Bits and Pieces

Yikes! Pusch Ridge Golf used more than 805 homes-worth of drinking water in the past three months

When the Town Council decided in July to reopen the Pusch Ridge 9-hole course, it did not address the fact that this course uses drinking water for irrigation. 

In the past three months, the course used drinking water equivalent to that used by 805 average Oro Valley homes. The council did not even consider, for an instant, the idea of extending the reclaimed water system to this course. Instead, they left this drinking water use problem for a future council, since this council committed to operating the course for the next three years.

Big economic development win: Leonardo Electronics US coming to Innovation Park

"I’m pleased to report that today, the official announcement was made regarding the future relocation and expansion of Leonardo Electronics US Inc. to Innovation Park in Oro Valley. Leonardo will be constructing a new state-of-the-art semiconductor laser manufacturing facility comprising of approximately 120,000 square feet. They anticipate construction to begin this spring. The total capital investment will be approximately $100 million and 170 net new jobs. Sun Corridor estimates a total economic impact to the Tucson region of $374 million over the next 10 years. 

The Town has been working with Leonardo, Sun Corridor, Arizona Commerce Authority, and other partners on this potential expansion for about three years. Countless hours have been spent working with the company, and an economic development agreement consistent with the Town Council’s Incentive Policy will be placed on Council’s January regular agenda for approval. " (Source: Town of Oro Valley Town Manager Report, December 2021)

Read the company's press release.

Town to swap land for expansion of Community Center parking lot

"I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chris Phillips, the owner of the dirt lot adjacent to the Community Center’s parking area. This MOU provides the framework for a land swap with the Town that will allow us to maximize the property available for the planned reconfiguration of the entire parking area. The MOU also provides for the Town’s continued lease of the lot for overflow parking until the land swap is consummated. Town staff will now complete the details required per state law to affect this transaction. We expect to bring the required action to Council in February or early March." (Source: Town of Oro Valley Town Manager Report, December 2021)

Study session on Oro Valley Marketplace changes on December 14

The applications for the proposed development at the Oro Valley Marketplace have been resubmitted by the applicant and are under review. The project is scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission Study Session on December 14.  The tentative Public Hearing schedule for the applicant’s requests is: 

• January 6, 2022 – Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
• January 2022 – Town Council Study Session - (TBD) Timing is dependent upon the applicant's final acquisition of ADOT right-of-way along Tangerine and Oracle Roads.
• February 2022 – Town Council Public Hearing - (TBD) Timing is dependent upon the applicant's final acquisition of ADOT right-of-way along Tangerine and Oracle Roads.

Community Center membership approaching pre pandemic levels...Golf memberships steady

 "In the last month, the CRC added 150 members, bringing its total membership to 1,850 members. The facility is quickly approaching its pre-pandemic membership numbers, which typically averaged around 2,200. To accommodate the growth, patrons can use the dirt lot for overflow parking..Indigo Golf is reporting 329 full memberships with six corporate memberships"(Source: Town of Oro Valley Town Manager Report, December 2021)