This bond funded program differs significantly from other County capital improvement projects which typically include detailed information specific to each project when the bond proposals were developed. It utilizes its designated bond funding for specific community based projects via an open and continuous application process and under the oversight of advisory bodies appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program has been in existence since the 1997 Pima County bond election established General Obligation Bond funding for construction of small scale capital improvement projects to be selected through a neighborhood consensus process. Specific projects are recommended by the citizen committees to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.

The Arizona Department of Transportation, the Arizona Game & Fish Department and the Arizona State Parks Board are required to conduct a study every three years on watercraft fuel consumption and recreational watercraft usage. The fuel consumption data is collected to determine the allocation of motor vehicle fuel tax to the State Lake Improvement Fund. The information on recreational watercraft usage patterns on Arizona’s lakes and rivers is necessary, in part, to determine the distribution of SLIF funds to applicants.

Southern Apache County is located along the northeastern border of Arizona, at the heart of the exciting and rapidly growing southwest. Ranging from high desert to mountainous terrain, Southern Apache County boasts a diverse geography, and along with it an abundance of recreational opportunities. The region is a designated Enterprise Zone, which can mean substantial tax savings for businesses wishing to expand in the area. Economic Development for Apache County serves as the statutory agent for the Industrial Authority of Apache County to promote industry and provide technical assistance.