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NOTICE OF MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Ginny Dickey
Vice Mayor Alan Magazine
Councilmember Gerry Friedel
Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski
Councilmember Peggy McMahon
Councilmember Mike Scharnow
Councilmember David Spelich
TIME:5:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
WHEN:TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
WHERE:
FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the
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§1-602.A.9 have been waived.
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NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Town Council, and to the general public, that at
this meeting, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and
discussion with the Town's attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S.
§38-431.03(A)(3).
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Dickey
2.MOMENT OF SILENCE
3.ROLL CALL – Mayor Dickey
4.REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
A.RECOGNITION: Stellar Students of the Month for December 2021
B.PROCLAMATION: Mayor Ginny Dickey has issued the Proclamation supporting One
Community's non-discrimination Unity Pledge.
5.SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
6.CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the
agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council, and (ii) is subject to reasonable
time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during
Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the
Call to the Public, individual councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii)
ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda.
7.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.
A.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of
January 4, 2022, and the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2022.
B.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Resolution 2022-03, abandoning the 20' Public
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B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Resolution 2022-03, abandoning the 20' Public
Utility and Drainage Easement along the north and east side of 16330 E Inca Avenue
(Application A21-00005)
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approving a Special Event Liquor
License application for the Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial for a beer garden in conjunction
with the Irish Fountain Fest on March 12, 2022
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Regarding Ordinance 21-17,
amending Chapter 10, Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts, Section 10.04, General
Provisions, to add design standards for single-family dwellings.
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:to Adopt the 2022 Strategic Plan.
C. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Amendment No. 1 to Professional
Services Agreement 2020-063 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and related budget
transfer.
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 l..3 day of)6...-yi 4 !.d►h/ 2022.
Eliza eth A. K ein C,Town Clerk
B.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Resolution 2022-03, abandoning the 20' Public
Utility and Drainage Easement along the north and east side of 16330 E Inca Avenue
(Application A21-00005)
C.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approving a Special Event Liquor
License application for the Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial for a beer garden in conjunction
with the Irish Fountain Fest on March 12, 2022
8.REGULAR AGENDA
A.PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Regarding Ordinance 21-17,
amending Chapter 10, Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts, Section 10.04, General
Provisions, to add design standards for single-family dwellings.
B.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: to Adopt the 2022 Strategic Plan.
C.CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Amendment No. 1 to Professional
Services Agreement 2020-063 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and related budget
transfer.
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 ____________________, 2022.
_____________________________________________
Elizabeth A. Klein, MMC, Town Clerk
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review in the Clerk's Office.
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ITEM 4. B.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Reports Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
Staff Contact Information: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): PROCLAMATION: Mayor Ginny
Dickey has issued the Proclamation supporting One Community's non-discrimination Unity Pledge.
Staff Summary (Background)
One Community has reached out to Fountain Hills seeking support of a Unity Pledge that promotes
non-discrimination towards all Arizonans. The philosophy behind the Unity Pledge is that it is good for
business, tourism, and economic development in the State of Arizona to not discriminate against people
for any reason including those who are LGBTQ. In late 2014 the Town Council voted 5-2 to consider
discussing a statement or policy regarding non-discrimination. However, a statement or policy never
came back for consideration by the Town Council.
In addition, the Town Council approved Policy 103 on August 1, 2013, to address non-discrimination in
the workplace. According to Policy 103:
"The purpose of this policy was to define the Town of Fountain Hills' position regarding
non-discrimination in all matters pertaining to employment throughout the organization.
Statement of Policy: The Town provides equally for all applicants and employees. The Town does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, medical
status, sexual orientation, age, physical and/or mental disability medical conditions or veterans'
status. The Town also makes reasonable accommodation for disabled and for employees'
religious observances and practices. It is the responsibility of every employee to cooperate with
the spirit and intent of this policy.
The Scope of the Policy: The scope of this policy applies to all applicants and employees
throughout every aspect of employment relationships, including but not limited to recruitment,
selection, training, compensation, benefits, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination in any
social and/or recreational programs or interactions."
While the Town of Fountain Hills has its own non-discrimination employment policy, a proclamation
supporting the Unity Pledge would extend that sentiment to the community. To date, more than 3,400
businesses and over 20,000 Arizonans have taken the UNITY Pledge which is the largest equality pledge
in the nation. Proclamations serve as statements of support or recognition for a person, event, cause,
etc. They are not a statement of policy like a resolution or a locally-adopted law such as an ordinance.
Attached is an extensive listing of organizations that have publicly supported the Unity Pledge. A few of
the noteworthy organizations supporting the Unity Pledge include:
Cities of Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, Cottonwood, and Tempe
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, and Maricopa County
Attorney
Mayo Clinic
Intel
Petsmart
Fry's
Ariizona Public Service (APS) and Salt River Project
Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association
Diamondbacks, Suns, Coyotes, and Mercury
Attachments
Unity Pledge Proclamation
Unity Pledge Businesses and Organizations
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Finance Director David Pock 01/10/2022 12:03 PM
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson 01/10/2022 12:49 PM
Town Manager (Originator)Grady E. Miller 01/10/2022 01:07 PM
Form Started By: Grady E. Miller Started On: 01/04/2022 10:03 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/10/2022
Town of Fountain Hills
Proclamation
The UNITY Pledge
for Equal Treatment in Employment, Housing and Public Accommodation
WHEREAS, Civil rights serve as the foundation of our free society and deserve vigilant protection;
and
WHEREAS, In the past few years, there have been advancements in the rights of LGBTQ Americans,
but despite this progress, bias and discrimination still exist and the drive for true equality continues;
and
WHEREAS, In an effort to show support to our LGBTQ citizens, and to present Fountain Hills as a
community that is welcoming to all, One Community has brought forth the UNITY Pledge, a public
declaration of support for equal treatment in employment, housing and public accommodation
signed by 3400 Arizona businesses, organizations, churches, sports teams, chambers and
municipalities and over 20,000 individuals; and
WHEREAS, On August 1, 2013 Council unanimously approved this Statement of Policy: The Town
provides equally for all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, medical status, sexual orientation, age, physical
and/or mental disability medical conditions or veterans' status; and
WHEREAS, On November 6, 2014 the Council voted to place on a future agenda a non-
discrimination policy, pledge or statement; and
WHEREAS, The UNITY Pledge reads in part:
“It’s time for LGBTQ inclusive non-discrimination policies in the workplace, in housing, and in
public accommodations including restaurants and hotels. We are committed to fostering,
cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion, fairness, and equality… regardless of age, color,
disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national
origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other
characteristics that make us unique. It’s time to ensure equality for all Arizona employees,
residents, and consumers. It’s the right thing to do. It’s good for business.”
NOW THEREFORE, I Ginny Dickey, Mayor of the Town of Fountain Hills, sign the One Community
UNITY Pledge, and invite others to join in this economic development and civil rights effort.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the official seal of
the Town of Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona this 18th day of January, 2022.
______________________________________
Ginny Dickey, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
Top Companies and Member Based Organizations
who have signed the Unity Pledge
● Abrazo Community Health Network Scottsdale
● Aetna a CVS Company
● Allstate
● American Airlines
● American Medical Response
● Apollo Group
● Apple, Inc.
● Arizona Bank and Trust
● Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce
● Arizona Cardinals Football Team
● Arizona Community Foundation
● Arizona Craft Brewers Guild
● Arizona Diamondbacks
● Arizona Federal Credit Union
● Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
● Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association
● Arizona Multi-housing Association
● Arizona Opera
● Arizona Public Service
● Arizona Science Center
● Arizona Small Business Association
● Arizona State Fair
● Arizona State University
● Arizona Technology Council
● Asian Corporate Entrepreneur Leadership
● ASU Gammage19
● A.T. Still University
● Axon
● Bank of America
● Bird Rides
● Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
● Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.
● CB2 Insights
● Care1st Health Plan Arizona
● Charles Schwab & Co
● Child Crisis Arizona
● Children’s Museum of Phoenix
● Choice Hotels, Int’l
● Chris Bianco Group
● City of Cottonwood
● City of Glendale
● City of Mesa
● City of Phoenix
● City of Scottsdale
● City of Tempe
● City of Tucson
● Clear Channel Outdoor
● Coca-Cola
● Crescent Ballroom
● Deco Communities
● Desert Botanical Gardens
● Downtown Phoenix Inc.
● Downtown Phoenix Partnership
● Fennemore Craig
● Flinn Foundation
● Four Peaks Brewing Company
● Fry’s Food Stores
● Galvanize
● Geneva Financial, LLC
● Genuine Concepts Hospitality Group
● Glendale Chamber of Commerce
● Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau
● GoDaddy Group Inc.
● Goodman’s Interior Structures
● Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
● Harvest Inc.
● Hensley Beverage Company
● Herberger Theater Center
● Hospice of the Valley
● Huss Brewing Company
● iHeartMedia
● Infusionsoft
● Intel
● KPMG
● Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
● Local First Arizona
● Lyft
● M Culinary Concepts
● Maricopa Community Colleges
● Maricopa County Attorney
● Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
● Mass Mutual Life Insurance
● Mayo Clinic
● Mesa Chamber of Commerce
● MillerCoors
● MINDBODY
● Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
● Mr. Cooper
● National Association of Women Business Owners
● Nationwide Insurance
● Native Health
● ON Media
● Osborn Maledon
● PayPal
● Perkins Coie LLP
● PetSmart
● Phoenix Art Museum
● Phoenix Center for the Arts
● Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
● Phoenix Community Alliance
● Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau
● Phoenix Mercury
● Phoenix Suns
● Phoenix Theatre
● Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona
● PSCU
● Quarles & Brady
● Republic Services
● Safeway
● Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
● Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network (now Honor Health)
● Salt River Project
● San Francisco Giants
● Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
● Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
● SkyTouch Technology
● Southwest Airlines
● Southwest Human Development
● Southwest Gas
● Sprouts
● St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
● Tempe Chamber of Commerce
● Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau
● Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
● Tuft & Needle
● Uber
● United Healthcare of Arizona
● Upward Projects
● Valley Leadership
● Valley Resort and Hotel Association
● Valley Youth Theatre
● Visit Mesa
● Visit Scottsdale
● W Scottsdale
● WebPT
● Yelp
ITEM 7. A.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Consent Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
Staff Contact Information:
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 4, 2022, and the Regular
Meeting of January 4, 2022.
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
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
N/A
Staff Recommendation(s)
Staff recommends approving the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 4, 2022, and the Regular
Meetnig of January 4, 2022.
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 4, 2022, and the Regular Meeting of
January 4, 2022.
Attachments
2022.0104.TCSMES.Minutes
2022.0104.TCRM.Minutes
Form Review
Form Started By: Elizabeth A. Klein Started On: 01/06/2022 09:15 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/06/2022
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
JANUARY 4, 2022
1.CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Dickey
Mayor Dickey called the Special Meeting of January 4, 2022 to order at 4:00 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL – Mayor Dickey
Present: Mayor Ginny Dickey; Councilmember Mike Scharnow; Councilmember David
Spelich; Councilmember Gerry Friedel; Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski;
Councilmember Peggy McMahon; Vice Mayor Alan Magazine
Staff
Present:
Town Manager Grady Miller; Finance Director David Pock; Acting Town Clerk
Angela Padgett-Espiritu; Development Services Director John Wesley
Attendees:Joshua Jumper, Audit Manager with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., Jennifer Shields,
Auditor with Heinfeld, Meech & Co.
3.RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOVED BY Mayor Ginny Dickey, SECONDED BY Councilmember David Spelich to recess into
Executive Session.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
4.EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Fountain Hills Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 4:00 p.m.
A.Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body; and
discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order to consider its position
and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position regarding contracts that are the
subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions
conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation, pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03(A)(3) and (4),
respectively.
i.Park Place Development Agreement Amendment
ii.Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Audit Report
5.ADJOURNMENT
The Fountain Hills Town Council reconvened into Open Session at 5:26 p.m. at which time
the Special Meeting of January 4, 2022, adjourned.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
____________________________
Ginny Dickey, Mayor
ATTEST AND PREPARED BY:
______________________________
Angela Espiritu, Executive Assistant
for Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
JANUARY 4, 2022
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Dickey
Mayor Dickey called the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2022, to order at 5:36 p.m. and
led the Town Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.MOMENT OF SILENCE
A Moment of Silence was held.
3.ROLL CALL – Mayor Dickey
Present: Mayor Ginny Dickey; Councilmember Mike Scharnow; Councilmember David
Spelich; Councilmember Gerry Friedel; Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski;
Councilmember Peggy McMahon; Vice Mayor Alan Magazine
Staff
Present:
Town Manager Grady E. Miller; Acting Town Clerk Angela Padgett-Espiritu;
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson
4.REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
Councilmember Grzybowski reported that the Government Relations Person with SRP
facilitated a helicopter tour of the SRP Watershed. She said that it was beautiful, and she
found herself not listening to what they said, but Linda was helpful in answering
questions afterwards. She also reported on the new piece of art at Fountain Park entitled,
"Who Rescued Who?" which she said was a great piece of art and animal lovers will
especially appreciate it.
She said that she also met with Chad (Craig) with the Fire and EMS audit company, and
she reminded everyone that it was time for anyone interested in running to take action.
She said that those on social media oftentimes are critical of actions taken by the Council
and this is the time to, "put their money where their mouth is."
Vice Mayor Magazine reported that he is a member of the East Valley Partnership
Legislative Committee and they have a long list of potential pieces of legislation they are
considering. He chose three to report on: 1) to permit the formation of Tourism and
Marketing authorities; 2) Support Arizona cities and towns' efforts to protect shared
revenue stream and preserve local autonomy; and 3) encourage state leaders to develop
comprehensive strategies to modernize funding sources for building and maintaining
transportation infrastructure.
Mayor Dickey wished everyone a Happy New Year, and welcomed them back. She
attended the MAG Regional Council meeting, the GPEC Mayor/Supervisors Meeting; and
the Maricopa County Public Health Briefing. She also attended the Sister Cities
Christmas Party and Que Bueno was celebrating their 40 years of being in business.
She said that she and Councilmember Friedel, along with his wife, attended the 99th
birthday celebration of WWII Veteran Gene Metcalfe. She spoke and read a
proclamation on behalf of the entire Council, and presented it to Mr. Metcalfe.
She thanked Bo for her participation in the Art Walk video, along with eight cities.
5.SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
A.PRESENTATION: Monthly Update by Captain Kratzer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's
Office.
Captain Kratzer reported that they were thankful they did not see much of a spike in
activities over the holidays, other than several related to fireworks and noise, but nothing
major.
He reported that MCSO has a new vehicle for the Deputy Service Aide, which is a civilian
position to help with accidents and direction of traffic, freeing up deputy time for other
matters. He said that they have seen an increase in traffic accidents in town, mostly due
to inattention. They are putting on additional personnel for traffic enforcement. They
receive a lot of complaints related to the Shea/Palisades intersection and they will be
focusing efforts there as well as through the various safety corridors and other areas.
He reported that with his next presentation he hopes to provide the 2021 recap of
statistics. Vice Mayor Magazine said that he hoped that would include the number of
tickets being issued in the safety corridors.
Mr. Miller said that they have talked about getting a second speed trailer, which run
under $30,000. Vice Mayor Magazine said that they should include information in the
Fountain Hills Insider on ticket/fine statistics for speeding and right-turn-on-red citations.
Mr. Miller noted that the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee has been looking at
recommending increases in fines. Councilmember Speliched added that he has seen a
lot of turns on red.
6.CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the
agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council, and (ii) is subject to reasonable
time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised
during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the
conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to
review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda.
None
7.CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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7.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.
A.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of December 7, 2021
MOVED BY Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, SECONDED BY Councilmember Gerry Friedel to
approve the minutes of the Combined Regular Meeting/Work Session of December 7,
2021.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
8.REGULAR AGENDA
A.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Amendment No. 2 to
Professional Services Agreement 2019-079 with JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology,
Inc.
Public Works Director Justin Weldy said that at the Town Council meeting on January 21,
2020, representatives of J.E. Fuller/Hydrology & Geomorphology presented their
recommendations contained in the "Golden Eagle Park Drainage Improvements Study"
to minimize future Golden Eagle Park site flooding with a design to accommodate the
10-year design storm, including minimizing the type of damages sustained at the Park
during past storms. Based on the Council's direction, J.E. Fuller submitted its proposal
for the initial grading and drainage design of those facilities, the "Golden Eagle Park
Drainage Improvement - Phase 1."
