BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON DNR AND REGISTRATION AS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

	[note: I believe DNR has been merged into CSD, Community
	Services Dept. - we will continue to use the old acronym,
	DNR (to minimize (my) confusion)]


*** Department of Neighborhood Resources (DNR)
http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/dnr/index.html

	** Mission Statement
	http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/Documents/CMS1_031889.pdf

		The Department of Neighborhood Resources (DNR)
		brings focus and priority to neighborhood needs and
		promotes greater involvement of citizens in City
		of Tucson government. We place an emphasis on
		providing citizens with direct information about
		City services, connecting citizens with personnel
		and resources for effective service delivery.


	** Services to Neighborhoods (for registered Neighborhood Associations)
	http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/Neighborhoods/neighborhoods.html

		* Available through DNR
			Registration
				there are more than 100 registered associations
			Mailings (once per month)
				notices and newsletters 
				content must be approved by DNR
				view newsletters of DNR-approved associations
				http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/dnr/NAnewsletters/nanewsletters.html
			Meeting Facilities
			Help for Voluntary Nhood Clean-ups (twice per year)
				4 8'x22' roll off containers for trash disposal
				tools for cleanup
			Information
				Home and Condo Owners Associations Listserv
				Neighborhood Association Listserv
				Neighborhood Leadership Mailings
				Workshops & Workshop Registration
			Access to Grants and Services
				Back to Basics Grants
				Graffiti Abatement
				Mosquito Abatement


		* Available Through Other Departments
		http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/Assistance/registration.html#TopOfPage

			Arizona Legislature - Neighborhood Protection Act
				registered Neighborhood Associations have
				rights in certain kinds of cases:
					prostitution, drugs, chop shop, graffiti
				the rights include:
					notification by police
					standing at court
					privacy
				

			City of Tucson 
				registered Neighborhood Associations are
				automatically notified of pending issues for
				their area:
					dsd: rezoning and variances
					clerk's office: liquor license applns
					transportation
					other municipal issues affecting nhood
				[planning maintains its own noticing list]


	** Code Enforcement
	http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/CodeEnforcement/PropertyComplaints.html

		* Exterior Property Issues 
			excessive storage, vegetation, junk vehicles, trash, etc
		* Interior Property Issues
			criminal nuisance, cockroaches, neglected structure, etc
		* Other
			unpermitted construction, zoning violations, signs, etc


	** Registration Process	

		* Registration guidelines (Mayor and Council policy 1992)
		http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/Documents/CMS1_017762.pdf

			Filings with DNR (formerly CNS)
				Contact persons' names and addresses
				Release forms from officers
				List of special addresses to be noticed
				Charter and Bylaws
					+ boundaries non-overlapping
					+ purpose
					+ organizational structure
					+ membership
						must be open to all residents
						may be open to:
							non-resident owners
							businesses
					+ voting: may specify one vote per 
					household or parcel
					+ dues: allowed as condition
					of voting membership
					+ meetings
						must be open to all residents
						must be open to public if
							notice mailed by DNR
						quorum  requirements
						noticing requirements
						agenda
						parliamentary authority
					+ signed by 2 officers, delivered to
					DNR within 10 days of meeting at
					which adopted, with minutes of meeting

			Conditions not allowed:
				bylaws, charter, or articles of incorporation
				cannot contain:
					property owner's rights
					deed restrictions
					covenants
					assessments from property owners

				homeowners' associations

				registration filed by a non-resident, e.g., a
				realtor


		* Application
		http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/Documents/CMS1_017763.pdf

			extremely simple - list:
				boundaries
				filer: address, telno, signature
				statement of objectives of association

		* Bylaws
		http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/Documents/CMS1_017764.pdf

			Sample Bylaws
				extremely simple
				presented as a form to fill out

			Example Bylaws 
				can be made available

		* Dissolution of City-Approved Neighborhood Organization
			simple
				by letter or by DNR form
				minutes of meeting approving dissolution