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NOTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE AND
REGULAR SESSIONS OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
TIME: 5:00 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Executive Session will be held in the Fountain Conference Room - 2nd floor)
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR SESSION
WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 15, 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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EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
• CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
1. ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PURSUANT to A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.4: Discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the
public body in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public
body’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or
contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve
litigation. (Specifically, (i) contract negotiations with Rural Metro and (ii) Dina Galassini v.
Town of Fountain Hills and State of Arizona).
2. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR AGENDA
• CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
• INVOCATION – Pastor Tony Pierce, First Baptist Church
• ROLL CALL – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh
• MAYOR’S REPORT
i) None.
• SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
i) The Mayor may review recent events attended relating to economic development.
ii) Presentation by the League of Cities and Town regarding 2014 Legislation.
iii) Presentation by Fire Chief Randy Roberts regarding the Town’s recent ISO Public
Protection Class survey.
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 Councilmembers
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.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (1 – 2)
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
April 9, 2014.
2. CONSIDERATION for approval of RESOLUTION 2014-23, abandoning whatever right,
title, or interest the Town has in portions of certain public utility and drainage easements
located at the rear property line of Plat 431, Block 6, Lot 7 (17246 E. Baca Drive) as
recorded in Book 151 of Maps, Page 43, Records of Maricopa County, Arizona. EA2014-
04 (Snajder)
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3. PUBLIC HEARING to receive comments on a proposed SPECIAL USE PERMIT to
allow Arizona Propane to install a 12’ diameter propane tank within a walled enclosure and
to install additional landscaping and other site upgrades at 17251 E. Shea Blvd(AKA Plat
412B, Block 6, Lot 7 - Case #SU2014-02)
4. CONSIDERATION of a proposed SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow Arizona Propane to
install a 12’ diameter propane tank within a walled enclosure and to install additional
landscaping and other site upgrades at 17251 E. Shea Blvd (AKA Plat 412B, Block 6, Lot 7
- Case #SU2014-02)
5. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2014-24, adopting development fees in compliance
with A.R.S. §9-463.05
6. CONSIDERATION of approving the SECOND AMENDMENT to the Fire Protection and
Emergency Services Agreement with Rural/Metro Corporation.
7. 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.
8. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the
Mayor, Individual Councilmembers, and the Town Manager.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 8th day of May, 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.
2014 Legislative Overview
League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Session at a Glance
•Adjourned sine die on April 24 (102nd day)
•General Effective Date: July 24
•1,205 bills introduced
•303 bills sent to the Governor
•278 bills signed
•25 vetoes
Key Issues of Session
•Exercise of Religion
•Common Core
•School Vouchers
•CPS Reform
•Campaign Finance
•“Ridesharing services”
•Taxability of Solar Panels
Sales Tax Reform Update
•HB 2111 Implementation
•Workgroups
–Portal/Administration
–Auditing/IGA
–Contracting
•Tax Policy Analyst, Lee Grafstrom
–TPT implementation
–MCTC oversight
Legislative Recap:
Laws Introduced, Passed and Signed
HB 2389: NOW: transaction privilege
tax changes
•League Position: Neutral.
•Overview: Enacts numerous changes as follow
up to last year’s major TPT initiative (HB
2111), including creating a uniform licensing
structure, eliminating license renewal fees and
phasing out the Municipal Tax Hearing Office.
HB 2571: criminal damage; economic
costs
•League Position: Support. League Resolution.
•Overview: Prescribes the types of costs in
determining damages for the offenses of
criminal damage and aggravated criminal
damage.
SB 1326: state parks; donations; fund;
transportation.
•League Position: Support. League Resolution.
•Overview: Establishes the Sustainable State
Parks and Roads Fund and allows taxpayers to
make a voluntary contribution of their tax
refund to the fund.
SB 1331: NOW: model city tax code;
changes
•League Position: Neutral.
•Overview: Retroactive to July 1, 1988,
stipulates that any changes not reflected in
the official copy of the MCTC on file with DOR
have no effect and defines new or different
tax rate, including in the definition any change
that increases taxpayer liability.
SB 1413: taxes; manufacturers'
electricity sales; exemption
•League Position: Neutral.
•Overview: SB 1413 exempts electricity and gas
used in manufacturing and smelting
operations from state TPT and stipulates that
if a city or town wishes to provide a similar
exemption it must be provided to all
manufacturers and must have the same
definitions as the state.
Legislative Recap:
Laws Introduced, Passed and Vetoed
HB 2339: firearms; permit holders;
public places
•League Position: Oppose.
•Overview: States that if a public entity wants
to deny access to public buildings to
concealed weapon permit holders, the public
entity has to have electronic metal detection
screening equipment and security personnel
at the entrances of their public buildings.
HB 2517: firearms; state preemption;
penalties
•League Position: Oppose.
•Overview: States that political subdivisions
can be enjoined from carrying out rules, taxes,
actions or ordinances that violate the state
preemption on firearms. It also allows for civil
penalties and possible court action towards
the responsible party who knowingly or
willfully passes such a regulation.
Other Notable Vetoes
•HB 2024: aggressive solicitation; offense
•HB 2262: NOW: transportation network
services
•HB 2664: income tax revisions
•SB 1062: exercise of religion; state action.
Potential Upcoming Issues
•Special Taxing Districts
•Income Tax Reform
•Budget Transparency/Accountability
•Impact Fees
What’s Next?
•PSPRS COLA changes
•Special Session on CPS
•League Conference
–Gubernatorial Debate
•2014 Elections
•52nd Legislature, First Regular Session
1820 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
www.azleague.org
602-258-5786
Questions?
ISO
Public Protection
Classification
Classification Factors
•Emergency Communications
•Fire Department
•Water Supply
•Community Risk Reduction
Grading Scale
No Fire
Protection
Optimal
Fire Protection
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date:5/15/2014 Meeting Type:Regular Session
Agenda Type:Consent Submitting Department:Administration
Staff Contact Information:Bevelyn J.Bender,Town Clerk;480-816-5115;bbender@fh.az.gov
Council Goal:
Strategic Values:Civic Responsibility C3 Solicit feedback in decision-making
REQUEST TO COUNCIL (Agenda Language):CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES from April 9,2014.
Applicant:NA
Applicant Contact Information:
Property Location:
Related Ordinance,Policy or Guiding Principle:A.R.S.§38-431.01
Staff Summary (background):The intent of approving previous meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate
account of the discussion and action that took place at that meeting for archival purposes.Approved minutes
are placed on the Town's website in compliance with state law.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs;budget status):
Budget Reference (page number):
Funding Source:NA
If Multiple Funds utilized,list here:
Budgeted;if No,attach Budget Adjustment Form:NA
Recommendation(s)by Board(s)or Commission(s):
Staff Recommendation(s):Approve
List Attachment(s):None
SUGGESTED MOTION (for Council use):Move to approve the consent agenda as listed
Prepared by:Approved:
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Bevelyn Bender,Town Clerk 5/5/2014 Ken Buchanan,Town Manager 5/6/2014
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date:5/15/2014 Meeting Type:Regular Session
Agenda Type:Consent Submitting Department:Development Services
Staff Contact Information:Randy Harrel,Town Engineer (480-816-5112 or rharrel@fh.az.gov
Council Goal:
Strategic Values:Not Applicable (NA)Not Applicable (NA)
REQUEST TO COUNCIL (Agenda Language):CONSIDERATION for approval of RESOLUTION 2014-23 abandoning
whatever right,title, or interest the Town has in the certain public utility and drainage easement located at the rear
property line of Plat 431,Block 6, Lot 7 (17246 E. Baca Drive) as recorded in Book 151 of Maps, Page 43, Records of
Maricopa County, Arizona.EA2014-04 (Snajder)
Applicant:Ivica and Leila Snajder
Applicant Contact Information:602-686-4564
Property Location:17246 E.Baca Drive
Related Ordinance,Policy or Guiding Principle:N/A
Staff Summary (background):This item on the Town Council's agenda is a proposal to abandon the public
utility and drainage easement located at the rear property line of Plat 431,Block 6, Lot 7 (17246 E.Baca Drive)
as shown in Exhibit "A".The property owner desires the assurance that any future improvements made to the
lot will not be infringed upon by the construction of utilities.
All affected utility companies have been notified of this abandonment proposal and have approved the
proposed abandonment of these public utility easements.A 10*x 10'Public Utility Easement at the southwest
corner of the lot will be granted by separate document,for the existing SRP transformer and any potential
future utility boxes there.
The Engineering Section has reviewed the site to ascertain any drainage issues in addition to the Town's
general interest inthe easement.Itis the professional opinion of the Engineering Section that there is no need
for the Town to retain the drainage easement proposed to be abandoned,with the understanding that certain
lots withinthis subdivision are subject to lot-to-lot drainage runoff.The property owner of Lot7 is required to
pass the developed flows generated by the upstream lots across their property.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):N/A
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs;budget status):N/A
Budget Reference (page number):N/A
Funding Source:NA
If Multiple Funds utilized,listhere: N/A
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Budgeted;if No,attach Budget Adjustment Form:na
Recommendation(s)by Board(s)or Commission(s):N/A
Staff Recommendation(s):Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2014-23,withthe following stipulation:
*Grant a 10'x 10'Public Utility Easement at the southwest corner of the lot.
List Attachment(s):Vicinity Map; Aerial Photo Map;Resolution;Exhibit "A" Map
SUGGESTED MOTION (for council use):Move to approve the abandonment of easement of the public utility and
drainage easement at Plat 431,Block 6, Lot 7, with stipulation.
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Approved:f \
Ken Buchanan,Town Manager
4/2^/2014
5/6/2014
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
VICINITY MAP
Mcdowell mountain park
TOWN BOUNDARY!
SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
AERIAL PHOTO MAP
PLAT 431,BLOCK 6,LOT 7
17246 E BACA DRIVE
LEGEND
LOTLINE
ROW
EASEMENT
FLOODPLAIN —
SUBJECT SITE
0 100'200"
SCALE: 1" =200"
AERIAL FLIGHT DATE:10/13
RESOLUTION 2014-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE, OR
INTEREST IT HAS IN PORTIONS OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT AT THE REAR PROPERTY LINE OF PLAT 431,BLOCK 6,
LOT 7,FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA,AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,RECORDED IN BOOK
151 OF MAPS,PAGE 43.
WHEREAS,the Mayorand Councilofthe Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town Council"),as the governing
bodyof real property located inthe Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town"),may require the dedication of public
streets,sewer,water,drainage,and other utility easements or rights-of-way withinany proposed
subdivision;and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has the authority to accept or reject offers of dedication of private
property by easement,deed,subdivision,plat or other lawful means;and
WHEREAS, all present utility companies have received notification of the proposed abandonment.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS,as follows:
SECTION 1.That the certain public utility and drainage easement,located at the northerly
property line of Plat 431,Block 6, Lot 7,Fountain Hills,as recorded the Office of the County Recorder of
Maricopa County,Arizona, Book 151 of Maps,Page 43,and as more particularly described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,are hereby declared to be abandoned by the Town.
Certain lots within this subdivision are subject to lot-to-lot drainage runoff.The property owner is required to
pass the developed flows generated by the upstream lots across their property.
