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300 E Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction,AZ
85119
Special Meeting Agenda
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Superstition Vistas Community Ph:(480)982-8002
Facilities District No. 1
Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the
posted meeting start time.
Tuesday,June 17,2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Agenda Items
1. 2 -266 Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from May 6, 2025,
meeting.
Attachments: CVCFD1MIN 2025 05 06 CRAFT"
2. 25-27 Presentation, discussion, and consideration of Resolution No.
2025-005 SVCFD No. 1, approving the proposed District budget for FY
2025/26 and ordering a hearing on and calling for public testimony on
the District budget.
Attachments: Resolution No,2025-005 SVCFQ No. 1
3. 25-266 Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed District budget for FY
2025/26.
4. 25-269 Presentation, discussion, and consideration of Resolution No.
2025-006 SVCFD No. 1, adopting the District budget for FY 2025/26
and ordering a tax levy.
Attachments: Resolution No.2025-006 SVCFQ No. 1
D. District Manager Report
E. District Director Report
F. District Treasurer Report
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Superstition Vistas Community Special Meeting Agenda June 17,2025
Facilities District No.1
G. Adjournment
Copies of this agenda and additional information on any of the items listed above may be obtained from
the office of the city clerk/district clerk, 300 E Superstition Blvd,Apache Junction,AZ 85119, Monday
through Thursday, 7:00a to 6:00p, excluding holidays.
The City of Apache Junction invites and welcomes people of all abilities to use our programs, sites and
facilities. Specific requests may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office at(480)474-2617
or TDD(480)983-0095. Members of this board will attend either in person or by telephone, video or
internet conferencing.
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City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ
85119
Agenda Item No. 1.
File ID: 25-286
Sponsor: Agenda Date:6/17/2025
Index: In Control: Superstition Vistas Community Facilit
Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from May 6, 2025, meeting.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 611212025
Cityof Apache Junction, Ari City Council Chambers
paczona 300 E Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction,AZ 85119
Special Meeting Minutes
apachejunctionaz.gov
Superstition Vistas Community Ph:(480)982-8002
Facilities District No. 1
Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the
posted meeting start time.
Tuesday,May 6,2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m
B. Roll Call
Present 7- Chairperson Wilson
Vice Chair Schroeder
Boardmember Heck
Boardmember Johnson
Boardmember Nesser
Boardmember Cross
Boardmember Soller
Staff in attendance:
Bryant Powell, District Manager
Matt Busby, Assistant District Manager
Joel Stern, District Attorney
Evie McKinney, District Deputy Clerk
Angelie Hawley, District Treasurer
Mike Loggins, District Director
Charles Briggs, District Project Manager
Rita Vineyard, District Administrative Assistant
Connie Chow, District Finance Controller
Ryan Kaup, Economic Development Director
Rob Wisler, District Management Analyst
C. Agenda Items
1. 25-198 Approval of minutes of special meeting of April 15, 2025.
Chair Wilson called for a motion. Boardmember Heck moved,seconded by Vice Chair Schroeder
that the minutes of the April 15,2025,Special Meeting be approved.
Yes 7- Chairperson Wilson,Vice Chair Schroeder,Boardmember Heck,Boardmember
Johnson,Board member Nesser,Boardmember Cross,andBoardmember Soller
No 0
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel
Superstition Vistas Community Special Meeting Minutes May 6,2025
Facilities District No. 1
2. 25-200 Conduct a public hearing on the final assessment for the Superstition Vistas
Community Facilities District No. 1, Assessment Area No. 5.
Chair Wilson opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. Receiving no comments,Chair Wilson closed
the public hearing at 6:02 p.m
Zach Sakas, Esq. of Greenberg Traurig, outside counsel for the Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. 1 presented to the Board the special assessment bonds for Assessment
Area 5 in D.R. Horton's Radiance development. He explained this was funding a portion for
Davis Drive and the assessment per lot is$5,000.00. The district engineer and City staff have
confirmed that the project is complete and that each lot being assessed will benefit from the
street improvements.
