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Assistant City Manager Travis Pruitt reviewed bills of particular interest. He said House Bill 2769 — described as a sovereign land transfer to Bullhead City — would convey roughly 37 acres (a peninsula behind Palo Verde Meadows and three small islands near the Red Condos) to the city; the bill had moved out of its first House committee and staff expected it to advance. Pruitt said the mayor and staff had laid groundwork for the bill and that lawmakers were supportive.

Pruitt also described two related bills on municipal development permit review, Senate Bill 1353 and House Bill 2866. Those measures would limit municipal timelines for permit reviews and inspections and could allow developers to hire third-party reviewers and inspectors if the municipality did not act within the bill’s deadlines. Pruitt said the bills raise questions about third-party qualifications and the implications for municipal control of plan review.

Another bill Pruitt described (Senate Bill 1013) would require a two-thirds council vote to levy or increase any assessment, tax or fee; the proposal had passed the Senate and moved to the House. Pruitt said staff will continue to monitor the bill’s progress because it would change local decision thresholds if enacted.

Pruitt reported continued advocacy for highway safety funding, including right-turn lane projects on Highway 95; he said Representative John Gillette has helped secure prior funding and is advocating again. The mayor and staff also noted a separate state bill to transfer about 37 acres of sovereign land behind Palo Verde Meadows (HB 2769) and expressed confidence it could pass. Pruitt also briefly noted a food-tax measure under consideration that would cap local food taxes at 2% (the proposal had been revised from an earlier iteration that sought to eliminate food taxes outright) and said its direct impact varies by city.

Council took no action on the report; staff said they will continue to track legislation and report back to council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bullhead City - Regular City Council Meeting - Mar 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Assistant City Manager Travis Pruitt briefed council on key 2025 state bills including a sovereign land transfer (HB 2769), proposals on municipal permit review timelines (SB 1353/HB 2866), and a bill requiring two-thirds council votes for fee increases (SB 1013); staff said they are tracking highway funding and a food-tax proposal.","taxTitle","Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona","taxId",54694,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652221,"Bullhead City police report enforcement push on red-light running; citations issued and accidents down",84,1532000,1616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839&start=1532&end=1616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839/thumbnail_1532000.jpg","/articles/6652221/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-police-report-enforcement-push-on-red-light-running-citations-issued-and-accidents-down","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652221-0618ad36d2b51c23dc8be55ee14456c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1777148968&Signature=GUiJL6H3dgD4~rkZf3uPp77R6zk8quJSLlE1kGWs0oB5xggFrmPkIengU~Rzwm4FehpkNoTpvirNPCms-BPZuVhbpdpeMWyuyRfBe0ynk-xuEYPjuhghERMlfnS8h9E1Q-u6ngoFRMSLeZfJtMhJa4nUWqIvghcJWHRR4K1DVoX7rvkHeeKi8u87looY7XXK9S8KjIuKhqvKZouRpmoUSsCfwPwBCdyQKqKy44Hno-oWgLbFFNW67duHqAuBw-xgpS3u~QMzeKUfgwuCgVJBya-IKCV9NOZhHJev8DC7GjHcA3v4DPl3KFYjpr9pMt1bgf0xDY-gr~pGtMhrQhgrjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bullhead City Police reported to the council on March 4 that targeted red-light enforcement on the highway corridor between Hancock and Riverview has produced citations and appears to have reduced accidents.

Chief Trebes said enforcement details amounted to approximately 222 officer hours dedicated to red-light enforcement in the targeted area. Officers made 181 stops, issued 57 citations, recorded 24 warnings, made 13 arrests and impounded one vehicle for 20 days. Chief Trebes said 10 of the citations were red-light violations; the details also addressed other driver violations. The department reported two collisions during the enforcement periods and said annual accident numbers on the highway were down roughly 30–40 incidents from the prior year, keeping totals under the 400 mark.

Chief Trebes and City Manager characterized the enforcement as ongoing and said periodic details will continue. Council members asked for continued outreach to constituents to discourage red-light running and emphasized coordination between enforcement and public education to reduce accidents.