SECTION 2.That this Resolution is one of abandonment and disclaimer by the Town solely for
the purpose of removing any potential cloud on the title to said property and that the Town in no way
attempts to affect the rights of any private party to oppose the abandonment or assert any right resulting
there from or existing previous to any action by the Town.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
May 15,2014.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
Linda M.Kavanagh,Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
Kenneth Buchanan,Town Manager
ATTESTED TO:
Bevelyn J.Bender,Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Andrew J.McGuire,Town Attorney
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DATE:4-24-14
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
EASEMENT ABANDONMENT
EXHIBIT "A"
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date:5/15/2014 Meeting Type:Regular Session
Agenda Type:Regular Submitting Department:Development Services
Staff Contact Information:Robert Rodgers,Senior Planner (480)816-5138 rrodgers@fh.az.gov
Strategic Values:Not Applicable (NA)Council Goal:Not Applicable (NA)
REQUEST TO COUNCIL (Agenda Language):
PUBLIC HEARING to receive comments on a proposed SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow Arizona Propane to
install a 12'diameter propane tank within a walled enclosure and to install additional landscaping and other site
upgrades at 17251 E.Shea Blvd. AKA Plat 412B,Block 6,Lot 7. (APN 176-10-249)(Case #SU2014-02)
CONSIDERATION of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow Arizona Propane to install a 12'diameter propane
tank within a walled enclosure and to install additional landscaping and other site upgrades at 17251 E.Shea
Blvd. AKA Plat 412B,Block 6, Lot 7. (APN 176-10-249)(Case #SU2014-02)
Applicant:David Ross,Ross Design Group LLC
c/o Martin Dawson,Arizona Propane
Applicant Contact Information:4342 N. Civic Center Plaza,Scottsdale,AZ 85251
Property Location:17251 E.Shea Blvd,Fountain Hills,AZ
Related Ordinance,Policy or Guiding Principle:
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2,Section 2.02 -Special Use Permits
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12,Section 12.03 -Special Use Permits
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 19 -Architectural Review Guidelines
Staff Summary (background):
EXISTING ZONING:"C-1 Neighborhood Commercial &Professional Zoning District"
EXISTING CONDITION:Vacant pad within an existing office & retail center.
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING:
NORTH:Shea Blvd,then Crossroads Convenience Center,zoned "C-2 PD"
SOUTH:Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
EAST:Shea Blvd,then Crossroads Convenience Center,zoned "C-2 PD"
WEST:Single-Family Residential,zoned "R1-43"
Arizona Propane proposes to construct a 12'round, 6,000 gallon propane storage tank and conduct associated
gas sales at 17251 E.Shea Blvd,currently known as Shea East Plaza (Kern Plaza). The tank will be above
ground and surrounded by an 8' tall masonry wall.The wall will be designed and painted to match the existing
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SU #2014-02
style of the office building.The applicants will also be renovating the former coffee kiosk into an attendant's
office.The kiosk has already been repainted to match the existing plaza style.
As this use is not specifically listed in the zoning ordinance,staff has determined that the use is similar in
nature with retail gasoline sales activities which generally fall under the Special Use category listed in Section
12.04.E of the Zoning Ordinance.While not an exact match,staff feels the use is similar enough to qualify for
Special Use consideration in the C-1 zoning district.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
If the Special Use Permit is approved,the applicant will be required to obtain a building permit for the
improvements within six months ofTown Council approval. If the applicant fails to obtain a buildingpermit within
the allowed time or if the building permit is allowed to expire,the Special Use Permit will lapse.
Section 2.02.D of the Zoning Ordinance indicates that the following factors should be considered in the review of
a Special Use Permit:
1.Special conditions influencing its location.
Staff: The plaza is located on Shea Blvd which is the main east-west arterial street in Fountain
Hills.Access onto Shea Blvd is excellent.The plaza is zoned for commercial uses and it currently
has only one tenant.
2.Proposed location of buildings,parking and other facilities.
Staff: No new buildings are proposed.The walled enclosure containing the propane tank is the
only structure to be built. The existing kiosk will receive tenant improvements on the inside only.
The plaza parking is adequate to handle this additional use.
3.Amount of traffic likely to be generated.
Staff: The proposal will not generate traffic in excess of the parking lot's circulation and design
capacity.
4.Influence that the above factors are likely to exert on adjoining properties.
Staff: The neighborhood immediately behind the plaza is currently a single-family residential
area. Neither the neighborhood nor Firebrick Drive is accessible by car from the plaza. Noise,
litter, or other undesirable conditions that could negatively affect the neighborhood are not
expected to be any greater than normally associated with commercial plazas.The Councilshould
thoroughly review the mitigation methods Arizona Propane plans to use, and if they are
determined to be inadequate,stipulate what additional measures that you recommend be taken.
In order to approve a Special Use Permit,the findings of the Council must be that the establishment,
maintenance,or operation of the use or building applied for will not be detrimental to the public health,safety,
peace,comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use,
nor shall it be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general
welfare of the town.
The Council may also impose any conditions in connection with the use permit that it deems appropriate to
secure the intent and purposes of this ordinance and may recommend requiring guarantees and evidence that
the conditions are being,or will be followed.
If the Council determines that the application and supporting data do not indicate that all applicable conditions
and requirements of this ordinance will be satisfactorily mitigated or met, it may deny the Special Use Permit.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):
Approval of the Special Use Permit will allow Arizona Propane to install a 12'diameter propane tank within a
walled enclosure and to install additional landscaping and other site upgrades.Denial of the Special Use
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SU #2014-02
Permit will require that the applicants either look for an alternative location or decide not to pursue the
proposal.
Fiscal impact (initial and ongoing costs;budget status):NA
Budget Reference (page number):NA
Funding Source:NA
If Multiple Funds utilized,list here:NA
Budgeted;if No,attach Budget Adjustment Form:NA
Recommendation(s)by Board(s)or Commission(s):
The Planning &Zoning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to approve the Special Use Permit
subject to the stipulations outlined in the staff report.
Staff Recommendation(s):
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve the proposed Special Use Permit subject to the following
stipulations:
1.Applicant is required to obtain a building permit for the improvements within six months of Town Council
approval.Failure to obtain a building permit within the allowed time or if the building permit is allowed to
expire,the Special Use Permit will lapse.
2. Applicant shall submit a landscape plan depicting additional plantings designed to better screen the
propane tank from street view.Such plan shall be submitted,approved and completed prior to a
Certificate of Occupancy.
3.Arizona Propane shall have and maintain a valid,up-to-date Fountain Hills Business License.
4.Building signage shall be in full compliance with the Fountain Hills zoning ordinance.
5.The external areas of the plaza,including parking lots,will be kept clean and any littershall be removed
within 2 hours following closing for the evening.
6.Applicants are required to follow the standard requirements of the Fountain Hills Fire Department as
outlined in the memorandum of 4/2/2014.On-site inspections will be conducted by the Fire Department
to determine compliance.(480)816-5114.
7. Applicants shall comply with the Fountain Hills Town Engineer's memorandum of 4/15/2014 regarding
the emergency access gate on Firebrick Drive.
List Attachment(s):
1.Application
2.Applicant's Narrative
3.Site Plans (4 pgs)
4.Photo of Tank
5.4/15/2014 Town Engineer Memo
6.4/2/2014 Fire Dept Memo
7.4/24/14 P&Z Meeting Minutes
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AZ Propane
SU #2014-02
SUGGESTED MOTION (for Council use):
Move to approve the SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow Arizona Propane to install a 12'diameter,6,000 gallon
propane tank within a walled enclosure and to install other site upgrades with additional landscaping as
presented and subject to the stipulations outlined in the staff report.
Prepared by:
Robert Rodgers,Sfenfep-PTanner 5/5/2014
Director's Approval:
Paul Mdbd,Development Services Director 5/6/2014
Approved:
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Ken Buchanan,Town Manager 5/7/2014
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Arizona Propane,Fountain Hills
CI zoning:request for special use permit
Arizona Propane, has moved their Corporate Offices in 2013 to 17521 E.Shea Blvdin Fountain Hills.
Martin Dawson the ownerof Arizona Propane has lived in Fountain Hills since the 1970s.He isa long
time resident.
The property is zoned C-1 which allows for a special use permit application in the current zoning for
retail sales of gasoline subjectto compliance with applicable fire and safety codes.(limited to4
dispensing units,serving a maximum of8 cars simultaneously)In this case it will bea single dispensing
unit servicing 1 vehicle at a time .
Arizona Propane has3 locationsinthe Maricopa County region,aswellas Casa Grande and Tucson.
Theyarean established business ofover30 years,complying with all applicable codes and laws at each
facility.Arizona Propane has the experience of working with all municipalities,codes and agencies,in
order to run their day to day facilities.
The parcel is currently avacantlotand parking area located directly along the eastsideoftheir offices.
All driveways,drainage,catch basins and parking arein place.5 Parking spaces will be removed in order
to allow for truck pull uptothe proposed dispenser.See the plan.Also we are providing revised parking
calculations on our site plan drawing for reference.
The existing drive thru coffee building,which is vacant,is being proposed as Arizona Propane's pay
station drive thru for patrons.It will bestaffedwith an attendant,who will comeout through the
existing rear door,and fill the patrons tanks.Thus it will bestaffedto increase safetyas well asbetter
service.All patrons will pay atthe drive thru window for their refils.At this time there is no way to target
theamountof traffic,however It isnot anticipated thatthe traffic will bevery much,based upon
propane being a specialized fuel,unlike gasoline,which is used in nearly every vehicle.Refilling of bbq
tanks, and recreationalstyle vehicles, aswell asa few propane powered vehicles willbe the norm.Thus
traffic will be limited.Due to an attendant on site,the need for handicapped requirements immediately
atthe fill station will notbe required.(The entire adjacent office building is set up for handicapped
accessibility currently)
The storagetank will be refilled as necessary.A30 foot standard truck witha3,000 gal.tank will dothe
refilling utilizing the same traffic path indicated for all vehicular traffic onsite.This truck complies with
allturning radius requirements.No larger trucks are required.
Allbuilding codes,planningand fire ordinances will be complied to.
Arizona Propane wouldverymuch like to havethis retail sales dispensing station immediately adjacent
to their coroporate offices.It isan integral partof their business,and will help them retaintheir
corporate offices in fountain hillsfor years to come.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
INTER OFFICE MEMO
TO:Robert Rodgers,AICP/Senior Planner
CC:Paul Mood,P.E./Dev.Services Dir.
Dave Ott/Fire Marsh;
FR:Randy L.Harre
Town Engineer
DATE:4-15-14
RE:Arizona Propane
Stipulation to Upgrade the Emergency
Gate at the Firebrick emergency access
As a stipulation of the Site Plan for the proposed Arizona Propane site (on the south side of Shea
Blvd.adjacent to the east Town limits),the Bngineering Section has requested a stipulation that
the applicant provide a motor-operated,Opticom-controlled,emergency access gate at the
existing emergency access driveway from the far east end of Firebrick Drive into this site.
This motor-operated,Opticom-controlled emergency access gate had been a requirement of
previous plans for this property, but had never actually been constructed.(Reference: "Kern
Plaza", Grant of Easement Map, Note 4 (2006);"Kern Plaza", sealed Grading and Drainage Plan
(2004);"19000 Place",Engineering Building Permit Review Comments (2001); etc.)
With the proposed, increased fire hazard due to the proposed propane tank, dispensing, and
container filling operations,this emergency access gate needs to be constructed with this
proposed project.
There are several emergency uses that this EVP (Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption - i.e. an
Opticom-actuated.motorized)gate provides:
•In a potential propane fire,other fire,or emergency medical need on-site at this Plaza,the
proposed EVP gate allows faster fire/EMT response into the site from Fire Station #2 (the
closest fire station, which lies on Saguaro Blvd. south of Shea Blvd.) via Firebrick Drive.
