Board Approves $500K for Horizon 6 Water System and WIFA Loan Authorization

The Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 21, 2025, focused on key funding initiatives aimed at enhancing community services and infrastructure.

One of the primary discussions centered around the Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act (WIOA) program, which will provide post-secondary educational opportunities from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The funding for this initiative may exceed $100,000, contingent on available WIOA grant funds. Supervisor Martin raised a question regarding the potential use of these funds for law enforcement academy participation, specifically whether they could assist in sending deputies to the academy. Chairman Linkenfelder clarified that while the funds are primarily for community services projects, there may be opportunities to support the sheriff's office if eligible deputies are involved in the community services program.

The board also addressed the Horizon 6 County Improvement District, approving a budget appropriation of $500,000 from the State of Arizona's fiscal year 2026 budget. This funding will support the district's water system, including a debt authorization of $525,000 to secure a facility through the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. The board authorized the county manager's office to execute a loan agreement related to this funding, which will be used to design and construct new fire booster pumps and necessary upgrades for the water system.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the county's commitment to improving workforce development and essential infrastructure, ensuring that community needs are met through strategic funding and collaboration.