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This is an excellent FISCAL impact study on Angle Homes Development. It details estimates of the initial costs to Mohave County that are NOT paid by the developer. These costs to infrastructure will be the burden of the taxpayers of Mohave County. Here is the .pdf download link CLICK-HERE Note: This .pdf file is 24-pages long. Or just read the summary below:
Summary Contained in "Angle Homes Develop Impact on Golden Valley
Monday, August 18, 2025
5.1 Summary of Findings: A Recipe for Fiscal Distress
The evidence detailed in this report points to a series of critical failures and
unmitigated risks inherent in the proposal: 1. A Net Fiscal Deficit: The development is projected to generate approximately
$6.72 million in annual property tax revenue at full build-out. This is starkly
insufficient to cover the estimated $14 million or more in new, recurring annual
operational costs for schools, fire and police protection, and road maintenance.
This creates a permanent annual operating deficit of over $7.2 million. 2. An Unfunded Capital Burden: The project necessitates a complete transition
from rural to urban infrastructure, requiring the construction of new schools, fire
stations, a centralized wastewater treatment plant, and miles of paved roads. The
combined one-time capital cost for this infrastructure is conservatively estimated
to exceed $159 million, a sum for which there is no identified funding source. 3. The "Infrastructure Cliff": The scale of the development pushes every major
public service past its breaking point. It doesn't just strain services; it requires the
creation of entirely new systems from scratch. The Kingman Unified School
District would be overwhelmed, the Golden Valley Fire District would be rendered
inadequate, and the Mohave County Sheriff's Office and Public Works
Department would be saddled with massive new operational burdens. 4. Precarious Water Supply: The proposal rests on the fragile foundation of an
unregulated groundwater basin and relies on the state's less-stringent "Adequate
Water Supply" rules. This creates a direct parallel to the Rio Verde Foothills crisis,
where a lack of a secured water source led to a costly public bailout, a scenario
that is highly likely to repeat itself in Golden Valley. In summary, approving this development under the current terms would not be an act
of responsible governance. It would be an act of fiscal recklessness, prioritizing the
short-term profits of a private developer over the long-term financial health and
stability of the county and its citizens. 5.2 Actionable Recommendations for Prudent Governance
The Board of Supervisors possesses the authority and the responsibility to protect the
county from such adverse fiscal impacts. The following recommendations provide a
path forward for prudent, data-driven governance that ensures any future growth is
sustainable and beneficial for all residents of Mohave County. Recommendation 1: Mandate an Independent Fiscal Impact Study.
The Board should immediately move to adopt a county ordinance that requires any proposed
residential or commercial development exceeding a specified threshold (e.g., 50 or 100 units)
to fund a comprehensive, third-party Fiscal Impact Study. The methodology for this study
should be pre-approved by the county to ensure objectivity and rigor, and its completion
should be a mandatory prerequisite for the consideration of any zoning changes or
preliminary plat approvals. This policy would shift the analytical burden from the county to the
developer, ensuring that the true costs of a project are understood before any irreversible
decisions are made. Recommendation 2: Require Full Cost Recovery from the Development.
The Board should direct county staff and legal counsel to explore all available mechanisms to
ensure that new development pays its own way. The most effective tool for this is the
formation of a Community Facilities District (CFD) or a similar special taxing district. A CFD
would be drawn around the boundaries of the new development and would have the authority
to issue bonds to finance the construction of all necessary infrastructure (wastewater plant,
roads, fire stations, schools). These bonds would then be repaid via a special tax levied only
on the properties within the CFD. This mechanism ensures that the financial burden of the
new infrastructure is borne by the new homeowners who benefit from it, protecting existing
Mohave County taxpayers from subsidizing the growth. Recommendation 3: Enact a Moratorium Pending a Water and Infrastructure Master Plan.
Given the scale of this proposal and the clear deficiencies in the region's infrastructure, the
Board should consider placing a temporary moratorium on the approval of large-scale
residential subdivisions in unincorporated areas. This pause would provide the county with the
time needed to develop a comprehensive master plan for water resources, infrastructure
capacity, and public service provision. Such a plan would allow the county to move from a
reactive posture of crisis management to a proactive one of strategic, sustainable growth,
ensuring that future development aligns with the county's capabilities and long-term vision. Recommendation 4: Engage the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). The Board should formally petition the ADWR to initiate a study on the long-term sustainability
of the Sacramento Valley groundwater basin, specifically in light of this and other potential
large-scale development pressures. The petition should request that the ADWR evaluate
whether the basin meets the criteria for designation as an Irrigation Non-expansion Area
(INA), as was recently done for the Hualapai Valley basin to protect its dwindling groundwater
resources.11 This action would be a critical step in protecting the region's most vital natural
resource and preventing a future water crisis.
