June 16, 2026 Town Council Regular Session

The Town of Fountain Hills held a regular session on June 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a professional services agreement with Bio Janitorial Services for townwide janitorial services following a competitive RFP process with 16 qualified vendors. The council also considered and ultimately rejected a capital project proposal for a solar carport parking shade structure at the town hall campus, which included solar panels and aimed to reduce utility costs with a federal rebate incentive. Additionally, the council approved a budget authority transfer for additional design costs related to the downtown streetscape capital improvement project, specifically addressing drainage design. Another procurement decision involved the purchase of a ditch witch vacuum excavator to improve operational efficiency in town maintenance activities. The meeting also featured discussions on contract renewals and salary adjustments for town legal and managerial staff, with some debate over the town attorney's proposed raise. Other topics included updates on tourism and economic development, e-bike regulations, and a zoning ordinance amendment to increase allowed drive-thru sign sizes. Several public comments addressed community concerns and governance issues.