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Queen Creek Reports Significant Water Savings Through Diverse Conservation Programs
Dina Burns, Water Conservation Program Manager, presented an update on Queen Creek's water conservation efforts for 2025. The town engages residents through outreach events like 'What's Poppin'' and pancake breakfasts, social media posts (over 148,000 views), banners, and library signage. Programs include a kids' art contest, participation in the library's summer reading program with a water tower display, and a 'badge program' for outdoor water savings. The town partners with 'Water Use It Wisely,' which offers extensive conservation tips and resources, including water-saving kits for older homes (50 participants receiving kits, estimating 98 acre-feet saved). Educational outreach extends to schools with programs like 'Water Sing-Along' and 'Water, Our Future,' reaching thousands of students. Adult education through 'Water Smart Workshops' showed a 52% increase in knowledge. The town also implemented the 'WET' program for non-residential water efficiency, installing smart controllers and master valves, and a popular residential turf conversion program. These programs, supported by a $68,000 WIFA grant, along with partnerships with SRP, have resulted in significant estimated water savings. For 2025, residential programs saved 69 acre-feet and commercial programs saved 428 acre-feet, totaling 497 acre-feet, equating to approximately $470,000 in CAGRED fees, $550,000 in direct water cost savings, and $14.9 million in capital cost savings.
Pinal Partnership Updates Council on Regional Economic Development and Infrastructure Initiatives
Craig McFarland, President and CEO of Pinal Partnership, provided an update on the organization's regional efforts focused on Pinal County. Pinal Partnership, with approximately 200 member organizations and touching 2,000 people, unites municipalities, county government, utilities, developers, and state organizations to foster economic development. Key initiatives discussed included ongoing work on data centers, energy, and the ASU Decision Theater for Pinal County's transportation plan. McFarland emphasized the importance of collaboration and invited council members to monthly breakfast meetings. He also highlighted efforts in legislative advocacy, water policy changes (including the Ag to Urban Bill), and transportation planning, specifically mentioning the future Loop 505 corridor. The presentation touched on energy needs, with utilities requiring doubled power output in 10 years, and addressed potential concerns about data centers, water usage, and the need for diverse energy sources.
Queen Creek Outlines Framework for Managing Off-Site Development Requirements
Town Engineer Chris Doval presented the framework for managing off-site development requirements for private development in Queen Creek. This framework is guided by three authoritative documents: the Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 7), which mandates off-site improvements such as streets, utilities, streetlights, landscaping, and traffic signals; the Town Code (Article 16-7 and 16-8), specifically addressing construction, financing, and reimbursement programs for utilities; and the Utility Department's Design and Construction Standards Manual. These documents cross-reference each other to ensure consistency. The process involves identifying necessary off-site improvements during the early planning stages of a project, involving multiple departments to provide developers with a clear understanding of requirements and avoid surprises. Off-site requirements typically include half-street improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, streetlights) and underground utilities, with traffic signal costs shared based on need. Developers have the option to enter into reimbursement agreements for off-site infrastructure that extends beyond their immediate development area.
Long-Term Parks and Recreation Committee Members Honored for Decades of Service
The town council recognized two long-term members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) for their extensive service. Marvin Smith and David Dobbs were acknowledged for their over a decade (Smith) and nearly three decades (Dobbs) of contributions to the committee, which played a role in the development of various parks and recreational facilities. Director Adam Robinson highlighted their input on policies and larger projects, including the dog park, splash pad, Mansell Park phases, Frontier Family Park, and the Recreation and Aquatic Center. The recognition coincided with Parks and Recreation Month, celebrating the role of parks in community health and wellness.
Gail A. Barney Public Safety Facility Named IFMA Project of the Year
The town's Gail A. Barney Public Safety Services Facility received the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Facility Manager Project of the Year Award. Opened in January, the facility supports and trains first responders. The award recognized its demonstrated impact on organizational goals, innovation, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and measurable results like cost savings and operational improvements. The facility aligns with the town's strategic priorities of effective government and a safe community, having been a collaborative effort involving public works, CIP, IT, Police, and Fire departments.
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