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P a g e | 1 Council Executive Report, May/June 2019
Council Executive Report
Charles P. Potucek, City Manager May / June 2019
Highlights
The 3rd Annual Sky Island Summit
Challenge was successful with 140
registered participants!
Over 2,000 people attended the
Beer, Wine, Spirits Festival at the
end of May.
Work at Timothy Lane Park is in
progress, with improvements
including walking paths,
landscaping, and a detention
basin.
The new Leisure and Library
Services bus arrived in June! This
new bus has several features,
such as, increased, easy to clean
seating and ADA accessibility.
The Renew Your Blue campaign is
underway! Residents have a
chance to win prizes donated from
local businesses.
Departments Page Police 3
Fire and Medical 6
Community Development 7
Leisure & Library 11
Public Works 14
Economic Development 18
Marketing & Public Affairs 23
Administration 26
City Manager's Message
May and June saw the end of most of the budget process with the wrap up of the budget work sessions, and the tentative
budget vote occurring in June. My sincere thanks once again to our budget team for their hard work, but also to all department heads, division managers, and departmental
budget staff who worked together to present a balanced budget to Council. This kind of teamwork is not always found, and makes for a much smoother budget session. I would also
like to express my sincere appreciation for the level of involvement by Council in this year’s budget process, and for the many excellent questions asked of staff.
City Manager Highlights
I was pleased to formally promote Interim Fire Chief
Brian Jones to Fire Chief at the beginning of May, and Interim Deputy Chief Jodie Ryan to Deputy Fire Chief at the same time. They both have my utmost
confidence in leading the Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services department into the future.
In SEACOM news, the one-year anniversary of its operation passed on July 18. Through the end of June, SEACOM handled 40,665 911 calls, 110,490 calls to
the administrative lines, and dispatchers entered 99,064 calls for service (86,108 law enforcement, 12,956 fire/EMS).
The SEACOM JPA board met in May and June, and welcomed new members Tombstone and the Naco Fire District. The addition of a third fire district meant
another seat was added to the board for fire district representation; the districts selected Chief Mark Savage of the Fry Fire District. Discussions are
ongoing with Palominas Fire District, HCI, Willcox, SSVEC, Douglas, and the National Park Service, who is expected to join formally in August. Work is
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Upcoming Council Meetings (City Hall Council Chambers except where noted)
Jul. 4 - City Offices closed in
observance of Independence Day
Jul. 9, 3:00 p.m. - Work Session
City Manager Update
Jul. 11, 5:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
Jul. 23, 3:00 p.m. – Work Session
City Manager Update
Jul. 25, 5:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
Aug. 6, 3:00 p.m. - Work Session
City Manager Update
Aug. 8, 5:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
Aug. 20, 3:00 p.m. – Work Session –
Cancelled
Aug. 22, 5:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
- Cancelled
Other Meetings and Events
Sep. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Sierra Vista
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Board Meeting @ City Hall
City Manager's Office Contacts
Linda. [email protected]
520-439-2147
www.SierraVistaAZ.gov
progressing on the director job description, and the board expects to post it in the next few months. New
dispatcher staff are also expected to begin soon.
In May 2019, the first class of the Southeast Arizona Law Enforcement Academy (SEALETA) graduated nine
law enforcement recruits for various agencies in Cochise, Graham, Santa Cruz, and Gila counties. The Sierra Vista Police Department assigns one officer as a
class counselor as part of the SEALETA partnership between Cochise College, Cochise County, and the City of Sierra Vista. SEALETA is quickly earning the
reputation for providing quality training at a reasonable cost. The next class of 20 recruits begins on July 29, 2019 with up to four Sierra Vista Police
Department recruits. Graduation will occur on November 21, 2019.
Finally, the day many of us thought would never come
happened on May 30 when the City wished Chuy Estrada, refuse driver, a very happy and well-deserved retirement after 35 years of service. Chuy’s dedication
to the City and his job, as well as his mentorship of new drivers, were all noted as the packed room at his
luncheon said their goodbyes.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any
questions.
Chuck Potucek, City Manager
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Police Department
Uniform Crime Report (UCR) The chart to the right represents a preliminary comparison of Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Part I crimes
for the first half of 2018 (Jan-June 2018) with the first half of 2019 (Jan-June 2019). There has been a
21% decrease in total reported Part I crimes during this comparison period with significant decreases in
forcible rape, burglary, and theft. However, there have been an increase in reported aggravated
assaults, robberies, and motor vehicle thefts during this time period.
