Tag: City of Flagstaff

Prescribed burns at Observatory Mesa planned Friday Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 7

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2021 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) plans to conduct prescribed burns on Observatory Mesa from Friday November 5 through Sunday, November 7, 2021. Burns each day will be less than 100 acres and will be dependent on weather conditions.

With light southwest winds forecasted, smoke may impact central Flagstaff during the day and settle overnight into the Cheshire, Coconino Estates, downtown, Southside, Railroad Springs and Northern Arizona University campus areas. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit http://www.azdeq.gov/WildfireForecast or https://legacy.azdeq.gov/environ/air/smoke/.

Prescribed burn at Rogers Lake Natural Area cancelled

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2021 • Comments Off

The prescribed burn at the Rogers Lake Natural Area that was previously approved for Wednesday, November 3 has been cancelled.

Additional prescribed burns could take place through the rest of the week, depending on weather conditions. More details will be provided as they become available.

City of Flagstaff — Prescribed burn on Observatory Mesa approved for Tuesday, Nov. 2

by Community Contributor • November 2, 2021 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) plans to conduct a prescribed burn of approximately 72 acres on Observatory Mesa tomorrow, Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

With light winds from the west forecasted, smoke may impact central Flagstaff during the day and settle overnight into the downtown, Southside, Railroad Springs and Northern Arizona University campus areas. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit http://www.azdeq.gov/WildfireForecast or https://legacy.azdeq.gov/environ/air/smoke/.

Work delayed on Beaver Street and Butler Avenue

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2021 • Comments Off

Work to implement a pilot project installing separated bike lanes on Beaver Street and Butler Avenue originally scheduled to begin next week has been postponed one week due to a delay in the delivery of essential hardware.

Work on Beaver Street will now begin on Monday, November 8, 2021 and end on Friday, November 19, 2021. The project limits are Beaver Street, from Forest Avenue to Butler Avenue.

City of Flagstaff Winter parking restrictions start November 1

by Community Contributor • October 27, 2021 • Comments Off

Winter parking restrictions will begin on November 1 and will remain in effect until April 1. During this time, parking on city streets and alleyways is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m.

The parking restriction allows the City to thoroughly plow the streets during snow events and remains in effect even if it is not snowing to aid in street sweeping. This ordinance is enforced by the Flagstaff Police Department. Cars that are parked in violation of the ordinance when it is not snowing will receive a ticket and those parked in violation during inclement weather will receive a ticket and could be towed.

First Prescribed Fire Training Exchange in the greater Flagstaff area

by Community Contributor • October 26, 2021 • Comments Off

For the first time, fire managers from nine agencies and partners are gathering in northern Arizona to learn about and train in prescribed fire through a formal training exchange (TREX). Hosted by the Flagstaff Fire Department and Summit Fire and Medical District and sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the Fire Learning Network, this Prescribed Fire Training Exchange is a unique opportunity for fire personnel from across the county to learn about prescribed fire, land management, the wildland urban interface, smoke management, and much more.

“This Prescribed Fire Training Exchange is designed to provide experiential training that builds local capacity for fire management while offering professional fire practitioners a more holistic perspective” said Neil Chapman, Wildland Forest Health Supervisor with the Flagstaff Fire Department.

Put your waste in the right place during Flagstaff Drop-off Day on Oct. 23

by Community Contributor • October 20, 2021 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program invites members of the public to participate in Drop-off Day 2021. The event is free and provides an opportunity to properly dispose of items that should not be thrown away in the regular trash.

This event will take place Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Flagstaff Police Department, located at 911 E. Sawmill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Project partners include the Flagstaff Police Department, the Flagstaff Hazardous Products Center, Elevated Shredding, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Ponderosa Medial Waste Services and Electronic Responsible Recyclers (ER2). Attendees are asked to remain inside their vehicle during the event. Masks are required of all attendees.

Work on Butler Avenue to implement separated bike lanes pilot project

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2021 • Comments Off

Work to implement a pilot project installing separated bike lanes on Butler Avenue will begin on Monday, October 18 and will be complete on Friday October 22. The project limits are Butler Avenue, from Milton Road to Sawmill Road.

