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Welcome to the Arizona Housing Commission. Your appointment by the Governor of the
state of Arizona to represent your constituency is an important commitment of time and
expertise. In this notebook, you will find a number of resources which we hope will be useful
in your role as a commission member.
We have also enclosed copies of several publications produced by the Arizona Housing
Commission, which include valuable information on the mission of the Commission.
The staff from ADOH that works with the Commission is Meggan Medina ( Government
Relations & Communications Administrator) and Sue Dabbs- Preciado ( Executive Assistant).
If we can be of any assistance to you, please contact us.
Below is a short paragraph on the history of the Housing Commission.
• HISTORY OF THE ARIZONA HOUSING COMMISSION
The Arizona Housing Commission was created by Executive Order in 1996 to serve as an
advisory body to the Governor and, at that time, the Arizona Department of Commerce, the
lead state agency on affordable housing. In 1997, the Commission was formally established in
statute. In 2000, the Arizona Department of Housing became the staffing agency for the
Commission and its Director, Dr. Sheila Harris, a member of the Commission. The Commission
is comprised of 24 key decision- makers from private industry, community- based nonprofit
housing organizations, and state, local and tribal governments.
Again, welcome and if we can be of any service to you or answer any questions, please feel free
to call or email Meggan at 602.771.1011; megganm@ housingaz. com or Sue at 602.771.1007;
sued@ housingaz. com.
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OFFICERS"" COMMITTEES
As outlined in the enclosed Policies and Procedures Manual, the Arizona Housing Commission has an
Executive Committee, a Government Affairs Committee and a Public Education Committee.
The Executive Committee members are:
Chairperson - Jean Richmond- Bowman
Vice Chairperson - Maria Chavez
Members- at- Large - Emily Nottingham
Elisa de la Vara
Grez Petz
Ad hoc members - Rebecca Flanagan, HUD
The Governmental Affairs Committee Chairperson is Juan Salgado; Vice Chairperson - Emily
Nottingham
The Public Education Committee Chairperson is Greg Petz; Vice Chairperson - Arthur Crozier
SCHEDULE FOR 2006- 07
The Commission meets the last Friday of every month from 10: 00 AM to 12: 00 PM at the Arizona
Department of Housing, 1110 W. Washington, Suite 310. By mandate, the Commission must meet at
least two times each year in a county with a population of less than 1.5 million but more than 500,000
persons ( Pima County) and at least one time each year in a rural county. Any variation from the
regularly scheduled meetings are noted on the enclosed 2006- 07 calendar.
Approximately a week before the meeting, you will be sent an agenda and any other documents by e­mail.
Contact Sue Dabbs- Preciado at the Arizona Department of Housing at ( 602) 771- 1007 or at
sued@ housingaz. com if you do not receive this information.
TRAINING
A requirement of your appointment is attendance at the Board and Commission Member Orientation
and Ethics Training. This is an all- day class that is scheduled several times a year by the Arizona
Government University. AGU can be reached on- line at http:// www. azgu. gov. You can preview dates
of the classes and register on- line. You may also reach them by telephone at ( 602) 542- 6229. If you
need assistance, contact Sue Dabbs- Preciado at the Arizona Department of Housing at ( 602) 771- 1007 or
at sued@ housingaz. com.
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
You will be reimbursed for your automobile mileage to Housing Commission meetings at the
prevailing rate at the time the expense is incurred ( presently it is 44.5¢ per mile) and for overnight stay
at the State per diem rate if your travel time is over two hours and the meeting begins before 10: 00 AM
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or ends after 3: 00 PM. Any variation to this policy requires prior approval from the Director of the
Arizona Department of Housing or a designee. The amount of reimbursement for overnight stay varies
with time of year and location. You might also be eligible for per diem meal reimbursement. Enclosed
is a current copy of the Reimbursement Rate Index from the Arizona Accounting Manual for your use.
You will be required to complete a W- 9 form ( enclosed) for Accounting to set you up in their system as
a " vendor".
From time to time, travel to other locales in the State or to a sponsored training or conferences will be
required. This travel is reimbursable. A copy of a Reimbursement Form is enclosed. A reimbursement
form is available upon request to Sue Dabbs- Preciado at sued@ housingaz. com.
Reimbursement for hotel expenses will require submission of original receipts to the Department of
Housing along with the Reimbursement Form.
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2006- 2007 Members of the Arizona Housing Commission
em er erm xplry
One representative of rural city government. Marty Moreno - 11
One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a Emily Nottingham - 09
population of less than 1.5M but more than 500K. ( Pima County)
One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a Juan Salgado - 11
population of 105M or more persons. ( Maricopa County)
One representative of a rural county government. Gregory Petz - 08
One representative of a nonrural county government from a county with a Richard Elias - 08
population of less than 1.5M persons but more than 500K. ( Pima County)
One representative of a nonrural county government from a county with a Annette Stein - 09
population of 1.5M or more persons. ( Maricopa County)
One representative of a tribal government. VACANT
One representative of a tribal housing department. Rena Van Fleet - 09
One representative of the banking or lending community. Elisa de la Vara - 11
One representative of the special needs population. Guy Mikkelsen - 11
One representative of a statewide housing association. Reid Butler - 08
Two representatives of the private sector of the real estate industry. Arthur Crozier - 08
Suzanne DeConcini - 11
Three representatives from the private sector of the housing industry, one of Jean Richmond - 08
whom is a home builder, one ofwhom is a multifamily housing developer and Roberto Ruiz - 11
one ofwhom is a licensed manufactured home manufacturer or dealer. Irving Hill - 11
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Two representatives of nonprofit organizations that work on housing or other Kelly E. Langford - 11
related issues, one ofwhom represents a nonprofit organization that works in Helen Ferrell - 11
a county with a population of less than 1.5M but more than 500K persons and
one ofwhom represents a nonprofit corporation that works in a rural county.
Two representatives of the general public, one ofwho is from a county with a Janet Marcus - 11
population of less than 1.5M persons but more than SOOK persons and one of Cass Rankin - 08
whom is from a rural county. These members shall not be members of the
board or staff of, or have any direct or indirect benefit from the dealings of, a
corporation formed under title 35, chapter 5, article 1.
One representative of an organization that works on farm worker housing Maria Chavez - 09
issues.
The Director of the Arizona Department of Housing or the Director's Sheila Harris - 11
designee. The director or the director's designee may only vote to break a tie
vote ofthe other members.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President ofthe Senate Speaker Robert Meza
or their designees who serve as advisory members. For purposes of this President Timothy Bee
paragraph, " advisory members" means members who give advice to other
members of the commission but who are not eligible to vote and are not
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41- 3954. Arizona housing commission; definitions
A. An Arizona housing commission is established consisting of:
1. The following members who are appointed by the governor:
( a) One representative of a rural city government.
( b) One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a population of less
than one million five hundred thousand persons but more than five hundred thousand
persons.
( c) One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a population of one
million five hundred thousand or more persons.
( d) One representative of a rural county government.
( e) One representative ofa nonrural county government from a county with a population of less
than one million five hundred thousand persons but more than five hundred thousand
persons.
( f) One representative of a nonrural county government from a county with a population of one
million five hundred thousand or more persons.
( g) One representative ofa tribal government.
( h) One representative of a tribal housing department.
( i) One representative of the banking or lending community.
G) One representative of the special needs population.
( k) One representative of a statewide housing association.
( 1) Two representatives of the private sector of the real estate industry.
( m) Three representatives from the private sector of the housing industry, one ofwhom
represents home builders, one ofwhom represents multifamily housing developers and one
ofwhom represents licensed manufactured home manufacturers or dealers.
( n) Two representatives of nonprofit organizations that work on housing or other related issues,
one ofwhom represents a nonprofit organization that works in a county with a population
of less than one million five hundred thousand persons but more than five hundred thousand
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persons and one ofwhom represents a nonprofit corporation that works in a rural county.
( 0) Two representatives of the general public, one ofwhom is from a county with a population
of less than one million five hundred thousand persons but more than five hundred thousand
persons and one ofwhom is from a rural county. These members shall not be members of
the board or staff of, or have any direct or indirect benefit from the dealings of, a
corporation formed under title 35, chapter 5, article 1.
( P) One representative of an organization that works on farmworker housing issues.
2. The director or the director's designee. The director or the director's designee may only vote to
break a tie vote of the other members.
3. The speaker ofthe house of representatives and the president of the senate or their designees
who serve as advisory members. For purposes of this paragraph, " advisory members" means
members who give advice to other members of the commission but who are not eligible to vote
and are not members for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present.
B. The commission shall:
1. Recommend housing strategic planning and policy.
2. Coordinate public and private housing finance programs.
3. Provide recommendations for better private and public partnerships and initiatives for
developing housing.
4. Review state housing programs.
5. Encourage the development of housing opportunities for special needs populations.
6. Advise the governor, the legislature, state agencies and city, county and tribal governmental
bodies on the public and private actions that affect the cost or supply of housing.
C. The members shall elect a chairperson and a vice- chairperson annually.
D. The commission shall meet at least two times each year in a county with a population of less than
one million five hundred thousand persons but more than five hundred thousand persons and at
least one time each year in a rural county.
E. Members appointed pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1:
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2. Are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses
pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2.
F. The director of the Arizona department ofhousing serves as executive director of the commission.
G. For purposes of this section:
1. " Rural city" means either:
( a) A city or town with a population ofless than fifty thousand persons in a county with a
population of five hundred thousand persons or less.
( b) A city or town within a census county division with a population of less than fifty thousand
persons in a county with a population of more than five hundred thousand persons.
2. " Rural county" means a county with a population of five hundred thousand persons or less.
3. " Special needs population" includes the homeless, the seriously mentally ill, the physically
disabled, individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, the elderly or other
populations with specialized housing needs.
ARIZONA HOUSING COMMISSION
Policies and Procedures Manual
This manual shall serve as overall guidance for operations of the Arizona Housing Commission (" Commission"). It is
intended to provide consistent direction for Commission activities. However, the Commission and the Arizona
Department of Housing (" Department") realize that flexibility must be maintained to meet the needs of the
Commission. Changes to these policies may be adopted at any full Commission meeting with a quorum present.
A. NAME
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B. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIY
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The Commission shall:
• Recommend affordable housing strategic planning and policy.
• Coordinate public and private housing finance programs.
• Provide the means for better private and public partnerships and initiatives for developing
affordable housing.
• Review and oversee state housing programs.
• Encourage the development of affordable housing opportunities for special- needs
populations.
• Advise the Governor, the Legislature, state agencies and city, cbunty and tribal
governmental bodies on the public and private actions that affect the cost or supply of
housing.
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C. VISION, MISSION, AND OBJECTIVES
1. Vision
Quality, safe, affordable housing options for all Arizonans.
2. Mission
To encourage and maintain an environment that preserves, produces and makes
available affordable housing for all Arizonans.
3. Objectives
• To increase the supply of capital for affordable housing.
• To review the activities of state government and to recommend actions to increase the
development of affordable housing.
• To identify and evaluate public and private actions that impact the affordability of housing.
• To educate and to communicate with the public.
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Each year, the Commission will review and adopt priorities and action plans to meet these
objectives.
OPERATING STRUCTURE
1. Membership: The Arizona Housing Commission has a voting membership, appointed by the
Governor, as follows:
a. One representative of a rural city! government.
b. One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a population of less
than 1.5 million but more than 500,000 ( Pima).
c. One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a population of 1.5
million or more ( Maricopa).
d. One representative of a rural county2 government.
e. One representative of a nonrural county government from a county with a population of
less than 1.5 million butmore than 500,000 ( Pima).
f. One representative of a nonrural county government from a county with a population of
1.5 million or more ( Maricopa).
g. One representative of a tribal government.
h. One representative of a tribal housing department.
i. One representative of the banking or lending community.
j. One representative of the special needs population3•
k. One representative of a statewide housing association.
l. Two representatives of the private sector of the real estate industry.
m. Three representatives from the private sector of the housing industry
• One of whom is a home builder,
• One of whom is a multifamily housing developer, and
• One of whom is a licensed manufactured home manufacturer or dealer
n. Two representatives of nonprofit organizations that work on housing or other related
issues, one of whom represents a nonprofit organization that works in a county with a
population of less than 1.5 million persons but more than 500,000 ( Pima) and one of whom
represents a nonprofit corporation that works in a rural county.
o. Two representatives of the general public, one is from a county with a population of less
than 1.5 million but more than 500,000 ( Pima), and one of whom is from a rural county.
