Pomegranate - - - - 160,000 - - - - - - - -
Highland Wash - - - - 400,000 4,000,000 - - - - - - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Proposed Future Projects - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Highlands Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - - 365,000 - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert - - - - - - - - 380,000 - - -
Calle Concordia Roadside Drainage - - - - - - - - - - - 150,000
Carmack Wash at Shadow Mountian Estates - - - - - - - - - 460,000 - -
Moore Road Roadside Drainage - 150,000 -
Shannon Road Roadside Drianage - - - - - - - - - - 150,000 750,000
Highlands Wash at Monterra Ridge - - - - - - - - - 400,000 -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 514,550$ 106,000$ 654,000$ 76,100$ 1,298,300$ 4,330,550$ 332,900$ 385,300$ 732,750$ 470,300$ 552,900$ 795,650$ 1,348,450$
Total Expenses:1,771,619$ 1,353,844$ 2,088,027$ 1,550,517$ 2,814,319$ 5,987,085$ 1,930,972$ 2,176,097$ 2,467,578$ 2,200,333$ 2,329,229$ 2,619,585$ 3,221,271$
Surplus /(Deficit)(282,840) 170,149 (359,527) 156,683 (245,219) (117,785) 316,928 244,603 (46,878) 220,367 91,471 (198,885) (800,571)
Total Cash Balance 842,300$ 1,014,657$ 655,130$ 811,812$ 566,593$ 448,809$ 765,737$ 1,010,340$ 963,462$ 1,183,829$ 1,275,300$ 1,076,415$ 275,844$
Contingency - 433,100$ -$ 100,900$ 128,200$ -$ 159,200$ 327,700$ 496,700$ 666,900$ 683,000$ 484,100$ -$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 304,607$ 354,774$ 404,940$ 455,107$ 155,274$ 205,440$ 269,607$ 319,774$ 103,940$ 154,107$ 229,474$ 229,474$ (70,360)$
Cash Balance 537,693$ 659,883$ 250,189$ 356,705$ 411,320$ 243,368$ 496,130$ 690,566$ 859,521$ 1,029,722$ 1,045,826$ 846,941$ 346,203$
36.4%43.6%16.5%20.9%21.8%11.8%22.1%28.5%35.5%42.6%43.2%35.0%14.3%
Total 842,300 1,014,657 655,130 811,812 566,593 448,809 765,737 1,010,340 963,462 1,183,829 1,275,300 1,076,415 275,844
Reserves 57.0%67.1%43.2%47.6%30.0%21.7%34.1%41.8%39.8%48.9%52.7%44.5%11.4%
Assumption
Growth in Benefits & Wages a 3.0%
Outside funding including local match 1
Assumes SWU receives funds from grant requests
2025 Projected 10 Year CIP Senario
Stormwater Fee Increase - annual minimum increases - Grant Funding Received
DRAFT
Stormwater Fund 5 Year Forecast Revised:2/6/2023
FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28
Final Final Fiscal
# of Units:
Residential 18,214 18,460 19,173 19,284 19,406 19,510 19,594 19,636
NEW:projected Residential 225 275 222 243 209 168 84 102
Commercial 8,154 8,154 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,450
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - 200 -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
Total Units:26,593 26,667 27,645 27,777 27,865 27,928 28,128 28,188
Carry forward Fund Balance 529,949$ 774,137$ 1,131,179$ 1,320,744$ 1,140,793$ 733,207$ 884,640$ 503,557$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$
Gross Revenues 1,473,177$ 1,494,024$ 1,492,900$ 1,500,000$ 1,504,700$ 1,508,200$ 1,519,000$ 1,522,200$
Grant Funds 152,152$ 16,906$ - - - - -
Other 8,734 29 399,513 - - - - -
Late Fees 635 1,155 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest (385) 2,942 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
1,634,313$ 1,515,056$ 1,895,413$ 1,503,000$ 1,507,700$ 1,511,200$ 1,522,000$ 1,525,200$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:808,588$ 844,505$ 826,266$ 848,575$ 871,487$ 895,017$ 919,182$ 942,162$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*99,836 66,436 118,324 60,000 61,850 63,800 65,800 167,850
Administration & Financial Serv
Health Clinic 3,493 3,492 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
General Outside Reviews - 14,986 - - - - - -
Drainage Reviews 78040 - - - - - - - -
Surveys/Data Management Studies 78041 - - - 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350
Drainage Criteria Manual Update 78042 - - 49,824 - - - - -
Reviews/Surveys/Data/Studies 96,343 - 25,000 46,350 47,750 49,200 50,700 52,250
DCM Computation Add On - 47,958 - - - - - -
Mutterer's Feasibility And Alternatives Study - - 40,000 - - - - -
Stormdrain Asset Camera Condition Assessment - - - - -
Town-Wide Drainage Study - - - - 100,000
Catalina Alternative - - - - - - -
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 7,771 2,845 10,000 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 26,107 30,769 17,000 17,000 17,550 18,100 18,650 19,250
Rentals a 999 - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200
Telecommunications 123 - - - - - -
Postage a 167 - 300 300 350 400 450 500
Printing & Binding a 1,490 1,749 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700
Travel & Training a 1,213 3,724 9,600 9,600 9,900 10,200 10,550 10,900
Membership a 1,025 1,260 2,675 2,425 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800
Office Supplies a 3,219 4,022 4,000 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750
Gasoline a 10,534 21,760 39,000 39,000 40,200 41,450 42,700 44,000
Non-Capitalized Equipment 285 205 - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 882 1,003 3,100 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Bad Debt Expense a 1,482 2,570 1,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900
Field Supplies a 5,110 2,315 25,000 27,000 27,850 28,700 29,600 30,500
Depreciation - - 177,000 179,000 181,000 183,000 185,000 187,000
Regulatory 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,150 5,350 5,550 5,750
Safety a - 1,100 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700
Administration & Financial Serv 200,642 169,728 166,970 172,300 177,650 183,150 188,650 194,750
Financial & Budget 48,850 50,400 51,950 53,550 55,200 56,900
Human Resources 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200
Innovation and Technology 52,300 60,600 62,450 64,350 66,300 68,300
Legal 8,220 8,500 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700
Public Works 11,250 11,600 11,950 12,350 12,750 13,150
Town Clerk 1,500 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900
Town Manager's Office 24,500 25,300 26,100 26,900 27,750 28,600
IT Direct Costs 6,500 - - - - -
Software Maintenance & Lic -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS)-
Total Operations/Maintenance:365,762$ 313,509$ 583,069$ 535,375$ 548,550$ 562,150$ 575,900$ 690,450$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - - 4,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - -
Vehicle 37,749 - - - - - - -
Building (Gate)- - - - - - -
Equipment 6,154 - - - 280,000 - 45,000 -
Equipment - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 171,872 - 469,513 472,000 390,250 79,600 542,000 84,500
General Infrastructure Maintenance - - 120,000 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor - - - 25,000 25,750 26,550 27,350 28,200
Other 13,109 - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place 45,315 - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona 44,817 - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place 38,932 - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path 29,699 - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - - - 30,000 - - - -
Naranja @ Ironwood RHS Spillway Repair - - - 35,000 - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - - - *500,000
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 - - 149,513 - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - PC 515,001 - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)- - 200,000 282,000 313,000 - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Pathway
Bank Protection Improvements 50,000 - - 300,000 -
Pomegranate - - - - - - 160,000 -
Highland Wash - - - - *400,000 *4,000,000 - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 215,775$ -$ 473,513$ 478,000$ 676,250$ 85,600$ 593,000$ 90,500$
Total Expenses:1,390,125$ 1,158,014$ 1,882,848$ 1,861,950$ 2,096,287$ 1,542,767$ 2,088,082$ 1,723,112$
Surplus /(Deficit)244,188 357,041 12,565 (358,950) (588,587) (31,567) (566,082) (197,912)
Total Cash Balance 774,137$ 1,131,179$ 1,320,744$ 1,140,793$ 733,207$ 884,640$ 503,557$ 492,646$
Contingency - - 561,100$ 382,600$ 483,400$ 95,500$ -$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 215,073$ 259,840$ 304,607$ 354,774$ 124,940$ 175,107$ 180,274$ 230,440$
Cash Balance 559,064$ 871,339$ 1,016,137$ 786,020$ 608,266$ 709,533$ 323,284$ 262,205$
37.9%58.3%68.1%52.4%40.4%47.0%21.3%17.2%
Total 774,137 1,131,179 1,320,744 1,140,793 733,207 884,640 503,557 492,646
Reserves 52.5%75.7%88.5%76.1%48.7%58.7%33.2%32.4%
Assumption
Growth in Benefits & Wages a 3.0%
Outside funding including local match 1
Assumes SWU receives funds from grant requests
Stormwater Fee Increase - $4.50 (No Increase) - No Grant Funding
2023 Projected
2/6/2023 https://orovalleyaz.sharepoint.com/sites/publicworks/Stormwater Utility/Stormwater Utility BUDGET Files/STORMWATER UTILITY Budget_STATUS QUE_FY 2025 DRAFT
Stormwater Fund 5 Year Forecast Revised:2/6/2023
FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28
Final Final Fiscal
# of Units:
Residential 18,214 18,460 19,173 19,284 19,406 19,510 19,594 19,636
NEW:projected Residential 225 275 222 243 209 168 84 102
Commercial 8,154 8,154 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,450
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - 200 -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
Total Units:26,593 26,667 27,645 27,777 27,865 27,928 28,128 28,188
Carry forward Fund Balance 529,949$ 774,137$ 1,131,179$ 1,320,744$ 1,300,793$ 1,121,707$ 1,020,090$ 584,357$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.75$
