MAY 2016 | REPORT TO CITIZENS

Jury Duty

Parks & Recreation

Emergency Management

What you need to know about serving as a juror in
Coconino County

Plan your outdoor activities, find a club to join and plan
your next party through Parks & Recreation.

A new wildfire defense ordinance is in effect. Find out
what is safe during the three stages of fire restriction.

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COCONINO COUNTY

Happy springtime and welcome to the
latest Report to Citizens! As we celebrate
surviving this winter’s El Nino without too
much excitement, we turn our attention to
a safe and enjoyable summer ahead.
In this issue we bring you the new
Wildfire Defense Ordinance, which we, as
the Board of Supervisors, approved last
summer. The ordinance seeks to
eliminate confusion about
what you can and cannot
do during a stage of fire
restriction by aligning
our rules with those of
the City of Flagstaff,
Arizona State Forestry
Division and the U.S.
Forest Service.
Also, this issue
includes information on
how to make the best of your
summer with activities at Fort
Tuthill, frequently asked questions about
serving as a juror, an update on zoning
changes, and a guide to the numerous
resident programs we offer through
our Community Services department. In
addition, we are given a glimpse into “a day
in the life of a Sheriff’s Deputy,” and we
are reminded of some spring and summer
safety tips from the Coconino County Public
Health Services District.
Finally, we would be remiss if we did not

say “Happy Birthday Coconino County!”
This year, Coconino County celebrates
125 years. While we are always focused
on the betterment of our community with
an eye toward the future, it is important
to note how far we have come in 125
years — from our infrastructure to the size
of our population and the growth of our
services. For instance, did you
know that Coconino County
was officially created 21
years before Arizona
even became a state?
The pressing issues
of the day in 1891
were the regulation of
drinking and gambling,
and the need for water.
While the supply and
preservation of water
remains an ever-present
concern, we now focus on the
maintenance of our roads and the delivery
of services in the most efficient ways
possible. We are proud of not only the
ways we, as a county, have grown, but also
the work we and our employees put into
keeping this a safe, beautiful place to live.
Here’s to another 125 successful years!
Sincerely,
The Coconino County Board of
Supervisors and County Manager

Table of Contents
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6-7
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Community Development
13
Community Services
14-16
Superior Court: Jury Duty
17
Property Taxes
18
Career Center; FWPP update
19
BOS Meeting; Get involved

Public Health
Law Enforcement
Publics Works Report
Solid Waste; Commuter info
Wildfire Defense Ordinance
Emergency Preparedness

Parks and Recreation

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www.coconino.az.gov

Art Babbott
Supervisor - District 1

Liz Archuleta
Supervisor - District 2

Matt Ryan
Supervisor - District 3

Mandy Metzger
Supervisor - District 4

Lena Fowler
Supervisor - District 5

Cynthia Seelhammer
County Manager

On the Cover: "Indian Garden" off of Bright Angel Trail. Photo by Robert Engberg/Flickr.com

Dear Coconino County residents,

REPORT TO CITIZENS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COCONINO!

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Public Meeting Schedule
Meetings take place in the Board of
Supervisors Chambers on the first floor
of the Coconino County Administrative
Building at 219 E. Cherry Ave. in
Flagstaff:
May 10:
Budget work session, 10 a.m. (tentative)
June 7:
Regular session, 10 a.m.
June 14:
Work session, 10 a.m. (tentative)
June 21:
Evening meeting, 6 p.m.
August 9:
Regular session, 10 a.m.
August 23:
Evening meeting, 6 p.m.
September 13:
Regular session, 10 a.m.
September 20:
Work session, 10 a.m. (tentative)

Prior to the March 1 regular meeting, the Board of Supervisors and
the County Manager’s Office held a short celebration to honor the
history and heritage of Coconino County. The Supervisors and County
Manager took turns reading highlights from the County’s history
and some shared personal stories of their connection to the County,
complete with period clothing and family photos. Coconino County
was founded on February 19, 1891 and the first meeting of a Board of
Supervisors was held April 1, 1891.

September 27:
Evening meeting, 6 p.m.
This schedule is subject to change. For the
most up-to-date information, visit www.
coconino.az.gov or call (928) 679-7120.
Agendas are available at www.coconino.
az.gov/agendacenter on the Friday before
each meeting.

GET INVOLVED!
Serve on a Board or Commission

P

ublic participation on boards or
commissions plays an important part
in helping the County address issues
and create policies that directly affect
our residents, such as health services,
land use, and open space. Members of
the public are selected by the Coconino
County Board of Supervisors to serve
set terms. The Board strives to maintain
ethnic, cultural, geographic and
educational diversity by drawing upon
valuable expertise when appointing

citizens to these voluntary positions. For
information on the County’s Boards and
commissions, and how to serve, visit www.
coconino.az.gov/boardsandcommissions.

Diversity Councils Seek Members
Do you have an interest in promoting cultural understanding? Coconino County’s
Inter-Tribal, African American and Hispanic Advisory Councils invite members of
the public from all backgrounds to attend
a meeting and apply to be a member.

Established in 2001 by the Coconino
County Board of Supervisors, the
Inter-Tribal Advisory Council (ITAC),
the African American Advisory Council (AAAC), and the Hispanic Advisory
Council (CHAC) act as official liaisons
and communication links between their
respective constituents and the County.
The Councils each consist of up to 15 volunteer members and meet on a monthly
basis at the administration building in
Flagstaff. Membership and meetings are
open to the public, and members who
live out of town can attend the meetings
by phone or video conference.
Anyone interested in joining is encour-

www.coconino.az.gov

aged to attend a future meeting in person to find out more. For more information, visit www.coconino.az.gov, click on
the “Government” tab and “Boards and
Commissions” or contact:
AAAC: LINDSAY DALEY
LDALEY@COCONINO.AZ.GOV
OR CALL (928) 679-7163
CHAC: THERESA THOMAS
TTHOMAS@COCONINO.AZ.GOV
OR CALL (928) 679-7162
ITAC: SUSIE GARRETSON
SGARRETSON@COCONINO.AZ.GOV
OR CALL (928) 679-7164
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NEWS FROM
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT

Jason Christelman, Director

C

oconino County is currently revising
its Zoning Ordinance with the goal
of enabling good development,
streamlining processes, and bringing the
Zoning Ordinance in alignment with the
County’s Comprehensive Plan. This effort
is led by the Community Development
Department with participation from a wide
variety of community stakeholders.
The revision has been underway for
the past year and is expected to take a
total of 18 months. Recent modifications
have included a new section for the
establishment of vacation rentals, the reestablishment of utilization of accessory
dwelling structures, the simplification of
measuring projections into yards (setbacks)
and general formatting for ease of use.
In addition, I’d like to highlight that
perhaps the most profound improvement
to date is the creation of a new Community
Agriculture section. This section provides
standards for animal keeping, including the
keeping of bees for honey production and
agriculturally-related uses.
On a larger scale, the Community
Development Department is seeking input
from stakeholders who are affected by the
ordinance. Additionally, the Community
Development Advisory Group (CDAG) has
formed to offer expertise in developing the
draft ordinance. The CDAG is a citizen-based
group open to the public. All drafts will be
heard and approved by both the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Board of
Supervisors at public hearings.
One strategy the County is exploring
is to increase the number of permitted
uses based on comprehensive performance
standards, including, but not limited
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to: parking, landscaping, setbacks, and
fencing. By creating performance standards
for customers to follow, the County
hopes to provide more assurance and
predictability in the development process,
without sacrificing good development.
Those projects not meeting or exceeding
performance standards would still be
allowed to apply for Conditional Use Permits
and be publically heard before the Planning
and Zoning Commission.

www.coconino.az.gov/sustainablebuilding
Coconino County would like to congratulate and thank these
community participants who received this year’s Sustainable
Building Awards:

~2016 Sustainable Building Awardees~
* Northern Arizona University’s International Pavilion ~RSP
Architects, Ltd. ~Kinney Construction Services, Inc.
* Hahn Net Zero Energy Residence ~Smith Architects, Inc. ~Hope
Construction ~E3 Energy ~Corinne Finney Interiors

Other objectives to be achieved with
the revision of the Zoning Ordinance will be
creating incentives for better development,
removing unnecessary or overly burdensome
barriers, making the ordinance more userfriendly and implementing goals and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan.

* Four Square Historic Project ~Alphabet Trees, LLC ~Architectural
Design Studio ~Good Oak Enterprises, Inc.

