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Town staff referenced the bill by number and described it as an effort to “help better define and better control” operations of sober‑living homes through changes to Arizona Department of Health Services authority, inspections and penalties. A town official said many municipalities are supporting the proposed changes.

The mayor asked whether the council wished to signal support; several members nodded and one councilmember said, “I support it.” The town manager said staff would prepare a letter of support if there was consensus.

No formal letter or ordinance was signed at the meeting; staff will draft correspondence to reflect the council’s consensus and will circulate it for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 18, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council members indicated support for proposed state legislation (referred to as SB 1308 at the meeting) to redefine oversight, inspection and penalties for sober‑living homes; staff was instructed to prepare a support letter if the council reaches consensus.","taxTitle","Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",58389,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6629983,"Council appoints two members to Board of Adjustment, terms set through 2026 and 2027",64,3339434,3404025,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e&start=3339&end=3404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e/thumbnail_3339434.jpg","/articles/6629983/Fountain-Hills/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-appoints-two-members-to-Board-of-Adjustment-terms-set-through-2026-and-2027","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629983-574f71e205f6b1305a3973ea8db61739/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167766&Signature=S3R7B6Zr~cNXa4xQTrrk8rKhS7G9e7CYciEmVykw3ucScIykfN1HBYnHpF8gI7a-Za8dPwI28l3KPJPnJJM0VhGlxRWiRFO5yUOdi~jqEpPveduT024Jrejbgw7WEHnnAYezbhYfLRxCFfE5jT2TnW~IYQ6sQ3b67LdqCIqakBdAKYFiA9JZH5qApHZWxB73HNQUgctX1oA1~OvvQdI4jrw8DczBwiiIppzZTEUYGvHld-Ua1MVkUfKg9Juic5sXeYCofUTGIZlX1-f8Uj6HwHYzp467qL1ryEZCOj~rQ0Cap5h1fRdCEeoACYiNSCEEF9snyQeMXIK5wvj7nowTCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fountain Hills Town Council voted unanimously to approve two appointments to the town’s Board of Adjustment.

Mayor Bridal announced the appointments: John Weimer (term ending Oct. 31, 2026) and Heather Swanson (term ending Oct. 31, 2027). A councilmember moved to approve “as announced.” The motion passed on roll call; the mayor announced the motion passed 7‑0.

No public discussion or materials were presented beyond the announcements and the roll‑call vote.","The council approved appointments to the Board of Adjustment—John Weimer through Oct. 31, 2026, and Heather Swanson through Oct. 31, 2027—by a unanimous roll call vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6629987,"Council approves amendment to cooperative purchasing agreement with RoadSafe despite higher bid; town cites reliability and safety",287,4030150,4318085,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e&start=4030&end=4318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e/thumbnail_4030150.jpg","/articles/6629987/Fountain-Hills/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-approves-amendment-to-cooperative-purchasing-agreement-with-RoadSafe-despite-higher-bid-town-cites-reliability-and-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629987-d88bda1b146c38a6ff1334770e6ec5cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167766&Signature=bxzb4Hpdw-ZHf2FFqLI~RGpdvjretPFV9Drs~d0OKFJ2OnqADK5AQmpOLJvvaxVJMFWRorAITvr66MwoefTGZNznNQDBnYjlXXRP1j8FzyGQaOkB2NqvaZPum1VlYGyoyjijazcORwWp6KzINdXavZj812HQP8uXGw2SxY3AA-cL4cuFxPrXTSKmTRUl1mhEzGZuZTS11NtJDUgTGKu37h7huWbNlX10JfObSmEkc54kTEr3IqrS-sDjoe6Ghwaz7hr39rviZRF2EC70wJiB6yx--G~Hr4k4BDoMX0JZSPtVNJ5lKjEwJIncZGKy9Wm-wUT2D4P3-lMu4Fbk4e4l5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fountain Hills Town Council unanimously approved a second amendment to the cooperative purchasing agreement (2023‑069) with RoadSafe Traffic Systems to provide traffic control and related rental equipment for town projects and events.

Public‑works director (presenting) described why the town has repeatedly selected RoadSafe even when it was not the lowest bidder, citing safety practices, a long‑term working relationship and consistent adherence to quoted prices. “RoadSafe … provide[s] a level of safety that is unprecedented and second to none,” the director said, and he noted a regional manager the town works with has been consistent for 12 years.

Council members acknowledged that RoadSafe’s pricing can be higher — Councilman Watts observed RoadSafe was 10.2 percent higher than the lowest bid — but supported the contract amendment based on a record of few change orders, reliable customer service and the vendor’s responsiveness in emergencies.

The motion to approve the amendment passed on a roll call vote with all members in favor. No specific dollar amount for the amendment was placed on the record at the meeting; staff said the amendment awaits the underlying solicitation and provides the town access to rental equipment lists under the cooperative purchasing arrangement.