Gross Revenues 1,473,177$ 1,494,024$ 1,492,900$ 1,500,000$ 1,504,700$ 1,508,200$ 1,519,000$ 1,606,800$
Grant Funds 152,152$ 16,906$ 210,000 280,000 3,800,000
Other 8,734 29 399,513 - 400,000 - - -
Late Fees 635 1,155 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest (385) 2,942 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
1,634,313$ 1,515,056$ 1,895,413$ 1,713,000$ 2,187,700$ 5,311,200$ 1,522,000$ 1,609,800$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:808,588$ 844,505$ 826,266$ 848,575$ 871,487$ 895,017$ 919,182$ 942,162$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*99,836 66,436 118,324 60,000 61,850 63,800 65,800 167,850
Administration & Financial Serv
Health Clinic 3,493 3,492 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
General Outside Reviews - 14,986 - - - - - -
Drainage Reviews 78040 - - - - - - - -
Surveys/Data Management Studies 78041 - - - 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350
Drainage Criteria Manual Update 78042 - - 49,824 - - - - -
Reviews/Surveys/Data/Studies 96,343 - 25,000 46,350 47,750 49,200 50,700 52,250
DCM Computation Add On - 47,958 - - - - - -
Mutterer's Feasibility And Alternatives Study - - 40,000 - - - - -
Stormdrain Asset Camera Condition Assessment - - - - -
Town-Wide Drainage Study - - - - 100,000
Catalina Alternative - - - - - - -
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 7,771 2,845 10,000 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 26,107 30,769 17,000 17,000 17,550 18,100 18,650 19,250
Rentals a 999 - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200
Telecommunications - - - - - - -
Postage a 167 123 300 300 350 400 450 500
Printing & Binding a 1,490 1,749 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700
Travel & Training a 1,213 3,724 9,600 9,600 9,900 10,200 10,550 10,900
Membership a 1,025 1,260 2,675 2,425 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800
Office Supplies a 3,219 4,022 4,000 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750
Gasoline a 10,534 21,760 39,000 39,000 40,200 41,450 42,700 44,000
Non-Capitalized Equipment 285 205 - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 882 1,003 3,100 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Bad Debt Expense a 1,482 2,570 1,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900
Field Supplies a 5,110 2,315 25,000 27,000 27,850 28,700 29,600 30,500
Depreciation - - 177,000 179,000 181,000 183,000 185,000 187,000
Regulatory 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,150 5,350 5,550 5,750
Safety a - 1,100 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700
Administration & Financial Serv 200,642 169,728 166,970 172,300 177,650 183,150 188,650 194,750
Financial & Budget 48,850 50,400 51,950 53,550 55,200 56,900
Human Resources 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200
Innovation and Technology 52,300 60,600 62,450 64,350 66,300 68,300
Legal 8,220 8,500 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700
Public Works 11,250 11,600 11,950 12,350 12,750 13,150
Town Clerk 1,500 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900
Town Manager's Office 24,500 25,300 26,100 26,900 27,750 28,600
IT Direct Costs 6,500 - - - - -
Software Maintenance & Lic -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS) -
Total Operations/Maintenance: 365,762$ 313,509$ 583,069$ 535,375$ 548,550$ 562,150$ 575,900$ 690,450$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - - 4,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - -
Vehicle 37,749 - - - - - - -
Building (Gate) - - - - - - -
Equipment 6,154 - - - 280,000 - 45,000 -
Equipment - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 171,872 - 469,513 522,000 841,750 4,132,650 596,650 140,800
General Infrastructure Maintenance - - 120,000 75,000 77,250 79,600 82,000 84,500
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor - - - 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300
Other 13,109 - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place 45,315 - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona 44,817 - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place 38,932 - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path 29,699 - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - - - 30,000 - - - -
Naranja @ Ironwood RHS Spillway Repair - - - 35,000 - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - - - *500,000
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 - - 149,513 - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - PC 515,001 - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)- - 200,000 282,000 313,000 - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Pathway
Bank Protection Improvements - - - 50,000 - - 300,000 -
Pomegranate - - - - - - 160,000 -
Highland Wash - - - - 400,000 4,000,000 - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 215,775$ -$ 473,513$ 528,000$ 1,127,750$ 4,138,650$ 647,650$ 146,800$
Total Expenses: 1,390,125$ 1,158,014$ 1,882,848$ 1,911,950$ 2,547,787$ 5,595,817$ 2,142,732$ 1,779,412$
Surplus /(Deficit)244,188 357,041 12,565 (198,950) (360,087) (284,617) (620,732) (169,612)
Total Cash Balance 774,137$ 1,131,179$ 1,320,744$ 1,300,793$ 1,121,707$ 1,020,090$ 584,357$ 601,746$
Contingency - - 721,100$ 771,100$ 618,800$ 176,300$ 130,300$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 215,073$ 259,840$ 304,607$ 354,774$ 124,940$ 175,107$ 180,274$ 230,440$
Cash Balance 559,064$ 871,339$ 1,016,137$ 946,020$ 996,766$ 844,983$ 404,084$ 371,305$
37.9%58.3%68.1%63.1%66.2%56.0%26.6%23.1%
Total 774,137 1,131,179 1,320,744 1,300,793 1,121,707 1,020,090 584,357 601,746
Reserves 52.5%75.7%88.5%86.7%74.5%67.6%38.5%37.4%
Stormwater Fee Increase - $4.75 (6% Increase) - Grant Funding
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FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28
Final Final Fiscal
# of Units:
Residential 18,214 18,460 19,173 19,284 19,406 19,510 19,594 19,636
NEW:projected Residential 225 275 222 243 209 168 84 102
Commercial 8,154 8,154 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,450
NEW:projected Commercial - - - - - - 200 -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
Total Units:26,593 26,667 27,645 27,777 27,865 27,928 28,128 28,188
Carry forward Fund Balance 529,949$ 774,137$ 1,131,179$ 1,320,744$ 1,090,793$ 631,707$ 813,790$ 462,357$
Includes vehicle cash reserve
Revenue:
Monthly Stormwater Utility Fee/Unit 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.50$ 4.75$ 4.75$ 4.75$
Gross Revenues 1,473,177$ 1,494,024$ 1,492,900$ 1,500,000$ 1,504,700$ 1,591,900$ 1,603,300$ 1,606,800$
Grant Funds 152,152$ 16,906$ - - -
Other 8,734 29 399,513 - - - - -
Late Fees 635 1,155 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Interest (385) 2,942 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
1,634,313$ 1,515,056$ 1,895,413$ 1,503,000$ 1,507,700$ 1,594,900$ 1,606,300$ 1,609,800$
Expenses:
Personnel
Total Personnel:808,588$ 844,505$ 826,266$ 848,575$ 871,487$ 895,017$ 919,182$ 942,162$
Contracts/Services
Outside Professional Services*99,836 66,436 118,324 60,000 61,850 63,800 65,800 167,850
Administration & Financial Serv
Health Clinic 3,493 3,492 3,500 3,650 3,800 3,950 4,100 4,250
General Outside Reviews - 14,986 - - - - - -
Drainage Reviews 78040 - - - - - - - -
Surveys/Data Management Studies 78041 - - - 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350
Drainage Criteria Manual Update 78042 - - 49,824 - - - - -
Reviews/Surveys/Data/Studies 96,343 - 25,000 46,350 47,750 49,200 50,700 52,250
DCM Computation Add On - 47,958 - - - - - -
Mutterer's Feasibility And Alternatives Study - - 40,000 - - - - -
Stormdrain Asset Camera Condition Assessment - - - - -
Town-Wide Drainage Study - - - - 100,000
Catalina Alternative - - - - - - -
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance a 7,771 2,845 10,000 10,000 10,300 10,650 11,000 11,350
Equipment Repair & Maintenance a 26,107 30,769 17,000 17,000 17,550 18,100 18,650 19,250
Rentals a 999 - 1,000 1,000 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200
Telecommunications 123 - - - - - -
Postage a 167 - 300 300 350 400 450 500
Printing & Binding a 1,490 1,749 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700
Travel & Training a 1,213 3,724 9,600 9,600 9,900 10,200 10,550 10,900
Membership a 1,025 1,260 2,675 2,425 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800
Office Supplies a 3,219 4,022 4,000 4,150 4,300 4,450 4,600 4,750
Gasoline a 10,534 21,760 39,000 39,000 40,200 41,450 42,700 44,000
Non-Capitalized Equipment 285 205 - - - - - -
Uniforms*a 882 1,003 3,100 3,100 3,200 3,300 3,400 3,550
Bad Debt Expense a 1,482 2,570 1,500 2,500 2,600 2,700 2,800 2,900
Field Supplies a 5,110 2,315 25,000 27,000 27,850 28,700 29,600 30,500
Depreciation - - 177,000 179,000 181,000 183,000 185,000 187,000
Regulatory 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,150 5,350 5,550 5,750
Safety a - 1,100 1,500 1,550 1,600 1,650 1,700
Administration & Financial Serv 200,642 169,728 166,970 172,300 177,650 183,150 188,650 194,750
Financial & Budget 48,850 50,400 51,950 53,550 55,200 56,900
Human Resources 13,850 14,300 14,750 15,200 15,700 16,200
Innovation and Technology 52,300 60,600 62,450 64,350 66,300 68,300
Legal 8,220 8,500 8,800 9,100 9,400 9,700
Public Works 11,250 11,600 11,950 12,350 12,750 13,150
Town Clerk 1,500 1,600 1,650 1,700 1,800 1,900
Town Manager's Office 24,500 25,300 26,100 26,900 27,750 28,600
IT Direct Costs 6,500 - - - - -
Software Maintenance & Lic -
Stormwater Maintenance (OPS) -
Total Operations/Maintenance: 365,762$ 313,509$ 583,069$ 535,375$ 548,550$ 562,150$ 575,900$ 690,450$
