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April 7, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
CITY OF BUCKEYE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 7, 2026
MINUTES
City Council Chambers
530 East Monroe Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85326
6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) the Council may, by majority vote, recess or adjourn to executive
session at one or more times during the meeting, as needed to confer with the City Attorney for legal
advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.
1.
Call to Order/Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call
Mayor Orsborn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Darius Sanders of Palm Valley Church
led the invocation; Councilmember HagEstad led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Councilmember Berry, Councilmember HagEstad, Councilmember Beard,
Councilmember Heustis, Vice Mayor Goodman, and Mayor Orsborn.
Members Absent: Councilmember Youngker.
Departments Present: City Manager Doug Sandstrom, Deputy City Manager Jared Askelson, City
Attorney Tosca Henry, City Clerk Lucinda Aja, Fire Chief Jake Rhoades, Water Resources Director
Terry Lowe, Program Management Office Director James Shano, Community Services Director
Miranda Gomez, Information Technology Director Greg Platacz, Chief Financial Officer Keith
Fallstrom, Economic Development Director Suzanne Boyles, Communications Director John
O’Halloran, Chief Human Resources Officer Cindy Camarata, Public Works Director Amy Murray,
Police Chief Robert Sanders, and Development Services Director Brian Craig.
2.
Comments from the Public
Kenny Walls presented statements regarding facilities for RV dumping.
3.
Awards/Presentations/Proclamations – None.
4.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS / NEW BUSINESS
Approval of items on the Consent Agenda - All items with an (*) are considered to be routine
matters and will be enacted by one motion and vote of the City Council. A motion was made by
Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to approve Items *4.A, *4.B,
*4.C, *4.D, *4.E, *4.F, *4.G, *4.H, *4.I., *4.J, *4.K, *4.L, *4.M, *4.N, *4.O, *4.P, *4.Q, *4.R, *4.S, *4.T,
*4.U, *4.V, *4.W, and *4.X. Motion passed unanimously.
*4.A
Council to take action to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $138,000 from
General Fund Contingency to the Airport budget to fund lease-related expenditures; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to complete the necessary budget adjustments.
Staff Liaison: Scott Gray, Aviation Director
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Council approved a budget transfer in the amount of $138,000 from General Fund Contingency to the
Airport budget to fund lease-related expenditures; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
complete the necessary budget adjustments.
*4.B
Council to take action on the February 3, 2026 Special Council Meeting and Council
Executive Session Minutes, February 3, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes,
February 17, 2026 Council Workshop Minutes, and February 17, 2026 Regular Council
Meeting Minutes.
Staff Liaison: Summer Stewart, Deputy City Clerk
Council approved the February 3, 2026 Special Council Meeting and Council Executive Session
Minutes, February 3, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026 Council Workshop
Minutes, and February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
*4.C
Council to take action on Resolution No. 33-26 accepting a Petition, Waiver, and
Consent to Formation of a Maintenance Improvement District (MID); declaring the
intention to form a Maintenance Improvement District; designating such District as the
"City of Buckeye Maintenance Improvement District No. MID-2026-001"; and ordering the
recording and filing of this Resolution.
Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer
Council adopted Resolution No. 33-26 accepting a Petition, Waiver, and Consent to Formation of a
Maintenance Improvement District (MID); declaring the intention to form a Maintenance Improvement
District; designating such District as the "City of Buckeye Maintenance Improvement District No. MID-
2026-001"; and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution.
*4.D
Council to take action on Resolution No. 34-26 ordering the work as described in
Resolution No. 33-26; ordering the formation of City of Buckeye Maintenance
Improvement District No. MID-2026-001 and ordering the recording and filing of this
Resolution.
Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer
Council adopted Resolution No. 34-26 ordering the work as described in Resolution No. 33-26;
ordering the formation of City of Buckeye Maintenance Improvement District No. MID-2026-001 and
ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution.
*4.E
Council to take action on Resolution No. 29-26 enlarging the City of Buckeye Street
Lighting Improvement District No. SLID-2015-001; and ordering the recording and filing
of this Resolution.
Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer
Council adopted Resolution No. 29-26 enlarging the City of Buckeye Street Lighting Improvement
District No. SLID-2015-001; and ordering the recording and filing of this Resolution.
*4.F
Council to take action on the (i) Slope Easement Agreement and (ii) Temporary
Construction Easement, between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation,
as Grantor, and Starlight Homes, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as
Grantee, situated along the western boundary of the Jackie Meck Water Campus; and
authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all
steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said Easements.
Staff Liaison: Ron Moll, City Engineer
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Council approved the (i) Slope Easement Agreement and (ii) Temporary Construction Easement,
between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, as Grantor, and Starlight Homes,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as Grantee, situated along the western boundary of the
Jackie Meck Water Campus; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City
Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said Easements.
*4.G Council to take action on Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
(Contract No. 32600032) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation,
and Logan Simpson Design, Inc., an Arizona corporation, related to the Airport Specific
Area Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order
on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: Mandy Woods, Principal Planner
Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No.
32600032) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Logan Simpson
Design, Inc., an Arizona corporation, related to the Airport Specific Area Plan; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
*4.H
Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $525,000 Phoenix Urban
Area Security Initiative (UASI) application through the Arizona Department of Homeland
Security for the purchase of seven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) systems to increase
response time for public safety personnel when responding to and/or preventing
emergency events.
Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager
Council ratified and approved the submission of a $525,000 Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI) application through the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of seven
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) systems to increase response time for public safety personnel when
responding to and/or preventing emergency events.
*4.I
Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $533,563.80 grant
application that supports the establishment of a dedicated investigative capacity for
street-level drug activity and to curtail the flow of illicit drugs, drug proceeds, illicit drug
use, and interdict drug-related activities; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City
Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take all steps necessary to carry out the
purpose and intent of the grant application.
Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager
Council ratified and approved the submission of a $533,563.80 grant application that supports the
establishment of a dedicated investigative capacity for street-level drug activity and to curtail the flow
of illicit drugs, drug proceeds, illicit drug use, and interdict drug-related activities; and authorize and
direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take all steps necessary to carry out
the purpose and intent of the grant application.
*4.J
Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $25,000,000 US
Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
(BUILD) Grant Program application for design and construction of Watson Road
extension from Southern Avenue south to MC 85 to include four lanes, traffic signals
and overpass over the railroad tracks and irrigation canal; and authorize and direct the
Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry
out the purpose and intent of said grant application.
Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager
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Council ratified and approved the submission of a $25,000,000 US Department of Transportation
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program application for design
and construction of Watson Road extension from Southern Avenue south to MC 85 to include four
lanes, traffic signals and overpass over the railroad tracks and irrigation canal; and authorize and
direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out
the purpose and intent of said grant application.
*4.K
Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of an application for a
$700,000 grant from the US Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to
combat human trafficking through the formation of an Anti-Human Trafficking Task
Force (AHTTF) consisting of two sworn Detectives and a civilian Intelligence Analyst;
and to authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to
take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said grant application.
Staff Liaison: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager
Council ratified and approved the submission of an application for a $700,000 grant from the US
Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to combat human trafficking through the
formation of an Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (AHTTF) consisting of two sworn Detectives and a
civilian Intelligence Analyst; and to authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and
City Clerk to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of said grant application.
*4.L
Council to take action to approve the Record of Changes to the Buckeye Emergency
Operations Plan.
Staff Liaison: Jake Rhoades, Fire Chief
Council approved the Record of Changes to the Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan.
*4.M
Council to take action on the Addendum to Enterprise Agreement No. 00348320.0
(Contract No.32600160) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation,
and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Inc., a California corporation, to
provide software, licensing and services; and authorize the City Manager to execute
said Addendum on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: Greg Platacz, Information Technology Director
Council approved the Addendum to Enterprise Agreement No. 00348320.0 (Contract No.32600160)
between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Environmental Systems Research
Institute (ESRI) Inc., a California corporation, to provide software, licensing and services; and
authorized the City Manager to execute said Addendum on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
*4.N
Council to take action on the Second Amendment to Lease between the City of Buckeye,
an Arizona municipal corporation, and MDH F2 PHX BUCKEYE 10, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 108690
– Resource Support Facility (RSF); authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver
said Amendment on behalf of the City of Buckeye; authorize a budget transfer in the
amount of $373,200 from contingency to CIP Project No. 108690; authorize the City
Manager to exercise the remaining construction budget as necessary to support project
implementation, including future racking, equipment, office retrofits, information
technology, and other tenant improvements associated with the RSF; and authorize and
direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary
to carry out the purpose and intent of the Second Amendment to Lease and exercise of
the remaining construction budget to support project implementation.