Below is an examination of actual calls for service handled by officers. It should be noted that these represent calls for service as reported to the department and do not represent whether or
not the officers determined an actual crime was committed.
Calls for Service Even though the
spring and summer months brought an increase in citizen-
initiated calls for service, officer-
initiated calls for service continued to outpace them during
Q2-2019. Officers proactively generated 6,962
calls for service, continuing a steady increase that began
in Q3-2018. In total, the department handled
12,932 calls for service in Q2-2019. Citizen-initiated calls
for service accounted for 46.2% and officer-initiated calls for service accounted for 53.8% of total calls for service. The department’s goal is to continue to maintain an officer-initiated calls for service ratio above 50%.
Jan-June 2018
Jan-June 2019*
% Change
Homicide 3 1 -67%
Forcible Rape 10 4 -60%
Robbery 5 6 +20%
Aggravated Assault 38 50 +32%
Burglary 76 47 -38%
Larceny-Theft 494 369 -25%
Motor Vehicle Theft 26 30 +15%
Arson 2 2 ---
Total 648 509 -21%
Officers Assaulted 18 4 -78%
* 2019 statistics are preliminary only
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7,0056,441
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6,372 6,614 6,962
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(Q1-'17)
April-June2017
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Jan-Mar2018
(Q1-'18)
April-June2018
(Q2-'18)
July-Sept2018
(Q3-'18)
Oct-Dec2018
(Q4-'18)
Jan-Mar2019
(Q1-'19)
April-June2019
(Q2-'19)
Calls for ServiceTrendsJanuary
January 2017-June 2019
Citizen Initiated Officer Initiated
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Mental Health Calls for Service
Mental health related calls for service take up a
significant amount of time for responding officers
and are extremely difficult for the affected families.
While there were increases in both suicidal subject and
check welfare calls during Q2-2019, the quarterly totals
remain lower than in 2018. The two-year trends for check
welfare and suicidal subject calls for service continue to
show a decline.
Personal & Family Violence Related Calls for Service Domestic violence calls for
service increased slightly in Q2-
2019; however, they remain lower than any
quarter during 2017 or 2018. The trend-lines
for disorderly conduct, assault, and
aggravated assault calls for service appear
to remain relatively steady.
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Jan-Mar2018
(Q1-'18)
April-June2018
(Q2-'18)
July-Sept2018
(Q3-'18)
Oct-Dec2018 (Q4-
'18)
Jan-Mar2019
(Q1-'19)
April-June2019
(Q2-'19)
Personal & Family Violence Calls for ServiceTrends
January 2017-June 2019Agg. Assault Rob. Assault DV Dis. Cond.
83 99 11293 82 97 91 75
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(Q1-'17)
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(Q2-'17)
July-Sept2017
(Q3-'17)
Oct-Dec2017
(Q4-'17)
Jan-Mar2018
(Q1-'18)
April-June2018
(Q2-'18)
July-Sept2018
(Q3-'18)
Oct-Dec2018
(Q4-'18)
Jan-Mar2019
(Q1-'19)
April-June2019
(Q2-'19)
Mental Health Calls for ServiceTrends
January 2017-June 2019
Suicide/Suicidal Subject Check Welfare Mental Health Transports
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Property Crime Calls For Service Property crimes continue to be a large portion of the calls for service in which the department
responds, with increases reported during the spring and summer months of Q2-2019. The two-year trends for most of these types of calls continue to show a decline.
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(Q1-'17)
April-June2017
(Q2-'17)
July-Sept2017
(Q3-'17)
Oct-Dec2017 (Q4-
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Jan-Mar2018
(Q1-'18)
April-June2018
(Q2-'18)
July-Sept2018
(Q3-'18)
Oct-Dec2018 (Q4-
'18)
Jan-Mar2019
(Q1-'19)
April-June2019
(Q2-'19)
Property Crimes Calls for ServiceTrends
January 2017-June 2019
Burg. Crim. Dam. Crim. Trespass Veh. Burg.
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April-June2018
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July-Sept2018
(Q3-'18)
Oct-Dec2018 (Q4-
'18)
Jan-Mar2019
(Q1-'19)
April-June2019
(Q2-'19)
Property Crimes Calls for ServiceTrends
January 2017-June 2019Shoplift. Stolen Veh. Theft
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Fire and Medical In May, the Cochise County Health and Social Services Department announced a Hepatitis A outbreak within the county with 5 confirmed cases since March. Community Response Teams were
activated around the county to assist with vaccinations, and Sierra Vista Fire and Medical personnel joined the effort. The county team vaccinated over 5,000 people which was the most of any county in the state. Our continued collaboration with our public safety neighbors is helping to
keep the county educated and safe.
