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REGULAR MEETING
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Ginny Dickey
Vice Mayor David Spelich
Councilmember Gerry Friedel
Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski
TIME: 5:30 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING
WHEN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Councilmember Alan Magazine
Councilmember Peggy McMahon
Councilmember Mike Scharnow
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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Dickey
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL — Mayor Dickey
4. REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
A. Report on Fountain Park Webcam
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION ON Monthly Update by Captain Larry Kratzer of the Maricopa County
Sheriff's Office.
6. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
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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 ITEMS
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, noncontroversial matters and will be
enacted by one motion 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.
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A. CONSIDERATION OF approving the meeting minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19,
2021.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. PRESENTATION and PUBLIC HEARING on FY19 and FY20 Development Fee Audit Report.
B. CONSIDERATION OF Approving Professional Services Agreement C2021-032 between the
Town and Kimley Horn &Associates, Inc. for the Desert Vista crosswalk project.
C. PRESENTATION on the proposed Active Transportation Plan and Town Council feedback
regarding its recommendations.
D. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION relating to any item included in the League of
Arizona Cities and Towns' weekly Legislative Bulletin(s) or relating to any action proposed
or pending before the State Legislature.
9. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the TOWN MANAGER
Item(s)listed below are related only to the propriety of(i)placing such item(s)on a future agenda for action,
or(ii)directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council.
10. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed
by the Town Council with the Town Clerk.
Dated this, day of ,2021.
Eli beth A. B r e,MMC,Town CI
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ITEM 7. A.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 02/02/2021 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Consent Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk
Staff Contact Information:
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION OF approving
the meeting minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021.
Staff Summary (Background)
The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action
that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the Town's
website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
N/A
Risk Analysis
N/A
Recommendations) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
N/A
Staff Recommendation(s)
Staff recommends approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021.
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021.
2021.0119.TCRM . Minutes
Attachments
Form Review
Form Started By: Elizabeth A. Burke Started On: 01/21/2021 07:29 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/21/2021
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
JANUARY 19, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Dickey
Mayor Dickey called the meeting of January 19, 2021, to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
A Moment of Silence was held.
3. ROLL CALL — Mayor Dickey
Present: Mayor Ginny Dickey; Vice Mayor David Spelich; Councilmember Mike
Scharnow; Councilmember Peggy McMahon; Councilmember Sharron
Grzybowski; Councilmember Alan Magazine; Councilmember Gerry Friedel
Staff Town Manager Grady E. Miller; Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson; Town Clerk
Present: Elizabeth A. Burke
4. REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
Councilmember Friedel said that there had been an article written in the Fountain Hills
Times about businesses that have had to shift and adapt and perhaps they, as Council,
will need to shift and adapt to make sure that they have businesses in Town. He said that
he was glad to hear that the Fair would be held in April.
Vice Mayor Spelich reported that January 9, 2021, was National Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day, and he wanted to thank Captain Kratzer and all the MCSO officers. He
said that they need to also remember those 315 officers who lost their lives in 2020.
Councilmember Grzybowski reported that she attended the National League of Cities
virtual Vaccine Town Hall regarding work with the public health systems. She also
watched the Governor's State of the State. She said that this morning at 7:30 a.m. she
attended the East Valley Partnership Transportation Committee meeting where they heard
from Valley Metro and Waymo. She attended the virtual League Call regarding the weekly
Legislative Update, ad also the first Fountain Hills Bioliphic Cities committee meeting
which is a project to make nature a part of everyday life through lifestyle, design, and
architecture.
She said that she also went with her husband for his second COVID vaccine as he has
been volunteering through the County. She was very impressed with how organized it
was run.
Mayor Dickey reported that she attended the East Valley Mayors meeting on Zoom along
with Paradise Valley, Chandler, Queen Creek, Carefree, Mesa. regarding short-term
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rental party houses, transportation and COVID impacts.
She said that this year's State of the City/Town addresses will be different with video only,
some postponing or a virtual hybrid, like Fountain Hills will be on January 26, 2021. She
said that cities and towns, including Fountain Hills, have been reaching out to the County
and Governor to get information or offer assistance with vaccine distribution. She said that
they are very committed to serving locally. Further information is available
at www.azdhs.gov and www.maricopa.gov.
She said that the Mayor's Youth Committee met to discuss their community service
projects, and she was looking forward to hearing what they decided.
She reported that the International Dark Sky Discovery Center launched their Capital
Fundraising Campaign. With much support from GPEC, they are engaging businesses,
education, government and community leaders in this project, which will be located in the
Town's civic center plaza.
She said that she was honored to administer the oath of office for School Board Members
Jill Reed and Dana Saar. She and Dana served on the Board together in 1996, and they
appreciate his, Jill's and all Members' service to the kids and community.
Councilmember Magazine noted that the Dark Sky Discovery Center has kicked off their
fundraising efforts, trying to raise $18 million. He also added that his wife knows someone
that works at Pfizer and they are anticipating that CVS and WalMart will have the vaccines
available within two to three weeks. He said that he is seeing problems in other parts of the
state, but most of what is happening in this area is going smoothly.
5. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
None
6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, noncontroversial matters and will be
enacted by one motion 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.
MOVED BY Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski, SECONDED BY Councilmember Alan
Magazine to approve Consent Agenda Items 6-A through 6-C.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
A. CONSIDERATION OF approving the meeting minutes of the Special Meeting of January 5,
2021, and the Regular Meeting of January 5, 2021.
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B. CONSIDERATION OF Resolution 2021-03, abandoning the 23.07' Drainage and Slope
Easement at the rear property line of 13439 N. Stone View Trail (Adero Canyon Parcel 1,
Lot 106).
C. CONSIDERATION OF Resolution 2021-04, abandoning the 10' Public Utility and Drainage
Easement at the rear of15543 E. Chicory.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF a Shade Structure at Four Peaks Park Playground.
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin said that they have been making
improvements at Four Peaks Park with the new playground, but it is lacking shade. This
item will extend the life of the structures, and also extends the playability of the space.
All the pieces of equipment, other than the zip line, will be covered with a 64' x 102'
canopy, that can withstand up to 125 mph wind speeds. She said that generally these
types of structures lasts from eight to ten years. She said that the funds have already been
allocated in the budget and they have the contract in place.
Mr. Miller added that the Town Council authorized this contract previously, and they have
plenty of money, but since this was part of the CIP, staff felt it should be brought back to
the Council.
Councilmember Magazine asked about the awning and the effects of the sun. Ms.
Goodwin said that they do work with the contractor to provide a UV protective coating. The
vendor has worked with the Town in the past, such as the cover over the Musical
Instruments area at Fountain Park, which is about five years old.
Counilmember Scharnow said that he drove by that park this afternoon, and he asked how
the basketball courts are doing. Ms. Goodwin said that they are getting a lot of daily use.
There have been questions raised about some adult leagues and they are looking at
expanding the opportunities there.
MOVED BY Councilmember Mike Scharnow, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sharron
Grzybowski to approve the purchase of a shade structure for Four Peaks Park playground
from Shade'N Net not to exceed $121,100 utilizing current Contract 2017-072.3.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
B. Review, discuss and provide feedback on the draft Sign Ordinance.
Mr. Miller said that what is before the Council is a proposed ordinance that went through
the Planning and Zoning Commission last May/June. He said that they will treat this item
and the next as work sessions. He said that these are complex issues and it is often
easier to learn in this formation.
Mr. Wesley said that they are looking for discussion and feedback on the concepts. He
had intended to get a notebook to the Council ahead of time, but was unable to do so. He
has placed one for each on the dais. He then began a review of the PowerPoint which
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addressed:
OVERVIEW
Background and Goals
Overview of Draft Ordinance
Review/discussion of individual sections and key modifications
BACKGROUND/GOALS
Reed v. Town of Gilbert - outcome is that sign regulations cannot be content -based.
Process:
Reviewed other updated codes
Involved stakeholders
Goals:
Remove content based regulations
Improve readability
Address known issues
Maintain consistency
OVERVIEW
Section 6.01 - Introduction
Changed Name
Expanded to provide more background and legal framework
Councilmember McMahon asked about the definition for directional signs and if they are
only allowed in or near a driveway. Mr. Wesley said that was because those are typically
used for garage sales and open houses. It is just telling them how close they can be to the
road.
Discussion was held on political signs. Mayor Dickey said that everyone is struggling in
the fact that if they follow the state statutes, they are not following Reed v. Town of Gilbert
ruling.
Councilmember Scharnow said that he did not understand how a state legislature can
overrule a Supreme Court ruling.
Councilmember Magazine said that in his opinion the signs look trashy. They could ban all
signs, which is not feasible. He asked if it would it be possible to allow a -frames on
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Mr. Wesley sad that they will talk more about it in Sec.
6.06 and how it addresses temporary signs.
Section 6.02 - Definitions
Section currently Reserved
Moved definitions from Sec. 1.12 of Zoning Ordinance
Updated and added pictures
Sec. 6.03 - Building Permits; Fees
Essentially the same; reorganized and removed unneeded items
Added Section F describing information needed for a permit
Sec. 6.04
Mr. Wesley said that they are proposing to increase the fines.
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Sec. 6.05 - Enforcement and Remedies
Councilmember McMahon asked why they have to wait 12 months. Mr. Wesley said that
this section is stating that if they have already been fined within a 12-month period, the
fines will double. He said that once someone is fined, Code Enforcement usually works
with them to get them into compliance, but technically it is a new offense each day they
are out of compliance.
Sec. 6.06 - Sign Plans (New)
Sec. 6.07
Councilmember Grzybowski said that "pretty" is in the eye of the beholder.
Councilmember Magazine said that he agreed, but they make judgments all the time.
They have to consider alternatives.
Back to Sec. 6.01, Councilmember Magazine asked if the "written consent of the property
owner" would apply to shopping centers. Mr. Wesley said that typically is addressed
through their lease, and they are addressed through the design process.
Sec. 6.06 - Sign Plan
Mr. Wesley said that this section has been added to encourage more attractive sign
designs. Councilmember Magazine asked if they have considered having a variety of
acceptable colors. Mr. Wesley said that they ran into challenges with that quickly because
some corporate colors may not be permitted. To try and dictate something different is a
challenge.
Sec. 6.07 - General Regulations
Mr. Wesley said that currently they do not allow temporary signs on Shea. Councilmember
Magazine asked how they would handle political signs on Shea. Mr. Wesley said that
those are covered by state statutes. Mayor Dickey said that in the past when the
legislature said they have to allow political signs in the rights -of -way, statutes were written
to allow sign -free zones. At that time, the Town adopted a sign -free zone resolution. She
said that Cave Creek does not allow portable signs without a permit. She said that
Paradise Valley requires all temporary signs to be removed each day by sunset. She said
that she would prefer to not have signs on Shea.
Councilmember Scharnow said that he would tend to agree with that as well. He asked if
staff has seen in their research how other communities deal with political signs. Mr.
Wesley said that from what he has heard, they are confused and challenged. He is not
sure of anyone trying to force an issue. Mr. Arnson said that he has not heard of a
preemptive challenge. He said that many different agencies and interest groups, including
the League, have spent countless hours on this issue.
Mayor Dickey said that she thought they were more concerned with what is in the
right-of-way and not in someone's yard.
Mr. Wesley noted that neon signs are permitted in a window.
Councilmember Magazine asked about signs advertising public hearings for zoning cases.
Mr. Wesley said those are on the property.
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Mr. Wesley said that the current code allows temporary signs, but it requires that the issue
come back before Council every two years. He said that the last extension expired the end
of December, so staff has not been enforcing that because they have not had that
discussion.
Councilmember Magazine said that they now have two code enforcement officers. Mr.
Miller said that the officers have staggered work hours so one is working over the
weekend to address signs.
Brief discussion was held on time limits. Mr. Wesley noted that the new code does not
include any time frames.
Councilmember Magazine asked when someone is fined if the Code Enforcement Officer
has to remove a sign for noncompliance. Mr. Wesley said that he did not remember
specifically, but the Code Enforcement Officers do occasionally come in early and work
late to address issues. This also occurs when addressing lights that have been reported
as too bright.
Mayor Dickey said that when she was on the Council before when the sunset clause was
put into effect for a -frame signs, they would get a report of 95% noncompliance, but it
would continue to be extended. She would be okay with getting rid of the sunset clause
altogether and have a strong sign code.
Councilmember McMahon said that they are a unique, beautiful town, and asked if they
considered having stricter regulations in the downtown area. She said that it may be more
aesthetically pleasing to have consistent signage. She suggested that they have a design
contest. Councilmember Magazine said that he totally agreed, but he would not do it just
for the downtown.
Mayor Dickey said that a few years ago they talked about wayfinding signs and the
discussion was how they should look. She could see doing that, if it was something
affordable. Councilmember Scharnow said that he did not see the difference.
Councilmember Grzybowski said that, as a business owner, if she is told that she has to
have a specific sign, all she sees are dollar signs. She said that she purchased hers
based on price point. She said that if they have beautiful signs designed, they need to be
at a point financially where they could help. They are financially far from that point.
Councilmember McMahon said that perhaps it is something they could discuss in the
future. Councilmember Magazine said that the Chamber could buy in bulk.
Mr. Wesley said, in regard to banners, balloons and pennants, that banners have not been
included in the permit requirement, but that is an issue that could be considered.
Mayor Dickey said that they have some homes with draping on the outside. She said that
they were told that there was nothing in the Code to address that and she asked if it was
in a different area of the Code. Mr. Wesley said that those are not conveying a message,
so they would not be addressed in the sign regulations. It would need to be addressed in a
different part of the Code.
Councilmember Magazine sad that he has a lot of trouble with the enforcement issue.
Councilmember McMahon asked, in regard to banners, if they can regulate the size and
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number of days through a permit. Mr. Wesley said that issues are addressed on a
complaint basis or by a Code Enforcement Officer.
Councilmember Scharnow asked how much a permit would cost. Mr. Wesley said that
they would be $25. Councilmember Scharnow agreed that they should have a permit.
Councilmember Scharnow asked about political banners. He said that they did see a lot of
them on homes, and asked if whether or not they were allowed. Mr. Wesley said that
probably another discussion to have with the Town Attorney. He said that they have talked
with the Town Council about signs in the medians and the Code does not allow them. He
said that they probably could have done the same thing with banners, but because of the
confusion of balancing the Code and statutes, they let them go.
Councilmember McMahon asked if a political banner could be subject to a temporary use
permit. Mr. Arnson said that there ar two parts to that answer. First, they always have to
figure out the Town regulations versus state preemptions; and second, if there is an issue
with size, they could regulate that.
Mr. Wesley said that the current Code has speaker box standards, but it was removed in
the new proposal. There are other rules that regulate those.
Mr. Wesley said that the Dark Skies Group has agreed with 100 nits for electronic
message centers. Councilmember McMahon asked if they could limit the number in town.
Mr. Wesley said that it would be difficult to not allow them.
TEMPORARY SIGN ALLOWANCES
Discussion was held on the regulation of temporary signs. Mr. Wesley said that the new
code is recommending a limit of six, to allow someone to get people into their property for
yard sales, for example. Councilmember Scharnow said that he felt six was too many.
At this time, Councilmember Scharnow presented four pictures of sign issues he has
identified around town. He said that he has never liked signs, such as a -frames, tents,
garage sales, open houses. He felt that those types are detrimental and detracts from the
beauty of the Town, and they also create a traffic safety issue. He said that most people
are now doing research online before they visit a business, so he does not see a need for
a -frame signs. This also applies to realty sales; most people view homes for sale online.
Councilmember Magazine thanked Councilmember Scharnow for his presentation. He
said that he agrees with everything he said, but he does not know what the answer is.
Vice Mayor Spelich thanked Mr. Wesley and the Commission for all the time and effort put
into the proposed code. He said that they should not regulate the American Flag. He
would not get a permit, nor should anyone need one.
Counilmember Grzybowski said that this is a tough conversation. She agrees that the lit
signs are different, but they are probably what catches their eyes and everyone is doing it.
She said that she does think the consistent wayfinding signs would be helpful, but they do
not have the money for it.
Councilmember Magazine asked how the Zoning Ordinance affect HOA's. Mr. Wesley
said that their Zoning Ordinance is effective on everything. If it is more restrictive in their
CC&R's, then they would govern. Mr. Miller said that a number of HOA's restrict the
number of garage sales they can have.
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Councilmember Magazine asked if Mr. Miller receives reports on the number of violations.
Mr. Miller said that he typically sees things. He drives around on weekends and notices
things. He said that since the Town Council authorized the second code enforcement
officer, it has made a world of difference.
Councilmember Friedel asked if they could limit the number of real estate signs on a
median. With regard to a -frame signs, he said that if a business is sitting back in a plaza,
not everyone has a smart phone, and there are a lot of seniors that do not use those. The
businesses find these signs helpful.
Mr. Miller said that he thought he was hearing that the Council did not want signs in the
frontage medians as well. He said that they do not think this is going to be done tonight.