As part of the design, due diligence and discussions with the Community Services
Department, several issues have come to light, requiring an expansion of the project
scope, including:
The relocation of shallow irrigation and electrical lines within and across drainage
channels and light pole relocations to increase the channel capacity;
The addition of a floodwall on Cloudburst Wash that contains the design flow
without impacting the ball field;
Providing a sidewalk extension along Cloudburst Wash that requires a retaining
wall and structural calculations;
Evaluation of a pedestrian bridge crossing of Bristol Wash as an alternative to the
currently proposed sidewalk relocation (initial analysis will define a concept
location, design, and cost estimate); and
Replacement of existing 5-foot sidewalks with 8-foot multiuse fitness paths (MUP)
sidewalks, connecting the north and south side of the park and fitness loop around
the back of the Park. These MUPs need to meet ADA accessible route guidelines
and also serve as maintenance vehicle access.
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He said that in order for J.E. Fuller to complete the design incorporating the expanded
scope items described above requires additional sub-consultants, including a Landscape
Architect and Structural Engineer. The additional fee for the design to include the
expanded scope items is $163,510.90.
Councilmember McMahon asked if they will receive an estimate for costs of the
improvements. Mr. Weldy replied that when they get to around 60% design completion,
they will provide an engineer's estimate, itemized, along with approximate costs.
Councilmember Scharnow said that in the past they had talked about looking at options
upstream, and asked if this was just within the park. Mr. Weldy that it was. He added that
the Flood Control District is working on a master drainage plan which encompasses the
entire town. When that comes back to Council they will be making recommendations for
items up stream. Councilmember Scharnow asked if there is any option of the District
helping fund the projects recommended. Mr. Miller said that they will be looking more at
the work needed upstream. Staff will be trying to work with them to either share the costs
or have them pick up full costs. However, the improvements needed upstream could be
hundreds of thousands, if not in the low millions.
Vice Mayor Magazine asked how long the conditions have existed. Mr. Weldy said that
since 2019 they have been making these discoveries. He said that early on the Town
applied for a grant and was awarded $90,000, but that would not help pay for the study,
but rather offset the actual construction costs.
Mr. Miller noted that the Flood Control District does not usually do improvements such as
sidewalks or utility relocations. The funds have to go toward flood control improvements.
Mr. Weldy said that with this amendment, the intent is to get to 100% design, which will
provide the Town a planning tool.
Councilmember Spelich said that the washes play a huge role in this. He has seen in
touring the washes where they were completely stripped of vegetation by the Sanitary
District. He asked if they were addressing any of those, understanding it was not part of
this item. Mr. Weldy said that is separate from this agreement. He and the Town
Manager are working with the Sanitary District to address those issues.
Mr. Miller said that they found with the monsoon season they had some sections of the
washes where they had huge amounts of earth removed from the back of people's
homes. In one of the washes they had exposed water lines and the drop structure
actually dropped. With the Flood Control District doing the master plan and Black &
Veatch reviewing, they will need significant improvements and those will need to be
phased in.
Councilmember McMahon asked if this amendment was absolutely necessary. Mr. Miller
replied that it is necessary, but it does not get to all of the problems upstream. Mr. Weldy
said that this amendment is for them to finish the design to increase the capacity of the
retention area at Golden Eagle Park.
Councilmember Scharnow said this is a big chunk of change just for design. He was on
the original Parks and Recreation Commission in the 1990's and they knew back then
there were problems. It is unfortunate that in the last few years they have had such
significant rains. Some of the initial work was done with Heritage Funds.
Town Council Regular Meeting of January 4, 2022 4 of 8
Mayor Dickey said that they are asking a lot of questions because this is a big amount
just for design. The $90,000 could be used for the widening improvements. Mr. Weldy
confirmed that was correct.
Councilmember Friedel asked if the construction work would be done in-house or
contracted. Mr. Weldy said that because of the scope of the work they will be phased in,
and the work would all be outsourced.
MOVED BY Councilmember Mike Scharnow, SECONDED BY Councilmember Peggy
McMahon to approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2019-079
with JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology, INC. in the amount of $163,510.90.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
B.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Adoption of Resolution 2022-02 approving
the Fountain Lighting Policy.
Mr. Miller said that this item was before the Council last month, and based on those
discussions staff worked on it further and Ms. Goodwin will give a report on the proposed
policy. Ms. Goodwin said that a lot of the items circle back to the concept of distinct and
exceptional nature of special and unique events. The proposed policy would require
Town Manager, or his designee, approval. She said that the lights have been operational
for about a year and, once adopted, the policy could still be amended if needed. She
then reviewed the suggested policy:
•Staff, at the direction of the Town Council and/or Town Manager, will utilize the fountain
lighting system for annual holidays and observances.
•Appropriate color choices will be used to highlight significance and show support,
advocacy, or celebration of the occasion.
•In some instances, with the authorization of the Town Manager, unique events,
happenings or celebrations may be added to the fountain color lighting calendar.
She said that one item discussed was possibly allow those items recognized through the
various Mayor proclamations made through the year. Requests for personal, private, or
professional use would be not approved. Vice Mayor Magazine said that he thought the
policy was frivolous; they should have it available just for national holidays and
observances.
Councilmember McMahon asked if the policy was memorializing what staff has been
doing. Ms. Goodwin said that they have been working under these guidelines this last
year and monitoring requests to determine the best proposal to present for consideration.
Mr. Miller said that the reason for the policy is they have had a number of commercial and
private requests. He said that this proposed policy went before the Community Services
Advisory Commission and they were in unanimous support.
Mayor Dickey said that the Commission was in complete support, and she asked if staff
supported the proposal. Ms. Goodwin replied that they did.
MOVED BY Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski, SECONDED BY Councilmember Gerry
Town Council Regular Meeting of January 4, 2022 5 of 8
MOVED BY Councilmember Sharron Grzybowski, SECONDED BY Councilmember Gerry
Friedel to adopt Resolution 2022-02.
MOVED BY Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, to amend the Policy by removing paragraph 4
which reads, "In some instances, with the authorization of the Town Manager, local
events, happenings or celebrations may be added to the fountain color lighting calendar;"
remove "Public Requests", and remove "other Standard Guidelines" which leaves national
holidays.
MOTION TO AMEND died for lack of a second.
Vote: 6 - 1 Passed
NAY: Vice Mayor Alan Magazine
C.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Resolution 2022-01 ratifying Arizona Parks
and Trails grant application for Four Peaks Park.
Ms. Goodwin said that this request is to ratify an application submitted recently in order
to meet their timelines. The application allows combined access to two cooperative grant
funds, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Local, Regional and
State Parks (LRSP) Heritage Grant. The two grants are designed to work jointly, allowing
jurisdictions to leverage one fund as a financial offset for the other. Staff requested
$400,000 for each grant, totaling $800,000. Per grant guidelines, applicants are
responsible for a 5% surcharge on the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant
award, amounting to $20,000. The Local, Regional and State Parks (LRSP) Heritage
Grant features a matching requirement, however, grant funds from the LWCF may be
used for the match. In the event both grants are awarded, the $20,000 surcharge is the
only town-allocated funding required to support the entire grant package. This funding
would be allocated from the existing Four Peaks Parks CIP budget and no new budget or
funding sources will be required. Should either grant application be denied, staff will
review the budgetary impacts and project scope before making further
recommendations.
If granted, the project scope will complete the final, unfunded phase of Four Peaks Park.
The final phase includes a new, ADA accessible restroom, to be located adjacent to the
ballfields and playgrounds, which will include hand-washing stations and drinking
fountains. The grant also requests funding for two shaded picnic ramadas and
desert-tolerant, shade producing landscaping.
Ms. Goodwin said that staff met with the grant personnel to review the proposed projects
and they have endorsed their application.
She said that staff was notified earlier in the day that their application would be on their
agenda next week for consideration.
MOVED BY Councilmember Gerry Friedel, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Alan Magazine to
Town Council Regular Meeting of January 4, 2022 6 of 8
MOVED BY Councilmember Gerry Friedel, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Alan Magazine to
adopt Resolution 2022-01 to ratify a grant application previously submitted to Arizona
State Parks and Trails and authorize the grant acceptance and all steps necessary to
implement if awarded.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
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.
Councilmember Spelich asked where the Town was at with regard to the street-naming
policy. Ms. Goodwin said that the policy was adopted as one piece of the package
broken out last year. She said that she would send him a copy of the policy.
Councilmember Spelich said that it has been over a year, and he would like to move
forward with an honorary street naming for Dr. C.T. Wright. He said that he would take
care of any fees incurred.
10.ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY Councilmember David Spelich, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sharron
Grzybowski to adjourn.
Vote: 7 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
The Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council held January 4, 2022,
adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
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Ginny Dickey, Mayor
ATTEST AND PREPARED BY:
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Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
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 4th day of
January, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 18th day of January, 2022.
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Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
Town Council Regular Meeting of January 4, 2022 7 of 8
ITEM 7. B.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Consent Submitting Department: Public Works
Prepared by: David Janover, Town Engineer
Staff Contact Information: Justin Weldy, Public Works Director
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION: Resolution 2022-03, abandoning the 20' Public Utility and Drainage Easement along
the north and east side of 16330 E Inca Avenue (Application A21-00005)
Staff Summary (Background)
This is a proposal to abandon the pre-incorporation 20' Public Utility and Drainage Easement along the
northern and eastern property lines of Plat 203, Block 10, Lot 7 (16330 E Inca Avenue). Ms. Karen
Kadar, the owner of the property, plans to construct a new home on this vacant parcel with a retaining
wall that encroaches into the existing easement. Staff has reviewed the site to determine the potential
on-site drainage issues in addition to the Town's general interest in the easement. There is no need for
the Town to retain the drainage easement proposed to be abandoned, with the understanding that the
owner of the lot is required to pass the developed flows generated by the upstream lots across their
property. All public utilities have approved the abandonment of this easement.
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)
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2022-03.
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to adopt Resolution 2022-03.
Attachments
Vicinity Map
Aerial Photo Map
Exhibit A: Survey
Res 2022-03
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Public Works Director Justin Weldy 01/11/2022 04:00 PM
Finance Director David Pock 01/11/2022 04:45 PM
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson 01/12/2022 11:24 AM
Town Manager Elizabeth A. Klein 01/12/2022 03:16 PM
Form Started By: David Janover Started On: 12/27/2021 07:42 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/12/2022
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE, OR
INTEREST IT HAS IN THE PRE-INCORPORATION 20' PUBLIC UTILITY AND
DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN
PROPERTY LINES OF PLAT 203, BLOCK 10, LOT 7 (16330 E INCA AVENUE)
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN
BOOK 149 OF MAPS, PAGE 29
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”), as the
governing body of real property located in the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”), may require the
dedication of public streets, sewer, water, drainage, and other utility easements or rights-of-way
within any proposed subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has the authority to accept or reject offers of dedication of private
property by easement, deed, subdivision, plat or other lawful means; and
WHEREAS, all present utility companies have received notification of the proposed abandonment.
ENACTMENTS:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the certain public utility and drainage easement, located at the northern and
eastern property lines of Plat 203, Block 10, Lot 7 (16330 E Inca Avenue) Fountain Hills, as recorded
the Office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona, Book 149 of Maps, Page 29, and
as more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
are hereby declared to be abandoned by the Town. Certain lots within this subdivision are subject
to lot-to-lot drainage runoff. The property owner is required to pass the developed flows generated
by the upstream lots across their property.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution is one of abandonment and disclaimer by the Town solely for
the purpose of removing any potential cloud on the title to said property and that the Town in no
way attempts to affect the rights of any private party to oppose the abandonment or assert any right
resulting there from or existing previous to any action by the Town.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills this 18th day
of January, 2022.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
Ginny Dickey, Mayor Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03 PAGE 2
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arson, Town Attorney
ITEM 7. C.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Consent Submitting Department: Community Services
Prepared by: Linda Ayres, Recreation Manager
Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approving a Special Event Liquor License application for the
Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial for a beer garden in conjunction with the Irish Fountain Fest on March
12, 2022
Staff Summary (Background)
The purpose of this item is to obtain the Council's approval regarding the Special Event Liquor License
application submitted by Sam Coffee, representing the Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial, Inc. for
submission to the Arizona Department of Liquor. The applicant and Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial,
Inc. are keenly aware that the final issuance of a liquor license is contingent upon the state, county, and
local ordinances and guidelines as it relates to public health and the COVID-19 pandemic. All special
event liquor license applicants are required to submit an application and pay a $25 fee for processing.
Once the fee is paid and the application is reviewed by Town staff, the application is forwarded to the
Town Council for its review and consideration. After the application is approved by Town Council, the
applicant will bring the signed paperwork to the Arizona Department of Liquor, and receive a physical
license to be displayed for the duration of the event. The special event liquor license application was
reviewed by staff for compliance with Town ordinances and staff unanimously recommends approval of
the application as submitted.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
A.R.S. §4-203.02; 4-244; 4-261 and R19-1-228, R19-1-235, and R19-1-309
Risk Analysis
N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
N/A
Staff Recommendation(s)
Staff recommends approval.
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to to approve the Special Event Liquor License
Attachments
G:\Special Events\Liquor Apps\2022
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin 01/10/2022 02:54 PM
Finance Director David Pock 01/10/2022 03:24 PM
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson 01/10/2022 03:32 PM
Town Manager Grady E. Miller 01/10/2022 04:37 PM
Form Started By: Linda Ayres Started On: 01/05/2022 11:50 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/10/2022
ITEM 8. A.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 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
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): PUBLIC HEARING,
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Regarding Ordinance 21-17, amending Chapter 10,
Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts, Section 10.04, General Provisions, to add design standards for
single-family dwellings.
Staff Summary (Background)
On several occasions over the last few months staff has received building permit plans for single-family
homes that look a lot like duplexes. These homes give the appearance of a duplex from the street and
could very easily be modified to turn them into a duplex. Because they met all the technical
requirements of the zoning ordinance and building codes as single-family dwellings, staff had to approve
the applications. Because the property is zoned for single-family uses they could not legally be
converted to a duplex use, but it could be very tempting to do so without proper permits. Regardless of
the actual use, the buildings give an appearance as a duplex in the neighborhood which could negatively
impact other properties in the area.
In one case, the neighbors in the area became aware of the design and were significantly concerned
about the issues listed above. They were concerned about how the dwelling would actually be used and
that homes could be built on other vacant lots in the area that would also look like duplexes instead of
single-family homes. They brought their concerns to staff and staff agreed to look at possible ordinance
amendments to address the concerns.
Staff and the Council have recently been supportive of allowing second kitchens in single-family homes
to accommodate a variety of living styles including "mother-in-law" quarters, and guest houses. This
brings with it, however, the opportunity for abuse to convert a home to a duplex and/or take advantage
of vacation rental allowances.
The Fountain Hills General Plan 2020 has three goals with related policies that support the need to
protect and maintain existing neighborhoods. These statements are:
Thriving Neighborhoods Goals and Policies
Goal 1: Continue to develop and maintain thriving neighborhoods.
Policy 2: Protect existing neighborhoods from incompatible development that does not
support the character of that area.
support the character of that area.
Goal 2: Support a housing strategy that encourages a broad range of quality housing types to
address current and future housing needs and to support long-term vitality.
Policy 6: Support quality residential development that meets Town housing needs,
promotes vitality of established neighborhoods, and enhances the quality of life in Fountain
Hills.
Policy 7: Provide various regulatory and financial incentives to encourage well designed
housing, special needs housing, and housing affordable to households of different income
levels.
Goal 3: Maintain the quality of existing neighborhoods.
Policy 1: Protect established single-family residential neighborhoods from the transition,
intensification, and encroachment of uses that detract and/or change the character of the
residential neighborhood.
Given the concerns, staff investigated how cities and towns define single-family dwellings and looked
for existing single-family residential design standards that could be put in place to help reduce the
opportunity to design and build a home that looks like a duplex on the outside and is easily converted to
one on the inside. In review of definitions, staff did not find any definitions used by other communities
that are significantly different from our current definition. Regarding design standards, staff did not
find any that address the issue at hand. The ones we could find were directed to ensure a high-quality
design aesthetic, particularly along a street, not to making sure a single-family home did not look like or
function like a duplex.