Traffic control devices and lane restrictions will be implemented throughout the week and motorist are encouraged to seek an alternate route or be prepared for delays as they travel through the project limits.

Make a Difference Day 2021 (Oct. 16) focuses on assisting residents impacted by Museum post-wildfire flooding

by Community Contributor • October 14, 2021 • Comments Off

Members of the public are invited to join the City of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Section for this year’s Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 16. This year, participants will have the opportunity to assist residents affected by flooding resulting from the Museum Fire in 2019.

Volunteers will be assigned to work crews to remove flood debris from properties. Accordingly, volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection, long pants, and gloves and bring a refillable water bottle, as well as a rake or shovel if they have them.

Superior Court stops State from assessing costs and withholding state-shared revenues

by Community Contributor • October 12, 2021 • Comments Off

Earlier Oct. 11 – and after a hearing held on October 4 – Judge James Smith of the Maricopa County Superior Court entered a preliminary injunction (attached) precluding the State of Arizona from collecting a $1.1 million “assessment” that the Arizona Legislature said should be collected from the City of Flagstaff.

That “assessment” arises out of legislation passed several years ago (HB 2756) in direct response to Proposition 414, under which the City’s voters recognized the needs of the community and adopted a minimum wage higher than that of the State at large. In July of this year, the City filed a lawsuit against the State challenging the constitutionality of a recently passed law that, for the first time, authorized an “assessment” against the City in connection with its minimum wage.

Flagstaff City Council approves contract with Terros Health for an alternate response mobile unit

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2021 • Comments Off

On October 5, the Flagstaff City Council approved a professional services contract for five years with Terros Health for an alternate response mobile unit in the amount of $2,583,300.

There will be one behavioral health professional and one Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician who will work together on the mobile response unit to provide the community with crisis intervention and mental health stabilization services. The mobile response unit will provide proactive outreach to the community and respond to public safety calls, such as public intoxication, substance use, trauma informed, and mental or behavioral health related events. Including a behavioral health professional on the mobile response unit will create a higher level of service for those in need in the Flagstaff community.

City of Flagstaff — 30-day public comment period opens for draft 10-Year Housing Plan

by Community Contributor • September 30, 2021 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff Housing Section is asking for public input on its draft 10-Year Housing Plan. Flagstaff residents can read the draft 10-Year Housing Plan online and can provide feedback by taking the Policy Initiative and Strategy Prioritization Survey. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and feedback will be used to help City staff prioritize housing initiatives and strategies. The public comment period ends on November 5, 2021.

City of Flagstaff releases draft Active Transportation Master Plan for public comment

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2021 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff has released the draft Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) for a 60-day public comment period. The ATMP will serve as a guide to enhancing walking and biking in Flagstaff. The draft document includes detailed information regarding pedestrian and bicycle accommodation and establishes a series of goals, policies, and strategies to support walking and biking. The draft plan can be read and downloaded online.

Lone Tree Overpass Project Sept. 21 presentation postponed

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2021 • Comments Off

The presentation on the Lone Tree Overpass Project that was scheduled for discussion at the September 21, 2021City Council meeting has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for Council discussion at the earliest opportunity.

There is a virtual Lone Tree Overpass Project Community Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. This Community Meeting will go ahead as planned. The City of Flagstaff encourages the public to participate in both online and by phone to provide input on this important project.

City of Flagstaff to hold Special Council Work Session on alternate response care center on Sept. 25

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2021 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff is hosting a Special Council Work Session on Friday, September 24th between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. to discuss an alternate response care center. A care center is a proposed component of the City’s Public Safety Alternate Response Model. The purpose of the Model is to engage those in need with the most appropriate services and keep them safe while reducing the amount of contact with the justice system and emergency room, when possible.

City of Flagstaff announces Karen Cooper Flagstaff Urban Trail detour

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2021 • Comments Off

As part of the Coconino Estates Improvements Phase II Project, the Karen Cooper portion of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) will be temporarily closed between Crescent Drive and Lantern Lane while crews install a new sewer main from Crescent into the Rio de Flag sewer main.

