Summer Garza

The committee meeting agenda includes subcommittee reports featuring a tabletop exercise update. Unfinished business items cover a fire department contacts list, a TIER II report user guide and quick reference checklist, and a TIER II report compliance report. New business includes the approval of new voting members and the appointment of a proxy. Individual member announcements and an open call to the public are also scheduled as part of the proceedings.

The committee discussed updates regarding the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant and the planning for an upcoming tabletop exercise, including the approval of its timeframe. Operational tasks regarding electronic Tier II reporting were addressed, and compliance reports on annual Tier II submissions were reviewed. Additionally, the committee voted to approve three new voting members and heard announcements regarding future partner meetings from the National Weather Service.

The meeting included an update on the tabletop exercise, including the hiring of a facilitator, the formation of a subcommittee, and the selection of a date and time for the exercise. Discussions also covered the ongoing task of registering fire departments for electronic tier two reporting, the distribution of user guides and checklists for tier two report reviews, and a status report on agency tier two report compliance. Additionally, the committee held votes to appoint new voting members to the committee.

The Pinal County Annual Action Plan outlines the specific uses of HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) funds for the program year 2024-2025, serving as an implementation document for its 5-year Consolidated Plan (2024-2029). The plan aims to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low-and-moderate income populations. Key strategic goals include improving community facilities and infrastructure, providing decent affordable homeowner and rental housing, addressing homelessness, and ensuring effective program administration.

This Annual Action Plan for Pinal County details the activities and resource allocation for the 2026 fiscal year, supporting the overarching 5-year Consolidated Plan (2024-2028). The plan primarily focuses on utilizing HUD formula funds (CDBG, HOME, and ESG) to achieve objectives related to: enhancing community facilities and infrastructure, developing and rehabilitating decent affordable homeowner and rental housing, and ensuring efficient program administration. Its core purpose is to develop viable communities, provide suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.