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Why it matters: Officials framed earlier intervention, treatment and reentry supports as ways to reduce recidivism, lower long‑term costs and limit harms to families. The presentation described programs operating now in the county — with participant stories and outcome metrics — and identified gaps, especially the absence of a crisis stabilization facility and continuing needs for housing and employment supports.

Key presentation points and program metrics:
- Case processing and standards: County Attorney Eamonn Barker said the office prosecutes all felony offenses outside federal jurisdiction, misdemeanors outside city limits and juvenile offenses, and that his office reviews approximately 1,800 felony cases a year. Barker described office standards that review not just probable cause but whether there is a reasonable likelihood of conviction before charging.
- Court timelines: Presenters reminded the board that an initial appearance before a magistrate/judge must occur within 24 hours of booking and that a complaint must be filed within 48 hours or the arrestee is released.
- Juvenile deflection — Hope Receiving Center: Judge Reed and juvenile‑court staff described converting two unused juvenile‑detention pods into a Hope Receiving Center, a “no‑wrong‑door” deflection service open to families with children at risk of justice involvement. The center offers parental supports, family counseling, mentoring, mediation and help with basic needs. Presenters said about 200 families who used the Hope Center did not proceed into the juvenile‑justice system.
- Mobile crisis and care unit: County staff described a mobile crisis team (CARE unit) that responds to people in behavioral crisis, aiming to divert non‑crime calls away from arrest and toward behavioral‑health responses. The presenters noted the county lacks a dedicated crisis stabilization facility; people in crisis are frequently taken to hospitals, jails or shelters.
- Pathways to Community (pre‑charge diversion): County prosecutors and partners described Pathways diversion, a pre‑charge program in which eligible arrestees are offered a contract to remain law‑abiding, enter treatment and comply with conditions. Staff reported a current success rate of about 60% for the program; successful participants do not receive prosecution of the offered charges.
- Exodus and reentry support: The sheriff’s Exodus program was described as a 90‑day in‑jail substance‑use and life‑skills program with a strong peer and recovery focus; presenters and graduate testimonials described Exodus as life changing for some participants. The Pathways reentry storefront was shown as a county‑staffed hallway of offices that provides immediate connections to housing, transportation, treatment and peer support for people leaving custody.
- Specialty/problem‑solving courts: Judge Reed summarized specialty courts that target high‑risk, high‑need individuals — recovery court, mental health court, veterans treatment court, family treatment court and consolidated competency and revocation dockets. He said treatment courts are more costly per participant than standard probation but substantially less expensive than incarceration and have evidence‑based outcomes.

Cost comparisons and fiscal context (as presented): Judge Reed said incarceration in the Arizona Department of Corrections costs roughly $41,000 per person per year; standard or intensive probation averages about $1,250 per person per year; and treatment courts cost about $6,000 per person per year. Speakers used those figures to illustrate the fiscal and social rationale for diversion and treatment investments.

Gaps and next steps: Presenters identified remaining needs including a crisis stabilization facility, expanded housing and employment pathways for people exiting jail, and employer outreach to increase hiring of people with justice involvement. New CJCC coordinator Diana Calandros said the council will continue community engagement and asked the board for feedback on expanding public outreach.

Board reaction: Supervisors praised the collaborative CJCC approach and the programs’ human stories; several members asked about employer connections, transportation and awareness of the Hope Center and Pathways services. Staff noted an immediate follow up to share program contact information and outreach materials so supervisors could inform constituents.

Ending: The CJCC team asked the board and public for feedback and said staff will continue to expand diversion, reentry and treatment partnerships while pursuing funding and community partnerships to close service gaps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coconino County Board of Supervisors | Special Session | March 25, 2025 | 3:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","County criminal‑justice officials presented an overview of diversion, treatment and reentry programs — including a juvenile Hope Receiving Center, Pathways pre‑charge diversion, the Exodus jail program, mobile crisis responses, and multiple specialty courts — and discussed outcomes, costs and remaining service gaps.","taxTitle","Coconino County, Arizona","taxId",2575,"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},6623858,"Board approves 10% CPI increase for Victim Witness Services contract, adding $163,000 to FY25 agreement",552,12394000,12946000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769361-e49abe24f66ee75ae616fcf456424f19&start=12394&end=12946","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769361-e49abe24f66ee75ae616fcf456424f19/thumbnail_12394000.jpg","/articles/6623858/Coconino-County/Arizona/Board-approves-10-CPI-increase-for-Victim-Witness-Services-contract-adding-163000-to-FY25-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623858-7b066af4441c2108b8b642f9f0ff76d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932734&Signature=EdREEpL0asFC1guSv4nvDt0Camwx9tDQzg0brZ5~hdayHts2~jEiIcKDpsN2FvTmJIe-~gzaNfzG7lZ20dodvvKVg5Q~Zo9znL7pByKOS5wM3YgFwhK5mEb4HuR8XRXOrg~l-Rm9z80OELh4EbxuM0PIRQQTL~yMBCT52QJ5gFJmdjLgiMS2AvIsl~oLo71t99yrpISqPaoHmktV67nyJ6miwgprcZtUdBC9WEThi6uXT-~Qs0bZH-aTybK0OKXkH66OXljzieUcj~F-VasMwjDxt6VeouDlPZpxASqWEkl298HL0QDLkdTk0Vd3F8ONiPPVOZPGXHDPBkd2tI5Ieg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to its fiscal year 2025 agreement with Victim Witness Services of Northern Arizona to add a 10% cost-of-living (CPI) increase. The board voted to add $163,000 to the contract, increasing the total FY25 compensation to $179,300 for victim‑advocacy services.