(Currently,since the existing chain gate at this location has a Fire Department padlock, a
fire truck would have to stop, a fireiighter/EMT get out of the truck,unlock and remove
the padlock, physically open the chain gate, and then get back into the truck, in order to
drive through the gate. Note: Although relocation of Fire Station #2 to a Shea Blvd.
location has been under discussion for the past decade,there currently is no approved
funding, nor any current Town commitment,to relocate this fire station.)
• This gate provides emergency vehicle access to the east side of a potential emergency
scene (fire or EMT) on or along Shea Blvd., east of Monteray Drive.
• This gate provides the ONLY available, potential Shea Blvd. traffic rerouting around
(especially a medium-to-long-term)emergency scene on or along Shea Blvd.,from west
of Cereus Wash to the east Town limit (and the BEST available emergency traffic
rerouting for Shea Blvd.,from Saguaro Blvd. to the east Town limit).
Fountain Hills Fire Department
Office of the Fire Marshal
Dave Ott,Assistant Chief
16705 E.Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills,AZ 85268
(480)816-5114
Fax (480)837-6167
P & Z Review
4/2/2014
RE:SU2014-02
The proposed 6,000 gallon above ground Liquefied Petroleum Gas tank shall
comply with the 2012 International Fire Code Chapter 61 and the 2014 NFPA
58.
Dave Ott.Assistant Chief
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 24, 2014
Chairman Lloyd Pew opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The following Commissioners were
present: Chairman Lloyd Pew, Commissioners Angela Strohan, Gene Slechta and Steven Harris.
Also in attendance were Paul Mood, Director of Development Services, Robert Rodgers Senior
Planner, and Janice Baxter Executive Assistant and Recorder of the Minutes. Commissioner Stan
Connick was absent and did not contact staff in advance. Vice-Chairman Michael Archambault
was unable to attend and notified staff in advance.
Chairman Lloyd Pew requested participation in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent
reflection.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Steven Harris present
Chairman Lloyd Pew present
Commissioner Angela Strohan present
Commissioner Gene Slechta present
Vice-Chairman Mike Archambault absent
Commissioner Stan Connick absent
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
No one wished to speak.
AGENDA ITEM #1 - CONSIDERATION of APPROVING the meeting minutes from the
regular session of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated Thursday, March 27, 2014.
Commissioner Angela Strohan MOVED to APPROVE the meeting minutes dated Thursday,
March 27, 2014, as written. Commissioner Steven Harris SECONDED. A roll call was taken
and the MOTION CARRIED 4 – 0, by those present.
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
Commissioner Steven Harris aye
Commissioner Angela Strohan aye
Commissioner Gene Slechta aye
AGENDA ITEM #2 – PUBLIC HEARING to receive comments on a proposed SPECIAL
USE PERMIT to allow Arizona Propane to install a 12’ diameter propane tank within a walled
enclosure and to install additional landscaping and other site upgrades at 17251 E. Shea
Boulevard, aka Plat 412B, Block 6, Lot 7. (APN 176-10-249) Case Number SU2014-02.
Robert Rodgers gave a presentation and included a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit “A”). Mr.
Rodgers stated that this was an application by Arizona Propane for a Special Use Permit to allow
them to establish a retail propane gas vending station at 17251 E Shea Boulevard. He added that
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the property was located on the southern end of Shea Boulevard in the Shea East Commercial
Plaza; formerly known as Kern Plaza. Mr. Rodgers pointed out that the property was on the
southern town property line and abuts the Pima Maricopa Reservation on the south and the
Firerock Estates single-family residential neighborhood on the west and is zoned C-1 –
Neighborhood Commercial. Mr. Rodgers added that dispensing fuel had been determined to
require a Special Use Permit in this zoning district.
Mr. Rodgers stated that the proposal was to install one, 12’ diameter propane tank for dispensing
of fuel and that the tank would be within an 8’ tall gated block wall enclosure. He added that the
enclosure would be constructed to match the existing plaza architecture and colors. Mr. Rodgers
pointed out that a station attendant would be responsible for filling the customer’s tanks,
accepting payment, and would use the existing kiosk as the station’s office and point of sale. Mr.
Rodgers added that additional landscaping has been proposed to help soften the visual impacts
without blocking visibility from Shea Boulevard.
Mr. Rodgers explained that the existing chain across the rear emergency access drive would be
replaced with a motorized gate with an opticom system for emergency vehicle use only. He
added that there would be six parking spaces replaced with a curbside pullout for customer
vehicles being serviced and that parking would still remain in conformance with ordinance
requirements.
Mr. Rodgers stated that Zoning Section 2.02.D indicated that four primary factors should be
considered during the review of a Special Use Permit application:
1. There are special conditions that influence the location of the proposed use.
2. The location of the proposed buildings, parking, etc, was logical and reasonable.
3. Traffic would not be adversely affected.
4. There would be minimal or no effect on nearby properties.
Staff felt that these conditions had been adequately addressed in the proposal and would
recommend that the Commission forward a recommendation to Town Council to approve the
Special Use Permit to allow propane dispensing, subject to the stipulations listed in the staff
report as follows:
1. Applicant is required to obtain a building permit for the improvements within six months
of Town Council approval. Failure to obtain a building permit within the allowed time or
if the building permit is allowed to expire, the Special Use Permit will lapse.
2. Applicant shall submit a landscape plan depicting additional plantings designed to better
screen the propane tank from street view. Such plan shall be submitted, approved and
completed prior to a Certificate of Occupancy.
3. Arizona Propane shall have and maintain a valid, up-to-date Fountain Hills Business
License.
4. Building signage shall be in full compliance with the Fountain Hills zoning ordinance.
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5. The external areas of the plaza, including parking lots will be kept clean and any litter
shall be removed within 2 hours following closing for the evening.
6. Applicants are required to follow the standard requirements of the Fountain Hills Fire
Department as outlined in the memorandum of April 2, 2014. One-site inspections will
be conducted by the Fire Department to determine compliance. (480) 816-5114.
7. Applicants shall comply with the Fountain Hills Town Engineer’s memorandum of April
15, 2014, regarding the emergency access gate on Firebrick Drive.
Mr. Rodgers pointed out that the applicants were present to answer questions. Those in
attendance representing Arizona Propane were Justin Dawson Vice-president of Arizona
Propane, Jerry Thompson General Manager of Arizona Propane and David Ross President of
Ross Design Group Architecture located at 4342 Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251.
Chairman Lloyd Pew opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Since no one wished to speak Chairman Lloyd Pew closed the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM # 3 – CONSIDERATION of a proposed SPECIAL USE to allow Arizona
Propane to install a 12’ diameter propane tank within a walled enclosure and to install additional
landscaping and other site upgrades at 17251 E. Shea Boulevard, aka Plat 412B, Block 6, Lot 7.
(APN 176-10-249) Case Number SU2014-02.
Commissioner Angela Strohan asked the applicant if the tank would be painted a color other than
a bright white. Justin Dawson answered that the company’s color is beige and would blend in
with the surrounding buildings. Mr. Dawson pointed out that the beige paint color would be
used on the surrounding walls and the tank.
Commissioner Gene Slechta asked the applicant what was the expected volume of sales on a
daily basis. Justin Dawson answered that the company was estimating approximately 20
customers per day at this location and included all barbeque and motor fills. Commissioner
Slechta then asked what would be the days and hours of operation. Mr. Dawson answered that
they plan to be open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Chairman Lloyd Pew asked if there were any further questions or discussions. None were
initiated. Chairman Pew asked for a motion from the Commission.
Commissioner Gene Slechta made a MOTION to FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION to
the Town Council to APPROVE the proposed Special Use Permit to allow Arizona Propane to
install a 12’ diameter, 6,000 gallon propane tank within a walled enclosure and to install other
site upgrades with additional landscaping as presented and subject to the stipulations outlined in
the staff report. Commissioner Angela Strohan SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED 4-
0, by those present.
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AGENDA ITEM #5 – COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH
None
AGENDA ITEM #6- SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUEST from Senior Planner.
None
AGENDA ITEM #7 – REPORT from Senior Planner and Zoning Administrator, Planning and
Zoning Division of Development Services.
Nothing to report.
AGENDA ITEM #8 - ADJOURNMENT.
Commissioner Gene Slechta MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Steven Harris
SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 6:39 p.m.
FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
BY: _________________________________________
Chairman Lloyd Pew
ATTEST: _________________________________
Janice Baxter, Recorder
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held on the 24th day of April
2014, in the Town Council Chambers, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ
85268. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 24th day of April 2014
_________________________________
Janice Baxter, Recorder
2165619.1 Page 1 of 2
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: 5/15/2014
Meeting Type: Regular Session
Agenda Type: Regular
Submitting Department: Administration
Staff Contact Information: Andrew McGuire, Town Attorney (602) 257-7664
Strategic Values: Not Applicable (NA)
Council Goal:
Not Applicable (NA)
REQUEST TO COUNCIL (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2014-24, adopting development
fees in compliance with A.R.S. § 9-463.05.
Applicant: N/A
Applicant Contact Information: N/A
Property Location: N/A
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R.S.") § 9-463.05
Staff Summary (background):
A.R.S. § 9-463.05 governs how development fees are calculated for municipalities in Arizona. Under the
updated requirements of A.R.S. § 9-463.05, a development impact fee study is segmented into three major
components as follows:
1. The Land Use Assumptions (“LUA”) document identifies the current and projected service
units by service area.
2. The Infrastructure Improvements Plan (“IIP”) identifies the current and future facilities to
serve the projected growth identified within the LUA.
3. The Development Impact Fee Report ("Fee Report") outlines the proposed development impact
fee by fee category and service area, incorporating the IIP-eligible facilities and service units.
The Fee Report will also incorporate capital funding analyses, offset calculations and cash flow
projections for the proposed development impact fees.
The adoption of a new IIP and proposed fees includes several opportunities for public input. The adopted
IIP/LUA and the proposed development fees resulting therefrom are posted on the Town’s website. The
following is the schedule of public hearings and adoption of the IIP and development fees:
December 5, 2013
Provide public notice by making IIP available and posting all materials on Town’s website. -
COMPLETE
December 19,2013 -Town Council Meeting
Overview of LUA and IIP at regularly-scheduled Council meeting.-COMPLETE
February 6,2014 -Public hearing on the LUA and IIP. -COMPLETE
March 10,2014-Town Council Meeting
Possible adoption of the LUA and IIP.
Set public hearing on development fees and provide notice of intent.-COMPLETE
April 9,2014 - Town Council Meeting for public hearing on the development fees.- COMPLETE
May 15,2014 - Town Council Meeting for possible adoption of development fees.
August 1,2014 -Latest Effective Date of updated development fees.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):Due to the multi-step process,and the requirement
to adopt the new fees by August 1,2014,the schedule does not allow for any changes in these meeting dates
in order to meet the adoption deadline.
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs;budget status):N/A
Budget Reference (page number):N/A
Funding Source:NA
If Multiple Funds utilized,list here:
Budgeted;if No,attach Budget Adjustment Form:na
Recommendation(s)by Board(s)or Commission(s):
Staff Recommendation(s):
List Attachment(s):Development Impact Fee Report
SUGGESTED MOTION (for Council use): N/A
Prepared by:
NA
Director's Approval:
NA
NA^
2165619.1 Page 2of2
2165245.1
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT FEES IN
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW.