Boardmembers had no concerns.
3. 25-201 Presentation, discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 2025-003
SVCFD No. 1, a resolution of the district board of Superstition Vistas
Community Facilities District No. 1 approving the final assessment for
Assessment Area No. 5, determining that the work has been completed
in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and ordering
the collection of the assessment in Assessment Area No. 5.
Chair Wilson called for a motion. Boardmember Cross moved,seconded by Boardmember Nesser
that Resolution No.2025-003 SVCFD No.1 be approved.
Yes 7- Chairperson Wilson,Vice Chair Schroeder,Boardmember Heck,Boardmember
Johnson,Board member Nesser,Boardmember Cross,andBoardmember Soller
No 0
Zach Sakas, Esq. of Greenberg Traurig, outside counsel for the Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. 1 presented to the Board Resolution No. 2025-003 and Resolution No.
2025-004. He explained that Resolution No. 2025-003 concludes the assessment process for
Assessment Area 5. Resolution No. 2025-004 states the Board authorizes the issuance and
sale of special assessment bonds in the amount of$5,000.00 per 172 lots for a total of
$860,000.00. The proceeds of the bonds will be used for the street improvements on Davis
Drive.
Boardmembers had no concerns.
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Superstition Vistas Community Special Meeting Minutes May 6.2V25
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4. 25-202 Presentation, discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 2025-004
SVCFD No. 1. 0 resolution of the district board of Superstition Vistas
Community Fooi|iUaa District No. 1' authorizing the issuance ofthe
District's Assessment Area No. 5 Special Anoaaennent Bonde, Series
2O25; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery Of
related documents; awarding the bonds too purchaser; appointing o
n*gistnar, transfer agent and paying agent for the bonds; and authorizing
the taking Of other actions securing the p8y[OeO[of and rg|GUOQ to the
bonds.
Chair Wilson called for a motion. Boardmember Heck moved,seconded by Boardmember Nesser
that Resolution No.2n25'VV48VCFONo.1heapproved.
Yes 7- Chairperson Wilson,Vice Chair Schroeder,Boardmember Heck,Boardmember
Johnson,Board member Neoamr.8ouvdmmmb*r Cross,andBoan1mmmbarGoUor
No O
D. District Manager Report
E. District Director Report - Presentation and discussion of the following items:
F. District Treasurer Report - Presentation and discussion
G. Adjournment
Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting atG:U7p.m.
ACCEPTED THIS DAY O . 2025. BY THE CHAIR PERSON AND
DISTRICT BOARD OF THE SUPERSTITION VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
1 (CITY DFAP/\CHE JUNCTION, AR|Z{}NA).
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF . 2025.
VVALTER^CH|P''VV|LSON
CHAIR PERSON
ATTEST:
EV|EK4CK|NNEY
DISTRICT CLERK
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ
85119
Agenda Item No.2.
File ID: 25-287
Sponsor: Agenda Date:6/17/2025
Index: In Control: Superstition Vistas Community Facilit
Presentation, discussion, and consideration of Resolution No. 2025-005 SVCFD No. 1,
approving the proposed District budget for FY 2025/26 and ordering a hearing on and calling for
public testimony on the District budget.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 611212025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005 SVCF'D NO. 1
A RESOLUTION OF' THE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERSTITION
VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 APPROVING A
PROPOSED DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FY 2025/26 AND ORDERING A
HEARING ON SUCH BUDGET AS APPROVED
WHEREAS, pursuant. to Arizona Revised Statutes ("A. R. S . ")
§ 48-716, the Treasurer of Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. 1 (the " l.atrict") prepared and Submitted
to the Board of Directors of the District (the "District Board")
for approval a proposed District budget for fiscal year ("FY")
2025/26 (the "Proposed Budget") ; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget sets forth the annual statements
and estimates of the operation and maintenance expenses, together
with the debt service payment , of the District for FY 2025/266, as
required by A.R. S. § 48-723 (C) ; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A. R. S . § 48-723 (C) , the District Board
filed the Proposed Budget with the clerk of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, who serves as the clerk of the District, prior
to May 27, 2025
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY nlE BOARD OF DIREcrORS OF
SUPERSTITION VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 , AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 r�oyal of the Fr-) ose�cL Bu,- et
,rhe Proposed Budget submitted to the District Board and attached
as Exhibit A hereto is hereby, approved and a hearing on the
Proposed Budget is hereby ordered as required by law,
SECTION 2 Notice of Hearin
Publication of the notice of the public hearing on the Proposed
Budget in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, which was
- T published in accord ance with the provisions it A. R. S, § 48-716, is
hereby ratified, approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO, 2025-005 SVCF'D NO. I
PAGE, I 0-F 2
SECTION 3 Effective Date
This resolution is effective immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECT OF SUPERSTITION VISTAS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1, THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025 .
