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Daybreak update approved

11/26/2019
The Town Council was consistent in its vote regarding the proposed Daybreak apartment community in Fountain Hills, approving the development agreement for the project on a 5-2 vote at its Nov. 19 …

Daybreak: Petitions out for review

11/19/2019
The Town of Fountain Hills has forwarded referendum petitions to Maricopa County Elections Department for its review and verification. On Nov. 14, Town Clerk Liz Burke sent the certification of …

Council hears plans, Economic development update

11/14/2019
Recent changes in staff and department reorganization have prompted town staff to take a new look at the Economic Development Plan for the Town of Fountain Hills. Economic Development Director …

Council approves land use, infrastructure plan

11/13/2019
At its Nov. 5 regular session the Town Council approved its Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructures Improvements Plan as a step toward adoption for updated development fees next year. Hank …

James named economic development analyst

10/16/2019
The Town of Fountain Hills has announced the hiring of Jodi James to the position of economic development analyst. She started with the town in late September. James brings decades of experience …

Settlement changes delay Adero discussion

4/16/2014
A proposal to re-zone portions of Adero Canyon by MCO Properties is being continued from its scheduled appearance on this week’s Town Council agenda to an unspecified date. The council was to …

Council gets update on impact fees

1/1/2014
The Town Council received an update Dec. 19 on progress being made to bring the town’s development fee program into compliance with new state law. The town has relied heavily on development fees …

Economic development challenge

8/28/2013
The Town of Fountain Hills has a vision for economic development – a plan adopted by the Town Council earlier this year provides the blueprint – and as the economy improves it is hoped this will …

Prevco Subsea making a splash

7/18/2013
Self-described “nerd” John Head started Prevco Subsea Housings in his garage on Mustang Drive in 1999. For 14 years the company has been well under the radar; few people in Fountain Hills even …

Council approves real estate partner

7/11/2013
Adding a piece to the implementation of the Economic Development Plan for Fountain Hills, the Town Council approved a professional services agreement with Horizon Real Estate Group, Inc. out of …

Council mixed on SPAC proposal

7/11/2013
The Town Council balked at the formation of a 16-member economic development “resource board” but did adopt a matrix outlining economic development goals and priorities at its June 20 …

Agency cuts not so deep

5/7/2013
The Town Council last week agreed to help fund certain agencies above the level recommended by Town Manager Ken Buchanan. Buchanan recommended 50 percent cuts to most of the contracts, but the …