The primary exterior features of a dwelling that can make it look like something other than a
single-family home are the number and placement of garage doors, the number and placement of
"front" doors to the home, and if the two sides of the front of the home are mirror images of each
other. Staff has addressed these concerns in the design standards by including provisions to allow no
more than one two-car wide garage door or one front door to face the street in front of the property
and encouraging that mirror images not be used. Sections 10.04 B. 1 , 2, and 3 addresses these
concerns.
Section 10.04 B. 1 addresses garage design. If two or more 2-car-wide garages are proposed, only
one can directly face the front street. All others will need to be located to not be directly visible
from the front street thus reducing both the "garage-scape" appearance along the street and the
possible perception of a duplex design.
Section 10.04 B. 2 addresses the front door concern. It is certainly possible for homes to have
more than one entry along the front of the home, particularly for homes with front casitas or
guest quarters. To still allow this, but reduce the possible appearance as being a duplex with two
equal front doors, this section requires at least one of the doors to be located so it is not
immediately visible from the front street.
Section 10.04 B. 3 states "the front facade of the dwelling should not include mirror images of
each half of the building." Using the word "should" instead of "must" expresses the intent in
context of the rest of the section while still allowing the mirror design if it is not contributing to a
duplex appearance.
The primary concerns on the interior of the building are allowing more than one full-size kitchen and
ensuring the interior functions as one dwelling; does not have segments that can be totally walled off
from the remainder of the dwelling. Sections 10.04 B. 4 and 5 address these concerns.
Section 10.04 B. 4 provides a limitation on the size of secondary kitchens to keep there from being
two full-sized kitchens. While there could be some ambiguity in which countertops are really part
of the kitchen, we believe it will be clear in most cases and staff can work with an applicant in a
given situation to make that determination. Staff is open to adjustment to the allowance for the
amount of secondary food preparation areas. Staff suggested 50% and the Planning and Zoning
Commission has kept that number.
Section 10.04 B. 5 addresses the concern of the floor plan being one that is easily modified so that
interior walls separate the interior into two separately functioning dwelling units. While this
would not be legal in a single-family district anyway, this adds extra emphasis to review the
design for features that make it possible.
Section 10.04 C adds a comprehensive approach to determining if a proposed dwelling should be
considered a single-family home and allows staff to not approve a permit for a home if it does not
comply with these requirements. If a dwelling is designed to with more than one "distinct" living area, it
cannot be approved if the design includes at least six of the following eight items:
Bedroom(s)1.
3/4 or larger bathroom(s)2.
Laundry room3.
Kitchen or area for food preparation4.
Separate water heater5.
Separate, direct access from the front side of the property or the garage 6.
Separate HVAC system with thermostats7.
Electrical service from subpanels are aligned with the distinct living areas of the dwelling.8.
Section 10.04 C also contains to exceptions to the basic rule. One is for approved guest houses which
are accessory units and would not be considered under these provisions, and the other is for "in-law"
suites in a home when those suites are less than 30% of the size of the dwelling.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
General Plan 2020 Thriving Neighborhoods Goals 1 and 3
Zoning Ordinance Section 1.12 definitions of dwellings
Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5, General Provisions
Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10, Single-family Residential Districts
Risk Analysis
N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this proposed ordinance at two meetings, September 8
and December 13, 2021. Based on their review several modifications were made to the draft
ordinance. A member of the public provided comments and support for the proposed amendment. The
Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously at their December 13 meeting to recommend
approval of the ordinance.
Staff Recommendation(s)
Cities and towns have generally been reluctant to place significant design standards on single-family
Cities and towns have generally been reluctant to place significant design standards on single-family
homes. With changing markets and design ideas, there is a need to take steps as necessary, however, to
ensure to the degree we can that homes built in single-residence neighborhoods will maintain the
standards of those neighborhoods.
Staff believes the standards being proposed provide the balance between allowing freedom in design of
single-family homes while giving some additional standards and tools for staff to use in review of plans.
Staff supports the recommendation for approval of this text amendment.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Motion to approve Ordinance #21-17.
Attachments
Ord 21-17
Example Plans
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Development Services Director (Originator)John Wesley 12/29/2021 04:02 PM
Form Started By: John Wesley Started On: 12/20/2021 03:41 PM
Final Approval Date: 12/29/2021
ORDINANCE NO. 21-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 10, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS: R1-190, R1-43, R1-35, R1-35H, R1-18, R1-10, R1-10A, R1-8, R1-
8A, R1-6, R1-6A, MODIFYING SECTION 10.04, GENERAL PROVISIONS BY
ADDING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”) adopted
Ordinance No. 93-22 on November 18, 1993, which adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the Town
of Fountain Hills (the “Zoning Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend Chapter 10, Single-family Residential Districts,
Section 10.04, General Provisions by adding specific requirements for the design of single-family
dwellings; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to implement the goals and policies of the Fountain Hills
General Plan 2020 with regards to protecting existing neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-
462.04, public hearings regarding this ordinance were advertised in the October 20th and 27th and
November 3rd, 2021, and the December 29th, 2021 and January 5th, 2022 editions of the Fountain
Hills Times; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission on
November 8, and December 13, 2021, and by the Town Council on January 18, 2022.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2, Constitution of Arizona, and the laws
of the State of Arizona, the Town Council has considered the individual property rights and
personal liberties of the residents of the Town and the probable impact of the proposed ordinance
on the cost to construct housing for sale or rent before adopting this ordinance.
ENACTMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 10, Single-family Residential Districts: R1-190, R1-
43, R1-35, R1-35H, R1-18, R1-10, R1-10A, R1-8, R1-8A, R1-6, R1-6A, Section 10.04, General
Provisions, is hereby amended to add the following definition:
A. The General Provisions in Chapter 5 herein shall apply.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-17 PAGE 2
B. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT HOMES BEING BUILT IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONED
NEIGHBORHOODS QUALIFY TO BE CONSIDERED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY.
1. GARAGE DESIGN AND ORIENTATION.
a. 3-CAR-WIDE GARAGES. WHERE A THREE-CAR-WIDE GARAGE IS
UTILIZED, AT LEAST ONE (1) GARAGE DOOR MUST BE OFFSET
FROM THE OTHER TWO (2) BY A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST TWO (2)
FEET AND SET AT LEAST TWO (2) FEET IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND
THE PLANE OF THE OTHER TWO (2) GARAGE DOORS.
b. 4-CAR OR MORE GARAGES. WHERE GARAGE SPACE IS PROVIDED
THAT HAS FOUR OR MORE VEHICLE PARKING SPACES, NO MORE
THAN ONE (1), TWO-CAR-WIDE GARAGE DOOR MAY BE PLACED SO
AS TO BE ORIENTED TO THE FRONT STREET. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED ABOVE FOR A THREE-CAR-WIDE GARAGE, ALL OTHER
GARAGE DOORS MUST BE ORIENTED SO AS TO NOT BE DIRECTLY
VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT STREET.
2. FRONT ENTRY. NO MORE THAN ONE RECOGNIZED ACCESS TO THE
HOME IS ALLOWED ALONG THE FRONT STREET. IF ADDITIONAL ENTRIES
ARE PROVIDED THEY MUST BE DESIGNED AND LOCATED SO AS TO NOT
BE VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT STREET, WHILE STILL PROVIDING SAFE
ACCESS TO THE HOME.
3. THE FRONT FAÇADE OF THE DWELLING SHOULD NOT INCLUDE MIRROR
IMAGES OF EACH HALF OF THE BUILDING.
4. KITCHENS. IF A DWELLING UNIT INCLUDES MORE THAN ONE AREA
INDOORS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD (A KITCHEN), ONE KITCHEN
MUST BE DESIGNATED ON THE BUILDING PLANS AS THE PRIMARY
KITCHEN AND THE TOTAL COUNTERTOP AREA, INCLUDING ISLANDS,
DEVOTED TO OTHER INDOOR AREA(S) FOR PREPARATION OF FOOD CAN
BE NO MORE THAN HALF THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF COUNTERTOP AREA
IN THE DESIGNATED PRIMARY KITCHEN.
5. FLOOR PLAN, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED FOR GUEST HOUSES. ALL
CONDITIONED SPACE WITHIN THE DWELLING MUST BE FULLY
ACCESSIBLE FROM ALL OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE DWELLING WITHOUT
HAVING TO GO OUTSIDE. NO FIRE RATED WALLS CAN SEPARATE ONE
PART OF THE DWELLING FROM ANOTHER.
C. EXCEPT AS ALLOWED FOR GUEST HOUSES, A PLAN FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING SHALL NOT BE APPROVED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING IF IT IS
DESIGNED WITH MORE THAN ONE DISTINCT LIVING AREA WHEN EACH AREA
CONTAINS AT LEAST FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING:
ORDINANCE NO. 21-17 PAGE 3
1. BEDROOM(S)
2. ¾ OR LARGER BATHROOM(S)
3. LAUNDRY ROOM
4. KITCHEN OR AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION
5. SEPARATE WATER HEATER
6. SEPARATE, DIRECT ACCESS FROM
a. THE FRONT SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, OR
b. THE GARAGE
7. SEPARATE HVAC SYSTEM WITH THERMOSTATS
8. ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM SUBPANELS ARE ALIGNED WITH THE
DISTINCT LIVING AREAS OF THE DWELLING
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is
for any reason held to be unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this
18th day of January, 2022.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
Ginny Dicky, Mayor Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
ITEM 8. B.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Regular Agenda Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
Staff Contact Information: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION: to Adopt the 2022 Strategic Plan.
Staff Summary (Background)
The Strategic Plan is a major policy document that provides guidance to the Town Council, Town
Manager, and department directors on moving the organization towards accomplishing strategic
priorities for the Town of Fountain Hills. The Strategic Plan helps justify actions and the use of budget
resources to implement tasks and strategic priorities contained in the policy document.
For several months, the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) has been in the process of
identifying and proposing strategic priorities and supporting tasks for the major update of the town's
Strategic Plan. According to the charge of SPAC, the Strategic Plan undergoes a major update every ten
years and a minor update every five years. The Town Council approved the current Strategic Plan in
2017 which consisted of a minor update.
At the Town Council meeting on December 7, 2021, SPAC Chair John Craft gave a presentation of the
proposed strategic priorities and supporting tasks to the Town Council. The intent of the presentation
was to obtain feedback and buy-in to the proposed strategic priorities and associated tasks to ensure
that they are "in sync" with the Town Council prior to bringing the entire completed Proposed Strategic
Plan and Report for possible action at a future Town Council. After making adjustments to the proposed
Strategic Plan, SPAC Chair John Craft will be presenting the plan for Council consideration and possible
action at the Town Council meeting on January 18, 2022.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
The charge and mission of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission is to develop, oversee, report,
and update on the Town of Fountain Hills' Strategic Plan.
Risk Analysis
The Strategic Plan provides policy guidance and direction to the Town Council and organization on
major priorities for the Town of Fountain Hills. Not having an updated Strategic Plan in place will
negatively impact the organization.
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
The Strategic Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval of the 2022 Strategic Plan.
Staff Recommendation(s)
Staff recommends approval of the 2022 Strategic Plan.
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to Adopt the 2022 Strategic Plan.
Attachments
Strategic Plan Presentation
2022 Strategic Plan Summary
2022 Strategic Plan Document
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Finance Director David Pock 01/10/2022 12:01 PM
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson 01/10/2022 12:50 PM
Town Manager (Originator)Grady E. Miller 01/10/2022 03:41 PM
Form Started By: Grady E. Miller Started On: 01/04/2022 09:47 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/10/2022
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Strategic Plan 2022
Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC)
January 2022
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Guiding Principles
Manageable
Measurable
Impactful
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PLANNING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
➢Town has limited resources
➢Economic seasonality
➢Strong, talented volunteer base
➢Revenue variability
➢Limited residential growth
➢Unmatched natural beauty
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COMMUNITY & STAKEHOLDER INPUT
The Strategic Planning Advisory Commission’s Approach:
•Engaged local business, civic, education and government leaders for inputs, observations and
experiences.
•Collaborated with Vision Fountain Hills to survey over 900 local residents.
•Assessed the impact of the 2017 strategic plan
•Reviewed developing strategic plans of the Town (i.e., General Plan –Parks & Rec)
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VISION FOUNTAIN HILLS -Survey Results*
Respondents’ Primary Community Interests:
•Business Development
•Technology Services
•Town’s Condition
•Environment
•Town Finances
•Safety
* Reflecting highest levels of importance from 900 respondents
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KEYNOTE THEMES IN THE PLAN’S
DEVELOPMENT
Collaborative
Partnering
Transparency
& Ownership
Stewardship of
Local
Environment
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PROPOSED STRATEGIC PRIORITIES -2022
*Targeted collaborative economic development
*Promote the long-term financial sustainability of Town
infrastructure, environmental and social resources
*Improve public health, well-being, and safety of our Town
*Maintain current infrastructure while preparing the Town for
emerging trends that increase public safety and quality of life
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TARGETED COLLABORATIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Signature Strategy #1
Retain existing businesses & attract new ones
Supporting Tasks
•Develop & promote an effective brand image that emphasizes FH livability, highly rated school district,
healthfulness, and safety to prospective businesses and residents.
•Develop industry-specific action plans for retaining existing businesses and recruiting new ones for the following
sectors: health & wellness, professional services, and S.T.E.M.
•Develop and maintain an economic development webpage and business metrics database as part of its existing
Town website.
•Streamline the business building permit process in high priority locations.
Signature Strategy #2
Lead the formation of collaborative economic development groups
Supporting Tasks
•Coordinate meetings between FH Town Government, Chamber of Commerce, Ft McDowell Yavapai Nation.
•Form a business professional advisory group
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PROMOTE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF TOWN
INFRASTRUCTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES
Signature Strategy #1
Increase transparency and communication with the public regarding continuous monitoring and internal controls of
town finances
Supporting Tasks
•Hold public meetings twice a year, separate from council meetings, to review the Town’s financial health.
•Conduct a regularly occurring community survey in order to track satisfaction levels over time on the provision of Town servi ces
Signature Strategy #2
Promote long-term financial health and stability of the Town as responsible and accountable stewards of the
community’s fiscal resources
Supporting Tasks
•Research the potential advantages and disadvantages of enacting a biennial budget.
•Produce and publish a 5-year financial plan that incorporates fiscally responsible revenue and expenditure forecasts.
•Conduct a facilities reserve study that evaluates funding strategies for the repair or replacement of existing facilities and
infrastructure.
•The Town will establish a permanent role for an experienced grant researcher and writer.
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Promote Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Town
Infrastructure, Environmental, and Social Resources (cont.)
Signature Strategy #3
Review the provision of governmental services to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and economies of
scale
Supporting Tasks
•Conduct a feasibility analysis of government services provided by the Town.
•Promote staff efficiency by increasing the public’s access to self-service options.
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IMPROVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND SAFETY OF
OUR TOWN
Signature Strategy #1
Enhance the natural and built environment of Fountain Hills
Supporting Tasks
•Promote, expand, and connect open space and recreational facilities to create safe opportunities for physical
activities.
•Work directly with local environmental organizations to guide and synchronize their efforts in strengthening our
community’s connection with its natural surroundings.
•Incorporate public health, well-being, and safety in all FH governmental policies.
•Create and publicize an environmental plan
Signature Strategy #2
Make Fountain Hills a community focused on public health, well-being, and safety
Supporting Tasks
•Support the expansion of preventive health and wellness access within FH.
•Create awareness of FH as a community focused on public health, well-being, and safety.
MAINTAIN CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE WHILE PREPARING OUR
TOWN FOR EMERGING TRENDS THAT INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
QUALITY OF LIFE
Signature Strategy #1
•Develop an investment plan and schedule to maintain/bring FH’s streets, medians, buildings, and parks to
established standards.
Supporting Task
•Develop a detailed infrastructure condition report with a scoring mechanism for evaluating and reporting the functionality,
appearance, and upkeep of the Town’s fixed assets.
Signature Strategy #2
Support local broadband buildouts and deployment efforts while ensuring the preservation of conduit right of way for
future technologies.
Supporting Tasks
•Make co-location of broadband a requirement with existing infrastructure planning as a condition of permit use or where public
funding is provided.
•Enact and enforce codes and standards that utility poles and other structures that support 4G/5G and future
telecommunications equipment are structurally sound, reliable, and resilient.
