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Agencies That You Might Not Know About:
Adopt-A-Park and More......................................................................... 791-3109
environmental volunteer programs in waste reduction and recycling, land stewardship,
urban forestry and beatification. Programs include: Recycling and Waste Reduction
Information/Education, Adopt-A-Park and public areas, Trees for Tucson, Anti-Litter
Campaigns and commemorative/memorial parks. Programs and projects are conducted
in cooperation with, and sponsored by, the City of
memberships, and donations.
Arts....................................................................................................... 624-0595
encourage and support a thriving, diverse, multi-cultural, artistic environment in
arts, media arts, cultural heritage, a community gallery and assists with grants.
Auctions................................................................................................. www.citysurplus.org
The City posts online auctions for the disposal of surplus at www.citysurplus.org.
These auctions include the sale of surplus furniture, office equipment, and vehicles
as well as property recovered by the Tucson Police Department (bicycles, stereos,
tools, jewelry and more).
Back To Basics....................................................................................... www.tucsonaz.gov/dnr
The back to Basics Program implements citywide infrastructure projects that are
selected by the Mayor and City Council. To inquire about having a project in your
area, contact your elected City official. Visit the above website to look at the status
of Back to Basic projects.
Barricades ........................................................................................................791-4259
For permits or information on construction of special even barricading, call the
Department of Transportation, Traffic Engineering Division.
Bicycling ........................................................................................................ 791-4371
For information about bicycle maps, bicycling/pedestrian special events, or current
and future bicycle and pedestrian programs, contact the Transportation Department
Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator. Or visit their website at http://dot.tucsonaz.gov/bicycle
BICAS .............................................................................................................628-7950
Bicycles Inter-Community Art and Salvage is a non-profit community cooperative
dedicated to promoting and recycling bicycles, bicycle awareness and bicycle art and
culture. www.bicas.org
Cable 12............................................................................................................791-2582
system. Public service programs, Mayor and Council meetings, City event calendars, Board
of Supervisors meetings, and more are cablecast 24 hours a day. www.tucson12.tv
Classes, Parks.....................................................................................................791-4873
The City of
to people of all ages. Community services include more than 125 parks, 27 swimming pools
(including 8 year round pools), 5 municipal golf courses, 19 recreation centers, the
Zoo, 3 tennis centers, senior facilities at the
El Pueblo Senior Center,
http://www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec/
Community Mediation......................................................................................323-7862
The Community Mediation Program uses neutral mediators to assist in the peaceful
resolution of certain neighborhood, family, roommate, workplace and consumer conflicts.
Community Services Department.......................................................................791-4171
Community Services improves the quality of life of
community service programs. These programs impact families by strengthening and enhancing
a desirable social, economic, and physical environment through the coordination of public
and private resources. www.tucsonaz.gov/csd
Credit Reports
Equifax............................................................................................(800)525-6285
Experian..........................................................................................(888)397-3742
TransUnion.....................................................................................(800)680-7289
Emergency 911 Education Program....................................................................791-4309
This program offers speaking engagements, demonstrations, video, and written
material to familiarize citizens with the 911 telephone system.
Equipment Rental.............................................................................................791-4593
Rental equipment including bleachers, booths, and stages are available for a fee which
includes delivery and pick up. For information about sports equipment rental for special
events and activities call 791-4258 www.tucsonaz.gov/esd
Fire Safety ....................................................................................................... 791-4701
Call to arrange fire safety lectures, demonstrations, and fire career talks. www.tucsonaz.gov/fire
Geographic Information Services (GIS)..................................... www.tucsonaz.gov/gis
The GIS Cooperative is a group of City, County, and Community members
who are working to provide an enterprise-wide infrastructure for current and future GIS needs.
Improvement Districts...................................................................791-4124 or 791-4282
Call for information about construction of neighborhood improvements such as paving,
sidewalks, and street lights. Access information on a property by entering the parcel/tax
code number online at www.tucsonaz.gov/improvementdistricts/SearchParcel.asp
Metropolitan Education Commission ...........................................................670-0055
Composed of 34 citizen commissioners, the MEC advises, makes recommendations and
serves as an advocate in areas that affect the educational welfare of
Neighborhood Resources, Department Of..........................................................791-4605
DNR brings focus and priority attention to neighborhood need and promotes greater
involvement of citizens in City government. Emphasis is placed on providing citizens with
direct information about City services, connecting citizens with Key personnel, and coordinating
City/community resources for effective service delivery. www.tucsonaz.gov/dnr
Outdoor Amphitheaters,Parks............................................................................791-4873
The DeMeester Outdoor
amphitheaters may be reserved for public activities. www.tucsonaz.gov/parkandrec
Parking Map, Downtown.................................................................................. 791-5071
A map showing Downtown parking garages and metered spaces is available on the City
of
Pro Neighborhoods .................................................................................. 882-5885
PRO Neighborhoods provides technical assistance and small grants to neighborhood
groups throughout
Ramada Reservations.........................................................................................791-4873
Parks and Recreation offers more than 115 reservable armadas at 31 park locations to make
event planning easy. Call for information and reservations. http://www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec/
Safe Kids ....................................................................................................... 791-4701
Call for information on childhood injury prevention programs, including car seats,
bicycle helmets, smoke alarms, drowning prevention, and gun locks. www.tucsonaz.gov/fire
Transview ....................................................................................................... 792-1093
Transview is an online Transportation Information Guide. www.transview.org
Trees For
Trees for
environmental organization. Trees for
neighborhoods and the community to provide habitat for wildlife, absorb pollutants, control
erosion and wind, and beautify the community.
“Great Trees of the Old Pueble” tour, Neighborhood Forester program and Tree Care and
Maintenance Workshops. www.tucsonaz.gov/tcb
A Non-Profit organization helping with training, job placement, and other community
activities for social and economical equality. www.tucsonurbanleague.com
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