Incident Volume
Initial Response Types
Definitions:
Priority 1 responses = high acuity incidents (chest pain, unconscious) 1 Engine and 1 Ambulance Priority 2 responses = low acuity incidents (sick person, injured person)
1 Ambulance, Care1 or Prevention Bureau.
Nature Code: Chest Pain
The highlighted nature code for this month is chest pain. A chest pain call receives a Priority 1 response. SVFMS responded to 28 chest pain calls in June 2019. This represents nearly 5% of all incidents during the month.
SVFMS Calls
Total Calls Calls on FH Auto Aid Given Auto Aid Received
Sierra Vista Fire & Medical total calls 608
SVFMS calls on FH 25
SVFMS auto aid given 38
SVFMS auto aid received 58
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Community Development
Planning & Administration
Community Development Block Grant Program. On June 13, 2019, the City Council approved Resolution 2019-046 authorizing submission of the City of Sierra Vista Five Year
Consolidated Plan (2019-2023) and 2019 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, following a 30-day public comment period. The plan is based on the City’s historical five-year
average grant amount of $228,000. The official CDBG funding estimate for 2019 is $271,141. Projects and programs presented for consideration in the 2019 Annual Action Plan include improvements to Soldier Creek Park ($175,000) and James Landwehr Plaza ($25,000);
installing ADA ramps and sidewalk construction ($46,174) and before and after school program scholarships for the Boys and Girls Club ($15,000).
Update to Traffic Circulation Plan, VISTA 2030. On June 27, 2019, the City Council
approved Resolution 2019-056, amending the functional classifications of several existing and proposed roadways on the City’s Traffic Circulation Plan. The purpose of the amendments is to increase consistency with the Sierra Vista Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Long-Range
Transportation Plan and the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Statewide Functional System Map.
Moratorium Extension on the Collection of Development Fees. On June 13, 2019, the City Council passed Resolution 2019-049, extending the moratorium on the collection of
development fees until June 30, 2020. The approved extension provides the necessary time for the City to complete the required analysis and public hearing process for enacting the new fee schedule.
Golf Links Annexation. The proposed annexation area (approximately 13.7-acres) consists
of four properties that are currently occupied by single-family homes. The request was initiated by two property owners seeking to lower their property tax bill. On May 23, 2019, the City Council approved a request to proceed with the annexation of the requestor’s parcels in
addition to the neighboring owners whom expressed an interest in being included. On June 17, 2019, a blank petition was filed with the County Recorder’s Office which started the 30-day public notice process. A public hearing on this item is scheduled for the regular City Council
meeting on July 11, 2019.
Geographic Information Systems. Staff created a Refuse Route Analysis WebApp as part of Public Works ongoing effort to improve efficiency of its trash pickup service and determine the
impact of cutting back on the number of service routes. Staff also developed a Community Development Block Grant Issue Review WebApp to provide information on the City’s target areas such as demographics, sidewalk and ADA ramps, streetlights, parks and washes, capital
improvement plans, and public requests. Additionally, Staff updated the City’s Business Inventory WebApp based on business license information and field visits.
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Building & Inspection Services
During May/June 2019, Staff worked on the following projects:
PLANS UNDER REVIEW PROJECT NAME PROJECT TYPE PROJECT ADDRESS
Korean Joy Baptist Church Addition Commercial 598 Myer Drive
AAA Fort Storage - Shade Structure Accessory Commercial 255 Kayetan Drive
City Nails Tenant Improvement 3676 E Fry Blvd
Big Lots Tenant Improvement 135 S Highway 92
Sentrillion - New Tower Cell Tower 117 S 1st Street
Buena Bus Enclosure & Fuel Tank Tenant Improvement 5225 Buena School Blvd
Wal-Mart - Solar Panels Commercial Solar 500 N Highway 90
