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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. CONSENT AGENDA
The council may, at this time, take single action on any or all items listed as consent agenda items.
These may include, but are not limited to, acceptance of agenda, acceptance of minutes, appointments,
acceptance of resignations and adoption of certain resolutions and other items which do not require a
public hearing. The consent agenda is a timesaving device of which the mayor and city council is to
receive documentation on these items from the city manager for their review prior to the meeting. Any
member of the council may remove any item from the consent agenda for discussion and cause a
separate vote on the matter later in the agenda.
1. 14-247 Acceptance of agenda. Consideration and action.
Sponsors: Kathy Connelly
2. 14-248 Approval of minutes of special meeting of May 5, 2014.
Consideration and action.
Sponsors: Kathy Connelly
Attachments: ccmin.050514.special
Signed Minutes of May 5, 2014
3. 14-249 Approval of minutes of regular meeting of May 6, 2014.
Consideration and action.
Sponsors: Kathy Connelly
Attachments: ccmin 050614
Signed Minutes of May 6, 2014
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4. 14-252 The mayor and council shall consider approval of award of two-year
contacts to William Pearlman and Carrie Canizales for indigent
defense services with a base monthly payment of$1,725.00 for each
attorney. This item was discussed at the May 19, 2014 Work Session.
Consideration and action.
Sponsors: James Hazel
Attachments: Memo to council Indigent Defense Services
Bid Opening
Contract Pearlman
Contract Canizales
5. 14-258 The mayor and council shall consider the proposed contract with
Public Sector Personnel Consultants for the City of Apache Junction
Fiscal Year 14-15 Classification and Compensation Study in an
amount not to exceed $57,000.00. Staff respectfully requests council
approval of this item. Consideration and action.
Sponsors: Liz Riley
Attachments: Staff memo
PSA PSPC
6. 14-241 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 14-29, authorizing the
submission of a grant for the Apache Junction Police Department's
cold case unit to the Gila River Indian Community State Shared
Revenue Program for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Consideration and
action.
Sponsors: Heather Patel
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution 14-29
Signed Resolution No. 14-29
7. 14-264 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 14-31, authorizing the
submittal of an application for East Valley Adult Resources to the Gila
River Indian Community State Shared Revenue Program for Fiscal
Year 2014-2015. Consideration and action.
Sponsors: Heather Patel
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution No. 14-31
Signed Resolution No. 14-31
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E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Awards,presentations from other organizations,proclamations issued by the mayor, and
acknowledgement of distinguished guests and visitors, and staff presentation of receipt of grant or
donated funds are permitted at this time.
8. 14-226 Proclamation designating the week of May 18-24, 2014 as "National
Public Works Week." Reading and presentation.
Sponsors: Giao Pham
Attachments: Proclamation
9. 14-238 Presentation of donation to Mayor John Insalaco and Chief of Police
Thomas E. Kelly by the Lost Dutchman Kennel Club of funds to
purchase a bite suit for training of Diamont, the city's canine officer.
Presentation.
Sponsors: Roger Hacker
F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
The mayor or any member of council may at this time present a brief summary of current events.
However, no discussion shall take place on such items except for clarifying comments related to
substance, time and location.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The city manager, members of city staff or those individuals designated by the manager may present
information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the operation of the city. There
shall however be no discussion at this time except for clarification inquiries.
10. 14-262 City manager's report. Presentation.
Sponsors: Bryant Powell
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings required by applicable law shall be conducted by the council and any person shall be
given the opportunity to speak.All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to any
member thereof. Such remarks shall be limited to five(5)minutes unless additional time is granted by
the mayor. This time limitation shall not apply to applicants and their agents appearing before the council.
11. 14-239 Proposed Resolution No. 14-30, authorizing the submission of Fiscal
Year 2014 Community Development Block grant application and
holding a public hearing. Consideration and action.
Sponsors: Heather Patel
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution 14-30
Signed Resolution No. 14-30
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12. 14-244 Proposed Ordinance No. 1403, amending Apache Junction City Code,
Volume I, Chapter 9, Health and Sanitation, Article 9-4, Private
Recycling Containers, Section 9-4-4 (E), allowing recycling containers
in manufactured home parks, manufactured home subdivisions and
recreational vehicle parks, and declaring an emergency. Public
hearing and consideration.
Sponsors: Brad Steinke
Attachments: 14-05-06(RecyclingBinsPH)
Ordinance No. 1403
Signed Ordinance No. 1403
13. 14-246 Proposed Resolution No. 14-27, declaring as a public record that
certain documents filed with the city clerk and entitled "Apache
Junction City Code, Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7,
Development Fees", and establishing an effective date. Public
hearing and consideration.
Sponsors: Brad Steinke
Attachments: Resolution No 14-27(DevFeeCodeUpdate)
14-05-06(2ndDevFeeResPH)
Signed Resolution No. 14-27
14. 14-245 Proposed Ordinance No. 1399, amending Apache Junction City Code,
Volume II, Land Development Code, by repealing Chapter 7,
Development Fees in its entirety; and adopting by reference a new
Chapter 7 entitled "Apache Junction City Code, Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7, Development Fees" and establishing
an effective date. Public hearing and consideration.
Sponsors: Brad Steinke
Attachments: 14-05-06(2ndDevFee0rdPH)
Development Fee Ordinance Version 1
Ordinance 1399(UpdatedDevFeeCode)
Signed Ordinance No. 1399
I. OLD BUSINESS
The council shall consider any business that has been previously considered and which is still unfinished
to include those items previously postponed or tabled. No member of the public shall be permitted to
speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a written
request-to-speak form with the city clerk.
J. NEW BUSINESS
The council shall consider any business not yet considered. No member of the public shall be permitted
to speak on these items unless invited to do so by the mayor after first submitting a written
request-to-speak form with the city clerk.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
This item allows the mayor and city council to direct staff on specifically listed matters.
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15. 14-237 Council direction to staff on changes to Apache Junction City Code,
Volume I, Chapter 3, Administration, to establish uniform language to
allow the city manager to have sole discretion in removing department
heads without city council ratification. Current city code language is
inconsistent in the appointment and removal process for department
head positions. Council may direct staff to amend the code and
establish consistency. Discussion and direction to staff.
Sponsors: Kathy Connelly
16. 14-255 Council direction to staff on changes to Apache Junction City Code,
Volume I, Chapter 3, Administration, Article 3-1 City Manager, Section
3-1-8 Powers and Duties. This code section mandates the city
manager(1) make recommendations to the council on ordinances and
(2) make recommendations on all agenda items. Council may wish to
revise this to make it permissive rather than required. Discussion
and direction to staff.
Sponsors. Kathy Connelly
Attachments: Chapter 3-1-8 attachments
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
17. 14-70 Executive Session at 5:45 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M. for
Monday, June 2, 2014.
Sponsors: Bryant Powell
18. 14-71 Executive Session at 5:45 P.M. for Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Other
meetings if necessary.
Sponsors: Bryant Powell
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
At this time the public has the privilege to address the council with requests, communications, comments
or suggestions relating to city business that are not listed on the agenda.All speakers must have already
submitted a written "Request to Speak"form to the city clerk no later than the conclusion of the city
manager's report portion of the agenda. If there is a group speaking on the same item, they should select
a spokesperson.All such remarks shall be addressed to the council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. The mayor is authorized to ask a speaker to stop speaking and leave the podium or to adjourn
the meeting if anyone becomes disorderly, uncivil, makes personal attacks or continues to speak about
items that are not within the jurisdiction of the city after being warned such issues are beyond the
jurisdiction of the city to act. The council may not answer questions of the speaker, discuss the matter
with one another, but may, at the conclusion: 1)respond to criticism by a speaker, 2)ask the city
manager to review a matter;3)ask the city manager to place the matter on a future agenda. Each
speaker must approach the podium, speak into the microphone,provide their name and address. There is
a three (3)minute time limit per speaker.
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N. ADJOURNMENT
Copies of this agenda and additional information on any of the items listed above may be obtained from
the City Clerk's office located at 300 E Superstition Blvd,Apache Junction,AZ 85119, Monday through
Thursday from 7:00a-6:00p, excluding holidays.
If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation,please notify Human Resources at(480)
474-2617 or(480) 983-0095(TDD)at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time.
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Agenda Item No. 1.
'+'Piz File ID: 14-247
Sponsor: Kathy Connelly Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Acceptance of agenda. Consideration and action.
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Agenda Item No.2.
'+'Piz File ID: 14-248
Sponsor: Kathy Connelly Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Approval of minutes of special meeting of May 5, 2014. Consideration and action.
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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 5, 2014
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on May 5, 2014, at the Apache
Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required
by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Insalaco
Vice Mayor Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Serdy
Councilmember Waldron
Councilmember Wilson
Staff Present: City Manager George Hoffman
Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Tom Kelly
Public Works Director Giao Pham
Library Director Spencer Paden
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell
Finance Director Donna Meinerts
Development Services Director Brad
Steinke
Human Resources Director Liz Riley
Assistant to the City Manager Matt
Busby
Others Present: City Magistrate James Hazel
Principal Economic Development
Specialist Janine Solley
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
PAGE 1 OF 6
ORDINANCE NO. 1401, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL RULES, RULE 8, AMENDING
SECTION 12, HOLIDAYS AND SECTION
13, BIRTHDAY LEAVE WITH AN
EMERGENCY CLAUSE )
Human Resources Director
Liz Riley briefed the council on the item.
Vice Mayor Barker opened the
public hearing on the item. There being no one wishing to
speak, she closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion. There being no further discussion, she
called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1401 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1401, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-18, DECLARING AS
A PUBLIC RECORD AND ADOPTING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS ENTITLED
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
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"'CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014-2015" AND "COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015" )
) City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Vice Mayor Barker opened the
public hearing on the item. There being no one wishing to
speak, she closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion. There being no further discussion, she
called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A
PUBLIC RECORD AND ADOPTING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY
CLERK ENTITLED "THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-
2015" AND "THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015"; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-17, ADOPTION OF
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2014-2015 AND GIVING NOTICE OF
FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION )
Assistant City Manager
Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item.
Councilmember Waldron asked
if once they adopt this budget tonight, after this they can only
decrease it and not increase it.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated within the funds .
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Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated that is correct.
Vice Mayor Barker commended
the staff for working so hard on this budget and those who
explained it so well . The council appreciates it. She then
opened the public hearing on the item.
Ms . Nancy Burgess, 116 S .
Vista, Apache Junction, addressed the council . She stated she
is the operations manager at the Apache Junction Food Bank. She
thanked them for the city funding over the years; they would not
be able to do it without the city' s help. They had their first
strategic planning session a couple of weeks ago and determined
they want to be a better community partner in the city. They
will be doing a needs analysis to see where they are falling
short as a nonprofit in serving the underserved, the seniors and
the homeless . They hope this will help them to become a better
community partner. She urged them to vote yes on this budget
and that the increased funding will filter down to the
nonprofits that currently receive city funding. They would like
to go forward and implement new programs to help the citizens in
need.
Vice Mayor Barker closed the
public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated the health and human services funding has been
increased from $85, 000 to $100, 000 .
Mayor Insalaco commented our
previous vice mayor, Rick Dietz, had always been disappointed
when we had to drop it down. He was hoping we could raise it up
a little bit this year. When he told him it was going back up
to $100, 000 he was really pleased. Rick Dietz gave a lot of
time to this city and he thanks him for continuing to think of
the people even now when he is out of office.
Vice Mayor Barker closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
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MAY 5, 2014
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Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, HEREWITH SETTING
FORTH THE TENTATIVE ESTIMATES FOR THE MONIES NECESSARY FOR THE
PUBLIC EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING TAXPAYERS FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT )
Vice Mayor Barker
adjourned the meeting at 7 : 14 p.m.
ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014 .
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 5th
day of May, 2014 . I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 6th day of May, 2014 .
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 5, 2014
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on May 5, 2014, at the Apache
Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required
by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present : Mayor Insalaco
Vice Mayor Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Serdy
Councilmember Waldron
Councilmember Wilson
Staff Present : City Manager George Hoffman
Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Tom Kelly
Public Works Director Giao Pham
Library Director Spencer Paden
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell
Finance Director Donna Meinerts
Development Services Director Brad
Steinke
Human Resources Director Liz Riley
Assistant to the City Manager Matt
Busby
Others Present: City Magistrate James Hazel
Principal Economic Development
Specialist Janine Solley
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
PAGE 1 OF 6
ORDINANCE NO. 1401, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL RULES, RULE 8, AMENDING
SECTION 12, HOLIDAYS AND SECTION
13, BIRTHDAY LEAVE WITH AN
EMERGENCY CLAUSE }
Human Resources Director
Liz Riley briefed the council on the item.
Vice Mayor Barker opened the
public hearing on the item. There being no one wishing to
speak, she closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion. There being no further discussion, she
called for a motion .
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1401 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1401, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-18, DECLARING AS
A PUBLIC RECORD AND ADOPTING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS ENTITLED
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
PAGE 2 OF 6
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014-2015" AND "COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015" )
) City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Vice Mayor Barker opened the
public hearing on the item. There being no one wishing to
speak, she closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion. There being no further discussion, she
called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-18 , A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A
PUBLIC RECORD AND ADOPTING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY
CLERK ENTITLED "THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-
2015" AND "THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015"; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION .
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-17, ADOPTION OF
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2014-2015 AND GIVING NOTICE OF
FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION )
Assistant City Manager
Bryant Powell briefed the council on the item.
Councilmember Waldron asked
if once they adopt this budget tonight, after this they can only
decrease it and not increase it.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated within the funds.
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MAY 5, 2014
PAGE 3 OF 6
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated that is correct.
Vice Mayor Barker commended
the staff for working so hard on this budget and those who
explained it so well . The council appreciates it . She then
opened the public hearing on the item.
Ms. Nancy Burgess, 116 S.
Vista, Apache Junction, addressed the council . She stated she
is the operations manager at the Apache Junction Food Bank. She
thanked them for the city funding over the years; they would not
be able to do it without the city' s help. They had their first
strategic planning session a couple of weeks ago and determined
they want to be a better community partner in the city. They
will be doing a needs analysis to see where they are falling
short as a nonprofit in serving the underserved, the seniors and
the homeless . They hope this will help them to become a better
community partner . She urged them to vote yes on this budget
and that the increased funding will filter down to the
nonprofits that currently receive city funding. They would like
to go forward and implement new programs to help the citizens in
need.
Vice Mayor Barker closed the
public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.
Assistant City Manager Bryant
Powell stated the health and human services funding has been
increased from $85, 000 to $100, 000 .
Mayor Insalaco commented our
previous vice mayor, Rick Dietz, had always been disappointed
when we had to drop it down . He was hoping we could raise it up
a little bit this year. When he told him it was going back up
to $100, 000 he was really pleased. Rick Dietz gave a lot of
time to this city and he thanks him for continuing to think of
the people even now when he is out of office.
Vice Mayor Barker closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
PAGE 4 OF 6
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, HEREWITH SETTING
FORTH THE TENTATIVE ESTIMATES FOR THE MONIES NECESSARY FOR THE
PUBLIC EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING TAXPAYERS FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous.
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT )
} Vice Mayor Barker
adjourned the meeting at 7 : 14 p.m.
ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014.
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ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
PAGE 5 OF 6
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 5th
day of May, 2014 . I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present .
Dated this 6th/ day of May, 2014 .
KATHLEEN CONNELLY ,7
City Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 5, 2014
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Agenda Item No. 3.
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Sponsor: Kathy Connelly Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Approval of minutes of regular meeting of May 6, 2014. Consideration and action.
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 6, 2014
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on May 6, 2014, at the Apache
Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required
by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7 : 04 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Evans led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Insalaco
Vice Mayor Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Serdy
Councilmember Waldron
Councilmember Wilson
Staff Present: City Manager George Hoffman
Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Tom Kelly
Public Works Director Giao Pham
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell
City Engineer Emile Schmid
Development Services Director Brad
Steinke
Assistant to the City Manager Matt
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Busby
Others Present: City Magistrate Jim Hazel
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )
) Vice Mayor Barker MOVED
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION AND THE DONS OF ARIZONA TO PROVIDE WAYFINDING
SIGNAGE TO THE HISTORIC LOST DUTCHMAN MONUMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1, 300 FROM THE DONS OF ARIZONA WITH THE CITY PROVIDING FOUR
SIGNS AND MAINTENANCE; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR TO
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT PENDING APPROVAL AS TO FINAL
FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None .
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Rizzi announced two Saturdays ago she was invited
to the renaming ceremony of VFW Post #7968 . It has been renamed
to the George P. Diehl Post. There was a great turnout and
celebration of his accomplishments, including stories by
members, friends and family.
Councilmember Wilson announced B & B Feed Store has closed its
doors . It opened in 1978 and supported the horse community of
the East Valley, raising relief aid during fires and assisted
the city in horse rescues . He will miss the facility and wishes
their family the best as they move on to other opportunities .
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Vice Mayor Barker thanked the parks and recreation department
for the Easter Egg Hunt a couple of Saturdays ago. She was the
Easter Bunny and had great fun. They did a wonderful job.
Councilmember Waldron thanked VFW #9399 for agreeing to purchase
a new set of flags for the Focal Point.
Councilmember Evans commented the Cinco de Mayo Festival at the
community garden was extremely well attended. There were over
50 vendors, live music and it was the biggest event held there.
Ace Hardware will provide lighting for the garden at night.
Bonnie Plants will replace everything that was stolen earlier
and will provide new plants each growing season for the garden
beds . Scott Soils will add another 25 beds and provide all the
soils for those. Out of something tragic it has turned into
something big.
Councilmember Serdy commented he is happy they are doing the
signs with the Dons and sprucing up the monument more. It is a
treasure in the middle of town.
Councilmember Serdy commented one of the trash companies changed
their policy in the last couple of weeks . He was not happy with
his service and they worked out something different. He
encouraged others to call them and let their management work on
it.
Mayor Insalaco commented he was a speaker a couple of weeks ago
at the 20th Anniversary of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
Mayor Insalaco commented he was also an instructor at the high
school senior interviews along with Assistant City Manager
Bryant Powell and four or five other staff members . It was a
pleasure to see how well the students acted and were dressed.
Comments they made were above what you would normally hear from
17-year-olds and 18-year-olds .
Mayor Insalaco commented on Saturday morning they had a Paws and
Claws program at Harley-Davidson. He is glad he already had two
dogs or he would have had two more.
Mayor Insalaco announced they had a salsa contest at Mountain
Health and Wellness Saturday. Supervisor Pete Rios, Mr. Smith
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from Bonnie' s, two other people and he were the judges . His
throat burned afterwards but it was a fun time for all . It was
very well attended.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
City Manager George Hoffman commented on planning ahead for the
position of city manager and a smooth transition, including
Bryant Powell taking on city manager' s duties . He commented on
the interim department head positions for public works, the
police department and the library that eventually led to taking
the interim title off. In his time remaining, he will be
focusing on State Land and Lost Dutchman Heights, strategic
finance issues to include a possible permanent base adjustment,
an investment and debt management policy and the Public Safety
Personnel Retirement System. He will also address the long term
issues of infrastructure and economic development.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 1400, AMENDING CITY
CODE CHAPTER 5, MUNICIPAL COURT )
) City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
City Magistrate Jim Hazel
stated the city clerk did a good job summarizing it and he was
there to answer any questions they may have.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item. There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and called for any further
discussion. There being no further discussion, he closed the
item and called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1400 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1400, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-32, DECLARING
THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ON TAMARISK
STREET FROM TOMAHAWK ROAD TO
DESCANSO ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN
EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-32, ARE
NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS
AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY; RESOLUTION NO. 14-22,
DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC
ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON
SHIPROCK STREET FROM TOMAHAWK
ROAD TO VISTA ROAD, AND DESCRIBED
IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-14-22,
ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR
PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY
EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY
EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND
FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY/
RESOLUTION NO. 14-24, DECLARING
THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ON COLT ROAD
FROM ROOSEVELT STREET TO
TAMARISK STREET, AND DESCRIBED
IN EXTINGUISHEMENT CASE EX-14-24,
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ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS
AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY )
City Engineer Emile Schmid
briefed the council on the three items .
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on Resolution No. 13-32 . There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the
item to council discussion. There being no further discussion,
he called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 13-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS
OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON TAMARISK STREET FROM
TOMAHAWK ROAD TO DESCANSO ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT
CASE EX-13-32, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC
ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND
FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE : Unanimous .
The motion carried.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on Resolution No. 14-22 . There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the
item to council discussion. There being no further discussion,
he called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT
PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON SHIPROCK STREET
FROM TOMAHAWK ROAD TO VISTA ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN
EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-14-22, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
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USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on Resolution No. 14-24 . There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the
item to council discussion. There being no further discussion,
he called for a motion.
Councilmember Evans MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT
PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON COLT ROAD FROM
ROOSEVELT STREET TO TAMARISK STREET, AND DESCRIBED IN
EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-14-24, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-28, DECLARING AS
A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN
DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
AND ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY
CODE, VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 1, ZONING ORDINANCE/
ORDINANCE NO. 1402, A CITY-
INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT
TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,
VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
THAT REPEALS CHAPTER 1, ZONING
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ORDINANCE, AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE A NEW CHAPTER 1
ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY
CODE, VOLUME II, LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 1,
ZONING ORDINANCE )
Development Services
Director Brad Steinke briefed the council on the item. He asked
the city clerk if the resolution should be done on its own.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated she would like the city attorney to respond to that. She
asked if they should wait until the public hearing on the
ordinance itself and then vote on the resolution followed by the
ordinance.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated that would be the correct order.
Vice Mayor Barker asked if
they are going to Item No. 10 first.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated they are going to Item No. 10 and open the public
hearing.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
they would then go back for the resolution on Item No. 9 .
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke continued with his briefing on the item.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the items .
Mr. Charles Keith, 10220 E.
Apache Trail, Apache Junction, addressed the council . He stated
his family owns six mobile home communities in Apache Junction
and they are for the park model alternatives . Other cities are
allowing them and they are losing business to Mesa. They would
like to keep their business in Apache Junction.
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Mayor Insalaco asked him if
he approved of this item.
Mr. Charles Keith stated they
do. They are appreciative of Brad and the support staff has
given them. They are urging the council to allow them to put
these park model alternatives in the communities . It would help
the businesses . They are constructed under Housing and Urban
Development standards so they are better constructed than a lot
of others in the area. He had pictures if they would like to
see what they look like .
Mayor Insalaco stated he did
not believe that would be necessary.
Mr. Charles Keith commented
if anyone had any questions he would be happy to answer them.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she was convinced.
Mayor Insalaco commented they
are convinced. He then closed the public hearing with no one
else wishing to speak and reopened the item to council
discussion.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she likes the idea of deleting number ten on the conditions
table.
Councilmember Rizzi agreed.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she would like to see the deletion of number ten as part of the
motion. She asked how they are dealing with the chicken
problem.
Councilmember Wilson
recommended they be contained so they can avoid conflicts
between neighbors . Chickens are free roaming and they do roam.
There is an old adage where the chicken crossed the road because
it wanted to see what was on the other side. They want to see
what is over there and what they can eat. Somebody' s garden or
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flowers become open season for a chicken to try to peck at. He
definitely recommended they put in the wording they be
contained.
Vice Mayor Barker asked what
about numbers?
Councilmember Wilson
commented he has looked at several documents concerning the
numbers on it. They are looking at it from the agriculture
side. He asked the development services director what the
average size is for a lot in the city. He was told it is 7, 000
to 8, 000 square feet. He was thinking they could have them in
their backyards and maintain them in their backyards . Number
one is they cannot have roosters; that will keep conflicts down.
He looks at the numbers space-wise. He thinks two per 1, 500
square feet to 2, 000 square feet. If they have 6, 000 square
feet or 7, 000 square feet they can have several . That would
also include half acre locations as well . It goes down to the
square footage of the property.
Vice Mayor Barker asked if
that synchronizes with what is on recommendation 8 where they
are talking about the RS54 and 54M districts .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
it sounds like it is a little less .
Vice Mayor Barker agreed.
Mayor Insalaco commented it
would be less .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
number 8 sounds less than what Councilmember Wilson is
suggesting.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated if they take the current requirement of 6
fowl per half acre or 20, 000 square feet, it would be 3 fowl per
10, 000 square feet and 1 . 5 fowl for 5, 000 square feet. That is
less dense than Councilmember Wilson' s suggestion. He asked
Councilmember Wilson what his suggestion was .
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Councilmember Wilson
commented he said 2 fowl per 2, 000 square feet.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated that is considerably less .
Vice Mayor Barker agreed.
She asked if they have to have them at all in the single family
residential .
Councilmember Evans asked if
they could do it based on the size of the coop, or say they must
be contained in a coop. The number would be up to them. If
they are too crowded they are not going to have a lot of eggs
anyway. A 10, 000 square foot lot that has a 3, 000 square foot
coop on it could definitely take more chickens than if it had a
100 square foot coop. She asked if they really need to state
the number of chickens versus that they must be maintained in a
coop. She asked if that made sense.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
to Councilmember Wilson that he is the resident expert on
chickens .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
when she suggests they have the chickens contained, anytime she
has had chickens in a residential area they roamed free during
the day and they put themselves away when the sun went down.
They never got out of her yard and into a neighbor' s yard. She
asked if when she is suggesting they keep them contained they
must keep them contained at all times on her property or they
must be contained on her property in a coop.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they must be maintained on your property.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
they can roam as long as they are not off the property.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they can use a fence or clip their wings to keep them
from flying, there are several things one can do. They can even
have the top part of the fence leaning in towards their
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property. That way the bird cannot get out and go over. He
believes they need to be contained on your property. To allow
the chickens to roam totally free on the small lots will cause
some problems with neighbors, especially if someone has a
garden. Chickens like green. They will go after green as well
as all the bugs and they can do some damage if you have a
garden. He does not mean they necessarily have to be contained
in a coop because some people want to have the free roaming
range eggs . He will not discuss those. The important portion
of this is they are maintained on your property. Numbers wise,
he did not necessarily want to go into a coop size where we come
out with definitions of what is allowed or not. They do not
need a coop inspector.
Councilmember Evans commented
she thought if they had a coop to whatever size they built it,
they could contain what number they wanted. If they wanted two
or if they wanted ten, as long as they were contained.
Councilmember Wilson
commented he was trying to figure out a way of doing something
on the size of the property. It would be a way of saying they
have an "x" number of square footage and this would be the
number of birds they could have.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
she thinks that is pretty simple.
Councilmember Evans asked if
they could do that for dogs .
Councilmember Wilson
commented we do not do that for dogs .
Vice Mayor Barker commented
we do not have a number yet and we need one that actually
matches up with B.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated pick your number on C and he will match B
up.
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There was general discussion
on the number of chickens that would be allowed based on the
square footage . The consensus was two chickens for every 1, 500
square feet.
Mayor Insalaco commented
there is one thing he has a problem with and it is the word
fowl . A peacock is a fowl . Anyone that has ever been near one
knows you cannot put on in a coop. They are the noisiest
creatures on this earth. He asked how they would stop that. He
asked if they would put fowl and chickens because someone will
come up and say they want a peacock and it is a fowl .
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she has a problem with peacocks, too.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they would let them have the peacock.
Councilmember Wilson agreed
that they ask peacocks not be allowed in the residential area.
Mayor Insalaco commented he
hoped not.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they are beautiful but he lives in a 1 . 25 acre area
and there are three peacocks that are quite some distance away
from them and they can hear them.
Councilmember Serdy asked if
the square feet they are talking about covers the entire
property or just the area of the yard.
Councilmember Wilson
commented it is the entire property.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
two for 1, 500 square feet sounds reasonable.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated if they do not want peacocks, they can say
no roosters or peacocks, if that is a particular issue.
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Mayor Insalaco commented if
they do not put it in someone down the road will say they have a
peacock when it says fowl .
Vice Mayor Barker commented
that ostriches are, too.
Councilmember Evans asked if
they could just say chickens and all other fowl would not be
allowed.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they could say chickens only.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
peafowl would cover both.
Mayor Insalaco commented with
all the things they have to worry about in the city they are
talking about chickens .
There was general discussion
about saying chickens only. The consensus was to say chickens
only.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it takes away the cute, little ducks and geese. In revision
number 8, that would exclude all reference to fowl and replace
that with the word chicken. She asked if that was correct.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated that was correct.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
someone could argue that a rooster is a chicken.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they still have no roosters .
Councilmember Rizzi asked if
he would be leaving that in.
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Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated he would.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked if they wanted to address where the small livestock can be
kept, specifically in the front yard.
Mayor Insalaco commented he
hoped they were saying in the backyard for the chickens .
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated she is not sure the chickens will be in the backyard.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated this does not limit the location of these
animals .
Mayor Insalaco commented it
will be fun keeping a chicken in a front yard that is not fenced
in.
Councilmember Wilson asked if
they could do anything so they would have to maintain it on
their property.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
they can require them to do so.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they would be adding chickens only, with no
roosters, and the chickens need to be contained on the property.
He thinks they should work with the city attorney with the
language on this or they could lose their chicken rights . He
will match up B with whatever number they come up with.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated it would be the same for the livestock.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated that is correct. The livestock need to be
contained.
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Councilmember Serdy asked for
an explanation on how they are voting on this as it sounds like
they are all for limiting the amount of chickens . He does not
see a problem with it. There is a lot of movement out there for
people . You may have a single person who wants to turn his
entire yard into a garden and raising chickens . As long as it
is not a problem he does not see a problem with it. He will
vote no on limiting the amount of chickens . One could look at a
section as big as this and you could put a lot of chickens in
here comfortably.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
comfortable chickens .
Councilmember Serdy commented
on how big the council chambers is . It is less than 3, 000
square feet and one could only have 4 chickens in here.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
that is true. According to this he could only have four.
However, that is only in a residential area. They are only
talking about residential areas .
Mayor Insalaco commented they
are not talking about the 1 . 25 acre or larger properties .
Councilmember Serdy commented
his philosophy has always been what harm is there. If people
think they need these eggs, he will just say no.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated if there is a no vote on any individual piece, then that
becomes a no vote on the whole thing for that particular
councilmember. He wanted to point that out.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated this is not forever and ever. If they
create language and later find out they have people with 100
chickens and they are doing egg production out of their
residential property and it is bothering the neighborhood, they
can come back and change the law if there is a problem. They do
it all the time.
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City Attorney Joel Stern
stated there is cost in that .
Councilmember Serdy commented
there is also a smell . After a rain, if you have any kind of
animals in your backyard the smell is elevated. Neighbors will
complain that is a problem, then enforce it. Make it complaint
driven.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they do need some measurements, some
criteria. Otherwise it is very difficult to deal with an issue
on nuisance. Nuisance is fuzzy. Something that is measurable
is easy for them in the enforcement business .
Vice Mayor Barker asked what
happens if someone wanted to have a home business of selling
eggs . She asked if it is already covered.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated a home occupation allows ten vehicles to
come to the site per day. He would think they could run a very
profitable chicken egg business out of a residence .
Mayor Insalaco commented they
will not get that out of 4 chickens .
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they could if they had 100 .
Councilmember Serdy commented
they could get $15 to $20 a week.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
he did not try to buy eggs at the Wellness Festival . Free range
chickens go for more.
Mayor Insalaco asked if the
city attorney had anything else to say.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated the zoning map revisions should be a separate motion.
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Vice Mayor Barker asked if
they could tack it on as an amendment to this .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated the problem with that is if someone wants to refer on
just that one issue the whole thing could get referred. The
problem is it is all one ordinance .
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it appears to her that to solve that problem they would need a
separate item.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they would need a separate motion.
City Attorney Joel Stern
agreed that they would need a separate motion.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
they only need another motion, not another item in the packet.
They do not need to put this off. It could be done following or
prior to the zoning.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated either one. The motion should be to direct staff to
city-initiate the rezonings on those properties . He asked the
development services director how many there are.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated there are two.
Vice Mayor Barker stated
there are two properties : Meridian and Valley.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated he talked to both property owners this
morning and indicated the council might go in that direction.
If so, staff would sit down with them and make a planned
development ordinance that would come to the council separately.
City Attorney Joel Stern
commented that is approximately a four-month process where it
has to go back to the planning and zoning commission with public
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hearings before coming back to the council . That way people are
notified who are surrounding that property and they would have a
right to speak on it.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they make a separate motion in the beginning to remove
number 11 from this amendment list.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated they remove it from here and it would be a separate
motion after they do the rezoning ordinance .
There was general discussion
on what items they wanted left on the list. It was the
consensus to leave one through nine .
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 14-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND
ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 1 ZONING ORDINANCE", ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1402 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE
ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Waldron
SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1402, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS : THAT WE ACCEPT REVISIONS
1 THROUGH 9, THAT WE CHANGE REVISION 8 SO THAT ALL MENTION OF
FOWL IS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH THE WORD CHICKEN; THAT THE 2C
INCLUDE THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ALL CHICKENS ARE TO BE CONTAINED
ON THE PROPERTY WITH A NUMBER OF NO MORE THAN TWO FOR EVERY
1, 500 FOOT OF PROPERTY.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked if she also wanted to make sure the livestock are
contained.
Vice Mayor Barker AMENDED HER
MOTION TO STATE THAT ALL LIVESTOCK AND CHICKENS ARE CONTAINED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE AMENDED MOTION.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked the city attorney if the effective date for the ordinance
is going to be different than the normal 30 days .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated it is at least 30 days . It is up to the council if they
want to push this out 90 days or whatever. If they do not state
any dates it has to be 30 days .
The consensus of the council
was they would not have a problem with 30 days .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated they can remove that section so it is not stated in the
ordinance.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked if he wanted that in the record.
Vice Mayor Barker asked what
section it is in.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated it is in Section V Establishing an Effective Date on
Ordinance 1402 . That can be removed in the final .
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated your amendment should state that Section V be removed
from the ordinance .
Vice Mayor Barker AMENDED HER
MOTION TO STATE THAT SECTION V BE REMOVED FROM THE ORDINANCE.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE AMENDMENT.
VOTE: 6-1 (Councilmember Serdy voted in opposition. )
During the vote Councilmember Serdy asked for clarification that
the number of chickens is limited. He was advised it was .
The motion carried.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF TO START A CITY-INITIATED
REZONING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1407 SOUTH MERIDIAN AND THE
ONE ON VALLEY DRIVE, 512 AND 516 NORTH VALLEY, THAT WE PROCEED
WITH THE REZONING WITH THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY.
Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None .
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NEW BUSINESS
None .
DIRECTION TO STAFF
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME I,
CHAPTER 9 HEALTH AND SANITATION,
ARTICLE 9-4 PRIVATE RECYCLING
CONTAINERS, SECTION 9-4-4 (E) TO
ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
CONTAINERS IN MANUFACTURED HOME
PARKS, MANUFACTURED HOME
SUBDIVISIONS AND RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARKS )
Development Services
Director Brad Steinke briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
item to council discussion. There being no discussion, he
called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVE TO STAFF REGARDING THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME I, CHAPTER 9
HEALTH AND SANITATION, ARTICLE 9-4 PRIVATE RECYCLING CONTAINERS,
SECTION 9-4-4 (E) : TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECYCLING CONTAINERS IN
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS, MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS .
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
PROCESS FOR CITY TO SUBMIT AND/OR
COPSPONSOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE
2014 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES
AND TOWNS )
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) Assistant to the City
Manager Matt Busby briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco commented he
wished the city manager would check with the mayor and city
council of Yuma as he is always voting for them. They always
seem to have the same problems we have . It might be one they
want to look into.
Vice Mayor Barker asked where
that was .
Mayor Insalaco stated Yuma.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she is really interested in requesting a review of the actuarial
studies for the public safety retirement system. She would like
to see the legislature step into that. She thinks it is
terribly important.
Assistant to the City Manager
Matt Busby stated he believed that was a resolution.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it was . Sierra Vista put it in and it is number 17 on last
year' s list. She would very much like to co-sponsor that or
sponsor it period and have someone else join us, whichever comes
down the pike.
Councilmember Evans asked if
the one resolution that has been from Yuma is about the Highway
Users Revenue Fund and restoring those.
Mayor Insalaco asked if she
wanted to tackle it.
Councilmember Evans commented
why not.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
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Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE
PROCESS FOR THE CITY TO SUBMIT AND/OR CO-SPONSOR RESOLUTIONS TO
THE 2014 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OF THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES
AND TOWNS : THAT WE USE THE SAME PROCESS AS WE DID IN PREVIOUS
YEARS WHERE THE CITY MANAGER SUGGESTS RESOLUTIONS OR
SPONSORSHIPS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5 : 45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7 : 00
P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014, IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5 : 45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY
20, 2014, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
Ms . Sue Ward, 2900 W. Superstition, Apache Junction, addressed
the council regarding getting a conditional use permit for a
craft fair at her mobile home park.
Vice Mayor Barker requested Development Services Director Brad
Steinke and City Clerk Kathleen Connelly speak to this woman.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated there is a licensing
requirement.
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Vice Mayor Barker commented she needs that information and needs
to be helped out here.
ADJOURNMENT )
Mayor Insalaco adjourned
the meeting at 8 : 05 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows :
1 . Acceptance of Agenda.
2 . Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 15, 2014 .
3 . Proposed agreement with the Dons of Arizona to provide
wayfinding signage to the historic Lost Dutchman Monument
located in the downtown.
ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014 .
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 6th
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day of May, 2014 . I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 12th day of May, 2014 .
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 6, 2014
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on May 6, 2014 , at the Apache
Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required
by law.
GALL TO ORDER
Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7 : 04 p.m.
:NVOCATION
Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation.
?LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Evans led the Pledge of Allegiance.
BOLL CALL
Councilmembers Present : Mayor Insalaco
Vice Mayor Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Serdy
Councilmember Waldron
Councilmember Wilson
Staff Present : City Manager George Hoffman
Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Public Safety Director Tom Kelly
Public Works Director Giao Pham
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell
City Engineer Emile Schmid
Development Services Director Brad
Steinke
Assistant to the City Manager Matt
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Busby
Others Present : City Magistrate Jim Hazel
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA }
} Vice Mayor Barker MOVED
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION AND THE DONS OF ARIZONA TO PROVIDE WAYFINDING
SIGNAGE TO THE HISTORIC LOST DUTCHMAN MONUMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1, 300 FROM THE DONS OF ARIZONA WITH THE CITY PROVIDING FOUR
SIGNS AND MAINTENANCE; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR TO
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT PENDING APPROVAL AS TO FINAL
FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Rizzi announced two Saturdays ago she was invited
to the renaming ceremony of VFW Post #7968 . It has been renamed
to the George P. Diehl Post . There was a great turnout and
celebration of his accomplishments, including stories by
members, friends and family.
