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MAYOR AND COUNCIL PROVIDES DIRECTION ON REID PARK ZOO EXPANSION - Tucson's Mayor and City Council voted yesterday, May 4, to change direction on Reid Park Zoo's "Pathway to Asia" expansion and move forward with a new design that will expand north and west of the Zoo instead of into the area of Barnum Hill and the south duck pond. The new plan was directed to minimize the impact to green space and maximize the use of hardscape areas. The plan for expansion will also come with a master plan for Gene C. Reid Park. Background information relating to the proposed Zoo expansion can be found by following the links below.
Reid Park Zoo expansion information
Reid Park Zoo
CITY MANAGER PRESENTS BALANCED BUDGET AND MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVES PAY PACKAGE - Tucson City Manager Michael Ortega yesterday, May 4, submitted his Recommended Fiscal Year 2022 Budget to the Mayor and Council. The fiscal year starts on July 1 and runs through June 30, 2022. Mayor and Council will hold a Study Session discussion on June 8. In addition, a public hearing, as required by state law, will be held on that day, prior to final budget adoption on June 22 and adoption of property tax levies. Ortega also submitted a compensation plan, with Mayor and Council approval, that calls for a minimum 2% pay increase for all employees, with more money for employees who fall below market in a recent market analysis survey.
Recommended Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
View Mayor and Council agenda
RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - The Small Business Administration (SBA) says restaurants in Southern Arizona can now apply for relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Applicants can apply directly with the SBA using the application portal linked below. The $28.6 billion fund was created by the American Rescue Plan. The program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue losses, up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Funds must be used for allowable expenses by March 11, 2023, and don't need to be repaid if all conditions are met. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Award Portal
CONSTRUCTION PROMPTS BUS STOP CHANGES FOR DOWNTOWN RIDERS -
Construction on Stone Avenue at the Franklin Street/Toole Avenue intersection is rerouting several Sun Tran buses through July. Many downtown riders are utilizing a bus stop at Alameda Street and Grossetta Avenue due to a temporary closure of the bus stop located near the Pima County Courthouse. To see other bus stop changes in the area, follow the link below.
Sun Tran alerts about bus stop changes
Sun Tran
JOB OPPORTUNITY: HOUSING SPECIALIST II - The City of Tucson's Housing and Community Development (HCD) department is seeking a housing specialist II. This position assists families with access to Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) affordable housing opportunities. This position manages caseloads, determines eligibility, and assists clients, conducts compliance audits, and provides costumer service. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in assisted housing, human services, community development programs, property management, or customer service. Applications must be received by Sunday, May 9. Telephone screenings will be take place the week of May 10.
Read the job description
HCD
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