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Radio and dispatch infrastructure: The council approved a linking agreement with Zetron Inc. to complete the Sedona Police Department’s radio infrastructure capital improvement project. Support services manager Erin Leffler and Zetron representatives described a phased simulcast and voter‑receiver design that co‑locates radio equipment with the Sedona Fire District, adds redundancy, and improves coverage across Sedona and surrounding terrain. The contract amount approved for the Police Department radio infrastructure enhancement CIP was $1,107,587.30; the council authorized the linking agreement and implementation work, with execution to begin in July 2025 and a projected cutover in July 2026.

City Hall windows and doors: Council awarded a construction contract to Caliente Construction Inc. for City Hall window and door replacement in the amount not to exceed $248,490.20. Staff said the project replaces five double doors and three fixed double‑panel windows with custom commercial fixtures designed for longevity; lead times were reported at 10–12 weeks with an on‑site construction phase of about 21 days. Staff described the work as part of a multi‑year facilities CIP to address aging frames and improve building energy efficiency.

Consent and other items: Council approved consent items 3(a) through (g) without objection. Earlier in the meeting the council also approved proclamations recognizing Fair Housing Month, International Dark Sky Week and a Keep Your Pets Fire Safe week; those recognitions were presented to local partners and nonprofit representatives.

The votes on the radio linking agreement and the City Hall construction contract were unanimous. Council directed staff to finalize contracts consistent with the approvals and return or report to council as needed for project management and budget adjustments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sedona - City Council - Apr 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Sedona City Council approved a Zetron radio infrastructure contract, a City Hall windows and doors replacement contract, and other consent and construction items during its April 15 meeting. All votes recorded were unanimous.","taxTitle","Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona","taxId",54295,"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},6610118,"Sedona raises Rent Local cap to $2,500 to attract more long‑term rentals for workforce",2416,6869000,9285000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904621-7e48ebc0d6fb184764c5be4f9cf32138&start=6869&end=9285","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904621-7e48ebc0d6fb184764c5be4f9cf32138/thumbnail_6869000.jpg","/articles/6610118/Sedona/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Sedona-raises-Rent-Local-cap-to-2500-to-attract-more-longterm-rentals-for-workforce","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610118-8ea9b1f7eaa85d0da4958ac4587bda32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159597&Signature=k6i4Ta8U-~qZNWPDxS0JAjSYY9F5HuC8mbH9orFLrQgFGQvdWD6vTaXhY0CCrvsu0aNSIw6HBHkXZRFquY70B0KlsvkajkpbrbJ8yUG2UP3oGyFufXmcU~Rf5ARBMEglW7czTNRoIZbxj29gmpos~3PfYW~eaINXLRnsIf~K~lr4JSGIJJoD~cf~NGspQvdVjd7aTOHUV~FsPLh5d52kvLmc1bPZ0-56C~npzSlN1UUY9CQqghSmfUjwQ854FvsuTbKq3tk97SbhFjaSTDxyytOzuOnSKa~4GL5ORRT6EMA7CVIba43jldB5QSG7QC1L4Qx~nUSyXb6Bq3u0cjtMCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedona City Council voted unanimously on April 15 to amend the Rent Local program by raising the monthly rental cap for three‑bedroom properties from $2,200 to $2,500.

City staff said the change is intended to better align the program with current Sedona market rents and encourage more homeowners to convert short‑term rentals (STRs) to long‑term housing for local workers. Jeanne (last name not specified) told council that since the program began in 2022, only seven properties have enrolled — housing 19 people — and that inquiries are often discouraged because the cap sits below current market expectations.

Staff presented data showing a disparity between HUD fair‑market rents for Yavapai County and actual advertised rents in Sedona. Jeanne said HUD’s 3‑bedroom fair market rent for the county is about $2,050 per month, whereas Sedona’s current market averages for 3‑bedroom listings were around $3,500. The raised cap, combined with the program’s existing $10,000 one‑time incentive for a three‑bedroom conversion, will bring the effective first‑year return closer to local market levels and, staff said, make the program more attractive to property owners.

Council members asked about budget impacts, program longevity and whether the one‑time incentive influences renewal. City budgeting staff said the housing fund has sufficient resources to absorb program payments and any needed mid‑year adjustments can be handled by fund transfers; no additional appropriation was required to change the cap. Jeanne said the $10,000 incentive is a one‑time payment per property; several council members suggested exploring tiered or multi‑year incentives to improve retention.

Public speaker Lindsay Hammersmith, who manages local rental properties, supported the change and urged the council to focus on 2–3‑bedroom units that serve families. Several council members asked staff to return with additional program options — potentially multi‑year incentives, graduated payments for landlords who keep properties in long‑term rental for multiple years, and metrics to measure program success — if the $2,500 cap returns early traction.