Councilmember Wilson. announced B & B Feed Store has closed its
doors. It opened in 1978 and supported the horse community of
the East_ Valley, raising relief aid during fires and assisted
the city in horse rescues . He will miss the facility and wishes
their family the best as they move on to other opportunities .
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Vice Mayor Barker thanked the parks and recreation department
for the Easter Egg Hunt a couple of Saturdays ago . She was the
Easter Bunny and had great fun. They did a wonderful job.
Councilmember Waldron thanked VFW #9399 for agreeing to purchase
a new set of flags for the Focal Point.
Councilmember Evans commented the Cinco de Mayo Festival at the
community garden was extremely well attended. There were over
50 vendors, live music and it was the biggest event held there.
Ace Hardware will provide lighting for the garden at night.
Bonnie Plants will replace everything that was stolen earlier
and will provide new plants each growing season for the garden
beds. Scott Sails will add another 25 beds and provide all the
soils for those. Out of something tragic it has turned into
something big.
Councilmember Serdy commented he is happy they are doing the
signs with the Dons and sprucing up the monument more. It is a
treasure in the middle of town.
Councilmember Serdy commented one of the trash companies changed
their policy in the last couple of weeks . He was not happy with
his service and they worked out something different . He
encouraged others to call them and let their management work on
it.
Mayor Insalaco commented he was a speaker a couple of weeks ago
at the 20th Anniversary of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
Mayor Insalaco commented he was also an instructor at the high
school senior interviews along with Assistant City Manager
Bryant Powell and four or five other staff members . It was a
pleasure to see how well the students acted and were dressed.
Comments they made were above what you would normally hear from
17-year-olds and 18-year-olds .
Mayor Insalaco commented on Saturday morning they had a Paws and
Claws program at Harley-Davidson. He is glad he already had two
dogs or he would have had two more.
Mayor Insalaco announced they had a salsa contest at Mountain
Health and Wellness Saturday. Supervisor Pete Rios, Mr . Smith
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from Bonnie' s, two other people and he were the judges . His
throat burned afterwards but it was a fun time for all . It was
very well attended.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
City Manager George Hoffman commented on planning ahead for the
position of city manager and a smooth transition, including
Bryant Powell taking on city manager' s duties . He commented on
the interim department head positions for public works, the
police department and the library that eventually led to taking
the interim title off. In his time remaining, he will be
focusing on State Land and Lost Dutchman Heights, strategic
finance issues to include a possible permanent base adjustment,
an investment and debt management policy and the Public Safety
Personnel Retirement System. He will also address the long term
issues of infrastructure and economic development.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 1400, AMENDING CITY
CODE CHAPTER S, MUNICIPAL COURT )
) City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
City Magistrate Jim Hazel
stated the city clerk did a good job summarizing it and he was
there to answer any questions they may have.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
i)ublic hearing on the item. There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and called for any further
discussion. There being no further discussion, he closed the
item and called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
.HAT ORDINANCE NO. 1400 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1400, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
TESOLUTION NO. 13-32, DECLARING
WHAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ON TAMARISK
STREET FROM TOMAHAWK ROAD TO
DESCANSO ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN
EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-13-32, ARE
NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS
AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
('RESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY; RESOLUTION NO. 14-22,
DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC
ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON
SHIPROCK STREET FROM TOMAHAWK
ROAD TO VISTA ROAD, AND DESCRIBED
IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-14-22,
:'ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR
PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY
EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY
.XTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND
FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY/
RESOLUTION NO. 14-24, DECLARING
THAT PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ON COLT ROAD
FROM ROOSEVELT STREET TO
TAMARISK STREET, AND DESCRIBED
IN EXTINGUISHEMENT CASE EX-14-24,
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ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS
AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF--WAY )
j City Engineer Emile Schmid
briefed the council on the three items .
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on Resolution No. 13-32 . There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the
-.tem to council discussion. There being no further discussion,
t:e called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 13-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS
OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON TAMARISK STREET FROM
'"OMAHAWK ROAD TO DESCANSO ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT
CASE EX-13-32, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC
PIOADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT AND
FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
`:'HE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous.
-he motion carried.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on Resolution No. 14-22 . There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the
item to council discussion. There being no further discussion,
he called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT
PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON SHIPROCK STREET
FROM TOMAHAWK ROAD TO VISTA ROAD, AND DESCRIBED IN
EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-14-22, ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
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USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
pubic hearing on Resolution No. 14-24 . There being no one
wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the
item to council discussion. There being no further discussion,
he called for a motion.
Councilmember Evans MOVED
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 14-24 , A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT
PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON COLT ROAD FROM
ROOSEVELT STREET TO TAMARISK STREET, AND DESCRIBED IN
EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX-14-24 , ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC
USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS
PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
•'-ie motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-28, DECLARING AS
A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN
DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
AND ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY
CODE, VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 1, ZONING ORDINANCE/
ORDINANCE NO. 1402, A CITY-
INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT
TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,
VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
THAT REPEALS CHAPTER 1, ZONING
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ORDINANCE, AND ADOPTING BY
R:�FERENCE A NEW CHAPTER 1
ENTITLED "'APACHE JUNCTION CITY
CODE, VOLUME II, LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 1,
ZONING ORDINANCE }
Development Services
Director Brad Steinke briefed the council on the item. He asked
the city clerk if the resolution should be done on its own.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
s::ated she would like the city attorney to respond to that . She
asked if they should wait until the public hearing on the
o-dinance itself and then vote on the resolution followed by the
c=dinance.
City Attorney Joel Stern
s'Eated that would be the correct order.
Vice Mayor Barker asked if
L .!ey are going to Item No. 10 first .
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
c ;.ated they are going to Item No. 10 and open the public
hearing.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
t':ey would then go back for the resolution on Item No. 9.
Development Services Director
E=ad Steinke continued with his briefing on the item.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the items .
Mr. Charles Keith, 10220 E.
Apache Trail, Apache Junction, addressed the council . He stated
hls family owns six mobile home communities in Apache Junction
a�:d they are for the park model alternatives. Other cities are
a-'-lowing them and they are losing business to Mesa. They would
1-ke to keep their business in Apache Junction.
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Mayor Insalaco asked him if
he approved of this item.
Mr. Charles Keith stated they
do. They are appreciative of Brad and the support staff has
given them. They are urging the council to allow them to put
these park model alternatives in the communities. It would help
the businesses . They are constructed under Housing and Urban
Development standards so they are better constructed than a lot
of others in the area. He had pictures if they would like to
see what they look like.
Mayor Insalaco stated he did
not believe that would be necessary.
Mr. Charles Keith commented
if anyone had any questions he would be happy to answer them,
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she was convinced.
Mayor Insalaco commented they
are convinced. He then closed the public hearing with no one
else wishing to speak and reopened the item to council
discussion.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she likes the idea of deleting number ten on the conditions
table .
Councilmember Rizzi agreed.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she would like to see the deletion of number ten as part of the
motion. She asked how they are dealing with the chicken
problem.
Councilmember Wilson
recommended they be contained so they can avoid conflicts
between neighbors. Chickens are free roaming and they do roam.
There is an old adage where the chicken crossed the road because
it wanted to see what was on the other side. They want to see
what is over there and what they can eat . Somebody' s garden or
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flowers become open season for a chicken to try to peck at . He
definitely recommended they put in the wording they be
contained.
Vice Mayor Barker asked what
about numbers?
Councilmember Wilson
commented he has looked at several documents concerning the
numbers on it . They are looking at it from the agriculture
side. He asked the development services director what the
average size is for a lot in the city. He was told it is 7, 000
to 8, 000 square feet . He was thinking they could have them in
their backyards and maintain them in their backyards. Number
one is they cannot have roosters; that will keep conflicts down.
He looks at the numbers space--wise . He thinks two per 1, 500
square feet to 2, 000 square feet . If they have 6, 000 square
feet or 7, 000 square feet they can have several . That would
also include half acre locations as well. It goes down to the
square footage of the property.
Vice Mayor Barker asked if
that synchronizes with what is on recommendation 8 where they
are talking about the RS54 and 54M districts .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
it sounds like it is a little less.
Vice Mayor Barker agreed.
Mayor Insalaco commented it
would be less .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
number 8 sounds less than what Councilmember Wilson is
suggesting.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated if they take the current requirement of 6
fowl per half acre or 20, 000 square feet, it would be 3 fowl per
10, 000 square feet and 1 . 5 fowl for 5, 000 square feet . That is
less dense than Councilmember Wilson' s suggestion. He asked
Councilmember Wilson what his suggestion was.
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Councilmember Wilson
commented he said 2 fowl per 2, 000 square feet.
Development Services ❑irector
Brad Steinke stated that is considerably less.
Vice Mayor Barker agreed.
She asked if they have to have them at all in the single family
residential .
Councilmember Evans asked if
they could do it based on the size of the coop, or say they must
be contained in a coop. The number would be up to them. If
they are too crowded they are not going to have a lot of eggs
anyway. A 10, 000 square foot lot that has a 3, 000 square foot
coop on it could definitely take more chickens than if it had a
100 square foot coop. She asked if they really need to state
the number of chickens versus that they must be maintained in a
coop. She asked if that made sense.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
to Councilmember Wilson that he is the resident expert on
chickens .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
when she suggests they have the chickens contained, anytime she
has had chickens in a residential area they roamed free during
the day and they put themselves away when the sun went down.
They never got out of her yard and into a neighbor' s yard. She
asked if when she is suggesting they keep them contained they
must keep them contained at all times on her property or they
must be contained on her property in a coop .
Councilmember Wilson
commented they must be maintained on your property.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
they can roam as long as they are not off the property.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they can use a fence or clip their wings to keep them
from flying, there are several things one can do. They can even
have the top part of the fence leaning in towards their
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property. That way the bird cannot get out and go over. He
believes they need to be contained on your property. To allow
the chickens to roam totally free on the small lots will cause
some problems with neighbors, especially if someone has a
garden. Chickens like green. They will go after green as well
as all the bugs and they can do some damage if you have a
garden. He does not mean they necessarily have to be contained
in a coop because some people want to have the free roaming
range eggs. He will not discuss those. The important portion
of this is they are maintained on your property. Numbers wise,
he did not necessarily want to go into a coop size where we come
out with definitions of what is allowed or not. They do not
need a coop inspector.
Councilmember Evans commented
she thought if they had a coop to whatever size they built it,
they could contain what number they wanted. If they wanted two
or if they wanted ten, as long as they were contained.
Councilmember Wilson
commented he was trying to figure out a way of doing something
on the size of the property. It would be a way of saying they
have an "x" number of square footage and this would be the
number of birds they could have .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
she thinks that is pretty simple.
Councilmember Evans asked if
they could do that for dogs .
Councilmember Wilson
commented we do not do that for dogs .
Vice Mayor Barker commented
we do riot have a number yet and we need one that actually
matches up with B.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated pick your number on C and he will match B
up.
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There was general discussion
on the number of chickens that would be allowed based on the
square footage . The consensus was two chickens for every 1, 500
square feet.
Mayor Insalaco commented
there .s one thing he has a problem with and it is the word
fowl. A peacock is a fowl . Anyone that has ever been near one
knows you cannot put on in a coop. They are the noisiest
creatures on this earth. He asked how they would stop that. He
asked if they would put fowl and chickens because someone will
come up and say they want a peacock and it is a fowl.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she has a problem with peacocks, too.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they would let them have the peacock.
Councilmember Wilson agreed
that they ask peacocks not be allowed in the residential area.
Mayor Insalaco commented he
hoped got.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they are beautiful but he lives in a 1 . 25 acre area
and there are three peacocks that are quite some distance away
from them and they can hear them.
Councilmember Serdy asked if
the square feet they are talking about covers the entire
property or just the area of the yard.
Councilmember Wilson
commented it is the entire property.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
two for 1, 500 square feet sounds reasonable.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated if they do not want peacocks, they can say
no roosters or peacocks, if that is a particular issue .
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Mayor Insalaco commented if
they do not put it in someone down the road will say they have a
peacock when it says fowl .
Vice Mayor Barker commented
that ostriches are, too.
Councilmember Evans asked if
they could just say chickens and all other fowl would not be
allowed.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they could say chickens only.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
peafowl would cover both.
Mayor Insalaco commented with
all the things they have to worry about in the city they are
talking about chickens.
There was general discussion
about saying chickens only. The consensus was to say chickens
only.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it takes away the cute, little ducks and geese. In revision
number 8, that would exclude all reference to fowl and replace
that with the word chicken. She asked if that was correct.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated that was correct .
Councilmember Rizzi commented
someone could argue that a rooster is a chicken.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they still have no roosters .
Councilmember Rizzi asked if
he would be leaving that in.
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Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated he would.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked if they wanted to address where the small livestock can be
kept, specifically in the front yard.
Mayor Insalaco commented he
hoped they were saying in the backyard for the chickens .
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated she is not sure the chickens will be in the backyard.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated this does not limit the location of these
animals .
Mayor Insalaco commented it
will be fun keeping a chicken in a front yard that is not fenced
in.
Councilmember Wilson asked if
they could do anything so they would have to maintain it on
their property.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
they can require them to do so.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they would be adding chickens only, with no
roosters, and the chickens need to be contained on the property.
He thinks they should work with the city attorney with the
language on this or they could lose their chicken rights. He
will match up B with whatever number they come up with.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated it would be the same for the livestock.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated that is correct. The livestock need to be
contained.
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Councilmember Serdy asked for
an explanation on how they are voting on this as it sounds like
they are all for limiting the amount of chickens . He does not
see a problem with it . There is a lot of movement out there for
people. You may have a single person who wants to turn his
entire yard into a garden and raising chickens . As long as it
is not a problem he does not see a problem with it. He will
vote no on limiting the amount of chickens . One could look at a
section as big as this and you could put a lot of chickens in
here comfortably.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
comfortable chickens.
Councilmember Serdy commented
on how big the council chambers is . It is less than 3, 000
square feet and one could only have 4 chickens in here.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
that is true . According to this he could only have four.
However, that is only in a residential area. They are only
talking about residential areas.
Mayor Insalaco commented they
are not talking about the 1 . 25 acre or larger properties.
Councilmember Serdy commented
his philosophy has always been what harm is there. If people
think they need these eggs, he will just say no.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated if there is a no vote on any individual piece, then that
becomes a no vote on the whole thing for that particular
councilmember. He wanted to point that out.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated this is not forever and ever. If they
create language and later find out they have people with 100
chickens and they are doing egg production out of their
residential property and it is bothering the neighborhood, they
can come back and change the law if there is a problem. They do
it all the time.
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City Attorney Joel Stern
stated there is cost in that .
Councilmember Serdy commented
there is also a smell. After a rain, if you have any kind of
animals in your backyard the smell is elevated. Neighbors will
complain that is a problem, then enforce it . Make it complaint
driven.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they do need some measurements, some
criteria . Otherwise it is very difficult to deal with an issue
on nuisance . Nuisance is fuzzy. Something that is measurable
_ is easy for them in the enforcement business .
Vice Mayor Barker asked what
happens if someone wanted to have a home business of selling
eggs. She asked if it is already covered.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated a home occupation allows ten vehicles to
come to the site per day. He would think they could run a very
profitable chicken egg business out of a residence .
Mayor Insalaco commented they
wi1.1 not get that out of 4 chickens.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated they could if they had 100 .
Councilmember Serdy commented
they could get $15 to $20 a week.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
he did not try to buy eggs at the Wellness Festival. Free range
chickens go for more.
Mayor Insalaco asked if the
city attorney had anything else to say.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated the zoning map revisions should be a separate motion.
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Vice Mayor Barker asked if
they could tack it on as an amendment to this .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated the problem with that is if someone wants to refer on
just that one issue the whole thing could get referred. The
problem is it is all one ordinance.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it appears to her that to solve that problem they would need a
separate item.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they would need a separate motion.
City Attorney Joel Stern
agreed that they would need a separate motion.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
they only need another motion, not another item in the packet.
They do not need to put this off. It could be done following or
prior to the zoning .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated either one . The motion should be to direct staff to
cil-v-initiate the rezonings on those properties . He asked the
development services director how many there are.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated there are two.
Vice Mayor Barker stated
there are two properties : Meridian and Valley.
Development Services Director
Brad Steinke stated he talked to both property owners this
morning and indicated the council might go in that direction.
If so, staff would sit down with them and make a planned
development ordinance that would come to the council separately.
City Attorney Joel Stern
commented that is approximately a four-month process where it
has to go back to the planning and zoning commission with public
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hearings before coming back to the council . That way people are
notified who are surrounding that property and they would have a
right to speak on it .
Councilmember Wilson
commented they make a separate motion in the beginning to remove
number 11 from this amendment list .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated they remove it from here and it would be a separate
motion after they do the rezoning ordinance.
There was general discussion
on what items they wanted left on the list . It was the
consensus to leave one through nine.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 14-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND
ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 1 ZONING ORDINANCE", ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE. MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1402 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE
ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Waldron
SECONDED THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1402 , AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND
ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS : THAT WE ACCEPT REVISIONS
1 THROUGH 9, THAT WE CHANGE REVISION 8 SO THAT ALL MENTION OF
FOWL IS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH THE WORD CHICKEN; THAT THE 2C
INCLUDE THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ALL CHICKENS ARE TO BE CONTAINED
ON THE PROPERTY WITH A NUMBER OF NO MORE THAN TWO FOR EVERY
1, 500 FOOT OF PROPERTY.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked if she also wanted to make sure the livestock are
contained.
Vice Mayor Barker AMENDED HER
MOTION TO STATE THAT ALL LIVESTOCK AND CHICKENS ARE CONTAINED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE AMENDED MOTION.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked the city attorney if the effective date for the ordinance
is going to be different than the normal 30 days .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated it is at least 30 days. It is up to the council if they
want to push this out 90 days or whatever. If they do not state
any dates it has to be 30 days .
The consensus of the council
was they would not have a problem with 30 days .
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated they can remove that section so it is not stated in the
ordinance.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
asked if he wanted that in the record.
Vice Mayor Barker asked what
section it is in.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated it is in Section V Establishing an Effective Date on
Ordinance 1402 . That can be removed in the final.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated your amendment should state that Section V be removed
from the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Barker AMENDED HER
MOTION TO STATE THAT SECTION V BE REMOVED FROM THE ORDINANCE.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE AMENDMENT.
VOTE: 6-1 (Councilmember Serdy voted in opposition. )
During the vote Councilmember Serdy asked for clarification that
the number of chickens is limited. He was advised it was .
The motion carried.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF TO START A CITY-INITIATED
REZONING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1407 SOUTH MERIDIAN AND THE
ONE ON VALLEY DRIVE, 512 AND 516 NORTH VALLEY, THAT WE PROCEED
WITH THE REZONING WITH THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY.
Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
None.
DIRECTION TO STAFF
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME I,
CHAPTER 9 HEALTH AND SANITATION,
ARTICLE 9-4 PRIVATE RECYCLING
CONTAINERS, SECTION 9-4-4 (E) TO
ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
CONTAINERS IN MANUFACTURED HOME
PARKS, MANUFACTURED HOME
SUBDIVISIONS AND RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARKS )
Development Services
Director Brad Steinke briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
item to council discussion. There being no discussion, he
called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVE TO STAFF REGARDING THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME I, CHAPTER 9
HEALTH AND SANITATION, ARTICLE 9-4 PRIVATE RECYCLING CONTAINERS,
SECTION 9-4-4 (E) : TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECYCLING CONTAINERS IN
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS, MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
PROCESS FOR CITY TO SUBMIT AND/OR
COPSPONSOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE
2014 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES
AND TOWNS ?
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) Assistant to the City
Manager Matt Busby briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco commented he
wished the city manager would check with the mayor and city
council of Yuma as he is always voting for them. They always
seem to have the same problems we have. It might be one they
want to look into.
Vice Mayor Barker asked where
that was .
Mayor Insalaco stated Yuma.
"vice Mayor Barker commented
she is really interested in requesting a review of the actuarial
studies for the public safety retirement system. She would like
to see the legislature step into that. She thinks it is
terribly important .
Assistant to the City Manager
Matt Busby stated he believed that was a resolution.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it was . Sierra Vista put it in and it is number 17 on last
year' s list . She would very much like to co-sponsor that or
sponsor it period and have someone else join us, whichever comes
down the pike.
Councilmember Evans asked if
the one resolution that has been from Yuma is about the Highway
Users Revenue Fund and restoring those.
Mayor Insalaco asked if she
wanted to tackle it.
Councilmember Evans commented
why not.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
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Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE
PROCESS FOR THE CITY TO SUBMIT AND/OR CO-SPONSOR RESOLUTIONS TO
THE 2014 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OF THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES
AND TOWNS : THAT WE USE THE SAME PROCESS AS WE DID IN PREVIOUS
YEARS WHERE THE CITY MANAGER SUGGESTS RESOLUTIONS OR
SPONSORSHIPS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7 : 00
P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014, IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5: 45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY
20, 2014, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE: Unanimous .
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
Ms . Sue Ward, 2900 W. Superstition, Apache Junction, addressed
the council regarding getting a conditional use permit for a
craft fair at her mobile home park.
Vice Mayor Barker requested Development Services Director Brad
Steinke and City Clerk Kathleen Connelly speak to this woman.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated there is a licensing
requirement.
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Vice Mayor Barker commented she needs that information and needs
to be helped out here.
ADJOURNMENT _ }
} Mayor Insalaco adjourned
the meeting at 8 : 05 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows :
I . Acceptance of Agenda.
2 . Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 15, 2014 .
3 . Proposed agreement with the Dons of Arizona to provide
wayfinding signage to the historic Lost Dutchman Monument
located in the downtown.
ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014 , BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2014 .
N S . INSALACO
ayor
ATTEST:
KA'l HLEEN CONNELLY j
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby cert.i-fy that the foregoing minutes are a true and
cor--rect copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Cou. cil of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 6th
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MAY 6, 2014
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day of May, 2014 . I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present .
Dated this 12th day of May, 2014 .
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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= Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ
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Agenda Item No.4.
Piz File ID: 14-252
Sponsor: James Hazel Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
The mayor and council shall consider approval of award of two-year contacts to William
Pearlman and Carrie Canizales for indigent defense services with a base monthly payment of
$1,725.00 for each attorney. This item was discussed at the May 19, 2014 Work Session.
Consideration and action.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James W. Hazel, Presiding Magistrate
RE: Approval of Contracts for Indigent Defense Services
DATE: May 5, 2014
Both the Unites States and Arizona law require the appointment of public defenders to
those who cannot afford an attorney when charged with a crime. The current contracts
for indigent defense expire on June 30, 2014. The bids requesting "Statement of
Qualifications for Indigent Defense Services"were opened on April 17, 2014. A copy of
that bid opening is attached.
I recommend approval of contracts with William Pearlman and Carrie Canizales to
provide public defender services in the Apache Junction Municipal Court for a two-year
term. The attorneys are paid $1,725.00 per month and are required to represent up to
165 clients in a fiscal year. The contract will be in effect from July 1, 2014-June 30,
2016.
Your consideration of this recommendation is appreciated.
BID OPENING
TITLE OF BID OPENING: REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES
BID PROJECT NUMBER:
DATE OF BID OPENING: THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 AT 2:00 P.M.
COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS RECEIVED
WILLIAM J. PEARLMAN X
1237 S. Val Vista
Mesa, AZ 85204
LAW OFFICES OF CARRIE CANIZALES, PLLC X
4802 E. Ray Road
Suite 23-510
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Suzann eninger anet 1. ason
Senior Clerk r DeputClerk
Apache Junction Municipal
FILE➢HPRITIA Pm2;56
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION AND WILLIAM PEARLMAN FOR
REPRESENTATION OF DEFENDANTS WHO COMMIT
MISDEMEANORS FILED IN APACHE JUNCTION MUNICIPAL COURT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
20_, by and between the CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA, an Arizona municipal corporation ("City"), and William J. Pearlman,
Attorney at Law ("Attorney"), sometimes collectively referred to as the "Parties"
or individually as a "Party".
RECITALS
A. The Presiding Magistrate of City's Municipal Court (hereinafter the
"Court") appoints defense attorneys to provide legal representation services to
defendants on an as-needed basis.
B. While these types of professional services are exempt from the
requirements of the open market procedures set forth in Apache Junction City
Code, Vol. I, Article 3-7, the City has opted to advertise for bids in order to fully
review the qualifications of all interested providers.
C. After completion of the bidding process, City has identified Attorney as
the preferred provider.
D. This Agreement is intended to set forth the rights and obligations of the
Parties.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, City agrees to retain and does hereby retain Attorney
and Attorney agrees to provide the services required according to the terms
and conditions set forth below:
1. ATTORNEY'S DUTIES: Attorney agrees to perform the following
professional services:
A. Provide legal defense for indigent defendants assigned to
Attorney after execution date of this contract by Court. Court
schedule will not be changed arbitrarily and without prior
consideration of Attorney's schedule. Such services shall be on
an "as needed" basis and City does not guarantee any minimum
compensation or salary.
B. Represent indigent defendants assigned to Attorney by the City
Magistrate from the date of assignment through final disposition
of assigned cases, whether the cases are completed during the
agreement period or afterwards, and be responsible for
completing all cases that are active through the Term of the
Agreement.
C. Prepare for and appear at all Court proceedings pertaining to
assigned defendants including, but not limited to: pretrial
conferences, motions, jury and non jury trials, evidentiary
hearings, restitution hearings, sentence reviews, bond reduction
or release motions, revocation of probation hearings, oral
arguments, sentencings, order to show cause hearings,
appellate proceedings and special actions, as well as appeals to
higher courts. Attorney will not be required to be present at
arraignments except where defendants request appointment of
counsel and qualify for legal defense facilitated by City. In these
instances, the arraignment will be continued until the time of a
pretrial hearing, when Attorney shall be present. Once
appointed, Attorney shall represent each defendant throughout
all stages of the proceedings, including appeals and other
appropriate post-conviction reliefs, until Attorney is relieved
from the case by court.
D. Provide personal consultation with clients prior to pretrial
disposition conferences when requested or otherwise
appropriate. Attorney shall maintain personal contact with all
clients until assigned cases are terminated and shall use
reasonable diligence in notifying such clients of official Court
action resulting from their clients' nonappearance at scheduled
court sessions (proof of such notice must be supplied upon
request).
E. Conduct the defense of indigent defendants in conformance with
the minimum standards and requirements set forth in Stick/and
v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 104 S. Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674
(1984); and in State v. Smith, 140 Ariz. 355, 681 P.2d 1374
(1984); and in State v. Lee, 142 Ariz. 210, 689 P.2d 153 (1984). In
the event that a case involves two or more defendants or
Attorney declares a conflict of interest, Court may assign one or
more defendants to another Attorney.
F. Provide substitute counsel when unable for any reason to appear
in Court or at events described in subsection B above.
Substitute counsel shall not be used routinely. In general,
substitute counsel should be used only when Attorney cannot
serve as defense counsel because of illness or scheduled
vacation, or prior legal commitment of precedence in another
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court. Within ten (10) calendar days of the execution of this
agreement, Attorney shall provide the Presiding Magistrate with
the names, addresses and telephone numbers of substitute
counsel who will be responsible for providing defense services.
No counsel shall be offered as a substitute in performance of
defense services without the prior written consent of Court.
Such consent shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld or
withdrawn.
G. Pay for interpreters for all out-of-court matters. Court will
provide and will pay for interpreters for non-English speaking
defendants for all in-court and pretrial proceedings.
H. Pay all costs incurred in the representation of indigent
defendants assigned by Court pursuant to this agreement
including, but not limited to, office space, telephones,
transportation, photographs, photocopies, office supplies, office
overhead, reports, and secretarial services.
1. Obtain Court approval of all expert witnesses. City will be
responsible for fees for expert witnesses up to a maximum of
$500.00 per case, with the $500.00 figure exceeded only where
appointment of such witness is ordered by Court.
J. Advise Court when indigence of any given defendant is
questionable. Attorney shall not be asked to advise clients until
the Court has determined that they are indigent and are entitled
to court-appointed Attorney representation. Attorney may
request a review of the indigence of any defendant assigned to
him/her. If Court makes a determination of non-indigence of
such a defendant and allows Attorney to withdraw, Attorney
shall not represent that defendant in that case for a fee.
K. Give precedence to settings in the Court over civil cases and all
other criminal cases in other courts which do not have
precedence as provided by the Arizona Rules of Criminal
Procedure.
L. Serve as advisory counsel to in-custody defendants being seen
by Court on the attorney regularly scheduled appearance day as
permitted pursuant to Arizona Criminal Rules of Procedure, Rule
6.1(c).
2. ALLOWABLE CASELOAD: No more than 165 defendants annually will
be assigned to Attorney during the Term of this Agreement by the Court.
Attorney will be credited with one appointment for each defendant assigned. If
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Attorney is appointed to represent a defendant who has more than one
municipal court case pending, Attorney shall be credited with one-half of one
appointment for each additional municipal court case associated with each
assigned defendant.
3. OFFICE: Attorney shall have an office or make arrangements to use
office that is located within forty-five (45) mile radius of the corporate limits of
City for personal consultation with clients when requested and otherwise
appropriate. Such office must receive clients in person and by telephone from
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, but not Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays and legal holidays.
4. COMPENSATION: In accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, City shall compensate Attorney for its professional services as
follows:
Regardless of number of hours worked or number of defendants
represented, Attorney shall receive compensation in the amount of
$20,700.00 annually, payable at a monthly rate of $1,725.00 per month,
billable at the end of each month of service. Should any case be appealed
to Superior Court, to include any special action, Attorney shall receive an
additional $500.00 as the sole compensation for conducting such appeal.
Any additional cases assigned above this annual amount shall be
compensated at$160.00 per case. Attorney shall submit monthly invoices
for payment no later than the tenth day of the calendar month for which
Attorney is billing. City will make payment to Attorney within thirty (30)
calendar days from date of receipt of invoice from Attorney. All fees will
be monitored for reasonableness and for case management.
Unreasonable fees will not be paid. If Attorney is present for pretrial for
multiple defendants, the time charged to Court is to be divided by the
number of defendants.
5. TERM: This Agreement shall be effective beginning July 1, 2014 and
shall continue through June 30, 2016, subject to the Termination provisions set
forth in Section 9 of this Agreement.
6. CITY'S STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE: City shall furnish the Attorney
with all data, information and other supporting services necessary and
reasonable for Attorney to perform the services set forth within this Agreement.
7. ATTORNEY'S STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE: While performing the
services, Attorney shall exercise the reasonable professional care and skill
customarily exercised by reputable attorneys practicing in the Phoenix
Metropolitan Area, and shall use reasonable diligence and best judgment while
exercising his/her professional skill and expertise. Attorney shall be responsible
for all errors and omissions Attorney commits in the performance of this
Agreement. Attorney shall notify Court after being arrested for any violation of
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any law within twenty-four (24) hours of such arrest. Attorney shall also advise
Court no later than twenty-four (24) hours after being notified of any bar
complaint being filed with any State Bar, or any arrest, and any self-reporting of
unethical conduct. Any arrest, bar complaint or self-reporting may be
considered a breach of good faith under this agreement, especially in situations
where such circumstances place the City in a bad light or otherwise is a public
embarrassment as determined by the Court in his or her sole discretion.
8. NOTICES: All notices to the other Party required under this Agreement
shall be in writing and sent by first class certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, addressed to the following personnel:
If to City: James Hazel
Presiding Magistrate
City of Apache Junction
300 E. Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
If to Attorney: William J. Pearlman
1237 S Val Vista Suite 209
Mesa, AZ 85204
9. TERMINATION: Either Party may terminate this Agreement by
providing thirty (30) days' written notice for any reason.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The relationship created under this
Agreement between Attorney and City/Court shall be solely that of an
independent contractor, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to
create a relationship of attorney-client, principal-agent, employer-employee,
partnership, joint venture, or any relationship of any kind other than
independent contractor. Because Attorney is an independent contractor, the
Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime payments, Federal
Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, Older Workers' Benefit
Protection Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code, Arizona revenue and taxation laws, Arizona worker's
compensation law, and Arizona unemployment insurance law are not applicable.
Attorney will retain sole and absolute discretion and judgment in the manner and
means of carrying out Attorney's activities and responsibility hereunder. As an
independent contractor, Attorney is not required to perform work exclusively for
City during the term of this Agreement.
In the event of Termination, early or by non-renewal of this Agreement, Attorney
shall, complete all assigned cases and within fifteen (15) calendar days after
such notice is received by either Party, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of the
anniversary date if the Agreement is not renewed, provide all client files to the
Court and shall provide a final bill for services.
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11. RECORDS: Records of Attorney's labor, payroll, and other costs
pertaining to this Agreement shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting
basis and made available to City for inspection on request. Attorney shall
maintain records for a period of at least two (2) years after termination or non-
renewal of this Agreement or for such time as is required applicable ethical
rules and/or opinions, and shall make such records available during that
retention period for examination or audit by City personnel during regular
business hours. City shall have no obligation to pay or withhold state or federal
taxes or provide workers' compensation or unemployment insurance for or on
behalf of Attorney.
12. INSURANCE: Attorney shall purchase and maintain minimum
professional liability/malpractice insurance with companies duly licensed, in an
amount satisfactory to City/Court.
All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all
work or service required to be performed under the terms of the Agreement is
satisfactorily completed and formally accepted; failure to do so may, at the sole
discretion of City/Court, constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance
policies or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect coverage
afforded under the insurance policies to protect City/Court.
City/Court reserves the right to request and to receive, within ten (10) working
days, certified copies of any or all of the herein required insurance policies
and/or endorsements. City/Court shall not be obligated, however, to review
same or to advise Attorney of any deficiencies in such policies and
endorsements, and such receipt shall not relieve Attorney from, or be deemed a
waiver of, City's or Court's right to insist on strict fulfillment of Attorney's
obligations under this Agreement.
Insurance required herein shall not expire, be canceled, or materially changed
without thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice to City from Attorney.
13. RIGHT OF CITY TO CONTRACT WITH OTHERS: Nothing in this
Agreement shall imply City is obligated to obtain the services described herein
with only this particular Attorney.
14. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither City nor Attorney, as the case may be,
shall be considered not to have performed its obligations under this Agreement
in the event of enforced delay (an "Enforced Delay") due to causes beyond their
control and without their fault or negligence or failure to comply with any
applicable laws, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, fires, floods,
epidemics, pandemics, quarantine, restrictions, embargoes, labor disputes, and
unusually severe weather, acts of a public enemy, war, terrorism or act of terror
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(including but not limited to bio-terrorism or eco-terrorism), nuclear radiation,
blockade, insurrection, riot, labor strike or interruption, extortion, sabotage, or
similar occurrence or any exercise of the power of eminent domain of any
governmental body on behalf of any public entity, or a declaration of moratorium
or similar hiatus (whether permanent or temporary) by any public entity directly
affecting the services under this Agreement. In no event will Enforced Delay
include any delay resulting from unavailability for any reason of labor shortages,
or the unavailability for any reason of particular consultants, desired by
Attorney in connection with the services. Attorney agrees that Attorney alone
will bear all risks of delay which are not Enforced Delay.
15. INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Attorney
shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed
officers, officials, agents, employees and Court from and against any and all
liability including but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs and
expenses, including attorney and expert witness fees, arising from or connected
with or alleged to have arisen from or connected with, relating to, arising out of,
or alleged to have resulted from the acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or
services of Attorney, its agents, or employees in the performance of this
Agreement. Attorney's duty to defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its
elected and appointed officers, officials, agents, employees and Court shall
arise in connection with any tortious claim, damage, loss or expense that is
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment,
or destruction of property including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by
an Attorney's acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or services in the
performance of this Agreement including any employee of Attorney, or any other
person for whose acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or services Attorney
may be legally liable. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination
of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The failure of City or
Attorney to insist in any one or more instances on performance of any of the
terms or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right or privilege
contained herein shall not be considered as thereafter waiving such terms,
conditions, rights or privileges, and they shall remain in full force and effect.
17. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: The terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of Arizona. Any action at law or in equity brought by either Party for
the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for in this Agreement, shall
be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in Pinal County, State of Arizona.
The Parties hereby waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue or
removal in such proceeding to any other county or other jurisdiction. In the
event either Party shall bring suit to enforce any term of this Agreement or to
recover any damages for and on account of the breach of any term or condition
in this Agreement, it is mutually agreed that the prevailing Party in such action
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shall recover all costs including: all litigation and appeal expenses, collection
expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees, necessary witness fees and court costs
to be determined by the court in such action.
18. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT: This contract shall be automatically
modified to comply and conform to any subsequent change (regarding indigent
representation) imposed by case law or rules promulgated by the Arizona
Supreme Court.
19. LICENSE: Attorney represents and warrants that any license
necessary to perform the work under this Agreement is current and valid; such
license includes but is not limited to an Arizona license to practice law and a City
of Apache Junction business license. Attorney understands that the activity
described herein constitutes "doing business in the City of Apache Junction"
and Attorney agrees to obtain a business license pursuant to Chapter 8 of the
Apache Junction City Code and keep such licenses current during the term of
this Agreement. Attorney also represents and warrants that there are no
pending bar complaints in any state Attorney is licensed to practice, and that
Attorney is not on suspended, revoked, or disbarred status in any jurisdiction
where so licensed.
20. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. All agreements shall be interpreted to avoid questions of unethical
conduct by Attorney or City.
B. Attorney shall not collect or receive any payment or remuneration
from defendants assigned to Attorney under this Agreement for
services provided on the assigned cases.
C. Attorney shall maintain current case logs and disposition records.
D. Attorney shall not discriminate against any employee, or applicant
for employment because of race, religion, color, gender, handicap,
or national origin.
E. Attorney shall permit the authorized representatives of City to
inspect and audit records of Attorney relating to his/her
performance under this contract within the confines of
confidentiality.
21. NONASSIGNMENT: This is a personal service contract based on
the personal reputation, expertise, and qualifications of Attorney and Attorney's
duties under this Agreement are therefore not assignable.
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22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement and any attachments
represent the entire agreement between City and Attorney and supersede all
prior negotiations, representations or agreements, express or implied, written
or oral. It is mutually understood and agreed that no alteration or variation of
the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing
and signed by the Parties hereto. Written and signed amendments shall
automatically be considered enforceable contract provisions, and shall
supersede any inconsistent provisions of any previously negotiated agreement
and any applicable amendments thereto; provided, however, that any apparent
inconsistency shall be resolved, if possible, by construing the provisions as
mutually complementary and supplementary.
23. SEVERABILITY: City and Attorney each believe that the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement are in compliance with all
applicable laws. However, in the unlikely event that any provision of this
Agreement is declared void or unenforceable (or is construed as requiring City
to do any act in violation of any applicable laws, including any constitutional
provision, law, regulation, or City Code), such provision shall be deemed
severed from this Agreement and this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full
force and effect; provided that this Agreement shall retroactively be deemed
reformed to the extent reasonably possible in such a manner so that the
reformed agreement(and any related agreements effective as of the same date)
provide essentially the same rights and benefits (economic and otherwise) to the
Parties as if such severance and reformation were not required. Unless
prohibited by applicable law, the Parties further shall perform all acts and
execute, acknowledge and/or deliver all amendments, instruments and consents
necessary to accomplish and to give effect to the purposes of this Agreement,
as reformed.
