If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $1,000,000 from the state General Fund to the Department of Administration specifically for distribution to Gila County for blight removal. This new funding allocation is intended to address urban blight issues, which include deteriorating and abandoned properties, as well as vacant lots filled with trash and overgrown vegetation.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that exempts this appropriation from the lapsing provisions outlined in section 35-190 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring that the allocated funds do not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This change aims to provide Gila County with the necessary resources to effectively tackle blight removal without the pressure of a time constraint on the use of the funds.