They will come back with more refinement based on the feedback they have received. He
said that it would probably take two more attempts before they get consensus.
Mayor Dickey thanked staff for their work on this issue.
A break was taken rom 8:00 p.m. to 8:11 p.m.
C. CONSIDERATION OF amending the policy addressing sponsorships, naming rights, and
waiver of fees for rentals and events granted to outside groups and organizations.
Mr. Miller said that during the User Fee Study, staff was asked about the annual value of
the fee waivers. It was provided to the Council in October, and is also included in the
packet. He said that as they were looking at it, they wanted to bring the policy they have
on sponsorship and naming rights, and the fee waivers, to the Council.
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin said that she has been very close to this
issue. They have the policy from 2014, which was amended in 2016 to address issues
they were dealing with at that time; namely, events trying to come through that staff did
not recommend, wanting a fee waiver. As a result, the Town Council got into discussion of
current events that were here since before the Town was incorporated. At that time they
also introduced event fees that were tiered. She then began a PowerPoint which
addressed:
POLICY BACKGROUND
FEE WAIVER BACKGROUND
CO-SPONSORSHIP BACKGROUND
CHALLENGES
Sponsored versus Partnered
LEGACY EVENTS ADDED IN 2016
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS
NAMING RIGHTS
Mr. Miller said that at the end of the night, in addition to guidance on fee waivers, they
would like to come back with three separate policies.
NAMING RIGHTS SUMMARY
Councilmember Magazine said that he did not have any problems with the plazas, but
they need to have some criteria that is not political. Just because someone has done a
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good job, does not mean they should have a street named after them.
Mr. Miller sad that there is some limited criteria. Councilmember Magazine said that
perhaps they should have a different group make recommendations. Mayor Dickey said
that some places also require a period of time to have lapsed. Mr. Miller said that they do
have that requirement, although in the past the Town Council has overridden that
requirement. He said that some communities will give a street an additional name, and
keep the original name for addressing purposes. This is an alternative that could be
considered.
Vice Mayor Spelich said that this came to light recently and he was taken aback by how
many hoops one must go through in the Town. It came about with the passing of Dr. C.T.
Wright and it would easier to come up with something more flexible. He did not think it
was political. If someone makes a significant contribution in actions and deeds, they
should be considered.
Ms. Burke read a statement from Betsy LaVoie, Director of the Fountain Hills Chamber of
Commerce, which said that before a final decision was made the Chamber would like to
present to the Town Council the revenues brought in for the Town by the various special
events.
Ms. Goodwin said that if the day comes when the Manager is gone, and she is gone, they
need to have something in writing that explains the process. Documentation helps all staff
members as staff and Council change over time. Councilmember Scharnow said that he
believed it needed to be done. He said that in looking at the list, he did not have a problem
with what they have been doing.
Councilmember McMahon asked if there was certain criterial for the fee waivers. She said
that she thought there should be some "skin in the game" for those receiving a waiver.
Mr. Miller said that the Town Council has identified youth and families as needing to be as
affordable as possible, along with seniors. They are heavily subsidized at this point. In
exchange for those reductions, they would like to see them provide something.
Mayor Dickey noted that the Town used to do youth basketball themselves and little
league is something a town might do, as well as the theater. To her, having a function of a
town that was bigger and had more staff, these organizations are helping to provide those
services. She said, in regard to the Chamber and the Fair, they supply 500 business
licenses. She is looking at the money being brought into the Town. She said that if there is
an event that there is some question about, they should bring it to the council.
Vice Mayor Spelich said that the Town Council should give staff the tools to do this, by
providing strict guidelines. He believes that if they sat down with the Chamber, they would
see that they use the Town's infrastructure, have cars on the road, etc. He believes that
them not being charged is not right. There should also be a charge for meeting rooms and
they should have a limit on how many times they can have a meeting. It is hard for the
Town Council to go to the residents and cry poor, when they are not charging appropriate
fees.
He also questioned the use of the concession stand at the ball fields. He said that he did
not think that little league should have jurisdiction over the facility. When the Town as
events in Town, they should be able to run it. Mr. Miller said that is something that could
be in the operating agreement. There is no reason why other groups could not have the
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use of that facility. Things should be fair and equitable.
Vice Mayor Spelich said that he is not against the Chamber, but they make very good
revenue off of their events and this is not asking too much.
Councilmember Grzybowski said that Chamber does make a lot, but this is one of the best
Chambers she has been a part of. She benefits from the Art Fair; they all benefit from the
Art Fair. It does go back to the business owners that are Chamber members.
Vice Mayor Spelich said that when they say the "Chamber brings in revenue" so does the
Concours and the Town charges them. To say that Fountain Hills does not benefit from
the Phoenix Children's Hospital is not correct.
Mayor Dickey said that if someone is a capitalist, they should not care what they make.
They have 750 artists. Taking in 500 per business license, that is $37,000. They also
provide 13 complimentary booths, including the Town. And, they pay the Four Peaks
Rotary for trash removal.
Mayor Dickey said that they should let the staff make decisions when the Town Council
provides the criteria.
Councilmember Magazine said that he did not have a position yet about the Chamber. He
asked if anyone has seen their budget. Mr. Miller said that they do not disclose it.
Councilmember Magazine said that if the Town is subsidizing them, it seems like they
should be able to see their budget.
Vice Mayor Spelich said that the fee is also waived for the Thunderbird Artists, and they do
not show their budget. Mr. Miller said that when they brought in that fee, they had a lot of
pressure to not do it, but in turn, they do not charge Fountain Hills residents, although they
do charge a gate fee for others.
Councilmember Friedel said that they cannot make an intelligent decision on this. If they
want visitors, then they should be waiving the fee to Peter Volny as well. They need to be
consistent.
Mr. Miller said, in regard to naming rights, that staff can come back with a proposed policy.
He said that they have heard some ideas on waiver of fees, regarding fairness and equity,
and he sees that they have some criteria that are questionable.
Mayor Dickey said that if they are going to look at the bottom line of the Chamber, then
they need to look at the bottom line of all of them.
Councilmember Grzybowski said that this is a very subjective matter. Whatever they can
do to make it less subjective, like finding out how many business licenses they receive, or
number of hotels filled, would be helpful.
Mr. Miller said that staff will work on some proposed policies for further discussion.
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8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the TOWN MANAGER
Item(s) listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such item(s) on a future agenda for action, or
(ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council.
None
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY Vice Mayor David Spelich, SECONDED BY Councilmember Alan Magazine to
adjourn.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
The Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council held January 19, 2021,
adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
ATTEST AND PREPARED BY:
Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
Ginny Dickey, Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 19th day
of January, 2021. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 2nd day of February, 2021.
Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk
ITEM 8. A.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 02/02/2021 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Regular Agenda Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: David Pock, Finance Director
Staff Contact Information: David Pock, Finance Director
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): PRESENTATION and PUBLIC
HEARING on FY19 and FY20 Development Fee Audit Report.
Staff Summary (Background)
ARS 9-463.05 (G.2). requires a biennial audit of development fees and a public hearing on the audit. An
audit was conducted by Willdan Financial Services for FY18-19 and FY19-20 and reviewed the land use
assumptions, the infrastructure improvement plan as well as the level of service. No audit issues were
found and the conclusion was the development impact fee collections and expenditures are consistent
with the 10-year plan identified in the reports.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
ARS 9-463.05 G2
Risk Analysis
N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
N/A
Staff Recommendation(s)
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION
No Council action is required on this item.
Audit Report
Attachments
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Finance Director (Originator) David Pock 01/25/2021 02:24 PM
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson 01/26/2021 07:52 AM
Town Manager Grady E. Miller 01/26/2021 08:45 AM
Form Started By: David Pock Started On: 01/25/2021 02:12 PM
Final Approval Date: 01/26/2021
Town Hsll
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Table of Contents
Section1 - Introduction................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................
2
1.2. Organization of this Report...............................................................................................................
2
1.3. Audit Approach.................................................................................................................................
3
1.4. Audit Objectives................................................................................................................................3
1.5. Audit Results.....................................................................................................................................4
1.6. Audit Limitations...............................................................................................................................4
Section 2 - Parks and Recreation.................................................................................................................
6
2.1. Fee Development..............................................................................................................................
6
2.2. Land Use Assumptions......................................................................................................................
6
2.3. Infrastructure Improvement Plan.....................................................................................................7
2.4. Level of Service..................................................................................................................................7
Section3 - Fire and EMS...............................................................................................................................8
3.1. Fee Development..............................................................................................................................
8
3.2. Land Use Assumptions......................................................................................................................
8
3.3. Level of Service..................................................................................................................................9
Section4 - Streets.......................................................................................................................................10
4.1. Fee Development............................................................................................................................
10
4.2. Land Use Assumptions....................................................................................................................10
4.3. Level of Service................................................................................................................................11
Section5 - Permit Sampling.......................................................................................................................12
5.1. Sampling Results.............................................................................................................................
12
Section6 - Conclusions...............................................................................................................................13
6.1. Land Use Assumptions....................................................................................................................13
6.2. Infrastructure Improvement Plan...................................................................................................13
6.3. Level of Service................................................................................................................................13
6.4. Final Conclusion...............................................................................................................................13
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Section 1 - Introduction
1.1. Introduction
Willdan Financial Services ("Willdan") was retained by the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona ("Fountain
Hills") to conduct a Biennial Development Impact Fee Audit ("Audit") as required under Arizona Revised
Statutes (ARS) 9-463.05. This report details the results of the Audit for the audited period fiscal year (FY)
2018-19 and FY 2019-20.
1.2. Organization of this Report
This Audit presents a comparison of the development projections (land use assumptions); capital needs
(infrastructure improvement plan); and the level of service (LOS) as identified in the May 7, 2014
Development Impact Fee Report (2014 Report) and January 21, 2020 Land Use Assumptions,
Infrastructure Improvement Plan and Development Fee Report (2020 Report) to the development,
capital expenditures and level of service experienced by Fountain Hills in FY 2018-20. The report is
organized as follows:
• Section 1 - Introduction
• Section 2 — Parks and Recreation
• Section 3 — Fire and Emergency
• Section 4 — Streets
• Section 5 — Permit Sampling
• Section 6 — Conclusions and Recommendations
The appendices to this report are as follows:
• Appendix A - ARS§ 9-463.05
• Appendix B — Parks and Recreation Analysis
• Appendix C — Fire and EMS Analysis
• Appendix D — Streets Analysis
• Appendix E — Permit Sampling Results
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Willdan staff supporting the Audit meet the definition of "Qualified Professional" as set forth in ARS§ 9-
463.05(T)(8). Consistent with the requirements of ARS§ 9-463.05(G)(2), Willdan audit staff were neither
employees or officials of Fountain Hills nor did they prepare the infrastructure improvement plans (IIPs)1.
Audit activities consisted solely of document review and discussions with Fountain Hills staff via email and
teleconference. Audit activities did not include site visits, first-hand data collection, or independent
verification of data submitted by Fountain Hills.
In particular, in support of this audit, Willdan:
a) Reviewed IIP forecast and actual expenditures.
b) Reviewed LUA forecasted and actual developments.
c) Reviewed LOS at two points in time: time of the initial study and the audit timeframe.
d) Permit data for purposes of sampling to verify the accuracy of the application of the fees.
1.4. Audit Objectives
The primary objectives of the Audit were to:
a) Audit Fountain Hills Biennial Development Impact Fees for the periods FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-
20;
b) Comply with ARS§ 9-463.05 by:
i. Reviewing the progress of anticipated development as identified in the LUA;
ii. Reviewing the progress of the infrastructure improvements plan;
iii. Reviewing collections and expenditures of development impact fees for each project in
the plan; and
iv. Evaluating any inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the development impact
fees.
1 Fountain Hills Development Impact Fees reports were prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants March 10 and
May 7 2014. The Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvements Plan, and Development Fee report was
prepared by TischlerBise January 21, 2020.
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1.5. Audit Results
Based on Willdan's scope of services performed as part of this Audit as documented in this Report, the
results of this audit follow.
a) Fountain Hills Biennial Development Impact Fees for the periods FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20
comply with ARS§ 9-463.05 as further discussed in sections two through four;
b) With respect to ARS§ 9-463.05 compliance:
i. Willdan's review of the progress of the LUA, identified minor differences between
projected and actual development, but anticipates the development over the most recent
10-year study period will not significantly vary from projections. The audit of the LUA are
further discussed in sections two through four;
ii. Willdan's review of collections and expenditures of the development impact fees for each
project in the plan, indicate that no ineligible expenditures were made with development
impact fee funds during the study period, as further discussed in sections two through
four; and
iii. Willdan's evaluation of any inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the
development impact fees indicates that the fees were assessed in an appropriate manner
based upon the size and type of the development as further discussed in section five.
1.6. Audit Limitations
Willdan's role in this Audit was solely that of third -party independent auditor. The results presented in
this Audit Report are predicated upon information provided by Fountain Hills and representations made
by Fountain Hills personnel. Willdan made reasonable efforts given the nature of this audit to assess the
reasonableness of such representations. However, Willdan has no means to determine the extent to
which material facts concerning information provided have been fully and accurately disclosed, nor is this
a forensic audit. All findings in this report are based solely on Willdan's review of materials furnished by
Fountain Hills as identified or publicly available information as cited as well as information obtained by
Willdan through emails and meetings with key Fountain Hills staff involved in this audit. Review of
additional documentation or disclosure or discovery of material facts could change the findings cited in
this Report.
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This report documents the audit for the sole purpose of demonstrating compliance with the requirements
of ARS§ 9-463.05(G)(2); no other use is expressed or implied. Nothing in this report can be considered a
legal opinion.
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Section 2 - Parks and Recreation
2.1. Fee Development
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The 2014 Report, calculated the parks and recreation development impact fee as based on investments
(existing and new) of $22,024,182. The 2020 Report calculated investment to serve new development
at $2,212,915. The investments equated to the fees as identified in Table 2-1. The 2014 Report did not
calculate parks and recreation development impact fees for non-residential developments.
Table 2-1
Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Office
(per Dwelling Unit)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
2014 Report $1,301 n/a n/a n/a n/a
2020 Report 1,827 560 810 320 1,030
2.2. Land Use Assumptions
The biennial audit requires an audit of the anticipated growth projections that were adopted in the
Fountain Hills land use assumptions (LUA) as compared to the growth by development type that was
actually experienced. Table 2-2 summarizes the projected development in the 2014 and 2020 Reports
and the actual development that was experienced by Fountain Hills in FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20.
Table 2-2
Projected versus Actual Development
Residential
(Dwelling Units)
Multifamily
(Dwelling Units)
Industrial
(1,000 sq ft)
Commercial
(1,000 sq ft)
Institutional
(1,000 sq ft)
Office
(1,000 sq ft)
FY 2018-19
Actual
50
35
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Projected
35
20
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Difference
15
15
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
FY 2019-20
Actual
38
27
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Projected
65
37
2
29
26
32
Difference
(27)
(10)
(2)
(29)
(26)
(32)
As indicated in Table 2-2, the actual development for FY 2018-19 both single family and multifamily
developments exceeded the 2014 Report projections. With respect to FY 2019-20 the residential
developments fell short of projections. The nonresidential developments were "grandfathered" in
under the fees adopted in the prior report and therefore were not required to pay the new parks and
recreation development impact fees. As is often the case in the development of financial plans, utility
rate studies and impact fee studies, the data that is used for projection purposes are based on the best
available data at the time and will be updated over time (as was the case with the 2014 Report being
updated through the 2020 Report). The actual development identified in Table 2-2 represent a
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"snapshot" in time. Through discussions with Town staff, it was believed that development projections
over the new 10-year study period (identified in the 2020 Report) are still valid and the Town will
continue to monitor growth and make adjustments as appropriate.
2.3. Infrastructure Improvement Plan
The 2014 Report identified existing parks and recreation assets of $24,303,333 plus additional CIP costs
of $28,313,000 and study costs of $9,286. There were subtractions in the IIP for grant funds and
developer funded improvements of $3,001,637 and $27,600,000 respectively for a total IIP value of
$22,204,182. The 2020 Report identified the parks and recreation IIP of $2,212,915.
Between FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 Fountain Hills generated $191,791 in parks and recreation
development impact fee revenues and $24,936 in interest income. There were no expenditures (beyond
professional fees for studies) of parks and recreation development impact fees generated from the fees
during the FY 2018-19 through FY 2019-20 period.
It should be noted that in FY 2018-19 there was a remaining fund balance in an Open Space
development impact fee fund that was used to fund Adero Canyon Trailhead (a development impact fee
eligible project). As of the end of FY 2018-19 the open space development impact fee fund had interest
revenue of $2,053 and expended $565,457 on capital expenditures and $68 on professional fees. The
fund balance was reduced to zero and no further fees will be collected, or expenditures made.
2.4. Level of Service
Level of service projections are intended to ensure that new development is only being asked to pay for
facilities or capital needs at the same level as is currently being experienced by existing Fountain Hills
development and are not being asked to increase the overall level of service, without a corresponding
funding source from existing development to increase their level of service.