A detour will be posted and FUTS traffic will be re-routed down Lantern Lane, near the Ditch Pool, to either the Fort Valley FUTS or along Crescent/Talkington. Re-routed traffic will then link back up with the Karen Cooper FUTS at the Crescent intersection. Please follow the marked signage to get to your destination.

Climate change-themed artwork installed on Mountain Line buses

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2021 • Comments Off

Through a collaboration between the City of Flagstaff’s Beautification and Public Art Commission and the Sustainability Commission, Mountain Line recently installed artwork reflecting the theme of climate change and hope on five of its buses. The project accomplishes several goals, including spreading hopeful climate change messaging, beautifying the city’s streetscape and providing opportunity for artists in the Flagstaff community.

Designs by Dana Kamberg, Beau Arenas Ortiz, Kayley Quick, Luke Giles, and Nate Nise were selected by community members and the artists will be recognized at the September 21 Flagstaff City Council meeting. Photos of the designs, along with brief biographies of the artists, can be found at https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/4673/Climate-Change-and-Hope-Bus-Artwork.

City of Flagstaff Neighborhood Sustainability Grant and Water Conservation Research Grant

by Community Contributor • September 9, 2021 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff’s Neighborhood Sustainability Grant and Water Conservation Research Grant are now open for applications through September 30, 2021.

Neighborhood Sustainability Grants can help launch or continue community sustainability projects related to food, waste, resilience, transportation, building energy, public health, or climate action.

City of Flagstaff announces Labor Day closures

by Community Contributor • September 2, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff’s City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Sept. 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall offices will reopen Sept. 7, 2021.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Labor Day include:

East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N. Izabel St.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)
Siler Homes Activity Center / Tynkertopia (3330 E. Elder Dr.)

Construction work at Flagstaff Downtown Library

by Community Contributor • September 2, 2021 • Comments Off

Construction work will take place at the downtown location of the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library on Friday, September 3, 2021. The work will include the drilling of borings and will impact some of the walkways and the parking lot around the library.

Safety cones and barriers will be placed around affected areas during the evening of Thursday, September 2 and construction work will begin at approximately 9 a.m. on Friday, September 3. Library services and hours will not be impacted. The work will be completed within the same day, ending on Friday, September 3.

Revised timeline for Flagstaff Urban Trail System closure along Fort Valley Road/ Hwy 180

by Community Contributor • September 2, 2021 • Comments Off

Due to inclement weather, paving operations along Beal Road have been rescheduled for next week.

The Fort Valley Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) pathway and the southbound bike lane along the west side of Fort Valley Road/HWY 180 will be closed between Deanna Way and Forest Avenue from Tuesday, September 7 to Thursday, September 9. Detour signage will be posted to direct the Fort Valley FUTS traffic to the Karen Cooper FUTS.

Flagstaff Urban Trail System closure along Fort Valley Road/ Hwy 180

by Community Contributor • August 27, 2021 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) pathway and the southbound bike lane along the west side of Fort Valley Road/Hwy 180 will be closed between Deanna Way and Forest Avenue from Wednesday, September 1 to Friday, September 3. This closure will be in place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Detour signage will be posted to direct Fort Valley Road/Hwy 180 FUTS traffic to the Rio de Flag FUTS Trail.

This closure is required as construction crews will be paving Beal Road and the west edge of the Beal/Fort Valley Road intersection as part of the Coconino Estates Improvements Phase I Project.

Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff Staff Present at Joint Work Session on Aug. 24

by Community Contributor • August 25, 2021 • Comments Off

Last night, staff members from the Coconino County Flood Control District and the City of Flagstaff presented to the Board of Supervisors and the City Council in a joint work session on the Museum Flood Area.

