FY2025 Appropriations Disclosures

Note: The projects below are NOT listed in an order of preference
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FY2025 Appropriations Disclosures

Project Name: Oracle Brush Dump

Requested Amount: $340,050

Intended Recipient: Oracle Fire District

Signed Financial Disclosure Letter

Project Description:

Funds will be used to allow Oracle Fire District to purchase an Air Curtain Burner/Incinerator, to greatly improve the safety and efficiency of burning the brush, which is the only alternative to disposing of these volatile materials. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as an ACI requires less staff to run, which means reduced costs, and is much safer for the firefighters involved. It would also decrease the risk of embers escaping the typical “pile” burns, which are currently utilized to remove accumulated brush at the dump, would greatly reduce the smoke from such burns, which affects not only our firefighters but also nearby residents. This would also help them comply with the air quality standards, making it a much safer, efficient, and cost-effective means of disposing of the brush. Additionally, this vital tool would allow OFD to burn the brush more frequently, thus keeping the brush dump open more often.

 

Project Name: Community Safety Vehicle Fleet Modernization 

Requested Amount: $4,380,000

Intended Recipient: City of Tucson 

Signed Financial Disclosure Letter

Project Description: 

Funds will be used to modernize the City of Tucson police vehicle fleet. This would include 50 Ford Mavericks for Community Service Officers at $60,000 each for a total of $3,000,000; 6 motorcycles for officers at $35,000 each for a total of $210,000; 5 Ford SUV Interceptors (a patrol vehicle) at $94,000 each for a total of $470,000; and a Mobile Command Vehicle at $700,000. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because safeguarding our nation's police officers to enhance public service is a top priority. Ensuring police access to modern, updated vehicles and technology is pivotal in preserving their safety and furnishing them with the necessary equipment for effective response.

 

Project Name: Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades

Requested Amount: $989,786

Intended Recipient: City of Tombstone

Signed Financial Disclosure Letter

Project Description:

Funds will be used to replace aging and obsolete liquid/solids handling, aeration, and process monitoring equipment at the City of Tombstone's 50-year-old water reclamation facility. The goals of this project are to increase capacity and reliability of the Tombstone Water Reclamation Facility. Upgrading equipment and implementing modern monitoring technologies will assist operators in the daily management and operation of the facility. Project results will be measured by improved availability and more efficient, steady operation of the system. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the City of Tombstone serves as a vital gateway to the southwest's history and culture, attracting thousands of tourists annually. Investing in this community, particularly in waste reclamation facility infrastructure, not only benefits local residents but also ensures compliance with state and federal operating permits, maintaining the city's premier tourist destination status and contributing to its economic prosperity.

 

Project Name: Radio Replacement 

Requested Amount: $809,687 

Intended Recipient: Sahuarita Police Department

Signed Disclosure Letter

Project Description: 

Funds will be used to purchase 70 police handheld radios, equipping each SPD officer with this new radio platform. The new radios will replace existing radios that are past the end of life with old technology. Each new radio is $11,566.95 totaling $809,686.50. This funding will effectively fill the need for handheld radios for approximately 10 years. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because investing in current radio technology for SPD officers ensures timely and critical communication with allied agencies, supporting daily and lifesaving services to the community. Equipping SPD with technologically advanced radios, integrating broadband, LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS capabilities, enhances effective, timely, and clear communication, which is vital for first responders and community safety.

 

Project Name: Source Water System Improvements at Marana Regional Airport 

Requested Amount: $3,240,122

Intended Recipient: Town of Marana

Signed Disclosure Letter

Project Description: 

Funds will be used to transport stored Central Arizona Project (CAP) water to reduce groundwater withdrawals and aid aquifer recovery to through the Northwest Recharge, Recovery, and Delivery System (NWRRDS), a collaborative effort among the Town of Marana, Oro Valley, and Metro Water. This project encompasses multiple components such as recovery wells, booster stations, transmission mains, and reservoirs, focusing on construction or upgrades at Marana Regional Airport to support Marana's NWRRDS allocation. This initiative addresses decades of native groundwater pumping, promoting sustainable water management and aquifer replenishment in the northern Tucson Basin. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because investing in the best management solutions of groundwater in Southern Arizona is a strategic use of taxpayer funds that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of the region. It ensures the sustainability of vital water resources, supports the economy, protects public health and the environment, and enhances the resilience of communities in the face of growing water scarcity challenges.

