CAR Recap Summary - Invasive Plants Grant Application.docx

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
                                                           Finance Department                   
 
530 E Monroe Ave. • Buckeye, Arizona 85326 
Phone 623-349-6165 • www.buckeyeaz.gov 
 
2026 Invasive Plant Grant Application through the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management- 
Summary Recap 
Project Description:   
The City of Buckeye seeks to address the current non-native invasive plants and noxious weeds that are 
negatively impacting Skyline Regional Park’s ecological health through the submission of a grant application 
that supports the removal of the non-native invasive plants and noxious weeds to maintain Skyline Regional 
Park’s ecological health and beauty. The grant request is $200,000, with a required $22,225 in-kind match 
from the City of Buckeye. The total cost is $222,225. If awarded, the grant covers a 12-month period. The in-
kind match consists of administrative and project labor provided by Buckeye staff members. This in-kind 
match is included in the Community Services General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. If awarded, the 
Award Agreement will be presented to Council for budget authority, as well as the authority to accept and 
execute the grant award. 
 
Project Cost 
 
$ 222,225 ($200,000 Reimbursable based on budget) 
 
 
Required Match  
 
$ 22,2225 (in-kind) 
 
 
Grant Amount  
 
$ 200,000 
 
Future Action  
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If awarded, the Award Agreement will be presented to Council for budget authority, as well as the 
authority to accept and execute the grant award. If awarded and after all grant funding has been 
exhausted, any additional invasive plant maintenance needs will come from the Community Services 
General Fund account unless additional grant funding opportunities become available, in which case the 
Grants team will pursue.  
Objectives and Expected Outcomes  
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This grant, if awarded, will jump-start the removal of non-native invasive plants and noxious 
weeds, which will improve the ecological health and beauty of Skyline Regional Park, as well as 
provide safe and enjoyable visitor experiences while inspiring conservation of natural resources 
and cultural heritage. The removal of these plants and weeds will free up vital resources for the 
native vegetation of Skyline Regional Park, allowing native plants to thrive. Additionally, the 
removal of these non-native, invasive plants will reduce wildfire hazards by minimizing fire fuel in 
the event of a wildfire. 
 
Time Period for the Grant 
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FY 2027