No formal council action was required on the update.","Police said enforcement details targeting red-light violators on the highway produced citations and fewer collisions; chief reported 222 enforcement hours, 181 stops, and a decline in accidents from the previous year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652226,"Bullhead City directs staff to pursue transfer of National Park Service lands outside Lake Mead",541,2652000,3193000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839&start=2652&end=3193","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839/thumbnail_2652000.jpg","/articles/6652226/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-directs-staff-to-pursue-transfer-of-National-Park-Service-lands-outside-Lake-Mead","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652226-0ab8e7d69f0d66388b2ec2b0b6d9e1b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1777148968&Signature=He7SZQsJd~~iOEI57X109Oohaf4Vxac7Ol0nqVPs4zdFgxM0kv5V295BshflOKMfXH1Q12XdZ8GSA53TiiKd8mANKS1zkzB7Hykul3R~KTYUY-b7w1wwwl41nW1qCYnnVjoK2rrW7Ch5FTWNUcpHGAD-KvVzePP~tH09jtHIRjxA4me4tfTwaImVyCUcyVWmweKfU2xsKosqEr08okoVcyk03YjJj1VKYleb2cUfCWxIIDUP0JCOwOUCbJfal0tCcCqznOYvyK12OezpnDebMBGnfHUZSN0lq2HXzXc~6mdWt5EmDHE1H8RWUnRsi~DXqqmEwLk6wTOl7E8-TXiTmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bullhead City Council on March 4 adopted Resolution 2025-R-8 directing staff to pursue transfer of National Park Service lands located inside the city limits but outside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area fee area, for public purposes.

City staff described parcels where the city already holds permits — including landscaping projects along Highway 95 and the land south of the bridge called Heritage Park — and said the federal government has no active plans or funding for the roughly described acreage. The staff presentation characterized the area as approximately 900 acres on the north side of the community that could be used for long‑range public benefits such as parks, recreation, roadway safety improvements, and public utilities.

City staff and the mayor emphasized that any transfer would require Congress to pass authorizing legislation and the president’s signature; there is no automatic change in ownership or use without federal action. Staff said the timing may be favorable because of ongoing conversations with the city’s congressional delegation and other federal partners, but they repeatedly noted there is no guarantee the transfer will occur.

Council members discussed potential future uses described by past local managers and officials — for example, trails, golfing, or long‑term recreation planning — and noted the city would keep the land for public purposes, not for private sale or mining. A resident asked whether the city would assume responsibility for highways and traffic signals; staff responded that Highway 68 and other state highways would remain under Arizona Department of Transportation jurisdiction and that campaign signs on federal land currently are not allowed but would be subject to city rules if the land were transferred.

The motion to adopt the resolution passed by voice vote recorded as seven in favor. No funding or specific development plan was approved; the resolution directs staff to pursue legislative transfer and plan for possible future public uses.","Council adopted a resolution directing staff to seek transfer of federal lands not within the Lake Mead fee area to the city for public uses; the transfer would require congressional action and presidential approval.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652229,"Bullhead City approves precast restroom for UTV/ATV trailhead; grant expected to cover most costs",335,2310000,2645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839&start=2310&end=2645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839/thumbnail_2310000.jpg","/articles/6652229/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-approves-precast-restroom-for-UTVATV-trailhead-grant-expected-to-cover-most-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652229-29f7873a2dbabfdce780ee74aa5fc950/orig.mp4?Expires=1777148968&Signature=GvBnNuf9mF0JM5EPqgohjJ7u8aeU0KmY7bDS-plWjXmMkfrGoahi5PKtaUoapxikBaNz5Wo851LNNWKm1T3A25cdqdSn9di-5JcSfZyvHx5l6CoKMToe9OzfG14O77AGpQX131QhOQn~mvH8vMba87ZKaycVTOGefSxSxFjMoolKUO3cs4gwFOTms6QyDdi8PA4-YPIbIIkAfI3uBHZ-vHnlamCbKX4qJBnCNfprPqI~EKW5St1fQZNJOykL2KRKJwvxNt0a3ePCWZfd31SutqUdmZixuFOPEW-RSlwIA8rvTQXZafErOeArK~sCDEcSnpl~RLoBAq2~enWOW-MVVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bullhead City Council on March 4 approved the purchase and installation of a precast restroom for the new UTV/ATV trailhead, with a total not-to-exceed price of $239,665.39 including contingency.

The council authorized buying the facility from CXT Precast Concrete Products (Spokane Valley, Washington) for $219,665.39, plus an allowable contingency of $20,000. City staff said the item was purchased under a Sourcewell contract and is budgeted; the vote was recorded as 7 in favor and the motion carried.

