Florence Town Council held a Monday meeting with hearings on two Series 12 restaurant liquor licenses, a presentation from the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, and approval of special-assessment financing for Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District Area 12 (three units). Council approved the liquor recommendations and moved forward two CFD resolutions despite one member's dissent; the council also approved an emergency well‑siting services contract not to exceed $50,322.

Discussion Points

•Applicant representative described plans for downtown participation and staffing.
•Board Member Bencina expressed dissent over assessment disparities affecting senior residents.
•Board voted to approve resolutions and proceed with bond‑sale preparations.
•Buckner reported water‑use statistics from Arizona Forward Summit.
•Council asked about community impact, hours and staffing.
•Council members recounted community events and outreach.
•Engineers will identify two preliminary sites and prepare a technical memorandum for council review.
•Felker presented upcoming events, sales results, board elections and membership dues increases.
•Representative explained license conversion from 6 to 12.
•Staff confirmed proper posting and no negative comments.
•Staff explained the town has four wells (two north and two south of the Gila River) and will need additional wells as the town grows.
•Staff presented feasibility details including lot counts, improvement costs and proposed assessments.
•Staff reported the application was posted and no negative comments were received.

Decisions

•Emergency professional services contract approved.
•Recommendation for approval forwarded to state licensing authority.
•Recommendation forwarded to state licensing authority.
•Resolutions M R C F D 1155‑26 and M R C F D 1156‑26 approved; staff authorized to prepare bond documents.

Directions

•Authorize mayor to sign contract; staff to finalize paperwork and receive technical memorandum.
•Staff to forward recommendation to state.
•Staff to forward recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
•Staff to proceed with standard bond and assessment steps, prepare official statement and notices.

Nov

November 4, 2026

The Pinal County Flood Control District Board was scheduled to consider adoption of the San Tan Valley Area Drainage Master Plan and several consent items, including a $997,216 NRCS grant application and a State Land right‑of‑way acceptance. The ADMP, prepared by Entellus, analyzed flood hazards across a 68-square-mile study area and recommended channels, culverts and basins grouped into 15 areas of interest.

Discussion Points

•Consent Item B: application to NRCS for $997,216 to facilitate Smith Wash study and planning; packet described it as 100% funded.
•Consent Item C: acceptance of State Land right‑of‑way grant 18‑11702‑00 for non‑exclusive access to rain gauge locations.
•Stakeholder meetings with ASLD, EPCOR, KB Home, New Magma Irrigation District, FCDMC and ADOT informed alternative selection and led to some modifications to preserve State Land value and ROW where possible.
•The ADMP groups drainage problems into 15 Areas of Interest and evaluates alternatives for each (channels, culverts, basins, berms, flap gates, regrading and maintenance).

Nov

Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (11/04/2026)

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors met Nov. 4, 2026, approving several consent items, two planning actions to redesignate and rezone nearly 6.93 acres in San Tan Valley for a community center and a gas station development, and accepting multiple grants and intergovernmental agreements affecting road and airport projects. The board also authorized the county manager to retain outside conflict counsel related to a matter involving the County Attorney.

Discussion Points

•Agreement funds design and construction; ADOT to fully administer project.
•Grant application for modeling and site selection; $8,890 match required ($4,445.44 from State of Arizona).
•Planning and Zoning recommended approval (9-0) with 17 stipulations.
•Planning and Zoning recommended approval 9-0 with no stipulations.
•Public hearing held; resolution ordered to vacate parcel APN 502-06-016H.
•Tohono O'odham Nation grant will be used by Florence Women's Club and Hope Women's Center; county to be passthrough fiscal agent.
•VOCA grant of $33,928 to support trauma therapy; $8,482 match from General Fund included in FY 26/27 budget.

Decisions

•Both grants accepted and recorded on the consent agenda.
•Consent approved to submit FAA grant application.
•IGA No. 26-0011763-I approved.
•Ordinance No. 2026-PZ-040-25 approved as presented with 17 stipulations.
•Resolution No. 110426-RD26-041 approved.
•Resolution No. 2026-PZ-PA-030-25 approved as presented.

Nov

Summary Minutes for Flood Control District (11/04/2026)

The Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors convened Nov. 4, 2026, approved routine consent items including minutes from Oct. 14, 2026, and adopted Resolution No. 110426-FL26-006 to adopt the San Tan Valley Area Drainage Master Plan, covering Supervisor Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Decisions

•Consent agenda items approved (minutes and Resolution No. 110426-FL26-006)
•Resolution No. 110426-FL26-006 adopted via consent agenda

Nov

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The Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Nov. 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. to consider adopting the San Tan Valley Area Drainage Master Plan and several consent items, including a $997,216 NRCS grant application for Smith Wash watershed work and acceptance of a State Land Department right-of-way grant for rain-gauge access.

Discussion Points

•ASLD requested alternatives be placed within existing ROW where possible; recommended regional channel and conceptual basins in ASLD urban core.
•Consent item recommends authorization for the Assistant County Engineer to execute the application.
•Grant application amount $997,216; packet states 100% funding and that application will support Smith Wash watershed study and planning.
•Report teams modeled 10‑ and 100‑year storms and grouped issues into 15 Areas of Interest with site‑specific alternative matrices.
•Staff recommends adoption to allow county to use the plan to guide development and flood/erosion control management.

Directions

•Further design, ROW coordination and permitting recommended for any selected capital projects; stakeholder coordination (ASLD, utilities, UPRR) required.
•If authorized, staff will submit the NRCS application and the Assistant County Engineer would execute required documents.

Florence

Meetings

Town Council Meeting November 2, 2026

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Directions

November 4, 2026

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Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (11/04/2026)

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Summary Minutes for Flood Control District (11/04/2026)

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Summary Minutes for Public Health Services District (10/28/2026)

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Directions

Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (10/28/2026)

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October 28, 2026

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Summary Minutes for Public Health Services District (10/28/2026)

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Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (10/28/2026)

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Planning and Zoning Commission October 22, 2026

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Town Council Meeting October 20, 2026

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Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Work Session <br> Meeting (10/21/2026)

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October 21, 2026

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Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Work Session <br> Meeting (10/21/2026)

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Town Council Work Session October 12, 2026

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View Minutes Document for Public Health Services District (10/14/2026) - opens in new window - opens in new window

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Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (10/14/2026)

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Summary Minutes for Public Health Services District (10/14/2026)

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Town Council Meeting November 2, 2026

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November 4, 2026

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Summary Minutes for Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting (11/04/2026)

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Summary Minutes for Flood Control District (11/04/2026)

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Summary Minutes for Public Health Services District (10/28/2026)