March 17, 2020
#1 Operational Change in Response to COVID-19
The health and safety of our members, staff and all those we interact with is paramount. As such, our team has been diligently monitoring COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and taking the necessary precautionary measures. This includes:

1) indefinite postponement of the SAHBA Home Show;

2) canceling all committee or other organizational meetings scheduled to take place at the SAHBA office through Friday, April 10; and

3) encouraging our employees to work remotely and avoiding non-essential meetings.

As traditional business hours will be effected, please contact the employee you are trying to reach before stopping by the office. Through this, we will continue to provide support for our members but as referenced, the day-to-day operations will be adjusted. Questions may be directed to David Godlewski at david@sahba.org. 
#2 Home Show Indefinitely Postponed
The Home Show team and Board of Directors, understandably, could not move forward with hosting an event that places thousands of people in one setting.

We remain deeply aware of the important role the spring home show plays to our exhibitors, consumers, vendors, and local economy. It is a role we have been proud to represent for over 45 years.

Our team is actively exploring all options including the prospect of rescheduling to a future date. We are in continuous communication with our exhibitors to answer their questions and address their specific needs.

We will provide updates as appropriate. Questions may be directed to Kathy Decker at kathy@sahba.org. 
#3 Information About Government Provided Services to Building Industry
The following is an abbreviated update about services provided to the building industry by local government. We are working to assemble as much information as possible in order to provide comprehensive updates going forward.

Marana – Building Safety services will continue, however, many Town employees have been directed to work from home thus limiting the number who will be present at their Municipal Complex.

Oro Valley – Building and inspection related services proceeding without change.

Pima County - Building and inspection related services proceeding without change. The DSD Open House on 3/20 has been postponed.

Recorder’s Office – Business as usual at present time.

Registrar of Contractors – No change.

Tucson - ALL inspections have moved to video inspections. They are in the process of starting up a “virtual walk through process” for permits and simple reviews can still be handled on same day. They are expecting some delays as they work through the details.

Sahuarita - Building and inspection related services proceeding without change. 
#4 Government Meetings
Our state and local government bodies have responded differently in regards to how they are proceeding with public meetings. While changes are continuing to occur, at the present time, we understand the following to be the course of action:

Marana – Town Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings will still occur as scheduled. The next Council meeting is 3/18. March 25 P&Z has been canceled.

Oro Valley – The Council meeting scheduled for 3/18 and all other Town meetings and events have been canceled. The impact fee agenda item scheduled for 4/1 has also been postponed.

Pima County – Board of Supervisors met as scheduled on 3/17.

State Legislature – Committee meetings have been canceled. Both Chambers are meeting but not open to the public.

Tucson – Council meeting scheduled for 3/17 is proceeding with a modified (shortened) agenda. The public is being encouraged not to attend.

Sahuarita – The Town has canceled the Council meeting scheduled for 3/23 as well as canceled all permitted events with 50 or more people through 4/1. 
#5 Update: City of Tucson Impact Fees
As previously stated, the City of Tucson is proceeding with the scheduled Council meeting this evening with a modified agenda.

One item that remains on the agenda is the adoption of the impact fee Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan.

SAHBA had previously stated its support for adoption at the public hearing in early February. That position has been restated today. The adoption of LUA and IIP is a necessary step before the adoption of the fee schedule. At present, the fee schedule will result in a reduction in fees for the vast majority of homes built in the City. Any delay in adoption delays fee relief. 
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THROUGH APRIL 10TH.

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