Santa Cruz supervisors approve routine contracts, tax‑sale schedule and emergency repairs; managers to pursue city‑county meeting
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The board approved a Sunland Asphalt cooperative purchase (about $942,793), a WestEd workforce plan contract (up to $150,000), authorization to fill a detention officer vacancy, and an emergency procurement to repair a Harshaw Road cattle guard under ARS 11‑254.01A. Supervisors also discussed coordinating a joint meeting with Nogales.
At its Feb. 4 meeting the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved several administrative and procurement items that officials said address routine infrastructure and workforce planning needs while also authorizing an emergency safety repair on a county road.
The board approved a cooperative purchase agreement with Sunland Asphalt & Construction LLC for an estimated $942,793 to remove and repair asphalt on four county projects, including Bravo Lane, the Acaponeta/Calle Cristina intersection, the WIOA parking lot (partly funded by WIOA), and areas around the county complex. County staff said the work is necessary because prior chip‑seal fixes no longer suffice and full asphalt reconstruction is prudent for longevity.
Supervisors also approved a workforce‑development strategic plan contract with WestEd not to exceed $150,000 for consulting from Jan. 7 through Aug. 31, 2026. Staff described a multi‑stakeholder selection process and a 6–8 month timeline intended to align county partners on workforce priorities.
On public safety and staffing, the board voted to fill a budgeted vacant detention officer position in the jail district. The motion was moved, seconded and passed.
On infrastructure, the board found an emergency exists under ARS 11‑254.01A for a deteriorated cattle guard crossing on Harshaw Road — a route that has seen increased heavy traffic related to mining and construction — and authorized the county manager to secure emergency procurement to repair or replace the crossing. County staff said traffic will be managed with single‑lane controls and flaggers during repairs and that they will explore reimbursement under an existing maintenance agreement with South 32.
Treasurer and finance reports included current cash and investment balances and a reminder about an upcoming tax sale set for Feb. 10; the treasurer reported about 6,867 parcels remained on the delinquent list with an estimated delinquent value of $14,906,821.08 and reviewed a near‑complete bank transition for warrant processing.
Finally, supervisors supported staff outreach to the City of Nogales to coordinate a joint meeting to discuss shared priorities. Managers were directed to work with the city manager to draft an agenda that complies with open‑meeting rules and to return with scheduling options.
The consent agenda was approved without comment and the board adjourned. Many items were routine approvals rather than new policy directives; the emergency Harshaw Road authorization and the impending EIS/CPBA process related to the Hermosa project were highlighted as near‑term items that may require additional county oversight or action.