HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2022-02 RESOLUTION 2022-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE FOUNTAIN PARK FOUNTAIN
LIGHTING POLICY
ENACTMENTS:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Fountain Park Fountain Lighting Policy is hereby adopted, as substantially set
forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 2. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk, and the Town Attorney are hereby
authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this
Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this
4th day of January, 2022.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
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Ginny 1ckey, Mayor CiLV Elizabet . lein, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Grady E. Mi 1- awn Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Pierce Coleman PLLC
Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT 'A'
FOUNTAIN PARK FOUNTAIN LIGHTING POLICY
Policy: Establish an internal operating procedure for the fountain lighting options at Fountain
Park.
Background: The fountain lights require manual programming, generally overseen by Parks
staff. When display colors are changed, staff time and presence are required to begin and end
the display period. Visibility of the lights is limited to evening hours, therefore viewing times will
vary seasonally. Colors are not detectable during daytime hours. The Fountain controller has the
capability of displaying in two basic modes:
• Static Color Mode: one color, to be continuously displayed throughout the duration of
the fountain run time.
• Variable Color Mode: multiple colors that change throughout the fountain run time.
It is recognized that lighting the fountain in various colors is a special and unique occasion. In
order to preserve the distinct and exceptional nature of these events, lightings will be kept to a
minimum and require Town Manager, or designee, approval.
Standard Operation: Staff, at the direction of the Town Council and/or Town Manager, will plan
to 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, local events,
happenings or celebrations may be added to the fountain color lighting calendar.
Public Requests: Public requests for fountain lighting will be accepted on an extremely limited
basis. These requests may not be for personal or professional use, and must adhere to the
following process:
• Requests for Special Color Displays must be submitted in writing to the Community
Services Department, no less than four weeks and no more than one year in advance of
the date requested.
• Upon review by Town staff, applicants will be notified of the approval or denial of the
request within 10 days of submission.
• Approved applications must meet one of the following criteria:
o The lighting request is intended to educate or enlighten the public about a
significant health or safety issue or emphasize a recognized awareness campaign.
(Examples include: Domestic Violence Awareness, Cancer Awareness, etc.)
o The lighting request is intended to draw public attention to an activity or event held
by or partnered with the Town of Fountain Hills.
o The lighting promotes a local, state, or national holiday or day of remembrance not
already recognized.
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Other Standard Guidelines: The following guidelines will also be in effect for any approved
public lighting requests:
• No more than four(4), Fountain Color Displays will be allowed within any calendar month.
• Each fountain lighting request will be permitted to last up to four nights, with the exception
of national holidays and national health observations, which may be extended at the
discretion of the Community Services Director. A weekday block, (Monday through
Thursday) or weekend block (Friday through Sunday) will be used.
• Approvals will not be granted for multiple years, nor will they be automatically approved
for successive years.
• Every attempt will be made to meet the color choice request, however the Town cannot
guarantee all colors will be precise. Color choices, or combinations thereof include: Red,
Blue, Teal, Yellow, White, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple.
• The fountain operates daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and is subject to wind and other
natural factors. Lighting requests will not be rescheduled or amended if the fountain
operations are altered due to wind.
• All display approvals are contingent upon equipment operation and maintenance. No
lighting request approval is guaranteed for any reason