By Terrance Thornton | Digital Free Press
A new framework has emerged at Paradise Valley Town Council officials say could have future implications for all capital improvement proposals that come before elected leaders at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive.
Akin to the ‘Statement of Direction,’ the CIP proposal framework being devised by Paradise Valley Town Council is meant to ensure better communication with both elected leaders and the general public meanwhile driving the best value for the municipality by the creation of a more thorough vetting process, town officials say.
Paradise Valley Town Council Thursday, Sept. 26, hosted a work session discussion focused on the development of the CIP proposal framework spurred by frustrations over the timeline, scope and delivery of roadway improvements along Mockingbird Lane — north, south, east and west directions.
Paradise Valley Town Manager Andrew Ching, at the onset of the Sept. 26 work session discussion, provided to Town Council reasoning for the new internal CIP process including formal direction a few weeks earlier where work on certain improvements along Mockingbird Lane have been halted.
“Council gave consensus to pause this project indefinitely, and in the meantime, a study session item would be scheduled for September 26, 2024, to discuss documenting a process for major and minor arterial and collector street improvement projects,” he said pointing out Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner, along with Councilman Scott Moore, have taken the initial lead on presenting to Town Council a framework for a CIP proposal process akin to the internal SOD process.