The meeting provided an historic look at the mitigation efforts taken during and immediately after the Museum Fire, as well as additional mitigation measures since that time. The City and County Flood Control District deployed sandbags and barriers to the neighborhood, and warned of the high-risk for flooding. J.E. Fuller Hydrology, the leading experts in post-wildfire hydrology, were immediately engaged to conduct a flood hazard analysis. The analysis results were used by the Flood Control District to develop and implement the flood mitigation plan. The analysis showed severe flooding would impact 400 homes and 35 businesses.

Community Welcome event connects NAU students with their Flagstaff neighbors on Aug. 24

by Community Contributor • August 23, 2021 • Comments Off

Northern Arizona University and the city of Flagstaff are teaming up for the 4th Annual Community Welcome walk. On Wednesday, August 25, between 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., a team of elected officials, city and NAU staff, police officers and students are visiting homes throughout La Plaza Vieja and Southside neighborhoods. Teams will be providing information and resources to help foster a culture of community and neighborhood engagement.

City of Flagstaff — Free residential food scraps drop-off service

by Community Contributor • August 18, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Office launched a pilot program on July 24 that seeks to advance the city’s Rethink Waste Plan and Carbon Neutrality goals through a free compost drop-off service. Through June of 2022, community members have the opportunity to drop off food scraps and other acceptable materials at two participating booth locations on a weekly basis:

The Market of Dreams (2532 E 7th Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) accepts materials from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays
Flagstaff Community Market (211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001) accepts materials from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Sundays

City of Flagstaff recognizes Aug. 14 as Navajo Code Talkers Day

by Community Contributor • August 13, 2021 • Comments Off

Greetings everyone and Ya’at’eeh to all:

August 14th is an official state holiday in recognition of the Navajo Code Talkers. Please join in to celebrate and learn more about our national treasure. They provided through their lives and language a highly revered contribution to our country. Following is a news bite from 12News, Phoenix AZ and information from Arizona Central.

Flagstaff Village Apartment lease extension

by Community Contributor • August 11, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff recently heard from residents of Flagstaff Village Apartments that because the apartment complex was being redeveloped, all month-to-month tenants needed to vacate their units by Sept. 30, 2021 and no other leases would be extended.

The city of Flagstaff reached out to Park 7 Group, the new property owner regarding this change. The property owner listened to the concerns and indicated a desire to be a community partner and provide flexibility where possible.

City of Flagstaff facilities require masks

by Community Contributor • August 4, 2021 • Comments Off

Due to the increase in COVID-19 community transmission, mask are now required city facilities. This requirement includes those who are fully vaccinated.

This change is in alignment with recent guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) that vaccinated individuals “wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.” The CDC has designated Coconino County as an area with “substantial transmission.“ Learn more at the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Flagstaff Urban Trail System to close along Fort Valley Road Aug. 2-6

by Community Contributor • July 30, 2021 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) pathway and the southbound bike lane along the west side of Fort Valley Road/HWY 180 will close between Deanna Way and Forest Avenue Aug. 2- 6, 24 hours a day.

City of Flagstaff announces Fourth Street Closure

by Community Contributor • July 30, 2021 • Comments Off

Fourth Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from the I-40 bridges south to Warm Springs Trail on August 3, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. for ongoing work as part of the Fourth Street Reconstruction project. Soliere Avenue and Sparrow Avenue intersections with Fourth Street will also be closed.

Museum Flood Area July 15 update

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2021 • Comments Off

The following email was sent to Museum Flood Area residents (the evening of July 15:)

Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area and the nearby neighborhoods susceptible to monsoonal flooding:

– States of Emergency: Today Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy and Coconino County Chair of the Board of Supervisors Matt Ryan declared States of Emergency on behalf of the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County due to the impacts of monsoonal flooding to the Museum Flood Area and other parts of Flagstaff, which started July 13, 2021. Declaring a State of Emergency allows the City and County to expend emergency funds from all available sources and request assistance from the State of Arizona.

City and County declare States of Emergency

by Community Contributor • July 15, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy and Coconino County Chair of the Board of Supervisors Matt Ryan have declared States of Emergency on behalf of the city of Flagstaff and Coconino County due to the impacts of monsoonal flooding to the Museum Flood Area and other parts of Flagstaff, which started July 13, 2021. Declaring a State of Emergency allows the city and county to expend emergency funds from all available sources and request assistance from the State of Arizona.