Capital Outlay/Projects
Other - - - - - - - -
Minor Assets - - 4,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Grant Capacity - - - - - - - -
Vehicle 37,749 - - - - - - -
Building (Gate) - - - - - - -
Equipment 6,154 - - - 280,000 - 45,000 -
Equipment - - - - - - - -
Town wide Drainage Projects 171,872 - 469,513 522,000 441,750 132,650 596,650 140,800
General Infrastructure Maintenance - - 120,000 75,000 77,250 79,600 82,000 84,500
General Culvert Cleaning - Contractor - - - 50,000 51,500 53,050 54,650 56,300
Other 13,109 - - - - - - -
Saddlehorn Place 45,315 - - - - - - -
Camino Bajio & Paseo Cordona 44,817 - - - - - - -
MUP Market Place 38,932 - - - - - - -
El Con Golf Path 29,699 - - - - - - -
Rancho Vistoso Culvert Repair - - - 30,000 - - - -
Naranja @ Ironwood RHS Spillway Repair - - - 35,000 - - - -
Mutterer's Construction - - - - - - - *500,000
Cat Ridge Alt - Erosion Repair 2 - - 149,513 - - - - -
Gravel Pit Wash - - PC 515,001 - - - - -
Sierra Wash Construction (3-Phases)- - 200,000 282,000 313,000 - - -
Pusch Ridge Golf Course Pathway
Bank Protection Improvements 50,000 - - 300,000 -
Pomegranate - - - - - - 160,000 -
Highland Wash - - - - *400,000 *4,000,000 - -
Lamber Lane II - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE PRINCIPAL-43937 - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL LEASE INTEREST - - - - - - - -
Total Capital Outlay 215,775$ -$ 473,513$ 528,000$ 727,750$ 138,650$ 647,650$ 146,800$
Total Expenses: 1,390,125$ 1,158,014$ 1,882,848$ 1,911,950$ 2,147,787$ 1,595,817$ 2,142,732$ 1,779,412$
Surplus /(Deficit)244,188 357,041 12,565 (408,950) (640,087) (917) (536,432) (169,612)
Total Cash Balance 774,137$ 1,131,179$ 1,320,744$ 1,090,793$ 631,707$ 813,790$ 462,357$ 479,746$
Contingency - - 511,100$ 281,100$ 399,900$ -$ -$
Vehicle Cash Reserve 215,073$ 259,840$ 304,607$ 354,774$ 124,940$ 175,107$ 180,274$ 230,440$
Cash Balance 559,064$ 871,339$ 1,016,137$ 736,020$ 506,766$ 638,683$ 282,084$ 249,305$
37.9%58.3%68.1%49.1%33.7%40.1%17.6%15.5%
Total 774,137 1,131,179 1,320,744 1,090,793 631,707 813,790 462,357 479,746
Reserves 52.5%75.7%88.5%72.7%42.0%51.1%28.8%29.9%
Stormwater Fee Increase - $4.75 (6% Increase) - No Grant Funding
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APPENDIX C
10-Year Capital Improvement Schedules
C Stormwater Fund
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10-Year Capital Improvement Program
Stormwater Utility
Project Name FY/24/25 FY/25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 FY/28/29 FY/29/30 FY30/31 FY31/32 FY32/33 FY/33/34 FY/34/35
Sierra Wash at Via Mandarina $280,000
Sierra Wash at Glover Road $310,000
Pusch Ridge Hole 9 Bank Protection $300,000
Oro Valley Country Club Drainage Improvements $300,000
Pomegranate Drive Drainage Improvements $182,420
Highlands Wash Drainage Improvements $400,000 $4,000,000
Mutterer Wash Drainage Improvements $250,000 $250,000
Highlands Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert Repair $365,000
Gravel Pit Wash at Tangerine Road Culvert Repair $380,000
Carmack Wash Drainage Improvements $750,000
Highlands Wash at Monterra Vista Vegetation Management $460,000
Naranja Park Drainage Improvements $300,000
Canada Golf Course Drainage Improvements $250,000
Conquistador Golf Course Drainage Improvements $250,000
Vehicle Replacement $350,000 $280,000 $350,000
Fiscal Year DRAFT
APPENDIX D
Assumptions for Proposed Financial Scenario
D Stormwater Fund DRAFT
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PROPOSED FINANCIAL SCENARIO
ASSUMPTIONS FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY FUND
The Stormwater Fund is the primary fund for the Stormwater Utility. The sources of revenue are stormwater fees.
Expenses for administration, operations, existing system improvements and debt service are accounted for in this
fund.
Beginning Cash Balance
The beginning cash balance is estimated based on budgeted revenues, expenses and known cost over runs for
FY 2024/25. Actual cash balances on the 6/30/24 balance sheet is added to budgeted revenues, less budgeted
expenses and known unbudgeted expenses.
Cash Reserve Requirement
Town Code requires the Utility to maintain cash reserves in the Stormwater Fund of not less than 15% of the
combined total of the annual revenue.
Growth Projections
New Development growth projections for FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 were based on data provided by the
Town’s New Development Permitting Manager and were updated with information from the Town’s Finance
Department to be consistent with the Town’s financial forecasting.
Service-Related Revenues
Service-related revenues are based on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget. Service-related revenues include
service-related revenues including late fees, engineering plan review fees and construction inspection fees.
Interest Income
Interest rates are projected at 3% annually over the 10-year pro-forma. The projected interest rate was
provided by the Town’s Finance Department.
Personnel
No new employees were added during the projection period. Annual merit increases are projected to be 3%
annually and health care costs are projected to increase by 3% annually. It is projected that the Arizona State
Retirement System (ASRS) contribution is projected to increase 1% annually over the five-year projection
period.
Inflation Rates
Inflation rates are projected at 3% annually over the 10-year pro-forma.
O&M Expenses
These expenses are based on the Stormwater Utility’s budget for FY 2024-25 plus 3% inflation.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Existing System Improvements
The capital costs associated with Existing System Improvements CIP are primarily to ensure continued reliability
and efficiency of the Utility’s drainage system. These costs are determined as part of an annual review of the
drainage system.
DRAFT
Membership Current Fee Proposed Fee Current NR Fee NR Proposed Fee
Established 2015 - CRC Classic Memberships
Youth $20.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00
Senior $30.00 $35.00 $35.00 $45.00
Adult $40.00 $45.00 $45.00 $55.00
Couple $60.00 $70.00 $70.00 $90.00
Family $70.00 $80.00 $80.00 $100.00
Drop-in $5.00 $7.00 $5.00 $10.00
Family Drop-in $14.00 $15.00 $14.00 $20.00
Established 2015 - CRC Premium Memberships
Youth $25.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00
Senior $50.00 $60.00 $55.00 $70.00
Adult $60.00 $75.00 $65.00 $85.00
Couple $75.00 $100.00 $85.00 $120.00
Family $100.00 $130.00 $110.00 $150.00
Established 2013 - OVAC Memberships
Youth $20.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00
Senior $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 $35.00
Adult $30.00 $35.00 $35.00 $45.00
Couple $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 $65.00
Family $60.00 $70.00 $70.00 $90.00
Drop-in $5.00 $7.00 $5.00 $10.00
Family Drop-in $14.00 $15.00 $14.00 $20.00
Established 2013 - Archery Range Memberships
Youth $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $30.00
Adult $60.00 $75.00 $60.00 $85.00
Family $135.00 $150.00 $135.00 $170.00
Drop-in $5.00 $7.00 $5.00 $10.00
RENTALS
Location Current Fee Proposed Fee NR Proposed Fee
Established 1999 - FIELDS
Res/Non-Profit Non-Peak Hourly Rate $5.00 $12.00 Previous Non-Peak Time
NR/For Profit Non-Peak Hourly Rate $10.00 $24.00 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Res/Non-Profit Peak Hourly Rate $10.00 $12.00 Previous Peak Time
NR/For Profit Peak Hourly Rate $20.00 $24.00 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Established 2014 - PARK AMENITIES
Archery Range Facility Areas $10.00 $20.00
Ramada Hourly Rate $10.00 $15.00
Established 2013 - OVAC & CRC LAP LANES
Short Course Lap Lane (OVAC & CRC) Res/Non-Profit $6.00 $7.00
Short Course Lap Lane (OVAC & CRC) NR/For-Profit $12.00 $14.00
Long Course Lap Lane (OVAC & CRC) Res/Non-Profit $12.00 $14.00
Long Course Lap Lane (OVAC & CRC) NR/For-Profit $24.00 $28.00
Established 2008 - SPR RESERVATIONS
Private/non-profit Events $ 175-1,500 $ 350-1,800
Public/for-profit Events $ 225-2,200 $ 700-3,600
New - EVENTS
Naranja Park hourly rate $410.00 $425.00 $625.00
Skate Park and Pumptrack only hourly rate NA $200.00 $400.00
Riverfront Park hourly rate $95.00 $150.00 $250.00
JDK Park hourly rate $70.00 $300.00 $500.00
(SC meet)OVAC hourly rate per ln/hr $6.00 $7.00 $14.00
(LC meet)OVAC hourly rate per ln/hr $12.00 $14.00 $28.00
OVAC Special Event per day $250.00 $350.00 $450.00
(Group) OVAC per ln/hr $6.00 $7.00 $14.00
OVAC After Hours Rental 1-99 $350.00 $400.00 $500.00
OVAC After Hours Rental 100+$500.00 $550.00 $650.00
OVAC Classroom/Ramada Rental $150.00 $200.00 $200.00
Established 2019 - CRC PICKLEBALL COURTS
CRC Pickleball Courts Res/Non-Profit $5.00 $10.00 $10.00
CRC Pickleball Courts NR/For-Profit $10.00 $20.00 $20.00
PARKS & RECREATION FEE INCREASE PROPOSAL
MEMBERSHIPS
New Fees and Revenues Community Engagement Project
Community Engagement Event Summaries
The town conducted three online Zoom Community Engagement Events to provide residents with
background information and provide feedback on three proposals related to increasing the Town’s
revenues. The three proposals include:
1. Revising the Park’s and Recreation Fees (July 9, 2025)
2. Adopting several new taxes including (July 10, 2025):
a. Use tax
b. Commercial Rental tax
c. Telecommunications tax
3. Revising the Stormwater Utility Fee (July 15, 2025)
A summary of the comments, questions and concerns that were provided by residents is provided
below. Additional information is available on www.orovalleyaz.gov.
