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Pavement preservation, rezoning discussed at LHC council

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A zoning classification and district motion was passed for the 30 acres at 2205 Victoria Farms Road from Light Industrial (LIP) at the last Lake Havasu City Council meeting. The LIP zoning that is currently over the property does not allow development outside of the planned and approved development plan. This is the reasoning behind the applicant’s request to rezone the property for industrial future use. The board passed a motion for replacement vehicles purchase for 2024 cabs with a cranes for SanTan Auto Partners for $301.727.  It’s roadway maintenance time for Beachcomber and McCulloch. The city…

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Portable breathalizers funded with GOHS dollars

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department was awarded grant funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZ GOHS) for the purchase of 10 additional portable breath testing devices. The CMI Inc. Intoxilyzer 800 devices were acquired with grant funds awarded by AZ GOHS to further the Bullhead City Police Department’s efforts in detecting impaired drivers and removing them from our roadways. “This recent award from GOHS allows us to replace some of our older devices and to put new devices in the hands of more of our department members,” said Bullhead City Police Department Traffic Sergeant…

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Walsh transition in play at Kingman City Hall

KINGMAN – Newly hired Kingman City Manager Tim Walsh is proud to have the opportunity to make better the community in which he was born and raised. The Mohave County Development Services Director who topped a field of more than 40 applicants will take the reigns of city government when he starts his new job April 22. “It’s a great honor to fill this role, and the trust that the city has put in me I don’t take lightly,” Walsh said. “Definitely there are challenges ahead and it’ll take a little bit of time to address them, but I’m excited…

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BHCFD acquires state-of-the-art fire boat to enhance water rescue operations

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Fire Department proudly announces the acquisition of a new 26ft Munson Fire Boat, enhancing its capabilities for water rescue operations. The state-of-the-art vessel was received on Friday, March 8, 2024, marking a significant milestone in bolstering the department’s ability to respond effectively to water emergencies within the Bullhead community. The new vessel was funded through the State Lakes Improvement Fund (SLIF), awarded two years ago. The acquisition of this new fireboat represents a significant investment in the safety and security of Bullhead City residents and visitors. The 26ft Munson Fire Boat boasts several cutting-edge…

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Lake Havasu City receives the distinguished Budget Presentation Award

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Administrative Services Department, is pleased to announce that it has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The award is a form of acknowledgment in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and is a reflection of the commitment of the governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. “I’m very proud of the City team’s dedication in preparing the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget,” said Administrative Services Director Jill Olsen. “Every…

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