September 1, 2026 Town Council Regular Session

The Town of Fountain Hills held its regular Town Council session on September 1, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $3 million pavement management plan for the fiscal year 2026-2027, focusing on full road reconstructions of 14 local road segments primarily in the Southeast section of town. The council unanimously approved this funding allocation to continue infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the council retroactively approved a contract for a state-of-the-art surface water pump replacement on Panorama Drive, addressing water flow issues onto tribal lands, with the project expected to be operational by the end of September. The council also received an update on the downtown strategy, including a $50,000 facade improvement grant program with several applications in progress, and ongoing capital improvement projects such as the five-year downtown streetscape plan. Furthermore, the council discussed amendments to town code sections related to handbill distribution, focusing on resolving legal conflicts and constitutional concerns, though no formal vote was taken. Lastly, the council debated stipend increases for council members and the mayor, ultimately voting down a proposed immediate increase but approving a resolution to align future stipend increases with town staff cost-of-living adjustments starting in fiscal year 2028. Several community grant awards from Republic Services totaling $10,000 were also presented to local nonprofits. No new contracting vehicles or major vendor selections were reported during this session.