Staff Report

Town of Fountain Hills — Town Council (2026-03-24)

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ITEM 3.b. 
 
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 
 
STAFF REPORT 
 
Meeting Date: 
3/24/2026 
Meeting Type: 
Town Council Work Session 
Submitting Department: 
Community Services 
Prepared by: 
Kevin Snipes, Community Services Director 
Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5178 
Email: ksnipes@fountainhillsaz.gov 
 
Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) 
PRESENTATION: Community Services FY27 Capital Improvement Projects 
 
Staff Summary (background) 
Staff has identified several capital improvement projects for consideration in the upcoming 
Capital Improvement Program (CIP). These projects focus on maintaining and enhancing 
existing facilities, improving park infrastructure, addressing aging systems, and expanding 
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. 
Many of the proposed projects focus on improving park functionality, safety, and long-term 
sustainability, such as reducing high-water-use turf areas, upgrading electrical systems to 
support events and park operations, and improving drainage and circulation within parks. 
Several projects also represent continued implementation of previously identified park 
improvements and master planning efforts. These projects will help enhance recreational 
amenities, improve accessibility and usability of park spaces, and ensure facilities continue to 
meet the growing needs of the community. 
The proposed projects include: 
• Desert Vista Pump House 
• Fountain Park Turf Reduction and Event Space Improvements 
• Fountain Park Bollard Light Pack Replacement 
• Fountain Park Lake Liner Playbook Design 
• Fountain Park Ramada Replacement – Year 2 
• Four Peaks Park Electrical Building Construction 
• Golden Eagle Park Irrigation Pump House and Storage Tank Design 
• Sierra Madre Park Design 
• Skyview Park Construction

• Community Center Turf Improvements and Fitness Area (Two-Year Project FY27-28) 
• Avenue Linear Park Improvements (FY28) 
• Desert Vista Park Skate Park Slope Improvements(FY30) 
Collectively, these projects support the Town’s goals of maintaining high-quality park and 
recreation facilities, improving operational efficiency, promoting water conservation, and 
continuing to invest in community spaces that enhance quality of life for residents. 
 
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle 
NA 
 
Risk Analysis 
NA 
 
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) 
NA 
 
Staff Recommendation(s) 
All recommended projects are within budgetary constraints and recommended by staff 
 
Suggested Motion 
NA 
 
FISCAL IMPACT 
Fiscal Impact:  
Budget Reference:  
Funding Source:  
 
ATTACHMENTS 
1. 
FY2027 Community Services CIP