CITY OF KINGMAN
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
**AMENDED AGENDA**
Council Chambers
310 N. 4th Street Kingman, AZ 86401

Invocation will be given by Pastor Peter Ernst of Family Bible Church

Those wishing to address the Council should fill out request forms in advance. Comments from the Public will be restricted to items not on the agenda with the exception of those on the Consent Agenda. There will be no comments allowed that advertise for a particular person or group. Comments should be limited to no longer than 3 minutes. The Council may not respond to speakers during the call to the public. The Council may direct the City Manager to study the matter or request that the matter be placed on a future agenda.

All matters listed here are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA and will be considered separately.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) reduced the required solid waste collection frequency to no less than once per week effective February 4, 2025. The rule allows local jurisdictions to set higher collection frequency schedules. Amendments to the City's Municipal Utility Regulations are necessary to set the minimum collection frequency at no less than two (2) times per week, and to remove references to Mohave County Environmental Health and ADEQ as the authority requiring twice per week collection. The amended ordinance was brought before the Municipal Utility Commission at their May 28, 2026 meeting; the Commission recommended approval unanimously. Staff recommends approval.

To build the curb returns at Lamar Road, small right-of-way corner area was needed at the northwest corner of the intersection. The property owner donated this area to the City of Kingman so the Lamar Road curb returns could be included in the current Flying Fortress Parkway construction project. Staff recommends approval.

City Engineer recommends award bid 2026-IFB-004, Main Tanks Transmission Main Phase 2B to Freiday Construction, Inc., the low bidder on Bid Alternative No. 1 (includes construction of the transmission main from approximately STA 12+33.10 to STA 36+73.40) at $2,013,570 impacting the Water Expansion Fund. Six bids were received from contractors, each bidding on two alternatives. Bid Alternative No. 1 was selected as the preferred alternate as it provided the most cost-effective solution while remaining within the available project budget. Selection of this alternative allows for construction of the full project length.  Staff recommends approval.

Pursuant to A.R.S. §41-1279.07(E), each county, city, town and community college district must designate a Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) annually who is authorized to submit the annual expenditure limitation report (AELR).  Since the Deputy City Manager/Finance Director is responsible for ensuring the City of Kingman's AELR is completed timely and in compliance with state rules and regulations, the Deputy City Manager/Finance Director should be designated as the CFO for the purpose of submitting the City of Kingman's FY2027 AELR.  Staff recommends approval.

The State of Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is, as a whole, underfunded.  Most of the trust funds within the system are significantly underfunded.  To ensure cities and towns are addressing the issue, ARS 38.863-01 states that each governing body must adopt a pension funding policy annually and post the policy on the governing body's website. The City’s policy outlines the actions necessary to attain a 100% funded status for the Police and Fire pension plans. Staff recommends approval.

Grant Award – Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) Funding for MAGNET. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) awarded the City of Kingman Police Department, on behalf of the Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET), a grant totaling $345,368 (Grant #DC-27-006) to support ongoing task force operations, for the grant fiscal year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The grant includes a required 25% match of $86,342, to be funded from the MAGNET RICO account. Staff recommends approval.

Overtime Cost Reimbursement Agreement between the Kingman Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) through the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) to reimburse the City of Kingman for overtime for Kingman police officers/investigators assigned to support HSTF criminal cases that involve necessary expenses for detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States. Staff recommends approval.

This item is for consideration and approval for the purchase of a new backhoe for water operations. The existing unit is currently out of service due to a major engine failure, with repair costs estimated to exceed the machine's resale value.  This purchase will be made utilizing the OMNIA Contract #212816 and is included in the FY27 Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The budgeted amount for the backhoe is $194,000.  The quoted amount is $170,896 and will impact the Water Operating Fund. Staff recommends approval.

The City of Kingman, in partnership with Patriot Rail Company's Kingman Terminal Railroad (KGTR), is seeking approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to apply for FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program funding in the amount of $19,002,936 to construct a second rail interchange at the Kingman Municipal Airport & Industrial Park. If awarded, the project would be funded through a 65% federal share, a 34% KGTR contribution, and a 1% City of Kingman match. Staff recommends approval of the MOU and authorization for the Mayor to execute all related grant documents. Staff recommends approval.

This agenda item is for consideration and approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Seabury Fritz Architects, Inc. for Fire Station 25 Design Concept and Cost Modeling Services. These services will support the project's development using the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. A separate preconstruction services agreement for the CMAR is also included on this agenda. The agreement with Seabury Fritz Architects, Inc. is for an amount not to exceed $473,310, which will be paid from the Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends approval.

