Council Subcommittee on Water Issues Meeting - September 1st 2026

The City of Prescott Council Subcommittee on Water Issues convened on September 1, 2026, to discuss several water-related agenda items including water budget allocations, water service applications, and watershed assessment projects. Key procurement-related discussions focused on water service applications for major development projects such as the Yavapai Community Hospital Association's medical campus and the Whispering Rock development. The subcommittee reviewed water demand analyses, budget impacts, and compliance with the city's amended 2022 water policy guidelines. The hospital project requested an appeal to exceed the 50% water budget threshold, with the subcommittee recommending approval contingent on water-efficient landscaping. The Whispering Rock application, which requested water beyond its existing development agreement, was tabled for further review due to significant changes in the site plan and water allocation concerns. Additionally, the subcommittee received an update on the Big Chino Watershed assessment, including progress on RFP-driven design concepts and geotechnical investigations, highlighting a $3.2 million natural channel restoration project aimed at flood control and habitat improvement. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but recommendations and motions were passed to advance projects to the full council for further consideration.