The 2014 IIP indicated the need for a single park improvement funded by development impact fees, a
3.4-acre park in FY 2022-23. The 2020 Report identified additional parks and amenities to be acquired
based on incremental development during the 10-year study period. No capital expenditures were
made on parks or amenities during the 2-years examined in this audit.
During the study period, there will be times of increased level of service and times of a lower level of
service compared to the 2014 and 2020 Reports identified level of service, based on when facilities are
constructed or acquired in relation to the amount of new development that has occurred. The IIP
identified the need for additional park facilities to meet the level of service needs based on the
anticipated population growth through the study periods. Since no additional park facilities were
acquired, but development did occur, there will be a decrease in the overall level of service. Staff
continuously monitors the level of service with the overall objective of achieving the designated level of
service at the end of the 10-year study period identified in the 2020 Report.
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3.1. Fee Development
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The 2014 Report, identified the fire and EMS development impact fee as based on investments (existing
and new) of $5,921,033. The 2020 Report identified growth -related costs of $159,098 throughout the
10-year study period. The investments equated to the fees per unit as identified in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1
Fire and EMS Development Impact Fees
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Office
(per Dwelling Unit)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
(per 1,000 sq ft)
2014 Report $300 $243 $243 n/a n/a
2020 Report 116 100 140 60 180
3.2. Land Use Assumptions
The biennial audit requires an audit of the anticipated growth projections that were adopted in Fountain
Hills LUAs as compared to the growth by development type that was actually experienced. Table 3-2
summarizes the projected development in the 2014 and 2020 Reports and the actual development that
was experienced by Fountain Hills in FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20.
Table 3-2
Projected versus Actual Development
Single Family
(Dwelling Units)
Multifamily
(Dwelling Units)
Industrial
(1,000 sq ft)
Commercial
(1,000 sq ft)
Institutional
(1,000 sq ft)
Office
(1,000 sq ft)
FY 2018-19
Actual
50
35
0.000
2.040
n/a
n/a
Projected
35
20
0.492
11.110
n/a
n/a
Difference
15
15
(0.492)
(9.070)
n/a
n/a
FY 2019-20
Actual
37
27
0.000
66.240
0.000
0.000
Projected
65
37
2.000
29.000
26.000
32.000
Difference
(28)
(10)
(2.000)
37.240
(26.000)
(32.000)
As indicated in Table 3-2, the FY 2018-19 actual developments for residential (single family and
multifamily) developments exceeded projections whereas the actual nonresidential (industrial and
commercial) developments fell short of the projected developments. For FY 2019-20 only the
commercial developments exceeded projections. As is often the case in the development of financial
plans, utility rate studies and impact fee studies, the data that is used for projection purposes are based
on the best available data at the time and are updated at regular intervals (as was the case with the
2014 Report being updated with new assumptions and projections in the 2020 Report). The actual
development identified in Table 3-2 represent a "snapshot" in time, during the study periods. Through
discussions with Town staff, it is believed that the future development will continue to vary from
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projections on a year to year basis, but will achieve the developments identified at the end of the 10-
year study period identified in the 2020 Report.
Infrastructure Improvement Plan
The 2014 Report identified existing fire and EMS assets of $4,289,257 plus additional CIP costs of
$2,767,000, interest on new debt of $1,560,139 and study costs of $9,286. There were subtractions in
the IIP for grant funds and developer funded improvements of $59,789 and $2,644,859 respectively for
a total IIP value of $5,921,033. The 2020 Report identified growth related IIP costs of $2,212,915.
Between FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 Fountain Hills generated $47,319 in fire and EMS development
impact fee revenues and $9,614 in interest earnings. There were no expenditures (other than for
professional fees for studies) of fire and EMS development impact fees generated from the fees during
the FY 2018-19 through FY 2019-20 period.
As discussed previously, the development projections are not anticipated to occur as originally projected.
The IIPs were based on the anticipated developments, therefore as development changes so too does the
timing of capital expenditures. With new development the 2014 and 2020 Reports would have
anticipated matching capital expenditures, and those expenditures did not occur.
3.3. Level of Service
Level of service projections are intended to ensure that new development is only being asked to pay for
facilities or capital needs at the same level as is currently being experienced by existing Fountain Hills
development and are not being asked to increase the overall level of service, without a corresponding
funding source from existing development to increase their level of service.
The projected capital expenditures were anticipated based on growth. The expenditures were derived
using fractional units, for example 0.00017 units of fire apparatus per person. The Town cannot
purchase 0.00017 units of fire apparatus based on 1 new resident. It is therefore necessary to take a
broader view of capital expenditures and development and match new development and capital
expenditures over the entire study period. It is recommended that staff continuously monitor the level
of service with the overall objective of achieving the designated level of service at the end of the 10-year
study period identified in the 2020 Report.
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4.1. Fee Development
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The 2020 Report (and underlying study), identified a new fee for the Town, a streets development
impact fee. The new streets development impact fee was based on incremental growth -related needs
of $2,657,140. The investments equated to the fees per unit as identified in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1
Streets Development Impact Fees
Single Family
(per Dwelling Unit)
Multifamily
(per Dwelling Unit)
Industrial
(per 1,000 sq ft)
Commercial
(per 1,000 sq ft)
Institutional
(per 1,000 sq ft)
Office
(per 1,000 sq ft)
2020 Report $1,935 $964 $630 $2,860 $2,480 $1,240
4.2. Land Use Assumptions
The biennial audit requires an audit of the anticipated growth projections that were adopted in Fountain
Hills LUA as compared to the growth by development type that was actually experienced and were
assessed the streets development impact fee. Table 4-2 summarizes the projected development in the
2020 Report and the actual development that was experienced by Fountain Hills in FY 2020.
Table 4-2
Projected versus Actual Development
Single Family
Multifamily
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Office
(Dwelling Units)
(Dwelling Units)
(1,000 sq ft)
(1,000 sq ft)
(1,000 sq ft)
(1,000 sq ft)
FY 2019-20
Actual 7 1
0.000
45.050
0.000
0.000
Projected 65 37
2.000
29.000
26.000
32.000
Difference (58) (36)
(2.000)
16.050
(26.000)
(32.000)
As indicated in Table 4-2, the 2019-20 only the commercial developments exceeded projections. It
should be noted that since the streets development impact fee was new as of the 2020 Report,
development projects that were already in process were exempt from the new streets development
impact fee and would therefore lower the number of actual development figures shown in Table 4-2. As
is often the case in the development of financial plans, utility rate studies and impact fee studies, the
data that is used for projection purposes are based on the best available data at the time and are
updated at regular intervals. The actual development identified in Table 4-2 represent a "snapshot" in
time, during the study period. Through discussions with Town staff, it is believed that the future
development will continue to vary from projections but will achieve the developments identified at the
end of the 10-year study period identified in the 2020 Report.
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Infrastructure Improvement Plan
The 2020 Report identified growth -related IIP costs of $2,657,140.
In FY 2019-20 Fountain Hills generated $3,870 in streets development impact fee revenues while there
were no expenditures in the audit year.
As discussed previously, the development projections are not anticipated to occur as originally projected.
The IIP was based on the anticipated, therefore as development changes so too does the timing of capital
expenditures. However, with new development the 2020 Report would have anticipated matching capital
expenditures, and those expenditures did not occur.
4.3. Level of Service
Level of service projections are intended to ensure that new development is only being asked to pay for
facilities or capital needs at the same level as is currently being experienced by existing Fountain Hills
development and are not being asked to increase the overall level of service, without a corresponding
funding source from existing development to increase their level of service.
The projected capital expenditures included 2.30 new miles of streets of the widening of Shea Boulevard
as well as intersection improvements. Shea Boulevard was not widened using development impact fees
as a funding source, nor were development impact fees used to improve intersections. As such, the
overall level of service in the Town will decrease (new development occurred but there was not a
matching increase in streets expenditures). The intent is to maintain the existing level of service by the
end of the study period, recognizing that there will be times of higher and lower levels of service
throughout the study period. It is recommended that staff continuously monitor the level of service
with the overall objective of achieving the designated level of service at the end of the 10-year study
period identified in the 2020 Report.
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Section 5 - Permit Sampling
5.1. Sampling Results
As part of the audit process Willdan took a random sample of residential (40) permits and non-
residential (8) permits that were issued between FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20. The purpose of the
sampling was to identify any instances where the fee that was assessed to the development varied from
the fee that should have been assessed based on a per dwelling unit or square footage of development
basis. Our sampling review did not identify any developments that were assessed incorrect
development impact fees.
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Section 6 - Conclusions
6.1. Land Use Assumptions
Willdan conducted an audit of Fountain Hills's actual development projections for FY 2018-19 and FY
2019-20 and compared the actual new development with the development projections in the 2014 and
2020 Reports. While there were variances between what had been originally projected and what
actually occurred, the original projections were based on the best available data at the time of the
study.
6.2. Infrastructure Improvement Plan
We reviewed the projects that were included in the 2014 and 2020 Reports. As was the case with the
LUA, the IIP was developed based on the best available information at the time of the analysis, and the
actual expenditures differed from what was projected. While there were differences between the
projected IIPs and what actually occurred, it is important to note that in many cases, the IIPs identified
the need for capital over the entire study period time horizon and not necessarily in a specific year. As
such, the completion of projects should be viewed through a longer (the entire study period horizon)
rather than a more focused view on one or two specific years.
6.3. Level of Service
The level of service for a given fee area is in flux over time and will change as new projects are
incorporated into Fountain Hills existing facilities and networks or as development within Fountain Hills
changes. As the Town did experience new development during the audit period but did not expand
facilities (with the exception of the open space expenditure) there will be an overall decrease in the
level of service during the audit period. We recommend that the Town closely monitor the level of
service in the future in adhering to the level of service for the 10-year study period identified in the 2020
Report and make adjustments to the IIP as appropriate.
6.4. Final Conclusion
It is our opinion that Fountain Hills's development, development impact fee collections and
expenditures are consistent with the 10-year plans identified in the 2014 and 2020 Reports and is
consistent with ARS§ 9-463.05.
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APPENDIX A
ARS §9-463905
9-463.05. Development fees; imposition by cities and towns; infrastructure
improvements plan; annual report; advisory committee; limitation on actions
definitions
A. A municipality may assess development fees to offset costs to the municipality
associated with providing necessary public services to a development, including the
costs of infrastructure, improvements, real property, engineering and architectural
services, financing and professional services required for the preparation or revision
of a development fee pursuant to this section, including the relevant portion of the
infrastructure improvements plan.
B. Development fees assessed by a municipality under this section are subject to
the following requirements:
1. Development fees shall result in a beneficial use to the development.
2. The municipality shall calculate the development fee based on the infrastructure
improvements plan adopted pursuant to this section.
3. The development fee shall not exceed a proportionate share of the cost of
necessary public services, based on service units, needed to provide necessary
public services to the development.
4. Costs for necessary public services made necessary by new development shall
be based on the same level of service provided to existing development in the
service area.
5. Development fees may not be used for any of the following:
(a) Construction, acquisition or expansion of public facilities or assets other than
necessary public services or facility expansions identified in the infrastructure
improvements plan.
(b) Repair, operation or maintenance of existing or new necessary public services
or facility expansions.
(c) Upgrading, updating, expanding, correcting or replacing existing necessary
public services to serve existing development in order to meet stricter safety,
efficiency, environmental or regulatory standards.
(d) Upgrading, updating, expanding, correcting or replacing existing necessary
public services to provide a higher level of service to existing development.
(e) Administrative, maintenance or operating costs of the municipality.
6. Any development for which a development fee has been paid is entitled to the
use and benefit of the services for which the fee was imposed and is entitled to
receive immediate service from any existing facility with available capacity to serve
the new service units if the available capacity has not been reserved or pledged in
connection with the construction or financing of the facility.
7. Development fees may be collected if any of the following occurs:
(a) The collection is made to pay for a necessary public service or facility expansion
that is identified in the infrastructure improvements plan and the municipality plans
to complete construction and to have the service available within the time period
established in the infrastructure improvement plan, but in no event longer than the
time period provided in subsection H, paragraph 3 of this section.
(b) The municipality reserves in the infrastructure improvements plan adopted
pursuant to this section or otherwise agrees to reserve capacity to serve future
development.
(c) The municipality requires or agrees to allow the owner of a development to
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construct or finance the necessary public service or facility expansion and any of
the following apply:
(i) The costs incurred or money advanced are credited against or reimbursed from
the development fees otherwise due from a development.
(ii) The municipality reimburses the owner for those costs from the development
fees paid from all developments that will use those necessary public services or
facility expansions.
(iii) For those costs incurred the municipality allows the owner to assign the credits
or reimbursement rights from the development fees otherwise due from a
development to other developments for the same category of necessary public
services in the same service area.
8. Projected interest charges and other finance costs may be included in
determining the amount of development fees only if the monies are used for the
payment of principal and interest on the portion of the bonds, notes or other
obligations issued to finance construction of necessary public services or facility
expansions identified in the infrastructure improvements plan.
9. Monies received from development fees assessed pursuant to this section shall
be placed in a separate fund and accounted for separately and may only be used
for the purposes authorized by this section. Monies received from a development
fee identified in an infrastructure improvements plan adopted or updated pursuant
to subsection D of this section shall be used to provide the same category of
necessary public services or facility expansions for which the development fee was
assessed and for the benefit of the same service area, as defined in the
infrastructure improvements plan, in which the development fee was assessed.
Interest earned on monies in the separate fund shall be credited to the fund.
10. The schedule for payment of fees shall be provided by the municipality. Based
on the cost identified in the infrastructure improvements plan, the municipality
shall provide a credit toward the payment of a development fee for the required or
agreed to dedication of public sites, improvements and other necessary public
services or facility expansions included in the infrastructure improvements plan and
for which a development fee is assessed, to the extent the public sites,
improvements and necessary public services or facility expansions are provided by
the developer. The developer of residential dwelling units shall be required to pay
development fees when construction permits for the dwelling units are issued, or at
a later time if specified in a development agreement pursuant to section 9-500.05.
If a development agreement provides for fees to be paid at a time later than the
issuance of construction permits, the deferred fees shall be paid no later than
fifteen days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The development
agreement shall provide for the value of any deferred fees to be supported by
appropriate security, including a surety bond, letter of credit or cash bond.
11. If a municipality requires as a condition of development approval the
construction or improvement of, contributions to or dedication of any facilities that
were not included in a previously adopted infrastructure improvements plan, the
municipality shall cause the infrastructure improvements plan to be amended to
include the facilities and shall provide a credit toward the payment of a
development fee for the construction, improvement, contribution or dedication of
the facilities to the extent that the facilities will substitute for or otherwise reduce
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the need for other similar facilities in the infrastructure improvements plan for
which development fees were assessed.
12. The municipality shall forecast the contribution to be made in the future in cash
or by taxes, fees, assessments or other sources of revenue derived from the
property owner towards the capital costs of the necessary public service covered by
the development fee and shall include these contributions in determining the extent
of the burden imposed by the development. Beginning August 1, 2014, for
purposes of calculating the required offset to development fees pursuant to this
subsection, if a municipality imposes a construction contracting or similar excise
tax rate in excess of the percentage amount of the transaction privilege tax rate
imposed on the majority of other transaction privilege tax classifications, the entire
excess portion of the construction contracting or similar excise tax shall be treated
as a contribution to the capital costs of necessary public services provided to
development for which development fees are assessed, unless the excess portion
was already taken into account for such purpose pursuant to this subsection.
13. If development fees are assessed by a municipality, the fees shall be assessed
against commercial, residential and industrial development, except that the
municipality may distinguish between different categories of residential,
commercial and industrial development in assessing the costs to the municipality of
providing necessary public services to new development and in determining the
amount of the development fee applicable to the category of development. If a
municipality agrees to waive any of the development fees assessed on a
development, the municipality shall reimburse the appropriate development fee
accounts for the amount that was waived. The municipality shall provide notice of
any such waiver to the advisory committee established pursuant to subsection G of
this section within thirty days.
14. In determining and assessing a development fee applying to land in a
community facilities district established under title 48, chapter 4, article 6, the
municipality shall take into account all public infrastructure provided by the district
and capital costs paid by the district for necessary public services and shall not
assess a portion of the development fee based on the infrastructure or costs.
C. A municipality shall give at least thirty days' advance notice of intention to
assess a development fee and shall release to the public and post on its website or
the website of an association of cities and towns if a municipality does not have a
website a written report of the land use assumptions and infrastructure
improvements plan adopted pursuant to subsection D of this section. The
municipality shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed development fee at any
time after the expiration of the thirty day notice of intention to assess a
development fee and at least thirty days before the scheduled date of adoption of
the fee by the governing body. Within sixty days after the date of the public
hearing on the proposed development fee, a municipality shall approve or
disapprove the imposition of the development fee. A municipality shall not adopt an
ordinance, order or resolution approving a development fee as an emergency
measure. A development fee assessed pursuant to this section shall not be
effective until seventy-five days after its formal adoption by the governing body of
the municipality. Nothing in this subsection shall affect any development fee
adopted before July 24, 1982.