MAINTAIN CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE WHILE PREPARING OUR
TOWN FOR EMERGING TRENDS THAT INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
QUALITY OF LIFE (cont.)
Signature Strategy #3
Increase ease and safety of multi-use aspects of Fountain Hills roads.
Supporting Tasks
•The FH Town Council Subcommittee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety will identify roads where lack of a safe and interconnected
sidewalk system increases risk to pedestrians and produce a plan and schedule to remedy.
•Develop a comprehensive bicycle master plan in combination with dedicated citizen and organizational support.
Signature Strategy #4
Partner with other government agencies and outside entities e.g., private companies, nonprofit organizations, and
volunteer groups, to evaluate and report on the health of FH parks and its asset maintenance/management system.
Supporting Task
•Complete a park metric scoring analysis using a nationally recognized system to benchmark Town’s park system.
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2022 STRATEGIC PLAN
Collaborative Economic Financial Sustainability Public Health, Well-Being Maintain Infrastructure and Prepare
Development and Safety for Emerging Trends
SIGNATURE STRATEGIES AND SUPPORTING TASKS
S1. Retain existing businesses and attract S1. Increase transparency and communication S1. Sustain our natural and built environment S1. Develop an investment plan & schedule to maintain
new business with the public regarding town finances to ensure our health, well-being and safety streets, medians, buildings, and parks in our town
T1. Develop and promote an T1. Hold public meetings 2X a year to review T1. Expand and connect open spaces with T1. Develop a detailed infrastructure condition report
effective brand image the Town’s financial health recreational facilities
T2. Action plans for recruiting T2. Conduct regular community satisfaction T2. Work directly with environmental organizations S2. Support local broadband strategic buildouts
Health, professional and surveys to strengthen our connection with our natural
STEM- related businesses surroundings T1. Make co-location of broadband a requirement
T3. Establish an economic development S2. Promote L.T. financial health and stability T3. Incorporate health, well-being, and safety in all with existing infrastructure planning
webpage and business metrics database FH government policies T2. Enact codes/standards that support 4G/5G and
T4. Streamline the permitting process for high T1. Assess pros & cons of a two-year budget cycle T4. Create and publicize an environmental plan for FH future telecommunications equipment.
priority locations T2. Produce and publish a five-year financial plan
T3. Conduct a facilities reserve study S2. Make FH a community focused on health, well-being S3. Increase the ease and safety of our FH roads
T4. Establish a permanent role for a grant writer and safety enabling sustainable mobility options
S2. Lead the formation of collaborative S3. Identify opportunities for increased efficiency T1. Expand access to preventive health and wellness services T1. Conduct a needs assessment and plan for
economic development groups and economies of scale in government services T2. Create external awareness ofFH as a community focused on addressing unsafe pedestrian walkways
public health, well-being, and safety
T1. Coordinate regular meetings on business T1. Conduct a feasibility analysis of government T2. Develop a comprehensive bicycle master plan
and tourism opportunities with CofC and services provided by the town
Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation. T2. Increase the public’s access to self-service options
T2. Form a business professional advisory group S4. Partner with relevant agencies and organizations
utilizing retired business and gov’t. executives to evaluate on the health of our parks
T1. Use a recognized scoring system to benchmark
our local park system
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Town of Fountains Hills
Strategic Plan 2022
FOREWORD BY THE MAYOR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Foreword 1
Executive Summary 3
Strategic Plan 6
Appendix A Communication and Monitoring Plan 14
Appendix B S.W.O.T. Analysis for Fountain Hills 15
Appendix C Strategic Priorities Aligned with S.W.O.T. Analysis 18
Appendix D Fountain Hills Infrastructure 21
Attachments:
Status of 2017 Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Quck Reference Chart
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Executive Summary
Overview
The motto for the town of Fountain Hills is “All that is Arizona”. This is certainly an
appropriate portrayal of a community that combines stunning natural beauty with a safe,
up-scale, and in many ways, idyllic setting. In Fountain Hills, neighbors share a
commitment to community that makes small town life so appealing, without losing big
city advantages. The Town’s Strategic Planning Advisory Commission, consisting of
seven volunteer citizens, sought to fashion a ten-year strategic plan that is aligned with
the community’s priorities and expectations of principled and steady progress without
putting at risk the things that make Fountain Hills such a special place to live.
Strategic Plan Focus
The Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing Fountain Hill's appeal as a small town in the
orbit of a large urban environment by honoring traditional values, environmental
uniqueness, stability, sustainability, and flexibility in preparing for the future. This is
evident in Fountain Hill's Key Organizational Goals which aim to: improve public areas
including infrastructure and Town facilities; enhance public safety and the overall quality
of life, promote economic development, and ensure the Town’s financial stability.
Guiding Principles
The principles that guided the Commission through the creation of this plan included the
understanding that the various tasks had to be manageable or attainable by the Town
over a 10-year horizon. The progress by the Town in achieving success had to be
measurable over time and lastly this Strategic Plan needed to be impactful and not
merely a rehash of projects that the Town is already working towards.
Planning Acknowledgements
The Commission took into account realities that exist when planning for a small town.
First, Fountain Hills has limited resources and undergoes an annual economic
seasonality that creates revenue variability. The Town is blessed with a strong and
talented volunteer base along with its unmatched natural beauty. Lastly, since the
Town is essentially surrounded by land that is limited in its development potential, there
is minimal expectations for residential growth.
Community and Stakeholder Input
In approaching the task of writing a strategic plan the Commission first sought to
understand and give voice to the Fountain Hills citizens, local leaders, and historical
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documents. The Commission did this by engaging local business, civic, education and
government leaders for input, observations, and experiences. Next the Commission
reviewed and assessed the ongoing impact of the Town’s 2015 strategic plan that was
subsequently updated in 2017. Most importantly, the commission collaborated with the
non-profit volunteer group named ‘Vision Fountain Hills’, to survey over 900 Fountain
Hills residents on their thoughts and views of important past, and current issues. The
results of the survey showed that respondents primary community interests were:
∑Business Development
∑Technology Services
∑Town’s Condition
∑The Environment
∑Town Finances
∑Safety
Keynote Themes used in the Plan’s Development
When developing the 2022 Fountain Hills ten-year Strategic Plan the Commission held
to three important themes throughout the process. First was the emphasis on
collaborative partnering. Wherever possible tasks were constructed in a way to allow
collaboration and/or partnering between the Town Government and interested
stakeholders. Second was the absolute need for transparency so that readers of the
plan had confidence in the process used in developing relevant strategies and their
effective implementation. Next the Commission assigned particular importance to
identifying what entity has ownership of completing tasks. Third was their unwavering
understanding that stewardship of our local environment was paramount and must
be addressed specifically and consistently throughout the strategic plan.
Strategic Priorities
The four Strategic Priorities identified and expanded upon in this plan, represent the
overriding areas of focus:
ÿ Targeted Collaborative Economic Development
ÿ Promote the Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Town
Infrastructure, Environmental and Social Resources
ÿ Improve Public Health, Well-Being, and Safety of our Town
ÿ Maintain Current Infrastructure while Preparing the Town for
Emerging Trends that Increase Public Safety and Quality of Life
Strategic Plan Structure
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Underneath the four Strategic Priorities (SP)there are 11 Signature Strategies (SS)
and under the Signature Strategies there are 26 Supporting Tasks (ST). Thus, the
structure of this plan is built to flow from a Strategic Priority to a Signature Strategy to a
specific Supporting Task. In this way we can show bi-directionally, both how a Strategic
Priority results in a set of Supporting Tasks and how a specific Supporting Task ties
back to a larger Strategic Priority.
Each Supporting Task is further delineated with an expected timeline to implementation
(in years), estimated complexity (scale of 1-5 with 5 being most complex), and an
annotation of the potential for collaboration (y/n) between the Town of Fountain Hills
and a stakeholder or interested party.
Moving Forward
The success of The Town of Fountain Hills Strategic Plan 2022 depends on an effective
communications (internal and external) plan and monitoring process that supports its
implementation. Thus, the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission has included a
Communication and Monitoring Plan, (located in the appendices) that lays out avenues
of communication between the Mayor, City Council, Town Staff, and the Citizens of
Fountain Hills concerning the implemention of this Plan.
Strategic Planning Advisory Commission of Fountain Hills
Commissioners:
Chair:John Craft Vice Chair:Patrick Garman
Chad Bernick, Gerard Bisceglia, Mary Edman
Bernie Hoenle, Cynthia Magazine
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STRATEGIC PLAN 2022
Strategic Priority (SP):
Targeted Collaborative Economic Development
Preamble:
An essential element of a thriving community is its economy. Fountain Hills is a small,
active community whose long-term sustainability requires an effective targeted
economic development plan. Economic development has become a hotly debated topic
and a much sought-after goal in towns across America. Industrial recruitment and
reliance on outside funding are giving way to locally based finance and entrepreneurial
activity. Fountain Hills needs to take advantage of its unique local resources and
leadership to advance its own successful local economy in a way that continues to
appeal to its residents and business community. Presently, the local chamber of
commerce and the Town actively work to support new and existing business growth.
The following strategies and their supporting tasks attempt to address the opportunity of
establishing a more unified and focused business development effort. Our commission
interviewed Town leadership, Chamber of Commerce, Fountain Hills Sanitary District
and Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association. We noted a recurring theme that
‘strength-in-numbers’ was important when pursuing opportunities. Hence, this strategic
priority focuses on the need for local collaboration.
1. Signature Strategy (SS) –Retain existing businesses and attract new ones.
Rationale: Existing businesses are the foundation of any economic growth strategy. By
building on what already exists, cities can support current businesses and create a
strong foundation. Attracting new businesses is often most effective when the effort is
tailored to the industries compatible with local economic, space, environmental, and
demographic characteristics.
A) Supporting Task (ST)– Develop and promote an effective brand image that
emphasizes Fountain Hills’ livability, highly rated school district, healthfulness, and
safety to prospective businesses and residents.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes
B) Supporting Task (ST)- Develop industry-specific action plans for retaining
existing businesses and recruiting new ones for the following sectors: 1) Health and
wellness, 2) Professional services, and 3) S.T.E.M.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 5 Collaboration potential: Yes
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C) Supporting Task (ST)– Develop and maintain an economic development
webpage and business metrics database as part of its existing Town website.
Rationale: The creation of an economic development webpage would function as a one
stop shop to help new and existing business owners with business startup, or
expansion. This webpage would include a step-by-step guide to starting, or expanding a
business in Fountain Hills, links to important contacts, forms, and resources from
outside of the community; such as loan programs from the U.S. Small Business
Administration or community development financial institutions or technical assistance
from a regional small business development center such as the Maricopa Small
Business Development Center as well as the BizHub incubator. A business metrics
database would track the overall business health of the community and monitor the
effectiveness of economic development initiatives.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
D) Supporting Task (ST)– Streamline the building permitting process in high
priority locations. Rationale:Review existing permit and approval processes and give
businesses investing in downtown and other priority infill locations an expedited permit
process to shorten the timeline and reduce development costs.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 5 Collaboration potential: Yes
2. Signature Strategy (SS)– Lead the formation of collaborative economic
development groups.Rationale: The Commission believes that synergy can be
achieved if like-minded groups collaborate to strengthen our economic progress. The
groups can draw members from municipal governments, regional economic
development organizations, nonprofit organizations seeking to help communities, and
other stakeholders.
A) Supporting Task (ST)– Coordinate meetings between the Fountain Hills
Town Government, Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, and Ft. McDowell Yavapai
Nation. Rationale:The meetings will occur semi-annually to discuss the local
expansion of business and tourism opportunities. Each party brings unique skills,
contacts, and compatible goals to not only recruit business relocation to this area but
also support their transition and long-term success.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
B) Supporting Task (ST)– Form a business professional advisory group.
Rationale:Ongoing collaboration between the public and private sectors is an
important component of economic development. To encourage collaboration, form a
business professional advisory group with volunteers from the public and private sectors
to discuss how the town could better facilitate economic development. Volunteers from
the community could include property owners, developers, school system
representatives, and retired governmental or business executives with particular
experience in health, professional, and technical services.
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Timeline: <1yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes
Strategic Priority (SP):
Promote the Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Town
infrastructure, Environmental and Social Resources
Preamble:
The Commission recommends the following five guiding principles for fiduciary
responsibility that should be embraced by the Town of Fountain Hills: 1) Live within your
means 2) Employ cost recovery when setting fees for "individualized" services 3) Use
reserves only for one-time expenditures or temporary stop-gap measures 4) Study
contracting out services before attempting to do in-house. 5) Emphasize transparency.
1. Signature Strategy (SS) –Increase transparency and communication with the public
regarding continuous monitoring and internal controls of Town finances.Rationale:
Transparency leads to trust and trust leads to a community that is confident in providing
resources to the Town government to solve short and long term public issues on their
behalf.
A) Supporting Task (ST) -Hold public meetings twice a year, separate from
council meetings, to review the Town’s financial health with the public.
Timeline: <1yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: N/A
B) Supporting Task (ST) –Conduct a regularly occurring community survey in
order to track satisfaction levels over time on the provision of Town services.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes
2. Signature Strategy (SS) –Promote the long-term financial health and stability of the
Town as responsible and accountable stewards of the community’s fiscal resources.
Rationale:The annual budget serves as the Town’s financial plan. The budget is a
policy document that provides direction and priorities for the resources needed to
deliver community services.
A) Supporting Task (ST) –Research the potential advantages and
disadvantages of enacting a biennial budget.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: N/A
B) Supporting Task (ST) -Produce and publish a five-year financial plan that
incorporates fiscally responsible revenue and expenditure forecasts.
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Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: N/A
C) Supporting Task (ST) -Conduct a Facilities Reserve Study that evaluates
funding strategies for the repair and/or replacement of existing facilities and
infrastructure.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: N/A
D) Supporting Task (ST) –The Town will establish a permanent role for an
experienced grant researcher and writer.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: N/A
3. Signature Strategy (SS) –Review the provision of governmental services to identify
opportunities for increased efficiency and economies of scale.Rationale:Balancing the
Town’s use of government provided services and contracted services promotes both
stability and flexibility.
A) Supporting Task (ST) -Conduct a feasibility analysis of government services
provided by the Town.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 4 Collaboration potential: N/A
B) Supporting Task (ST) -Promote staff efficiency by increasing the public’s
access to self-service options. Examples include kiosks and online services that
improve organization, accommodation, payment options, accessibility, and security.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
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Strategic Priority (SP):
Improve the Public Health, Well-Being, and Safety of our Town
Preamble:
We focused on identifying Signature Strategies and Supportive Tasks we thought were
most likely to help Fountain Hills leaders realize the goal of improving the public health,
well-being, and safety of our community. In doing so, we took into consideration: the
Town’s economic realities; community input from a variety of sources; the timeline
covered by the new strategic plan; relevant trends and future projections; and the need
for tasks that are manageable, attainable and measurable.
1. Signature Strategy (SS) -Enhance the natural and built environment of Fountain
Hills to improve the public health, well-being, and safety of the community.Rationale:
While this strategy is broad in scope, it can be easily supported by a number of specific,
high priority tasks that fit within the Town’s current constraints regarding both human
and financial resources.
A) Supporting Task (ST)- Promote, expand, and connect open space and
recreational facilities to create safe opportunities for physical activities.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
B) Supporting Task (ST)- Work directly with local environmental organizations
to guide and synchronize their efforts in strengthening our community’s connection with
its natural surroundings.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
C) Supporting Task (ST)- Incorporate public health, well-being, and safety in all
Fountain Hills Government policies.
Timeline: <1yrs to review current policies, then ongoing for any policy changes or
new policies. Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: N/A
D) Supporting Task (ST)- Create and publicize an Environmental Plan for
Fountain Hills.
Timeline: <1yrs Complexity: 4 Collaboration potential: Yes
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2. Signature Strategy (SS) -Make Fountain Hills a community focused on public
health, well-being, and safety.Rationale:While this strategy is broad in scope, it can be
easily supported by specific, high priority tasks that fit within the Town’s current
constraints regarding both human and financial resources.
A) Supporting Task (ST)- Support the expansion of preventive health and
wellness access within the Fountain Hills community.
Timeline: <1yrs to assess, then ongoing as opportunities are addressed.
