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Wellton council adopts FY2026-27 budget, approves fee increases and equipment loan
Summary
On June 2, 2026, the Wellton Town Council adopted the final Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, approved new golf and sanitation fees, and authorized a loan repayment agreement to buy a street sweeper and sanitation truck; most measures passed unanimously, the equipment loan passed 3-1.
The Wellton Town Council on June 2 adopted Resolution No. R2026-760, approving the town's final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and setting the related expenditure limitation. Vice Mayor Barbara Biggs moved to adopt the resolution and Council Member James Sampson seconded; the vote was 4-0 with Council Member Ralph Davidson absent.
In the same meeting the council approved two fee-related resolutions. Resolution No. R2026-763 established new or increased fees for the Coyote Wash Golf Course and equipment rental. Council Member James Sampson moved the item, Vice Mayor Biggs seconded, and the measure passed 4-0. The council also adopted Resolution No. R2026-764 to set new or increased sanitation service fees for town customers; the motion noted a five-year sunset provision. Vice Mayor Biggs moved the sanitation-fees resolution, Council Member Cecilia McCollough seconded, and the measure passed 4-0.
Council authorized Resolution No. R2026-759, authorizing a loan repayment agreement with the Greater Arizona Development Authority (GADA) to acquire a street sweeper and a sanitation truck. Council Member Sampson moved the loan resolution, Vice Mayor Biggs seconded, and the motion carried 3-1; Council Member Cecilia McCollough voted no and Council Member Ralph Davidson was absent. No dollar amounts for the loan or purchase were specified during the meeting record.
Procedural actions: the council recessed twice by consensus to convene special meetings of the Boards of Directors for The Links at Coyote Wash Community Facilities Districts (2003-01 and 2005-01) and then reconvened the regular session. No public comments were received during the budget public hearing.
Votes at a glance - R2026-760 (Final FY2026-27 budget; expenditure limitation): Mover Vice Mayor Barbara Biggs; Seconder James Sampson; outcome Adopted 4-0 (Davidson absent). - R2026-763 (Golf course and equipment rental fees): Mover James Sampson; Seconder Vice Mayor Barbara Biggs; outcome Adopted 4-0. - R2026-764 (Sanitation service fees; five-year sunset noted): Mover Vice Mayor Barbara Biggs; Seconder Cecilia McCollough; outcome Adopted 4-0. - R2026-759 (Authorize GADA loan repayment agreement for street sweeper and sanitation truck): Mover James Sampson; Seconder Vice Mayor Barbara Biggs; outcome Adopted 3-1 (McCollough opposed, Davidson absent). Dollar amounts not specified in the meeting minutes.
What happens next: The budget and fee resolutions take effect as specified in each resolution. The loan agreement authorizes staff to proceed with the financing steps consistent with GADA requirements. The council's next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026.
