Council approves $1.16 million contract for Pinal Creek flood mitigation

Council approves budget transfers to fund flood recovery matches

City supports state appeal of FEMA assistance denial

United Fund of Globe-Miami increases flood relief cap to $30,000 per household

Water disconnections for delinquent sewer accounts to begin Feb. 1

Foundation donates dog waste stations for downtown Globe

Supervisors table 'Rally Around the Flags' project over cost concerns

Board approves $502,000 software upgrade for finance systems

County authorizes emergency funds to prevent Section 8 housing cuts

Eviction prevention budget boosted by state grant

Landfill services contract renewed for expansion and compliance

New contractor hired for scrap metal recycling

'Safe streets' consulting contract expanded by $80,000

Council approves $1.16 million contract for Pinal Creek flood mitigation

GLOBE, Ariz. - The Globe City Council unanimously approved a contract worth up to $1.16 million with Civiltec Engineering Inc. to provide engineering services for flood mitigation on Upper Pinal Creek. The project is time-sensitive, as the city faces a 220-day deadline to complete work under the Emergency Watershed Protection program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The scope of work includes sediment removal to restore the creek's carrying capacity and bank stabilization efforts. While 75% of the cost is reimbursable through federal funding, the city must cover the remaining 25% match, though officials are currently seeking a waiver to reduce that requirement.

Council approves budget transfers to fund flood recovery matches

GLOBE, Ariz. - To ensure the city can meet immediate financial obligations for flood recovery, the council approved two budget transfers totaling $300,000 from the capital project reserve and contingency funds. These funds will cover the required 25% local match for invoices related to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs and the Natural Resources Conservation Service programs. City Finance Director Danny DiGiacomo explained that while the city expects reimbursement for 75% of eligible costs, the municipality must pay invoices upfront and maintain available funds to keep recovery contractors working.

City supports state appeal of FEMA assistance denial

GLOBE, Ariz. - Following the federal government's denial of a disaster declaration for the September flood events, the Globe City Council ratified a letter of support for the state of Arizona's appeal of the decision. City Manager Paul Jepson and city staff explained that while the city has qualified for state-level emergency funding, a Federal Emergency Management Agency declaration would provide an additional 15% in funding and open access to buyback programs for affected residents. The appeal, spearheaded by Gov. Katie Hobbs, utilizes new census data and narratives provided by city staff to highlight the community's vulnerable population and lack of traditional growth opportunities due to being landlocked.

United Fund of Globe-Miami increases flood relief cap to $30,000 per household

GLOBE, Ariz. - United Fund of Globe-Miami Executive Director Maryn Belling and Salvation Army representatives announced a significant expansion of their residential flood relief program, raising the assistance cap from $4,500 to $30,000 per household. The funding, raised through local donations and corporate pledges, is available to homeowners directly impacted by floodwaters for repairs, contractor invoices and essential replacements. Additionally, the program has expanded to offer assistance with closing costs and down payments for residents who must relocate because their properties are no longer habitable.

Water disconnections for delinquent sewer accounts to begin Feb. 1

GLOBE, Ariz. - Beginning Feb. 1, the city of Globe will implement a new agreement with Arizona Water Company allowing for water service disconnections on accounts that are more than 90 days delinquent on city sewer payments. City staff reported there are currently 19 accounts that are 90 days or more past due, totaling approximately $43,435 in unpaid fees. The policy targets customers who share city sewer services but receive water from the private utility, closing a loophole that previously prevented the city from enforcing payment. Affected residents will receive notice from Arizona Water Company regarding the policy change in their January billing cycles.

Foundation donates dog waste stations for downtown Globe

GLOBE, Ariz. - The council accepted a donation from the Kismet Foundation for eight pet waste stations to be installed throughout the downtown area. The project, a partnership between the foundation and Stallings Construction, aims to improve sanitation and walkability for residents and visitors. The foundation will cover the costs of supplies and maintenance, including weekly restocking of bags and monthly inspections, while the city will coordinate the locations with business owners.

Supervisors table 'Rally Around the Flags' project over cost concerns

The Gila County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to table a resolution regarding the "Rally Around the Flags Project" after board members raised concerns about undefined future costs. The proposed resolution would have accepted a $33,085 donation from the Payson Elks Club to fund the design phase of the project, originally planned for the Tonto Apache Tribe land but moved to the Tommie Cline Martin Complex. However, supervisors questioned language in the agreement that could obligate the county to fund the project's unknown construction costs and directed staff to draft a new resolution explicitly limiting the county's commitment to the design phase only.

Board approves $502,000 software upgrade for finance systems

The supervisors approved a $502,249 agreement with Tyler Technologies Inc. to migrate the county's assessor, recorder, treasurer and financial management systems to a cloud-hosted platform. Finance Director Maryn Belling told the board the one-year initial term, beginning Feb. 1, will reduce infrastructure demands on county IT staff and improve auditing capabilities while integrating these departments into a single sign-on system to streamline operations for county employees.

County authorizes emergency funds to prevent Section 8 housing cuts

Facing a potential federal funding shortfall, the board authorized the use of up to $15,000 in unrestricted county funds to prevent the termination of assistance to families in the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program. Paula Horn, deputy director of Public Health and Community Services, reported that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the resolution to transfer funds between line items, ensuring that assisted families will not lose their housing support during the fiscal year ending in 2025 should the federal shortfall materialize.

Eviction prevention budget boosted by state grant

The board approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Economic Security, adding $85,000 earmarked for eviction prevention. This funding brings the Community Services Division's total budget for the program to $325,579. Paula Horn, deputy director of Public Health and Community Services, noted that the additional funds must be fully expended by June 30, 2026, providing immediate resources to residents facing housing instability.

Landfill services contract renewed for expansion and compliance

Supervisors approved a contract renewal with a consultant for solid waste landfill services, increasing the compensation cap to $367,840 for 2026. The scope of work includes routine environmental monitoring as well as significant capital projects, such as the conceptual design and permitting for the Buckhead Mesa landfill expansion and repairs to the leachate evaporation pond; Public Works Manager Aaron Codiga confirmed that, aside from a pending update for the Russell Gulch site, the county remains current on required permits.

New contractor hired for scrap metal recycling

After a period without a qualified recycler, the county awarded a contract to SA Recycling to provide scrap metal services at county landfills. Public Works Manager Aaron Codiga noted the contract imposes no direct cost to the county; instead, the vendor will handle the sorting, baling and removal of materials.

'Safe streets' consulting contract expanded by $80,000

The board voted to expand the scope of work for Community Alliance Consulting LLC regarding the "Safe Streets for All" initiative, increasing the contract by $80,000 for a new total not to exceed $205,000. Grants and Projects Manager Kaley Lathrop explained the amendment incorporates additional "Safe Routes to School" work consistent with a newly awarded grant, with the contract extension running through Dec. 31, 2026.

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