Overall, it is expected that the majority
of changes will occur in the General
Residential Zone (G) and Commercial
(General and Heavy) and Industrial Zones.
The G Zone comprises approximately 92%
of the lands under County jurisdiction for
development. They are typically very rural
large lots and are frequently considered for
Conditional Use Permits for uses other than
residential. The proposed revision would
enable many of these uses to be approved
administratively, as long as the application
meets the comprehensive performance
standards. Additionally, in the Commercial
and Industrial Zones, the list of permitted
uses would be expanded.

* Dunn Residence Greenmodel ~Dunn Family

Community Development looks forward
to adopting a more responsive Zoning
Ordinance. We welcome your input and
feedback throughout the revision process.
More information is available at
www.coconino.az.gov/communitydevelopment
www.coconino.az.gov

* Pine Project Remodel ~Carl’s Drafting ~Evolution Construction
* Newton Addition ~Jesse Newton
* Homestead Off-Grid Residence ~Green Mountain Construction
* Rose St. Cottages ~Phebe Paine & Jeff Knorr ~JKC Inc.
* Cabin Haus ~Serena & Tom Elsass ~Ezra Builders, LLC
* Carlile Residence ~Architectural Design Studio ~ Building Energy
Performance ~Harmony Builders, Inc.
*Habitat for Humanity of Williams ~Habitat for Humanity and
numerous community volunteers
* Koch Field Passive Solar Residence ~Bill Porter & Tim Whiteside
* Kiowa Passive Solar Cottage ~Travis & Joanna Estes ~HME Home
Builders
* Herkenhoff Residence ~Paul Overman Design Studio ~Harmony
Builders, Inc.

* Garage Grows Up ~Joan & David McKee ~Kohl Design and
Construction
*Double Efficiency ~Green Mountain Construction & Jirsa Construction
* Passive Solar House on Ash ~LightVox Studio ~Jirsa Construction
* Deadwood Ranch ~SolarTerra Design, LLC ~Property Plus, LLC.

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Coconino County Community Services
expanding micro-businesses or beyond
poverty personal development strategies.

Janet K. Regner, Director

C

oconino County Community
Services, a designated Community
Action Agency (CAA), is dedicated
to providing support and opportunities to
people of all ages within Coconino County.
Our mission, "Working together; Improving
lives; Creating solutions with Coconino
Communities,” is paramount to everything
we do. The goal at Community Services is
for individuals to enjoy a more satisfying
and economically stable life.
WHAT DOES COMMUNITY SERVICES DO?
We provide services to maintain
and acquire housing, transportation,
elderly home care, case management and
nutrition, economic empowerment, case
management services integrated with
financial coaching, micro-entrepreneurship
training, and asset building programs.
FIND US
We are located on the 2nd floor, at
2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff, Arizona
86004. Call (928) 679-7455 or visit www.
coconino.az.gov/communityservices for
more information.
DOES COMMUNITY NEED WARRANT
THESE COMMUNITY SERVICES?
22% of persons living in Coconino
County live below the federal poverty
level, significantly higher than Arizona
(17.3%) or the United States (14.9%) as
a whole. A contributing factor is that
Flagstaff is the 49th (of 206) mostexpensive metro area rental markets
and 38th (of 207) most-expensive homebuying markets in the United States. These
conditions challenge self-sufficiency,
increase homelessness, and create a high
need for help with rent, utilities, and more.
Many home-bound seniors need meal
assistance, and others need help starting/

WHAT SENIOR SERVICES DO YOU
PROVIDE?
Senior Services provides seniors
(60 years +) with information and program
referral, including:
• Benefits Checkup (Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP,
Arizona Commodity Supplemental
Food Program - Food Plus, Medicare,
and other federal and state programs)
• Homecare Services (housekeeping,
shopping, personal care, and respite care)
• Nutrition Program (congregate meals
and Meals on Wheels in Flagstaff and
Williams)
• Transportation Services (Senior 		
Independence Program and assistance
with other transportation programs)
Contact: Melinda Tracey at MTracey@
coconino.az.gov or call our office.
WHAT TYPES OF SOCIAL SERVICES
ARE AVAILABLE?
At Social Services you can apply for
rent/mortgage payment assistance, utility
assistance, move-in deposits on utilities,
clothing and food box vouchers, financial
coaching/literacy, repair or replacement of
a utility related appliance or system, utility
repairs and replacements, special needs
assistance related to employment. Contact
Susan Harlos at SHarlos@coconino.az.gov,
or call our office.
WHAT OTHER SELF SUFFICIENCY
PROGRAMS DO YOU OFFER?
Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) Program
The BBE class is a 12-week course for
individuals interested in starting up and/
or expanding a small business. A Business
Plan will be created, which will assist in
determining if your business is feasible.
Contact Scott Neuman at SNeuman@
coconino.az.gov or Norma Gallegos at
NGallegos@coconino.az.gov, or call our office.
Individual Development Account (IDA)
IDAs are savings accounts available
to low- and moderate- income individuals/
families who earn matching funds through
regular and continuous savings and
participation in financial literacy classes.
Match funds are disbursed if/when the

participant’s savings are used for the
acquisition of assets (business capital
or financing post-secondary education
at ($ave2Learn). Contact Barbara Frakes
at BFrakes@coconino.az.gov or Norma
Gallegos at NGallegos@coconino.az.gov, or
call our office.
Financial Literacy Workshops and Coaching
Get your finances in order, learn
how a credit score is calculated and get
tips to improve it. Learn financial money
management tools to help you track
spending and pay bills on time. These
topics and more are covered in Coconino
County’s Social Services Financial Literacy
workshops. In addition, we also provide
information on credit card usage and
how to use them to your advantage.
The beliefs one holds around money are
the biggest factor in shaping financial
circumstances, and we examine beliefs
and how to change them to shift in
the direction of more abundance and
prosperity. Contact Susan Harlos at
SHarlos@coconino.az.gov, or call our
office.
Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Program
In partnership with the City
of Flagstaff Housing Department,
Community Services operates an Owner
Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Program funded by the US Department
of Housing and Urban Development and
the Arizona Department of Housing. Lowincome and fixed-income homeowners
can receive assistance with repairs to
their homes like roofing, plumbing,
heating and electrical systems that may
pose a health or safety hazard to the
occupant. Additional considerations are
given for disability access and features,
aging in place modifications, as well as
energy efficiency items that may result in
lower utility costs to homeowners.
The program is available to Coconino
County residents with incomes at or below
80% of the State Median Income (SMI)
Guidelines (i.e., household of one with
annual income at or below $33,750). For
additional information on how you may
qualify or how the program works, contact
Norma Gallegos at NGallegos@coconino.
az.gov or call our office.

www.coconino.az.gov

How can I give a financial donation to
Community Services?
There are two ways to give, either
by writing a check and mailing or hand
delivering it to Community Services, or
by donating online with your credit card
via PayPal.
• To donate online with your credit
card via PayPal, www.coconino.
az.gov/communityservices
• To donate in person or by mail,
make check payable to “CCCSD,”
write “donation” in the memo line,
and send to:
Coconino County Community Services
2625 N. King Street
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
Attention: Administrative Manager
How are donations usually used to
help our Coconino County community
neighbors?
Community Services provides
assistance to our most vulnerable
community members with things like
housing, utilities, financial coaching
assistance, meals and assistance for the
elderly, self-sufficiency programs and
our Volunteer Program.
Are donations to Community Services
typically tax deductible?
Yes, Coconino County Community
Services is a public non-profit,
community action agency and donations
to it may be deductible from federal
income tax.
Can my donation to Community
Services qualify for a Charitable Tax
Credit?
Yes, you may receive an Arizona
Charitable Tax Credit for charitable
contributions to Coconino County
Community Services, a qualified
charitable organization by the State of
Arizona. Your donation will help those
we serve and it will also reduce your
Arizona State income tax dollar-fordollar, up to the legal limit. Contact
Barbara Frakes, or call (928) 679-7425.

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with Clerk of the
Superior Court
VALERIE WYANT

M

any of you may wonder what my roles and
responsibilities are, and I would like to take a
few moments to share with you what I do as
your Clerk of Superior Court.
In this role, I serve as the official record keeper and
financial officer for the Superior Court. The functions of
the Clerk of the Court are far-reaching – satisfying more
than 500 state statutes and Court rules. Among the roles
that the Clerk of the Superior Court’s Office was created
to perform are to:

`` Provide the public, court, media, and the legal
community access to all records of the Superior
Court in Coconino County.