Staff Liaison: Anwar Albandak, Project Manager
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Council approved the Second Amendment to Lease between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona
municipal corporation, and MDH F2 PHX BUCKEYE 10, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for
the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 108690 – Resource Support Facility (RSF);
authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Amendment on behalf of the City of Buckeye;
authorized a budget transfer in the amount of $373,200 from contingency to CIP Project No. 108690;
authorized the City Manager to exercise the remaining construction budget as necessary to support
project implementation, including future racking, equipment, office retrofits, information technology,
and other tenant improvements associated with the RSF; and authorized and directed the Mayor, City
Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent
of the Second Amendment to Lease and exercise of the remaining construction budget to support
project implementation.
*4.O Council to take action to acquire an Easement and Advanced Construction Right of
Entry (ACROE) Permit between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation,
and the Arizona State Land Department, an Arizona fiduciary entity, to facilitate
upcoming construction for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 101150 –
Intersection Improvements - Verrado Way, Yuma Road to Van Buren Street; authorize
the City Manager to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Buckeye; and authorize
and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps
necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this action.
Staff Liaison: Allyson Camillucci, Contract Project Manager
Council approved acquiring an Easement and Advanced Construction Right of Entry (ACROE) Permit
between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and the Arizona State Land
Department, an Arizona fiduciary entity, to facilitate upcoming construction for Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Project No. 101150 – Intersection Improvements - Verrado Way, Yuma Road to Van
Buren Street; authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Buckeye; and
authorized and directed the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take all steps
necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this action.
*4.P
Council to take action on Resolution No. 31-26 approving Amendment No. One to
Intergovernmental Agreement IGA No. 24-0010903-I between the City of Buckeye, an
Arizona municipal corporation, and the State of Arizona, relating to improvements along
Maricopa County Route 85 and Miller Road; and authorizing the Mayor to execute and
deliver Amendment No. One to Said Agreement.
Staff Liaison: John Willett, Deputy Director of Transportation
Council adopted Resolution No. 31-26 approving Amendment No. One to Intergovernmental
Agreement IGA No. 24-0010903-I between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and
the State of Arizona, relating to improvements along Maricopa County Route 85 and Miller Road; and
authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver Amendment No. One to Said Agreement.
*4.Q
Council to take action to authorize the City Manager to approve construction actions
and execute contract amendments for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.
109420 – High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks ("HAWK") proposed for 9th Street. at East
Monroe Avenue, and South Apache Road, North of Youngker High School, in an amount
not to exceed the remaining approved construction budget of $767,000, to allow phased
implementation of the Project; approve Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum
(CCPA) (Contract No. 32600204) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal
corporation, and B&F Contracting, Inc., an Arizona corporation, for CIP Project No.
109420 in the amount of $696,110.29 in construction and the remaining $70,888.71 in
funding is projected to cover contingency needs; and authorize the City Manager to
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execute and deliver said CCPA and to take all actions necessary to carry out the
purpose and intent of this authorization on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: James Braveboy Jr., Project Manager
Council authorized the City Manager to approve construction actions and execute contract
amendments for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 109420 – High-Intensity Activated
Crosswalks ("HAWK") proposed for 9th Street. at East Monroe Avenue, and South Apache Road,
North of Youngker High School, in an amount not to exceed the remaining approved construction
budget of $767,000, to allow phased implementation of the Project; approved Cooperative Contract
Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600204) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona
municipal corporation, and B&F Contracting, Inc., an Arizona corporation, for CIP Project No. 109420
in the amount of $696,110.29 in construction and the remaining $70,888.71 in funding is projected to
cover contingency needs; and authorized the City Manager to execute and deliver said CCPA and to
take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this authorization on behalf of the City
of Buckeye.
