HomeMy WebLinkAbout140220PNOTICE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL RECEPTION,
MAYOR KAVANAGH’S “STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS”, AND
THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
TIME: 5:30 P.M. – TOWN COUNCIL RECEPTION held in the Town Hall Rotunda
prior to Mayor Kavanagh’s “State of the Town Address”
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
WHEN: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the
Town’s various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Council meeting.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exception s, parents have a
right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child.
Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded and , as a result, proceedings in which children are present
may be subject to such recording. Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town
Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be
made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to
A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9 have been waived.
PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Anyone wishing to speak before the Council must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Town Clerk
prior to Council discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber
Lobby and near the Clerk’s position on the dais.
Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Clerk or the
Mayor. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their
name and whether or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to
commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Councilmembers.
Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses not to speak when called, the speaker
will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may not (i)
reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker.
If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public
Hearing.
Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Council. Time limits may be
waived by (i) discretion of the Town Manager upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to
a Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Council at Meeting or (iii) the Mayor either prior to or during a Meeting.
Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be
asked to leave.
Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen
Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Henry Leger
Councilmember Tait D. Elkie Councilmember Cecil A. Yates
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
INVOCATION – Bishop Jerry Olson with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
ROLL CALL – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
MAYOR’S REPORT
i.) Mayor Kavanagh’s State of the Town Address
ii.) League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2013 Champion Award presentation to State
Representative John Kavanagh.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
i) Update by Councilmember Ginny Dickey regarding the recent Maricopa
Association of Governments Regional Domestic Violence Council meeting held
February 6, 2014.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters not listed
on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council and (ii) is
subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council will not discuss or take legal
action on matters raised during “Call to the Public” unless the matters are properly noticed for
discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the call to the public, individual Councilme mbers
may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a
future Council agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, non-controversial matters and
will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote of the Council. All motions and subsequent
approvals of consent items will include all recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or member of the
public so requests. If a Councilmember or member of the public wishes to discuss an item on the
consent agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the Consent Agenda or with
notification to the Town Manager or Mayor prior to the date of the meeting for which the item was
scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the Agenda.
1. CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from
February 6, 2014.
2. CONSIDERATION of approving a LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by
Laura A. Ozee, Owner/Agent of Laura’s Place located at 16758 E. Glenbrook Boulevard,
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. This is for a series 12 license (Restaurant).
3. CONSIDERATION of approving a LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by
Lawrence Edward Elligent, Owner/Agent of Smokey’s BBQ located t 12645 N. Saguaro
Boulevard, #1, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. This is for a series 12 license (Restaurant).
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4. CONSIDERATION of approving a WINE FESTIVAL/WINE FAIR LICENSE
APPLICATION submitted by Justin Ove, representing Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, in
conjunction with the Thunderbird Artists Fine Art and Wine Affaire. The event is
scheduled for Friday-Sunday, March 14-16, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., on the
Avenue of the Fountains.
5. CONSIDERATION of approving a WINE FESTIVAL/WINE FAIR LICENSE
APPLICATION submitted by Karyl Wilhelm, representing Wilhelm Family Vineyards, in
conjunction with the Thunderbird Artists Fine Art and Wine Affaire. The event is
scheduled for Friday-Sunday, March 14-16, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., on the
Avenue of the Fountains.
6. CONSIDERATION of approving a SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION submitted by Robert Schmitz, representing the American Legion Post 58,
for the purpose of a fundraiser. The 5th Annual American Legion Riders Charity Bike Show
is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., at the American
Legion.
7. CONSIDERATION of approving an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT - TEMPORARY CHANGE submitted by Merita Kraja,
representing the Euro Pizza Cafe, for the purpose of a temporary extension of premises at
12645 N. Saguaro Blvd. #11, in conjunction with the Discraft Memorial Championship
event, to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014.
8. CONSIDERATION of approving an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT - TEMPORARY CHANGE submitted by Merita Kraja,
representing the Euro Pizza Cafe, for the purpose of a temporary extension of premises at
12645 N. Saguaro Blvd. #11, in conjunction with the Bandidos Mountain to Fountain 15K
event to be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
9. CONSIDERATION of AMENDMENT NO. 6 to the professional services agreement with
HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $135,202, for the Shea Blvd. Improvements.
10. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2014-12, expressing support for restoration of the
Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund Distribution to cities, towns, counties and State
highways.
11. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF relating to any item
included in the League of Arizona Cities and Towns weekly LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN
or relating to any ACTION PROPOSED OR PENDING BEFORE THE STATE
LEGISLATURE.
12. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager.
Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda for action or
(ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council:
A. NONE.
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13. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the
Mayor, Individual Councilmembers, and the Town Manager.
14. ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 13th day of February, 2014.
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480 -816-5100
(voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting
or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this
agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office.
NOTICE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL RECEPTION,
MAYOR KAVANAGH’S “STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS”, AND
THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
TIME: 5:30 P.M. – TOWN COUNCIL RECEPTION held in the Town Hall Rotunda
prior to Mayor Kavanagh’s “State of the Town Address”
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
WHEN: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the
Town’s various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Council meeting.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a
right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child.
Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present
may be subject to such recording. Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town
Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be
made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to
A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9 have been waived.
PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL
Anyone wishing to speak before the Council must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Town Clerk
prior to Council discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber
Lobby and near the Clerk’s position on the dais.
Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Clerk or the
Mayor. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their
name and whether or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to
commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Councilmembers.
Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses not to speak when called, the speaker
will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may not (i)
reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker.
If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public
Hearing.
Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Council. Time limits may be
waived by (i) discretion of the Town Manager upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to
a Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Council at Meeting or (iii) the Mayor either prior to or during a Meeting.
Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be
asked to leave.
Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen
Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Henry Leger
Councilmember Tait D. Elkie Councilmember Cecil A. Yates
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
INVOCATION – Bishop Jerry Olson with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
ROLL CALL – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
MAYOR’S REPORT
i.) Mayor Kavanagh’s State of the Town Address
ii.) League of Arizona Cities and Towns 2013 Champion Award presentation to State
Representative John Kavanagh.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
i) Update by Councilmember Ginny Dickey regarding the recent Maricopa
Association of Governments Regional Domestic Violence Council meeting held
February 6, 2014.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters not listed
on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council and (ii) is
subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council will not discuss or take legal
action on matters raised during “Call to the Public” unless the matters are properly noticed for
discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the call to the public, individual Councilme mbers
may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a
future Council agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, non-controversial matters and
will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote of the Council. All motions and subsequent
approvals of consent items will include all recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or member of the
public so requests. If a Councilmember or member of the public wishes to discuss an item on the
consent agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the Consent Agenda or with
notification to the Town Manager or Mayor prior to the date of the meeting for which the item was
scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the Agenda.
1. CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from
February 6, 2014.
2. CONSIDERATION of approving a LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by
Laura A. Ozee, Owner/Agent of Laura’s Place located at 16758 E. Glenbrook Boulevard,
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. This is for a series 12 license (Restaurant).
3. CONSIDERATION of approving a LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by
Lawrence Edward Elligent, Owner/Agent of Smokey’s BBQ located t 12645 N. Saguaro
Boulevard, #1, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. This is for a series 12 license (Restaurant).
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4. CONSIDERATION of approving a WINE FESTIVAL/WINE FAIR LICENSE
APPLICATION submitted by Justin Ove, representing Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, in
conjunction with the Thunderbird Artists Fine Art and Wine Affaire. The event is
scheduled for Friday-Sunday, March 14-16, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., on the
Avenue of the Fountains.
5. CONSIDERATION of approving a WINE FESTIVAL/WINE FAIR LICENSE
APPLICATION submitted by Karyl Wilhelm, representing Wilhelm Family Vineyards, in
conjunction with the Thunderbird Artists Fine Art and Wine Affaire. The event is
scheduled for Friday-Sunday, March 14-16, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., on the
Avenue of the Fountains.
6. CONSIDERATION of approving a SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION submitted by Robert Schmitz, representing the American Legion Post 58,
for the purpose of a fundraiser. The 5th Annual American Legion Riders Charity Bike Show
is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., at the American
Legion.
7. CONSIDERATION of approving an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT - TEMPORARY CHANGE submitted by Merita Kraja,
representing the Euro Pizza Cafe, for the purpose of a temporary extension of premises at
12645 N. Saguaro Blvd. #11, in conjunction with the Discraft Memorial Championship
event, to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014.
8. CONSIDERATION of approving an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF
PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT - TEMPORARY CHANGE submitted by Merita Kraja,
representing the Euro Pizza Cafe, for the purpose of a temporary extension of premises at
12645 N. Saguaro Blvd. #11, in conjunction with the Bandidos Mountain to Fountain 15K
event to be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
9. CONSIDERATION of AMENDMENT NO. 6 to the professional services agreement with
HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $135,202, for the Shea Blvd. Improvements.
10. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2014-12, expressing support for restoration of the
Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund Distribution to cities, towns, counties and State
highways.
11. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF relating to any item
included in the League of Arizona Cities and Towns weekly LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN
or relating to any ACTION PROPOSED OR PENDING BEFORE THE STATE
LEGISLATURE.
12. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager.
Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda for action or
(ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council:
A. NONE.
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13. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the
Mayor, Individual Councilmembers, and the Town Manager.
14. ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 13th day of February, 2014.
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100
(voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting
or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this
agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office.
Intro to State of the Town – 2-20-14
Thank you all for coming out tonight and for those of you who
couldn’t make it here, thank you for watching at home.
It has been my honor to be your mayor for the past 18 months.
Much has been accomplished during that time.
We can look forward to infrastructure improvements,
including the rebuilding of Saguaro Blvd. and the
implementation of a good, sound pavement management plan
into the future. The median on Ave. of the Fountains will get a
much needed make-over with shade, and benches, and new
fountains, and an electrical and irrigation system we can count
on. It will be a great improvement to our parks’ system for all
to enjoy.
Our business community finally got the small changes to the
sign ordinance they’ve been hoping for to help their businesses
thrive in these difficult times. There also has been a lot of
streamlining in government, everything from making it easy
for a restaurant to put tables and chairs outside to take
advantage of our gorgeous sunshine, to more accessible forms
and permits now put on our website for the convenience of the
store owner.
We’ve strengthened our partnership with our neighbor, the
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, welcoming in their new
president and council. We have pledged to work together to
improve the economic climate for both of us, to support each
other’s events, and to strengthen our lasting friendship.
We’ve developed a good, sound economic development plan to
take Fountain Hills into future years and have just recently
taken on the important task of promoting tourism. All of this
has been accomplished with a very limited staff, working hard
each day, dedicated to their jobs, to bring you…our
residents…the service you deserve.
We are beginning to see building once again in town that will
bring in much needed revenue. These new homes will bring
new neighbors to our town that will help our businesses thrive,
fill some of those empty desks at school, and help us to
continue to pay for the amenities that make our town the great
place it is to live, work, and play.
