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Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Adam Axline (identified in the meeting as the lead presenter from the sheriff’s office) said the county is moving forward on a two‑part jail improvement that includes a new medical unit addition (about 15,000 square feet of medical and exam/infirmary space) and an intake/transfer and release renovation to separate intake and release flows for safety. The jail project budgeted $20 million combines $10 million from jail district reserves and $10 million from a bond issuance. Construction was described as beginning imminently and scheduled to end in April 2027.

Facilities/Pathways: Jeff Stein, senior construction manager in Facilities Management, described a two‑phase Pathways to Community project that repurposes space inside the county facility and adds about 1,500 square feet of new construction for behavioral health and re‑entry services. Phase 1 (tenant improvements) was completed in spring 2024; phase 2 construction is finishing and staff and furniture moves are expected imminently. Funding included opioid settlement grants and job‑order contract work.

Health and Human Services: Facilities staff described an HHS lobby renovation and a 3,000‑square‑foot youth behavioral center retrofit within the King Street building. The combined HHS scope is budgeted at $3.3 million, with design and permitting underway and construction planned for fall 2025 into spring 2026. The plan also anticipates moving Emergency Management/Operations Center functions during construction and ultimately consolidating an EOC at the Sheep Hill public works campus.

Operations center and Public Works storage building: Facilities and Public Works staff jointly presented a proposed new operations center (about 9,000 square feet) at the Sheep Hill campus to house emergency management and flood control functions. The concept budget range is $4.5–$5.5 million; staff is targeting a fall 2025 hard‑bid and a construction window of about a year. Public Works will also construct a new vehicle/storage building and multiuse “ready rooms” for maintenance crews; the two projects will be bid and built to leverage economies of scale.

Tusayan Service Center planning: County staff also updated the board on a planned multi‑departmental service center in Tuba City (referred in the meeting as the Tuba City regional service center or “Tribal/Navajo area service center”), using a congressional appropriation application and county contributions; staff said USDA funding review was pending and the county has resubmitted for additional federal funds for future years.

Ending: Staff said they will bring quarterly updates on these projects to the board and coordinate timing as budgeted work moves to construction and occupancy.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coconino County Board of Supervisors | Regular Meeting | June 3, 2025 | 10:00am","oneSentenceSummary","Coconino County departments briefed the Board of Supervisors on capital projects in design or construction, including the jail medical/intake addition, Pathways-to-Community facility, HHS lobby and a planned county operations center and Public Works storage facility.","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},6641762,"Flood control district leads series on wildfire and insurance; experts urge parcel‑to‑neighborhood mitigation",207,7507000,7714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642804-005e6708eedb3c2741ae4f2b91719fdc&start=7507&end=7714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642804-005e6708eedb3c2741ae4f2b91719fdc/thumbnail_7507000.jpg","/articles/6641762/Coconino-County/Arizona/Flood-control-district-leads-series-on-wildfire-and-insurance-experts-urge-parceltoneighborhood-mitigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641762-a61775c1ecf317b7c21413533d5d5b8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775718342&Signature=QL85suUP2fIJTnTBL6RGZednSogC4qTMcHY3ll6eq4UaFS6qZxsSUFMv~I9bklKMpaxC27u6qIJ4lRESJeDtm36CrLy3iVN4XvkCo9pM7R-OHINtQZ1U8ujIa8BS2P2lfwZaYgjOkzsBasnKdkr3P0G6hP4AXInS7RPROlYXqdTiM-mP-5MFFD7lZ6wvovAgOYpuKz6sQklQCD5sAe5Psw~g91mqLO2XOHmxms9eXeQk3jbtc53Mppe3FrPRwQy7eJtbcj6k4KQpLoeJYyT111OmuycrrucMOCqpua7Fi9f3tSyv65-FeISMcpQhYilKxbs3EC6nr6uUkCJjbpVC0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coconino County officials and outside experts briefed the Board of Supervisors on June 3 on what county staff called a growing wildfire‑insurance crisis and launched a series of work sessions intended to shape local responses.

Flood Control District Director Lucinda Andreani opened the afternoon session by summarizing county experience with wildfire and post‑wildfire flooding and saying the county ranks among the most at risk nationally. Andreani said the county has seen an increase in calls from residents unable to obtain or afford property insurance in high‑risk areas.

Researchers from Headwaters Economics — Dr. Kimiko Barrett and Doug Green — gave a technical presentation explaining wildfire trends, how homes ignite and what local mitigation can accomplish. Barrett summarized national trends: wildfires are burning hotter, lasting longer and causing larger claims; nearly 30,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfire since 2005, and much of the cost is felt locally. She told the board that 46% of wildfire costs are born at the local level when short‑term response and longer‑term recovery are both considered.