These members shall not be members of the board or staff of, or have any direct or indirect
benefit from the dealings of, a corporation formed under Title 35, Chapter 5, Article 1.
p. One representative of an organization that works on farmworker housing issues.
2. Other Membership: The following members are not appointed by the Governor.
a. The Director of ADOH or the Director's designee. The Director or the Director's designee
may only vote to break a tie of the other members.
b. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate or their
designees who serve as advisory members. For purposes of this paragraph, " advisory
members" means members who give advice to other members of the Commission but who
are not eligible to vote and are not members for the purpose of determining whether a
quorum is present.
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" Rural City" means either:
A city or town of less than 50,000 persons in a county with a population of 500,000 or less. Acity or town within a census county division with fewer than 50.000 persons in a
county with a population of more than 500,000.
2 " Rural COWlty" means a county with a population of 500,000 persons or less.
3 " Special Needs population" includes the homeless, seriously mentally ill, physically disabled, individuals affected with HIV, elderly or other populations with specialized
housing needs.
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Leadership: The members shall electa Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson annually.
a. Chairperson
• Elected by the Commission annually. The Chairperson shall serve a maximum of
two consecutive terms.
• Presides over regular meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and special
meetings.
• Provides overall direction of activities of the Commission in consultation with the
Executive Committee and staff.
• Appoints Chairpersons and members of committees or task forces.
• Develops agendas, arranges meetings and determines the Commission activities in
collaboration with staff.
• Shall be the spokesperson for the Commission.
• Performs other responsibilities as determined by the Commission from time to
time.
b. Vice- Chairperson
• Elected by the Commission annually.
• Automatically assumes the Chairmanship if the Chairperson resigns or otherwise
vacates the position.
• Presides over meetings in the event of absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.
• Reviews minutes of the previous meeting before distribution to the Commission.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.
• Performs other responsibilities as determined by the Chairperson or Commission
from time to time.
Mandatory Meetings: The Commission must meet at least six times annually. The Commission
shall meet at least two times each year in a county with a population of less than 1.5 million but
more than 500,000 persons ( Pima) and at least one time each year in a rural county.
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5. Appointments: Members appointed by the Governor serve four- year terms and are not eligible to
receive compensation but are eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses pursuant to Title 38,
Chapter 4, Article 2.
6. Expectations:
a. Commissioners are expected to attend all meetings. In the event of an anticipated absence,
a Commissioner should notify the staff or the Chairperson.
b. Commissioners are expected to represent their constituency in the work of the Commission.
c. Commissioners should be sensitive to the views, opinions, and positions of other
Commission members as they participate in the work of the Commission.
7. Committee I Task Force Structure:
The Arizona Housing Commission will have three Standing Committees: Executive, Government
Affairs and Public Education. On an as needed basis, the Chairperson of the Commission may
appoint a Task Force ( s) to explore specific issues and make recommendations to the full
Commission. The activities of all Task Forces will continue until their work is complete. New Task
Forces may be appointed as necessary.
a. Executive Committees
Members of the Executive Committee elected for 2003 shall serve an 18- month term of
office ( from January 2003 through July 2004), thereafter the officers will be elected on a
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fiscal year basis rather than a calendar year.
• Membership ( 6)
../ Chairperson
../ Vice- ehairperson
../ Governmental Affairs Committee Chairperson
../ Public Education Committee Chairperson
../ Two members elected by the Commission
• Responsibilities
../ Agenda Setting
o Include standing agenda items for updates from each Standing Committee,
the Housing Finance Authority ( AzHFA) and the Department.
o Include presentations from local cities, towns, IDAs, etc., about local
housing initiatives and issues, when appropriate.
../ Review of Standing Committee and Task Force Recommendations
o Provide input to the recommendations back to the Committee
o Schedule recommendation presentations on the Commission agenda
o Provide Executive Committee comment regarding the recommendations.
../ Represent the Commission at various functions and events.
../ Conduct annual review of Commission policies.
1/' Each June plan and schedule a review of current priorities and establish
priorities for the next year.
../ Schedule time and location of meetings. Produce an annual calendar.
../ Participate in an annual meeting with the AzHFA.
../ Other duties as assigned by the Commission.
1/' No items may be discussed which are not included on the agenda. Items
brought up by the Commissioners or the Public may be placed on the agenda
for the next meeting in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
../ Items may be dropped from the agenda during the meeting, but no items may
be added.
../ Items to be placed on the agenda will be submitted through the Chairperson.
../ The Executive Committee will not be empowered to adopt recommendations
or to bind the Commission.
b. Government Affairs Committee
• Membership ( 5- 7)
A minimum of five ( 5) members and a maximum of seven ( 7) members
including the Committee Chairperson, appointed by the Chairperson of the
Commission. The Commission Chairperson, a representative of the AzHFA
and a representative of Department are ad hoc ( non- voting) members of this
Committee.
• Responsibilities
../ Review proposed legislation and ordinances pertaining to housing issues in the
State of Arizona.
../ Support and assist the Department, Governor's Office and Legislators on
legislative initiatives.
../ Identify potential legislative initiatives by August of each year.
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./' Provide recommendations to the Executive Committee and the Commission to
assist the Commission in establishing their legislative positions by November of
each year.
./' Review trends locally and nationally on emerging issues and opportunities.
./' Review and make recommendations to reduce the barriers to affordable
housing.
./' Establish a plan and process for identifying connections between/ among
Commission members and Arizona's congressional delegation. Plan an annual
event to meet with the delegation.
./' Create opportunities for other entities to bring their legislative initiatives or
concerns to the Committee or the Commission.
./' Other duties as assigned by the Commission.
c. Public Education Committee ( 5- 7)
• Membership
A minimum of five ( 5) members and a maximum of seven ( 7) members
including the Committee Chairperson, appointed by the Chairperson of the
Commission. The Commission Chairperson is an ad hoc ( non- voting member)
of the Committee.
• Responsibilities
./' Review existing data/ reports and make recommendations regarding education
activities for the Commission.
./' Identify and involve other key players in the housing arena to provide
information about gaps and initiatives.
./' Arrange for community representatives to present their affordable housing
successes and challenges to the Commission at various meetings.
./' Review Commission priorities and identify education opportunities that will
further those priorities.
./' Assist the ADOH in planning public events such as the Homes for Arizonans
Day, the Annual Conference and other events as appropriate.
./' Other duties as assigned by the Commission.
8. Staff
a. The Executive Director ( Director of the Arizona Department of Housing.)
b. The Department Legislative Liaison will be responsible for the day- to- day operations of the
Commission and for meeting planning. The Director's Assistant will provide support to the
Commission in the posting of meetings, writing and keeping of minutes and retention of all
necessary records.
c. Staff will consult with Chairperson; help develop agendas; arrange and attend meetings;
ensure that formal actions are recorded and that minutes are written and distributed; provide
information, reports, and data; be available to the public including other housing and
community development organizations to assist in the work on the Commission; and to
perform other tasks necessary for the Commission to effectively function as an advisory body.
d. All Department Supervisors are available to assist the Commission on an as needed basis. All
requests for staff support will be directed through the Chairperson.
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9. Meetings
a. Schedule
• The Commission will meet not less than six times annually at times and locations
established by the Commission, including at least two meetings in a county with a
population of less than 1.5 million but more than 500,000 persons ( Pima) and at least one
time in a rural county.
• The Chairperson, the Executive Committee and/ or the Executive Director may schedule
additional meetings with 48 hours advance notice.
• All meetings are open to the public and held in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
b. Quorum
• A quorum is defined as one member more than one half of the existing voting
membership.
• In the absence of a quorum, the Commission cannot deliberate or propose any action, nor
can there be any vote or decision. Under unusual circumstances, if a public meeting has
been scheduled, due notice given to the public and a quorum fails to appear, those
members present may informally listen to scheduled presentations. In the absence of a
quorum, no member of the Commission shall purport to convene a meeting or take any
action that might suggest that a meeting of the Commission is in progress.
c. Attendance
• All Commission members have an obligation to attend each meeting.
• All Commission members are expected to actively participate in activities of the
Commission.
• A Commission member may attend and participate at a regular Commission meeting by
telephone only under extenuating circumstances as determined by the member, the staff
and the Executive Committee.
• Elected officials who have been appointed to a seat on the Commission may send a
Designee to the meetings in their absence. The Designee will not have voting privileges.
• Members with unexcused absences from three consecutive meetings, or half of all
meetings in one year, will be asked to submit their resignation.
d. Executive Session
The Commission may choose to have an executive session for discussion and consideration of
particular subjects pursuant to A. R. S. § 38- 431.03.
e. Meeting Minutes
• Minutes will be kept of all meetings and draft minutes will be available within three ( 3)
working days of the last Commission meeting.
• Minutes are not required of task force and committee meetings, but meeting reports will
be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission.
• Written copies of minutes will be retained for a period of five years at the Department.
f. Provisions for Public Input
• A " Call to the Public" will be included in the agenda. Members of the public will be
advised that no discussion can be had on items not listed on the agenda. The public may
suggest possible agenda items for future discussion to the Chairperson.
• A guest sign- in sheet will be available at all meetings. They will be retained with all other
Commission documents.
g. Voting
• Each Commissioner ( who is not an advisory member) in attendance will have one vote.
• All decisions will be made by a simple majority vote of Commission members present
and voting.
• Absentee voting will not be allowed.
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• The numerical breakdown of votes will be reflected in the minutes in the case of a close
decision.
• Commissioners desiring to abstain on any vote may do so and their abstention shall be
noted in the meeting minutes.
• Elected officials may designate someone to attend in their place, but that person will not
have voting privileges.
h. CommitteelTask Force Meetings
• Meetings may be attended in person or by conference call when the meetings are held at
the Department.
• Task Forces and committees may be comprised of members of the public as well as
members of the Commission.
i. Agenda and Minutes
The agenda for the Commission meetings will be emailed to the Notifications mailing list.
The meeting minutes will be distributed to the Commission members and to anyone else
who so requests. A comprehensive email notification system will be maintained. The
agendas for committee meetings or task force meetings will be posted as required by law.
E. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Members of the Arizona Housing Commission are referred to the State Conflict of Interest
Law ( Arizona Revised Statutes Title 38, Article 8, and A. R. S. § § 38- 501 through 38- 511).
F. ETHICS TRAINING
Each Commissioner is required to take Arizona Department of Administration Ethics training
within six months after the date of appointment.
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AHC Policies and Procedures
Recommended Changes
1. Executive Committee Makeup ( page 4)
a. Add Committee Vice- chairs
b. Add 2 " Ad- hoc" members designated as representatives from Fannie Mae
andHUD
2. Subcommittee Makeup ( pages 4- 5)
a. Remove number limitations
b. Replace limitations with statement such as: " All Commissioners are
encouraged to participate in one of two standing committees."
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Meeting Calendar
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2007 Meeting Schedule Detail
• November- No Meeting
• October 26- Tucson
• September II- Governor's Housing Forum
Executive Committee Meetinl5 = 0
January 5
February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
June I
July
August 3
September 7
October 5
November 2
December
• July- No Meeting
Monthly Meeting Dates = 0
• January 17- Homes for Arizonans Day
• May 25
• August 15- RDC- Oro Valley
• March 30
• December 7- Joint meeting with AzHFA
• February 23
• April27
• June 29- Cottonwood or Payson
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Committee meetings are from 9: 00 AM - 10: 00 AM on the day of the Commission meeting. I
Commission meetings are from 10: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM.
Executive Committee meets 9: 30 AM- II : 00 AM.
Joint Meeting of the AHC and AzHFA - December 7, 2007. II
Non- Phoenix meetings will run 11: 00 AM to 2: 00 PM; Committee meetings beginning at I I : 00 AM and
the monthly meeting beginning at 12: 00 noon. l
Arizona Department of Housing
1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 210
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: 602 · 771 · 1007
Fax: 602 · 771 · 1002
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ARIZONA HOUSING COMMISSION 2006 - 2007 STANDING COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PHONE FAX E- MAIL
Jean Richmond- Bowman -
Chair ( 928) 779- 3071 ( 928) 779- 4211 iean@ nazba. or2:.
