Camp Verde council approves $3.6 million arsenic-treatment project at Mongini Well with WIFA support

The Camp Verde Town Council on July 2 approved Resolution 2025-1186 to accept a financial assistance agreement with the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) to fund arsenic treatment and electrical infrastructure upgrades at the Mongini Well site.

Finance Director Michael Showers told the council the WIFA package for the project totals approximately $3.6 million, comprising $2.0 million in grant funds and up to $1.6 million in loan funds. Showers said the application was approved by WIFA and the resolution before the council is required for the project to move forward to final contract approval by the WIFA Board.

Utilities Director Jeff Low and Showers answered council questions about project scope and the funding split. The resolution authorizes execution and delivery of the financial assistance agreement and allows staff to finalize contract documents so the project can proceed under WIFA terms.

Councilor Robin Godwin moved to approve the resolution; Councilor Robert Foreman seconded. The roll call vote recorded six ayes and no nays, with Vice Mayor Wendy Escoffier absent: Bolton — aye; Seybold — aye; Foreman — aye; Murdock — aye; Godwin — aye; Mayor Moore — aye. The motion carried 6-0.

The action commits the town to accept WIFA grant and loan terms and to complete required contracting steps with WIFA; Showers stated the project budget and debt service were included in staff’s planning. No public comment opposing the resolution was recorded. The council adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

Next steps: staff will finalize contract documents with WIFA and return with any required authorizing documents as the WIFA process advances.