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Diana, the CJCC director, told the Board of Supervisors that the CJCC will host three Justice Bus events by June in Tuba City, Flagstaff (a shelter‑based event) and Page, pairing court staff, social‑service providers and legal aid to resolve outstanding warrants, provide enrollments for behavioral health services, and offer referrals to housing and reentry services.

Why it matters: Many county residents in remote communities face access barriers to courts, social services and record‑keeping functions. The traveling events are intended to reduce those barriers, resolve low‑level warrants and connect residents with services that can remove obstacles to housing and employment.

Key details

- Services and partners: The events will include superior court staff, prosecutors, public defenders, the county recorder for voter registration, health and human services for eligibility and enrollment, and local behavioral health providers. The Flagstaff shelter event will be the first time CJCC has held a warrant‑resolution event at the shelter; staff said they had coordinated closely with shelter management to ensure participant comfort and safety.

- Children of incarcerated parents activity book: An intern‑supported project produced a draft activity and coloring book designed to be age‑appropriate for children with an incarcerated parent. Diana said the book fills a gap: there are resources for caregivers and caseworkers, but the CJCC found few child‑facing materials. The council seeks to translate and publish the booklet and to create a companion workbook for parents or caregivers.

- Warrant resolution and services: CJCC staff surveyed event attendees in Tuba City and reported mental‑health services as the most frequently requested support; the June events will feature on‑site intake capacity from local providers (for example, a mobile Guidance Center van and Page‑area providers via Encompass/Community Bridges).

Next steps

Diana said CJCC will continue outreach to the county’s tribal and municipal partners, will pilot the Justice Bus events at the planned locations and will workshop the activity book for translation and distribution. She also proposed a CJCC‑run citizens academy to educate residents about how the criminal justice system works and to cultivate volunteer leaders.

Ending

Supervisors welcomed the outreach plans and praised the child activity book as a practical, low‑cost tool to better support families touched by incarceration. CJCC staff said they would return with details on the next Justice Bus events and a plan to publish and distribute the booklet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coconino County Board of Supervisors | FY 26 Budget Hearings | May 12, 2025 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","The county's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) described an expanded traveling outreach program (the 'Justice Bus') and presented a draft activity book for children of incarcerated parents as part of broader efforts to connect residents with court, social‑service and legal resources in outlying communities.","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},6558219,"Public Works outlines transportation, fleet and facilities spending; plans road projects, new truck barn and shop upgrades",1616,4405000,6021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275094-cb70fce9e776b9c9b093a594826f860c&start=4405&end=6021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275094-cb70fce9e776b9c9b093a594826f860c/thumbnail_4405000.jpg","/articles/6558219/Coconino-County/Arizona/Public-Works-outlines-transportation-fleet-and-facilities-spending-plans-road-projects-new-truck-barn-and-shop-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558219-450fc958487a8f6b1a7535eb721d2855/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450592&Signature=FYs-nEbiRsHwR1bTq6MA9tNBl4kTkDlbTh2oOkE6L335pAolPSbWmIE3rEvgSX-jBQtdhAlk~Yk04d~arTdU9MDAv7pCxpDVQthcrL8WafCk5mIzQhsW5KgDTMqxn6ybB2pxTU5uRekIl5oGSiJj~EeNXwIx1da~wZUpMAPg5BPKPUE6Q7lFviP46Dj14ukJtHLc9o-4kPXT~3-snyqKpU8bkKLFOjQAg3ZOfczjbzPksfVVn5EAT86Eikc-~N8O8jYsWYFauAOshF9g86-3Dr2tYFdTK4zwEqX4aWrM0R58LMrnDWIU~YOVwbWrLGqJvyOR9AdY9RxNEibVMrmXMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coconino County Public Works on Monday previewed fiscal 2026 transportation and facilities plans that emphasize pavement preservation, targeted reconstruction projects, equipment renewal and in‑house fleet expansion.

Public Works Director Christopher Tressler and his leadership team told supervisors the department is pursuing a mix of county funding (road maintenance sales tax and highway user revenue funds) and federal grants for capital work, while investing in facilities and mechanical services to improve equipment readiness.