Maria Chavez - Vice Chair ( 602) 971- 1235 ( 602) 971- 1235 chavezmariav@ vahoo. com
Juan Salgado - Chair Gov't ( 602262- 7304 ( 602 534- 4726
Affairs iuan. sal2: ado ® nhoenix. 2: ov
Emily Nottingham - at- large
& Vice Chair Gov't Affairs ( 520) 791- 4171 ( 520) 791- 5407 Emilv. Nottin2: ham ® tucsonaz. lwv
Greg Petz - at- large & Chair
ofPE ( 928) 428- 0410 ( 928) 428- 8934 2: oetz@ Q'raham. az. Q'ov
Arthur Crozier - Vice Chair ( 928) 369- 4000 ( 928) 786- 4713 arthurc@ resortaz. com
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Elisa de la Vara - at- large ( 602) 758- 6897 elisa. elisadelavara. com
Rebecca Flanagan - ad hoc ( 602) 379- 7109 ( 602) 379- 4431 rebecca e. flanaQ: an@ hud. Q: ov • Public Education Committee
PUBLIC EDUCAnON
PHONE FAX E- MAIL
COMMITTEE
Arthur Crozier - Chair ( 928) 369- 4000 ( 928) 786- 4173 arthurc@ resortaz. com
Elisa de la Vara ( 602) 758- 6897 elisa. elisadelavara. com
Helen Ferrell ( 928) 527- 1356 ( 928) 527- 1356 hferrell@ bothands. org
Maria Chavez ( 602) 971- 1235 ( 602) 971- 1235 chavezmariav@ yahoo. com
Greg Petz ( 928) 428- 0410 ( 928) 428- 8934 gpetz@ graham. az. gov
Annette Stein ( 602) 506- 4606 ( 602) 506- 8789 astein@ mail. maricopa. gov
Rebecca Flanagan ( 602) 379- 7109 ( 602) 379- 4431 rebecca e. flanagan@ hud. gov
Jean Richmond- Bowman ( 928) 779- 3071 ( 928) 779- 4211 jean@ nazba. org,
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• Governmental Affairs Committee
GOVERNMENTAL
PHONE FAX E- MAIL
AFFAIRS
Juan Salgado - Chair ( 602262- 7304 ( 602495- 5605 iuan. salQ: ado@ nhoenix. Q: ov
Emily Nottingham ( 520) 791- 4171 ( 520) 791- 5407 Emilv. NottinQ: ham@ tucsonaz. lwv
Guy Mikkelson ( 602) 285- 1800 ( 602) 285- 1838 Q: ffiikkelsen@ fslaz. orQ:
Cass Rankin ( 928) 773- 6416 ( 928) 773- 6499 catherine. rankin@ aos. com
Reid Butler ( 602) 258- 6888 ( 602) 707- 7771 reid@ butlerhousinQ: comnanv. com
Janet Marcus ( 520) 327- 1339 ( 520) 327- 1339 imarcus21@ cox. net
Susie DeConcini ( 520) 918- 5154 ( 520) 325- 8784 susied@ lonQ: realtv. com
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Powers and Duties
Compion of
Housing Department - Housing Commission ­Housing
Finance Authority
Powers and Duties and Membership
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Department of Housing Housing Commission Housing Finance Authority
( ARS 41- 3953) CARS 41- 3954) ( ARS 41- 3901 - 41- 3906)
The Department of Housing is: The Commission shall: The Board of Directors may:
• The designated State Public Housing Agency • Recommend housing strategic planning and • Adopt an official seal and alter the seal
• Responsible for establishing policies, procedures policy • Apply for, accept and administer grants
and programs that the Department is authorized to • Coordinate public and private housing finance of monies or materials or property of any
conduct to address the affordable housing issues programs kind from a federal agency or others
confronting this state, including housing issues of • Provide recommendations for better private and • Issue bonds or certificates or provide
low- income/ moderate income families, housing public partnerships and initiatives for developing financial assistance for housing purposes
affordability, special needs populations and housing • Issue bonds for projects consisting of
decaying housing stock. • Review state housing programs multifamily residential rental properties
• Exempt from the Procurement Code • Encourage the development ofhousing in rural areas and shall notify city, town,
• The public housing agency for the purpose of opportunities for special needs populations county or tribal government that a
accepting federal housing assistance monies and • Advise the Governor, Legislature, State multifamily residential rental project is
may participate in the housing assistance payments Agencies and City, County and Tribal planned
program Governmental bodies on the public and private • Issue bonds to finance residential
actions that affect the cost or supply ofhousing dwelling units
The Department of Housing: • Members shall elect a chairperson and a vice- • Establish mortgage credit certificate
• Performs the duties prescribed in ARS 35- 726- chairperson annually. programs to finance residential dwelling
approval of general plan before issuing bonds • Shall meet at least two times each year in a units
• Performs the duties prescribed in ARS 35- 728- county with a population of less than 1.5 million • Make and enter into agreements,
allocating low- income housing tax credits but more than 500,000 and at least one time each including intergovernmental agreements
• Performs the duties prescribed in ARS 35- 913- year in a rural county. pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 7 Article 3
special allocations for mortgage revenue bonds and • Chapter 334- 441R- H VerofSB 1246, Sec. 7 regarding Intergovernmental Operations,
mortgage credit certificates establishes a Housing Commission task force on Joint Exercise of Powers
• Performs duties prescribed in ARS Title 41, tax exempt mortgage financing: • Enter into covenants and agreements with
Chapter 4.3 concerning Neighborhood Preservation ./ Twelve members any federal agency, private agency,
• Provides to qualified housing participants and ./ Chair appointed by Governor corporation or individual to perform all
political subdivisions of this state financial, ./ Shall meet twice per year to review the acts that may be necessary, convenient or
advisory, consultative, planning, training and availability of financing for single family desirable in order to secure bonds
educational assistance for the development of safe, housing and the role of the private activity • Employ or contract with housing experts,
decent and affordable housing, including housing bond allocation process in facilitating the engineers, architects, attorneys,
for low/ moderate income households. availability of financing for low to medium- accountants, construction and financial
income families in all areas of the state. experts and such other persons as may be
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Housing Department - Housing Commission ­Housing
Finance Authority
Powers and Duties and Membersho
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Department of Housing Housing Commission Housing Finance Authority
CARS 41- 3953) CARS 41- 3954) CARS 41 · 3901 - 41 · 3906)
The Department shall: ./ Shall issue an annual report of its activities, necessary
• Establish guidelines applicable to the findings and recommendations on or before • Appoint an executive director and other
programs/ activities of the Department for the August 31 of each year. employees as it deems necessary
construction and financing of affordable housing ./ Shall issue an interim report on or before • Sue and be sued
and housing for low/ moderate income households August 31, 2002 • Acquire and maintain office space,
in the state. ./ Shall issue a final report on or before August equipment, supplies, services and
• Provide staff support to the Arizona Housing 31, 2004 on the availability of financing for insurance
Commission and coordinate its activities single- family housing and the distribution • Contract with, act as guarantor for or co-
• Accept and allocate monies appropriated by the and use of private activity bonds in this insure with any federal, state or local
legislature state. governmental agency and other
• Stimulate and encourage all local, state, regional ./ The report shall contain 1) information organizations or corporations in
and federal government agencies and all private concerning the uses ofprivate activity bonds connection with its housing activities
persons and enterprises that have similar and issued by eligible corporations during the • Adopt bylaws and administrative rules
related objectives and purposes, cooperate with the two preceding calendar years; 2) • Protect and enforce the interests ofthe
agencies, persons and enterprises and correlate information concerning the use of mortgage authority in any project financed through
department plans, programs and operations with revenue bond proceeds or mortgage credit the authority's resources
those of the agencies, persons and enterprises. certificates issued during the preceding three • Enter into and inspect any housing
• Conduct research pertaining to department calendar years; and 3) recommendations for facility financed through the authority's
objectives any modifications to title 35, chapters 5 and resources to investigate its physical
• Provide information and advice on matters within 7, Arizona Revised Statues. condition, construction, rehabilitation,
the scope of department activities ./ Shall prescribe the required form and operation, management and maintenance
• Consult with or make recommendations to the content of the information to be submitted and to examine all records relating to its
GovernorlLegislature concerning department by the corporations. capitalization, income and other related
objectives • SB 1204 stipulates that the Commission must matters.
• Make annual reports to the Governor/ Legislature establish a temporary committee composed of • Establish fees and collect reimbursement
on its activities including geographic location of representatives of all stakeholders in industrial of costs in connection with the issuance
activities, finances and scope of its operations development authority financing for single of bonds or certificates pursuant to 41-
• Under take all activities under the section 8 tenant family and multiple family housing allocations. 3906 regarding issuance of bonds or
based rental housing assistance payment program ./ Shall submit a written report of its mortgage credit certificates
in those areas of this state where an existing public recommendations on allocations and • Acquire title to real property by gift,
housing authority has not been established. improvements. grant or operation of law, or by purchase
• Not itself directly own, construct, operate or if the board deems the purchase necessary
rehabilitate housing units to preserve the affordability of a housing
• Notify a city, town, county or tribal government facility, and may hold the title for a
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Housing Department - Housing Commission ­Housing
Finance Authority
Powers and Duties and Membersh'
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Department of Housing Housing Commission Housing Finance Authority
( ARS 41- 3953) CARS 41- 3954) CARS 41- 3901 - 41- 3906)
that a program or project is planned for its temporary period of time. On acquiring
jurisdiction and before proceeding and shall seek title to real property, the authority shall
comment immediately begin the process of
• Not interfere with or attempt to override the local disposing of the property on the real
jurisdiction's planning, zoning or land use estate market for its market value.
regulations
The Authority shall not acquire title to real
The Department may: property by eminent domain
• Assist in securing construction and mortgage
financing from public and private sector sources • The Board may provide for the
• Assist mortgage financing programs established by irrevocable transfer of surplus monies in
industrial development authorities and political bond funds and the certificate fund to the
subdivisions ofthis state housing trust fund or the Arizona
• Assist in the acquisition and use of federal housing Department of Housing Program Fund to
assistance programs repay any amounts previously transferred
• Assist in the compliance ofproposed residential from the Arizona Department of Housing
development to the Authority.
• Prepare and publish planning and development
guidelines for the establishment and delivery of
housing assistance programs
• Contract/ subcontract to carry out fmancial work on
the federal agency's behalfand accept payment for
the work
• Contract out for advisers, consultant and aides
• Contract or incur obligations reasonably necessary
or desirable to enable the department to adequately
perform its duties
• Use media for dissemination of information
• Adopt rules
• Contract with other agencies
• Use monies, facilities or services to provide
contributions under federal or other programs that
further the objectives and programs of the
Department
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Housing Department - Housing Commission ­Housing
Finance Authority
Powers and Duties and Membersh"
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Department of Housing Housing Commission Housing Finance Authority
CARS 41- 3953) ( ARS 41- 3954) CARS 41- 3901 - 41- 3906)
• Accept gifts, grants, matching monies or direct
payments from public or private agencies or private
persons for the conduct ofprograms
( Administration of
• Establish and collect fees and receive
reimbursement for costs in connection with any
programs or duties performed by the department
• Provide staff support to the Arizona housing
finance authority and coordinate its activities
• Obligate monies as loans or grants applicable to
programs and activities for the purpose of
providing housing opportunities for low/ moderate
income households or for housing affordability or
to prevent or combat decaying housing stock
Other:
• Approve the spending of Housing Trust Fund
monies for developing projects and programs
connected with providing housing opportunities for
low and moderate- income households and for
housing affordability and Arizona Housing Finance
Authority programs. ( H. B. 2615 41- 3955 C)
• Report annually to the legislature on the status of
the Housing Trust Fund.
• The Department shall allocate fund monies as loans
or grants for the construction or renovation of
facilities for housing pursuant to this section to
implement a housing demonstration program in
areas in this state that contain state prison facilities.
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Housing Finance Authority
Powers and Duties and Membership
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Housing Commission1 Housing Finance Authoritv
• Director ofthe Arizona Department of Housing serves as Executive Director ofthe Commission • Seven members appointed by the
One representative of: Governor
• a rural city government • Requires consent of Senate pursuant
• a non- rural city government from a county with population of less than 1,500,00 but more than to ARS 38- 211
500,000 persons • Diverse geographical representation
• a non- rural city government from a county with population of 1,500,00- or more persons for the board
• a rural county government • Residents of the state
• a non- rural county government from a county with a population ofless than 1,500,00 but more than • Not more than 4 from the same
500,000 persons political party
• a non- rural county government from a county with a population of 1,500,00- or more persons
• a tribal government
• a tribal housing department
• the banking and lending community
• the special needs population
• a statewide housing association
• an organization that works on farm worker housing issues.