Staff will continue to use the cooperative purchasing agreement to obtain traffic control and rental equipment for special events and public‑works needs and said the vendor has historically corrected invoices when discrepancies occur.","The council unanimously approved the second amendment to a cooperative purchasing agreement with RoadSafe Traffic Systems for traffic control services, citing long‑term reliability, consistent pricing and rapid emergency response despite the vendor not being the lowest bidder on the list.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":90,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6629991,"Council approves application for Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority grant to resurface courts with $30,000 local match",3428465,3715820,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e&start=3428&end=3715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e/thumbnail_3428465.jpg","/articles/6629991/Fountain-Hills/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Council-approves-application-for-Arizona-Sports-and-Tourism-Authority-grant-to-resurface-courts-with-30000-local-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629991-f87ee25dd4416067e202db4c36654acf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167766&Signature=JuYqCex7JDoy3AF1LfsAWCg2EF3vJQ-8SvvSZQil1mfcKrUXidzlr87Bm2RrwdBn8-e0fVGFhaOJYjVM9VKFh9k4RhUXOQcHszzCycP8GSK3bJZPAoWe1yAQvJQtCeZosEC2oY4iY4dJhULrMQfyLEPq6zpc~~4hsM9VbMJB3nj~FFXkwW82ZDTHLMpLLJ6sM~2HA0Ghm06sFd1nk-BpHZEZkcft578yMNb0UoTR6lpbceshCdHliFsVz5TOL2NuTLBMwPMvnECGnzackj33PXLUsxzpTffhJ9HND7eeEJrP-f14I~tVprEC4msUEl5QOW6b8mbUB-UFPEZTtnthpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fountain Hills Town Council unanimously approved staff’s request to submit an application to the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) for resurfacing of municipal tennis and basketball courts.

Parks director Kevin Snipes told the council the town would request $90,000 from AZSTA under a typical one‑third matching grant program, with the town providing a $30,000 match from the facility replacement fund. “The acrylic surfacing … is designed to last about 8 to 10 years,” Snipes said, and staff is seeing cracking and flaking that creates safety concerns.

The application, due at month’s end, would cover resurfacing of the tennis courts at 4 Peaks and Golden Eagle and the basketball court at Golden Eagle. Snipes said the town would complete the work within one year if the grant is awarded.

Councilman Skillecorn made the motion to approve the application; the motion passed on a roll call with all members voting in favor.

No additional appropriation was made at the meeting; the town manager said the proposed $30,000 match is already planned in the facility replacement fund and staff will return with final project details if the grant is awarded.","Council authorized staff to apply for an Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority grant seeking $90,000 to resurface municipal tennis and basketball courts; if awarded, the town’s match is $30,000 and the work must be completed within one year of award.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6629995,"Fountain Hills reports downtown business openings, tourism push and dark‑sky interest in second‑quarter economic update",1330,1715235,3045435,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e&start=1715&end=3045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2699242-618d5bd648c6ec2bef6ff41991b0222e/thumbnail_1715235.jpg","/articles/6629995/Fountain-Hills/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Fountain-Hills-reports-downtown-business-openings-tourism-push-and-darksky-interest-in-secondquarter-economic-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629995-bdaa93663f9be0a4332f5c82a5a94731/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167766&Signature=jTyiF5T58Vp-m8J1PJ99wfn0tqIWJcfqXXShBf9DYZK5kcp-AgMnsT5wCSUXEFmsJSTUDo1uCbV4W3Ls63Wlp3KguxYFM4oAbP~Ey5yymtzGXXrhecgbYVVUmfsqCivAz8RMTTApIqXZWypXcRQpjyoA5bcqNrHFs5PZGHzLVNAgtj2Wjb6unzk4gtqMM3Gf-GPvz8g792eGi6xjmUatnc0Qc9EtSQ494bJbFMkQHU2d0SjFsKUXJj4gwP59wZ9ETQAMACNJaUv95jQnMz3Tn5kR3orkxNRhFussDMGH2eUubbVxXQwkgrCBmPrIxBqvhcbcUE4uDJETjAqwj08ZHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fountain Hills economic development director Amanda Jacobs told the town council that the department’s second‑quarter update, covering October through December, showed momentum in downtown business activity, steady apartment occupancy and increasing tourism outreach tied to the International Dark Sky Discovery Center.

Jacobs said four new businesses opened in the downtown district during the quarter and several other projects are under review, including tenant improvements and façade work. “We’re now fully staffed,” she said, introducing a new economic development specialist and a group of volunteer ambassadors helping with business retention and tourism outreach.

The update outlined retail and restaurant developments and noted one notable property sale: the former View restaurant site sold for $1,600,000 with the new owner indicating plans to convert the site to office use. Jacobs said town staff will “advocate” for restaurant uses but that the new owners appear committed to office conversion.

The report also described ongoing conversations about the Walgreens site off Shea and Technology, which still has a three‑year lease in place; Jacobs said a developer purchased the property and the town is encouraging retail or restaurant uses. She reported that Trader Joe’s representatives previously visited the community but “are just not ready to come here yet,” and that the town expects an announcement in coming weeks about an alternative healthy grocery option.

On a mixed‑use property that previously had permits and was later put up for sale, Jacobs said the property has sold and that permits remain in place but the new owner may change the concept.

Jacobs highlighted business retention work conducted with the Chamber of Commerce and said apartment occupancy remains over 90 percent. She reported hotel occupancy below 70 percent and that the town’s EarthCam fountain live feed had more than 58,000 views in the quarter. The town’s website recorded 42 new unique visitors in the period cited in the presentation.

The International Dark Sky Discovery Center drew specific attention. Jacobs said the center’s dome placement in December has generated regional interest and that meteor‑shower events have brought attendees from throughout the region. She also noted Adeiro Resort is under new ownership and the new owners have plans to update meeting rooms, landscaping and potentially add another restaurant; that sale has prompted staff to prepare for permit reviews when owners bring forward plans.

Jacobs closed by noting marketing purchases paid for with tourism grant funds and several partnerships aimed at attracting visitors and supporting local businesses.

The council did not take formal action on the update; members asked staff to continue outreach and follow up, and to provide updates on specific projects when more details are available.","Town economic development director told the council the second‑quarter report (Oct–Dec) showed four new downtown business openings, high apartment occupancy, ongoing interest from grocers, and rising engagement around the International Dark Sky Discovery Center and regional tourism outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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