`` Attend each Superior Court session to record the
actions of the court.

`` Be the first stop in initiating a Superior Court action
in civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, adoption, or
domestic relations matters.

Unless you been summoned for jury duty and
actually served as a juror, I think it is one of the most
misunderstood subjects involving the Courts. Here are
some frequently asked questions with answers that may
assist:

Q. Why is jury service important?
The United States Constitution and the Arizona
Constitution guarantee all people, regardless of race,
religion, sex, national origin, or economic status, the right
to trial by an impartial jury. Justice ultimately depends to
a large measure upon the quality of jurors who serve in
our courts.

Q. Who is entitled to a jury trial?
Generally, any person charged with a criminal offense
or any party to a civil case has a right to a jury trial. All
parties are equal before the law and each is entitled to
the same fair treatment.

Q. How are prospective jurors selected for jury
service?

`` Store exhibits for all court cases.

Jury service is not voluntary, but is a civic duty
imposed upon all citizens by statute. You do not need any
special skills or legal knowledge to be a juror.
Each year, prospective jurors are selected randomly
from the county’s master jury list, which is created
by merging name lists provided by the Arizona Motor
Vehicle Department and the Coconino County Election’s
Department.

`` Issue and record marriage licenses.

Q. I received a jury questionnaire. What is this?

`` Collect and disburse court-ordered fees, fines, and
victim restitution in an expedient manner.

`` Receive, distribute, and preserve official court
documents.

`` Process all records in juvenile dependency,
delinquency, severance, and adoption cases.

`` Process passport applications.
`` Act as jury commissioner to establish a pool of jurors
for trial in Superior Court, federal, and Justice Court
cases, and for grand jury for the Superior Court and
State Court.

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Twice a year the Jury Commissioner receives an order
from the Presiding Judge instructing that a sufficient
number of persons be randomly selected from the master
jury list and be mailed questionnaires to determine
eligibility to qualify as a prospective juror for the
following six months.
Our current process is 10,000 qualifying
questionnaires are mailed out generally occurring from
mid-April through the end of May and again mid-October
through the end of November. You have the option to
respond to the questionnaire either in writing or online.
www.coconino.az.gov

Q. Is jury service mandatory?
The United States Constitution and the Arizona State
Constitution guarantee the right to trial by jury. Failure to
attend as directed may be subject to penalties provided
by law; A.R.S. § 21-223. All Coconino County residents are
obligated to serve as a juror unless they:

`` Are not a United States Citizen.
`` Are not a Resident of Coconino County.
`` Are under 18 years of age.
`` Have been convicted of a felony and their civil rights
have not been restored.

`` Have ever been declared mentally incompetent or
insane by a Court of Law.

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Q. How do I request to be excused from jury
service?
Prospective jurors otherwise eligible to serve may be
excused from jury service only for extreme hardship, or
if they are at least 75 years of age. All requests must be
submitted to the Jury Commissioner’s Office in writing
prior to the prospective juror’s service date as explained
on the jury questionnaire.

Q. Can my employer prevent me from serving
as a juror?
State law (A.R.S. § 21-236) prohibits an employer
from discharging or in any manner discriminating against
an employee for taking time off to serve as a juror if the
employee, prior to taking time off, gives reasonable notice
to the employer of the requirement to serve as a juror.

Q. I received a jury summons. What is this?
A jury summons directs you to appear for a specific
Court at a designated date and time for jury duty.
Summons for jury duty are randomly selected by the jury
software.
When you receive a Superior Court summons it will
instruct you to call a recording the night before you
are scheduled to report to ensure that the trial you are
summoned for has not been cancelled. Please remember
that failure to appear for a jury summons could result
into being summoned back to court to explain why you
didn’t appear and face possible sanctions by the Court.

It is always better to communicate with the jury clerk
regarding any issues you may have regarding your summons.

compensation are provided to jurors on lengthy trials
after they have been selected for the trial.

Q. Parking and Transportation

Q. How late will I be at the courthouse?

Included in your summons will be a pink parking
slip which will allow you to park in the spaces around
the courthouse that normally have a two hour limit.
You may show your jury summons to the
“Mountain Line” city transportation driver and receive
a free bus ride to and from the courthouse.

The Court’s normal hours of operation are 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Prospective jurors should make arrangements
to remain the entire day. Additionally, child care is not
provided, it is inappropriate to bring your children to
jury duty.

Q. What may jurors wear to jury service?
Jurors should dress comfortably, but
appropriately for a courthouse. The temperature in
the Jury Assembly Room and in the courtrooms can
be unpredictable, so you are encouraged to dress
accordingly. Not permitted: shorts, mini-skirts, tank
tops, midriff tops, halter tops and flip flops.

I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about
the jury duty process. All in all, most people find that
jury duty is a very educational — and even bonding —
experience. While it may seem intimidating when you
receive the summons, most agree that providing this civic
duty is a very enriching experience. If you have questions
regarding jury service, you can contact my office and we
are happy to assist.
I kindly thank you for your jury service.

Q. Are jurors paid for their service?
Jurors that are selected to serve on a jury shall be
paid the statutory jury service pay which is $12 per day
plus mileage. All jurors are eligible for a round-trip
mileage allowance. The number of miles for each juror
is calculated based upon where the juror lives, using
the juror’s residential zip code. Jurors who serve on
trials lasting longer than 5 days may be eligible for
additional compensation from the Arizona Lengthy
Jury Trial Fund. Details about how to apply for this
www.coconino.az.gov

Questions? Contact the Clerk of the Superior Court’s
Office at (928) 679-7600.

Valerie Wyant was elected as Coconino County Clerk
of Superior Court in November 2014 and took office on
January 2, 2015. She previously served as Chief Deputy
for the office from 2011-2014.
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Jan. 2014June 2015

Jan. 2016

April 2016

Statutory
Valuation Date

Valuation
Time Period

Sept. 2015Nov. 2015

Assessor
Market Analysis

Feb. 2017

Net Assessed
Values Provided to
Taxing Entites

Taxpayer
Appeal Deadline

Feb. 2016

Notification to
Taxpayers of 2015 Values

Aug. 2017

Aug. 2016

County Board of
Supervisors Adopts
Tax Rates for All
Juristictions

July 2017

Assessor’s Deadline to
Respond to Taxpayer
Appeals

Taxing Entities Submit
Tax Rates and Levy
to County

YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK
Valuation Time Period

Taxpayer Appeals Process

Taxing Entities Set Rates

• The property valuation process begins
in September using sales information
from the prior 18 months. (January 2013
through June 2014 for the 2016 tax year)

• An Annual Notice of Value is sent to
each property owner no later than March
1 every year for the next tax year.

• When it comes to setting tax rates, each
taxing entity is responsible for setting
its own rates through the public hearing
process. For example, school taxes are
determined by the elected school board of
each individual school district. Fire district
governing boards also set their own rates
for taxpayers living within their boundaries
and receiving their services.

• Sales information is analyzed and preliminary values are submitted to the Arizona
Department of Revenue for review to assure
statutory compliance by December 1.
• Final values for are set and approved
by the department of Revenue for all
properties in Coconino County.
• Annual Notice of Value must be printed and
mailed by the statutory deadline of March 1
every year.

• Property Owners have 60 days, as printed
on the Annual Notice of Value, to file an
appeal with the County Assessor’s Office.
• The Assessor must rule on all
appeals no later than August 15.
• If the owner does not agree with the
Assessor’s decision, he/she may appeal
to the Board of Equalization within 25
days from the mail date printed on the
Assessor Notice of Decision or directly
to Tax Court before December 15.
• The Board of Equalization decision
will be mailed to the property owner
no later than October 19.

• Once tax rates are adopted by those
agencies, they are forwarded to Coconino
Count to be used in calculating the
property tax bill of each property owner.
• Coconino County also holds a public
meeting, including a Truth in Taxation
hearing, on the second Tuesday in July
to set the property tax levy that will be
assessed for the County General Fund.

WHERE DOES MY TAX
DOLLAR GO?
The Coconino County General Fund keeps less than 6
percent of all taxes collected. These taxes support a broad range
of general government services, including public safety and
justice systems, health services, social services, community
development and parks and recreation.
*Percentage of tax distributions and taxing districts vary by
property location. The percentages above represent the total
distribution of all taxes collected by the Coconino County
Treasurer’s Office.

