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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1961
Page
4
Plans for extensive commercial development at Scottsdale and McDowell roads spur annexation interest. H E Camp reports six mile east area petitions with 60 to 70 percent owner support for joining Scottsdale. Area houses 18 000 people valued at 13 million dollars. Some oppose both annexation and development citing traffic and safety concerns for Redlands residents.
A Scottsdale annexation briefing explains the financial benefits of joining the city. Residents gain about 97 dollars annually versus county areas, while the city gains revenue to fund services and improve efficiency. The plan focuses on the Eastside and emphasizes mutual gains from expanded population and state tax revenue sharing.
Scottsdale charges 2.50 dollars per month for city sewer users while county residents pay 3.50. The city will not compel hookups for homes with backyard disposal units. A district vote threshold of 51 percent of homeowners is required to initiate connections.
Scottsdale residents receive automatic fire protection at no charge while county residents pay at least $12 yearly. City residents enjoy lower fire insurance rates with homeowners outside the city paying about $75.25 annually versus $67.55 in Scottsdale.
City plans street lights for the incorporated area with no assessments to residents while county residents face higher charges for garbage and trash pickup. The piece contrasts tax and service differences, urges Scottsdale citizen signup, and notes a tax rate cut to 38 cents per $100.
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