Town Council Meeting- June 22, 2026

The Town of Sahuarita held a Town Council meeting on June 22, 2026, which included multiple agenda items related to procurement, budgeting, and community concerns. Key procurement-related discussions involved the adoption of final budgets for the Rancho Sahuarita and Quail Creek Community Facilities Districts, with budgets of approximately $1.95 million and $1.13 million respectively, primarily allocated for debt service and operations. The council also approved a license agreement with the Pima County Recorder's Office for installing a ballot dropbox at Town Hall, despite some opposition over election integrity concerns. Tucson Electric Power (TEP) representatives presented on the Santa Rita Connection Project and a proposed rate increase, clarifying that the project is a necessary infrastructure upgrade unrelated to the Hudbay Copper World mine and that the mine would bear its own electricity costs without subsidizing residential rates. The council discussed and ultimately adopted an ordinance to increase park field usage fees, despite public opposition citing impacts on youth sports affordability. Additionally, a redevelopment improvement incentive agreement with Roadhouse Green Valley LLC was approved, projecting a strong economic return for the town. The council also approved an amendment to a contract with the Duro Group for lake remediation services, with a budget of approximately $680,000 for the upcoming fiscal year. Finally, appointments to various town commissions were made, and the fiscal year 2027 town budget of over $113 million was adopted, maintaining a $6 million reserve. Public comments addressed concerns about environmental impacts of mining and data centers, water resource management, and community recreational facilities. Overall, the meeting focused on budget approvals, infrastructure projects, contract amendments, and community engagement on development and environmental issues.