Mesa weighs lower water-use cap for large users — Oct 26–Nov 4, 2026

Mesa City Council — October 29, 2026

• Hear a presentation, receive an update, and discuss recommended changes to Mesa's large water user requirements and Water Shortage Management Plan.: Mesa council members will hear a plan to change the city’s rules for large water users and update its Water Shortage Management Plan. The draft lowers the standard demand ceiling from 330 to 224 acre-feet (an acre-foot is about 326,000 gallons), adds schools to the existing residential and hospital exclusions, and keeps all landscape meters covered; qualifying existing customers can keep 330 acre-feet if they get a permit and allowance. View item

Mesa City Council — October 26, 2026

• Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) for construction, construction management, operation, and maintenance of the Pecos Road Basins and Storm Drain Improvements Project. The IGA will authorize a cost share of expenditures not to exceed a total of $17,800,000. The City's responsibility will be fifty percent (50%), up to $8,900,000, and FCDMC will be responsible for the remaining fifty percent (50%), up to $8,900,000. This project is funded by Local Streets Sales Tax. (District 6): Mesa council members have a $17.8 million agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County on their agenda to build and maintain the Pecos Road Basins and Storm Drain Improvements. The city and district would split the cost 50/50, up to $8.9 million each, with the city using Local Streets Sales Tax money for its share in District 6. View item
• Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Storm Drain Pump and Maintenance Repair for the Transportation and Facilities Management Departments (Single Response) (Citywide) This contract will provide storm drain pump maintenance, and general pump repair services for pumps maintained by the Transportation and Facilities Management Departments. The departments oversee a variety of pumps that support critical City infrastructure and facility operations by managing stormwater, circulating water through heating and cooling systems, and conveying wastewater.: Mesa council members will consider awarding a three-year contract, with up to two renewal years, for storm drain pump maintenance and repair to RediPump, LLC, at up to $700,000 a year. The pumps move stormwater and wastewater and help run heating and cooling systems at city facilities. View item
• Dollar Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Water/Wastewater Inspection and Assessment Services for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract provides inspection, condition assessment, maintenance, and related support services for water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines; manholes; valves; vaults; reservoirs; storage tanks; pressure vessels; and other associated facilities and equipment.: Mesa council members will add $755,000 to a contract for water and wastewater inspection and repair, raising the combined limit from $1,400,000 to $2,155,000 for the remaining term. The work includes critical valve replacements at various locations throughout the city and at the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant. View item
• Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Electrical Service Infrastructure and Design Services for the Water Resources Department (Citywide) This contract will provide consulting and electrical services for utility infrastructure. Electrical design consulting services will provide professional services for various small projects, including, but not limited to, assessments and conceptual designs for the placement of plant equipment and instrumentation and controls.: Mesa council members will consider awarding a three-year electrical services contract for Water Resources, with up to two renewal years, to four firms at up to $275,000 a year combined. The work covers design and repair for plant equipment, controls, wiring, and maintenance. View item

Mesa City Council — November 02, 2026

• Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) for construction, construction management, operation, and maintenance of the Pecos Road Basins and Storm Drain Improvements Project. The IGA will authorize a cost share of expenditures not to exceed a total of $17,800,000. The City's responsibility will be fifty percent (50%), up to $8,900,000, and FCDMC will be responsible for the remaining fifty percent (50%), up to $8,900,000. This project is funded by Local Streets Sales Tax. (District 6) Resolution No. 12582: Mesa council members have the same $17.8 million Pecos Road Basins and Storm Drain Improvements agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County on the Nov. 2 agenda, carrying Resolution No. 12582. The 50/50 cost share caps each partner at $8.9 million and uses Local Streets Sales Tax money for the city’s share in District 6. View item

City Council — October 27, 2026

• Approve the City of Tolleson's participation in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) multidistrict litigation class action settlements with Amerex, Archroma U.S., Carrier Global Corporation, and Nation Ford Chemical Company, and authorize the City to remain a participating member of the settlement classes. (Utilities Department): Tolleson’s council will decide whether to stay in four class-action settlements over PFAS, the “forever chemicals,” in litigation brought by public water systems over contamination of their water supplies. The city has until Dec. 22 to opt out, and staff says there is no direct cost to stay in the settlements with Amerex, Archroma U.S., Carrier Global Corporation, and Nation Ford Chemical Company. View item

Flagstaff Sustainability Commission — October 29, 2026

• Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP) Climate Goals: Flagstaff’s Sustainability Commission will spend 90 minutes on the city’s Carbon Neutrality Plan climate goals. Chair Amy Wolkowinsky and other Climate Goals Informal Working Group members will lead the discussion with Sustainability Director Nicole Antonopoulos. View item
• Flagstaff Sustainability Office (FSO) Updates: The Flagstaff Sustainability Office will give a 10-minute update to the Sustainability Commission, with Senior Sustainability Planner Genevieve Pearthree presenting. View item
• Flagstaff Food Action Plan Statement of Support: The Sustainability Commission will consider a statement of support for the Flagstaff Food Action Plan, presented by Sustainability Director Nicole Antonopoulos. View item

Flagstaff Open Spaces Commission — October 26, 2026

• Observatory Mesa Natural Preserve Management & Objectives: Flagstaff’s Open Spaces Commission will take up management and objectives for the Observatory Mesa Natural Preserve. View item
• Open Space Management Report, Robert Wallace and Sylvia Struss: Commissioners will hear the Open Space Management Report from Robert Wallace and Sylvia Struss. View item

Flagstaff City Council — November 03, 2026

• Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-53: A resolution approving an amendment to the Cooperative Purchasing Intergovernmental Agreement — Virtual Power Purchase Agreement and adding the City of Phoenix to the statewide consortium.: Flagstaff council members will consider Resolution No. 2026-53, which would amend the Cooperative Purchasing Intergovernmental Agreement for a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement and add the City of Phoenix to the statewide consortium. The item appears on the council’s Nov. 3 draft agenda. View item