Facility Membership fees
1. Why are only the younger memberships held the same?
2. Does golf membership fall under any of this? If not, how often are those increased?
3. Nominal increases every year makes sense rather than big jumps every couple of years.
Also, better at accounting for inflation?
4. Proposal seems to make sense and it would be a good move to be more systematic about
yearly rate increases.
5. What is the benefit of having a premium membership?
Facility and Field Rental fees
1. Steam Pump Ranch charges for nonprofit events, does that include the OV Historical
Society?
2. Is there a timeframe associated with new event rates?
3. What were the full-day park rental rates previously?
4. Why are pickleball court rental rates doubling, when others are increasing at a much lower
percentage? Seems to be targeting the pickleball community.
5. Pickleball rates for commercial indoor facilities are not too far from the proposed raters.
Seems like the proposed rates have gone a little too far for the market. Raters for wholesale
supply of players is in the same ballpark as commercial.
6. Is there a difference between resident and for-profit fees for a full-day park rental?
7. How much was spent on [renovating] the pickleball and tennis courts at the Community
Recreation Center?
8. Consider charging more for full-day rentals. Proposal is asking too little even just for the
space.
Community Engagement Event 1 – Parks and Recreation fees
9. Is the charge for pickleball courts only after open play? If a member wants to reserve a court
after open play is there a charge?
10. What are the 2-3 highest revenue sources from the [rental] fees?
Use tax
1. No questions
Telecommunications tax
1. No questions
Commercial Rental tax
1. Being in commercial real estate for 30 years, 28 here in the greater Tucson area, I strongly
advise against the commercial rental tax. Tenants regularly pursue cost savings when
deciding where to lease space and rental tax is a significant issue. While I have been a
champion of the Town of Oro Valley, most of my commercial real estate peers assert that
new taxes are something to be avoided at all costs, considering the challenges to open new
businesses as a whole. Respectfully, this will have the effect of steering commercial renters
out of Oro Valley more than they already are by the perception of the Town being unfriendly
to businesses. Thank you for your consideration.
Other
1. If the RTA fails to pass, would the Town be in a position of having to raise taxes to account for
the loss?
2. Would be helpful for residents to understand that the new taxes will be used for capital
purposes. How does staff confirm they are only used for capital purposes? How can people
be ensured the revenues go where they are intended?
3. Does the town intend on transferring money from the general fund to reserves?
4. Would these funds be used for debt service for capital projects?
5. Is there any chance of raising the sales tax or instituting a property tax down the road?
1. Do homeowners near floodplains or flood prone areas pay more?
2. Smaller, more incremental increases annually would be better than larger increases every
few years.
3. What is the current Stormwater Utility budget?
4. Do developers have more responsibility for stormwater impacts when they increase the
amount of impermeable surface?
Community Engagement Event 2 – New taxes
Community Engagement Event 3 – Stormwater Utility fee
2025 Taxes Q&A
based on questions and comments at the OV Chamber’s
Oro Valley Business Forum on 9/11/25
For your reference, a recording of the video is available at www.orovalleyaz.gov.
CONCERNS expressed RE: tax rates due to high property valuations
COMMENTS from FORUM ATTENDEES:
The costs of doing business in Oro Valley are much higher than just down the road in Pima County
[based on property valuations].
Pima County already has the highest property taxes in the state.
Something that isn’t talked about enough is how high property valuations impact local businesses
(e.g. Triple Net Taxes that already go to Pima County).
RESPONSE:
From an average tax rate perspective, properties within Oro Valley have a slightly lower average tax rate
than the overall County average. They also have a lower average tax rate than Marana and Sahuarita. (Per
Pima County)
When we look at actual taxes paid, it is true that higher property values in Oro Valley result in higher taxes
paid by residents and businesses, which can impact the bottom line. Since most property taxes are ad
valorem (according to value), higher valued properties will generally pay more in property taxes. This is
evident in many places in Pima County—not just Oro Valley.
However, it is important to note the following:
Per a recent report from Cushman & Wakefield/Picor:
“Average lease rates [in Oro Valley] rose 4.3% year-over-year to $20.10 per sf, outpacing the
national increase of 2.0%.
Premiums of 20–25% remain in high-demand areas like Oro Valley and key eastside arterials.”
In their opinion:
o “Hot submarkets included Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, and the I-10 corridor, where high-
income demographics drive demand.”
o “Oro Valley is a high demand area and premiums are charged between 20%-25%.”
Per Economic Development Director Paul Melcher:
Based on staff tracking, we still see a number of businesses opening in OV:
The Marketplace boasts the following activities:
o Two new businesses since June 2025: Bloom Tea Wellness and Picklr.
o Dunkin Donuts is working on tenant improvements to begin business in WalMart.
o Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream is finalizing tenant improvements in the previous Red
Lobster building and will likely open in the next 3-6 months
There are 3 retail businesses in the process of opening or that have opened recently along Oracle
Road, including The Good Feet Store, Ciao Down Pizza, and Hooked Up.
QUESTIONS from attendees RE: New tax proposals
1. When was the last time the town did an efficiency audit?
The Town has not engaged an outside consultant to perform an efficiency audit. However, the Town
does participate in Lean Six Sigma principles for organizational efficiency and has sponsored a
number of internal projects performed by staff to become more efficient and save money.
Over the past couple of years through the annual budget process, the Town has undertaken a
number of “belt-tightening” measures which have yielded estimated expenditure reductions in the
General Fund of approximately $3.7 million. (see chart below)
2. When would the taxes be implemented?
At the earliest, any new taxes and fees would not be implemented until January 1, 2026.
3. How does the town’s tax revenue growth compare to the Town of Marana?
The Town of Marana is growing much faster than the Town of Oro Valley which is helping them
increase their tax base as well as development-related revenues. Since FY22, Marana’s total sales
tax collections have increased approximately 38%, while Oro Valley’s sales tax collections have
been flat.
4. If these tax categories already exist, why did the town set them at 0%
Current staff does not have insight into previous decisions made by past Town Councils. It was
likely delayed in anticipation of future implementation for future needs.
The strategic plan directs staff to analyze revenues and explore new revenue opportunities.
Implementation of these categories are consistent with neighboring communities.
5. Why isn’t a property tax considered rather than “piecemeal” approaches that represent short
-term solutions?
Property taxes would require an affirmative vote from residents at the ballot box to implement
which would take time and add additional cost. Over the history of the Town, residents have not
favored the use of any property tax, and thus, it would not likely be accepted by the community at
this time. Additionally, surrounding communities such as Marana and Sahuarita do not have a
property tax, which would place our community at a competitive disadvantage. Lastly, unlike sales
taxes, property taxes are difficult to pass on to non-residents benefiting from Town services.
6. Why are all the taxes aimed at businesses and not residents?
If approved, residents will be subject to the same additional taxes as businesses. Further, any
additional taxes paid by businesses will likely be borne by customers comprised of non-residents
and residents.
7. If approved, do these new taxes cover the anticipated shortfall for public safety and road
maintenance into the future?
Staff expects the new taxes to cover the recent inflation experienced in pavement preservation,
which is approximately $1.5 million. The new taxes/fees could also potentially be utilized for
replacement police vehicles and/or the new police facility just purchased; however, that direction
would need to come from Town Council.
8. What is the “net” leakage from the town? $1.8 billion goes out annually, how much comes
back in?
Net leakage is estimated to be $1.8 billion, equating to $45 million in tax revenues. We don’t know
how much comes back into the Town by non-residents, but we do expect the figure to be
significantly less than the leakage figure.
9. Leakage is concerning—especially when you see developments that have to “fight” for Town
Council approval like the OV Marketplace. Is that part of the reason OV continues to see so
much leakage?
Staff believe more factors contribute to leakage than just one particular development or project.