APPROVED PLANS PROJECT NAME PROJECT TYPE PROJECT ADDRESS
New Era Med Clinic Tenant Improvement 126 S Coronado Dr
Northrup Grumman Tenant Improvement 4067 Enterprise Way
Cell Tower - Best Western Cell Tower 260 N Garden Ave
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NAME PROJECT TYPE PROJECT ADDRESS
Canyon Vista - Cell Tower Modifications Cell Tower 151 Colonia de Salud, #B
Buena High School Theater Expansion Commercial Addition 5225 Buena School Blvd
Buena High School Practice Gym Commercial Addition 5225 Buena School Blvd
Community Baptist Church Outreach Center Tenant Improvement 1763 Paseo San Luis
Properties Plus Commercial New No Physical Address
Community Baptist Church Outreach Center Accessory Commercial 1763 Paseo San Luis
Tiffany Plaza - new façade renovation Tenant Improvement 1618 E Fry Blvd
Windemere Monopine - T-Mobile Cell Tower 2047 S Highway 92
U-Haul - Indoor Storage Facility Tenant Improvement 2011 E Fry Blvd
Windemere - AT&T Cell Tower 2047 S Highway 92
Gymnastics Hall Tenant Improvement 493 N Highway 90, #140
KFC Tenant Improvement 1060 E Fry Blvd
Food City Tenant Improvement 85 S Highway 92
Dish Wireless Cell Tower 4253 Enterprise Way
Freedom Auto Tenant Improvement 297 E Fry Blvd
AAA Fort Storage - AT&T Cell Tower 1300 Fort Avenue
DES Tenant Improvement 820 E Fry Blvd
PDS Elementary School Tenant Improvement 5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Town & Country Elementary Tenant Improvement 1313 N Lenzner Drive
Village Meadows Elementary Tenant Improvement 905 El Camino Real
Carmichael Elementary School Tenant Improvement 701 N Carmichael Drive
Church of Christ Accessory Commercial 4960 E Highway 90
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION (CONT'D)
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PROJECT NAME PROJECT TYPE PROJECT ADDRESS
Cell Tower - Verizon - Little Hill Cell Tower 3616 E Little Hill Lane
AT&T Tower Modifications Cell Tower Corner of Golf Links & Lenzner
McDonalds in Wal-Mart Tenant Improvement 500 N Highway 90
PROJECTS COMPLETED PROJECT NAME PROJECT TYPE PROJECT ADDRESS
CSV Animal Shelter Addition Commercial 6799 E Hwy 90
Teleperformance Monopole Cell Tower 4253 Enterprise Way
SV Community Church Tenant Improvement 240 N Highway 90
CVS Tenant Improvement 2090 E Fry Blvd
Tim Spalding's Church Tenant Improvement 100 S 2nd St
Vanilla Shell - Adjacent to Harbor Freight Tenant Improvement 3750 E Fry Blvd
Sprint Tenant Improvement 4177 N Highway 90, #110
Target - Modify parking stalls for grocery pick up Tenant Improvement 4151 E Highway 90
Dr Tap Chiropractic Tenant Improvement 1849 Paseo San Luis
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1,748
1,694
1,660
1,680
1,700
1,720
1,740
1,760
YEAR OVER YEAR INSPECTIONS
(JAN-JUN)
2019 2018
2018 2019
SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS 36 45
SINGLE-FAMILY ADDITIONS 2 9
MANUFACTURED HOME UNITS 2 1
MULTI-FAMILY UNITS 0 0
COMMERCIAL (SQ. FT.) 16,000 0
INDUSTRIAL (SQ. FT.) 0 0
INSTITUTIONAL (SQ. FT) 27,009 1,650
OFFICE (SQ. FT.) 24,394 0
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
(JAN-JUN)
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Leisure and Library Services Department
May - June Dashboard (Years: 2017 vs. 2018 vs. 2019)
*Rentals include recent tournament’s headcounts
$228,948.00
$273,695.00
$304,822.00
$200,000.00
$215,000.00
$230,000.00
$245,000.00
$260,000.00
$275,000.00
$290,000.00
$305,000.00
$320,000.00
2017 2018 2019
Leisure Revenue: May - June
34,392.00
41,348.00
32,396.00
30,000.00
32,000.00
34,000.00
36,000.00
38,000.00
40,000.00
42,000.00
2017 2018 2019
Leisure Participation: May - June
41,125.00 51,575.00
102,561.00
20,000.00
40,000.00
60,000.00
80,000.00
100,000.00
120,000.00
2017 2018 2019
Leisure Rentals May - June(Facility/Field/Room Rental Headcounts):
Library Circulation: May - June 68, 123
Library Program Attendance: May - June 3,936 Early Literacy Attendance: May - June 1,389
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3rd Annual Sips and Skies Weekend
The 3rd Annual Sky Island Summit Challenge was held and was a resounding success with 140
registered participants. Each participant chose one of three challenges to conquer while hiking our majestic Huachuca Mountains. This year about 40% of participants came from outside the Cochise County area and as far away as Columbus, GA and Rochester, NY.