*4.R
Council to take action to authorize construction and implementation of Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 107920 – Downtown Enhancement Program,
Monroe Avenue Pavement Marking Improvements (1st Street to Eason Ave.), consistent
with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August 26, 2025; authorize the
City Manager to approve construction contracts not to exceed $1,100,000, consistent
with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August 26, 2025; approve
Delivery Order No. 16 to Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract No. 2025081) between the
City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and M.R. Tanner Construction, an
Arizona limited liability company, for $893,266.91 plus applicable contingency; and
authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Delivery Order on behalf of the
City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: James Braveboy Jr., Project Manager
Council authorized construction and implementation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project
No. 107920 – Downtown Enhancement Program, Monroe Avenue Pavement Marking Improvements
(1st Street to Eason Ave.), consistent with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August
26, 2025; authorized the City Manager to approve construction contracts not to exceed $1,100,000,
consistent with the three-lane configuration approved by Council on August 26, 2025; approved
Delivery Order No. 16 to Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract No. 2025081) between the City of
Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and M.R. Tanner Construction, an Arizona limited liability
company, for $893,266.91 plus applicable contingency; and authorized the City Manager to execute
and deliver said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
*4.S
Council to take action to authorize staff to execute agreements for expenditures up to
the full design budget of $2,000,000 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No.
109380 – Miller Road Expansion - Broadway to Lower Buckeye Road; approve Change
Order No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 32500032) between the
City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and TYPSA, Inc., an Arizona
corporation, in a total not to exceed amount of $1,547,901.60 for design and civil
engineering services; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said
Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: Rodrigo Nemi, Project Manager
Council authorized staff to execute agreements for expenditures up to the full design budget of
$2,000,000 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 109380 – Miller Road Expansion -
Broadway to Lower Buckeye Road; approve Change Order No.1 to the Professional Services
Agreement (Contract No. 32500032) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation,
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and TYPSA, Inc., an Arizona corporation, in a total not to exceed amount of $1,547,901.60 for design
and civil engineering services; and authorized the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change
Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
*4.T
Council to take action to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $1,200,700; approve
Change Order No. 5 to Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No.
2025299) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Sutphen
Corporation, an Ohio corporation, for the purchase and outfit of a heavy-duty rescue
pumper (fire truck); and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver said Change
Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: Amy Murray, Public Works Director
Council approved a budget transfer in the amount of $1,200,700; approve Change Order No. 5 to
Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 2025299) between the City of
Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Sutphen Corporation, an Ohio corporation, for the
purchase and outfit of a heavy-duty rescue pumper (fire truck); and authorized the City Manager to
execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
*4.U
Council to take action to ratify and approve a funds transfer from the Public Works
Administration Other Equipment budget to Public Works Administration - Professional
Services budget.
Staff Liaison: Amy Murray, Public Works Director
Council ratified and approved a funds transfer from the Public Works Administration Other Equipment
budget to Public Works Administration - Professional Services budget.
*4.V
Council to take action on the Contract for Materials and Services (No. 32600177) between
the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Hydrologics Inc., a Delaware
corporation, and authorize the City Manager to execute said Contract on behalf of the
City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director
Council approved the Contract for Materials and Services (No. 32600177) between the City of
Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Hydrologics Inc., a Delaware corporation, and
authorized the City Manager to execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
*4.W Council to take action on the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA)
(Contract No. 32600195) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation,
and Hydra Contracting, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company; and authorize the City
Manager to execute said CCPA on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director
Council approved the Cooperative Contract Purchase Addendum (CCPA) (Contract No. 32600195)
between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Hydra Contracting, LLC, an
Arizona limited liability company; and authorized the City Manager to execute said CCPA on behalf of
the City of Buckeye.
