26-0421 - Cost Recovery Workshop Presentation.pptx

City of Buckeye — Council Workshop (2026-04-21)

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Cost Recovery
City Council Workshop
City Council Chambers
April 21, 2026
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• Why Perform Cost Recovery
• Qualifying Costs
• Cost Recovery Process
• Projects Impacted
• Tracking Process
• Collection of Assessments
• Next Steps
Agenda
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Why Perform Cost Recovery
• Allows City to complete construction 
ahead of development
• “Growth pays for growth”
• Reduces burden on existing taxpayers
• Aligns with State Statute
• Supports continued roadway expansion 
as Buckeye grows
Roadway 
Project
Design, ROW, 
Construction
Existing 
Taxpayers
(City)
Fronting 
Development
(Cost 
Recovery)
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Cost Recovery Ordinance –
Qualifying Costs
• Applicable Parcels: Per state statute, to be levied only on parcels fronting arterial roadways
• Qualifying Costs: Design, ROW acquisition, engineering, construction, testing, inspection, admin, and permanent 
infrastructure (paving, curb, drainage, lighting, utilities), water, sewer, traffic signals, landscaping, utility relocation, 
decorative elements
• Exclusions: Temporary improvements or non-qualifying work; Non-City annexed parcels
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Cost Recovery Ordinance – Process
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Cost Recovery Ordinance – Projects 
Impacted
• Four projects in current 5-year CIP, totaling 
80 parcels
• Indian School, Jackrabbit to Perryville
• (9 Buckeye Parcels)
• Jackrabbit, Thomas to Indian School Road
• (5 Buckeye Parcels)
• Watson, Elwood through Bentridge
• (2 Buckeye Parcels)
• Miller, Lower Buckeye to Broadway
• (9 Buckeye Parcels)
• 31% Buckeye Parcels, 69% County Parcels
Parcel Allocation
County
City
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Cost Recovery Ordinance – Tracking 
Process
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Collection of Assessment
• Payment Required – Earliest of the following:
• Rezoning approval by City Council
• Site plan approval
• Final subdivision plat approval
• Civil/Building Permit Issuance
• 10-Year Timeframe
• After Payment
• A satisfaction of assessment is recorded 
with the Maricopa County Recorder
• May be recorded as full or partial payment
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Cost Recovery Ordinance – Next 
Steps
1.Cost Recovery Ordinance Council Approval May 
5 City Council Agenda item
2.Formal Adoption, 30-Day waiting period
3.Implementation and Use
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