City of Flagstaff lifts fire restrictions

by Community Contributor • July 15, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff will lift all fire restrictions within city limits at 6 a.m. on July 16, 2021. The city of Flagstaff cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions across jurisdictions.

Additionally, the city’s fire danger has lowered from Very High to High. Though fire danger has been reduced, residents are encouraged to consider Firewise practices around homes and offices. Visit www.firewise.org for recommendations to reduce risk of wildfire damaging your home and property. Constituents can call (928) 213-2500 for a free Firewise assessment of their property.

City of Flagstaff begins 60-day review process for a carbon neutrality amendment to the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030

by Community Contributor • July 13, 2021 • Comments Off

On July 13, 2021, the City of Flagstaff will begin a 60-day public review process for a major amendment to the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030. The proposed amendment will update the

update the Plan’s climate action goals and policies to align with the recently-adopted Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan. The proposed amendment is within the Climate Change and Adaptation section of the Environmental Planning & Conservation Chapter, located on pages IV-11 and IV-12. The public review period begins on July 13, 2021, and ends on September 13, 2021.

City of Flagstaff enters Stage Two fire restrictions

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff entered Stage Two fire restrictions at 6 a.m. on July 6, 2021. The city of Flagstaff cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions across jurisdictions.

City of Flagstaff Independence Day closures

by Community Contributor • June 29, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff City Hall at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed July 5, 2021 in honor of Independence Day. City Hall offices will reopen July 6, 2021 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. In-person hours are limited due to COVID-19 and services are available virtually from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed July 5 in observance Independence Day include:

City of Flagstaff announces fireworks cancellation

by Community Contributor • June 25, 2021 • Comments Off

Due to extreme fire danger, the city-sponsored fireworks display scheduled for Sunday, July 4 at the Oakmont restaurant is been cancelled.

The city is currently under Stage 4 Fire Restrictions, which prohibits the sale or use of fireworks within the city. For more information on all fire restriction stages visit the city website at http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/2981/Fire-Restriction-Stages.

City of Flagstaff enters Stage Four fire restrictions

by Community Contributor • June 22, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff will enter Stage Four fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on June 23, 2021 in an effort to reduce the potential for unintentional human-caused wildfires within the city limits. The city of Flagstaff cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions across jurisdictions.

City of Flagstaff enters Stage Two fire restrictions

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff will enter Stage Two fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on June 11, 2021 in an effort to reduce the potential for unintentional human-caused wildfires within the city limits. The city of Flagstaff cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions across jurisdictions.

City of Flagstaff announces Memorial Day closures

by Community Contributor • May 28, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed May 31, 2021 in honor of Memorial Day. City Hall offices will reopen June 1, 2021 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. In-person hours are limited due to COVID-19 and services are available virtually from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Flagstaff Library to begin limited reopening on June 1

by Community Contributor • May 28, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff entered Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Reentry Plan on May 17. Under Phase 3, the city will begin a limited reopening of city facilities and amenities. Face coverings are required in city facilities.

The Flagstaff Downtown Library will begin a limited reopening for patron access on June 1, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The East Flagstaff Community Library will begin a limited reopening for patron access on June 2, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

City of Flagstaff — Face covering proclamation rescinded

by Community Contributor • May 28, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy announced his intention to rescind the city’s face covering proclamation at the City Council meeting on May 25. The proclamation went into effect June 20, 2020 and will end May 26. Face coverings are still required on public transportation, at the airport and other areas required by federal law. While the face covering proclamation was rescinded, businesses can still require face coverings and social distancing on private property. During the meeting, the City Council also provided direction to lift the capacity limits on outdoor, city owned sports fields effective May 26.

