Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
FEDERAL EVICTION MORATORIUM EXTENDED UNTIL END OF NEXT MONTH - The federal eviction moratorium has been extended to Saturday, July 31. This extension is intended to be the final extension of the moratorium. Residents in Tucson and Pima County can still apply for the Eviction Prevention Program. The Mayor and Tucson City Council approved spending $27.1 million ($19.1 million from the City of Tucson and $8 million from Pima County) for the Tucson and Pima County Eviction Prevention/Emergency Rent and Utility Relief Program. Through the coordinated efforts of the City, County, and the Community Investment Corporation, both tenants and landlords/property managers (acting on behalf of tenants) can now apply for funds. Dual enrollment of tenants and landlords is accepted. Funding requests for unpaid rent and utilities are available for up to 12 months in arrears and three months in advance. For information, eligibility requirements, and to apply online, visit the Tucson and Pima County Eviction Prevention Program website linked below. Those without internet access can call (831) 292-4308 to apply (bilingual case managers are available).
Read the CDC declaration
HUD Rental Housing Counseling and Eviction Prevention
Tucson and Pima County Eviction Prevention Program
CITY COUNCIL PASSES FY21/22 BUDGET THAT PRIORITIZES COMMUNITY SAFETY, ECONOMIC RECOVERY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE - Tucson's Mayor and Council this week approved the new budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. Among other things, the $1.86 billion spending plan provides additional money for neighborhood street repairs, brings employees up to market-rate compensation, funds additional small business navigators, creates an Office of Equity, and funds a new Community Safety Program for social workers to help connect community members with housing, employment, physical and mental health, and other resources. “The approved budget represents a significant step forward in improving core services and quality of life for Tucsonans by supporting our economic recovery, investing in new strategies to promote community safety, and doubling the amount we are investing in local road repairs,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.
From the Arizona Daily Star
View Mayor and Council agenda
CITY COUNCIL APPROVES DIFFERENTIAL WATER RATES FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS - Tucson's Mayor and Council this week voted on an item brought forward by Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham to create differential water rates for Tucson Water customers living in unincorporated Pima County. The 10% differential rate will go into effect on Dec. 1. The average water bill for ratepayers outside of the City is currently $50.28, and that average will increase to $56.45 when the newly adopted rate goes into effect. The new rate structure is expected to bring in nearly $10 million in revenue that will remain in Tucson Water’s budget to be used by the utility to help pay for infrastructure, financial resiliency, climate resiliency, and water sustainability. “As the stewards of our water utility and our water resources, Mayor and Council is responsible to make the best decisions available to be able to preserve the water resources, not just for our residents now, but into the future,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.
From the Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Water
CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS: WEBINAR SERIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - The City of Tucson's Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) webinar series, "Connecting for Success," is held monthly, featuring a guest speaker, presentation, and Q&A. The next webinar will be Monday, June 28, from 3-4 p.m. In this edition, hear how our small businesses are getting back to business. The webinar features Tucson business owners Barbie Hines and Adia Jamille, both recent winners of the national business pitch competition known as Pitch Black. In addition, Glenna Overstreet with the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will be sharing updates on special events programming and how Tucson is set to welcome back long-awaited events in the coming months. The presentation will be recorded and posted on the ConnectTucson website the following day. Previous webinars are available to watch on demand.
Register for webinar
ConnectTucson
ENJOY SUMMER FUN AT REID PARK ZOO DURING SUMMER SAFARI NIGHTS - Reid Park Zoo’s annual Summer Safari Nights program is back every Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 15. Enjoy the Zoo during the evening, with events featuring live music from local bands, games, animal chats, wildlife activities, carousel rides, and themed evenings. Food and drink specials also will be available. The theme this Saturday night, June 26, is "Art in the Animal Kingdom." Learn about the striking colors of birds and poison dart frogs, the majesty of a lion’s mane, and the unique and beautiful patterns found on zebras, giraffes, and jaguars. Live music will be provided by Leila Lopez.
Summer Safari Nights 2021
Reid Park Zoo
|
