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Douglas council approves $3.12M expenditures, grants utility easements and sister‑city agreement with Cananea
Summary
The Douglas Mayor and Council unanimously approved March expenditures of $3,116,812.60, ratified two utility easements to Arizona Public Service, and authorized a sister‑city agreement with Cananea, Sonora, Mexico during its April 8 meeting.
The Douglas Mayor and Council unanimously approved a consent agenda on April 8 that included March expenditures totaling $3,116,812.60, two utility easements to Arizona Public Service and a formal sister‑city agreement with Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. The motion to approve was made by Council Member Richard C. Acosta and seconded by Council Member Maria Dillman; all members voted in favor.
The council ratified Resolution No. 26‑1728 and Resolution No. 26‑1729, each granting easements to Arizona Public Service for installation and maintenance of electric lines over portions of specified city parcels, and authorized the City Manager to execute necessary documents. The meeting minutes record the easements as part of the consent package approved without discussion.
Council also adopted Resolution No. 26‑1730, authorizing a formal sister‑city agreement with Cananea, Sonora. Mayor Jose Grijalva thanked Cananea for interest in stronger ties and said the relationship could help bring shoppers and visitors to Douglas, supporting local businesses.
The consent agenda included routine approvals of meeting minutes for March 11 and March 30, 2026. Council took the actions during the business portion of the meeting and did not amend any consent items prior to the roll‑call vote.
