September 8, 2026 Town Council Work Session

The Town of Fountain Hills held a work session on September 8, 2026, focused on addressing the town's long-term street repair and maintenance needs. The council reviewed historical road funding efforts, including past bond initiatives, and discussed current pavement conditions and backlog estimates. Staff presented survey results indicating majority support for a road bond, though concerns about survey representativeness were raised. The discussion centered on potential bond amounts, with $20 million over a ten-year repayment period emerging as a preferred option to address the existing backlog of deteriorated roads, primarily local residential streets. The council emphasized the need to continue annual maintenance funding alongside any bond-funded reconstruction. They also considered logistical challenges of completing extensive road work within a few years and the impact on taxpayers, estimating an approximate $110 annual secondary property tax increase for the average homeowner under the proposed bond. The council provided clear direction to staff to further develop bond scenarios and funding priorities for future consideration, focusing on backlog reduction and maintaining healthier roads through ongoing preservation efforts.