Ladder truck purchase to be funded through donations, possible contingency funds At the end of the June 24 meeting, Council held an in-depth discussion about the City’s ongoing efforts to secure funding for a new ladder truck, which has been identified as a top public safety priority. City Manager Paul …
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How to prepare your home and family for extended outages whether it is 3 hours or 3 days. Arizona residents know the value of air conditioning in the summer heat. But what happens when the power goes out—not just for hours, but for days? Between wildfire risks, monsoon storms, and …
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Every year, Globe City Council puts significant effort into creating a budget that maintains the levels of service residents have come to expect and serve the over 30,000 annual visitors passing through the main economic hub of Copper Corridor, while planning for future growth of the community. The work is …
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Council heard an updated presentation from Community Development Director, Tony Manfredi. His staff consists of a Permit Technician, Building Inspector, Licensing Administrator, Code Compliance Officer, Plan Review Services, and a third-party staff Zoning Administrator. This department has become a vital part of our city as we continue …
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Sustainability and economic development have been hallmarks of Globe City Council’s agenda for the past decade, requiring both long-term planning and attention to details to manage land use and growth throughout the City. While the General Plan update—scheduled to be completed by Fiscal Year 2026—will address overall land use in …
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City puts down deposit on new aerial ladder truck The City is still seeking ways to finance a new ladder truck for the Fire Department – an item that will likely cost upwards of $2.6 million – but while staff work to put together the funding, Council has decided to …
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WATER SUSTAINABILITY STUDY: On February 5, a special scheduled Council meeting was held to hear the results of a City of Globe Water Sustainability Study that was completed by MatrixNewWorld Engineering and presented by Steve Nowell and Paul Hendricks. The study is vital to our city as we continue to …
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Globe City Council recently concluded its Strategic Action Plan update, focusing on the “four pillars of community wellbeing”—public safety, infrastructure, quality of life, and financial sustainability—as they prepare for the 2025-2026 budget in the coming months. The SAP acts as a guide for Council’s future agendas and is created through …
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THANK YOU KIKO RADIO: I want to express my sincere appreciation for the dedicated service that KIKO Radio provided to our community for 66 years. While I am saddened to see them close, I understand the reasons and challenges behind the decision. KIKO Radio began its journey in 1958 with …
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025: On behalf of your Globe City Council and staff, we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year in 2025. We want to thank our residents for your continued support and patience moving forward into the new year as we continue to navigate our plan and …
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