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D. Before the adoption or amendment of a development fee, the governing body of
the municipality shall adopt or update the land use assumptions and infrastructure
improvements plan for the designated service area. The municipality shall conduct
a public hearing on the land use assumptions and infrastructure improvements plan
at least thirty days before the adoption or update of the plan. The municipality shall
release the plan to the public, post the plan on its website or the website of an
association of cities and towns if the municipality does not have a website,
including in the posting its land use assumptions, the time period of the
projections, a description of the necessary public services included in the
infrastructure improvements plan and a map of the service area to which the land
use assumptions apply, make available to the public the documents used to
prepare the assumptions and plan and provide public notice at least sixty days
before the public hearing, subject to the following:
1. The land use assumptions and infrastructure improvements plan shall be
approved or disapproved within sixty days after the public hearing on the land use
assumptions and infrastructure improvements plan and at least thirty days before
the public hearing on the report required by subsection C of this section. A
municipality shall not adopt an ordinance, order or resolution approving the land
use assumptions or infrastructure improvements plan as an emergency measure.
2. An infrastructure improvements plan shall be developed by qualified
professionals using generally accepted engineering and planning practices pursuant
to subsection E of this section.
3. A municipality shall update the land use assumptions and infrastructure
improvements plan at least every five years. The initial five year period begins on
the day the infrastructure improvements plan is adopted. The municipality shall
review and evaluate its current land use assumptions and shall cause an update of
the infrastructure improvements plan to be prepared pursuant to this section.
4. Within sixty days after completion of the updated land use assumptions and
infrastructure improvements plan, the municipality shall schedule and provide
notice of a public hearing to discuss and review the update and shall determine
whether to amend the assumptions and plan.
5. A municipality shall hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments
to the land use assumptions, the infrastructure improvements plan or the
development fee. The land use assumptions and the infrastructure improvements
plan, including the amount of any proposed changes to the development fee per
service unit, shall be made available to the public on or before the date of the first
publication of the notice of the hearing on the amendments.
6. The notice and hearing procedures prescribed in paragraph 1 of this subsection
apply to a hearing on the amendment of land use assumptions, an infrastructure
improvements plan or a development fee. Within sixty days after the date of the
public hearing on the amendments, a municipality shall approve or disapprove the
amendments to the land use assumptions, infrastructure improvements plan or
development fee. A municipality shall not adopt an ordinance, order or resolution
approving the amended land use assumptions, infrastructure improvements plan or
development fee as an emergency measure.
7. The advisory committee established under subsection G of this section shall file
its written comments on any proposed or updated land use assumptions,
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infrastructure improvements plan and development fees before the fifth business
day before the date of the public hearing on the proposed or updated assumptions,
plan and fees.
8. If, at the time an update as prescribed in paragraph 3 of this subsection is
required, the municipality determines that no changes to the land use assumptions,
infrastructure improvements plan or development fees are needed, the municipality
may as an alternative to the updating requirements of this subsection publish
notice of its determination on its website and include the following:
(a) A statement that the municipality has determined that no change to the land
use assumptions, infrastructure improvements plan or development fee is
necessary.
(b) A description and map of the service area in which an update has been
determined to be unnecessary.
(c) A statement that by a specified date, which shall be at least sixty days after the
date of publication of the first notice, a person may make a written request to the
municipality requesting that the land use assumptions, infrastructure
improvements plan or development fee be updated.
(d) A statement identifying the person or entity to whom the written request for an
update should be sent.
9. If, by the date specified pursuant to paragraph 8 of this subsection, a person
requests in writing that the land use assumptions, infrastructure improvements
plan or development fee be updated, the municipality shall cause, accept or reject
an update of the assumptions and plan to be prepared pursuant to this subsection.
10. Notwithstanding the notice and hearing requirements for adoption of an
infrastructure improvements plan, a municipality may amend an infrastructure
improvements plan adopted pursuant to this section without a public hearing if the
amendment addresses only elements of necessary public services in the existing
infrastructure improvements plan and the changes to the plan will not, individually
or cumulatively with other amendments adopted pursuant to this subsection,
increase the level of service in the service area or cause a development fee
increase of greater than five per cent when a new or modified development fee is
assessed pursuant to this section. The municipality shall provide notice of any such
amendment at least thirty days before adoption, shall post the amendment on its
website or on the website of an association of cities and towns if the municipality
does not have a website and shall provide notice to the advisory committee
established pursuant to subsection G of this section that the amendment complies
with this subsection.
E. For each necessary public service that is the subject of a development fee, the
infrastructure improvements plan shall include:
1. A description of the existing necessary public services in the service area and the
costs to upgrade, update, improve, expand, correct or replace those necessary
public services to meet existing needs and usage and stricter safety, efficiency,
environmental or regulatory standards, which shall be prepared by qualified
professionals licensed in this state, as applicable.
2. An analysis of the total capacity, the level of current usage and commitments for
usage of capacity of the existing necessary public services, which shall be prepared
by qualified professionals licensed in this state, as applicable.
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3. A description of all or the parts of the necessary public services or facility
expansions and their costs necessitated by and attributable to development in the
service area based on the approved land use assumptions, including a forecast of
the costs of infrastructure, improvements, real property, financing, engineering and
architectural services, which shall be prepared by qualified professionals licensed in
this state, as applicable.
4. A table establishing the specific level or quantity of use, consumption, generation
or discharge of a service unit for each category of necessary public services or
facility expansions and an equivalency or conversion table establishing the ratio of
a service unit to various types of land uses, including residential, commercial and
industrial.
5. The total number of projected service units necessitated by and attributable to
new development in the service area based on the approved land use assumptions
and calculated pursuant to generally accepted engineering and planning criteria.
6. The projected demand for necessary public services or facility expansions
required by new service units for a period not to exceed ten years.
7. A forecast of revenues generated by new service units other than development
fees, which shall include estimated state -shared revenue, highway users revenue,
federal revenue, ad valorem property taxes, construction contracting or similar
excise taxes and the capital recovery portion of utility fees attributable to
development based on the approved land use assumptions, and a plan to include
these contributions in determining the extent of the burden imposed by the
development as required in subsection B, paragraph 12 of this section.
F. A municipality's development fee ordinance shall provide that a new
development fee or an increased portion of a modified development fee shall not be
assessed against a development for twenty-four months after the date that the
municipality issues the final approval for a commercial, industrial or multifamily
development or the date that the first building permit is issued for a residential
development pursuant to an approved site plan or subdivision plat, provided that
no subsequent changes are made to the approved site plan or subdivision plat that
would increase the number of service units. If the number of service units
increases, the new or increased portion of a modified development fee shall be
limited to the amount attributable to the additional service units. The twenty-four
month period shall not be extended by a renewal or amendment of the site plan or
the final subdivision plat that was the subject of the final approval. The municipality
shall issue, on request, a written statement of the development fee schedule
applicable to the development. If, after the date of the municipality's final approval
of a development, the municipality reduces the development fee assessed on
development, the reduced fee shall apply to the development.
G. A municipality shall do one of the following:
1. Before the adoption of proposed or updated land use assumptions, infrastructure
improvements plan and development fees as prescribed in subsection D of this
section, the municipality shall appoint an infrastructure improvements advisory
committee, subject to the following requirements:
(a) The advisory committee shall be composed of at least five members who are
appointed by the governing body of the municipality. At least fifty per cent of the
members of the advisory committee must be representatives of the real estate,
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development or building industries, of which at least one member of the committee
must be from the home building industry. Members shall not be employees or
officials of the municipality.
(b) The advisory committee shall serve in an advisory capacity and shall:
(i) Advise the municipality in adopting land use assumptions and in determining
whether the assumptions are in conformance with the general plan of the
municipality.
(ii) Review the infrastructure improvements plan and file written comments.
(iii) Monitor and evaluate implementation of the infrastructure improvements plan.
(iv) Every year file reports with respect to the progress of the infrastructure
improvements plan and the collection and expenditures of development fees and
report to the municipality any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or
imposing the development fee.
(v) Advise the municipality of the need to update or revise the land use
assumptions, infrastructure improvements plan and development fee.
(c) The municipality shall make available to the advisory committee any
professional reports with respect to developing and implementing the infrastructure
improvements plan.
(d) The municipality shall adopt procedural rules for the advisory committee to
follow in carrying out the committee's duties.
2. In lieu of creating an advisory committee pursuant to paragraph 1 of this
subsection, provide for a biennial certified audit of the municipality's land use
assumptions, infrastructure improvements plan and development fees. An audit
pursuant to this paragraph shall be conducted by one or more qualified
professionals who are not employees or officials of the municipality and who did not
prepare the infrastructure improvements plan. The audit shall review the progress
of the infrastructure improvements plan, including the collection and expenditures
of development fees for each project in the plan, and evaluate any inequities in
implementing the plan or imposing the development fee. The municipality shall
post the findings of the audit on the municipality's website or the website of an
association of cities and towns if the municipality does not have a website and shall
conduct a public hearing on the audit within sixty days of the release of the audit to
the public.
H. On written request, an owner of real property for which a development fee has
been paid after July 31, 2014 is entitled to a refund of a development fee or any
part of a development fee if:
1. Pursuant to subsection B, paragraph 6 of this section, existing facilities are
available and service is not provided.
2. The municipality has, after collecting the fee to construct a facility when service
is not available, failed to complete construction within the time period identified in
the infrastructure improvements plan, but in no event later than the time period
specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection.
3. For a development fee other than a development fee for water or wastewater
facilities, any part of the development fee is not spent as authorized by this section
within ten years after the fee has been paid or, for a development fee for water or
wastewater facilities, any part of the development fee is not spent as authorized by
this section within fifteen years after the fee has been paid.
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I. If the development fee was collected for the construction of all or a portion of a
specific item of infrastructure, and on completion of the infrastructure the
municipality determines that the actual cost of construction was less than the
forecasted cost of construction on which the development fee was based and the
difference between the actual and estimated cost is greater than ten per cent, the
current owner may receive a refund of the portion of the development fee equal to
the difference between the development fee paid and the development fee that
would have been due if the development fee had been calculated at the actual
construction cost.
J. A refund shall include any interest earned by the municipality from the date of
collection to the date of refund on the amount of the refunded fee. All refunds shall
be made to the record owner of the property at the time the refund is paid. If the
development fee is paid by a governmental entity, the refund shall be paid to the
governmental entity.
K. A development fee that was adopted before January 1, 2012 may continue to be
assessed only to the extent that it will be used to provide a necessary public
service for which development fees can be assessed pursuant to this section and
shall be replaced by a development fee imposed under this section on or before
August 1, 2014. Any municipality having a development fee that has not been
replaced under this section on or before August 1, 2014 shall not collect
development fees until the development fee has been replaced with a fee that
complies with this section. Any development fee monies collected before January 1,
2012 remaining in a development fee account:
1. Shall be used towards the same category of necessary public services as
authorized by this section.
2. If development fees were collected for a purpose not authorized by this section,
shall be used for the purpose for which they were collected on or before January 1,
2020, and after which, if not spent, shall be distributed equally among the
categories of necessary public services authorized by this section.
L. A moratorium shall not be placed on development for the sole purpose of
awaiting completion of all or any part of the process necessary to develop, adopt or
update development fees.
M. In any judicial action interpreting this section, all powers conferred on municipal
governments in this section shall be narrowly construed to ensure that
development fees are not used to impose on new residents a burden all taxpayers
of a municipality should bear equally.
N. Each municipality that assesses development fees shall submit an annual report
accounting for the collection and use of the fees for each service area. The annual
report shall include the following:
1. The amount assessed by the municipality for each type of development fee.
2. The balance of each fund maintained for each type of development fee assessed
as of the beginning and end of the fiscal year.
3. The amount of interest or other earnings on the monies in each fund as of the
end of the fiscal year.
4. The amount of development fee monies used to repay:
(a) Bonds issued by the municipality to pay the cost of a capital improvement
project that is the subject of a development fee assessment, including the amount
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needed to repay the debt service obligations on each facility for which development
fees have been identified as the source of funding and the time frames in which the
debt service will be repaid.
(b) Monies advanced by the municipality from funds other than the funds
established for development fees in order to pay the cost of a capital improvement
project that is the subject of a development fee assessment, the total amount
advanced by the municipality for each facility, the source of the monies advanced
and the terms under which the monies will be repaid to the municipality.
5. The amount of development fee monies spent on each capital improvement
project that is the subject of a development fee assessment and the physical
location of each capital improvement project.
6. The amount of development fee monies spent for each purpose other than a
capital improvement project that is the subject of a development fee assessment.
O. Within ninety days following the end of each fiscal year, each municipality shall
submit a copy of the annual report to the city clerk and post the report on the
municipality's website or the website of an association of cities and towns if the
municipality does not have a website. Copies shall be made available to the public
on request. The annual report may contain financial information that has not been
audited.
P. A municipality that fails to file the report and post the report on the
municipality's website or the website of an association of cities and towns if the
municipality does not have a website as required by this section shall not collect
development fees until the report is filed and posted.
Q. Any action to collect a development fee shall be commenced within two years
after the obligation to pay the fee accrues.
R. A municipality may continue to assess a development fee adopted before
January 1, 2012 for any facility that was financed before June 1, 2011 if:
1. Development fees were pledged to repay debt service obligations related to the
construction of the facility.
2. After August 1, 2014, any development fees collected under this subsection are
used solely for the payment of principal and interest on the portion of the bonds,
notes or other debt service obligations issued before June 1, 2011 to finance
construction of the facility.
S. Through August 1, 2014, a development fee adopted before January 1, 2012
may be used to finance construction of a facility and may be pledged to repay debt
service obligations if:
1. The facility that is being financed is a facility that is described under subsection
T, paragraph 7, subdivisions (a) through (g) of this section.
2. The facility was included in an infrastructure improvements plan adopted before
June 1, 2011.
3. The development fees are used for the payment of principal and interest on the
portion of the bonds, notes or other debt service obligations issued to finance
construction of the necessary public services or facility expansions identified in the
infrastructure improvement plan.
T. For the purposes of this section:
1. "Dedication" means the actual conveyance date or the date an improvement,
facility or real or personal property is placed into service, whichever occurs first.
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2. "Development" means:
(a) The subdivision of land.
(b) The construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or
enlargement of any structure that adds or increases the number of service units.
(c) Any use or extension of the use of land that increases the number of service
units.
3. "Facility expansion" means the expansion of the capacity of an existing facility
that serves the same function as an otherwise new necessary public service in
order that the existing facility may serve new development. Facility expansion does
not include the repair, maintenance, modernization or expansion of an existing
facility to better serve existing development.
4. "Final approval" means:
(a) For a nonresidential or multifamily development, the approval of a site plan or,
if no site plan is submitted for the development, the approval of a final subdivision
plat.
(b) For a single family residential development, the approval of a final subdivision
plat.
5. "Infrastructure improvements plan" means a written plan that identifies each
necessary public service or facility expansion that is proposed to be the subject of a
development fee and otherwise complies with the requirements of this section, and
may be the municipality's capital improvements plan.
6. "Land use assumptions" means projections of changes in land uses, densities,
intensities and population for a specified service area over a period of at least ten
years and pursuant to the general plan of the municipality.
7. "Necessary public service" means any of the following facilities that have a life
expectancy of three or more years and that are owned and operated by or on
behalf of the municipality:
(a) Water facilities, including the supply, transportation, treatment, purification and
distribution of water, and any appurtenances for those facilities.
(b) Wastewater facilities, including collection, interception, transportation,
treatment and disposal of wastewater, and any appurtenances for those facilities.
(c) Storm water, drainage and flood control facilities, including any appurtenances
for those facilities.
(d) Library facilities of up to ten thousand square feet that provide a direct benefit
to development, not including equipment, vehicles or appurtenances.
(e) Street facilities located in the service area, including arterial or collector streets
or roads that have been designated on an officially adopted plan of the
municipality, traffic signals and rights -of -way and improvements thereon.
(f) Fire and police facilities, including all appurtenances, equipment and vehicles.
Fire and police facilities do not include a facility or portion of a facility that is used
to replace services that were once provided elsewhere in the municipality, vehicles
and equipment used to provide administrative services, helicopters or airplanes or
a facility that is used for training firefighters or officers from more than one station
or substation.
(g) Neighborhood parks and recreational facilities on real property up to thirty
acres in area, or parks and recreational facilities larger than thirty acres if the
facilities provide a direct benefit to the development. Park and recreational facilities
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do not include vehicles, equipment or that portion of any facility that is used for
amusement parks, aquariums, aquatic centers, auditoriums, arenas, arts and
cultural facilities, bandstand and orchestra facilities, bathhouses, boathouses,
clubhouses, community centers greater than three thousand square feet in floor
area, environmental education centers, equestrian facilities, golf course facilities,
greenhouses, lakes, museums, theme parks, water reclamation or riparian areas,
wetlands, zoo facilities or similar recreational facilities, but may include swimming
pools.
