Council to take action on Resolution No. 94-26 declaring as public records, and approving and adopting the following City of Buckeye policies: Strategic Water Planning, Reclaimed Water, Water Acquisit

5.C
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 5.C. WR - COB Water
MEETING DATE: 10/06/26
Policies
DATE PREPARED: 10/01/26 DISTRICT NO.:
STAFF LIAISON: Terry Lowe, Water Resources Director, tlowe@buckeyeaz.gov,
(623) 349-6102
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Water Resources
and Non Consent - New Business Items
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council)
Council to take action on Resolution No. 94-26 declaring as public records, and approving and adopting
the following City of Buckeye policies: Strategic Water Planning, Reclaimed Water, Water Acquisitions
and Funding, Water Conservation, and Water Allocations in Designated Areas; providing for repeal of
conflicting resolutions and provisions; and providing for severability.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS:
Infrastructure
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The five proposed City of Buckeye Water Policies: "Water Conservation," "Use of Reclaimed Water," "
Water Acquisition and Funding," Strategic Water Planning," and "Water Allocations for Designations of
Assured Water Supply" serve to ratify current practices and ensure future operations and decisions
consistently further the city’s mission to sustainability. The Water Conservation policy establishes the
relationship between itself, the Conservation Code, and the Conservation Plan. The Use of Reclaimed
Water formally adopts the city’s commitment to maximizing the use and management of the city’s
reclaimed water. The Water Acquisition and Funding policy establishes best practices for expanding the
City’s portfolio with a balanced and sustainable budget. The Strategic Water Planning policy affirms the
city’s commitment to competent water planning and growing smartly. The Water Allocations for
Designations of Assured Water Supply policy sets the framework for how water allocations in future
designated areas are allocated to the current and future customer bases.
BENEFITS:
Ratifying the City's approaches and commitment to effective water supply management and
sustainability and allows for clear communication with the community and stakeholders.
FUTURE ACTION:
None.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
This item does not pose a direct financial impact. These Policies will frame and direct future financial
water focused decision making.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
None.
BUDGETED:
No

FISCAL YEAR:
N/A
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
N/A
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
COB Policy on Water Allocations in Desgnated Areas.pdf
COB Policy on Water Conservation.pdf
COB Policy on Water Acquisitions & Funding.pdf
COB Policy on Use of Reclaimed Water.pdf
COB Policy on Strategic Water Planning.pdf
Water Policies Presentation 10.6.26.pdf
Resolution No. 94-26 Water Policies.pdf