The Advantages of Leasing on Tribal Land

The Ak-Chin Indian Community offers unparalleled advantages to tenants at Santa Cruz Commerce Center (SCCC):

LOW LEASE RATES

The base lease rate in the Mesquite Building (the office/warehouse complex recently constructed by the Community at SCCC) runs about 20% below current base leases in the City of Maricopa.
Land lease prices are competitive with rural areas adjacent to Casa Grande, Stanfield, and Eloy, and SCCC offers a better location.
With a build-to-suit option, monthly lease rates are lower because building and tenant improvement costs are amortized over a longer lease period than with traditional financing.

TAX SAVINGS

No property tax on commercial and industrial
No City of Maricopa tax
No Pinal County tax
No construction sales tax on build-to-suit projects
No taxes on leases from the Community
Arizona sales tax is waived for certain transactions conducted on the Reservation

Please consult your tax advisor regarding the applicability to your particular business.

UTILITY SAVINGS

Ak-Chin owns and establishes its own rates for the majority of utility services, except telecommunications and natural gas
Ak-Chin Energy Services (ACES) offers rates that average 20-27% below electric utilities that serve surrounding communities
Ak-Chin Water & Sewer offers rates approximately 15 – 20% below City rates
Ak-Chin does not charge for trash services
Ak-Chin provides its own public safety services including fire and police

RESPONSIVE PROPERTY OVERSIGHT

The Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board is committed to being a one-stop resource for tenant needs. It is responsible for the development, operation and management of the Santa Cruz Commerce Center, Ak-Chin Regional Airport (formerly Phoenix Regional Airport ), and an interstitial property know as the “Bunger Property,” which includes the Santa Cruz Office Center.
To simplify matters for tenants, the Board facilitates the processes for planning and zoning, architecture and construction, and building permitting and signage within the Community on behalf of the tenant.
All negotiations and approvals are handled in-house.
As promised, the Mesquite Building, the office-warehouse suites complex, was constructed on time and fully leased within one year. Reservations are now being taken for a second multi-tenant complex, the Palo Verde Building.

PROACTIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Ak-Chin Indian Community is committed to economic diversification to support new industry and jobs growth for its tribal members as well as the surrounding communities.
In addition to its industrial properties, farming activities, and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, recent economic development has included the construction and expansion of a hotel tower, the purchase and improvement of the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, the rebuilding of the grocery, Vekol Market, and the completion of the $50 million UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle.
With less than 900 tribal residing members, Ak-Chin is western Pinal County’s largest employer with 98% of its employees coming from off-reservation.
A recent economic impact analysis documented the total output of Ak-Chin Indian Community at nearly $437 million for 2010. By comparison, the 2008 Arizona Super Bowl contributed a one-time $500.6 million impact while the Community’s economic activities are repeated year after year.*

*Ak-Chin Indian Community Economic Impact Analysis, ESI Corporation, May 18, 2011

To view essential Ak-Chin Community and commercial property information, see our Resources.

THE ADVANTAGES OF LOCATING IN ARIZONA

The State of Arizona offers a number of incentives programs and grants. The new Competitiveness Package (HB2001) provides the most comprehensive economic development legislation seen in Arizona for decades. Among the many new features and incentives, this package allows businesses to:

Earn income tax credits up to $9,000 for each new job under the Quality Jobs Program
Obtain renewable energy income tax credits and property tax reductions
Receive up to $1.5 million in reimbursable grants to train employees
Leverage up to a 34% research and development tax credit
Take advantage of Arizona’s 100% electable sales factor for multi-state corporations
Benefit from a 30% reduction in Arizona’s corporate income tax rate
Capitalize on Arizona’s reduced commercial property assessment ratio – 18% by 2017
Improve your bottom line by a 15% increase in personal property exemptions

Some state discounts do not apply on Indian Reservations. Please consult with your tax advisor or you may find more information at this IRS link.

To find out more about incentives offered by state, federal and other agencies visit the Arizona Commerce Authority.

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