WHEREAS, Arizona’s enabling legislation for development fees, ARIZ. REV. STAT.
§ 9-463.05 (the “Development Fee Statute”) requires the Town to produce three integrated
documents prior to assessing development fees: (i) land use assumptions (“LUA”), (ii) an
infrastructure improvements plan (“IIP”), and (iii) a development fee study based upon the
LUA/IIP. The Development Fee Statute also requires a two-phase adoption process, whereby
the LUA and IIP are reviewed, refined and adopted before the development fee study is
addressed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Development Fee Statute, (i) the LUA and IIP were
released to the public, (ii) the Town Council held a public hearing on February 6, 2014, to
receive public comment on the LUA/IIP and (iii) The Town Council approved Resolution
2014-14 on March 10, 2014, adopting the LUA/IIP and giving notice of its intent to assess
development fees; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Development Fee Statute, the Town Council held a
public hearing on April 9, 2014, on the document entitled Development Impact Fee Report,
dated March 11, 2014, prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultant, Inc. (the “Preliminary
Development Fee Study”); and
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Development Fee Study has been updated to include
comments received from the public, including representatives of the development community
(the updated document is referred to as the “Final Development Fee Study”); and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to conclude the second phase of the development
fee adoption process by approving the Final Development Fee Study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Final Development Fee Study is hereby adopted in substantially the
form and substance of Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. In accordance with the Development Fee Statute, the development fees are
set forth in the Final Development Fee Report shall not be effective until 75 days after the date of
this Resolution.
SECTION 4. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney
are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent
of this Resolution.
2165245.1 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
May 15, 2014.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kenneth W. Buchanan, Town Manager Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney
2165245.1
EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-24
[Final Development Fee Study]
See following pages.
Development Impact Fee Report
Final |May 7, 2014
Town of Fountain Hills
ARIZONA
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Contents
Introduction and Overview ...........................................................................................................................1
Methodologies ..........................................................................................................................................3
Fire and Emergency Development Impact Fee .............................................................................................4
Eligible Assets Replacement Value ...........................................................................................................5
Infrastructure Improvements Plan Projects .............................................................................................5
Cash Flow ..................................................................................................................................................6
Debt Proceeds, Issuance Costs and Debt Service .................................................................................6
NPV of Future Growth-Related Debt Interest ......................................................................................6
Revenue Projections .............................................................................................................................6
Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee...........................................................................................7
Eligible Assets Replacement Value ...........................................................................................................7
Infrastructure Improvements Plan Projects .............................................................................................8
Cash Flow ..................................................................................................................................................8
Revenue Projections .............................................................................................................................8
List of Tables
Table 1 Fire and Emergency Development Impact Fees ................................................................2
Table 2 Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees ..............................................................2
Table 3 Current Development Impact Fees (Except Streets)..........................................................3
Table 4 Current Strees Development Impact Fees .........................................................................3
Table 5 Fire and Emergency Development Impact Fees ................................................................5
Table 6 Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees ..............................................................7
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
ARS –Arizona Revised Statutes
CIP –Capital Improvements Plan
DIFs, Impact Fees, or Development Fees –Development Impact Fees
EDU –Equivalent Development Unit
EMS –Emergency Medical Services
ENR-CCI –Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index
Fee Report –Development Impact Fee Report
FY –Fiscal Year
IIP –Infrastructure Improvements Plan
LOS –Level of Service
LUA –Land Use Assumptions
MPC –Municipal Property Corporation
NPV –Net Present Value
NPS –Necessary Public Services
RCN –Replacement Cost New
RFC –Raftelis Financial Consultants
SB –Senate Bill
SFR –Single-Family Residential
Sq. Ft.–Square Foot or Feet
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Introduction and Overview
The Town of Fountain Hills (Town) retained the team of Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
(RFC or Raftelis)1, to complete an update of the Town’s development impact fees for
compliance with the requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) § 9-463.05.
Under the updated requirements of ARS § 9-463.05 a development impact fee study is
segmented into three major components as follows:
1.Land Use Assumptions (LUA)identify the current and projected service units by service
area. The Town LUA is summarized in the Final LUA and IIP Report dated March 10,
2014. This report outlines the projected growth in residential population and housing
units and non-residential employment and square feet.
2.Infrastructure Improvements Plan (IIP) identifies the current and future facilities to serve
the projected growth in service units identified within the Final LUA and IIP Report
dated March 10, 2014.
3.Development Impact Fee report (Fee Report), the subject of this document,outlines the
proposed development impact fee by fee category and service area based on the eligible
facilities and service units identified in the separate Final LUA and IIP Report dated
March 10, 2014. The Fee Report incorporates capital funding analyses, offset
calculations (if any)and cash flow projections for the proposed development impact fees.
To ensure that new development contributes its proportionate share towards the cost of public
facilities,the Town has enacted development impact fees for a variety of fee categories. The
fees were most recently updated in December 2011 with elimination of the Open Space and
General Government fees and reductions to the Parks and Recreation, and Library and Museum
fee areas as a result of changes to ARS § 9-463.05, enacted in April 2011. The purpose of this
study is to update the Town’s development impact fee categori es:
Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Law Enforcement
Parks and Recreation
Streets
Open Space
Library and Museum
Appendix C includes a summary of the Town’s current non-utility development impact fees.
1 The Town initially retained Red Oak Consulting, an ARCADIS group, to complete this study and the contract was
subsequently assigned to RFC in July 2013.
2
Table 1 summarizes the proposed residential and non-residential Fire and Emergency
development impact fees to be assessed Town-wide.
Table 1
Fire and Emergency Development Impact Fees
Table 2 summarizes the proposed residential Parks and Recreation development impact fees to
be assessed Town-wide.
Table 2
Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees
The draft development impact fees discussed in this report are proposed to be effective August 1,
2014.Tables 3 and 4 summarize the Town’s current non-utility development impact fees. The
Streets development impact fee summarized in Table 4 includes different fees assessed to single-
family and multi-family residential and commercial, office, hotel and industrial categories.
Fee Category
Residential per
Dwelling Unit
Commercial
/Industrial
per Sq. Ft.
Fire and Emergency $300 $0.243
Fee Category
Residential per
Dwelling Unit
Parks and Recreation $1,301
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Table 3
Current Development Impact Fees (Except Streets)
Table 4
Current Streets Development Impact Fees
The Town’s Library and Museum, Streets and Law Enforcement development impact fees will
be phased out by August 1, 2014, with existing fund balance being used to fund eligible capital
improvements and/or pledged debt as outlined within the balance of the report.If warranted
after future updates to the Town’s long-term capital plan and IIP, the Town may reinstate these
and other development impact fees that recover the proportional impact of the identified facilities
from new development.
Methodologies
There are a variety of methods that can serve as a rational basis for computing non-utility and
utility development impact fees. The most common include:
System Buy-In
Plan Based Incremental or Incremental
Plan Based Average
Hybrid Method
The System Buy-in method uses a historical perspective. The original costs of the system’s
fixed assets are identified and escalated to current value using a nationally-recognized index.
System equity equals the escalated original cost less developer contributions as well as growth-
Fee Category
Residential
per Dwelling
Unit
Commercial/
Industrial
per Sq. Ft.
Law Enforcement $112 $0.070
Parks and Recreation 2,118 0.000
Fire and Emergency 207 0.129
Library and Museum 79 0.000
Residential
per Dwelling
Unit
Commercial/
Industrial
per Sq. Ft.
Residential (Single Family)$5,614
Residential (Multi-Family)3,942
Commercial $3.835
Office 2.835
Hotel 2.258
Industrial 1.235
Development Type
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related interest costs. The development impact fee is the quotient of the system value divided by
the system capacity.
The Plan Based Incremental or Incremental method is forward-looking and considers only
future growth-related capital projects and acquisitions. The development impact fee is the
quotient of the growth-related cost of proposed projects for a specified time frame plus growth-
related debt interest costs divided by the increase in capacity provided by those projects.
The Plan Based Average method is similar to the Plan Based Incremental method. However,
the plan based average approach considers future growth-related projects that benefit new and
existing development. The development impact fee is the quotient of the cost of proposed
projects for a specified time frame divided by the total capacity served in the calculation year.
The Hybrid method combines the system buy-in and incremental methods. The development
impact fee is the quotient of the sum of the current system value and future growth-related
capital costs divided by of the sum of existing system capacity and the increase in capacity
provided by the future growth-related projects.
The Town must create an IIP to reflect the costs required to provide necessary public services for
new growth. In developing the costs in the IIP,the Town considered what was needed so the
burden of providing services to new development did not lower the service level for existing
citizens or charge new development exclusively to increase the level of service provided to
existing residents.The Town may increase the level of service for current and future residents;
however,the development impact fee will reflect only the portion of the facility benefiting new
development,with funding for the increased level of service portion of the improvement
benefiting existing development funded by alternative sources.
In all fee categories, projects are based on facility needs to serve future development.Proposed
fee calculations recognize the proportional cost of current and future facilities benefiting new
development. Funding for the portion of facilities benefiting existing development will need to
be from another source, which may include general fund revenues, debt and/or future dedicated
tax-based funding sources documented in the Fee Report. However, the IIP eligible facilities
documented in this report are fully allocated to growth without a benefit to existing development
with no offset required.
Fire and Emergency Development Impact Fee
Fire and Emergency development impact fees will be assessed Town-wide.Table 5 summarizes
proposed Fire and Emergency development impact fees by type of development.
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Table 5
Fire and Emergency Development Impact Fees
Residential developments are assessed fees per housing unit while non-residential commercial,
public, lodging and industrial development categories are assessed per 1,000 square feet of
development.Fees are proposed to be effective August 1,2014.
The Town’s Fire and Emergency development impact fee was calculated using the hybrid
approach that considers:
Replacement value of constructed and eligible facilities.
Current cost of future growth-related IIP projects.
Increase reflecting net present value (NPV) of future interest of growth-related portion of
projected debt issues.
Appendix A summarizes the calculated Fire and Emergency development impact fees per
residential housing unit and non-residential square feet.The eligible costs are allocated between
residential and non-residential development types based on projected square feet of development
at FY 2034-35.Service units reflect existing and projected housing units and non-residential
square feet detailed in the Final LUA IIP Report.The capacity of planned facilities will be
exceeded in FY 2034-35 and the total current and projected FY 2034-35 square feet are used to
allocate costs before calculating draft development impact fees by type of development.
The components of the calculated Fire and Emergency development impact fee and associated
cash flow projection is discussed in the following sections.
Eligible Assets Replacement Value
The replacement value of current eligible Fire and Emergency facilities is approximately $1.6
million excluding grant funded and donated assets as detailed in the Final LUA and IIP Report
and supporting worksheets in Appendix A. The asset value includes existing fire stations, land,
specialized vehicles, apparatus, equipment and miscellaneous assets and excludes administrative
vehicles, grant funded or donated assets.
Infrastructure Improvements Plan Projects
The total cost of the proposed fire station number 3 is $2.8 million anticipated to be constructed
from FY 2021-22 through FY 2022-23 as detailed in the Final LUA and IIP Report and
summarized in Appendix A to this report.The new fire station is allocated fully to future
Fee Category
Residential per
Dwelling Unit
Commercial
/Industrial
per Sq. Ft.
Fire and Emergency $300 $0.243
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development (growth)benefiting future residential and non-residential developments.Based on
the timing of the projects, an annual capital project inflation rate of 3%, compounded annually, is
applied to project cost estimates and illustrated in the cash flow and supporting worksheet also
provided in Appendix A.