We’ve expanded our volunteer program, taking advantage of
our town residents’ expertise and very generous gift of their
time. This has enabled us to continue many of the wonderful
events and programs that have become a part of our lives.
We’ve developed a strong, working relationship with other
East Valley cities that enabled us to defeat a legislative bill that
would have been devastating economically to our town. That
fight started right here, in little Fountain Hills, and pitted us
against the goliaths of state government, and we won…with
important help from our State Representative John Kavanagh
who was rewarded this evening by the League of Cities &
Towns for his efforts.
I promised you when I took office that I would work hard for
you, keep our government transparent, listen to what you have
to say, and spend every taxpayer dollar carefully….I’ve also
even managed to save a few animals along the way.
I have kept that promise and reaffirm it to you this evening.
Thank you and now on to the slide show….I want to thank all
the staff who contributed to the presentation you are about to
see….with special thanks to Shaunna Williams our reception
and the outstanding job she has done with this presentation.
STATE OF THE TOWN
Presented by
Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
February 20, 2014
•Managing difficult fiscal issues while maintaining
desirable services and amenities for our citizens
•Making progress on our Strategic Plan
•Implementing beneficial policies for our community
•Improving Town parks and other amenities
•Collaborating with local organizations and neighboring
communities on mutually desirable projects
•Bringing innovative special events and more tourism to
Fountain Hills
•Managing and upgrading pavement on our streets
•Inspiring civic pride and volunteerism in Fountain Hills
FOUNTAIN
HILLS
MOVED
AHEAD
IN
2013
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
2nd Quarter Ending December 2013
The General Fund is
the Town’s main
operating fund and
is used to fund
general
government
operations
including police
and fire, parks,
Community Center;
other funds are
restricted for
specific purpose
ALL FUNDS REVENUES
GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY SOURCE
Through December 31, 2013
Fountain Hills
local sales tax
and State shared
revenues
account for 92%
of General Fund
operating funds.
Total revenues
are at 93% of
budget.
$3,497,247 = 89% OF BUDGET
Local Sales tax
represents 56%
of General
Fund revenue .
Increased 6%
over prior year.
LOCAL SALES TAX
$1.6M = Increase of 5.2% over prior year
LOCAL SALES TAX - RETAIL
$268,190 = Increase of 4.5% over prior year
LOCAL SALES TAX - RESTAURANT
LOCAL SALES TAX - TELECOM
$808,509 = Increase of 2.9% over prior year
LOCAL SALES TAX - CONSTRUCTION
50% of this revenue funds capital projects
$365,422 = Increase of 34.5% over prior year
DEPARTMENT 2QTR FY13
EXPENDITURES
2QTR FY14
EXPENDITURE
S
Administration $1,128,699 $950,750
Law Enforcement $1,447,954 $1,533,518
Fire & Emergency
Medical
$1,566,111 $1,781,213
Development
Services
$744,843 $740,274
Community
Services
$962,617 $990,584
Municipal Court $198,770 $163,095
Mayor & Council $39,539 $39,705
Compared to last fiscal year,
General Fund expenditures
increased by 1.8% over the
same period.
HIGHWAY USER REVENUE FUND
HURF
revenues are
derived from
gasoline taxes
and
distributed
based on
population.
VLT revenues
are now
included in
HURF for
pavement
maintenance.
$973,891 = Increase of 2% over prior year
(excluding Vehicle License Tax)
RESTRICTED FUNDS
SUMMARY
•General Fund revenues and expenditures are balanced
•Reserve fund balances remain healthy for all funds
•General Fund revenues are 7% under budget but higher
(2%) than last fiscal year
•General Fund expenditures are 6% under budget and
1.8% higher than last fiscal year
•Pavement management remains a priority and is
funded through HURF and Vehicle License Tax revenues
•Local economic indicators remain positive with a 6%
increase over the prior year
Economic Development
1.Creating community spirit and cooperation
2.Capitalizing on existing resources
3.Using a targeted business recruitment plan
4.Using a business retention and expansion
program
5.Helping entrepreneurs get started
6.Using economic and demographic research,
land-use planning, and a long-term focus
Scott Cooper ,
Economic Development
Specialist
6 Elements for Successful
Economic Development
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
•Planning & Zoning
‒Environmental Programs
‒Code Enforcement
•Engineering
‒Computer Aided Design
•Building Safety
•Facilities
•Streets
•Board and Commission
‒Planning and Zoning
‒Board of Adjustment
Saguaro Blvd. Improvements
•The engineering selection
process is currently
underway and a design
contract is anticipated to
be presented to Council in
March for approval.
•Design is estimated to take
6 months, followed by a
2- month public bid
process. Construction may
start in December of 2014
and is anticipated to take 6
months to complete.
Avenue of the Fountains
Median Improvements
The Avenue of the Fountains Median Improvements project is
currently advertised for construction bids. Bids are due on
March 5th and a construction contract is anticipated to be
presented to Council at the April 3rd meeting. Construction is
anticipated to take 6 months.
Pavement Management Program
As part of the Pavement
Management Program and
Capital Improvement
Program, the Town expended
approximately $2 million in
FY13-14 to mill and overlay
portions of Shea Blvd. and to
micro-surface Palisades Blvd.
and Fountain Hills Blvd. The
Pavement Management
Program will start on Zone 1 in
the northeast portion of
Fountain Hills in the summer
of 2015.
Recycling
In 2013, the Town of Fountain Hills diverted
approximately 24% of all its refuse collected as
part of the curbside trash and recycling
program This is approximately 2,300 tons of
various recyclable materials.