City of Flagstaff 2021 Street maintenance projects

by Community Contributor • May 27, 2021 • Comments Off

The 2021 streets maintenance program was approved by Flagstaff City Council at the Council meeting on May 18, 2021. This program will address various locations in the community and includes minor concrete repairs, asphalt overlays and chip sealing. The total cost of the project is $2.1 million and is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2021 on Forest/Cedar Ave. The project will begin with the chip seal surfacing with an anticipated duration of two weeks (dependent on weather conditions).

City of Flagstaff to enter Stage One fire restrictions

by Community Contributor • May 12, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff will enter Stage One fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on May 14, 2021 in an effort to reduce the potential for unintentional human-caused wildfires within the city limits. The city of Flagstaff cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions across jurisdictions.

Flagstaff enters Phase 3 of COVID reopening

by Community Contributor • May 6, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff will enter Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Reentry Plan on May 17. The move to Phase 3 was predicated on the number of new cases, hospitalizations, and COVID related deaths continuing on a downward trajectory for four or more weeks, the increase in the number of residents vaccinated, the demonstrated ability to follow CDC guidelines, ability to care for the seriously ill and providing testing, monitoring and contact tracing. Under Phase 3, the city will begin a limited reopening of city facilities and amenities. Face coverings are required in city facilities.

Call to take the Flagstaff Housing Survey

by Community Contributor • May 6, 2021 • Comments Off

Affordable, accessible and decent housing is of critical importance to a community’s health and viability. On December 1, 2020 the Flagstaff City Council declared a Housing Emergency in Flagstaff, prioritizing affordable housing within City operations to create safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities for all community members. The Housing Plan will define the housing emergency in Flagstaff and will provide policies and strategies to reduce it.

City of Flagstaff joins International Code Council for celebration of Building Safety Month

by Community Contributor • May 4, 2021 • Comments Off

In May 2021, the city of Flagstaff’s Building Safety Section will participate in the 41st annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members and partners to promote building safety. This year’s campaign, “Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save,” will be held virtually this year, raising awareness about the importance of building codes in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work and learn.

We need your input to make Flagstaff more affordable

by Community Contributor • April 29, 2021 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff’s 10 Year Housing Plan is underway and the Housing Section is asking all members of the community to participate by taking the City of Flagstaff Housing Survey.

The goal of the survey is to garner the most responses and to gather statistically valid housing data from a fair sampling of people.

City of Flagstaff drills first water well in 12 years

by Community Contributor • April 23, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff will soon add a new well to their inventory. Drilling of a second groundwater well at Fort Tuthill County Park began February 22, 2021.

Drilling this well is part of the city’s mid-to-long term water policy and the subsequent ten-year capital plan initiated after the 2002 drought left Upper Lake Mary reservoir nearly dry, resulting in water shortages throughout the city. This is the first of five wells in the plan to add resiliency to the city’s water supply and serve as a safety net against climate change and resulting drought, forest fires or infrastructure failure. Groundwater wells are the core producers of city water, averaging 65% of the city’s potable water supply since 1950. They tap into the C-aquifer at an average depth of 1000 feet below land surface with the bottom of most wells exceeding 2000 feet.

City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Unified School District collaborate to bring green spaces to school grounds

by Community Contributor • April 22, 2021 • Comments Off

Mayor Paul Deasy and Superintendent Michael Penca joined forces to improve the health, well-being and academic achievement of Flagstaff’s children. The two leaders committed to transforming Flagstaff’s school grounds into nature-filled greenspaces where children can connect to the natural world and enjoy healthy, active time outdoors.

Flagstaff was selected as one of 10 cities (out of 27 applicants) to receive training and technical assistance to add nature play and outdoor learning spaces to schoolyards through Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN), a joint initiative of the National League of Cities and the Children & Nature Network. Flagstaff joins a national movement of cities working to provide children with equitable access to the benefits of nature.

City of Flagstaff provides update on Fourth Street reconstruction

by Community Contributor • April 20, 2021 • Comments Off

As part of the ongoing Fourth Street reconstruction project, Soliere Avenue will reopen at the Fourth Street intersection and Sparrow Avenue, (also at the Fourth Street intersection) will close starting April 23, 2021. Fourth Street will remain open and a Sparrow Avenue detour will be posted.