This item is for consideration and approval of a pre-construction services contract for the design of Fire Station 25. A Request for Qualifications was issued for a Construction Manager at Risk and Willmeng Construction was determined to be the most qualified bidder. Under this agreement, Willmeng Construction will provide pre-construction services including scheduling, phasing and logistics planning, cost estimating, constructability and value engineering reviews, subcontractor selection, and development of Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals. The contract amount is not to exceed $99,384, which will be paid from the Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends approval.

Dorn Policy Group has been providing lobbying and governmental relations services to the City of Kingman since January 2018. Staff is requesting to continue a partnership with Dorn Policy Group through June 30, 2027. The contract amount equates to $72,000 (billed $6,000 per month)  plus out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, accommodations, postage, etc. and will impact the General Fund. Staff recommends approval.

Mohave County Historical Society Executive Director, Leah Stagg, has requested to partner with the City of Kingman for an Old-Fashioned 4th of July- America 250 Celebration at Centennial Park on July 4, 2026. The partnership request includes: assisting with planning, event promotion, recruitment of volunteers, and a fee waiver for the park rentals. Staff recommends approval.

 This water service application is for the proposed Hualapai’s Edge subdivision located in the east side of the water service area south of Interstate 40 and east of the Flying Fortress Parkway. The initial phase of development proposed is 150 single-family lots on 49 acres of land.  An analysis provided by the design engineer of the subdivision indicates that the distribution network for the proposed subdivision will be able to provide flows and pressures that meet the City’s requirements for domestic and fire service. The Municipal Utility Commission approved the proposed water system extension by a vote of 4-0. Staff recommends approval.

Arizona District #9 Little League Baseball (Lake Havasu, Bullhead, Parker, Blythe, Mohave Valley, Needles) has requested a waiver of field fees for their upcoming District and State tournaments scheduled to be held at Southside Park in June and July. The total cost of the waived fees is estimated at $2,044. Staff recommends approval.

If approved, AB25-0005 would result in the potential sale of the right-of-way and eliminate Broadway Avenue (public road) as described from the city's maintenance system and reserve easement for the benefit of the City of Kingman for public utilities and access. Staff recommends the item be continued off calendar.

Planning is under way for the 2026 Kingman Route 66 Street Drags. As part of the event the organizer is required to provide liability insurance. This item is seeking Council direction regarding the event and required insurance coverage. Council discretion.

KASI leased Hangar A on June 1, 2008. The Hangar is located at 9900 Flightline Dr., Kingman, AZ. It is approximately 20,800 sq. ft. The lease terminated on August 5, 2025. During the term of the lease, KASI conducted aircraft maintenance, including but not limited to painting. Upon KASI vacating the hangar, the City conducted several inspections. One of those inspections located elevated levels of chromium, which is a common component involved in the aircraft painting process. As per the City's lease with KASI, KASI agrees to remediate the chromium inside Hangar A. The remediation should be completed within 30 days of the effective date of this agreement. Staff recommends approval.

To avoid significant publication costs associated with the tax code amendments proposed in Ordinance No. 2003, a resolution declaring "The 2026 Tax Amendments to the Tax Code of the City of Kingman" a public record must be approved. This is not approval of Ordinance No. 2003, it merely allows the city to save publication costs if Ordinance No. 2003 is approved.  Staff recommends approval.

In FY2024, the City Council adopted a seven-year program to fund street repairs, maintenance, and improvements, utilizing General Fund reserves that are projected to be fully expended by FY2030. A recurring revenue source will be necessary to continue the existing program. On March 5th, a work session was held to review transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate options, the General Fund’s fund balance and related policies, community comparison data, and the long-term funding needs of the street maintenance program.  On April 7th, the Council adopted a Notice of Intent to consider increasing TPT rates and adding a two-tiered tax rate structure for retail sales and use tax at a public hearing scheduled for tonight.  Staff recommends approval.

A proposal to construct a 115,200 square foot, three-story self-storage facility on 1.79 acres located west of East Andy Devine Avenue and north of Horizon Boulevard in the Commercial: Service Business (C-3) zoning district. County Assessor Parcel Number 320-02-050. Commission recommended approval (4-0)

ZO26-0002 removes the additional setback requirements imposed under the Kingman Design Review Overlay for properties in the C-2 (Commercial: Community Business) and C-3 (Commercial: Service Business) Zones along Bank Street from Kino Avenue to E. Gordon Drive. All other design requirements with respect to architecture, landscaping and signage as prescribed by the City of Kingman Zoning Code and that of the KDRO remain in force. Staff recommends approval.

Limited to announcements, board and commission liaison reports, availability/attendance at conferences and seminars.