Council approves land sale for proposed ultra-luxury resort

Millions from resort sale earmarked for parks and recreation

Council extends developer closing deadline

Council moves to restrict nondisclosure agreements

Proposed city fee schedule sparks debate over city-owned facility

City renews power marketing contract amid hydroelectric concerns

Regional fire recovery plan focuses on economic revitalization

Page High School girls basketball team honored for state title

Council approves land sale for proposed ultra-luxury resort

PAGE, Ariz. — Despite public concerns over the loss of a section of a public trail segment, the Page City Council voted 6-1 to approve an amended land purchase agreement with the developer for the proposed ultra-luxury resort. The developers will purchase 247 acres of city land to build a high-end, low-density retreat geared toward international and affluent travelers. Proponents, including local business leaders, praised the anticipated 250 to 300 jobs and estimated $20 million in city tax revenue over 10 years, while one dissenting council member expressed a desire for further negotiations regarding the exact boundaries of public trail access.

Millions from resort sale earmarked for parks and recreation

PAGE, Ariz. — In a unanimous amendment attached to the resort land sale, the city council directed the entire $1.84 million purchase price to be dedicated exclusively to parks and recreation capital projects. The developer also pledged an additional $245,000 to cover trail impact fees and the creation of a city-owned trail master plan to offset the rerouting of a public trail segment. The $1.84 million in city revenue, combined with the nearly $250,000 in developer pledges, represents a financial injection that exceeds the city's entire annual culture and recreation budget.

Council extends developer closing deadline

PAGE, Ariz. — The city council unanimously approved a fourth amendment to a real estate purchase agreement with a developer, extending the developer's deadline to close on a local land parcel. The final approval followed a split 5-2 decision that defeated an amendment proposed by two council members, which would have stripped the developer's existing nondisclosure agreement from the contract.

Council moves to restrict nondisclosure agreements

PAGE, Ariz. — Following public confusion over recent nondisclosure agreements, the city council directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring council approval before the city manager can sign any future NDAs. City Attorney Joshua Smith advised that NDAs offer little actual protection because the city is legally bound to disclose information under state public records laws, prompting the council to seek a permanent, codified restriction on unapproved secrecy agreements.

Proposed city fee schedule sparks debate over city-owned facility

PAGE, Ariz. — A proposed update to the city's consolidated fee schedule generated substantial debate regarding the purpose of a newly acquired city-owned facility. Some council members argued the facility should serve as an inexpensive, open-access community center for local groups like the Boy Scouts and youth sports teams. However, concerns were raised during the meeting that offering the space for free or at vastly reduced rates could potentially undercut local businesses, with some speakers pointing to private event venues like the Elks Club and Marriott as examples. The council unanimously agreed to publish the fee schedule as is for the mandatory 60-day public review period but directed staff to bring the facility's operational strategy back for future discussion.

City renews power marketing contract amid hydroelectric concerns

PAGE, Ariz. — The city council unanimously approved a renewed electric marketing services agreement with the Western Area Power Administration to manage the city's power scheduling and purchasing. Page Utility Enterprises General Manager Bryan Hill noted the agreement is a major win for the city, avoiding the need to hire a private team of expensive energy traders. However, Hill warned the council that dwindling regional hydroelectric resources will force the city to rely more heavily on the open energy market to meet power demands in the future.

Regional fire recovery plan focuses on economic revitalization

PAGE, Ariz. — Coconino County officials presented a regional recovery plan, a comprehensive strategy addressing the economic fallout from recent regional wildfires. Coconino County Emergency Management Director Tim Carter explained that while the 200,000-acre fires burned primarily on federal lands and spared residential homes, the economic devastation to regional tourism was severe. The newly adopted plan outlines 32 action items focused on economic tourism recovery, health and social services and natural and cultural resources.

Page High School girls basketball team honored for state title

PAGE, Ariz. — The city council recognized the Page High School girls basketball team for winning the 3A state championship. Athletic Director Megan Moore praised the team's resilience after losing their home gym to water damage, which forced the team to spend nearly 100 hours traveling on buses for away games in December. Head Coach Celeste Claw was also honored for receiving the 3A Conference Coach of the Year award.

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