Council to take action on the creation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 260055 – Downtown String Lights for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026); and authorize a budget transfer from CIP Project

5.C
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/19/26
AGENDA ITEM: 5.C. PW - Creation of
CIP Project No. 260055 – Downtown
String Lights Project and Budget
Reprogramming
DATE PREPARED: 05/14/26
DISTRICT NO.:
STAFF LIAISON: Amy Murray, Public Works Director, amurray@buckeyeaz.gov,
(623) 349-6800
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
and Non Consent - New Business Items
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to take action on the creation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 260055 –
Downtown String Lights for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026); and authorize a budget transfer from CIP Project
No. 107920 – Downtown Enhancement Program and General Fund Contingency to fund the installation
of string lighting within the Monroe Avenue corridor.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS: 
Not Applicable
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Project involves the installation of stand-alone poles to support commercial-grade decorative lighting
spanning portions of Monroe Avenue within the Downtown corridor. The lighting will be mounted slightly
below the top of each pole to maintain required clearances from Arizona Public Service power lines.
Nearby intersections are anticipated to serve as connection points for electrical service to the new pole
system. Energy-efficient fixtures will be used to minimize long-term operation and maintenance costs.
During design, proposed pole locations will be coordinated with adjacent property owners and evaluated
for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
BENEFITS:
This Project introduces decorative string lighting to a limited portion of Monroe Avenue to enhance visual
appeal, improve evening visibility, and create a more inviting atmosphere, while supporting long-term
Downtown revitalization goals.
FUTURE ACTION:
Future actions may include approval of related expenditure activities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Reallocation of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 from CIP Project No. 107920 – Downtown Enhancement
Program (GL 50213170-543179) and $300,000 from General Fund Contingency to CIP Project No.
260055 – Downtown String Lights (GL 50213170-543273) for a total project budget of $600,000.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
$600,000
BUDGETED:
No

FISCAL YEAR:
2026
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
50213170-543273
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
CIP260055 - FY2026 Downtown String Lights Pilot.pdf
Downtown String Light Pilot Project Presentation.pptx