Council_Land Aquisition Strategy_07.07.2026.pdf

BUHSD Land 
Acquisition Strategy
July 7, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
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AGENDA
• The Land Swap Strategy
• Land Acquisition Summary 
• Shared Benefits
• Transaction Summary & Timeline
• Shared Parking Agreement
• Components of the Land Acquisition 
• BUHSD Property
• A-Wing
• 620 Property
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THE LAND SWAP STRATEGY
• BUHSD and City of Buckeye intend to enter into an agreement 
involving an equal exchange of assets 
• These types of exchanges are allowable under State Statute
• The land swap strategy is the best option for both BUHSD and the 
City 
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LAND ACQUISITION SUMMARY
57 Acres plus Fillmore Street
120 ac/ft/yr Water Capacity
$13.57 million 
A-Wing plus improvements
620 Property plus improvements
Brokerage Costs
$13.57 million 
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ASSETS MAP
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BUHSD Land
57 acres + 
Fillmore Street
620 Property
3.9 acres
A-Wing
2 acres

SHARED BENEFITS
• Agreement supports the expanding 
demands on the district's administrative 
needs which supports the growing 
student population; which is a direct 
result of the population growth in 
Buckeye.  
• City ensures any development aligns 
with the city’s general plan, zoning 
regulations, and strategic long-term 
growth plans. 
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This agreement reflects the Buckeye City Council’s commitment to 
proactive, strategic planning that balances the needs of education, 
infrastructure and community development.

TRANSACTION SUMMARY & TIMELINE
VALUATION 
BUHSD
$13.1 million
57acres + Fillmore Street
$473,000  
120 ac/ft/yr Water Capacity
$13.57 million
TOTAL
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VALUATION 
CITY OF BUCKEYE
$10.05 million 
CIP: A-Wing and 620 Property
Design and Construction
$1.5 million (paid)
620 Property Land Purchase
$1.6 million 
A-Wing Appraised Valuation
$92,500 
Fillmore Street
$327,500 
Brokerage Fees
$13.57 million
TOTAL
July 2026
Council approve the Land 
Acquisition Strategy
Due Diligence Period
120 Days
CIP Investments in
A-Wing and 620 Property
November 2028
Close of Escrow
Transfer of Deeds

SHARED PARKING AGREEMENT
Current:
• BUHSD & West-MEC: (June 2021) 
Proposed:
• City of Buckeye & West-MEC (Close of Escrow)
• IGA includes:
• Mutual access agreement 
• Removal of First Right of Refusal
• Potential parking relocation 
• First 5 years – 100%
• Second 5 years – 50%
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Parking Lot A
Parking Lot B

COMPONENTS OF THE LAND AQUISITION
• BUHSD:  Land Overview
• CITY:  A-Wing
• CITY: 620 Property
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BUHSD | LAND OVERVIEW
Overview:
• Land west of the NWC of Verrado Way & Van Buren
• Approximately 57 acres + Fillmore Street
• Acquiring 120 ac/ft/yr Water Capacity in North 
Airport Road Water Campus
• Located within The Landing Specific Area Plan
• Current Zoning: Planned Residential
• Valuation: $13.1 million ($5.25/sf)
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57 acres + Fillmore Street
Fillmore Street

CITY | A-WING
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Overview:
• BUHSD leases | Signed 2021 (10 year)
• Prepaid Rent: $436,700
• Valuation = $1.6 million (June 2025)
Improvements: 
• Large employee/training room for events, long-
term solution for Governing Board Meeting Space, 
expansion of administrative services.

CITY | 620 Property
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Overview:
• Size: 3.9 acres
• Council unanimously approved purchase 
Summer 2025
• Purchase price: $1.5 million
Improvements: 
• BUHSD expansion of vehicle maintenance facility 
(aka Bus Barn); to include bus parking and barns, 
additional parking for staff, all civil and utility 
work.  Including aesthetics like wall, landscaping, 
etc.

COUNCIL ACTION 
Two separate actions tonight:
Staff recommends approval of both actions.
• BUHSD & City of Buckeye Intergovernmental Agreement & Authorization of CIP Funding
• West-MEC & City of Buckeye Cross-Access and Shared Parking Easement
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QUESTIONS
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