Cash Flow
A cash flow analysis has been compiled to summarize the sources and uses and funding
requirements of Fire and Emergency development impact fee fund included in Appendix A. The
sections below outline projects and cash flow uses of IIP projects,debt issuance and reserve
requirements, debt service funded through development impact fee revenues, interest income,
and debt proceeds. This section summarizes the assumptions and projections outlined in
Appendix A.
The Fire and Emergency development impact fee fund has a fund balance of $43,624 as of June
30, 2013 available to fund future growth-related improvements.
Debt Proceeds, Issuance Costs and Debt Service
Debt is projected to be issued to fund the proposed IIP eligible capital improvements. Debt
projections reflect availability of revenues generated from development impact fees balanced
against the timing of the project and availability of cash to partially fund anticipated capital
projects. Assumptions regarding the term, interest rate, debt service requirement and issuance
expenses are also summarized in Appendix C.
NPV of Future Growth-Related Debt Interest
The NPV of future interest payments associated with future development’s portion of debt
funded Fire and Emergency IIP facilities is projected to be approximately $1.6 million. The
NPV interest reflects today’s value associated with funding the growth -related facilities and is
eligible for inclusion as assessed development impact fees are anticipated to repay the growth -
related debt service.The annual debt service and NPV associated with projected debt issues are
detailed in Appendix A.
Revenue Projections
Projected Fire and Emergency development impact fee revenues are based on the proposed fees
by residential and non-residential development type, indexed for inflation, applied to projected
development for the following development types:
Residential
o Single-family residential
o Multi-family residential
Non-residential
o Commercial / lodging
o Industrial
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Residential developments are assessed fees per housing unit while non-residential development
categories are assessed per 1,000 square feet of development.The fee increases are delayed 24
months after the August 1, 2014 effective date or two years to FY 2016-17 to conservatively
project revenues for plats that have already been approved and will be assessed the current Fire
and Emergency development impact fee. Plats that have been approved will be assessed the
current Fire and Emergency development impact fee since the fee is increasing while plats
approved after August 1, 2014 may be assessed the proposed fees.Appendix A summarizes the
projected development impact fee revenues by type of development.
Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee
Parks and Recreation development impact fees will be assessed Town-wide.Table 6
summarizes the proposed Parks and Recreation development impact fees for residential
development.
Table 6
Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees
Residential developments are assessed fees per housing unit.Fees are proposed to be effective
August 1, 2014.
The Town’s Parks and Recreation development impact fee was calculated using the hybrid
approach that considers:
Replacement value of constructed and eligible facilities.
Current cost of future growth-related IIP projects.
Appendix B summarizes the calculated Parks and Recreation development impact fees per
housing unit. The components of the calculated Parks and Recreation development impact fee
and associated cash flow projection is discussed in the following sections.
Eligible Assets Replacement Value
The replacement value of current eligible Parks and Recreation facilities is approximately $21.3
million excluding grant funded assets as detailed in the Final LUA and IIP Report and Appendix
B.The asset value includes existing parks and improvements,land, equipment and
miscellaneous assets and excludes grant funded assets.
Fee Category
Residential per
Dwelling Unit
Parks and Recreation $1,301
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Infrastructure Improvements Plan Projects
The total cost of the planned Town funded Parks and Recreation IIP eligible improvements is
$0.7 million anticipated to be constructed in FY 2022-23 as detailed in the Final LUA and IIP
Report and summarized in Appendix B to this report.The future park improvements are
allocated fully to future development (growth)benefiting future residential developments.Based
on the timing of the projects, an annual capital project inflation rate of 3%, compounded
annually, is applied to project cost estimates and illustrated in the cash flow and supporting
worksheets also provided in Appendix B.
Cash Flow
A cash flow analysis has been compiled to summarize the sources and uses of the Parks and
Recreation development impact fee fund. Appendix B details the cash flow analysis. The
sections below outline projects and cash flow uses of IIP projects funded through development
impact fee revenues and interest income.The Town does not have outstanding debt repaid
through Parks and Recreation development impact fees and additional debt is not projected to be
required to fund future IIP eligible facilities.This section summarizes the assumptions and
projections outlined in Appendix B.
The Parks and Recreation development impact fee fund has a fund balance of approximately
$47,859 as of June 30, 2013 available to fund future eligible Park and Recreation facilities.
Revenue Projections
Projected Parks and Recreation development impact fee revenues are based on the draft fee by
residential housing unit, indexed for inflation, applied to projected single-family and multi-
family residential development.Residential developments are assessed fees per housing unit.
The fee decrease is effective in FY 2014-15 assessed to all plats, including those already
approved, as the 24 month delay applies only to fee increases.The fee is not recommended to be
assessed to non-residential development categories as outlined in the Final LUA and IIP Report.
Appendix B summarizes the projected development impact fee revenues by type of development.
APPENDIX A
Fire and Emergency
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
FEE CALCULATION
Hybrid
Description Approach
Capital Assets
Existing Assets $4,289,257
Add/Less: Beginning Fund Balance [1]0
Add:CIP 2,767,000
Add: Study Cost 9,286
Less: Grant Funds (59,789)
Less: Donated Assets (2,644,859)
Subtotal $4,360,895
Financing Costs
Less: Outstanding Principal - Total $0
Add: Outstanding Interest - Total 0
Add: Interest on New Debt 1,560,139
Subtotal 1,560,139
Applicable Capital & Financing $5,921,033
Residential FY 2034-35 85.8%
Residential Allocation $5,080,179
Residential Units 16,924
Fee per dwelling Unit $300
Commercial FY 2034-35 14.2%
Non-residential Allocation $840,854
Non-residential Units 3,455,653
Fee per s.f.$0.243
[1] Hybrid method assumes a beginning balance of $0.
A - 1A - 1
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
FIRE & EMERGENCY REVENUE
Hybrid Revenue FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
Fees [1] [2] [3]
All Residential per dwelling $207 $207 $207 $300 $309 $318 $328 $338 $348 $358 $369 $380 $391
Non-Residential per s.f.0.129 $0.129 $0.129 $0.243 0.250 0.258 0.266 0.274 0.282 0.290 0.299 0.308 0.317
Revenue
All Residential $4,347 $5,382 $10,350 $16,500 $15,450 $17,490 $172,200 $92,950 $113,100 $132,460 $108,855 $134,900 $113,390
Non-Residential 1,498 1,498 1,498 2,821 2,903 2,996 3,088 3,181 3,274 3,367 25,897 3,576 3,681
Interest Income 1,146 1,622 1,951 2,477 3,117 3,793 6,843 11,120 14,072 7,973 1,610 0 0
Total Revenue $6,990 $8,501 $13,799 $21,799 $21,469 $24,278 $182,132 $107,251 $130,446 $143,800 $136,362 $138,476 $117,071
Debt Service $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,893 $295,293 $295,293 $295,293
Other Cash In-Flows/(Out-Flows)
Capital Expenditures $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ($353,594)($3,354,415)$0 $0 $0
Development Fee Study Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Debt Proceeds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 350,000 3,000,000 0 0 0
Debt Service Reserve Deposit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (30,863)(264,536)0 0 0
Debt Issuance Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (3,500)(30,000)0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (37,956)(648,951)0 0 0
Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Balance $6,990 $8,501 $13,799 $21,799 $21,469 $24,278 $182,132 $107,251 $92,490 ($536,044)($158,931)($156,817)($178,222)
Beginning Balance $43,624 $50,614 $59,116 $72,915 $94,714 $116,183 $140,461 $322,593 $429,844 $522,334 ($13,711)($172,642)($329,459)
Ending Balance $50,614 $59,116 $72,915 $94,714 $116,183 $140,461 $322,593 $429,844 $522,334 ($13,711)($172,642)($329,459)($507,681)
[1] New fees are assumed effective 8/1/14.
[2] Fee increases are delayed 24 months for plats that
are already approved. Delay is assumed to apply to
all development to conservatively project revenues.
[3] Fees indexed for inflation of 3% per year.
A - 2A - 2
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
FIRE & EMERGENCY REVENUE
Hybrid Revenue
Fees [1] [2] [3]
All Residential per dwelling
Non-Residential per s.f.
Revenue
All Residential
Non-Residential
Interest Income
Total Revenue
Debt Service
Other Cash In-Flows/(Out-Flows)
Capital Expenditures
Development Fee Study Costs
Debt Proceeds
Debt Service Reserve Deposit
Debt Issuance Costs
Subtotal
Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Balance
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
[1] New fees are assumed effective 8/1/14.
[2] Fee increases are delayed 24 months for plats that
are already approved. Delay is assumed to apply to
all development to conservatively project revenues.
[3] Fees indexed for inflation of 3% per year.
FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35
$403 $415 $427 $440 $453 $467 $481 $495 $510
0.327 0.337 0.347 0.357 0.368 0.379 0.390 0.402 0.414
$106,795 $87,150 $111,020 $169,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
3,797 3,913 4,029 4,145 4,273 4,400 4,528 205,668 4,807
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$110,592 $91,063 $115,049 $173,545 $4,273 $4,400 $4,528 $205,668 $4,807
$295,293 $295,293 $295,293 $295,293 $295,293 $295,293 $295,293 $295,293 $295,293
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
($184,701)($204,230)($180,244)($121,748)($291,020)($290,892)($290,765)($89,625)($290,486)
($507,681)($692,382)($896,612)($1,076,855)($1,198,603)($1,489,623)($1,780,515)($2,071,280)($2,160,905)
($692,382)($896,612)($1,076,855)($1,198,603)($1,489,623)($1,780,515)($2,071,280)($2,160,905)($2,451,391)
A - 3A - 3
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Parks & Recreation - INFLATED [1]
P3008 Four Peaks Neighborhood Park Phase II & III 0.0%100.0%0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3011 Fountain Park, Phase VI 0.0%100.0%825,000 716,108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3014 Community Park - Ellman Property 100.0%0.0%0 0 0 0 0 10,985,281 22,629,679 0 0 0 0 0
P3022 Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements 0.0%100.0%300,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3023 New Pocket Park-West 100.0%0.0%0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 958,212 0 0
P3024 Urban Trail Improvements 0.0%100.0%20,000 21,218 21,855 22,510 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Parks & Recreation 1,145,000 737,326 21,855 22,510 0 10,985,281 22,629,679 0 0 958,212 0 0
Parks & Recreation Improvements Growth Related CIP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,985,281 $22,629,679 $0 $0 $958,212 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation Improvements Non-Growth Related CIP $1,145,000 $737,326 $21,855 $22,510 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation Improvements Ellman Funded CIP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,985,281 $22,629,679 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
[1] CIP is inflated at a 3% rate, compounded annually.
A - 4
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth
Parks & Recreation - INFLATED [1]
P3008 Four Peaks Neighborhood Park Phase II & III 0.0%100.0%
P3011 Fountain Park, Phase VI 0.0%100.0%
P3014 Community Park - Ellman Property 100.0%0.0%
P3022 Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements 0.0%100.0%
P3023 New Pocket Park-West 100.0%0.0%
P3024 Urban Trail Improvements 0.0%100.0%
Total Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Improvements Growth Related CIP
Parks & Recreation Improvements Non-Growth Related CIP
Parks & Recreation Improvements Ellman Funded CIP
[1] CIP is inflated at a 3% rate, compounded annually.
