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Town of Huachuca City – AZ0402019 – Questions & Updates for Unknown Service Lines + Lead & GRR

Posted on by Huachuca City

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Town of Huachuca City Failed to Complete Lead Service Line Inventory

All community water systems and non-transient non-community water systems are required to submit an initial inventory to their state or primacy agency by October 16, 2024.  We failed to submit the initial lead service line inventory by the due date.  As our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.

*Service line inventories are the foundation from which water systems can take proactive steps to address lead service lines. Establishing an inventory of service line materials and identifying the location of lead service lines are key steps in getting them replaced. *

What should I do?

  • If you are concerned about having a lead service line (pipe that connects your home to the water main), consult public water system. To learn how to find lead pipes in your home go to: Protect Your Tap: A quick check for lead (https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/protect-your-tap-quick-check-lead-0)
  • Although there is no confirmation of having a lead service line, you may wish to speak with a healthcare provider if you have a compromised immune system, have children in your home or are nursing as you may be at an increased risk if a lead service line is found during the initial inventory. For general guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of exposure to lead, reach out to EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or visit https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#health

What does this mean?

This is not an emergency, as we are in the process of completing the initial lead service line inventory. If it had been, you would have been notified within 24 hours.

You will be notified within 30 days of finishing our inventory if any lines are determined to be lead, galvanized requiring replacement, non-lead or are unknown.

What is being done?

The Utility has successfully inventoried many of the lines serving the community with the exception of 97 lines within the system.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Director, Carlos Lorenzo at calorenzoescobar@huachucacityaz.gov or call 520-678-1502

*Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.*

This notice is being sent to you by the Town of Huachuca City. State Water System ID#: AZ0402019

Date distributed: July 1, 2026

Skyline Rd Project – Spring 2026 – Spring 2027

Posted on by Huachuca City

The Arizona Department of Transportation is administering a project on the behalf of the Town of Huachuca City to reconstruct Skyline Drive between State Route 90 and the Huachuca City landfill, and to construct a multi-use path between Gila Avenue and Edgewood Street. This project is scheduled to begin construction in April 2026.
Planned improvements include:

  • Reconstructing Skyline Drive between SR 90 and the Huachuca City landfill.
  • Placing pavement for a new multi-use pathway between Gila Avenue and Edgewood Street.
  • Installing pathway signage, pavement markings, and landscaping.

Click here for the full project scope and contact information: 882713 Flyer Skyline Drive Road Reconstruction Project and Multi-Use Path_prf3

Truth In Taxation Hearing – August 3, 2023 @ 6 pm

Posted on by Suzanne Harvey

Town of Huachuca City Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Property Tax Increase

Truth in Taxation Explained
The accompanying Truth in Taxation notice is required by Arizona state law. The required notice addresses the Town of Huachuca City’s primary property tax, which supports the General Fund services such as police and fire, parks and recreation, library, general administration, and other community services.
For the fiscal year 2023-24, the Town of Huachuca City proposes a primary property tax rate of $1.6117 per $100 of assessed valuation. This rate represents an increase from the previous year’s rate of $1.3064 per $100 of assessed valuation. The Cochise County Assessor’s Office has reported an average increase of 2% in property assessed valuation. It’s important to note that individual experiences may vary due to unique property characteristics.
State law requires the notice below any time the average primary property tax bill increases:
Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the Town of Huachuca City is notifying its property taxpayers of the Town of Huachuca City’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The Town of Huachuca City is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $25,271 or 25.59%.
For example, the proposed tax increase will cause the Town of Huachuca City’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $161.17 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase). Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a $100,000 home would have been $128.33.
This proposed increase is exclusive of increased primary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase that is scheduled to be held on August 3rd, 2023, at 6pm, at 500 N Gonzales Blvd. Huachuca City, AZ. 85616. Published in the Sierra Vista Herald on July 19 and July 26, 2023.

Notice of Meeting Cancellation

Posted on by Suzanne Harvey

For Immediate Release:
Town of Huachuca City Notice of Meeting Cancellation

The Town of Huachuca City Announces the Cancellation of Public Hearings previously scheduled for July 20th, and July 27th, 2023. These hearings have been rescheduled for August 3rd, 2023 at 6pm. For more information, please contact the Town Manager, Suzanne Harvey at: sharvey@huachucacityaz.gov.

Truth in Taxation Hearing – July 27, 6 pm

Posted on by Suzanne Harvey

For Immediate Release:
Town of Huachuca City Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Property Tax Increase
July 3, 2023 12:00 AM

Truth in Taxation Explained
The accompanying Truth in Taxation notice is required by Arizona state law. The required notice addresses the Town of Huachuca City’s primary property tax, which supports the General Fund services such as police and fire, parks and recreation, library, general administration, and other community services.
For the fiscal year 2023-24, the Town of Huachuca City proposes a primary property tax rate of $1.6117 per $100 of assessed valuation. This rate represents an increase from the previous year’s rate of $1.3064 per $100 of assessed valuation. The Cochise County Assessor’s Office has reported an average increase of 2% in property assessed valuation. It’s important to note that individual experiences may vary due to unique property characteristics.
State law requires the notice below any time the average primary property tax bill increases:
Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the Town of Huachuca City is notifying its property taxpayers of the Town of Huachuca City’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The Town of Huachuca City is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $25,271 or 25.59%.
For example, the proposed tax increase will cause the Town of Huachuca City’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $161.17 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase). Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a
$100,000 home would have been $128.33.
This proposed increase is exclusive of increased primary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase that is scheduled to be held on July 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm at 500 N Gonzales Blvd. Huachuca City, AZ. 85616.