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Votes at a glance: Maricopa supervisors approve APS easement, settle litigation, and amend district agreements
Summary
On Feb. 25 the board approved an APS easement at Estrella Mountain Campground, authorized settlements and outside counsel, and amended intergovernmental agreements affecting the Stadium and Library districts; the board also approved a $550,000 Recorder appropriation 4–1.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 25 took a series of procedural and fiscal votes, including approving an Arizona Public Service easement, authorizing a $400,000 settlement, approving outside counsel retainer authority, and amending joint governance agreements for special districts.
Key actions and outcomes
- Item 69 — APS easement at Estrella Mountain Campground: Approved unanimously. Public commenter Joe Hoff asked for clarity about duration, compensation and access; county real estate director Alex Smith said the easement is permanent and required by APS to power county facilities. The board completed a unanimous roll-call vote as required by statute.
- Item 70 — Settlement in Delk v. Maricopa County: Approved. A public speaker noted that taxpayers ultimately pay settlement costs; county attorneys said executive session…
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