Motion and vote: Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez moved the amendment and Supervisor Patrice Horstman seconded. The board approved the amendment by unanimous voice vote.

Why it matters: County staff and the county attorney's office described the contract as a critical community service. County Attorney Eamonn Barker explained that Coconino County is unusual in contracting victim‑advocacy services to an outside non‑profit rather than embedding those functions inside the county attorney’s office. Barker told the board the outside contract has produced a strong working relationship and extensive outreach. The amended funding was described as operating funds.

Background details: One presenter noted Victim Witness Services maintains satellite offices across the county and provides direct advocacy, court accompaniment and assistance navigating victim rights and services. Board members recognized the value of the service for victims and survivors and thanked staff for maintaining the partnership.

Ending: The amendment was approved and the county will implement the increased compensation under the FY25 contract.","The Board amended the county's FY25 agreement with Victim Witness Services of Northern Arizona to add a 10% CPI increase ($163,000), bringing the contract total to $179,300 for advocacy services; the amendment passed unanimously.",{"_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},6623861,"Coconino County proclaims Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month; board approves both",470,11309000,11779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769361-e49abe24f66ee75ae616fcf456424f19&start=11309&end=11779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769361-e49abe24f66ee75ae616fcf456424f19/thumbnail_11309000.jpg","/articles/6623861/Coconino-County/Arizona/Coconino-County-proclaims-Week-of-the-Young-Child-and-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month-board-approves-both","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623861-c8c182977ba8362d58d14314dc55ee60/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932734&Signature=biUU7Cc-6OjaWn9NuzljfuQip~kRK51CZM5In3w45ox~D4yR4Fy1LhfflEjkgI1tAZI~oyBITY8Qo6M5K-ynI6RLtQUXH-GY8S~0dzBNd6RTcN5nTLvtPrPEazCB1cmwME8NENBsgnlzlEp39qqA5L-ihO3D4hnYJhkYanG8jqkPyMHCHfGccJvQUAQLhSJPZQCp-MfBJhv5MpD8PXQq5NASgWgJlMibpc8gkNJCO1Fs-M0lLzmqVWv0i-3ZE2ZjPnWlJtyphm8p~sloRiYdv5b7yP1xyKT3sUs5bKzXINxFR55RQkWkndCsqCK4RyhzUh9vEzQQuNwnGhpViZILqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coconino County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two proclamations recognizing early childhood education and child-abuse prevention.

At the meeting county staff read the proclamations and community representatives addressed the board. The first proclamation designated April as the Week of the Young Child in Coconino County; the county’s statement encouraged investments in early care and education and noted partners celebrating the observance. The second proclamation designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and invited residents and organizations to support local prevention programs and visual observances.

Why it matters: Supervisors said both proclamations are consistent with ongoing county priorities — supporting early childhood development and raising awareness about child abuse and neglect. Board members noted prior county support for early‑childhood programs and welcomed community flag displays and ceremonies connected to prevention activities.

Formal actions and votes:
- Week of the Young Child proclamation: Motion made by Supervisor Patrice Horstman and seconded by Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros. Vote: unanimous (5–0) to adopt the proclamation.
- Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation: Motion made by Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros and seconded by Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez. Vote: unanimous (5–0) to adopt the proclamation.