Why it matters: The county manages more than 600 miles of gravel roads and more than 300 miles of paved roads; choices about prioritizing preservation versus reconstruction and about retaining in‑house paving and mechanical capability affect both road condition and annual costs.

Key details

- Revenues and fund balance: Administrative staff reported steady growth in core transportation revenue streams and emphasized that Public Works is intentionally spending down a prior fund balance to put more projects into construction and pavement preservation. The department expects HEERF and RMST funding to remain central to near‑term capital work.

- Pavement preservation and project list: The department proposed a near‑term construction program that includes Old Route 66 deep mill and fill, Spring Valley Road shoulder widening, Double A Ranch Road reconstruction, and targeted drainage fixes such as Trout Creek and Dunham Street. Staff said the county’s pavement condition index is about 83, a relatively healthy level, and that planned preservation will reduce long‑term reconstruction costs.

- Tribal and federal agreements: Public Works described three ongoing tribal‑road programs: (1) a Navajo Nation capital matching fund (Prop 403 dollars matched by the Navajo DOT) with roughly $1.5 million in carryovers, (2) a BIA agreement for blade/grading of school bus routes (historically about 286 miles) and (3) an outgoing IGA under negotiation to recognize roads crossing Hopi lands. Staff said they plan to present an updated IGA to the board to bring the agreements into compliance.

- Facilities and fleet: The department plans a new truck barn earlier than previously scheduled (FY26) to align with a planned Emergency Operations Center build; the new facility will increase barn capacity and include a larger conference space for county use. Public Works proposed a phased equipment replacement program for heavy trucks and added a goal to raise mechanical shop readiness to at least 94–95%.

- Mechanical services (fleet) changes: Fleet leadership proposed three budgetary changes to stabilize the internal fleet fund: increase mechanic labor rates (proposed from $90 to $120 per hour), reduce parts markup (from 32% to 15%) to relieve grant‑funded departments, and amortize replacement charges over a longer life for general fleet vehicles (extend to 14 years/50,000 miles) while keeping sheriff patrol replacements shorter (six years / ~30,000–50,000 miles). Staff said the proposed changes are budget neutral overall and intended to smooth departmental charges over time.

Board discussion and next steps

Supervisors praised Public Works for delivery on many Prop 403 promises and asked for additional outreach on materials availability and the rising cost of construction. Board members asked for continued work to secure grants, to present the revised tribal IGAs for approval and to return with the finalized fleet rate schedule for adoption.

Ending

Public Works said it expects to move several projects into construction for FY26 and will return with more detailed project schedules, final fleet charge rates and the tribal IGA for the board’s consideration.","Public Works presented its FY26 outlook: ongoing pavement‑preservation, road projects drawn from the road maintenance sales tax (Prop 403), expanded in‑house paving/repair capability, and mechanical services proposals to update labor and parts charge methodology to stabilize the fleet fund.",{"_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},6558224,"Coconino County flood control district seeks long-term flood planning, discusses repaying $15.5 million general‑fund loan",4225,194000,4419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275094-cb70fce9e776b9c9b093a594826f860c&start=194&end=4419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275094-cb70fce9e776b9c9b093a594826f860c/thumbnail_194000.jpg","/articles/6558224/Coconino-County/Arizona/Coconino-County-flood-control-district-seeks-long-term-flood-planning-discusses-repaying-155-million-generalfund-loan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558224-c93ebe61325b4c2c644f831b7bd6bbde/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450592&Signature=RBVzMf42khPRfS5SRibwTM1Yxquj0-udJUMr1mtQqw2dIJYtD4J1upeQXml1fsphN~clHajMMMf~v3lSkeM4lQGhf198TtYSCqUBRmqKipyOREEAsEVydEBcaZgJ1kHC67VO8eTXdIkVzYNbAkU971t1Me6xkF4oDCTSOs672daUUZijIezDCbEwUTa5g1EEyiOEJ6Z5CUJn-LzLdcJkw9o4vuEefY4SLA0ubXR2SaOw2Z0qQ0ofm5-Hon48cehWj02XG82-hCAJKP3B8U2PjJllvYnJJfqtVZ84ksHa7b55sKu-Qjcx3rvVgmEPFWcXD3Wv6PcJUYmAhYxagAsP5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconino County Flood Control District on Monday presented a transition plan from post‑wildfire emergency work to long‑term flood mitigation and forest restoration, and discussed options to repay a $15.5 million loan advanced from the county general fund after the 2022 wildfires.

