Questions & Answers:

Thank you for your question. The City Council has not approved the development of the multi-unit apartment building in Block 17. The proposed project that borders North Navajo is only in the infant stages of development. The City Council did give staff directive to do a parking study to see if the proposal was even viable.

This is a great question. Historically the City Council has been very supportive of people volunteering on city boards that live in the neighboring areas. There are two boards that they have required residency in the past and those are the Planning and Zoning Board,  and they have expected members on the PUE Board to live within the service area to be considered for that board. The city does encourage all who are interested in volunteering on other boards to please contact the City Clerk’s Office.

Thank you for this question. The city has had several conversations with Habitat for Humanity over the last few months on the different services and options that they can provide to Page. It was decided by both the city and Habitat for Humanity to wait for the new City Council to be seated before any decisions were made concerning the direction that would be taken on this issue. The residents can assume to see this topic once again in the new year.

Thank you for an interesting question. I don’t know that you will ever see the city commit to projects of this size again, mainly because of the large expense. The City Council did budget this year $2 million to expand infrastructure inside of Page. Currently there is a bid out right now asking for road expansion in the Ranchettes area. The city has taken the stance that they will provide the wet utilities, black top, lighting, the sidewalks and curb and gutter. This infrastructure will be the cities for eternity, so it makes sense.  

Although Horseshoe Bend revenue can’t be used specifically to fund the General Fund, which is what pays all of the bills for the city, we can charge Horseshoe Bend for what is call an Allocated Cost. In a nutshell, if Finance spends 20% of their time working on HSB we can charge for that, if Public Works spends 40% of their time helping HSB the city can then charge that 40% to HSB. So, in a very roundabout way Horseshoe Bend does support the facilities in our community.

Thank you for the questions. City staff was not informed of the letter or the contents. It would be best for the residents to contact PUE directly for their explanation.

As much as the city appreciates your situation, Helping Hands is a State of Arizona agency, not City of Page.

Thank you for this question. The city has not discussed that facility for indoor rec. We did discuss using that for another purpose though, and the current owners weren’t interested in selling the property, only leasing. It was the decision at that time that it made very little sense to invest the taxpayers money into a building that the city didn’t own.

You will soon be hearing more about this in the coming weeks and thanks for noticing. That is the new City of Page long term treatment center. This is a project that the city has been working on for 4 years, so this is very exciting for all residents of Page. We are hoping that it will be completed by Jun 30, 2025 and CBI/Encompass will be the provider for the facility.

There have been several questions concerning the Page Aquatic Center. The City Council approved a new funding source specifically for the Aquatic Center. The city didn’t start collecting that new bed hotel/motel tax until September of 2024, which means we actually received our first payment from the State of Arizona in November. The City Council agreed that once the revenue started to be collected, the Aquatic Center committee could begin their planning. Being realistic, considering architecture, engineering, and then the bid process we should be able to break ground for the project the fall of 2025. Also, there is no new plans for a parking lot and the pool is proceeding exactly on the timeline that was expected.

Normally once the City Council goes into Executive Session the staff member who mans the cameras for the meeting leaves, because there is no guarantee when the Council might return to the open meeting. The only way you can review what the last few minutes of the meeting is to review the audio that is available on the Agenda section of the city website. That audio is normally available one to two days after the meeting, attached is the city site for you to review.

https://cityofpage.org/government/public-meetings/

We are thrilled to share that the city has officially begun the planning process for a new swimming pool. After months of discussions, community engagement, and careful budgeting, the city has voted to confirm a funding source that will not only support the construction of this much-anticipated facility but also ensure its ongoing maintenance. A new swimming pool will provide a safe and enjoyable space for families, children, and individuals to gather and engage in healthy recreational activities. I cannot emphasize enough how vital this project is to our community’s well-being, and I look forward to seeing its positive impact in the years to come. The swimming pool is planned for the property directly behind the PERA Club on Haul Road.

In addition to the swimming pool, we have exciting news about other recreational projects that are set to begin in the new year and will bring joy and activity to our residents. We are eagerly anticipating the groundbreaking of a new splash pad this spring, designed to be a fun-filled park facility for our children during the warmer months. The splash pad will serve as a gathering place where families can create lasting memories, and I encourage everyone to get involved in the upcoming celebrations surrounding its opening. The splash-pad is planned for the Sports Facility on Haul Road.

We will see if we can make an effort to improve on this. Please keep in mind that the staff of the city is on a holiday, and we will need to find someone who is willing to volunteer to get out of bed before dawn. We won’t guarantee but let us see what we can do.

As much as we appreciate your question, it is really one that should be addressed to Page Unified School District.