(h) Any facility that was financed and that meets all of the requirements prescribed
in subsection R of this section.
8. "Qualified professional" means a professional engineer, surveyor, financial
analyst or planner providing services within the scope of the person's license,
education or experience.
9. "Service area" means any specified area within the boundaries of a municipality
in which development will be served by necessary public services or facility
expansions and within which a substantial nexus exists between the necessary
public services or facility expansions and the development being served as
prescribed in the infrastructure improvements plan.
10. "Service unit" means a standardized measure of consumption, use, generation
or discharge attributable to an individual unit of development calculated pursuant
to generally accepted engineering or planning standards for a particular category of
necessary public services or facility expansions.
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APPENDIX B
Parks and Recreation
Analysis
Revenues
Impact Fees
Interest Income
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Professional Fees
Interest Expense
Debt Service
Total Expenditures
Parks
FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 Total
$113,187 $78,604 $191,791
14,898 10,038 24,936
128,085
0
33,094
0
0
33,094
88,642 216,727
0
7,471
0
0
7,471
0
40,565
0
0
40,565
IIP Projects
Incremental Expenditures (1) $211,197 $254,071 $465,268
Actual Projects
(1) No specific projects were identified in the IIP, but rather
anticipated expenditures based on anticipated development
Parks
Actual Development
FY 2018-19
FY 2019-20
Total
Single Family (1)
50
38
88
Multifamily (1)
35
27
62
Industrial izl
n/a
0.000
0.000
Commercial izl
n/a
0.000
0.000
Institutional (z)
n/a
0.000
0.000
Office izl
n/a
0.000
0.000
Projected Development
Single Family (1)
Multifamily (1)
Industrial izl
Commercial izl
Institutional (z)
Office izl
(1) Dwelling units
(2) 1,000 Square feet
35
65
100
20
37
57
n/a
2.000
2.000
n/a
29.000
29.000
n/a
26.000
26.000
n/a
32.000
32.000
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Parks and Recreation Analysis B-1
Open Space
FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 Total
Revenues
Impact Fees $0 $0
Interest Income 2,053 2,053
Total Revenues 2,053 0 2,053
Expenditures
Capital Expenditures 565,457 565,457
Professional Fees 68 68
Interest Expense 0
Debt Service 0
Total Expenditures 565,525 0 565,525
IIP Projects
0
0
Actual Projects
Adero Canyon Trailhead 565,457 565,457
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Open Space B-2
APPENDIX C
Fire & EMS Analysis
Fire and EMS
FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 Total
Revenues
Impact Fees
Interest Income
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Professional Fees
Interest Expense
Debt Service
Total Expenditures
IIP Projects
Incremental Expenditures (1)
Actual Projects
$27,004
5,808
$20,315
3,806
$47,319
9,614
32,812
24,121
56,933
0
0
0
7,632
1,723
9,355
0
0
0
0
0
0
7,632
1,723
9,355
$16,396 $23,528 $39,924
(1) No specific projects were identified in the IIP, but rather
anticipated expenditures based on anticipated development
Fire and EMS
Actual Development
FY 2018-19
FY 2019-20
Total
Single Family (1)
50
37
87
Multifamily (1)
35
27
62
Industrial (2)
0.000
0.000
0.000
Commercial (2)
2.040
66.240
68.280
Institutional (2)
n/a
0.000
0.000
Office (2)
n/a
0.000
0.000
(1) Dwelling units
(2) 1,000 Square feet
Projected Development
Single Family (1)
Multifamily (1)
Industrial (2)
Commercial (2)
Institutional (2)
Office (2)
(1) Dwelling units
(2) 1,000 Square feet
35
65
100
20
37
57
0.492
2.000
2.492
11.110
29.000
40.110
n/a
26.000
26.000
n/a
32.000
32.000
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Fire and EMS Analysis C-1
APPENDIX D
Streets Analysis
Streets
FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 Total
Revenues
Impact Fees n/a $3,870 $3,870
Interest Income n/a 0 0
Total Revenues 0 3,870 3,870
Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Professional Fees
Interest Expense
Debt Service
Total Expenditures
I I P Projects
Incremental Expenditures (1)
Actual Projects
n/a
0
0
n/a
0
0
n/a
0
0
n/a
0
0
n/a
0
0
n/a
$254,071
$254,071
0
(1) Projects were identified in the IIP over the entire study period
as opposed to in a specific year
Streets
Actual Development
FY 2018-19
FY 2019-20
Total
Single Family (1)
n/a
7
7
Multifamily (1)
n/a
1
1
Industrial (2)
n/a
0.000
0.000
Commercial (2)
n/a
45.050
45.050
Institutional (2)
n/a
0.000
0.000
Office (2)
n/a
0.000
0.000
(1) Dwelling units
(2) 1,000 Square feet
Projected Development
Single Family (1)
n/a
65
65
Multifamily (1)
n/a
37
37
Industrial (2)
n/a
2.000
2.000
Commercial (2)
n/a
29.000
29.000
Institutional (2)
n/a
26.000
26.000
Office (2)
n/a
32.000
32.000
(1) Dwelling units
(2) 1,000 Square feet
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Streets Analysis D-1
APPENDIX E
Permit Sampling
Single Family/Multifamily
Sample No.
Permit No.
Class
Fee Category
Assessed Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference
Notes
FY 2018-19 1
8908
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
$1,301.00
$1,301.00
$0.00
2
8921
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
3
8987
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
4
9058
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
5
9112
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
6
9160
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
7
9247
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
8
9297
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
9
9367
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
10
9421
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
11
9531
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
12
9607
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
13
9686
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
14
9718
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
15
9811
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
16
9836
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
17
9892
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
18
9070
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
2,602.00
2,602.00
0.00
Duplex
19
9466
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
2,602.00
2,602.00
0.00
Duplex
20
8961
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
1 Unit
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-1
Single Family/Multifamily
Sample No.
Permit No.
Class
Fee Category
Assessed Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference
Notes
FY 2019-20 1
10047
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
$1,301.00
$1,301.00
$0.00
Old Rate
2
10203
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
3
10257
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
4
10298
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
5
10435
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
6
10440
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
7
10483
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
8
10615
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
9
10469
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
10
10732
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,916.00
1,916.00
0.00
11
10813
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,916.00
1,916.00
0.00
12
10824
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,916.00
1,916.00
0.00
13
9933
Single Family
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
14
10022
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
15
10044
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
16
10584
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,301.00
1,301.00
0.00
Old Rate
17
10830
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,479.00
1,479.00
0.00
18
10831
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,479.00
1,479.00
0.00
19
10856
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,479.00
1,479.00
0.00
20
10857
Multifamily
Parks and Recreation
1,479.00
1,479.00
0.00
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-2
Single Family/Multifamily
Sample No.
Permit No.
Class
Fee Category Assessed
Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference
Notes
FY 2018-19 1
8908
Single Family
Fire and EMS
$300.00
$300.00
$0.00
2
8921
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
3
8987
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
4
9058
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
5
9112
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
6
9160
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
7
9247
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
8
9297
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
9
9367
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
10
9421
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
11
9531
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
12
9607
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
13
9686
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
14
9718
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
15
9811
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
16
9836
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
17
9892
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
18
9070
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
600.00
600.00
0.00
Duplex
19
9466
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
600.00
600.00
0.00
Duplex
20
8961
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
1 Unit
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-3
Single Family/Multifamily
Sample No.
Permit No.
Class
Fee Category Assessed
Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference
Notes
FY 2019-20 1
10047
Single Family
Fire and EMS
$300.00
$300.00
$0.00
Old Rate
2
10203
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
3
10257
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
4
10298
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
5
10435
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
6
10440
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
7
10483
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
8
10615
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
9
10469
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
10
10732
Single Family
Fire and EMS
122.00
122.00
0.00
11
10813
Single Family
Fire and EMS
122.00
122.00
0.00
12
10824
Single Family
Fire and EMS
122.00
122.00
0.00
13
9933
Single Family
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
14
10022
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
15
10044
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
16
10584
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
300.00
300.00
0.00
Old Rate
17
10830
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
94.00
94.00
0.00
18
10831
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
94.00
94.00
0.00
19
10856
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
94.00
94.00
0.00
20
10857
Multifamily
Fire and EMS
94.00
94.00
0.00
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-4
Single Family/Multifamily
Sample No.
Permit No.
Class
Fee Category Assessed
Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference Notes
FY 2018-19 1
8908
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
2
8921
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
3
8987
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
4
9058
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
5
9112
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
6
9160
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
7
9247
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
8
9297
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
9
9367
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
10
9421
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
11
9531
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
12
9607
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
13
9686
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
14
9718
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
15
9811
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
16
9836
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
17
9892
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
18
9070
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
19
9466
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
20
8961
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a No Fee
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-5
Single Family/Multifamily
Sample No.
Permit No.
Class
Fee Category
Assessed Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference Notes
FY 2019-20 1
10047
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
2
10203
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
3
10257
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
4
10298
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
5
10435
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
6
10440
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
7
10483
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
8
10615
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
9
10469
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
10
10732
Single Family
Streets
1,935.00
1,935.00
0.00
11
10813
Single Family
Streets
1,935.00
1,935.00
0.00
12
10824
Single Family
Streets
1,935.00
1,935.00
0.00
13
9933
Single Family
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
14
10022
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
15
10044
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
16
10584
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
17
10830
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
18
10831
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
19
10856
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
20
10857
Multifamily
Streets
n/a
n/a
n/a Pre -Adoption
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-6
Non -Residential
Sample No.
Permit No. Class
Fee Category
Square Feet
Rate $/sgft
Assessed Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference
Notes
FY 2018-19 1
9045 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
1,606
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
No Fee
2
9141 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
434
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
No Fee
Non -Residential
Sample No.
Permit No. Class
Fee Category
Square Feet
Rate $/sgft
Assessed Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference
Notes
FY 2019-20 1
10109 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
12,200
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
2
10074 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
4,750
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No Fee
3
10714 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
45,047
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No Fee
4
10844 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
2,097
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No Fee
5
9943 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
1,390
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No Fee
6
10266 Commercial
Parks and Recreation
757
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No Fee
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-7
Non -Residential
Sample No. Permit No. Class Fee Category Square Feet Rate $/sgft Assessed Fee Adopted Fee Difference Notes
FY 2018-19 1 9045 Commercial Fire and EMS 1,606 $0.243 $390.26 $390.26 $0.00
2 9141 Commercial Fire and EMS 434 0.243 105.46 105.46 0.00
Non -Residential
Sample
Permit No.
Fee Category
Square Feet
Rate $/sgft
Assessed Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference Notes
FY 2019-20 1
10109 Commercial
Fire and EMS
12,200
$0.243
$2,964.60
$2,964.60
$0.00
2
10074 Commercial
Fire and EMS
4,750
0.243
1,154.25
1,154.25
0.00 Old Fee
3
10714 Commercial
Fire and EMS
45,047
0.243
10,946.42
10,946.42
0.00 Old Fee
4
10844 Commercial
Fire and EMS
2,097
0.243
509.57
509.57
0.00 Old Fee
5
9943 Commercial
Fire and EMS
1,390
0.243
337.77
337.77
0.00 Old Fee
6
10266 Commercial
Fire and EMS
757
0.243
183.95
183.95
0.00 Old Fee
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ Development Impact Fee Biennial Audit FY 2018-20 - Permit Sampling E-8
Non -Residential
Sample No. Permit No. Class Fee Category Square Feet Rate $/sgft Assessed Fee Adopted Fee Difference Notes
FY 2018-19 1 9045 Commercial Streets 1,606 n/a n/a n/a n/a No Fee
2 9141 Commercial Streets 434 n/a n/a n/a n/a No Fee
Non -Residential
Sample
Permit No.
Fee Category Square Feet Rate $/sgft Assessed Fee
Adopted Fee
Difference
Notes
FY 2019-20 1
10109
Commercial Streets
12,200 $0.000
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Pre -Adoption
2
10074
Commercial Streets
4,750 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Pre -Adoption
3
10714
Commercial Streets
45,047 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Pre -Adoption
4
10844
Commercial Streets
2,097 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Pre -Adoption
5
9943
Commercial Streets
1,390 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Pre -Adoption
6
10266
Commercial Streets
757 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Pre -Adoption
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 02/02/2021 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Regular Agenda Submitting Department: Public Works
Prepared by: Justin Weldy, Public Works Director
Staff Contact Information: Justin Weldy, Public Works Director
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION
OF Approving Professional Services Agreement C2021-032 between the Town and Kimley Horn &
Associates, Inc. for the Desert Vista crosswalk project.
Staff Summary (Background)
This sidewalk project was approved in the FY 2020-21 Capital Improvement Projects budget and was
identified as a high priority by the Town Council.
Desert Vista Park currently has very limited access to pedestrians as it is located in an industrial area.
There are no crosswalks on Saguaro between Shea Blvd and El Lago Blvd to allow residents to cross
safely and access the park (roughly three miles). Consequently, there are very few homes in the area
that can access the park without a vehicle. Constructing a pedestrian crossing on Saguaro Boulevard at
Tower Drive will provide for a safe pedestrian and bicycle access to Desert Vista Park from the
surrounding neighborhoods.
The project scope of services will include the following: new sidewalk and curb opening ramps along the
south side of Saguaro; removal of median curbing on Saguaro Boulevard and the Frontage/Service Road
to accommodate ADA mandates and provide a safe crossing for pedestrians; and installation of
an overhead solar Pedestrian Crossing Flashing Beacon system and street lighting. The design will
require relocating mature landscaping. Steep side slopes and existing water meters may require retaining
walls.
Attached is the Kimley Horn scope and fee in the amount of $85,901.00.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
Adopted Capital Improvement Projects.
Risk Analysis
Delaying approval of the design will have a negative impact on the construction schedule.
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
N/A
Staff Recommendation(s)
Staff recommends approval of Professional Services Agreement 2021-032 with Kimley Horn and
Associates, Inc.
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to approve Professional Services Agreement 2021-032 with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc.
in the amount of $85,901.00
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact: 85,901.00
Budget Reference: Page 299
Funding Source: Capital Projects
If Multiple Funds utilized, list here:
Budgeted: if No, attach Budget Adjustment Form:
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Date
Public Works Director (Originator)
Justin Weldy
12/30/2020 02:43 PM
Finance Director
David Pock
12/30/2020 04:38 PM
Town Attorney
Aaron D. Arnson
01/04/2021 11:10 AM
Town Manager
Grady E. Miller
01/25/2021 06:25 AM
Form Started By: Justin Weldy
Started On: 12/18/2020 05:53 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/25/2021
Contract No. 2021-032
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
AND
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into as
of January 19, 2021, between the Town of Fountain Hills, an Arizona municipal corporation (the
"Town) and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., a North Carolina. corporation (the "Consultant").
RECITALS
A. Pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Town's Procurement Policy and Section 3-3-26 of
the Town Code, the Town may directly select certain consultants for professional and technical
services.
B. The Consultant possesses the specific skill and experience required to provide the Town with
engineering design services related to: a design concept report for a traffic signal at the intersection
of Palisades and Palomino Blvd. (the "Services").
C. The Town desires to enter into an Agreement with the Consultant to perform the
Services, more particularly set forth in Section 2 below.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing introduction and 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 of Agreement. ement. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first set
forth above and shall remain in full force and effect until November 16, 2021 (the "Initial Term"),
unless terminated as otherwise provided in this Agreement. After the expiration of the Initial Term,
this Agreement may be renewed for up two successive one-year terms (the "Renewal Tenn') if (i)
it is deemed in the best interests of the Town, subject to availability and appropriation of funds for
renewal, (ii) at least 30 days prior to the end of the then -current term of this Agreement, the
Contractor requests, in writing, to extend this Agreement for an additional one-year term and (iii)
the Town approves the additional one-year term in writing (including any price adjustments
approved as part of this Agreement), as evidenced by the Town Manager's signature thereon, which
approval may be withheld by the Town for any reason. The Contractor's failure to seek a renewal
of this Agreement shall cause this Agreement to terminate at the end of the then -current term of this
Agreement; provided, however, that the Town may, at its discretion and with the agreement of the
Contractor, elect to waive this requirement and renew this Agreement. The Initial Term and the
Renewal Tenn are collectively referred to herein as the "Tenn." Upon renewal, the terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
2 Scope of Work. Consultant shall provide the Services as set forth in the
Scopes of Work attached hereto as Exhibit A incorporated herein by reference.
3. Compensation. The Town shall pay the Consultant an amount not to exceed
$85,901.00 for the Services at the rates set forth attached hereto as Exhibit A.
4 Payments. The Town shall pay the Consultant upon receipt of a monthly
invoice submitted to the Town for services provided by Consultant. All invoices shall
summarize the work completed in each month Monthly reports may be attached as an
addendum to the invoice to provide the necessary detail for payment justification. This
Agreement must be referenced on all invoices.