 

Project Name: Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment

Requested Amount: $3,050,400

Intended Recipient: Town of Marana

Signed Disclosure Letter

Project Description:

Funds will be used to design and build a new treatment facility to remove PFAS from the water produced by its existing Pioneer Well, which serves Marana Water’s Hartman Vistas Public Water System. The treatment process will use ion exchange technology to remove PFAS. The treatment system will be designed and constructed to remove the PFAS compounds for up to 1,100 gallons per minute of PFAS-contaminated groundwater. More specifically, the funding will be used for the design and installation of Ion-exchange treatment tanks, and the associated site-work, well retrofits, and electrical/control upgrades necessary for the system to operate. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because implementing PFAS water treatment protects public health, ensures environmental sustainability, meets regulatory compliance, and fosters economic growth by providing safe drinking water, thereby attracting businesses and maintaining property values.

 

Project Name: Multi-Municipality Sewer Treatment Project

Requested Amount: $1,200,000

Intended Recipient: Graham County 

Signed Disclosure Letter

Project Description: 

Funds will be used throughout Graham County to replace 40 year-old aging water lines and to separate and direct potable water to appropriate areas including buildings, offices, and restrooms. In addition, the potable water is currently supplied to two large fishing ponds and then pumped from the ponds to water the complex. The project budget includes eliminating one of the ponds, sealing the bottom of the remaining pond, and building the new reclaimed water lines, pumps, and storage to utilize the newly reclaimed water provided by the City of Safford.

 

Project Name: Northwest Reclaimed System Augmentation Project 
 
Requested Amount: $5,000,000
 
Intended Recipient: City of Tucson - Tucson Water 
 
Signed Disclosure Letter
 
Project Description:
 
 Funds will be used to establish a connection to the reclaimed water system from the Tres Rios Water Reclamation Facility. Currently, all reclaimed water is sourced from the Agua Nueva facility. This project supports Tucson’s ability to maximize the retention and reuse of locally generated effluent for water supply diversification and prevention of water loss.  It also lays the foundation for a future advanced water treatment facility that will benefit the region. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the City of Tucson's groundwater system, designated as an EPA sole source aquifer, necessitates proactive measures to reduce reliance on native groundwater and diversify water resources. By storing Colorado River Water in the aquifer and recovering it as groundwater, this project not only benefits Tucson and the region but also all seven states and Mexico reliant on Colorado River Water, ensuring water security and sustainability across the region.
 
 
Project Name: Buffalo Soldier Trail Reconstruction
 
Requested Amount: $24,259,826
 
Intended Recipient: City of Sierra Vista 
 
Signed Disclosure Letter
 
Project Description: 
 
Funds will be used for the design and reconstruction of the Buffalo Soldier Trail (BST). This roadway is regionally significant and is critical to the community and the neighboring military installation for emergency response, commerce, and services. BST is a federally classified Minor Arterial Roadway connecting the State Highway System at two locations, State Route 90 and State Route 92. Phase I of this project was selected in the FY24 appropriations cycle and is currently moving forward in the process. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this roadway serves as the gateway to the City of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca Army Installation with nearly 20,000 vehicles a day utilizing this roadway. Additionally, the opening of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) #4 in 2022 at BST and 7th Street significantly enhances emergency medical service time to Fort Huachuca and the surrounding area, with a portion of its construction funded through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). This investment is further justified by positive community feedback, affirming the importance of the project and its contributions to supporting daily military operations and ensuring public safety.
 
 
Project Name: Affordable Workforce Housing Construction
 
Requested Amount: $1,800,000 
 
Intended Recipient: Casa Grande Union High School District 
 
Signed Disclosure Letter 
 
Project Description: 
 
Funds will be used to construct prefabricated teacher housing units on existing district land by utilizing high school career and technical education and construction students to help construct the homes with guidance and support from local registered housing contractors. This project aims to increase local housing supply by providing teachers with dedicated housing, leading to increased teacher recruitment and retention rates. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because investing in a teacher housing project in Casa Grande, Arizona, would alleviate teacher shortages and improve educational outcomes by enabling educators to live closer to their workplaces. This initiative would also foster community stability and economic development by encouraging skilled teachers to remain in Casa Grande, potentially stimulating further affordable housing development.
 