My Republic Rewards
Community Grant Program
As part of the curbside recycling program, Republic Services has
introduced the My Republic Rewards Community Grant
Program. Republic Services has donated $10,000 to the
program, which is designed to help not-for-profit organizations
fund community projects. Residents that are registered in the
My Republic Rewards program can now vote on-line for any of
the three projects in the grant program. The organization which
receives the most votes will be awarded the $10,000 grant.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
•Recreation
•Tourism
•Parks,
•Senior Services
•Community Center
•Commissions
‒Parks and Recreation
‒Senior Services
‒Community Center
‒McDowell Mountain Preservation
RECREATION
Continued to expand the number of special events in Fountain Hills
by collaborating with:
‒Sami Fine Jewelry for Love in the Hills
‒Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization for the Basant
Mela (Kite Festival)
‒Universal Cultural Organization for the Chinese Lantern & Folk
Festival
Town hosts special events
•Concerts in the Park
•Movies in the Park
•Eggstravaganza
•Ballet Under the Stars
Partners with organizations for
•Oktoberfest
•St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
23rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K
and Fitness Walk the largest
ever with 1,658 participants
The FH Times and Let’s Go received a joint media award from APRA
Recreation Coordinator
Kathy Worrell received 2013
Young Professional Award
from Arizona Parks and
Recreation Association
•International Trails Symposium
held at the Radisson Fort McDowell
Resort in April 2013
‒ Showcased the Fountain Hills /Fort
McDowell area
‒ Attendees from every state except
Nebraska
‒Additional countries represented
included Australia, Canada, China,
Columbia, France, Japan, New
Zealand, South Africa, South Korea,
and the United Kingdom
‒520 attendees, including over 150
speakers and presenters
Tourism
•Assisted Little League in installing three new
scoreboards at Golden Eagle Park
•Completed Golden Eagle Park ball-
field Musco remote light control link for
programming user group schedules
•Refurbished 11 water features at the Rotary
Splash Park with oil-based paint
•Modified the Fountain controller program to
accommodate park visitors on very windy days
•Installed new art pieces and plaque stands for
Infinity Ring, Quiet Pursuit, Blue Heron and
President Ronald Reagan.
•Completed improvements to Four Peaks bus
barn and turf on soccer fields at Desert Vista
Park
PARKS
•Exterior lights repairs at
Veterans Memorial in
Fountain Park
•Landscape Beds at Golden
Eagle Park
•Make A Difference Day
Event projects at Golden
Eagle and Fountain Parks
•Coordinated with
volunteers and local artists
for new pumphouse mural
wall at Fountain Park
•Updated Master Plan for
Four Peaks Park approved
by Council with improve-
ments to take place as
funding becomes available
Civic Center Trail Dedication
and Ribbon Cutting held on
April 6, 2013
Fountain Hills Integrated Trails – FIT
•1,129 members in 2013.
•33 programs offered per month,
plus educational presentations
and special events
•Creative writing, communication
strategies, and matter of
balance classes were added
•Home Delivered Meals
provided 6,945 meals in
FY2012-13.
Senior Services
2013
Renovation
Public Art
Weddings,
Receptions
and Special
Events
HOA’s,
Local and
Civic
Groups
•Lobby and hallways painted
•Portable partitions repaired
•Benches and plaques
completed at Centennial Circle
•Art piece Look to the Mesa
added
Local clubs and
organizations are regular
users of the facility
•Community Center and Fountain Park
showcased as wedding venues
•Hosted. Rocks & Minerals Show, Antique
Show, Brass Band, and other events
Community Center
Fountain Hills
Rural/Metro
Fire Department
Fire Department 2013
•Responded on over 2800 Calls For Service
•89% of calls were Emergency Medical related
•$8,500 in Property Fire Loss
•Over $1M worth of property saved from fire damage
Leadership Change
Fire Chief Randy Roberts Assistant Chief Dave Ott
Fire Station One Addition and Remodel
Fire Station One Addition and Remodel
New Engine 822
Other Fire Department Programs
Seven active Fire Explorers
in 2013
Hundreds of snakes relocated
Two bats and one owl rescued
Other Fire Department Programs
146 Fountain Hills CARE responses
92 Child Car Seats
Installed
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
•Major Law Enforcement Cases
–Deputies and Detectives documented over 80 fraud cases
related to the Bashas’ store computer security breach.
Cases were forwarded to the FBI.
–Detectives arrested a subject for possessing a DMT lab.
DMT is a new hallucinogenic drug and this was only the
second one discovered in the state.
–Deputies and Detectives arrested two subjects that were
wanted for attempting to burglarize a Fountain Hills home
and also for pointing a handgun at the homeowner during
the event.
–Detectives have arrested numerous street level drug
dealers and users over the past year leading to a direct
decrease in burglaries in Fountain Hills.
•School Resource Officer
‒Continued presence in
the High School and
Middle School
‒Drug and alcohol
incidents have decreased
at both schools
‒Text-A-Tip continues to
grow in use
‒Midnight Madness
participation has
continued to increase
and the partnership with
the Town remains strong
Deputy Jill Ochsner, School Resource
Officer, explains "Text-A-Tip" at
Fountain Hills Middle School
Fountain Hills Municipal Court
Teen Court
19 cases in 2013
6 formal Teen Court hearings
13 Teen Court cases decided by Teen Jury Panel
Fountain Hills Municipal Court
•Currently recruiting
Presiding Judge
•Operations continuing
successfully with three
Pro Tem Judges
•New Court Administrator
hired in 2013
Keith Kaplan
Court Administrator
Valuable Contributions by
Town Boards and Commissions
Strategic Planning Advisory Commission: Assisted in drafting the
Town’s Economic Development Plan and is working closely with
the Town Manager to set priorities for its implementation.