Two representatives of:
• the private sector of the real estate industry
• nonprofit organizations that works on housing or other related issues, one ofwhom represents a
nonprofit organization that works in a county with a population ofless than 1,500,000 persons but
more than 500,000 persons and one ofwhom represents a nonprofit corporation that works in a rural
county
• the general public, one ofwhom is from a county with a population ofless than 1,500,000 persons
but more than 500,000 persons and one ofwhom is from a rural county - These members shall not be
members ofthe board or staff of, or have any direct or indirect benefit from the dealings of, a
corporation formed under title 35, chapter 5, article 1.
Three representatives from the private sector of the housing industry, one ofwhom represents home
builders, one ofwhom represents multifamily housing developers and one of whom represents licensed
manufactured home manufacturers or dealers
• I Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate or their designees serve as advisory members ( not eligible to vote)
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Arizona Housing
Finance Authority Arizona Housing Finance Authority ( AzHFA)
Board Members
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Victor Flores ( Chairman)
Salt River Project
P. O. 52025, PAB 211
Phoenix, AZ 85072
Phone: 602- 236- 3039
FAX: 602- 236- 5950
vmflores@ srpnet. com
Donald Brandt ( Vice Chairperson)
Pinnacle West Corporation
400 N. 5th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
SEND MAIL TO:
P. O. Box 53999
MS 9042
Phoenix, AZ 85072- 3999
Phone: 602- 250- 5602
FAX: 602- 250- 3002
Donald. brandt@ pinnaclewest. com
Brian Mickelsen ( Secretary)
City of Cottonwood
827 N. Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: 928- 634- 5526
FAX: 928- 634- 5520
bmickelsen@ ci. cottonwood. az. us
Ross McCallister ( Treasurer)
MC Companies
1609 North Wilmot Road, Suite 106C
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520- 790- 8100
FAX: 520- 790- 0408
rmccallister@ mccompanies. com
Rita Carrillo
6030 E. Mariposa St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480- 994- 8687
mcarrillo@ cox. net
Cliff Potts
Prudential Real Estate
609 S. Beeline Highway
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: 928- 474- 2337
FAX: 928- 474- 5711
cliffpotts@ prudentialarrowhead. com
AzHFA Board Members that have been
appointed but not yet confirmed by the
Senate
Richard Houseworth
Capitol Bancorp, Limited/ Dir. Govt.
Relations
2777 E. Camelback, Suite 375
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602- 977- 3799
Richard. houseworth@ capitolbancorp. com
Arthur Crozier
Frank M. Smith & Associates, Inc.
P. O. Box 1368
Pinetop, AZ 85935
Phone: 602- 258- 3311
FAX: 520- 369- 1383
arthurc@ resortaz. com
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• Per Diem Meals ( number ofeach):
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Rules IBrief Syno~ I
of Order
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Order of Business ( typical outline of agenda for meeting)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members Present
3. Approval of Minutes of last meeting
4. Officers' Reports
5. Committee Reports
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Armouncements
9. Adjournment
The method used by members to express themselves is in the form of moving motions.
A motion is a proposal that the entire membership take action or stand on an issue.
Individual members can:
1. Call to order
2. Second motions
3. Debate motions
4. Vote on motions
HOW ARE MOTIONS PRESENTED?
• Wait until the last speaker has finished.
• Address the Chairman by saying " Mr. Chairman" and wait until you are recognized.
• Make your motion. Always state in the affirmative. Say, " I move that we..." rather
than " I move that we do not..."
• Wait for someone to second your motion or the Chairman calls for a second.
• If there is. no second, your motion is lost.
• If there is a second, the Chairman will state your motion by saying, " It has been
moved and seconded that we..." Your motion is then placed before the membership
for consideration and action ( vote). They may debate your motion or move directly
to a vote. Once your motion is presented to the membership by the Chairman, it
cannot be changed by you without the consent of the membership.
New forms/ rules of order 02- 26- 03
• STATE THE QUESTION
The Chairman, after the motion has been moved and seconded, will " state the question",
that is, " It is moved and seconded that.. ." If there is no debate or discussion appears
closed, he will " Put the questiori" ( see discussion below). If there appears to be
discussion, the motion is expanded.
EXPANDING YOUR MOTION
It is at this point that you may speak in favor of your motion, rather than at the time you
present it.
• The mover is always allowed to speak first.
• Comment and debate must be directed at the Chairman.
• The mover may speak again only- after other speakers are finished, unless called
upon by the Chairman.
PUTTING THE QUESTION TO THE MEMBERSHIP
The Chairman will ask, " Are you ready to vote on the question?"
If ther~ is no more discussion, a vote is taken.
VOTING
By voice - The Chairman asks those in favor to say" Aye", those opposed to say " No".
Any member may move for an exact count.
ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn cannot be made except by a member who has the floor. It cannot
be made while the assembly is voting or while a vote is being counted.
The Chair should be sure that no important matters have been overlooked. If it is found
that there are other matters to be considered by the body, the mover should be requested
to withdrawn his motion to adjourn. The matter should be dealt with and the motion
restated and voted on.
New forms/ rules of order 02- 26.. Q3
• Agenda
Arizona Housing Commission
April 27, 2007
Committee Meetings - 9: 00 a. m.
Commission Meeting - 10: 00 a. m.
Arizona Department of Housing
1110 W. Washington St., Suite 280
Phoenix, AZ 85007
1. Call to the Public ( Jean Richmond- Bowman)
2. Presentation to Representative Paton ( Jean Richmond- Bowman & Sheila Harris)
3. Approval of December 1, 2006, January 17, 2007, February 23, 2007 and March 23, 2007 Meeting Minutes
( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Vote to approve or deny.
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4. Chair's Report ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
• Introduction of new Commission Members ( Marty Moreno, Irving Hill, Helen Hudgens- Ferrell and
Kelly Langford)
• Explanation of Public Hearing - CDBG
• Appointment to the Nominating Committee
• Adeline Allen ( Sent flowering plant on behalf of the AHC)
• Policy Review & Changes
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5. Director's Update ( Sheila Harris)
• Community Dialogues
• EPA Grant
• Growth Cabinet
• Housing Symposium Chicago
• Decision Theater
• Legislative Update
6. Committee Updates
• Public Education
• Governmental Mfairs
7. Other Business
• Next meeting Executive Meeting May 4 at Decision Theater
• May 25th meeting Cottonwood or Payson ( Memorial Day week- end) or June 1st
• Executive Committee Meeting June 8th if Board Meeting is on June 1st
• June 29th at Decision Theater
• Tour Arizona Department of Housing new offices.
8. Adjournment
The agenda may be amended up to 24 hours prior to scheduled meeting. Agenda items may be taken out of order.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to fully avail yourself of this meeting, contact the Arizona Department of Housing
602- 771- 1000; TrY 602- 771- 1001 prior to the meeting so that accommodations can be made. Ask for Joy Johnson.
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Minutes
Reid Butler
Maria Chavez
Susie DeConcini
Janet Marcus
Greg Petz
Jean Richmond- Bowman
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Commissioners Present
Rosa Bruce
Scot Butler III
Arthur Crozier
Elisa de la Vara
Emily Nottingham
Cass Rankin
Juan Salgado
Others in Attendance
Jennifer Claire Auer
( ThinkAZ)
Arizona Housing Commission
December 1, 2006
Committee Meetings - 9: 30
Commission Meeting - 10: 30
Phoenix City Hall- Old City Hall
3rd Floor - Ceremonial Room
17 S. 2nd Avenue - Phoenix, AZ
Staff Present
Sheila Harris
Karen Scates
Sue Dabbs - Preciado
Pat Boland
Meggan Medina
Berta Enriquez
Ann Pratt
Carl Kinney
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman called the meeting to order at 10: 35 AM. Commissioners present
constituted a quorum, meeting continued.
1. Call to the Public ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman made a call to the public and asked all visitors to introduce
themselves.
2. Approval of October 27, 2007 Meeting Minutes ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Vote to approve or deny.
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the October 27
meeting. Commissioner de la Vara made the motion to accept the October meeting minutes,
Commissioner Bruce seconded, motion carried.
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3. Chair's Report ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman thanked the Commissioners whose appointments have been
renewed for volunteering for another term. Reappointed Commissioners are: Elisa de la Vara,
Janet Marcus, Guy Mikkelsen, Robert Ruiz, John Salgado, and Susie De Concini. She also
thanked Rosa Bruce who is stepping down from the Commission for her hard work in the many
years of service she has given the Commission. Three applications have been received to date for
the openings on the Commission. She also stated that if people are interested in applying for
open positions to go to the State's website under Boards and Commissions and complete an
application. •
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Chairperson Richmond- Bowman shared that she attended a Fannie Mae hosted event in Chicago
in November and was able to network with several colleagues from the Housing industry.
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman also announced Commissioners would be gathering to go over
last minute details prior to Homes for Arizonans Day on January 17 at lOAM.
4. Administrative Matters ( Dr. Sheila Harris)
a. New ADOH Staff Introductions
Dr. Harris introduced new Housing staff. Sue Dabbs- Preciado is the new Executive
Assistant replacing Karen Zanzucchi. She then asked Carl Kinney, administrator for the
Housing Finance Authority, to introduce his new staff. Mr. Kinney introduced Berta
Enriquez who replaced Kyle Johnson in the MCC program and Ann Pratt, the new
administrative assistant who is shared by the Housing Finance Authority and the Special
Needs program.
b. Clearing House
Dr. Harris reported the Clearing House is going forward, with the help of the National
Governors' Association ( NGA) and Fannie Mae. The Governor is convening the second
summit with Arizona Mayors on December 12, and the Department of Housing is one of
three agencies presenting. Dr. Harris reported that she has also met with the League of
Cities and Towns and that the League has selected housing affordability as one of their
legislative priorities and that it will be a focus for the coming year.
c. Discussion with IDAs
Dr. Harris reported the Phoenix IDA has had a planning meeting. They also have a new
Executive Director. Dr. Harris is in conversation with both the Phoenix and Maricopa
IDAs regarding the possibility of a streamlined process with a combined application.
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d. Legislative Report
Dr. Harris turned the report over to Meggan Medina. Ms. Medina gave a brief report on
the Senate committee assignments and shared that the House committees would most
likely be announced the following week. She gave an update on possible legislation and
possible leaders of the legislation.
Ms. Medina also gave the Commissioners' their legislative contact list for Homes for
Arizonans Day, which is January 17, 2007. The format is different this year than past
years. The day will begin at 11: 00 AM, as the thrust this year is to have the Legislators
come to the lunch versus the Commissioners making office visits. She handed out the
invitations for Commissioners to sign and add a personal note. A follow- up invitation
schedule was developed for the Commissioners to use in contacting the legislators as a
reminder for Homes for Arizonans Day. Commissioners were to contact their assigned
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legislators: December 15 ( one month before), the week of January 10 ( one week before),
and January 16 ( the day before).
Update Homes For Arizonans' Day ( Jean Richmond- Bowman/ Meggan Medina)
Most of the update was given in the Legislative Update. R. L. Brown is the keynote at the
luncheon and Senator Tim Bee is confirmed to present the awards. Governor Napolitano is
scheduled to be in attendance. As a reminder, it was announced again that Commissioners will
be meeting at 10: 00 AM the morning of the event. If any Commissioners would like to help set­up,
they were asked to be at the Department at 9: 00 AM. The theme for the day is " Growing
State - Changing Market - Flourishing Communities."
6. Update Decision Theater Task Force ( Jean Richmond- Bowman)
Update on the Decision Theater Task Force will be given in more detail at the January 17th
meeting if time allows before the Homes for Arizonan's Day. The Arizona Housing Commission
Executive Team will be going to the Decision Theater on February 5th for a presentation and on
February 23rd the entire Arizona Housing Commission Team will be attending a presentation.
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Update Stakeholder Meetings ( Sheila HarrislMeggan Medina)
Dr. Harris turned this portion of the meeting over to Ms. Medina. Ms. Medina stated she and Dr.
Harris had met with the League and offered that they would be of assistance on moving forward
the Incentive Task Force recommendations as they relate to Cities and Towns.