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Education – 67%

Other
Special
Districts
11%

www.coconino.az.gov

Cities
Coconino
Coconino
and
County
County
Towns
Special
General
8% Districts – 8% Fund – 6%

Sept. 2017

Oct. 2017

First Half of
2017 Taxes
Due to County
Treasurer

County Treasurer
Mails Tax Notices

Oct. 2017May 2018

County Treasurer
Collects Taxes and
Distributes Payments
to All Taxing Entities

COUNTY TREASURER:
PROPERTY TAX NOTICES
The Coconino County Treasurer, by statute, is
responsible to bill, collect and disburse property taxes
to each of the taxing jurisdictions within the County.
Each taxing jurisdiction adopts their individual budget
and approves its own tax rates. The benefit of the County
Treasurer serving as the ex-officio tax collector is that it
relieves individual taxing jurisdictions from having to bill
and collect their own taxes and relieves taxpayers from
receiving multiple tax bills (one from each jurisdiction).
Annual real and personal property tax notices are
issued for the calendar year during the middle of September.
All property owners will receive a tax notice and
it is their legal responsibility to ensure all property
taxes are paid. If a mortgage company pays the
taxes, the notice may be issued via postcard and
is a courtesy notification to the owner. Mortgage
companies will request an electronic tax file for all their
clients and will send the payment electronically.
The annual tax notice shows the assessed
values being used to calculate the property taxes.
PAYMENT
Taxpayers have the option to pay their annual
taxes in two equal installments. The first installment
is due by November 1 of the year being collected
and the second installment is due by May 1 of the
following year. They can also pay in one full payment
by December 1 of the year being collected.
If a property owner finds it easier, the Treasurer’s
Office will also accept partial payments to work toward
the amount due by each payment date of current taxes.

For additional information or any questions, contact
the Treasurer’s Office at (877) 500-1818 or (928) 679-8188.

From Disconnected to Connected

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he Coconino County Career Center
has joined a White House initiative
along with national companies such
as LinkedIn and Starbucks to help connect
the County’s “Opportunity Youth” to new
educational opportunities and direct paths
to employment.
“Opportunity Youth” is a segment of
the population identified as 16-24 years-old,
not in school, and unemployed. The term
grew out of a White House Listening Session
attended by Coconino County Supervisor Liz
Archuleta where the topic of “disconnected
youth” was identified as a disturbing issue
that called for immediate attention. For
many young people, a disconnect from
school and work is often reflected through
a disengagement from community and
family support, which in turn can lead to
youth making choices that have negative
consequences. This crisis is occurring in both
metropolitan and rural areas, with Maricopa
County estimated to have the highest
concentration of disconnected youth in
America. In Coconino County, it is suggested
that 10% of our youth population meets this
definition.
Through the White House initiative to
assist our “Opportunity Youth,” LinkedIn
is reaching out to business members in
our community, asking if they would be
interested in providing a summer job to a
young person. Participating businesses will
be connected through the White House to

the Coconino County Career Center, which
serves as the local point-of-contact for the
initiative. The Career Center will connect
with the business to identify and support an
"Opportunity Youth" for job placement.
The first employer to step up and
offer a summer internship was Coconino
County. The County’s Human Resources
Department will offer a summer internship
for an Opportunity candidate, knowing that
this job could serve as a stepping stone to
a meaningful career. The first business to
step up was Tepa Burger. In addition Tepa
Burger is a locally manufactured, natural,
meatless “burger” that was invented by
local entrepreneur Jonathan Netsky. An
internship with Jonathan will allow a youth
who is interested in careers in advanced
manufacturing, local food production, or
entrepreneurship to gain real life experience
in an expanding sector.
The Coconino County Career Center and
its partners at ARIZONA@WORK will work
with "Opportunity Youth" providing career
exploration, GED enrollment, assistance in
job placement, work experience, resume
writing, interviewing, and soft skills training.
Additionally, we will connect them to
financial literacy training, entrepreneurial
skills, employment information, and support
services.
For more information on this
initiative, email the Coconino Career
Center at CareerCenter@coconino.az.gov.

REPORT TO CITIZENS
Flagstaff Watershed
Protection Project
(FWPP) Update

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he Flagstaff
Watershed
Protection Project was
approved by Flagstaff
voters in November
2012. The $10 million
bond supports a
partnership between the state, city and
Coconino National Forest to help reduce
the risk of devastating wildfire and postfire flooding in the Rio de Flag and Lake
Mary watersheds.
During the past year, the project has
moved from planning to implementation,
with thinning (tree cutting) operations
underway near the Weatherford Trail
north of Schultz Pass Road. Tree removal
operations (also known as harvesting)
will shift to the lower part of the Dry
Lake Hills project area this June, weather
permitting. This phase will include
treatments on the lower slopes of the
Dry Lake Hills north of Flagstaff. Groundbased harvesting methods, such as
mechanical and hand thinning, will be
used. Prep work in these areas, such as
marking “leave” trees with orange paint,
occurred this past fall and winter.
For more info on current project
activities, area maps, trail closures, truck
hauling routes, and timelines, visit
www.flagstaffwatershedprotection.org.

National Community
Wildfire Preparedness
Day – May 7

T

he Greater Flagstaff Forests
Partnership is pleased to announce
an exciting free public event: Harvesting
Methods and Wildfire Preparedness
Open House on May 7 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
at the Aquaplex in Flagstaff. As the pace and
scale of forest restoration efforts increase
throughout the area, this is an opportunity
for the community to experience and learn
about the various harvesting methods and
the measures taken by professionals to
reduce the risk of severe wildfires in our
forests.
Residents will also have the
opportunity to gain valuable insight on
how to protect their homes, property, and
family from wildfire. Various agencies and
organization will be available to discuss
upcoming forest treatment operations,
firewise principles, and answer questions.
Exhibits include photo opportunities with
lumberjacks, firemen, equipment/trucks,
timber sports, forest treatment operations
videos, a kids’ corner, and refreshments.
This event is sponsored by the Fire
Adapted Community
Learning Network and
is held in conjunction
with the National
Community Wildfire
Preparedness Day.

Grow (and Eat) a Garden!

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ccording to the University of
Arizona Cooperative Extension,
“gardening with vegetables can
be fun and can provide delicious and
highly nutritious fresh food. Watching
and working with plants can add a new
dimension of enjoyment to life!”
Research shows that families with
children that grow a garden eat more
fresh fruits and vegetables, are more
physically active, and spend more time
together. There are many types of gardens
– from a large plot in your backyard to
a medium raised bed or even a small
container garden out your back door.
The Coconino County Public Health

Services District (CCPHSD) Nutrition
Programs recommend following the “10
Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden”
from the University of Arizona Extension
Office: www.extension.arizona.edu/pubs.
These steps will help you achieve a green
“thumbs up” to a healthier you. Free
gardening programs are available on the
Navajo Nation for families with children
up to 5 years old.
Don’t have time for a garden? Then
let your local farmer’s do the work and
you enjoy the benefits. The CCPHSD WIC
Farmer’s Market Voucher Program and the
Flagstaff Community Farmer’s Market are
working together bringing fresh fruits,

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vegetables and herbs to the local Farmer’s
Market. Check your local city schedules
or visit to the Flagstaff Markets that are
starting soon!
SUNDAY MARKET
May 15-October 16
8am – noon
211 W. Aspen Ave
WEDNESDAY MARKET
June 15 – August 24
4pm – 7pm
2257 E. Cedar Ave

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Coconino Parks & Recreation
Summer Programs
and Outdoor
Adventure Camp
The 2016 Summer Programs and
Camp schedule is now available! Visit www.
Coconino.az.gov/RecPrograms to register.
Programs fill up fast, so register early!

`` Doubles Archery League: Thursdays
from June 2 – August 4

`` Magnificent Marinades & Grilling:
June 4

`` Outdoor Adventure Summer Day
Camp: Weekly from June 6 – July 1,
and again July 5-29

`` Mountain Bike Camp: Weekly from
June 6-24, and again July 11-29

`` NEW! LEGO Camp: Weeks of June
27 and August 1

`` Basics of Canning: August 6
`` Advanced Canning: August 20

Fort Tuthill
Campground
Opens May 6
Reservations at www CampFortTuthill.com.

Ramada
Reservations
Visit www.Coconino/az.gov/Parks/
Ramadas for more info.

