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Welcome to the City of Sedona's monthly newsletter! This newsletter keeps residents informed of City happenings and is packed with accomplishments, news and events.
City Council recap
- On Feb. 11, 2025, City Council approved the sale of 401 Jordan Road to the Sedona Fire District in the appraised amount of $2,230,000. This property will be the location for the new Fire Station #4.
- On Feb. 11, 2025, City Council approved the authorization for staff to prepare an amended application and Scope of Work to the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), to reallocate grant funding of $875,683 to Catholic Charities of Sedona to operate and manage the Rental Assistance Program for two years. Council will review the revised application and eligibility requirements on April 8 prior to submitting to ADOH. If approved by ADOH, this new program will provide move-in assistance, rental assistance, case management and social services for those in Sedona experiencing homelessness. Case managers will work with people who are served to provide resources and referrals, and to discuss skills like budgeting, household maintenance or neighbor relations, with the goal of housing stability. The program will utilize a step-down approach regarding financial assistance. Generally, the process will occur over a six-to nine-month period in which households will be able to assume responsibility for their rents.
- On Feb. 12, 2025, City Council gave input on the fiscal year 2026 Council Priorities, which include projects and initiatives within the Sedona Community Plan's goals of circulation, environment and sustainability, economy and tourism, community, land use, livability and good governance. The priority list will be published in the budget materials to be reviewed at the 2-day fiscal year 2026 Budget Retreat on April 30 and May 1, 2025.
- On Feb. 25, 2025, City Council approved a property purchase agreement, with the Arizona Department of Transportation, for the purchase of a parcel located at 676 SR 179 adjacent to Oak Creek, in the amount of $998,602.50. Council determined it will be used for preservation of the Oak Creek area, with the possibility of using it for a creek walk in the future.
- On Feb. 26, 2025, City Council heard a quarterly update on Sedona in Motion (SIM) projects. Highlights included the future traffic congestion reduction projects at the “Y,” which can be viewed in this video, and an overview of the data dashboard, parking initiatives, and other projects.
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Did you know?
- …that we’ve extended our Sedona Shuttle Connect hours of operation to 7-days a week from 6:30 am – 8:30 pm? This on-demand public transit system comes to you and costs only $2 per trip! Learn more by reading the 3-month report card and visit www.sedonashuttle.com.
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Events
- Get out your green! Our annual St. Patrick’s Parade is coming up on Saturday, March 15. The parade begins at 10:30 am from Jordan Historical Park and proceeds south on Jordan Road to Mesquite Avenue. Parade entrants include civic, social, cultural and religious organizations, dignitaries and area businesses.
- Attend the World Water Day event on Saturday, March 22! This event will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Slide Rock State Park and will include engaging and educational free activities for all ages.
- In partnership with the Sedona Fire District and the Yavapai County Master Gardeners, the Sustainability Department will host two free workshops on Firewise and vegetation management on March 24 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and March 25 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at the Community Library Sedona at 3250 White Bear Rd.
- Join us and Gardens for Humanity for a garden workday on Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at West Sedona School.
- Join the Sedona Fire District for a free community meeting on wildfires in the Sedona area on April 2 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. More information on this event is coming soon.
- Register and attend a free Fair Housing Seminar, with a focus on rentals, disabilities and animals on Monday, April 7 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Community Library Sedona.
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