24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: This Agreement is subject to, and may
be terminated by City in accordance with, the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be
signed by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first
above written.
ATTORNEY:
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By:
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CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
n Arizona municipal cor oration:
B J mes
Pre ing Magist
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION AND CARRIE CANIZALES FOR
REPRESENTATION OF DEFENDANTS WHO COMMIT
MISDEMEANORS FILED IN APACHE JUNCTION MUNICIPAL COURT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
, 20_, by and between the CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA, an Arizona municipal corporation ("City"), and Carrie Canizales,
Attorney at Law ("Attorney"), sometimes collectively referred to as the "Parties"
or individually as a "Party".
RECITALS
A. The Presiding Magistrate of City's Municipal Court (hereinafter the
"Court') appoints defense attorneys to provide legal representation services to
defendants on an as-needed basis.
B. While these types of professional services are exempt from the
requirements of the open market procedures set forth in Apache Junction City
Code, Vol. I, Article 3-7, the City has opted to advertise for bids in order to fully
review the qualifications of all interested providers.
C. After completion of the bidding process, City has identified Attorney as
the preferred provider.
D. This Agreement is intended to set forth the rights and obligations of the
Parties.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, City agrees to retain and does hereby retain Attorney
and Attorney agrees to provide the services required according to the terms
and conditions set forth below:
1. ATTORNEY'S DUTIES: Attorney agrees to perform the following
professional services:
A. Provide legal defense for indigent defendants assigned to
Attorney after execution date of this contract by Court. Court
schedule will not be changed arbitrarily and without prior
consideration of Attorney's schedule. Such services shall be on
an "as needed" basis and City does not guarantee any minimum
compensation or salary.
B. Represent indigent defendants assigned to Attorney by the City
Magistrate from the date of assignment through final disposition
of assigned cases, whether the cases are completed during the
agreement period or afterwards, and be responsible for
completing all cases that are active through the Term of the
Agreement.
C. Prepare for and appear at all Court proceedings pertaining to
assigned defendants including, but not limited to: pretrial
conferences, motions, jury and non jury trials, evidentiary
hearings, restitution hearings, sentence reviews, bond reduction
or release motions, revocation of probation hearings, oral
arguments, sentencings, order to show cause hearings,
appellate proceedings and special actions, as well as appeals to
higher courts. Attorney will not be required to be present at
arraignments except where defendants request appointment of
counsel and qualify for legal defense facilitated by City. In these
instances, the arraignment will be continued until the time of a
pretrial hearing, when Attorney shall be present. Once
appointed, Attorney shall represent each defendant throughout
all stages of the proceedings, including appeals and other
appropriate post-conviction reliefs, until Attorney is relieved
from the case by court.
D. Provide personal consultation with clients prior to pretrial
disposition conferences when requested or otherwise
appropriate. Attorney shall maintain personal contact with all
clients until assigned cases are terminated and shall use
reasonable diligence in notifying such clients of official Court
action resulting from their clients' nonappearance at scheduled
court sessions (proof of such notice must be supplied upon
request).
E. Conduct the defense of indigent defendants in conformance with
the minimum standards and requirements set forth in Strickland
v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 104 S. Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674
(1984); and in State v. Smith, 140 Ariz. 355, 681 P.2d 1374
(1984); and in State v. Lee, 142 Ariz. 210, 689 P.2d 153 (1984). In
the event that a case involves two or more defendants or
Attorney declares a conflict of interest, Court may assign one or
more defendants to another Attorney.
F. Provide substitute counsel when unable for any reason to appear
in Court or at events described in subsection B above.
Substitute counsel shall not be used routinely. In general,
substitute counsel should be used only when Attorney cannot
serve as defense counsel because of illness or scheduled
vacation, or prior legal commitment of precedence in another
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court. Within ten (10) calendar days of the execution of this
agreement, Attorney shall provide the Presiding Magistrate with
the names, addresses and telephone numbers of substitute
counsel who will be responsible for providing defense services.
No counsel shall be offered as a substitute in performance of
defense services without the prior written consent of Court.
Such consent shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld or
withdrawn.
G. Pay for interpreters for all out-of-court matters. Court will
provide and will pay for interpreters for non-English speaking
defendants for all in-court and pretrial proceedings.
H. Pay all costs incurred in the representation of indigent
defendants assigned by Court pursuant to this agreement
including, but not limited to, office space, telephones,
transportation, photographs, photocopies, office supplies, office
overhead, reports, and secretarial services.
I. Obtain Court approval of all expert witnesses. City will be
responsible for fees for expert witnesses up to a maximum of
$500.00 per case, with the $500.00 figure exceeded only where
appointment of such witness is ordered by Court.
J. Advise Court when indigence of any given defendant is
questionable. Attorney shall not be asked to advise clients until
the Court has determined that they are indigent and are entitled
to court-appointed Attorney representation. Attorney may
request a review of the indigence of any defendant assigned to
him/her. If Court makes a determination of non-indigence of
such a defendant and allows Attorney to withdraw, Attorney
shall not represent that defendant in that case for a fee.
K. Give precedence to settings in the Court over civil cases and all
other criminal cases in other courts which do not have
precedence as provided by the Arizona Rules of Criminal
Procedure.
L. Serve as advisory counsel to in-custody defendants being seen
by Court on the attorney regularly scheduled appearance day as
permitted pursuant to Arizona Criminal Rules of Procedure, Rule
6.1(c).
2. ALLOWABLE CASELOAD: No more than 165 defendants annually will
be assigned to Attorney during the Term of this Agreement by the Court.
Attorney will be credited with one appointment for each defendant assigned. If
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Attorney is appointed to represent a defendant who has more than one
municipal court case pending, Attorney shall be credited with one-half of one
appointment for each additional municipal court case associated with each
assigned defendant.
3. OFFICE: Attorney shall have an office or make arrangements to use
office that is located within forty-five (45) mile radius of the corporate limits of
City for personal consultation with clients when requested and otherwise
appropriate. Such office must receive clients in person and by telephone from
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, but not Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays and legal holidays.
4. COMPENSATION: In accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, City shall compensate Attorney for its professional services as
follows:
Regardless of number of hours worked or number of defendants
represented, Attorney shall receive compensation in the amount of
$20,700.00 annually, payable at a monthly rate of $1,725.00 per month,
billable at the end of each month of service. Should any case be appealed
to Superior Court, to include any special action, Attorney shall receive an
additional $500.00 as the sole compensation for conducting such appeal.
Any additional cases assigned above this annual amount shall be
compensated at$160.00 per case. Attorney shall submit monthly invoices
for payment no later than the tenth day of the calendar month for which
Attorney is billing. City will make payment to Attorney within thirty (30)
calendar days from date of receipt of invoice from Attorney. All fees will
be monitored for reasonableness and for case management.
Unreasonable fees will not be paid. If Attorney is present for pretrial for
multiple defendants, the time charged to Court is to be divided by the
number of defendants.
5. TERM: This Agreement shall be effective beginning July 1, 2014 and
shall continue through June 30, 2016, subject to the Termination provisions set
forth in Section 9 of this Agreement.
6. CITY'S STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE: City shall furnish the Attorney
with all data, information and other supporting services necessary and
reasonable for Attorney to perform the services setforth within this Agreement.
7. ATTORNEY'S STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE: While performing the
services, Attorney shall exercise the reasonable professional care and skill
customarily exercised by reputable attorneys practicing in the Phoenix
Metropolitan Area, and shall use reasonable diligence and best judgment while
exercising his/her professional skill and expertise. Attorney shall be responsible
for all errors and omissions Attorney commits in the performance of this
Agreement. Attorney shall notify Court after being arrested for any violation of
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any law within twenty-four (24) hours of such arrest. Attorney shall also advise
Court no later than twenty-four (24) hours after being notified of any bar
complaint being filed with any State Bar, or any arrest, and any self-reporting of
unethical conduct. Any arrest, bar complaint or self-reporting may be
considered a breach of good faith under this agreement, especially in situations
where such circumstances place the City in a bad light or otherwise is a public
embarrassment as determined by the Court in his or her sole discretion.
8. NOTICES: All notices to the other Party required under this Agreement
shall be in writing and sent by first class certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, addressed to the following personnel:
If to City: James Hazel
Presiding Magistrate
City of Apache Junction
300 E. Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
If to Attorney: Carrie Canizales
4802 E Ray Rd Ste 23-510
Phoenix, AZ 85044-6417
9. TERMINATION: Either Party may terminate this Agreement by
providing thirty (30) days' written notice for any reason.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The relationship created under this
Agreement between Attorney and City/Court shall be solely that of an
independent contractor, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to
create a relationship of attorney-client, principal-agent, employer-employee,
partnership, joint venture, or any relationship of any kind other than
independent contractor. Because Attorney is an independent contractor, the
Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime payments, Federal
Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, Older Workers' Benefit
Protection Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code, Arizona revenue and taxation laws, Arizona worker's
compensation law, and Arizona unemployment insurance law are not applicable.
Attorney will retain sole and absolute discretion and judgment in the manner and
means of carrying out Attorney's activities and responsibility hereunder. As an
independent contractor, Attorney is not required to perform work exclusively for
City during the term of this Agreement.
In the event of Termination, early or by non-renewal of this Agreement, Attorney
shall, complete all assigned cases and within fifteen (15) calendar days after
such notice is received by either Party, or within fifteen (15) calendar days of the
anniversary date if the Agreement is not renewed, provide all client files to the
Court and shall provide a final bill for services.
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11. RECORDS: Records of Attorney's labor, payroll, and other costs
pertaining to this Agreement shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting
basis and made available to City for inspection on request. Attorney shall
maintain records for a period of at least two (2) years after termination or non-
renewal of this Agreement or for such time as is required applicable ethical
rules and/or opinions, and shall make such records available during that
retention period for examination or audit by City personnel during regular
business hours. City shall have no obligation to pay or withhold state or federal
taxes or provide workers' compensation or unemployment insurance for or on
behalf of Attorney.
12. INSURANCE: Attorney shall purchase and maintain minimum
professional liability/malpractice insurance with companies duly licensed, in an
amount satisfactory to City/Court.
All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all
work or service required to be performed under the terms of the Agreement is
satisfactorily completed and formally accepted; failure to do so may, at the sole
discretion of City/Court, constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance
policies or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect coverage
afforded under the insurance policies to protect City/Court.
City/Court reserves the right to request and to receive, within ten (10) working
days, certified copies of any or all of the herein required insurance policies
and/or endorsements. City/Court shall not be obligated, however, to review
same or to advise Attorney of any deficiencies in such policies and
endorsements, and such receipt shall not relieve Attorney from, or be deemed a
waiver of, City's or Court's right to insist on strict fulfillment of Attorney's
obligations under this Agreement.
Insurance required herein shall not expire, be canceled, or materially changed
without thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice to City from Attorney.
13. RIGHT OF CITY TO CONTRACT WITH OTHERS: Nothing in this
Agreement shall imply City is obligated to obtain the services described herein
with only this particular Attorney.
14. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither City nor Attorney, as the case may be,
shall be considered not to have performed its obligations under this Agreement
in the event of enforced delay (an "Enforced Delay") due to causes beyond their
control and without their fault or negligence or failure to comply with any
applicable laws, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, fires, floods,
epidemics, pandemics, quarantine, restrictions, embargoes, labor disputes, and
unusually severe weather, acts of a public enemy, war, terrorism or act of terror
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(including but not limited to bio-terrorism or eco-terrorism), nuclear radiation,
blockade, insurrection, riot, labor strike or interruption, extortion, sabotage, or
similar occurrence or any exercise of the power of eminent domain of any
governmental body on behalf of any public entity, or a declaration of moratorium
or similar hiatus (whether permanent or temporary) by any public entity directly
affecting the services under this Agreement. In no event will Enforced Delay
include any delay resulting from unavailability for any reason of labor shortages,
or the unavailability for any reason of particular consultants, desired by
Attorney in connection with the services. Attorney agrees that Attorney alone
will bear all risks of delay which are not Enforced Delay.
15. INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Attorney
shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed
officers, officials, agents, employees and Court from and against any and all
liability including but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs and
expenses, including attorney and expert witness fees, arising from or connected
with or alleged to have arisen from or connected with, relating to, arising out of,
or alleged to have resulted from the acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or
services of Attorney, its agents, or employees in the performance of this
Agreement. Attorney's duty to defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its
elected and appointed officers, officials, agents, employees and Court shall
arise in connection with any tortious claim, damage, loss or expense that is
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment,
or destruction of property including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by
an Attorney's acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or services in the
performance of this Agreement including any employee of Attorney, or any other
person for whose acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or services Attorney
may be legally liable. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination
of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The failure of City or
Attorney to insist in any one or more instances on performance of any of the
terms or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right or privilege
contained herein shall not be considered as thereafter waiving such terms,
conditions, rights or privileges, and they shall remain in full force and effect.
17. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: The terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of Arizona. Any action at law or in equity brought by either Party for
the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for in this Agreement, shall
be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in Pinal County, State of Arizona.
The Parties hereby waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue or
removal in such proceeding to any other county or other jurisdiction. In the
event either Party shall bring suit to enforce any term of this Agreement or to
recover any damages for and on account of the breach of any term or condition
in this Agreement, it is mutually agreed that the prevailing Party in such action
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shall recover all costs including: all litigation and appeal expenses, collection
expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees, necessary witness fees and court costs
to be determined by the court in such action.
18. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT: This contract shall be automatically
modified to comply and conform to any subsequent change (regarding indigent
representation) imposed by case law or rules promulgated by the Arizona
Supreme Court.
19. LICENSE: Attorney represents and warrants that any license
necessary to perform the work under this Agreement is current and valid; such
license includes but is not limited to an Arizona license to practice law and a City
of Apache Junction business license. Attorney understands that the activity
described herein constitutes "doing business in the City of Apache Junction"
and Attorney agrees to obtain a business license pursuant to Chapter 8 of the
Apache Junction City Code and keep such licenses current during the term of
this Agreement. Attorney also represents and warrants that there are no
pending bar complaints in any state Attorney is licensed to practice, and that
Attorney is not on suspended, revoked, or disbarred status in any jurisdiction
where so licensed.
20. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. All agreements shall be interpreted to avoid questions of unethical
conduct by Attorney or City.
B. Attorney shall not collect or receive any payment or remuneration
from defendants assigned to Attorney under this Agreement for
services provided on the assigned cases.
C. Attorney shall maintain current case logs and disposition records.
D. Attorney shall not discriminate against any employee, or applicant
for employment because of race, religion, color, gender, handicap,
or national origin.
E. Attorney shall permit the authorized representatives of City to
inspect and audit records of Attorney relating to his/her
performance under this contract within the confines of
confidentiality.
21. NONASSIGNMENT: This is a personal service contract based on
the personal reputation, expertise, and qualifications of Attorney and Attorney's
duties under this Agreement are therefore not assignable.
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22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement and any attachments
represent the entire agreement between City and Attorney and supersede all
prior negotiations, representations or agreements, express or implied, written
or oral. It is mutually understood and agreed that no alteration or variation of
the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing
and signed by the Parties hereto. Written and signed amendments shall
automatically be considered enforceable contract provisions, and shall
supersede any inconsistent provisions of any previously negotiated agreement
and any applicable amendments thereto; provided, however, that any apparent
inconsistency shall be resolved, if possible, by construing the provisions as
mutually complementary and supplementary.
23. SEVERABILITY: City and Attorney each believe that the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement are in compliance with all
applicable laws. However, in the unlikely event that any provision of this
Agreement is declared void or unenforceable (or is construed as requiring City
to do any act in violation of any applicable laws, including any constitutional
provision, law, regulation, or City Code), such provision shall be deemed
severed from this Agreement and this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full
force and effect; provided that this Agreement shall retroactively be deemed
reformed to the extent reasonably possible in such a manner so that the
reformed agreement (and any related agreements effective as of the same date)
provide essentially the same rights and benefits (economic and otherwise) to the
Parties as if such severance and reformation were not required. Unless
prohibited by applicable law, the Parties further shall perform all acts and
execute, acknowledge and/or deliver all amendments, instruments and consents
necessary to accomplish and to give effect to the purposes of this Agreement,
as reformed.
24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: This Agreement is subject to, and may
be terminated by City in accordance with, the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be
signed by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first
above written.
ATTORNEY:
By:
C a f i s l_Aly 1-Z -I o
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CITY OF APACHE JUN N,
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P siding Ma trat
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
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o Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ
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Agenda Item No. 5.
�Piz oN* File ID: 14-258
Sponsor: Liz Riley Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
The mayor and council shall consider the proposed contract with Public Sector Personnel
Consultants for the City of Apache Junction Fiscal Year 14-15 Classification and Compensation
Study in an amount not to exceed $57,000.00. Staff respectfully requests council approval of
this item. Consideration and action.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 611512026
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To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: George Hoffman, City Manager 6? "� kN
From: Elizabeth H. Riley, Human Resources Director
Date: May 14, 2014
Subject: Consent Agenda May 20, 2014: Classification and Compensation
Study
At the May 5, 2014 Special Meeting the City presented a summary of the RFP for a consultant to
conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The City indicated Public
Sector Personnel Consultants was the City Manager's recommendation for the study. Mr. Matt
Weatherly, President of Public Sector Personnel Consultants, addressed Council and took
questions.
On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 the contract between the City of Apache Junction and Public Sector
Personnel Consults is on the consent agenda.
Next Action: Approval of the contract between the City of Apache Junction and Public Sector
Personnel Consultants for a Classification and Compensation Study. A copy of the contract is
attached for your review. Two (2) copies will be available for the mayor's signature.
Attachment
c: M. Busby
A. Jackson
J. Brooks
Elizabeth H.Riley
Director of Human Resources
City of Apache Junction
300 E.Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction,AZ 85119
Office Hours:M-Th 7:00 AM—6:00 PM
Service Over and Above the Rest
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SECTOR PERSONNEL
CONSULTANTS
This Agreement is made as of the day of May 2014 (the "Effective
Date") by and between THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, an Arizona municipal
corporation ("City"), and PUBLIC SECTOR PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS an
Arizona corporation, ("Consultant"), both of which may be hereinafter referred
to collectively as the "Parties", for the project entitled Classification and
Compensation Study.
RECITALS
A. City desires to retain a' consultant to conduct a comprehensive
Classification and Compensation Study ("Study") and to make payment for the
same in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
including all attachments and addenda which are appended hereto by mutual
agreement of the Parties.
B. The open market procedures set forth in the Apache Junction City
Code have been satisfied.
C. The Parties have set forth below contemplated services Consultant will
provide City, including payment terms for such services and products.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals noted above, the
mutual covenants and conditions below, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the Parties agree as follows:
1. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES: Consultant agrees to perform the
professional services detailed in Exhibit A.
2. COMPENSATION: In accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, City shall compensate Consultant for professional services in an
amount not to exceed $57,000.00, in accordance with the price sheet set forth in
Exhibit B.
3. CONSULTANT BILLING: Consultant shall bill City on a time and
expense basis in a total amount not to exceed Section 2 above. City shall pay
such billings within thirty (30)calendar days of the date of receipt.
4. TERM/RENEWAL: This Agreement shall be effective beginning on
May 21, 2014 and shall remain in full force and effect until Study is complete,
unless otherwise terminated as set forth herein. Following the initial term, the
Parties may not renew or extend this Agreement.
5. CITY'S STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE: City shall furnish
Consultant with all data, information and other supporting services specked in
Exhibit A.
6. CONSULTANT'S STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE: While performing
the services, Consultant shall exercise the reasonable professional care and
skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Consultant's profession
practicing in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, and shall use reasonable diligence
and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise.
Consultant shall be responsible for all errors and omissions Consultant commits
in the performance of this Agreement.
7. NOTICES: All notices to the a Party required under this Agreement
shall be in writing and sent by first class certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, addressed to the following:
If to City: Elizabeth H. Riley, Director
City of Apache Junction
Human Resources Department
300 East Superstition Boulevard
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
If to Consultant Public Sector Consulting
Matthew Weatherly
1215 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 109
Tempe, AZ 85281
8. INSURANCE: Consultant, at its own expense, shall purchase and
maintain the herein stipulated minimum insurance with companies duly licensed,
possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. Rating of B++6, or approved unlicensed in
the State of Arizona with policies and forms satisfactory to City.
All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all
work or service required to be performed under the terms of the Agreement is
satisfactorily completed and formally accepted; failure to do so may, at the sole
discretion of City, constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
Consultant's insurance shall be primary insurance as respects the City, and any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by City shall not contribute to it.
Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance
policies or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect coverage
afforded under the insurance policies to protect City.
The insurance policies, except Workers' Compensation, shall contain a waiver of
transfer rights of recovery (subrogation) against City, its agents, officers,
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officials and employees for any claims arising out of Contractor's acts, errors,
mistakes, omissions,work or service.
The insurance policies may provide coverage which contains deductibles or self.
insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be
applicable with respect to the coverage provided to City under such policies.
Consultant shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self retention
and City, at its option, may require Consultant to secure payment of such
deductibles or self-insured retentions by a Surety Bond or an irrevocable and
unconditional letter of credit.
City reserves the right to request and to receive, within ten (10) working days,
certified copies of any or all of the herein required insurance policies and/or
endorsements. City shall not be obligated, however, to review same or to advise
Consultant of any deficiencies in such policies and endorsements, and such
receipt shall not relieve Consultant from, or be deemed a waiver of, City's right
to insist on strict fulfillment of Consultant's obligations under this Agreement.
The insurance policies, except Workers' Compensation and Professional
Liability, required by this Agreement, shall name City, its agents, officers,
officials and employees as Additional Insureds.
REQUIRED COVERAGE
Commercial General Liability
Consultant shall maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with a limit of
not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence with a $2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate and a $2,000,000 General
Aggregate limit. The policy shall include coverage for bodily injury, broad form
property. damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and
blanket contractual coverage including, but not limited to, the liability assumed
under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, which coverage will be
at least as broad as that on Insurance Service Office, Inc. Policy Form No. CG
00011093, or any replacements thereof.
Such policy shall contain a severability of interest provision, and shall not
contain a sunset provision or commutation clause, nor any provision which
would serve to limit third party action over claims.
The Commercial General Liability additional insured endorsement shall be at
least as broad as the Insurance Service Office, Inc.'s Additional Insured, Form B,
CG 20101185, and shall include coverage for Consultant's operations and
products and completed operations.
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If required by this Agreement, if Consultant sublets any part of the work,
services or operations, Consultant shall purchase and maintain, at all times
during prosecution of the work, services or operations under this Agreement,an
Owner and Consultant's Protective Liability insurance policy for bodily injury and
property damage, including death, which may arise in the prosecution of
Consultant's work, service or operations under this Agreement. Coverage shall
be on an occurrence basis with a limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence,
and the policy shall be issued by the same insurance company that issues
Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance.
Automobile Liability
Consultant shall maintain Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance
with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less
than $1,000,000 each occurrence with respect to Consultant's owned, hired, and
non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in performance of Consultant's work.
Coverage will be at least as broad as coverage code 1, "any auto", (Insurance
Service Office, Inc. Policy Form CA 00011293, or any replacements thereof).
Such insurance shall include coverage for loading and off loading hazards. If
hazardous substances, materials or wastes are to be transported, MCS 90
endorsement shall be included and $5,000,000 per accident limits for bodily
injury and property damage shall apply.
Workers' Compensation
Consultant shall carry Workers' Compensation insurance to cover obligations
imposed by federal and state statutes having jurisdiction of Consultant's
employees engaged in the performance of the work or services; and, Employer's
Liability insurance of not less than $100,000 for each accident, $100,000 disease
for each employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit
By execution of this Agreement, Consultant certifies as follows:
"I am aware and understand the provisions of A.R.S. § 23-900 etseq.
which requires every employer to be insured against liability for
workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter,and I will comply with
such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of
this Agreement."
If Consultant has no employees for whom workers' compensation insurance is
required, Consultant shall submit a declaration or affidavit to City so stating and
covenanting to obtain such insurance if and when Consultant employs any
employees subject to coverage.
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In case any work is subcontracted, Consultant will require subcontractors to
provide Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance to at least
the same extent as required of Consultant.
Professional Liability
Consultant retained by City to provide the work or service required by this
Agreement will maintain Professional Liability insurance covering acts, errors,
mistakes and omissions arising out of the work or services performed by
Consultant, or any person employed by Consultant, with a limit of not less than
$1,000,000 each claim.
Certificates of Insurance
Prior to commencing work or services under this Agreement, Consultant shall
furnish City with Certificates of Insurance, or formal endorsements as required
by the Agreement, issued by Consultant's insurer(s), as evidence that policies
providing the required coverages, conditions and limits required by this
Agreement are In full force and effect. The form of the certificates of insurance
and endorsements shall be subject to the approval of the Apache Junction City
Attorney's Office, shall comply with the terms of this Agreement, and shall be
issued and delivered to City Attorney, City of Apache Junction, 300 East
Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,AZ 85119.
In the event any insurance policies required by this Agreement are written'on a
"claims made" basis, coverage shall extend for two (2) years past completion
and acceptance of Consultant's work or services and as evidenced by annual
Certificates of Insurance.
If a policy does expire during the life of the Agreement, a renewal certificate
must be sent to City thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date.
All Certificates of Insurance shall be identified with bid serial number and title.
Policies or certificates and completed forms of City's Additional Insured
Endorsement (or a substantially equivalent insurance company form acceptable
to the City Attorney) evidencing the coverage required by this section shall be
filed with the City and shall include the City as an additional insured. The policy
or policies shall be in the usual form of a public liability insurance, but shall also
include the following provision:
"Solely as respects work done by or on behalf of the named insured
for the City of Apache Junction, it is agreed that the City of Apache
Junction and its officers and employees are added as additional
insureds under this policy."
insurance required herein shall not expire, be canceled, or materially changed
without thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice to City.
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9. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE: The terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of Arizona. Any action at law or In equity brought by either party for
the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for in this Agreement, shall be
tried in a court of competent jurisdiction In Pinal County, State of Arizona. The
parties hereby waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in
such proceeding to any other county. In the event either party shall bring suit to
enforce any term of this Agreement or to recover any damages for and on
account of the breach of any term or condition In this Agreement, it is mutually
agreed that the prevailing party in such action shall recover all costs including:
all litigation and appeal expenses, collection expenses, reasonable attorneys'
fees, necessary witness fees and court costs to be determined by the court in
such action.
10. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither City nor Consultant,as the case may be,
shall be considered not to have performed its obligations under this Agreement
in the event of enforced delay (an "Enforced Delay") due to causes beyond its
control and without its fault or negligence or failure to comply with applicable
laws, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, fires, floods, epidemics,
pandemics, quarantine, restrictions, embargoes, labor disputes, and unusually
severe weather or the delays of subcontractors or materialmen due to such
causes, acts of a public enemy, war, terrorism or act of terror (including but not
limited to bio-terrorism or eco-terrorism), nuclear radiation, blockade,
insurrection, riot, labor strike or interruption, extortion, sabotage, or similar
occurrence or any exercise of the power of eminent domain of any governmental
body on behalf of any public entity, or a declaration of moratorium or similar
hiatus (whether permanent or temporary) by any public entity directly affecting
the obligations under this Agreement. In no event will Enforced Delay include
any delay resulting from unavailability for any reason of labor shortages, or the
unavailability for any reason of particular Consultants, subcontractors, vendors
or investors desired by Consultant in connection with the obligations under this
Agreement Consultant agrees that Consultant alone will bear all risks of delay
which are not Enforced Delay. In the event of the occurrence of any such
Enforced Delay, the time or times for performance of the obligations of the Party
claiming delay shall be extended for a period of the Enforced Delay; provided,
however,that the Party seeking the benefit of the provisions of this Section shall,
within thirty (30) calendar days after such Party knows or should know of any
such Enforced Delay, first notify the other Party of the specific delay in writing
and claim the right to an extension for the period of the Enforced Delay; and
provided further that in no event shall a period of Enforced Delay exceed ninety
(90) calendar days.
11. TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated by either Party
for any reason upon four (4) months' written notice. If this Agreement is
terminated, City shall be reimbursed from Consultant the amount paid for any
undelivered and/or unaccepted products or services. Upon termination, City
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agrees to pay for all delivered, accepted, and properly Invoiced services that
were provided up to the announced Termination Date.
12. INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by law,
Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and
appointed officers, officials, agents, and employees from and against any and all
liability including but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs and
expenses, including attorney and expert witness fees, arising from or connected
with or alleged to have arisen from or connected with, relating to, arising out of,
or alleged to have resulted from the acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or
services of Consultant, its agents, employees, or any tier of Consultant's
subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant's duty to
defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its Special Districts, elected and
appointed officers, officials, agents, and employees shall arise in connection
with any tortious claim, damage, loss or expense that is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment, or destruction of
property including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by an Consultant's
acts, errors, mistakes, omissions, work or services in the performance of this
Agreement including any employee of Consultant, any tier of Consultant's
subcontractor or any other person for whose acts, errors, mistakes, omissions,
work or services Consultant may be legally liable.
13. LICENSE: Consultant represents and warrants that any license
necessary to perform the work under this Agreement is current and valid.
Consultant understands that the activity described herein constitutes "doing
business in the City of Apache Junction" and Consultant agrees to obtain a
business tax license pursuant to Chapter 8 of the Apache Junction City Code and
keep such license current during the term of this Agreement. Any activity by
subcontractors within the corporate city limits, will invoke the same business tax
regulations on any subcontractors, and Consultant ensures its subcontractors
will obtain any required business tax license.
14. RECORDS: Records of Consultant's labor, payroll, and other costs
pertaining to this Agreement shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting
basis and made available to City for inspection on request. Consultant shall
maintain records for a period of at least two (2) years after termination of this
Agreement, and shall make such records available during that retention period
for examination or audit by City personnel during regular business hours.
15. RIGHT OF CITY TO CONTRACT WITH OTHERS: Nothing in this
Agreement shall imply City is obligated to obtain the services described herein
with only this particular Consultant.
16. WAIVER OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The failure of City or
Consultant to insist in any one or more Instances on performance of any of the
terms or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any right or privilege
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contained herein shall not be considered as thereafter waiving such terms,
conditions, rights or privileges, and they shall remain in full force and effect
17. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS: Consultant
understands and acknowledges the applicability of the American with
Disabilities Act, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the Drug
Free Workplace Act of 1989 to the services performed under this Agreement
As required by A.R.S.§414401, Consultant hereby warrants its compliance with
all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees and
A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Consultant further warrants that after hiring an employee,
Consultant will verify the employment eligibility of the employee through the E-
Verify program. If Consultant uses any subcontractors in performance of
services, subcontractors shall warrant their compliance with all federal
immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees and A.R.S. § 23-
214(A), and subcontractors shall further warrant that after hiring an employee,
such subcontractor verifies the employment eligibility of the employee through
the E-Verify program. A breach of this warranty shall be deemed a material
breach of the Agreement that is subject to penalties up to and including
termination of this Agreement Consultant is subject to a penalty of$100 per day
for the first violation, $500 per day for the second violation, and $1,000 per day
for the third violation. City at its option may terminate this Agreement after the
third violation. Consultant shall not be deemed in material breach of this
Agreement if the Consultant and/or subcontractors establish compliance with
the employment verification provisions of Sections 274A and 274B of the federal
immigration and Nationality Act and the E-Verify requirements contained in
A.R.S. § 23-214(A). City retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any
Consultant or subcontractor employee who works under this Agreement to
ensure that the Consultant or subcontractor is complying with the warranty. Any
inspection will be conducted after reasonable notice and at reasonable times. If
state law is amended, the Parties may modify this paragraph consistent with
state law.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement and any attachments
represent the entire agreement between City and Consultant and supersede all
prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either express or implied,
written or oral. It is mutually understood and agreed that no alteration or
variation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be valid unless
made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. Written and signed
amendments shall automatically become part of the Supporting Documents, and
shall supersede any inconsistent provision therein; provided, however, that any
apparent inconsistency shall be resolved, if possible, by construing the
provisions as mutually complementary and supplementary.
19. SEVERABILITY: City and Consultant each believe that the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement are in compliance with
all applicable laws. However, In the unlikely event that any provision of this
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Agreement is declared void or unenforceable (or is construed as requiring City
to do any act in violation of any applicable laws, including any constitutional
provision, law, regulation, or City Code), such provision shall be deemed
severed from this Agreement and this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full
force and effect; provided that this Agreement shall retroactively be deemed
reformed to the extent reasonably possible in such a manner so that the
reformed agreement(and any related agreements effective as of the same date)
provide essentially the same rights and benefits (economic and otherwise)to the
Parties as if such severance and reformation were not required. Unless
prohibited by applicable laws, the Parties further shall perform all acts and
execute, acknowledge and/or deliver all amendments, instruments and consents
necessary to accomplish and to give effect to the purposes of this Agreement, as
reformed.
20. ACCURACY OF WORK: Acceptance of services or work by City
shall not relieve Consultant of the responsibility for subsequent correction of any
such errors and the clarification of any ambiguities. Consultant shall make all
necessary revisions or corrections resulting from errors and omissions on the
part of Consultant without additional compensation.
21. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: This Agreement is subject to, and may
be terminated by City in accordance with,the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Consultant and City have executed this
Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTING, an
Arizona corpor tion
By: Matthe eatherly
Its: President
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
an Arizona municipal corporation
By: John S. Insalaco
Its:-Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
R. Joel Stern, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
WORK PLAN: PROJECT APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
Following is our overall work plan and approach to achieving the City's objectives for the
conduct of a comprehensive classification and compensation study, meeting all of the stated
objectives from the RFP.
A. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
The recommended plans, programs, systems and administrative procedures will meet these
ten most important criteria.
-internally equitable - Financially responsible
-Externally competitive -Efficiently administered
- Readily understood - Inclusive of employee input
-Easily updated&maintained -Reflective of City's values
-Legally compliant&defensible - Reflective of"best practices'
B. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
The project includes a management and employee communication plan; partnership with
the Human Resources Director and Human Resources Staff, City Manager and project
designee(s); occupational, organizational, and operational familiarization; Job Analysis
Questionnaire (JAQ) and job analysis for all classifications; worksite job information
interviews; position classification and job title recommendations for all employees and
classifications; FLSA designations; updated ADA/EEO-compliant class specifications; EZ
COMP1 m; internal equity and external competitiveness evaluation; salary and benefits
~ survey and competitiveness analysis; salary range recommendations; fiscal impact
estimates; updated classification and compensation plan and one year of classification and
compensation plan implementation support for all job classifications.
C. PROJECT METHODOLOGY
I. QualilvAssurance
To ensure a high quality project, we have bull# in several layer's of procedural and
statistical controls, in addition to those already in EZ COMPm. Internally, we follow a
prescribed series of steps In each project phase, which are reviewed by our Project
Director. We request that the key staff and City's Project Manager(s) review our work to
minimize the chance of errors and to ensure that it reflects the City's organizational
values.
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I Ptrolect PlannNg Megf is and Communlcation Plan Development
We will consult with the Human Resources Director, City Manager, City Officials or
representatives on a communication strategy, plan, and materials, beginning prior to the
project and extending to the post-project information meetings. We plan to conduct
group pre-project meetings for all City officials and employees where we will discuss the
project's scope, answer questions, and distribute and explain a .lob Analysis
Questionnaire.
See 'Communicating the Project to the Employees!° In the Appendices for additional
information regarding our approach to employee inclusion and communication.
D. POSITION CLASSIFICATION
1. Review of Essential Tasks—Job Analysis Questionnalre
We will review and analyze the current essential tasks, duties and responsibilities, and
minimum qualifications of each included position through a review of current job
documentation and/or by the use of a.lob Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ) to be completed
by each employee (or group of employees with identical jobs) In print or electronic
format. If the information on the JAQ does not clearly delineate the position's scope of
responsibilities, we may return the JAQ to the position's incumbent for additional
information, or focus on the data gap during a worksite job information interview.
2. Employee Worksite Job Information Interviews
We will conduct a worksite job information interview with an incumbent of every needed
or included job classification.The purpose:of these interviews is to verify the data on the
JAQ, obtain additional insight into the scope and complexity of the job duties, observe
technical processes and working conditions, and to provide employees with an additional
method of participation In the project. This process also ensures that we make all
Internal and external comparisons on the basis of actual job content and not merely job
title.
3. FLSA Status Determination
We will review the essential tasks and minimum qualifications of each of the City's job
classifications and subject them to the Fair Labor Standards Act tests to determine their
exempt or non-exempt status.
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4 Positlon Classlffcatian
Each of the City's positions will be analyzed and evaluated to determine their primary
characteristics, including:
Is there a current City occupational job group comprised of job classes with essential
functions similar to the subject position; if so:
To which of the group's job classes, and at what level, are the subject position's
essential functions similar to the subject position, and if so.
Are they sufficiently comparable (+1-20% guideline) to be allocated to that job class,
utilize the same Job title, require the same minimum qualifications, and be assigned
to the same salary range.
If the City does not currently have a sufficiently comparable job class, what should be
the subject position's occupational job class and title, and:
What should the recommended occupational classification action be, No Change(N),
Title Change(T), Merge With Other Job Class (M), New Job Class (J).
We may find that a job class is overly broad and encompasses several job activities
which are regarded with significant salary difference in the marketplace. in such an
instance, we will recommend "splitting"the job class into the current job class and a
new job class which encompasses the different job activities.
5. Updated Messificatlon 20e0ificatians/Job Descd Defons
We will prepare an updated ADA/EEO-compliant classification specification in the City's
standard or other selected format for each occupational job class. Focus will be on the
Essential Functions to conform with ADA guidelines, The specifications or descriptions
may include (not limited to)the following components:
.fob Title—Definition Education,Training and Experience Physical Requirements
Distinguishing Characteristics Licenses and Certifications Nan-Essential Functions
Essential Functions l=LSA Exempt/Non-Exempt Status Mental Requirements
Desired Knowledge and Skills Supervision Exerclse/Recelved Working Conditions
S. Draft Class>ficatlon Plan Review with Deoartment Neal
We will conduct a review of our initial position classification recommendations and draft
class specifications with the City's' Project Team and respective department heads to
identify possible errors, obtain feedback, and solicit suggestions for clarification.
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T. Resolution of Employees'Classiflcadon Reviews
We will provide the City with a process for employees to review our initial occupational
job classification of their position, and provide a form for them to complete if they feel
that an error has been made or to provide significant additional job content information.