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Coconino
County Fair: Sept.
2–5, 2016
at Fort Tuthill County Park
Vendors
We are accepting vendor
applications for the 2016 Coconino

County Fair, September 2 – 5 at Fort
Tuthill. Vendors may submit applications
for amusement, food, commercial
businesses, and non-profits. Early bird
rates available through May 31 for
County-based for-profit vendors. Visit
www.Coconino.az.gov/CountyFair for an
application.

Sponsors
Sponsors provide support to help
the Fair run smoothly every year, while
exposing their business to more than
40,000 people. Support the Fair and
become a sponsor!

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Entries
It’s not too early to start preparing
an entry into the Coconino County Fair.
From Floriculture to Home Ec, show off
your skills and get connected to your
community when you enter an exhibit
into the Fair. The Fair Book will be
available online and in select community
locations starting in May.

Volunteers
The Fair is looking for volunteers.
Visit www.Coconino.az.gov/CountyFair to
get connected and get involved.

REPORT TO CITIZENS
CCPR Partners – Get
involved year-round
Flagstaff Gem and Mineral Society
Rockhounds will enjoy meeting with
the group the first Wednesday of the
month at 7 p.m. at the Gem & Mineral
Building at Fort Tuthill, as well as open
house and work days on the second
Saturday of the month.
Flagstaff Model Railroad Club
www.FlagMRRC.org – The first
Saturday of the month, visitors are invited
to the club’s open house from 10 a.m. to
noon. See the trains running and visit with
members about model railroading and club
operations.
Fort Tuthill Military Museum
www.FortTuthill.org – The non-profit
museum is renovating two buildings at Fort
Tuthill to house their extensive military
collection, and once completed, will
showcase the 158th Infantry.
Flagstaff Archers Club
www.FlagstaffArchers.com – Members
can join in a number of events taking place
this summer and improve their archery skills.
Events include women only events, a summer
evening league, Special Archers Challenge
(June 4), Turkey Shoot (Nov. 20), and more.

Roll Out to the Fort
Tuthill Bike Park
The Fort Tuthill Bike Park has become
a popular place for locals and visitors in the
last year. The park is free to the public, open
dawn to dusk, and is closed periodically
due to wet weather. Check the Fort Tuthill
Bike Park page on Facebook for up-to-date
information. We do not encourage riding on
wet trails as people will cause trail damage
when doing so. There are currently three
flow trails and a tot track at the Bike Park,
but there are plans for more features.
Flagstaff Biking Organization is helping to
secure funding for the bike park. Check out

and open for day-use to the public. There
are blackout dates associated with the
arena at Fort Tuthill, so it’s best to check in
ahead by calling (928) 679-8000.
Last year, CCPR opened the
Equestrian Cross Country Course at Fort
Tuthill for day use to the general public.
Located on the north side of the park, the
cross country course is open year-round,
Equestrian users have several facilities dawn to dusk, weather permitting, and
subject to reserved events. The Coconino
to choose from at CCPR. At Peaks View
Horse Trials are held at the park during the
County Park, located on Koch Field Road,
there is a 100’x200’ community equestrian summer, and the course is closed during
the trials and for set-up of the jumps.
arena open year-round, and at Fort
Check our www.Coconino.az.gov/Parks for
Tuthill County Park there is a 170’x245’
a schedule.
community equestrian arena that is
available April 1 – Oct. 31. Both are free
the CCPR website or www.FlagstaffBiking.
org for more information.

Equestrian
Facilities at
County Parks

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Amphitheater
Summer Schedule:
Check out an outdoor show at the
Amphitheater this summer. Visit www.
Pepsiamp.com for a complete summer
line-up.
G-Eazy – April 18
Thievery Corporation & Emancipator
Ensemble – May 14
Michael Franti & Spearhead – August 5
We have a full season ahead --- for
additional events at Fort Tuthill County Park,
visit www.Coconino.az.gov/Parks
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New Oral Health
Programs Available
Preventive Care Dental Voucher
CCPHSD offers vouchers for
uninsured adults or those who have
AHCCCS to receive preventive oral
health care at no cost. Preventive dental
services (such as exam, x-rays, cleanings,
etc.) are provided at the NAU Dental
Hygiene Clinic. Income and residency
qualifications apply.
Emergent Care Dental Voucher:
The Emergent Care Voucher is designed
to assist adults in obtaining care for
dental emergencies. The program
provides vouchers, which are like money,
to be used at participating dental
offices throughout Coconino County.
The program is open to income qualified
adults who either have not insurance, or
who are on AHCCCS.
More information is available at
www.coconino.az.gov/health
or by calling (928)-679-7355.

Tips for Spring and Summer Safety
Summer in Northern Arizona brings
people in contact with mosquitoes, ticks,
fleas, bats, skunks, squirrels, and mice.
While these animals are all important to
the Northern Arizona ecosystem, they can
occasionally carry disease. Therefore, the
Coconino County Public Health Services
District (CCPHSD) recommend taking
precautions to protect yourself and your
family from illnesses transmitted by
animals.

Protect Yourself from Mosquito,
Flea, and Tick Bites
The best way to prevent bites from fleas,
ticks, and mosquitoes that can carry
plague, tick-borne relapsing fever, West
Nile virus, and Zika virus:
`` Wear shoes and socks, long pants and a
long-sleeved shirt when outdoors.
`` Use mosquito repellent with active
ingredients such as DEET.

pring…It is the time of year when kids around Northern
Arizona unearth those bicycles from the depths of the
garage, clean them up and get ready to ride! It is also the
season for a popular event …bicycle rodeos!!
Bicycle rodeos are a great way to teach and remind
children about bicycle safety. Participants learn skills such as:
ABC quick bike checks, rules of the road, where to ride, hand
signals, looking both ways, stopping at stop signs, and bicycle
laws. Every year during May, the Coconino County Public
Health Services District (CCPHSD) Injury Prevention Program
focuses on teaching children how to be safe on bikes.
For the past three years, Ft. Tuthill County Park has
been the setting for an amazing bike rodeo event for area
schools. This ½ day event features stations with school kids
rotating through each station learning a new skill. These
stations include:
1. Bicycle skills course…kids learn to use hand signals, stop
at intersections, looking for cars, left and right hand
turns, stopping for pedestrians, etc.
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Northern Arizona sun is intense and can
bring other risks that go beyond sunburn,
including heat related illnesses.
`` Wear sunscreen in addition to clothes
covering your arms, legs and a hat.

Stay Away from Rodents and
Rodent Nests
Outdoor recreation, such as camping,
can pose a risk for hantavirus exposure. A
few precautions should be taken when
camping, including:
`` Campers should not pitch tents or
place sleeping bags in close proximity
to rodent nests, burrows, or in areas of
heavy rodent activity.
`` Before use, properly clean tents and
other camping gear that has been stored
where rodents may have had access.
`` If possible, do not sleep on the bare ground
and zip tents closed to keep animals out.

Do Not Approach Wild Animals
(Alive, Dead, or Wounded)
Rabies and plague can be
transmitted to humans by direct contact
with an infected animal. Reduce risk of
exposure by following these guidelines:
` ` Do not handle or feed any wild
animals. this includes dead and
wounded animals.
` ` Prevent pets from roaming loose.
Pets can pick up the infected fleas
of wild animals, and then pass fleas
on to their human owners. De-flea
pets routinely and consult with your
veterinarian.

See Your Healthcare Provider if Ill
In case of illness see your provider
immediately and let him/her know your
travel history. Some diseases have less
serious effects if treated early.

For more information visit www.coconino.az.gov/health or call the Coconino County Public Health Services District at (928)-679-7272.

School-Based Bike Rodeos
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Bicycle rules scavenger hunt…kids learn proper bicycle
etiquette, helmet use, what the ABC quick bike check
entails and rules of the road.
Trail/road ride…this station takes the students on a ride
on portions of Soldier’s Trail, the Bike Park, as well as on
the road to enforce the “rules of the road” learned in a
previous station. Many of the kids have never ridden in
the forest or experienced the Bike Park at Ft. Tuthill.
Fun ride on the Alpine Pedaler octopus bike…this is just
for having fun on an unusual bike!

