24-hour Short-term Rental Hotline

Having an issue with a short-term rental? You can report your concerns or problems you have with a specific short-term rental, 24-7, by either calling 928-203-5110 or filling out the online incident reporting form at www.sedonaaz.gov/str. Information submitted will be shared with the person listed as the short-term rental operator’s emergency contact for a response and city of Sedona staff will take follow up action as needed. Additionally, the information will be stored in a central database linked to that short-term rental’s registration.

City Council Recap

Here’s a recap of recent City Council meetings and some decisions you might want to know about:

• On April 27, 2022, City Council heard an update on emergency management planning efforts, including information on the recently updated Emergency Operations Plan, a Community Emergency Preparedness Guide, a Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Analysis project, and an evacuation modeling pilot project with Coconino County for Uptown/Brewer Rd. The evacuation modeling pilot project will be further discussed on June 14, 2022 at the 4:30 p.m. regular City Council meeting.
• On May 11, 2022, City Council received a comprehensive update on Sedona in Motion (SIM), including demonstrations of the traffic models that show how various projects work together to alleviate traffic congestion through the Uptown/Brewer/SR 179 corridor.
• On May 18 and 19, 2022, City Council discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Over 16 hours and two days, City Staff and City Council took a deep dive into the proposed work plans and budgets from every department at City Hall. The adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 tentative budget, which sets the City's spending cap for that year, is scheduled for July 12, 2022.
• Note: the June 25, 2022 meeting to discuss the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau’s program of work and budget for Fiscal Year 2023 has been moved to June 15, 2022.

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Sedona Shuttle takes locals and visitors alike to popular trailheads for FREE? Launched this Spring, hikers and bikers park at one of two park and ride lots and are shuttled to and from the Cathedral Rock, Little Horse, Soldier Pass and Dry Creek Vista trailheads. Learn more at www.sedonashuttle.com.

Other News

Don’t miss these other announcements:

• The City completed the Posse Grounds Parking & Soldiers Pass Road Shared-Use Path Project, which added a new parking lot at Posse Grounds Park and a shared-use path along Soldiers Pass Road for safe pedestrian access along the road corridor. We hope you’re enjoying this new amenity!
• Considering going solar with your home? The City launched the second Northern Arizona Solar Co-op, which allows communities to purchase and install solar panels in bulk, lowering the costs of solar energy for residents and businesses. Learn more.
• We are now accepting applicants for a community food scraps compost pilot program. The pilot program will be available to 50 households in Sedona who will be able to drop food scraps off at Posse Grounds Park. Sign up to participate.
• Looking for a free COVID-19 rapid test? Come grab one for free, first come, first served, at City Hall in the Police Department lobby, Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
• Come attend the City’s upcoming artist reception on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and Vultee Conference Room at City Hall. Featured artists include digital painter Robert Albrecht and fiber artist Shirley Eichten Albrecht.
• Starting May 31^st, Posse Grounds playground will be closed for improvements including installation of new slides, swings, climbing boards, rubberized ground and shade structures. Expect the playground to be closed for approximately 120 days but keep in mind Sunset Park’s playground and Splash Pad are open during this time.
• Want to take your business to the next level? Apply for the business bootcamp sponsored by the City, on June 21^st and 22^nd to hone in your time management, presentation and networking skills.

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