Dr. Harris announced that the Governor's Growth Meeting information will be presented on
December I, 2006 with a total of 54 recommendations. Not all of these are up for endorsement;
however, it is believed that the Clearing House is one that looks promising for endorsement.
There are several relatively non- controversial legislative items being presented as well.
In the future, GADA and WIFA will be working more closely together in combining their efforts.
" Homes for Working Families" is a relatively new non- profit organization that has recently
produced a policy handbook based on some innovative research. The initial findings of this new
research will be available in mid- December.
Ms. Richmond- Bowman, who has been working with cities and government, commented that
they ( local governments) are willing to work with us which is a positive step in the right direction
and hope that the progress and cooperation will continue.
Committee Reports ( Juan Salgado & Arthur Crozier)
a. Governmental Affairs
Several new legislators were elected and the need is there to target key legislators
regarding housing issues. After the election there is now a smaller gap between the
parties than previously. Need to discuss how to strategize with the new legislators and
put talking points together.
b. Public Education
Homes for Arizonan's Day is January 17th• It is believed that 36% of the leadership
doesn't have a clear understanding about homes for working families, i. e., Mayors,
Legislators, etc. •
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Report from AzHFA Board member - 2006 Update
Mr. Kinney gave a brief history of the AzHFA and shared with the Commission monies
dispersed from 2004 to the current 2006 issuance. AzHFA has made great strides in the last three
years in Rural Arizona as they are in 11 of 13 counties and will work on getting Greenlee & La
Paz into the program.
Mr. Kinney introduced Joseph Gutierrez and Janet Shapiro and staff with Countrywide the # 1
lender/ partner and hosts for the luncheon today.
Arizona Tribal Finances ( CDFI) is interviewing for a potential CEO and should have one in the
near future either temporary or full- time. Loans have been committed for infrastructure in
Yavapai. Arizona Department of Corrections Workforce Advisory Board is offering training for
inmates in construction as a means to make a living and partnering to produce affordable
housing. Looking to use this in Safford at or near the prison site where there is a dire need for
housing for miners.
Adjournment
Dr. Harris thanked Pat Boland for being there today during the transition and also a thank you to
Ann Pratt, Berta Enriquez and Sue Dabbs- Preciado for help setting up the lunch and meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11: 40 a. m.
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Arizona Housing Commission
January 17, 2007
Commission Meeting - 10: 00 a. m.
Arizona Department of Housing
1700 W. Washington, Suite 210 ( Large Conference Room)
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Commissioners Present
Reid Butler
Annette Stein
Jean Richmond- Bowman
Emily Nottingham
Suzanne DeConcini
Janet Marcus
Others in Attendance
Rebecca Flanagan
M. Patricia DeVito
City of Tucson Housing
Commission
Arthur Crozier
Greg Petz
Guy Mikkelsen
Cass Rankin
Maria Chavez
Roberto Ruiz
Staff Present
Sheila Harris
Karen Scates
Meggan Medina
Sue Dabbs- Preciado
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Chairperson Richmond- Bowman called the meeting to order at 10: 17 AM. Commissioners present
constituted a quorum, meeting continued.
1. Call to the Public ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman made a call to the public and asked all visitors to introduce
themselves.
2. No Meeting Minutes being presented at this meeting, they were tabled until the next meeting,
February 23, 2007 at ASU Decision Theater. ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chair's Report ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman thanked the Commissioners for being present for the Homes for
Arizonan's day. · She stated that we will have the most representation from representatives from
the House and the Senate in attendance. Need to get the issues out there and familiarize them
with the details.
Agenda- Homes for Arizonans Day ( Meggan Medina)
Ms. Medina went over the timeline for Homes for Arizonans Day. 11: 00 a. m. Exhibitors will be
open for attendees to visit, 11: 15 am Governor will give a brief speech, 3 of the major sponsors
will have three minutes each ( CTAPS, AAP, & Wells Fargo Bank), Welcome & Introduction will
be by Hon. James P. Weiers, lunch needs to take place immediately following as the keynote
speaker R. L. Brown needs to leave after hispresentation. As a result of this Commissioner's,
• need to find their representatives and expedite getting them through the lunch line by 12: 36 p. m.
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• Conclusion of the Homes for Arizonans Day will be the Housing Trust Fund Awards presented
by the Hon. Timothy S. Bee, President, Arizona Senate.
3. One page talking points - Homes for Arizonans Day ( Meggan Medina)
Ms. Medina presented the one page talking points to the Commissioner's which included Home
Trust Fund, ADOH Budget Request, and Standardization of property taxes for Low Income
Hosing Tax Credit ( LIHTC) properties across the State of Arizona. She stated that you need to
get to the representatives as soon as they come in, get them lunch, < y. 1d lead them to the table, so
you can preach the talking points. Remember that the talking points are not a leave behind. •
Currently we have 66 employees at ADOH with 3 new FTE's, and 12 from HTF added 2 years
ago, wanting to increase to 70 using Housing Trust Funds. OSPB agreed to 2 in 2007 and 1 in
2008, JLBC only agree to 1 in 2007. Ten percent of Housing Trust Funds is used for jobs.
Standardization of property taxes ( LIHTC) makes it difficult to t41se rents to cover costs.
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Seating - Homes for Arizonans Day ( Meggan Medina)
Ms. Medina handed out the seating chart and explained what each color represented, i. e. Red no
RSVP, Blue Constituents from the District, and Black RSVPed they would be attending.
Commissioner's need to locate your table, then get your lunch. All Exhibitors, Invited guests,
and Legislators will be told where they need to be in the lunch tent. Individual packets
containing Arizona's Housing Market 2006, new Homes for Working Families, and bullet points
from the Governor, her 2007 State of the State Proposals will be available for each legislator at the
individual tables.
Adjournment ( Jean Richmond- Bowman)
Chairman Richmond- Bowman complimented Ms. Medina and staff for putting the Homes for
Arizonans Day together and thanked all the Commissioner's for making it to the HAD.
Meeting adjourned at 10: 54 a. m. and all Commissioners headed to the Homes for Arizonans Day.
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Arizona Housing Commission
February 23, 2007
Commission Meeting - 10: 00 a. m.
Decision Theater at Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Commissioners Present
Annette Stein
Emily Nottingham
Janet Marcus
Juan Salgado
Roberto Ruiz
Commissioners Not Present
Catherine Rankin
Ken Finlayson
Rena Van Fleet
Suzanne DeConcini
Others in Attendance
Rebecca Flanagan, HUD
Larry Ottinger, FMF
Kil Huh, FMF
Arthur Crozier
Greg Petz
Jean Richmond- Bowman
Reid Butler
Elisa de la Vara
Maria Chavez
Richard Elias
Helen Hudgens Ferrell,
BOTHHANDS, Inc.
Tara Jackson, Arizona
Town Hall
Staff Present
Sheila Harris
Karen Scates
Meggan Medina
Sue Dabbs- Preciado
Guy Mikkelsen
Marty Moreno
Scot Butler III
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman called the meeting to order at 10: 02 AM. Commissioners present
constituted we did not have a quorum, however, meeting continued.
1. Call to the Public ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman made a call to the public and asked all visitors to introduce
themselves.
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No Meeting Minutes being presented at this meeting, they were tabled until the next meeting,
March 23, 2007 ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chair's Report ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman asked the Commissioners to move forward with either a plaque
or acknowledgement for Representative Paton to be presented at the next Arizona Housing
Commission meeting. She asked if there were any concerns or comments. Greg Petz and
Meggan Medina volunteered to format and come up with a concept.
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Ms. Medina discussed a number of bill and budget items that was in her written Legislative
Report. She also shared an email from Rosa Bruce, a former Commissioner who is currently a
member of the National Rural Housing Coalition. The National Rural Housing Coalition would
like members of the Arizona Housing Commission to sign on the letter addressed to the House
and Senate Appropriations Committee & Agriculture Subcommittee. The deadline for signing on
is today, February 23, 2007. It can either be faxed or e- mailed.
5. Review of Decision Theater
Deirdre Hahn, Assistant Director of Projects and Outreach, & Gary Graf, Decision Theater gave a
general overview of Decision Theater. The Decision Theater at Arizona State University
promotes Dr. Crow's vision of the New American University by creating a facility for bringing
policy makers and decision makers together to address challenging problems in a unique,
visualization environment. Decision Theater objectives are Collaborative Policy Decision Making
Oobs= First Responders & Affordable Housing), Scenario Planning, Design & System Modeling
( Sustainability & Environmental Engineering), 3D Interactive Visualization ( Digital Phoenix, a
Sim Phoenix), Showcasing and Education, Technology Consulting and Experimenting according
to Ms. Hahn.
Mega- Politian:
This model was created in a year by Rob Lane, Urban Planning School, Morrison Institute,
Decision Theater and Virginia Tech. The information that is used is from census and supply
chain management indicating population. It is predicted by Dr. Michael Crowe that in the Sun
Corridor area of Arizona that the population will be 14 million by 2014 and that we will have
gone from 7 million to 15 million by 2040. Phoenix will be the next Chicago.
City of Tempe:
The Decision Theater created a 3D geographically accurate model of the city to aid in growth
planning. As a result the City officials have used the model to visualize buildings that have been
proposed, permitted, or are under construction in order to see their impact on the area. They've
also used the model to visualize and adopt building height restrictions. It has facilitated
increased understanding, collaboration, and informed decision making.
Redistricting Arizona's K- 12 Schools:
The Decision Theater, working with the W. P. Carey School of Business Seidman Institute,
continues to gather, organize and present data necessary for commissioners to develop their
recommendations. The DecisionTheater created an Arizona Redistricting Tool ( ART) to help
visualize and analyze collected date and proposed plans. This was done in non- unified districts
in order to condense resources and maximize unification. The Decision Theater is playing an
instrumental role in the commissioner's efforts to develop redistricting recommendations, which
will ultimately be approved by the Governor and put before a public ballot in 2008. It also
addressed tax rates, average daily miles, topography, student teacher ratio, and free and reduced
lunches.
West Nile:
This tool was created for the Arizona Department of Health Services to monitor the outbreak and
analyze data to better understand how the disease spreads. The Decision Theater created a 3D
spatial modeling platform to enhance the ability of what if with a sophisticated geographical
visualization interface for visual and statistical analysis in real time. The Decision Theater and
state health department are currently using this tool to analyze outbreak data for the 2006 West
Nile season. This project supports public health officials in determining what policies and
mitigation strategies can increase public health and safety.
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City of Surprise:
The Decision Theater hosted the City Council for a collaboration workshop to change
assumptions and to educate them on re- thinking density. The population in Surprise was 100,000
last August and they still have affordable housing, however, the population is expected to
increase to 1.5 million in 10- 15 years. The council discussed the vision for general land use, such
as its desire to create open spaces. The Decision Theater used a geographic information tool,
called Community Viz, to create " what if" scenarios for land use decisions regarding setbacks
from washes and housing density. This project is helping the city council in its efforts to create
land use plan reflecting their vision for the future.
Discussion:
Tara Jackson, Arizona Town Hall, recommended that this could be used by city or state wide and
it would be an enormous impact. You would need to include traffic flow, water, and buildings to
name a few. It would also be a good tool to take out to other venues and show on a single screen
for portability.
Sheila Harris stated that Arizona Hospital Association is interested in health care as it an
important issue for nurses, and doctors. There is not a lot of data on this. Some ideas on data
could be pulled from employment population. There is a potential opportunity to work with
AHHCA as health care individuals can't live where they work. Transportation also needs to be
included. Where people live versus where they work is a good fit.
6. Other Business
Arizona Housing Commission books will be distributed by next meeting.
Ms. Richmond- Bowman gave an overview on thoughts of what we wanted to see or use tying in
urban view, as well as, rural view. Need to plug in specific data for a city or any city urban/ rural
for first responders. Also to include information between income and impact fees, and land use
decisions, workforce housing ( city- direct impact with decision makers), add revenue factor back
to the community, which would impact their thinking. Are we on the right track?
Dr. Harris wanted to see a regional concept with an award to Pinal County factoring in eight
communities. We want to work together to plan housing. Can you help us? General Plan needs
to be updated indicating housing match with jobs and community. Work with Adeline Allen to
get letters signed by the mayor for every community.
Ms. Nottingham's vision of the basic message is affordable housing problems in Arizona, cost of
housing with an overlay of incomes so you could visualize the gap which is widening using 1990­2000
data. The input should include the basics, demos and solutions.
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Mr. Crozier show growth impact for future, worst case scenario if we do nothing.
