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NOTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE AND
REGULAR SESSION OF
THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
TIME: 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Executive Session will be held in 2nd floor Fountain Conference Room)
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
WHEN: THURSDAY OCTOBER 18, 2007
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 EAST AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
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. If there is a Public
Hearing, please submit the speaker card for that issue prior to the beginning of the
Public Hearing and the Consideration of said issue.
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 prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding
Officer and not to individual Council Members. Speakers’ statements should not be
repetitive. In order to conduct an orderly business meeting, the Presiding Officer shall keep
control of the meeting and shall require the speakers and audience to refrain from abusive
or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, applause, protests or other conduct that disrupts
or interferes with the orderly conduct of the business of the meeting. Personal attacks on
Council members, Town staff or members of the public are not allowed. Please be respectful
when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to
leave.
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.
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
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Mayor Wally Nichols
Councilmember Mike Archambault Councilmember Henry Leger
Vice Mayor Ginny Dickey Councilmember Keith McMahan
Councilmember Ed Kehe Councilmember Jay Schlum
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CALL TO ORDER –Mayor Nichols4
ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: (i) Pursuant to §38-431.03(A)(1),
for discussion or employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries,
disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee may demand that the discussion or
consideration occur at a public meeting. The public body shall provide the officer, appointee or employee
with written notice of the executive session as is appropriate but not less than twenty-four hours for the
officer, appointee or employee to determine whether the discussion or consideration should occur at a public
meeting. (Specifically for the purpose of reviewing an application received for consideration for filling
vacancies on the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission as well as the interview of one applicant for
the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission); and (ii) Pursuant to §38-431.03(A)(4), for 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, a) A possible update regarding negotiations for a potential downtown development contract
and b) Threatened legal action regarding cut waiver.)
1.) RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Nichols
INVOCATION – Pastor Steve Bergeson, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
ROLL CALL – Mayor Nichols
MAYOR’S REPORT
i) Ataco Reception
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
i) Report on possible revenue shortfall solution option(s) presented by the Strategic Planning
Advisory Commission.
ii) Recognition of service to the Town to outgoing Planning and Zoning Commissioners
iii) Recognition of the Fountain Hills Community Theater for their ariZoni Awards.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G), 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. CONSIDERATION of approving the Town Council MEETING MINUTES of October 4,
2007.
2. CONSIDERATION of approving FOUR SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS requests
submitted by the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce for:
a) The Thanksgiving Day Parade scheduled to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
on Thursday, November 22, 2007.
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b) The Avenue of the Fountains Holiday Lighting (Stroll in the Glow) scheduled to
be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2007.
c) The Fountain Festival scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 9,
10, 11, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will require the closure of
Saguaro from Palisades to Paul Nordin parkway, Avenue of the Fountains from
Saguaro to La Montana, and a portion of Verde River Drive.
d) The Annual Great Fair scheduled for February 22, 23, and 24, 2007, from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The event will require the closure of Saguaro from Palisades to Paul Nordin
parkway, Avenue of the Fountains from Saguaro to La Montana, and a portion of
Verde River Drive.
3. CONSIDERATION of approving a Special Event Liquor License for Ken Bowman
(Fountain Hills Post No. 58, The American Legion) for support of the Fountain Festival of
Arts & Crafts, scheduled to be held November 9 and 10, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59
p.m., and November 11, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
4. CONSIDERATION of approving a Special Event Liquor License for Esther Beauchamp
(American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 58) for a fundraiser and support of the Fountain Festival
of Arts & Crafts. The beer garden will be located in the median at Avenue of the Fountains
and La Montana and is scheduled to be held November 9 and 10, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., and November 11, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
5. CONSIDERATION of approving a Special Event Liquor License for Bruce Thulien
(Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7507) for a fundraiser and will support the Fountain
Festival of Arts & Crafts. The beer garden will be located in Fountain Park and is
scheduled to be held November 9 and 10, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and November
11, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6. CONSIDERATION of approving a Special Event Liquor License for Bruce Thulien
(Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7507) for a fundraiser supporting the Annual Great Fair.
The beer garden will be located in Fountain Park and is scheduled to be held February 22
and 23, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and February 24, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m.
7. CONSIDERATION of approving a Special Event Liquor License for Bruce Thulien
(Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7507) for a fundraiser supporting the Annual Great Fair.
The beer garden will be located in median located at Avenue of the Fountains and La
Montana Drive and is scheduled to be held February 22 and 23, 2008 , from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., and February 24, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
8. CONSIDERATION for approval of RESOLUTION 2007-56, abandoning whatever right,
title, or interest the Town has in the certain public utility and drainage easements located at
the northeasterly property line of Plat 505D, Block 1, Lot 33 (16657 N. Boxcar Drive) as
recorded in Book 158 of Maps, Page 41, Records of Maricopa County, Arizona. EA07-26
(Grooms).
9. CONSIDERATION for approval of RESOLUTION 2007-57, abandoning whatever right,
title, or interest the Town has in the certain public utility and drainage easements located at
the northerly and easterly property line of Plat 605A, Block 1, Lot 10 (15820 E. Burro
Drive) as recorded in Book 164 of Maps, Page 12, Records of Maricopa County, Arizona.