5. Documents. The Town acknowledges that all consulting -related advice
(written or oral) given by the Consultant to the Town in connection with this agreement is
intended solely for the benefit of and use by the Town. The Town agrees to treat all
consulting -related advice received from the Consultant (written or oral) confidentially and
agrees not publish, distribute, or disclose in any manner any consulting -related advice
developed or received without prior authorization from the Consultant. The Consultant
however shall be allowed to use the Town's name positively in publications, websites, etc.
solely as part of the Consultant's business promotion. All documents not noted as
proprietary by the Consultant, including any intellectual property rights thereto, prepared
and submitted to the Town pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of the Town.
6. Consultant Personnel. Consultant shall provide adequate, experienced
personnel, capable of and devoted to the successful performance of the Services under this
Agreement. Consultant agrees to assign specific individuals to key positions. If deemed
qualified, the Consultant is encouraged to hire Town residents to fill vacant positions at all
levels. The Consultant may from time to time retain the services of additional experienced
consultants, not as subcontractors but through strategic alliance agreements, who are
capable of and devoted to the successful performance of the Services under this Agreement.
Any additional consultants may be retained only as necessary for specific purposes and
expertise to assist the Consultant with the successful performance of the Services under this
agreement. Retention contracted through a strategic alliance agreement is strictly between
the Consultant and the contractor and does not create additional financial burden upon the
Town beyond the terms of this Agreement. The Consultant shall notify the Town Manager
within five (5) business days of any additional contractor.
7. Inspection; Acceptance. All work shall be subject to inspection and
acceptance by the Town at reasonable times during Consultant's performance. The
Consultant shall provide and maintain a self -inspection system that is acceptable to the
Town.
& Licenses; Materials. Consultant shall maintain in current status all federal,
state and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by
the Consultant. The Town has no obligation to provide Consultant, its employees or
subcontractors any business registrations or licenses required to perform the specific
services set forth in this Agreement. The Town has no obligation to provide tools, equipment
or material to Consultant.
9. Performance Warranty. Consultant warrants that the Services rendered will
conform to the requirements of this Agreement and with the care and skill ordinarily used
by members of the same profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time
and in the same locality.
10 Indemnification. Each party agrees to indemnify the other from all claims
for damages, liabilities, expenses, or judgments (including interest, penalties, reasonable
attorneys' fees, accounting fees, and expert witness fees) that may incur and that may arise
from: (a) the Consultant's gross negligence or willful misconduct; (b) the Consultant's
breach of any of its obligations or representations under this agreement; (c) the
Consultant's breach of its express representation that it is an independent contractor; (d)
the Client's breach or alleged breach of or its failure or alleged failure to perform under,
any agreement to which it is a party; or (e) the Client's breach of any of its obligations or
representations under this agreement.
11. Insurance.
11.1 General
A. Insurer Qualifications. Without limiting any obligations or liabilities
of Consultant, Consultant shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, hereinafter
stipulated mn nimum insurance with insurance companies authorized to do business in the
State of Arizona pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 20-206, as amended, with an AM Best,
Inc. rating of A- or above with policies and forms satisfactory to the Town. Failure to
maintain insurance as specified herein may result in termination of this Agreement at the
Town's option.
B. No Representation of Coverage Adequacy. By requiring insurance
herein, the Town does not represent that coverage and limits will be adequate to protect
Consultant. The Town reserves the right to review any and all of the insurance policies
and/or endorsements cited in this Agreement but has no obligation to do so. Failure to
demand such evidence of full compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in this
Agreement or failure to identify any insurance deficiency shall not relieve Consultant from,
nor be construed or deemed a waiver of its obligation to maintain the required insurance
at all times during the performance of this Agreement.
C. Additional Insured. All insurance coverage, except Workers'
Compensation insurance and Professional Liability insurance, if applicable, shall name the
Town, to the fullest extent permitted by law for claims arising out of the performance of
this Agreement, as an Additional Insured as specified under the respective coverage
sections of this Agreement.
D. Coverage Term. All insurance required herein shall be maintained
in full force and effect until all work or services required to be performed under the terms
of this Agreement are satisfactorily performed, completed and formally accepted by the
Town, unless specified otherwise in this Agreement.
E. Primary Insurance. Consultant's insurance shall be primary
insurance with respect to performance of this Agreement and in the protection of the Town
as an Additional Insured.
F. Claims Made. In the event any insurance policies required by this
Agreement are written on a "claims made" basis, coverage shall extend, either by keeping
coverage in force or purchasing an extended reporting option, for three years past
completion and acceptance of the services. Such continuing coverage shall be evidenced
by submission of annual Certificates of Insurance citing applicable coverage is in force and
contains the provisions as required herein for the three-year period.
G. Waiver. All policies, except for Professional Liability, including
Workers' Compensation insurance, shall contain a waiver of rights of recovery
(subrogation) against the Town, its officials, officers and employees for any claims arising
out of the work or services of Consultant. Consultant shall arrange to have such subrogation
waivers incorporated into each policy viaa formal written endorsement thereto.
H. Policy Deductibles and/or Self -Insured Retentions. The policies set
forth in these requirements may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self- insured
retention amounts. Such deductibles or self -insured retention shall not be applicable with
respect to the policy limits provided to the Town. Consultant shall be solely responsible for
any such deductible or self -insured retention amount.
I Use of Subcontractors. If any work under this Agreement is
subcontracted in any way, Consultant shall execute written agreements with its
subcontractors containing the indemnification provisions set forth in this Agreement and
insurance requirements set forth herein protecting the Town and Consultant. Consultant
shall be responsible for executing any agreements with its subcontractors and obtaining
certificates of insurance verifying the insurance requirements.
J. Evidence of Insurance. As requested, the Consultant will provide the
Town with suitable evidence of insurance in the form of certificates of insurance and a
copy of the declaration page(s) of the insurance policies as required by this Agreement,
issued by Consultant's insurance insurer(s) as evidence that policies are placed with
acceptable insurers as specified herein and provide the required coverages, conditions and
limits of coverage specified in this Agreement and that such coverage and provisions are
in full force and effect. Confidential information such as the policy premium may be
redacted from the declaration page(s) of each insurance policy, provided that such
redactions do not alter any of the information required by this Agreement. The Town shall
reasonably rely upon the certificates of insurance and declaration page(s) of the insurance
policies as evidence of coverage, but such acceptance and reliance shall not waive or alter
in any way the insurance requirements or obligations of this Agreement. If any of the
policies required by this Agreement expire during the life of this Agreement, it shall be
Consultant's responsibility to forward renewal certificates and declaration page(s) to the
Town 30 days prior to the expiration date. All certificates of insurance and declarations
required by this Agreement shall be identified by referencing this Agreement. Certificates
of insurance and declaration page(s) shall specifically include the following provisions:
(1) The Town, its officers, directors, officials and employees are
Additional Insureds as follows:
(a) Commercial General Liability Under Insurance
Services Office, Inc., ('ISO') Form CG 20 10 03 97 or equivalent.
(b) Auto Liability — Under ISO Form CA 20 48 or
equivalent.
(c) Excess Liability — Follow Form to underlying
msurance.
(2) Consultant's insurance shall be primary insurance with
respect to performance of this Agreement.
(3) All policies, except for Professional Liability, including
Workers' Compensation, waive rights of recovery (subrogation) against Town, its
agents, representatives, officers, officials and employees for any claims arising out
of work or services performed by Consultant under this Agreement.
(4) ACORD certificate of insurance form 25 (2014/01) is
preferred. If ACORD certificate of insurance form 25 (2001/08) is used, the phrases
in the cancellation provision "endeavor to" and "but failure to mail such notice shall
impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or
representatives" shall be deleted. Certificate forms other than ACORD form shall
have similar restrictive language deleted.
11.2 Required Insurance Coverage.
A Vehicle Liability. As may be required by the Town.
R Professional Liability. If this Agreement is the subject of any
professional services or work, or if the Consultant engages in any professional services or
work in any way related to performing the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall
maintain Professional Liability insurance covering negligent errors and omissions arising
out of the Services performed by the Consultant, or anyone employed by the Consultant,
or anyone for whose negligent acts, mistakes, errors and omissions the Consultant is legally
liable, with an unimpaired liability insurance limit of $2,000,000 each claim and
$2,000,000 annual aggregate.
C. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
Workers' Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state
statutes having jurisdiction over Consultant's employees engaged in the performance of
work or services under this Agreement and shall also maintain Employers Liability
Insurance of not less than $500,000 for each accident, $500,000 disease for each employee
and $1,000,000 disease policy limit.
11.3 Cancellation and Expiration Notice. Insurance required herein shall not
expire, be canceled, or be materially changed without 30 days' prior written notice to the Town.
12 Termination; Cancellation.
121 For Town's Convenience. This Agreement is for the convenience of the
Town, however the Agreement may be terminated (a) by either party on provision of 60 days'
written notice to the other party, with or without cause; (b) by either party for a material breach of
any provision of this Agreement by the other party if the other parry's material breach is not cured
within 10 days of receipt of written notice of the breach; (c) by the Town at any time and without
prior notice if the Consultant is convicted of any crime or offense, or (d) upon the death of the
Consultant. After the termination date of this Agreement for any reason, the Town shall promptly
pay the Consultant for Services rendered plus any agreed upon additional expenses incurred before
the effective date of the termination. No other compensation, of any nature or type, will be payable
after the termination of this Agreement.
122 Due to Work Stoppage. This Agreement may be terminated by the Town
upon 30 days' written notice to Consultant in the event that the Services are permanently
abandoned. In the event of such termination due to work stoppage, payment shall be made by the
Town to the Consultant for the undisputed portion of its fee due as of the termination date.
123 Conflict of Interest. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of ARIZ.
REV. STAT. § 38-511. The Town may cancel this Agreement without penalty or further
obligations by the Town or any of its departments or agencies if any person significantly involved
in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating this Agreement on behalf of the Town or
any of its departments or agencies is, at any time while this Agreement or any extension of this
Agreement is in effect, an employee of any other party to this Agreement in any capacity or a
Consultant to any other party of this Agreement with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement.
124 Gratuities. The Town may, by written notice to the Consultant, cancel this
Agreement if it is found by the Town that gratuities, in the form of economic opportunity, future
employment, entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Consultant or any
agent or representative of the Consultant to any officer, agent or employee of the Town for the
purpose of securing this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is canceled by the Town pursuant
to this provision, the Town shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover
and withhold from the Consultant an amount equal to 150% of the gratuity.
125 Agreement Subject to Appropriation. This Agreement is subject to the
provisions of ARIZ. CONST. ART. IX, § 5 and ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 42-17106. The provisions of
this Agreement for payment of funds by the Town shall be effective when funds are appropriated
for purposes of this Agreement and are actually available for payment. The Town shall be the sole
judge and authority in determining the availability of funds under this Agreement and the Town
shall keep the Consultant fully informed as to the availability of fiords for this Agreement. The
obligation of the Town to make any payment pursuant to this Agreement is a current expense of
the Town, payable exclusively from such annual appropriations, and is not a general obligation or
indebtedness of the Town. If the Town Council fails to appropriate money sufficient to pay the
amounts as set forth in this Agreement during any immediately succeeding fiscal year, this
Agreement shall terminate at the end of then -current fiscal year and the Town and the Consultant
shall be relieved of any subsequent obligation under this Agreement.
13. Miscellaneous.
13.1 Independent Contractor. It is clearly understood that each party will act in
As individual capacity and not as an agent, employee, partner, joint venturer, or associate of the
other. An employee or agent of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employee or
agent of the other for any purpose whatsoever. The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the
Services provided under this Agreement are being provided as an independent contractor, not as
an employee or agent of the Town, Consultant, its employees and subcontractors are not entitled
to workers' compensation benefits from the Town. The Town does not have the authority to
supervise or control the actual work of Consultant, its employees or subcontractors. The
Consultant, and not the Town, shall determine the time of its performance of the services provided
under this Agreement so long as Consultant meets the requirements as agreed in Section 2 above
and in Exhibit A. Consultant is neither prohibited from entering into other contracts nor prohibited
from practicing its profession elsewhere. Town and Consultant do not intend to nor will they
combine business operations under this Agreement.
13.2 Applicable Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Arizona and suit pertaining to this Agreement may be brought only in courts in
Maricopa County, Arizona. The Consultant and the Town mutually agree to pursue mediation or
alternative dispute resolution as a means to resolving issues between them prior to seeking remedy
in the courts.
13.3 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep filly informed and shall at all
times during the performance of its duties under this Agreement ensure that it and any person for
whom the Consultant is responsible abides by, and remains in compliance with, all rules,
regulations, ordinances, statutes or laws affecting the Services, including, but not limited to, the
following: (A) existing and future Town and County ordinances and regulations; (B) existing and
future State and Federal laws; and (C) existing and future Occupational Safety and Health
Administration standards.
13.4 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified only by a written
amendment signed by persons duly authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Town and
the Consultant.
13.5 Provisions Required by Law. Each and every provision of law and any
clause required by law to be in this Agreement will be read and enforced as though it were included
herein and, if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly
inserted, then upon the application of either party, this Agreement will promptly be physically
amended to make such insertion or correction.
13.6 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable to the extent
that any provision or application held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction shall not
affect any other provision or application of this Agreement which may remain in effect without
the invalid provision or application,
13.7 Entire Agreement; Interpretation; Parol Evidence. This Agreement
represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter, and all previous
agreements, whether oral or written, entered into prior to this Agreement are hereby revoked and
superseded by this Agreement. No representations, warranties, inducements or oral agreements
have been made by any of the parties except as expressly set forth herein, or in any other
contemporaneous written agreement executed for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of
this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to its plain meaning,
and no presumption shall be deemed to apply in favor of or against the party drafting
this Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that each has had the opportunity to seek
and utilize legal counsel in the drafting of review of and entry into this Agreement.
13.8 Assignment; Delegation. No right or interest in this Agreement shall be
assigned or delegated by Consultant without prior, written permission of the Town, signed by the
Town Manager. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Consultant in violation of this
provision shall be a breach of this Agreement by Consultant.
13.9 Subcontracts. No subcontract shall be entered into by the Consultant with
any other party to furnish any of the material or services specified herein without the prior notice
by the Consultant to the Town Manager. The Consultant is responsible for performance under this
Agreement whether or not subcontractors are used. Failure to pay subcontractors in a timely
manner pursuant to any subcontract shall be a material breach of this Agreement by Consultant.
13.10 Rights and Remedies. No provision in this Agreement shall be construed,
expressly or by implication, as waiver by the Town of any existing or future right and/or remedy
available by law in the event of any claim of default or breach of this Agreement. The failure of
the Town to insist upon the strict performance of any term or condition of this Agreement or to
exercise or delay the exercise of any right or remedy provided in this Agreement, or by law, or the
Town's acceptance of and payment for services, shall not release the Consultant from any
responsibilities or obligations imposed by this Agreement or by law, and shall not be deemed a
waiver of any right of the Town to insist upon the strict performance of this Agreement.
13.11 Attorneys' Fees. In the event either party brings any action for any relief,
declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Agreement or on account of any breach or default
hereof the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party reasonable attorneys'
fees and reasonable costs and expenses, determined by the court sitting without a jury, which shall
be deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such action and shall be enforced whether or
not such action is prosecuted through judgment.
13.12 Liens. All materials or services shall be free of all liens and, if the Town
requests, a formal release of all liens shall be delivered to the Town.
13.13 Offset.
A Offset for Damages. In addition to all other remedies at law or
equity, the Town may offset from any money due to the Consultant any amounts Consultant
owes to the Town for damages resulting from breach or deficiencies in performance or
breach of any obligation under this Agreement.
R Offset for Delinquent Fees or Taxes. The Town may ofset from any
money due to the Consultant any amounts Consultant owes to the Town for delinquent fees,
transaction privilege taxes and property taxes, including any interest orpenalties.
13.14 Notices and Requests. Any notice or other cor miunication 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: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
With copy to: Pierce Coleman PLLC
4711 East Falcon Drive, Suite 111
Mesa, Arizona 85215
Attn: Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
If to Consultant: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
7740 N 16th St. Suite 300,
Phoenix, Arizona 85020
Attn: Joel Varner, PE
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.
13.15 Confidentiality of Records. The Consultant shall establish and maintain
procedures and controls that are acceptable to the Town for the purpose of ensuring that
information contained in its records or obtained from the Town or from others in carrying out its
obligations under this Agreement shall not be used or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or
employees, except as required to perform Consultant's duties under this Agreement. Persons
requesting such information should be referred to the Town. Consultant also agrees that any
information pertaining to individual persons shall not be divulged other than to employees or
officers of Consultant as needed for the performance of duties under this Agreement.
