Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET AND SENDS UPDATED GENERAL PLAN TO VOTERS - Tucson's Mayor and Council yesterday, June 3, approved City Manager Tim Thomure's $2.4 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Approval came after another public hearing on the structurally balanced budget. The next step in the process is a public hearing on property tax levies. That hearing, and approval of rates, will be on Tuesday, June 17. Mayor and Council last night also voted to send the updated Plan Tucson general plan to voters on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Watch the meeting on City of Tucson YouTube channel
Mayor and Council agenda materials
Plan Tucson
CITY OF TUCSON OFFERS COOLING CENTERS DURING EXTREME HEAT - With high temperatures right around the corner, the City of Tucson is again offering cooling centers seven days a week, from noon-4 p.m., including holidays. The centers are located at Donna R. Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road; Fred Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.; Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St.; Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road; and Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way. All cooling centers in the City of Tucson are located along Sun Tran bus routes, ensuring they remain accessible. Additionally, Pima County has compiled a list of additional cooling stations and locations for water and supplies. Follow the links below for more information and locations.
Cooling center locations in the City of Tucson
Pima County heat relief resources
Cooling/respite/hydration centers map and information
EXTENDED PARKING METER HOURS NOW IN EFFECT - Extended parking meter hours are in effect in the Downtown, Mercado, and Main Gate Square/University districts. As of Monday, June 2, the new hours are from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The new parking meter hours do not apply to the Fourth Avenue district due to impacts from the Downtown Links project. The new hours are expected to increase the availability of on-street parking for visitors and help support reinvestment in Park Tucson services to enhance safety, security, and facilities. Parking meters can be paid with coins, credit/debit card, or by phone on the GoTucson Parking app. With the app, you can save your payment information so you can use it on the go, and you can even extend your time without having to go back and feed coins to the meter.
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MAIN LIBRARY RELOCATION BRINGS FRESH CHAPTER FOR HEART OF DOWNTOWN TUCSON - The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday, June 3, to purchase the former Wells Fargo Building on North Stone Avenue with the intended purpose of moving downtown's Joel D. Valdez Main library, currently located in the City of Tucson-owned building at 101 N. Stone Ave. That facility is a prime downtown location with an associated parking garage and Jácome Plaza, all owned by the City, which will be ready to engage with downtown stakeholders and the larger community on a comprehensive plan for the building that was built in 1990. Pima County determined it would be cheaper to buy and renovate the smaller building than renovating the current one. The County will now spend up to 60 days thoroughly evaluating and doing an environmental assessment of the former Wells Fargo building, two ancillary buildings, and adjacent parking garage before completing the sale. The bank building was built in 1957 and has undergone several renovations over the years.
Read the City of Tucson news release
Read the Pima County news release
TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS ROAD RACES TOMORROW - The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department is hosting its annual summer road race events in June and July, weather permitting. The cost is $3 per youth (17 years and younger) and $4 for adults (18 years and older). The first race of the season will be held tomorrow, June 5, at Gene C. Reid Park (southwest corner of Country Club Road and 22nd Street). Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the meet begins at 6 p.m. Ribbons will be given to the top finishers of each race. For more information, follow the Sports Unit link below, or call (520) 791-4870.
Sport Unit
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