EA07-27 (Simonson).
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REGULAR AGENDA
10. CONSIDERATION of approving the FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT between the Town of Fountain Hills and Fountain Hills
Chamber of Commerce; amending the payment terms from quarterly to monthly.
11. CONSIDERATION of approving the FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT between the Town of Fountain Hills and the Boys and Girls
Club of Greater Scottsdale, Inc.; amending the payment terms from quarterly to monthly.
12. CONSIDERATION of approving the FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT between the Town of Fountain Hills and the Extended Hands
Food Bank; amending the payment terms from quarterly to monthly.
13. CONSIDERATION of the FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT between the Town of Fountain Hills and Fountain Hills Community
Theater, Inc.; amending the payment terms from quarterly to monthly.
14. CONSIDERATION and approval of a MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING with
the State of Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and the Chaparral City
Water Company (CCWC) and RESOLUTION 2007-47 to allow Fountain Hills to
participate in the Arizona Rinse Smart Program.
15. CONSIDERATION of RESOLTUION 2007-61, declaring the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, Adult Business Zoning Regulations, dated October 18, 2007, a public record
pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-801.
16. PUBLIC HEARING to receive comments on ORDINANCE #07-01, amending Sections
1.12, 12.02, 14.03 and 18.03 and adding Chapter 21 Adult Businesses of the Zoning
Ordinance. Case #Z2004-07.
17. CONSIDERATION of on ORDINANCE #07-01, amending Sections 1.12, 12.02, 14.03
and 18.03 and adding Chapter 21 Adult Businesses of the Zoning Ordinance. Case #Z2004-
07.
18. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2007-62, declaring the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, Adult Business License Regulations, dated October 18, 2007, a public record
pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-801.
19. CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #07-09, Adult Use Licensing, amending the Town
of Fountain Hills Town Code, Chapter 8, Business Regulations, Article 8-5, Adult
Businesses.
20. CONSIDERATION of a CUT WAIVER request to permit an area of 3,024 square feet to
have up to 19 feet deep maximum visible cuts for the development of a single-family
residence on lot #87 in the Eagles Nest subdivision. Case #CFW2007-04.
21. UPDATE on the McDowell Mountain Preserve ACCESS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
22. QUARTERLY update by the Town Manager on progress of implementing COUNCIL’S
GOALS for FY2007-08.
23. SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager.
24. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager.
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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.
25. ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 12th day of October 2007.
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.
Our Town. Our Choices.Revenue solutions project
Content¾Background¾Summary of Problems and Issues¾Community Focus Group Process¾Recommendations¾Next Steps
Background¾2005 Strategic Plan identified a need to achieve financial stability¾In 2006 SPAC developed an investigative process to review this ¾Citizen team researched revenue options in 2007
Work Process¾Identify key issues and compare with other communities with similar characteristics as Fountain Hills¾Use a municipal finance expert (Hocking & Associates) to review our situation and make recommendations¾Develop and implement a communication plan to inform citizens of the issues and recommendations (including a survey)
Current Issues & Problems:6 Key Concerns¾Insufficient funds for future needs¾Limited economic base¾Reduction in future revenue streams¾High vulnerability to external factors¾Tax burden falls unequally ¾Low voter turn-out
Current Issues & Problems:Insufficient funds put aside for future use¾Need reserve $ for street rehabilitation¾Maintenance of 10 Town buildings¾Economic Stabilization fundOur Reserves are only one half of comparable cities
Current Issues & Problems:Limited Economic Base¾FH per capitasales tax collection is 67 % of comparable cities (Hocking Report)¾Population will top out at 34,000 residents1% of remaining developable land is zoned Commercial
Current Issues & Problems:Reduction in future revenue streams¾Construction-related activity will decline as the town approaches build-out¾State shared revenue may decline as the Town’s population growth slows67 % of Town revenue is subject to a declining trend
Current Issues & Problems:High vulnerability to external factors¾Sales Taxes are vulnerable to economic cycles¾State shared revenues are subject to legislativeintervention74% of our Revenues are subject to external factors
Current Issues & Problems:Tax Burden Unequal•Local Sales tax revenues fund the majority of Town services including fire and police servicesFull time residents carry a disproportionate share of the retail tax burden
Current Issues & Problems:Low Voter Turnout¾Approximately 10% of the population set the direction of the Town governing decisions¾Younger individuals are less likely to vote in local electionsLow Voter Turnout !14,000 registered2,000-3,000 vote!