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Ms. Richmond- Bowman- Economic Development element should be added to this, job creations
impact affordable housing, industries and jobs for the trailing spouses. Need to create a project
build out based on certain projects.
Mr. Salgado City of Tempe 3D model is a solution regarding height with an end result for every
city. All elected officials throughout the state you be included.
Ms. Jackson will be presenting land use in the fall Town Hall in the Grand Canyon; great
presentation on State Land Trust.
Ms. Markus land use is a great space for housing but where is the water?
Water Sim:
This mode is a Decision center for a Desert City. DDDC WaterSim has the ability to predict the
impact of droughts on Arizona's watersheds, their impact on regional growth, and assist
policymakers to explore sustainable water conservation and use policies. This model was not
working properly so we did not see the whole impact of it.
Ms. Hudgens- Ferrell wanted to know where the info carne from on growth assumptions. Ms.
Hahn said that the information carne from census data and mag maps; therefore, it would show
impact of the model on the assumption. Land plans across the state are a policy decision and
Arizona does not have a land plan, however, this is being added by the Governors Growth
Cabinet.
Ms. Richmond- Bowman thanked the staff from Decision Theater and everyone for their input
and noted that we now had a sense of place and everyone was on the same page and articulating
for Sheila. They will put together a draft based on the minutes today.
Dr. Harris, general message in short of time to community, piggy- backing on Pinal County.
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Guests: Larry Ottinger & Kil Huh from Fannie Mae Foundation suggested using Data Place. for
information as it had clean data and is geographically coded. Need to reach out to other
audiences, explore quality of life, character of Arizona, and land use map.
Ms. Hahn- What is your story?
Ours: Land Use
Map Health Care
Stop Light
Update by May 5th
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Meeting adjourned at 11: 53 a. m.
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Minutes
Arizona Housing Commission
March 23, 2007
Commission Meeting - 10: 00 a. m.
1700 W. Washington St., Large Conference Room
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Commissioners Present
Maria Chavez
Jean Richmond- Bowman
Juan Salgado
Commissioners Not Present
Catherine Rankin
Ken Finlayson
Rena Van Fleet
Suzanne DeConcini
Emily Nottingham
Others in Attendance
Rebecca Flanagan, HUD
Arthur Crozier
Greg Petz
Elisa de la Vara
Maria Chavez
Richard Elias
Annette Stein
Janet Marcus
Staff Present
Sheila Harris
Meggan Medina
Sue Dabbs- Preciado
Guy Mikkelsen
Marty Moreno
Scot Butler III
Roberto Ruiz
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman called the meeting to order at 10: 05 AM. Commissioners present
constituted we did not have a quorum, however, meeting continued.
1. Call to the Public ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman made a call to the public. No public interest or comment.
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No Meeting Minutes being presented at this meeting, they were tabled until the next meeting,
April 27, 2007 ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Chair's Report ( Jean Richmond - Bowman)
Policy Review & Changes:
Chairperson Richmond- Bowman will be sending out an e- mail to the entire commission
expressing her dismay that this is the fourth meeting without a quorum; Commissioners need to
re- visit their commitment to the Arizona Housing Commission. A notice was sent out regarding
the change of the meeting date due to the Arizona Department of Housing moving their offices.
We have twenty- three positions for commissioners plus two legislators. Need to reach out to the
Governor's Office for assistance in filling the vacancies on the commission. The only openings
that have not been filled are the rural non- profit and Affordable Housing... Scot Butler and Ken
Finlayson are still on the commission until they are replaced even though their commission has
expired. This takes a huge amount of time on Sue's part. There are policy review changes per
the Executive Committee per conference call. No point going over again without a quorum. The
commission has positions for two ad hoc members. It was suggested not to name them as Fannie
Mae and HUD, but the members should be designated by the Chair and the Director. De la Vara
is still a member of the commission and was previously with Fannie Mae now retired and can
continue to serve on the commission. HUD disagreed with no designation for a Federal person.
They won't allow an advisory policy issue to take place. It would be a double warning to the Fed
and who are all of our members.
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Decision Theater:
The planned project should be completed by the end of May. They are in a position to give us a
first draft in early May. It has been confirmed for the Executive Committee to see the dry run on
May 4th at the Decision Theater. Put it on your calendar. This will be taking place right before
the semester is over. John Haeger is interested in what we are working on and is excited about
Decision Theater and its on going process. Decision Theater is planning several meetings in
Flagstaff where they have the mountains and city and there is talk about doing something. We
need to re- visit who our audience is on Public Education for the next meeting. There will be
some additional money with the Growth Cabinet and there is hope it will work with schools.
4. Director's Update ( Sheila Harris)
There will be no AHC meeting in July. Need to move it up to June and roll- out Decision Theater
to the commission. This meeting will be out of Phoenix in a cool climate, or August, however,
that is the Governor's Rural Development Conference, maybe May. June 29th will be in
Cottonwood or Payson or we could move it up to the May meeting. We will need to send out
ahead of time a letter indicating the adjustments to May and June with dates and location. This
should be a mailing from Housing instead of an e- mail and then do a follow- up. Did you receive
my letter?
At the last Growth Cabinet meeting a proposal was made to the Governor regarding the
Roundtable, Listening Sessions, Space, Conservation, All had common themes " Quality of Life in
Arizona"; however, no one mentioned people or where they will live. Need to talk about
affordable housing using new and creative ways. Decision Theater made an impression with
Tara Jackson of Arizona Townhall. Jean Richmond- Bowman wants to participate by attending
and giving a presentation on Land Use Issues at Townhall. There have been no land use
meetings as yet; some statues have come out of the task force; as to who needs to be involved in
what. Sheila is participating in the Growth Presentation with Arizona Department of
Commerce.
The discussion in Tucson with Judy Lowe was on the employee layer assisted housing program;
taking a lead with our dollars and partnering with others on affordable housing. We need to
spend time at the forum on growth initiative. The new stop light chart currently for 2006 shows
the shifting of $ 5,000 annually in transportation costs to housing costs. Instead of spending
money on transportation i. e. carpool, bus, van, or walking to get to work, if individuals moved
closer to work it would be like giving them a $ 2.40 pay raise. It went from 19 in the red to two.
Red means individuals cannot afford to buy or rent; it puts a roof over your head. Housing is
definitely tied to transportation. Communities should be awarded investments such as Pinal
County who came together and completed a Housing Plan. We need to move them into Decision
Theater partnering with us, Smart Growth and ADOC regarding housing starts and job growth.
Tribal Land act draft from D. C. regarding the Tribal CDFI would allow partnering with just
about anyone and does. Realtors, Bankers, non- profits etc. funding sources that are inter­connected
should also be considered. Sale of stateland must be invested in revenue loan funds
for housing. Tribal Land lease to others make Economic Development Housing and exclusionary
zoning an incentive to regional demand. Regional funding, can work with tax credits to be in
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Tucson has three ordinances on the effect of affordable housing or any environmental concerns.
There are visibility problems, if a mountain is in the way it destroys density. Can't go out must
go up instead and this reduces density for houses. They are increasing the amount of space
around arroyos. SABA is the only one building homes in Tucson. They are building in Marana
which is in the county but not in Tucson. The cabinet on growth is a struggle. It is intentional as
they don't want it in Tucson so as to preserve nature. Realtors allowed it to pass.
Yuma:
CDBG public housing economic development slows down in houses. It was 6- 7% this year and
17% last year when the market was healthy and it was easier to get bids.
We will be moving next Friday, March 30th• Call me at 602- 316- 0627. John Lopach our Customer
Liaison will be here to answer the phones until they are cut off and moved. No phones,
computer and e- mail until April 2nd•
Housing Summit Ft. McDowell presented challenges with the program; however, it is shaping
up. They had six tracks which was similar to what was done previously especially on Tribal.
HUD program shared changes of requirements.
Legislative Update ( Meggan Medina)
Ms. Medina met with Representative Renzi at NCHSA, Governor's sponsor on enterprise. This
was introduced after we left; stating the importance of including affordable housing funding
which is administered by the state. The funding of 6.4 million would be over the course of four
years. The first year it would go towards a regional golf course, Katrina fund, then the state
distributes. 5- 809 exempt from annual PHA's except in Phoenix or Tucson if there are more than
500. Governor's budget was dead on arrival. On the ADOH budget at the Senate we got most of
what we wanted. Nothing to from the House to look at. Escrow interest was double assigned
and won't make it out of the House; supported by the Republicans and denied by the Democrats.
SB1038 will be revived for next year. SB1078 Habitat bill being held as a money bill.
Committee Updates
Public Education ( Arthur Crozier)
Review of Homes for Arizonans Day indicated that we had more in attendance than ever before,
forty- four booths which was 1 1; 2 times more than last year. Additional attendees close to fifty.
Attendees came and went off and on during the entire event. It was suggested to change the day
to the end of January or the first part of February. Meet around the middle of February have
booths in the afternoon, reception, dinner with heavy hor's devourers and no program, then
more time could be spent with the staff and establish relationships. Have it at a fairly nice
convenient place to promote better attention and meeting interaction. In addition and/ or have a
box lunch for day attendees and a panel with R. L. Brown.
There will be five categories of Housing Hero awards at the Governor's Housing Forum in
September. It was suggested by the committee to add elected officials, city, county and federal to
the Housing Hero awards. The Arizona Housing Commission will participate in the reviewing
of the Housing Hero nominations. The committee would like to change the names of the
awards; Individual Achievement Award to be named after Debi Bisgrove and the education
committee will review and make recommendation for other name changes. This is Arthur's last
meeting as chair and Greg's as Vice- Chair; he will now become the Chair of the Public Education
Committee. Jean thanked them for their on going leadership and enthusiasm.
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Other Business
None
Adjournment ( Jean Richmond- Bowman)
Meeting adjourned at 11: 05 a. m.
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ARIZONA HOUSING COMMISSION
Policies and Procedures Manual
This manual shall serve as overall guidance for operations of the Arizona Housing Commission (" Commission"). It is
intended to provide consistent direction for Commission activities. However, the Commission and the Arizona
Department of Housing (" Department") realize that flexibility must be maintained to meet the needs of the
Commission. Changes to these policies may be adopted at any full Commission meeting with a quorum present.
A. NAME
Arizona Housing Commission
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B. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIY
ARS 41- 3954 and 41- 1505.11
The Commission shall:
• Recommend affordable housing strategic planning and policy.
• Coordinate public and private housing finance programs.
• Provide the means for better private and public partnerships and initiatives for developing
affordable housing.
• Review and oversee state housing programs.
• Encourage the development of affordable housing opportunities for special- needs
populations.
• Advise the Governor, the Legislature, state agencies and city, county and tribal
governmental bodies on the public and private actions that affect the cost or supply of
housing.
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C. VISION, MISSION, AND OBJECTIVES
1. Vision
Quality, safe, affordable housing options for all Arizonans.
2. Mission
To encourage and maintain an environment that preserves, produces and makes
available affordable housing for all Arizonans.
3. Objectives
• To increase the supply of capital for affordable housing.
• To review the activities of state government and to recommend actions to increase the
development of affordable housing.
• To identify and evaluate public and private actions that impact the affordability of housing.
• To educate and to communicate with the public.
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June 2004
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Each year, the Commission will review and adopt priorities and action plans to meet these
objectives.
OPERATING STRUCTURE
1. Membership: The Arizona Housing Commission has a voting membership, appointed by the
Governor, as follows:
a. One representative of a rural city1 government.
b. One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a population of less
than 1.5 million but more than 500,000 ( Pima).
c. One representative of a nonrural city government from a county with a population of 1.5
million or more ( Maricopa).
d. One representative of a rural county2 government.
e. One representative of a nonrural county government from a county with a population of
less than 1.5 million but more than 500,000 ( Pima).
f. One representative of a nonrural county government from a county with a population of
1.5 million or more ( Maricopa).
g. One representative of a tribal government.
h. One representative of a tribal housing department.
i. One representative of the banking or lending community.
j. One representative of the special needs population3•
k. One representative of a statewide housing association.
1. Two representatives of the private sector of the real estate industry.
m. Three representatives from the private sector of the housing industry
• One of whom is a home builder,
• One of whom is a multifamily housing developer, and
• One of whom is a licensed manufactured home manufacturer or dealer
n. Two representatives of nonprofit organizations that work on housing or other related
issues, one of whom represents a nonprofit organization that works in a county with a
population of less than 1.5 million persons but more than 500,000 ( Pima) and one of whom
represents a nonprofit corporation that works in a rural county.
o. Two representatives of the general public, one is from a county with a population of less
than 1.5 million but more than 500,000 ( Pima), and one of whom is from a rural county.