Depending on the action recommended by the respective department heads we may
conduct a second job analysis and will inform the project designee(s) of our final
recommendation.
8. various Approaches to Ensure Internal Equity
If desired, and for precision in job class analyses, and subsequent salary range
determinations, we may utilize one of several job evaluation systems widely, in use,
including the Hay Method, Decision Band Method (DBM), and the Factor Evaluatfan
System(FES). FES is the most extensively validated and commonly utilized quantitative
job evaluation system for public sector occupations, consisting of the following flexible
compensable factors.
Knowledge Required Personal Contacts Complexity
Supervisory Controls Scope and Effect Work Environment
Guidelines Provided Supervision'Exercised Physical Demands
The job class hierarchy based on job points will reflect the Chy's relative internal job
worth values. The City's annual salary competitiveness policy will be translated into a
mathematical formula which, when combined with the jab points of each City job class,
will determine the proper salary range for each job class and position. This balances
internal equity (job points relationships) with external competitiveness (market
relationship formula).
a. Optional Approach A— FES System—We will train a task force of representative
City employees In the adaptation of the FES point factor job content evaluation
system to the City's job worth values, guide them In the evaluation of a structured
benchmark of job classes, conduct QC reviews, and evaluate the remaining job
classes within the relative job worth structure established by the task force. We can
provide the City with manual or automated versions of this system.
b. Optional Approach 8—Custom Designed System for the City—We will train and
guide a task force of representative City employees in the design of a point-factor
system of job content evaluation total reflecting the City's relative job worth values,
and proceed as In Approach A. We can provide the City with an automated version
of the system once it has been developed with the task force.
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E. EXTERNALLY-COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
1. Cifv Involvement in Comoensaflon Plan Development
We will obtain policy direction from the City Manager, Human Resources Staff, and/or
City Officials on the following key components of the salary plan development process:
- Comparator Employer Selection - Job Evaluation Method-Salary Plan Linkage
- Benchmark Job Class Selection - Draft Compensation Plan Review/Critique
Compensation Competitiveness Policy - Compensation Points for Analysis
- Salary Structure Selection - Project Implementation Plan
Z. Ce rehenslve COntlpensation Survey
Wed of subscribe to or remMmencLthe use of databases or data warehouses used or
hosted by other firmsi We will col!®ct the complete pap plans from each of the City's
com arators and build a custom survey database to ensure accura and com late ese.
a. Data Collection Protocol will be developed in consultation with the City's project
leaders to determine which salary data elements to include, such as:
Total Compensation Information
Salary range structure Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum and structures
Assignment pay, call out pay, differentials, perquisites, etc per RI'P
Pay practices sle increases, reclassifications,rehires, pay policies
b. Benchmark Job SelecSon will be made by identifying City job classes common to
its employment-competitive public and private employers in the immediate area and
throughout the region or State, clearly identifiable, and representative of standard
occupational Job groups. .
c. Comparator Employers ldentltleaflon will be made in consultation with the City's
Project Manager(s) and City Council. Criteria include their degree of competition to
the City in obtaining and retaining high quality staff, their location in the City's
traditional recruitment areas, and their organizational size and complexity.
d. Compensation Data Collection will be made by one or more of the following
methods.
Extraction from the pay plans of designated public employers.
Customized survey requests for local governments and other public and private
employers, distributed by mail,fax, and e-mail.
As desired, additional private sector data extraction from established salary
surveys such as Watson Wyatt and ERE.
e. Data Quality Control includes editing data for accuracy and proper matching to the
City's survey benchmark jobs, and phoneffaxlE-mall follow-ups for data clarification
and to obtain comparators' benchmark class specifications.
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3. Preyalling Rates Calculatlon
We will consolidate the compensation data from all sources, enter the information into
the EZ COAFPTm program, and compute the prevailing rates, Inclusive of cost of living
differentials, as the statistical mean of the survey data for each benchmark jots class.
Data will be projected forward from the date of collection to a common date relating to
the City's salary plan year by.the annual Prevailing Rate increase Factor (PRI)
applicable at that time.
4. Compensation Competitiveness Comparison
We will provide the City with charts comparing its current salary structures to those of
the selected public and private comparator employers. We will calculate the extent that
the City's offerings vary from the prevailing rates and practices of other relevant
employers.
5 Compensation C,omeddlyaness Policy„
We will assist the City to select a compensation competitiveness policy which best fits its
compensation strategy and financial resources, by providing fiscal Impact estimates at
various percentage relationships to the prevailing rates.
6. Salary Plan Stnrcture Devebpment
We will review the City's current employee agreements and wage plans and 1) utilize the
City's current wage plan structures to identify internally equitable and externally
competitive salary ranges for each City job class or 2) prepare alternative salary range
structures and schedules for the City and the City Manager to select the best fit for its
competitiveness strategy, with these optional criteria:
- Method of administration, i.e.: measured job performance, longevity, or skill
- Width of the salary ranges, grades from Minimum to Maximum
- Varying salary range widths for FLSA non-exempt or exempt positions
- Open salary ranges for pay-for-performance or variable compensation plan
- If steps within the salary ranges, number of steps, percentage separation
- Number of salary ranges,grades, or broad bands in the salary schedule
Percentage of separation between salary ranges, grades or broad bands
Recognition for longevity, unique assignments, and special skill requirements
Remuneration for required special licenses, certifications and registrations
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We will assign each job classification to a salary range in the City's current or selected
new salary structure on the basis of a combination of factors, including:
- the prevailing rates for the benchmark job classes
- its current relationship to similar or occupationally related job classes
- the 15%guideline for salary range separation between sequential job classes
- -the 25%guideline for salary separation of a department head job Gass
- its quantitative evaluated internal job worth value Cob evaluation points)
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We will consult with the Human Resources Director, City Manager and key staff on a
plan for transition to the recommended plan, including a timetable for the principal
activities, employee communication, Impact on collective bargaining processes, and
estimates of required financial resources.
9. Draft`and Final Report Preparation
We will provide the City's project leader(s) with a draft of our report for review and
critique, including the dassification plan, FLSA designations, compensation market
data, salary comparison tables, fiscal estimates, salary range listings, and
implementation procedures. We will incorporate their critique into the development of a
final report summarizing the project's findings, recommendations, and detailed
description of the City's updated position classification and compensation plans.
10. Final Regort P entadons
We will conduct a workshop or formal presentation of our final report and
recommendations to the City Manager, City Officials, employees and employee
representatives.
11. EZ COMPTm Program Jnsfal,J ttion
We will install our EZ COMP'"A program and project files on one of the Finance i Budget
Department's computers and provide training to key staff In the maintenance and
update of the classification and compensation plan.
Please see the illustrative EZ COMPTA" applications CD-ROM on the inside front cover
of this proposal, and the program description booklet in the Appendix.
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- 11 Implementation Warranfv
To ensure effective implementation of the new plan, we will analyze, evaluate, and
provide a salary range recommendation for any new or changed job class, at no cost to
the Cityfor one year.
- F. ENSURING THE C17Y'S SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The City will be self-sufficient in all aspects of maintenance of the updated position
classification and compensation plan through these services.
1. Procedure Manuals
_ -PSPC Position ClassrTrcation Procedure Guide
-PSPC SalaryAdministxation Procedure Guide
-City of Apache Junction EZ COiI+fPTm Procedure Guide
2. Irrainina Workshop — for City staff in position classification, Job evaluation,
compensation surveys, and compensation plan design and administration.
3. Electronic Classification S adf-cation Ubra — we will provide the City with all
updated ADAiEEO-compliant class specifications in hard copy and electronic library
format for internal maintenance.
4. EZ COMPM—program and project files on one of the City's computers, a users manual,
and system training.
5. Initial Yeats Implementation Warranty Support—we will analyze, evaluate, classify,
and provide a salary range recommendation for any new or changed position or entire
job classification, at no cost to the Cifyfor one year.
G. EXTENSIVE EMPLOYEE INCLUSION AND COMMUNICATION
Very important factors for successful implementation of new or updated classification and
compensation plans are 1) extensive employee inclusion, and 2) extensive employee
communication. City officials and employees will participate in one or more of the following
activities:
- Attending pre-project briefings and question and answer sessions
- Completing-a Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ)describing their position
- Elaborating on their jobs in individual or group job information interviews
- Requesting a second review of their position's occupational job classification
- Receiving information pamphlet/booklet describing the updated salary plan
H. MINIMAL CITYSUPPORT REQUIRED
We are completely self-sufficient in projects of this nature and do not require any
substantive staff support from the City other than payroll data, and arrangements for group
and individual meetings and interviews. We appreciate, but do not require, any office space,
telephone, clerical assistance, computers, or office equipment. We will provide all data entry,
data processing, duplicating, and related report preparation functions.
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Fixed Prolect Cost
The project includes a management and employee communication plan;
partnership with the Human Resources Director and Human Resources
Staff, City Manager and project designee(s); occupational, organizational,
and operational familiarization; Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ) and job
analysis for all classifications; workslte job Information interviews; position
classification and job title recommendations for all employees and $3?,000
classifications; FLSA designations; updated ADA/EEO-compliant class
specifications; EZ COMP7m; internal equity and extsmal competitiveness
evaluation; salary and benefits survey and competitiveness analysis;
salary range recommendations; fiscal impact estimates; updated
classification and compensation plan and one year of classification and
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-On-Site Desk Audit Interviews ('130) $1 000
-Position Classification, Job Analysis, Class Specifications $15,000
-Employee review or appeals process $ 1500
-Salary, Benefits, and Pay Practices Survey $30,000
Compensation Plan, Reporting and Presentations $5,000
B. FLEYJBLE WORK PLAN, NEGOTIABLE TOTAL COST, TERMS
Our work plan is flexible and total project cost negotiable, and we will discuss, modify, add
or delete, any work task to increase the projects responsiveness to the City's needs and
financial resources. We do not require any advance payments, and will provide the City
with monthly invoices for the professional services provided during the month.We request
that the City pay the invoices within thirty(30)days of their receipt.
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Agenda Item No.6.
Piz File ID: 14-241
Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 14-29, authorizing the submission of a grant for the
Apache Junction Police Department's cold case unit to the Gila River Indian Community State
Shared Revenue Program for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Consideration and action.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 7, 2014
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: George Hoffman, City Manager
Brad Steinke, Development Services Director
Roger S. Hacker, Revenue Resources Manager
FROM: Heather Patel, Grants Coordinator
SUBJECT: Consideration and approval of Proposition 202 State Shared Revenue
Program Grant Application (s) for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
REQUEST
Consideration and approval of Resolution Nos. 14-29 authorizing the submission of a grant for
the Apache Junction Police Department's cold case unit and 14-31 approving the submittal of an
application for East Valley Adult Resources to the Gila River Indian Community State Shared
Revenue Program for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
BACKGROUND
In November 2002, the voters of Arizona approved Proposition 202 which initiated new gaming
compacts between the State of Arizona and the Native American tribes. An important provision
of Proposition 202 was the sharing of gaming revenues with the State. Henceforth, tribes would
be assessed by the State a percentage of their gross gaming revenue. Tribes had the option of
either paying all of this assessment into a State managed fund or to pay 88% of the assessment
into the State managed fund and retain 12% of the assessment for distribution as grants.
The Gila River Indian Community("GRIC") exercised its option to retain and administer 12% of
State shared revenue. Known as the Gila River Indian Community State Shared Revenue
Program, the Program makes "Distributions to cities, towns, or counties for government services
that benefit the general public, including public safety, mitigation of the impacts of gaming, or
promotion of commerce and economic development." Gila River's policy is to generally limit
the distributions to cities, towns, and counties in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Funding priorities
include: 1)Public Safety(police, fire, EMS); 2) Transportation; 3) Health Care Services; 4)
Economic Development; and 5) Education.
The law also stipulates that local nonprofits may submit applications to tribal entities if the
nonprofit organization is "sponsored"by an appropriate municipality. In such cases, the
municipality agrees to act as a conduit for the grant funds. The municipality receives the grant
funds from the tribal entity and in turn issues a check to the nonprofit agency.
On August 2, 2011, the city council approved the City of Apache Junction Indian Community
State Shared Revenue Program Local Nonprofit Participation policy. The purpose was to
delineate criteria which the city may utilize to determine "sponsorship" of a nonprofit
organization for participation in the Indian Community State Shared Revenue Program.
On February 3, 2014, the City of Apache Junction advertised a call for non-profits to attend an
informational meeting on February 10, 2014. Attendees were advised on the application process.
Project summaries were due to the City of Apache Junction by March 3, 2014 for consideration
by the city council.
On April 1, 2014 the city council approved the following resolutions and projects for
submission:
Resolution Entity Project Amount Tribal Entity
No.
14-08 Parks and Recreation Fit Families $12,600.00 GRIC
Ex ansion
14-14 Mountain Health and Equipment $257,382.80 GRIC
Wellness
14-15 Empowerment Self-management $37,000.00 GRIC
Systems workshops
14-16 Empowerment Self-management $37,000.00 FMYN
Systems I workshops
DISCUSSION
In late April, the police department's cold case unit requested consideration for submission of a
Gila River Indian Community grant. Due to the late request, they were not included in the April
1, 2014 discussion. Therefore staff is before the city council again, requesting the consideration
of Resolution No. 14-29. The unit is requesting $31,778.00 for the purchase of equipment to
include a car,phones, computers, cameras, voice recorders, uniforms, and other office
equipment. The city's cold case unit is a new unit within the department and is run by volunteers.
There presently is no funding allocated in the department budget for their operations.
Additionally, on May 5, 2014 East Valley Adult Resources has asked to also be included in the
program and is seeking $40,000.00 for the continuation of their senior transportation program.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends the city council approve Resolution Nos. 14-29 and 14-31.
ACTION REQUIRED
Consideration of Resolution Nos. 14-29 and 14-31.
Attachment 1: Resolution No. 14-29
Attachment 2: Resolution No. 14-31
RESOLUTION NO. 14-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN
COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS .
WHEREAS, in 2002, Proposition 202 authorized new gaming
compacts between the State of Arizona and Arizona Indian Tribes
which included sharing of gaming revenues; and
WHEREAS, a portion of this state-shared revenue in an
amount of 12% can be retained by an Indian Tribe and distributed
to cities, towns or counties for government services that: 1)
benefit the general public; 2) mitigate the impacts of gaming;
and/or 3) promote commerce and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Gila River Indian Community (the `Community")
has decided to exercise its option to retain and administer the
12% share itself and has adopted guidelines and procedures for
this new program; and
WHEREAS, the Community developed an expanded list of
"priority areas" for which funding will be concentrated,
including public safety, transportation, healthcare services,
economic development, and education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1 :
Staff is authorized to submit an application, on behalf of the
City of Apache Junction Public Safety Cold Case Unit, to the
Gila River Indian Community for Proposition 202 funds, and the
Mayor is authorized to sign the application, contracts and grant
documents for receipt and distribution of the Proposition 202
funds for the operation of the cold case unit in an amount not
to exceed $31, 778 . 00 .
RESOLUTION NO. 14-29
PAGE 1 OF 2
Section 2 :
The Mayor is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to
implement and complete the activities submitted in the
application.
Section 3 •
The City Manager or his or her designee is hereby authorized to
take whatever steps necessary to administer and procure the
funding.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF , 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2014 .
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 14-29
PAGE 2 OF 2
RESOLUTION NO. 14-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN
COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS.
WHEREAS, in 2002, Proposition 202 authorized new gaming
compacts between the State of Arizona and Arizona Indian Tribes
which included sharing of gaming revenues; and
WHEREAS, a portion of this state-shared revenue in an
amount of 12% can be retained by an Indian Tribe and distributed
to cities, towns or counties for government services that : 1)
benefit the general public; 2) mitigate the impacts of gaming;
and/or 3) promote commerce and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Gila River Indian Community (the "Community")
has decided to exercise its option to retain and administer the
12% share itself and has adopted guidelines and procedures for
this new program; and
WHEREAS, the Community developed an expanded list of
"priority areas" for which funding will be concentrated,
including public safety, transportation, healthcare services,
economic development, and education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
Staff is authorized to submit an application, on behalf of the
City of Apache Junction Public Safety Cold Case Unit, to the
Gila River Indian Community for Proposition 202 funds, and the
Mayor is authorized to sign the application, contracts and grant
documents for receipt and distribution of the Proposition 202
funds for the operation of the cold case unit in an amount not
to exceed $31, 778 . 00 .
RESOLUTION NO. 14-29
PAGE 1 OF 2
Section 2 •
The Mayor is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to
implement and complete the activities submitted in the
application.
Section 3 •
The City Manager or his or her designee is hereby authorized to
take whatever steps necessary to administer and procure the
funding.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS c CC`' DAY OF YJ/); ' 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS �� r DAY OF l I i`�y , 2014 .
Jgl3& S . A S9LACO
k yor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
5- 5 . 4
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 14--29
PAGE 2 OF 2
►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
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_ 85119
Agenda Item No. 7.
Piz File ID: 14-264
Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 14-31, authorizing the submittal of an application
for East Valley Adult Resources to the Gila River Indian Community State Shared Revenue
Program for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Consideration and action.
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V `= = � City of Apache Junction
gRizo Development Services Department
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 7, 2014
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: George Hoffman, City Manager
Brad Steinke, Development Services Director
Roger S. Hacker, Revenue Resources Manager
FROM: Heather Patel, Grants Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposition 202 State Shared Revenue Program Grant Application(s) for
Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
REQUEST
Presentation and discussion on Resolution Nos. 14-29 authorizing the submission of a grant for
the Apache Junction Police Department's cold case unit and 14-31 approving the submittal of an
application for East Valley Adult Resources to the Gila River Indian Community State Shared
Revenue Program for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
BACKGROUND
In November 2002, the voters of Arizona approved Proposition 202 which initiated new gaming
compacts between the State of Arizona and the Native American tribes. An important provision
of Proposition 202 was the sharing of gaming revenues with the State. Henceforth, tribes would
be assessed by the State a percentage of their gross gaming revenue. Tribes had the option of
either paying all of this assessment into a State managed fund or to pay 88% of the assessment
into the State managed fund and retain 12% of the assessment for distribution as grants.
The Gila River Indian Community("GRIC") exercised its option to retain and administer 12% of
State shared revenue. Known as the Gila River Indian Community State Shared Revenue
Program, the Program makes "Distributions to cities, towns, or counties for government services
that benefit the general public, including public safety, mitigation of the impacts of gaming, or
promotion of commerce and economic development." Gila River's policy is to generally limit
the distributions to cities, towns, and counties in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Funding priorities
include: 1)Public Safety(police, fire, EMS); 2) Transportation; 3) Health Care Services; 4)
Economic Development; and 5) Education.
The law also stipulates that local nonprofits may submit applications to tribal entities if the
nonprofit organization is "sponsored"by an appropriate municipality. In such cases, the
municipality agrees to act as a conduit for the grant funds. The municipality receives the grant
funds from the tribal entity and in turn issues a check to the nonprofit agency.
On August 2, 2011, the city council approved the City of Apache Junction Indian Community
State Shared Revenue Program Local Nonprofit Participation policy. The purpose was to
delineate criteria which the city may utilize to determine "sponsorship" of a nonprofit
organization for participation in the Indian Community State Shared Revenue Program.
On February 3, 2014, the City of Apache Junction advertised a call for non-profits to attend an
informational meeting on February 10, 2014. Attendees were advised on the application process.
Project summaries were due to the City of Apache Junction by March 3, 2014 for consideration
by the city council.
On April 1, 2014 the city council approved the following resolutions and projects for
submission:
Resolution Entity Project Amount Tribal Entity
No.
14-08 Parks and Recreation Fit Families $12,600.00 GRIC
Ex ansion
14-14 Mountain Health and Equipment $257,382.80 GRIC
Wellness
14-15 Empowerment Self-management $37,000.00 GRIC
Systems workshops
14-16 Empowerment Self-management $37,000.00 FMYN
Systems I workshops
DISCUSSION
In late April, the police department's cold case unit requested consideration for submission of a
Gila River Indian Community grant. Due to the late request, they were not included in the April
1, 2014 discussion. Therefore staff is before the city council again, requesting the consideration
of Resolution No. 14-29. The unit is requesting $31,778.00 for the purchase of equipment to
include a car,phones, computers, cameras, voice recorders, uniforms, and other office
equipment. The city's cold case unit is a new unit within the department and is run by volunteers.
There presently is no funding allocated in the department budget for their operations.
Additionally, on May 5, 2014 East Valley Adult Resources has asked to also be included in the
program and is seeking $40,000.00 for the continuation of their senior transportation program.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends the city council review and discuss the proposed projects and
Resolution Nos. 14-29 and 14-31 and ask questions of the representatives present.
ACTION REOUIRED
Review and discuss projects and resolutions.
Attachment 1: Resolution No. 14-29
Attachment 2: Resolution No. 14-31
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN
COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS .
WHEREAS, in 2002, Proposition 202 authorized new gaming
compacts between the State of Arizona and Arizona Indian Tribes
which included sharing of gaming revenues; and
WHEREAS, a portion of this state-shared revenue in an
amount of 12% can be retained by an Indian Tribe and distributed
to cities, towns or counties for government services that: 1)
benefit the general public; 2) mitigate the impacts of gaming;
and/or 3) promote commerce and economic development; and
WHEREAS, private, not-for-profit organizations wishing to
access Proposition 202 funding to provide public benefits must
secure sponsorship from a city, town or county before making
application. Said sponsorship must be expressed in a resolution
passed by the local government sponsor; and
WHEREAS, the Gila River Indian Community (the "Community")
has decided to exercise its option to retain and administer the
12% share itself and has adopted guidelines and procedures for
this new program; and
WHEREAS, the Community developed an expanded list of
"priority areas" for which funding will be concentrated,
including public safety, transportation, healthcare services,
economic development, and education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1 •
Staff is authorized to submit an application, on behalf of East
Valley Adult Resources, to the Gila River Indian Community for
Proposition 202 funds, and the Mayor is authorized to sign the
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
PAGE 1 OF 3
application, contracts and grant documents for receipt and
distribution of the Proposition 202 funds for the operation of
the Senior Transportation Program in an amount not to exceed
$40, 000 . 00 .
Section 2 •
The Mayor is authorized to execute a grant pass-through
agreement between the City of Apache Junction and the Mountain
Health and Wellness for use of the funds if the grant is
awarded.
Section 3 •
The Mayor is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to
implement and complete the activities submitted in the
application.
Section 4 •
The City Manager or his or her designee is hereby authorized to
take whatever steps necessary to administer and procure the
funding.
Section 5 :
The City has no duties under or related to this resolution other
than to receive the funds and deliver same to East Valley Adult
Resources; the determination as to the amount of funding is
solely at the discretion of the Gila River Indian Community. All
parties agree there are no third-party beneficiaries to this
document.
Section 6 •
If awarded funding, East Valley Adult Resources will provide the
City of Apache Junction copies of all reports and documents
related to the project funded by the Gila River Indian
Community.
Section 7 •
The City Council supports this grant request for funding and if
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
PAGE 2 OF 3
awarded will administer the funds directly to East Valley Adult
Resources as a pass-through grant .
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF , 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2014 .
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
PAGE 3 OF 3
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN
COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS.
WHEREAS, in 2002, Proposition 202 authorized new gaming
compacts between the State of Arizona and Arizona Indian Tribes
which included sharing of gaming revenues; and
WHEREAS, a portion of this state-shared revenue in an
amount of 12% can be retained by an Indian Tribe and distributed
to cities, towns or counties for government services that: 1)
benefit the general public; 2 ) mitigate the impacts of gaming;
and/or 3) promote commerce and economic development; and
WHEREAS, private, not-for-profit organizations wishing to
access Proposition 202 funding to provide public benefits must
secure sponsorship from a city, town or county before making
application. Said sponsorship must be expressed in a resolution
passed by the local government sponsor; and
WHEREAS, the Gila River Indian Community (the "Community")
has decided to exercise its option to retain and administer the
12% share itself and has adopted guidelines and procedures for
this new program; and
WHEREAS, the Community developed an expanded list of
"priority areas" for which funding will be concentrated,
including public safety, transportation, healthcare services,
economic development, and education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
Staff is authorized to submit an application, on behalf of East
Valley Adult Resources, to the Gila River Indian Community for
Proposition 202 funds, and the Mayor is authorized to sign the
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
PAGE 1 OF 3
application, contracts and grant documents for receipt and
distribution of the Proposition 202 funds for the operation of
the Senior Transportation Program in an amount not to exceed
$40, 000. 00.
Section 2 :
The Mayor is authorized to execute a grant pass-through
agreement between the City of Apache Junction and the Mountain
Health and Wellness for use of the funds if the grant is
awarded.
Section 3 •
The Mayor is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to
implement and complete the activities submitted ir. the
application.
Section 4 •
The City Manager or his or her designee is hereby authorized to
take whatever steps necessary to administer and procure the
funding.
Section 5•
The City has no duties under or related to this resolution other
than to receive the funds and deliver same to East Valley Adult
Resources; the determination as to the amount of funding is
solely at the discretion of the Gila River Indian Community. All
parties agree there are no third-party beneficiaries to this
document.
Section 6-
If awarded funding, East Valley Adult Resources will provide the
City of Apache Junction copies of all reports and documents
related to the project funded by the Gila River Indian
Community.
Section 7 •
The City Council supports this grant request for funding and if
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
PAGE 2 OF 3
awarded will administer the funds directly to East Valley Adult
Resources as a pass-through grant.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF IT1114/ 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 2014 .
JO S. INSALACO
M or
A--TEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
C* 5 -C f L�
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
PAGE 3 OF 3
►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition
Boulevard
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U =i 85119
Agenda Item No.8.
Piz File ID: 14-226
Sponsor: Giao Pham Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Proclamation designating the week of May 18-24, 2014 as "National Public Works Week."
Reading and presentation.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 611512026
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
MAY 18-24, 2014
WHEREAS, PUBLIC WORKS services provided in our community are an
integral part of our citizens'everyday lives; and
WHEREAS,the support of an informed and understanding citizenry is vital
to the efficient operation of PUBLIC WORKS systems and programs; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly
depends on these PUBLIC WORKS facilities and services;and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as
their planning, design and construction is vitally dependent upon the efforts and
skill of PUBLIC WORKS officials;and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who
staff PUBLIC WORKS departments is materially influenced by the people's
attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Apache Junction, Arizona, that I, Mayor John S. Insalaco do hereby
proclaim May 18th through May 24th,2014 as
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"
in Apache Junction, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the efforts involved in providing our PUBLIC WORKS services,
and recognize the contributions the PUBLIC WORKS employees make every
day to our HEALTH,SAFETY,COMFORT AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Signed this., day of 2014.
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JHN S. INSALACO
MAYOR
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
CITY CLERK
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Sponsor: Roger Hacker Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Presentation of donation to Mayor John Insalaco and Chief of Police Thomas E. Kelly by the
Lost Dutchman Kennel Club of funds to purchase a bite suit for training of Diamont, the city's
canine officer. Presentation.
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Agenda Item No. 10.
Piz File ID: 14-262
Sponsor: Bryant Powell Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
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City manager's report. Presentation.
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Agenda Item No. 11.
Piz File ID: 14-239
Sponsor: Heather Patel Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Proposed Resolution No. 14-30, authorizing the submission of Fiscal Year 2014 Community
Development Block grant application and holding a public hearing. Consideration and action.
Staff respectfully requests the city council:
1. Receive a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant Regional Account
("CDBG") program;
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the project under consideration for the
utilization of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2014; and
3. Consider the approval of Resolution No. 14-30 authorizing the submission of the city's
application.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 7, 2014
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: George Hoffinan, City Manager
Brad Steinke, Development Services Director
Roger Hacker, Revenue Resources Manager
FROM: Heather Patel, Grants Coordinator
SUBJECT: Consideration of proposed Resolution No. 14-30, authorizing the submission of
Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block grant application
REQUEST
Staff respectfully requests the city council:
1. Receive a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant Regional Account
("CDBG")program;
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the project under consideration for the utilization
of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2014 ("FY14"); and
3. Consider the approval of Resolution No. 14-30 authorizing the submission of the city's FY 14
CDBG application.
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2013, the city conducted the public participation process for the selection of a project for
the FY14 CDBG application. In November 2013, after a public hearing, the city council chose to
submit a community facility improvements project for the Community Alliance Against Family Abuse
("CAAFA") domestic violence shelter.
However due to the timing of the public notice (October 30, 2013) and the request for consideration
made by CAAFA (November 4, 2013), the city is required to republish the notice, conduct a new
public hearing and readopt a resolution authorizing the submission of the CAAFA project under the
FY14 CDBG application.
DISCUSSION
A public hearing is required by the Arizona Department of Housing to provide the public an
opportunity to discuss the proposed project being presented for consideration to the city council. In
compliance with the state and federal requirements the city will conduct the public hearing in a more
condensed format while providing all of the required information. Council's project selection and
approval of Resolution No. 14-30 will enable city staff to prepare and submit the application in
compliance with CDBG requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends council approve Resolution No. 14-30.
ACTION REOUIRED
The following actions are required:
1) Convene a public hearing; and
2) Consideration of Resolution No. 14-30.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment One: Resolution No. 14-30
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS) FOR FY 2014 STATE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT
("CDBG") FUNDS, AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICATION (S) :
(1) MEETS THE IDENTIFIED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS; AND (2) IS NECESSARY FOR
IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION OF THE ACTIVITIES
OUTLINED IN THE CDBG APPLICATION (S) .
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction is desirous of
undertaking community development activities; and
WHEREAS, the State of Arizona is administering the
Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program; and
WHEREAS, the State CDBG Program requires that the requested
CDBG funds address one of the three congressionally-mandated
national objectives; and
WHEREAS, the activities within these applications address
the identified housing and community development needs,
including the needs of low and moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, a grantee of State CDBG funds is required to
comply with the CDBG Program guidelines and federal statutes and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2013, November 19, 2013 and May 20,
2014, the City of Apache Junction held public hearings on CDBG
proposed projects .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Apache Junction as follows :
SECTION 1 :
Staff is authorized to submit applications to the State of
Arizona Department of Housing for Fiscal Year 2014 CDBG, and the
Mayor is authorized to sign the applications, contracts, grant
documents and other related documents for receipt and use of
CDBG funds for:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-30
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FY 2014 CDBG - Community Alliance Against Family Abuse for
$113, 139
SECTION 2 :
The Mayor or his designee is authorized to take any and all
actions necessary to implement and complete the activities
submitted in the applications .
SECTION 3 :
The applications for State CDBG funds further the needs under
State guidelines for low and moderate income persons .
SECTION 4 :
The City of Apache Junction shall comply with all State CDBG
Program guidelines, federal statutes and regulations applicable
to the State CDBG Program and certifications contained in the
applications .
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION THIS DAY OF 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 2014 .
JOHN INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 14-30
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS) FOR FY 2014 STATE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT
("CDBG") FUNDS, AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICATION (S) :
(1) MEETS THE IDENTIFIED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS; AND (2) IS NECESSARY FOR
IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION OF THE ACTIVITIES
OUTLINED IN THE CDBG APPLICATION (S) .
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction is desirous of
undertaking community development activities; and
WHEREAS, the State of Arizona is administering the
Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program; and
WHEREAS, the State CDBG Program requires that the requested
CDBG funds address one of the three congressionally-mandated
national objectives; and
WHEREAS, the activities within these applications address
the identified housing and community development needs,
including the needs of low and moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, a grantee of State CDBG funds is required to
comply with the CDBG Program guidelines and federal statutes and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2013, November 19, 2013 and May 20,
2014, the City of Apache Junction held public hearings on CDBG
proposed projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Apache Junction as follows :
SECTION I :
Staff is authorized to submit applications to the State of
Arizona Department of Housing for Fiscal Year 2014 CDBG, and the
Mayor is authorized to sign the applications, contracts, grant
documents and other related documents for receipt and use of
CDBG funds for:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-30
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FY 2014 CDBG - Community Alliance Against Family Abuse for
$113, 139
SECTION 2 •
The Mayor or his designee is authorized to take any and all
actions necessary to implement and complete the activities
submitted in the applications .
SECTION 3:
The applications for State CDBG funds further the needs under
State guidelines for low and moderate income persons.
SECTION 4 :
The City of Apache Junction shall comply with all State CDBG
Program guidelines, federal statutes and regulations applicable
to the State CDBG Program and certifications contained in the
applications.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND �jTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION THIS �' �� DAY OF /1�' 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS t'.l DAY OF 2014 .
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City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. 12.
Piz File ID: 14-244
Sponsor: Brad Steinke Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Proposed Ordinance No. 1403, amending Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 9,
Health and Sanitation, Article 9-4, Private Recycling Containers, Section 9-4-4 (E), allowing
recycling containers in manufactured home parks, manufactured home subdivisions and
recreational vehicle parks, and declaring an emergency. Public hearing and consideration.
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Brad Steinke, Director of Development Services
Date: May 6, 2014
RE: Ordinance 1403, Amendment to Allow Recycling Bins in Manufactured Home
Parks, Manufactured Home Subdivisions and RV Parks
Currently, City Code, Volume I, Article 9-4 (Private Recycling Containers), only allows
commercial recycling containers on properties with established businesses, churches or other
charitable uses. Since the existing code does not allow these recycling containers within
manufactured home parks, manufactured home subdivisions or RV parks, some residents have
raised concern and have asked the city to change the ordinance.
Accordingly, on May 6t", the city council directed staff to draft a code amendment which will
include these new locations. Please see proposed Ordinance 1403.
Recommendation
Conduct the public hearing and approve Ordinance 1403.
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ORDINANCE NO . 1403
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION , ARIZONA , AMENDING THE APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE , VOLUME I , CHAPTER 9 , HEALTH AND
SANITATION , ARTICLE 9 - 4 , PRIVATE RECYCLING CONTAINERS ,
SECTION 9 - 4 - 4 ( E ) ; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS ;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY .
WHEREAS , on May 6 , 2014 , the City Council gave direction to
staff to amend the city code to allow private recycling
containers in manufactured home parks , manufactured home
subdivisions and recreational vehicle parks .
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION , ARIZONA , AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I IN GENERAL
That the Apache Junction City Code , Volume I , Chapter 9 , Health
and Sanitation , Article 9 - 4 Private Recycling Containers ,
Section 9 - 1 - 4 ( E ) , hereby is amended to read as follows :
( E ) Containers may be located only within the parking lot of
private property lawfully zoned , developed and used for
commercial or industrial purposes , manufactured home parks ,
manufactured home subdivisions and recreational vehicle parks ,
or at schools , churches or charitable organizations which have
similar parking facilities ..
SECTION II REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or in conflict with any part of the
code adopted herein by reference are also hereby repealed .
SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section , subsection , sentence , phrase , clause or portion
of this ordinance or any part of the code adopted herein by
reference is , for any reason , held to be invalid or
ORDINANCE NO . 1403
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unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction , such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof .
SECTION IV . DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
It being necessary for the peace , health and safety of the City
of Apache Junction , Arizona , an emergency is declared to exist
and this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption .
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION , ARIZONA , THIS DAY OF , 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 2014 .
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST :
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
5 ( 2 - 4
RICHARD JOEL STERN
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO . 1403
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ORDINANCE NO. 1403
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME I, CHAPTER 9, HEALTH AND
SANITATION, ARTICLE 9-4, PRIVATE RECYCLING CONTAINERS,
SECTION 9-4-4 (E) ; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2014, the City Council gave direction to
staff to amend the city code to allow private recycling
containers in manufactured home parks, manufactured home
subdivisions and recreational vehicle parks .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I IN GENERAL
That the Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 9, Health
and Sanitation, Article 9-4 Private Recycling _Containers,
Section 9-1-4 (E) , hereby is amended to read as follows:
(E) Containers may be located only within the parking lot of
private property lawfully zoned, developed and used for
commercial or industrial purposes, manufactured home parks,
manufactured home subdivisions and recreational vehicle parks,
or at schools, churches or charitable organizations which have
similar parking facilities.
SECTION iI REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or in conflict with any part of the
code adopted herein by reference are also hereby repealed.
SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or portion
of this ordinance or any part of the code adopted herein by
reference is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
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unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
SECTION IV. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
It being necessary for the peace, health and safety of the City
of Apache Junction, Arizona, an emergency is declared to exist
and this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF fj ';' , 2014 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS ` ^ DAY OF irk,; ; 2014 .
JY HN S. -I`N SALACO -
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
5 12- 14
RICHARD JOEL STERN
City Attorney
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Agenda Item No. 13.
Piz File ID: 14-246
Sponsor: Brad Steinke Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Proposed Resolution No. 14-27, declaring as a public record that certain documents filed with
the city clerk and entitled "Apache Junction City Code, Volume II, Land Development Code,
Chapter 7, Development Fees", and establishing an effective date. Public hearing and
consideration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE VOLUME II, LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES";
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated (hereinafter
"A.R. S . ") § 9-802 permits municipalities to enact the provisions
of a code or public record in existence without setting forth
such provisions in full text as long as the adopting ordinance
is published in full text and at least three copies of the code
or public record are filed in the office of the clerk of the
municipality and are made available for public use and
inspection; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R. S . §§ 9-801 (1) and 9-802, such
codes or public record include regulatory codes such as
development fees; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to declare such
documents and compilations as public records, on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
That certain document entitled "APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE VOLUME
II, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES", three
copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of
the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, is hereby declared to be a
public record, shall be made available for public use and
inspection, and shall remain on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this Resolution and public record adopted
herein are effective beginning August 3, 2014 .
RESOLUTION NO. 14-27
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SECTION III REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or any part of the provisions
adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or portion
of this ordinance or any part of the provisions or regulations
adopted herein by reference is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF , 20
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF , 20
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Brad Steinke, Director of Development Services
Date: May 6, 2014
RE: Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 14-27 Regarding Proposed
Development Fees and Updated Development Fee Regulations
Resolution 14-27 declares as a public record that certain document entitled "Apache Junction
City Code Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7, Development Fees", which permits
the city to enact the ordinance without publishing the full text of the document.
Recommendation
We recommend approval of Resolution 14-27.
[Note: Failure to approve the ordinance will delay the implementation of new fees beyond the
August 1, 2014, statutory deadline]
RESOLUTION NO. 14-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
ENTITLED "APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE VOLUME II, LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES";
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated (hereinafter
"A. R. S . ") § 9-802 permits municipalities to enact the provisions
of a code or public record in existence without setting forth
such provisions in full text as long as the adopting ordinance
is published in full text and at least three copies of the code
or public record are filed in the office of the clerk of the
municipality and are made available for public use and
inspection; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R. S . §§ 9-801 (1) and 9-802, such
codes or public record include regulatory codes such as
development fees; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to declare such
documents and compilations as public records, on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
That certain document entitled "APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE VOLUME
II , LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES", three
copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk of
the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, is hereby declared to be a
public record, shall be made available for public use and
inspection, and shall remain on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this Resolution and public record adopted
herein are effective beginning August 4, 2014 .
