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Cotter said summer camps will run May 27 through June 27, with 45 different camps offered and more than 340 children already registered; he noted drone camp had already sold out. Parks staffer Dave Heath told the council the program has an \"all-time high\" for registrants and listed new camp offerings including slime camp, music camp, MMA camp, intro to drawing and an advanced cooking camp taught by the public-works director.

Pavilion and Community Park
Cotter reviewed the official ribbon-cutting for the John and Olivia McCormick Performing Arts Pavilion, saying the venue is \"state of the art\" and suited to a wide variety of events. He said the pavilion can be rented for carnivals, concerts and festivals, and that promoters had already contacted staff about bringing performances to the new stage.

Right-turn lanes and traffic work
The city opened three new right-turn lanes on Highway 95—at locations including the Safeway area and near Mojave High School—intended to improve traffic flow and safety. Cotter said the three-turn-lane package cost $474,000 and that the project relieved north–south congestion along the corridor. He added that design work is nearing completion for additional lanes and that construction near Mojave High School would begin in the next couple of weeks.

State sovereign land
Cotter reported that legislation transferring additional state sovereign land to the city—areas in front of some north-side condos and a peninsula near Palo Verde Meadows—had passed the Arizona legislature and was signed by the governor. He said the transfers put responsibility for riverfront parcels into city hands \"for public purpose\" and should make resolution of local neighborhood concerns easier.

Housing and development notes
Cotter said the Abbott apartments on Clearwater were tentatively scheduled to open May 8 and that another new apartment project on Havasupai aims for a June opening, subject to final building inspections. He also referenced efforts to get compliance from new owners at the Fox Creek development on a water-system booster pump and said staff are continuing to press developers to resolve outstanding water-system issues.

Budget workshop
Cotter reminded the public that the council's budget workshop is scheduled for May 8 at 9:00 a.m., with public comment accepted; he said the workshop could extend into May 9 if needed and that budget books are provided to council in advance.

Ending
Staff encouraged residents to watch social media and the city website for pavilion photos and event listings and to check the city site for camp registration details.
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The council unanimously approved budget amendments to carry forward previously authorized projects and cover cost overruns, and approved a set of vendor purchases and contracts for utility work, including a $82,381 purchase of Hydro Stop valve insertion equipment, an odor- and corrosion-control program, and three Westech clarifier rehabilitation contracts totaling up to $2,286,734 across the three clarifiers. The council also recommended approval of a restaurant liquor license and accepted an intergovernmental agreement for Mohave County flood-control funding. Each motion passed by recorded voice vote as \"7 in favor; motion carries.\"

Why it matters: the adopted items provide funding and authority to complete capital and maintenance work the city says is necessary to reduce emergency shutoffs, address sewer odors, and replace aging treatment-plant equipment.

Budget amendment (Item 3)
The council approved a motion to authorize budget amendments from the General Fund General Services Contingency to applicable departments and funds to complete previously approved projects and cover identified overages. City staff said most transfers were technical and tied to earlier Council direction, but highlighted a few substantive items such as a grease-trap replacement at the senior center and a $200,000 project to provide ADA access from the Community Park parking area down to the river. The motion passed 7-0.

Liquor license recommendation (Item 4)
The council voted 7-0 to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control approve an interim permit and Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license application for French Connection Restaurant and Bar at 2245 Clearwater Drive. Kitty Rain, the applicant, spoke to the council and said she was \"excited to open the French Connection\" and thanked city staff for assistance. The vote on the council motion to approve the item was 7-0.

Mohave County flood-control intergovernmental agreement (Item 5)
Council adopted Resolution 2025-R-13 and approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Mohave County Flood Control District for distribution and use of flood-control funds during fiscal year 2025–26. Staff described the program as an annual allocation collected on county tax bills and remitted to cities; the county retains a portion for projects outside city limits. The motion passed 7-0.

Hydro Stop valve insertion equipment purchase (Item 6)
Council approved the purchase of Hydro Stop Insta-valve equipment, parts and training in the amount of $82,381 plus applicable taxes. Utilities Director Mark Clark said the tool lets crews install valves while lines remain live, avoiding large shutdowns and bypass pumping. He said the initial kit includes a small number of valves and consumables and that additional valve components will be purchased as the city's valve-replacement program proceeds. The motion passed 7-0.

Odor and corrosion control program (Item 7)
Council approved a full-service odor and corrosion control program with Equivalve Technologies LLC not to exceed $80,154.02, and additional bioxide chemical purchases for Lift Station 16-2 not to exceed $161,101; staff characterized the work as ongoing operations to reduce odors and corrosion at multiple lift stations. The motion passed 7-0.

Section 10 wastewater clarifier rehabilitations (Items 8–10)
Council approved three separate agreements with Westech to rehabilitate clarifiers at the Section 10 Wastewater Treatment Plant: clarifier No. 1 (rehabilitation; installed price not to exceed $753,784), clarifier No. 2 (not to exceed $751,795), and clarifier No. 3 (new clarifier components and installation; not to exceed $781,155). Staff explained the work will be phased so the plant can remain in service while equipment is replaced and new clarifier capacity is built. Mark Clark said the procurements include an installed price and on-site training; each agreement carries a council approval and a waiver of competitive bidding per Bullhead City Municipal Code because of vendor compatibility and delivery timelines. Each motion passed 7-0.

Council voting and next steps
Most motions were moved and seconded on the floor; the meeting record shows the council approved each item without roll-call name-level vote tallies beyond the announced result of \"7 in favor.\" Staff said Westech fabrication will take several months and that the city anticipates staged installation to avoid plant outages. The city will return to Council with implementation details and any required budget reports in upcoming budget workshops.

Ending
All formal actions on the consent and regular agenda were approved by 7-0 votes; staff said several procurements will require multi-month schedules for manufacturing and installation. The council also set its budget workshop for May 8, when additional funding details will be discussed.","At its April 15 meeting the Bullhead City Council approved budget amendments, authorized purchases for water and wastewater work, and approved three contracts to rehabilitate wastewater clarifiers; all motions passed unanimously (7-0).","actionData","errors"]

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City manager highlights summer camps, new pavilion, right-turn lanes and sovereign-land additions

Bullhead City council approves budget amendments, utility purchases and three wastewater clarifier contracts