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• Waive reading of ordinances and resolutions to be adopted at the meeting — motion carried (6-0).

• Approve consent agenda items 1–4 — motion carried (6-0).

• Approve item 5 (street lighting district improvements) — council member asked for clarification that the $65,000 charge applies only to street-lighting districts within Bullhead City and that water districts listed in Exhibit A are not in the city; motion to approve carried (6-0).

• Appoint Bruce Henderson to the Bullhead City Building Board of Appeals (full term) — motion carried (6-0).

• Appoint Enrique Reyna to the Bullhead City Building Board of Appeals (partial term) — motion carried (6-0).

• Approve purchase of seven 2025 Ford Utility SSV Expeditions from Phil Long Dealerships (Educational Services Cooperative quote) for $432,103.31 to be used by the Police Department; authorized the city manager to issue payments — motion carried (6-0). Staff noted the vehicles carry standard factory warranties (3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper; 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain).

• Ratify issuance of a notice to proceed and authorize payment for seven APX 8500 radios under quote dated 06/04/2025 in the amount of $65,383.87 — motion carried (6-0).

• Ratify the city manager’s execution of Baker Tilly US LLP engagement letter for professional auditing services for fiscal year ending 2025 in an amount not to exceed $77,405 — motion carried (6-0).

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025R-31 approving an intergovernmental agreement between Bullhead City and Clark County for an animal drop-off location; staff said Clark County reimburses the city for costs when used — motion carried (6-0).

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025R-32 to set a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate structures for Sept. 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (see separate article for details) — motion carried (6-0).

• Set a special council meeting for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to hear and interview council-seat candidates and scheduled seating of the new council member and election of mayor and vice mayor for the July 15 regular meeting — motion carried (6-0). The clerk read the names of the ten applicants and the council established the interview order by drawing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bullhead City - Regular City Council Meeting - Jul 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a set of routine items and contracts, appointed two members to the Building Board of Appeals and scheduled a special meeting for candidate interviews and seating.","taxTitle","Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona","taxId",54694,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6521162,"Residents and local groups use council public comment to announce events and raise river-access concern",468,1179000,1647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5113909-2eb2c3dee21145a03d69296c332c6f8e&start=1179&end=1647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5113909-2eb2c3dee21145a03d69296c332c6f8e/thumbnail_1179000.jpg","/articles/6521162/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Residents-and-local-groups-use-council-public-comment-to-announce-events-and-raise-river-access-concern","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521162-84f2f81b165d5b281431e37467f7fb90/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448258&Signature=JHWhG93~snBPshhrvI0g~JhS1HtN2A7PPPxUawNJxBAiSFeN986-BeFW8NPHtaSgu47MLq-FTImVK32~Iop0-GH0Dp8StSeyN8qSmOzz67J3zzYEVQBlZxmme6li~8V2ScrPXc5I0RlcZyWyim1O2Gtmr1EHNmUoYs75GONionuM4L~iApyxQPfCr8rfplzOyaVCynRLHP1BJ~454dn5gvAmoM5h~HD61MpNqeU7BgEuZhHG2~F~Z9GfDIbfOtn6g9WuljoatmbEmAUkAULeD4n3CFMV2ECWzPppQu0OI7bTJoBUPcjsIAOIEUECnYE6QZNboGMAIkJd9-fIqwNnkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple residents and community organizations used the council’s public-comment period to announce events and raise local concerns.

Gary Genovese, representing We Care for Animals, described a trap-neuter-release fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, July 13, at the Mojave Steakhouse; the event charges $15 with raffle prizes and proceeds to support the group’s TNR work. Genovese said the program traps, vaccinates and returns feral cats rather than euthanizing them.

Captain John Bursch of the Salvation Army outlined the organization’s summer camping ministry. He said the division’s camps serve local youth who may not otherwise travel beyond Bullhead City and that recent trips included children seeing pine forests near Flagstaff and attending teen and music/fine-arts camps.

Teresa Becker, a Holiday Shores resident, told council that she is concerned planned changes would close public access to the nearby river and that losing access would depress property values. Becker said her family uses a walking route two blocks from the river and suggested the city consider a local key-card gate for Holiday Shores residents to preserve access.

Pamela Smith publicized an annual Republican picnic and related fundraising activities, and Janice Johnston announced that PFLAG has established a Bullhead City chapter and will host an introductory meet-and-greet in coming weeks.

Council members acknowledged the announcements; no formal council action on these items occurred during the meeting.","Speakers at public comment promoted a trap-neuter-release fundraiser, Salvation Army youth camps and new PFLAG chapter; a Holiday Shores resident urged the city to preserve local river access.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6521167,"Bullhead City sets public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate changes; assistance eligibility raised to 200% of poverty",558,3042000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5113909-2eb2c3dee21145a03d69296c332c6f8e&start=3042&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5113909-2eb2c3dee21145a03d69296c332c6f8e/thumbnail_3042000.jpg","/articles/6521167/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-sets-public-hearing-on-proposed-water-and-sewer-rate-changes-assistance-eligibility-raised-to-200-of-poverty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521167-db30dbb111afe11e6bfe35672257666c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448258&Signature=g~6872cLoGedMrOll-6xLbSs~lscKaUFMz40cUHiuHHoZRx1Wz7YqxsWmQ8~-hjaA7m3Vh3IwwbPUQVmUGwnMyorAzpNFb--Mq5auAhNdWifbWQ0MugbQ0LrMjEiF1VpwLi9e1pgUOSpMbcw2eZ2YsXycyzDAY5jjCbNMX5rYV0DqBvLuMWl3e8ruXYK55D64u1hCDdHBUpF~2om7TsO7usWrNnWnzEBw34KwYZyCK47KYZrto0d8MJi4hp8ZdCoJJJWVcMAZUxB39Eui9hkBrEArNmECdWUwLmH-0bSRcbGfphEbcd9YUiYE-dG~rHJxV2NoiIrAIlhA0OKqvSVKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bullhead City Council adopted a resolution to set a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate structures and to issue a notice of intent. The council set the hearing for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, and approved the city’s accompanying public-notice procedures.

