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ITEM 3.i. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 2/24/2026 Meeting Type: Town Council Work Session (Budget Retreat) AMENDED Submitting Department: Administration / Economic Development & Tourism Prepared by: Amanda Jacobs, Economic Development Director Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5104 Email: ajacobs@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) PRESENTATION: Downtown Updates Staff Summary (background) Downtown Streetscape 5-Year Plan Background: During the FY25/26 budget process, Council directed staff to proceed with development of a 5-Year Downtown Streetscape Plan. Prior to budget adoption, discussion occurred regarding removing the Avenue District from the improvement plan. Staff requested the Avenue remain included to allow for additional dialogue with The Avenue Merchant Association and further Council consideration. A site visit between staff and Council was conducted in the fall of 2025 to discuss the long-term vision for the Avenue. Council Input Requested: • Does Council wish to retain the Avenue District as part of the 5-Year Plan? Request to Increase Size of Banners along the Avenue Background: During the America 250 presentation, Councilmember Kaliviankis inquired about increasing the size of street banners along the Avenue. Staff requested the item be discussed at the February 24 Retreat to allow for broader Council input. Council Input Requested: • Does Council support increasing the size of street banners during the implementation of the Downtown Streetscapes Project? Entryway / Monument Signs Background: Entryway/monument signage was included in the FY25/26 proposed budget but removed at Council’s direction pending completion of the Townwide Wayfinding Signs Project. Staff anticipates bringing forward funding in the FY26/27 budget and seeks preliminary Council feedback. Council Input Requested: • Does Council support including entryway/monument signage in the FY26/27 budget? Update on Plat 208 Background: At the November 18 Council meeting, staff presented potential uses for two properties within Plat 208. Staff will provide Council with an update on Plat 208 and introduce an alternative, Town-owned property for consideration. Council Input Requested: • Does Council wish staff to explore alternative opportunities for public restrooms and placemaking? Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle 2023-2026 Community Economic Development Strategy, Downtown Strategy Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Suggested Motion N/A - Works Session - discussion only FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Budget Reference: Funding Source: ATTACHMENTS 1. Downtown Streetscapes 2.24.2026