Nature of the Problems¾Community Focus Group (CFG) recognized 2 major elements inherent in the problem:1)A current revenue shortfall in dollar terms (such as building the reserves and replacing streets)2)A structural problem with the way revenue is generated( vulnerability to external factors and unequal burden on citizens)
Size of the Problems¾CFG identified 2 major areas that would need additional funding over the next 5 years:1)Building the reserves to the levels recommended by the Hocking report2)Street replacement program as outlined in the recently completed external consultant’s reportCFG estimated these would require additional revenue of $4-6MM each year for 5 years
Community Focus Group Process¾CFG identified 4 possible options, by comparing what impact each option would have in solving the problems1)Cut costs and services2)Increase user charges for Town Services3)Increase fees(e.g development fees, building permits etc)4)Change sales and property taxesOr any combination of these items
CFG process(cont)¾Option 1 was analyzed and discarded, based on FH having the lowest expenditure per capita of the comparable communities group.¾Option 2 was also discarded based on CFG assessment of the value of the services provided to the whole population
Recommended Key Actions¾Acquire the capability to conduct a sales tax and business license tax audit, ensuring optimum collectability¾Design and implement a storm water/wash hazard prevention utility¾Levy a primary property tax of $1.00 per $100 assessed¾Reduce sales tax
Estimated Impact Range of Actions$million per yearSales/business license tax auditor0.5 to 0.7Storm water/wash hazard prevention utility1.0 to 1.3Primary Property Tax3.0 to 5.0Reduce sales tax(0.5) to(1.0)TOTAL4.0 to 6.0
Additional Recommendations¾Establish an aggressive economic program (including incentives and rezoning ) to market vacant land especially Downtown, on Shea and on/around Saguaro Blvds¾Consider increasing the current 15% coverage ordinance for R140 lots to 20%¾Further review of development fees and building permit costs with a view to increase.
Next Steps¾CFG will begin to disseminate this information during the Oct 20thto end of November period¾A statistically valid survey sample will be conducted during the last half of November.¾Final recommendations to Town Council by December 20th
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: October 18, 2007
Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Consent
Submitting Department: Administration
Staff Contact Information: Bevelyn J Bender, 480-816-5115, bbender@fh.az.gov
Strategic Priority: Not applicable
Council Goal: Not applicable
REQUEST TO COUNCIL: CONSIDERATION of approving the Town Council meeting MINUTES of October 4, 2007.
Applicant: N/A
Applicant Contact Information: N/A
Property Location: N/A
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): N/A
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s): N/A
Staff Recommendation(s): Approve
SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda.
Attachment(s): None
Submitted by:
__________________________________________
Approved:
_________________________________________
Town Manager Date
Bevelyn J. Bender/Town Clerk 10/12/07
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: 10-18-07
Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Consent
Submitting Department: Engineering
Staff Contact Information: Randy Harrel, Town Engineer, 480-816-5112, rharrel@fh.az.gov
Strategic Priority: Not applicable
Council Goal: Not applicable
REQUEST TO COUNCIL: CONSIDERATION for approval of RESOLUTION 2007-56 abandoning whatever right, title, or
interest the Town has in the certain public utility and drainage easements located at the northeasterly property line of Plat
505D, Block 1, Lot 33 (16657 N. Boxcar Drive) as recorded in Book 158 of Maps, Page 41, Records of Maricopa County,
Arizona. EA07-26 (Grooms)
Applicant: Steven and Linnea Grooms
Applicant Contact Information: 16657 N. Boxcar Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, 480-588-8964
Property Location: 16657 N. Boxcar Drive
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: Not applicable
Staff Summary (background): This item on the Town Council's agenda is a proposal to abandon the ten foot (10’) public
utility and drainage easements located at the northeasterly property line of Plat 505D, Block 1, Lot 33, (16657 N. Boxcar
Drive) as shown in Exhibit “A”. The property owners desire 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 this public utility easement.
The Engineering Department has reviewed the site to ascertain any drainage issues in addition to the Town's general
interest in the easement. It is the professional opinion of the Engineering Department that there is no need for the Town to
retain the drainage easement proposed to be abandoned, with the understanding that certain lots within this subdivision are
subject to lot-to-lot drainage runoff. The property owners of Lot 33 are required to pass the developed flows generated by
the upstream lots across their property.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications): Not applicable
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): Not applicable
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s): Not applicable
Staff Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2007-56, subject to the following stipulation:
Grant a 10’ x 10’ Public Utility Easement at the southeast corner of the lot, for existing and future utility boxes.
SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve.
Attachment(s): Resolution, Exhibit.
Submitted by:
Randy Harrel, Town Engineer Date
Approved:
Town Manager Date
Approved by:
Tom Ward, Director of Public Works Date
RESOLUTION 2007-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE, OR
INTEREST IT HAS IN THE CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS AT THE NORTHEASTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF PLAT 505D,
BLOCK 1, LOT 33, FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 158 OF
MAPS, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”), as the
governing body of real property located in the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”), may require the
dedication of public streets, sewer, water, drainage, and other utility easements or rights-of-way within any
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 ten (10’) foot public utility and drainage easements, located at the
northeasterly property line of Plat 505D, Block 1, Lot 33, Fountain Hills, as recorded in Book 158 of Maps,
Page 41, Records of Maricopa County, 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, October
18, 2007.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
W. J. Nichols, Mayor Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Timothy G. Pickering, Town Manager Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: 10-18-07
Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Consent
Submitting Department: Engineering
Staff Contact Information: Randy Harrel, Town Engineer, 480-816-5112, rharrel@fh.az.gov
Strategic Priority: Not applicable
Council Goal: Not applicable
REQUEST TO COUNCIL: Consideration for approval of RESOLUTION 2007-57 abandoning whatever right, title, or
interest the Town has in the certain public utility and drainage easements located at the northerly and easterly property
line of Plat 605A, Block 1, Lot 10 (15820 E. Burro Drive) as recorded in Book 164 of Maps, Page 12, Records of Maricopa
County, Arizona. EA07-27 (Simonson)
Applicant: Grant A. Simonson
Applicant Contact Information: 15820 E. Burro Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, 480-329-0010
Property Location: 15820 E. Burro Drive
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: Not applicable
Staff Summary (background): This item on the Town Council's agenda is a proposal to abandon the ten (10’) foot public
utility and drainage easements located at the northerly and easterly property line of Plat 605A, Block 1, Lot 10, (15820 E.