There are many reasons for leakage. Dominant factors include lack of certain business sectors to
meet resident wants and needs, insufficient local market metrics (ie. population, income, visibility)
required by certain businesses and consumer awareness of the importance to shop local.
10. Will these taxes be specifically assigned to capital projects or the general fund?
The proposed tax categories are intended to be assigned to the capital fund for capital needs, but
this will be a Town Council decision.
11. Will all three taxes be voted on individually or as a package? Do they require separate
ordinances? Will there be options presented for each?
Ultimately this is Town Council’s decision. They can choose to approve any of the suggested three,
or individually. Separate ordinances should not be required. Options will be provided and
discussed to include phasing in and timing of implementation.
12. How do you tax commercial leases?
Commercial leases would be taxed the same way we collect tax on other categories. The Arizona
Department of Revenue, via an intergovernmental agreement, is responsible for collecting
transaction privilege taxes and remitting appropriate amounts to member jurisdictions.
13. You say the town needs to grow. What is being done about annexation?
Staff are pursuing annexation opportunities to the extent possible. Oro Valley has a formally
adopted Annexation Strategy on the Town website at Annexation – Oro Valley | it's in our nature.
However, annexations are legally dependent on the property owner’s willingness and terms to
participate. Once approved, they can take a significant amount of time to produce revenue. Our
most recent commercial annexation was Westward Look. Ongoing and active conversations with
property owners include:
State Land properties near the intersection of Thornydale and Tangerine Roads
Multiple existing commercial sites
Honeywell site on Oracle Road and adjacent to the Foothills Business Park
14. What were tax revenues like prior to 2020?
The Town was averaging about 10% growth per year in local sales tax revenues for the decade of
2010-2019.
Since FY2020, total Townwide local sales tax revenues grew at about 6% per year but have been flat
since FY2022. However, all growth in tax revenues since FY2020 occurred in the period from
FY2020-FY2022.
15. How is the [Stormwater Utility] fee measured?
The Stormwater Utility fee is calculated based on an impervious surface measurement from each
property. That measurement is then divided by the equivalent residential unit (ERU), which is
typically 2,588 square feet. The result is then multiplied by the monthly fee rate.
The current fee for residents and most small businesses is $4.00/month. The proposed fee is
$6.50/month.
Study Session: New taxes and fees proposals
Town Council
October 1, 2025
New Taxes and Revised Fees proposals
PHASE 1
STEP 1 – DEVELOPMENT by STAFF April 4th
A.Draft Communications Outreach Plan
•Explorer article
•Print ads
•Informational videos
•Outreach to B&C, HOA and Community
•Vista Newsletter
•Parks & Rec Eblast
•Social media
•Website
B.Assemble All Department Proposals
•Parks and Recreation Fees
•Stormwater Utility Fees
•Other Revenue Sources
C.Comprehensive Staff Report and PPT Presentation of A + B
STEP 2 – STUDY SESSIONS
A.Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April 15th
B.Budget and Finance Commission May 20th
C.Town Council June 18th
PHASE 2
STEP 3 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ZOOM EVENTS
A.Parks & Rec July 9th
B.Other Revenues July 10th
C.Stormwater July 15th
STEP 4 – ORO VALLEY BUSINESS FORUM September 11th
PHASE 3
STEP 5 – B&C RECOMMENDATIONS
A.Stormwater Utility Commission November 2024
B.Parks and Recreation Advisory Board September 9th
C.Budget and Finance Commission September 16th
STEP 6 – COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 1st
STEP 7 – COUNCIL DECISION October 15th
Public Hearing: Discussion and possible action on the following items:
A.Issue “Notice of Intent” to raise Stormwater rate
B.Increase Parks and Recreation fees
C.Adopt proposed taxes
STEP 8 – COUNCIL DECISION
Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible action to raise Stormwater rate January 2026
Town new taxes and revised fees proposals
Parks and Recreation Fees
New Taxes
Stormwater Utility Fee
Community Engagement
Boards and Commissions – April thru June 2025
Community Outreach Plan – June 2025
Online Zoom Engagement Meetings – July 2025
OV Business Forum – September 2025
Boards and Commissions recommended
proposals – September 2025
Town Council decision – October 2025
Proposed new Taxes and Rates
Financial Stability Guiding Principle 1
“Develop a balanced revenue portfolio by diversifying income streams, structuring
fees to align with maintenance and capacity needs, and exploring new revenue
sources acceptable to the community...”
Town Council approved Strategic Plan Items
“Benchmark Revenue Sources” Strategic Plan Project
“Conduct ongoing monitoring and benchmarking of the Town’s major revenue sources
against municipalities in the region to enhance financial resilience, maintain
competitiveness, and adapt to evolving economic conditions.”
Updated Five-Year Forecast (no additional taxes)
FY 24/25
Forecast
FY 25/26
Forecast
FY 26/27
Forecast
FY 27/28
Forecast
FY 28/29
Forecast
FY 29/30
Forecast
GENERAL FUND
Revenue 56,675,067 61,204,029 62,411,886 63,289,354 65,954,311 67,125,786
Inflows 56,675,067 61,204,029 62,411,886 63,289,354 65,954,311 67,125,786
Personnel 34,760,097 37,473,980 38,552,079 39,750,885 40,991,205 42,145,100
O&M 13,030,564 14,951,551 15,637,205 16,132,999 16,804,489 17,352,467
Capital 336,530 211,000 245,190 231,446 239,769 248,162
Transfers Out 9,153,341 11,447,129 10,739,693 7,006,830 6,817,724 8,925,340
Outflows 57,280,532 64,083,660 65,174,167 63,122,160 64,853,188 68,671,069
Beginning Fund Balance 22,081,503 20,855,294 17,975,664 15,213,382 15,380,577 16,481,700
Ending Fund Balance 20,855,294 17,975,664 15,213,382 15,380,577 16,481,700 14,936,417
HIGHWAY FUND
Revenue 4,435,067 4,587,867 4,689,906 4,893,029 5,031,945 5,180,448
Transfers In 4,000,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000
Inflows 8,435,067 6,587,867 8,689,906 7,893,029 8,031,945 7,180,448
Personnel 1,320,865 1,348,218 1,375,257 1,402,840 1,430,977 1,459,679
O&M 1,251,427 1,317,935 1,298,212 1,335,577 1,374,064 1,413,705
Capital 4,876,765 4,790,000 6,351,800 5,487,500 5,244,315 3,164,000
Outflows 7,449,056 7,456,153 9,025,269 8,225,917 8,049,355 6,037,383
Beginning Fund Balance 606,047 1,592,058 723,771 388,408 55,520 38,109
Ending Fund Balance 1,592,058 723,771 388,408 55,520 38,109 1,181,174
Updated Five-Year Forecast (cont)
FY 24/25
Forecast
FY 25/26
Forecast
FY 26/27
Forecast
FY 27/28
Forecast
FY 28/29
Forecast
FY 29/30
Forecast
CAPITAL FUND
Revenue 2,909,751 1,538,926 1,612,094 1,561,674 1,537,507 1,525,387
Transfers In 7,139,787 5,000,000 5,410,984 1,622,920 1,715,963 4,925,702
Inflows 10,049,538 6,538,926 7,023,078 3,184,594 3,253,470 6,451,089
O&M 390,108 871 - - - -
Capital 5,565,173 6,617,864 8,583,500 4,229,800 3,269,500 4,176,000
Transfers Out 4,000,000 2,234,200 4,117,008 3,120,518 3,124,134 2,127,858
Outflows 9,955,281 8,852,935 12,700,508 7,350,318 6,393,634 6,303,858
Beginning Fund Balance 16,677,730 16,771,987 14,457,978 8,780,548 4,614,823 1,474,660
Ending Fund Balance 16,771,987 14,457,978 8,780,548 4,614,823 1,474,660 1,621,890
COMMUNITY CENTER FUND
Revenue 12,109,517 7,219,293 7,415,945 7,657,091 7,904,189 8,130,889
Transfers In - 1,200,000 1,800,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 900,000
Inflows 12,109,517 8,419,293 9,215,945 9,657,091 9,904,189 9,030,889
Personnel 1,324,613 1,303,239 1,341,245 1,380,369 1,420,645 1,462,106
O&M 6,821,594 7,184,962 7,119,338 7,246,581 7,378,250 7,512,917
Capital 1,136,453 2,443,700 365,000 965,000 925,000 230,000
Transfers Out 1,717,149 172,968 172,635 172,236 172,760 172,207
Outflows 10,999,810 11,104,869 8,998,218 9,764,186 9,896,655 9,377,230
Beginning Fund Balance 1,815,118 2,924,825 239,248 456,975 349,880 357,415
Ending Fund Balance 2,924,825 239,248 456,975 349,880 357,415 11,073
Five-Year Forecast Ending Fund Balances
Belt-tightening Measures/Impact
Did not backfill two project manager positions in FY26
Did not hire any additional f/t staff for FY25.
Implemented more stringent new personnel process in FY24.
Implemented new travel/training Administrative Directive in FY25 requiring more justification of requests and limiting out-of-state travel.
Required no department O&M increases from prior year for FY26 budget.
Townwide O&M decreased $328K for FY25 from FY24
Implemented revised, more stringent CIP request process in FY24 and deferred a number of projects.
Belt-tightening Measures/Impact (cont)
Actual results of belt tightening measures are illustrated on the chart below.
Approximately $3.7M in savings through reduced spending has been achieved
since FY23.