Participants were greeted with a “Mappy Hour” event which was held at the Ethel Berger Center this year. The event included a packet pickup, free food and beverages and a cash bar. Hikers
also received an event and trail safety briefing. Thanks to the Nature Conservancy at Ramsey Canyon for allowing use of the preserve as a
starting point, Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services and the Fry Fire District for providing medical support and the United States Forest Service for allowing the event to happen on their managed lands!
The Beer, Wine, Spirits Festival was another huge success and brought in $22,600 in revenue this year and over 2,000 people. The reformatted, cozier event layout seemed to be popular with the
vendors and participants and everyone had a great time! The Tourism Commission hosted a table during the event and met with guests and educated them on all the great things about Sierra Vista!
The wine tour to Sonoita on Sunday had 29 participants who toured three of Southern Arizona’s wonderful vineyards and had dinner at the Steak Out at the end of the day. The quarterly tours
are proving to be quite popular and we look forward to hosting more tours in FY20!
Kids W.O.R.L.D. Summer Programming
The 2019 Kid’s W.O.R.L.D. Summer Recreation program had another successful year! The
program ran out of the Huachuca Mountain Elementary site this year and witnessed an increase in
registrations of 14%! The program offered field trips out in the community, arts & crafts activities,
swimming at the Cove Aquatic Center, sports games, healthy snacks, and more. This summer
enrollees also enjoyed the many benefits of partnerships with the Sierra Vista Public Library and
UA Sierra Vista.
Library staff brought S.T.E.M. activities out to the
site on a weekly basis. These hands-on activities
engaged groups and allowed them refreshing
opportunities for exploration and experimentation.
Everyone brought their ingenuity and creativity to
each new activity, which was a delight to see!
Program participants were able to experience
extraordinary happenings over at the University of
Arizona Sierra Vista campus.
Kids expanded their
understanding of an
ecosystem by
engaging their senses
and investigating Discovery Gardens. Participants explored
computational thinking, aspects of virtual reality, and the
importance of embracing the integration of technology into
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everyday life. They enjoyed delving into lessons in astronomy and space--utilizing Patterson
Observatory equipment and hands on activities just for them!
Library Summer Reading Program
The library summer reading program is in full swing and hesitant participants are encouraged to sign up until the end of July. This year's program theme is "Galaxies and Space" so programs have included portable planetariums, galaxy terrariums, and much, much more! The final offerings this
year will include a family bash on July 27th, followed by a later event out on the outdoor stage area which will feature the local favorite rock band, "Desert Fever." Bring your mats, chairs, and favorite drinks, and join us in the newly dedicated outdoor area for this special free event just in
time for one of Sierra Vista's gorgeous sunsets.
Upcoming Events--Library:
July 16: Shark Day, SVPL, 2:30 PM
July 18: Wildman Phil, SVPL, 1 PM
July 20: Teen Lock in, SVPL, 7PM
July 25: Sunset Meditation, Patio SVPL, 7PM
July 27: Rock & Jazz Fest, Patio SVPL, 5PM
July 31: Harry Potter Trivia, Horned Toad, 7PM
Upcoming Events--Recreation:
July 13: Basic Archery, OYCC, 10 AM July 13: Back to School Fair, Mall, 10 AM
July 13: Christmas in July, Museum, 9 AM
July 26: End of Summer Bash, Cove 7PM July 27: Thunderbolt Triathlon, Len
Roberts, 9 AM Aug 24: Wilcox Wine Tour, EBC, 4PM
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Public Works Engineering Timothy Lane Park. Work is underway at Timothy Lane Park
south of the Sulger subdivision. Planned improvements include walking paths, landscaping, and a detention basin to help mitigate stormwater flows which have traditionally plagued the
neighborhood. The total project cost is about $162,000 and is funded through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Work on the detention basin is currently nearing
completion, and final grading and the walking path will be completed within the next few weeks.
Fry / North Garden. Staff is in the final stages of selecting a consultant for the Fry and North Garden project, and design work is anticipated to begin in the
next month or two. As part of the design, several public meetings will be held to further refine the “look” and amenities to be included in the project. Preliminary concepts include items such as a reduced crossing width, wider pedestrian walkways, dedicated bicycle areas, enhanced
landscaping, and stormwater control features. This project will create a new, cohesive look for the West End of Sierra Vista, which will in turn spur economic development opportunities. Funding is through the Sierra Vista Metropolitan Planning Organization (SVMPO).
