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Council roundup: bingo license recommended, code housekeeping and tax notices scheduled
Summary
Council recommended an American Legion bingo license to the state, approved housekeeping amendments to a town fee/hours ordinance, accepted multiple consent items, and authorized notices to schedule public hearings on a possible sales‑tax increase (Mar. 17) and adoption of model city tax‑code amendments (Feb. 17).
Florence — At its Jan. 6 meeting the Town Council cleared a number of non‑controversial items and scheduled public outreach and hearings on possible tax‑code changes and a potential sales‑tax increase.
The council voted to recommend that the Arizona Department of Gaming accept American Legion Post 9’s application to apply for a bingo license, with staff reporting that the applicant meets state requirements. The motion to forward the application passed unanimously.
Council approved an amendment to town code (Ordinance 778‑26) to change the town’s service‑establishment hours (a housekeeping item to align code with modified operational hours) and approved multiple consent agenda items after brief budget clarification for two pulled items.
On revenue policy, the council authorized staff to post a notice of intent to consider a sales‑tax increase and scheduled a public hearing for March 17, 2026; council emphasized that tonight’s action only authorizes notice and does not set rates. Staff also recommended posting notice to adopt the 2012/2014 Model City Tax Code (housekeeping changes that do not alter rates) and scheduled a Feb. 17, 2026 hearing.
What’s next: The sales‑tax notice will be followed by budget work sessions, public outreach events, and a public hearing on March 17; the model city tax code housekeeping hearing is set for Feb. 17.