*4.X
Council to take action on Delivery Order No. 2 to the Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract
No. 2025109) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and
Schofield Civil Construction LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, for construction
services related to the Tartesso Water Campus's new treatment system; and authorize
the City Manager to execute said Delivery Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye, in an
amount not to exceed $1,545,182.
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Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director
Council approved Delivery Order No. 2 to the Job Order Contract (JOC) (Contract No. 2025109)
between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Schofield Civil Construction LLC,
an Arizona limited liability company, for construction services related to the Tartesso Water Campus's
new treatment system; and authorized the City Manager to execute said Delivery Order on behalf of
the City of Buckeye, in an amount not to exceed $1,545,182.
5.
Public Hearings / Non-Consent - New Business
5.A
Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Resolution No. 30-26 approving the
assessments for the street improvements located at Miller Road from Lower Buckeye
Road to Pima Street, Capital Improvement Project No. 105260, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Engineer to assess the property adjacent to such improvements.
Staff Liaison: Riley Quinlan, Deputy Director of CIP
Mr. Quinlan presented information regarding Resolution No. 30-26, which relates to assessments for
permanent street improvements on Miller Road between Pima Street and Lower Buckeye Road,
affecting eleven parcels; vicinity maps were displayed. The process followed State and City Codes,
starting with a sixty percent cost estimate in 2022 and finalized with actual construction costs after the
project’s completion in late 2025. Assessments are based on the actual costs for each parcel,
excluding temporary improvements and certain fees, and are only payable at the time of development
within a ten-year window. Mr. Quinlan noted that the project benefited from economies of scale due to
its size and clarified that cost increases for some parcels were due to added scope, such as water,
sewer, and drainage improvements, which were not included in the initial estimate but became
necessary as design evolved. The resolution records the assessments, which are removed once paid,
and aims to ensure permanent infrastructure is in place for future development. The total potential
recovery is $7,140,976, with individual parcel assessments ranging from $82,083 to $1,314,170.
Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:14 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding Resolution No. 30-
26. Samantha DeMoss, representing EIG14T HVC AZ Buckeye, LLC, presented statements regarding
the increase in estimates from 2022 to the proposed 2026 assessment amount for their parcel. There
being no further public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Mr. Quinlan
explained that the higher cost for the parcel was due to added scope, including water, sewer, rough
half street improvements, Watkins tie-in, and drainage, which were not part of the original 2022
estimate but became necessary as the design evolved. Based on questions from Vice Mayor
Goodman, Mr. Quinlan confirmed that initial estimates were clearly marked as subject to change and
that updates throughout the project included disclaimers about their preliminary nature; confirmed the
improvements were paid with general fund monies. A motion was made by Councilmember Heustis
and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Resolution No. 30-26 approving the assessments for
the street improvements located at Miller Road from Lower Buckeye Road to Pima Street, Capital
Improvement Project No. 105260, overruling the objections received, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Engineer to assess the property adjacent to such improvements. Motion passed unanimously.
5.B
Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 06-26 extending and
increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of
Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised
Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 0.89 acres generally
located at the northeast corner of MC 85 and SR 85.
Staff Liaison: Mandy Woods, Principal Planner
Ms. Woods presented information regarding annexation Ordinance No. 06-26, explaining that it relates
to a 0.89-acre parcel at the northeast corner of MC 85 and SR 85, currently a convenience store with
gas sales. Vicinity maps were displayed. The property is surrounded by future industrial,
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transportation, logistics, and commercial uses, and its general plan land use is designated as
employment. Upon annexation, the zoning would change from Maricopa County General Commercial
(C3) to City of Buckeye Regional Commercial (C3), with no further rezoning anticipated since the
current use is allowed. There are no development plans for the site, but the intention is to connect to
City water. Ms. Woods confirmed that all statutory requirements and notifications were met, no public
comments were received, and staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Mayor Orsborn opened a
public hearing at 6:27 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding annexation Ordinance No. 06-26. There
being no public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. A motion was made
by Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 06-26
extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of
Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and
Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 0.89 acres generally located at the northeast corner
of MC 85 and SR 85. Motion passed unanimously.
5.C
Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 07-26 extending and
increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of
Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised
Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 85 acres generally
located at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85.
