Enjoy event doubleheader on Saturday

Moving Forward

Residents can look forward to a full day of fun on Saturday, with plenty of time to enjoy two large community events.

The fun starts at Celebrating Animals in Veterans Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come enjoy adoptions, educational booths, alpacas, horse-drawn wagon rides, reptiles, a petting zoo, raffles, food trucks, and more!

Then rediscover the West End at West Fest from 3 to 9 p.m. This street fair will take place along Fry Boulevard between Garden Avenue and North Avenue. From 3 to 6 p.m., residents can peruse booths hosted by West End businesses and take part in family-friendly activities like street magic acts, face painting, and chalk art.

Stick around for a street dance with live music by No Alibis from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission to the event is free and food will be available for purchase.

Fry Boulevard will be closed between N. Garden Avenue and North Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday.

City Council News

Council accepts grant for new path at Cyr Center Park

The Sierra Vista City Council accepted a $100,000 grant for a new multi-use path and related improvements at Cyr Center Park at its meeting on Thursday.

The grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and is provided by the Arizona State Parks Non-Motorized Grant Program. The City will contribute an in-kind cash match of $3,250.

The grant will fund the construction of an ADA compliant path, related drainage improvements, two ADA ramps, and signage along the pathway. The new path will connect the existing pathway around Cyr Center Park with another existing path just south of Kayetan Drive. It will also provide pedestrian access from the new public parking lot being constructed at the park.

In other business, the City Council approved the issuance of economic development revenue bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Sierra Vista. The proceeds of the bonds will be loaned to the Georgetown Community Development Authority, a Washington-based nonprofit organization, for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of community facilities.

While these facilities are in Seattle, Washington, the fee paid to the Sierra Vista IDA will be used by the IDA to spur economic development efforts here in Sierra Vista. The Council approved IDA bonds for the same purpose in October 2021 and these new bonds were issued based on an opportunity to expand the efforts of the Georgetown Community Development Authority.

This action has no impact on the City’s budget because the IDA is a separate entity, however the City Council’s approval is required to finalize the issuance of bonds by the IDA. The City has no fiscal liability associated with the issuance or repayment of the bonds.

More information from Thursday’s City Council meeting is available in the supporting documents for the Thursday, April 28, City Council meeting. They can be accessed via the “City Council” folder on the City’s document server at docserve.sierravistaaz.gov/.

City Council meetings can be streamed live and past meetings can be viewed on YouTube. The meetings are also aired on Cox Channel 12. Learn more at www.sierravistaaz.gov/your-government/mayor-council/council-meetings/ or in the “Council HQ” page at engage.sierravistaaz.gov.

Extraordinary Activities

Are you ready for an adventure?

Sign up for the Fifth Annual Sky Islands Summit Challenge set for Saturday, May 28, and start training today! Participants can choose between routes that span one, two, or three peaks in the majestic Huachuca Mountains. Click the link above to learn more and sign up.

Uncommon Recreation

Looking for a fun activity the family can do together? Or maybe you just want to try out something new?

Check out our basic archery and advanced archery classes with the next sessions set to start on Saturday, May 14. Learn more and register by calling (520) 515-4999 or emailing Sports@SierraVistaAZ.gov.

Social Snapshot

Our latest feathered friend of the library is the Say’s Phoebe, which is one of over 400 species in the family of tyrant flycatchers. Say’s Phoebes hunt by flitting off perches to snatch insects in midair or by hovering low over the ground and pouncing once food is spotted. Learn more in this week's Facebook post and visit to library's botanical garden to see what feathered friends you can spot!

City Announcements

The large dog park in Tompkins Park will remain closed for maintenance for about three to four more weeks to allow reseeded turf adequate time to grow. The small dog park is divided into two areas during the closure, with the southern portion dedicated for large dogs and the northern half reserved for small dogs.

The small dog park is also closed once each week for about 30 to 45 minutes for mowing, with the precise time depending on growth and staffing. We appreciate everyone's patience and look forward to reopening the large dog park in late May!

Upcoming Meetings

There are no City Council meetings scheduled for next week.

Watch Council Meetings

Head to our YouTube Channel to stream City Council meetings live or watch previous meetings.

Accommodations

For any special needs or accommodations, please notify Jill Adams 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Reach Ms. Adams at (520) 458-3315 or through the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1.

City of Sierra Vista

(520) 458-3315

1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635