WALTER "CHIP" WILSON
Chairman, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
EVIE MCKINNEY
District Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD JOEL STERN
District Counsel
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A Proposed Budget FY 2025/26
Exhibit B Notice of Hearing
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005 SVCFD NO. I
PAGE 2 OF 2
EXHIBIT A
SUPERSTITION VISTAS COMMUNITY FAcILITIEs DISTRICT
PROPOSED GET
SOURCES
U 538, 150
REVENUES
Developer Contribution $ 142,470
O&M Property 'rax 32, 530
Gera. Ob. Bond Property Tax 357, 850
Special. Assessments
(including from capitalized
interest) 502, 467
Contingency (Additional land
tented and is taxable,
and assessment, prepayments) 200, 000
TOTAL REVENUES $1,335, 31 `l
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Gen.. Ob. Bond Proceeds $4,000, 00
Sp. Assessment.rent Bond Proceeds 2, 000, 000
Contingency (Adjustments t
final assessed valuation or
bond repayment schedule) 2, 000, 000
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $8, 0()0, 000
TOTAL SOURCES _ 7L7,jj '467
USES
EXPENSES SERVICE
Gen. Ob. Bond Principal $ 252, 000
Gen, Ob. Bond Interest 205, 100
31r As mt, Bond Principal, 131 , 000
Sp. Assm . Bond Interest 321, 167
County Treasurer Assessment
Collection Fees 9, 200
Bank Fees 5, 000
TOTAL EXPENSESV a 2:3,
—467
E 1l3TT A
PAGE 1 OF'
EXPENSES - CAPITAL
Geri. Ob Bond Acquisition of
Public, Infrastructure $3, 500, 000
Sp. Assmt. Bond Acquis-ition
of Public Infrastructure 2, 200, 000
Bond Costs of Issuance 900, 000
Appraisal Fees 15, 000
District Engineer Fees 60, 000
Contingericy for Additional
Acquisition of Public
Infrastructure 2, 000, 000
TOTAL EXPENSES - CAPITAL $8, 675, 000
EXPENSES - OPERATIONS
Administration $ 50, 000
CFD Development Agreement
Transfer 15, 000
Legal, 50, 000
Consulting Fees 25, 000
Insurance 30, 000
Contingency ---T 5, 000
TOTAL EXPENSES - OPERATIONS 75, 06i
TOTAL USES
SOURCES MORE/ (LESS) THAN USES
RESOLU,r,ION NO. 2025-005 SVCFD NO. 1
EXHIBIT A
PAGE 2 OF' 2
EXHIBIT B
SUPERSTITION VISTAS CCVV1U`NITY EFIACILITIEs DISTRICT No. I
NOTICE OF HEARING
INQUIRED By A.R.S. §§ 48-716 ;uw 48-723 (C)
CN THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 2025/26
OF
SUPERSTITION VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes ("A. R. S. ") K 48-
716 and 48-723 (C) , notice is hereby given that a public hearing on
the Proposed Budget of the Sup erstiti(pi Vistas Comnuinity
F"ac i itl s> istrict Na; I for FY 2025/26 will be heid by the
District Board on June 17, 2025, at 6: 00 p.m. in the Apache
Junction Council Chambers located at 3 0 0 E. Superstition
Boulevard, Apache Junction, Arizona. A copy of the Proposed Budget
is cui file with the Clerk of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona/District Clerk of Superstition Vistas Community Facilities
District No. 1, at the City of Apache Junction located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard, Building C, Apache Junction, Arizona
85119, telephone number (480) 982-8002 . This notice also
constitutes notice of the filing of the ElStimate as required by
A. R. S. § 48-723 (C) .
DATED this day of 2025.