Staff Liaison: Sean Banda, Senior Planner
Planning Manager Ken Galica presented information regarding annexation Ordinance No. 07-26,
describing it as the second public hearing for the Buckeye 83 annexation, which involves
approximately 85 acres at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85. Vicinity maps
were displayed. The site is currently vacant and surrounded by vacant land, with future residential
expansion expected to the east and south, and commercial or industrial uses to the southwest. The
General Plan designates the area as Business Commerce, allowing for light industrial uses compatible
with adjacent residential areas. The current County zoning is Rural 43, which would convert to the
City’s equivalent R143 upon annexation, with plans to rezone to business park in the future. Mr. Galica
confirmed that all state eligibility requirements and notifications were met, there were no outstanding
issues or public comments, and staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. Councilmember Heustis
asked where access to the annexed property would be located. Mr. Galica answered that, despite the
property’s visibility from I-10 and SR 85, access would primarily come from State Route 85 via
Broadway, then up the future 266th Avenue, which turns into Durango; clarified there would not be any
direct connections to the West Park neighborhood. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:31
p.m. to hear citizen input regarding annexation Ordinance No. 07-26. There being no public comment,
Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember Heustis
and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 07-26 extending and increasing the
corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions
of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing
approximately 85 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85.
Motion passed unanimously.
5.D
Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 08-26 extending and
increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of
Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised
Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 1,918.85 acres generally
bounded by Broadway Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the
south, and Dean Road to the west.
Staff Liaison: Ken Galica, Planning Manager
Mr. Galica presented information regarding Items 5.D and 5.E concurrently. Mr. Galica explained that
Ordinance no. 08-26 relates to the annexation of approximately 1,919 acres generally bounded by
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Broadway Road, Jack Rabbit Trail, MC85, and Dean Road, with the area currently used for agriculture
and some scattered residences. He described the vision for the site as a rail-served regional industrial
hub with potential for complementary commercial and residential uses, supported by a Community
Master Plan (CMP) that establishes three districts: regional employment, residential village, and
commercial. The employment district prioritizes light industrial uses, especially on the perimeter, with
heavier industrial uses allowed in the interior, and excludes objectionable uses. Residential
development is optional, with up to 750 acres and 6,500 units permitted, and commercial areas are
planned at arterial intersections to serve future employees. Mr. Galica emphasized design standards,
setbacks, landscape buffers, and drought-tolerant landscaping, and noted that water and wastewater
could be provided either by the City or privately, with the developer responsible for infrastructure.
Ordinance No. 09-26 relates to the rezoning request to change the zoning of the subject site from
Single-Family Residential 43 (SF-43), Rural Residential (RR) and Light Industrial (I-1) to Community
Master Plan (CMP). Ordinance No. 10-26 relates to the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement,
which includes terms for infrastructure reimbursement from new tax revenues generated on the
property, provisions for public safety facilities, and flexibility for water and wastewater service models.
Mr. Galica confirmed that all statutory requirements and notifications were met, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval, and the project aligns with the City’s general plan for
employment-focused development. Mayor Orsborn opened a public hearing at 6:50 p.m. to hear
citizen input regarding annexation Ordinance No. 08-26. Darrel Kuiper presented statements regarding
the project alignment and impacts to surrounding properties and the flood plain. Steven Bales
presented statements regarding the project alignment and impacts to surrounding properties. There
being no further public comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. General
discussion was held regarding the future SR30 alignment. Based on questions from Mayor Orsborn
and Vice Mayor Goodman, Ms. Henry responded that the CMP’s existing verbiage already makes it
clear that the SR30 alignment is only conceptual and not endorsed by the City. A motion was made by
Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 08-26
extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of
Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and
Amendments thereto, by annexing approximately 1,918.85 acres generally bounded by Broadway
Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the south, and Dean Road to the west. Motion
passed unanimously.