What kinds of taxes and fees do OV RESIDENTS pay?
REQUISITE TAXES: 4% Utility tax on gas, electric and water
EXAMPLE: For a small business account with a $150/month utility bill (gas & electric), pays $6 per month. Water utility tax adds about $2/month.
Fees are used to support a wide range of Town services and departments, including Police, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and General Government departments, as well as provide funding for capital projects and debt service payments on Town-issued bonds.
USER FEES: Water and Stormwater
EXAMPLE: Average small business account uses 7,000 gallons of water per month and pays $50 per month.
Each business contributes to operate the stormwater system and generally pays $4.50 per month.
User fees are used solely for water and stormwater operations and capital construction projects.
OV SALES TAX: 2.5%
EXAMPLE: $100 purchase of taxable items in OV (groceries are exempt), contributes $2.50.
Sales taxes are used to support a wide range of Town services and departments, including Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and general government departments, as well as provide funding for capital projects and debt service payments on Town-issued bonds.
PSST! What about property taxes? Good news:
The Town of Oro Valley does NOT levy a property tax!
The Issue – Stagnant Revenues, Rising Costs
The General Fund is the backbone of Town services provided to businesses and residents, funding essential services.
While total General Fund revenues have increased 10% since 2021, costs of Police services have increased 23%, absorbing 80% of General Fund revenue growth.
Additionally, road maintenance costs have increased a staggering 107% since 2021, requiring the General Fund to help augment the Road Fund.
In short – the need is being driven by increasing Public Safety and Road Maintenance costs.
History of Pavement Preservation Costs
Sales Taxes
The Town is funded through a variety of revenue sources.
However, Sales Taxes is the primary operating revenue source of the Town
comprising over 45% of total General Fund revenues.
Over the past three years, Sales Tax growth has been flat.
The Town loses about $1.18 billion in taxable transactions to retail “leakage”.
Stagnant Revenues
$20
$22
$24
$26
$28
$30
$32
Jul-20Aug-20Sep-20Oct-20Nov-20Dec-20Jan-21Feb-21Mar-21Apr-21May-21Jun-21Jul-21Aug-21Sep-21Oct-21Nov-21Dec-21Jan-22Feb-22Mar-22Apr-22May-22Jun-22Jul '22 Aug '22 Sep '22 Oct '22 Nov '22 Dec '22 Jan '23 Feb '23 Mar '23 Apr '23 May '23 Jun '23Jul '23 Aug '23 Sep '23 Oct '23 Nov '23 Dec '23 Jan '24 Feb '24 Mar '24 Apr '24 May '24 Jun '24Jul '24 Aug '24 Sep '24 Oct '24 Nov '24 Dec '24 Jan '25 Feb '25 Mar '25 Apr '25 May '25 Jun '25Local Sales Tax
12 Month Rolling in Millions
FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 20/21 FY 24/25 YTD
Opportunities for increased revenue
MARANA SAHUARITA TUCSON ORO VALLEY
PROPOSED
Use Tax
(when no sales tax currently collected) 2.5%2%2.6%2.5%
Commercial Rental Tax 2.5%2%2.6%2.5%
Telecommunications Tax 4%2%2.6%2.5%
Taxes and Fees currently levied by neighboring municipalities, not levied by Oro Valley
These new taxes would mostly impact OV BUSINESSES
USE TAX: 2.5%
•What is it? A tax on goods purchased where no sales tax is currently collected
•Who pays it? Individuals and businesses would pay it when making purchases outside of Oro
Valley, if no sales tax was collected at the time of purchase.
•Purpose/how it’s used: Proposed to be restricted towards capital needs
COMMERCIAL RENTAL TAX: 2.5%
•What is it? A tax on the rental, leasing, and licensing for use of real property for commercial
purposes
•Who pays it? Landlords of commercial office leases and storage facilities
•Purpose/how it’s used: Proposed to be restricted towards capital needs
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX: 2.5%
•What is it? A tax on businesses providing telecommunication services in the Town
•Who pays it? Wireless communication service providers.
•Purpose/how it’s used: Proposed to be restricted towards capital needs
Examples of Impacts – Use Tax
Use Tax is primarily paid by businesses who purchase capital or inventory items
outside of the State of Arizona.
$10,000/mo. In purchases outside the State of Arizona would cost an additional
$250.
Examples of Impacts – Commercial Rental Tax
A $100/mo. Rent would cost an additional $2.50.
A $1,000/mo. Rent would cost an additional $25.00.
Examples of Impacts – Telecommunications Tax
A $50/mo. Cell phone bill = $1.25
A $100/mo. Cell phone bill = $2.50
A $250/mo. Cell phone bill = $6.25
Benefits to Businesses and Residents
Keeps Town competitive with the highest level of Public Safety response and
Road quality in Southern Arizona
Provides increased ability to withstand shocks and adverse economic events by
diversifying Town revenues
Provides funding for necessary capital projects
ie. Police facility, police vehicles, roads
Further insulates Town from adverse State legislative actions
Facilitates more pay-as-you-go for future capital needs, reducing reliance on
future debt issuances
Assigned Use
All three new tax categories, if adopted by Town Council, are proposed to be
utilized for Public Safety Capital needs.
The Town is reliant on operational surpluses to fund capital projects.
Summary
Increases in road maintenance and police costs have caused pressure to the
Town General Fund.
While the Town has performed operational cost controls and “belt tightening”
these past two budget cycles, expenditure cuts alone are not sufficient to
remedy the issue without impacting current service levels.
Additional revenue is necessary. What is being proposed has already been
implemented by surrounding Southern Arizona communities.
Strategic Plan Goal 7.1 for last fiscal year. Strategic Plan Focus Area 7 –
Financial Stability – “Benchmark Revenue Sources” for current fiscal year.
Parks and Recreation
proposed Fee Increases
Why revise Parks and Recreation fees
Current fees inadequate to
address needed Parks and
Recreation improvements and
sustain current service levels
Increases cost recovery
Fee increases will be utilized for future
parks improvements (Capital
Improvement Projects)
Most fees established 10+ years
ago and have not been updated
Areas of Proposed Increases
Memberships
Community & Recreation Center (CRC)
•Classic Memberships
•Premium Memberships
Oro Valley Aquatic Center (OVAC)
Archery Range
Rentals
Fields
Archery Range
Ramadas
Lap Lanes (OVAC & CRC)
Steam Pump Ranch
Park Rates
Pickleball Courts
Parks and Recreation fee proposal summary
Nominal increases for most categories
Proposed fee structure continues to provide an outstanding value for residents
Larger increases for non-residents
Most fees established 10+ years ago and have not been updated
User groups have expressed support regarding the proposed fees
El Conquistador Tennis
Pusch Ridge Archers
OV Community & Recreation Center Advisory Group
OV Sports Alliance members
OV swim team organizations
Fee increases will be utilized for future parks improvements (Capital
Improvement Projects)
Stormwater Utility
proposed Fee Increase
Residents $4.50 per month
Commercial
$4.50 per Equivalent Resident Unit (ERU)
Meets regulatory & asset management requirements
Allows for program design and development
In-house infrastructure design and construction documents
Grant management & Pima County partnership
Current Fee SWC Proposed Fee
Residents $6.50 per month
Commercial
$6.50 per Equivalent Resident Unit (ERU)
Community Expectation
Complete Infrastructure Projects
Design
Construction
New Program Requirements
General Inflation
Continue to seek outside funding
FEMA Grants & Pima County Partnerships
Existing Rate vs. Proposed Rate
Rate Increase Drivers & Timeline
What is driving the fee increase?
Needed infrastructure repairs -
Increased material costs
Cash balance will fall to 12% without increase after 2027
Utility must maintain an operating cash reserve requirement of 15%
The Stormwater Utility Commission unanimously supported a one-time rate increase
$2.00 per ERU.
10/15/25 Town Council - Notice of Intent (NOI) to increase Stormwater fee
01/14/25 Town Council - Public Hearing (at least 60-days from NOI)
- Town Council considers adoption of Stormwater fee
07/05/25 New rates become effective – align with FY 26/27
Rate Increase Summary
However, at the June 18th Study Session, Council requested that this fee be
phased in to lessen its impact: from 10% per year to a 25% over 4 years to a per
project basis.
For consistency of implementation and predictability for the public, staff is
requesting the original $2.00 per ERU fee increase, as an escalating three-part,
three-year implementation.
That would be 67¢ per ERU per years 1&2 and 66¢ third year increase.
The impact is a diminishing year over year increase of 15% first year, 13% the
second year and 11% the third year.
We feel that this meets the spirit of what the SWUC reviewed & approved while
meeting Council direction and providing predictability to the public and funding to
accomplish some projects.
Town Council Regular Session 2.
Meeting Date:10/01/2025
Requested by: Bayer Vella, Community and Economic Development
Submitted By:Michael Spaeth, Community and Economic Development
Case Number:2500805
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS TO REFLECT RECENT STATE LAW
CHANGES REGARDING THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is presented for discussion only. The formal code amendment will be presented for discussion and
possible action on December 3.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this item is to discuss upcoming zoning code amendments to reflect recent state law changes
regarding the required review process of development and design review applications for permitted or entitled
(non-discretionary) projects. More specifically, this includes the review of development plans, preliminary/final
plats, architecture, art and other design-related development applications.
In House Bill (HB) 2447 (Attachment 1), the state recently enacted changes to ARS § 9-500.49 that impact the
town's current approval process for permitted or entitled (non-discretionary) code-compliant projects.