ADOT Repair Work. ADOT recently completed
major repair work at two intersections in Sierra Vista, as well as finishing up the final striping on the State Route 92 project. Both State Route 90
/ Giulio Cesare and the State Route 90 Bypass / Charleston intersections were repaved in June. The work was done at night to minimize impacts
for area motorists. In addition, the repaving project on State Route 92 was officially completed when the final striping was installed in
early June. Although the project has been substantially complete for several months, the striping is weather sensitive and thus had to wait
until the summer months.
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Streets Summer Work Program. Now that crack seal work is largely complete, City Streets crews have moved
on to the restriping of area roadways. Crews have been out and about for approximately two weeks and have a few more weeks of work ahead of them.
Restriping is typically done during the summer because the striping materials are temperature sensitive and also because crews want to make sure
that the area around schools and crosswalks in particular have fresh striping prior to the start of the new school year. As a reminder, school starts in
early August, so motorists should be mindful of increased pedestrian activity in our community and school zones.
Weed Control. Streets crews have also been busy getting ahead of the summer monsoon season by spraying for weeds in right-of-way areas. Although the monsoon season is arriving a bit late
this year, the plentiful winter rains mean that there will be no shortage of weeds waiting to sprout at the first sign of moisture. Weed spraying will be ongoing throughout monsoon season.
Fleet
New Bus. The new Leisure and Library Services bus arrived in June, and wow, what an
improvement! This vehicle replaces the old bus which was prone to breakdowns. Not only does the new bus have a higher seating capacity, it also includes features such as easy-to-clean seating, wood-look floors, video screens, overhead lighting, and ADA accessibility. The Public
Affairs Office is completing a design wrap for the exterior, and the new bus will be on the road soon! The old bus is suffering from various mechanical problems and will be sent to surplus.
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Refuse
Recycling Changes. The last curbside recycling pick-up took place in late June, and on July 1st, the City opened its first drop-off recycling center.
Although the end of curbside recycling is unfortunate, it was necessary due to the increased weakness in the recycling markets worldwide. The
new drop-off site will maintain recycling as an option for area residents while having better returns than the mixed-stream recycling from blue bins.
Materials accepted at the new drop-off site include aluminum and steel cans, corrugated cardboard, and #1 and #2 plastics. Hours for the new drop-off site
are Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Traffic during the first week and a half was steady, with anywhere from 60 to 130 customers
per day. The customers were a mix of City and County residents, with interest from as far away as Benson. Cardboard in particular exceeded
expectations, with the bin being filled in two days rather than the anticipated two weeks!
Airport
Fire Season. Fire season has officially arrived, and although activity has been light in our region, the Phoenix area and western Arizona have had several significant fires. The Forest Service has minimal personnel and equipment staged at the Sierra Vista Municipal Airport, but since additional
assets are staged on the Fort side of the airfield, refueling crews are still busy. Fortunately, the end of fire season is likely right around the corner with the arrival of monsoon rains.
Transit Route Changes. Like Refuse, Transit saw some big changes on July 1st with the roll-out of new routes.
However, the changes have gone very smoothly. The feedback from passengers has generally been positive, with several reporting that they are able to get to their
destination more quickly. The route changes were made to help Vista Transit operate more efficiently. Not only will the changes save money, but service has been
extended to new areas, including the Canyon Vista Medical Center.
Ridership Data. Statistics for the current (G24) and previous two grant years (G23 and G22) are shown below. Ridership thus far appears to be trending very similar to last year. It will take a few months of data to determine what, if any,
impact the route changes have on ridership.
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Ridership Comparison FY 2017, 2018, 2019
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Economic Development Economic Framework Strategy Development
Mayor and Council have formally adopted the six objectives and staff continues to work to activate
these objectives in the City.
Economic Development (Eco Dev) Staff continues to pursue expanding business at the municipal
airport. Staff has coordinated with the three companies responding to the RFI for engineering work on the airport property (11-13 acres). Next steps will be selection of the firm to complete the engineering and construction documents.
Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Grant Progress Staff attended the OEA Convening May 7-10 in Washington, DC, to brief the grant status for the city as well as engage with other grantees across the country. It was an enlightening event as
Staff was able to see the larger and broader grant projects such as state and regional efforts in support of cyber training for defense sector businesses. This experience informs future efforts and potential grant requests.
Staff and Sun Corridor Inc. (SCI) met with available clients on May 22 to discuss their progress and outstanding requirements from the program. Staff coordinated with SCI to build the economic
impact tables to enable analysis on added positions in the SVTAP companies as well as future capability to support business attraction. On June 5-6, SCI and Staff conducted additional follow-up phone calls to review the SVTAP survey and clearly work on the way forward with the client
firms in preparation for the update brief on June 25. SCI collected and provided the initial feedback to the SVTAP client firms to elicit feedback from the business owners in sustains and improves for future grants. Additionally this time allowed Staff to ensure that all client firms
understood the next steps leading to the conclusion of the grant in August and offered support into the future. Next steps involve SCI presenting the final report to Mayor/Council in the August 13 work session.
