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Newsletter August 2018
Town closes out Fiscal Year 17-18 with surplus and strong financial health The Town of Oro Valley’s financial health continues to be strong, as we expect to close out the 2017-18 fiscal year with an estimated $2.6 million surplus from fiscally responsible spending and strong sales tax collections due to a local economy that continues to improve both at the state and local level. These surplus funds will be deposited into the Town’s capital fund savings account for future planned projects.
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL
Major capital projects were completed on-time and under budget, including Lambert Lane widening and safety improvements, two additional multi-sport fields and lighting at Naranja Park, several Water Utility well upgrades and much more.
Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor
The Town of Oro Valley has ended every fiscal year “in the black” for the past six years, with revenues meeting or exceeding expenses. In addition, the Town retains a very healthy 28.5 percent general fund reserve balance, a fund that has consistently been maintained at or above the Town Council policy of 25 percent minimum.
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Joe Hornat, Councilmember Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
To learn more about the Town’s budget and financial health, be sure to visit our FY 2018-19 budget information page at www.orovalleyaz.gov.
Bill Rodman, Councilmember
What’s next for the Oro Valley Community Center?
Mary Snider, Councilmember
The following is an excerpt from an article by Town Manager Mary Jacobs, originally published in the Explorer Newspaper on June 27, 2018.
Steve Solomon, Councilmember For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: (520) 229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov Town Manager Mary Jacobs (520) 229-4725 mjacobs@orovalleyaz.gov Photo banner: Oro Valley Community Center, Oro Valley Town Hall, Teen Dive-In Movie, DisposeA-Med, Second Saturdays. Copyright 2018 by the Town of Oro Valley. All rights reserved.
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After three years of operation and a fund that is projected to break even this fiscal year, the Town has developed a strategy to renovate and reconfigure functions at the Community Center to broaden programming and expand access of the facility to residents. Food and beverage operations will be relocated downstairs, where a “fast casual” venue will be created to enable diners and facility users to take advantage of beautiful views and great weather on an expanded outdoor patio that will feature a small stage, awnings and new landscaping. Wellness and fitness areas will be expanded, with an additional classroom to accommodate the very popular group fitness classes and other recreational programs. A community room will provide places for clubs and informal groups to meet, socialize and play games. The two 18-hole golf courses will have irrigation systems replaced, substantial turf reduction, and other minor improvements, which will result in significant water and operational savings. With a total price tag of $6 million over three fiscal years, these investments will lead to the Community Center fund generating a positive surplus of nearly $500,000 within a year following completion. Architectural design will begin shortly, and construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2019, with completion of the building renovations by the end of 2019. Golf course renovations will be made in the summers of 2019 and 2020.
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Newsletter | August 2018
Shop OV Business Updates
What is Prop. 462: Home Rule?
Remember that shopping locally is a reinvestment in our community, helping to fund the programs and services for outstanding quality of life. We are grateful the following businesses selected Oro Valley to open their business and create new jobs in our community.
At the August 28, 2018 Primary Election, Oro Valley voters will be asked to decide on Prop. 462, the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation Option, also known as “Home Rule.” This decision, which has come before voters every four years, determines whether the Town will set its budget locally or according to the State of Arizona’s formula-based limit.
Now open for business!
The Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation Option is not an increase or decrease in tax rates. Funding estimates are based on existing income sources that the Town already receives.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, PLLC 10195 N. Oracle Road • Simpleview, 8950 N. Oracle Road • Tucson Cactus & Koi, 7810 N. Oracle Road • Your Income Tax Pros, 7435 N. Oracle Road Coming soon! • Fairway Mortgage, 10195 N. Oracle Road • Starbucks, 10615 N. Oracle Road
A “YES” vote on Prop. 462 would allow Oro Valley to continue to set its own budget spending limits locally via the budget adoption process. The local funding estimate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 is $132.7 million. A “NO” vote on Prop. 462 would limit the Town expenditures to the State-imposed formula limit, resulting in a 70% reduction in Town services, beginning in fiscal year 2019/20. Budgeted expenditures would be limited to no more than $40.1 million, which would translate into a severe reduction (nearly 70%) in Town services. For information about your ballot or polling place, please visit the Pima County Recorder’s Office website at www.recorder.pima.gov or call 520-724-4330.
Upcoming Events For complete details on these events and many more, be sure to visit our online calendar at www.orovalleyaz.gov
$5 Sunday Family Fun Days at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center August 5 & August 12 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost is $5 for a family up to six Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia
Dispose-A-Med Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m. to noon Walmart Neighborhood Market 7951 N. Oracle (at Magee) Bring your unused or expired medications for proper disposal.
Digital Child ID Third Tuesday of every month, 2 – 5 p.m. Upcoming: Aug. 21 Reservations required; space limited. Call 520-229-4964. OVPD will provide digital child identification “Bio-Docs” for Oro Valley residents.
Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch Saturday, August 11—FREE! 8 a.m. – noon 10901 N. Oracle Road Enjoy kids crafts and the Heirloom Farmers Market!
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Town of Oro Valley Communications Division
Drive-In Movies on the Driving Range Saturday, August 18 at sunset—FREE! Oro Valley Community Center 10555 N. La Cañada Drive Movie: The Lion King
Teen Dive-In Movie Saturday, August 25, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Oro Valley Aquatic Center 23 W. Calle Concordia For teens ages 13 – 19; FREE Movie: Spider-Man
Misti Nowak, Communications Administrator | (520) 229-4712 | mnowak@orovalleyaz.gov Pia Salonga, Marketing & Communications Specialist | (520) 229-4731 | psalonga@orovalleyaz.gov