The Town Council voted 6-0 to adopt Ordinance 26-03, revising rules related to community residences, inspections, and insurance. It also approved a Valley Metro intergovernmental agreement by a 6-1 vote.

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May 5, 2026

Ashbrook wash maintenance advances

Funded maintenance has progressed along Ashbrook Wash from Hampstead to Saguaro Boulevard, while the Town continues to face substantial illegal dumping and safety concerns involving reptiles and other wildlife.

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May 5, 2026

Board approves tentative district budget

The Cottonwoods Maintenance District Board approved tentative budget resolution CMD 2026-01 by a 6-0 vote. The plan includes a proposed annual property tax assessment of $212.79 on each of the district’s 58 parcels, with $5,026 designated for landscaping and $1,057 for administration and supplies.

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Apr 14, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed 2026–27 Budget

The Town Council reviewed the tentative fiscal year 2026–27 budget, including continued funding for public safety, streets, infrastructure, facilities, capital planning, and community services. The budget carries forward $390,000 for a delayed fire department brush truck, expected in July or August, and adds three vehicle replacements.

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Apr 7, 2026

Council Approves Golden Eagle Park Drainage Funding

The Town Council unanimously approved Amendment No. 7 to a professional services agreement for Golden Eagle Park drainage improvements, authorizing $165,817. It also unanimously approved a job order contract award not to exceed $150,000 per year, each, under RFP 2025-27.

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Mar 3, 2026

Council Approves Building Efficiency Agreement

The Fountain Hills Town Council unanimously approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with B2B Direct Sales, Inc., by a 7-0 vote, supporting the next phase of efforts to improve cooling efficiency in town buildings.

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Jan 20, 2026

Council Reviews Public Comment Rules

The Town Council reviewed proposed changes to meeting procedures that would organize public comment by topic, generally allow 30 minutes per topic, and create a process for handling more than 10 comment cards. The discussion indicated that the time limit could be extended or suspended by the Council.

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Sep 16, 2025

Council approves hillside cut waiver

The Town Council unanimously approved a cut-fill waiver for 9815 North Palisades, with a 6-0 vote. Council also discussed possible changes to urban-camping rules, hillside retaining-wall standards, and development impact fees, but the excerpts do not show final action on those matters.

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