CCPHSD also holds bicycle rodeos at schools throughout
the County. This setting provides a learning environment
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which is helpful for children who cannot ride or do not have
access to bicycles. These events provide important safety
information and fun!!
When you are out riding, the CCPHSD Injury Prevention
Program encourages you to remember some important rules
of the road:
`` ALWAYS wear a bike helmet.
`` Ride WITH the traffic in a bicycle lane.
`` Stop at stop signs and look both ways before proceeding
through the intersection.
`` Use your hand signals…think of them as your ‘blinkers.’
`` Obey speed signs…yes you can get a speeding ticket on
a bike.
`` Yield to pedestrians.
`` Downtown Flagstaff DOES NOT allow bicycles to be ridden
on the sidewalks. You must share the lane with cars.
`` PAY ATTENTION AND HAVE FUN!!
These events are made possible through partnerships
with Flagstaff Biking Organization and with public school
throughout Coconino County.
For more information, call the CCPHSD Injury Prevention
Program at (928)-679-7213 or toll-free at (928)-679-7272.

REPORT TO CITIZENS
Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputy Shares

A Day in
Her Life
as She Serves the Community

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there. Driving the forest
hen Coconino County
roads that connect many
Deputy Alexandria
of the communities gives
MacArthur
her an opportunity to
wakes up at 4:30 a.m.,
speak with residents,
her routine includes
hunters, and off-road
not only preparing
vehicle enthusiasts
her young daughter
— they know the
for the day ahead,
area well and are
but also readying
eager to help keep
herself with a
their communities
list of important
and forest safe.
accessories: her
Often, the
bulletproof vest,
Sheriff’s dispatcher
uniform and duty
will have a call for
belt that supports
service that requires her
her hand gun, taser,
immediate attention with
several handcuffs, extra
things such as a “public assist,”
ammunition, and other police
a welfare check, or a
equipment. While much
A business check, such as this one at
suspicious death or
of the surrounding
AJ’s Mini Mart, is an important part of a
community is still
deputy's daily community policing activity medical emergency. If
there are no calls for
waking up, Deputy
service, it’s off to the rural, unincorporated
MacArthur gets in her Sheriff’s patrol truck
areas of her assigned district to and check
and checks on the radio at 6 a.m. for her
in with businesses such as service stations
10-hour shift.
or convenience stores. In between calls
She is assigned to the Williams/Grand
for service and patrolling, she may stop
Canyon Patrol District of the Coconino
at a local school to visit with children and
County Sheriff’s Office, where no day can
teachers, or attend a community meeting.
be considered “typical,” and there is always
When the opportunity allows, she
something to do.
will park her patrol vehicle in a strategic
She regularly patrols the rural
location at one of the many entrances
neighborhoods in the district, getting to
to subdivisions where she is visible and
know the area and the people who live

Coordinating with dispatch and other officers through radio communication

available to the public. This allows her to
conduct traffic enforcement within the
neighborhoods that show a high frequency
for serious injury or fatal traffic collisions,
and areas where citizens have expressed
concerns.
Throughout the day, Deputy MacArthur
must also complete routine tasks like
reports, or conduct follow-up investigations.
This includes contacting witnesses, victims,
possible suspects and “persons of interest.”
Her vehicle is outfitted with a computer
and multi-channel radio which function
as her lifeline connections to dispatch,
fellow officers and the law enforcement
information system, and so she also is
always ready to respond to emergency
backup needs of her fellow deputies.
Later in her shift, Deputy MacArthur
may speak with cattle ranchers in her
district to find out if there are issues with
trespassing, missing animals or related
incidents. She enjoys speaking with the
ranchers who make up a large part of
the Williams Grand Canyon District, and
uses information she learns from these
conversations when dealing with livestock
struck by a motorist on a county road, or a

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stray animal that has wandered onto the
school grounds in Parks.
Her shift is scheduled to end at 4 p.m.
However, if there are any injury collisions,
medical calls, criminal investigations,
evidence processing or any number of other
community needs, she may be required
to stay on shift. When her shift does end,
Deputy MacArthur is able to switch gears
and go home where she takes her badge,
uniform, bulletproof vest and gun belt off
and assumes the role of loving mother, wife,
and Coconino County resident.
Deputy Alexandria MacArthur was hired
as a Coconino County Sheriff Deputy on
September 30, 2013. The following Monday
October 7, 2013 she reported to the Southern
Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center in
Tucson, AZ. One of her most difficult academy
experiences was the day that each cadet
received a full dose of pepper spray in the face.
She believes the academy opened her eyes
to the world and how to interact with people
in a wide variety of situations. She is excited
about being a patrol deputy and believes this
assignment will give her the opportunity to help
people make positive changes in their lives.
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Prop. 403 Continues to Pave the Way for Improved County Roads
COCONINO COUNTY’S commitment to make its roads better and safer for residents and visitors continues in 2016 thanks to Proposition 403, the County’s Road
Maintenance Sales Tax. Two more Roads Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects will break ground this spring and more than 46 miles of County roadway will be chip
sealed this summer. Road maintenance service levels also continue to be improved by filling vacant operator positions and by replacing old equipment.

New Staff Helps Bolster Road Maintenance Service Levels
One of the County’s primary goals following the passage of Prop. 403
was to address reduced road maintenance service levels resulting from
a significant reduction in road maintenance revenues over many years.
Last year several new equipment operators joined the Public Works team
to assist with snow removal operations and routine road maintenance.
Working with the County’s Career Center, Public Works created Operator
Trainee positions to “grow our own” skilled labor force. Public Works also
teamed up with the County’s Human Resources Department to kick off
the County’s Employee Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program. CDL
certification is required to operate certain types of commercial vehicles
and heavy equipment including semi-trucks, loaders, graders and
snowplows. This pilot program was implemented to coach interested
County employees and help pay for their CDL training with the objective
of having these employees become temporary County snowplow
operators who would fill in for or augment permanent staff
when necessary.

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Navajo Nation Roads
The passage of Prop. 403 increased the number of County-maintained Navajo Nation
school bus routes to 286 miles (a 30-percent increase). Prop. 403 also provides for
a partnership between Coconino County and the Navajo Nation Department of
Transportation (NDOT) on a capital matching fund program. This partnership allows
the County to work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and NDOT to mutually
identify and fix problem areas on Nation school bus routes with shovel-ready projects.
A recently completed video about County
road maintenance operations on the Navajo
Nation is now available at www.coconino.az.gov/
NavajoNationRoadMaintenance. As told by Nation
residents, this heartwarming and informative
video shows the benefits of increased County
maintenance on Nation school bus routes that
was made possible by Prop. 403.
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New Prop. 403 Funded
Equipment Helping to
Get the Job Done!
Prop. 403 has allowed the County to invest
$2.5 million in much-needed new equipment to
support road maintenance. Equipment delivered
to date includes six semi-trucks, two lowboy
trailers, two side dump trailers, two belly dump
trailers and one new water tank truck. For the
past six years, the County was unable to invest
in new equipment given the lack of revenue and
much of the equipment had aged-out.

Townsend-Winona CIP Projects Breaking Ground This Spring

ADOT-Managed Section
Project Area: Leupp Road to I-40
Estimated Start: Summer 2016
Estimate Completion: Late Summer (Weather Permitting)
Project Engineer: Parsons Brinckerhoff
Project Contractor: ADOT Seeking Proposals
Funding: Prop. 403 & Federal Surface Transportation
Program (STP) Grant
Estimated Cost: ADOT Seeking Proposals
Project Features
• Pavement Rehabilitation
• Widened Multimodal Lanes
• Guardrail Replacement and New Guardrails
• Roadway Restriping

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Stardust

Drainage Project Intersections

Lumberjack Blvd

Project Features
• Pavement Rehabilitation
• Widened Multimodal Lanes
• Roadside Drainage Improvements
• Guardrail Replacement and New Guardrails
• New School-Bus Pullouts
• Drainage Enhancements at the intersections of
Townsend-Winona Road and Lumberjack Boulevard,
Cosnino Road and Leupp Road
• Roadway Restriping

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Project Area: Townsend-Winona Road between
Rio Rancho Road and Leupp Road
Estimated Start: May 2016
Estimate Completion: Early Summer (Weather Permitting)
Project Engineer: Woodson Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
Project Contractor: Fann Contracting, Inc.
Funding: Prop. 403
Estimated Construction Cost: $3.3 Million

Alternate Routes

Silver
Saddle Rd

Rio Rancho Rd

County-Managed Section

Rio Rancho to Leupp - County Managed

Neptune

Koch Field Rd

The Townsend-Winona Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
are necessary to improve and extend the service life of the
deteriorated stretch of Townsend-Winona Road between
Rio Rancho Road and Interstate 40 (I-40). The projects
include a mill and overlay of more than six miles of roadway
as well as widened multimodal lanes, roadside drainage
improvements, the installation of new guard rails, schoolbus pullouts and the restriping of the roadway.

