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Assistant City Manager Eddie Chair and Utilities Director Mark Clark said the WIFA grant specifically funds long-term water savings projects, and that the agreement includes reimbursement controls and audit provisions. Staff confirmed the HOA and the city will each contribute matching funds; the city portion will come from the water-conservation fund while the HOA will provide its agreed match.

The agreement includes standard audit and reimbursement language, staff said, and the state will require documentation for reimbursements. An HOA representative told the council the project will reduce maintenance burden and conserve water after a summer that strained maintenance staff.

Council approved the grant agreement unanimously. Staff said future turf-reduction projects with other HOAs and property owners will be pursued under the same grant program when eligible.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bullhead City - Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a WIFA-funded turf-reduction project to remove roughly 275,000 square feet of natural turf in Palo Verde Meadows and convert it to water-conserving landscaping, with audit and reimbursement controls.","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},6617437,"Council adds life-insurance coverage for elected officials after public debate",861,3888410,4750010,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842316-c08b96084aa582268ce976352c0b9603&start=3888&end=4750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842316-c08b96084aa582268ce976352c0b9603/thumbnail_3888410.jpg","/articles/6617437/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Council-adds-life-insurance-coverage-for-elected-officials-after-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617437-a352b508a160a40d813316451d82265e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440139&Signature=fg0bUKmVs~XLzdY9jW7mq8YW5yNfQtkpdozymVekkKRC5MfmBE2ZIG8uZtl7IOactlumyzEVWtxvTtaGygTxW5P8GYnCwTnQoJ~sA6QrU7PFdwCOqTlw3JSyWu9Lvq35YEYOAR4Eeg2kRg-x6PsjcqpWZKuxkS9aHS0FtYm8x39zxIFlS7V3nUad~MaugNI81Q0P9hyKZJdjPD850Wls24AmO8YYoSV~utcLoVmFEdO0ULVSKcxlCwKD4g5GsDehqqsrlM~tTlIYB-sAZaDh4H-vTadTsipSpC9jb7aD4gkgRswgD7qNHzro0cjrCMDDnohm65sa-C9PbV6OWnSY4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bullhead City Council voted 4–3 on April 1 to add elected officials to the city’s group life‑insurance policy effective with fiscal year 2025–26. Staff estimated the policy addition would cost the city approximately $1,500 per year.

City staff said group health and related benefits for elected officials were added many years ago but the group life-insurance benefit had not been implemented at that time. Staff told the council the life-insurance provision exists in the health-trust policy shared with other nearby governments and can be applied to elected officials while they hold office.

The item drew extended public comment. Several speakers urged the council not to extend life insurance to elected officials while some part‑time city employees do not receive comparable benefits. One public commenter called the proposal a poor look for the city and promised to hold council members accountable; others defended the measure as a modest benefit that could help surviving family members in the event of a council member’s death.

During debate, council members said elected officials may opt out during open enrollment and noted the benefit applies only while an official is in office. Staff explained the current city employee policy provides $50,000 life insurance for full‑time employees, $20,000 for spouses and $10,000 for children; the elected-official coverage would follow the group policy structure.

Council approved the measure 4–3. Staff will add the benefit to elected officials’ open-enrollment options and implement the change through Human Resources and Finance ahead of the 2025–26 plan year.","Bullhead City Council voted 4–3 to add group life insurance for elected officials effective FY2025–26; public commenters questioned equity with part-time employees and several residents expressed opposition.",{"_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},6617442,"Bullhead City urges Bureau of Reclamation to reopen Davis Dam for guided tours",3823,1787195,5611100,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842316-c08b96084aa582268ce976352c0b9603&start=1787&end=5611","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842316-c08b96084aa582268ce976352c0b9603/thumbnail_1787195.jpg","/articles/6617442/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-urges-Bureau-of-Reclamation-to-reopen-Davis-Dam-for-guided-tours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617442-3be5732e921af88b98dcb3598ca2b854/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440139&Signature=boi7GIUlwMND2GW0tjuRwZHr2Buk-AzuGsWsvF3ELGNYr0~LlzXeSgt7mFePkZP3qbqF9D1eF9KvRYadWExFZHnh8nFEaaVB3S9gE3WyNn2N0HVLNYkfEq3lQif7kZbNlGB1tMTrjrekSJVd2LZjN7o~awP6soCFLc95gVTxwMdLrjTq4VkDYESjl5D625heuAazjjtTJboSe~~zmLDsH3l0FbOhubQ5P869yU04KKt8YU2HMif9jV9wH85R44komA6VrIVMR5KcPjI1viPteHn7lP4S7CwYNMykA-Glh3ad6YuuRumhDe6THvT2vmV0J~AzMe1Ks4ICcDHS2ih1kQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bullhead City Council on April 1 adopted Resolution 2025R‑twelve urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to explore limited, guided public access to Davis Dam for educational visits and community benefit.

Supervisor Rich Lettman briefed the council earlier in the meeting on coordinated county efforts to press the Bureau of Reclamation to reopen the dam for tours and to plan events tied to upcoming anniversaries. Assistant City Manager Travis Pruitt presented the city’s resolution, which mirrors the county’s intent and asks the Bureau to consider guided tours and youth field trips tied to National Public Lands Day events and a planned Davis Dam 75 celebration.

Lettman told the council the county is seeking a designated date—National Public Lands Day in late September—as a pilot for limited public access, and is pressing the Bureau to mark a clear state line marker and distance markers along a proposed Davis Dam Loop trail to aid safety and emergency response. He said the county and local school districts are interested in arranging field trips if access is permitted.