Complexity: 2 Collaboration potential: Yes
B) Supporting Task (ST)- Create awareness of Fountain Hills as a community
focused on public health, well-being, and safety.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
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Strategic Priority (SP):
Maintain Current Infrastructure while Preparing the Town for
Emerging Trends that Increase Public Safety and Quality of Life
Preamble:
Fountain Hills infrastructure plays a vital role in the quality of life for our citizens and we
must maintain and prepare it for the future. Fountain Hills infrastructure must be capable
of supporting our town’s economy, while holding public safety and quality of life as
priorities. There are generally many categories of infrastructure to consider, but focusing
solely on Fountain Hills, we identified four that are of particular interest to our town’s
residents and elected leadership. This iteration of the Fountain Hills strategic plan will
deal with Broadband, Public Parks, Roads infrastructure areas.
1. Signature Strategy (SS) –Develop an investment plan and schedule to
maintain/bring FH’s streets, medians, buildings, and parks to established standards.
Rationale:Infrastructure planning, funding, and execution information should be
available, clearly articulated, and transparently handled by Fountain Hills public
agencies.
A) Supporting Task (ST) -Develop a detailed Infrastructure Condition Report
with a scoring mechanism for evaluating and reporting the functionality, appearance,
and upkeep of the Town’s fixed assets. The report will be reviewed by the Town
Council, and available to Town Citizens.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 5 Collaboration potential: N/A
2. Signature Strategy (SS) –Support local Broadband strategic buildouts and
deployment efforts while ensuring the preservation of conduit and right of way for future
technologies.Rationale:Broadband, a generic term for high-speed internet access,
enables students of all ages to learn online and businesses to reach customers and co-
workers; facilitates electronic and verbal communications; provides access to
healthcare and job openings; and can be the deciding factor of where a company
chooses to expand.
A) Supporting Task (ST) –Make co-location of broadband a requirement with
existing infrastructure planning as a condition of permit use or where public funding is
provided. This includes above-ground infrastructure and the codification of “dig once”
policies where service providers install broadband conduit as other infrastructure is
installed.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: N/A
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B) Supporting Task (ST)- Enact and enforce codes and standards to ensure
that utility poles and other structures that support 4G/5G and future telecommunications
equipment are structurally sound, reliable, and resilient.
Timeline: <3yrs Complexity: 4 Collaboration potential: N/A
3. Signature Strategy (SS) –Increase the ease and safety of multi-use aspects of
Fountain Hills roads.Rationale:A forward looking road strategy is essential to
everyday living in Fountain Hills, providing access to jobs, schools, shopping,
healthcare, wellness, and other services while enabling sustainable mobility options
such as pedestrian and biking access.
A) Supporting Task (ST) -The Fountain Hills Town Council Subcommittee on
Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will identify roads where lack of a safe and interconnected
sidewalk system increases risk to pedestrians and produce a plan and schedule to
remedy.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
B) Supporting Task (ST) -Develop a comprehensive bicycle master plan, in
combination with dedicated citizen and organizational support. A successful plan will
focus on developing a seamless cycling network that emphasizes short trip distances,
multi-modal trips, and is complemented by encouragement, education, and enforcement
programs to increase usage.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
4. Signature Strategy (SS) –Partner with other government agencies and outside
entities e.g. private companies, nonprofit organizations, and volunteer groups, to
evaluate and report on the health of the Fountain Hills parks and its asset
maintenance/management system.Rationale:Parks support economic prosperity and
build thriving, healthy, resilient communities. Besides providing recreational
opportunities and green space for all ages, parks provide a suite of ancillary benefits
such as higher property values, protection, and improvements to drinking water
sources, fewer urban heat islands, and stormwater management.
A) Supporting Task (ST) –Complete a park metric scoring analysis using a
nationally recognized system to benchmark the Town’s park system.
Timeline: <2yrs Complexity: 3 Collaboration potential: Yes
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APPENDIX A
COMMUNICATION AND MONITORING PLAN
Preamble:
This strategic plan is meant to be a working document. It is only as good as the efforts
of the people who created it, the people who approved it, and ultimately, the people who
are tasked with implementation. Upon approval of the 2021 Strategic Plan by the Mayor
and Town Council, the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) will focus its
efforts in support of informing the community, working with the Town’s governmental
staff, and monitoring its incremental enactment.
Communication
1. Strategy - Establish collaborative communication channels by creating strong
working relationships with the Town Council, Town staff, and Town citizens.
A) Task - No later than first quarter 2022, SPAC will appoint one of its members
to become its Communications Liaison. The Communications Liaison will work with the
Town Staff and local media to keep the community updated on matters concerning the
plan’s implementation and progress.
B) Task - A copy of the 2021 Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Town of Fountain
Hills will be placed on the Town’s website -www.fh.az.gov.
C) Task - SPAC will support outreach to the general community through
FHTimes articles and interaction with local citizen groups and organizations as needed.
Monitoring
2. Strategy - SPAC will remain directly involved in monitoring the Town’s
implementation efforts and their impact on the strategic priorities.
A) Task - SPAC will hold implementation meetings with the Town Manager and
Town Government Department Heads each quarter. The purpose of those meetings is
to monitor progress on elements of the strategic plan and to provide time for discussion
by attendees.
B) Task - The Town Council will receive a written summary of topics covered
during each meeting attended by the Town Staff and SPAC.
C) Task - SPAC will develop a Scorecard for documenting both progress and
issues related to the implementation of the Tasks in the 2022 Strategic Plan. The
Scorecard will be updated twice a year. The Scorecard will be posted on the Town’s
website.
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APPENDIX B
S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS for FOUNTAIN HILLS
Strengths
∑Upscale community image
∑Skilled and educated workers 30% Bachelors, 19.4% Graduate Degree (1)
∑Commitment to sustainable development – new construction must maintain
views and environment
∑Environmental setting – where the desert meets the mountains
∑Violent crime rate - 48% lower than national average
∑Property crime rate - 49% lower than national average
∑Numerous special events
∑Talented, productive Town staff
∑Large, productive volunteer workforce at all levels: 14,000 volunteer hours (800
volunteers) in 2019; cost savings $346,000.
∑Available commercial retail space
∑Abundant amenities including growing presence of health and wellness
opportunities
∑Easy access to Scottsdale and Sky Harbor Airport
∑International Dark Skies designation
∑Partnership with adjacent Native American Reservations
∑Public schools highly rated
∑Recent significant increase in apartment construction
Weaknesses
∑Revenue/fiscal sustainability/cost control vs. real need
∑Aging infrastructure; repairs falling behind
∑Available retail space far exceeds the US average
∑Available retail spaces need pricey modifications
∑Road maintenance falling behind recommendations/need
∑Image is seen as a retirement community, deterrent for young families
∑School enrollment declining despite state high ratings.
∑Residents want more events, especially for children
∑Insufficient activities for children outside of school
∑Housing affordability/recent escalation in housing prices (new and older)
∑Demographic imbalance. 55–74-year-old is the largest age group; 54.4% of
population is over 50 years old.
∑Land locked; population growth therefore limited (except state trust land).
∑Lack of industrial space to attract large employers.
∑Some landlords unwilling to rent out empty space to prospective businesses,
using empty spaces as tax write-offs.
∑Residents not informed concerning our technological capabilities.
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∑Lack of environmental focus
Opportunities
∑Working age residents are highly educated with 40% of ages 25-64 holding
bachelor’s degrees or higher
∑Working residents generally must outflow (commute) for work. Businesses need
educated work force; Town has a large pool to entice to stay in community.
∑Technological capabilities are marketable to businesses
∑Rebrand the Town: away from “retirement community” to environmental
stewardship and/or health and wellness
∑Increasing interest in environmental initiatives
∑Growing presence of health and wellness businesses
∑Proposed International Dark Skies Discovery Center; huge draw into community
for visitors (another environmental initiative)
∑Ongoing migration to Arizona can be enticed by views, office space and
educated work force, as well as a Town focus on health/wellness/environmental
programs.
∑Strategic partnerships with ASU/NAU
∑Shea Blvd/Target corridor redesign/redevelopment
∑Future technology down Avenue of the Fountains
∑Continue to encourage increasing the rental market
∑Continue reworking Town website to assist with rebranding and reputation
management
∑Address absentee landlord/tax write-off issue
∑With recent surge in housing development, continue to include State Trust Land
in “back pocket”.
Threats
∑Potential challenges during economic downturns with sustainable revenue
∑Opportunities to improve revenue increasingly limited by state
∑Residents defeated property tax option three times in past
∑Some residents are outside of workforce (over 65) and may not have as much
disposable income to feed the local economy.
∑Population surge from outside of Arizona driving up home prices.
∑Can recent population growth be met by current Town budget?
∑Lack of current attractive Town branding (other than “retirement community”).
∑Town website does not offer attractive options for relocation of business or
family.
∑School population declining despite high marks/realtor discouragement
∑Retail dependence on seasonal residents
∑Economic downturn can more adversely impact Fountain Hills since it is
dependent on outflow workers to feed the local economy.
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Threats (cont.)
∑Timely infrastructure maintenance potentially inhibited by lack of sustainable
revenue source
∑Vacant buildings/absentee landlords create town blight.
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APPENDIX C
Strategic Priorities Aligned with Revised SWOT Analysis, with
Emphasis on Threats and Weaknesses being Addressed
FINANCE
Weakness/Threats: Revenue/fiscal sustainability
∑Promote long term financial health and stability by:
∑Producing a feasibility study for the Town Council to evaluate a two-year budget
cycle
∑Producing a five-year financial plan that incorporates fiscally responsible revenue
and expenditure forecasts
∑Conducting a facilities reserve fund study that provides funding strategies for the
repair, replacement of existing facilities and infrastructure
∑Establishing a grant researcher/writer position as a permanent function
∑Increase transparency and public communication of town finances by:
∑Conducting twice-yearly public meetings to review the Town’s financial health
with the public and demonstrating continuous monitoring and internal controls of
Town’s finances
∑Administering a regularly occurring satisfaction survey to understand satisfaction
re: Town services
∑Review the provision of governmental services by:
∑Identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and economies of scale
∑Conducting an analysis of government services for opportunities to achieve
efficiency and flexibility through additional outsourcing
∑Increase public access to self-service options that improve payment methods,
access and security.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Weaknesses/Threats: Retail space greatly outpaces what residents can support;
brand image is “retirement community”; lack of industrial space to attract large
employers; retail dependence on seasonal residents
∑Identify Economic Development as a major strategy to support financial stability
∑Attract businesses compatible with FH economic, space, environment and
demographics
∑Develop a Town brand image that appeals to the “right” businesses
∑Create and maintain an economic development website, a one-stop-shop to help
businesses
∑Streamline the permitting process
∑Form an economic development coalition between the Town, Chamber of
Commerce, and Yavapai Nation, to expand business/tourism opportunities
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∑Create an Economic Development Task Force, encourage ongoing collaboration
between public and private town sectors using volunteers from the schools,
businesses, property owners, developers, retired executives
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND SAFETY
Weaknesses/threats: Retirement Image not a draw; Residents want more
connection to environment and open space; more activities for children
∑Create awareness of Fountain Hills as a community focused on public health,
well-being, and safety (aka “branding”).
∑Create and publicize a Town Environmental Plan
∑Promote, expand, and connect open space and recreational facilities to create
safe opportunities for physical activities/more activities for children
∑Work with local environmental organizations to guide and synchronize their
efforts in strengthening the community’s connection with its natural surrounding
∑Centralize information to manage unexpected occurrences such as fire, flood,
and storms; publicize such information to residents on a regular basis
∑Support the new Master Plan for parks and recreation, including new programs
for children
∑Promote awareness of vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle rights to help reduce
conflicts and accidents
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INFRASTRUCTURE, (Public Parks, Roads, and Broadband)
Weaknesses/Threats: Aging infrastructure falling behind; road maintenance far
short of recommendations; residents uninformed re our technological
capabilities
∑Develop a detailed infrastructure condition report with a scoring mechanism for
evaluating and reporting the functionality, appearance and upkeep of the Town’s
fixed assets.
∑Update condition report annually and make available to Town citizens
∑Identify roads where lack of a safe and interconnected sidewalk system
increases risk to pedestrians
∑Produce a corrective action plan for roads including a remedy schedule
∑Support local Broadband strategic build-outs while ensuring the preservation of
conduit and right-of-way for future technologies
∑Make co-location of broadband a requirement with existing or new infrastructure
planning a condition of permit use or where public funding is provided
∑Enact and enforce codes and standards to ensure utility poles and other 4G/5G
structures and future telecommunications equipment are structurally sound,
reliable, resilient
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APPENDIX D
Fountain Hills Infrastructure
Technical Infrastructure
The everyday world is becoming more connected through electronic means. Homes
are the new school rooms, school rooms may be a shelter or pandemic hospital bed,
phones track who we’ve come into contact with, commuters stay home, and AC units
run longer all putting greater strains on limited or slow scaling resources. Our digital
world isn’t fading anytime soon. New productivity, communication, and intelligent
services enable us to do more in ways that were simply unimaginable a generation ago.
Fountain Hills’ has as its mission to provide superior public services that provide for the
safety and well-being of the community, participation in this new era of our connected
world requires reliable high-speed Internet services as well as sustainable utilities for
the town.
Challenges to the Mission
Fountain Hills is a small market to big providers. Monetary incentive (value proposition)
needs to be identified and crafted to make an investment attractive to these suppliers.
The master planned community was initially expected to grow to a population of around
70,000. As of 2010, the town had 22,489 residents and is expected to grow to a
population of 30,000 to 35,000. An additional challenge to infrastructure development is
the relative density of the population. Fountain Hills has one of the lowest density ratios
in the valley, being just shy of two people per acre. This means each liner foot of
electrical wire, plumbing, and data cable services fewer residents than in other parts of
the valley. In short, it costs more in Fountain Hills to provide service to 22,000 people
than other parts of the valley.
The relative density ratio not only makes the initial service connection more costly, but
the maintenance costs are also relatively higher per capita. The result is that the
densest areas of a community get early connections to services while also seeing more
investment in maintenance and upgrades than low density / last mile residents. This
pattern can be demonstrated over the past century looking at adoption rates of wired vs.
wireless services to the consumer. For example, after 25 years, electricity and cable TV
didn’t climb above 70 percent. In contrast, within 25 years the country achieved near
universal adoption of radio and color television, both which involved wireless
technology. More recently, the pace of adoption for cellphones neared 100 percent in
about 14 years and was accomplished in just 8 for smart phones. Broadband adoption
not only lags both technologies, but it slower than the adoption of radio. This history of
wired technology adoption does not bode well for laying fiber optic cable to the distant
reaches of our community.
Government grants are available to help with community broadband initiatives but they
are largely based on FCC reporting of broadband connectivity for counties across the
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USA. Currently, the FCC records that 97% of residents have access to broadband in
Maricopa County. It does not factor in reliability or user experience.
With residents teaching and working from home a reliable connection to internet
resources is a necessity. High speed availability is also essential to future economic
development. There are three categories to explore, wired broadband, WIFI and
modern satellite technologies. While the town has on average faster download rates
than the state average, many neighborhoods are under serviced and regularly
experience service quality issues.
Fountain Hills is exploring ways to improve broadband services within the community,
while these services are being explored residents can look to Elon Musks’ Startlink
service is which soon to exit its beta test program. Starlink satellite service could prove
to be a solution for many town residents. In 2021 SpaceX’s Starlink service should
come online around $99/mo for services 50-150Mb/s with 20-40ms latencies. This is in
line with speeds provided by the average cable provider or latest cell phone data
networks.
“DSL infrastructure and Fiber make up the most widely available wired broadband
networks in Fountain Hills, featuring 98.86 and 38.90 percent network reach within city
limits. Even considering coaxial cable or DSL networks are frequently cheaper, fiber
networks are more well-suited to send digital data, and deliver overall faster speeds.
Owing to the widespread availability of Fiber across Fountain Hills neighborhoods, the
city's average download rate (151.39 Mbps) is 32.48 percent faster than the state
average (currently 102.22 Mbps). However, the network speed at a subscriber address
may change along with the quality of the "last mile" connection.” –
Broadbandnow.com/Arizona/Fountain-Hills
Physical Infrastructure & Vacancies
Residents have commented about the large number of office/retail vacancies around
town as well as challenges getting some landlords to rent retail spaces. Anecdotes
captured while talking with local business owners revealed a similar theme. Landlords
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opted to use vacant properties as a write-off or asked for rental rates in line with North
Scottsdale markets. This priced out some new businesses looking to start in our
community.