Eco Dev Staff prepared the draft Statement of Work (SOW) for Fort Huachuca’s Joint Resource Utilization Study in coordination with OEA. The draft SOW was provided to Fort Huachuca garrison
personnel to review and modify in support of their future requirements. Fort Huachuca will return the draft at the end of July allowing for additional coordination of stakeholders prior to submission
to OEA for FY 2020 funding.
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May / June 2019 Business License Analysis
There were a total of 52 new business licenses issued between May and June. Of the new licenses, 20 were home based businesses. 11 of the licenses were for out of town businesses with 5 within
five miles of the City and 6 were greater than 50 miles from Sierra Vista. The remaining licenses were for a variety of services based on categories.
1 – Retail 1 – Health and Wellness 0 – Govt. Contracting
16 – Construction 4 – Food 29 – Professional Services
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Economic Development Activities and key engagements - May 1, met with AZ Tech Council personnel to discuss support for Sierra Vista and additional partnership opportunities. Attended the Innovation Campus Project as Cochise College highlighting key STEM initiatives and scholarship presentations for respective students.
- May 7-10, OEA Convening in Washington, DC - May 15, led a consolidated meeting of municipal leadership to discuss Economic Development across Cochise County and how everyone can collaborate efforts for the betterment of all. This
effort informs efforts to increase the visibility of Sierra Vista and Cochise County in the Phoenix and Tucson metros. - May 22, SCI meeting in Sierra Vista with SVTAP client companies
- May 23, met with a new business owner on their recent purchase of property and their remodeling plan. Also discussed other potential properties within the City for future investment by this group of investors.
- Mar 29, attended the Huachuca 50 annual dinner and business meeting in support of the Eco Dev framework goal of Highlighting and Expanding Awareness of Fort Huachuca missions. This is critical as demonstrated by the Army’s basing review of the UAS training mission. Staff supported
the formal response with our consultant in DC. - June 4, met with a commercial broker to discuss their key initiatives and ongoing projects. - June 5, participated in the Washington, DC consultant teleconference.
- June 6, supported the selection process for the digital marketing campaign in partnership with the City’s tourism efforts and the Economic Development Framework of Increasing the Awareness of Sierra Vista. This effort demonstrates the staff partnership to maximize scarce resources by
coordinating marketing for Eco Dev and tourism. - June 7, participated in a teleconference to discuss the status of the Sierra Vista Mall. The Sierra
Vista Mall is being actively marketed by a real-estate company for resale. - June 9-12, attempted to attend the Annual Summit for the Association of Defense Communities (flight weathered out in Dallas so Staff did not make this key summit).
- June 14, met with Senator Sinema’s staffer to discuss Eco Dev, recent initiatives, and available assistance.
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- June 18, coordinated an onsite visit with a potential business interested in relocating to the City’s
Airport. - June 19-21, participated in the AZ@Work annual board meeting and retreat to identify next year’s strategic goals with a focus on Eco Dev across Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee counties.
Coordinated a panel discussion of key business sectors and their workforce requirements to allow the board of directors to adequately address those concerns in the strategic planning effort. - June 25, attended the SVTAP lunch meeting with client businesses.
- June 27, hosted the ACA’s State Broadband Director to discuss potential efforts in increasing broadband capacity across Cochise County.
Housing report In the Sierra Vista area, May active inventory was 408. This remains an 18% decrease from the same period in 2018. There were 177 closings in May 2019, a 1% increase from May 2018. Months of Inventory was 2.3, down from 2.8 in May 2018. Median price of sold homes was
$190,000 for the month of May 2019, up 19% from May 2018. In June active inventory was 415. This is a 16% decrease from the same period in 2018. There
were 164 closings in June 2019, a 22% increase from June 2018. Year-to-date 2019 there were 883 closings, a 7% increase from year-to-date 2018. Months of
Inventory was 2.5, down from 3.7 in May 2018. Median price of sold homes was $194,950 for the month of June 2019, up 18% from June 2018.
