Gila County Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an economic analysis presentation by Audubon Southwest regarding water-based recreation and watershed health in Arizona. The Information Technology Department provided an overview of its operations, cybersecurity priorities, and cloud migration strategies. The Public Works Department updated the Board on flood recovery projects, funding resources, and ongoing contract work. Finance officials reviewed flood recovery bond financing, regional flood mitigation collaboration efforts, and considerations for a potential secondary property tax levy for flood control. Discussions also covered the ongoing revision of the procurement policy, preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 operational and capital budget planning, and debt service obligations. Finally, the Board addressed compensation strategies and potential cost-of-living adjustments for County staff, and heard from the City of Globe Mayor regarding flood mitigation planning.