5.E
Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 09-26 amending the
Zoning Map of the City of Buckeye for approximately 2,271 acres generally bounded by
Broadway Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the south, and Dean
Road to the west from Single-Family Residential 43 (SF-43), Light Industrial (I-1) and
Rural Residential (RR) to Community Master Plan (CMP), and Ordinance No. 10-26
approving the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement dated April 7, 2026 between
Grand View Buckeye, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Verrado 310, LLC, an
Arizona limited liability company, and the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal
corporation.
Staff Liaison: Ken Galica, Planning Manager
Mr. Galica presented information regarding Items 5.D and 5.E concurrently. Mayor Orsborn opened a
public hearing at 7:04 p.m. to hear citizen input regarding Ordinance No. 09-26 and Ordinance No. 10-
26. Ms. Aja noted a speaker request form was submitted by Rick Ladra; however, when Mayor
Orsborn asked for him to speak, he was no longer in Council Chambers. There being no public
comment, Mayor Orsborn closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Mayor asked Ms. Henry to describe
how infrastructure reimbursements for the Grand View Development Agreement are structured and
where the dollars come from. Ms. Henry explained that reimbursement is divided into
water/wastewater facilities (regional/oversized portions), fire engine and related equipment, and the
permanent public safety facility (including land dedication). She stated that reimbursement comes from
new tax revenues generated by eligible uses on the property, specifically construction sales tax,
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property taxes, and lease taxes, and that reimbursement eligibility starts after $10 million in revenues
are received. Councilmember HagEstad followed up by asking whether infrastructure turned over to
the City, such as water and wastewater, would be covered by the reimbursement structure or if a
Community Facilities District would be set up. Ms. Henry answered that the Agreement provides
flexibility: if the developer self-serves, the City does not operate or maintain those facilities; if the
facilities are turned over to the City and include regional or oversized portions, those portions are
eligible for reimbursement, but not the part serving only the parcel itself. A motion was made by
Councilmember Heustis and seconded by Vice Mayor Goodman to adopt Ordinance No. 09-26
amending the Zoning Map of the City of Buckeye for approximately 2,271 acres generally bounded by
Broadway Road to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east, MC 85 to the south, and Dean Road to the
west from Single-Family Residential 43 (SF-43), Light Industrial (I-1) and Rural Residential (RR) to
Community Master Plan (CMP), and adopt Ordinance No. 10-26 approving the Pre-Annexation and
Development Agreement dated April 7, 2026 between Grand View Buckeye, LLC, an Arizona limited
liability company, Verrado 310, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, and the City of Buckeye, an
Arizona municipal corporation. Motion passed unanimously.
5.F
Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Resolution No. 32-26 approving and
adopting the rate schedule for water and wastewater rates, rate components, fees, or
service charges set forth in the document entitled "Schedule of Fees;" setting an
effective date; and repealing conflicting resolutions or parts of resolutions.
Staff Liaison: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director
Mayor Orsborn noted for the record that staff has requested Council continue the public hearing on the
schedule of fees to the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting to allow for additional public outreach.
Public speakers were invited to return on May 5, 2026 to speak during the public hearing and that
comments may also be provided now outside of the public hearing, and any comments will be made
part of the May 5, 2026 public hearing record. Tom Berry presented statements regarding the
proposed rate schedule for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and asked Council to consider creating
a separate HOA rate category, reflecting their primarily residential use. Steven Sterling expressed
concerns regarding the water situation in Buckeye and asked Council to delay approving rate
increases for at least twelve months. A motion was made by Councilmember HagEstad and seconded
by Vice Mayor Goodman to continue to the May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting the public hearing
and action on Resolution No. 32-26 approving and adopting the rate schedule for water and
wastewater rates, rate components, fees, or service charges set forth in the document entitled
"Schedule of Fees;" setting an effective date; and repealing conflicting resolutions or parts of
resolutions. Motion passed unanimously.
6.
Comments from the Mayor and Council – None.
7.
City Manager's Report and Summary of Current Events
Mr. Sandstrom presented a summary of current events.
8.
Proposals for Future Agenda Items – None.
9.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Orsborn adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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Eric W. Orsborn, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Lucinda J. Aja, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the Regular Council Meeting
held on April 7, 2026. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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Lucinda J. Aja, City Clerk