These members shall not be members of the board or staff of, or have any direct or indirect
benefit from the dealings of, a corporation formed under Title 35, Chapter 5, Article 1.
p. One representative of an organization that works on farmworker housing issues.
2. Other Membership: The following members are not appointed by the Governor.
a. The Director of AOOH or the Director's designee. The Director or the Director's designee
may only vote to break a tie of the other members.
b. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate or their
designees who serve as advisory members. For purposes of this paragraph, " advisory
members" means members who give advice to other members of the Commission but who
are not eligible to vote and are not members for the purpose of determining whether a
quorum is present.
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" Rural City" means either:
A city or town of less than 50,000 persons in a county with a population of 500,000 or less. · A city or town within a census county division with fewer than SO, OOO persons in a
county with a population of more than 500,000.
2 " Rural County" means a county with a population of 500,000 persons or less.
3 " Special Needs population" includes the homeless, seriously mentally ilL physically disabled, individuals affected with HIV, elderly or other populations with specialized
housing needs.
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Leadership: The members shall elect a Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson annually.
a. Chairperson
• Elected by the Commission annually. The Chairperson shall serve a maximum of
two consecutive terms.
• Presides over regular meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and special
meetings.
• Provides overall direction of activities of the Commission in consultation with the
Executive Committee and staff.
• Appoints Chairpersons and members of committees or task forces.
• Develops agendas, arranges meetings and determines the Commission activities in
collaboration with staff.
• Shall be the spokesperson for the Commission.
• Performs other responsibilities as determined by the Commission from time to
time.
b. Vice- Chairperson
• Elected by the Commission annually.
• Automatically assumes the Chairmanship if the Chairperson resigns or otherwise
vacates the position.
• Presides over meetings in the event of absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.
• Reviews minutes of the previous meeting before distribution to the Commission.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.
• Performs other responsibilities as determined by the Chairperson or Commission
from time to time.
Mandatory Meetings: The Commission must meet at least six times annually. The Commission
shall meet at least two times each year in a county with a population of less than 1.5 million but
more than 500,000 persons ( Pima) and at least one time each year in a rural county.
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5. Appointments: Members appointed by the Governor serve four- year terms and are not eligible to
receive compensation but are eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses pursuant to Title 38,
Chapter 4, Article 2.
6. Expectations:
a. Commissioners are expected to attend all meetings. In the event of an anticipated absence,
a Commissioner should notify the staff or the Chairperson.
b. Commissioners are expected to represent their constituency in the work of the Commission.
c. Commissioners should be sensitive to the views, opinions, and positions of other
Commission members as they participate in the work of the Commission.
7. Committee I Task Force Structure:
The Arizona Housing Commission will have three Standing Committees: Executive, Government
Affairs and Public Education. On an as needed basis, the Chairperson of the Commission may
appoint a Task Force ( s) to explore specific issues and make recommendations to the full
Commission. The activities of all Task Forces will continue until their work is complete. New Task
Forces may be appointed as necessary.
a. Executive Committees
Members of the Executive Committee elected for 2003 shall serve an 18- month term of
office ( from January 2003 through July 2004), thereafter the officers will be elected on a
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• Membership ( 6)
./ Chairperson
./ Vice- Chairperson
./ Governmental Affairs Committee Chairperson
./ Public Education Committee Chairperson
./ Two members elected by the Commission
• Responsibilities
./ Agenda Setting
o Include standing agenda items for updates from each Standing Committee,
the Housing Finance Authority ( AzHFA) and the Department.
o Include presentations from local cities, towns, IDAs, etc., about local
housing initiatives and issues, when appropriate.
./ Review of Standing Committee and Task Force Recommendations
o Provide input to the recommendations back to the Committee
o Schedule recommendation presentations on the Commission agenda
o Provide Executive Committee comment regarding the recommendations.
./ Represent the Commission at various functions and events.
./ Conduct annual review of Commission policies.
./ Each June plan and schedule a review of current priorities and establish
priorities for the next year.
./ Schedule time and location of meetings. Produce an annual calendar.
./ Participate in an annual meeting with the AzHFA.
./ Other duties as assigned by the Commission.
./ No items may be discussed which are not included on the agenda. Items
brought up by the Commissioners or the Public may be placed on the agenda
for the next meeting in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
./ Items may be dropped from the agenda during the meeting, but no items may
be added.
./ Items to be placed on the agenda will be submitted through the Chairperson.
./ The Executive Committee will not be empowered to adopt recommendations
or to bind the Commission.
b. Government Affairs Committee
• Membership ( 5- 7)
A minimum of five ( 5) members and a maximum of seven ( 7) members
including the Committee Chairperson, appointed by the Chairperson of the
Commission. The Commission Chairperson, a representative of the AzHFA
and a representative of Department are ad hoc ( non- voting) members of this
Committee.
• Responsibilities
./ Review proposed legislation and ordinances pertaining to housing issues in the
State of Arizona.
./ Support and assist the Department, Governor's Office and Legislators on
legislative initiatives.
./ Identify potential legislative initiatives by August of each year.
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./ Provide recommendations to the Executive Committee and the Commission to
assist the Commission in establishing their legislative positions by November of
each year.
./ Review trends locally and nationally on emerging issues and opportunities.
./ Review and make recommendations to reduce the barriers to affordable
housing.
./ Establish a plan and process for identifying connections between/ among
Commission members and Arizona's congressional delegation. Plan an annual
event to meet with the delegation.
./ Create opportunities for other entities to bring their legislative initiatives or
concerns to the Committee or the Commission.
./ Other duties as assigned by the Commission.
c. Public Education Committee ( 5- 7)
• Membership
A minimum of five ( 5) members and a maximum of seven ( 7) members
including the Committee Chairperson, appointed by the Chairperson of the
Commission. The Commission Chairperson is an ad hoc ( non- voting member)
of the Committee.
• Responsibilities
./ Review existing data/ reports and make recommendations regarding education
activities for the Commission.
./ Identify and involve other key players in the housing arena to provide
information about gaps and initiatives.
./ Arrange for community representatives to present their affordable housing
successes and challenges to the Commission at various meetings.
./ Review Commission priorities and identify education opportunities that will
further those priorities.
./ Assist the ADOH in planning public events such as the Homes for Arizonans
Day, the Annual Conference and other events as appropriate.
./ Other duties as assigned by the Commission.
8. Staff
a. The Executive Director ( Director of the Arizona Department of Housing.)
b. The Department Legislative Liaison will be responsible for the day- to- day operations of the
Commission and for meeting planning. The Director's Assistant will provide support to the
Commission in the posting of meetings, writing and keeping of minutes and retention of all
necessary records.
c. Staff will consult with Chairperson; help develop agendas; arrange and attend meetings;
ensure that formal actions are recorded and that minutes are written and distributed; provide
information, reports, and data; be available to the public including other housing and
community development organizations to assist in the work on the Commission; and to
perform other tasks necessary for the Commission to effectively function as an advisory body.
d. All Department Supervisors are available to assist the Commission on an as needed basis. All
requests for staff support will be directed through the Chairperson.
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9. Meetings
a. Schedule
• The Commission will meet not less than six times annually at times and locations
established by the Commission, including at least two meetings in a county with a
population of less than 1.5 million but more than 500,000 persons ( Pima) and at least one
time in a rural county. -
• The Chairperson, the Executive Committee and/ or the Executive Director may schedule
additional meetings with 48 hours advance notice.
• All meetings are open to the public and held in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
b. Ouorum
• A quorum is defined as one member more than one half of the existing voting
membership.
• In the absence of a quorum, the Commission cannot deliberate or propose any action, nor
can there be any vote or decision. Under unusual circumstances, if a public meeting has
been scheduled, due notice given to the public and a quorum fails to appear, those
members present may informally listen to scheduled presentations. In the absence of a
quorum, no member of the Commission shall purport to convene a meeting or take any
action that might suggest that a meeting of the Commission is in progress.
c. Attendance
• All Commission members have an obligation to attend each meeting.
• All Commission members are expected to actively participate in activities of the
Commission.
• A Commission member may attend and participate at a regular Commission meeting by
telephone only under extenuating circumstances as determined by the member, the staff
and the Executive Committee.
• Elected officials who have been appointed to a seat on the Commission may send a
Designee to the meetings in their absence. The Designee will not have voting privileges.
• Members with unexcused absences from three consecutive meetings, or half of all
meetings in one year, will be asked to submit their resignation.
d. Executive Session
The Commission may choose to have an executive session for discussion and consideration of
particular subjects pursuant to A. R. S. § 38- 431.03.
e. Meeting Minutes
• Minutes will be kept of all meetings and draft minutes will be available within three ( 3)
working days of the last Commission meeting.
• Minutes are not required of task force and committee meetings, but meeting reports will
be presented at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission.
• Written copies of minutes will be retained for a period of five years at the Department.
f. Provisions for Public Input
• A " Call to the Public" will be included in the agenda. Members of the public will be
advised that no discussion can be had on items not listed on the agenda. The public may
suggest possible agenda items for future discussion to the Chairperson.
• A guest sign- in sheet will be available at all meetings. They will be retained with all other
Commission documents.
g. Voting
• Each Commissioner ( who is not an advisory member) in attendance will have one vote.
• All decisions will be made by a simple majority vote of Commission members present
and voting.
• Absentee voting will not be allowed.
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• The numerical breakdown of votes will be reflected in the minutes in the case of a close
decision.
• Commissioners desiring to abstain on any vote may do so and their abstention shall be
noted in the meeting minutes.
• Elected officials may designate someone to attend in their place, but that person will not
have voting privileges.
h. CommitteelTask Force Meetings
• Meetings may be attended in person or by conference call when the meetings are held at
the Department.
• Task Forces and committees may be comprised of members of the public as well as
members of the Commission.
i. Agenda and Minutes
The agenda for the Commission meetings will be emailed to the Notifications mailing list.
The meeting minutes will be distributed to the Commission members and to anyone else
who so requests. A comprehensive email notification system will be maintained. The
agendas for committee meetings or task force meetings will be posted as required by law.
E. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Members of the Arizona Housing Commission are referred to the State Conflict of Interest
Law ( Arizona Revised Statutes Title 38, Article 8, and A. R. S. § § 38- 501 through 38- 511).
F. ETHICS TRAINING
Each Commissioner is required to take Arizona Department of Administration Ethics training
within six months after the date of appointment.
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Recommended Changes
L Executive Committee Makeup ( page 4)
a. Add Committee Vice- chairs
b. Add 2 " Ad- hoc" members designated as representatives from Fannie Mae
andHUD
2. Subcommittee Makeup ( pages 4- 5)
a. Remove number limitations
b. Replace limitations with statement such as: " All Commissioners are
encouraged to participate in one of two standing committees."
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Legislative Update
Prepared for the
April 27, 2007
Prepared by Meggan Medina, Community and Government Relations Administrator,
Arizona Department ofHousing
megganm@ housingaz. com ( 602) 771- 1011
1700 W. Washington, Suite 210- Phoenix, AZ 85007
I. State Legislation •
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referred to
House
county- munL
gov.~.
4/ 18
Senate
named Leff,
Miranda and
Tibshraeny
to the Free
Conference
Committee
( House
conferees:
Anderson,
Reagan,
Desimone).
1/ 24
. referred to
Househu
isponsor:
iRep.
IAnderson
IFirst
Summary
[ Appropriates $ 266,800 from the general fund for the
! Department of Commerce to fund increased economic
idevelopment activity for rural and tribal areas.
iIt is a class 4 felony to commit the crime of residential
' mortgage fraud, defined as knOWingly making or using
Imisstatements, misrepresentations or material omissions
Iduring the mortgage lending process or causing to
be recorded mortgage documents that the person
fl< nows to contain misstatements, misrepresentations or
tttaterial omissions. A person who engages in a pattern of i
! residential mortgage fraud is guilty of a class 2 felony. AS i
PASSED SENATE. I
Bill Title ~ ndNumber
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! sponsor: from House
! Rep. com with
iMiranda : amend
! Others: Rep. '# 3045.
iAbleser,
/ Rep.
IAlvarez,
jRep. Rios
;",., ,.,." .........• " , ".