Council approved the amendment unanimously; staff will monitor participation and report back with data and recommended adjustments if necessary.","The Sedona City Council unanimously amended the Rent Local program to raise the three‑bedroom monthly cap from $2,200 to $2,500, aiming to align incentives with current market rents and encourage homeowners to convert short‑term rentals to long‑term housing for local workers.",{"_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},6610123,"Sedona council directs state to reassign $875,638 homelessness grant to regional nonprofit",4495,2177000,6672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904621-7e48ebc0d6fb184764c5be4f9cf32138&start=2177&end=6672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904621-7e48ebc0d6fb184764c5be4f9cf32138/thumbnail_2177000.jpg","/articles/6610123/Sedona/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Sedona-council-directs-state-to-reassign-875638-homelessness-grant-to-regional-nonprofit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610123-05eb20e78d57c43238958d2c791bac61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159597&Signature=KhoCHCSq9Uth1XQ798eFJKcTYPeWL3XBYPODmNXr8xxerKmart55Ph~Nv-zlITACIxDDrpPMLBOVhnmTm0EZ6BZqNM0Z7UetU6OwxYsl~iHWdmS8BOGVRuZHnW83udsS7GNhsYjqBqFsIfoYuVb8LknTtJv9CFUf9bHWGyY70FxB2UoC0YyEP7n6KbVR1w6zevJlpEXmzgnwZdyBzXz7uLRW3rFFnMr~HWm3dc8hw22jl7eE0ofucPLBUftkvOjgm3bowX1ttfOp8jJpI58A7IknGIkrQWMAo5lWPbZPpvH0T8EIXbZOYmdVFzCHdG~ttTWSx1a0iAVCZGiwbT3-Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedona City Council voted unanimously on April 15 to ask the Arizona Department of Housing (ADO) to transfer an $875,638 homeless shelter and services fund grant to a qualified nonprofit for administration in the Verde Valley.

Councilors debated whether the city should run a Sedona-specific rental-assistance program tied to state eligibility rules or request a transfer so a regional provider could administer the funds. Staff presented three options: a Sedona-focused program with stricter nexus and likely reduced spending; a broader regional program administered by the city with a local presence and contractor (Catholic Charities was identified as a potential partner); or requesting that ADO reassign the award and contract directly with a qualified nonprofit for regional delivery.

The request to transfer the award grew out of state rules requiring use of the funds to serve people who meet HUD’s definition of “literal homelessness” (people living unsheltered, in cars, or exiting institutions without housing). City Manager Annette (last name not specified) told council that ADO staff told her the legislature and governor intended these funds to serve those experiencing literal homelessness and that a narrowly targeted Sedona-only program would likely serve far fewer households and might not expend the full grant.

Jeanne (last name not specified), who presented staff’s analysis, said the grant could have helped roughly 100 households over two years under the original regional approach. She explained a Sedona-only scope would likely serve about 25 households and “it is pretty much unlikely that the city will expend the full grant.”

Annette said ADO committed that, if the city requested reassignment, the department would spend the money in the Verde Valley and that Sedona residents could still benefit through regional delivery. Catholic Charities representatives Cammie Rasband, director of homeless services, and Sandy Flores, senior programs director, told council they would work with McKinney‑Vento liaisons and local partners to match people to appropriate funding streams and that coordinated entry and referral networks make it possible to reach Sedona residents even if the contract is administered regionally.

Public speakers including David Key, president and CEO of the Greater Sedona Chamber; Elizabeth Slane of Hope House of Sedona; and Joe Martin urged a regional approach and collaboration with Catholic Charities, citing workforce and service‑area realities. Opponents including Bill Noonan read a statement signed by local residents opposing the grant, saying it would attract more unhoused people to Sedona and criticizing Catholic Charities; speakers raising those concerns did not identify statutory constraints the city would violate by transferring the award.

Council members expressed concern about ensuring Sedona residents and people with ties to Sedona have access to the program and asked staff to seek written assurances in any transfer request that the selected nonprofit will report data to the city and maintain outreach or a local presence so Sedona residents can access services without undue travel. Council also discussed forming a working group and exploring separate local measures to help families identified by schools who do not meet the state’s definition of “literal homelessness.”

The motion approved by the council directed staff to request ADO transfer the homeless shelter and services fund award to a qualified nonprofit organization for independent administration within the Verde Valley, and to seek reporting and accountability measures to ensure Sedona residents have outreach and access to the program. The council’s vote was unanimous.

Next steps: staff will submit a formal transfer request to the Arizona Department of Housing, propose specific terms (data reporting, local outreach presence), and return to council with any draft agreements or additional recommendations for Sedona‑specific supports for children and families who fall under the McKinney‑Vento definition of homelessness but may not meet the state fund’s literal‑homelessness requirement.","After months of debate over who should administer an Arizona Department of Housing grant, Sedona City Council voted unanimously to ask the state to transfer an $875,638 homeless shelter and services fund award to a qualified nonprofit to administer regionally in the Verde Valley.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: council approves radio upgrades, City Hall window contract and routine consent items

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