RESOLUTION NO. 14-27
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SECTION III REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or any part of the provisions
adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or portion
of this ordinance or any part of the provisions or regulations
adopted herein by reference is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS " ""DAY OF
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS : :` • DAY OF 20141A
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ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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Agenda Item No. 14.
Piz File ID: 14-245
Sponsor: Brad Steinke Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Proposed Ordinance No. 1399, amending Apache Junction City Code, Volume II, Land
Development Code, by repealing Chapter 7, Development Fees in its entirety; and adopting by
reference a new Chapter 7 entitled "Apache Junction City Code, Volume ll, Land Development
Code, Chapter 7, Development Fees" and establishing an effective date. Public hearing and
consideration.
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Brad Steinke, Director of Development Services
Date: May 6, 2014
RE: Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 1399 Regarding Proposed
Development Fees and Updated Development Fee Regulations
On May 20t", the council is scheduled for public hearing and consideration of the proposed
development fees and development fee regulations. A previous public hearing was conducted
on April 15t", but no action was taken.
A copy of the draft regulations and related ordinance and resolution is included in your
materials. The proposed regulations retain much of the existing standards in Volume II, Chapter
7 (Development Fees), but have been updated to be in compliance with new state law and our
recently adopted development fee study.
As you can see in Exhibit A, except for a slight increase for industrial land-use, the new fees are
a substantial decrease from existing fees.
Please note that we have clarified the distinctions between manufactured and conventional
housing fees. More specifically, we have combined conventional and manufactured housing
located on private non-park lots into the same category, but have retained a separate category
for manufactured homes in parks. This distinction is based on the census data that shows the
household size for park units is less than for non-park units.
Finally, staff has drafted two versions of the proposed regulations. Version 1, which is attached,
requires that appeals be directed to the city manager, whereas Version 2 would require appeals
be directed to the city council. If the council prefers Version 2, the following language should be
substituted for Section 7-1-17.
7-1-17 RELIEF PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS
The Developer who owes, has paid a development fee, or disagrees with the Offset amount
determined by the Development Fee Administrator, may appeal to the Mayor and City
Council in accordance with the following procedures:
(A) Form of Appeal. Such appeal must be filed with the Development Fee Administrator
in writing: either within 30 calendar days after the date the City notified the
Developer of an assessment or Offset determination; or within 30 calendar days
after the Developer paid the development fee.
(B) Fees During Pendency. Any building permit issued before the appeal is filed shall be
considered stayed until after the appeal process has concluded. Any work in
progress completed during the appeal process shall be performed at the Developer's
own risk. Failure to pay the development fees as determined on appeal shall result
in the withholding by the City of the certificate of occupancy of Subject
Development.
(C) City Action. The City Council must hold a hearing on the appeal within 30 calendar
days after the appeal is received by the Development Fee Administrator. The City
Council's failure to hold a public hearing within the 30 calendar days, absent a
continuance request by the Developer, shall result in the Developer's position
prevailing over the City's. The Developer shall be notified of the City Council's
decision in writing within 30 calendar days after the public hearing.
(D) Final Decision. The decision of the City Council shall be considered the final
administrative decision of the City. Any further appeals shall be pursuant to A.R.S §
12-901 et seq.
Recommendation
We recommend approval of Ordinance 1399, subject to council selection of desired version.
[Note: Failure to approve the ordinance will delay the implementation of new fees beyond the
August 1, 2014, statutory deadline]
EXHIBIT A
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FEES (Assessed per residential unit)
LIBRARY PARKS & REC POLICE STREETS TOTAL
Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing %Change
Single- 11 $934 $721 11 $11466 $1,801 $161 $294 $2,364 $6,323 $4,925 $9,139 - 46%
Familyl
MH/RV $654 $572 $1,027 $1,429 $113 $234 $1,895 $3,297 $3,689 $5,532 - 33%
Parks
11
Multi- $748 $622 $1,174 $1,555 $129 $254 $1,856 $4,440 $3,907 $6,871 - 43%
Family3
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FEES (Assessed per square foot)
LIBRARY PARKS & REC POLICE STREETS TOTAL
Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing Proposed Existing %Change
Comm. $0.30 $0 $1.03 $0 $0.15 $1.80 $5.04 $13.63 $6.52 $15.43 - 58%
Office $0.50 $0 $1.71 $0 $0.05 $0.68 $2.18 $5.68 $4.44 $6.36 - 30%
Indus. $0.35 $0 $1.19 $0 $0.03 $0.27 $1.36 $2.26 $2.93 $2.53 + 16%
1This category includes conventional and manufactured single-family detached dwellings situated on private lots that are not located in MH/RV parks.
2This category includes manufactured homes (MH) and recreational vehicles (RV) situated on lots or spaces located in MH/RV parks.
3This category includes attached dwellings with 2 or more units per building.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1399
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES IN
ITS ENTIRETY; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A NEW
CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, municipalities in Arizona have authority to
impose development fees under Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-
463 . 05; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of development fees is one of
the preferred and most direct methods of ensuring that
development bears a proportionate share of the cost of
capital facilities necessary to accommodate new
development; and
WHEREAS, the City originally adopted development fees
for roads, police, parks, and library and municipal
building facilities in December 1996, amended them in
February 1998, August 2002, November 2005 and March 2007;
and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the state legislature rewrote the
majority of A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05, with the most significant
amendments being: clarification of defined terms, a new
infrastructure improvement plan, limitation on fee uses, a
new study for land use assumptions, more onerous public
notice and public hearing requirements, and a deadline for
cities and towns to change their codes consistent with the
new requirements no later than August 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2014, the City timely provided
the 30 day advanced notice of intention to assess a
development fee; and
WHEREAS, the City timely released to the public and
posted on its website a written report of the land use
assumptions and infrastructure improvement plan; and
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WHEREAS, on October 16, 2012, the Mayor and City
Council approved a professional services contract with
TischlerBise to conduct the new development fee ordinance
study, land use assumptions and infrastructure improvement
plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2013, TischlerBise presented
the Mayor and City Council at a work session with a draft
of the proposed land use assumptions and infrastructure
improvement plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Mayor and City
Council directed City staff to proceed with updating the
development fees and ordinance in accordance with the
TischlerBise recommended project timeline; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2014, the City Council held a
public hearing on the proposed land use assumptions and
infrastructure improvement plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2014, the Mayor and City Council
approved and adopted the proposed land use assumptions,
infrastructure improvements plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council held a work
session on March 31, 2014, regarding the proposed
development fees and development fee ordinance update, in
accordance with the development fee project timeline
presented at the December 3, 2013 council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council held a public
hearing on April 15, 2014, regarding the proposed
development fees and development fee ordinance update, in
accordance with the development fee project timeline; and
WHEREAS, A.R. S . § 9-802 permits municipalities to
enact the provisions of a code or public record theretofore
in existence without setting forth such provisions in full
text as long as the adopting ordinance is published in full
text and at least three copies of the code or public record
are filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality
and are made available for public use and inspection;
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WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R. S . §§ 9-801 (1) and 9-802,
codes which may be adopted by reference include those
relating to development fees; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that for
administrative efficiency, it is more appropriate to update
the current development fees by repealing Apache Junction
City Code Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7
Development Fees, in its entirety, and replacing it with an
updated Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees .
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, THAT:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
A) Existing "Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees", is
hereby repealed.
B) That certain document entitled "Apache Junction City
Code Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7
Development Fees", three copies of which are on file
in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, which document was made a public
record by Resolution No. 14-27 of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, is hereby referred to, adopted and
made a part hereof as if fully set out in this
ordinance, pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-802 .
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this Ordinance and public record adopted
herein are effective beginning August 4, 2014 .
SECTION III REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or any part of the codes
adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
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SECTION IV PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or
portion of this ordinance or any part of the codes or
regulations adopted herein by reference is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF
, 20
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF
20
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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7-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
7-1-1 TITLE.
This Chapter of the Apache Junction City Code, shall be
known as the "Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees" and may be
referred to herein as "this Ordinance" or "this Chapter" .
7-1-2 LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
This Chapter is adopted for the purpose of promoting the
health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the
City of Apache Junction by:
(A) Requiring new development to pay its proportionate
share of the costs incurred by the City that are
associated with providing Necessary Public Services
to new development .
(B) Setting forth standards and procedures for creating
and assessing development fees consistent with the
requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R. S . ") §
9-463 . 05 .
(C) Setting forth procedures for administering the
development fee program, including mandatory offsets,
credits, and refunds of development fees . All
development fee assessments, offsets, credits, or
refunds must be administered in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter.
This Chapter shall not affect the City' s zoning authority
or its authority to adopt or amend its General Plan,
provided that planning and zoning activities by the City
may require amendments to development fees pursuant to
A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
7-1-3 PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION.
(A) This Chapter assesses development fees to offset the
costs to the City associated with providing Necessary
Public Services to a development .
(1) The fees shall :
(a) Result in a beneficial use to the
development;
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(b) Bare a rational relationship to the burden
of the developer; and
(c) Be assessed in a non-discriminatory manner.
(B) The development fees to be paid by each new
development pursuant to this Chapter are to be
proportional to the impact that the new development
will have on the types of facilities for which the
fees are charged.
(C) The City official with primary responsibility for
administering this Chapter is referred to herein as
the "Development Fee Administrator. " The Development
Fee Administrator shall be the Director of
Development Services unless another person is so
designated by the City Manager. The Development Fee
Administrator may delegate authority conferred by
this Chapter to other City staff.
7-1-4 DEFINITIONS.
When used in this chapter, the terms listed below
shall have the following meanings unless the context
requires otherwise . Singular terms shall include their
plural .
Applicant: A person who applies to the City for a
Building Permit.
Appurtenance: Any fixed machinery or equipment,
structure or other fixture, including integrated hardware,
software or other components, associated with a Capital
Facility that are necessary or convenient to the operation,
use, or maintenance of a Capital Facility, but excluding
replacement of the same after initial installation.
Aquatic Center: A facility primarily designed to host
non-recreational competitive functions generally occurring
within water, including, but not limited to, water polo
games, swimming meets, and diving events . Such facility may
be indoors, outdoors, or any combination thereof, and
includes all necessary supporting amenities, including but
not limited to, locker rooms, offices, snack bars, bleacher
seating, and shade structures .
Building Permit: Any permit issued by the City that
authorizes vertical construction, increases square footage,
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authorizes changes to land use, or provides for the
addition of a residential or non-residential point of
demand to a water or wastewater system.
Capital Facility: An asset having a Useful Life of
three or more years that is a component of one or more
Categories of Necessary Public Service provided by the
City. A Capital Facility may include any associated
purchase of real property, architectural and engineering
services leading to the design and construction of
buildings and facilities, improvements to existing
facilities, improvements to or expansions of existing
facilities, and associated financing and professional
services . Wherever used herein, "infrastructure" shall have
the same meaning as "Capital Facilities . "
Category of Necessary Public Service: A category of
Necessary Public Services for which the City is authorized
to assess development fees, as further defined by A.R. S . §
9-463 . 05 .
Category of Development: A specific Category of
residential, commercial, office, industrial, or
institutional development against which a development fee
is calculated and assessed. The City assesses development
fees against the following categories of development :
residential, commercial, office, industrial, and
institutional .
City: The City of Apache Junction, Arizona.
Commercial Land Use: The buying, selling, repair,
leasing or storage of goods and services . This term shall
not include manufacturing, distribution or general
warehousing activities as a primary use.
Credit: A reduction in an assessed development fee
resulting from developer contributions to, payments for,
construction of, or dedications for Capital Facilities
included in an Infrastructure Improvements Plan pursuant to
A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 (or as otherwise permitted by this
Chapter) .
Credit Agreement: A written agreement between the City
and the developer (s) of Subject Development that allocates
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Credits to the Subject Development pursuant to Section 7-1-
15 of this Chapter. A Credit Agreement may be included as
part of a Development Agreement pursuant to Section 7-1-16
of this Chapter.
Credit Allocation: A term used to describe when
Credits are distributed to a particular development or
parcel of land after execution of a Credit Agreement, but
are not yet issued.
Credit Issuance: A term used to describe when the
amount of an assessed development fee attributable to a
particular development or parcel of land is reduced by
applying a Credit allocation.
Developer: An individual, group of individuals,
partnership, corporation, limited liability company,
association, municipal corporation, state agency, or other
person or entity undertaking land development activity, and
their respective successors and assigns .
Development Agreement: An agreement prepared in
accordance with the requirements of Section 7-1-16 of this
Chapter, A.R. S . § 9-500 . 05, and any applicable requirements
of the City Code .
Development Fee Report: A written report developed
pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 that identifies the
methodology for calculating the amount of each development
fee, explains the relationship between the development fee
to be assessed and the Cost per Service Unit calculated in
the Infrastructure Improvements Plan, and which meets other
requirements set forth in A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
Direct Benefit: A benefit to a Service Unit resulting
from a Capital Facility that: (a) addresses the need for a
Necessary Public Service created in whole or in part by the
Service Unit; and that (b) meets either of the following
criteria: (i) the Capital Facility is located in the
immediate area of the Service Unit and is needed in the
immediate area of the Service Unit to maintain the Level of
Service; or (ii) the Capital Facility substitutes for, or
eliminates the need for a Capital Facility that would have
otherwise have been needed in the immediate area of the
Service Unit to maintain the City' s Level of Service.
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Dwelling, Multiple or 2+ Unit Land Use: A building
containing two or more primary dwelling units on a single
lot. Types of multiple residence dwellings include
duplexes, garden apartments, and multi-story apartment
buildings .
Dwelling, Single Unit or Single-Family Land Use: A
detached or attached building containing one single-family
dwelling unit constructed on a single lot.
Dwelling, Single Unit - Manufactured Homes Land Use: A
single unit dwelling unit located in a Manufactured Home
Park and designed exclusively for residential occupancy in
conformance with the provisions of the Uniform Building
Code adopted and amended by the City, and shall be
interpreted as the creation of a new mobile home or
recreational vehicle (as defined in A.R. S . § 41-2142 (26) )
space in a mobile home or recreational vehicle park.
Dwelling Unit: A house, apartment, mobile home or
trailer, group of rooms, or single room occupied as
separate living quarters or, if vacant, intended for
occupancy as separate living quarters .
Equipment: Machinery, tools, materials, and other
supplies, not including vehicles, that are needed by a
Capital Facility to provide the Level of Service specified
by the Infrastructure Improvement Plan, but excluding
replacement of the same after initial development of the
Capital Facility.
Excluded Library Facility: Library facilities for
which development fees may not be charged pursuant to
A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05, including that portion of any Library
Facility that exceeds 10, 000 square feet, and Equipment,
Vehicles or Appurtenances associated with Library
operations .
Excluded Park Facility: Parks and Recreational
Facilities for which development fees may not be charged
pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05, including amusement parks,
aquariums, Aquatic Centers, auditoriums, arenas, arts and
cultural facilities, bandstand and orchestra facilities,
bathhouses, boathouses, clubhouses, community centers
greater than three thousand square feet in floor area,
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environmental education centers, equestrian facilities,
golf course facilities, greenhouses, lakes, museums, theme
parks, water reclamation or riparian areas, wetlands, or
zoo facilities .
Financing or Debt: Any debt, bond, note, loan, inter-
fund loan, fund transfer, or other debt service obligation
used to finance the development or expansion of a Capital
Facility.
General Plan: The most current version of the City of
Apache Junction General Plan and all adopted amendments
thereto.
Gross Development Fee: The total development fee to be
assessed against a Subject Development on a per unit basis,
prior to subtraction of any Credits .
Industrial Land Use: The excavation, transporting,
distribution, manufacture, fabrication, processing,
reduction or destruction of any article, substance or
commodity, or any other treatment thereof in such manner as
to change the form, character or appearance thereof, and
including storage elevators, truck storage yards,
warehouses, wholesale storage and other similar types of
enterprise.
Infrastructure Improvements Plan: A document or series
of documents that meet the requirements set forth in A.R. S .
§ 9-463 . 05, including those adopted pursuant to Section 7-
1-10 of this Chapter to cover any Category or combination
of Categories of Necessary Public Services .
Land Use Assumptions: Projections of changes in land
uses, densities, intensities and population for a Service
Area over a period of at least ten years, and developed
pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
Level of Service: A quantitative and/or qualitative
measure of a Necessary Public Service that is to be
provided by the City to development in a particular Service
Area, defined in terms of the relationship between service
capacity and service demand, accessibility, response times,
comfort or convenience of use, or other similar measures or
combinations of measures . Level of Service may be measured
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differently for different Categories of Necessary Public
Services, as identified in the applicable Infrastructure
Improvements Plan.
Library Facilities: A Category of Necessary Public
Services in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference
materials are kept (materials may be kept in any form of
media such as electronic, magnetic, or paper) for non-
commercial use by the public in a facility providing a
Direct Benefit to development. Libraries do not include
Excluded Library Facilities, although a Library may
contain, provide access to, or otherwise support an
Excluded Library Facility.
Manufactured Home Park: Any development providing
rental spaces for occupancy on a non-permanent basis for
manufactured homes and/or recreational vehicles .
Necessary Public Services: "Necessary Public Services"
shall have the meaning prescribed in A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05,
Subsection T, paragraph 7, as amended.
Nonresidential Land Uses: Shall be defined according
to the descriptions of land uses in the most current
edition of Trip Generation, published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers, provided that retail uses not
separately identified shall be classified in the shopping
center category, and institutional uses not separately
identified shall be classified in the general office
category.
Office Land Use: A building or portion of a building
wherein services are performed involving predominantly
administrative, professional, or clerical operations .
Offset: An amount which is subtracted from the overall
costs of providing Necessary Public Services to account for
those capital components of infrastructure or associated
debt that have been or will be paid for by a development
through taxes, fees (except for development fees) , and
other revenue sources, as determined pursuant to A.R. S . §
9-463 . 05 .
Parks and Recreational Facilities: A Category of
Necessary Public Services including but not limited to
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parks, multi-use recreational trails, swimming pools and
related facilities and equipment located on real property
not larger than 30 acres in area, as well as park
facilities larger than 30 acres where such facilities
provide a Direct Benefit. Parks and Recreational Facilities
do not include Excluded Park Facilities, although Parks and
Recreational Facilities may contain, provide access to, or
otherwise support an Excluded Park Facility.
Pledged: Where used with reference to a development
fee, a development fee shall be considered "pledged" where
it was identified by the City as a source of payment or
repayment for Financing or Debt that was identified as the
source of financing for a Necessary Public Service for
which a development fee was assessed pursuant to the then-
applicable provisions of A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
Police Facilities: A Category of Necessary Public
Services, including Vehicles and Equipment, that are used
by law enforcement agencies to preserve the public peace,
prevent crime, detect and arrest criminal offenders,
protect the rights of persons and property, regulate and
control motorized and pedestrian traffic, train sworn
personnel, and/or provide and maintain police records,
vehicles, equipment, and communications systems . Police
Facilities do not include Vehicles and Equipment used to
provide administrative services, or helicopters or
airplanes . Police Facilities do not include any facility
that is used for training officers from more than one
station or substation.
Qualified Professional : Any one of the following: (a)
a professional engineer, surveyor, financial analyst or
planner, or other licensed professional providing services
within the scope of that person' s education or experience
related to City planning, zoning, or impact development
fees and holding a license issued by an agency or political
subdivision of the State of Arizona; (b) a financial
analyst, planner, or other non-licensed professional that
is providing services within the scope of the person' s
education or experience related to City planning, zoning,
or impact development fees; or (c) any other person
operating under the supervision of one or more of the
above.
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Recreational Vehicle Park: Facilities for the
temporary storage, parking and maneuvering of recreational
vehicles with adequate roads and stall sires, including
sanitary and water facilities with locations provided on a
day-to-day basis .
Residential Land Use: A building or portion thereof
designed exclusively for residential occupancy in
conformance with the provisions of the Uniform Building
Code adopted and amended by the City.
Service Area: Any specified area within the boundaries
of the City within which: (a) the City will provide a
Category of Necessary Public Services to development at a
planned Level of Service; and (b) within which (i) a
Substantial Nexus exists between the Capital Facilities to
be provided and the development to be served, or (ii) in
the case of Library Facilities or a Park Facility larger
than 30 acres, a Direct Benefit exists between the Library
Facilities or Park Facilities and the development to be
served, each as prescribed in the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan. Some or all of the Capital Facilities
providing service to a Service Area may be physically
located outside of that Service Area provided that the
required Substantial Nexus or Direct Benefit is
demonstrated to exist.
Service Unit: A standardized measure of consumption,
use, generation or discharge attributable to an individual
unit of development calculated pursuant to generally
accepted engineering or planning standards for a particular
Category of Necessary Public Services .
Street Facilities: A Category of Necessary Public
Services including arterial or collector streets or roads,
traffic signals, rights-of-way, and improvements thereon,
bridges, culverts, irrigation tiling, storm drains, and
regional transportation facilities .
Subject Development: A land area linked by a unified
plan of development, which must be contiguous unless the
land area is part of a Development Agreement executed in
accordance with Section 7-1-16 of this Chapter.
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Substantial Nexus: A substantial nexus exists where
the demand for a Category of Necessary Public Services that
will be generated by a Service Unit can be reasonably
quantified in terms of the burden it will impose on the
available capacity of existing Capital Facilities, the need
it will create for new or expanded Capital Facilities,
and/or the benefit to the development from those Capital
Facilities .
Swimming Pool : A public facility primarily designed
and/or utilized for recreational non-competitive functions
generally occurring within water, including, but not
limited to, swimming classes, open public swimming
sessions, and recreational league swimming/diving events .
The facility may be indoors, outdoors, or any combination
thereof, and includes all necessary supporting amenities .
Useful Life: The period of time in which an asset can
reasonably be expected to be used under normal conditions,
whether or not the asset will continue to be owned and
operated by the City over the entirety of such period.
Vehicle: Any device, structure, or conveyance utilized
for transportation in the course of providing a particular
Category of Necessary Public Services at a specified Level
of Service, excluding helicopters and other aircraft.
7-1-5 APPLICABILITY.
(A) The collection of development fees shall apply to all
new development in the City, unless excepted in
accordance with Section 7-1-13 (C) .
7-1-6 SERVICE AREAS.
(A) For the purpose of all development fees, the Service
Area shall be all of the incorporated area of the
City.
(B) Development fees shall be assessed only on new
development located within the Service Area.
(C) Development fees collected within the Service Area
shall be spent within the Service Area.
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(D) The appropriateness of the designation and
boundaries of the Service Area shall be reviewed
by the City as part of the development fee revision
process pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 . Following
such review and a public hearing, the Service
Area (s) may be amended.
7-1-7 AUTHORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) Development Fee Report and Implementation. The City
may assess and collect a development fee for costs
of Necessary Public Services, including all
professional services required for the preparation
or revision of an Infrastructure Improvements Plan,
Development Fee Report, development fee, and
required reports or audits conducted pursuant to
this Chapter. Development fees shall be subject to
the following requirements :
(1) The City shall develop and adopt a Development
Fee Report that analyzes and defines the
development fees to be charged in each Service
Area for each Capital Facility Category, based
on the Infrastructure Improvements Plan,
pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
(2) Development fees shall be assessed against all
new residential, commercial, office, and
industrial developments, provided that the City
may assess different amounts of development
fees against specific Categories of Development
based on the actual burdens and costs that are
associated with providing Necessary Public
Services to that Category of Development. No
development fee shall exceed the Cost per
Service Unit for any Category of Development.
(3) No development fees shall be charged, or
Credits issued, for any Capital Facility that
does not fall within one of the Categories of
Necessary Public Services for which development
fees may be assessed as identified in Section
7-1-10 of this Chapter.
(4) Costs for Necessary Public Services made
necessary by new development shall be based on
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the same Level of Service provided to existing
development in the same Service Area.
Development fees may not be used to provide a
higher Level of Service to existing development
or to meet stricter safety, efficiency,
environmental, or other regulatory standards to
the extent that these are applied to existing
Capital Facilities that are serving existing
development.
(5) Development fees may not be used to pay the
City' s administrative, maintenance, or other
operating costs .
(6) Projected interest charges and financing costs
can only be included in development fees to the
extent they represent principal and/or interest
on the portion of any Financing or Debt used to
finance the construction or expansion of a
Capital Facility identified in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan.
(7) All development fees shall meet the
requirements of A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
(B) Costs per Service Unit. The Development Fee Report
shall summarize the costs of Capital Facilities
necessary to serve new development on a per Service
Unit basis as defined and calculated in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan, including all
required Offsets, and shall recommend a development
fee structure for adoption by the City. The actual
development fees to be assessed shall be disclosed
and adopted in the form of development fee schedules
described in this Chapter.
(C) Defined terms in any previously established fee
schedule shall be interpreted according to the
ordinance in effect at the time of their adoption.
7-1-8 FUND ACCOUNTING FOR DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The City Finance Department shall establish a
separate accounting fund in which the development
fees collected for a particular type of Capital
Facility within the Service Area shall be credited.
Such fees shall be invested by the City and the
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yield on those fees, at the actual rate of return to
the City, shall be credited to such accounting fund
periodically in accordance with the accounting
policies of the City. The funds need not be
segregated from other City monies for banking
purposes .
(B) Any yield on such accounting fund into which the
fees are deposited shall accrue to that fund and
shall be used for the purposes specified for that
fund.
(1) Limitations on Use of Fees. Development fees
and any interest thereon collected pursuant to
this Chapter shall be spent to provide Capital
Facilities associated with the same Category of
Necessary Public Services in the same Service
Area for which they were collected, including
costs of Financing or Debt used by the City to
finance such Capital Facilities and other costs
authorized by this Chapter that are included in
the Infrastructure Improvements Plan.
(C) The City Finance Department shall maintain and keep
financial records for the accounting fund showing
the revenues to the fund and the disbursements from
that fund, in accordance with normal City accounting
practices . The records of the fund shall be open to
public inspection in the same manner as other
financial records of the City.
(D) Annual Report. The City shall issue as part of the
report required in Section 7-1-20 of this Chapter an
unaudited accounting of all development fee funds .
7-1-9 LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS.
The Infrastructure Improvements Plan shall be consistent
with the City' s current Land Use Assumptions for each
Service Area and each Category of Necessary Public Services
as adopted by the City pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
(A) Renewal and Updating of the Land Use Assumptions.
The Land Use Assumptions shall be developed,
adopted, and modified subject to the procedures
required by A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
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7-1-10 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
(A) Infrastructure Improvements Plan Contents. The
Infrastructure Improvements Plan shall be developed
by Qualified Professionals and may be based upon or
incorporated within the City' s Capital Improvements
Plan, when/if available, and/or other Capital
Facilities plans . The Infrastructure Improvements
Plan shall comply with the requirements of A.R. S . §
9-463 . 05, and shall :
(1) Specify the Categories of Necessary Public
Services for which the City will impose a
development fee, which may include any or all
of the following:
(a) Street Facilities
(b) Police
(c) Parks and Recreational Facilities
(d) Libraries
7-1-11 ADOPTION AND MODIFICATION PROCEDURES.
(A) Adopting or Amending the Infrastructure Improvements
Plan. The Infrastructure Improvements Plan shall be
adopted or amended subject to the procedures
required by A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
7-1-12 TIMING FOR THE RENEWAL AND UPDATING OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND THE LAND USE
ASSUMPTIONS .
(A) Renewal and Updating Procedure. All necessary
renewals and updates of the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions shall
comply with procedures required by A.R. S . § 9-
463 . 05 .
7-1-13 COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) Collection. Development fees, together with
administrative charges assessed pursuant to
Paragraph (A) (5) of this Section, shall be
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calculated and collected prior to issuance of
permission to commence development; specifically:
(1) Except as set forth in Subparagraph (2) below,
the development fees for all new development
shall be calculated and collected in
conjunction with the application for the first
building permit or electrical permit,
certificate of compliance or occupancy, or
other permit subsequent to development plan
approval for such development, whichever occurs
first in time . However, in no case shall the
Development Fee Administrator allow prepayment
of development fees in order to avoid higher
fees which the Council has passed but have yet
to go into effect. At the time the development
fees are paid in full, a permit shall be
issued.
(2) For other uses not ultimately requiring a
building permit, electrical permit, certificate
of compliance or occupancy, or other permit,
the fee shall be calculated and collected at
such time as determined by the Development Fee
Administrator. However, in no case shall the
Development Fee Administrator allow prepayment
of development fees in order to avoid higher
fees which the Council has passed but have yet
to go into effect. At the time the development
fees are paid in full, a permit shall be
issued.
(3) If the building permit is for a change in the
type of building use, an increase in square
footage, or a change to land use, the
development fee shall be assessed on the
additional Service Units resulting from the
expansion or change, and following the
development fee schedule applicable to any new
use type.
(4) No building permit or certificate of occupancy
shall be issued if a Development Fee is not
paid as directed in the previous paragraphs .
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(5) For issued permits that expire or are voided,
development fees and administrative charges
shall be as follows :
(a) If the original permittee is seeking to
renew an expired or voided permit, and the
development fees paid for such development
have not been refunded, then the permittee
shall pay the difference between any
development fees paid at the time the
permit was issued and those in the fee
schedule at the time the permit is reissued
or renewed.
(b) If a new or renewed permit for the same
development is being sought by someone
other than the original permittee, the new
permit Applicant shall pay the full
development fees specified in the fee
schedule in effect at the time that the
permits are reissued or renewed. If the
original permittee has assigned its rights
under the permits to the new permit
Applicant, the new permit Applicant shall
pay development fees as if it were the
original permittee .
(B) Manufactured Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle
Parks. Development fees for Mobile/Manufactured Home
and Recreational Vehicle Parks shall be assessed for
the entire development, based on the number of
manufactured home and recreational vehicle spaces
created at the time of application for the first
building, electrical or other permit for the
development. No additional development fees shall be
assessed on subsequent building or electrical
permits in the Manufactured Home or Recreational
Vehicle Park unless additional spaces are created.
Development fees for mobile/manufactured homes
placed on single parcels shall be assessed in the
same manner as site-built or conventional homes .
(C) Exceptions. Development fees shall not be owed under
any of the following conditions :
(1) Development fees have been paid for the
development and the permit (s) which triggered
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the collection of the development fees have not
expired or been voided.
(2) Modifications requiring approval are made to
existing development, or vacant property that
previously accommodated any legal development
and do not : (a) add new Service Units, (b)
increase the impact of previous or existing
Service Units on existing or future Capital
Facilities, or (c) change the land-use type of
the previous or existing development to a
different category of development for which a
higher development fee would have been due. To
the extent that any modification does not meet
the requirements of this paragraph, the
development fee due shall be the difference
between the development fee that was or would
have been due on the previous or existing
development and the development fee that is due
on the development as modified.
(3) Placing on a lot or parcel in the city a
temporary construction trailer or office, but
only for the life of the building permit issued
for the construction served by the trailer or
office .
(4) Expansion, upgrade or repair of a legally
existing residential dwelling unit or structure .
(5) Construction or installation of a development on
vacant property that previously accommodated any
legal development, subject to the terms of
Subparagraph (2) above .
(6) Any development, including but not limited to
the mere subdivision of land, installation of
utilities, or the use of land for limited
recreational, agricultural, filling or dredging
purposes which, in the opinion of the
Development Fee Administrator, will not result
in a net increase of more than 1 one-way average
daily trip.
(D) Temporary Exemptions from development fee Schedules.
New developments in the City shall be temporarily
exempt from increases in development fees that
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result from the adoption of new or modified
development fee schedules as follows :
(1) Residential Uses. On or after the day that the
first building permit is issued for a single
unit residential development, the City shall,
at the permittee' s request, provide the
permittee with an applicable development fee
schedule that shall be in force for a period of
24 months beginning on the day that the first
building permit is issued, and which shall
expire at the end of the first business day of
the 25th month thereafter. During the effective
period of the applicable development fee
schedule, any building permit issued for the
same single unit residential development shall
not be subject to any new or modified
development fee schedule.
(2) Commercial, Office, Industrial, and 2+ Unit
dwelling unit structures. On or after the day
that the final approval, as defined in A.R. S . §
9-463 . 05 (T) (4) , is issued for a commercial,
office, industrial or 2+ Unit development, the
City shall provide an applicable development
fee schedule that shall be in force for a
period of 24 months beginning on the day that
final development approval of a site plan or
final subdivision plat is given, and which
shall expire at the end of the first business
day of the 25th month thereafter. During the
effective period of the applicable development
fee schedule, any building permit issued for
the same development shall not be subject to
any new or modified development fee schedule.
(3) Other Development. Any Category of Development
not covered under paragraphs 1 and 2 of this
Subsection shall pay development fees according
to the fee schedule that is current at the time
of collection as specified in Subsection (A) of
this Section.
(4) Changes to Site Plans and Subdivision Plats.
Notwithstanding the other requirements of this
Subsection, if changes are made to a
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development' s final site plan or subdivision
plat that will increase the number of service
units after the issuance of a grandfathered
development fee schedule, the City may assess
any new or modified development fees against
the additional service units . If the City
reduces the amount of an applicable development
fee during the period that a grandfathered
development fee schedule is in force, the City
shall assess the lower development fee.
(E) Option to Pursue Special Fee Determination. Where a
Subject Development is of a type that does not
closely fit within a particular Category of
Development appearing on an adopted development fee
schedule, or where a Subject Development has unique
characteristics such that the actual burdens and
costs associated with providing Necessary Public
Services to that development will differ
substantially from that associated with other
developments in a specified Category of Development,
the City may require the Applicant to provide the
City Development Fee Administrator or authorized
designee with an alternative development fee
analysis . Based on a projection of the actual
burdens and costs that will be associated with the
Subject Development, the alternative development fee
analysis may propose a unique fee for the
development based on the application of an
appropriate Service Unit factor to the applicable
Cost per Service Unit, or may propose that the
development be covered under the development fee
schedule governing a different and more analogous
Category of Development. The City Development Fee
Administrator or authorized designee shall review
the alternative impact fee analysis and shall make a
determination as to the development fee to be
charged. Such decision shall be appealable pursuant
to Section 7-1-17 of this Chapter. The City
Development Fee Administrator or authorized designee
may require the Applicant to pay an administrative
fee to cover the actual costs of reviewing the
special fee determination application.
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(F) Individual Assessment of Development Fees. If any
Applicant believes that the impact of the proposed
development will be substantially less than would be
indicated by using the fee schedule, the person may
request to perform an individual assessment of the
impact of the proposed development at his or her own
cost. A request for an individual assessment must be
made before submitting an application for a building
permit.
(1) The individual assessment shall be subject to
the following special standards and procedures :
(a) Street Facilities development fees (as set
forth in Section 7-1) ;
(b) Police Facilities development fees (as set
forth in Section 7-2) ;
(c) Parks and Recreational Facilities
development fees (as set forth in Section
7-3) ;
(d) Library Facilities development fees (as set
forth in Section 7-4) ; and
(2) If the Development Fee Administrator accepts
the computations of the individual assessment
under this subchapter, the applicable fee shall
be determined from the individual assessment.
7-1-14 EXPENDITURE OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) Development fees may only be spent on qualifying
improvements, as follows :
(1) Street Facilities development fees shall be
spent as set forth in Section 7-1-3;
(2) Police Facilities development fees shall be
spent as set forth in Section 7-2-3;
(3) Parks and Recreational Facilities development
fees shall be spent as set forth in Section 7-
3-3;
(4) Library Facilities development fees shall be
spent as set forth in Section 7-4-3;
(B) Time Limit. Development fees collected after August
3, 2014 shall be used within ten years of the date
upon which they were collected for all Categories of
Necessary Public Services .
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7-1-15 DEVELOPMENT FEE CREDITS AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS.
(A) Eligibility of Capital Facility. All development fee
Credits must meet the following requirements :
(1) One of the following is true :
(a) The Capital Facility, or the financial
contribution toward a Capital Facility that
will be provided by the developer and for
which a Credit will be issued, must be
identified in an adopted Infrastructure
Improvements Plan and Development Fee
Report as a Capital Facility for which a
development fee was assessed; or
(b) The Applicant must demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the City that, given the
class and type of improvement, the subject
Capital Facility should have been included
in the Infrastructure Improvements Plan in
lieu of a different Capital Facility that
was included in the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan and for which a
development fee was assessed. If the
subject Capital Facility is determined to
be eligible for a Credit in this manner,
the City shall amend the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan to (i) include the
subject replacement Facility and (ii)
delete the Capital Facility that will be
replaced.
(2) Credits shall not be available for any
infrastructure provided by a developer if the
cost of such infrastructure will be repaid to
the developer by the City through another
agreement or mechanism. To the extent that the
developer will be paid or reimbursed by the
City for any contribution, payment,
construction, or dedication from any City
funding source including an agreement to
reimburse the developer with future collected
development fees pursuant to Section 7-1-16 of
this Chapter, any Credits claimed by the
developer shall be : (a) deducted from any
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amounts to be paid or reimbursed by the City;
or (b) reduced by the amount of such payment or
reimbursement.
(B) Eligibility of Subject Development. To be eligible
for a Credit, the Subject Development must be
located within the Service Area of the eligible
Capital Facility.
(C) Calculation of Credits. Credits will be based on
that portion of the costs for an eligible Capital
Facility identified in the adopted Infrastructure
Improvements Plan for which a development fee was
assessed pursuant to the Development Fee Report. If
the Gross Development Fee for a particular category
of Necessary Public Service is adopted at an amount
lower than the Cost per Service Unit, the amount of
any Credit shall be reduced in proportion to the
difference between the Cost per Service Unit and the
Gross Development Fee adopted. A Credit shall not
exceed the actual costs the Applicant incurred in
providing the eligible Capital Facility.
(1) Credits will be based on the included costs in
the calculation of the cost per Service Unit
for each category of Necessary Public Service,
including costs of land acquisition,
improvements, engineering and architectural
services, studies leading to design, design,
construction, financing, and administrative
costs, as well as projected costs of inflation.
(D) Allocation of Credits. Before any Credit can be
issued to a Subject Development (or portion
thereof) , the Credit must be allocated to that
development by executing a Credit Agreement between
the Developer and the City stating the total amount
of the Credits resulting from provision of an
eligible Capital Facility.
(1) It is the responsibility of the Developer to
request allocation of development fee Credits
through an application for a Credit Agreement
(which may be part of a Development Agreement
entered into pursuant to Section 7-1-16 of this
Chapter) .
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(2) If a building permit is issued, and a
development fee is paid prior to execution of a
Credit Agreement for the Subject Development,
no Credits may be allocated retroactively to
that permit. Credits may be allocated to any
remaining permits for the Subject Development
in accordance with this Chapter.
(3) If the entity that provides an eligible Capital
Facility sells or relinquishes a development
(or portion thereof) that it owns or controls
prior to execution of a Credit Agreement or
Development Agreement, Credits resulting from
the eligible Capital Facility will only be
allocated to the development if the entity
legally assigns such rights and
responsibilities to its successor (s) in
interest for the Subject Development.