/s/nistrict—Clark;
District Clerk
Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. 1
RESOLUTTON O. 2025-005 SVCFD NO. 1
EXHIBIT B
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ
85119
Agenda Item No. 3.
File ID: 25-288
Sponsor: Agenda Date:6/17/2025
Index: In Control: Superstition Vistas Community Facilit
Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed District budget for FY 2025/26.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 611212025
City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ
85119
Agenda Item No.4.
File ID: 25-289
Sponsor: Agenda Date:6/17/2025
Index: In Control: Superstition Vistas Community Facilit
Presentation, discussion, and consideration of Resolution No. 2025-006 SVCFD No. 1,
adopting the District budget for FY 2025/26 and ordering a tax levy.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 611212025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 SVCFD NO, 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERSTITION
VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 ADOPTING THE
DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FY 2125/26 AND LEVYING A TAX
WHEREAS, pursuant 0) Arizona Revised Statutes ("A. R.S. ")
48-716, the Treasurer of Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. I (the "District") prepared and submitted
to the Board of Directors of the District (the "District Board")
for approval a proposed District budget for fiscal year ("FY")
2025/26 (the "Proposed Budget") ; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget` sets forth the annual statements
and estimates of the operation and maintenance expenses of the
District for FT 2025/26, as required by A. R. S. § 48-723 (C) ; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the Distrdct Board adopted
Resolution No. 2025-005 SVCFD NO. 1, approving the Proposed Budget
and ordering a hearing on the Proposed Budget as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, as required by eta Ida S. K 48-716 and 48-723 (C) , notice
of the public hearing on the Proposed Budget and of the filing of
the estimate, in the fora n attached hereto as Exhibit A, wa s
published not less than ten days prior to the date hereof in a
newspaper of general circulation in the District and was mailed to
the clerk of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was he on the date hereof,
11011, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DISTRICT BOARD OF
SUPERSTITION VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I 02plim-of tC -=o -L)tQ-001
The Proposed Budget in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 13 is
hereby approved and adopted as the final District budget for
FY 2025/26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 SVCFD NO. 1
PAGE 1 OF 2
SECTION 2 Tax Lev-
L.LL
A to levy (the "Tax Levy") in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C is hereby ordered, approved and adopted, and the District
Clerk is hereby directed to deliver certified copies Of ths 'Fax
Levy to the Pinal County (Arizona) Board of Supervisors, to the
Arizona Department of Revenue, and to any entity acting as trustee
for any District bonds.
SECTION 3 Effective Date
This Resolution is effective immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUPERSTITION VISTAS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 , THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025.
WALTER "CHIP" WILSON
Chairman, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
EVIE MCKINNEY
DisLrict Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
-- 401lip w to:2 5
RICHARD JOEL STERN
District Counsel.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A Notice of Hearing
Exhibit 13 Adopted Budget FY 2025/26
Exhibit C "Tax Levy
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 SVCFD NO. 1
PAGE 2 OF 2
EXHIBIT
SUPERSTITION 'VISTAS COMMUNITY FAcILITiFs DISTRICT No.
NOTICE OF HEARING
CV THE PROPOSED BuDGET FOR FY 2025/26
OF
SUPERSTITION 'VISTAS CommNiTy FA I I'TI S DISTRICT No.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes ("A. R. m ")
i i.C and ti- 7i 3 (C) , notice is hereby given that a public hearing on
the Proposed Budget of the Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. i for FY 2025/26 will be held by the
Distri.ct, Bard can JunE, 17 2025, at 6: 00 p.m in the Apache
Junction Council Chambers located at 300 E. Superstition
Boulevard, Apache Junction, Arizona .. A copy of the Proposed Budget:
is on file with the Clerk of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona/Dis rr~ict Clerk Superstition Vistas Cownunity Facilities
District No. i at the i.t:y of Apache Junction located at 300 N.