Assistant City Manager Eddie Kucera described staff work on a proposed rate structure and on a utilities-assistance and discount program (UADP). Kucera said staff revised the UADP eligibility from 100% to 200% of the federal poverty guideline after reviewing local socioeconomic data, to increase program reach. He gave annual income thresholds at 200% of poverty used for the draft program: $31,300 for a one-person household; $42,300 for a two-person household; $53,300 for a three-person household; and $64,300 for a four-person household.

Kucera said the rate materials and analysis are available in the council packet and on the city website. City Manager Toby Cotter and council members stressed that setting the hearing restores local rate-making authority and gives the public a chance to review and comment. The council adopted resolution number 2025R-32 to set the hearing and publish the notice of intent; the motion passed unanimously.

Council members invited residents to review the workshop materials posted at bullheadcity.com and attend the Sept. 2 hearing to comment on proposed rates and discount program details.","Council adopted a resolution to set a Sept. 2 public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate structures and staff said a utility assistance program’s eligibility threshold was increased from 100% to 200% of federal poverty guidelines.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6521172,"Mojave Electric reviews outages, meter growth and preparedness as monsoon season begins",1017,118000,1135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5113909-2eb2c3dee21145a03d69296c332c6f8e&start=118&end=1135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5113909-2eb2c3dee21145a03d69296c332c6f8e/thumbnail_118000.jpg","/articles/6521172/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Mojave-Electric-reviews-outages-meter-growth-and-preparedness-as-monsoon-season-begins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521172-462feb5fd6523f64c35743756b6a35a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448258&Signature=gZRnrgK7ErTakI-3EqXWxRVjwWw216qPFdfC3xs95oKYLDQFoyadQio5V04uqie2UChoCWtihdVt9mileU5aGUeOr92g6WL8NoWbwQLfjAI9qU2TqJIFbvAoHkFnEfUM99CePy2eDAyc7qgSNyyBl4KWSPH8XxqhcSVLZ0ha7h9hockkrWQqrh5WZ6Y-OeHAqSFiPcUFLHJ1z-YGjEhphTzH4coYj6hWj4rE8haueXaLosWIXz1qC0sZpaAfVvPUwJO~Zx2L7Bx9F7dCcIybsYCLnEGXULW2AsfByYzmtnX7C1-1Oo93rzRmfTAv7H2OByrW2tcVKg0-qs~u0OV3OQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Mojave Electric representative gave Bullhead City Council an overview of recent outages, membership growth and preparedness steps as Monsoon season starts. The presentation reviewed outage categories, causes and mitigation steps and highlighted a marked rise in new meters coming online this year.

The utility representative told the council that so far this year the cooperative has logged eight storm-related outages, 20 bird-related outages, 14 distribution-equipment outages, 12 underground cable faults and one tree-related outage. The presenter said underground faults can take longer to repair and credited the city’s redundant system with allowing quick partial restorations during recent events. \"If this continues, we'll definitely break that 806\" new-meter mark from last year, the presenter said, citing 313 new meters so far in 2025 compared with 249 at the same point in 2024.

Council members and city staff emphasized the cooperative’s coordination with emergency services during recent outages. City Manager Toby Cotter told the room that the utility is “in direct communication with our dispatch and our emergency services personnel” during incidents and thanked Mojave Electric for rapid restoration efforts.

The representative also discussed long-term planning: a 10-year forecast showing about 1.3% annual residential growth, 1.5% small commercial growth and 1.6% energy consumption growth, and said the cooperative has prioritized battery initiatives, solar and gas generation. The co-op is conducting a cost-of-service study using 2024 as the test year and expects results in the coming months; the presenter said a third-party key-ratio trend analysis ranked the cooperative lowest in controllable costs among 11 Arizona cooperatives.

The presentation included public-safety and customer tips for monsoon season: secure outdoor items, keep flashlights and backups available, follow generator safety guidance (15 feet from structures, do not backfeed the grid), call 811 before digging and take electrical-safety steps for refrigerators and air-conditioning maintenance. The utility representative also listed community outreach programs including National Night Out appearances, the Boom Box Parade, a drone camp that supports overhead-line inspection and other local events.

Vice Mayor Alfonso and other council members thanked the representative for the briefing and for working with city public-safety staff during outages.

The presenter said he would be available after the meeting for follow-up questions.","A Mojave Electric representative updated Bullhead City Council on outage causes, a rise in new meters and energy-efficiency efforts; city officials thanked the co-op for rapid outage response.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Bullhead City Council actions July 1, 2025

Residents and local groups use council public comment to announce events and raise river-access concern

Bullhead City sets public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate changes; assistance eligibility raised to 200% of poverty

Mojave Electric reviews outages, meter growth and preparedness as monsoon season begins