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1. ROLL CALL BY THE DISTRICT CLERK
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11465 West Civic Center Drive
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2. REGULAR AGENDA
a. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
The District Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the property tax levy and final
budget for the fiscal year 2027 (FY2027). This item is for discussion only; no action is required.
b. PUBLIC HEARING AND CFD RESOLUTION 2-2026 - AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE GIVING
OF NOTICE OF HEARING WITH RESPECT TO APPROVING A FEASIBILITY REPORT WHICH
INCLUDES IDENTIFYING THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE PROJECTS, THE AREAS TO
BE BENEFITED, THE EXPECTED METHOD OF FINANCING AND THE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING
REVENUES TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE PROJECTS, ALL AS PROVIDED IN SUCH
REPORT; APPROVING SUCH REPORT; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $4,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2026 OF THE DISTRICT, PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
BONDS INCLUDING MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, CERTIFICATIONS AND COVENANTS WITH
RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A SERIES 2026 BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT, A BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A SERIES 2026 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND
CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SUCH BONDS; AWARDING SUCH BONDS TO THE
PURCHASER THEREOF; DELEGATING THE DETERMINATION OF CERTAIN TERMS OF SUCH
BONDS AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO TO THE DISTRICT MANAGER AND THE DISTRICT
TREASURER; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO SUCH
BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO
SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBSEQUENT LEVYING OF AN AD
VALOREM PROPERTY TAX WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS.
The District Board will: (a) conduct a public hearing on a Feasibility Report for projects, the construction
of which is to be financed with proceeds of the sale of general obligation bonds; (b) consider a request to
adopt CFD Resolution 2-2026; authorizing and ratifying the giving of Notice of Hearing with respect to
approving a Feasibility Report and approving such Feasibility Report, authorizing all matters necessary
to sell and issue General Obligation Bonds for the Alamar Community Facilities District not to exceed
$4,000,000 in aggregate principal; and (c) authorize the District Manager and District Treasurer to
determine certain matters related thereto. The Board will take appropriate action.
a. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
The District Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the property tax levy and final
budget for the fiscal year 2027 (FY2027). This item is for discussion only; no action is required.
b. PUBLIC HEARING AND CFD RESOLUTION 2-2026 - AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE GIVING
OF NOTICE OF HEARING WITH RESPECT TO APPROVING A FEASIBILITY REPORT WHICH
INCLUDES IDENTIFYING THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE PROJECTS, THE AREAS TO
BE BENEFITED, THE EXPECTED METHOD OF FINANCING AND THE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING
REVENUES TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE PROJECTS, ALL AS PROVIDED IN SUCH
REPORT; APPROVING SUCH REPORT; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $4,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2026 OF THE DISTRICT, PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
BONDS INCLUDING MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, CERTIFICATIONS AND COVENANTS WITH
RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A SERIES 2026 BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT, A BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A SERIES 2026 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AND
CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SUCH BONDS; AWARDING SUCH BONDS TO THE
PURCHASER THEREOF; DELEGATING THE DETERMINATION OF CERTAIN TERMS OF SUCH
BONDS AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO TO THE DISTRICT MANAGER AND THE DISTRICT
TREASURER; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO SUCH
BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING TO
SUCH BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBSEQUENT LEVYING OF AN AD
VALOREM PROPERTY TAX WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS.
The District Board will: (a) conduct a public hearing on a Feasibility Report for projects, the construction
of which is to be financed with proceeds of the sale of general obligation bonds; (b) consider a request to
adopt CFD Resolution 2-2026; authorizing and ratifying the giving of Notice of Hearing with respect to
approving a Feasibility Report and approving such Feasibility Report, authorizing all matters necessary
to sell and issue General Obligation Bonds for the Alamar Community Facilities District not to exceed
$4,000,000 in aggregate principal; and (c) authorize the District Manager and District Treasurer to
determine certain matters related thereto. The Board will take appropriate action.