During the council discussion and public comment, speakers supported opening the dam to enhance education and tourism; some members of the public noted post‑9/11 security concerns and asked that any public access include security procedures. Council members and staff said they expect federal coordination and that the resolution is advisory and nonbinding.

The resolution directs city staff to coordinate with Mohave County and other regional partners to request that the Bureau of Reclamation develop a plan for guided public access, with appropriate safety and security measures. The council approved the resolution unanimously.

Next steps outlined by staff and the supervisor include joint outreach to the Bureau of Reclamation, development of proposed security and tour protocols, and outreach to local schools and tourism partners to plan educational access if the Bureau approves.","Following a county-led effort, Bullhead City adopted a resolution asking the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to develop plans for limited guided public access to Davis Dam for education and anniversary events.",{"_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},6617447,"Bullhead City Council approves multiple contracts, grants and permits in April 1 meeting",3697,2637079,6334465,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842316-c08b96084aa582268ce976352c0b9603&start=2637&end=6334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842316-c08b96084aa582268ce976352c0b9603/thumbnail_2637079.jpg","/articles/6617447/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Bullhead-City-Council-approves-multiple-contracts-grants-and-permits-in-April-1-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617447-b642a58623ba12e7afad0d9df44738f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440139&Signature=XMhLN6WuDwpzE8GtNpldvnicHY~kx-m6-IJM5F5nbYzpB4ssDhHWekUqG-ppgsSd9ct0GDdpBX2PUDoqmm20VfJ7RSnRVeQhHXSEtLVvmPNSu9jItrI9K0d1gqAtd92XXGDKy1xH~t~p6pRbTioMMk8a~q5caa2hM4Z4EcZTKrP1KpAHNW4wpuK53aXwjkjEwR2q8MN76AK7D4lU3VVY8TQZvgtO0HNB4CMqMiV3clHVj8hB9QhI-A9xxOlxdd1vVGdi~mTSI1qNEUUG5HZdSwt5QVdYUSQ46nDrGPjgJofIDEYrch5gUbTGPDnePHDlSl1xlrtfFeibys~N-8o1-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bullhead City Council on April 1 approved a series of routine and project-specific items, including engineering and construction contracts, utility equipment purchases and a turf-reduction grant agreement, and recommended a liquor license to the state.

The actions were taken during a regularly scheduled meeting that included presentations, public comment and a county supervisor report. The council voted on items ranging from a Series 10 beer-and-wine license recommendation to multi-hundred-thousand-dollar equipment purchases for the city’s wastewater and facilities systems.

The meeting produced the following formal outcomes (motions, award amounts and summarized details):

- Jackson’s No. 6798 liquor-license recommendation (Agenda item 4): Council recommended approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Series 10 beer-and-wine license (job number 32369) at 3713 Highway 95. Staff reported no concerns. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- Engineering services for City Center improvement district (Item 5): Approved an agreement with Anderson Nelson Inc. for professional engineering services, amount not to exceed $489,000; developer will prepay work before the city begins engineering. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- Section 10 WRP inflow line replacement (Item 6): Awarded to K Constructors LLC for $71,775 plus applicable taxes and fees to replace a portion of the main sewer inflow line after a prior failure. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- Oxidation-ditch aerator purchase (Item 7): Approved purchase of Westech OxyStream aerators and accessories for a total of $711,430 and waived competitive bidding under Bullhead City code; staff cited compatibility with existing equipment and an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality consent decree that requires repairs. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- SCADA on-call services amendment (Item 8): Approved a three-year amendment with Southwest Automation Services, LLC, not to exceed $82,000 for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) services and waived competitive bidding; the vendor authored the city’s SCADA master plan and previously implemented it. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- Justice Center chiller replacement (Item 9): Awarded construction contract to Yavapai Mechanical LLC for up to $525,239 to replace two chillers at the Justice Center. Staff said the chillers are beyond useful life and the work was budgeted; contract requires staging so only one chiller is offline at a time. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- Seasonal/nonresident parking pass amendment (Item 10): Adopted a fee change reducing a neighborhood discount and expanding the geographic area eligible for the nonresident annual pass (includes Laughlin, Fort Mohave, Needles and Mohave Valley). Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- Life-insurance benefit for elected officials (Item 11): Council approved adding elected officials to the city’s group life-insurance policy effective FY2025–26. The estimated cost cited by staff was about $1,500 annually. The measure passed 4–3 after extended public comment and debate on equity with part-time city employees.

- Street renaming (Item 12): Council renamed a short, previously unnamed portion of roadway off Merrill Avenue to Brady Boulevard, a ceremonial naming honoring former Mayor Tom Brady. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

- Davis Dam resolution (Item 13): Council adopted Resolution 2025R‑twelve urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to facilitate limited guided tours of Davis Dam for educational purposes (see separate article on the resolution and county coordination).

- Palo Verde Meadows turf‑reduction water-conservation grant (Item 14): Approved a grant agreement to convert approximately 275,000 square feet (about 6.3 acres) of natural turf in the Palo Verde Meadows homeowners association to water-conserving landscaping or artificial turf under a Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) grant; the agreement includes audit provisions and reimbursement controls. Vote: motion carried (7–0).

The council minutes record unanimous or near-unanimous vote tallies for most capital and procurement measures; item 11 (life insurance) was divided. Many of the items included staff presentations and public input. Several utility items were tied to earlier workshops and to compliance requirements from state regulators (ADEQ) and existing master plans.

The council closed the meeting after the agenda items were completed.","The council approved a liquor license recommendation, several public-works and utilities contracts, a parking-pass fee change, a street renaming and a life‑insurance benefit for elected officials, among other items.","actionData","errors"]

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