Recommended Strategic Planning Goals to Council for FY2014-15.
Planning and Zoning Commission: 2013 agenda items included
consideration of a cell tower, sign ordinance, concept plan, zoning
district recommendation, site plan, special use permit, and review
of Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.
Valuable Contributions by
Town Boards and Commissions
Public Safety Advisory Commission: Working to organize Public
Safety Day on April 5, 2014 at Fountain Park. Will assist with fire
station relocation project and review of Rural/Metro contract.
Municipal Property Corporation: Assists the Town in acquiring
and financing property.
Board of Adjustment: Heard 5 variance requests in 2013,
including the Medical Marijuana dispensary hours and methods of
operation.
Valuable Contributions by
Town Boards and Commissions
Senior Services Advisory Commission: Helps citizens understand
town issues. Recommending improved transportation services to
the elderly or disabled citizens. Works with Senior Services, Inc.
to raise money to help support the Home Delivered Meals
program.
Community Center Advisory Commission: Proactive in dealing
with citizen and stakeholder concerns regarding the facility, and
its operations and policies. Works cooperatively with Senior
Services and Senior Services Advisory Commission.
Valuable Contributions by
Town Boards and Commissions
Parks and Recreation Commission: Work group formed to
explrore potential park improvements. Recommends standards
for facility reservation and use permits, criteria for waiving fees,
and park hours for athletic recreation services and facility use.
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission: Works to insure
sufficient access to the Preserve and provides input regarding
plans for the Preserve Trailhead. Publicizes the Preserve, works
to update Preserve signage, and encourages youth involvement in
the Preserve.
Volunteer Program
The Fountain Hills Volunteer Program seeks to:
•Provide opportunities for residents to actively
participate in and make meaningful contributions
to the operations of the Town
•Provide volunteers with a positive, pleasant
service experience
•Build public awareness of the operations of Town
government
•Develop closer ties to the community
•Increase and support staff services
How do 700+ Volunteers Get Involved?
•Boards, Commissions,
Committees
•Make a Difference Day
•Give a Lift Program
•Front Desk Receptionists
•Volunteer EXPO
•Mayor’s Youth Council
•Annual Volunteer
Reception
•Starbucks Second Harvest
Program
•Family Holiday Celebration
•Trees, Trains, Wreaths
Event
•Clerical Support
•Activity Center Assistance
•Special Events
•Art Docent Program
•SOS Program
•Host/Hostess
•IT Assistance
•Accounting Support
•Munch & Music
•Volunteer Program
Assistance
•Teen Court
•Home Delivered Meals
•Youth Coaches
•Park Trail Stewards
•Drug Coalition
Give a Lift Program
•Highlights:
‒Providing 60 rides within a
6- week span for a resident
undergoing radiation
treatment.
‒Posting volunteer
opportunities and rides
needed on an interactive
map on the Town website.
‒A volunteer created a
brochure on the program
that was distributed in the
medical community.
Volunteer Transportation Program that averages 40-50
rides monthly, with 28 drivers and 178 riders in the group.
•Needs:
‒Drivers!
Make a Difference Day
•Highlights:
‒5th Year of Program
‒42 service projects for residents who are homebound,
elderly, without resources, or without relatives
‒Partnership with local businesses
‒300 volunteers participated
Community Day of Service
•Needs:
‒Sponsorships
‒Tool donations
‒Volunteers with electrical,
plumbing, and carpentry
skills “No one is more cherished in this
world than someone who lightens the
burden of another.” –Marie Ray
Mayor’s Youth Council
A dynamic group of high
school students dedicated
to serving Fountain Hills
through volunteerism and
civic participation.
•Highlights:
‒16 members in 2013- 14 school year
‒Four teams completed Public Service
Announcements on texting, driving and
substance abuse; one member won 1st
place award from State attorney
‒Visited State Legislature and Capitol,
hosted by Representative Kavanagh
‒Overnight Retreat on leadership skills
‒Work projects for Make a Difference
Day, Turkey Trot and Holiday
Celebration with Christmas Tree
‒Kept Westby Street clean via Adopt-a-
Street Program
Our Terrific Volunteers!
Interested in volunteering?
•We are always looking for residents who wish to share their
time, talent and passions in order to make Fountain Hills a better
place to live
•Please complete a Volunteer Application- found on the town
website, www.fh.az.gov and check out some of the current
opportunities by visiting www.fh.az.gov/volunteeropps
•Applications are also in the kiosks in Town Hall, the Library and
Community Center
•Call or drop by Town Hall and speak
to Volunteer Coordinator,
Heather Ware, 480-816-5108
ALL ARE INVITED TO APPLY!
Fountain Hills
Coalition
Mission:
Through community wide
collaboration Fountain Hills
will work together to reduce
youth substance abuse.
Law Enforcement
• Capt. Rodriquez
• Lt. D’Amico
• Dep. Ochsner
• Town Pros. Iacovino
Collaboration Across Sectors
Businesses &
Civic Orgs.
• Bob Ditta
• Dwight Johnson
Schools
• Supt. Lawrence
• MS Principal Gomez
• HS Principal Brennan
Youth Orgs.
• Teen AA Rothery
• SADD Dir. Smith
• B&G Club Dir. Lott
• MS Above That Club
Town of FH
• Mayor Kavanagh
• Community Services
Director Mayer
Churches
• Pastor Forrest
Community Volunteers
• Jim and Louise Simms
• Jerry Traylor
Fountain Hills Times
• Mike Scharnow
Prevention Experts
• D. Hebert, DEA, Ret.