Superstition Boulevard, Building C4 Apache Junction, Arizona
85219, telephone number (480) 983-- 002. This notice also
constitutes notice of the filing of the estimate as required by
DATED this day of , 2025 .
District (Clerk
.
Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities ristri ct No. i
EXHIBIT B
SUPERSTITION VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1
AmPTED Bur)GET /
SOURCES
U 538, 150
REVENUES
Developer Contribution $ 142, 470
O&M Property Tax 32, 530
Gen. Ob. Bond Pi."operty Tax 357, 850
Special Assessments
(including rom capitalized
tolize
interest) 502,46.7
Contingency (Additional iand
patented and is taxable, and
assessment rep yinent.$) 200, 000
TOTAL REVENUES $1,235, 317
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Gen. Ob. Bond Proceeds $4, 000, 000
p. Assessment Bond Proceeds 2, 000, 000
Contingency (Adjustments to
final assessed valuation or
bond repayment schEdule) 2, 000, 000
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $1 , Q 5, 15 5
TOTAL CEO ``1.
USES`
EXPENSES .VICE
Gen. Ob. Bond Principal $ 252, 000
Gen. O * BOTic" Interest 205, 100
Sp. Assmt. Bond Principal 131, 000
p. Assmt. Bond Interest 321, 167
County Treasurer _Assessment
Collection Fees r
200
Bank Fees 5, 000
TOTAL EXPENSES - DEBT SERVICE $ 92 3, 4 67
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 `VC1F D NO. 1
EXHIBIT
AGE 1 OF
EXPENSES - CAPITAL
Gen. 01) Bond Acquisition of
Public Infrastructure $3, 500, 000
Sp. Assmt. Bond Acquisit-ion
of Public Infrastructure 2, 200, 000
Bond Costs of Issuance 900, 000
Appraisal Fees 15, 0()0
District Engineer Fees 60, 000
Contingency for Additional.,
Acquisition of Public
Infrastructure 2, 000, 000
TOTAL EXPENSES - CAPITAL $8, 675, 000
EXPENSES - OPERATIONS
Administration $ 50, 000
CFD Development Agreement
,rransfer 15, 000
1,egal 50, 000
Consulting Fees 25, 000
Insurance 30, 000
Contingency 5, 000
TOTAL EXPENSES - OPERATIONS $ 175, 000
TOTAL USES ' _773 46-7
SOURCES MORE/ (LESS) THAN OSES
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 SVCFD NO. 1,
EXFIIBTT B
PAGE 2 OF 2
EXHIBIT C
SUPERSTITION VISTAS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO
TAx LEvy
P�31KS0AN,i, To RESOLJJTION No. 2025-006 SVCFD No. I passed on
Jurie 17, 2025 by the Board of Directors of Superstition Vistas
Conuaunity Facilities District No. I (the "District") , it is hereby
ordered levying an ad valorem tax on the net, assessed limited
property value of all taxable property within than District for FY
2025/26, such tax levy to be apportioned as follows : (i) at at
rate equal to $0 . 30 per $100 . 00 of net assessed limited property
value for the purpose of operation and maintenance expenses of the
District; provided, however, that such rate shall not, exceed $0 . 30
per $100. 00 of net assessed limited property value, and, (ii) at as
rate equal to $3 . 30 per $100 . 00 of net as see,ed limited property
value for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on.
general obligation bond indebtedness to be incurred during FY
2025/26. A map of the District is attached hereto as Appendix A.
DATF�1,-): JuNF, 17, 2025.
Chairman, District Board
Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. 1
Ni:TES'T
District Clerk
Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006 SVCFD NO. 1
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