Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Adjacent Ways Levy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Litchfield Elementary board holds public hearing on $2 million adjacent-ways levy for Troy Gilbert Elementary
Summary
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board held a public hearing July 8 on a proposed $2,000,000 adjacent-ways levy to fund utility and roadway work associated with the new Troy Gilbert Elementary School; board members asked no substantive questions and the hearing record will be sent to the Property Tax Oversight Commission.
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board convened a public hearing July 8 to take comment on a proposed adjacent-ways levy of $2,000,000 to pay for utilities and roadway work tied to the construction of Troy Gilbert Elementary School.
District staff member Mr. Vaughn, addressing the board and community, said Arizona law requires a public hearing in connection with budget adoption and that the district met the publication requirement by advertising in the West Valley View. He said the levy would fund project needs “to extend utility lines, sewer, and finish a half street” related to the new school. He said the district anticipates $2,000,000 of adjacent-ways work in 2025–26 and proposed levying the full $2,000,000 this year with the intention of leveling the remainder in 2026–27. Vaughn said the levy would cost taxpayers about $11.03 per $100,000 of assessed valuation as shown in the district’s proposed budget materials.
Vaughn also noted a procedural constraint: “Prior to spending these funds, the school facilities oversight board must approve that the projects are eligible for this funding,” and said the district will mail the results of the board’s action to the Property Tax Oversight Commission.
Board members had no substantive questions during the hearing. “I wish we didn't have to do this,” said Mr. Owens, adding that the district had approved a bond to build the new school and the adjacent-ways work was an additional expense tied to that construction. Ms. Moran said, “I think it was a clear presentation,” and praised the district’s approach to spreading the tax impact over time.
No final levy adoption vote is recorded in the portion of the meeting transcript provided. The next required steps identified by staff are approval of eligibility by the School Facilities Oversight Board before funds are spent and submission of the hearing results to the Property Tax Oversight Commission.
Votes and formal motions tied to the hearing: the board voted unanimously to convene the public hearing and later voted unanimously to adjourn it; meeting minutes will reflect those procedural motions.
