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.

Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

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UPDATE!!! You can find the 2022 Draft MJHMP here. Public comments are invited utilizing the online form here..

The Cochise County multi-jurisdictional planning team is in the process of revising the 2017 Cochise County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Town of Huachuca City, along with other county municipalities, is participating in the revision process. The updated plan is slated for local adoption soon. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local, county, tribal, and state governments to have a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan to be eligible for federal disaster mitigation funds.

Once adopted, the Cochise County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan will ensure that Huachuca City, Cochise County and other participants remain eligible for those funds should the need arise. In addition the mitigation plan, will aid Cochise County, Huachuca City and other municipal partners by building public awareness, reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, and building partnerships.

Visit the Cochise County website, Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan | Cochise County, AZ, for more information.

Job Opening – Landfill Operator

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The Town of Huachuca City is currently accepting applications for a full-time landfill operator. Duties include assisting and directing landfill customers, operating dozer and compactor to compact trash, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and operating water truck in the work area to control dust. May also operate bulldozers and scrapers. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Applicants must pass a background check and drug test prior to being hired. Pay starts at $15.25 per hour. For more information or to apply, contact Jim Halterman @ jhalterman@huachucacityaz.gov. The Town of Huachuca City is an equal opportunity employer.

Local Road Closures/Controlled Access on July 4th, 2022

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In conjunction with the town-wide Independence Day Celebration on July 4th, 2022, the Huachuca City Police Department has announced the following road closures and/or controlled access:

– Gila Street from School Drive to Skyline Drive
– Skyline Drive from Gonzales Boulevard to Edgewood Street

Access to these roads will be strictly controlled from 3:00 pm thru 9:00 pm on the 4th. An Arizona Ranger or Police Officer will be stationed at each closed intersection to help direct you to your destination. Residents of Vista Del Norte will be allowed access to their residence from Skyline Dr. but residents of Edgewood and surrounding neighborhoods will need to access their homes from the north–from the bottom of the hill at the intersection of Santa Cruz & Skyline.

In addition, Keeline Park will be off limits to the public from 3 pm until approximately 9 pm.

The road closures and park closure are necessary in order to keep the public safe during the set up and execution of our annual fireworks display.

The fireworks will be set up and shot by Whetstone Fire District with Fry Fire District providing fire watch.

PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – FIRE SERVICES

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Huachuca City, Arizona, will receive proposals
for FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES from December 17, 2021 until 4:00 P.M., local time, Tuesday, February 1st,
2022, when they will be opened by the Town.

All proposals must be submitted to: Town Clerk, Town of Huachuca City, 500 N. Gonzales Blvd., Huachuca City, Arizona 85616, or hand delivered to the Town Clerk’s Office at the same address, or emailed to the Town Clerk at: bthorpe2@huachucacityaz.gov. All proposals shall be clearly marked “FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES PROPOSAL FOR THE TOWN OF HUACHUCA CITY” on the lower left hand of the sealed envelope, or in the subject line of the email.

The Town is not responsible for internet technology difficulties, or the pre-opening of, post opening of or the failure to open a proposal not properly addressed, submitted or identified.  After the submittal deadline, all proposals should be considered public records under Arizona law, subject to public inspection.

The full Scope of Work may be obtained from the Town, at the physical or email addresses above.

The Town will review and consider any and all properly submitted proposals. The RFP can be found here.