ALL YEARS
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 Growth Non-Growth FY 2013-32
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000 50,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,541,108 1,541,108
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33,614,960 0 33,614,960
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300,000 300,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 958,212 0 958,212
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 135,583 135,583
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34,573,173 2,026,690 36,599,863
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
A - 5
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Fire & Emergency Services - INFLATED [1]
F4013 Fire Station 3 Construction 100.0%0.0%0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 353,594 3,354,415 0 0
F4015 Fire Station 1 Renovation 0.0%100.0%420,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F4025 Portable Live Fire Training Unit 0.0%100.0%160,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F4027 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grants - Radios 0.0%100.0%120,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F4005 Fire Station 2 Relocation 0.0%100.0%
Total Fire & Emergency Services 700,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 353,594 3,354,415 0 0
Fire & Emergency Services Growth Related CIP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $353,594 $3,354,415 $0 $0
Fire & Emergency Services Non-Growth Related CIP $700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
[1] CIP is inflated at a 3% rate, compounded annually.
A - 6
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth
Fire & Emergency Services - INFLATED [1]
F4013 Fire Station 3 Construction 100.0%0.0%
F4015 Fire Station 1 Renovation 0.0%100.0%
F4025 Portable Live Fire Training Unit 0.0%100.0%
F4027 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grants - Radios 0.0%100.0%
F4005 Fire Station 2 Relocation 0.0%100.0%
Total Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services Growth Related CIP
Fire & Emergency Services Non-Growth Related CIP
[1] CIP is inflated at a 3% rate, compounded annually.
ALL YEARS
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 Growth Non-Growth FY 2013-32
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,708,009 0 3,708,009
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 495,000 495,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160,000 160,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120,000 120,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,708,009 775,000 4,483,009
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
A - 7
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
FUTURE GROWTH-RELATED DEBT
FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22
Principal 385,000
Interest 5.0%
Period 20
Payment 30,893
Interest 232,868
Discount Interest 163,221
Start Year 2022
Series 2022 (1)Series 2023 (1)
Fiscal Year
Ending Principal Interest Principal Total P&I
2022 385,000 0 0
2023 373,357 19,250 11,643 30,893
2024 361,131 18,668 12,226 30,893
2025 348,294 18,057 12,837 30,893
2026 334,816 17,415 13,479 30,893
2027 320,663 16,741 14,153 30,893
2028 305,803 16,033 14,860 30,893
2029 290,199 15,290 15,603 30,893
2030 273,816 14,510 16,383 30,893
2031 256,613 13,691 17,203 30,893
2032 238,551 12,831 18,063 30,893
2033 219,585 11,928 18,966 30,893
2034 199,671 10,979 19,914 30,893
2035 178,761 9,984 20,910 30,893
2036 156,805 8,938 21,955 30,893
2037 133,752 7,840 23,053 30,893
2038 109,546 6,688 24,206 30,893
2039 84,130 5,477 25,416 30,893
2040 57,444 4,207 26,687 30,893
2041 29,422 2,872 28,021 30,893
2042 (0)1,471 29,422 30,893
Subtotal 232,868$385,000$617,868$
NPV of Interest Payments $163,221
(1) Equal amortized debt payments
A - 8A - 8
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
NPV FUTURE GROWTH-RELATED DEBT
FY 2022-23
FY 2022-23
Principal 3,295,000
Interest 5.0%
Period 20
Payment 264,399
Interest 1,992,987
Discount Interest 1,560,139
Start Year 2023
Series 2023 (1)Series 2024 (1)
Fiscal Year
Ending Principal Interest Principal Total P&I
2023 3,295,000 0 0
2024 3,195,351 164,750 99,649 264,399
2025 3,090,719 159,768 104,632 264,399
2026 2,980,855 154,536 109,863 264,399
2027 2,865,499 149,043 115,357 264,399
2028 2,744,375 143,275 121,124 264,399
2029 2,617,194 137,219 127,181 264,399
2030 2,483,654 130,860 133,540 264,399
2031 2,343,438 124,183 140,217 264,399
2032 2,196,210 117,172 147,227 264,399
2033 2,041,622 109,811 154,589 264,399
2034 1,879,303 102,081 162,318 264,399
2035 1,708,869 93,965 170,434 264,399
2036 1,529,913 85,443 178,956 264,399
2037 1,342,010 76,496 187,904 264,399
2038 1,144,711 67,100 197,299 264,399
2039 937,547 57,236 207,164 264,399
2040 720,025 46,877 217,522 264,399
2041 491,627 36,001 228,398 264,399
2042 251,809 24,581 239,818 264,399
2043 0 12,590 251,809 264,399
Subtotal 1,992,987$3,295,000$5,287,986$
NPV of Interest Payments $1,396,918
(1) Equal amortized debt payments
A - 9A - 9
APPENDIX B
Parks and Recreation
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
PARKS & RECREATION
FEE CALCULATION
Hybrid
Description Method
Capital Assets
Existing Assets $24,303,533
Add/Less: Beginning Fund Balance [1]0
Add:CIP 28,313,000
Add: Study Cost 9,286
Less: Grant Funds (3,001,637)
Less Developer Funded Improvements (27,600,000)
Less: Donated Assets 0
Subtotal 22,024,182
Financing Costs
Less: Outstanding Principal - Total 0
Add: Outstanding Interest - Total 0
Add: Interest on New Debt [2]0
Subtotal 0
Applicable Capital & Financing $22,024,182
Residential Units 16,924
Fee per dwelling Unit $1,301
[1] Hybrid method assumes a beginning balance of $0.
[2] Consists of NPV of interest on new debt issued for Growth Related CIP projects.
B - 1
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
PARKS & RECREATION REVENUE
Hybrid Revenue FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
Fees [1]
All Residential per dwelling $2,118 $1,301 $1,340 $1,380 $1,421 $1,464 $1,508 $1,553 $1,600 $1,648 $1,697 $1,748 $1,800
Revenue
All Residential $44,478 $33,826 $67,000 $75,900 $71,050 $80,520 $791,700 $427,075 $520,000 $609,760 $500,615 $620,540 $522,000
Delopment Fee Credits 0 0 0 0 0 0 (226,200)(232,950)(320,000)(329,600)(296,975)(305,900)(180,000)
Interest Income 1,587 3,325 4,937 7,229 9,650 12,213 25,663 37,928 46,284 40,645 34,259 43,195 52,452
Total Revenue $46,065 $37,151 $71,937 $83,129 $80,700 $92,733 $591,163 $232,053 $246,284 $320,805 $237,899 $357,835 $394,452
Debt Service $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Cash In-Flows/(Out-Flows)
Capital Expenditures $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ($10,985,281)($22,629,679)$0 $0 ($958,212)$0 $0 $0
Development Fee Study Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Developer Constructed 0 0 0 0 0 10,985,281 22,629,679 0 0 0 0 0 0
Debt Proceeds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Debt Service Reserve Deposit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Debt Issuance Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (958,212)0 0 0
Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Balance $46,065 $37,151 $71,937 $83,129 $80,700 $92,733 $591,163 $232,053 $246,284 ($637,407)$237,899 $357,835 $394,452
Beginning Balance $47,859 $93,924 $131,075 $203,013 $286,141 $366,841 $459,575 $1,050,737 $1,282,790 $1,529,074 $891,667 $1,129,567 $1,487,402
Ending Balance $93,924 $131,075 $203,013 $286,141 $366,841 $459,575 $1,050,737 $1,282,790 $1,529,074 $891,667 $1,129,567 $1,487,402 $1,881,854
[1] New fees are assumed effective 8/1/14.
[2] Fees are credited for development within Ellman
property in leiu of completing park projects.
B - 2B - 2
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
PARKS & RECREATION REVENUE
Hybrid Revenue
Fees [1]
All Residential per dwelling
Revenue
All Residential
Delopment Fee Credits
Interest Income
Total Revenue
Debt Service
Other Cash In-Flows/(Out-Flows)
Capital Expenditures
Development Fee Study Costs
Developer Constructed
Debt Proceeds
Debt Service Reserve Deposit
Debt Issuance Costs
Subtotal
Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Balance
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
[1] New fees are assumed effective 8/1/14.
[2] Fees are credited for development within Ellman
property in leiu of completing park projects.
FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35
$1,854 $1,910 $1,967 $2,026 $2,087 $2,150 $2,215 $2,281 $2,349
$491,310 $401,100 $511,420 $780,010 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
(148,320)(95,500)(49,175)(50,650)0 0 0 0 0
63,825 74,677 87,740 108,268 121,697 125,348 129,108 132,981 136,971
$406,815 $380,277 $549,985 $837,628 $121,697 $125,348 $129,108 $132,981 $136,971
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$406,815 $380,277 $549,985 $837,628 $121,697 $125,348 $129,108 $132,981 $136,971
$1,881,854 $2,288,669 $2,668,945 $3,218,930 $4,056,558 $4,178,255 $4,303,603 $4,432,711 $4,565,692
$2,288,669 $2,668,945 $3,218,930 $4,056,558 $4,178,255 $4,303,603 $4,432,711 $4,565,692 $4,702,663
B - 3B - 3
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Parks & Recreation - 2013 Dollars
P3008 Four Peaks Neighborhood Park Phase II & III 0.0%100.0%$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
P3011 Fountain Park, Phase VI 0.0%100.0%825,000 675,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3014 Community Park - Ellman Property 100.0%0.0%0 0 0 0 0 9,200,000 18,400,000 0 0 0 0 0
P3022 Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements 0.0%100.0%300,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3023 New Pocket Park-West 100.0%0.0%0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 713,000 0 0
P3024 Urban Trail Improvements 0.0%100.0%20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Parks & Recreation 1,145,000 695,000 20,000 20,000 0 9,200,000 18,400,000 0 0 713,000 0 0
Parks & Recreation Growth Related CIP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 713,000 0 0
Parks & Recreation Non-Growth Related CIP 1,145,000 695,000 20,000 20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Parks & Recreation Improvements Developer Funded CIP 0 0 0 0 0 9,200,000 18,400,000 0 0 0 0 0
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth
Parks & Recreation - 2013 Dollars
P3008 Four Peaks Neighborhood Park Phase II & III 0.0%100.0%
P3011 Fountain Park, Phase VI 0.0%100.0%
P3014 Community Park - Ellman Property 100.0%0.0%
P3022 Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements 0.0%100.0%
P3023 New Pocket Park-West 100.0%0.0%
P3024 Urban Trail Improvements 0.0%100.0%
Total Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Growth Related CIP
Parks & Recreation Non-Growth Related CIP
Parks & Recreation Improvements Developer Funded CIP
ALL YEARS
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 Growth Non-Growth FY 2013-32
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $50,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 1,500,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,600,000 0 27,600,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300,000 300,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 713,000 0 713,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130,000 130,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,313,000 1,980,000 30,293,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B - 5
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Parks & Recreation - INFLATED [1]
P3008 Four Peaks Neighborhood Park Phase II & III 0.0%100.0%0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3011 Fountain Park, Phase VI 0.0%100.0%825,000 716,108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3014 Community Park - Ellman Property 100.0%0.0%0 0 0 0 0 10,985,281 22,629,679 0 0 0 0 0
P3022 Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements 0.0%100.0%300,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P3023 New Pocket Park-West 100.0%0.0%0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 958,212 0 0
P3024 Urban Trail Improvements 0.0%100.0%20,000 21,218 21,855 22,510 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Parks & Recreation 1,145,000 737,326 21,855 22,510 0 10,985,281 22,629,679 0 0 958,212 0 0
Parks & Recreation Improvements Growth Related CIP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,985,281 $22,629,679 $0 $0 $958,212 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation Improvements Non-Growth Related CIP $1,145,000 $737,326 $21,855 $22,510 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation Improvements Ellman Funded CIP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,985,281 $22,629,679 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
[1] CIP is inflated at a 3% rate, compounded annually.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Growth
Non-
Growth
Parks & Recreation - INFLATED [1]
P3008 Four Peaks Neighborhood Park Phase II & III 0.0%100.0%
P3011 Fountain Park, Phase VI 0.0%100.0%
P3014 Community Park - Ellman Property 100.0%0.0%
P3022 Fountain Lake Water Quality Improvements 0.0%100.0%
P3023 New Pocket Park-West 100.0%0.0%
P3024 Urban Trail Improvements 0.0%100.0%
Total Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Improvements Growth Related CIP
Parks & Recreation Improvements Non-Growth Related CIP
Parks & Recreation Improvements Ellman Funded CIP
[1] CIP is inflated at a 3% rate, compounded annually.