• D. Gallagher, LISAC
Parents
• Maria Perreault
Healthcare
• FHUSD Nurse Goblet
• C. Blackburn, LCSW
Organization
Board of Directors
13 Fountain Hills Sector Leaders
•Meets every 6 weeks during school year
•Federally funded through SAMHSA grant and local donations
Major Successes
Text-A-Tip – Over 200 tips
•6 minute MCSO response time
•60 park cans with directions
•70 school placards/multiple busses
•Over 120 businesses advertised program
Early Action Kit – 115 kits distributed (9 locations)
Safe Homes Network – 300 families
Awareness via media
•Fountain Hills Times
•PTO Newsletter
•FHHS Parent2Parent Newsletter
•Monthly FH Coalition Newsletter to 400 recipients
•Channel 11 PSAs
Youth Involvement
Middle School Above That Club
•Average 25 students/meeting
•Meets twice a month
High School Essay Contest
•325 Entries
•12 Fountain Hills businesses
support through donations
FIRST PLACE:
$500 CASH
SECOND PLACE:
$100 CASH
THIRD PLACE:
$50 CASH
Choose ONE of the following questions. Please limit essay to 750 words or less.
1) What concerns you most when you think about your generation, and what do you believe
can be done about those concerns? 2) Consider lessons you have learned from your parents, your teachers, your peers and other
influences. How have you been empowered to deal with peer pressure? What strategies do
you use? How can your experience empower other teens?
3) Think about a teacher or other adult who has had a positive impact on your life. What
attributes did that person possess that contributed to that impact, and how have you
changed as a result of that influence?
Contest sponsored by:
Award funding generously donated by: Thank you to these local businesses for their generous donations toward award funding:
OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Entry form and Contest Rules are available in all FH High School English Classrooms and at the Fountain Hills Library.
Contest Deadline: January 31, 2014
E ESSAY CONTEST
Silver Level
Tait D. Elkie-Elkie Law Office, PC • The FH Times • Loving Family Dental
Christopher Peer, CPA • Phil’s Filling Station • Redendo’s Pizzeria
Stephenie-Sami Fine Jewelry • Dori Wittrig-Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate Sheri Patton-American Family Ins. • Cyndi Dunham-MCO Realty Meridian Bank • Stop & Go Traffic School
ESSAY CONTEST
2014
Gold Level
Awards and Accomplishments
Hope Award – Arizona Teen AA Recognition
Graduate of National Coalition Academy
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
WORKING FOR YOU TO MAKE FOUNTAIN HILLS EVEN GREATER!
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Issue 5 - February 7, 2014
Legislative Overview
Thursday saw the legislature restored to a full roster of 90 legislators as Demion Clinco (D-Tucson) was sworn in as a representative
for Legislative District 2, filling the vacancy created by Senator Andrea Dalessandro's (D-Green Valley) appointment to the Senate. The
senate seat became available when Senator Linda Lopez (D-Tucson) resigned to focus on her new job. LD 2 includes the municipalities
of Nogales, Patagonia, Sahuarita, South Tucson and Tucson. Rep. Clinco has been assigned to the Financial Institutions and
Government committees.
On Monday, Senator Yarbrough (R-Chandler) introduced SB 1413 (taxes; manufacturers' electricity sales; exemption). The bill exempts
the electricity used in manufacturing and smelting from state and local utility taxes. The League is working to ascertain the impact
the legislation would have on local tax revenues as well as state-shared sales tax.
The deadline to introduce legislation in the Senate was this past Monday, at 5:00pm. There were a total of 483 Senate bills and 42
Senate memorials and resolutions introduced this year, which is 10 fewer bills and 15 fewer memorials and resolutions than last year,
excluding bills introduced during the special session. This upcoming Monday, February 10, at 5:00 pm is the deadline to introduce
legislation in the House.
As of this morning, a total of 1096 bills and 91 memorials and resolutions have been introduced in both chambers. The League is
currently tracking and monitoring 250 pieces of legislation for their potential impacts to cities and towns.
Exercise of Religion
The House Government Committee passed HB 2153 (exercise of religion; state action) on Tuesday by a vote of 5-2. The bill expands
the definition for the purposes of expressing religion to include individuals, associations, partnerships, corporations, churches, and
other business organizations. The measure also allows a person to seek relief through a judicial proceeding for the alleged
infringement of their religious beliefs, regardless of whether the government is a party to the proceeding. The bill was significantly
amended in committee to include that a person alleging a violation of their religion must establish that their actions are motivated by
a sincerely held religious belief and that the state action substantially burdened their exercise of those beliefs. The amendment also
clarified that certain current requirements in law (A.R.S. § 41-1493.04) continue to apply. The League signed in neutral and is further
analyzing the amendment to verify that it fully addresses our concerns. The bill now goes on to the Rules Committee.
Other Bills of Note
(All bills being actively monitored by the League can be found here .)
Bill Number - Short Title - Subject(s)
HB 2114: ADOT; land acquisition; conveyances; relocation - transportation
HB 2120: motor vehicle sales - transportation
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HB 2361: workers' compensation; provider payments; limitations - personnel
HB 2505: leaving accident scene; alcohol; penalty - criminal justice
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Issue 6 - February 14, 2014
Legislative Overview
League staff were kept busy this week with significant committee work and numerous stakeholder meetings.
