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Gomez said the first co‑sponsored clinic drew strong demand — “they did 55 in the first hour” — and promoted a second free clinic scheduled for Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the John Morris Cottage at Carver Park, 385 South 13th Avenue. She explained microchips are implanted between a pet’s shoulder blades and are permanent identifiers that can be read with a scanner.

Gomez said the partnership also placed microchip scanners at rural metro locations and at city of Yuma fire stations so people who find a pet can scan it and identify the owner. She described microchipping as a painless, long‑term form of identification that helps reunite pets with owners and reduces shelter intake.

Gomez encouraged residents to use the free clinics and to consult the Humane Society website for other locations where microchipping and scanners will be available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Yuma County Board of Supervisors June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Yuma County chief health officer Diana Gomez told the board about a free microchipping clinic co‑sponsored with the Humane Society to help reunite lost pets during fireworks season; next clinic set for June 28 at John Morris Cottage, Carver Park.","taxTitle","Yuma County, Arizona","taxId",2574,"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},6189899,"Board adopts FY2025‑26 final budget; overall property tax rate unchanged",834,3742000,4576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479&start=3742&end=4576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479/thumbnail_3742000.jpg","/articles/6189899/Yuma-County/Arizona/Board-adopts-FY202526-final-budget-overall-property-tax-rate-unchanged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189899-d6a336bd53bd00389a82816cf1f856d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152941&Signature=oqBUIvsc1qPkCJjyjI16NjG8fRzHaCXSb2aCkVnSpC9ogxoUszQ~ZvqoWc-PGYmdm3MP0-sxJXxohVOUgqQ2pXPrTDVLbiit51qdIcSoZ3JNOZJYU0D5zbSMU13p1uGBM52RoDZy5OkIS2vc8azAvbxy6jFMpoFTADzdaX8Nkll0Z9RVSSJja-rzgvrDT0HUp861GmwihTCXL7cm4Z0zxo1EQsGOiSU8ylxiPhfEdr5q65tt3EZHCpZDWLF13Ijm1mq66M7R7H14KNJAUy1F~W4ZXjCjhF7B8kaGIwD6xHPwxJs7xf8PnZRC1CqWCKlpOqlvrtjVh-AaLxsHIMI7Ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","YUMA — Yuma County supervisors adopted the final fiscal‑year 2025‑26 budget during a combined budget and truth‑in‑taxation hearing June 23, preserving the county’s overall property tax rate and approving contingency reserves, officials said.

County budget staff presented the final appropriations package and long‑range forecast, describing a budget that reduces total appropriations about 3.4% from the prior year and includes a net reduction of just over 22 full‑time equivalent positions across all funds. Staff said the budget assumes cautious revenue estimates but projects increases in state‑shared and county sales taxes based on current trends.

The budget package includes a 3% performance‑based compensation strategy for employees and retains a contingency/reserve allocation intended to address emergencies, including an approximately $5 million recession contingency. The presentation noted the board has adopted a conservative tax rate for years; staff said the final budget repeats the same overall tax rate for the fourth consecutive year and that the county levy has remained well below allowable limits for more than a decade.

The board opened the combined public hearing, received no public comment, and voted to adopt two budget resolutions (recorded as Resolution No. 2025‑18 and Resolution No. 2025‑19 in the meeting). Supervisors noted the county should consider reducing dependence on some one‑time revenues (such as PILT) over time and continue prudent budgeting to withstand federal or economic changes.

