Development News for Show Low, Arizona

City Approves Purchase of Senior Center Dining Room Property with CDBG Funds

The City Council considered an ordinance authorizing the purchase of real property for the senior center dining room, which is part of a larger building that also houses the Meals on Wheels program. Grant funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the Arizona Department of Housing and Northern Arizona Council of Governments, were approved for this purchase and subsequent rehabilitation. The city will purchase the property from Grit AZ LLC for $170,000, which is the appraised value. This ownership will enable the city to seek grant funding for the facility's rehabilitation, as grant funds cannot be used for buildings not owned by the city. A request of $2,500 was made to cover potential fees for the release of the deed of trust, which are not covered by the grant. The ordinance was adopted unanimously.

Verizon Cell Tower Approved for Frontier Field to Improve Cellular Service

The City Council considered and approved a ground lease agreement with Cell Code, doing business as Verizon Wireless, for the installation of a light pole cell tower at Frontier Field. The project aims to address a noted cellular service weakness or gap at the park, especially during busy times. The proposed 80-foot tower will replace an existing 69-foot light pole, with the ground equipment facility located outside the fence and enclosed by an 8-foot block fence. Verizon will pay $18,000 annually, with a 2.95% annual increase. The lease term is five years, with automatic extensions for two additional five-year terms. Upon expiration, the communication facility will convey to the city, or Verizon can be required to remove it. The agreement is pending Verizon's final approval, with staff recommending authorization for the city attorney to accept minor changes and the mayor to sign the documents. The motion to approve passed unanimously.

Sholo Gears Up for Rodeo, Car Show, and Public Works Updates

During the summary of current events, the City Manager provided updates on various community activities and public works projects. The annual Sholo Rodeo is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with events starting at 6 p.m. on Friday for the junior rodeo and Saturday for the open rodeo, followed by a concert featuring Arizona Peaches. The 'Cruising the Rim' car show is on Friday evening, with cars cruising through the city, and a car show on Saturday at Frontier Field from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public works projects include ongoing work at Timothy McKay Memorial Park (restrooms finished, paths and parking lot underway) and the Elks Lodge Little League Field. Paving is planned for Ninth Place on Wednesday in preparation for the car show. The City Manager also reminded council members of upcoming meeting dates: June 16th and July 21st, with a break in between.

Sholo Bluff CFD Adopts Tentative Budget of $168,580 for Fiscal Year 2027

The Sholo Bluff Community Facilities District (CFD) Board, meeting as a special session of the City Council, adopted a tentative budget for fiscal year 2027, totaling $168,580. This district, formed in 2005 by property owners, is a separate governmental unit from the city. The budget is primarily for servicing an outstanding special assessment bond, which is scheduled to be paid off in 2031. The district's budget relies on assessment billings, with a beginning fund balance of $306,000 and projected revenues of $58,642 from annual assessments. The board approved Resolution R2026-01 for the tentative budget and expenditure limitation. A final budget adoption with a public hearing is scheduled for June 16th.