Buckeye, AZ

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

Planning and Zoning Commission

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council approved several liquor licenses for Quikt립 and Harkins Verrado Marketplace. Significant actions included budget transfers for road projects, various master plan amendments, and water infrastructure agreements.

• Approved Series 010 liquor license for Quiktrip #491 (350 North Jackrabbit Trail)
• Approved Series 006 liquor license for Harkins Verrado Marketplace (1515 North Verrado Way)
• Approved Buckeye Youth Council appointments through September 2027
• Approved library material service contracts with Brodart Co., Follett Content Solutions, and Ingram Library Services
• Approved General Plan Update contract up to $750,000
• Approved Vista Bonita - Phase I final plat
• Approved water infrastructure agreement with Trillium Land Company, LLC
• Approved job order contracts for C S Construction, B & F Contracting, OMNI Electric, Kimbrell Electric, and Roadway Electric

Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to receive updates on the Annual Strategic Plan and ongoing airport development projects. No formal actions or votes were taken during this meeting.

Community Services Advisory Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop regarding the Airport Specific Area Plan. The project was introduced by Principal Planner Mandy Woods and presented by consultant Terri Hogan.

• Discussed Airport Specific Area Plan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission held public hearings to recommend several major and minor general plan amendments to the Mayor and City Council. These include land use changes for Copper Falls and boundary expansions or modifications for the Westpark and Silver Rock communities.

• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes
• Approved May 12, 2026 workshop minutes
• Recommended approval of Copper Falls Community Master Plan Major Amendment to Mayor and City Council
• Recommended approval of Westpark Minor General Plan Amendment to Mayor and City Council
• Recommended approval of Westpark Major Community Master Plan Amendment to Mayor and City Council
• Recommended approval of Silver Rock Major Community Master Plan Amendment to Mayor and City Council

Council Workshop

The City of Buckeye Council held a workshop to discuss transportation and water topics. No formal decisions, votes, or actions were recorded during the session.

Joint Community Facilities Districts

The Boards of Directors for several community facilities districts approved Resolution No. 03-26. This resolution adopts the levying of taxes for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026.

• Approved tax levy for Anthem Sun Valley CFD (Resolution No. 03-26)
• Approved tax levy for Elianto CFD (Resolution No. 03-26)
• Approved tax levy for Festival Ranch CFD (Resolution No. 03-26)
• Approved tax levy for Floreo at Teravalis CFD (Resolution No. 03-26)
• Approved tax levy for Mirielle CFD (Resolution No. 03-26)
• Approved tax levy for Sundance CFD (Resolution No. 03-26)
• Approved tax levy for Tartesso West CFD (Resolution No. 03-26)
• Approved tax levy for Verrado District 1, Verrado Western Overlay, Watson Road, and Westpark CFDs (Resolution No. 03-26)

Regular Council Meeting

The council approved the consent agenda, which included fiscal year 2027 tax levies and budget ordinances, applications for a $16 million federal road grant and $1.3 million in opioid treatment funding, new maintenance improvement districts, and liquor licenses for Sprouts Farmers Market and Shake Shack. The council also authorized a $20,000 transfer to economic development and approved change orders for drainage planning. A public hearing was held on an annexation proposal near 269th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, but no action was taken.

• Approved FY27 tax levies and budget ordinances
• Approved $16M federal road grant application (Safe Streets and Roads for All)
• Approved $1.3M opioid treatment grant application submission
• Approved liquor licenses for Sprouts Farmers Market and Shake Shack
• Formed Maintenance Improvement Districts No. MID-2026-002 and No. MID-2026-003
• Approved $20,000 budget transfer from General Fund Contingency to Economic Development
• Approved change order for Buckeye Area Drainage Master Plan Update phase two
• Held public hearing on annexation of 49.6 acres near 269th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road (no action)

Special Council Meeting and Council Executive Session

The City Council convened in executive session to discuss legal matters. The Council approved action regarding litigation strategy and settlement authority for the case of City of Buckeye vs. Rubcorp Distribution LLC. No action was taken regarding the application for an Alternative to Designation of Assured Water Supply.