Green described the three primary ignition pathways that most often lead to homes burning in large conflagrations: direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers lofted ahead of a fire. He said embers — not the main fire front in many cases — are the dominant cause of structure loss in recent urban conflagrations because embers can travel long distances, ignite many small fuel items (gutters, decks, stored materials) and create dozens or hundreds of simultaneous ignitions that overwhelm firefighting resources. On that basis he and Barrett stressed that ember mitigation — house hardening, replacing vulnerable roofing and screening vents — and coordinated neighborhood approaches are among the most cost‑effective ways to reduce loss.

The presenters and board members discussed local policy levers. Headwaters highlighted five “ingredients” for successful local programs: staffing and capacity (inspection and outreach), accurate data and parcel‑level tracking, consistent communication with homeowners, collaborative partnerships across public and private entities (including insurers), and funding or incentives for the work.

Board members and presenters cited community examples such as Boulder County’s Wildfire Partners certification and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) wildfire‑prepared home certification as models that pair mitigation checklists with insurer recognition. Board members asked how Coconino County could pursue similar approaches, align data and engage state regulators, and whether funding or loan products could help homeowners pay for retrofits.

Ending: County staff said this session is the first of several and that subsequent meetings will delve into financing, land‑use and community mitigation options; staff also plans to coordinate with state DIFI (Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions) and other partners to pursue solutions.

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Deputy County Attorney Bill Ring and county staff described the proposed agreement as an implementation of federal WIOA requirements and Arizona’s state workforce plan structure. Ring explained the rationale: the LWDB is appointed by the board, its staff are county employees and appear in county audits, and the agreement is designed to set clear roles for administration, personnel, and fiscal oversight. Counsel for the LWDB, Brandon Kavanaugh, and LWDB Executive Director Billy Francis also participated in the discussion and answered legal and operational questions.

Ring and staff told the board the new agreement supersedes an earlier document that had led to confusion because a footnote had been interpreted by some as limiting county oversight. The new agreement clarifies joint responsibilities and describes reporting relationships and an organizational chart.

Board members said the update, and the clarifications of the board’s role as the “chief elected officials” for WIOA purposes, were helpful. Supervisor comments noted the importance of workforce services and the need for clear bylaws; staff said an amended set of LWDB bylaws is planned as a follow‑up step.

The board voted unanimously to adopt the agreement. Staff said the board will expect to review and may adopt a revised set of LWDB bylaws in a second phase of work.

Ending: The board approved the shared governance agreement and directed staff and counsel to follow up on adopting LWDB bylaws to implement the clarified structure.","After legal and staff presentations, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved a shared governance agreement clarifying oversight and roles between the board and the county’s Local Workforce Development Board under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.",{"_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},6641771,"Coconino County adopts FY26 tentative expenditure ceiling; separate district budgets also set",976,2181000,3157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642804-005e6708eedb3c2741ae4f2b91719fdc&start=2181&end=3157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642804-005e6708eedb3c2741ae4f2b91719fdc/thumbnail_2181000.jpg","/articles/6641771/Coconino-County/Arizona/Coconino-County-adopts-FY26-tentative-expenditure-ceiling-separate-district-budgets-also-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641771-5caf72a1465e82e90ab5a05af8d76d86/orig.mp4?Expires=1775718342&Signature=ezkeFTUw3bC5jNAiqvNvXETd9h7-Wu1gswy0W-9yZmEyHk86oqsz1kNsRJBoCAazJTbYRsXhT8mGuwsIKz6hStaxGTpgfuQakvXHEfdUX5kOgDIw2o39hXiPPqd1ubNRL-Pbsq6NJ5WL5xxG~WP6tXkXNBE5Reg8gGrdEKOjp3Ly5Zg1pnUunSVLK1reWNNiICjgtO9Il-UW3WxIOJQ95x6FERu3X2xEzFnT2y5PjR2wu3qbOguRTU-VeF3GwhoV~z5qK7euiCAAdqlchv4GhCw6BCssElnP2LOS1-FSFCHWUQ36-IMKncjoS0e15dE4Zfm-t4qPG~p1eAa5FRYj~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on June 3 adopted the county’s fiscal year 2026 tentative budget expenditure ceiling of $443,009,427 and separately adopted tentative budgets for several special districts, including the fire district assistance tax, flood control, public health services, jail district, library district and Tusayan street‑lighting district.

Siri Mullaney, county staff who led the budget section for the meeting, described the tentative adoption as a two‑step statutory process: the board sets the maximum expenditure ceiling now and returns for a final adoption after required public notices and hearings. Mullaney told the board the total is down from the previous year primarily because several large federal pandemic‑related and flood‑mitigation awards are tapering off.

