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Clarkdale council approves CDBG project ranking, demolition bid, wastewater study and adopts 2026–27 strategic plan
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Summary
Council ranked Centerville Park accessibility as its top Community Development Block Grant priority, approved a $56,945 demolition bid and $61,000 budget transfer for the Centerville Road extension, accepted a $26,620 Nature Conservancy grant with a $51,620 ASA to study wastewater effluent discharge, and adopted the 2026–27 council strategic plan.
At its April 14 meeting, the Clarkdale Town Council took several administrative and funding votes that advance capital projects and planning work.
CDBG funding ranking: Staff reported roughly $300,000 in anticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and presented three eligible projects vetted with NACOG and the Arizona Department of Housing: Centerville Park ADA improvements, Centerville fire‑flow/water improvements, and a Habitat for Humanity critical home‑repair project. After public comment and council discussion, council ranked the projects and approved resolution 1758 to submit the application and implement the projects in priority order: (1) Centerville Park accessibility improvements; (2) Centerville fire‑flow/water improvements (backup); and (3) Habitat for Humanity (backup). Council noted that CDBG rules generally allow funding for one project and that the ranked list provides contingency options.
Centerville Road extension demolition: Town manager Lou Anderson presented three bids to demolish structures and clear properties needed for the Centerville Road extension. Environmental Response, Inc. (ERI) submitted the low bid of $56,945; staff asked for a $61,000 transfer from CIP contingency to fund the demolition and fence rental. Council approved the ERI bid and the budget transfer by motion and voice vote.
Wastewater effluent study: Water director Josh Tomerlin described a Nature Conservancy award of $26,620 and a proposed additional services agreement (ASA) with Madura of $51,620 to study the feasibility of discharging Broadway wastewater treatment plant effluent to the Bitter Creek (an intermittent/ephemeral water body). The study will characterize effluent constituents, test suitability for discharge or recharge, and identify treatment improvements required to meet regulatory standards; the council accepted the grant and approved the ASA.
Strategic plan adoption: Town manager Lou Anderson reviewed the council’s proposed 2026–27 strategic priorities across six goal areas. Council praised staff accomplishments and adopted the 2026–27 council strategic plan by voice vote.
Each of the above items passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Council asked staff to follow up on implementation details where applicable, including requesting ADOT consideration (for a separate CUP action earlier) and confirming contractor schedules and grant deliverables.