There is more to the story to understand vacancies around town. Businesses will often
do studies to see a population base within 3-5 miles of their operation and use national
averages to calculate the number of likely consumers for the service. For example, if a
town has 30,000 people in a 3-mile radius of a store front, it is possible to review what
share of the population base may be interested in the business. If the business idea
was a martial arts studio, only 1% of the population is interested in martial arts, meaning
the potential customer base is 300 residents. A restaurant might have a potential
market share of 2,400 residents divided by the number of competing restaurants within
the potential market share radius. These competing forces within a market share radius
and residents’ seasonality greatly impact what the town can sustain.
Fountain Hills has an abundance of space available for retail usage, currently 2.3 million
square feet of it. Leading demographics include a median household income of
$80,464 and 55.1% educational attainment of an Associate degree or higher.
According to data captured by
Statistica, in 2018 retail space in the
USA is, on average, 23.5 square feet
per person. More affluent
neighborhoods can support more retail
space per capita, however the level of
fidelity in the data was not available to
identify a community in line with
Fountain Hills.
The population of Fountain Hills based
on the V2019 estimates shows that
25,200 people call Fountain Hills their
home. Using the number of residents, we can calculate the square feet of retail space
the town would support on average as 592,200sq ft (25,200 x 23.5= 592,200).
This seems to indicate the town has roughly an excess of 1.7 million square feet of retail
space. These are of course estimates based on averages. It is probable to assume
under a more micro lens that the average income and disposable income of a town
would indicate it can support more retail space per capita. However, it is a data point to
keep in mind as store fronts receive building permits for more retail spaces. The data
suggest local government cannot develop business and use of retail space beyond what
the population can sustain.
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ITEM 8. C.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Regular Agenda Submitting Department: Public Works
Prepared by: David Janover, Town Engineer
Staff Contact Information: Justin Weldy, Public Works Director
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language): CONSIDERATION OF AND
POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement 2020-063 with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and related budget transfer.
Staff Summary (Background)
On February 18, 2020, Town Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. (KHA) to prepare a Design Concept Report (DCR) and preliminary design services for the
Shea Boulevard widening from Technology Drive to Palisades Boulevard in the amount of $115,778.00.
The scope for the preliminary design included the preparation of the DCR, 15% design plans and an
Engineering Cost Estimate to be used for future construction budgeting. KHA has completed these tasks
for the roadway project to widen the following two (2) traffic lane segments of Shea Boulevard, to three
traffic lanes plus a bike lane:
EB: from East of Palisades Blvd. to west of Technology Drive
WB: from West of Technology Drive to east of Fountain Hills Blvd. (FHB)
Now that the DCR and preliminary design phase are complete, the project is ready to proceed to the
final design phase. Staff is requesting the Town Council to consider amending the agreement to include
final design of the project consisting of the following scope of work:
Preparation of 30%, 90% and Final Plans
Preparation of Specifications and Cost Estimates
Preparation of a FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to address fill placed in the Cereus Wash
floodplain
Preparation of a supplemental survey for Town fill areas
Preparation of a Geotechnical investigation and analysis for shoulder compaction, maximum fill
slopes, and rockfall ditches
The additional fee for the design phase is $229,795.00
Project expenditures for the completed DCR and preliminary design included Town CIP (project S6058)
FY20-21 funding of $33,855, plus 70% reimbursement funding ($78,996) from the Maricopa Association
of Governments' Arterial Life Cycle Program (MAG ALCP, 1/2-cent sales tax). For the current year
(FY21-22), the design phase funding available includes Town CIP funding of $67,800 plus MAG
(FY21-22), the design phase funding available includes Town CIP funding of $67,800 plus MAG
ALCP funding in the amount of $158,200, totaling $226,000. The difference between the proposed
design fee and the FY21-22 budget is $3,975, and the appropriate budget transfer is requested.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
Capital Projects
Risk Analysis
Not proceeding with the design phase of the Shea Boulevard Widening project puts $2,107,000 in 70%
MAG ALCP grant funding in jeopardy, since that funding must be utilized for this project's design, R/W
acquisition, and construction by FFY 2026.
This project portion is currently funded in the FFY 2022 MAG ALCP (per the 12-01-21 ALCP Program
Booklet), for:
Pre-Design in FFY22 (to be shifted to design) $0.071M
Design in FFY 2022 for $0.445 M
Right-of-way acquisition in FFY 2022 for $0.135 M
Construction in FFY 2023 for $1.456 M
Total ALCP Funding Available = $2.107 M
Note: FFY= Federal Fiscal Year, which begins on Oct.1 of the year before the named year, through Sept.
30 of the named year.
Surplus, unutilized funds in the ALCP can normally be shifted into a later project phase and year, upon
request.
The MAG ALCP program ends after FFY 2026, so presumably all funds will need to used by then.
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s)
N/A
Staff Recommendation(s)
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement 2020-063 with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for final design of the "Shea Blvd. Widening from Technology Drive to
Palisades Blvd."
SUGGESTED MOTION
MOVE to approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Service Agreement 2020-063 with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $229,795 (using 70% MAG ALCP reimbursement funding) and the
associated budget transfer.
Attachments
Vicinity Map
PSA, Scope & Fee
Budget Transfer
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Public Works Director Justin Weldy 01/04/2022 03:16 PM
Finance Director David Pock 01/05/2022 02:28 PM
Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson 01/05/2022 04:25 PM
Town Manager Grady E. Miller 01/06/2022 05:52 PM
Form Started By: David Janover Started On: 12/27/2021 09:36 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/06/2022
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kimley-horn.com 7740 N. 16th Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85020 602 944 5500
November 29, 2021
Justin Weldy
Public Works Director
Town of Fountain Hills
16705 E. Avenue of Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268
RE: Scope of Work and Design Fee Proposal – Revision No. 1
Shea Boulevard Widening Final Design – Palisades Boulevard to Fountain Hills Boulevard
Town Project No. S6058
Dear Justin,
Kimley-Horn is pleased to submit this scope and fee proposal to perform professional design consulting
services for the Town of Fountain Hills for the Final Design of the widening of Shea Boulevard from
Palisades Boulevard to Fountain Hills Boulevard. Our proposal is based upon the information obtained
during our scoping meeting held on July 20, 2021 with Town staff, and later revised based on comments
received from Town Staff on November 24, 2021.
The Kimley-Horn professional services fee (hourly – not to exceed) for this project is $205,930,
which includes $16,630 in Kimley-Horn allowances. The total contract fee for the project is
$229,795 including sub-consultants and direct expenses.
We trust that you will find our submittal in order. Should you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact me at 602-906-1188 or Joel.Varner@kimley-horn.com.
Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN
Joel Varner, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosures
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
SHEA BOULEVARD WIDENING
PALISADES BOULEVARD TO FOUNTAIN HILLS BOULEVARD
TOWN PROJECT NO. S6058
SCOPE OF SERVICES – Revision No. 1
Prepared November 29, 2021
Project Understanding
This project consists of improvements along the Shea Boulevard corridor from Palisades
Boulevard to Fountain Hills Boulevard for the Town of Fountain Hills (Town). Shea
Boulevard is currently three lanes in each direction separated by a raised median
throughout the majority of the Town of Fountain Hills. Some portions of Shea Boulevard
have not been widened in one or both directions from MCDOT’s pre-incorporation two travel
lanes, including the eastbound direction from Palisades Boulevard to Fountain Hills
Boulevard. Restrictive cut and fill slopes occur on the north and south sides of the roadway.
The Town has filled some sections along the south side of the roadway in anticipation of this
project. A previous Basis of Design Report was completed to evaluate improvements within
the project limits. Using this report as a basis for the design, The Town has requested the
services of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) to prepare final design plans,
specifications, and cost estimates for the roadway improvements. Specific proposed
improvements consist of:
Roadway saw cut and widening of eastbound Shea Boulevard from Palisades
Boulevard to Fountain Hills Boulevard to accommodate 3 through lanes and a
bicycle lane, including full-depth pavement replacement, new concrete curb & gutter,
guardrail, sidewalk ramps, and driveways.
Drainage improvements such as new storm drain and catch basins/inlets within the
limits of roadway widening.
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) at the Cereus Wash crossing required due to a
previously constructed Town fill slope project
New pavement marking and signing of the eastbound travel lanes within the project
limits.
Slope Easement acquisition as necessary to complete the above mentioned
improvements.
Scope of Services
Kimley-Horn will provide the services specifically set forth below.
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Task 1: Project Management
a. Project management includes contract management and internal meetings with staff.
This task coordinates and administers the day-to-day operations of the project,
including organizing and filing project data and communication files, responding to
project correspondence including emails, performance of monthly budget updates,
and schedule monitoring. This task also includes the management of sub-
consultants, and interfacing and communication determined to be reasonably
necessary to keep stakeholders informed.
b. This task includes the preparation of monthly invoices to the Town for services
performed. Kimley-Horn will provide a monthly project progress report that will be
included in the invoice package. The monthly project progress report will be
submitted to the Town Project Manager.
Task 2 – Project Meetings
a. Kimley-Horn will attend one (1) Project Kickoff Meeting, which will be scheduled
following the receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Project Kickoff Meeting will be
held at the Town’s offices and will be scheduled in coordination with Town staff.
Kimley-Horn will be responsible for preparing the kick-off meeting agenda, sign-in
sheet, presentation, handout material, attending and facilitating the kick-off meeting,
and submitting notes of the meeting to the Town.
b. Kimley-Horn will attend up to four (4) Design Review Meetings. Design Review
Meetings may be in the form of over-the-shoulder review meetings or comment
resolution meetings. Meetings will be at the Town offices and will be scheduled at the
request of the Town. Kimley-Horn will be responsible for preparing the meeting
agenda, sign-in sheet, presentation, handout material, attending and facilitating the
meeting, and submitting notes of the meeting to the Town.
c. Kimley-Horn will participate in bi-weekly project progress phone calls with the Town
project manager. The purpose of these calls will be to update the Town on the
progress of the project in between submittals. Kimley-Horn will attend up to twelve
(12) project progress phone calls. Bi-weekly project phone calls will be held virtually
via Microsoft Teams. Kimley-Horn will be responsible for preparing the meeting
agenda, sign-in sheet, presentation, handout material, attending and facilitating the
meeting, and submitting notes of the meeting to the Town.
d. Kimley-Horn will perform a field review to verify the topographic survey and above-
ground utility features. Kimley-Horn will document the site visit with photographs.
Kimley-Horn will inform Town staff of the field review one week prior to the field
review taking place.
Task 3 – Data Collection
a. The Town will furnish the latest as-builts and quarter section maps for Town-owned
facilities (roadway, storm drain, water, sewer, right-of-way, and aerials) that are
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available, as well as privately-owned facilities (as available), within the project limits
to Kimley-Horn. Kimley-Horn will utilize the as-builts and the proposed topographic
survey to develop a project base map in Auto-CAD. This data will supplement the
information received as a part of the preliminary design phase.
b. Kimley-Horn will import received data from subconsultants including topographic
survey and geotechnical information. This data will supplement the CAD files
developed as a part of the pre-design phase.
Final Design Plans
Kimley-Horn to provide Final Design services which will consist of the following:
a. Using the recommendations from the Basis of Design Report, Kimley-Horn will
prepare Final Design construction documents. This contract consists of the following
submittals:
i. 30% Roll Plot
ii. 90% Construction Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimates
iii. 100%/Final Construction Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimates
b. The following is the anticipated drawing sheet count for the project:
Sheet Description # of Sheets
Cover Sheet 1
General Notes, Legend, and Abbreviations Sheet 1
Geometric Control Sheet 1
Typical Section Sheet 1
Shea Blvd Paving Plan Sheets (1” = 20’ Scale) 11
Shea Blvd Paving Profile Sheets (1” = 20’ Scale) (1” = 2’ Vert) 11
Sidewalk Ramp Detail Sheet 1
Miscellaneous Detail Sheet 1
Storm Drain Mainline & Lateral Profile Sheets 4
Drainage Detail Sheet 1
General Signing and Pavement Marking Notes/Legend Sheet 1
Shea Blvd Pavement Marking & Signing Plan Sheets
(Double Stacked) (1"=20' Scale)
6
SWPPP/Erosion Control Plans 11
Total Sheets 51
Task 4 – Roadway Design Plans
a. Before the development of final roadway design plans, Kimley-Horn will prepare and
submit a 30% roll plot based on the design developed as a part of the Basis of
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Design Report. The 30% roll plot will show the roadway, traffic, and drainage
improvements in plan view. No profiles will be provided at the 30% submittal stage.
b. Following the approval of the 30% roll plot, Kimley-Horn will develop final design
roadway plans. The roadway design will consist of the following improvements:
i. Saw cut and widening along Shea Boulevard between Palisades Boulevard and
Fountain Hills Boulevard to accommodate 3 through lanes and a bicycle lane in
the eastbound direction
ii. New full-depth pavement in the widened portion of the roadway
iii. New concrete curb & gutter, guardrail, ADA concrete sidewalk ramps, and
driveways
c. Roadway design will be developed in accordance with Town and MAG standard
details and specifications. Roadway plans will consist of separate plan/profile sheets
shown at 1”=20’ scale horizontal and 1”=2’ scale vertical.
d. Kimley-Horn will update the roadway design base map developed during the
preliminary design phase to match the new topographic survey.
e. Kimley-Horn will develop a 3D finished grade surface in AutoCAD for the purposes of
determining the extent of cut and fill limits as well as earthwork quantities.
Task 5 – Drainage Design Plans
c. Kimley-Horn will prepare a roadway drainage design to capture pavement runoff in
Shea Boulevard. The design will include new inlets and connector pipes along the
new curb line of the south side of Shea Boulevard. Kimley-Horn will prepare the
design using the Flood Control District of Maricopa County Drainage Design Manuals
(Volume 1 & 2) and Drainage Policies and Standards.
d. Kimley-Horn will prepare a drainage report. The intent of the drainage report will be
to provide design documentation for the drainage design. Kimley-Horn will prepare a
Draft Drainage Report as part of the 90% design submittal. Kimley-Horn will respond
to comments from the Draft Drainage Report. The Final Drainage Report will include
changes based on comments from the Draft Drainage Report. The Final Drainage
Report will be submitted as part of the Sealed submittal.
e. Kimley-Horn will prepare storm drain construction documents for the new drainage
design for Shea Boulevard. Storm drain improvements will be shown on the Shea
Boulevard roadway plans where feasible. Additional sheets will be provided detailing
the mainline and connector pipe profiles, as detailed above and in the fee summary.
f. The proposed drainage improvements will match historical drainage patterns and
discharge roadway runoff near existing outfall locations. Off-site drainage analysis is
not included with this scope of work.
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Task 6 – FEMA Letter of Map Revision
a. Kimley-Horn will prepare a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) application for submittal
and approval to the Town and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The LOMR will address fill placed in the Cereus Wash floodplain subsequent to the
approval by FEMA of LOMR 18-09-2286P. The LOMR will be formatted per Arizona
Department of Water Resources State Standard 1. The LOMR application will
include a project narrative, MT-2 forms, hydraulic modeling output data including
profiles, hydraulic work maps, and an annotated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
The work maps will show existing conditions topographic data to be provided and
sealed by a registered land surveyor from RLF.
b. Kimley-Horn will conduct hydraulic modeling with HEC-RAS to model Cereus Wash
100-year flows using existing topographic data to be provided by RLF. Kimley-Horn
will tie-in the hydraulic model on the downstream and upstream extents with the
effective FEMA model from LOMR 18-09-2286P. The upstream extent will be the
culvert outlet under Shea Boulevard. The downstream extent will likely be the
culverts under the closest golf course cart path. Both tie-ins must match FEMA’s
effective model water surface elevations within 0.5’.
c. Kimley-Horn will submit the LOMR application and hydraulic model to the Town for
review and concurrence. Kimley-Horn will then submit the LOMR application to
FEMA via the LOMC Online Portal. The Town will be responsible for any FEMA
review fees. Kimley-Horn will address up to two rounds of FEMA comments and
resubmit required data per the comments. Additional comments can be addressed
for additional fees.
Task 7 – Signing & Pavement Marking Design Plans
a. Kimley-Horn will prepare signing and pavement marking for eastbound lanes of Shea
Boulevard from Palisades Boulevard to Fountain Hills Boulevard. Signing and
pavement markings will be combined on the same set of plans.
b. Kimley-Horn will conduct signing and pavement marking design in accordance with
the Town’s requirements and in accordance with the MUTCD.
c. Kimley-Horn will conduct a field review to inventory all existing signing.