ALL YEARS
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 Growth Non-Growth FY 2013-32
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000 50,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,541,108 1,541,108
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33,614,960 0 33,614,960
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300,000 300,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 958,212 0 958,212
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 135,583 135,583
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34,573,173 2,026,690 36,599,863
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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APPENDIX C
Assumptions and Supporting Worksheets
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
GENERAL INPUT SCHEDULE
ITEM FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
1.Escalation Factors
General Inflation 0.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation 0.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
Capital Outlay - Fire & Emergency Services 0.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
Fee Index - Escalation for Inflation
Fire & Emergency 0.00%0.00%0.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
Parks & Recreation 0.00%0.00%0.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
Growth - Non-Residential 0.44%0.44%0.44%0.44%0.43%0.43%0.43%0.43%0.43%0.43%3.16%0.41%0.41%0.41%
Growth - Residential 0.16%0.20%0.38%0.42%0.38%0.41%3.93%1.98%2.29%2.55%1.98%2.34%1.87%1.68%
Bond / Loan Parameters
Length of Term / Repayment Period (years)20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Annual Interest Rate 5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%
Issuance Costs 1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%
Fiscal Year Month of Issue (1=Jul)1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Debt Service Reserve Deposit Factor 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91
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NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
GENERAL INPUT SCHEDULE
ITEM
1.Escalation Factors
General Inflation
Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation
Capital Outlay - Fire & Emergency Services
Fee Index - Escalation for Inflation
Fire & Emergency
Parks & Recreation
Growth - Non-Residential
Growth - Residential
Bond / Loan Parameters
Length of Term / Repayment Period (years)
Annual Interest Rate
Issuance Costs
Fiscal Year Month of Issue (1=Jul)
Debt Service Reserve Deposit Factor
FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35
3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%
0.41%0.40%0.40%0.40%0.40%0.40%17.45%0.34%
1.31%1.60%2.33%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%
1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
GENERAL INPUT SCHEDULE
2a.Building Data [1]
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Single-Family Dwellings Units 8,293 8,318 8,343 8,373 8,403 8,438 8,938 9,188 9,488 9,838 10,113 10,438 10,713 10,968
Single-Family Dwellings, Permits 20 25 25 30 30 35 500 250 300 350 275 325 275 255
Multi-Family Dwellings (2.5 units each permit)4,840 4,841 4,866 4,891 4,911 4,931 4,956 4,981 5,006 5,026 5,046 5,076 5,091 5,101
Multi-Family Dwellings, Permits 0 0 10 10 8 8 10 10 10 8 8 12 6 4
Multi-Family Dwellings, New Units 1 1 25 25 20 20 25 25 25 20 20 30 15 10
Total Dwelling Units 13,133 13,159 13,209 13,264 13,314 13,369 13,894 14,169 14,494 14,864 15,159 15,514 15,804 16,069
Percentage Increase 0.16%0.20%0.38%0.42%0.38%0.41%3.93%1.98%2.29%2.55%1.98%2.34%1.87%1.68%
State Trust Land (included in SF Dwelling Units)0 0 0 0 0 0 150 150 200 200 175 175 100 80
2b.Square Feet
Avg.s.f./unit:1,930 Single Family, New Square Feet 38,600 48,250 48,250 57,900 57,900 67,550 965,000 482,500 579,000 675,500 530,750 627,250 530,750 492,150
Cumulative S.F. [2]16,005,490 16,053,740 16,101,990 16,159,890 16,217,790 16,285,340 17,250,340 17,732,840 18,311,840 18,987,340 19,518,090 20,145,340 20,676,090 21,168,240
Avg.s.f./unit:1,002 Multi-Family, New Square Feet 1,002 1,002 25,050 25,050 20,040 20,040 25,050 25,050 25,050 20,040 20,040 30,060 15,030 10,020
Cumulative S.F. [2]4,849,680 4,850,682 4,875,732 4,900,782 4,920,822 4,940,862 4,965,912 4,990,962 5,016,012 5,036,052 5,056,092 5,086,152 5,101,182 5,111,202
Industrial Square Feet 313,274 313,766 314,259 314,751 315,243 315,735 316,227 316,719 317,211 317,703 318,196 318,688 319,180 319,672
New Square Feet [3]492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492
Commercial / Lodging Square Feet 2,323,554 2,334,673 2,345,791 2,356,910 2,368,028 2,379,147 2,390,266 2,401,384 2,412,503 2,423,621 2,509,740 2,520,858 2,531,977 2,543,096
New Square Feet [4]11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 86,119 11,119 11,119 11,119
Subtotal 2,636,828 2,648,439 2,660,050 2,671,661 2,683,271 2,694,882 2,706,493 2,718,103 2,729,714 2,741,325 2,827,935 2,839,546 2,851,157 2,862,768
Total New Square Feet 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 86,611 11,611 11,611 11,611
0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%3.2%0.4%0.4%0.4%
Total Residential SF 20,855,170 20,904,422 20,977,722 21,060,672 21,138,612 21,226,202 22,216,252 22,723,802 23,327,852 24,023,392 24,574,182 25,231,492 25,777,272 26,279,442
Total Residential and Commercial SF 23,491,998 23,552,861 23,637,772 23,732,333 23,821,883 23,921,084 24,922,745 25,441,905 26,057,566 26,764,717 27,402,117 28,071,038 28,628,429 29,142,210
Residential Percentage 88.8%88.8%88.7%88.7%88.7%88.7%89.1%89.3%89.5%89.8%89.7%89.9%90.0%90.2%
Commercial Percentage 11.2%11.2%11.3%11.3%11.3%11.3%10.9%10.7%10.5%10.2%10.3%10.1%10.0%9.8%
[1] Projected dwelling units timing provided by Town.
[2] Based on average of national median sq. ft. figures from 1989 to 1998 to develop
assumed single family sq.ft. of 1,930 and multi-family units average of 1,002.
[4] Projected average annual square footage growth through FY 2049-50 build-out based on
129.7 commercial / lodging acres to be developed and ratio of 7,605 developed square feet per
acre. Average annual growth is adjusted for 75,000 square feet developed in FY 2023-24 and
500,000 square feet developed in FY 2033-34.
[3] Projected average annual square footage growth through FY 2049-50 based on 2 acres to
be developed and 9,105 square feet per acre.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
GENERAL INPUT SCHEDULE
2a.Building Data [1]
Single-Family Dwellings Units
Single-Family Dwellings, Permits
Multi-Family Dwellings (2.5 units each permit)
Multi-Family Dwellings, Permits
Multi-Family Dwellings, New Units
Total Dwelling Units
Percentage Increase
State Trust Land (included in SF Dwelling Units)
2b.Square Feet
Avg.s.f./unit:1,930 Single Family, New Square Feet
Cumulative S.F. [2]
Avg.s.f./unit:1,002 Multi-Family, New Square Feet
Cumulative S.F. [2]
Industrial Square Feet
New Square Feet [3]
Commercial / Lodging Square Feet
New Square Feet [4]
Subtotal
Total New Square Feet
Total Residential SF
Total Residential and Commercial SF
Residential Percentage
Commercial Percentage
[1] Projected dwelling units timing provided by Town.
[2] Based on average of national median sq. ft. figures from 1989 to 1998 to develop
assumed single family sq.ft. of 1,930 and multi-family units average of 1,002.
[4] Projected average annual square footage growth through FY 2049-50 build-out based on
129.7 commercial / lodging acres to be developed and ratio of 7,605 developed square feet per
acre. Average annual growth is adjusted for 75,000 square feet developed in FY 2023-24 and
500,000 square feet developed in FY 2033-34.
[3] Projected average annual square footage growth through FY 2049-50 based on 2 acres to
be developed and 9,105 square feet per acre.
FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 FY 2032-33 FY 2033-34 FY 2034-35
11,168 11,418 11,793 11,793 11,793 11,793 11,793 11,793
200 250 375 0 0 0 0 0
5,111 5,121 5,131 5,131 5,131 5,131 5,131 5,131
4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0
10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
16,279 16,539 16,924 16,924 16,924 16,924 16,924 16,924
1.31%1.60%2.33%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
50 25 25 0 0 0 0
386,000 482,500 723,750 0 0 0 0 0
21,554,240 22,036,740 22,760,490 22,760,490 22,760,490 22,760,490 22,760,490 22,760,490
10,020 10,020 10,020 0 0 0 0 0
5,121,222 5,131,242 5,141,262 5,141,262 5,141,262 5,141,262 5,141,262 5,141,262
320,164 320,656 321,148 321,641 322,133 322,625 323,117 323,609
492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492
2,554,214 2,565,333 2,576,451 2,587,570 2,598,688 2,609,807 3,120,925 3,132,044
11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 11,119 511,119 11,119
2,874,378 2,885,989 2,897,600 2,909,210 2,920,821 2,932,432 3,444,042 3,455,653
11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 11,611 511,611 11,611
0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%0.4%17.4%0.3%
26,675,462 27,167,982 27,901,752 27,901,752 27,901,752 27,901,752 27,901,752 27,901,752
29,549,840 30,053,971 30,799,352 30,810,962 30,822,573 30,834,184 31,345,794 31,357,405
90.3%90.4%90.6%90.6%90.5%90.5%89.0%89.0%
9.7%9.6%9.4%9.4%9.5%9.5%11.0%11.0%
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
NON-UTILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE STUDY
ENR-CCI
Area Year Period Index Source
ENR-CCI
Index
ENR-CCI
Ratio
United States 2013 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 9552 1.000
United States 2012 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 9308 1.026
United States 2011 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 9070 1.053
United States 2010 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 8802 1.085
United States 2009 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 8570 1.115
United States 2008 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 8310 1.149
United States 2007 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 7966 1.199
United States 2006 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 7751 1.232
United States 2005 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 7446 1.283
United States 2004 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 7115 1.343
United States 2003 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 6695 1.427
United States 2002 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 6538 1.461
United States 2001 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 6334 1.508
United States 2000 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 6221 1.535
United States 1999 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 6059 1.576
United States 1998 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 5920 1.614
United States 1997 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 5826 1.640
United States 1996 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 5620 1.700
United States 1995 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 5471 1.746
United States 1994 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 5408 1.766
United States 1993 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 5210 1.833
United States 1992 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4985 1.916
United States 1991 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4835 1.976
United States 1990 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4732 2.019
United States 1989 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4615 2.070
United States 1988 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4519 2.114
United States 1987 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4406 2.168
United States 1986 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4295 2.224
United States 1985 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4195 2.277
United States 1984 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4146 2.304
United States 1983 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 4066 2.349
United States 1982 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 3825 2.497
United States 1981 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 3535 2.702
United States 1980 Annual ENR Construction Cost Index 3237 2.951
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Meeting Date:5/15/2014
Agenda Type:Regular
Staff Contact Information:Ken Buchanan
Strategic Values:Public Safety,Health Welfare
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Type:Regular Session
Submitting Department:Administration
Council Goal:
Not Applicable (NA)
REQUEST TO COUNCIL (Agenda Language):Approve the Second Amendment to the Fire Protection and Emergency
Services Agreement with the Rural/Metro Corporation.