(4) If multiple entities jointly provide an
eligible Capital Facility, both entities must
enter into a single Credit Agreement with the
City, and any request for the allocation of
Credit within the Subject Development (s) must
be made jointly by the entities that provided
the eligible Capital Facility.
(E) Credit Agreement. Credits shall only be issued
pursuant to a Credit Agreement executed in
accordance with Subsection D of this Section. The
City Manager or Authorized Designee is authorized by
this Chapter to enter into a Credit Agreement with
the controlling entity of a Subject Development,
subject to the following:
(1) The Developer requesting the Credit Agreement
shall provide all information requested by the
City to allow it to determine the value of the
Credit to be applied.
(2) An application for a Credit Agreement shall be
submitted to the City by the Developer within
one year of the date on which ownership or
control of the Capital Facility passes to the
City.
(3) The Developer shall submit a draft Credit
Agreement to the City Manager or authorized
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designee (s) for review. The draft Credit
Agreement shall include, at a minimum, all of
the following information and supporting
documentation:
(a) A legal description and map depicting the
location of the Subject Development for
which Credit is being applied. The map
shall depict the location of the Capital
Facilities that have been or will be
provided.
(b) An estimate of the total Service Units that
will be developed within the Subject
Development depicted on the map and
described in the legal description.
(c) A list of the Capital Facilities,
associated physical attributes, and the
related costs as stated in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan.
(d) Documentation showing the date (s) of
acceptance by the City, if the Capital
Facilities have already been provided.
(e) The total amount of Credit to be applied
within the Subject Development and the
calculations leading to the total amount of
Credit .
(f) The Credit amount to be applied to each
Service Unit within the Subject Development
for each Category of Necessary Public
Services .
(4) Calculation and payment of credits not
involving transfer of land, non-contiguous
parcels, or delayed fee payments shall be
approved by the City Manager or authorized
designee (s) . Credit Agreements for all other
Subject Development shall be approved by the
City Manager prior to its execution. The City
Manager' s determination of the Credit to be
allocated is final .
(5) Upon execution of the Credit Agreement by the
City and the Applicant, Credits shall be deemed
allocated to the Subject Development.
(6) Any amendment to a previously approved Credit
Agreement must be initiated within two years of
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the City' s final acceptance of the eligible
Capital Facility for which the amendment is
requested.
(7) Any Credit Agreement approved as part of a
Development Agreement shall be amended in
accordance with the terms of the Development
Agreement and Section 7-1-16 of this Chapter.
(F) Issuance of Credits. Credits allocated pursuant to
Subsection (D) of this Section may be issued and
applied toward the Gross Development Fees due from a
development, subject to the following conditions :
(1) Credits issued for an eligible Capital Facility
may only be applied to the development fee due
for the applicable Category of Necessary Public
Services, and may not be applied to any fee due
for another Category of Necessary Public
Services .
(2) Credits shall only be issued when the eligible
Capital Facility from which the Credits were
derived has been accepted by the City or when
adequate security for the completion of the
eligible Capital Facility has been provided in
accordance with all terms of an executed
Development Agreement.
(3) Where Credits have been issued pursuant to
Subparagraph (2) of this Subsection, a
development fee due at the time a building
permit is issued shall be reduced by the Credit
amount stated in or calculated from the
executed Credit Agreement. Where Credits have
not yet been issued, the Gross Development Fee
shall be paid in full, and a refund of the
Credit amount shall be due when the Developer
demonstrates compliance with Subparagraph (2)
of this Subsection in a written request to the
City.
(4) Credits, once issued, may not be rescinded or
reallocated to another permit or parcel, except
that Credits may be released for reuse on the
same Subject Development if a building permit
for which the Credits were issued has expired
or been voided and is otherwise eligible for a
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refund under Section 7-1-19 (A) (2) (a) of this
Chapter.
(5) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this
Section 7-1-15, Credits issued prior to January
1, 2012 may only be used for the Subject
Development for which they were issued. Such
Credits may be transferred to a new owner of
all or part of the Subject Development in
proportion to the percentage of ownership in
the Subject Development to be held by the new
owner.
7-1-16 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
Development Agreements containing provisions regarding
development fees, development fee Credits, and/or
disbursement of revenues from development fee accounts
shall comply with the following:
(A) Development Agreement Required. A Development
Agreement is required to authorize any of the
following:
(1) To issue Credits prior to the City' s acceptance
of an eligible Capital Facility.
(2) To allocate Credits to a parcel that is not
contiguous with the Subject Development and
that does not meet the requirements of
Subparagraph (D) (7) of the Section of this
Chapter.
(3) To reimburse the Developer of an eligible
Capital Facility using funds from development
fee accounts .
(4) To allocate different Credit amounts per
Service Unit to different parcels within a
Subject Development.
(5) For a Single Unit residential Dwelling Unit, to
allow development fees to be paid at a later
time than the issuance of a building permit as
provided in this Section.
(6) To waive development fees owed by the Developer
and establish alternative revenues for
applicable development fee accounts .
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(B) General Requirements. All Development Agreements
shall be prepared and executed in accordance with
A.R. S . § 9-500 . 05 and any applicable requirements of
the City Code . Except where specifically modified by
this Section, all provisions of Section 7-1-15 of
this Chapter shall apply to any Credit Agreement
that is authorized as part of a Development
Agreement.
(C) Early Credit Issuance. A Development Agreement may
authorize the issuance of Credits prior to
acceptance of an eligible Capital Facility by the
City when the Development Agreement specifically
states the form and value of the security (i .e .
bond, letter of Credit, etc. ) to be provided to the
City prior to issuance of any Credits . The City
shall determine the acceptable form and value of the
security to be provided.
(D) Non-Contiguous Credit Allocation. A Development
Agreement may authorize the allocation of Credits to
a non-contiguous parcel only if all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The non-contiguous parcel is in the same
Service Area as that served by the eligible
Capital Facility.
(2) The non-contiguous parcel receives a Necessary
Public Service from the eligible Capital
Facility.
(3) The Development Agreement specifically states
the value of the Credits to be allocated to
each parcel and/or Service Unit, or establishes
a mechanism for future determination of the
Credit values .
(E) Uneven Credit Allocation. The Development Agreement
must specify how Credits will be allocated amongst
different parcels on a per-Service Unit basis, if
the Credits are not to be allocated evenly. If the
Development Agreement is silent on this topic, all
Credits will be allocated evenly amongst all parcels
on a per-Service Unit basis .
(F) Use of Reimbursements. Funds reimbursed to
developers from development fee accounts for
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construction of an eligible Capital Facility must be
utilized in accordance with applicable law for the
use of City funds in construction or acquisition of
Capital Facilities, including A.R. S . § 34-201, et
seq.
(G) Deferral of Fees. A Development Agreement may
provide for the deferral of payment of development
fees for a residential development beyond the
issuance of a building permit; provided that a
development fee may not be paid later than the 15
days after the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy for that Dwelling Unit. The Development
Agreement shall provide for the value of any
deferred development fees to be supported by
appropriate security, including a surety bond,
letter of credit, or cash bond.
(H) Waiver of Fees. If the City agrees to waive any
development fees assessed on development in a
Development Agreement, the City shall reimburse the
appropriate development fee account (s) for the
amount that was waived pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-
463 . 05 .
(I) No Obligation. Nothing in this Section obligates the
City to enter into any Development Agreement or to
authorize any type of Credit Agreement permitted by
this Section.
7-1-17 RELIEF PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS.
The Developer who owes, has paid a development fee, or
disagrees with the Offset amount determined by the
Development Fee Administrator, may appeal to the City
Manager in accordance with the following procedures :
(A) Form of Appeal . Such appeal must be filed with the
Development Fee Administrator in writing: either
within 30 calendar days after the date the City
notified the Developer of an assessment or Offset
determination; or within 30 calendar days after the
Developer paid the development fee.
(B) Fees During Pendency. Any building permit issued
before the appeal is filed shall be considered
stayed until after the appeal process has concluded.
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Any work in progress completed during the appeal
process shall be performed at the Developer' s own
risk. Failure to pay the development fees as
determined on appeal shall result in the withholding
by the City of the certificate of occupancy for the
Subject Development.
(C) City Action. The City Manager must render a decision
within 30 calendar days after the Appeal is received
by the Development Fee Administrator. The City
Manager' s failure to render a decision within the 30
calendar days, absent a continuance request by the
Developer, shall result in the Developer' s position
prevailing over the City' s . The Developer shall be
notified of the City Manager' s decision in writing
within 30 calendar days after the Appeal is received
by the Development Fee Administrator.
(D) Final Decision. The decision of the City Manager
shall be considered the final administrative
decision of the City. Any further appeals shall be
pursuant to A.R. S § 12-901 et seq.
7-1-18 DEVELOPMENT FEE AS SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATION TO OTHER
FINANCING METHODS.
(A) Except as herein otherwise provided, development
fees are in addition to any other requirements,
taxes, fees or assessments imposed by the City on
development or the issuance of building permits or
certificates of occupancy which are imposed on and
due against property within the jurisdiction of the
City. Development fees are intended to be consistent
with the City' s General Plan, Capital Improvements
Program, Land Development Code, and other City
policies, ordinances and resolutions by which the
City seeks to ensure the provision of Capital
Facilities in conjunction with development.
(B) In addition to the use of development fees, the City
may finance qualifying Capital Facilities through
the issuance of bonds, the formation of assessment
districts or any other authorized mechanism, in a
manner and subject to such limitations as provided
by law.
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7-1-19 REFUNDS OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) Refunds. A refund (or partial refund) will be paid
to any current owner of property within the City who
submits a written request to the City and
demonstrates that:
(1) The permit (s) that triggered the collection of
the development fee have expired or been voided
prior to the commencement of the development
for which the permits were issued and the
development fees collected have not been
expended, encumbered, or Pledged for the
repayment of Financing or Debt; or
(2) The owner of the Subject Development or its
predecessor in interest paid a development fee
for the applicable Capital Facility on or after
August 4, 2014, and one of the following
conditions exists :
(a) The Capital Facility designed to serve the
Subject Development has been constructed,
has the capacity to serve the Subject
Development and any development for which
there is reserved capacity, and the service
which was to be provided by that Capital
Facility has not been provided to the
Subject Development from that Capital
Facility or from any other infrastructure .
(b) After collecting the fee to construct a
Capital Facility the City fails to complete
construction of the Capital Facility within
the time period identified in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan, as it may
be amended, and the corresponding service
is otherwise unavailable to the Subject
Development from that Capital Facility or
any other infrastructure .
(c) For a Category of Necessary Public
Services, any part of a development fee is
not spent within ten years of the City' s
receipt of the development fee .
(d) The development fee was calculated and
collected for the construction cost to
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provide all or a portion of a specific
Capital Facility serving the Subject
Development and the actual construction
costs for the Capital Facility are less
than the construction costs projected in
the Infrastructure Improvements Plan by a
factor of 10 percent or more . In such
event, the current owner of the Subject
Development shall, upon request as set
forth in this Section A, be entitled to a
refund for the difference between the
amounts of the development fee charged for
and attributable to such construction cost
and the amount the development fee would
have been calculated to be if the actual
construction cost had been included in the
Development Fee Report . The refund
contemplated by this Subsection shall
relate only to the costs specific to the
construction of the applicable Capital
Facility and shall not include any related
design, administrative, or other costs not
directly incurred for construction of the
Capital Facility that are included in the
development fee as permitted by A.R. S . § 9-
463 . 05 .
(B) Earned Interest. A refund of a development fee shall
include any interest actually earned on the refunded
portion of the development fee by the City from the
date of collection to the date of refund. All
refunds shall be made to the record owner of the
property at the time the refund is paid.
(C) Refund to Government. If a development fee was paid
by a governmental entity, any refund shall be paid
to that governmental entity.
7-1-20 OVERSIGHT OF DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM.
(A) Annual Report. The City shall file with the City
Clerk an unaudited annual report as required by all
applicable laws .
(B) Biennial Audit. The City shall conduct a biennial
audit as required by A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
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7-1-21 CALCULATION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES BASED ON FEE
SCHEDULE.
(A) Unless an Applicant requests an individual
assessment as set forth in Subsection 7-1-13 (F) , the
development fees shall be calculated for the
proposed development based on any plan approval
and/or permit allowing the use, according to the
applicable fee schedule .
(B) The following development fee schedules have been
adopted by City Council Ordinance No. 1399 and are
incorporated herein by reference :
(1) Street Facilities development fee schedule (see
Section 7-1 of this Chapter) ;
(2) Police Facilities development fee schedule (see
Section 7-2 of this Chapter) ;
(3) Parks and Recreational Facilities development
fee schedule (see Section 7-3 of this Chapter) ;
and
(4) Library Facilities development fee schedule (see
Section 7-4 of this Chapter) .
(C) The units of development specified in the fee
schedule shall be interpreted as follows :
(1) A Dwelling Unit shall be interpreted as
Dwelling Unit as defined in Section 7-1-4 of
this Chapter, provided that it shall also be
interpreted as the creation of a new
Manufactured Home or recreational vehicle space
in a Manufactured Home or Recreational Vehicle
Park; and
(2) Building square footage shall be measured in
terms of gross floor area, measured from the
outside surfaces of the building walls .
(D) For categories of uses not specified in the
applicable development fee schedule, the Development
Fee Administrator shall apply the category of use
set forth in the applicable fee schedule that the
Development Fee Administrator deems to be most
similar to the proposed use.
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(E) If any plan or permit approval for the proposed
development indicates a mix of uses in the
development, the development fees shall be
calculated separately for each use and the results
aggregated.
(F) For an addition, or to remodel or replace existing
structures, or for a change of use to an existing
structure, the development fee to be paid shall be
the difference, if any, between:
(1) The fee, if any, that would be payable for
existing development on the site or, in the
case of demolition or removal of a structure,
the previous development on the site; and
(2) The fee, if any, that would be payable for the
total development on the site after the new
development.
(G) After receiving a written request of an Applicant,
the Development Fee Administrator shall provide an
estimate of the current development fee based on the
data provided by the Applicant. However, this
estimate does not establish any vested rights to
build or develop the property.
ARTICLE 7-1 . STREET FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-2-1 STREET FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
(A) Street Facilities development fees shall be paid in
accordance with Appendix 7-A at the conclusion of
Chapter 7 .
7-2-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF STREET FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The Street Facilities development fees may be
calculated based upon individual assessment. An
individual assessment shall be at the cost of the
Applicant and shall be prepared by a qualified
traffic engineer firm or other qualified
professional as approved by the Development Fee
Administrator.
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(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the following elements :
(1) A projection of the number of vehicular trips
entering and departing from the project during
an average weekday;
(2) If the site is already developed, and some or
all of the existing development will be
replaced by the completed project, a
calculation of the number of vehicular trips
for that portion of the existing development
which will be replaced by the completed
project;
(3) The percentage of trips which are "primary
trips" (as opposed to "pass-by trips" or
"diverted-link trips" for which the project is
not the primary destination) ;
(4) The average length of those trips on the City' s
major roadway system;
(5) The assumptions and conclusions from which any
projections are made; if the assumptions or
conclusions are derived from the current
edition of the ITE manual or other standard
reference materials, the materials shall be
identified and appropriate excerpts or specific
references provided; otherwise, the reasoning
underlying the assumptions and conclusions
shall be clearly stated in writing; and
(6) Such information as the Development Fee
Administrator shall reasonably request.
(C) The Streets Facilities development fee per
development unit shall be calculated according to
the following formula (s) :
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Step 4-Cost per Development Unit
Per Vehicle
Streets Level Of Service and Capital Costs Mile Traveled
Minor Arterial Cost $32.42
GROSS CAPITAL COST $32.42
Arterial Street Facilities-Residential Development Fee Schedule VMT=
[A] [B] [C] [D] [A]x[B]x[C]x[D]
Weekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length Cost Arterial Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting Per Proposed Development
Trip Ends* Factors* on System* Factors* VMT VMT Fee
Unit Type
Single Unit 5.60 1 7.92 121% 34.33 X $32.42 = $1,113
Single Unit-Manufactured 4.49 1 64% 7.92 121% 27.54 X $32.42 = $892
2+Unit 1 4.40 1 64% 7.92 121% 26.97 X $32.42 = $874
Arterial Street Facilities-Nonresidential Development Fee Schedule
Weekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length Cost Arterial Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting Per Proposed Development Fee
Trip Ends* Factors* on System* Factors* VMT]E] VMT[F] (E]X(F]/1,000
rtt
Commercial 42.70 33% 7.92 66% 73.62 X $32.42 = $2.38
Office 11.03 50% 7.92 73% 31.87 X $32.42 = $1.03
Industrial 6.97 50% 7.92 73% 20.14 X $32.42 = $0.65
Per Vehicle
Streets Level Of Service and Capital Costs Mile Traveled
Col I ector Costs $98.40
GROSS CAPITAL COST $98.40
Collector Street Facilities-Residential Development Fee Schedule VMT=
[A] [B] IC] [D] [A]x[B]x[C]x[D]
EWeekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length cast Collector Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting Per Proposed Development
Trip
Ends* Factors* on System* Factors* VMT VMT Fee
Unit Type
Single Unit 5.60 64% 2.39 121% 0.37 X $98.40
Single Unit-Manufactured 4.49 64% 2.39 121% .32 X $98.40 = $818
2+Unit 4.40 64% 2.39 121% X $98.40 = $801
[1]Current Fee established in 2012was for Single Familyand Manufactured Home.The average of both is entered here.
Collector Street Facilities-Nonresidential Development Fee Schedule
Weekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length Cost Collector Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting Per Proposed Development Fee
Trip Ends* Factors* on System* Factors* VMT jE] VMT[F] [E]X[F]/1,000
"111
Commercial 42.70 1 33% 2.39 66% 22.23 X $98.40 = $2.18
Office 11.03 50% 2.39 73% 9.62 X $98.40 = $0.94
Industrial 6.97 50% 2.39 73% 6.08 X $98.40 = $0.59
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Per Vehicle
Streets Level Of Service and Capital Costs Mile Traveled
Signalized Intersection Costs $4.89
GROSS cAPITAL COST $4.89
Signalized Intersection Street Facilities-Residential Development Fee Schedule VMT=
[A] ]B] IQ ]D] [A]x]8]x]C]x[D]
Weekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length Cost Arterial Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting Per Proposed Development
Trip Ends* Factors* on System* Factors* VMT VMT Fee
Unit Type
Single Unit 5.60 64% 1 10.32 121% 44.76 X $4.89 = $218
Single Unit-Manufactured 4.49 64% 1 10.32 121% 35.91 X $4.89 = $175
2+Unit 4.40 64% 10.32 121% 35.17 X $4.89 = $171
[1]Current Fee established in 2012was for Single Familyand Manufactured Home. The average of both is entered here.
Signalized Intersection Street Facilities-Nonresidential Development Fee Schedule
Weekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length F Cost Arterial Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting Per Proposed Development Fee
Trip Ends* Factors* on System* Factors* VMT[E] VMT[F] [E]X[F]/1,000
Commercial 42.70 33% 10.32 66% 95.98 X $4.89 = $0.46
Office 11.03 50% 10.32 73% 41.55 X $4.89 = $0.20
Industrial 6.97 50% 10.32 1 73% 26.26 X $4.89 = $0.12
Where :
FEE = VMT X Net cost per VMT
VMT = Average Weekday Trip Ends X Adjustment
Factor X Average Miles per System Trip X
Trip Length Weighting Factors
Weekday Trip = vehicle trips per 1, 000 sq. ft. of
Ends per 1, 000 nonresidential development as defined in
Sq. Ft. the ITE Manual
Trip Adjustment = percentage of all trip ends that
Factor represent destination trips as defined in
the ITE Manual
Average Miles = 7 . 95 for Minor Arterials, 2 . 39 for
per System Trip Collectors, and 10 . 32 for the Street
Facilities system, unless the Applicant
provides convincing evidence that another
factor is more appropriate for the proposed
development
Trip Length = average trip length ratio by land use
Weighting Factor type as defined in the National Household
Travel Survey
Net Cost per = $32 . 42 for Minor Arterials, $98 . 40 for
VMT Collectors, and $4 . 89 for Signalized
Intersections, unless the Applicant
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provides convincing evidence that another
net cost factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
7-2-3 USE OF STREET FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The revenues from Street Facilities development fees
collected within the service area and accrued
interest on such revenues shall be used to finance
project costs of qualifying major Street Facilities
improvements, as determined by the City Council,
provided that the improvements are shown in the
approved Infrastructure Improvements Plan as
described in Section 7-1-10 of this Chapter, and are
located within the same Service Area.
(B) Qualifying Street Facilities are limited to
improvements to the City' s major roadway system. The
City' s major roadway system consists of all City-
maintained roadways or portions thereof that are
classified as collectors or arterials by the City' s
adopted Street Classification Plan on file within
the Public Works Department.
(C) Qualifying improvement costs include project
engineering costs; the construction cost of
improvement, including but not limited to street
travel lanes, public pedestrian and bicycle
pathways, turning lanes, lighting, signalization,
signage and landscaping improvements that are
required for the roadway improvement to function
effectively; and the principal, interest and other
financing costs of bonds, notes or other obligations
issued by or on behalf of the City to finance
qualified improvements . Such revenues may also fund
the cost of consultants used in updating the Street
Facilities portion of the Capital Improvements
Program and in updating the Street Facilities
development fee computations .
(D) Monies collected as Street Facilities development
fees shall not be used to pay for any of the
following:
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(1) Construction, acquisition or expansion of
public facilities other than qualifying Street
Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Street
Facilities constructed prior to March 1, 1997;
(3) Street Facilities improvements, such as
acceleration or deceleration lanes, that
primarily serve, or are needed to mitigate the
impacts of an individual development;
(4) Repair, operation or maintenance of existing
streets;
(5) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above;
(6) Streets and related transportation improvements
that are within or adjacent to, and intended to
serve only, a specific development such as a
new residential subdivision; or
(7) Acquisition of land or rights-of-way. Land
costs are not included in the Street Facilities
development fee calculations and no development
fee funds shall be expended on right-of-way
acquisition, nor shall Offsets against Street
Facilities development fees be provided for
dedication of rights-of-way.
ARTICLE 7-2 . POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-3-1 POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
(A) Police Facilities development fees shall be paid in
accordance with Appendix 7-A at the conclusion of
Chapter 7 .
7-3-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF POLICE FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The Police Facilities development fee may be
calculated based upon individual assessment. An
individual assessment shall be at the cost of the
Applicant and shall be performed by a qualified
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professional as approved by the Development Fee
Administrator.
(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the data sources and calculations used
to derive the ratio of Service Unit to Land Use for
the type of proposed development . The Police
Facilities development fee per development unit
shall be calculated according to the following
formula:
Police Facilities Residential Level Of Service and Capital Costs Per Person
Vehicle Costs $63.06
Communications Equipment Costs $23.86
IlPand Development Fee Study Cost $6.44
GROSS CAPITAL COST $93.36
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $93.36
Police Facilities Residential Development Fee Schedule
Persons per Cost per Development
Unit Type Housing Unit 1 Person Fee
Single Unit 1.73 X $93.36 = $161
SingleUnit- Manufactured 1.21 X $93.36 = $113
2+Unit 1.39 X $93.36 = $129
Police Facilities Nonresidential Level Of Service and Capital Costs Per Nonres Trip
Vehicle Costs $7.58
Communications Equipment Costs $2.87
IlPand Development Fee Study Cost $0.31
GROSS CAPITAL COST $10.76
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $10.76
Police Facilities Nonresidential Development Fee Schedule
Cost per Development
Nonresidential Land Use Vehicle Tri s 1 Nonres Tri Fee
rr�
Commercial 14.09 X $10.76 = $0.15
Office 5.52 X $10.76 = $0.05
Industrial 3.49 X $10.76 = $0.03
[1] Development Fee Land Use Assumptions
[2] Current Fee established in 2012
Where :
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Persons per = the average number of persons per total
Housing Unit dwelling units of the proposed housing
type
Vehicle Trips = Weekday Trip Ends per 1, 000 Sq. Ft . X
Trip Adjustment Factor as defined in the
ITE Manual
Weekday Trip = vehicle trips per 1, 000 sq. ft. of
Ends per 1, 000 nonresidential development as defined in
Sq. Ft. the ITE Manual
Trip = percentage of all trip ends that
Adjustment represent destination trips as defined in
Factor the ITE Manual
Net Cost per = $93 . 36 unless the Applicant provides
Person convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
Net Cost per = $10 . 76 unless the Applicant provides
Non- convincing evidence that another net cost
Residential factor is more appropriate for the
Vehicle Trip proposed development
(C) The Development Fee Administrator shall determine
the fee based on the review of the individual
assessment and the guidelines and formula described
in Subsection (B) of this Section.
7-3-3 USE OF POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) The revenues from Police Facilities development fees
collected within the Service Area and accrued
interest on such revenues shall be used to finance
project costs of qualifying Police Facilities
improvements, as determined by the City Council,
provided that the improvements are shown in the
approved Infrastructure Improvements Plan as
described in Section 7-1-10 of this Chapter, and are
located within the same Service Area.
(B) Qualifying Police Facilities improvements are
limited to capital improvements to the City' s public
safety building, acquisition of land for or
construction of Police facilities, acquisition of
capital equipment required for police operations, or
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other similar improvements, including the principal,
interest and other financing costs of bonds, notes
or other obligations issued by or on behalf of the
City to finance qualified improvements . Such
revenues may also fund the cost of consultants used
in updating the Police Facilities portion of the
Capital Improvements Program and in updating the
Police Facilities development fee computations .
(C) Monies collected as Police Facilities development
fees shall not be used to pay for any of the
following:
(1) Construction, acquisition or expansion of
public facilities other than qualifying Police
Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Police
Facilities constructed prior to March 1, 1997;
(3) Repair, operation, maintenance or replacement
of existing Police Facilities or capital
equipment; and
(4) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above.
ARTICLE 7-3. PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-4-1 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE
SCHEDULE .
(A) Parks and Recreational Facilities development fees
shall be paid in accordance with Appendix 7-A at the
conclusion of Chapter 7 .
7-4-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The Parks and Recreational Facilities development
fee may be calculated based upon individual
assessment. An individual assessment shall be at the
cost of the Applicant and shall be performed by a
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qualified professional as approved by the
Development Fee Administrator.
(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the data sources and calculations used
to derive the ratio of Service Unit to Land Use for
the type of proposed development. The Parks and
Recreational Facilities development fee per
development unit shall be calculated according to
the following formula:
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Parks and Recreational Facilities Level Of Service and Infrastructure Costs Per Person
Parkland Cost Developed Parks $594.31
Park Improvements Cost Developed Parks $204.32
Recreation Facility Cost $40.24
Multi-Use Trails Cost $1.98
IlPand Development Fee Study Cost: $7.28
GROSS CAPITAL COST $848.13
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $848.13
Parks and Recreational Facilities Development Fee Schedule
Persons per Cost per Development
Unit Type Housing Unit 1 Person Fee
Single Unit 1.73 X $848.13 = $1,466
SingleUnit- Manufactured 1.21 X $848.13 = $1,027
2+Unit 1.39 X $848.13 = $1,174
[1] Development Fee Land Use Assumptions
[2] Current Fee established in 2012
Parks and Recreational Facilities Level Of Service and Infrastructure Costs Per Job
Parkland Cost Developed Parks $364.28
Park Improvements Cost Developed Parks $125.24
Recreation Facility Cost $24.67
Multi-Use Trails Cost $1.22
IlPand Development Fee Study Cost: $1.71
GROSS CAPITAL COST $517.12
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $517.12
Parks and Recreational Facilities Development Fee Schedule
Cost per Development
Nonresidential Land Use Jobs[31 Job Fee
Commercial 2.00 X $517.12 = $1.03
Office 3.32 X $517.12 = $1.71
Industrial 2.31 X $517.12 = $1.19
[31 Trip Generation, Institute of Transportation Engineers,9th Edition (2012).
[4] Cityof Apache Junction does not currentlyassess Parks and Recreational
Facilities developmentfees on nonresidential development.
Where :
Persons per = the average number of persons per total
Housing Unit dwelling units of the proposed housing
type
Jobs = Employment per 1, 000 Sq. Ft . as defined
in the ITE Manual
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Net Cost per = $848 . 13 unless the Applicant provides
Person convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
Net Cost per = $517 . 12 unless the Applicant provides
Job convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
(C) The Development Fee Administrator shall determine
the fee based on the review of the individual
assessment and the guidelines and formula described
in Subsection (B) of this Section.
7-4-3 USE OF PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
FEES .
(A) The revenues from Parks and Recreational Facilities
development fees collected within the Service Area
and accrued interest on the revenues shall be used
to finance project costs of qualifying Parks and
Recreational Facilities improvements, as determined
by the City Council, provided that the improvements
are shown in the approved Infrastructure
Improvements Plan as described in Section 7-1-10 of
this Chapter, and are located within the same
Service Area.
(B) Qualifying Parks and Recreational Facilities
improvements are limited to park site development
costs, including grading, utilities, landscaping,
lighting, fencing, signage and construction of
parking facilities; acquisition, construction and
installation of Parks and Recreational Facilities
and equipment; or other similar improvements,
including the principal, interest and other
financing costs of bonds, notes or other obligations
issued by, or on behalf of, the City to finance
qualified improvements . Such revenues may also fund
the cost of consultants used in updating the Parks
and Recreational Facilities portion of the Capital
Improvements Program and in updating the Parks and
Recreational Facilities development fee
computations .
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(C) Monies collected as Parks and Recreational
Facilities development fees shall not be used to pay
for any of the following:
(1) Construction, acquisition or expansion of
public facilities other than qualifying Parks
and Recreational Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Parks and
Recreational Facilities constructed prior to
March 1, 1997;
(3) Repair, operation, maintenance or replacement
of existing Parks and Recreational Facilities
or capital equipment; and
(4) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above.
ARTICLE 7-4 . LIBRARY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-5-1 LIBRARY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
(A) Library Facilities development fees shall be paid in
accordance with Appendix 7-A at the conclusion of
Chapter 7 .
7-5-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF LIBRARY FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The Library Facilities development fee may be
calculated based upon individual assessment. An
individual assessment shall be at the cost of the
Applicant and shall be performed by a qualified
professional as approved by the Development Fee
Administrator.
(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the data sources and calculations used
to derive the ratio of Service Unit to Land Use for
the type of proposed development. The development
fee per development unit shall be calculated
according to the following formula:
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Library Facilities Level of Service and Infrastructure Costs Per Person
LibraryFacilities $534.90
IlPand Development Fee Study Cost $5.29
GROSS CAPITAL COST $540.19
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $540.19
Library Facilities Development Fee Schedule
Persons per Cost per Development
Unit Type Housing Unit[1] Person Fee
Single Unit 1.73 X $540.19 = $934
SingleUnit- Manufactured 1.21 X $540.19 = $654
2+Units 1.39 X $540.19 = $748
[1] Development Fee Land Use Assumptions
[2] Current Fee established in 2012
Library Facilities Level of Service and Infrastructure Costs Perlob
LibraryFacilities $151.93
IIP and Development Fee Study Cost $1.24
GROSS CAPITAL COST $153.17
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $153.17
Library Facilities Nonresidential Development Fee Schedule
Cost per Development
Nonresidential Land Use Jobs[3] Job Fee
off
Commercial 2.00 X $153.17 = $0.30
Office 3.32 X $153.17 = $0.50
Industrial 2.31 X $153.17 = $0.35
[31 Trip Generation, Institute of Transportation Engineers,9th Edition (2012).
[4] Cityof Apache Junction does not currentlyassess Library Facilities
developmentfees on nonresidential development.
Where :
Persons per = the average number of persons per total
Housing Unit dwelling units of the proposed housing
type
Jobs = Employment per 1, 000 Sq. Ft . as defined
in the ITE Manual
Net Cost per = $540 . 19 unless the Applicant provides
Person convincing evidence that another net cost
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factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
Net Cost per = $153 . 17 unless the Applicant provides
Job convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
(C) The Development Fee Administrator shall determine
the fee based on the review of the individual
assessment and the guidelines and formula described
in Subsections (A) and (B) of this Section.
7-5-3 USE OF LIBRARY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The revenues from Library Facilities development
fees collected within the Service Area and accrued
interest on such revenues shall be used to finance
project costs of qualifying Library Facilities
improvements, as determined by the City Council,
provided that the improvements are shown in the
approved Infrastructure Improvements Plan as
described in Section 7-1-10 of this Chapter, and are
located within the same Service Area.
(B) Qualifying Library Facilities improvements are
limited to acquisition of library sites; library
site development costs, including grading,
utilities, landscaping, lighting, fencing, signage
and construction of parking facilities; acquisition,
construction and installation of Library Facilities
and equipment; or other similar improvements,
including the principal, interest and other
financing costs of bonds, notes or other obligations
issued by or on behalf of the City to finance
qualified improvements . The revenues may also fund
the cost of consultants used in updating the Library
Facilities portion of the Capital Improvements
Program and in updating the Library Facilities
development fee computations .
(C) Monies collected as Library Facilities development
fees shall not be used to pay for any of the
following:
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(1) Construction, acquisition or expansion of public
facilities other than qualifying Library
Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Library
Facilities constructed prior to March 1, 1997;
(3) Repair, operation, maintenance or replacement of
existing Library Facilities or capital
equipment; and
(4) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above .
APPENDIX 7-A. DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Library Recreation I Streets Developme
Residential
Single Unit $934 $1,466 $161 $2,364 $4,925
Single Unit-Manufactured Homes $6541 $1,027 $1131 $1,895 $3,689
2+Unit $7481 $1,174 $1291 $1,856 $3,907
Nonresidential
Commercial $0.30 $1.03 $0.15 $5.04 $6.52
Office $0.50 $1.711 $0.05 $2.18 $4.44
Industrial $0.35 $1.191 $0.03 $1.36 $2.93
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ORDINANCE NO. 1399
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES IN
ITS ENTIRETY; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A NEW
CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, municipalities in Arizona have authority to
impose development fees under Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-
463 . 05; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of development fees is one of
the preferred and most direct methods of ensuring that
development bears a proportionate share of the cost of
capital facilities necessary to accommodate new
development; and
WHEREAS, the City originally adopted development fees
for roads, police, parks, and library and municipal
building facilities in December 1996, amended them in
February 1998, August 2002, November 2005 and March 2007;
and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the state legislature rewrote the
majority of A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05, with the most significant
amendments being: clarification of defined terms, a new
infrastructure improvement plan, limitation on fee uses, a
new study for land use assumptions, more onerous public
notice and public hearing requirements, and a deadline for
cities and towns to change their codes consistent with the
new requirements no later than August 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2014, the City timely provided
the 30 day advanced notice of intention to assess a
development fee; and
WHEREAS, the City timely released to the public and
posted on its website a written report of the land use
assumptions and infrastructure improvement plan; and
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WHEREAS, on October 16, 2012, the Mayor and City
Council approved a professional services contract with
TischlerBise to conduct the new development fee ordinance
study, land use assumptions and infrastructure improvement
plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2013, TischlerBise presented
the Mayor and City Council at a work session with a draft
of the proposed land use assumptions and infrastructure
improvement plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Mayor and City
Council directed City staff to proceed with updating the
development fees and ordinance in accordance with the
TischlerBise recommended project timeline; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2014, the City Council held a
public hearing on the proposed land use assumptions and
infrastructure improvement plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2014, the Mayor and City Council
approved and adopted the proposed land use assumptions,
infrastructure improvements plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council held a work
session on March 31, 2014, regarding the proposed
development fees and development fee ordinance update, in
accordance with the development fee project timeline
presented at the December 3, 2013 council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council held a public
hearing on April 15, 2014, regarding the proposed
development fees and development fee ordinance update, in
accordance with the development fee project timeline; and
WHEREAS, A.R. S . § 9-802 permits municipalities to
enact the provisions of a code or public record theretofore
in existence without setting forth such provisions in full
text as long as the adopting ordinance is published in full
text and at least three copies of the code or public record
are filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality
and are made available for public use and inspection;
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WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R. S . §§ 9-801 (1) and 9-802,
codes which may be adopted by reference include those
relating to development fees; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that for
administrative efficiency, it is more appropriate to update
the current development fees by repealing Apache Junction
City Code Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7
Development Fees, in its entirety, and replacing it with an
updated Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees; and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, THAT:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
A) Existing "Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees", is
hereby repealed.
B) That certain document entitled "Apache Junction City
Code Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7
Development Fees", three copies of which are on file
in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, which document was made a public
record by Resolution No. 14-27 of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, is hereby referred to, adopted and
made a part hereof as if fully set out in this
ordinance, pursuant to A.R. S . § 9-802 .
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this Ordinance and public record adopted
herein are effective beginning August 3, 2014 .
SECTION III REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or any part of the codes
adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1399
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SECTION IV PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or
portion of this ordinance or any part of the codes or
regulations adopted herein by reference is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS DAY OF
, 20
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF
20
JOHN S . INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 1399
PAGE 4 OF 4
ORDINANCE NO. 1399
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING APACHE
JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME II, LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES IN
ITS ENTIRETY; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A NEW
CHAPTER 7 DEVELOPMENT FEES; ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, municipalities in Arizona have authority to
impose development fees under Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-
463. 05; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of development fees is one of
the preferred and most direct methods of ensuring that
development bears a proportionate share of the cost of
capital facilities necessary to accommodate new
development; and
WHEREAS, the City originally adopted development fees
for roads, police, parks, and library and municipal
building facilities in December 1996, amended them in
February 1998, August 2002, November 2005 and March 2007;
and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the state legislature rewrote the
majority of A. R. S . § 9-463. 05, with the most significant
amendments being: clarification of defined terms, a new
infrastructure improvement plan, limitation on fee uses, a
new study for land use assumptions, more onerous public
notice and public hearing requirements, and a deadline for
cities and towns to change their codes consistent with the
new requirements no later than August 1, 2014 ; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2014, the City timely provided
the 30 day advanced notice of intention to assess a
development fee; and
WHEREAS, the City timely released to the public and
posted on its website a written report of the land use
assumptions and infrastructure improvement plan; and
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WHEREAS, on October 16, 2012, the Mayor and City
Council approved a professional services contract with
TischlerBise to conduct the new development fee ordinance
study, land use assumptions and infrastructure improvement
plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2013, TischlerBise presented
the Mayor and City Council at a work session with a draft
of the proposed land use assumptions and infrastructure
improvement plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Mayor and City
Council directed City staff to proceed with updating the
development fees and ordinance in accordance with the
TischlerBise recommended project timeline; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2014, the City Council held a
public hearing on the proposed land use assumptions and
infrastructure improvement plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2014, the Mayor and City Council
approved and adopted the proposed land use assumptions,
infrastructure improvements plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council held a work
session on March 31, 2014 , regarding the proposed
development fees and development fee ordinance update, in
accordance with the development fee project timeline
presented at the December 3, 2013 council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council held a public
hearing on April 15, 2014, regarding the proposed
development fees and development fee ordinance update, in
accordance with the development fee project timeline; and
WHEREAS, A.R. S. § 9-802 permits municipalities to
enact the provisions of a code or public record theretofore
in existence without setting forth such provisions in full
text as long as the adopting ordinance is published in full
text and at least three copies of the code or public record
are filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality
and are made available for public use and inspection;
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PAGE 2 OF 4
WHEREAS, pursuant to A. R. S. §§ 9-801 (1) and 9-802,
codes which may be adopted by reference include those
relating to development fees; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that for
administrative efficiency, it is more appropriate to update
the current development fees by repealing Apache Junction
City Code Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7
Development Fees, in its entirety, and replacing it with an
updated Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, THAT :
SECTION I IN GENERAL
A) Existing "Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees", is
hereby repealed.
