# Special Town Council Meeting - October 29th, 2026

The Town of Sahuarita Special Town Council Meeting on October 29, 2026, included study sessions on recreation center planning, water sustainability, and proposed e-bike and scooter regulations. The main procurement- and capital-planning discussion concerned a recreation center with an aquatic component at Parcel 30. Staff recommended pursuing that option rather than a standalone community pool, citing estimated annual operating subsidies of about $800,000 for a recreation center versus $1.6 million for a comparable standalone pool. The current 10-year CIP includes $55 million for the center in FY2029–FY2033 ($5 million for design and $50 million for construction): $10 million is tied to excess general-fund reserves, while $45 million in local grants and contributions is a placeholder that staff said could include Pima County bond proceeds and is unlikely to be fully realized from that source alone. Staff discussed cash, general-obligation bonds, revenue obligations, and hybrid financing, as well as ongoing operating costs and possible tax and fee approaches. No formal vote or spending authorization was requested or taken; Council and Parks and Recreation Commission members expressed general support for further evaluation, facility visits, and assessment of financial, operational, and community impacts. Staff also discussed coordinating potential construction with planned road, utility, and path work to reduce rework and costs.

The water session was an informational discussion with a law professor and state water-resource representatives; no action was taken. The e-bike and scooter session reviewed a draft town ordinance, with staff directed to refine it for possible Council consideration on November 9; it did not involve a procurement decision. No vendor selection, contract award, or bid approval was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Special Town Council Meeting - October 29th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkRlbO09gkM) - TownofSahuarita