Task 8 – Design Review & Submittals
a. The following submittals are included as a part of this contract:
i. 30% - Preliminary Design
ii. 90% - Pre-final Construction Documents
iii. 100% - Final Bid Documents
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b. Prior to each submittal, Kimley-Horn will perform internal quality control reviews.
c. The following items will be submitted at each submittal stage:
30% 90% 100%
Cover Sheet X X
General Notes Sheet X X
Geometric Control Sheet X X
Typical Section Sheets X X
Paving Plan & Profile Sheets X X
Sidewalk Ramp Detail Sheets X X
Miscellaneous Detail Sheets X X
Catch Basin Lateral Profile Sheets X X
Drainage Detail Sheets X X
Signing/Pavement Marking Sheets X X
SWPPP & Erosion Control Sheets X X
Quantities & Estimate X X X
Technical Specifications X X
Drainage Report X X
30% Project Roll Plot X
d. Following the 30% and 90% submittals, Kimley-Horn will incorporate the Town’s
review comments into the subsequent submittal. Kimley-Horn will prepare a
tabulation of the review comments and the proposed resolution for each comment.
Kimley-Horn will provide a brief explanation for each comment that it proposes to not
incorporate; otherwise, the Town expects all comments to be addressed.
e. All submittals, including the final, will be submitted in electronic format. The Town will
provide reproduction of the drawings and documents for reviews, submittal, and
construction phase.
Task 9 – Special Provisions and Opinion of Probable Costs
a. Kimley-Horn will prepare technical special provisions for the 90% and 100% design
submittals. Technical special provisions will be based on Town and MAG standard
specifications and will provide construction information for any items not covered by
those standard specifications.
b. Kimley-Horn will prepare a detailed opinion of probable cost at each submittal stage.
i. Quantities will be presented on the plan sheets and in a separate quantities
spreadsheet for the Town using bid item descriptions determined through
coordination between the Town and Kimley-Horn.
ii. Bid items will be based on the MAG technical specifications and item
descriptions, where applicable.
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Task 10 – Utility Coordination
a. Kimley-Horn will obtain a Blue Stake design ticket by contacting Arizona Blue Stake
(AZ811). Kimley-Horn will request from each utility company plans showing their
facilities within the project limits and will utilize this information to create a utility CAD
base file. This information will be displayed on the project plans.
b. Kimley-Horn will contact utility companies to identify their engineering contact and
will develop a utility contact list.
c. Kimley-Horn will determine readily apparent utility conflicts and will advise the Town
and the utility company. Kimley-Horn will provide non-Town utility coordination,
information, and communications deemed reasonable to keep the utility company
informed of the planned design improvements and to coordinate conflict mitigations
or utility relocations. Town-owned utilities will be coordinated by Town staff.
d. Kimley-Horn will prepare and send utility clearance letters and design plans to the
non-Town utilities with the associated plans at each design submittal stage.
e. Kimley-Horn will attend and lead up to two (2) utility coordination meetings, which will
be held following the 30% and 90% submittals. This purpose of this meeting will be
to coordinate between the Town and the utility company how utility conflicts will be
resolved and who is responsible for necessary relocations.
f. Kimley-Horn will review private utility relocation plans for general conformance with
Town and MAG standards and for compliance with the proposed roadway widening
improvements. Kimley-Horn will perform reviews for up to four (4) utility submittals as
a part of this contract.
Kimley-Horn Allowances
Task 11 – SWPPP/Erosion Control Plans
a. This task is provided as an allowance, and will only be performed if authorized by the
Town.
b. SWPPP/Erosion Control Plans, if authorized by the Town, will be submitted
beginning at the 90% Submittal stage.
c. Kimley-Horn will prepare storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) at a 40-
scale, double stacked. The following sheet list is anticipated for the final construction
documents:
Cover Sheet (1 sheets)
SWPPP Index Sheet (1 sheet)
SWPPP Detail Sheets (3 sheets)
SWPPP Plan Sheets (6 sheets)
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d. Erosion control details shall reference the Drainage Design Manual for Maricopa
County – Erosion Control: Best Management Practices.
Subconsultant Services
Task 12 – Supplemental Survey (RLF Consulting)
a. RLF Consulting will perform the control and topographic survey. RLF’s scope of
services is included with this fee proposal in Appendix C.
Task 13 – Geotechnical Investigations (RAMM)
a. RAMM will perform the geotechnical investigation for this project. RAMM’s scope of
services is included with this fee proposal in Appendix D.
Subconsultant Allowances
All allowances are at the discretion of the Town and require approval by the Town’s Project
Manager prior to work being performed or billed.
Task 14 – Right-of-Way/Easement Legal Descriptions/Exhibits (Allowance)
a. This allowance is provided for the acquisition of right-of-way legal/easement
descriptions and exhibits that may be required for needed slope easement
acquisition.
Task 15 – Utility Potholing (Allowance)
a. This allowance is provided for utility potholes. If needed, Kimley-Horn will obtain a
subconsultant and will coordinate the acquisition of utility pothole data.
i. Kimley-Horn will coordinate the required potholes and will prepare pothole
exhibits and CAD files for the pothole request information. This will include
potholes that will be performed by Kimley-Horn’s subconsultant.
ii. Kimley-Horn will update the existing utility CAD base file based on the results of
the pothole data.
Services Not Included
Any other services, including but not limited to the following, are not included in this
Agreement:
a. Bid phase or construction phase services
b. Environmental services
c. Street lighting
d. Landscape irrigation or design
e. Public information or public involvement
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f. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)/erosion control design
g. Construction phasing or traffic control plans
h. Land acquisition services such as appraisals, developing offers, etc.
i. Off-site drainage analysis or design
Information Provided By Client
Kimley-Horn shall be entitled to rely on the completeness and accuracy of all information
provided by the Client or the Client’s consultants or representatives. The Client shall provide
all information requested by Kimley-Horn during the project.
Schedule
We will provide our services as expeditiously as practicable with the goal of meeting the
submittal milestones outline in the design schedule included as Appendix B of this
document. This design schedule assumes a Notice to Proceed date of October 4th, 2021.
Following the official Notice to Proceed, Kimley-Horn will submit an updated schedule to the
Client for approval.
APPENDIX A
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION
Summary of Consultant's Compensation
11/29/2021
Project Location:
Project Description:
Revision No.:
Shea Blvd Widening: Palisades Blvd to Fountain Hills Blvd
Roadway Widening Final Design
1
7740 N. 16th Street
Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602.944.5500
CONTRACT LABOR
Classification Man Hours Billable Rates Labor Costs
Senior Project Manager 52 210.00$ 10,920.00$
Senior Professional/PM 175 185.00$ 32,375.00$
Professional 234 170.00$ 39,780.00$
Analyst 457 145.00$ 66,265.00$
Designer 308 120.00$ 36,960.00$
Admin 40 75.00$ 3,000.00$
Subtotal Contract Labor 189,300.00$
DESIGN ALLOWANCES
Classification Man Hours Billable Rates Labor Costs
Senior Project Manager 0 210.00$ -$
Senior Professional/PM 14 185.00$ 2,590.00$
Professional 28 170.00$ 4,760.00$
Analyst 64 145.00$ 9,280.00$
Designer 0 120.00$ -$
Admin 0 75.00$ -$
Subtotal Design Allowances 16,630.00$
SUBCONSULTANT SERVICES
Subconsultant Task Fee
RLF Consulting Survey 4,400.00$
RAMM Engineering Geotechnical Investigations 11,465.00$
TBD Legal & Exhibits 2,500.00$
TBD Utility Potholing 5,000.00$
Subtotal Subconsultant Services 23,365.00$
DIRECT AND OUTSIDE EXPENSES
General Expenses 500.00$
Subtotal Direct & Outside Expenses 500.00$
TOTALS
Subtotal Contract Labor 189,300.00$
Subtotal Design Allowances 16,630.00$
Subtotal Direct & Outside Expenses 500.00$
Subtotal Contract Fee 206,430.00$
Subtotal Subconsultant Services 23,365.00$
Total Contract Fee & Allowances 229,795.00$
Town of Fountain Hills -Shea Blvd Widening (Palisades to Fountain Hills)
Fee Proposal - Revision No. 1
Senior Project
Manager
Senior
Professional/
PM
Professional Analyst Designer Admin
TASK DESCRIPTION SUBTOTAL $ 210.00 $ 185.00 $ 170.00 $ 145.00 $ 120.00 $ 75.00
TASK 1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9,580.00 0 28 0 20 0 20
Contract Management, Internal Meetings, Project Communication, Budget Updates, Scheudle Monitoring 4,860.00 12 12 12
Subconsultant Coordination 2,640.00 8 8
Monthly Invoicing and Progress Reports 2,080.00 8 8
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TASK 2 - PROJECT MEETINGS 13,765.00 - 29 17 38 - -
Kickoff Meeting (1 Mtg) (Including preparing agenda and meeting notes) 1,465.00 4 5
Design Review Meetings (up to 4 Mtgs) (Including preparing agenda and meeting notes) 7,220.00 16 8 20
Monthly Project Progress Phone Calls (up to 8) (Including preparing agenda and meeting notes) 2,580.00 4 4 8
Field Review 2,500.00 5 5 5
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TASK 3 - DATA COLLECTION 1,905.00 - - 2 5 7 -
Collect As-Builts 820.00 1 2 3
Import Survey and Geotechnical Data 1,085.00 1 3 4
TASK 4 - ROADWAY DESIGN PLANS 76,690.00 22 56 91 160 192 -
Develop 30% Roll Plot 4,425.00 5 5 10 10
Update Roadway Base Files 3,515.00 1 4 10 10
Cover Sheet (1 Sheet) 1,440.00 1 2 3 4
General Notes, Legend, and Abbreviations Sheets (1 Sheet) 1,440.00 1 2 3 4
Geometric Control Sheet (1 Sheet) 2,065.00 1 2 4 8
Typical Section Sheets (1 Sheets) 2,065.00 1 2 4 8
Shea Blvd Paving Plan Sheets (11 Sheets) (1” = 20’ Scale) 29,480.00 11 22 33 66 66
Shea Blvd Paving Profile Sheets (11 Sheets) (1” = 20’ Scale) (1"=2' Vertical) 24,970.00 11 22 33 44 55
Sidewalk Ramp Detail Sheet (1 Sheets) 1,680.00 1 2 3 6
Miscellaneous Detail Sheet (1 Sheets) 1,680.00 1 2 3 6
Roadway Surface Modeling/Earthwork 3,930.00 4 10 15
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TASK 5 - DRAINAGE DESIGN PLANS 23,220.00 6 15 33 63 37 -
Pavement Drainage Design 2,420.00 1 2 4 8
Storm Drain Hydraulics 2,420.00 1 2 4 8
Drainage Report Exhibits 2,165.00 1 2 8 4
Draft Drainage Report (90%) 3,720.00 1 2 6 8 8
Final Drainage Report (100%) 1,960.00 1 2 3 6
Shea Blvd Storm Drain Plan (Shown on Roadway Sheets) 2,020.00 1 3 5 5
Catch Basin Mainline & Lateral Profile Sheets (4 Sheets) 7,100.00 2 4 10 16 16
Drainage Detail Sheets (1 Sheets) 1,415.00 1 1 4 4
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TASK 6 - FEMA LETTER OF MAP REVISION 15,720.00 8 0 28 64 0 0
LOMR TSDN 7,040.00 4 16 24
Hydraulic Modeling 5,260.00 2 8 24
Town and FEMA Coordination 3,420.00 2 4 16
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TASK 7 - SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING DESIGN PLANS 19,320.00 6 12 26 44 42 -
Inventory Existing Conditions/Signs 460.00 1 2
General Signing and Pavement Marking Notes/Legend (1 Sheet) 1,040.00 1 6
Shea Blvd Signing/Pavement Marking Plan Sheets (Double Stacked)(1"=20' Scale)(6 Sheets) 17,820.00 6 12 24 36 42
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Fee Proposal - Revision No. 1
Senior Project
Manager
Senior
Professional/
PM
Professional Analyst Designer Admin
TASK DESCRIPTION SUBTOTAL $ 210.00 $ 185.00 $ 170.00 $ 145.00 $ 120.00 $ 75.00
TASK 8 - DESIGN REVIEW & SUBMITTALS 9,030.00 10 10 11 12 6 10
30% Roll Plot Submittal 440.00 2 2
90% Submittal 440.00 2 2
100% Final Submittal 440.00 2 2
Quality Control Review (30%,90%,100%) 5,085.00 9 9 9
Summary of Comments w/ Responses (30%, 90%) 2,625.00 1 1 2 6 6 4
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TASK 9 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND OPINION OF PROBABLE COSTS 11,475.00 - 15 20 20 20 -
Technical Special Provisions 4,400.00 10 15
Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost 7,075.00 5 5 20 20
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TASK 10 - UTILITY COORDINATION 8,595.00 0 10 6 31 4 10
Blue Stake ticket and Utiltiy Base Map 1,210.00 4 4 2
Contact utility companies and prepare contact list 730.00 4 2
Utility Coordination 1,320.00 4 4
Utiltiy Clearance Letters 885.00 3 6
Utility Coordination Meetings (up to 2) (Includes Notes and Agenda) 3,290.00 6 6 8
Review Private Utiltiy Plans 1,160.00 8
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SUBTOTAL DIRECT LABOR (HOURLY NOT TO EXCEED) 189,300.00 52 175 234 457 308 40
KIMLEY-HORN ALLOWANCES
TASK 11 - SWPPP / EROSION CONTROL PLANS (ALLOWANCE) 16,630.00 0 14 28 64 0 0
Cover Sheet (1 Sheet) 1,250.00 1 2 5
SWPPP Index Sheet (1 Sheet) 1,250.00 1 2 5
Erosion Control Details (3 Sheets) 3,710.00 2 6 16
Erosion Control Plans (6 Sheets)(Double Staked)(1” = 40’ Scale) 7,500.00 6 12 30
Quantities 2,920.00 4 6 8
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SUBTOTAL KIMLEY-HORN ALLOWANCES (HOURLY NOT TO EXCEED) 16,630.00 0 14 28 64 0 0
SUBCONSULTANTS TASKS
TASK 12 - SUPPLEMENTAL SURVEY (RLF Consultants) 4,400.00
Supplemental Control and Topographic Survey 4,400.00
TASK 13 - GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS (RAMM) 11,465.00
Geotechnical Investigations 11,465.00
SUBCONSULTANT ALLOWANCES
TASK 14 - LEGALS & EXHIBITS (ALLOWANCE) 2,500.00
Legals & Exhibits 2,500.00
TASK 15 - UTILITY POTHOLING (ALLOWANCE) 5,000.00
Utility Potholing 5,000.00
EXPENSES
General Expenses 500.00
CONTRACT TOTAL 229,795.00
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APPENDIX B
PROJECT SCHEDULE
ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
1 Project Startup 30 days Mon 1/10/22 Fri 2/18/22
2 Notice to Proceed 0 days Mon 1/10/22 Mon 1/10/22
3 Data Collection 30 days Mon 1/10/22 Fri 2/18/22
4 Survey 4 wks Mon 1/10/22 Fri 2/4/22
5 Geotech 6 wks Mon 1/10/22 Fri 2/18/22
6 Data Collection 2 wks Mon 1/10/22 Fri 1/21/22
7 30% Preliminary Design 36 days Mon 2/7/22 Mon 3/28/22
8 Prepare 30% Roll Plot 5 wks Mon 2/7/22 Fri 3/11/22
9 Submit 30% Preliminary Design 0 days Mon 3/14/22 Mon 3/14/22
10 Town Review of 30% Preliminary Design 2 wks Tue 3/15/22 Mon 3/28/22
11 30% Comment Resolution Meeting 0 days Mon 3/28/22 Mon 3/28/22
12 Final Design 111 days Tue 3/29/22 Tue 8/30/22
13 90% Plans, Specs, and Estimate 71 days Tue 3/29/22 Tue 7/5/22
14 Prepare 90% PS&E 10 wks Tue 3/29/22 Mon 6/6/22
15 Submit 90% PS&E 0 days Tue 6/7/22 Tue 6/7/22
16 Town Review of 90% PS&E 4 wks Tue 6/7/22 Mon 7/4/22
17 90% Comment Resolution Meeting 0 days Tue 7/5/22 Tue 7/5/22
18 100% Final Plans, Specs, and Estimate 41 days Tue 7/5/22 Tue 8/30/22
19 Prepare 100% Final PS&E 8 wks Tue 7/5/22 Mon 8/29/22
20 Submit 100% Final PS&E 0 days Tue 8/30/22 Tue 8/30/22
21 Utility Coordination 53.5 days Thu 4/14/22 Tue 6/28/22
22 30% Utility Coordination Meeting 0 days Thu 4/14/22 Thu 4/14/22
23 90% Utility Coordination Meeting 0 days Tue 6/28/22 Tue 6/28/22
24 R/W & Easement Acquisition 120 days Tue 3/29/22 Mon 9/12/22
25 Prepare Legal Descriptions and Exhibits 4 wks Tue 3/29/22 Mon 4/25/22
26 Appraisals and Acquisitions 5 mons Tue 4/26/22 Mon 9/12/22
27 Construction Phase 200 days Wed 8/31/22 Tue 6/6/23
28 Bidding & Advertisement 1 mon Wed 8/31/22 Tue 9/27/22
29 Construction 9 mons Wed 9/28/22 Tue 6/6/23
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Split
Milestone
Summary
Project Summary
Inactive Task
Inactive Milestone
Inactive Summary
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Duration-only
Manual Summary Rollup
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Start-only
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External Tasks
External Milestone
Deadline
Progress
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Shea Blvd Widening
Palisades to Fountain Hills
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APPENDIX C
RLF CONSULTING
SUPPLEMENTAL SURVEY
2165 W. PECOS RD STE. 5 | CHANDLER, AZ 85224| P. 480.445.9189 | www. rlfconsulting.com
July 22, 2021 Revised July 29, 2021
Project: P2021146 Shea Blvd Widening
Reference: Topographic Survey (REF RLF JN 09009116 DCR Mapping)
Kimley-Horn | 1001 West Southern Avenue, Suite 131, Mesa, AZ 85210 Direct: (602) 313-7207 | Cell: (224) 789-0058 | Main: (602) 944-5500
RLF Consulting is pleased to submit this proposal for Land Surveying Services
Our scope and fee are based on the following assumptions:
The Horizontal & The Vertical Datum per the existing project control (83/88)
Task 001 – Topographic Survey
Verify horizontal and vertical control
Supplemental survey per the attached exhibit
Provide site topography to include contours at 1-foot intervals, with spot elevations at critical locations (i.e. high
points, low points, at top and bottom of curb line, edge of pavement, etc.).
