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- Creators: Pima County (Ariz.). County Administrator's Office
- Creators: Fountain Hills (Ariz.)
- Creators: Gilbert (Ariz.)
A detailed statement of the finances and financial policies of the town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, for fiscal years ending June 30.
An overview of the financial position and policies of the town of Fountain Hills, aimed at a wide audience.
A statement of finances and financial policies of the town of Fountain Hills, including details of operating and capital improvement budgets.
During the planning process for the SDCP, concerns were raised regarding loss of property tax revenue as well as adverse tax base impacts of Pima County purchasing parcels for open space. This report assesses impacts in two ways. First, the net assessed values of the open space parcels before purchase are compared to the sum of the net assessed values of all parcels in Pima County and in each applicable school district. Second, the property taxes assessed by Pima County and applicable school districts on each open space parcel before purchase is compared to the sum of the property taxes assessed on all parcels within Pima County and applicable school districts.
The budget includes a profile of Gilbert and its government, a financial overview, details of operating and non-operating funds, capital improvement, and the town's debt.
Drafted to facilitate discussion of implementation options. The concepts will assist in future planning and implementation discussions that take place as the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan is finalized. A purchase of development rights program could assist in the funding of open space lands that contribute to the overall conservation reserve.
A companion to the Preliminary Ranch Conservation Element, this report brings together leaders in the area of ranch conservation and compiles their expert writings on ecological and economic sustainability in ranching.
Through the conservation of ranchland in eastern Pima County, the metropolitan urban boundary is better defined, vast landscapes of open space retain their integrity and the heritage and culture of the West is preserved.
The Santa Rita Ranches operate in cooperation with the Santa Rita Experimental Range located to the west of the Santa Rita Mountains, in the upper Santa Cruz Valley. It was established in 1903 and is recognized as a principal site for research on the improvement and management of semiarid grasslands in the Southwest.