After staff presentations and questions from supervisors, the board voted on the county tentative budget. Supervisor Fowler moved approval and Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez seconded; the board voted in favor with one abstention. Supervisor Begay explained earlier that she had not been able to access full budget schedules and stated she would abstain on the tentative adoption until she could review the full documents provided during prior departmental budget hearings.

The board then separately adopted the fiscal year 2026 tentative budgets required for other legal entities that are part of the county umbrella. Among those actions: the board set the fire district assistance tax budget at $2,429,300 (a statutorily required levy and distribution to local fire districts), approved the Flood Control District tentative budget of $47,710,993 (including about $36 million in anticipated federal funds and $11 million from property taxes), and adopted a $21,243,486 tentative budget for the Public Health Services District (about $6.0 million from a district property tax levy and roughly $15 million from federal, state or fee revenue). The jail district tentative budget was adopted at $57,882,760 (including capital project funding and local sales tax receipts); the library district at $7,498,506; and the Tusayan Special Street Lighting District at $15,000.

Mullaney emphasized that the tentative adoption preserves the board’s ability to amend the budget before final adoption. The board must publish required legal notices and hold truth‑in‑taxation hearings and public hearings in advance of final adoption, at which members of the public can comment and the board may make adjustments.

Ending: The board set the county and related district expenditure ceilings required by state law and scheduled public hearings and the final adoption date; staff said they will circulate the adopted schedules and the public‑hearing calendar and suggested supervisors raise any schedule questions before the final adoption.","The Coconino County Board of Supervisors set a $443,009,427 tentative spending ceiling for FY26 and separately adopted tentative budgets for multiple special districts, while one supervisor abstained from the county-wide tentative vote citing incomplete access to schedules.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6641775,"Coconino County designates June 2025 as Pride Month",287,657000,944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642804-005e6708eedb3c2741ae4f2b91719fdc&start=657&end=944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642804-005e6708eedb3c2741ae4f2b91719fdc/thumbnail_657000.jpg","/articles/6641775/Coconino-County/Arizona/Coconino-County-designates-June-2025-as-Pride-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641775-77c0c7df4b2d28880d49419f5aced5ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1775718342&Signature=B04WQq-EVaKWbzNX6xQbNfGZHJJ4-ewK9Y4RDm-EcVqW9oejHNMzVygBDbSgLCLBgj9sMkBQ-sM2Stt30th5OKYmSMBpr8PPjWnyyeMsW5GU9z-yHfIEpfS4BCEalFJVfH6ce0JpP45lvQYO3ABjGJEGoOICDbwY0KLRv56rtmhQctds1Ks2D2iKb9ou5cUjHQWsJrAgPirK6ytFPN9qRnmmoQ8IU0E~3cUxQKv~H9-K-v2iFsxxW5Dw4Zq~TJLZegnKKs0ek6w3XyasSJVP06y-sqwZmq058nbeTVjbqYCpbsyDECI-MgZv~ZWkxdzaLEiPRwCjKDEgpgt4YKOzJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on June 3 adopted a proclamation designating June 2025 as Pride Month, marking the county's public recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied communities.

The proclamation was read to the board and attendees by Zane Jacobs, identified in the meeting as president of Flagstaff Pride. After Jacobs read the text, which recognized historical milestones and called for “increased allyship,” Supervisor Begay moved to adopt the proclamation and Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez seconded the motion. The board approved the proclamation, with one supervisor voting no and four in favor.

The proclamation text recited at the meeting cites the purpose of Pride Month as honoring the “history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and 2‑spirit” advocacy and explicitly referenced the federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. Speakers who commented after the reading included Begay, Vasquez, Supervisor Fowler and Chair Patrice Horstman, who each framed the proclamation as an affirmation of dignity and safety for LGBTQ+ residents. “Pride month is a time to celebrate love, courage, and the freedom to live true to who we are,” Vasquez said.

Board members discussed community events tied to the designation. County staff said a series of lunchtime educational programs will be offered in June and public events such as “Pride in the Pines” are planned. Supervisor comments emphasized inclusion and the county’s intent to continue outreach and services to diverse populations.

The board took the proclamation under a standard consent of the whole after the reading and brief comments, then paused for a group photo with Pride organizers.

The action is a ceremonial designation; the board did not adopt new policies or regulations with the vote. County staff and community groups are expected to provide event details and community outreach related to the month-long recognition.

Ending: The proclamation was adopted during the morning session; county staff said they will publish event flyers and invites and that the county will continue its scheduled Pride activities throughout June.","The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proclamation designating June 2025 as Pride Month after public reading by Flagstaff Pride's president and brief discussion among supervisors.","actionData","errors"]

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