Show Low City Council Meeting for 4-21-26

The City of Show Low held a City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council considered and unanimously approved acceptance of a $130,000 Arizona Game and Fish Heritage Grant for purchasing bear-resistant trash containers and related budget transfers. They awarded a construction contract for the City Campus Landscaping Phase II project to Tim's Landscaping Creations for $58,501.86, with additional funding from the parks and facilities general improvements account. The council also approved a $718,335 contract to Surface Contracting Inc. for parking and path improvements at Timothy McKay Memorial Park, part of a phased $1.7 million project. Additionally, a professional services contract for SCADA system improvements at the Font Brook Booster Station was awarded to Pace Advanced Water Engineering for $74,983. The council reviewed and discussed cost reduction strategies for the Show Low Sports and Event Center design-build project, focusing on balancing budget constraints with facility functionality and aesthetics. Finally, the council directed staff to develop a formal annual performance evaluation process for appointed officials, incorporating a leadership 360 survey model based on the City of Safford's approach.