Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $6,576,127 grant application through the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027) Congressional Directed Spending Opportunities through the offices of

4.J
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/05/26
AGENDA ITEM: 4.J.  FIN - Fiscal Year
2027 Congressional Directed Spending:
State Route 85 and Baseline Road
Application
DATE PREPARED: 05/04/26
DISTRICT NO.: All
STAFF LIAISON: Rob Roach, Grant Program and Procurement Manager
DEPARTMENT: Financial Services
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
Items / New Business
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $6,576,127 grant application through the
Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027) Congressional Directed Spending Opportunities through the offices of
Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego for the deployment of technologies to improve safety, reduce
traffic-related fatalities and injuries, reduce traffic congestion, reduce transportation-related emissions,
and improve system performance and connectivity at the intersection of State Route (SR) 85 and
Baseline Road, with a federal grant request of $5,673,858, and a local match of $902,269 from the City
of Buckeye; and authorize and direct the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to take all
steps necessary to cause the execution and delivery, and carry out the purpose and intent, of said
application.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS: 
Innovative and High Performing Organizations
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Buckeye seeks to address the safety concerns at the intersection of SR 85 and Baseline
Road by submitting a grant application that entails installing a traffic signal at each intersection, widening
Baseline Road to provide two eastbound and westbound through lanes through the intersection, and the
creation of northbound and southbound turn lanes, installation of conduit and fiber optic cables for traffic
signal timing optimization, installation of Wrong Way Vehicle Detection Equipment, and the installation of
overhead Variable Message Signs that are connected to the ADOT Traffic Management Center to allow
messages to be displayed to drivers to warn them of potential hazards. 
BENEFITS:
The proposed and requested technology will increase roadway safety at SR 85 and Baseline Road for all
roadway users. Safety for all roadway users is the primary goal, and the City hopes to reduce the
number of crashes and fatalities through the installation of traffic signals and the overhead Variable
Message Signs, as drivers will be informed prior to facing potentially dangerous roadway hazards and
conditions. Another benefit is the installation of integrated traffic signal timing optimization, which will
help reduce traffic-related emissions.
FUTURE ACTION:
After all grant funds have been expended, any future maintenance for this intersection will become a part
of the Public Works Department's budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project will be constructed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) with funding from
the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG).  If awarded, MAG funds will be used as match.  The

City of Buckeye and MAG will cooperate to ensure that MAG funds originally dedicated for this project
will be used to positively impact both parties.  The Federal grant portion is $5,673,858, with a $902,269
match.  
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
This project will be funded by MAG with no anticipated costs to the City.
BUDGETED:
Yes
FISCAL YEAR:
FY2027
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
Project Management Office
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
CAR Recap Summary SR 85 & Baseline.docx
Application Submitted 3.19.26.pdf