Irina Ermakova

The council held a study session to receive a presentation from the Central Arizona Fire Medical Authority regarding ambulance response times and operations within the jurisdiction. Key discussion topics included the state-regulated Certificate of Necessity process, billing practices for emergency medical services, staffing ratios of medics and EMTs, and the implementation of a tiered response system to improve operational efficiency. Additionally, the council discussed mutual aid agreements with neighboring agencies and regional collaboration for emergency service coordination.

The Strategic Plan for the Town of Prescott Valley, developed in January 2024, serves as a roadmap to guide the Town into the future. It is structured around four key focus areas: fostering a High-Performing Team, ensuring Water and Land Stewardship, enhancing the Quality of Life, and building a Prosperous Community. The plan aims to achieve outcomes such as improved employee engagement and communications, sustainable water management and land conservation, strengthened public safety and infrastructure, increased attainable housing, and a diversified, growing economy.

This document outlines the Proposed FY27 Tentative Budget, focusing on Strategic Stewardship to deliver exceptional service and enhance quality of life. Key strategic elements include ensuring a structurally balanced budget for long-term financial sustainability and service stability, wise resource utilization, and making intentional choices. The plan emphasizes fiscal conservatism, maintaining robust financial reserves, and strategic investments in personnel and infrastructure, guided by values of integrity, service excellence, and teamwork.

The council discussed various community matters, including upcoming town events, a report from the police department's attendance at police week, and a new hazardous waste disposal program. Financial and operational items were addressed, such as an amendment to a professional services agreement for water conservation master planning and an agreement for an effluent recharge facility project. The council also held a second reading of a zoning update ordinance and authorized the extension of business and industry incentive programs, including one specific to grocery supermarkets. Finally, a presentation was provided regarding the 2026 primary and general election procedures, voter registration, and tabulation transparency.

The agenda focuses on the review and authorization of the tentative budgets for the fiscal year 2026-2027 for several community facilities districts, including the Entertainment Center, Parkway Community Facilities District No. 1, Pronghorn Ranch, Quailwood Meadows, StoneRidge, and Southside Community Facilities District No. 1.