PRESENTATIONS
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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.
Applicant Edgar Strain has applied for a Permanent Extension of Premises Liquor License for VFW Post #3516 located at 2826 Wickieup Ave. in Kingman. Staff recommends approval.
The Kingman Fire Department is seeking approval to donate Kingman Fire Department Engine 5, a 1965 Seagrave pumper, to the Hall of Flame Fire Museum of National Firefighting, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Engine 5 holds exceptional historical significance as it was the first fire department unit on scene at the Kingman Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) on July 5, 1973. The apparatus represents the bravery, sacrifice, and service of the Kingman Fire Department and stands as a tangible reminder of the lessons learned from this event. The Hall of Flame has committed to restore, preserve and display Engine 5 at their museum. Staff recommends approval.
The City of Kingman, acting as the fiduciary agency for the Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET), has obtained ownership of a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 through asset forfeiture associated with a criminal investigation, in accordance with applicable RICO statutes. The current estimated value of the vehicle is $53,545.00. In December 2025, the MAGNET Executive Board approved the reallocation of this vehicle to the City of Kingman for use as a fleet vehicle supporting criminal investigation operations. Staff recommends approval.
At their January 6, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of a new street sweeper for Airport operations with a total cost of $391,889.53 including City use tax. Unfortunately, the incorrect quote was referenced and included with the backup. This agenda item replaces the previous approval and is for consideration and approval for the purchase of a new street sweeper. The existing unit has exceeded its anticipated lifespan and is now due for replacement. This purchase will be made utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #111522-TYM. This is an approved purchase in the FY26 Adopted Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The budgeted amount is $400,000. There will be a fiscal impact of $366,588.72 including city use tax to the Airport Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends approval.
At their January 6, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of a new street sweeper for Street operations at the cost of $378,917.53 including City use tax. Unfortunately, the incorrect quote was referenced and included with the backup. This agenda item replaces the previous approval and is for consideration and approval for the purchase of a new street sweeper. The existing unit has exceeded its anticipated lifespan and is now due for replacement. This purchase will be made utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #111522-TYM. This is an approved purchase in the FY26 Adopted Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The budgeted amount is $450,000. There will be a fiscal impact of $391,889.53 including City use tax to the Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends approval.
This item is for consideration and approval of an ADOT Grant Agreement and project award for 2025-IFB-015 Windcone Relocation Project at the Kingman Airport. The Arizona Department of Transportation ("ADOT") has offered the City a grant of $3,787 for the relocation of two windcones from Runway 03-21 Object Free Area. The City has already accepted a Federal Grant of $143,882 with an Airport Enterprise Grant Match of $3,786, and the ADOT Grant Match of $3,787 for a total design and construction project amount of $151,455. PAVEX, Corporation submitted a successful bid for $87,575.00. The grant will be applied to the $87,575.00 bid for the project, along with reimbursing the Airport Enterprise Funds for the engineering, construction management and administration fees of $68,880 for a total project cost of $151,455. The fiscal impact to the Airport Grants Fund is $3,386. Staff recommends acceptance of the ADOT Grant and award to PAVEX, Corporation.
This item is for consideration and approval of asphalt repairs and the application of a seal coat at the Kingman Airport. The Airport ramp and Terminal parking lot have developed cracks that pose a safety risk to aircraft and pedestrians, while another section of the airport ramp near the T-hangars needs a seal coat to extend the life of the asphalt. This project was budgeted and approved for FY26. The total for the attached quotes is $223,888.76, which will be paid from the Airport Enterprise Fund. Staff recommends approval.
This item is for consideration and approval of Change Order No. 3 for the Kingman Facilities Remodel Contract. On January 21, 2025, the City Council authorized a construction contract in the amount of $2,560,000 for the remodeling of multiple municipal facilities, including three fire stations, the Public Works facility, and the Kingman Police Department. Council previously approved two change orders increasing the total amount to $3,038,631. The attached contract adjustments are related to the men's room at KPD and Fire Station 23. Three separate contract adjustments are included in this change order request: the addition of a moisture barrier, drywall repairs, and additional electrical work, totaling $20,947.00 in additional costs bringing the total contract amount to $3,059,578.00. This will be paid from the Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends approval.
The City of Kingman will be constructing street improvements on Airway Ave. from Prospector St. to Flying Fortress Pkwy. and on Flying Fortress Pkwy. from Grand Canyon Rd. to Airway Ave. Since debt has been identified as the funding source for this entire project (including the pre-cast box culverts), the next steps are to secure financing. To begin the process, the City will engage with a Financial Advisor who will assist with the financing. Staff requests Council approval to engage with Columbia Capital to serve as the Financial Advisor for the 2026 Excise Tax Obligations issuance. Columbia Capital’s estimated fee, based on project cost estimates, is $72,500 and will impact the General Fund. Staff recommends approval.
The City of Kingman will be constructing street improvements on Airway Ave. from Prospector St. to Flying Fortress Pkwy. and on Flying Fortress Pkwy. from Grand Canyon Rd. to Airway Ave. Since debt has been identified as the funding source for this entire project (including the pre-cast box culverts), the next steps are to secure financing. To begin the process, the City needs to engage with Bond Counsel who will assist with the financing. Staff requests Council approval to engage with Gust Rosenfeld to serve as Bond Counsel for the 2026 Excise Tax Obligations issuance. Gust Rosenfeld's estimated fee, based on project cost estimates, is $72,000 and will impact the General Fund. Staff recommends approval.
The current version of the City of Kingman's procurement code was adopted in March 2020. In utilizing the code, staff identified certain sections to be updated. After presenting the revisions to Council on January 20th, Council requested a change be made to the specialized services threshold. This change is now included. To avoid significant publication costs associated with the approval of any procurement code revisions proposed in Ordinance No. 1989, a resolution declaring the "Procurement Code of the City of Kingman, Arizona" to be a public record must be approved. Staff recommends approval.
The current version of the City of Kingman's procurement code was adopted in March 2020. In utilizing the code, staff identified certain sections to be updated. After presenting the revisions to Council on January 20th, Council requested a change be made to the specialized services threshold. This change is now included. Staff recommends approval.
The City Council has directed staff to organize town hall meetings to engage with City residents. Staff proposes to host a town hall meeting on March 27, 2026, to gather community feedback on the City’s strategic priorities. The feedback gathered during the town hall will be used to help inform future planning efforts, including budget development, policy discussions, and the prioritization of initiatives. Staff recommends approval.
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