Flood control administrator Lucinda Andreani told the Board of Supervisors — sitting as the district board — that the district is recommending a multi‑year countywide planning effort to prioritize projects in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas such as Sedona, Munns Park, Mountain Del and Fort Valley. Andreani said the district also plans to move from emergency pipeline‑area work into more traditional flood control capital projects and system inspection and maintenance.

The presentation emphasized public‑safety rationales for continued investment in forest restoration and watershed work. Sean Priyama, program manager for the district, gave a fiscal overview saying the beginning fund balance for fiscal 2025 was about $12.5 million and that federal and state awards administered through the district currently total in the neighborhood of $133 million in active grants and reimbursements.

Why it matters: The county used general‑fund cash to advance emergency flood mitigation after catastrophic wildfire. Repayment of that advance will affect both flood‑control planning and county cashflow; supervisors and staff called it a moment to rethink debt management and insurance for the county’s flood‑control assets.

Key details

- Loan history and repayment option: Andreani and County Treasurer Sarah Benatar reviewed that the county general fund lent the flood control district $5.0 million in July 2022 and an additional $10.5 million later in 2022, for a total advance of $15.5 million. Staff outlined a likely approach in which the district would enter an agreement to pay the county back in full up front, and the county treasurer would then provide a loan to the district structured as two five‑year loans (the treasurer’s office is authorized to issue five‑year loans under state law). Treasurer Benatar explained the county charges 0.5 percentage points above the relevant U.S. Treasury rate when it places district debt on its balance sheet; staff estimated the district’s total payback to be roughly $16.5–$17 million subject to final calculation of accrued interest and draw timing.

- Grants and reimbursements: Priyama reported the district has recovered the bulk of federal reimbursements from NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) and the U.S. Forest Service and is current through March, with April submissions in process. Andreani said the state Department of Fire and Forest Management (DFFM) had provided a matching award for NRCS funding but that part of DFFM’s money carried a limited lapse date; roughly $2.5 million remained to be reconciled but staff expected most of the match to be available.

- Protect grant and congressional funding: Staff said the request known as the “Protect” grant is still under federal review and that Department of Transportation staff were working through a large queue of awards; congressional‑directed spending (CDS) funds allotted for Lowell Observatory‑adjacent fuel reduction and other projects remain available but remained largely unspent because work has not yet been invoiced.

- Transition in personnel and programs: The district requested converting the community relations manager position from a three‑year term to a permanent (FTE) position after Sean Priyama announced he will leave the district; staff said the budget already contains the funds and that recruiting for a one‑year term would be difficult.

- New program area: Staff proposed establishing a program within the district to manage capital projects in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (the district’s jurisdiction includes several mapped floodplains) and said they will return with prioritization criteria for board discussion in late May.

Board discussion and next steps

Supervisors thanked the district staff for rapid post‑fire work and pressed for more detail on prioritization, long‑term costs and contingencies if additional disasters occur. County legal counsel and the district’s counsel said the proposed structure — board approval of a repayment agreement plus a treasurer loan to the district — is legally workable and commonly used by other Arizona special districts, but they emphasized that the board would be asked to act again when staff returns with a finalized repayment structure.

Staff promised forthcoming work sessions on (1) prioritization criteria for the FEMA special flood hazard areas and (2) an overarching wildfire, insurance and financial resilience work session. Treasures and legal counsel will provide final loan numbers and structure before a board action.

Ending

Andreani said the fiscal and project proposals were intended to shift the district from immediate post‑wildfire emergency work to a longer‑term, countywide flood‑mitigation program and to continue substantial forest restoration investments. The board scheduled additional work sessions this month to review prioritization criteria and the loan repayment structure in more detail.","Flood control officials asked supervisors to fund a countywide long‑term plan for FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, described forest restoration priorities, reported on federal reimbursements and outlined options to repay a $15.5 million general‑fund loan tied to post‑wildfire flood response.","actionData","errors"]

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