Traffic Control
Significant traffic control will be in place while
the Townsend-Winona Pavement Rehabilitation
Projects are under construction. Drivers are
encouraged to leave early, expect delays and use
an alternate route. Drivers should also frequently
check the County Roads webpage and Facebook
for construction and traffic control information.

To Stay Informed…
Construction and traffic control information
will be posted on the projects’ web page at
www.coconino.az.gov/TownsendWinonaProjects.
Information also will be available on Facebook
by “Liking” Coconino County Roads.

Old pavement on Townsend-Winona Road
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Prop. Chip Seal Projects
on Deck for 2016
The County plans to conduct chip seal
projects along 46 miles of paved County
roads this season. Chip sealing is used as a
preventative measure to protect asphalt.
This year’s projects include sections of Lake
Mary Road and roads in the Greater Western
Flagstaff and Greater Williams areas. Please
see the accompanying map for additional
information. For more information about Prop.
403-funded CIP and chip seal projects, please
visit www.coconino.az.gov/CountyRoads.

N Spring Valley Rd
N Government Prarie Rd

E Lillie J Ranch Rd
E Old Route 66
Parks

W Belle Springs Way
W Naval
N Spitz Spring Rd
Observatory W Route 66
S Garland
Rd
S Flagstaff Ranch Rd
Prairie Rd
Westwood Dark Sky Dr
E Garland
FLAGSTAFF
Estates
Prairie Rd

WILLIAMS

S Boy Scout

N Spring Valley Rd Camp Rd
N Government Prarie Rd

E Lillie J Ranch Rd
E Old Route 66
Parks
WILLIAMS

2016 Chip
N SpitzSeal
Spring Rd
E Garland
Prairie Rd

W Belle Springs Way

W Purple Sage Trail
Lake Mary Rd
Fort Tuthill
Loop

HAPPY JACK

W Naval
Observatory W Route 66
S Garland
Rd
S Flagstaff Ranch Rd
Prairie Rd
Westwood Dark Sky Dr
FLAGSTAFF
Estates

The chip seal paving projects Slisted
here are subject to change based on funding
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W Purple Sage Trail
variables that include seasonalCamp
snowRdseverity, unanticipated road/bridge failures,
Lake Mary Rd
new mandated programs, response to natural disasters, economic downturns,
Fort Tuthill in Highway User Revenue
commodity cost fluctuations and further reductions
Loop
Funds (HURF). All projects listed are for County-maintained
roads and have been
selected based on a variety of criteria including current road conditions, public
safety, construction access, mobility and performance.
Pine Del Estates

For more information on these projects, visit
www.coconino.az.gov/CountyRoads.

County Flood Control District Completes Initial Engineering Assessments

The Coconino County Flood Control District (FCD) has
completed Initial Engineering Assessments (IEAs) in four
areas that are deemed “Special Flood Hazard Areas” by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The FCD is now reviewing preliminary results from
the IEAs conducted in Munds Park, Kachina Village/
Mountainaire, Mountain Dell and Fort Valley. The IEA
reports for each area will be completed this summer.
An IEA is a tool that the FCD uses to better understand
flood risk so that initial, conceptual flood mitigation
alternatives can be identified and evaluated. FCD staff
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utilizes IEA information to make recommendations to the
Flood Control District Board of Directors as to where
future investments should be targeted. These future
investments will likely be in conceptual alternatives that
W Naval
are the most cost effective in delivering the greatest
Observatory Rd
reduction in flood risk. This is because flood insurance
rates consider the County’s efforts to reduce flood risks in
all the Special Flood Hazard Areas, and flood risks reduced
in even one area may have a positive benefit to all flood
insurance policyholders throughout the County even
if the specific project does not directly influence that
policyholder’s property.
The next step of the process is for FCD staff to work with
the FCD Board of Directors to identify those conceptual
flood mitigation projects that should be prioritized for
the next level of engineering, which is to evaluate the
projects’ feasibility. Feasibility is a key factor because the
FCD only has about $2 million a year to invest in such
strategies, which is very limited funding compared with
the expected costs of the mitigation measures. The
feasibility evaluation includes more project engineering
to generate a more detailed understanding of the
benefits, costs and challenges associated with the
www.coconino.az.gov

Lake Mary
Road

Pine Del Estates

CLINTS WELL

Completed
IEAs for Flood
Areas
W Naval
Observatory Rd

Fort Valley
potential
Mountain Dell
projects, which
Kachina Village/Mountainaire
includes communication
with residents in these
Munds Park
communities and understanding
the level of support.
Given limited funds and expected
challenges, it is difficult to speculate as
to when projects will move through the engineering
process and into construction. However, the FCD Board
and staff are committed and excited about moving a
process forward that we believe will have a long-term
positive impact on reducing flood risks in the County.
For more information about IEAs and the FCD please
visit www.coconino.az.gov/FloodControlDistrict.

Where Can I Take My Trash
And Recyclables?
FLAGSTAFF LANDFILL’S
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS CENTER

Recyclables

Household trash

Green waste

COCONINO COUNTY WASTE FACILITIES
*Facilities are generally closed on major (observed)
holidays. Please call ahead.

MORMON LAKE TRANSFER STATION
Phone: (928) 679-8300
Location: On the Mormon Lake Loop, ¼-mile west of
the north entrance of FH-3
Hours: Winter (Nov. 1 - April 30), 9 am to 4 p.m. Sundays
Summer (May 1 – Oct. 31), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays
Household trash: $15 a cubic yard
Recyclables: metal, paper and plastic are free
Refrigerators, A/C units, water coolers, $30 evacuation fee
*No hazardous waste materials or waste tires accepted

WILLARD SPRINGS TRANSFER STATION
Phone: (928) 286-1866
Location: 17 miles south of Flagstaff on I-17,
Willard Springs Exit 326
Hours: Winter (Nov. 1 - April 30), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
Summer (May 1 – Oct. 31), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Monday
Household trash: $15 per cubic yard
Forest materials: $5 per cubic yard
Recyclables: metal, paper and plastic are free
Refrigerators, A/C units, water coolers, $30 evacuation fee
*No hazardous waste materials or waste tires accepted

MARBLE CANYON TRANSFER STATION
Location: 124 miles north of Flagstaff on US-89 just
west of Lee’s Ferry
Hours: Open 24/7
Household trash: Free
*No hazardous waste materials or waste tires accepted

NON-COUNTY WASTE FACILITIES
CITY OF FLAGSTAFF CINDER LAKE LANDFILL
Phone: (928) 213-2125
Address: 6770 E. Landfill Road, Flagstaff
Hours: 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday to Friday (4:30 p.m.
last load) 7 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday (4 p.m. last load)

Phone: (928) 527-9005
Address: 6770 E. Landfill Road, Flagstaff
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

CITY OF WILLIAMS TRANSFER STATION
Phone: (928) 635 -9108
Address: 800 N. Airport Road
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
Household Waste: $0.04 per pound
Green Waste: $10 per pickup load
Waste Tires: $3 Each
*No hazardous waste materials accepted

NAVAJO NATION FACILITIES
NAVAJO NATION CHAPTER
TRANSFER STATIONS
Leupp: (928) 686-3227
Cameron: (928) 679-2323
Tuba City: (928) 283-3284
Tonalea: (928) 283-3430
The Gap: (928) 283-3493 or (928) 283-3494
LeChee: (928) 698-2800
Kaibeto: (928) 673-5850 or (928) 673-5851

WHERE CAN I TAKE MY TIRES?
COCONINO COUNTY WASTE TIRE YARD
Phone: (928) 679-8300
Address: 5701 E. Penstock, Flagstaff
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays only

• Car tires are free
• Off-road tires with inside diameter of 25 inches or less: $20
• Off-road tires with inside diameter of 26 inches or more $50
*Tires with rims are not accepted

PAGE TIRE YARD
Phone: (928) 645-3601
Address: 2045 Industrial Drive
Hours: Open by appointment only

FREDONIA TIRE YARD AND
TRANSFER STATION
Phone: (928) 643-7241
Address: 45 S. Juniper
Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Waste Tires by appointment only
www.coconino.az.gov

REPORT TO CITIZENS

New Commuter Option
in Coconino County

T

he Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public
Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) is adding another
commuter service to its Mountain Line and Mountain
Link transit systems. The commuter vanpool program is ideal
for people with daily commutes from outlying Coconino
County areas into the City of Flagstaff or reverse commutes.
Vanpools can be started with as few as five people and have
capacity for up to 12. NAIPTA was recently awarded a grant
to help off-set the ridership costs of vanpool participation.