Locate existing planimetric features and visible utilities to include sewer manholes, water valves, grates, inlets,
and other features as delineated on the aerial exhibit.
Project deliverables-
o 2D/3D CAD Basemap in Civil 3D format. | DTM Surface in Civil 3D format. | xml surface data .
Task 001 – Topographic Survey Fee………………………………………………………………………………. $4,400.00
NOTES:
1. The following services, if required, will be provided upon separate written authorization by the Client at cost plus
and or time and materials.
Title reports and/or mapping of additional documents |Legal Descriptions and exhibits| Mailings & printings |
Agency related fees | Additional Land Surveying items
Sincerely,
RLF CONSULTING, LLC ACCEPTED BY:
__________________________
By: __________________
____________________ _________
Printed Name and Title Date
APPENDIX D
RAMM
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
RICKER • ATKINSON • McBEE • MORMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Geotechnical Engineering • Construction Materials Testing
2105 South Hardy Drive, Suite 13, Tempe, AZ 85282 Telephone (480) 921 -8100 • Facsimile (480) 921-4081
www.rammeng.com
Kimley-Horn & Associates May 25, 2021
7740 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Revised July 28, 2021
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Attention: Joel Varner P.E. <Joel.Varner@kimley-horn.com>
Re: Proposal for Additional Geotechnical Engineering Services RAMM Project No. G26457
Shea Boulevard Improvements – DCR
Palisades Boulevard to Saguaro Boulevard
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Ricker, Atkinson, McBee, Morman & Associates, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to provide
additional Geotechnical Engineering Services for the above-referenced project.
If this proposal meets with your approval, please sign, date and return one copy of the enclosed
Attachment "A", which outlines project description, our scope of services, completion time and
fee to perform services.
If there are any questions regarding the proposed scope of work, please call. Thank you for
considering our firm for this project.
Respectfully submitted,
RICKER • ATKINSON • MCBEE • MORMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Kip E. Reese, P.E.
Project Engineer
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RICKER • ATKINSON • MCBEE • MORMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ATTACHMENT "A" Proposal for Additional Geotechnical Engineering Services
For: Kimley-Horn & Associates
RAMM Project No. G26457 Revised July 28, 2021
PROJECT: Shea Boulevard Improvements – DCR
Palisades Boulevard to Saguaro Boulevard
Fountain Hills, Arizona
DESCRIPTION:
We understand that the Town of Fountain Hills has requested additional Geotechnical
Engineering Services for the project consisting of an evaluation of cut slopes at select
locations and testing the compaction of fill slope areas, identified as Town Fill Slope
Project Areas on a Roadway Layout Plot dated August 25, 2020 and a revised project limits
plan dated July 21, 2021, prepared by Kimley-Horn & Associates (Kimley-Horn). The
revised project scope will consist of widening the eastbound (south) side of Shea Boulevard
from Palisades Boulevard to Foundation Hills Boulevard.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
1. A Town of Fountain Hills permit will be obtained for excavating in the right-of-way.
Arizona 811 (Blue Stake) will be contacted and utility clearance, field exploration and
right-of-access will be coordinated with Kimley-Horn & Associates. A private utility
locator, backhoe operator, backhoe rental, traffic control/plan and off-duty police will
be subcontracted by RAMM.
2. A visual geologic reconnaissance of the cut slopes at select locations will be performed.
3. Test pits will be excavated to determine subsurface conditions and obtain representative
samples for laboratory analyses. A total of four test pits 10 feet in depth or prior
backhoe refusal are proposed along the alignment at a total of three Town Fill Slope
Project Areas, at locations accessible to a rubber-tired backhoe and clear of
underground and overhead utilities and obstructions. The test pits will be backfilled
with spoil from the test pits.
4. Laboratory analyses of representative samples will include:
Moisture Content and Dry Density (Nuclear Densometer)
Swell
Sieve Analysis, Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve and Plasticity Index
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture
5. The field and laboratory data will be used in engineering evaluation and analyses to
formulate our geotechnical recommendations.
6. An updated Engineer’s DCR report will be provided presenting the results of the visual
analysis presented in the original DCR and the results of the visual geologic
reconnaissance and field and laboratory testing and recommendations for excavation
conditions, site development, earthwork factors, fill and cut slopes, rockfall mitigation,
materials suitability requirements and site grading and preparation procedures.
COMPLETION TIME:
Final report approximately 6 to 8 weeks after authorized to proceed. Completion time is
contingent upon permitting, utility clearance, right of access and field exploration
coordination.
RICKER • ATKINSON • MCBEE • MORMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ATTACHMENT "A" Proposal for Additional Geotechnical Engineering Services
For: Kimley-Horn & Associates
RAMM Project No. G26457 Revised July 28, 2021
PROJECT: Shea Boulevard Improvements – DCR
Palisades Boulevard to Saguaro Boulevard
Fountain Hills, Arizona
REVISED FEE (Cost-Plus Maximum):
$11,464.39 per Estimated Fee Breakdown presented below.
Original Contract Amount: $5,000.00
Invoiced to Date: $3,000.00
Remaining Budget: $2,000.00
RICKER • ATKINSON • MCBEE • MORMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: __________________________________
Kip E. Reese, P.E. Project Engineer
RICKER • ATKINSON • MCBEE • MORMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ATTACHMENT "A" Proposal for Additional Geotechnical Engineering Services
For: Kimley-Horn & Associates
RAMM Project No. G26457 Revised July 28, 2021
PROJECT: Shea Boulevard Improvements – DCR
Palisades Boulevard to Saguaro Boulevard
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Labor Hours Rate ($/hour) Total
Project Engineer 10 x 78.90 = $789.05
Project Geologist 12 x 58.62 = $703.46
Geotechnical Field Technician 18 x 41.04 = $738.63
Materials Field Technician 18 x 58.62 = $1,055.19
Geotechnical Admin. Assist. 6 x 36.35 = $218.07
Subtotal Labor 64 $3,504.39
Laboratory Testing Quantity Rate ($/test) Total
Sieve Analysis/% Passing
#200/Plasticity Index
4 x 100.00 = $400.00
Swell Test 4 x 85.00 = $340.00
Maximum Density/Optimum
Moisture
4 x 120.00 = $480.00
Subtotal Laboratory Testing $1,220.00
Subcontractor Quantity Unit Rate ($/unit) Total
Bloodhound (Utility Location) 1 x 540.00 = $540.00
Wildcat Drilling (Backhoe Operator) 2 x 600.00 = $1,200.00
Trafficade (TCP and Traffic
Control)
2 x 750.00 = $1,500.00
SunState Equipment (Backhoe) 2 x 1000.00 = $2,000.00
Professional Police Services 2 x 500.00 = $1,000.00
Permits 2 x 250.00 = $500.00
Subtotal Subcontractor $6,740.00
Total Engineering Services Fee (not to exceed) $11,464.39
Cost Plus Hourly Rates
Labor Direct Hourly
Labor Rate
Hourly Billable Rate
Project Engineer $33.65 78.90
Project Geologist $25.00 58.62
Geotechnical Field Technician $17.50 41.04
Materials Field Technician $25.00 58.62
Geotechnical Admin. Assist. $15.50 36.35
Overhead Percentage 122.26 Profit Percentage 10
01/05/2022 14:25 |TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS |P 1
DPock |BUDGET AMENDMENTS JOURNAL ENTRY PROOF |bgamdent
LN ORG OBJECT PROJ ORG DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION PREV BUDGET AMENDED
ACCOUNT LINE DESCRIPTION EFF DATE BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET ERR____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YEAR-PER JOURNAL EFF-DATE REF 1 REF 2 SRC JNL-DESC ENTITY AMEND
2022 07 10 01/18/2022 BUA S6058 1 1
1 CIPST 8060 S6058 STREETS CAP PROJECTS STREET IMPROVEMENTS 226,000.00 3,975.00 229,975.00
600-40-30-302-000-1610-8060-S6058 FM CIPAD CONTINGENCY 01/18/2022
2 CIPAD 7010 CAPITAL PROJECTS ADMIN CONTINGENCY 291,237.50 -3,975.00 287,262.50
600-10-10-105-000-0106-7010- TO S6058 SHEA BLVD WIDENING 01/18/2022
** JOURNAL TOTAL 0.00
ITEM 8. D.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 01/18/2022 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting
Agenda Type: Regular Agenda Submitting Department: Administration
Prepared by: Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk
Staff Contact Information:
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.
Last November the Town Council approved the 2022 Legislative Policy Agenda which identified the
major legislative priorities of the Town Council. The 2022 Legislative Policy Agenda document and the
current League's Legislative Bulletins will also be attached to the staff reports going forward during the
2022 Legislative Session.
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle
Council adopted 2022 Legislative Policy Agenda
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
2022 Legislative Policy Agenda
Form Review
Form Started By: Elizabeth A. Klein Started On: 01/06/2022 09:13 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/06/2022
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2022 State Legislative Agenda
The Town Council of Fountain Hills
Prepared by
Jack W Lunsford
The Lunsford Group
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Mission
To enrich and provide an active quality of life for all residents and visitors through proactive
community engagement, resolute stewardship of amenities and open spaces, and the
enhancement of the overall health and well-being of our town.
Strategic Priorities
The Fountain Hills Strategic Plan is based on the following key goals or strategic priorities:
Maximizing Economic Development Opportunities in Fountain Hills
o Ensuring that Infrastructure in Fountain Hills is Well-Maintained and Safe
o Attracting Families and Working Professionals
o Ensuring that Fountain Hills Finances are Stable and Sustainable
o Focusing on Strengthening the Community and Improving the Town’s Quality of Life
2022 Legislative Resolutions
League of Arizona Cities and Towns
(Endorsed and Supported)
AMEND state statute to specify a period when cities and towns may prohibit the use of
permissible fireworks and modify definitions of illegal and permissible fireworks.
AMEND statute to allow cities and towns to amend their budgets after the initial budget
has passes while following notice and hearing statutes and with strong oversight and
approval requirements.
SEEK legislative and/or non-legislative solutions, working with housing and homeless
advocates, the Department of Housing, and state legislators, to provide local
governments, regional partners, and continuum of care providers additional resources to
combat street homelessness in our communities.
SIMPLIFY the statutory mechanisms to dissolve water and wastewater districts once
an area incorporates or gets annexed to relieve the tax burden on the citizens, if the town
or town provides the same service that had been performed by the district, or the district
service is no longer needed.
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Town of Fountain Hills
2022 State Legislative Agenda
CORE PRINCIPLES
Preserve Local Funding
PROTECT State-Shared Revenues – Arizona voters have prohibited municipalities from
collecting a local income tax and luxury taxes and, in exchange, have authorized the
establishment of an urban revenue-sharing distribution of state income taxes to municipal
governments. Currently that percentage is 15%, however in 2021 the Legislature passed
SB1828 which increased revenue-share percentage to 18%, effective in fiscal year 2023-2024.
SB1828 is now on hold pending a final ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court as to the
constitutionality of this and other 2021 legislative actions and, depending on the outcome, this
could put pressure on the Arizona Legislature to revisit the provisions of the new law.
Preserve Local Control
OPPOSE Preemption of Local Authority – The Town strives to preserve local control so that
its citizens can self-govern in their best interest. Every legislative session legislation is
proposed that creates unfunded mandates on cities and towns and/or preempts the ability of
municipal councils to set policy through ordinances and regulations at the local level which are
in the best interest of their citizens and taxpayers. Often times this is a “one-size-fits-all”
legislative approach that doesn’t consider the differences in municipalities or the priorities of the
residents. Such efforts should be opposed.
2021 Key Positions
PRESERVE the current minimum urban revenue sharing percentage for cities and towns
at 15%.
OPPOSE legislation to modify or expand legislative authority to seek SB1487
investigations by legislators pertinent to municipal authorities and to expand any
applicable penalties.
SUPPORT legislation addressing the negative impacts short-term rental properties can
have on adjacent properties and neighborhoods.
SUPPORT legislation that at a minimum will prohibit, on all days, the use of permissible
consumer fireworks between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
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LEGISLATIVE POLICY STATEMENTS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
OPPOSE legislation to modify or expand legislative authority to seek SB1487
investigations by legislators pertinent to municipal authorit y and to expand any penalties.
SUPPORT legislation that further limits SB1487 provisions.
OPPOSE legislation that creates unfunded mandates for municipalities.
SUPPORT legislation on political signs to comply with Reed v. Town of Gilbert U.S.
Supreme Court decision.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OPPOSE legislation that reduces or negatively impacts the collection of transaction
privilege tax (TPT), State Shared Revenues, or other local revenues.
OPPOSE changing the imposition of construction sales taxes to “materials only” or other
methods that do not equitably return those revenues to where the construction activity
occurs.
NEIGHBORHOODS and QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES
SUPPORT legislation providing additional tools and remedies for municipalities to
regulate short-term rentals in their communities.
OPPOSE legislation that would limit or curtail the Town’s current zoning authority,
particularly in residential areas.
OPPOSE legislation that would prohibit or eliminate the transaction privilege tax on the
renting or leasing of real property for residential purposes.
OPPOSE legislation that preempts a city or town from establishing or enforcing its
ordinances regulating tobacco, vapor, or alternative nicotine products.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
OPPOSE legislation that negatively impacts the Town’s Fire Code or its ability to enforce
its Fire Code provisions.
OPPOSE legalizing additional fireworks or other changes that would increase the risk of
fires to businesses, neighborhoods, residents and the McDowell Mountain Preserve.
PRESERVE local control authority that allows cities and towns to regulate the use and
discharge of firearms within municipal boundaries.
TRANSPORTATION
SUPPORT extension of ½-cent sales tax to support regional transportation projects in
Maricopa County.
SUPPORT the continued viability of Highway Users Revenue Fund (HURF) funding to
cities and towns.