Burro Drive) as shown in Exhibit “A”. The property owners desire 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 this public utility easement.
The Engineering Department has reviewed the site to ascertain any drainage issues in addition to the Town's general
interest in the easement. It is the professional opinion of the Engineering Department that there is no need for the Town to
retain the drainage easement proposed to be abandoned, with the understanding that certain lots within this subdivision are
subject to lot-to-lot drainage runoff. The property owners of Lot 10 are required to pass the developed flows generated by
the upstream lots across their property.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications): Not applicable
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): Not applicable
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s): Not applicable
Staff Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2007- 57, with the following stipulation:
Grant a 10’ x 10’ Public Utility Easement at the southwest corner of the lot, for existing and future utility boxes.
SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve, with stipulation.
Attachment(s): Resolution, Exhibit
Submitted by:
___________________________________________
Randy Harrel, Town Engineer Date
Approved:
_________________________________________
Town Manager Date
Approved by:
___________________________________________
Tom Ward, Director of Public Works Date
RESOLUTION 2007-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE, OR
INTEREST IT HAS IN THE CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENT AT THE NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF PLAT
605A, BLOCK 1, LOT 10, FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK
164 OF MAPS, PAGE 12, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”), as the
governing body of real property located in the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”), may require the
dedication of public streets, sewer, water, drainage, and other utility easements or rights-of-way within any
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 ten (10’) foot public utility and drainage easements, located at the
northerly and easterly property line of Plat 605A, Block 1, Lot 10, Fountain Hills, as recorded in Book 164 of
Maps, Page 12, Records of Maricopa County, 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, October
18, 2007.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
W. J. Nichols, Mayor Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Timothy G. Pickering, Town Manager Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney
LICENSE AGREEMENT
The Arizona Rinse Smart program was developed by the Arizona Department of Water
Resources (ADWR) to promote water efficiency for food industries through the use of
the best available technologies for water conservation. ADWR is herein referred to as the
LICENSOR. Organizations and individuals who agree to comply with the terms and
conditions set forth herein are authorized to use the Arizona Rinse Smart logo and related
material.
(Organization or individual’s name)
Herein referred to as LICENSEE, is desirous of participating in the Arizona Rinse Smart
program.
Effective on the subscribed date, in consideration of receipt of the program logo and related
materials, LICENSEE agrees to the following terms and conditions.
1. Use of Program Logo and Related Materials
LICENSOR grants LICENSEE, its agents and employees a non-exclusive,
nontransferable, royalty-free right to use the program logo and related materials in
accordance with, and in the form and manner prescribed in the Logo Use Guidelines,
a copy of which is attached and made a part hereof by reference, as such guidelines
may be amended from time to time. LICENSEE must submit a written request to the
Arizona Department of Water Resources and receive written permission to use the
logo in a form or manner other than the way prescribed in the Logo Use Guidelines.
LICENSOR reserves the right to deny granting of license agreement or use of logo to
anyone.
2. Quality Maintenance Standards
LICENSEE shall cooperate with the LICENSOR in assuring proper use of the
program logo and related materials, in accordance with the Logo Use Guidelines.
Such cooperation shall include the completion of surveys related to logo use and
providing LICENSOR with specimens of the use of the program logo and related
materials upon request. LICENSEE shall comply with the applicable laws and
regulations and obtain all appropriate government approvals pertaining to advertising
or promotional materials bearing the program logo. LICENSEE shall use the program
logo only in such a manner that promotes Arizona water efficiency in a positive, non-
partisan manner.
3. Termination
A. LICENSOR may terminate this agreement with thirty (30) days written notice to
LICENSEE upon completion of the Arizona Rinse Smart program. LICENSEE
may terminate this agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to LICENSOR.
Upon such termination, LICENSEE shall in a timely manner discontinue all use
of the program logo and related materials, and delete the same from its
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REPORT TO
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
1st QUARTER
PROGRESS ON
COUNCIL GOALS
FOR FY2007-08
Presented by
Timothy G. Pickering, Town Manager
October 18, 2007
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During a goal-setting retreat in February 2007, the Town Council identified eight primary goals
for the FY2007-08 budget. A second retreat was held with management staff to develop
specific implementation plans and identify resources necessary to carry out the goals
established by the Council.