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3. ADJOURNMENT
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ALAMAR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
Convene immediately following the 5:30 pm Alamar CFD Board Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER BY DISTRICT CHAIR
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ALAMAR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
Convene immediately following the 5:30 pm Alamar CFD Board Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER BY DISTRICT CHAIR
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council at a
work session. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from
consent if they would like them considered separately.
a. MINUTES
City Council will consider a request to approve the May 4, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. The
Council will take appropriate action.
b. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Council will consider a request to approve various Board and Commission appointments as
recommended by the City Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions and authorize the City
Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
c. ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN ADOPTION
City Council will consider a request to adopt the Annual Audit Plan and authorize the Mayor or City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
d. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AVONDALE AUTOMALL COMMON AREA
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
City Council will consider a request to approve an Economic Development Agreement with the Avondale
Automall Common Area Management Association where the City shall contribute an amount not to
exceed $150,000 for the upgrades to the Pylon Sign and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
e. RESOLUTION 1036-0626 - ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 PENSION FUNDING POLICY
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1036-0626, approving an updated Pension
Funding Policy for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City
Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
f. RESOLUTION 1037-0626 - DESIGNATION OF CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR THE ANNUAL
EXPENDITURE LIMITATION REPORT (AELR)
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1037-0626, designating Renee Weatherless as
the Chief Fiscal Officer for the submittal of the AELR and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
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g. RESOLUTION 1038-0626 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVONDALE, THE CITY OF BUCKEYE, THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE, THE CITY OF GLENDALE, THE
CITY OF GOODYEAR, THE CITY OF PEORIA, THE CITY OF SURPRISE, THE CITY OF TOLLESON,
AND THE TOWN OF WICKENBURG FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WEST VALLEY MOBILE FIELD
FORCE RESPONSE TEAM (MFFRT).
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1038-0626, authorizing an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) renewal with the City of Buckeye, the City of El Mirage, the City of Glendale, the City of
Goodyear, the City of Peoria, the City of Surprise, the City of Tolleson, and the Town of Wickenburg, to
enhance regional public safety coordination responses to incidents of public civil disturbances, public
demonstrations, volatile situations, or events involving large crowds requiring multi-jurisdictional law
enforcement resources and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute
the necessary documents. By partnering, the cities can improve operational readiness, strengthen
mutual aid capabilities, and ensure a more effective, timely response to protect the community and
maintain public order. The Council will take appropriate action.
h. RESOLUTION 1039-0626 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GOODYEAR
FOR SENIOR SERVICES
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1039-0626, approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the City of Goodyear for fiscal year 2026-2027 for Senior Services provided to Goodyear
residents by the Avondale Senior Services Division in the amount of $189,000 and authorize the Mayor
or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
i. RESOLUTION 1040-0626 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVONDALE AND THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1040-0626, approving an MOU with the United
States Secret Service, which will provide the Avondale Police Department access to training, equipment,
and technology to be able to strengthen our ability to investigate crimes associated with fraud and
cryptocurrency and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
j. ORDINANCE 2017-0626 — A) PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF CITY OF
AVONDALE, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026 AND FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A
TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; B) APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, INSTRUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; C) DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE
MAYOR, THE MANAGER AND THE FINANCE AND BUDGET DIRECTOR OF THE CITY TO
DETERMINE CERTAIN MATTERS AND TERMS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING; D)
AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ORDINANCE AND RATIFYING ALL ACTIONS TAKEN
TO FURTHER THIS ORDINANCE; AND E) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
City Council will consider a request to adopt Ordinance 2017-0626, approving the sale and execution
and delivery of General Obligation bonds, Series 2026; authorizing the completion, execution and
delivery with respect thereto of agreements necessary or appropriate as part of financing parks,
recreation and library projects and pay the cost of issuance; approving the form and authorizing the
execution and delivery of agreements necessary for such sale; delegating to the Mayor, the City
Manager, and the Finance and Budget Director authority to determine certain matters and terms with
respect to the foregoing, authorizing all actions to further this ordinance; declaring an emergency;
authorizing staff to transfer the necessary appropriation authority to the appropriate funds and modify the
interfund transfer schedule as necessary; and to authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and
City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
Note from the City Clerk: Item 4j includes an emergency clause and will require a 3/4 vote (at least six
members of the City Council) to pass.
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Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council at a
work session. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from
consent if they would like them considered separately.
a. MINUTES
City Council will consider a request to approve the May 4, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. The
Council will take appropriate action.
b. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Council will consider a request to approve various Board and Commission appointments as
recommended by the City Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions and authorize the City
Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
c. ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN ADOPTION
City Council will consider a request to adopt the Annual Audit Plan and authorize the Mayor or City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
d. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AVONDALE AUTOMALL COMMON AREA
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
City Council will consider a request to approve an Economic Development Agreement with the Avondale
Automall Common Area Management Association where the City shall contribute an amount not to
exceed $150,000 for the upgrades to the Pylon Sign and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
e. RESOLUTION 1036-0626 - ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 PENSION FUNDING POLICY
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1036-0626, approving an updated Pension
Funding Policy for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City
Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
f. RESOLUTION 1037-0626 - DESIGNATION OF CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR THE ANNUAL
EXPENDITURE LIMITATION REPORT (AELR)
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1037-0626, designating Renee Weatherless as
the Chief Fiscal Officer for the submittal of the AELR and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Page 4 of 6
g. RESOLUTION 1038-0626 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVONDALE, THE CITY OF BUCKEYE, THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE, THE CITY OF GLENDALE, THE
CITY OF GOODYEAR, THE CITY OF PEORIA, THE CITY OF SURPRISE, THE CITY OF TOLLESON,
AND THE TOWN OF WICKENBURG FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WEST VALLEY MOBILE FIELD
FORCE RESPONSE TEAM (MFFRT).
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1038-0626, authorizing an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) renewal with the City of Buckeye, the City of El Mirage, the City of Glendale, the City of
Goodyear, the City of Peoria, the City of Surprise, the City of Tolleson, and the Town of Wickenburg, to
enhance regional public safety coordination responses to incidents of public civil disturbances, public
demonstrations, volatile situations, or events involving large crowds requiring multi-jurisdictional law
enforcement resources and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute
the necessary documents. By partnering, the cities can improve operational readiness, strengthen
mutual aid capabilities, and ensure a more effective, timely response to protect the community and
maintain public order. The Council will take appropriate action.
h. RESOLUTION 1039-0626 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GOODYEAR
FOR SENIOR SERVICES
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1039-0626, approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the City of Goodyear for fiscal year 2026-2027 for Senior Services provided to Goodyear
residents by the Avondale Senior Services Division in the amount of $189,000 and authorize the Mayor
or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take
appropriate action.
i. RESOLUTION 1040-0626 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVONDALE AND THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1040-0626, approving an MOU with the United
States Secret Service, which will provide the Avondale Police Department access to training, equipment,
and technology to be able to strengthen our ability to investigate crimes associated with fraud and
cryptocurrency and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the
necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
j. ORDINANCE 2017-0626 — A) PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF CITY OF
AVONDALE, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026 AND FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A
TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; B) APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, INSTRUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; C) DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE
MAYOR, THE MANAGER AND THE FINANCE AND BUDGET DIRECTOR OF THE CITY TO
DETERMINE CERTAIN MATTERS AND TERMS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING; D)
AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ORDINANCE AND RATIFYING ALL ACTIONS TAKEN
TO FURTHER THIS ORDINANCE; AND E) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
City Council will consider a request to adopt Ordinance 2017-0626, approving the sale and execution
and delivery of General Obligation bonds, Series 2026; authorizing the completion, execution and
delivery with respect thereto of agreements necessary or appropriate as part of financing parks,
recreation and library projects and pay the cost of issuance; approving the form and authorizing the
execution and delivery of agreements necessary for such sale; delegating to the Mayor, the City
Manager, and the Finance and Budget Director authority to determine certain matters and terms with
respect to the foregoing, authorizing all actions to further this ordinance; declaring an emergency;
authorizing staff to transfer the necessary appropriation authority to the appropriate funds and modify the
interfund transfer schedule as necessary; and to authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and
City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
Note from the City Clerk: Item 4j includes an emergency clause and will require a 3/4 vote (at least six
members of the City Council) to pass.
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Page 5 of 6
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5. REGULAR AGENDA
a. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2027 FINAL BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the property tax levy and final budget for
fiscal year 2026 - 2027 (FY2027). This item is for discussion only; no action is required.
a. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2027 FINAL BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the property tax levy and final budget for
fiscal year 2026 - 2027 (FY2027). This item is for discussion only; no action is required.
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6. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS FROM MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, AND COUNCILMEMBERS
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
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7. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
Convene immediately following the City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council at a
work session. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from
consent if they would like them considered separately.
a. RESOLUTION 1041-0626 - SETTING FORTH THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1041-0626, approving the final budget for fiscal
year 2026-2027 (FY2027) in the amount of $514,304,500 and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
Convene immediately following the City Council Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the City Council at a
work session. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Council members may pull items from
consent if they would like them considered separately.
a. RESOLUTION 1041-0626 - SETTING FORTH THE FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
City Council will consider a request to adopt Resolution 1041-0626, approving the final budget for fiscal
year 2026-2027 (FY2027) in the amount of $514,304,500 and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The Council will take appropriate action.
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