Public details: County staff and community groups indicated in the public remarks that flags and visual displays will be placed on the courthouse lawn for Child Abuse Prevention Month and that a ceremony was scheduled; organizers said they expected to erect flags and hold a ceremony on the courthouse lawn in the coming days.","The Board unanimously approved two proclamations designating April as the Week of the Young Child and April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and accepted related community events and flag displays.",{"_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},6623867,"Coconino County hears proposal to expand Pepsi Amphitheater; staff to return with budget and contract renewal",2919,8193000,11112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769361-e49abe24f66ee75ae616fcf456424f19&start=8193&end=11112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769361-e49abe24f66ee75ae616fcf456424f19/thumbnail_8193000.jpg","/articles/6623867/Coconino-County/Arizona/Coconino-County-hears-proposal-to-expand-Pepsi-Amphitheater-staff-to-return-with-budget-and-contract-renewal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623867-22843ada5e0bc7b048c46c77a6ad683a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932734&Signature=bI~WoheV6HyCWnmXspU3R5rSArYfJq1Sup92Ofe4Y9fIuqX91zmoBY9Rr7veCU7omt8CN~~P74OhDjbnaMoJ2asY8qVFz8mlNJ2xhbU8RAfu2OxvkuV704PL-agdXi67FyEILbj03w~gc5Xr8ZAA3TcLV3bM6T2Wbj3OqjDjobXc-nNw3HZ5bqF~VIBVZ7hiNvuZsT0-4zUSclWipQKHxhKP7Z900WkCtG8Ua7cK8RRZ~HDoN45Glt3~TaVN6dPgjYSVNFEkRxfheQuvVEOuxgXM~GG3ygY7FTq-H05Ih9H1BRPvaqKP7m--T3DTAIHwmaQsROUunVx32jFrghaeIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coconino County officials on the Board of Supervisors agenda heard a presentation on investments and a possible capacity expansion for the Pepsi Amphitheater but took no formal action. County staff said they will return to the board with a budget proposal and a proposed renewal of the amphitheater contract.

The presentation, led by Coconino County Manager Cynthia Nemeth and co-presented by R Entertainment partner Carrie Dunn, laid out the venue’s history and finances and several possible capital projects. “The amphitheater is nearly 20 years old. We opened it… the grand opening was in 02/2006,” Nemeth said, noting the venue’s long-running revenue-share relationship with private operators.

Why it matters: Presenters said the amphitheater generates tourism and county revenue while creating seasonal jobs. Carrie Dunn told the board the operation has grown from three shows in the early years to roughly 40 shows on a recent season and credited that programming with drawing out-of-county visitors: “67% of all the people that come are not from Coconino County,” he said, and he reported a “total economic impact last year was $13,000,000.” Dunn also said the operation earned about $174,000 for the county last year.

Major points from the presentation:
- Operations and partners: R Entertainment (partners Carrie Dunn and Reid Glick), Alicia Klein (general manager), and venue manager Steven Strickland were introduced as the private partners running bookings, production and day‑to‑day operations. Parks and Recreation staff Liz Krug (assistant director) and Shayla Gunn (recreation and fair manager, contract administrator) were listed as county contacts.
- Capital and maintenance needs: Presenters and staff identified a group of near-term maintenance items (new hoists, walk-in cooler, HVAC and water heaters, painting, electrical pedestals, lighting and crowd-control barriers) and larger projects tied to growth (realigning the perimeter fence to add capacity, more restrooms, back-of-house improvements for tour buses and power, and enlarging the food court/VIP areas).
- Capacity and costs: The presenters said current seating capacity is about 3,200 and that expanding to roughly 4,000–5,000 seats would require reconfiguring fence lines and supporting infrastructure. During a question-and-answer exchange Supervisor Patrice Horstman and staff noted rough cost estimates given in the presentation: realigning the fence was cited at about $95,000; additional restrooms were estimated at about $150,000 (noting that water/sewer tie-in costs depend on location); a food court/VIP expansion was described in the packet in the low tens of thousands of dollars; and a package of immediate growth items was described in discussion as about $391,000. Horstman said a basic package of immediate investments could deliver about a five-year return on investment under current projections.
- Recent and past investments: Nemeth told the board the county had retained about $157,000 from FY23 earnings to reinvest, and listed several completed projects — new roof work, septic tie-in to sewer, water heaters, HVAC work, and safety/egress improvements. She said replacement of a canvas roof after a winter collapse ultimately improved sound and aesthetics; the presentation also listed a roof replacement and related insurance deduction but used different figures at different points in the slide deck.

What the board directed and next steps: No formal vote was taken on capital funding or on contract changes. County staff told the board they will present a budget proposal for the amphitheater and an early renewal of the private-concession agreement (staff said the contract contains a renewal provision and the current term expires in December). Nemeth told the board the department will bring a proposal during the budget process and a renewal of the agreement for an additional five-year term.

Board reaction: Supervisors expressed broad support for reinvesting revenue into the venue because of its economic impact and regional draw. Members specifically emphasized improving ADA seating, restrooms, back-of-house access for tour buses, and safety measures.

Ending: Staff said a formal budget proposal and a proposed renewal of the concession agreement will be presented to the board in the coming budget cycle. The presentation materials and follow-up packet were to be circulated to supervisors and included more detailed line-item estimates.","County staff and R Entertainment outlined investments to maintain and expand the Pepsi Amphitheater, including capacity increases, restroom and backstage upgrades, and equipment purchases. No board action was taken; staff will bring a budget proposal and a proposed contract renewal to the board.","actionData","errors"]

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