Finance

The Finance Department is responsible to ensure that the town is fiscally secured in order to meet the needs of the Town. The Finance Department is also responsible for the administration of utility hookups and payments.

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Chief Finance Officer Rick Pinckard

Water and Sewer Hookups and Fees

Year in Revue

Housing Rehab Grant


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Chief Finance Officer Rick Pinckard

Rick has served as the Town of Eagar's Chief Finance Officer for 9 years, having previously served for 5 years in the same capacity with the Town of Springerville. Originally from Texas, Rick holds his Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. His wife is a member of the Eagar family, the original settlers to the region.

Accountant II- Katie Wood

Katie has served as the towns accountant for seven years. Katie came from Show Low Arizona where she was born and raised. She is a mother of seven and is constantly on the run.

Office Supervisor I- Stephanie Finch

Stephanie has been with the town for twelve years. She started as a receptionist and over the years has showed a work ethic which has moved her to the office supervisor. Stephanie came to Eagar as a young girl She is a mother of three and this last year became a grandmother.

Housing Rehab Specialist I- Tracie Szlauko

Tracie has severed as the Housing Rehab specialist for one year. She is the mother of three young children.

Receptionist I- Becky Thompson

Becky joined our group in February. Becky is a mother of two and is very helpful in the office. She came from St. George, Utah in 2001.

Water and Sewer Hookups and Fees

Finance is responsible for the administration of new hookups and utility payments. For information regarding new connections or bills, residents may stop by Town Hall, or contact Accounts Payable Clerk Stephanie Finch at 928-333-4128, ext. 224.

Effective July 3, 2007

Impact Fees on 1st time water meter installation (3/4 inch) $920.00

Impact Fees on 1st time sewer line installation $1350.00

New 3/4-inch water meter and hookup-req'd for new residences $500.00 + tx

New sewer connection to main sewer collector $750.00

Turn on for existing connections $30 + tx

Water deposit* $75

Sewer deposit* $25

*Water and sewer deposits are refundable after two years. A co-signer agreement for new applicants is also available through Town Hall. This agreement allows the Town to waive some of the fees in exchange for a guarantee of payment by an existing property owner in the Town with an active hook-up.

The Town maintains a 24-hour on-call water and sewer technician. During working hours, residents can contact for connection or maintenance (such as a sewer backup) through Town Hall. After hours, residents may dial 928-245-0547 for emergency service. Please note that payment must be received before turn-on, and the resident must be at home when the turn-on occurs. There is no fee for maintenance service.

Payments are made on a monthly basis, and can either be paid in person at Town Hall, or through the mail. Water capital and Sewer Capital User Fees are added at a rate of $1/thousand gallons of water and sewer, with a maximum cap of $10 per month.

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2006-2007 In review

Projects

	With a HURF Exchange grant one mile on North Main Street was resurfaced. The base of the road also had to replaced.
	With User fees the water and sewer was upgraded on North Main St.
	A five hundred gallon water tank was installed east of town and 5,100'of a 10" water line was installed to connect the water tank to the system.
	Two wells were purchased
	Ramsey Park was almost completed. This project included a skate park, four Ramadas, .walking path and two playgrounds.
	The Housing Rehab group was able to replace six homes and refurbish over forty homes in Southern Apache County not including the reservation.

HOUSING REHABILITATION

From funds received from the Arizona Department of Housing, Community Development Block Grant, and the State Special Project Grant, there are three opportunities for owners in Southern Apache County not including the reservation to get repairs for your home.

Priority will be given to:

* Those with the lowest income

* Person who are elderly

* Persons who are disabled

* Families with children under the age of 18

* Emergency Housing Rehabilitation � This is a $10,000 grant to be used for home rehabilitation. The only restriction is that these funds cannot be used for weatherization issues only.

* Full Housing Rehabilitation � This is a $25,000 forgivable loan, which will be forgiven as long as you stay in the home and meet the housing upkeep requirements.

* Replacement � If it is determined that your home cannot be rehabilitated, and you meet all the requirements, then replacement takes place. This is a $90,000 forgivable loan, which again is forgiven if all requirements and upkeep are met.
To qualify for this program you must own your home and have an income at or below the following,

Household Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Income	22,950	26,250	29,500	32,800	35,400	38,050	40,650	43,300

If you wish to apply for any of the housing programs or have a question please call Tracie Szlauko @ (928) 333-4128 ext.- 243, or Becky Thompson (928) 333-4128 ext.- 242. Click here to download an application.
Please be aware that all requested paperwork must be handed in before we can consider the applicant for rehabilitation.

Contact Information

Telephone: (928) 333-4128
FAX: (928) 333-5140
Postal address
22 West 2nd Street: P.O. Box 1300
Eagar, AZ 85925
Electronic mail: General Information: info@eagar.com
Webmaster: webmaster@eagar.com