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Who Are We City staff members agree that we can play a significant role in those connections. After all, the City Team members already work in the Midtown area and are aware of many of the issues, their history, and active constituents. City Team members represent all the service departments of the City of Tucson – those departments that interact directly with the public. We have been learning in detail about what other departments are doing, current projects, staff, etc. Once we learned that we had a lot to know, it became obvious that it is probably daunting for public members to know whom to call and what the City does. So part of our purpose is to make interacting with the City an easier experience as we assist you with your constituent issues. The City has worked extensively with registered neighborhood associations and the Midtown area has approximately 54 associations. We are looking to expand our base of connections into the business community, faith-based community, businesses and non-profit agencies. We hope to create partnerships with all these stakeholders in order to be made aware of issues and problems and to get your creative assistance in solving them. City Team Leaders Current Project: The Tucson Police Department has implemented a Targeted Operational Planning effort in the Alvernon and Grant area to provide businesses and neighborhoods with increased police surveillance and protection against crime. Crime Intelligence Officers, Community Resource Officers, Investigative Bureau analysts, unit supervisors and area police officers are coordinating their efforts to scan and identify conditions warranting further attention in the targeted area. Midtown City Team members and Ward Offices will also coordinate city services with the Police Department to ensure business owners and residents are able to communicate their issues for response or resolution. Midtown City Team can be contacted at: 792-CITY. Our purpose is to collaborate on multi-faceted projects that one single department can't handle on its own. Results of Midtown City Team Strategy Session Each department representative identified areas for action: • Dept. of Neighborhood Resources will investigate code complaints that affect the health and safety of residents by enforcing a number of City regulations such as the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance, Refuse Code, and provisions of the Land Use code, Sign Code, Building Code and the Peddlers' Ordinance. They manage the Graffiti prevention program and take neighborhood calls and concerns at 792-CITY (792-2489) • Development Services will hold community stakeholder meetings t o understand parking issues, land-use code changes and the process to build or remodel. This department issues Certificates of Occupancy , and gives zoning approvals or places holds on building permits. Citizens can take their permit issues to the Board of Adjustment.. • Environmental Services will provide roll-offs for neighborhood cleanups and the Brush and Bulky schedule is available on their website: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/esd/index.html • Finance Department will investigate and audit business owners. They will educate businesses on the new Annual renewal of business licenses. Auditors will be making field calls and will make notes of neighborhood issues. • Libraries will offer neighborhood groups an opportunity to use libraries as clearing houses for resources such as information & referral, meeting rooms, tutoring/working with schools, controlling and providing a safe library environment for the public. • Parks and Recreation will increase advertising in neighborhoods and highlight programs that benefits adults, teens and children. • 29 th Street Coalition will work to improve neighborhoods with the assistance of City Departments. 29 th Street Coalition staff will provide information to neighborhoods on how to become a Weed & Seed Coalition. • Transportation will follow-up with street maintenance concerns, storm water drainage, lighting and speed control upgrades. • Tucson Water will ensure new services are installed in a reasonable time frame and water service issues are resolved promptly. Water conservation information and low water use landscaping brochures will be provided to neighborhoods for demonstration gardens, etc. • Urban Planning and Design will work on rezoning updates and supports the Neighborhood Infill Coalition. Neighborhood Associations can also contact Urban Planning to plan for a visioning session. Ongoing Neighborhood focus: The Midtown City Team Subcommittee selected the Midtown Garden District Neighborhood for targeted City Team assistance. The Association President has indicated the many issues her neighborhood faces. The Midtown City Team focused on the Southwest Quadrant of the Midtown Neighborhood to identify improvements that can be made (South of Pima, West of Columbus). Trailer courts are run down and are being evaluated for code violations and contacted to request repairs and cleanup. Ten other properties were inspected and received citations for weeds, junk vehicles, vacant unkempt property, and parking issues. Community Resource Officers are evaluating crime statistics in this area and are providing information for landlords to ensure Crime Free rental agreements are initiated. The Rosemont West Neighborhood Association brought an issue to Midtown City Team concerning residential care homes in their neighborhood. In a meeting with neighborhood representatives, City Team members outlined Land Use Code requirements for Residential Care Facilities and Group Rehabilitation Facilities in residential neighborhoods and how these family homes must meet ADA and Fair Housing Act requirements for equal housing. Follow-up City contact information was provided to the neighborhood representatives. Midtown City Team Goal Communication, Collaboration, Information Sharing and Learning are our goals toward meeting the Midtown citizen's needs for Core City Services. Our Midtown Team is committed to ensuring Core City Services are provided to Midtown residents. We will assist individual citizens, neighborhood associations, business owners and groups with a common issue. Our purpose is to make interacting with the City an easier experience as we respond to constituent issues. Telephone: 792-CITY Monday – Friday 8am – 5 pm Email: CT3@tucsonaz.gov Midtown City Team Members
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