Town of Payson

The meeting presented findings from outreach efforts and financial/economic projections, and a recommended concept design for an aquatic and recreation facility. Discussions included a summary of community input, planning concepts, operational evaluation, and next steps. The council reviewed community input, programming, planning design, and data gathering. The scientific survey results and community input results were also reviewed to clarify priorities. The council also discussed planning concepts, operational evaluation, potential future escalation, and the 2024 proposed general plan data.

The resolution authorizes the assignment, assumption, and amendment to a vacant land/lot purchase contract between the Town and Danco Homes, LLC, related to the assignment by Danco Homes, LLC, to the Town of the purchase agreement between Danco Homes, LLC, and Payson Land 30, LLC, for the purchase of a portion of Gila County Parcel No. 304-02-015X. It directs the Mayor, Town Manager, and Town Attorney to enter into the assignment and amendment to the vacant land/lot purchase contract and to proceed with the acquisition of the real property known as Gila County Parcel No. 304-02-015X on behalf of the Town for an amount not to exceed fair market value of the property, plus acquisition and closing costs. The acquisition is deemed necessary for public purposes, including possible construction of housing and a new aquatic and recreation center.

Consideration of Resolution 3409 authorizing the sale of excise tax bonds to complete select public improvements. The resolution is the final step in discussions and actions that began three years ago. It authorizes the sale of obligations and delegates authority to staff to complete the transaction, including enacting Tax Compliance and Continuing Disclosure procedures. The council is also considering the First Trust Agreement, the First Purchase Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, the Obligation Purchase Agreement, and a draft Preliminary Official Statement. The resolution includes an emergency clause to allow the Town to take advantage of favorable interest rates and avoid delays in financing capital improvement projects related to public safety, parks and recreation, transportation, trails, and efficient governmental administration.

This document outlines the Town of Payson's Council Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-24, serving as a guide for the annual budget development. Key strategic areas include evaluating funding for capital assets, infrastructure, and facilities, alongside specific initiatives in parks maintenance, economic development, streets, public safety, and storm water management. The plan emphasizes taking care of existing assets and seeking opportunities for revenue-generating capital improvements.

The meeting addressed the proposed new recreational town facility, focusing on property acquisition. Key discussion points included a brief history of the proposed aquatics and recreation facility, site assessments and evaluations, and an overview of agreement terms. Candidate site locations were evaluated, including the Timber Ridge Site, North Malibu Site, and South Malibu Site. The recommended location is south of E Malibu and west of North Manzanita. Resolution 3403 was discussed, which would authorize the Town to assume Danco Homes LLC's position in the Purchase Contract with Payson 30 LLC, allowing the Town to purchase approximately 20 acres of property for the construction of a Recreation and/or aquatics facility.