Priority Based Budgeting data set available for public review

by Community Contributor • April 6, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff recently implemented Priority Based Budgeting (PBB), a tool that allows the city to approach budgeting in a new way. This method takes the traditional line item budget information and converts it to showcase expenditures, revenues and other key sets of data at the program level, such as fire suppression, snowplow operations, and police dispatch. To learn more about this budgeting approach visit: https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/3258/Priority-Based-Budgeting.

City of Flagstaff seeks input on draft Carbon Neutrality Plan

by Community Contributor • April 6, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff Sustainability Program will host four live Open Houses on the draft Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan. The Open Houses, hosted online via Zoom, will gather feedback on the Plan from residents and answer any questions the community may have. The events will take place on:

– Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m.

– Friday, April 9 at 12 p.m.

– Thursday, April 15 at 6 p.m.

– Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m.

Invasive tree removal and restoration project for McMillan Mesa Natural Area

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2021 • Comments Off

The 300-acre McMillan Mesa Natural Area is one of the last intact native grasslands within the city of Flagstaff and provides habitat for deer, prairie dogs, American kestrels, and other fauna. To preserve the native grassland, the city of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program will work with partners to remove invasive trees, starting on April 7, 2021. Six large Russian Olive trees and over 100 Siberian Elm trees were identified for removal, mainly along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) and Arizona Trail within the McMillan Mesa Natural Area.

City of Flagstaff, United Way of Northern Arizona announce 2021-2023 Grant application cycle

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff, in partnership with United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA), announces the opening of the 2021-2023 grant application cycle on April 1, 2021. Grant applications will be due on April 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. This is a two-year application cycle (based on availability of funds).

City of Flagstaff seeks input on draft Carbon Neutrality Plan

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2021 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff is striving for community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030, to respond to the climate emergency and improve quality of life for all residents. With input from the Flagstaff community and technical experts, the city of Flagstaff Sustainability Program developed a draft Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan to outline a framework for action over the next nine years. This plan details seven target areas of action that the city will take to reach carbon neutrality:

City of Flagstaff announces Soliere Avenue closure

by Community Contributor • March 15, 2021 • Comments Off

As part of the ongoing Fourth Street reconstruction project, Soliere Avenue will be closed at the Fourth Street intersection starting March 19, 2021. Fourth Street will remain open and a Soliere Avenue detour will be posted.

City of Flagstaff Seeking Deputy Library Director

by Community Contributor • March 15, 2021 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a Deputy Library Director.

The position actively supports and upholds the City’s stated mission and values. Under direct supervision of the Library Director, employees of this classification are independently responsible for overseeing departments of the Library, including responsible administrative, professional, managerial and supervisory work. This position assists in directing the activities of the entire library section and serves in the absence of the Director.

UACJ Whitehall selects Flagstaff for new auto parts plant

by Community Contributor • March 11, 2021 • Comments Off

UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, a leading supplier of precision extruded aluminum automotive components and assemblies, has selected Flagstaff as the new home for their fourth production plant. UACJ Whitehall will take over a portion of the former Walgreen’s distribution center and will manufacture parts for electric vehicles and other automotive companies.

“We are so excited to welcome Whitehall Industries to Flagstaff,” said Mayor Paul Deasey. “They are a cutting-edge company that exemplifies Flagstaff’s character as a city of innovation and sustainability. We look forward to the immense positive impact they will have for our community.”

City of Flagstaff receives National League of Cities Community Resilience Grant

by Community Contributor • March 9, 2021 • Comments Off

The National League of Cities (NLC) announced the city of Flagstaff as one of eight cities for the 2021 Leadership in Community Resilience program. The NLC will provide the city with $10,000 in direct financial support as well as technical assistance and advisory services from NLC staff and partners to help meet community-specific resilience goals. The city will use this funding to focus on the impacts of smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns by launching the Resilient Neighborhoods Network in three pilot neighborhoods and to provide micro-grants for participating neighborhoods, as well as purchasing HEPA air purifiers to distribute to vulnerable residents.

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