This information is based on sales across the defined community to include all realtors. The entire report can be viewed at the following address.
www.longrealtyonline.com/HousingReportSelect.asp?Agent=2013654&Area=SV&SubArea=&Report=hr-
sv&Source=CRM
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Marketing and Communications
Promoting Changes to Recycling. The Marketing & Communications division provided materials and assistance to communicate the then-upcoming cessation of the curbside recycling program. Two of the greatest challenges in eliminating the program was 1) re-educating people about how
to recycle and 2) managing the message so that it was understood that the City of Sierra Vista was continuing to offer a recycling program while countering the blanket misconception that “the
City is no longer recycling.” The latter
misunderstanding had potential to erode Sierra Vista’s reputation as a municipality that is cognizant of environmental issues,
while the concept of environmental stewardship is one of the underpinnings of the City’s brand; effectively communicating
changes to the recycling program was important.
The communications program consisted of notices placed on the City’s website, including the homepage and recycling
information pages. Notices were also included in the City’s weekly eNewsletter, on Facebook, and included on the digital
screens placed in City facilities. A press release was sent out prior to the final blue bin collection day, which also announced the
Renew Your Blue campaign. The Renew Your Blue campaign was the
brainchild of Marketing & Communications staff. With Public Works having no effective use for the many blue bins that could
potentially be returned—and seeing an opportunity to reinforce Sierra Vista’s environmental messaging—a campaign to encourage people to repurpose their blue bins took shape. The contest, which launched July 15, challenges residents
to find new ways to use their blue bins for the chance to win prizes, thanks to generous prize donations from Ace Hardware, Rainey Pain & Performance, and Broxton’s Coffee. Winners will be selected by popular vote in September, promoting the awareness of ways to repurpose the blue
bins while strengthening Sierra Vista’s position as a leader in responsible environmental solutions. International Media. The division hosted a travel writer from Sweden and a photographer from
England. Together, the pair will author four articles in the next 12 months for American Trails Magazine, a high-end, glossy publication that focuses on the cultural aspects of travel and reaches
well-heeled, free independent travelers (“FIT,” those who self-book and self-plan tours and trips). Earning even greater reach than the publication, the web magazine provides evergreen, searchable content. Readership includes Scandinavia, the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the United
States. Additional value includes social media when the articles are published, a banner ad for the online publication, and a full-page ad in four issues. As FIT travelers themselves, staff provided the pair an itinerary that included plenty of open time to explore, and explore they did, finding
characters, vistas, and story lines that will appeal to their audience. Special arrangements were made for an interview with Chef Tony Huang of Indochine, astronomers from the Huachuca Astronomy Club, and Steve Conroy with the Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, an interview that
was conducted at the Arizona Folklore Preserve.
Campaign logo for the Renew Your Blue program, encouraging residents to find new uses for blue bins while reinforcing “the three Rs” of waste management.
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After spending time here, the writer insisted on including a mountain biking angle, so a last-minute request to provide a mountain bike ride was accommodated by John Healy, the City’s
Sports Supervisor, who provided a mountain bike, assigned staff to guide the ride, and selected a route appropriate for the writer’s skill level.
Increasing Social Media Interactions. The City has increased its social media interactions, averaging more than 1,200 per
month over the last six months, up from approximately 850 per month last year. The increase was projected to occur, due mostly
to additional posts from the Police Department, Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, and Fire & Medical Services. The
growing number of posts required an upgrade to the next level of Archive Social, a paid service that retains social media posts and
comments in compliance with records retention law. The need to upgrade was anticipated and budgeted for.
Visitor Data The table on the following page totals the visitor source for individuals contacting the Visitor Center for information. For tax revenue changes in the Extended Stay and Restaurant & Bar categories, please see the Finance Department report. In October 2018, we discontinued
delivering visitor literature to hospitality-related businesses due to staffing limitations. This change is noticeable in the decreased volume tallied in the Literature Racks year over year.
Fiscal Year 2019 totals are:
Visitor Source
Local-Not Identified 3,472
In-State 804
Out-of-State 4,010
Foreign 581
Phone Calls 3,061
Total Other Fulfillment 14,293
Fulfill Wpress/VC 3,469
Literature Racks 4,537
Groups, Mtgs, etc. 6,287
TOTAL 26,221
An example of growing social media interactions, this Facebook post by the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center reached 2,301 people and garnered 170 engagements and four comments.
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Administration
Sales Tax Collection. Gross privilege tax collections for April were up $78,766, or 4.6%,
from last March and for May were up $191,797, or 12.6%, from last May.
The chart below provides a monthly comparison of FY19 actual, FY19 budget, and FY18
actual.
Through May, revenues are 6.3% above last year and 3.8% ahead of budget. The chart below provides a monthly comparison of FY19 actual, FY19 budget, and FY18 year to date.
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