The following graph depicts progress the staff has made toward achieving all goals.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Promote commercial development/business vitality
Create responsible environmental policy
Provide public access to McDowell Mountain Preserve
Improve pedestrian safety
Ensure responsible development of State Trust Land
Revenue shortfall recommendation by 12/31/07
Economic study of key revenue options
Implementation Plan for Strategic Plan Year 2
PERCENT COMPLETE
PROGRESS TO COUNCIL GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
Quarter 1
OVERVIEW
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Goal 1. To create a timeline and implementation plan for the second year of the
Strategic Plan.
Responsibility Agent: Julie Ghetti, Finance Director
Percent complete: 50%
Objective 1.1. To approve formally the Council’s goals and objectives by March15,
2007.
Council approved their Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 at
their Council meeting on April 5, 2007.
Objective 1.2. To identify and assign responsibility and costs of implementing the
Council goals and objectives through the budget process by April, 2007.
The cost estimates for Council goals and objectives for the second year of the
strategic priorities were identified in April and have been included in the Fiscal
Year 2007-08 budget that was adopted by the Town Council in June 2007.
Costs associated with the implementation of the Council goals that are part of
Year 2 of Strategic Plan were included in the budget and are as follows:
Goal Responsibility Budget
Make a recommendation by December 31,
2007 for a resolution of the revenue shortfall
for the community
SPAC assisted
by Town
Manager
$45,000
Contract an economic study of the current
and future impacts of changes in key
revenue options
SPAC assisted
by Town
Manager
$72,000
The economic study actual cost was $19,900 and completed by TLHocking &
Associates.
Please see Goals 2 and 3 to review timeline for the plan.
GOAL 1
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Goal 2. To contract an economic study of the current and future impacts of
changes in key revenue options.
Goal 3. To make a recommendation by December 31, 2007 for a resolution of
the revenue shortfall, for the community.
Goals 2 and 3 are closely interrelated, so their implementation objectives are
consolidated; implementing these objectives will result in both goals being
accomplished.
Responsibility Agents: Tim Pickering, Town Manager
Julie Ghetti, Finance Director
Percent complete: 50%
Objective 3.1. The Strategic Plan Advisory Commission, in cooperation with a
consultant, conduct the appropriate research and identify options to deal with our
revenue shortfall.
Through the guidance of SPAC the Town hired a financial consultant firm, TL
Hocking & Associates, to conduct an analysis of the Town’s financial future
and propose recommendations to resolve the projected revenue shortfall.
The “Hocking Report” was presented to the Mayor and Town Council during
the September 20th Town Council meeting.
Report summary:
Issue is financial structure due to limited availability of land and
dependence on one time revenues
TL Hocking was hired to review financial structure and make
recommendation to address the long term
Cities used for comparison – Cave Creek, Chandler, Paradise Valley,
Litchfield Park, Pleasant Hills, CA, Prairie Village, KS and San Juan
Capistrano, CA because of their limited land and affluent population
Conclusions:
Town lacks a major retail commercial base
Town needs to encourage economic development projects that
generate sales tax
Town revenue is based on economically sensitive sources
Need to develop reliable and stable revenue sources
Reserve funds are not adequate to meet a changing revenue structure
GOALS 2 and 3
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Recommendations:
Aggressive sales tax and business license program
Full cost recovery program for user fees and charges for service
Increase fund balance to 50% of revenues
Economic stabilization fund
Consider primary property tax
Increase bed tax
Storm water management monthly impact fee
Economic development to expand retail tax base
Bonding for some capital projects
Objective 3.2. Utilizing input from the SPAC and the consultant, a consortium of
citizens, businesses, civic organizations, the SPAC and representatives of the
Council propose a tax package.
The Community Focus Group, chaired by Dick Bauer, met on September 24,
October 1 and October 8 and arrived at a proposed revenue solutions
package. The Town Council will be informed of their recommendation in a
presentation at the Council meeting on October 18. Following a community
survey to test the community’s acceptance of the proposed revenue solutions
package (see objective 3.4 below), the SPAC will finalize their
recommendation and present it to Council at the December 20 Council
meeting.
Objective 3.3. We enter into a comprehensive public education process on the
tax package proposed.
The SPAC Communications Committee is presently working on a
communications plan to inform the public about whatever decision is reached
by Council on December 20.
Objective 3.4. A scientific survey of citizens is conducted to determine whether
or not the community will support the tax package proposed, and based on the
survey the Council either proposes a ballot issue in May of 2008 or, if there is a
thumbs down, then we, at that point, have to consider movement in another
direction.
During late December and early January, SPAC will conduct a survey of
Town residents in order to test their acceptance of the revenue solutions
package proposed by the Community Focus Group.
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Goal 4. To ensure responsible development of the State Trust Land for the
community, in keeping with the character of the community.
Responsibility Agent: Richard Turner, Planning and Zoning Director
Percent complete: 10%
Objective 4.1. To guarantee understanding of the development regulations and
community character by the property owner (developer) by January 1, 2008.