The resolutions passed on roll‑call votes with all supervisors recorded in favor. County staff said they will present additional long‑range forecast detail and interactive worksheets by request and continue to monitor revenue and grants throughout the fiscal year.","The Yuma County Board of Supervisors adopted the final fiscal‑year 2025‑26 budget and completed the required truth‑in‑taxation hearing. The board kept the overall county property tax rate unchanged and approved contingencies and a 3% performance‑based compensation increase.",{"_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},6189904,"Supervisors approve 10‑year Taser subscription; some members raise concern about long term contract",141,2167000,2308000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479&start=2167&end=2308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479/thumbnail_2167000.jpg","/articles/6189904/Yuma-County/Arizona/Supervisors-approve-10year-Taser-subscription-some-members-raise-concern-about-long-term-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189904-048d0f0b33b05fe9633710dec04278e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152941&Signature=QCoCNq4cMPgFemzuI7Chj7UO52byEvfS6PsRLjVm-JZyMGUsDJaPY91vwsO~nJJrnDhTk7trnoMq4geezPsKkRFq2szi1vbuq7e7VjKtIaEonavcYcfU01KiJCGfRvv-uyt-nrM-magXpPt7dKbWoD27umoyGWuYdAB4xi1VgkB7iEofHsD2Yi1DC0MfERLWHDBsVj6c95z4v1-uh5TvCdV2xrhK3z~Cdc~xgn1Ob3wXSb4HoKFLjKPTulrTRO0LywbZbGQdvWlRLNlzI7UAmJFXKxIcvKDZhD4F93wfyfdOLnkAKjXgs4cqcD9SUlT2blFG0~Dz4jo005XtdUAdYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","YUMA — The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved a purchasing agreement June 23 for TASER less‑lethal equipment and ongoing support under a subscription model that runs up to 10 years, prompting at least one supervisor to question the length of the term.

Major Bradshaw of the sheriff’s office told the board the vendor has shifted from a one‑time purchase model to a subscription approach in which the county does not own the equipment outright but pays for equipment and support over time. Bradshaw said the subscription model explains the contract length.

One supervisor said a 10‑year purchasing agreement felt “dicey,” expressing concern about tying the county to a single vendor for a long period and asking whether the agreement included exit or opt‑out clauses. Major Bradshaw replied the contract includes language allowing the county to opt out if funding becomes unavailable or an alternative is found; he also said county counsel reviewed and approved the contract.

The board voted to approve the contract as presented. The transcript records a motion and second and a voice vote of “aye” with no opposed votes recorded on the motion.","The board approved a 10‑year subscription‑style agreement for TASER equipment and services for the sheriff’s office. A supervisor said the term felt long; sheriff’s office and legal staff said opt‑out language and county attorney review address concerns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6189909,"Recorders’ office and election services outline preparations for July 15 special primary and revised vote centers",440,947000,1387000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479&start=947&end=1387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479/thumbnail_947000.jpg","/articles/6189909/Yuma-County/Arizona/Recorders-office-and-election-services-outline-preparations-for-July-15-special-primary-and-revised-vote-centers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189909-1ac84a6427d783fdbfe91871c9a2620b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152941&Signature=WsAAGyndTa2TDTlRTckV1VbxbHky8Dn~VLqfn3bdPg--D8yP3wbaHn1Mi2H~3~ZKfw27efSX3gmoc16XqaLN-3cLIVI427JrdtKTMZhyZHHVndO-c1ozKeymkUKb~wfvCsP93ovDXZ7UColiRmVIPV1vUdxruwXPueaCl6sDjaivKQTjc2JQyQnGpit-1l2BeLejTA96rZC-I6P2AdJ8Lrbqz2AKfKcieDjEL1uWyl3BbuS9QumYijdrVB8~2IcT~UYf0k2fyBA-nfvI6eIW-6X28VjnONYrYQE~h51YTIXl5cjNaNpaG~~vSOAjPF3EaTvRl9VNllI14VF7ZubQcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","YUMA — Yuma County election officials updated the Board of Supervisors on preparations for the special primary election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, scheduled July 15, and described changes to vote‑center locations and staffing.

Recorder David Lara told the board as of the briefing roughly 27,000 ballots had been mailed, including overseas ballots, and staff estimated election costs around $74,000 for the primary. Lara said turnout for primaries is typically low; at the time of his update he reported 63 ballots returned by mail and 14 in‑person votes. He described the special election as a useful “tune‑up” because the contest covers only part of the county’s voters.

Kika Guzman, election services director, provided a presentation about operations and requested board approval of revised vote‑center sites. Guzman said key candidate filing and challenge deadlines had passed and that the Secretary of State’s office conducted and certified logic‑and‑accuracy testing for ballot‑marking devices on June 12 with party representatives present.

