Tag: City of Flagstaff

City of Flagstaff announces playground closures

FLAGSTAFF — Effective April 1, 2020, the playgrounds, swing sets, rockers, ramadas, picnic tables and barbeque grills at all parks, the outdoor fitness center located at Bushmaster Park and the Parcourse Stations at Buffalo Park will be closed until further notice…

City of Flagstaff provides emergency services information

FLAGSTAFF — As the outbreak of COVID-19 continues, it’s important the Flagstaff community takes the necessary steps to protect the first responders who are on the frontlines treating sick people. The city of Flagstaff encourages our community to take the following…

Flagstaff City Council to hold emergency meeting on March 16

ATTENTION IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN PERSON PARTICIPATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS IS PERMITTED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST EXIT THE MEETING ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold…

Flagstaff now accepting applications for social services funds

FLAGSTAFF — Applications for the city of Flagstaff’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 general funds for social services are now available. Any non-profit (501c3) organization providing health and human services in the city of Flagstaff is eligible to apply. Applications are open…

Flagstaff names Director of the Year award

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Management Services Director Rick Tadder as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…

Flagstaff City Manager Excellence Awards due by Jan. 10

FLAGSTAFF — The city will accept community nominations for the annual City Manager Excellence Awards through Jan. 10. These awards recognize those city of Flagstaff employees who are examples of extraordinary achievement reflecting the mission, vision and values of the organization.…

City of Flagstaff announces Treecycling program

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has started a Treecyling program to address the issue of Christmas trees sent to the landfill. Residents with curbside trash service can place their tree curbside by 6 a.m. on Jan. 6. The city’s Solid…

March 31 — Flagstaff City Council to hold combined special meeting / work session

ATTENTION IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN PERSON PARTICIPATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS IS PERMITTED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST EXIT THE MEETING ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold…

Oct. 22 — City of Flagstaff to host Proposition 436 virtual Town Hall

The city of Flagstaff will host a virtual Town Hall on Oct. 22, 2020 to answer constituent questions on Proposition 436. Proposition 436 is ballot measure that will allow the city to continue collecting a 1% general Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax). The current 1% general transaction privilege tax (sales tax) rate that was first adopted in 1964 and is currently set to expire in November 2024.

City of Flagstaff announces holiday closures

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff city administrative offices (including City Hall at 211 W. Aspen Ave.) will be closed at noon on Dec. 24, all-day Dec. 25, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. City recreational facilities may…

Flagstaff Emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has partnered with Flagstaff Shelter Services to provide emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity for families experiencing homelessness. The winter overflow opened Nov. 1. “The city of Flagstaff is proud to work with Flagstaff Shelter…

City of Flagstaff announces Thanksgiving closures

FLAGSTAFF — City administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen on Dec. 2.   City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Nov. 28 and 29 include: Hal Jensen Recreation Area…

Flagstaff announces Labor Day closures

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Sept. 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall offices will reopen Sept. 3, 2019. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Labor Day include:…

Second annual Community Welcome event to be held Aug. 26

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University are teaming up for the second annual Community Welcome event. The Community Welcome is designed to help foster a sense of community and build positive connections between NAU students and Flagstaff…

Tiffany Antol named Planning Director

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Tiffany Antol as the new Planning Director. Antol participated in an open and competitive recruitment. “Tiffany has been a strong leader during all of the transitions in Community Development, guiding the Planning and…

Sandbag distribution sites in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Due to the Museum Fire, the city of Flagstaff and the Coconino County Flood Control District have made sandbags available for residents. The pre-filled distribution location at Coconino High School will close the morning of July 29 and pre-filled…

Flagstaff provides update on City Bulk Waste pick-up

FLAGSTAFF — The city’s Bulk Waste program experienced a 35 percent increase in seasonal bulk waste this spring. To manage this unexpected increase, the city utilized additional resources and modified the bulk waste operations. The Bulk Waste operations will be back…

Greg Clifton named Flagstaff City Manager

FLAGSTAFF — The Mayor and City Council of Flagstaff have named Greg Clifton as the new City Manager. Clifton’s start date is set for August 26th, 2019. Clifton participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted over 50 candidates. “After…

2019 City Council accomplishments

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff recently compiled a mid-year review of City Council accomplishments. Highlights of this review include progress toward a range of City Council goals and priorities, including federal and state legislative advocacy, city legislative action, funding allocation, city…

Flagstaff announces delay in bulk waste pick-up

FLAGSTAFF — Due to a higher than normal increase in bulk waste volume, the city of Flagstaff is experiencing a two-week delay in bulk waste pickups. Residents should continue following their normal bulk waste pickup schedule and should not bring in…

Portion of Flagstaff City Hall Lawn to be part of xeriscape demonstration project

FLAGSTAFF — The City Hall landscape Conversion Pilot will convert approximately 2,000 square feet of lawn on the south side of City Hall to a xeriscape demonstration starting the first week of June. This project will be executed through a partnership…

Southside Community Association to host topical stakeholder meetings for Southside Community Plan

FLAGSTAFF — The Southside Community Association will convene a series of stakeholder meetings for the evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on selected Thursdays at…

2019 Flagstaff Street Maintenance project

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council approved the 2019 Street Maintenance overlay project at their May 7, 209 meeting. This project consists of 22 street asphalt overlays as well as associated concrete repairs for a construction cost of $4.6 million. This…

Dan Folke named Community Development Director

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Dan Folke as the new Community Development Director. Folke participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted nearly 60 candidates. Folke has worked as a professional planner for 22 years, most recently…

Flagstaff announces Innovate Waste Challenge finalists

FLAGSTAFF — The Innovate Waste Challenge has identified three finalist teams to participate in the Challenge’s Final Pitch presentation. The teams will pitch their innovative ideas for turning Flagstaff’s waste into a viable local business on April 6, 2019 from 1…

Cheshire Park playground construction

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation department will replace the playground structure at Cheshire Park next month. The park will be closed from April 1 – 29 for this work. Beginning April 1, Parks and Recreation will remove…

Coconino County, Flagstaff declare State of Emergency for record setting storm. See related regional snow storm information here

Most County Offices close through the weekend in response COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, Feb. 26. due to the major snow storm that started late…

Registration open for City of Flagstaff Climate Ambassador training

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is launching a Climate Ambassador program, in which interested individuals are trained to foster discussion about climate change and climate actions within their communities. The Flagstaff Climate Ambassador training will be from 5:30 p.m.…

Coconino County, City of Flagstaff offices closed in observance of Presidents Day

COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be open…

Siler Homes repairs completed

FLAGSTAFF — The underground gas leaks that were identified as part of a routine inspection at the Siler Homes public housing development have been successfully repaired and all required inspections have been completed. All residents who were temporarily relocated during the…

Temporary Siler Homes resident relocation in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Residents of the city’s Siler Homes public housing development will be temporarily relocated effective immediately due to issues with the development’s underground gas lines. The issues were discovered during a routine inspection. The city and its contractors will work…

City of Flagstaff announces Director of the Year award

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Public Works Director Andy Bertelsen as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…

Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Planning and Zoning Commission has three open positions and seeks applicants to fill them. The Planning and Zoning Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to the growth and…

Flagstaff’s Parks and Recreation Department, Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance hosting annual Winter Wonderland on Dec. 1

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance are hosting the annual Winter Wonderland event on Dec. 1, 2018 in Heritage Square. Crafts, hot cocoa, cookies and live music will be available from…