Staff met twice over this period with the property owner, The Ellman
Companies. At both meetings, staff related to the owner information
regarding the Town’s development regulations. The information that has
been transmitted concerns both the land development requirements of the
Town and how we process applications for land use changes. We will meet
with Council or their representatives to continually update them.
Objective 4.2. To enhance processing of applications by Town departments by
reviewing all submitted applications within two weeks.
No applications have been filed on this property.
Objective 4.3. To advise and facilitate community understanding of proposed
development in keeping with the character of the community prior to public
hearings.
This will occur once applications have been submitted by the property owner
and are ready for review.
Objective 4.4. To implement and apply the new PAD zoning ordinance to ensure
keeping with the character of the community, by January 1, 2008.
It has not been determined at this time if the developer will need any new
zoning.
GOAL 4
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Goal 5. To improve pedestrian safety for residents and visitors.
Responsibility Agent: Tom Ward, Public Works Director
Percent complete: 25%
Objective 5.1. To evaluate the existing draft study of pedestrian walkways
relative to all schools, and present recommendations to the Town Council, by
May 5, 2007.
Sidewalk grant funds are providing connectivity. Two major projects consist of
sidewalks on Fountain Hills Boulevard, from Fayette Drive to the Middle
School (estimated grant, $354,000; estimated Town match, $411,000) and
sidewalks the entire length of Alamosa Drive and on Del Cambre from
Grande Boulevard to Calaveras Avenue (estimated grant for design only,
$45,000; estimated construction costs, $1,156,150). Both projects are in
design and scheduled to start construction in 2009.
Objective 5.2. To evaluate the existing draft study of sidewalk gaps forcing
pedestrians into the street along major thoroughfares, and present
recommendations to the Town Council, by May 5, 2007.
On August 14th, staff presented Council with a Long Range Sidewalk Plan
Presentation. It was reported that there are approximately 31 miles of
unfunded sidewalks. The cost to construct these sidewalks is just under $13
million dollars. If a 40-year time period is considered, it will take an
expenditure of $323,000 per year, not including inflation, to build all of these
sidewalks.
Objective 5.3. To assess the adequacy of downtown crosswalks, with
recommendations to the Town Council, by June 14, 2007.
On May 17th, 2007 staff presented an Action Plan that would improve
pedestrian crossing conditions at Ave. of the Fountains and Saguaro
Boulevard. This plan provided a nine month temporary 3-way stop which
would give staff time to further analyze what end result is needed. During this
period staff will observe peak pedestrian movements, check data from
surrounding streets and look at data when winter visitors are more prevalent.
GOAL 5
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Objective 5.4. To write a transportation study for the three minor arterials
(Fountain Hills Blvd., Palisades and Saguaro) by March 2008.
Staff believes it is time to consider Town-wide traffic study. Due to the
expense and time involved, staff suggests that the first phase consist of
Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills Boulevard and Palisades Boulevard. This
study should provide answers to many concerns that have been brought up
with the increase in population and various subdivisions that add traffic to
these three minor arterials. A “Scope of Work” will be the first action before a
traffic engineering consultant can be hired.
Objective 5.5. To develop a plan of action to improve crossing conditions at the
Avenue of the Fountains-Fountain Park crossing to increase pedestrian safety
and present a plan of action to Council by May 14, 2007.
This objective is relative to Objective 5.3 since it deals with downtown
crosswalks and the adequacy of pedestrian safety. When the 3-way stop was
installed at Saguaro and Avenue of the Fountains, an additional crosswalk to
the north side of the intersection was added. Staff felt this gave pedestrians
an additional crosswalk when exiting from Fountain Park events and for those
people parked on Avenue of the Fountains and visiting Fountain Park.
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Goal 6. To provide open access to the McDowell Mountain Preserve for the
public.
Responsibility Agent: Mark Mayer, Parks and Recreation Director
Percent complete: 50%
Objective 6.1. To select a public access point to the McDowell Mountain Preserve
by May 3, 2007.
Staff prepared an analysis of six different potential accesses to the Preserve
that was reviewed by the Council. Five of those potential accesses were
eliminated for a variety of reasons. The remaining access at the end of Eagle
Ridge Drive in CopperWynd is the sole option under consideration at this
time.
Objective 6.2. To reach an agreement with the appropriate association or owner on
the site chosen by June 1, 2007
A draft agreement has been prepared and has been forwarded to MCO, the
owner of the land upon which the proposed access to the Preserve would
cross. The draft agreement included a site plan for the potential parking lot, a
map of the proposed route including a legal description and a map of the
location of an additional fire hydrant along the access trail, which had been
requested by MCO. To date MCO has not approved the agreement nor
provided any recommended changes from their corporate offices in Texas.
Objective 6.3. To prepare a master park plan and construction documents by
January 1, 2008.
An engineered drawing has been prepared along with quantities and an
estimate of potential construction costs. The cost of the parking lot has been
estimated by the Engineering CAD staff to cost $53,422, which does not
include the estimate for the fencing at another $20K. Additional work has
been placed on hold pending reaching an agreement with MCO regarding
access.