Guzman asked the board to remove Foothills Library (outside CD‑7 boundaries) from the approved vote‑center list, add a Cesar Chavez site in San Luis, and swap the Somerton Library for the larger Somerton Community Center after city staff confirmed availability. She reminded supervisors that voters eligible in CD‑7 may appear at any approved vote center but only CD‑7 voters are eligible to cast ballots in this special election.

Officials said the county purchased voting equipment in February 2018; Guzman said the typical equipment lifespan is about 10 years and that the county has sought quotes to update poll pads and to budget for replacement equipment in 2026. Guzman said training for 84 election workers began in June and that nine early‑board members will handle early processing. Election communications are being distributed in English and Spanish and posted on the county website and social channels.

The board had no requested changes and approved the vote‑center site revisions on the consent agenda.

","County recorder and election services staff briefed the board on ballots mailed, voter outreach, voting‑site changes for the July 15 special primary in Congressional District 7, and equipment and staffing plans.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6189914,"Board directs ARPA savings, interest toward broadband middle-mile and mesh network completion",1271,2481000,3752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479&start=2481&end=3752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5054322-7d1d72c7dcb437a2f2f6689ac6857479/thumbnail_2481000.jpg","/articles/6189914/Yuma-County/Arizona/Board-directs-ARPA-savings-interest-toward-broadband-middle-mile-and-mesh-network-completion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189914-159aa81a071c5ee650ad7e2256a17f2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152941&Signature=VrG9dmPq7TOHfwYA211rETOvDjyUF6UwtIRDrXKbrQZhLaME09e4TlMiwESF1LSED-tn7vnsdUorjd7Zigb3KksrLSLRqQ4pDW-LDjfbv27afpFlphvhDHa~VSBvD6Gi2Ce~dn0NOFQoE4NWnXoo~d1mqEk8kjGT5cMZ22HfracJwDnQV42sMaof3OOzKcIY1~6KftxViFORw34jt0oTWe0W5PHFvHCu2blZmajKmx5AO~eGUj1z0aGZD4e8PwAxJWWwHMqLthyLAqT4dkQFnElvdLYga~eyCxpIjbI85R9iqyB4pCtYmkRqapc3yZxI8iwR3j2NoGf9Zl~3i8Eadw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","YUMA — The Yuma County Board of Supervisors voted June 23 to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) savings and interest earnings toward the county’s broadband middle‑mile project and a related mesh (access‑point) network, county officials said.

County administrators told the board staff has obligated the county’s $41.5 million in ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and reported roughly $31.2 million in expenditures to date, leaving about $10.3 million available for remaining projects. Staff also reported approximately $788,739 in interest earnings on ARPA funds. Because federal rules require expenditure of certain ARPA funds by December 30, 2026, staff recommended using savings plus interest for broadband work that remains underfunded.

The board approved a staff plan to direct available interest and “savings” toward two broadband priorities: completion of the middle‑mile fiber project and completion of the mesh/access‑point tower network. County staff told supervisors that some subprojects are coming in under budget and that the county has identified a shortfall for finishing both the middle‑mile link and several access points. The board’s approval authorizes staff to move those funds as needed between the two projects.

County officials said two change orders will be added to the existing middle‑mile contract rather than opening a new procurement. Staff also recommended and the board approved using ARPA program income that has already accrued in the broadband account to help meet the December 30, 2026 expenditure deadline.

County administrators warned supervisors the deadline for obligating certain ARPA funds already passed (original obligation deadline in 2024) and that the county now must meet the later expenditure deadlines for particular project types. The board instructed staff to prioritize completing the middle mile and mesh network and to continue pursuing external grants (including USDA and other state sources) for gaps.

Supervisor comment during the discussion stressed urgency: supervisors said access points and a small number of towers remain unbuilt and that topping up the middle mile is necessary for the mesh network to work. Staff said the broadband consultant would continue to refine cost estimates and that staff expect to return with contract amendments and more specific dollar amounts as required.

The board approved staff’s recommendation by voice vote. The motion directed staff to allocate available ARPA savings and interest earnings to the broadband middle‑mile project and to the mesh (access‑point) network as appropriate.

The county will report back to the board with updated cost estimates and any grant applications or contract amendments needed to complete the buildout.

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