Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors, June 17, 2026
Approves Tax compromise agreement with Deborah Mills Wallen / Mills entities (Buena Vista Ranch), unanimous
What happened
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved recommending two Opportunity Zone 2.0 census tracts (Tract 108 in Rio Rico west of I-19 as the top priority, and Tract 200 in northwest Nogales as second) for submittal to the Arizona Commerce Authority on a unanimous vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Cruz County, AZ
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Opportunity Zone 2.0 Census Tract Recommendation (Tract 108 and Tract 200)
Board approved recommending two Opportunity Zone 2.0 census tracts for submittal to the Arizona Commerce Authority: Tract 108 (Rio Rico west of I-19) ranked as number one priority and Tract 200 (northwest Nogales, where Centro is located) ranked second. Tract 108 overlays the county's Vitality District; Tract 200 overlays the City of Nogales general plan growth area. Motion by Supervisor Molera, seconded.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved recommending two Opportunity Zone 2.0 census tracts (Tract 108 in Rio Rico west of I-19 as the top priority, and Tract 200 in northwest Nogales as second) for submittal to the Arizona Commerce Authority on a unanimous vote.
Key Decisions (6)
Opportunity Zone 2.0 Census Tract Recommendation (Tract 108 and Tract 200)
Discussion on animal shelter services following Humane Society closure
Fireworks display permit at 320 Stables Lane, Rio Rico
Payment of court-ordered attorney fees in Audit USA case
Tax compromise agreement with Deborah Mills Wallen / Mills entities (Buena Vista Ranch)
Consent Agenda (including J6 building facelift)
Development Activity (4)
All Supps convenience store at Exit 17, Rio Rico
Commercial
Proposed mixed retail development at Exit 12, Rio Rico
Commercial
Northwest Nogales Tract 200 development (Centro area)
Mixed-Use
Animal care and control facility (proposed)
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Rio Rico is drawing active commercial investment with two developments…
Infrastructure
Santa Cruz County reports it cannot fund a ~$10 million…
Housing Demand
The Vitality District in Rio Rico (Tract 108) is described…
Who Spoke (16)
On the record: 3 staff members, an attorney, and 2 members of the public.
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