Lake Havasu City Council adopts FY26 tax levies, approves public‑safety and infrastructure purchases and awards construction contracts

Lake Havasu City Council on July 8 approved several budget‑level and capital actions tied to the new fiscal year and ongoing public‑safety and infrastructure programs.

Budget and taxes: Finance staff presented the final FY26 budget items. The council adopted the city property tax levy at a rate presented in the public hearing (0.6718 per $100 of assessed value) and approved the London Bridge Plaza Improvement District levy; both measures passed unanimously (7–0). Staff said assessed‑valuation growth accounted for a revenue increase of roughly $430,000, of which new construction contributed approximately $116,000 according to the finance presentation.

Education and workforce: Council adopted Resolution No. 25‑3848 (7–0) to approve a memorandum of understanding with Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 to expand Career and Technical Education at Lake Havasu High School by adding an Emergency Medical Services program. The two‑year MOU (2025–2027) will offer Emergency Medical Response and EMT‑Basic curriculum to juniors and seniors; staff said 11 students were already enrolled for the program start on July 31.

Public safety equipment and contracts: The council ratified a June 27 notice to proceed and approved the purchase of 125 Motorola APX Next handheld…