The new language includes the following:
Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body of a city or town SHALL by ordinance do the following:
1. Authorize administrative personnel to review and approve site plans, development plans, land divisions, lot line
adjustments, lot ties, preliminary plats, final plats and plat amendments WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING [Emphasis
added].
2. Authorize administrative personnel to review and approve design review plans based on objective standards
WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING [Emphasis added].
3. Allow at-risk submittals for certain on-site preliminary grading and drainage work or infrastructure.
4. Allow applicants with a history of compliance with building codes and regulations to be eligible for expedited permit
review.
Town Council initiated a Zoning Code amendment in May directing staff to update code language to comply with
the new state law.
The anticipated code amendments will include the following key elements:
Enabling administrative approval for permitted or entitled (non-discretionary) code-compliant applications1.
Utilizing the existing Board of Adjustment appeal process for administrative approval of permitted or entitled
(non-discretionary) applications
2.
Changes to other sections of code (Economic Expansion Zone, Design Standards)3.
Allow at-risk submittal of certain grading and drainage applications4.
Allow expedited review of zoning and grading applications5.
Require a Conditional Use Permit for building height increase requests in the Private School (PS) zoning
district
6.
Town staff have been in communication with both the League of Arizona Cities and Towns (League) and
members of the City of Scottsdale planning department (who are similarly impacted by the new legislation) to
discuss potential amendments that comply with the intent of the new legislation. The League drafted a model
ordinance (Attachment 2) for communities impacted by the original legislation adopted in 2023 as a guide for
potential changes. Staff anticipate the code amendments will draw on the general framework of this model code
moving forward.
To ensure compliance with the new legislation, the town has until December 31, 2025, to adopt the new code
amendments as the new law becomes effective on January 1, 2026. Once adopted, the new code will apply
retroactively to non-discretionary applications currently under review.
The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the proposed amendments at a study session on September
10, 2025, and had only minor questions and comments.
Staff is currently developing the proposed amendments, which will be formally presented to Town Council at a
public hearing in December with the aim of becoming effective prior to the state-mandated deadline.
This item is presented for discussion only and more information is provided in the Background or Detailed
Information section of this report.
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
In 2023, the state passed legislation giving local jurisdictions the option of making the approval process for
non-discretionary development and design review applications (e.g. Development and Landscape Plans,
Preliminary and Final Plats, etc.), administrative. This year, in HB 2447 (Attachment 1), the legislature made the
process mandatory for all jurisdictions. The new language includes the following:
Notwithstanding any other law, the legislative body of a city or town SHALL by ordinance do the following:
1. Authorize administrative personnel to review and approve site plans, development plans, land divisions, lot line
adjustments, lot ties, preliminary plats, final plats and plat amendments WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING [Emphasis
added].
2. Authorize administrative personnel to review and approve design review plans based on objective standards
WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING [Emphasis added].
3. Allow at-risk submittals for certain on-site preliminary grading and drainage work or infrastructure.
4. Allow applicants with a history of compliance with building codes and regulations to be eligible for expedited permit
review
The anticipated code amendments will have the following key elements.
1. Administrative approval for non-discretionary code-compliant applications
For the town, this will represent a change as many non-discretionary development or design review applications
that currently require Town Council approval. While this represents a significant change for the town, to comply
with state law, the proposed amendments will include the following:
The "non-discretionary" development or design review applications listed below will be reviewed and approved
administratively when deemed code-compliant:
Development Plans and Master Development Plans
Preliminary Plats
Final Plats
Commercial Architecture
Model Home Architecture
Public Art
Other design review applications (e.g. Alternative Parking Ratio's, etc.)
The following "discretionary" applications where new entitlements or uses are requested will continue to require
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and Town Council approval:
General Plan Amendments
Rezoning/PAD Amendments
Conditional Use Permits
Grading Exceptions
Other Use Requests like Alternative Parking Analysis
All applications will continue to be reviewed for conformance with all existing code requirements (General Plan,
Design Principles, Design Standards, Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Overlay District, etc.).
2. Establish that the existing "appeal of administrative decisions" process through the Board of
Adjustment will be used for administrative approval of permitted/entitled (non-discretionary) applications
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-462.02 establishes that "A board of adjustment shall hear and decide appeals
from the decisions of the zoning administrator..." Administrative approvals of "non-discretionary" development and
design review applications in compliance with state law are "decisions of the zoning administrator" and are to be
appealed in the same manner and venue (e.g. Board of Adjustment) as other administrative decisions of the
Planning and Zoning Administrator.
It is worth noting the League's model ordinance (Attachment 2) includes the following elements:
Defines who can appeal
Appeal criteria and procedure
Reviewing entity
Staff recommends tailoring elements to utilize the existing Board of Adjustment appeal process for administrative
decisions.
3. Changes to other sections of code
The anticipated changes will also impact other sections of code, namely the Economic Expansion Zone (EEZ)
and Design Standards. Permitted or entitled (non-discretionary) code-compliant projects within the EEZ are
currently approved administratively, while discretionary projects require Town Council approval. This change will
make much of the EEZ redundant and unnecessary as the same approval process will apply to all properties in
town. Some components of EEZ (e.g. allowing pre-grading of development parcels) will remain limited to those
areas.
With regard to Design Standards, as a result of the code amendments, they should be sharpened and made more
specific (without being overly prescriptive). The aim will be to maintain the Town's high level of design
requirements while allowing for aesthetic variety throughout the town. An update to the Design Standards
previously approved as an Strategic Plan item that is anticipated to be presented to Town Council later this year.
4. Allow at-risk submittal of certain grading and drainage applications
This legislation does not enable/require pre-grading prior to development application approval - just review of a
grading and/or drainage plan. No code changes will be necessary to comply with part of the new legislation.
5. Allow expedited review of zoning and grading applications
The Town currently allows for expedited reviews of building permit applications only (with an additional expedited
fee). The code amendments will need to include language enabling expedited reviews of all applications for
applicants with a history of compliance. Additionally, the Town's Development Fee Schedule will need to be
revised to add an expedited review option (with associated costs) for all applications.
6. Require a Conditional Use Permit for building height increase requests in the Private School (PS)
zoning district
A building height increase application in PS zoning entails Planning & Zoning Commission decision-making - with
the ability to appeal to Town Council. It would be timely to amend the code by requiring a conditional use permit
with final determination by Town Council.
The Town has until December 31, 2025, to adopt the new code amendments as the new law becomes effective
on January 1, 2026. Once adopted, the new code will apply retroactively to non-discretionary applications
currently under review.
The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the proposed amendments at a study session on September
10, 2025 and had only minor questions and comments.
This item is for discussion only and staff is currently working to develop the proposed amendments, which will be
presented to Town Council at a public hearing in December with the aim of them becoming effective prior to the
state-mandated deadline.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
This item is for discussion only. The formal code amendment will be presented for discussion and possible action
on December 3.
Attachments
ATTACHMENT 1 - HB 2447
ATTACHMENT 2 - DRAFT MODEL ORDINANCE OF SITE PLANS AUG 2023
Staff Presentation
ACAA Attorney Working Group Draft Model Ordinance
on the Administrative Review and Approval of Site Plans to
Expedite Construction (SB1103)
August 2023 version*
(*Please note: This draft will be modified based on
feedback from municipalities and stakeholders)
ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE [CITY / TOWN] OF
_________________, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ___________,
ARIZONA BY [ADOPTING / AMENDING] ARTICLE _____ RELATING TO
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS;
INCORPORATING THE RECITALS BY REFERENCE; ESTABLISHING A
PURPOSE; SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS; [ADOPTING APPLICATION
FEES]; ESTABLISHING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, S.B. 1103 provides that local governments, by ordinance, may authorize
administrative personnel to review and approve site plans;
WHEREAS, administrative approval of site plans can help shorten the overall time it takes
to complete a project;
WHEREAS, the [City/Town] deems it necessary to XXX;
WHEREAS, [add].
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the [City/Town] of
__________, Arizona, as follows:
Section I. General.
The Code of ___________, Arizona, is hereby amended by [amending/adding Article X-
X, Site Plans], to read as follows:
ARTICLE X-X. SITE PLANS AND AMENDED SITE PLANS.
Sec. X-X-1 Purposes.
This Article describes application requirements, review procedures, and approval criteria utilized
by [City/Town] staff when reviewing new site plans, as well as modifications to approved plans.
The specific purposes of the site plan review process are to:
(A) Ensure the proposed development plan complies with the development and design
requirements of the [City/Town].
(B) Facilitate the orderly development of the [City/Town] by promoting the public health,
safety, and general welfare, and character of the community;
(C) Mitigate adverse impacts on traffic circulation and adjacent developments and land
uses; and
(D) Support a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system with adequate off-street
parking and loading facilities, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian amenities.
Sec. X-X-2 Definitions.1
[add definitions, as applicable]
Sec. X-X-3 Administrative Authority; Applicability.
(A) Administrative Review and Approval. Except as otherwise expressly provided in
this Article [or as otherwise required by Council stipulation2], the [Zoning Administrator3] shall
have the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application seeking the approval
of a site plan or an amended site plan.
(B) Applicability. A site plan application must be submitted for [all new and existing developments
that propose qualifying building additions, alterations, or site improvements. Site plan review is
not required for one duplex, triplex, or detached single-family residence on one lot]. This section
applies to reviews of applications for initial site plans and amended site plans.
