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Sedona council to sponsor Forest Service grant for Broken Arrow Trailhead redesign
Summary
The council unanimously authorized the city to apply as sponsor for an Arizona State Parks OHV Recreation Fund grant—up to $750,000—to redesign the Broken Arrow Trailhead in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, with the city to administer construction if funded.
Sedona’s City Council unanimously agreed to apply to the Arizona State Parks Off‑Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund to redesign the Broken Arrow Trailhead, authorizing the city manager to sign the grant application.
The project team told council the Forest Service developed an initial schematic and that the city would act as the grant sponsor and construction administrator if the application is successful. Project presenters described neighborhood outreach, letters of support and a cost estimate; staff said they plan to request the maximum $750,000 available under the competitive grant.
City staff said the Forest Service has already completed regulatory reviews and that the city would coordinate environmental and setback inspections in partnership with the agency. Engineering staff said they reviewed unit prices from current local projects and consider the cost estimate conservative; if bids exceed the grant amount, staff would return to council to discuss scope or additional funding.
During public comment Tim Perry of Sedona criticized the project as elitist and objected to paving and other design choices, saying in part: “Stop paving the dirt roads” and urging residents to review campaign contributions. Councilors and the project team said they had worked with neighbors, the Greater Sedona Recreation Coalition (GSRC) and the Forest Service to refine plans and that a restroom and improved parking were intended to reduce waste and overnight camping in the area.
Councilor Bridal moved to authorize the application and the city manager to sign; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Plueg and passed unanimously.
Next steps: staff will submit the competitive grant application and return to council if costs or scope changes require additional city funding or policy direction.
