Council to ratify the submission of a $5,611,004 grant application under the Arterial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Grant Program to the Maricopa Association of Governments, in the requested grant

4.U
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/20/25
AGENDA ITEM: 4.U. FIN – Maricopa
Association of Governments - Arterial
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Grant
Program – Lower Buckeye Road -
Application
DATE PREPARED: 05/15/25
DISTRICT NO.: All
STAFF LIAISON: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager, rroach@buckeyeaz.gov,
(623) 349-6165
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 ratify the submission of a $5,611,004 grant application under the Arterial Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction Grant Program to the Maricopa Association of Governments, in the requested grant
amount of $3,927,703, with a match from the City of Buckeye of $1,683,301; and authorizing and
directing the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to carry out the purpose and intent of the
grant application.
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Buckeye’s Public Works Department seeks to reconstruct Lower Buckeye Road from 247th
Avenue to Watson Road. The current roadway surface is “very poor”, with a Pavement Condition Index
number of 36. The roadway is currently experiencing alligator pattern cracking, block cracking with
fatigue cracking in the wheel paths, and several longitudinal cracking areas, causing safety concerns for
all roadway users. The project includes the complete removal and reconstruction of the asphalt paving
and the addition of all appropriate signage and striping. All striping will comply with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards. Americans with Disabilities Act compliant features that may
be available, needed, and/or required will be addressed and prioritized. This segment of road work is
approximately 1.75 miles.
BENEFITS:
Safety is the number one reason for this roadway reconstruction. The objective is to ensure that the
integrity of the roadway is improved to handle the anticipated increase in traffic, not only for residential
vehicles, but also commercial and industrial vehicles. This roadway reconstruction will improve roadway
safety through improved vehicle handling, increase road durability and longevity, and promote regional
roadway connectivity and integrity. Upon completion of this reconstruction project, the roadway will move
to a rating of “good” from its current rating of “very poor”.
FUTURE ACTION:
If awarded, the Award Agreement will be presented to Council for acceptance and approval. Any
additional Lower Buckeye Road reconstruction or maintenance needs will come from the General Fund
account unless additional grant funding opportunities become available, in which case the Grants team
will pursue.

FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Maricopa Association of Governments Arterial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Grant Program
grantor funding portion is $3,927,703. There is a $1,683,301 match required for this grant. The total cost
is $5,611,004.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
This project is not included in the FY2026 budget, if awarded required matching funds will be drawn from
unused appropriations in various funds, which may necessitate a reassessment of budgeted FY2026
capital projects. Depending on timing of the grant award, the project and matching funds may be built
into the 5-year CIP. The FY2026 Budget includes $4.0 million in grant match funds for projects that had
been identified as highly likely to be awarded during the fiscal year.
BUDGETED:
No
FISCAL YEAR:
2026
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
Public Works, Org and Object codes = 50211104-543234 (General Fund), 50221104-543234 (General
Obligation (GO) Bond)
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
CAR Recap - MAG Arterial Reconstruction - Lower Buckeye Road - Grant Application.pdf
Lower Buckeye MAG Rehab Application Submitted 5.1.25.pdf