Assistant City Manager Eddie Gutierrez told the council the trailhead project is partially funded by a larger grant award totaling $1,398,000. Gutierrez said about $800,000 of the award came from federal recreational trails funds, about $300,000 from Arizona State Parks and Trails OHV/ATV funding, and the city placed $100,000 in contingency. Staff reported roughly $1,100,000 has been spent to date on the broader project and that the remainder of the restroom cost should be covered by the grant; staff estimated the city might need to cover about $10,000–$20,000 if final costs exceed grant coverage.

Public Works Director Angie Johnson said the precast restroom lead time is about five to six months with installation expected early summer. Johnson also referenced an Arizona statute requiring adult changing stations in publicly funded restrooms when space is available and, for larger remodels over $50,000, installation of baby changing stations. The council discussed security; staff said no cameras are planned at present, but council asked staff to explore camera options for a secluded area.

A resident asked whether the restroom would be on sewer; staff responded that sewer and water lines are already in place and the precast unit will be plumbed to those utilities when set on site.

The motion to approve did not record a named mover or seconder in the transcript; the council announced seven votes in favor and the motion carried.","Council approved a $219,665.39 precast restroom plus $20,000 contingency for the UTV/ATV trailhead; staff said the Arizona State Parks and federal recreational trails grant will cover the remainder of the project.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":103,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652234,"Bullhead City approves $477,003 purchase of slurry micro-surfacing machine",412,1898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839&start=1898&end=2310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494195-4a0181c07b8eb786cb553ef2a23b4839/thumbnail_1898000.jpg","/articles/6652234/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-approves-477003-purchase-of-slurry-micro-surfacing-machine","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652234-85ee0ab6a40e2be6ff032bffeec897e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1777148968&Signature=njYJycS6YwGp9Rk-Co6bKik6Fql5unVPESFXvcRTDigWPwAEJgDayOHAmAy4iLRgna-tKTi3w2-H~7zswuwCYzfOgKoNopuY3bNTYPw1qyGFvhnpvqO4l5yHrnuTFruCAWKT0slfV3hbV6tqiFhBfG2CRtLQauks408px0~gfkoN72LZxSFXMylcyRDmr3COMDRK6-3jNEuEpDno6hYvo1QjVa85x3qQiZ5RHc9VSlNzaxFalK2U-QDL~XXLWlpA6Qu1cpkdHuhAB44PGR3TngV5Cv9OXJRj6yPESckDTFnGDevng6lX22cswrC03I25yfzEEAkylAWeuRzCy6gzXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bullhead City Council on March 4 approved the purchase of a new slurry micro-surfacing machine to support the city’s street maintenance program.

The council authorized buying a RoadSaver RS unit for $477,003 plus applicable sales tax and freight and approved a waiver of competitive bidding under Bullhead City Municipal Code section 3.37.030D. Council recorded the vote as 7 in favor, motion carries.

The purchase replaces a slurry truck used since the 2017 season. Public Works Director Angie Johnson told the council staff chose the same make and model as the city’s existing equipment to keep parts and operators uniform. Johnson said the vendor warranty includes a 24-month/250,000-mile chassis warranty, a 12-month/100,000-mile heavy‑duty component warranty, and a five-year/100,000‑mile emissions‑software warranty. A deposit is budgeted this fiscal year; Johnson said the truck likely will arrive in August or September before the 2025 season.

During public comment, a resident asked whether the city would keep the older truck or sell it; Johnson said staff would likely auction the older unit and estimated proceeds of $100,000–$150,000 but emphasized that sale results would depend on bids. Another speaker asked whether repairs must be done in Las Vegas; Johnson said local mechanics are trained to service the units and that warranty work would be handled through the vendor, with some work performed in Wickenburg.

The council’s agenda packet and public remarks state the purchase was routed through the manufacturer and will be picked up at Wickenburg. The motion to approve did not record a named mover or seconder in the meeting transcript; the vote tally was announced as seven in favor and the motion carried.

The new machine is intended to help the city pursue a goal of covering 20% of streets with slurry this year; Johnson reported crews had placed 770,529 square yards (16.22% of the goal) as of the previous week.

No further action was required at the meeting. Staff indicated they will return with surplus disposition details when available.","Council voted 7-0 to buy a RoadSaver slurry micro-surfacing machine for $477,003 plus taxes and freight, waive competitive bidding, and budget a deposit this fiscal year; delivery expected late summer.","actionData","errors"]

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