> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Globe City Council Summary - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/globe-city-council-summary-10/ - Published: 2026-08-09T19:21:20.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T19:21:20.000Z - Description: Week of July 15, 2026 - Author: Cronkite - Tags: globj, #summary, email # FEMA denies flood appeal, state steps in with match funding # City prepares for next phase of creek bank stabilization # Police department secures new body-worn camera contract # Contract awarded for Cedar Street improvements # Upcoming culvert work to temporarily close Jesse Hayes Road # City well to undergo $128,000 rehabilitation # Water office supervisor retires after 30 years # Council approves property tax rate reduction # City launches interactive online zoning map --- ### 1\. FEMA denies flood appeal, state steps in with match funding GLOBE, Ariz. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the city's appeal for public infrastructure funding related to last September's historic floods, citing disputes over whether sewer line damage was caused by flood debris or regular wear and tear. Despite the federal setback, City Manager Paul Jepson announced the city successfully secured $2.5 million from the Arizona state legislature and Gov. Katie Hobbs. This state funding will cover the required 25 percent local match for Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, ensuring critical creek mitigation projects can continue without bankrupting the city. --- ### 2\. City prepares for next phase of creek bank stabilization GLOBE, Ariz. — With the initial post-flood sediment removal phase nearing 90 percent completion and running under budget, crews are transitioning to bank stabilization along Pinal Creek. Representatives from CivilTec Engineering and Tiffany Construction informed the city council that heavy, angular riprap will be placed at nine critical cut-bank locations to protect nearby roads, utilities and structures. The upcoming phase, which relies on interlocking rock rather than shotcrete, aims for completion by the end of August before current federal funding expires. --- ### 3\. Police department secures new body-worn camera contract GLOBE, Ariz. — The city council approved a five-year, $332,865 contract with Axon Enterprise to equip Globe Police Department personnel and civilian aides with updated body-worn cameras and Tasers. Costing approximately $66,226 in the upcoming fiscal year, the agreement covers hardware, software, data storage and an automated auditing program that randomly selects incident footage for administrative review. Police leadership emphasized the technology's importance in maintaining professional accountability and protecting officers against false complaints. --- ### 4\. Contract awarded for Cedar Street improvements GLOBE, Ariz. — A contractor was awarded a $171,619 contract to complete sidewalk and drainage improvements along Cedar Street. The city council unanimously approved the agreement after the company emerged as the lowest responsible bidder during the procurement process, though the specific contractor's name was not immediately available in city records. City staff noted that the winning bid came in significantly under the city's estimated budget for the infrastructure project, allowing work to commence soon. --- ### 5\. Upcoming culvert work to temporarily close Jesse Hayes Road GLOBE, Ariz. — Ongoing sidewalk and drainage work along Jesse Hayes Road will require a temporary closure at a crossing to replace and expand lifted culverts that pose a flooding risk. Public Works Director John Angulo explained that the multi-span culvert replacement requires a full road closure because steel plates cannot safely span the gap. The city is coordinating with the contractor to minimize disruption before the new school year begins and has contingency plans to quickly backfill the trench for emergency access if severe monsoon rains occur. --- ### 6\. City well to undergo $128,000 rehabilitation GLOBE, Ariz. — The city council approved a $128,015 contract with a water-services contractor to rehabilitate a city well, which has been out of service since October. The project includes replacing the well pump and upgrading electrical systems to ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality standards. The necessary maintenance will be funded through the city's well pump maintenance and repair budget and must be completed before the end of the calendar year. The specific well and contractor were not immediately identified in available city records. --- ### 7\. Water office supervisor retires after 30 years GLOBE, Ariz. — The city council recognized water office supervisor Jodi Martin, who is retiring after 30 years of continuous service to the city. Public Works Director John Angulo praised Martin's institutional knowledge and dedication, noting she served as the frontline point of contact for customer complaints and utility emergencies over three decades. --- ### 8\. Council approves property tax rate reduction GLOBE, Ariz. — The city council unanimously approved an ordinance reducing the city's primary property tax rate from $1.1892 to $1.1639 per $100 of assessed valuation for the upcoming fiscal year. Because local property valuations have increased, state law requires the city to lower the tax rate to keep the total tax levy flat, ensuring existing property owners do not face a tax increase. The only slight increase in the city's total budgeted levy will come from new construction recently added to the tax rolls. --- ### 9\. City launches interactive online zoning map GLOBE, Ariz. — Residents and developers now have streamlined access to local property data following the city council's ratification of a $7,000 contract with an engineering firm. The firm designed a new interactive Geographic Information Systems zoning map for the city's website, allowing users to easily view parcel numbers, floodways and zoning overlays without having to cross-reference multiple county and state portals. The firm's name was not immediately available in online city records. --- --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: [Contact Us](https://www.citizenjournal.us/contact/) --- [![Job Board](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/JOB.png)](https://gregl72.github.io/job/?ref=citizenjournal.us)