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Council Approves Jamaica Boulevard Resurfacing

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Briefing

Jul 29, 2026

Council Approves New Fire Engine

The City Council unanimously approved a $1,481,304.56 Pierce fire engine to replace a 2004 engine being taken out of service. The council also unanimously recommended approval of two restaurant liquor licenses.

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Council Adopts 2026-27 Property Tax Levy

Lake Havasu City adopted a Fiscal Year 2026-27 property tax levy of $0.6718 per $100 of assessed value, including an additional $318,012 levy excluding new construction. Council also approved a $0.7370 per $100 levy for Improvement District No. 2 and several property, shoreline, transportation, and drainage actions.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Council adopts $303.7 million budget

Lake Havasu City adopted its Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget of $303,688,635 on a 4-2 vote. The property tax rate remains unchanged, while the approved levy rises to $7,633,823 and represents an estimated $2.84 annual increase per $100,000 of assessed value.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

General plan advances to voters

The council unanimously adopted the 2026 General Plan and submitted it to voters for ratification on November 3, 2026. The plan was revised after 86 public comments from 32 commenters and reduces future land-use categories from 16 to 7.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council funds stormwater and road safety projects

Lake Havasu City approved two wash drop-structure projects totaling $1,017,503 to improve pedestrian crossings, manage stormwater, and reduce the risk of roadway washouts. The Pima Wash #8 project received $609,083 and the Walnut Drive project received $408,420; six councilmembers voted aye and one was absent.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council approves $795,300 road repair contract

Lake Havasu City Council unanimously approved a $795,300 contract for fiscal year 2025-26 hot-mix asphalt repairs. Council also approved $99,257 in construction-management services for runway safety-area improvements, with 90% funded through the Arizona Department of Transportation and a 10% City match.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Council approves fee and traffic signal changes

Lake Havasu City Council approved revised fees for pavement restoration, utility permits, and special events, along with two agreements for traffic signal upgrades. Each action passed 6-0, with one councilmember absent.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Council Reviews Upcoming City Budget

The council reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2026/27 budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Staff reported that estimated General Fund revenues for fiscal year 2025/26 are $94.3 million and expenses are $92.5 million, with available resources projected to decline from $55.5 million to $41.4 million. Staff also noted that some future capital projects exceed available funding and that a final programmed water and wastewater rate increase is planned for September.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Acoma Boulevard project contract considered

Council considered a $5,902,266 construction contract for the Acoma Boulevard Street Improvement Project. Staff said the boulevard had an average pavement condition index of 51, warranting rehabilitation; the provided minutes excerpt does not show the final vote on the contract.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council Approves $558,329 Pavement Work

The City Council unanimously approved $558,328.53 for fiscal year 2025-26 high-density mineral bond pavement preservation services. It also approved emergency and on-call traffic control services, capped at the annual department budget.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Council Approves Nearly $2 Million Chip-Seal Program

Lake Havasu City Council unanimously approved a $1,997,451.20 contract for the fiscal year 2025-26 chip-seal program, expected to begin in late April or early May and finish in May.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council adopts water planning roadmap

Lake Havasu City unanimously approved its 2025 Water Master Plan, updating the City’s roadmap for reviewing water-system performance, identifying needs, and planning for future demand. Council also approved a $250,000 parks and recreation master-planning contract by a 4-2 vote and authorized a $107,973.19 specialized Fire Department service truck.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council approves election and infrastructure plans

The council unanimously adopted the resolution setting the 2026 primary and general elections, voter-registration deadline, and candidate filing deadline. It also approved $220,562.25 for horizontal collector well pump and piping work, a $699,458 roadway crack-sealing contract, and $392,434.20 in crack-sealant purchases.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Council Approves $672,000 Ballfield Lighting

The council approved a $672,000 purchase of LED lighting for five ballfields at Rotary Park and SARA Park. The existing lights have been in service for about 30 years.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council Approves $398 Million Waterfront Development

The City Council approved a planned-development rezone for 1040 McCulloch Boulevard North to allow a mixed-use resort, marina, commercial, and residential project with an estimated $398 million investment. The vote was 5-2.

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Council Selects 2026 Vice Mayor

The council selected Councilmember David Diaz as vice mayor for 2026 by a 4-3 vote.

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Briefing

Nov 26, 2025

Water Plant Upgrade Approved, Pool Contract Denied

The City Council awarded a $2,718,200 water treatment plant improvement contract and denied a $180,230 pre-construction services contract for the Aquatic Center outdoor pool project.

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Briefing

Oct 29, 2025

Council Advances Proposed Fee Changes

The City Council voted 4-3 to introduce an ordinance revising the city’s service, product and regulation fee schedule for possible final adoption at a later meeting. The council also approved $1.35 million for wastewater treatment plant filter upgrades and $544,361.30 for police facility parking improvements.

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Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

Council Opposes Permanent Water Transfer

The council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the permanent transfer of fourth-priority Colorado River water from GSC Farm, LLC, to the Town of Queen Creek, with a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Sep 24, 2025

Council Funds Park and Wastewater Improvements

The council approved $1,406,230 for eight Main Street Commons shade canopies plus bathroom and concessions buildings, and $705,350 for replacement UV disinfection equipment at the Mulberry Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both park awards passed 4-3; the wastewater equipment passed unanimously.

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Briefing

Sep 10, 2025

Council approves utility truck and park Wi-Fi

The council approved a $635,564.85 hydro-excavator truck purchase for safer work around existing utility lines and approved a license agreement to expand Wi-Fi and city network infrastructure in parks. It also approved a commercial planned-development rezone allowing expanded outdoor storage, an airport lease transfer, and other routine items.

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Briefing

Aug 27, 2025

City Approves Water Main Replacement Project

The council unanimously awarded a $3,575,694 contract for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Project, which will replace 12,300 linear feet of water main along with water services and fire hydrants.

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Briefing

Aug 13, 2025

Council Approves Jamaica Boulevard Resurfacing

The City Council awarded a $2,022,475 contract for asphalt improvements on Jamaica Boulevard from Pena Lane to Saddleback Drive. The vote was 6-0, with one councilmember recused.

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