Coconino Board of Supervisors Meeting - May 12, 2026

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on May 12, 2026, which included a variety of agenda items ranging from community recognitions to detailed updates on capital improvement projects and procurement activities. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of a funding agreement with the Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival for senior programming, and a planned solicitation for a construction manager at risk for the abatement and demolition of the old jail, with demolition expected to start in fall 2026. The board also reviewed multiple capital projects including the expansion of the jail medical facility, a new youth behavioral health center, a joint operations center, a tribal nation service center, and board chamber renovations, with budgets and timelines provided. Additionally, the board discussed a public-private partnership agreement with Three Peaks Entertainment for a winter drive-thru light show at Fort Tuthill County Park, following an RFP process and evaluation of proposals. The meeting included a presentation of the county's fiscal year 2025 audit results, which reported a clean opinion with no significant findings. Finally, the board received updates on proposed adoption of the 2024 International Building Codes and energy conservation codes, emphasizing a balanced approach to affordability and sustainability in new construction. Motions were passed to approve the Shakespeare Festival funding and the consent agenda, and the board expressed support for moving forward with the Three Peaks Entertainment partnership negotiations.