2027 PW Capital Improvement Project Presentation

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

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Justin T. Weldy, Public Works Director
FY27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 
PROJECTS
Presented by

Public Works
FY27 Capital Projects
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E8506 - Downtown Streetscape Improvement Program
5-Year Program to install 
streetscape improvements in the 
Downtown area by improving 
pedestrian access, aesthetics and 
overall functionality.

Ashbrook Wash Slope Stabilization
Anticipated Grant Funding (Flood Control District)
3-Year Project (contingent on Flood 
Control District Grant Funding)
FY27 – Design ($250k)
FY28 – Construction ($2.5M)
FY29 – Construction ($2.5M)
Total Cost - $5.25M
Anticipated Grants - $3.9M (75%)
Town Share - $1.3M (25%)

S6061 – Sidewalk Infill and Design
Multi-Year Program to design and construct ADA-
compliant sidewalks and curb ramps where gaps 
currently exist.
Budget: $325k / Year
FY26 locations completed:
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Golden Eagle Blvd and Brittlebush Lane
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La Montana Dr and Cambria Dr
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Hamilton Dr, North of La Montana Dr
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La Montana Dr, between Hamilton Dr and 
Saguaro Blvd
FY27 location planned: Saguaro Blvd between 
Hawk Drive and Oasis Drive

S6058 – Shea Boulevard Widening
South Side Between Palisades Blvd & FHBLVD
State Funding (Prop 400)
Project Construction underway in FY26
FY27 - Anticipated remaining 
Construction Cost - $1M
State Share - $700k (70%)
Town Share - $300k (30%)
Development Fee Eligible

S7002 – Pedestrian Marked Crosswalks – Town-wide
Multi-Year Program to design and install 
pedestrian crosswalks within the Town.  
Budget: $150k / Year
FY26 locations completed:
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El Lago Mid-Block Crossing between Saguaro 
Blvd & La Montana Dr
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Golden Eagle Blvd & Brittlebush Dr
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La Montana Dr & Cambria Dr
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La Montana & Hamilton Dr
FY27 location planned: Avenue of the Fountains 
and Keith McMahon Drive

F4046 – Town Hall Campus Buildings – Roof Rehabilitation
FY26 – Design currently in progress
Project will install:
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A complete roof coating system 
replacement for long-term 
protection
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Proper flashing at penetrations
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Improved drainage solutions
FY27 – Construction ($500k)

D6068 – Dam Sediment Removal and Improvements
Multi-Year Program
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Structural Repairs
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Sediment Removal
Budget: $100k / Year

Library/Museum/Community Center Air Handler Upgrades
Project will replace and upgrade 
existing air handling units serving 
the facilities.
FY27 – Construction ($400k)
(Facilities Reserve Fund)

D6057 – Golden Eagle Impoundment Area Improvements – Phase II
Grant Funding (Flood Control District)
Designed in FY26
FY27 – Construction ($325k)
Grant - $243,750 (75%)
Town Share - $81,250 (25%)

D6069 - Library/Museum Drainage Improvements (FY28)
FY26: Design in progress
FY28: Construction
Project will construct drainage 
improvements at the 
Library/Museum facility to reduce 
stormwater ponding and water 
intrusion.
FY28 Budget: $300k
(Facilities Reserve Fund)

S6068 – Guardrail Replacement Town-wide
Multi-Year Program to upgrade 
guardrail to comply with current 
Federal Highway standards
Budget: $50k / Year

Palm Tree Lighting and Electrical Upgrades on the Avenue (FY28)
Project will upgrade electrical 
infrastructure supporting palm tree 
lighting on the Avenue of the 
Fountains.  The project will address:
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Underground electrical conduits
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Junction boxes
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Lighting circuits
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Installing energy-efficient fixtures
FY28 – Design ($10k)
          – Construction ($70k)

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