However, next week will likely be the busiest of the legislative season as Friday, February 21 marks the last day for
the consideration of bills by committees in the chamber of origin. It should be noted that historically, the
Appropriations committees have been afforded an additional week to consider bills.
The deadline to introduce legislation in the House was this past Monday, at 5:00 pm. There were a total of 701 bills
and 61 memorials and resolutions introduced in the House. That bring the totals for the legislative session to 1,184
bills and 103 memorials and resolutions, which is slightly higher than last year, but well below the 1,395 bills and
149 memorials and resolutions of 2011. The League is currently tracking 279 measures for their potential municipal
impacts.
Utility Tax Exemptions
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee heard SB 1413 (taxes; manufacturers' electricity sales; exemption).
Sponsored by Senator Steve Yarbrough (R-Chandler), SB 1413 exempts electricity used in manufacturing and
smelting operations from state transaction privilege taxes. Cities and towns are preempted from levying any tax or
fee (including franchise fees) on the electricity used in manufacturing and smelting operations. The League opposed
the bill due to the inability to accurately determine the direct revenue impacts to municipalities and the potential
disruption to local economic development programs. As written, SB 1413 removes an important business attraction
tool that better serves the state by being reserved for cities and towns to use when courting new businesses. The
League signed in and testified in opposition to the bill, which passed on a 7-0 vote. A group of mayors and League
staff met with the Governor and her staff on Thursday and remain hopeful that compromise can be reached on the
measure.
Building Code Preemption
The Senate Government and Environment Committee passed SB 1227 (municipalities; counties; energy efficient
codes) with a 3-2-2 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Chester Crandell (R-Heber), the bill prohibits municipalities from
adopting any new energy efficiency building codes. The League opposed the bill due to its infringement on what is a
matter of local concern.
Political Subdivision Entities
On Tuesday, the House Insurance and Retirement Committee considered HB 2069 (ASRS; political subdivision
entities), which precludes future employees of political subdivision entities (PSEs) from joining the Arizona State
Retirement System (ASRS). The League opposed the bill because PSEs (which includes groups like the League, the
Arizona Municipal Water Users Association and various regional councils of governments) serve government and
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government purposes and preventing future employees from participating in ASRS will have negative consequences
in the future. The bill, sponsored by Representative Michelle Ugenti (R-Scottsdale) passed out of the on a 4-3 vote.
State Lake Improvement Fund
On Tuesday the House Agriculture and Water Committee passed HB 2149 (state parks; SLIF fund distribution) by a
vote of 6-2. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Sonny Borelli (R-Lake Havasu City), states that money in the State Lake
Improvement Fund (SLIF) shall be used in accordance with the Arizona State Parks Board's specifications. It also
states that the money shall be distributed at least annually to counties and municipalities where motorboats are
used on waterways. Money may also be distributed to the Game and Fish Commission. The League supports the
measure. The bill proceeds to the Rules Committee.
State Preemption on Firearms
On Thursday the House Judiciary Committee passed HB 2517 (firearms; state preemption; penalties) by a vote of
5-3. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Steve Smith (R -Maricopa), states that if a political subdivision passes an ordinance,
rule, tax or regulation that violates the state preemption on firearms, the courts shall declare it invalid and enjoin
the subdivision from continuing the act. It further stipulates that there could be civil penalties and court action if
the responsible party enacted such a regulation knowingly and willfully. The League opposed the measure as there
have not been complaints of such behavior made to the League and it seems that the punishment is not
commensurate with the alleged problem. The bill proceeds to the Rules Committee.
Other Bills of Note
(All bills being actively monitored by the League can be found here.)
Bill Number - Short Title - Subject(s)
HB 2421: S/E: public records; notice; penalty - transparency
HB 2536: best land management practices; appropriation - natural resources
SB 1277: vehicle right of way; buses - transportation
SB 1400: public safety assistance; commission; fund - public safety
SB 1482: homeowners' associations amendments; omnibus - HOAs
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Fifty-first Legislature WM
Second Regular Session H.B. 2379
PROPOSED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2379
(Reference to printed bill)
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert: 1
"Section 1. Section 11-251.13, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to 2
read: 3
11-251.13. Proposed county taxes and fees; notification 4
required; exception 5
A. A board of supervisors may not levy or assess any new taxes or fees 6
or increase existing taxes or fees pursuant to statute on a business without 7
complying with this section. 8
B. A board that proposes to levy or assess a tax or fee shall: 9
1. If the imposition of the proposed tax or fee is a new charge, 10
provide written notice of the proposed charge on the home page of the 11
county's website at least sixty days before the date the proposed new tax or 12
fee is approved or disapproved by the board. 13
2. If the board proposes to increase the rate of an existing tax or 14
fee on a business, provide written notice of the proposed increase on the 15
home page of the county's website at least sixty days before the date the 16
proposed new rate is approved or disapproved by the board. 17