Objective 6.4. To construct a parking lot by April 2008.
Again, construction would be dependent upon the completion of the
agreement between MCO and the Town for access through their property to
the Preserve.
GOAL 6
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Objective 6.5. To construct a trail by April 2008 (construction in parallel with parking
lot).
Trail construction across MCO land can only occur after the proposed
agreement between MCO and the Town is completed. It is estimated that
trail construction would take eight to twelve weeks utilizing the Sonoran
Conservancy’s volunteer “Trailblazers”.
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Goal 7. To create a responsible environmental policy for the community,
addressing: air quality, dark skies, water, noise, recycling, hazardous
waste, energy, solar energy, solid waste, trails and natural environment.
Responsibility Agent: Richard Turner, Planning and Zoning Director
Percent complete: 33%
Objective 7.1. To research all existing Town environmental policies and consolidate
them into one report by July 1, 2007.
A steering committee has been formed to provide guidance to staff with
regard to this goal. The committee is comprised of members of the Town
Council, Town staff and representatives of other agencies including the
Fountain Hills Sanitation District and the Fountain Hills School District. An
inventory of existing Town environmental policies and practices was prepared
by the staff and presented to the steering committee at their first meeting on
June 26, 2007. Items in the inventory include purchase of hybrid vehicles,
street sweeping, flexible employee work schedules, outdoor light controls,
noise regulations, low-water landscape regulations, efficient lighting in Town
facilities and our extensive open space preserve.
Objective 7.2. To identify gaps in existing Town environmental policies by July 1,
2007.
Staff has researched environmental programs, practices and policies that
have been employed by other cities and towns in Arizona and elsewhere.
With this information, we have developed a list of opportunities that may be
appropriate for the Town of Fountain Hills. Preliminary information on this
topic was provided to the steering committee at their second meeting on
September 10, 2007. Additional information in the form of a matrix of choices
was provided to the steering committee in advance of their third meeting on
October 9, 2007. Additional staff and committee work will be needed to
further refine the list of viable environmental policies.
GOAL 7
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New Environmental Policies/Practices --------- Timeframe -------- -----------Priority ------------
Relative
Cost to
Town Notes
Short Medium Long High Medium LowAir Quality
All new and remodeled town facilities to be LEED
certified (green)X X MTown facilities operations LEED certified X X M
Green building incentives for new development X X M
Green building incentives for redevelopment X X L
Sign & implement U.S. Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement (Cool City)X X H
Town commitment to many
measures,…and measurements.
Measures overlap others above.
School bus/parent cars idling emissions X X L Ordinance of some kind?
Hybrid vehicles incentives X X
Provide parking privileges, sales tax
rebate, other rebates/incentives?
Provide transit options X X H
More buses? Vans? More car pooling?
Airpark partnering?
Provide for CNG fueling in town X X H
Any CNG fueled vehicles, resident or
town owned, must go to Scottsdale
for fuel.
Dark Skies
Provide for techniques and signage that is safe and
protects dark skies X X M
Water
Grey water techniques for new development X X M
AZ the "model":Lower fresh
water use,Grey water
treatment in topsoil is highly
effective,Less energy and chemical use,Groundwater recharge,Reclamation of
otherwise wasted nutrients
Grey water techniques for new redevelopment X X HProvide incentives for plumbing technologies X X M
Partner with Sanitary District on all parks and town
facilities using reclaimed water for irrigation X X
"Rinse Smart" program X X
Could be implemented in
restaurants, cafeterias,etc)
Noise
Promote, incentivize, hybrid vehicles X X L
Parking spots,
rebates,recharging
Building code enhancements X X LRoadway materials X X H
Reduce number of trash haulers X X L
Recycling
Town facilities X X L
Effective curbside recycling X X L
Do we need to increase participation?
Do we limit haulers? Should we
separate recyclable materials. How do
we increase large multi-family housing
developments?
Commercial, office X X M
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste disposal program X X H Potential grant?
PERC ban for dry cleaning X X L
PERC causes cancer. Tightly controlled
today (ADEQ). Do we consider
alternatives? Incentives to convert?
Energy
Purchase renewable energy (SRP)X X X
Adopt the 2006 International Energy Conservation
Code X X X
Incentives for reduced home size X X M
Solar Energy
Fees exemption for installation of solar devices X X L
Change bulbs from incandescent to fluorescent X X M
Solid Waste
Residential composting X X L
Gilbert supplies free composting bins.
Reduces landfill materials.
Effective trash hauling X X L
Should we limit number of haulers?
Limit days? Limit times?
Paper use reduction (cultural)X X L
Encourage NOT printing out what can
be reviewed online. Print duplex.
Trails and natural environment
Pollution reduction into washes/streams X X M
Storm water management (testing and enforcement)X X M
Native Plant Preservation X X L
Plastic bag ban X X L Becoming a popular, low cost benefit
Town botanical garden enhancements/maintenance X X M
Partnerhship with school district on recreation sites X X H
LEED certified neighborhood design X X H
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Objective 7.3. To research the laws and model policies of the State and the League
of Arizona Cities and Towns by October 1, 2007.
