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ITEM 9.c. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 3/3/2026 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5138 Email: jwesley@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Regarding ratification of the contract for a consultant to assist with the drafting of updates to the Town's ordinances and associated documents for wireless telecommunications towers and antenna. Staff Summary (background) In January 2025, the Town Council directed staff to work with the Planning and Zoning Commission to update all the Town ordinances and associated documents related to wireless telecommunication towers and antennas. This project includes all towers and antennas on private property, on Town property, and within the public rights-of-way. Over the last year, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission have made a lot of progress on drafting updated regulations. Through this process, however, it has become even more clear how technically challenging these regulations are to draft in a manner that will allow the needed services, protect the Town, and comply with all federal and state laws. To help complete this project, with direction from the Town Council, staff has entered into a contract with McCollough Law Firm PC to assist staff in the drafting of the updates to the ordinances and associated documents. This firm was selected based on their expertise in this field of law and their responsiveness to working with staff to complete this project in a timely manner. The fee for this service as contained in the attached agreement is $15,000. Although the agreement falls within the Town Manager's purchasing authority, the agenda item ensures transparency and provides the Council the opportunity to review and ratify the action taken by staff to implement direction previously given. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle N/A Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of the contract with McCollough Law Firm PC. Suggested Motion MOVE TO ratify the contact with McCollough Law Firm PC. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: $15,000 Budget Reference: FY2026 Funding Source: General Fund ATTACHMENTS 1. McCollough Law Agreement