C. A board shall demonstrate that the taxes or fees are imposed 18
pursuant to statute. 19
D. This section does not apply to any fee adopted pursuant to section 20
11-1102 or any tax adopted pursuant to section 42-17107 OR SECTION 48-254. 21
Sec. 2. Title 48, chapter 1, article 9, Arizona Revised Statutes, is 22
amended by adding section 48-254, to read: 23
48-254. Truth in taxation notice and hearing; roll call vote on 24
tax increase; definition 25
A. ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 10 OF THE TAX YEAR, THE COUNTY ASSESSOR SHALL 26
TRANSMIT AND CERTIFY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY FREE LIBRARY 27
DISTRICT, COUNTY JAIL DISTRICT AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT THE TOTAL 28
NET ASSESSED VALUES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO COMPUTE THE LEVY PRESCRIBED BY 29
SECTIONS 48-3903, 48-4023, 48-4023.01 AND 48-5805. IF THE PROPOSED SECONDARY 30
PROPERTY TAX LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, EXCLUDING AMOUNTS THAT ARE 31
House Amendments to H.B. 2379
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ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEW CONSTRUCTION, IS GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT LEVIED BY THE 1
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN THE PRECEDING TAX YEAR: 2
1. THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL PUBLISH A NOTICE THAT MEETS THE FOLLOWING 3
REQUIREMENTS: 4
(a) THE NOTICE SHALL BE PUBLISHED TWICE IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL 5
CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY. THE FIRST PUBLICATION SHALL BE AT LEAST FOURTEEN 6
BUT NOT MORE THAN TWENTY DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING. THE SECOND 7
PUBLICATION SHALL BE AT LEAST SEVEN BUT NOT MORE THAN TEN DAYS BEFORE THE 8
DATE OF THE HEARING. 9
(b) THE NOTICE SHALL BE PUBLISHED IN A LOCATION OTHER THAN THE 10
CLASSIFIED OR LEGAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE NEWSPAPER IN WHICH IT IS 11
PUBLISHED. 12
(c) THE NOTICE SHALL BE AT LEAST ONE-FOURTH PAGE IN SIZE AND SHALL BE 13
SURROUNDED BY A SOLID BLACK BORDER AT LEAST ONE-EIGHTH INCH IN WIDTH. 14
(d) THE NOTICE SHALL BE IN THE FOLLOWING FORM, WITH THE "TRUTH IN 15
TAXATION HEARING NOTICE OF TAX INCREASE" HEADLINE IN AT LEAST EIGHTEEN-POINT 16
TYPE: 17
TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING 18
NOTICE OF TAX INCREASE 19
IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 48-254, ARIZONA REVISED 20
STATUTES, __________ (NAME OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT) IS 21
NOTIFYING ITS PROPERTY TAXPAYERS OF __________'S (NAME OF SPECIAL 22
TAXING DISTRICT) INTENTION TO RAISE ITS SECONDARY PROPERTY TAXES 23
OVER LAST YEAR'S LEVEL. __________ (NAME OF SPECIAL TAXING 24
DISTRICT) IS PROPOSING AN INCREASE IN SECONDARY PROPERTY TAXES OF 25
$__________ OR _____%. 26
FOR EXAMPLE, THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASE WILL CAUSE 27
__________'S (NAME OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT) SECONDARY PROPERTY 28
TAXES ON A $100,000 HOME TO INCREASE FROM $__________ (TOTAL 29
TAXES THAT WOULD BE OWED WITHOUT THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASE) TO 30
$__________ (TOTAL PROPOSED TAXES INCLUDING THE TAX INCREASE). 31
THIS PROPOSED INCREASE IS EXCLUSIVE OF INCREASED SECONDARY 32
PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVED FROM NEW CONSTRUCTION. THE INCREASE IS 33
ALSO EXCLUSIVE OF ANY CHANGES THAT MAY OCCUR FROM PROPERTY TAX 34
LEVIES FOR VOTER APPROVED BONDED INDEBTEDNESS. 35
ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC 36
HEARING ON THE TAX INCREASE THAT IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD 37
__________ (DATE AND TIME) AT __________ (LOCATION). 38
2. INSTEAD OF PUBLISHING THE TRUTH IN TAXATION NOTICE, THE GOVERNING 39
BODY MAY MAIL THE TRUTH IN TAXATION NOTICE PRESCRIBED BY PARAGRAPH 1, 40
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SUBDIVISION (d) OF THIS SUBSECTION TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE SPECIAL 1
TAXING DISTRICT AT LEAST TEN BUT NOT MORE THAN TWENTY DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF 2
THE HEARING ON THE ESTIMATES PURSUANT TO SECTION 42-17104. 3
3. IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING THE TRUTH IN TAXATION NOTICE UNDER 4
PARAGRAPH 1 OF THIS SUBSECTION OR MAILING THE NOTICE UNDER PARAGRAPH 2 OF 5
THIS SUBSECTION, THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE CONTAINING 6
THE TRUTH IN TAXATION NOTICE. 7
4. THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL CONSIDER A MOTION TO LEVY THE INCREASED 8
PROPERTY TAXES BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 9
5. THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL HOLD THE TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING 10
CONCURRENTLY WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY BUDGET UNDER SECTION 42-17105. 11
B. IF THE GOVERNING BODY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS 12
SECTION, THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL NOT FIX, LEVY OR ASSESS AN AMOUNT OF 13
SECONDARY PROPERTY TAXES THAT EXCEEDS THE PRECEDING YEAR'S AMOUNT, EXCEPT FOR 14
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEW CONSTRUCTION. 15
C. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "AMOUNT ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEW 16
CONSTRUCTION" MEANS THE NET ASSESSED VALUATION OF PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX 17
ROLL SINCE THE PREVIOUS YEAR MULTIPLIED BY A PROPERTY TAX RATE COMPUTED BY 18
DIVIDING THE SECONDARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN 19
THE PRECEDING YEAR BY THE ESTIMATE OF THE TOTAL NET ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE 20
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, EXCLUDING THE NET ASSESSED 21
VALUATION ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEW CONSTRUCTION. 22
Sec. 3. Effective date 23
This act is effective from and after December 31, 2014." 24
Amend title to conform 25
JUSTIN OLSON
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