Staff has done extensive research on existing environmental policies,
practices and programs employed by other cities and towns. Much of this
work has been reported out to the steering committee at their three meetings
on June 26, September 10 and October 9, 2007.
With regard to the local communities of Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Paradise
Valley, Cave Creek, Apache Junction, Gilbert and Litchfield Park, we found
that there was no single environmental policy. In these communities, it is
their general plan that provides environmental guidance, with a focus on
meeting mandates. In many cities, community buildings are being
constructed employing “green” principles and practices. Recycling activities
are common in many communities. Scottsdale has taken a leadership role
with their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green
building program and also offers incentives to use solar power. The State
and Federal governments also have tax credits and other financial incentives
to promote the use of solar energy.
Objective 7.4. To present a report to Town Council, and develop a consensus on
environmental issues and liabilities by March 1, 2008.
This report will be prepared over the next four months.
Objective 7.5. To present to Town Council draft policy recommendations for agreed
issues by June 1, 2008.
Draft policy recommendations will be provided.
Objective 7.6. The formation of this comprehensive plan does not preclude action
during the interim that is environmental in nature.
The Town has taken several actions that are environmental in nature while
we are in the process of satisfying these objectives and overall goal.
On August 2, 2007, the Town Council authorized the purchase of a
hybrid vehicle for use by the Code Enforcement Section.
At the Town’s request, the “Water – Use It Wisely” organization has
established a display of a water tower at the Town Library. This
display shows the average daily consumption of water.
A resolution and a memo of understanding with the Chaparral City
Water Company and the Arizona Department of Water Resources
regarding the use of pre-wash nozzles in restaurants in Town is
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scheduled for the Town Council meeting of October 18, 2007. The use
of these nozzles will significantly reduce the use of water by local
restaurants.
The Town has developed a list of local recycling centers. This is
valuable information that we can provide to our residents.
The Town web page has been upgraded to include a link to an
environmental resource web page (www.earth911.org).
In furtherance of reducing air pollution, the Town is making progress
on a plan to pave all of the alleys in Town. As of October 1, 2007, 75%
of the alleys have been surveyed for this purpose. It is anticipated that
paving will begin in the summer of 2008.
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Goal 8. To promote commercial development and business vitality in Fountain
Hills, to meet consumer needs.
Responsibility Agent: Kate Zanon, Assistant to the Town Manager
Percent complete: 25%
Objective 8.1. To implement the business retention program by May 1, 2007.
A business retention program was implemented at the end of FY06/07. The
Town chose to partner with the State APS program. This program uses a
model designed by E-Synchronist that includes consistent survey style, a data
entry program and the ability to query for common community benefits or
concerns. Both Kate Zanon and Susan Trocki have been trained in the E-
Synchronist Program.
Objective 8.2. To reveal common issues affecting business success by
administering 10 business retention surveys by December 31,2007.
Four local business interviews of approximately two hours each have been
completed.
Objective 8.3. To determine the Town’s top five retail gaps, and contact businesses
that might fill them, by December 31, 2007.
The Assistant to the Town Manager has been in the process of researching
business locating needs. Businesses evaluate a variety of factors when
determining where to locate such as population, average annual income,
parking availability, and traffic counts.
Objective 8.4. To update the Town’s General Plan to include current economic
development elements by June 30, 2008.
The Assistant to the Town Manager has worked closely with the Planning and
Zoning Director in drafting the General Plan Update request for proposals
(RFP) as well as selecting the firm. The contract to begin this update was
approved in September. Throughout the general plan update process
economic development will be play a role.
Objective 8.5. To develop an economic development plan for the 13-acre parcel on
the south of the Avenue; to present the plan to Council by June, 2008.
GOAL 8 GOAL 8
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The south side of the Avenue of the Fountains has been in escrow since April
2007. Economic development has been working with the potential
development team as an ombudsman for the Town. A Town team was
assembled in May to meet with the developers that included planning,
economic development and the Manager’s office. This team met with the
developers nine times between May and September providing feedback and
guidance on the Town development process. In September, the Town team
grew to include the Town Attorney and two members of the Council. The
Town team continues to meet with the developers to assist them through their
due diligence period.
Objective 8.6. To maintain a collaborative partnership with the Chamber in
supporting the implementation of the Chamber’s Fountain Hills Business Vitality
Plan; ongoing through fiscal year 07-08.
The Town supports the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce in a variety of
ways. Both the Town Manager and the Assistant to the Town Manager sit on
the Business Vitality Committee. The Town has made presentations at the
meetings on the Town’s role in supporting development of downtown
Fountain Hills. The Town participants have attended three Business Vitality
Committee meetings this past quarter. The Assistant to the Town Manager
also sits on the Chamber Tourism Bureau and has worked to bring the local
hotels to these monthly meetings.
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During the first quarter of the year, Town staff has worked diligently to accomplish 50%
completion of four of Council’s goals for FY2007-08. Some progress was achieved on every
one of the Council’s goals, and staff will continue striving to fully implement all goals by the end
of the fiscal year.
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