Powerline Plan and Environ. Assessment Jan. 2013 - Flood Control ...

Powerline Flood Retarding Structure
Pinal County, AZ
Draft Supplemental Watershed Plan
and Environmental Assessment
1.2%; Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander 0.2%; Other 6.6%; Population of Two or More
Races/Not Hispanic or Latino 2.8%.. The percentages of racial, ethnic and total minority
populations appear to be consistent with those of the surrounding communities. (*Hispanic or
Latino refers to ethnicity and is derived from the total population; ‘Hispanic or Latino’ is not
classified as a separate race. The total minority population minus the Hispanic or Latino is
13.1%.)
The median household income for the PVR FRSs SPDECS area is between $32,055 (CT 3.06,
BG 1) and $101,124 (CT 4226.12, BG 2). This represents a slightly lower median income than
the neighboring communities. However, the total number of households that are below the
poverty level for the study area is less than that of the City of Gilbert, the community with the
lowest number (and percentage) of households below the poverty level of those in the project
vicinity.
The Title VI Related Statutes minority populations vary by CT and BG but the total percentages
for all the CT/BGs combined are as follows: Elderly 18.0%, Disabled 14.5% and Female Head
of Household 5.9%. Both the total elderly and disabled populations within the SPDECS area
have considerably higher percentages than both Maricopa County and the City of Gilbert.
The Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations vary by CT and BG, but the total
percentages for all the CT/BGs combined are 2.2% and are consistent with those of the
surrounding communities.
The existing population demographics were documented to identify the level or degree of total
population densities and population densities for the minority groups encompassing the PVR
FRSs SPDECS area. In compliance with Title VI and the related statutes, Executive Order
12898, and Executive Order 13166 the populations include racial/ethnic minorities, low-income,
elderly, disabled, female head-of-household, and limited English proficiency populations. This
data will be used to evaluate and compare impacts to these populations from the alternatives that
are developed and analyzed for the project. The alternatives will not have significant impacts on
these populations.
6.2.2. Community Cohesion
Community cohesion refers to the aggregate relationship between the quality and quantity of
residential interactions. This can be signified by the degree to which residents have a sense of
belonging to their neighborhood or community, their level of community participation, and the
level to which members of the community interact socially with one another. Community
cohesion can be affected by land use planning decisions. Factors associated with community
cohesion include the walk-ability of a neighborhood, the level of security or safety within the
neighborhood, the quality of public service, the availability of parks and social settings, the
population demographics, and the level of neighborly interactions.
Impacts to the communities within the PVR FRSs SPDECS area are anticipated to be minimal and
may vary depending on the alternatives developed as part of the PVR FRSs Rehabilitation or
Replacement Project in Phase II.
6.2.3. Displacement/Relocation
The displacement of people and businesses is governed by the Uniform Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. The purpose of this Act is to
ensure the fair and equitable treatment of individuals whose real property is acquired or who are
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