WHY SHARE YOUR COMMUTE?
1. Dividing costs saves money.
2. Cutting down on the miles you drive lowers stress, allows
attention to other pursuits.
3. Less vehicles on the road lowers traffic congestion and
road wear and tear.
4. Reduces the impact of the No. 1 contributor of
greenhouse gases into the environment.
Offered as a cost-effective and environmentally
responsible alternative to single occupant commuting, the
goal of the program is to reduce both traffic and parking
congestion as well as greenhouse gas emissions, and to
expand the financial benefits of public transit to a broader
share of Coconino County residents.
While the cost of carpooling is negotiated among
participants, the cost of a vehicle lease and fuel is shared by
the group and partially subsidized by ADOT and Coconino
County for commutes starting or ending in the County.
Unlike a personal lease, NAIPTA’s vanpool program
includes all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance/
service/repairs, 24-hour roadside assistance/towing,
loaner vehicle (if needed), commercial insurance with
zero deductible and a guaranteed ride home program.
Additionally, drivers may use the vehicle during the day.
vRide Inc. has partnered with NAIPTA to handle
community/employer outreach, provide specially
configured vehicles and oversee all administrative and
customer service functions for the program. vRide’s staff
assists individuals and companies in identifying potential
commuter groups by home location, work site vicinity and
schedules.
For more information and help determining
your personal potential savings, please visit www.
mountainlinevanpool.com or contact vRide’s Northern Arizona
representative Rick MacNeal at rick.macneal@vride.com or
Kate Morley at NAIPTA at (928)679-8903.
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The New Coconino County
Wildfire Defense Ordinance

S

moke at the edge of Flagstaff from
the Abbey Fire on Easter Sunday stood
as a reminder that fire season will
soon be here. Now is a great opportunity
to become familiar with our new Coconino
County Wildfire Defense Ordinance,
adopted by the Board of Supervisors on
August 18th, 2015. The Wildfire Defense
Ordinance allows for implementation of
fire restrictions in three “stages” which are
similar to those used by the City of Flagstaff,
Arizona State Forestry Division, and the U.S.
Forest Service (U.S.F.S.).
When the fire danger reaches a point
requiring that fire restrictions be put
into effect, it is done so by the Board of
Supervisors in coordination with local,
state, and federal fire agencies. Once in
effect, the County can move from Stage
One to Stage Three, depending on the
severity of the conditions. Each Stage lists
specific allowed or exempted activities,
with each subsequent stage becoming
more restrictive. Stage Three is the most
restrictive, and would likely be enacted
during conditions that would be similar to a
closure of the forest by the U.S.F.S.
Below is a summary of activities allowed
during each stage:

STAGE ONE
Stage one allows for combustion, open fire,
and campfire only when used:

1 By persons with a written permit from

a proper governmental authority that
specifically authorizes the prohibited act.

2 For personal use of cigarette or other
tobacco smoking medium when inside
an enclosed vehicle or building, or in a
developed recreational site in an area
that is free of combustible materials and
vegetation.
3 For emergency repair of public utilities

and railroads and other health and safety
mitigation measures when operated by a
public utility or railroad and implemented in
accordance with an approved agency plan.

4 By any Federal, State or local officer

or member of an organized rescue or
firefighting entity in the performance of an
official duty.

5 By persons whose open fire is the result

of a device fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG
fuels that can be turned on and turned off
(for example a gas grill) when used in an area
that is free of combustible materials and
vegetation..

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engines in the course of mechanical or
industrial operations that would produce
open flames and sparks but containing
appropriate spark arresting devices; those
welding or operating acetylene or other
torch with open flame in an area that is free
of combustible materials and vegetation;
and those using explosives with written
permission of an authorized governmental
agency.

7 By persons operating motorized vehicles
off designated roads and trails.

8 By persons operating electric generators

or pumps with an approved spark arresting
device within an enclosed vehicle or building
in an area that is free of combustible
materials and vegetation.

9 Persons engaged in industrial and

Emergency Preparedness Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe
Pets are an important part of many
families and should be included in your
family emergency planning.
The Coconino County Public Health
Services District Emergency Preparedness
Program recommends that you have
a designated location to take your pet
during an emergency. Listen to emergency
notifications for instructions and for pet
shelters locations. Whenever possible,
shelters will include a pet care area.
Dogs and cats should wear a collar
or harness, and identification tag at all
times. ID tags should include your name,

6 By persons operating internal combustion

address, and phone number, and the phone
number of an emergency contact. Dogs
must also wear a license and rabies tags.
Have the following items ready for
an emergency evacuation:
`` Pet food and water
`` Food and water dishes
`` Medications
`` Collapsible cage or carrier
`` Muzzle and sturdy leash
`` Comforting toys or treats
`` Litter, litter pan, litter scoop
`` Plastic bags for clean-up

ranching operations where specific
operations and mitigation measures are
identified in an operating plan.

10 For cooking of food or for providing
warmth for human beings in an area
designated by a governmental authority
specifically for that purpose; for example
a campfire or open fire in an established
campground with fire-hosting amenities
(grill, fire ring).
Unless allowed by an exception above,
common prohibited activities include open
fire, campfires, fireworks, open smoking, and
use of explosive targets and tracer round
ammunition.

www.coconino.az.gov

STAGE TWO
Stage two allows for combustion, open
fire, and campfires as outlined in items 1
through 8 of Stage One only.
Unless allowed above, all open
fire, campfires, open smoking, outdoor
mechanical and industrial operations such as
welding and use of acetylene, and operating
motorized vehicles off designated trails and
roads are prohibited.

STAGE THREE
Stage three allows for combustion,
open fire, and campfire as outlined in items 1
through 4 from Stage One.
Unless allowed by an exception above,
there are no outdoor activities that allow
for open fire, campfires, fireworks, and
combustion events in Stage Three.
Remember, each stage lists activities
that are allowed, and only applies to
unincorporated areas in the county
(including county islands within municipal
boundaries), not within federal, state, city/
town or tribal boundaries. If the activity
is not specifically listed, a permit for that
activity must be obtained through a “proper
government authority.” Usually that authority
is your local fire department or district. For
unincorporated areas of the county outside a
fire department or district boundary, permits
can be requested from the Coconino County
Department of Emergency Management.
Questions? Call Emergency
Management at (928) 679-8311.

REPORT TO CITIZENS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
Create a Plan
Coconino County Emergency Management encourages residents to be prepared for extreme events that
can disrupt our lives for short or long-term periods of time.
Extreme weather events (winter storms, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, wildland fires and
earthquakes) are just a few of the hazards facing our communities. We encourage county residents to prepare
for and practice to handling emergencies and disasters.
Below are some of key items to consider:

There are four easy steps you can follow
to ensure you’re prepared:

3.
3

Stay informed during the emergency via the
Emergency Alert System (EAS) through the
radio, television, NOAA weather radio and the
County’s Emergency Notification System, Code
Red. Residents can also call the Emergency
Hotline at (888) 679-8393 (operational during
emergencies).

4.
4

Volunteer your time as part of our disaster
response. Citizens can become part of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or
become involved with the American Red Cross.

How evacuation alerts and warnings are delivered.
How to find evacuation routes and shelter
location information.
How evacuated residents will contact family
members and friends.
Planning ahead for care of livestock and pets, and
take steps to help secure your home and property.

11.

Have a family emergency evacuation plan,
including escape routes, a designated
meeting point and a relative or friend to
report to if your family gets separated.

22.

Prepare a “Go Kit” to supply your need of
food, water, clothing medications, pet food
and miscellaneous personal items for the next
72 hours.

Receive Emergency Notifications
Registering with our CodeRED Emergency Notification System makes staying informed with the latest emergency updates and
notifications easy. Users can receive the latest updates on home and cell phones, text and e-mail messages
or via the free CodeRED alert smartphone app.
Go to www.coconino.az.gov/emergency and click on the CodeRED "Sign Up" button to set up an account and choose how you want
to receive your emergency alerts. Opting into the CodeRED Weather Warning will allow you to receive geographically targeted
notifications on potentially dangerous weather conditions like tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods.
Those with questions about CodeRED or who needing assistance signing up for the free service can contact the Coconino County
Department of Emergency Management at (928) 679-8311.

www.coconino.az.gov

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