1 Most cities have a comprehensive definition section in their subdivision code. This only addresses those
definitions that need to change.
2 This language is optional for cities that may have Council stipulations related to site plan in zoning ordinances or
development agreement.
3 Modify as needed based on the applicable approval authority.
(C) Application Requirements. Applications for initial site plans and amended site plans shall be
filed with the [add department name] on form(s) provided by the Department and shall include all
the information identified in the application form(s) and4 other data that may be required by
the [Zoning Administrator] to ensure compliance with the requirements. Site plan applications
must be signed by the property owner(s) or an authorized agent of the property owner(s) and all
applicable fees shall be paid when the application is submitted.
(D) Approval Criteria.
(1) The Department shall review site plan applications in accordance with applicable
zoning ordinance regulations, subdivision regulations, engineering standards, flood
prevention and control regulations, development agreement, development master plan, and
all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations,
policies and/or guidelines.
(2) Approval of a site plan application shall be given only when in the judgement of the
[City/Town], such an approval is consistent with the intent and purpose of this Article, and
it is determined that the proposed application is:
(a) Consistent with the health, safety, and welfare of the community;
(b) Consistent with purposes and intent of this Article, the general plan, and any
adopted plan for the area;
(c) Will not cause traffic related concerns that cannot be mitigated as determined
by the [City/Town] Engineer; and
(d) Failure to comply with provisions of the codes, standards, and procedures of the
[City/Town] shall be the sole basis for denial.
(E) Notice of Decision.
(1) The Department shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the decision to approve or deny
the application, and shall state any conditions for approval or reasons for denial in said
letter.
(2) The Department shall provide notice of the decision to those property owners within
300 feet of the proposed site plan.5
(3) If no appeal is filed within the timeframe specified in [subsection F of this section], then
the decision of the Department shall be final.
4 Add reference(s) to application requirements that may be located elsewhere (e.g., an administrative process
manual, engineering standards, etc.)
5 This is consistent with state law on zoning. Some cities require more notice, in essence giving adjacent property
owners more rights to contest an administrative site plan, than legislative zoning.
(F) Appeal Criteria and Procedure.
(1) The Notice of Decision by the Department may be appealed by the applicant, any
[City/Town] property owner, and property owners within 300 feet of the proposed site plan.
6
(2) Basis for Appeal.
(a) The purpose of the appeal criteria provided herein is to fairly accommodate the
appeal right of a party aggrieved7 by a [City/Town] decision, while also ensuring
the appeal is conducted fairly and expeditiously and ensuring finality in land use
decisions and development permitting.
(b) An appeal of a site plan decision is limited to instances where an aggrieved party
alleges there was an error in a decision or determination in the enforcement of a
specific zoning ordinance or regulatory requirement.
(3) To initiate an appeal regarding a site plan application:
(a) A written notice of appeal must be submitted on a form prescribed by the
Department and must include citations to the specific zoning ordinance or other
regulatory requirement the appellant believes the site plan does not comply with;
and
(b) The written notice of appeal [and the applicable fee8] must be received by the
Department not later than ten (10) calendar days after the notice of decision has
been issued. the deadline shall be extended to the end of the next business day when
the deadline occurs on a non-business day.
(G) Appeal; Department Director.
(1) Upon receipt of a valid appeal, the Department Director shall make a determination as
to the nature of the appeal and shall determine the appropriate type of review.
(2) Appeals of a technical nature, such as but not limited to utility locations, grading and
drainage, or traffic mitigation measures shall be reviewed by the [City/Town Engineer], or
designee thereof.
(3) All other types of appeals, including but not limited to exactions or dedications
associated with the site plan, shall be heard by the [hearing officer9] (“Reviewing Entity”).
6 This is consistent with state law on zoning. Some cities require more notice, in essence giving adjacent property
owners more rights to contest an administrative site plan, than legislative zoning.
7 Some cities may want to expressly define “aggrieved party” for the purpose of who can appeal a decision.
8 Many cities do not require the payment of a fee for an appeal.
9 Modify as needed.
(H) Appeal; Reviewing Entity.
(1) The Reviewing Entity shall hold a review hearing and provide the appellant, applicant,
Department staff, and those property owners and registered homeowner's associations
within the required notification radius of the subject property an opportunity to present their
position. The hearing shall be informal and the rules of evidence and civil procedure shall
not apply. The Reviewing Entity may approve, approve with modifications, conditionally
approve, or deny the appeal.
(2) The Reviewing Entity’s decision shall be in writing and shall be provided to the
appellant, applicant, the Department, and any property owners and homeowner's
association representatives who attended the hearing.
(3) The decision of the Reviewing Entity shall be final.
(I) Building Permits Based upon Approved Site Plan.
(1) For all development subject to site plan review, an approved site plan and proper zoning
are required prior to the commencement of any construction or development on the site.
(2) The applicant shall obtain the necessary building and/or construction permits within
eighteen (18) months of the date of approval of the site plan application, if not obtained
within the eighteen (18) month time frame, the applicant may, prior to the date of
expiration, file a request for an extension, whereupon the [Planning Manager] may
authorize a one-time, six (6) month extension. If the time frame has expired, the applicant
shall submit a new site plan, together with the applicable documents and fees as stipulated
in the above provisions.
(J) Amendments to Approved Site Plans.
(1) When a site plan has been previously approved and alterations to the proposed buildings
or site improvements are desired, a site plan amendment will be required if those changes
are deemed by the [Planning Manager] or designee to be substantial in nature.
(2) Substantial changes are:
(a) a ****** (***) percent increase in a project gross land area;
(b) a ****** (***) percent increase in building or buildings' square footage;
(c) a ****** (***) percent increase in a multi-family project's density;
(d) a material change to the project's land use;
(e) a material change or an alteration to the project's circulation pattern that in the
judgment of the [City/Town] Engineer requires a revised Traffic Impact Analysis.
(3) A site plan amendment shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved in accordance with
the same site plan approval criteria as identified herein.
(4) Any modification which does not substantially change the approved site plan. shall be
not require the applicant to obtain new site plan approval and may be addressed through
the building permit process.
[see next page for remainder of the adopting ordinance]
Section II. Penalties.
[Add penalty clause].10
Section III. Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, are hereby repealed.
Section IV. Recitals.
The recitals above are fully incorporated in this Ordinance by reference.
Section V. Effective Date.
The effective date of this Ordinance shall be ___ days following adoption by the
[City/Town] Council.
Section VI. Preservation of Rights and Duties.
This Ordinance does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that
were incurred, or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section VII.Providing for Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or
any part of the Code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
10 A penalty clause cannot be adopted by reference. See A.R.S. §§ 9-802, 9-803. As a result, if a violation of the
ordinance is subject to a penalty or civil sanction, the penalty or civil sanction must be fully described in the ordinance
itself. In addition to any local requirements, an ordinance containing a penalty, fine, forfeiture or other punishment
must be published after its enactment by posting it: (1) at city or town hall or in one public place within the city or
town; (2) on the city’s or town’s website, and (3) any additional public notice as is reasonable and practicable. See
A.R.S. § 9-813. Exhibits to the ordinance may be excluded from the postings if the city or town lists in the postings
where the exhibits are available for public use and inspection. See A.R.S. § 9-813. Posting may be established by the
affidavit of the person who posted the ordinance filed with the clerk. See A.R.S. § 9-813.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the [City/Town] Council of _______________ this ____
day of ______________, 202_.
ATTEST: CITY/TOWN OF _______________, an
Arizona municipal corporation
________________________ __________________________
________________________ ________________________
City/Town Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________
________________________
City/Town Attorney
I, ___________________, [CITY/TOWN] CLERK, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORDINANCE NO. _______ ADOPTED BY THE
[CITY/TOWN] OF ___________________ ON THE ____ DAY OF _____________, 202_, WAS
POSTED IN THREE PLACES ON THE _____ DAY OF ______________, 202_.
Study Session: State Law changes regarding approval of
development and design review applications
Town Council
October 1, 2025
Purpose
Zoning Code Amendments:
•Administrative approval of development design
review applications
•Types of applications
•Impacts to other sections of code
•Appeals
•At-risk grading and drainage submittals
•Expedited reviews
•CUP for building height increase in Private School
(PS) zoning
December 31st deadline
Presented for discussion only
Public Hearing in December
Application types
Design: Non-discretionary
Proposed Administrative approval
Master Development Plans
Development Plans
Preliminary Plats
Final Plats
Architecture
•Commercial
•Model Home
Public Art
Alternative Parking Ratio
Sign Criteria
Minor Communication Facilities
Use: Discretionary
Retain Town Council approval
General Plan Amendments
Rezoning/PAD Amendments
Conditional Use Permits
Grading Exceptions
Signs
Master Sign Programs
PAD Exemptions
Major Communication Facilities
Anticipated Code Amendments continued
Impacts to other sections of code:
•Appeals of Administrative Decisions to Board of
Adjustment as established by State Law
•Eliminate much of Economic Expansion Zone (EEZ)
•Make Design Standards more precise (Strategic Plan)
“At-risk” grading and drainage submittals
Specifically enable expedited reviews
CUP for building height increase in PS
zoning
Summary
Anticipated Zoning Code Amendments:
•Administrative approval of development and
design review applications
•“At-risk” grading and drainage submittals
•Specifically enable xpedited reviews
•CUP for building height increase in Private School
(PS) zoning
December 31st deadline
Discussion only
Public hearing in December