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Town manager reports grant submissions, water project application and dog park updates
Summary
Town Manager Richard Marsh reported that Wellton submitted a CDBG regional application for water treatment improvements, shared USDA RBDG grant deadlines, provided a progress update on drainage Phase 2, and summarized staff assistance to dog park proponents; pool season and community events were also announced.
Town Manager Richard Marsh used the June 2 Town Council meeting to brief the council on multiple staff initiatives and community programs.
Grants and funding: Marsh reported that the Town submitted its Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regional application for the Wellton Water Treatment Improvements Project to the Western Arizona Council of Governments on May 22, 2026, and thanked Grants Administrator Terri Barriga and staff for their work. Marsh also outlined USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) requirements and deadlines: June 15, 2026 for SECD Set Aside funding and June 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time for standard applications, noting applicants need active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Infrastructure and operations: Staff reported the Wellton Area Drainage Improvements Phase 2 (CIP 3.1501A) remains within contract timeline (Notice to Proceed May 4, 2026; 26 days used to date, 124 days remaining). The town also reported steady new water account activity earlier in 2026 (12 in January, 14 in February, 20 in March, 17 in April) as an indicator of local development activity.
Dog park background: In an email and meeting summary read into the record, Marsh clarified the Town's position on a proposed dog park: the Town is not opposed and has provided assistance (including help with nonprofit formation and seed funding discussions), but staff emphasized that site selection must address safety, infrastructure, access, and long-term maintenance. Marsh referenced prior meetings (September 9, 2025 and January 20, 2026) and noted a recommended town-owned site near the dog kennels that could leverage existing irrigation and grant eligibility.
Community programs and outreach: Marsh and staff announced the N.D. & Katie Kline Municipal Pool season opening (May 25 through Sept. 12) with free admission through June 7, upcoming Summer Splash Day and July 4 events, the AWC Future48 Workforce Accelerator ribbon cutting (May 6), and other community events. The town's April digital outreach metrics were shared (Facebook views 8,900; Instagram reach 3,300).