B) That certain document entitled "Apache Junction City
Code Volume II, Land Development Code, Chapter 7
Development Fees", three copies of which are on file
in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, which document was made a public
record by Resolution No. 14-27 of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, is hereby referred to, adopted and
made a part hereof as if fully set out in this
ordinance, pursuant to A. R. S. § 9-802.
SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this Ordinance and public record adopted
herein are effective beginning August 4, 2014 .
SECTION III REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance or any part of the codes
adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1399
PAGE 3 OF 4
SECTION IV PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, phrase, clause or
portion of this ordinance or any part of the codes or
regulations adopted herein by reference is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS �L�" '' DAY OF
20_
SIGNED; AND ATTESTED TO THIS • mac' " DAY OF
20 ,'a-
JO S. N A 0
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ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 1399
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7-1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
7-1-1 TITLE .
This Chapter of the Apache Junction City Code, shall be
known as the "'Apache Junction City Code Volume II, Land
Development Code, Chapter 7 Development Fees" and may be
referred to herein as "this Ordinance" or "this Chapter".
7-1-2 LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
This Chapter is adopted for the purpose of promoting the
health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the
City of Apache Junction by:
(A) Requiring new development to pay its proportionate
share of the costs incurred by the City that are
associated with providing Necessary Public Services
to new development.
(B) Setting forth standards and procedures for creating
and assessing development fees consistent with the
requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R. S . ") §
9-463 . 05 .
(C) Setting forth procedures for administering the
development fee program, including mandatory offsets,
credits, and refunds of development fees . All
development fee assessments, offsets, credits, or
refunds must be administered in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter.
This Chapter shall not affect the City' s zoning authority
or its authority to adopt or amend its General Plan,
provided that planning and zoning activities by the City
may require amendments to development fees pursuant to
A. R. S . § 9-463 . 05.
7-1-3 PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION.
(A) This Chapter assesses development fees to offset the
costs to the City associated with providing Necessary
Public Services to a development .
(1) The fees shall :
(a) Result in a beneficial use to the
development;
(b) Bare a rational relationship to the burden
of the developer; and
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(c) Be assessed in a non-discriminatory manner.
(B) The development fees to be paid by each new
development pursuant to this Chapter are to be
proportional to the impact that the new development
will have on the types of facilities for which the
fees are charged.
(C) The City official with primary responsibility for
administering this Chapter is referred to herein as
the "Development Fee Administrator. " The Development
Fee Administrator shall be the Director of
Development Services unless another person is so
designated by the City Manager . The Development Fee
Administrator may delegate authority conferred by
this Chapter to other City staff .
7-1-4 DEFINITIONS .
When used in this chapter, the terms listed below
shall have the following meanings unless the context
requires otherwise . Singular terms shall include their
plural.
Applicant: A person who applies to the City for a
Building Permit .
Appurtenance: Any fixed machinery or equipment,
structure or other fixture, including integrated hardware,
software or other components, associated with a Capital
Facility that are necessary or convenient to the operation,
use, or maintenance of a Capital Facility, but excluding
replacement of the same after initial installation .
Aquatic Center: A facility primarily designed to host
non-recreational competitive functions generally occurring
within water, including, but not limited to, water polo
games, swimming meets, and diving events . Such facility may
be indoors, outdoors, or any combination thereof, and
includes all necessary supporting amenities, including but
not limited to, locker rooms, offices, snack bars, bleacher
seating, and shade structures .
Building Permit: Any permit issued by the City that
authorizes vertical construction, increases square footage,
authorizes changes to land use, or provides for the
addition of a residential or non-residential point of
demand to a water or wastewater system.
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Capital Facility: An asset having a Useful Life of
three or more years that is a component of one or more
Categories of Necessary Public Service provided by the
City. A Capital Facility may include any associated
purchase of real property, architectural and engineering
services leading to the design and construction of
buildings and facilities, improvements to existing
facilities, improvements to or expansions of existing
facilities, and associated financing and professional
services. Wherever used herein, "infrastructure" shall have
the same meaning as "Capital Facilities . "
Category of Necessary Public Service: A category of
Necessary Public Services for which the City is authorized
to assess development fees, as further defined by A.R. S. §
9-463. 05.
Category of Development: A specific Category of
residential, commercial, office, industrial, or
institutional development against which a development fee
is calculated and assessed. The City assesses development
fees against the following categories of development:
residential, commercial, office, industrial, and
institutional .
City: The City of Apache Junction, Arizona .
Commercial Land Use: The buying, selling, repair,
leasing or storage of goods and services . This term shall
not include manufacturing, distribution or general
warehousing activities as a primary use.
Credit: A reduction in an assessed development fee
resulting from developer contributions to, payments for,
construction of, or dedications for Capital Facilities
included in an Infrastructure Improvements Plan pursuant to
A. R. S . § 9-463. 05 (or as otherwise permitted by this
Chapter) .
Credit Agreement: A written agreement between the City
and the developer (s) of Subject Development that allocates
Credits to the Subject Development pursuant to Section 7-1-
15 of this Chapter. A Credit Agreement may be included as
part of a Development Agreement pursuant to Section 7-1-16
of this Chapter.
Credit Allocation: A term used to describe when
Credits are distributed to a particular development or
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parcel of land after execution of a Credit Agreement, but
are not yet issued.
Credit Issuance: A term used to describe when the
amount of an assessed development fee attributable to a
particular development or parcel of land is reduced by
applying a Credit allocation.
Developer: An individual, group of individuals,
partnership, corporation, limited liability company,
association, municipal corporation, state agency, or other
person or entity undertaking land development activity, and
their respective successors and assigns .
Development Agreement: An agreement prepared in
accordance with the requirements of Section 7-1-16 of this
Chapter, A.R. S . § 9-500 . 05, and any applicable requirements
of the City Code.
Development Fee Report: A written report developed
pursuant to A. R. S. § 9-463 . 05 that identifies the
methodology for calculating the amount of each development
fee, explains the relationship between the development fee
to be assessed and the Cost per Service Unit calculated in
the Infrastructure Improvements Plan, and which meets other
requirements set forth in A. R. S . § 9-463. 05.
Direct Benefit : A benefit to a Service Unit resulting
from a Capital Facility that: (a) addresses the need for a
Necessary Public Service created in whole or in part by the
Service Unit; and that (b) meets either of the following
criteria: ( i) the Capital Facility is located in the
immediate area of the Service Unit and is needed in the
immediate area of the Service Unit to maintain the Level of
Service; or (ii) the Capital Facility substitutes for, or
eliminates the need for a Capital Facility that would have
otherwise have been needed in the immediate area of the
Service Unit to maintain the City' s Level of Service.
Dwelling, Multiple or 2f Unit Land Use: A building
containing two or more primary dwelling units on a single
lot . Types of multiple residence dwellings include
duplexes, garden apartments, and multi-story apartment
buildings .
Dwelling, Single Unit or Single-Family Land Use: A
detached or attached building containing one single-family
dwelling unit constructed on a single lot .
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Dwelling, Single Unit - Manufactured Homes Land Use: A
single unit dwelling unit located in a Manufactured Home
Park and designed exclusively for residential occupancy in
conformance with the provisions of the Uniform Building
Code adopted and amended by the City, and shall be
interpreted as the creation of a new mobile home or
recreational vehicle (as defined in A. R. S. § 41-2142 (26) )
space in a mobile home or recreational vehicle park.
Dwelling Unit: A house, apartment, mobile home or
trailer, group of rooms, or single room occupied as
separate living quarters or, if vacant, intended for
occupancy as separate living quarters.
Equipment : Machinery, tools, materials, and other
supplies, not including vehicles, that are needed by a
Capital Facility to provide the Level of Service specified
by the Infrastructure Improvement Plan, but excluding
replacement of the same after initial development of the
Capital Facility.
Excluded Library Facility: Library facilities for
which development fees may not be charged pursuant to
A. R. S . § 9-463. 05, including that portion of any Library
Facility that exceeds 10, 000 square feet, and Equipment,
Vehicles or Appurtenances associated with Library
operations .
Excluded Park Facility: Parks and Recreational
Facilities for which development fees may not be charged
pursuant to A. R. S . § 9-463 . 05, including amusement parks,
aquariums, Aquatic Centers, auditoriums, arenas, arts and
cultural facilities, bandstand and orchestra facilities,
bathhouses, boathouses, clubhouses, community centers
greater than three thousand square feet in floor area,
environmental education centers, equestrian facilities,
golf course facilities, greenhouses, lakes, museums, theme
parks, water reclamation or riparian areas, wetlands, or
zoo facilities .
Financing or Debt: Any debt, bond, note, loan, inter-
fund loan, fund transfer, or other debt service obligation
used to finance the development or expansion of a Capital
Facility.
General Plan: The most current version of the City of
Apache Junction General Plan and all adopted amendments
thereto.
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Gross Development Fee: The total development fee to be
assessed against a Subject Development on a per unit basis,
prior to subtraction of any Credits .
Industrial Land Use: The excavation, transporting,
distribution, manufacture, fabrication, processing,
reduction or destruction of any article, substance or
commodity, or any other treatment thereof in such manner as
to change the form, character or appearance thereof, and
including storage elevators, truck storage yards,
warehouses, wholesale storage and other similar types of
enterprise.
Infrastructure Improvements Plan: A document or series
of documents that meet the requirements set forth in A. R. S .
§ 9-463 . 05, including those adopted pursuant to Section 7-
1-10 of this Chapter to cover any Category or combination
of Categories of Necessary Public Services .
Land Use Assumptions: Projections of changes in land
uses, densities, intensities and population for a Service
_ Area over a period of at least ten years, and developed
pursuant to A.R. S. § 9-463 . 05.
Level of Service: A quantitative and/or qualitative
measure of a Necessary Public Service that is to be
provided by the City to development in a particular Service
Area, defined in terms of the relationship between service
capacity and service demand, accessibility, response times,
comfort or convenience of use, or other similar measures or
combinations of measures . Level of Service may be measured
differently for different Categories of Necessary Public
Services, as identified in the applicable Infrastructure
Improvements Plan .
Library Facilities: A Category of Necessary Public
Services in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference
materials are kept (materials may be kept in any form of
media such as electronic, magnetic, or paper) for non-
commercial use by the public in a facility providing a
Direct Benefit to development . Libraries do not include
Excluded Library Facilities, although a Library may
contain, provide access to, or otherwise support an
Excluded Library Facility.
Manufactured Home Park: Any development providing
rental spaces for occupancy on a non-permanent basis for
manufactured homes and/or recreational vehicles.
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Necessary Public Services: "Necessary Public Services"
shall have the meaning prescribed in A. R. S . § 9-463. 05,
Subsection T, paragraph 7, as amended.
Nonresidential Land Uses: Shall be defined according
to the descriptions of land uses in the most current
edition of Trip Generation, published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers, provided that retail uses not
separately identified shall be classified in the shopping
center category, and institutional uses not separately
identified shall be classified in the general office
category.
Office Land Use: A building or portion of a building
wherein services are performed involving predominantly
administrative, professional, or clerical operations .
Offset : An amount which is subtracted from the overall
costs of providing Necessary Public Services to account for
those capital components of infrastructure or associated
debt that have been or will be paid for by a development
through taxes, fees (except for development fees) , and
other revenue sources, as determined pursuant to A. R. S . §
9-463 . 05 .
Parks and Recreational Facilities: A Category of
Necessary Public Services including but not limited to
parks, multi-use recreational trails, swimming pools and
related facilities and equipment located on real property
not larger than 30 acres in area, as well as park
facilities larger than 30 acres where such facilities
provide a Direct Benefit . Parks and Recreational Facilities
do not include Excluded Park Facilities, although Parks and
Recreational Facilities may contain, provide access to, or
otherwise support an Excluded Park Facility.
Pledged: Where used with reference to a development
fee, a development fee shall be considered "pledged" where
it was identified by the City as a source of payment or
repayment for Financing or Debt that was identified as the
source of financing for a Necessary Public Service for
which a development fee was assessed pursuant to the then-
applicable provisions of A. R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
Police Facilities: A Category of Necessary Public
Services, including Vehicles and Equipment, that are used
by law enforcement agencies to preserve the public peace,
prevent crime, detect and arrest criminal offenders,
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protect the rights of persons and property, regulate and
control motorized and pedestrian traffic, train sworn
personnel, and/or provide and maintain police records,
vehicles, equipment, and communications systems. Police
Facilities do not include vehicles and Equipment used to
provide administrative services, or helicopters or
airplanes. Police Facilities do not include any facility
that is used for training officers from more than one
station or substation.
Qualified Professional : Any one of the following : (a)
a professional engineer, surveyor, financial analyst or
planner, or other licensed professional providing services
within the scope of that person' s education or experience
related to City planning, zoning, or impact development
fees and holding a license issued by an agency or political
subdivision of the State of Arizona; (b) a financial
analyst, planner, or other non-licensed professional that
is providing services within the scope of the person' s
education or experience related to City planning, zoning,
or impact development fees; or (c) any other person
operating under the supervision of one or more of the
above.
Recreational Vehicle Park: Facilities for the
temporary storage, parking and maneuvering of recreational
vehicles with adequate roads and stall sires, including
sanitary and water facilities with locations provided on a
day-to-day basis .
Residential Land Use: A building or portion thereof
_ designed exclusively for residential occupancy in
conformance with the provisions of the Uniform Building
Code adopted and amended by the City.
Service Area: Any specified area within the boundaries
of the City within which: (a) the City will provide a
Category of Necessary Public Services to development at a
planned Level of Service; and (b) within which (i) a
Substantial Nexus exists between the Capital Facilities to
be provided and the development to be served, or (ii) in
the case of Library Facilities or a Park Facility larger
than 30 acres, a Direct Benefit exists between the Library
Facilities or Park Facilities and the development to be
served, each as prescribed in the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan. Some or all of the Capital Facilities
providing service to a Service Area may be physically
located outside of that Service Area provided that the
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required Substantial Nexus or Direct Benefit is
demonstrated to exist .
_ Service Unit: A standardized measure of consumption,
use, generation or discharge attributable to an individual
unit of development calculated pursuant to generally
accepted engineering or planning standards for a particular
Category of Necessary Public Services .
Street Facilities: A Category of Necessary Public
Services including arterial or collector streets or roads,
traffic signals, rights-of-way, and improvements thereon,
bridges, culverts, irrigation tiling, storm drains, and
regional transportation facilities .
Subject Development: A land area linked by a unified
plan of development, which must be contiguous unless the
land area is part of a Development Agreement executed in
accordance with Section 7-1-16 of this Chapter.
Substantial Nexus: A substantial nexus exists where
the demand for a Category of Necessary Public Services that
will be generated by a service Unit can be reasonably
quantified in terms of the burden it will impose on the
available capacity of existing Capital Facilities, the need
it will create for new or expanded Capital Facilities,
and/or the benefit to the development from those Capital
Facilities .
Swimming Pool : A public facility primarily designed
and/or utilized for recreational non-competitive functions
generally occurring within water, including, but not
limited to, swimming classes, open public swimming
sessions, and recreational league swimming/diving events .
The facility may be indoors, outdoors, or any combination
thereof, and includes all necessary supporting amenities .
Useful Life: The period of time in which an asset can
reasonably be expected to be used under normal conditions,
whether or not the asset will continue to be owned and
operated by the City over the entirety of such period.
Vehicle: Any device, structure, or conveyance utilized
for transportation in the course of providing a particular
Category of Necessary Public Services at a specified Level
of Service, excluding helicopters and other aircraft .
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7-1-5 APPLICABILITY.
(A) The collection of development fees shall apply to all
new development in the City, unless excepted in
accordance with Section 7-1-13 (C) .
7-1-6 SERVICE AREAS.
(A) For the purpose of all development fees, the Service
Area shall be all of the incorporated area of the
City.
(B) Development fees shall be assessed only on new
development located within the Service Area .
(C) Development fees collected within the Service Area
shall be spent within the Service Area .
( D) The appropriateness of the designation and
boundaries of the Service Area (s ) shall be reviewed
by the City as part of the development fee revision
process pursuant to A. R. S. § 9--463 . 05 . Following
such review and a public hearing, the Service
Area (s) may be amended.
7-1-7 AUTHORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) Development Fee Report and Implementation. The City
may assess and collect a development fee for costs
of Necessary Public Services, including all
professional services required for the preparation
or revision of an Infrastructure Improvements Plan,
Development Fee Report, development fee, and
required reports or audits conducted pursuant to
this Chapter . Development fees shall be subject to
the following requirements :
(1) The City shall develop and adopt a Development
Fee Report that analyzes and defines the
development fees to be charged in each Service
Area for each Capital Facility Category, based
on the Infrastructure Improvements Plan,
pursuant to A. R. S. § 9-463 . 05 .
(2) Development fees shall be assessed against all
new residential, commercial, office, and
industrial developments, provided that the City
may assess different amounts of development
fees against specific Categories of Development
based on the actual burdens and costs that are
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associated with providing Necessary Public
Services to that Category of Development . No
development fee shall exceed the Cost per
Service Unit for any Category of Development .
(3) No development fees shall be charged, or
Credits issued, for any Capital Facility that
does not fall within one of the Categories of
Necessary Public Services for which development
fees may be assessed as identified in Section
7-1-10 of this Chapter.
(4) Costs for Necessary Public Services made
necessary by new development shall be based on
the same Level of Service provided to existing
development in the same Service Area .
Development fees may not be used to provide a
higher Level of Service to existing development
or to meet stricter safety, efficiency,
environmental, or other regulatory standards to
the extent that these are applied to existing
Capital Facilities that are serving existing
development.
(5) Development fees may not be used to pay the
City' s administrative, maintenance, or other
operating costs.
(6) Projected interest charges and financing costs
can only be included in development fees to the
extent they represent principal and/or interest
on the portion of any Financing or Debt used to
finance the construction or expansion of a
Capital Facility identified in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan.
(7) All development fees shall meet the
requirements of A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
(B) Costs per Service Unit . The Development Fee Report
shall summarize the costs of Capital Facilities
necessary to serve new development on a per Service
Unit basis as defined and calculated in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan, including all
required Offsets, and shall recommend a development
fee structure for adoption by the City. The actual
development fees to be assessed shall be disclosed
and adopted in the form of development fee schedules
described in this Chapter.
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(C) Defined terms in any previously established fee
schedule shall be interpreted according to the
ordinance in effect at the time of their adoption.
7-1-8 FUND ACCOUNTING FOR DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The City Finance Department shall establish a
separate accounting fund in which the development
fees collected for a particular type of Capital
Facility within the Service Area shall be credited.
Such fees shall be invested by the City and the
yield on those fees, at the actual rate of return to
the City, shall be credited to such accounting fund
periodically in accordance with the accounting
policies of the City. The funds need not be
segregated from other City monies for banking
purposes .
(B) Any yield on such accounting fund into which the
fees are deposited shall accrue to that fund and
shall be used for the purposes specified for that
fund.
(1) Limitations on Use of Fees. Development fees
and any interest thereon collected pursuant to
this Chapter shall be spent to provide Capital
Facilities associated with the same Category of
Necessary Public Services in the same Service
Area for which they were collected, including
costs of Financing or Debt used by the City to
finance such Capital Facilities and other costs
authorized by this Chapter that are included in
the Infrastructure Improvements Plan.
(C) The City Finance Department shall maintain and keep
financial records for the accounting fund showing
the revenues to the fund and the disbursements from
that fund, in accordance with normal City accounting
practices . The records of the fund shall be open to
public inspection in the same manner as other
financial records of the City.
(D) Annual Report. The City shall issue as part of the
report required in Section 7-1-20 of this Chapter an
unaudited accounting of all development fee funds .
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7-1-9 LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS.
The Infrastructure Improvements Plan shall be consistent
with the City' s current Land Use Assumptions for each
Service Area and each Category of Necessary Public Services
as adopted by the City pursuant to A. R. S. § 9-463 . 05 .
(A) Renewal and Updating of the Land Use Assumptions.
The Land Use Assumptions shall be developed,
adopted, and modified subject to the procedures
required by A.R. S . § 9-463 . 05 .
7-1-10 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
(A) Infrastructure Improvements Plan Contents. The
Infrastructure Improvements Plan shall be developed
by Qualified Professionals and may be based upon or
incorporated within the City' s Capital Improvements
Plan, when/if available, and/or other Capital
Facilities plans . The Infrastructure Improvements
Plan shall comply with the requirements of A. R. S. §
9-463 . 05, and shall :
(1) Specify the Categories of Necessary Public
Services for which the City will impose a
development fee, which may include any or all
of the following:
(a) Street Facilities
(b) Police
(c) Parks and Recreational Facilities
(d) Libraries
7-1-11 ADOPTION AND MODIFICATION PROCEDURES.
(A) Adopting or Amending the Infrastructure Improvements
Plan. The Infrastructure Improvements Plan shall be
adopted or amended subject to the procedures
required by A. R. S . § 9-463 . 05.
7-1-12 TIMING FOR THE RENEWAL AND UPDATING OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND THE LAND USE
ASSUMPTIONS.
(A) Renewal and Updating Procedure. All necessary
renewals and updates of the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan and Land Use Assumptions shall
comply with procedures required by A. R. S . § 9-
463. 05.
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7-1-13 COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) Collection . Development fees, together with
administrative charges assessed pursuant to
Paragraph (A) (5) of this Section, shall be
calculated and collected prior to issuance of
permission to commence development; specifically:
(1) Except as set forth in Subparagraph (2 ) below,
the development fees for all new development
shall be calculated and collected in
conjunction with the application for the first
building permit or electrical permit,
certificate of compliance or occupancy, or
other permit subsequent to development plan
approval for such development, whichever occurs
first in time. However, in no case shall the
Development Fee Administrator allow prepayment
of development fees in order to avoid higher
fees which the Council has passed but have yet
to go into effect . At the time the development
fees are paid in full, a permit shall be
issued.
(2 ) For other uses not ultimately requiring a
building permit, electrical permit, certificate
of compliance or occupancy, or other permit,
the fee shall be calculated and collected at
such time as determined by the Development Fee
Administrator. However, in no case shall the
Development Fee Administrator allow prepayment
of development fees in order to avoid higher
fees which the Council has passed but have yet
to go into effect. At the time the development
fees are paid in full, a permit shall be
issued.
( 3) If the building permit is for a change in the
type of building use, an increase in square
footage, or a change to land use, the
development fee shall be assessed on the
additional Service Units resulting from the
expansion or change, and following the
development fee schedule applicable to any new
use type .
(4 ) No building permit or certificate of occupancy
shall be issued if a Development Fee is not
paid as directed in the previous paragraphs.
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(5) For issued permits that expire or are voided,
development fees and administrative charges
shall be as follows:
(a) If the original permittee is seeking to
renew an expired or voided permit, and the
development fees paid for such development
have not been refunded, then the permittee
shall pay the difference between any
development fees paid at the time the
permit was issued and those in the fee
schedule at the time the permit is reissued
or renewed.
(b) If a new or renewed permit for the same
development is being sought by someone
other than the original permittee, the new
permit Applicant shall pay the full
development fees specified in the fee
schedule in effect at the time that the
permits are reissued or renewed. If the
original permittee has assigned its rights
under the permits to the new permit
Applicant, the new permit Applicant shall
pay development fees as if it were the
original permittee .
(B) Manufactured Howie Parks and Recreational Vehicle
Parks. Development fees for Mobile/Manufactured Home
_ and Recreational Vehicle Parks shall be assessed for
the entire development, based on the number of
manufactured home and recreational vehicle spaces
created at the time of application for the first
building, electrical or other permit for the
development. No additional development fees shall be
assessed on subsequent building or electrical
permits in the Manufactured Home or Recreational
Vehicle Park unless additional spaces are created.
Development fees for mobile/manufactured homes
placed on single parcels shall be assessed in the
same manner as site-built or conventional homes .
(C) Exceptions. Development fees shall not be owed under
any of the following conditions:
(1) Development fees have been paid for the
development and the permit (s) which triggered
the collection of the development fees have not
expired or been voided.
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(2) Modifications requiring approval are made to
existing development, or vacant property that
previously accommodated any legal development
and do not ; (a) add new Service Units, (b)
increase the impact of previous or existing
Service Units on existing or future Capital
Facilities, or (c) change the land-use type of
the previous or existing development to a
different category of development for which a
higher development fee would have been due. To
the extent that any modification does not meet
the requirements of this paragraph, the
development fee due shall be the difference
between the development fee that was or would
have been due on the previous or existing
development and the development fee that is due
on the development as modified.
(3) Placing on a lot or parcel in the city a
temporary construction trailer or office, but
only for the life of the building permit issued
for the construction served by the trailer or
office .
(4 ) Expansion, upgrade or repair of a legally
existing residential dwelling unit or structure .
(5) Construction or installation of a development on
vacant property that previously accommodated any
legal development, subject to the terms of
Subparagraph (2 ) above .
(6) Any development, including but not limited to
the mere subdivision of land, installation of
utilities, or the use of land for limited
recreational, agricultural, filling or dredging
purposes which, in the opinion of the
Development Fee Administrator, will not result
in a net increase of more than 1 one-way average
daily trip.
(D) Temporary Exemptions from development fee Schedules.
New developments in the City shall be temporarily
exempt from increases in development fees that
result from the adoption of new or modified
development fee schedules as follows :
(1) Residential Uses. On or after the day that the
first building permit is issued for a single
unit residential development, the City shall,
at the permittee' s request, provide the
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permittee with an applicable development fee
schedule that shall be in force for a period of
24 months beginning on the day that the first
building permit is issued, and which shall
expire at the end of the first business day of
the 25th month thereafter . During the effective
period of the applicable development fee
schedule, any building permit issued for the
same single unit residential development shall
not be subject to any new or modified
development fee schedule.
(2) Commercial, Office, Industrial, and 2+ Unit
dwelling unit structures. On or after the day
that the final approval, as defined in A.R. S. §
9-463 . 05 (T) (4 ) , is issued for a commercial,
office, industrial or 2+ Unit development, the
City shall provide an applicable development
fee schedule that shall be in force for a
period of 24 months beginning on the day that
final development approval of a site plan or
final subdivision plat is given, and which
shall expire at the end of the first business
day of the 25th month thereafter. During the
effective period of the applicable development
fee schedule, any building permit issued for
the same development shall not be subject to
any new or modified development fee schedule .
(3) Other Development . Any Category of Development
not covered under paragraphs 1 and 2 of this
Subsection shall pay development fees according
to the fee schedule that is current at the time
of collection as specified in Subsection (A) of
this Section.
(4 ) Changes to Site Plans and Subdivision Plats.
Notwithstanding the other requirements of this
Subsection, if changes are made to a
development' s final site plan or subdivision
plat that will increase the number of service
units after the issuance of a grandfathered
development fee schedule, the City may assess
any new or modified development fees against
the additional service units. If the City
reduces the amount of an applicable development
fee during the period that a grandfathered
development fee schedule is in force, the City
shall assess the lower development fee .
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(E) option to Pursue Special Fee Determination . where a
Subject Development is of a type that does not
closely fit within a particular Category of
Development appearing on an adopted development fee
schedule, or where a Subject Development has unique
characteristics such that the actual burdens and
costs associated with providing Necessary Public
Services to that development will differ
substantially from that associated with other
developments in a specified Category of Development,
the City may require the Applicant to provide the
City Development Fee Administrator or authorized
designee with an alternative development fee
analysis . Based on a projection of the actual
burdens and costs that will be associated with the
Subject Development, the alternative development fee
analysis may propose a unique fee for the
development based on the application of an
appropriate Service Unit factor to the applicable
Cost per Service Unit, or may propose that the
development be covered under the development fee
schedule governing a different and more analogous
Category of Development . The City Development Fee
Administrator or authorized designee shall review
the alternative impact fee analysis and shall make a
determination as to the development fee to be
charged. Such decision shall be appealable pursuant
to Section 7-1-17 of this Chapter. The City
Development Fee Administrator or authorized designee
may require the Applicant to pay an administrative
fee to cover the actual costs of reviewing the
special fee determination application.
(F) Individual Assessment of Development Fees. If any
Applicant believes that the impact of the proposed
development will be substantially less than would be
indicated by using the fee schedule, the person may
request to perform an individual assessment of the
impact of the proposed development at his or her own
cost . A request for an individual assessment must be
made before submitting an application for a building
permit.
(1) The individual assessment shall be subject to
the following special standards and procedures:
(a) Street Facilities development fees (as set
forth in Section 7-1) ;
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(b) Police Facilities development fees (as set
forth in Section 7-2) ;
(c) Parks and Recreational Facilities
development fees (as set forth in Section
7-3) ;
(d) Library Facilities development fees (as set
forth in Section 7-4 ) ; and
(2) If the Development Fee Administrator accepts
the computations of the individual assessment
under this subchapter, the applicable fee shall
be determined from the individual assessment .
7-1-14 EXPENDITURE OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) Development fees may only be spent on qualifying
improvements, as follows :
(1) Street Facilities development fees shall be
spent as set forth in Section 7-1-3;
(2) Police Facilities development fees shall be
spent as set forth in Section 7-2-3;
(3) Parks and Recreational Facilities development
fees shall be spent as set forth in Section 7-
3-3;
(4) Library Facilities development fees shall be
spent as set forth in Section 7-4-3;
(B) Time Limit. Development fees collected after August
3, 2014 shall be used within ten years of the date
upon which they were collected for all Categories of
Necessary Public Services.
7-1-15 DEVELOPMENT FEE CREDITS AND CREDIT AGREEMENTS.
(A) Eligibility of Capital Facility. All development fee
Credits must meet the following requirements:
( 1) One of the following is true:
(a) The Capital Facility, or the financial
contribution toward a Capital Facility that
will be provided by the developer and for
which a Credit will be issued, must be
identified in an adopted Infrastructure
Improvements Plan and Development Fee
Report as a Capital Facility for which a
development fee was assessed; or
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(b) The Applicant must demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the City that, given the
class and type of improvement, the subject
Capital Facility should have been included
in the Infrastructure Improvements Plan in
lieu of a different Capital Facility that
was included in the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan and for which a
development fee was assessed. If the
subject Capital Facility is determined to
be eligible for a Credit in this manner,
the City shall amend the Infrastructure
Improvements Plan to (i) include the
subject replacement Facility and (ii)
delete the Capital Facility that will be
replaced.
(2 ) Credits shall not be available for any
infrastructure provided by a developer if the
cost of such infrastructure will be repaid to
the developer by the City through another
agreement or mechanism. To the extent that the
developer will be paid or reimbursed by the
City for any contribution, payment,
construction, or dedication from any City
funding source including an agreement to
reimburse the developer with future collected
development fees pursuant to Section 7-1-16 of
this Chapter, any Credits claimed by the
developer shall be: (a) deducted from any
amounts to be paid or reimbursed by the City;
or (b) reduced by the amount of such payment or
reimbursement .
(B) Eligibility of Subject Development. To be eligible
for a Credit, the Subject Development must be
located within the Service Area of the eligible
Capital Facility.
(C) Calculation of Credits. Credits will be based on
that portion of the costs for an eligible Capital
Facility identified in the adopted Infrastructure
Improvements Plan for which a development fee was
assessed pursuant to the Development Fee Report. If
the Gross Development Fee for a particular category
of Necessary Public Service is adopted at an amount
lower than the Cost per Service Unit, the amount of
any Credit shall be reduced in proportion to the
difference between the Cost per Service Unit and the
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Gross Development Fee adopted. A Credit shall not
exceed the actual costs the Applicant incurred in
providing the eligible Capital Facility.
( 1) Credits will be based on the included costs in
the calculation of the cost per Service Unit
for each category of Necessary Public Service,
including costs of land acquisition,
improvements, engineering and architectural
services, studies leading to design, design,
construction, financing, and administrative
costs, as well as projected costs of inflation.
(D) Allocation of Credits. Before any Credit can be
issued to a Subject Development (or portion
thereof) , the Credit must be allocated to that
development by executing a Credit Agreement between
the Developer and the City stating the total amount
of the Credits resulting from provision of an
eligible Capital Facility.
( 1) It is the responsibility of the Developer to
request allocation of development fee Credits
through an application for a Credit Agreement
(which may be part of a Development Agreement
entered into pursuant to Section 7-1-16 of this
Chapter) .
(2) If a building permit is issued, and a
development fee is paid prior to execution of a
Credit Agreement for the Subject Development,
no Credits may be allocated retroactively to
that permit . Credits may be allocated to any
remaining permits for the Subject Development
in accordance with this Chapter.
(3) If the entity that provides an eligible Capital
Facility sells or relinquishes a development
(or portion thereof) that it owns or controls
prior to execution of a Credit Agreement or
Development Agreement, Credits resulting from
the eligible Capital Facility will only be
allocated to the development if the entity
legally assigns such rights and
responsibilities to its successor (s) in
interest for the Subject Development .
(4 ) If multiple entities jointly provide an
eligible Capital Facility, both entities must
enter into a single Credit Agreement with the
City, and any request for the allocation of
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Credit within the Subject Development (s) must
be made jointly by the entities that provided
the eligible Capital Facility.
(E) Credit Agreement . Credits shall only be issued
pursuant to a Credit Agreement executed in
accordance with Subsection D of this Section. The
City Manager or Authorized Designee is authorized by
this Chapter to enter into a Credit Agreement with
the controlling entity of a Subject Development,
subject to the following:
( 1) The Developer requesting the Credit Agreement
shall provide all information requested by the
City to allow it to determine the value of the
Credit to be applied.
(2 ) An application for a Credit Agreement shall be
submitted to the City by the Developer within
one year of the date on which ownership or
control of the Capital Facility passes to the
City.
(3) The Developer shall submit a draft Credit
Agreement to the City Manager or authorized
designee (s) for review. The draft Credit
Agreement shall include, at a minimum, all of
the following information and supporting
documentation:
(a) A legal description and map depicting the
location of the Subject Development for
which Credit is being applied. The map
shall depict the location of the Capital
Facilities that have been or will be
provided.
(b) An estimate of the total Service Units that
will be developed within the Subject
Development depicted on the map and
described in the legal description.
(c) A list of the Capital Facilities,
associated physical attributes, and the
related costs as stated in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan.
(d) Documentation showing the date (s) of
acceptance by the City, if the Capital
Facilities have already been provided.
(e) The total amount of Credit to be applied
within the Subject Development and the
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calculations leading to the total amount of
Credit.
(f) The Credit amount to be applied to each
Service Unit within the Subject Development
for each Category of Necessary Public
Services .
(4) Calculation and payment of credits not
involving transfer of land, non-contiguous
parcels, or delayed fee payments shall be
approved by the City Manager or authorized
designee (s) . Credit Agreements for all other
Subject Development shall be approved by the
City Manager prior to its execution. The City
Manager' s determination of the Credit to be
allocated is final.
(5) Upon execution of the Credit Agreement by the
City and the Applicant, Credits shall be deemed
allocated to the Subject Development .
( 6) Any amendment to a previously approved Credit
Agreement must be initiated within two years of
the City' s final acceptance of the eligible
Capital Facility for which the amendment is
requested.
(7 ) Any Credit Agreement approved as part of a
Development Agreement shall be amended in
accordance with the terms of the Development
Agreement and Section 7-1-16 of this Chapter.
(F) Issuance of Credits. Credits allocated pursuant to
Subsection (D) of this Section may be issued and
applied toward the Gross Development Fees due from a
development, subject to the following conditions:
( 1 ) Credits issued for an eligible Capital Facility
may only be applied to the development fee due
for the applicable Category of Necessary Public
Services, and may not be applied to any fee due
for another Category of Necessary Public
Services .
(2) Credits shall only be issued when the eligible
Capital Facility from which the Credits were
derived has been accepted by the City or when
adequate security for the completion of the
eligible Capital Facility has been provided in
accordance with all terms of an executed
Development Agreement.
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(3) Where Credits have been issued pursuant to
Subparagraph (2) of this Subsection, a
development fee due at the time a building
permit is issued shall be reduced by the Credit
amount stated in or calculated from the
executed Credit Agreement. Where Credits have
not yet been issued, the Gross Development Fee
shall be paid in full, and a refund of the
Credit amount shall be due when the Developer
demonstrates compliance with Subparagraph (2)
of this Subsection in a written request to the
City.
(4) Credits, once issued, may not be rescinded or
reallocated to another permit or parcel, except
that Credits may be released for reuse on the
same Subject Development if a building permit
for which the Credits were issued has expired
or been voided and is otherwise eligible for a
refund under Section 7-1-19 (A) (2) (a) of this
Chapter.
(5) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this
Section 7-1-15, Credits issued prior to January
1, 2012 may only be used for the Subject
Development for which they were issued. Such
Credits may be transferred to a new owner of
all or part of the Subject Development in
proportion to the percentage of ownership in
the Subject Development to be held by the new
owner.
7-1-16 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS .
Development Agreements containing provisions regarding
development fees, development fee Credits, and/or
disbursement of revenues from development fee accounts
shall comply with the following:
(A) Development Agreement Required. A Development
Agreement is required to authorize any of the
following:
(1) To issue Credits prior to the City' s acceptance
of an eligible Capital Facility.
(2 ) To allocate Credits to a parcel that is not
contiguous with the Subject Development and
that does not meet the requirements of
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Subparagraph (D) (7 ) of the Section of this
Chapter .
(3) To reimburse the Developer of an eligible
Capital Facility using funds from development
fee accounts .
(4) To allocate different Credit amounts per
Service Unit to different parcels within a
Subject Development .
(5) For a Single Unit residential Dwelling Unit, to
allow development fees to be paid at a later
time than the issuance of a building permit as
provided in this Section.
(6) To waive development fees owed by the Developer
and establish alternative revenues for
applicable development fee accounts.
(B) General Requirements. All Development Agreements
shall be prepared and executed in accordance with
A. R. S. § 9-500 . 05 and any applicable requirements of
the City Code. Except where specifically modified by
this Section, all provisions of Section 7-1-15 of
this Chapter shall apply to any Credit Agreement
that is authorized as part of a Development
Agreement.