• Approved litigation strategy/settlement authority for City of Buckeye vs. Rubcorp Distribution LLC

Community Services Advisory Board

The Board approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting. Additional actions included approving updates to the board bylaws and two presentations regarding arts and culture projects.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved update to the Community Services Advisory Board bylaws
• Approved Gallery 37 Sundance Park Trash Enclosure
• Approved Traffic Box Wrap

Arts and Culture Subcommittee

The Arts and Culture Subcommittee reviewed a final design concept for a trash enclosure at Sundance Park presented by Gallery 37. The subcommittee approved a motion to recommend this design concept to the Community Services Advisory Board.

• Approved recommendation of Gallery 37 design concept to the Community Services Advisory Board

Arts and Culture Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved a recommendation for the Buckeye Elementary School Traffic Box to be sent to the Community Services Advisory Board. Members also decided to move forward with the Gallery 37 Group 2 concept, incorporating specific design elements from Groups 1 and 3.

• Approved March 2, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved recommendation of traffic box art wrap to Community Services Advisory Board
• Approved Gallery 37 Group 2 concept with select elements from Groups 1 and 3

Regular and Special Council Meeting

The City Council approved the final budget for fiscal year 2027 and a primary property tax levy of $18,208,644. Additional actions included approving a liquor license, street lighting district enlargement, and a city boundary annexation.

• Approved Circle K Store #9615 liquor license at 23900 West Broadway Road
• Approved Resolution No. 46-26 to enlarge Street Lighting Improvement District No. SLID-2023-005
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for CIP Project No. 109290 Gateway Enhancement Program - Miller/Watson
• Approved Resolution No. 54-26 Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County regarding High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Funding
• Approved $18,208,644 Truth-in-Taxation Primary Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2027
• Approved Resolution No. 53-26 adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2027
• Approved Resolution No. 28-26 adopting the Final Budget for Street Lighting Improvement Districts for fiscal year 2027
• Approved Ordinance No. 16-26 annexing approximately 3.5 acres near Rainbow Road and Broadway Road

Joint Community Facilities Districts

The Board of Directors approved the final budgets for eleven community facilities districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. These actions included resolutions to establish annual budgets and tax levies for various districts.

• Approved Anthem Sun Valley FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)
• Approved Elianto FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)
• Approved Festival Ranch FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)
• Approved Floreo at Teravalis FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)
• Approved Mirielle FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)
• Approved Sundance FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)
• Approved Tartesso West FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)
• Approved Verrado District 1 FY2027 budget (Resolution No. 02-26)

Joint Community Facilities Districts

The Joint Community Facilities Districts approved several bond issuances and fiscal year 2027 tentative budgets. These actions include financing for improvements in the Festival Ranch and Tartesso West districts.

• Approved Festival Ranch Feasibility Report for up to $8,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Approved Tartesso West Feasibility Report for up to $3,100,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Approved Festival Ranch Resolution 05-26 regarding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
• Approved Festival Ranch Resolution 09-26 regarding assessment and completed work
• Approved Festival Ranch Resolution 10-26 for up to $2,730,000 in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds
• Approved Tartesso West Resolution 05-26 regarding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
• Approved FY 2027 tentative budgets for Anthem Sun Valley, Elianto, Festival Ranch, Floreo at Teravalis, Mirielle, Sundance, Tartesso West, Verrado District 1, Verrado Western Overlay, Watson Road, and Westpark districts

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council approved a $765.4 million tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year, noting a decrease in new capital improvement projects compared to last year. The council also passed several consent agenda items including liquor licenses, street lighting budgets, and multiple grant applications.

• Approved Safeway #370 Series 09 liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Carioca Shell #14 Series 010 liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting and workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 27-26 for Street Lighting Improvement Districts budgets (unanimous)
• Approved $670,000 grant application for resilient infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved $15.5M grant application for wastewater facility levee (unanimous)
• Approved $27.2M grant application for downtown flood mitigation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 51-26 for fiscal year 2027 tentative budget (unanimous)

Public Safety Retirement Board (Fire)

The Buckeye Public Safety Retirement Board (Fire) met on May 20, 2026, and approved the minutes from its April meeting. The board also authorized an independent medical examination for Brian Smith’s disability retirement application. No other substantive actions were taken during the session. These approvals cover routine administrative records and a specific benefits review that determines eligibility for firefighter disability pensions.

• Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Authorized independent medical examination for Brian Smith’s disability retirement application

Council Workshop

The Council reviewed the 2026 National Community Survey results regarding resident satisfaction and livability. Staff also presented findings from a City Hall Envisioning Project, which recommended developing a facilities master plan instead of building a new city hall at this time.

• Reviewed 2026 Community Survey results
• Received presentation on City Hall Envisioning Project findings

Public Safety Retirement Board (Police)

The Public Safety Retirement Board approved the minutes from its June 2025 meeting. It also approved enrollment of a new member in the Public Safety Police Retirement System. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approved new member enrollment in PSPRS (approved)

Buckeye Youth Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. It also approved a vote to request amendments to the Youth Council's structures, rules, and procedures. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved request to amend Youth Council structures, rules, and procedures

Joint Community Facilities Districts

The Board of Directors of the Festival Ranch Community Facilities District approved Resolution No. 06-26, adopting the feasibility report and authorizing the acquisition, financing, and formation of Assessment District No. 15 for the proposed improvements. It also approved Resolution No. 07-26 to order the public infrastructure project and Resolution No. 08-26 to levy the associated assessment and adopt the assessment diagram. Additionally, the board approved the October‑November 2025 joint meeting minutes for multiple community facilities districts.

• Approved Resolution No. 06-26 (feasibility report, acquisition, financing, Assessment District 15) with amendments
• Approved Resolution No. 07-26 ordering the public infrastructure project
• Approved Resolution No. 08-26 levying the assessment and adopting the assessment diagram
• Approved October‑November 2025 joint meeting minutes for 12 community facilities districts

Council Workshop

The council reviewed the proposed FY2027 budget, including staffing requests and the Capital Improvement Plan, but did not vote on or adopt the budget. The police department presented a draft ordinance regulating electric bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, and council members discussed possible language changes, without adopting the ordinance. No formal decisions were recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

The council approved two new liquor licenses for a restaurant and a hotel. It adopted several resolutions expanding street‑lighting improvement districts and a change order for holiday‑lights contracts. It also approved multiple federal grant applications, including a $7,273,937 request for safety technologies at the SR‑85 and Broadway Road intersection.

• Approved Series 012 restaurant liquor license for Fusion of Buckeye (Application 385893)
• Approved Series 011 hotel/motel liquor license for Hampton Inn & Suites Buckeye Verrado (Application 386055)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 to the holiday lights contract with Saguaro Summit LLC
• Adopted Resolution No. 43‑26 enlarging MID‑2019‑005 to include Westpark Phase II Parcel 7N
• Adopted Resolution No. 37‑26 enlarging Street Light Improvement District SLID‑2019‑002
• Adopted Resolution No. 41‑26 enlarging Street Lighting Improvement District SLID‑2006‑016
• Approved $7,273,937 grant application for SR‑85 & Broadway Road safety technologies
• Approved $6,223,965 grant application for SR‑85 & Southern Avenue safety technologies

Regular Council Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council Workshop

The council convened a workshop where staff presented the Airport Specific Area Plan and a proposed Cost Recovery Ordinance. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. Discussion centered on the airport planning boundary, stakeholder engagement, and how the ordinance would recoup road‑expansion costs. The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

The council approved the agreement with Church at Sun Valley for a 2.5‑acre ground lease to build a free‑standing library and community center, appropriating $2,700,000 for the lease and $844,000 for shared infrastructure. It also cancelled three future regular council meetings, granted a new beer‑and‑wine liquor license to Target #2944, approved a change order for an engineering services contract, and ratified two National Opioid Settlement actions. Additionally, the council authorized grant applications totaling $9 million for a ring levee, a hazardous‑materials truck, and a temporary airport tower.

• Approved Church at Sun Valley ground lease for library/community center, $2.7M lease + $844k infrastructure (unanimous)
• Cancelled regular council meetings on July 21, Aug 4, and Aug 18 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Series 010 liquor license for Target #2944 at 1355 North Verrado Way (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 to engineering services contract with Kimley‑Horn (unanimous)
• Approved National Opioid Settlement (Remnant Defendants) and authorized execution (unanimous)
• Ratified National Opioid Settlement (Mallinckrodt, McKinsey, Endo) and authorized participation (unanimous)
• Ratified $6,000,000 grant application for ring levee around Buckeye Central Water Reclamation Facility (unanimous)
• Ratified $1,500,000 grant application for new hazardous‑materials truck (unanimous)