13.16 Records and Audit Rights. To ensure that the Consultant and its
subcontractors are complying with the warranty under subsection 13.17 below, Consultant's and
its subcontractor's books, records, correspondence, accounting procedures and practices, and any
other supporting evidence relating to this Agreement, including the papers of any Consultant and
As subcontractors' employees who perform any work or services pursuant to this Agreement (all
of the foregoing hereinafter referred to as "Records'), shall be open to inspection and subject to
audit and/or reproduction during normal working hours by the Town, to the extent necessary to
adequately permit (A) evaluation and verification of any invoices, payments or claims based on
Consultant's and its subcontractors' actual costs (including direct and indirect costs and overhead
allocations) incurred, or units expended directly in the performance of work under this Agreement
and (B) evaluation of the Consultant's and its subcontractors' compliance with the Arizona
employer sanctions laws referenced in subsection 13.17 below. To the extent necessary for the
Town to audit Records as set forth in this subsection, Consultant and its subcontractors hereby
waive any rights to keep such Records confidential. For the purpose of evaluating or verifying such
actual or claimed costs or units expended, the Town shall have access to said Records, even if
located at its subcontractors' facilities, from the effective date of this Agreement for the duration
of the work and until three years after the date of final payment by the Town to Consultant pursuant
to this Agreement. Consultant and its subcontractors shall provide the Town with adequate and
appropriate workspace so that the Town can conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of
this subsection. The Town shall give Consultant or its subcontractors reasonable advance notice
of intended audits. Consultant shall require its subcontractors to comply with the provisions of this
subsection by insertion of the requirements hereof in any subcontract pursuant to this Agreement.
13.17 E-verify Requirements. To the extent applicable under ARIz. REV. srAT. § 41-
4401, the Consultant and its subcontractors warrant compliance with all federal immigration laws
and regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with the E-verify requirements
under ARIz. REV. srAT. § 23-214(A). Consultant's or its subcontractors' failure to comply with such
warranty shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and may result in the termination of
this Agreement by the Town.
13.18 Israel. Consultant certifies that it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for
the duration of this Agreement that it will not engage in a "boycott," as that term is defined in
ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-393, of Israel.
13.19 Conflicting Terms. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict or ambiguity
among the terms of this Agreement, the Proposal, any Town -approved invoices, and the RFP, the
documents shall govern in the order listed herein.
13.20 Non -Exclusive Contract. This Agreement is entered into with the
understanding and agreement that it is for the sole convenience of the Town. The Town reserves
the right to obtain like goods and services from another source when necessary.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
and year first set forth above.
"Towel'
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,
an Arizona municipal corporation
Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
ATTEST:
Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
STATE OF ARIZONA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF MARICOPA )
On , 2020, before me personally appeared Grady E. Miller, 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]
"Consultant"
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
a North Carolina corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
STATE OF ARIZONA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF MARICOPA )
On
identity
(ACKNOWLEDGMENT)
, 2020, before me personally appeared , the
of Kimley-Horn and Associates, a North Carolina corporation, whose
was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the
of the corporation.
Notary Public
(Affix notary seal here)
4810-8861-7377 v.l
EXHIBIT A
TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
AND
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
[Scopes of Work]
See following pages.
Kimley»>Horn
December 17, 2020
Mr. Justin Weldy
Public Works Director
Town of Fountain Hills
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Re: Desert Vista Park Crossing
Final Design Scope and Fee Proposal
Dear Mr. Weldy:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. ("Kimley-Horn" or "Consultant") is pleased to submit this
letter agreement (the "Agreement") to the Town of Fountain Hills ("Client" or "Town") to provide
professional engineering services associated with the Desert Vista Park Crossing.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Based on the information provided by Town Staff in the meeting held on 12/10/2020, we
understand the project consists of the items listed below. For the purposes of this proposal,
Saguaro Boulevard is described as an east/west alignment through the project limits.
• Project limits include Saguaro Boulevard from Quinto Drive to Bond Drive.
• Design for pedestrian crossing on Saguaro Boulevard at Tower Drive. The crossing will
provide pedestrian and bike access to/from Desert Vista Park located east of Saguaro
Boulevard.
• Design for new sidewalk along the south side of Saguaro Boulevard from Quinto Drive to
Bond Drive.
• Removal of median curbing on Saguaro Boulevard and Service Road will be necessary
to accommodate the ADA pedestrian crossing.
• Overhead solar flashing beacons, including street lighting will be provided. Town staff
will provide cut sheets for similar project and manufacturer.
• EPCOR water meters exist along the south side of Saguaro Boulevard. Design should
be conducted to avoid relocation of the meter boxes.
• Construction will be done utilizing Job Order Contracting (JOC) delivery method.
• Project is on a fast track and Town staff would like to see the start prior to end of fiscal
year.
• The Town will provide topographic survey. Kimley-Horn will provide survey information
to assist Town with collection.
• Kimley-Horn will prepare 30% level and upon approval of the geometric improvements
will proceed forward to 90% design for submittal to Town staff for review and comment.
• Public meeting is not necessary. Kimley-Horn will prepare a pedestrian crossing
rendering for Town staff use in communication with the public.
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• Town objective is to avoid utility relocations and right of way acquisition.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task 1: Project Management and Meetings
a. Kimley-Horn will attend up to three project meeting. The meetings are described as
follows:
Kick Off Meeting
ii. 30% and 90% Comment Resolution meetings (2 Meetings)
Meetings will be held virtually and will consist of no more than two Kimley-Horn staff
members.
b. Kimley-Horn will be responsible for preparing the meeting agenda and submitting
notes of the meeting to the Town.
c. Kimley-Horn's project management task covers the management and administration
hours for the duration of the project activities identified in the project schedule in
Appendix B. Project management task includes
i. Contract management and monthly invoicing
ii. Internal staff coordination, coordination with Town staff, and coordination with
Solar Traffic Control (STC) outside of the meetings described.
iii. Day-to-day operations of the project, including organizing and filing project data
and communication files, responding to project correspondence including emails,
and budget and schedule monitoring.
iv. QA/QC of each of the submittals.
Task 2: Data Collection, Survey and Right -of -Way
a. The Town will furnish the latest as-builts and quarter section maps for Town -owned
facilities (roadway, storm drain, water, sewer, and aerials) that are available, as well
as privately -owned facilities (as available), within the project limits to Kimley-Horn.
b. The Town on -call survey consultant (CRS) will provide topographic survey, including
horizontal and vertical control and topographic survey.
c. Kimley-Horn will provide Town staff with survey request data to assist the Town will
collection of the data.
d. Existing right-of-way will be developed using Maricopa Recorder plat map and data
available on the Maricopa County Assessors. This data will be utilized to define
existing right of way constraints.
e. Right of way / Temporary Construction Easement legal descriptions and exhibits are
not included in the scope of this project.
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f. Kimley-Horn will conduct a field inventory of the existing conditions, including
constraints and inventory existing signing and marking within the project limits.
Task 3: Utility Coordination
a. Kimley-Horn will submit a BlueStake ticket to request utility mapping from existing
private utility companies with facilities within the project limits.
b. Kimley-Horn will use the information obtained from the private utility company
mapping and survey data received to prepare an existing utilities base file in
AutoCAD.
a. Kimley-Horn will update the utility base file based on comments received from the
utility companies.
b. Kimley-Horn will submit utility clearance letters to each of the utilities identified within
the project limits at each 90% and Final stage of the project.
c. Kimley-Horn will determine if any utility conflicts will require the utility to be relocated
or adjusted and shall advise the Town.
Task 4: Sidewalk, Crossing, and Retaining Wall Design
a. Kimley-Horn will utilize the data from Task 2 to develop the base design files. Base
design files will be prepared in AutoCAD.
b. Kimley-Horn's design will provide for new ADA sidewalk ramps at the southeast
corner of Quinto Drive, southwest corner of Bond Drive, and south side of Saguaro
Boulevard at Tower Drive. The existing sidewalk ramp on the north side of Service
Road at
d. Kimley-Horn's design will provide for ADA sidewalk on the south side of Saguaro
Boulevard from Quinto to Bond Drives.
e. Kimley-Horn will utilize the Mesquite Texas Concrete Sidewalk with Retaining Wall
Details (provided by Town Staff) on the south side of Saguaro Boulevard in those
locations where determined necessary. Kimley-Horn structural engineer will conduct
retaining wall design in accordance with the detail provided by Town staff, which
includes evaluating wall height through project limits.
f. Kimley-Horn will develop a 30% design concept for Town staff to review. The 30%
design objective is to design a pedestrian crossing and sidewalk that will avoid utility
relocation. The 30% design will be prepared on 1" = 20' scalable roll plot.
g. Kimley-Horn will prepare construction drawings in accordance with Town guidelines
and details. Plans will be developed at 90%, and Final. Plan will be prepared using
AutoCAD and will be 24" x 36". Sidewalk and pedestrian crossing construction
drawings will be prepared at 1" = 20' scale and includes the following sheets:
i. Cover Sheet (1 Sheet)
ii. General Notes and Legend Sheet (1 Sheet)
iii. ADA Sidewalk Ramp Details (1 Sheets) (1" = 10' Scale)
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December 17, 2020 / Page 4
iv. Sidewalk and Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Sheet (1 Sheet) (1" = 20' Scale)
v. Median Detail (1 Sheet)
vi. Retaining Wall Detail (1 Sheet)
Task 5: Traffic Design and Plans
a. Pedestrian Crossing Flashing Beacon Plans
i. Kimley-Horn will design the solar flashing beacon in accordance with Town
Standards, MUTCD, and in coordination with STC. The Town staff will provide
shop drawing details for use in design of the solar flashing beacon.
ii. Kimley-Horn will coordinate flashing beacon design with STC. It is assumed that
STC will design the solar panel sizing necessary to accommodate the beacon
electrical loading.
iii. Kimley-Horn will prepare a 30% layout of the flashing beacon, signing and
marking for preliminary review by Town staff.
iv. Kimley-Horn will prepare construction plans at 1" = 20' scale. Plans will be
submitted with 90% and final. Plan will be prepared using AutoCAD and will be
24" x 36". The pedestrian crossing flashing beacon sheets will include the
following:
(1) Flashing Beacon General Notes and Legend (1 Sheet)
(2) Flashing Beacon and Lighting Layout Plan (1 Sheet) (1" = 20')
(3) Flashing Beacon Pole and Conductor Schedule (1 Sheet)
b. Pedestrian Crossing Signing and Marking Plans
i. Kimley-Horn will prepare final design signing and marking in conformance Town
requirement and in accordance with the MUTCD.
ii. Kimley-Horn will utilize Nearmaps.com to obtain pavement marking data outside
the survey limits collected.
iii. Kimley-Horn will prepare signing and marking construction plans at 1" = 40'
scale. Plans will be submitted with 90% and final. Plan will be prepared using
AutoCAD and will be 24" x 36".The pedestrian crossing signing and marking
sheets will include the following:
(1) Signing and Marking General Notes and Legend (1 Sheet)
(2) Pavement Marking/Signing Plan (1 Sheet) (1" = 20' Scale)
Task 6: Project Rendering
i. Kimley-Horn will prepare an aerial and street view of pedestrian crossing at
Tower Drive.
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December 17, 2020 / Page 5
ii. Kimley-Horn will utilize Nearmaps as well as photos for each approach to the
pedestrian crossing for aerial view and street view of the pedestrian crossing.
iii. Kimley-Horn will prepare and submit the aerial and street view to Town staff for
review following the approval of the 30% design.
Task 7: Technical Specifications and Engineer's Cost Opinion
a. Kimley-Horn will prepare the technical specifications in accordance with the
Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Standard Specifications and Town's
Supplement to MAG Specifications and details.
b. Kimley-Horn will provide draft technical specifications and special provisions at the
90% and 100% design submittals.
c. Kimley-Horn will prepare an engineer's opinion of probable cost for each design
submittal.
Direct Expenses
a. Direct reimbursable expenses such as express delivery services, vehicular mileage,
and other direct expenses will be billed at cost. A summary of anticipated expenses
is shown in Appendix A of this document.
Services Not Included
• Attending more meetings than specifically described in the sections above
• Geotechnical Services
• Topographic Services
• Public involvement
• Post design services
• Subsurface utility engineering (utility locating, etc.)
• Additional submittals
• Landscape/Irrigation Services
• Water/Sewer Service
Information Provided by Town
Kimley-Horn shall be entitled to rely on the completeness and accuracy of all information
provided by the Town or the Town's consultants or representatives. The Town shall provide
all information requested by Kimley-Horn during the project.
Kimley»>Horn
FEE ESTIMATE
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December 17, 2020 / Page 6
Kimley-Horn will complete each phase of the project for in accordance with the fee estimate
provided in Appendix A.
SCHEDULE
We will provide our services as expeditiously as practicable with the goal of completing the
project as outline project schedule included as Appendix B of this document. This design
schedule assumes a Notice to Proceed date of January 1, 2021. Following the official Notice
to Proceed, Kimley-Horn will submit an updated schedule to the Town for approval. Each
phase of the project will only be completed upon approval of the Town. The schedule shall
be adjusted based on dates of approval for each phase.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide these services to you. Please contact me if
you have any questions at 602-906-1122 or kim.carroll@kimley-horn.com.
Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: Kimberly Carroll, P.E., PTOE
Sr. Project Manager/Associate
Kimley»>Horn
APPENDIX A
FEE ESTIMATE
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December 17, 2020 / Page 7
Detail of Consultant's Compensation
Town of Fountain Hills
Desert Vista Park Pedestrian Crossing
Final Design Fee Proposal
(Prepared 12/17/2020)
Senior
Project
Manager
Senior Prof
Prof
Analyst/
Designer
Admin
TASK DESCRIPTION
SUBTOTAL
$ 205.00
$ 180.00
$ 145.00
$ 115.00
$ 90.00
Task 1: Project Management and Meetings
$ 10,700.00
26
16
6
-
18
Three (3) Project (Virtual) Meetings (Kick Off, 2-Cmt Res)
$ 1,050.00
3
3
Meeting agendas and Minutes
$ 1,180.00
1
3
6
Project Management and Administration
$ 2,310.00
6
1
12
QA/QC
$ 6,160.00
16
16
Task 2: Data Collection, Survey and Right-of-way
$ 4,540.00
2
1
14
12
6
Obtain Review Town Records/Asbuilts
$ 685.00
1
6
Topographic Survey Coordination
$ 905.00
1
5
Right -of -Way Mapping
$ 460.00
4
Field Investigation and Inventory
$ 2,490.00
2
8
8
$
Task 3: Utility Coordination
$ 5,225.00
2
6
11
10
11
BlueStake and Utility Mapping Collection
$ 595.00
1
5
Utility Base Map (AutoCAD)
$ 1,050.00
2
6
Utility Clearance Letters (90% and Final)
$ 1,290.00
2
4
6
Utility conflict identification and resolution
$ 2,290.00
2
4
8
Task 4: Sidewalk, Crossing, and Retaining Wall Design
$ 27,960.00
14
30
66
88
Develop base design files and Modeling
$ 2,790.00
3
6
12
30% Design (Sidewalk, Ramp, and Ped xing Design) & Roll Plot
$ 2,995.00
1
3
6
12
Retaining Wall Design
$ 4,580.00
4
8
16
Plan Sheets (90% and Final)
$ -
Cover (1 sht)
$ 750.00
2
4
General Notes/Legend (1 sht)
$ 955.00
1
2
4
ADA Sidewalk Ramps Dtl (1 Sht) (4 Ramps) (10 scale)
$ 5,060.00
2
5
10
20
Improvement Plan (1 Sht) (20 scale)
$ 4,600.00
2
5
10
16
Median Detail (1 Sht)
$ 2,620.00
1
3
5
10
Retaining Wall Detail (1 Sht)
$ 2,620.00
1
3
5
10
Resolve Town Comments
$ 990.00
2
4
Task 5: Traffic Design and Plans
$ 21,300.00
7
22
51
74
a. Flashing Beacon Design and Plans
$ 13,440.00
Coordination with STC on Solar Beacon and Details
$ 1,085.00
2
5
30% Design Layout
$ 2,235.00
2
5
10
Flashing Beacon Notes and Legend (1 sht) (90% and Final)
$ 930.00
1
2
4
Flashing Beacon and Lighting Layout (1 sht)(20 scale)(90% and Final)
$ 6,570.00
2
6
16
24
Flashing Beacon Pole and Conductor Schedule (1 sht)(90% and Final)
$ 2,620.00
1
3
5
10
b. Pedestrian Crossing Signing and Marking Plans
$ 7,860.00
30% Design Layout
$ 1,860.00
2
4
8
Signing/Marking Notes and Legend (1 Sht)(90% and Final)
$ 930.00
1
2
4
Signing and Marking Plan (1 Sht)(90% and Final)
$ 4,080.00
21
5
8
14
Resolve Town Comments
$ 990.00
2
4
Task 6: Project Renderings
$ 4,970.00
4
8
26
Aerial View Rendering
$ 1,935.00
1
4
10
Street View Rendering
$ 2,165.00
1
4
12
Resolve Comments with Town Staff
$ 870.00
2
4
Task 7: Technical Specs and Estimate
$ 11,000.00
8
16
32
16
Specs (90% and Final)
$ 6,870.00
61
12
24
Estimate (30%, 90% and Final)
$ 4,130.00
2
4
8
16
SUBTOTAL LABORI
$ 85,695.00
EXPENSES
$ 206.00
Vehicular Mileage (site visit @ 100 miles/visit @ $0.56/mile)
$ 56.00
Roll Plot Reproduction
$ 50.00
Final Hard Copy and Deliveries (1 submittals @ $60/delivery)
$ 100.00
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES1 $ 206.00
TOTAL CONTRACT FEE 1 $ 85,901.00 1 63.00 91.00 188.00 226.00 35.00
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APPENDIX B
PROJECT SCHEDULE
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DESERT VISTA PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
SCHEDULE
(PREPARED 12/17/2020)
ID
Task
Mode
Task Name
Duration
Start
Finish
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January
11 111 121
February
21 211 221
March
31 311 321
April
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May
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June
61 611 621
July
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Notice to Proceed
Kick Off Meeting
Topographic Survey (By TOFH)
Data Collection (as builts/utility/row)
30% Stage
30% Sidewalk, Crossing, Wall alignment
30% Roll Plot
30% Estimate of Probable Cost (EOPC)
30% Submittal to Town
30% Town Review
30% Comment Resolution Mtg
90% Stage
Aerial/Street View Rendering
90% Design and Plans
90% EOPC & Specs
Internal QA/QC and Revisions
90% Town & Utility Submittal
90% Town Review
90% Utility Review
90% Comment Resolution Mtg
Final Stage
Final Design and Plans
Final EOPC & Specs
Internal QA/QC and Revisions
Final Submittal
1 day
1 day
15 days
15 days
30 days
10 days
5 days
5 days
1 day
10 days
1 day
54 days
5 days
30 days
5 days
7 days
1 day
20 days
20 days
1 day
23 days
15 days
5 days
7 days
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Thu 3/4/21
Thu 3/4/21
Thu 4/8/21
Thu 4/15/21
Mon 4/26/21
Thu 4/15/21
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Meeting Date: 02/02/2021
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Regular Agenda Submitting Department: Development Services
Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director
Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director
SPECIAL PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS (Agenda Language): PRESENTATION on the
proposed Active Transportation Plan and Town Council feedback regarding its recommendations.