(C) Early Credit Issuance. A Development Agreement may
authorize the issuance of Credits prior to
acceptance of an eligible Capital Facility by the
City when the Development Agreement specifically
states the form and value of the security (i .e .
bond, letter of Credit, etc. ) to be provided to the
City prior to issuance of any Credits . The City
shall determine the acceptable form and value of the
security to be provided.
(D) Non-Contiguous Credit Allocation. A Development
Agreement may authorize the allocation of Credits to
a non-contiguous parcel only if all of the following
conditions are met :
(1) The non-contiguous parcel is in the same
Service Area as that served by the eligible
Capital Facility.
(2) The non-contiguous parcel receives a Necessary
Public Service from the eligible Capital
Facility.
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(3) The Development Agreement specifically states
the value of the Credits to be allocated to
each parcel and/or Service Unit, or establishes
a mechanism for future determination of the
Credit values.
(E) Uneven Credit Allocation. The Development Agreement
must specify how Credits will be allocated amongst
different parcels on a per-Service Unit basis, if
the Credits are not to be allocated evenly. If the
Development Agreement is silent on this topic, all
Credits will be allocated evenly amongst all parcels
on a per-Service Unit basis .
(F) Use of Reimbursements. Funds reimbursed to
developers from development fee accounts for
construction of an eligible Capital Facility must be
utilized in accordance with applicable law for the
use of City funds in construction or acquisition of
Capital Facilities, including A.R. S . § 34-201, et
seq.
(G) Deferral of Fees. A Development Agreement rr,ay
provide for the deferral of payment of development
fees for a residential development beyond the
issuance of a building permit; provided that a
development fee may not be paid later than the 15
days after the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy for that Dwelling Unit. The Development
Agreement shall provide for the value of any
deferred development fees to be supported by
appropriate security, including a surety bond,
letter of credit, or cash bond.
(H) Waiver of Fees. If the City agrees to waive any
development fees assessed on development in a
Development Agreement, the City shall reimburse the
appropriate development fee account (s) for the
amount that was waived pursuant to A. R. S. § 9-
463 . 05.
(I) No Obligation. Nothing in this Section obligates the
City to enter into any Development Agreement or to
authorize any type of Credit Agreement permitted by
this Section.
7-1-17 RELIEF PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS.
The Developer who owes, has paid a development fee, or
disagrees with the Offset amount determined by the
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Development Fee Administrator, may appeal to the City
Manager in accordance with the following procedures:
(A) Form of Appeal. Such appeal must be filed with the
Development Fee Administrator in writing: either
within 30 calendar days after the date the City
notified the Developer of an assessment or Offset
determination; or within 30 calendar days after the
Developer paid the development fee.
(B) Fees During Pendency. Any building permit issued
before the appeal is filed shall be considered
stayed until after the appeal process has concluded.
Any work in progress completed during the appeal
process shall be performed at the Developer ' s own
risk. Failure to pay the development fees as
determined on appeal shall result in the withholding
by the City of the certificate of occupancy for the
Subject Development.
(C) The City Manager must render a decision within 30
calendar days after the Appeal is received by the
Development Fee Administrator. The City Manager' s
failure to render a decision within the 30 calendar
days, absent a continuance request by the Developer,
shall result in the Developer ' s position prevailing
over the City' s. The Developer shall be notified of
the City Manager' s decision in writing within 30
calendar days after the Appeal is received by the
Development Fee Administrator .
(D) Final Decision. The decision of the City Manager
shall be considered the final administrative
decision of the City. Any further appeals shall be
pursuant to A.R. S § 12-901 et seq.
7-1-18 DEVELOPMENT FEE AS SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATION TO OTHER
FINANCING METHODS .
(A) Except as herein otherwise provided, development
fees are in addition to any other requirements,
taxes, fees or assessments imposed by the City on
development or the issuance of building permits or
certificates of occupancy which are imposed on and
due against property within the jurisdiction of the
City. Development fees are intended to be consistent
with the City' s General Plan, Capital Improvements
Program, Land Development Code, and other City
policies, ordinances and resolutions by which the
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City seeks to ensure the provision of Capital
Facilities in conjunction with development .
(B) In addition to the use of development fees, the City
may finance qualifying Capital Facilities through
the issuance of bonds, the formation of assessment
districts or any other authorized mechanism, in a
manner and subject to such limitations as provided
by law.
7-1-19 REFUNDS OF DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) Refunds. A refund (or partial refund) will be paid
to any current owner of property within the City who
submits a written request to the City and
demonstrates that:
(1) The permit (s) that triggered the collection of
the development fee have expired or been voided
prior to the commencement of the development
for which the permits were issued and the
development fees collected have not been
expended, encumbered, or Pledged for the
repayment of Financing or Debt; or
(2 ) The owner of the Subject Development or its
predecessor in interest paid a development fee
for the applicable Capital Facility on or after
August 4 , 2014 , and one of the following
conditions exists:
(a) The Capital Facility designed to serve the
Subject Development has been constructed,
has the capacity to serve the Subject
Development and any development for which
there is reserved capacity, and the service
which was to be provided by that Capital
Facility has not been provided to the
Subject Development from that Capital
Facility or from any other infrastructure.
(b) After collecting the fee to construct a
Capital Facility the City fails to complete
construction of the Capital Facility within
the time period identified in the
Infrastructure Improvements Plan, as it may
be amended, and the corresponding service
is otherwise unavailable to the Subject
Development from that Capital Facility or
any other infrastructure.
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(c) For a Category of Necessary Public
Services, any part of a development fee is
not spent within ten years of the City' s
receipt of the development fee .
(d) The development fee was calculated and
collected for the construction cost to
provide all or a portion of a specific
Capital Facility serving the Subject
Development and the actual construction
costs for the Capital Facility are less
than the construction costs projected in
the Infrastructure Improvements Plan by a
factor of 10 percent or more. In such
event, the current owner of the Subject
Development shall, upon request as set
forth in this Section A, be entitled to a
refund for the difference between the
amounts of the development fee charged for
and attributable to such construction cost
and the amount the development fee would
have been calculated to be if the actual
construction cost had been included in the
Development Fee Report . The refund
contemplated by this Subsection shall
relate only to the costs specific to the
construction of the applicable Capital
Facility and shall not include any related
design, administrative, or other costs not
_ directly incurred for construction of the
Capital Facility that are included in the
development fee as permitted by A. R. S . § 9-
463 . 05 .
(B) Earned Interest. A refund of a development fee shall
include any interest actually earned on the refunded
portion of the development fee by the City from the
date of collection to the date of refund. All
refunds shall be made to the record owner of the
property at the time the refund is paid.
(C) Refund to Government. If a development fee was paid
by a governmental entity, any refund shall be paid
to that governmental entity.
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7-1-20 OVERSIGHT OF DEVELOPMENT FEE PROGRAM.
(A) Annual Report . The City shall file with the City
Clerk an unaudited annual report as required by all
applicable laws .
(B) Biennial Audit . The City shall conduct a biennial
audit as required by A. R. S . § 9-463. 05 .
7-1-21 CALCULATION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES BASED ON FEE
SCHEDULE .
(A) Unless an Applicant requests an individual
assessment as set forth in Subsection 7-1-13 (F) , the
development fees shall be calculated for the
proposed development based on any plan approval
and/or permit allowing the use, according to the
applicable fee schedule .
(B) The following development fee schedules have been
adopted by City Council Ordinance No . 1399 and are
incorporated herein by reference :
(1 ) Street Facilities development fee schedule (see
Section 7-1 of this Chapter) ;
(2) Police Facilities development fee schedule (see
Section 7-2 of this Chapter) ;
(3) Parks and Recreational Facilities development
fee schedule (see Section 7-3 of this Chapter) ;
and
(4 ) Library Facilities development fee schedule (see
Section 7-4 of this Chapter) .
(C) The units of development specified in the fee
schedule shall be interpreted as follows :
(1) A Dwelling Unit shall be interpreted as
Dwelling Unit as defined in Section 7-1-4 of
this Chapter, provided that it shall also be
interpreted as the creation of a new
Manufactured Home or recreational vehicle space
in a Manufactured Home or Recreational Vehicle
Park; and
(2) Building square footage shall be measured in
terms of gross floor area, measured from the
outside surfaces of the building walls .
(D) For categories of uses not specified in the
applicable development fee schedule, the Development
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Fee Administrator shall apply the category of use
set forth in the applicable fee schedule that the
Development Fee Administrator deems to be most
similar to the proposed use .
(E) If any plan or permit approval for the proposed
development indicates a mix of uses in the
development, the development fees shall be
calculated separately for each use and the results
aggregated.
(F) For an addition, or to remodel or replace existing
structures, or for a change of use to an existing
structure, the development fee to be paid shall be
the difference, if any, between:
(1 ) The fee, if any, that would be payable for
existing development on the site or, in the
case of demolition or removal of a structure,
the previous development on the site; and
(2) The fee, if any, that would be payable for the
total development on the site after the new
development .
(G) After receiving a written request of an Applicant,
the Development Fee Administrator shall provide an
estimate of the current development fee based on the
data provided by the Applicant . However, this
estimate does not establish any vested rights to
build or develop the property.
ARTICLE 7-2 . STREET FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-2-1 STREET FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE .
(A) Street Facilities development fees shall be paid in
accordance with Appendix 7-A at the conclusion of
Chapter 7 .
7-2-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF STREET FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) The Street Facilities development fees may be
calculated based upon individual assessment . An
individual assessment shall be at the cost of the
Applicant and shall be prepared by a qualified
traffic engineer firm or other qualified
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professional as approved by the Development Fee
Administrator .
(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the following elements :
( 1) A projection of the number of vehicular trips
entering and departing from the project during
an average weekday;
(2 ) If the site is already developed, and some or
all of the existing development will be
replaced by the completed project, a
calculation of the number of vehicular trips
for that portion of the existing development
which will be replaced by the completed
project;
(3) The percentage of trips which are "primary
trips" (as opposed to "pass-by trips" or
"diverted-link trips" for which the project is
not the primary destination) ;
(4 ) The average length of those trips on the City' s
major roadway system;
(5) The assumptions and conclusions from which any
projections are made; if the assumptions or
conclusions are derived from the current
edition of the ITE manual or other standard
reference materials, the materials shall be
identified and appropriate excerpts or specific
references provided; otherwise, the reasoning
underlying the assumptions and conclusions
shall be clearly stated in writing; and
( 6) Such information as the Development Fee
Administrator shall reasonably request.
(C) The Streets Facilities development fee per
development unit shall be calculated according to
the following formula (s) :
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_ Step 4•Cast per Development Unit
Per Vehicle
Streets Level of Service and Capital Costs Mile Traveled
Minor Arterial Cost $32,42
GROSS CAPITAL COST $32-42
Arterial Streer Facilities-Residential Development Fee Schedule VMT=
JAI fBJ fCJ 101 [A) f6I x C x D
Weekday Trip Rate Avg"Ies Trip Length Cost Arte►id Cbmpaoe C
Vehicle Adjustment perVeh.Trip Weighting Per hgwedDeve roem
Trip Ends` Factors' on System Factors+ VA#T VMT FM
Unit Tipe
Sin le Unit 1 5.60 64% 7.92 121% 34.33 X $32.42 = $1,113
Single Unit-Manufactured 4.49 64% 7.92 121% 27.54 X $32.42 = $892
2+Unit 4 40 64% 7.92 121% 26.97 X $32.42 = $874
Arterial Street Facilities-Nonresidential Develo ment Fee Schedule
Weekday Trip Rote Avg Miles Trip length Cosa Arteeltd Component
Vehlde Adjustment perVeh.Trip Weighting Per PrapandDesrehlpmentF-
Tri Ends' Factors• on5 stem' Factors' VWT E VMT�f) (ffX(F//1,000
rir
Commercial 42.70 33% 7,92 66% 73.62 X $32.42 = $2.38
Office 11-03 50% 7.92 7311 31.87 X $32.42 = $1.03
Industrial 6.97 50% 7.91 73% 20.14 X $32.42 = $0.65
Per Vehicle
Streets Level Of Service and Capital lasts Mile Traveled
Col lector Casts $98.40
GROSS CAPITAL COST $9940
Collector Street Facilities-Residential Development Fee Schedule VMT=
FAI falC 101 [A]x 6 ..ICIx D
weekday Trip Rote Avg Miles Trip Length Cost cnDkconr Campanent
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh Trip Weighting Per Avo-ed Devebpme"t
Trip Ends' Factors' on System' Factors' VMT VMT Fee
Unit rvpe
Sin le Unit 5.60 64% 2,39 121% 10.37 X $9840 = 1,020
Sin 1e Un it-Manufactured 449 64% Z.39 121% 8.32 X $9840 = $818
2•Unit 1 440 1 64% 2.39 121% 8.15
[1]Current Fee established in 2012 was for5ingle Familyand Manufactured Nome. The average of both is entered here
Collector Street Facilities-Nonresidential Development Fee Schedule
Weekday Trip Rate Aug Miles Trip Length Cost caleeWtomp®mnt
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh Trip Weighting Per Prepared DeveJep-Fee
Trip Ends' Factors' an Sys tem' Factrs o ' VMT VMf F ffjX(iJ'/1,000
rrr
Commercial 42.70 33% 2.39 66% 22.23 X $98.40 = $2.10
Office 1103 50% 2.39 73% 9,62 X 598.40 = $0.94
industrial 6,97 50% 1 2.39 73% 6.Oa x 59840 = .59
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Per Vehicle
Streets Level Of Service and Capital Costs Mile Traveled
Signalized Intersection Costs $4.89
GROSS A4RTAL COST $4.89
Signalized Intersection Street Facilities-Residentioi Development Fee Schedule VMT=
!AI 161 C 101 Al x[B]x ICl x[DI
Weekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length Cost Arterial Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting Per Propasedoevelormem
Trip Ends" Factors' on System' Factors VW VMT Fee
Unit Type
Sin le Unit 5.60 64% 10.32 121% 44.76 x $4-89 = $219
Single Unit-Manufactured 4.49 64% 10.3 1121% 35.91 X $4.99 = $175
2-Unit 4.40 64% 10.32 121% 35.17 % $4.69 = $171
[I)Current Fee established in 2012 was for Single Fa milyand Manufactured Home. The average of both is entered here.
5ignaized Intersection Street Facilities-IVonresidentlal0evela ment Fee Schedule
Weekday Trip Rate Avg Miles Trip Length aJ
Arterial Component
Vehicle Adjustment per Veh.Trip Weighting PraposMOevefopmeMFee
Tri Ends" Factors• am5 stem' Factors' YMT E (fjX(Fj/1,t7a9
rir
Commercial 42.70 33% 10.32 66% 95.99 x $4.89 $0-46
Office 11.03 50% 10.32 73% 41.55 x $4.g9 = $0.20
Industrial 1 6.97 50% 10.32 73%T 215.26 x $4.69 $0.12
Where:
FEE = VMT X Net cost per VMT
VMT = Average Weekday Trip Ends X Adjustment
Factor X Average Miles per System Trip X
Trip Length Weighting Factors
Weekday Trip = vehicle trips per 1, 000 sq. ft . of
Ends per 1, 000 nonresidential development as defined in
Sq. Ft. the ITE Manual
Trip Adjustment = percentage of all trip ends that
Factor represent destination trips as defined in
the ITE Manual
Average Miles = 7 . 95 for Minor Arterials, 2 . 39 for
per System Trip Collectors, and 10 . 32 for the Street
Facilities system, unless the Applicant
provides convincing evidence that another
factor is more appropriate for the proposed
development
Trip Length = average trip length ratio by land use
Weighting Factor type as defined in the National Household
Travel Survey
Net Cost per = $32 . 42 for Minor Arterials, $98 . 40 for
VMT Collectors, and $4 . 89 for Signalized
Intersections, unless the Applicant
provides convincing evidence that another
net cost factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
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7-2-3 USE OF STREET FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The revenues from Street Facilities development fees
collected within the service area and accrued
interest on such revenues shall be used to finance
project costs of qualifying major Street Facilities
improvements, as determined by the City Council,
provided that the improvements are shown in the
approved Infrastructure Improvements Plan as
described in Section 7-1-10 of this Chapter, and are
located within the same Service Area.
(B) Qualifying Street Facilities are limited to
improvements to the City' s major roadway system. The
City' s major roadway system consists of all City-
maintained roadways or portions thereof that are
classified as collectors or arterials by the City' s
adopted Street Classification Plan on file within
the Public Works Department .
(C) Qualifying improvement costs include project
engineering costs; the construction cost of
improvement, including but not limited to street
travel lanes, public pedestrian and bicycle
pathways, turning lanes, lighting, signalization,
signage and landscaping improvements that are
required for the roadway improvement to function
effectively; and the principal, interest and other
financing costs of bonds, notes or other obligations
issued by or on behalf of the City to finance
qualified improvements. Such revenues may also fund
the cost of consultants used in updating the Street
Facilities portion of the Capital Improvements
Program and in updating the Street Facilities
development fee computations .
(D) Monies collected as Street Facilities development
fees shall not be used to pay for any of the
following:
(1 ) Construction, acquisition or expansion of
public facilities other than qualifying Street
Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Street
Facilities constructed prior to March 1, 1997 ;
(3) Street Facilities improvements, such as
acceleration or deceleration lanes, that
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primarily serve, or are needed to mitigate the
impacts of an individual development;
(4 ) Repair, operation or maintenance of existing
streets;
(5) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above;
(6) Streets and related transportation improvements
that are within or adjacent to, and intended to
serve only, a specific development such as a
new residential subdivision; or
(7) Acquisition of land or rights-of-way. Land
costs are not included in the Street Facilities
development fee calculations and no development
fee funds shall be expended on right-of-way
acquisition, nor shall Offsets against Street
Facilities development fees be provided for
dedication of rights-of-way.
ARTICLE 7-3 . POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-3-1 POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE .
(A) Police Facilities development fees shall be paid in
accordance with Appendix 7-A at the conclusion of
Chapter 7 .
7-3-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF POLICE FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The Police Facilities development fee may be
calculated based upon individual assessment. An
individual assessment shall be at the cost of the
Applicant and shall be performed by a qualified
professional as approved by the Development Fee
Administrator.
(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the data sources and calculations used
to derive the ratio of Service Unit to Land Use for
the type of proposed development. The Police
Facilities development fee per development unit
shall be calculated according to the following
formula:
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Police facilities Residential Level Of Service and Capital Costs Per Person
Vehicle Costs $63.06
Communications Equipment Costs $23.86
IlPand Development Fee Study Cost $6.44
GROSS CAPITAL COST $93.36
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $93.36
Police facilities Residential Development fee Schedule
Persons per Cost per Development
Unit Type Housing Unit[11 Person Fee
Single Unit 1.73 X $93.36 = $161
Sin le Unit-Manufactured 1.21 X $93.36 = $113
2+Unit 1.39 X $93.36 = $129
police facilities Nonresidential Level Of Service and Capital Costs Per Nonres Trio
Vehicle Costs $7.58
Communications Equipment Costs $2.87
IlPand Development Fee Stud Cost $0.31
GROSS CAPITAL COST $10.76
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $10.76
Police Focilities Nonresidentiol Development Fee Schedule
Cost per Development
Nonresidential Land Use Vehicle Trips 1 Nonres Tri Fee
Commercial 14.09 X $10.76 = $0.15
Office 5.52 X $10.76 - $0.05
Industrial 3.49 X $10.76 = $0.03
[1] Development Fee Land Use Assumptions
[2] Current Fee established in 2012
Where :
Persons per = the average number of persons per total
Housing Unit dwelling units of the proposed housing
type
Vehicle Trips = Weekday Trip Ends per 1, 000 Sq. Ft . X
Trip Adjustment Factor as defined in the
ITE Manual
Weekday Trip = vehicle trips per 1, 000 sq. ft . of
Ends per 1, 000 nonresidential development as defined in
Sq. Ft . the ITE Manual
Trip = percentage of all trip ends that
Adjustment represent destination trips as defined in
Factor the ITE Manual
Net Cost per - $93 . 36 unless the Applicant provides
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Person convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
Net Cost per = $10 . 76 unless the Applicant provides
Non- convincing evidence that another net cost
Residential factor is more appropriate for the
Vehicle Trip proposed development
(C) The Development Fee Administrator shall determine
the fee based on the review of the individual
assessment and the guidelines and formula described
in Subsection (B) of this Section.
7-3-3 USE OF POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The revenues from Police Facilities development fees
collected within the Service Area and accrued
interest on such revenues shall be used to finance
project costs of qualifying Police Facilities
improvements, as determined by the City Council,
provided that the improvements are shown in the
approved Infrastructure Improvements Plan as
described in Section 7-1-10 of this Chapter, and are
located within the same Service Area.
(B) Qualifying Police Facilities improvements are
limited to capital improvements to the City' s public
safety building, acquisition of land for or
construction of Police facilities, acquisition of
capital equipment required for police operations, or
other similar improvements, including the principal,
interest and other financing costs of bonds, notes
or other obligations issued by or on behalf of the
City to finance qualified improvements . Such
revenues may also fund the cost of consultants used
in updating the Police Facilities portion of the
Capital Improvements Program and in updating the
Police Facilities development fee computations .
(C) Monies collected as Police Facilities development
fees shall not be used to pay for any of the
following:
(1) Construction, acquisition or expansion of
public facilities other than qualifying Police
Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Police
Facilities constructed prior to March 1, 1997;
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( 3) Repair, operation, maintenance or replacement
of existing Police Facilities or capital
equipment; and
(4) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above .
ARTICLE 7-4 . PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-4-1 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE
SCHEDULE.
(A) Parks and Recreational Facilities development fees
shall be paid in accordance with Appendix 7-A at the
conclusion of Chapter 7 .
7-4-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The Parks and Recreational Facilities development
fee may be calculated based upon individual
assessment . An individual assessment shall be at the
cost of the Applicant and shall be performed by a
qualified professional as approved by the
Development Fee Administrator.
(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the data sources and calculations used
to derive the ratio of Service Unit to Land Use for
the type of proposed development . The Parks and
Recreational Facilities development fee per
development unit shall be calculated according to
the following formula:
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Parks and Recreational Facilities Level Of Service and Infrastructure Costs Per Person
Parkland Cost Developed Parks $594.31
Park Improvements Cost Developed Parks $204.32
Recreation Facility Cost $40.24
Multi-Use Trails Cost $198
IIP and Develo ment Fee Stud Cost: $7.28
GROSS CAPITAL COST $848.13
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $849.13
Parks and Recreational Facilities Development Fee Schedule
Persons per Cost per Development
Unit Type Housina Unit 111 Person Fee
Single Unit 1.73 X $848.13 - $1,466
Single Unit- Manufactured 1.21 X $848.13 = $1,0 11 27
2+Unit 1.39 X $848.13 = $1,174
[11 Development Fee Land Use Assumptions
[21 Current Fee established in 2012
Parks and Recreational Facilities Level Of Service and Infrastructure Costs PPrrlob
Parkland Cost Developed Parks $364,28
Park Improvements Cost Developed Parks $125.24
Recreation FaciIityCost $2467
Multi-Use Trails Cost $1,22
I]Pand Development Fee Study Cost: $1.71
GROSS CAPITAL COST $517.12
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $S17.12
Parks and Recreational Facilities Development Fee Schedule
Cost per Development
Nonresidential Land Use lobs(3 lob Fee
irr
Commercial 2.00 X $517.12 = $1.03
Office 3.32 X $517.12 = $1.71
Industrial 2.31 X $517.12 = $1.19
131 Triv Generation. Institute of Transportation Engineers,9th Edition (2012).
[41 Cityof Apache Junction does not currentlyassess Parks and Recreational
Facilities developmentfees on nonresidential development.
Where:
Persons per = the average number of persons per total
Housing Unit dwelling units of the proposed housing
type
Jobs - Employment per 1, 000 Sq. Ft . as defined
in the ITE Manual
Net Cost per = $848 . 13 unless the Applicant provides
Person convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
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proposed development
Net Cost per = $517 . 12 unless the Applicant provides
Job convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
(C) The Development Fee Administrator shall determine
the fee based on the review of the individual
assessment and the guidelines and formula described
in Subsection (B) of this Section.
7-4-3 USE OF PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
FEES.
(A) The revenues from Parks and Recreational Facilities
development fees collected within the Service Area
and accrued interest on the revenues shall be used
to finance project costs of qualifying Parks and
Recreational Facilities improvements, as determined
by the City Council, provided that the improvements
are shown in the approved Infrastructure
Improvements Plan as described in Section 7-1-10 of
this Chapter, and are located within the same
Service Area.
(B) Qualifying Parks and Recreational Facilities
improvements are limited to park site development
costs, including grading, utilities, landscaping,
lighting, fencing, signage and construction of
parking facilities; acquisition, construction and
installation of Parks and Recreational Facilities
and equipment; or other similar improvements,
including the principal, interest and other
financing costs of bonds, notes or other obligations
issued by, or on behalf of, the City to finance
qualified improvements . Such revenues may also fund
the cost of consultants used in updating the Parks
and Recreational Facilities portion of the Capital
Improvements Program and in updating the Parks and
Recreational Facilities development fee
computations .
(C) Monies collected as Parks and Recreational
Facilities development fees shall not be used to pay
for any of the following:
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r
(1 ) Construction, acquisition or expansion of
public facilities other than qualifying Parks
and Recreational Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Parks and
Recreational Facilities constructed prior to
March 1, 1997;
(3) Repair, operation, maintenance or replacement
of existing Parks and Recreational Facilities
or capital equipment; and
(4 ) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above.
ARTICLE 7-5 . LIBRARY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
7-5-1 LIBRARY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
(A) Library Facilities development fees shall be paid in
accordance with Appendix 7-A at the conclusion of
Chapter 7 .
7-5-2 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS OF LIBRARY FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT FEES.
(A) The Library Facilities development fee may be
calculated based upon individual assessment . An
individual assessment shall be at the cost of the
Applicant and shall be performed by a qualified
professional as approved by the Development Fee
Administrator.
(B) The individual assessment shall include, without
limitation, the data sources and calculations used
to derive the ratio of Service Unit to Land Use for
the type of proposed development . The development
fee per development unit shall be calculated
according to the following formula :
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Library Facilities Level of Service and Infrastructure Costs Per Person
Library Fa ci I i ti e s $534.90
IlP and Development Fee5tud Cost $5.29
GROSS CAPITAL COST $S40.19
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $S40.19
Library Facilities Oevela ment Fee Schedule
Persons per Cost per Development
Unit Type Housing Unit[11 Person Fee
Single Unit I.73 X $540.19 = $934
Single Unit-Manufactured 1.21 X $540.19 = $654
2+ Units 1.39 X $540.19 = $748
[1) Development Fee Land Use Assumptions
[2)Current Fee established in 2012
Library Facilities Level of Service and Infrastructure Costs Per Job
Library Facilities $151.93
I1Pand Development Fee Study Cost $1.24
GROSS CAPITAL COST $IS3.17
Revenue Credit 0% $0.00
NET CAPITAL COST $153.17
Library Facilities Nonresidential Development Fee Schedule
Cost per Development
Nonresidential Land Use Jobs[31 Job Fee
!!f
Commercial 2.00 X $153.17 = $0.30
Office 3,32 X $153.17 = $0.50
Industrial 2.31 X $153.17 $0.35
131 Trio Generation Institute of Transportation Engineers,9th Edition (2012).
[4)Cityof Apache Junction does not currentlyassess Library Facilities
development fees on nonresidential development.
Where:
Persons per = the average number of persons per total
Housing Unit dwelling units of the proposed housing
type
Jobs = Employment per 1, 000 Sq. Ft . as defined
in the ITE Manual
Net Cost per = $540 . 19 unless the Applicant provides
Person convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
Net Cost per I = $153 . 17 unless the Applicant provides
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Job convincing evidence that another net cost
factor is more appropriate for the
proposed development
(C) The Development Fee Administrator shall determine
the fee based on the review of the individual
assessment and the guidelines and formula described
in Subsections (A) and (B) of this Section.
7-5-3 USE OF LIBRARY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES .
(A) The revenues from Library Facilities development
fees collected within the Service Area and accrued
interest on such revenues shall be used to finance
project costs of qualifying Library Facilities
improvements, as determined by the City Council,
provided that the improvements are shown in the
approved Infrastructure Improvements Plan as
described in Section 7-1-10 of this Chapter, and are
located within the same Service Area .
(B) Qualifying Library Facilities improvements are
limited to acquisition of library sites; library
site development costs, including grading,
utilities, landscaping, lighting, fencing, signage
and construction of parking facilities; acquisition,
construction and installation of Library Facilities
and equipment; or other similar improvements,
including the principal, interest and other
financing costs of bonds, notes or other obligations
issued by or on behalf of the City to finance
qualified improvements . The revenues may also fund
the cost of consultants used in updating the Library
Facilities portion of the Capital Improvements
Program and in updating the Library Facilities
development fee computations .
(C) Monies collected as Library Facilities development
fees shall not be used to pay for any of the
following:
(1 ) Construction, acquisition or expansion of public
facilities other than qualifying Library
Facilities improvements;
(2) Retirement of debt incurred for Library
Facilities constructed prior to March 1, 1997 ;
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(3) Repair, operation, maintenance or replacement of
existing Library Facilities or capital
equipment; and
(4 ) City personnel and consultants hired for
purposes other than those expressly permitted
under Subsections (A) and (B) above.
APPENDIX 7—A. DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
parks Police Streets Devela`potae'nt Fee
I G&mV J Recreation
Residential
Single Unit $934 $1,466 $161 $2,364 $4,925
Single Unit-Manufactured Homes $654 $1,027 $113 $1,895 $3,689
2+Unit $748 $1,174 $129 $1,856 $3,907
Nonresidential
Commercial $0.30 $1.03 $0.15 $5.04 $6.52
Office $0.50 $1.71 $0.05 $2.18 $4.44
Industrial $0.35 $1.19 $0.03 $136 $2.93
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� 0 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ
_ 85119
Agenda Item No. 15.
'+'Piz File ID: 14-237
Sponsor: Kathy Connelly Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
Index: In Control: City Council Meeting
Council direction to staff on changes to Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 3,
Administration, to establish uniform language to allow the city manager to have sole discretion
in removing department heads without city council ratification. Current city code language is
inconsistent in the appointment and removal process for department head positions. Council
may direct staff to amend the code and establish consistency. Discussion and direction to
staff.
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Council direction to staff on changes to Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 3,
Administration, Article 3-1 City Manager, Section 3-1-8 Powers and Duties. This code section
mandates the city manager(1) make recommendations to the council on ordinances and (2)
make recommendations on all agenda items. Council may wish to revise this to make it
permissive rather than required. Discussion and direction to staff.
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l"IARTICLE 3-1 : CITY MANAGER
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3-1-1 Definitions
-1-2 Office of City Manager created
-1-3 Residence
3-1-4 Eligibility
3-1-5 Bond
-1-6 Acting City Manager
3-1-7 Compensation
-1-8 Power and duties
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3-1-9 Internal relations
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-1-1 1 Agreements on employment
Q§ 3-1-1 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply
unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MANAGER. The City Manager of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona.
RATIFICATION. By the Council, is required under this chapter, it
shall be effected only by a majority vote of the 7-member Council, as
then constituted, convened in a regular or special Council meeting.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-1)
G1§ 3-1-2 OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER CREATED.
The Office of the City Manager of the City of Apache Junction is
hereby created and established. The City Manager shall be appointed
by the Council wholly on the basis of his or her administrative and
executive ability and qualifications and shall hold office for and at the
pleasure of the Council, subject to any agreements on employment
entered into pursuant to Vol. 1, § ;-1-1 1.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-2)
I § 3-1-3 RESIDENCE.
Residence in the city at the time of appointment of a City Manager
shall not be required as a condition of the appointment, but within 120
days after reporting for work the City Manager must become a
resident of the city unless the Council approves his or her residence
outside the city.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-3)
l)§ 3-1-4 ELIGIBILITY.
No member of the Council shall be eligible for appointment as City
Manager until 1 year has elapsed after the Council member shall have
ceased to be a member of the Council.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-4)
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J§ 3-1-5 BOND.
The City Manager shall furnish a corporate surety bond to be
approved by the Council in such sum as may be determined by the
Council, and shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the
duties imposed upon the City Manager as herein described. Any
premium for such bond shall be a proper charge against the city.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-5)
§ 3-1-6 ACTING CITY MANAGER.
(A) In the event of the absence or disability of the City Manager,
the powers and duties of that office shall fall upon such person as the
City Manager shall designate.
(B) In the event of a vacancy in the Office of City Manager such as
that created by termination, resignation or death, the Council may
assign the powers and duties of the office of City Manager to another
person until such time that the City Manager shall be replaced. If such
circumstances occur, the Council shall be obligated to immediately
commence proceedings to seek a permanent replacement for the City
Manager.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-6)
§ 3-1-7 COMPENSATION.
(A) The City Manager shall receive such compensation as the
Council shall from time to time determine. In addition,the City
Manager shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses
incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her official duties.
(B) Upon termination of the City Manager by reason of
involuntary removal from office for other than willful misconduct in
office or conviction of a felony offense, the City Manager shall
receive payment for all accrued regular working hours, all accrued
vacation hours and such severance pay as established by contract.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-7)
J§3-1-8 POWERS AND DUTIES.
The City Manager shall be the administrative head of the
government of the city under the direction and control of the Council.
He or she shall be responsible for the administration of all affairs of
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the city which are under his or her control. In addition to his or her
general powers as administrative head, it shall be his or her duty and
he or she shall have the powers set forth in the following divisions.
(A) Law enforcement. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to
see that all laws and ordinances of the city, and that all franchises,
contracts, permits and privileges granted by the Council are faithfully
observed and to report any failure in that regard to the Council, which
shall give such instruction and direction as it may desire for remedial,
corrective or terminating action by the City Manager.
(B) Authority over employees. It shall be the duty of the City
Manager, and he or she shall have the sole authority to control, order
and give directions to all heads of departments and to subordinate
officers and employees of the city under his or her jurisdiction
through their department heads.
(C) Power ofappointment and removal. Subject to the exceptions
expressly provided by this chapter, it shall be the duty of the City
Manager to appoint, remove, promote and demote any and all officers
and employees of the city. As to these officials,the City Manager
shall recommend appointment and removal. All department heads
shall be appointed subject to ratification by the Council, including the
Director of Public Works, Director of Development Services, Director
of Public Safety, City Clerk, and Finance Director. All such actions of
the City Manager shall be subject to all applicable personnel
ordinances, rules and regulations and statutes of the State of Arizona.
The Magistrate, City Attorney and members of the boards,
commissions and committees, shall be appointed by the Council and
are not within the City Manager's power or jurisdiction as noted
above.
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(E) Attendance at Council meetings. It shall be the duty of the City
Manager to attend all meetings of the Council unless he or she is
excused therefrom by the Mayor individually or by the Council,
except when his or her removal is under consideration. He or she shall
,,present definite recommendations relative to each
for ap royal ction or modification by the Counc 1.
(F) Financial reports. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to
keep the Council fully advised as to the needs of the city in such form
and at such times as requested by the Council.
(G) Budget. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to prepare and
submit the proposed annual budget and the proposed annual salary
plan to the Council for its approval.
(H) Expenditure control and purchasing. It shall be the duty of the
City Manager to see that no indebtedness is incurred or expenditure
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made in violation of the Arizona Constitution and the state budget
law.
(I) Investigations and complaints. It shall be the duty of the City
Manager to make investigations into the affairs of the city and any
department or division thereof, and any contract or the proper
performance of any obligations of the city and to report all findings to
the Council. Further, it shall be the duty of the City Manager to
investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the
administration of the city government and in regard to the service
maintained by public utilities in the city and report all findings to the
Council.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-8)
0§ 3-1-9 INTERNAL RELATIONS.
(A) Council-Manager relations. The Council and its members
shall deal with the administrative services of the city only through the
City Manager, except for the purpose of inquiry, and neither the
Council nor any member thereof, shall give orders or instructions to
any employee or officer other than the City Manager. The City
Manager shall take his or her orders and instructions from the
Council, only when promulgated at a duly convened meeting of the
Council, and no individual Council member shall give any orders or
instructions to the City Manager except for purpose of inquiry.
(B) Attendance at Commission meetings. The City Manager may
attend any and all meetings of all commissions, boards or committees
created by the Council, upon his or her own volition or upon direction
of the Council. At such meetings which the City Manager attends, he
or she shall be heard by such commissions, boards or committees as to
all matters upon which he or she wishes to address the members
thereof, and he or she shall inform those members as to the status of
any matter being considered by the Council, and he or she shall
cooperate to the fullest extent with the members of all commissions,
boards or committees appointed by the Council.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-9)
0§ 3-1-10 REMOVAL PROCEDURES.
(A) Removal of City Manager. The removal of the City Manager
shall be affected only by a majority vote (4 or more) of the 7-member
Council convened at a regular Council meeting or special Council
meeting called for that purpose.
(B) Suspension. After furnishing the City Manager with written
notice of removal, the Council may suspend the City Manager from
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duty, but the City Manager's compensation shall continue until the
effective date of his or her termination.
(C) Notice of removal. The City Manager shall be furnished with
written notice stating the removal action of the Council. The City
Manager then may request within a 7-day period following delivery of
the written notice detailed reasons for the intended removal. The
Council may provide written detailed reasons for the removal which
shall be provided the City Manager within 7 days after receipt of such
request from the City Manager.
(D) Hearing. Within 7 days after the delivery to the City Manager
of the notice of removal, the City Manager may, by written
notification to the City Clerk, request a public hearing before the
Council. Thereafter, the Council may fix a time for the hearing which
shall be held at its usual place, but before the expiration of the 30-day
period at which the City Manager shall appear and be heard with or
without counsel.
(E) Discretion of Council. The Council shall act at its discretion
and its action is not dependent upon providing the City Manager a
hearing and should a hearing be held, its action shall not depend upon
any particular showing or degree of proof at the hearing.
(F) Resignation of City Manager. The City Manager shall provide
the Council with 30 days written notice of intention to resign his or
her position. The City Manager shall assist the Council in the
recruitment and selection of a replacement, if requested by the
Council. In the event of resignation due to health reasons, the period
of written notice shall be determined in conference between the City
Manager and the Council.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-10)
0§ 3-1-11 AGREEMENTS ON EMPLOYMENT.
Nothing in this article shall be construed as a limitation on the
power or authority of the Council to enter into any supplemental
agreement with the City Manager delineating additional terms and
conditions of employment not inconsistent with any provisions of this
article or of state statutes.
(Prior Code, § 3-1-11)
JARTICLE 3-2: DEPARTMENT OF CITY
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Agenda Item No. 17.
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Sponsor: Bryant Powell Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
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Executive Session at 5:45 P.M. and Work Session at 7:00 P.M. for Monday, June 2, 2014.
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Agenda Item No. 18.
Piz File ID: 14-71
Sponsor: Bryant Powell Agenda Date: 5/20/2014
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Executive Session at 5:45 P.M. for Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Other meetings if necessary.
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