 
Project Name: Main and High Street Improvements 
 
Requested Amount: $2,263,142 
 
Intended Recipient: Town of Duncan
 
Signed Disclosure Letter
 
Project Description: 
 
Funds will be used to pave approximately 4,060 feet on Main and High Street in the Town of Duncan, Arizona. The last new pavement project in the town occurred in 1978, roughly 45 years ago. No additional surfacing projects have taken place since that time. Main and High Streets are critical to the Duncan economy and provide primary access to the high school and U.S. Post Office. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because tourism plays a crucial role in the economy of Duncan and Greenlee County, offering an experience of the Old West with scenic mountains, the Gila River, and historic sites. Improving Duncan's Road network is essential for fostering greater business development and tourism opportunities, ensuring safe access to public services such as schools and the U.S. Post Office, which are vital to taxpayers in the area.
 
 
Project Name: High School Road Construction Project 
 
Requested Amount: $2,534,034 
 
Intended Recipient: Town of Pima
 
Signed Disclosure Letter
 
Project Description: 

Funds will be used to constructs the new Pima High School Road, complete with turning lanes and traffic lights, where the project not only enhances accessibility to education but also fosters economic development and social mobility. Pima Unified School District has full funding to build a new dedicated high school but lacks a dedicated road to connect the new high school. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because investing in critical infrastructure projects like the Pima High School Road Construction project enhances education access, safety, and economic vitality. By addressing pressing infrastructure needs, the project fosters long-term prosperity, mitigates barriers to graduation, and promotes economic growth, ultimately benefiting both current and future generations in the community."
 
 
Project Name: Bridge Replacement
 
Requested Amount: $17,026,985 
 
Intended Recipient: Town of Oro Valley
 
Signed Disclosure Letter

Project Description: 
 
Funds will be used to address critical maintenance and repair needs of the bridges in Oro Valley, Arizona. Visible signs of deterioration, including spalling and cracks extending to the reinforcement, highlight the urgent need for repairs. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because repairing bridges in Oro Valley is crucial for maintaining vital transportation infrastructure, ensuring safe travel routes, supporting interstate commerce, and enhancing public safety. Investing in bridge repair not only addresses immediate safety concerns but also contributes to the long-term resilience, prosperity, and sustainability of the community's infrastructure.
 
 
Project Name: Frontier Street Mill and Overlay Project
 
Requested Amount: $5,188,948 
 
Intended Recipient: City of Eloy 
 
Signed Disclosure Letter

Project Description: 
 
Funds will be used to remove 2-3 inches of the existing asphaltic concrete surface course with milling and replacing it with asphaltic concrete. The proposed project is located on Frontier Street within the City of Eloy, between State Route 87 and Hanna Road, at the Casa Grande/Eloy boundary. The work also includes installing pavement markings, rumble strips (where they currently exist), and other related work. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it revitalizes Frontier Street, a historic State Route and main gateway to downtown Eloy, boosting economic vitality and enhancing safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. Improvements include upgrading pedestrian crossings, enhancing pavement markings, and installing flashing LED stop signs to improve visibility and reduce accidents. Additionally, Frontier Street serves as a crucial access corridor connecting communities, employment hubs, recreational facilities, and healthcare services, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for residents in Eloy and the greater Pinal County region.

 
Project Name: Community Center Revitalization Project
 
Requested Amount: $1,500,000 

Intended Recipient: Casa Grande Elementary School District #4

Signed Disclosure Letter 
 
Project Description: 
 
Funds will be used to repurpose an existing school district building and convert it to a community center that provides after-school programming, educational support services, and student health and wellness resources that will lead to improved access to childcare for the community with better student learning outcomes and a focus on student wellbeing. Funds will be used for construction purposes. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this project help to provide much needed educational resources to students, it will also better enable parents to participate in the workforce and grow the local economy in order to raise living standards for the entire community.
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