~ 168: HISTORIC HOMES ' Arizona Historic Homes Fund is created under the IFirst
iFUNDi LOTTERY Department of Housing, with the yearly transfer of $ 3 : sponsor:
lPROCEEDS Fillion the state lottery fund ( after other authorized iRep..
: appropriations and deposits). Fund monies are subject to ; Miranda
~ egislative appropriation to be used for providing ! Others: Rep.
imatching grants to property owners for the renovation or ! Alvarez
' preservation of buildings designated as historic by the
/ state, counties or a municipality. Housing Department
! must establish application procedures and award criteria. i
Appropriates $ 1.5 million fr~~ the general fund in fisc~ liFirst
07- 08 to the Department of Economic Security for isponsor:
homeless family services. iRep.
IMiranda ~ m; 112IQ.
IOthers: Rep.
: Ableser,
iRep.
iAlvarez,
' Rep. Rios
!.,
iH2163: ECONONnC
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fDEVELOPMENT; RURAL;
, ITRIBAL; APPRO
W040: RESIDENTIAL
MORTGAGE FRAUD
m176: HOMELESS
iSERVICESi
' APPROPRIATION
iI
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H2207 ( Chapter 117): The county treasurer may allocate tax liens among parties ! First 4/ 24
! PROPERTY TAX : when there has been a lot split or consolidation after Isponsor: isigned by
! COLLECTIONi LOT SPLITS September 30 of the valuation year and all other means to IRep. . governor.
' allocate the tax have been exhausted. The option for a ! Konopnicki . Chap. 117,
county treasurer to extend for a second year the due date iOthers: Rep. ! Laws 2007.
, on delinquent taxes on a mobile home that accrued under iBrown, Rep.
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Prepared by Meggan Medina, Community and Government Relations Administrator,
Arizona Department ofHousing
megganm@ housingaz. com ( 602) 771- 1011
1700 W. Washington, Suite 210 · Phoenix, AZ 85007
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• ! a previous owner is eliminated, and no extension may be
[ granted to taxes due on a permanently affixed mobile
! home. Also, the list as prepared by the county treasurer
' of outstanding delinquent unsecured personal
property taxes on mobile homes may use the taxpayer
! identification number as a unique identifier rather
' than the tax roll ID number. AS PASSED SENATE.
, Mason, Sen.
IFlake, Sen.
iTibshraeny,
! Sen. Waring
lA definition of " telecommunications" is added to statutes
' requiring Homeowners Associations ( HOAs) to permit
[ emergency response vehicles to be parked on the street if
! they are required to be available for emergency
deployment. The definition specifically
' excludes commercial mobile radio services.
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rrnLECOMMUNICAnONS
iVEHICLES
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IH2333: NAVAJO SHONTO
ICOMMUNITY CENTER;
IAPPROPRIAnON
\ H2397: UNCLAIMED
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' First 4/ 16
Isponsor: signed by
iRep. Adams governor.
IOthers: Rep. Chap. 74,
[ Anderson, Laws 2007.
, Rep.
[ Crandall,
! Rep. Driggs,
iRep.
IMcComish,
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[ Rep.
[ McLain,
i
iRep.
IMurphy,
iSen. Chuck
IGray
, Appropriates $ 900,000 from general fund in fiscaI2007- 0S- 1First 2/ 1
ito the Department of Economic Security for distribution tOI sponsor: from House
ithe Navajo Nation Shonto Community Governance for ' Rep. Tom hu ser do
' construction of a multipurpose resident services building. iOthers: Rep. pass.
iAbleser,
! Rep.
iAlvarez,
! Rep. Farley,
! Rep.
[ Gallardo,
iRep. Lopes,
I Rep. Lopez,
' Rep. Lujan,
! Rep.
IMiranda,
! Rep.
! Pancrazi,
IRep.
iSaradnik,
' Rep.
' Sinema,
IRep.
[ Thrasher,
ISen. Rios
, Principal and interest on debt other than certain bonds is First 3/ 27
ipresumed abandoned 3 years after maturity or payment ! sponsor: from Senate
date, instead of 5 years. Dividends, profit, interest, IRep. rules okay.
payments on principal and other amounts owed by a ' Yarbrough Stricken
business association for any type of security holder is IOthers: Rep. from Senate
Prepared by Meggan Medina, Community and Government Relations Administrator,
Arizona Department ofHousing
megganm@ housingaz. com ( 602) 771- 1011
1700 W. Washington, Suite 210 · Phoenix, AZ 85007
Ipresumed abandoned 3 years after the payment date if no Murphy, consent
' claim or contact has been made. • Rep. Stump calendar by
Bums. •
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signed by
governor.
Chap. 82,
Laws 2007.
iFirst 1/ 23
Isponsor: referred to
iRep. Mason , House
fOthers: Rep. , water- agri,
, Lopez county- muni.:
• Prepared by Meggan Medina, Community and Government Relations Administrator,
Arizona Department ofHousing
megganm@ housingaz. com ( 602) 771- 1011
1700 W. Washington, Suite 210 · Phoenix, AZ 85007
Statutes governing development fees applied by counties
/ and municipalities are amended to state that developers
! must be given a 15% discount in fees for building homes
Ithat qualify under the federal tax credit for energy
Jefficient homes. . .
iAn HOA must allow the use of professionally ! First
iIDanufactured cautionary signs regarding children- at- play; sponsor:
' if the signs are displayed while children are present ' Rep.
:( within 50 feet of the sign) and are removed within 1 hour iMurphy
lafter children cease to play. HOAs are prohibited from
disallowing children from playing on residential
~ oadways within the community on which the posted
....! s. P~.:~. I~~ t!~} 5 mI:>~.? r.!=~~:~~_~~~~~ D.!: I~ I!:~~_ .............._ .
rFor tax years 2008 to 2014, there is an individual and First 1/ 24
corporate income tax credit for equity investments. The ! sponsor: referred to
iDepartment of Revenue is required to adopt rules to iRep. ' House ways · I
: govern the credit. . Crandall means.
The list of acts regarded as " unprofessional conduct" by First 4/ 2
Ipersons regulated by the Dental Board is expanded to . sponsor: from Senate
, include failure to report to the board in writing that a Rep. Meza hel with
' dentist, denturist or dental hygienist is or may be ' Others: Rep.• amend
! incompetent, guilty of unprofessional conduct or , Adams, # 4100,
' incapable of practicing. The board is authorized to to : Rep. Barto,
[ invoke disciplinary action against a practice or entity for lRep. Cajero
! unethical conduct ( defined) The list of disciplinary actions IBedford,
iavailable to the board is expanded to include entering a iRep. Chad
Idecree of censure and issuing an order of probation. AS ' Campbell,
: PASSED HOUSE. ' Rep.
! ! Desimone,
' Rep. Groe,
Rep. Lopez,
! Rep. Mason,
' Rep.
Murphy,
Rep.
Reagan,
' Rep.
, Schapira,
! Rep.
: Sinema,
iRep. Stump,
• Sen. Aboud,
Sen. Aguirre
Various changes in laws dealing with lot splits in First 2/ 5
! unincorporated areas. The board of supervisors may , sponsor: referred to
regulate all lot splits ( formerly only those which resulted iRep. Brown House
' in one parcel being 10 aces or smaller); applicants must , Others: Rep. county- muni,
' submit proof all lots have " reasonable access" to water for iLopes gQ. Y.
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~ 525: INCOME TAX
iCREDIT; EQUITY
IINVESTMENTS
! H2608: DENTAL BOARD;
[ DISCIPLINARY ACTION
H2492: COUNTIES &
! MUNICIPALmES;
IDEVELOPMENT FEES
I i !
~ 2503 ( Chapter 82): HOA;
[ CAUTION SIGNS;
iCHILDREN
;...
iH2642: COUNTIES; LOT
SPLITS; REGULATION
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[ domestic use and fire control. The definition of " physical
! access" that each parcel must have is changed to a
roadway at least 24 feet in width traversable by
iemergency vehicles ( formerly, physical access meant the i
; parcel was reachable bya two~"" h~ elclri_ vepas~ eI1gercar)~ l
! H2693: WATER ADEQUACY! Subdivisions outside active management areas cannot be iFirst .3/ 14
' PROVISIONS [ approved unless the Department of Water Resources isponsor: House COW
determines there is an adequate water supply or a Rep. Mason . approved
Imunicipality or private water company with an adequate Others: Rep. • with amend
: Water supply has committed to provide water service to • Ableser, # 3240 and
ithe subdivision. Situations where municipalities or ' Rep. • floor amend
[ counties may provide an exemption to a subdivision are : Alvarez, # 3905.
loutlined. Municipalities and counties may adopt : Rep. Barto,
iordinances requiring adequate water supplies for : Rep. Brown,
! subdivisions, and must give written notice of exemptions [ Rep. Clark,
lor ordinances adopted to the Department and the State ! Rep. Groe,
iReal Estate Commissioner. Sellers of property that , Rep.
! received an exemption must disclose the exemption to the IKonopnicki,
~ uyer. A process for a municipality or water company to [ Rep.
tbe designated as having an adequate water supply is IMcLain,
[ established. ! Rep.
ISaradnik,
[ Rep. Stump,
Sen. Harper,
' Sen.
• O'Halleran
H2710: RESIDENTIAL REAL iA real estate broker or salesperson must provide a notice ' First 2/ 5
' ESTATE; SALES; ~ f water supply status for every sale of residential real , sponsor: referred to
DISCLOSURE ; estate. Notice must use designations supplied by the Dept iRep. Ableser. House
lof Water Resources: assured, adequate, inadequate, or iOthers: Rep. ' water- agri,
i, unknown. I[ AvIarez, .£ Qill.
[ Rep.
iBradley,
[ Rep. Brown,
iRep. Chad
iCampbell,
Rep. Farley,
: Rep. Lopes,
, Rep.
iMcGuire,
iRep. Meza,
! Rep.
iPrezelski,
' Rep.
iSaradnik,
[ Rep.
iSinema,
! Rep.
[ Thrasher,
Sen.
1 McCune
[ Davis, Sen.
Prepared by Meggan Medina, Community and Government Relations Administrator,
Arizona Department ofHousing
megganm@ housingaz. com ( 602) 771- 1011
1700 W. Washington, Suite 210 · Phoenix, AZ 85007
. Rios
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jH2733: ESCROW INTEREST panges in statutes pertaining to escrow deposits on trust IFirst ' 3/ 20
JON TRUST ACCOUNTS ! accounts. Escrow agents must deposit and account for isponsor: Referred to
i Itrust monies in one of three ways, at the agent's discretion:[ Rep. Senate fin-la
general escrow- interest- on- trust account, a ! Nichols ins- ret, com-iseparate
interest- bearing account ! Others: Rep.. econ.
lor ( if the agent determines the monies will not yield net ! Jim Weiers
iinterest earnings to the buyer or seller) in any other
account. Interest and dividends earned from escrow-
' interest- on- trust accounts must be generally administered)
. according to the same rules adopted by the supreme court!
ifor lawyer's trust accounts. Income from these '
: accounts are to be remitted quarterly and used for the
[ following purposes: 25% for grants to develop housing for!
flow and moderate income households; 25% for grants to
inonprofits for homeless emergency and transitional
Ishelters; and 50% for grants for legal services for a list of '
purposes, including to victims of domestic violence and
, sexual assault, to promote the rights of children and the
lelderly, and for services related to affordable housing for
aow income households. Escrow agents who do not
maintain escrow- interest- on- trust accounts must provide !
detailed information on interest earned in the annual
: report sent to the Dept of Financial Institutions. AS
PASSED HOUSE.
! H2754: GREATER ARIZONAThe list of purposes for which the Greater Arizona ' First 2/ 21
DEVELOPMENT , Development Authority ( GADA) may issue bonds is ! sponsor: withdrawn
AUTHORITY; APPRO ! expanded to include for counties, municipalities, special ! Rep. McLain ifrom House
! districts or Indian tribes to acquire, improve, or equip iOthers: Rep. ' appro.
' infrastructure. Monies in the GADA RevolVing Fund are ! Brown, Rep.
; continuously appropriated. Appropriates $ 5 million from IKonopnicki,
[ the general fund in each of FY 2007- 08 and FY 2008- 09 to IRep. Lopes,
! the GADA Revolving Fund. ' Rep. Mason,
, ! Rep.
! Reagan, Sen.
! Arzberger,
: Sen. F