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PUBLIC HEARING NEXT WEEK ON SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF TUCSON'S ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - The Mayor and Tucson City Council will hold a public hearing next Tuesday, Aug. 11, at or after 5:30 p.m., regarding a proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of Tucson 2019 Annual Action Plan in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Annual Action Plans identify projects for yearly entitlement funds from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The proposed amendments are substantial because they will increase funding by more than 20% of the previous allocation. The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends the 2019 Annual Action Plan be amended to include $5,562,939 from the ESG20-COVID Recovery Fund. HCD will coordinate with Pima County to utilize $2 million for rapid rehousing and $3,562,939 for isolation hotels. Members of the public may submit written comments on any items scheduled as a public hearing. To do so, send an email to cityclerk@tucsonaz.gov. You can also use that address to submit a request to speak at the hearing, but you must submit that request by Aug. 11 at noon. For more information about the plan and how to submit your comment requests, please follow the first link below.
More on the Substantial Amendment (PDF)
HCD website
ICYMI: WATCH THRIVE IN THE 05'S RESOURCE CAFÉ FEATURING THE CITY OF TUCSON'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (VIDEO) - One of Thrive in the 05's Resource Café's in June featured the City of Tucson’s Housing and Community Development department (HCD). The Thrive Resource Café is a half-hour livestream taking place every Tuesday through Thursday on Facebook and Zoom. Thrive in the 05 is a collaboration of Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction, Choice Neighborhoods, and Economic & Workforce Development in the 85705 ZIP code. The purpose of the livestreams is to highlight various community partners and resources available to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Thrive Resource Café, HCD Director Liz Morales spoke about available programs and how the department is responding to COVID-19. Follow the first link below to watch the video and learn about eviction prevention, rental assistance, homeless services, and much more.
Watch the Thrive Resource Café with HCD
View and register for upcoming Resource Cafés
Like Thrive in the 05 on Facebook
GRANTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES - Money is still available through the Downtown Outdoor Café Grant and Downtown Rebound Grant programs via a collaboration agreement between the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) and Pima County. The Downtown Outdoor Café Grant Program will help businesses build, expand, or enhance outdoor café areas by reimbursing/pre-approving costs associated with higher-quality barriers, furnishings, and amenities for outdoor seating. The program provides a grant of up to $5,000 for eligible project costs. The Downtown Rebound Grant Program will offset costs associated with COVID-19 expenses required to safely reopen under the new guidelines put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of Arizona, and Pima County. The program provides a reimbursement of up to $2,000 for eligible project costs. You can apply by following the link below.
Apply for grants via DTP
COVID-19 THURSDAY UPDATE - As of today, Aug. 6, Arizona now has 183,647 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,444 new cases reported today. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 17,293 cases are in Pima County. There have been 4,002 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 480 of those occurred in Pima County. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website (link below) that includes information for businesses, residents, and even activities for kids. The site is updated as information evolves.
Data Dashboard from Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
CLAY WITH TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION (VIDEO) - Learn how to use your creativity to bring some of your favorite characters to life through clay. Join one of the Tucson Parks and Recreation department's top instructors for a quick lesson that is sure to bring out the child of any age.
Watch the video
Tucson Parks and Recreation
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