Applicant:Ken Buchanan,Town Manager
Applicant Contact Information:
Property Location:
Related Ordinance,Policy or Guiding Principle:n/a
Staff Summary (background):The Fire Protection and Emergency Services Agreement will reach the
conclusion of its initial five-year term as of June 30,2014.The agreement permits extension for two additional
two-year terms upon agreement of the Town and Rural/Metro.The Second Amendment will approve the first
of the two permitted extensions,continuing the agreement through June 30,2016.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):n/a
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs;budget status):n/a
Budget Reference (page number):n/a
Funding Source:NA
If Multiple Funds utilized,listhere:n/a
Budgeted;if No,attach Budget Adjustment Form:NA
Recommendation(s)by Board(s)or Commission(s):n/a
Staff Recommendation(s):Staff recommends approving the Second Amendment to the Fire Protection and
Emergency Services Agreement with Rural/Metro Corporation,which will,among other things,extend the term
for an additional two-year term.
List Attachment(s):Rural/Metro Letter;Staff Memorandum;Second Amendment to Agreement.
SUGGESTED MOTION (for council use):Move to approve the Second Amendment to the Fire Protection and
Emergency Services Agreement with Rural/Metro.
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Prepared by:
TvlA
Director's Approval:
Approved:
Ken Buchanan,Town Manager
5/15/2014
5/15/2014
5/15/2014
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE:May 15th 2014
FROM:Ken Buchanan,Town Manager
TO:Mayor and Town Council
SUBJECT:RURAL/METRO 2-YEAR EXTENSION AMENDMENT FOR
FIRE SERVICES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
AGREEMENT;AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE OF SPACE
FOR BILLETING AN AMBULANCE SERVICE AND A
PARAMEDIC RIDE-ALONG FEE.
After initial meetings withthe Rural/Metro representative and subsequent
discussionswith exchange of positions highlighted many areas which included it
wasdecidedthat beingonlya 2-year extensionandnot a new 5-year agreement
discussion, only couple of areas of the current agreement be amended and two
other areas negotiated with a separate agreement. They are:
Station #2 response times
The Station #2 response time language will remain intact in the agreement.
Appendix I Amendment
An amended equipment list in Appendix "I"of the agreement will include the
recently purchased equipment of Spartan Fire Truck and Brush Attack Truck.
The 3%annual inflationary factor
The Rural/Metro 3% fixed annual fee adjustment will stay intact with the two year
extension.
Ambulance Facility Lease
Rural/Metro Ambulance is a separate entity (see attachment) and is not part of the
Town of Fountain Hills Fire Protection and Emergency Services Agreement and
currently utilizing Station #1 space at no cost.There has been discussion between
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R/M representatives and staff to come to an arrangement through a separate
agreementexploringwhatotherarrangementandleasefees inothercitiesand
towns.
Paramedic Ride-Along Fee
Rural/Metro Ambulance being a separate entity sometimes finds it necessary to
utilize Fountain Hills R/M Fire Department paramedics in a ride-along capacity for
adequate patient care to the hospital.The Town of Fountain Hills pays for the
paramedic and should reimbursed by Rural/Metro Ambulance Company to pay for
that times used.This is standard among many fire departments where the local
ambulance company will pay a fee for service ifa fire paramedic is required to
conduct a ride-along.
Staffis recommending the 2-yearFire ServiceContractextension of the Fire
Protection and Emergency Services Agreement betweenthe Town of Fountain
Hills and the Rural/Metro Corporation;the Equipment/Apparatus List;the3%
fixed annual fee adjustment;and a separate agreement for billeting of ambulances
in Town-owned Fire facilities as well as fees for paramedic ride-alongs when
necessary.
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2166427.2
SECOND AMENDMENT TO FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
(this “Second Amendment”) is entered into on May 15, 2014 (“Effective Date”), by and between
the TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, an Arizona municipal corporation (hereinafter called the
“Town”), and RURAL/METRO CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation with a local place of
business at 9221 East Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 (hereinafter called
“Rural/Metro”).
RECITALS
A. The Town and Rural/Metro entered into a FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
AGREEMENT (the “Original Agreement”) dated May 21, 2009, for fire protection and
emergency medical services.
B. The Town and Rural/Metro entered into a First Amendment to the Original Agreement
on August 2, 2012 (the “First Amendment”), to (i) add provisions relating to the CARES
Services and (ii) replace the Manpower Exhibit. Collectively, the First Amendment and
Agreement are referred to herein as the “Agreement.”
C. The Town and Rural/Metro desire to further amend the Agreement to (i) extend the term
for two years subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (ii) address the
operational period for the Eagle Mountain Ambulance Station, (iii) delete the provisions
relating to telephone services at the Fire Stations, (iv) replace Appendix I to include
recently purchased equipment and (v) update the notice provisions.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated
herein by reference, the following mutual covenants and conditions, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Town and the
Consultant hereby agree as follows:
1. Term Extended. Pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Agreement (Term), the Parties agree to
extend the term of this Agreement for an additional two years, terminating on June 30,
2016.
2. Fire Station Modification. Section 3.1 (Fire Stations) is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
3.1 Fire Stations. The Town Manager shall provide, for Rural/Metro’s use in the
Primary Service Area, Station No. 1 and Station No. 2 (individually referred to
herein as a “Fire Station” or collectively as the “Fire Stations”). Rural/Metro
hereby agrees that the Fire Stations shall be sufficient to allow Rural/Metro to
perform the Services during the term of this Agreement; provided, however, that
in the event that the Town constructs a new Fire Station within the term of this
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Agreement, it shall also be made available to Rural/Metro to perform its Services.
Rural/Metro agrees to maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the Eagle Mountain
Ambulance substation until such time that the town relocates Fountain Hills Fire
Station 2.
3. Telephone Service. Section 3.6 (Telephone Services) is deleted in its entirety and
reserved for future use.
4. Appendix Replaced. The text of Appendix I (Initial Vehicles and Equipment) is deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following:
VEHICLE VIN # LICENSE PLATE
2014 Spartan (E822) 4S7AU2E94EC077602 X-XXXX
2014 Ford F550 (BR823) 1FD0W5HY9EEA17584 G-795GM
2008 Crimson (E 823) 497AT2C958CO63752 G-946EZ
1998 LaFrance (Reserve) 4Z36EFBXYRF75528 G-151CK
1999 LaFrance (L822) 4Z36ESB1XRB05483 G-354DL
2011 Ford (Chief) 1FTFW1CF1BFA44166 G-567GD
2009 Ford 150 4X4 (Asst.Chief) 1FTPW14VX9KB48053 G-968EZ
2011 Ford 550 (SQ 822) 1FD0W5HY4CEB08422 G-794GE
2007 Ford Escape (CARES) 1FMYU59H87KA23856 G-913EP
5. Notices. Section 7.8 (Notices) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
7.8 Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given if (A) delivered to the party at the address set forth below, (B) deposited in
the U.S. Mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, to the address set
forth below or (C) given to a recognized and reputable overnight delivery service,
to the address set forth below:
If to the Town: Town of Fountain Hills
16705 East Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268
Attn: Kenneth W. Buchanan, Town Manager
With copy to: GUST ROSENFELD, P.L.C.
One East Washington Street, Suite 1600
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2553
Attn: Andrew J. McGuire, Esq.
If to Rural Metro: Rural/Metro Corporation, Inc.
9221 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Attn: Fire Chief
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With a Copy to: Rural/Metro Corporation, Inc.
9221 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Attn: General Counsel
or at such other address, and to the attention of such other person or officer, as
any party may designate in writing by notice duly given pursuant to this
subsection. Notices shall be deemed received (A) when delivered to the party,
(B) three business days after being placed in the U.S. Mail, properly addressed,
with sufficient postage or (C) the following business day after being given to a
recognized overnight delivery service, with the person giving the notice paying all
required charges and instructing the delivery service to deliver on the following
business day. If a copy of a notice is also given to a party’s counsel or other
recipient, the provisions above governing the date on which a notice is deemed to
have been received by a party shall mean and refer to the date on which the party,
and not its counsel or other recipient to which a copy of the notice may be sent, is
deemed to have received the notice.
6. Effect of Amendment. In all other respects, the Agreement is affirmed and ratified and,
except as expressly modified herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
7. Non-Default. By executing this Second Amendment, Rural/Metro affirmatively asserts
that (i) the Town is not currently in default, nor has been in default at any time prior to
this Second Amendment, under any of the terms or conditions of the Agreement and (ii)
any and all claims, known and unknown, relating to the Agreement and existing on or
before the date of this Second Amendment are forever waived.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument as of the date
and year first set forth above.
“Town”
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,
an Arizona municipal corporation
Kenneth W. Buchanan, Town Manager
ATTEST:
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
STATE OF ARIZONA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF MARICOPA )
On ___________________, 2014, before me personally appeared Kenneth W. Buchanan,
the Town Manager of the TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, an Arizona municipal corporation,
whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he
claims to be, and acknowledged that he signed the above document, on behalf of the Town of
Fountain Hills.
Notary Public
(Affix notary seal here)
[SIGNATURES CONTINUE ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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“Rural/Metro”
Rural Metro Corporation,
an Arizona corporation
By:
Michael East, Senior Vice President
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
STATE OF ____________________)
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________________)
On ________________________, 2014, before me personally appeared Michael East, the
Senior Vice President of RURAL METRO CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation, whose
identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he claims to
be, and acknowledged that he signed the above document on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
(Affix notary seal here)
Rural/Metro
Fire Department
Mr.Ken Buchanan April 29, 2014
Town Manager
Town of Fountain Hills
16705 E Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ.85268
Mr.Buchanan,
I wanted to follow upon our previousconversations regardingthe emergency response
system inthe Town of Fountain Hills.I felt it might be prudent for the sakeof clarity to
provide you with a simplified road map of our direction.
Keepin mind that Rural/Metro's fire services agreements are matters of negotiations
and understanding between us and our customers.Emergency Medical Transportation
Agreements are between three entities,Rural/Metro,our customers,and the
Department of Health Services. It seems appropriate that we separate these two types
of agreements in order to move our business relationship forward.
First, it is my desire to complete the process and formalize a 2 year extension of the
current fire service agreement with the Town. The extension document is currently
under review within the administration of the Town.
Secondly,in consideration for the Town's assistance with the ambulance operations,I
am planning to facilitate meetings between the Town and representatives of
Rural/Metro Ambulance. The intent of these meetings isto reach an equitable financial
solution between the parties to reimburse the Town for services they provide
supporting the ambulance system.Similar agreements exist currently between
Rural/Metro Ambulance (and other owned entities) and other municipalities. Examples
of reimbursement include rental of fire station facilities and paramedic support for
Advanced Life Support transports.
Ted Beam
Fire Chief
Rural/Metro Fire Department
Central Arizona
222 E Main St.Mesa,Arizona 85201