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Council funds downtown façade program policy work; green‑lights design for Parkview and Verde River streetscape
Summary
After extended discussion, council approved placeholder funding for a downtown façade improvement grant program and gave staff green light to design Parkview and Verde River streetscape improvements, with a $95,000 MAG grant offset; some council members urged delaying construction decisions until revenue trends are clearer.
Fountain Hills council directed staff to carry placeholder budget authority for a downtown façade improvement program and authorized design work for streetscape improvements on Parkview and Verde River, while several council members asked staff to return with construction‑phase details and timeline before committing to full buildout.
Economic Development Director Amanda summarized outreach and planning that preceded the item: six stakeholder focus groups, four community surveys and a May open house that drew more than 100 attendees. Staff proposed a $50,000 annual downtown façade improvement program (a matching grant model typical in…
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