Staff Summary (Background)
After receiving a grant from the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Town of Fountain Hills has
been working with J2 Engineering and Environmental Design to prepare an Active Transportation Plan.
This plan will provide the Town with an evaluation of its current non -vehicular transportation system
(bikeways and sidewalks), make recommendations and set priorities for improvements, provide
direction regarding safety issues related to these systems, and provide examples and cost estimates for
future improvements. While the Active Transportation Plan does not recommend specific
improvements, staff will use the plan's recommendations and priorities to initiate future projects for
inclusion in the Capital Improvement Plan.
Over the last few months, J2 gathered information about the current conditions in the Town, reviewed
related documents such as the recently approved General Plan 2020, and held two public input sessions
to gain information and feedback from the public regarding their needs in the Town. The consultant
has formulated recommendations and drafted a preliminary Active Transportation Plan based on the
information gathered from the general public.
J2 will present its findings and preliminary recommendations at the Town Council meeting on February
2, 2021. The goals of the presentation are to inform the Town Council of the findings and to receive
feedback on the preliminary recommendations. Feedback from the Town Council is critical at this stage
to ensure that the Active Transportation Plan captures the needs and priorities of the Town. After
receiving Council input and direction at the Town Council meeting on February 2, staff will finalize
the Active Transportation Plan for Council consideration and action at a future Town Council meeting.
Attachments
Presentation
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By
Development Services Director (Originator) John Wesley
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson
Date
01/25/2021 11:44 AM
01/26/2021 07:51 AM
Town Manager
Form Started By: John Wesley
Final Approval Date: 01/26/2021
Grady E. Miller 01/26/2021 08:47 AM
Started On: 01/25/2021 06:36 AM
Town of Fountain Hills
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I 17 Question Survey about ATP Hosted on Town Web Site
± 53 Respondents
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► 1st Joint Committee Meeting Planning and Zoning and Community Services
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► Booth at Festival of Fine Arts Et Crafts November 13th - November 151h
Public Meetings
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Attendees approximately ± 30 Resident-
3rd Public Meeting to be Determined Spring/Summer 2021
Town Council Meetings
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► Town of Fountain Hills General Plan Update (2020)
► Fountain Hills Transit Feasibility Study (2014)
► Fountain Hills Transit Feasibility Study (2020)
► Schools (Public and Charter)
Fountain Hills Unified School District is comprised of four (4) schools
Fountain Hills Charter School
► Parks Fountain Hills' five (5) parks are the places that people go to get
healthy, stay fit and stay connected to the community. We have also been
informed of three (3) potential new Town park locations that will also be
referenced in the plan.
Safety Review - A review of collisions involving bicycles and pedestrians, has
been reviewed to help identify locations in greater need of improved active
transportation facilities
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Street Narrowing for Minor Arterials
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developments and will be minimized wherever
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due to multiple factors including
relocation of utilities, right of
way encroachment (mail boxes,
etc.), potential retaining walls
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thornless low-water.use Ian dscape plants that are adapted to the Town of Fountain Will envEmnmenq. Blending This disnnrnve
palette ofcnlars,forms, and textures can create plant combinations that can suit any landscape situation. Care should be taken in
plan: seleceion has,d on exposure, ova nabs, space (height and wldrhj, availabil ity or need fof supple meats 1 irdgar ion, visibiliry and
• There are many ether plant listsA �acent to Public and opparcunitles to explarethe wltle diversity of planes available{n the Sonoran Desercthat ran prnv3tle the tllversRy of ceWr, form,texture, safry.ndrnenrainah IIiryforlandscape areas adjarenr to public sidewalks wirhFn the Town of Founrain liHh.
Thornless Trees
Sidewalks
Plant suggestions for planting in
areas adjacent to public
sidewalks and public rights -of -
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Butaniral Name
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Acacia aneura
Mulga
Acacia sMICIna
Willow Acaca
Acacia stenaphylla
Shoestring Acacia
Acacia willardlana
Palo Blanco
Caesalpinia cacalaco Smoothie
Thornless Cascalote
Cercidlum hybrid
Thornless Pale Verde Species
Chilopsis linearls (varlet€es available)
Desert WI€law
Palbergia sissoo
Rosewcod
Oleo eurupaea {fruitless}
Olive Tree fruitless
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistache
Pros,clI hybrid
Thornless Mesquite Species
Prosopls glandulosa thornless varlety
Thornless Texas Honey Mesquite
Q9enuus species
Oak Tree Species
Sophora secundtfiora
Texas Mountain taurai
Vitex angus-cactus
Chaste Tree
Botanical Name
Common Name
Abutilon palmeri
Indian Mallow
Aloe varieties
Aloe species
Ambrosia deltaidea
Trlangleleaf Bursage
Ambrosia dumosa
White bursage
Asdepias subulata
Desert Milkweed
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Red Bird of Paradlse
Cordia parvlfoila
Little Leaf Cordia
Da lea varieties
Oalea species
Dasylirier varieties
Desert Sum species
Dodonaes viscose
Hop Bush
Encelia farinosa
Brittlebush
Eremephlla varieties
Eremephlla species
euph urbia varieties
fuphuribia species
Hesperaloe varieties
Hesperaloe species
3usticia varieties
Chuparosa species
Lantana varieties
Lantana species
Leucophyllum varieties
Sage species
Maytenus phyllanthnides
Mangle Dulce
Muhlanbergia varieties
Muhly species
Nol Ina varieties
No ma species
Ped{lanthus varieties
Lady slipper species
Ruellia varletles
Ruellia per,,
Ru arena equiWiformis
Firecracker Bush
Salvia varieties
Salvia species
5enna vareties
Serra species
Slmmondsla varieties
3ojoba species
TKoma vadeties
Tecoma species
Verbena rkgida
Sandpaperverbina
Thank You
Available for Questions, Clarifications and Input 4
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 02/02/2021 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Regular Agenda Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk
Staff Contact Information: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE
DIRECTION relating to any item included in the League of Arizona Cities and Towns' weekly Legislative
Bulletin(s) or relating to any action proposed or pending before the State Legislature.
Staff Summary (Background)
This is a regularly recurring agenda item on the Town Council agenda during the legislative session. The
goal of this agenda item is to obtain consensus from the Mayor and Council on legislative bills and to
provide direction, if any, to staff to communicate the Town's position on the bills. Each Council meeting
the Legislative Bulletin will be attached to the Town Council agenda which will include legislative
analyses of the bills and their impacts on municipalities. The Mayor and Council will have an
opportunity to review the bills that are under consideration in the Arizona State Legislature and provide
direction on supporting or opposing the bills. The Mayor and Council may also bring up other bills of
interest to the Town of Fountain Hills for discussion that are not listed in the Legislative Bulletin.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
N/A
Risk Analysis
N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
N/A
Staff Recommendation(s)
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to provide staff direction on one or more bills being considered by the State Legislature.
Attachments
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Finance Director
Town Attorney
Town Manager
Form Started By: Elizabeth A. Burke
Final Approval Date: 01/26/2021
Form Review
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Date
David Pock
01/26/2021 06:47 AM
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01/26/2021 07:51 AM
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Started On: 01/25/2021 06:09 AM
Issue 1 — January 15, 2021
Legislative Update
Today is day five of the first session of the 55t" Legislature. This week both chambers
held the swearing -in ceremony for newly elected lawmakers on Monday to a restricted
audience in the galleries and hosted a viewing of the governor's annual state of the
state address, which was broadcast live on YouTube from his office. This year's
ceremony was vastly different than the traditional pomp and circumstance of previous
years, to comply with social distancing measures - limited attendance, a mostly masked
audience of lawmakers, and some choosing to participate over Zoom from their capitol
office. The governor's speech was unusually brief, with COVID-19 at the forefront, and
highlighting the progress on vaccine distribution, economic recovery, and previewing his
legislative agenda for the session. A full transcript of the speech can be accessed at this
(link).
PSPRS Cancer Insurance Fund
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee considered SB1043 public safety; cancer
insurance; eligibility sponsored by Senator David Livingston (R-Peoria). Since the mid-
1990's employers have paid an annual amount into the Cancer Insurance Fund for each
of their public safety employees. The fund was established to cover out-of-pocket
medical costs, up to $100,000, if they were diagnosed with cancer. Senator Livingston's
proposal would extend this program to retirees with the program being subsidized by
the employers.
The League identified concerns with this proposal because the plan was not established
to cover this larger group of employees and would result in employers increasing their
annual contributions as well as a more expedited depletion of the fund. The sponsor
has committed to stakeholder meetings on the issue. The bill passed out of committee
7-2-1.
PSPRS Health Benefit Subsidy
Also, on Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee considered SB1045: defined
contribution; health subsidy; disability sponsored by Senator David Livingston. This bill
aims to extend the health benefit subsidy offered to public safety employees enrolled in
the PSPRS defined benefit plan to public safety employees who are enrolled in the
PSPRS defined contribution plan.
During pension reform in 2016, language was included in statute that precluded defined
contribution plan participants from receiving the health benefit subsidy. Consequently,
this new benefit has not been funded and would result in increased contribution rates
by the employer by 0.27% per year. The League signed in opposition to the bill and the
sponsor has committed to stakeholder meetings on the issue. The bill passed out of
committee 6-2-2.
Executive Budget
The executive budget includes the following items of interest to cities and towns:
• Unspecified income tax cuts beginning in 2022 and growing by $200M per year
for a total of $600M by 2024 (2022 = $200M, 2023 = $400M, 2024 = $600M,
2025 & Beyond = $600M)
• $10M for rural broadband grants
• $5M to fully fund the Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund
• $16M each year from 2022 through 2024 to update public safety radio networks
• $64M for I-17 construction
• $33.1M for broadband corridor on I-40 west of Flagstaff to the Arizona border
Session Deadlines
Every session has deadlines pertaining to bill submissions and hearings. This year, the
schedule is as follows:
January
1/11 — First day of session
1/21 — House 7-bill Introduction Limit Begins (5 p.m.)
*prior publications noted 1/14, this deadline has been extended by one week
February
2/1 — Senate Bill Introduction Deadline (5 p.m.)
2/8 — House Bill Introduction Deadline (5 p.m.)
2/15 - 2/19 — Last week to hear bills in the chamber of origin
March
3/22 — 3/26 — Last week to hear bills in the opposing chamber
A rIl
4/16 — Last Day for Conference Committees
4/20 — 100th Day of Session
Monday Legislative Update Calls
The League will continue to host a weekly conference call to report on the status and
impact of various bills in the 2021 session. The calls are scheduled for Monday mornings
at 10:00 a.m. However, because of Opening Day and State of the State Address, and the
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the first call will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
]anuary 19. Mayors, councilmembers, managers and other city or town staff who are
interested in legislative activities are invited to participate. Call -in numbers and a brief
agenda will be sent out prior to the calls. If you would like to receive the Monday agendas,
please contact league@azleague.org and request to be added to the distribution list for
the Monday conference call.
Legislative Intern
The League is pleased to welcome Katherine Compton as the 2021 APS Legislative Intern.
Katherine is from Yuma and is a junior at Arizona State University. She is studying public
service & public policy and business law. She previously interned for the mayor's office in
the city of Phoenix and with the American Indian Policy Institute. During this legislative
session, she is looking forward to learning more about the balance of municipal decision -
making and state authority. We are excited and proud to have her on the legislative
affairs team this session.
Your Voice at the Capitol
The 2021 edition of Your Voice at the Capitol, our listing of state senators and
representatives is available here. Please use this document to access contact information
for your delegation. Early contact with your legislators is strongly recommended to
establish a relationship with the elected officials representing your district. Maintaining
good communications with your legislators provides them with valuable insight as to how
proposed legislation may impact the communities in their districts.
Additionally, you can contact our legislative division at (602) 258-5786 or email using the
information below:
Nick Ponder, legislative director: nnponder@azleague.org
Tom Savage, senior legislative associate: tsavage@azleague.org
Roxanna Pitones, legislative associate: rpitones@azleague.org
Katherine Compton, legislative intern: legisintern@azleague.org
Legislative Bill Monitoring
All bills being actively monitored by the League can be found here.
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Issue 2 — January 22, 2021
Legislative Update
Today is the 12t" day of session and so far 1,031 bills have been introduced, which include
many from last year that never made it to the finish line before session was suspended.
Some of these were introduced as mirror bills so each chamber will concurrently debate
and vote to expedite the legislative process. The seven bill introduction limit, which was
extended by one week, began yesterday at 5 p.m., meaning each House member may
only introduce seven bills as a prime sponsor up until February 8. The Senate does not
impose such a restriction, but senators must have their bills introduced by February 1.
Utility Condemnation
HB2049 eminent domain; existing contracts, sponsored by Representative Jeff Weninger
(R-Chandler) passed the House Commerce Committee on Tuesday with a vote of 7-3.
Representatives Espinoza (D-Tolleson), Powers Hannley (D-Tucson) and Fernandez (D-
Yuma) voting no. The bill requires cities and towns exercising eminent domain on a public
utility to assume all the assets and contractual obligations of the utility. This would require
the assumption of private contracts under any circumstance, regardless of their provisions
and whether it is legal for municipalities to assume under the state Constitution and laws.
The League opposed the measure in committee due to the unintended consequences of
assuming private liabilities in these transactions and the potential to negatively impact
current and future condemnation processes.
Small Cell Fees
Also up in the Commerce Committee on Tuesday was HB2108 telecommunications; public
highways; use; fees, sponsored by Representative Jeff Weninger (R-Chandler). It passed
with a vote of 6-4 and will now proceed to the Rules Committee.
The bill as written provides an exemption from linear foot fees for fiber in the right of
way used for small cell antennas. However, the current wording applies broadly to
potentially exclude the entire network connected to the small cell from the fee calculation,
which would provide a substantial exemption solely for one industry that would be using
this public space for free. This not only presents a revenue impact for cities and towns,
it also creates Constitutional concerns as local governments are prohibited from allowing
providers to use this space for free and would impair contracts in conflict. The League is
working on an amendment to address these issues and will provide an update on our
progress.
Short -Term Rentals
The League's resolution on short term rentals (STRs) was introduced this week by
Representative Kavanagh (R-Scottsdale). The League has been involved in short term
rentals discussions since the passage of 2016's SB1350 which preempted cities and towns
from regulating STRs. This legislation has resulted in the proliferation of short-term
rentals in communities in Arizona and has impacted housing availability and quality of life
across the state, but especially in communities closest to tourism hubs. HB2481 short-
term rentals; enforcement; penalties (Kavanagh) would return some local control to
municipalities by decoupling STRs from long term rentals and giving cities and towns the
ability to license or register STRs. Additionally, the legislation would allow local
governments to establish zoning restrictions for short term rentals. The League will be
following and supporting this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.
Legislative Bill Monitoring
All bills being actively monitored by the League can be found here.