Coolidge, Arizona
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Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting
Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting
Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
Recent meetings
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings and consider final votes on rezoning 160 acres near South Highway 87 and East Hanna Road from Agricultural (AG) to General Industrial (I-2), and a major amendment to the 3,212-acre Sandia Planned Area Development near Woodruff and Macrae roads. A second public hearing on the Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule Option) for the November 2026 ballot is also scheduled. The consent agenda includes appointments, contracts, grant applications, and a $128,000 bid for an apparatus bay at 122 W. Pinkley Avenue.
- Rezoning 160 acres near NW corner of S Highway 87 & E Hanna Road from AG to I-2 (Ordinance 26-08)
- Major amendment to the Sandia Planned Area Development (3,212 acres) near Woodruff Road and Macrae Road (Ordinance 26-09)
- Consider approval of $128,000 bid for apparatus bay construction at 122 W. Pinkley Avenue, waiving sealed bid process
- Consider $135,526.95 grant application to Tohono O'odham Indian Community for a Skydio X10 drone for the police department
- Consider approval of $42,295 to remodel Artisan bathrooms and $48,680 for Coolidge Regional Park multi-use path design
City Council - Special Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and property tax levy, then vote on Ordinance No. 26-07 to adopt a $76,455,094 budget. The proposed primary property tax levy is $2,623,165 at a rate of $1.6253 per $100 of assessed value. The tax levy adoption itself will occur at a special meeting on July 13, 2026.
- Public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 final budget and the proposed tax levy
- Ordinance No. 26-07 to adopt the $76,455,094 budget for FY 2026-2027
- Proposed primary property tax levy of $2,623,165 at $1.6253 per $100 assessed value
- Property tax levy adoption scheduled for a special meeting on July 13, 2026
- Total budget includes funds for General, Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital Projects, and Enterprise funds
The Coolidge City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and tax levy, then unanimously approved Ordinance 26-07 adopting the final budget of $76,455,094. The property tax rate was set at $1.6253 per $100 of assessed value, with no increase for current homeowners; any new tax revenue will come from new construction. The vote was 7-0.
- Approved Ordinance 26-07 adopting $76.5M FY 2026-2027 budget and $1.6253 tax rate (7-0)
Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting
The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed $20,446 final budget for FY 2026-2027 and the associated property tax levy. Following the hearing, the board will consider Resolution 26-02 to adopt the budget and set a $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation ad valorem tax for operations and maintenance. Any expenses exceeding the projected $1,434 in property tax revenue will be reimbursed by the developer.
- Public hearing to receive comments on proposed $20,446 in expenditures for the Sandia CFD final budget
- Resolution 26-02 to approve the final budget for FY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)
- Proposed $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation ad valorem property tax for operations and maintenance
- Projected property tax revenue of $1,434; developer to cover any deficit
- Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2026 special meeting
The Sandia Community Facilities District Board held a public hearing on the proposed $20,446 in expenditures and then unanimously approved Resolution 26-02, adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The property tax rate remains unchanged at 30 cents per $100 of assessed value. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 8, 2026 special meeting.
- Approved minutes of June 8, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 26-02 adopting $20,446 final budget for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)
Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting
The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board holds a public hearing and considers adopting the final budget for FY 2026-2027 totaling $77,386. The board will also set the property tax levy at $0.30 per $100 assessed value for operations and maintenance. The budget covers legal, contractual, and administrative costs, with any shortfall reimbursed by the developer.
- Public hearing on proposed $77,386 expenditures and 2026 tax levy
- Resolution No. 26-02 to adopt final budget for FY 2026-2027
- Proposed tax levy of $0.30 per $100 assessed value for operations and maintenance
- Developer to reimburse O&M costs exceeding projected tax revenue of $436
- Budget funds legal services ($68,862), wages ($4,024), and supplies ($2,500)
The board unanimously approved Resolution 26-02 adopting the $77,386 final budget for the Martin Valley Community Facilities District for fiscal year 2026-2027, keeping the property tax rate at 0.30 cents per $100 assessed value. It also unanimously approved the minutes of the June 8 special meeting after a public hearing that drew no public comments.
- Approved minutes of June 8, 2026 special meeting (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-02 adopting $77,386 final budget for FY 2026-2027 (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (7-0)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing on the Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule Option) for the November ballot, and consider Ordinance No. 26-06 adopting the FY 2026-2027 tentative budget and expenditure limit. Consent items include contracts for a dog park ($274,375.22), surplus vehicle auction, animal control services, and various engineering and maintenance services. A presentation will honor the Vehicle Maintenance Department for converting a fire truck into a dump truck.
- First public hearing on Home Rule Option for November 2026 ballot
- Ordinance No. 26-06: adopt FY 2026-2027 tentative budget and expenditure limit
- Dog park construction at Regional Park via Skyline Builders for $274,375.22
- Animal control services IGA with Pinal County through June 2029
- Task orders for Selma Highway Bridge reconstruction design and inspection up to $29,000
Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting
The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will meet on June 8, 2026, to approve expenditures of $600.65 from July 2025 through April 2026 and adopt a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board will also set a public hearing on the budget for June 22, 2026, and a tax levy adoption for July 13, 2026.
- Approval of expenditures totaling $600.65 for the Sandia CFD from July 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026
- Resolution 26-01: Approve tentative budget for FY 2026-2027, setting an upper expenditure limit
- Public hearing on the budget scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Coolidge City Council Chambers
- Tax levy adoption scheduled for July 13, 2026; proposed property tax rate of $0.030 per $100 assessed value
- Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2025, special meeting
Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting
The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will consider adopting Resolution 26-01, approving a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and setting a public hearing for June 22, 2026, and a tax levy hearing for July 13, 2026. The board will also review and approve expenditures of $613.66 from July 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Adoption of Resolution 26-01 approving the tentative budget for FY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
- Public hearing scheduled for June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM on the budget and tax levy
- Approval of Martin Valley CFD expenditures totaling $613.66 for the period July 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
- Tentative budget sets upper expenditure limit; final budget may not exceed it
- Ad valorem property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation continues, projected to generate $436.10
City Council - Budget Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold a final tentative review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. This is a discussion-only item prior to adoption. No action will be taken at this meeting.
- Final tentative review – Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (discussion only)
City Council - Study Sessions
The City Council will review a presentation regarding the financial sustainability of the wastewater utility. The study suggests that current sewer rates are insufficient to fund infrastructure renewal, rising operational costs, and planned capital projects.
- Presentation by Tischler Bise and Public Works Director Ben Navarro on the Liquid Waste Rate Study
- Proposed 25% annual rate adjustments to address utility funding gaps
- Planned $18,000,000 design loan for a 3.0 MGD plant expansion
- Planned $72,000,000 construction cost for the 3.0 MGD plant expansion
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including approval of professional services for a public defender, a $26,780 bathroom remodel with a waived bid process, the addition of two city positions, and three grant applications totaling $226,366 for equipment for the fire and public works departments. A monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce will also be presented for discussion only.
- Renovation of Adult Center bathrooms using $26,780 in unfrozen CIP funds, with a waiver of the sealed bid process.
- Addition of a Deputy City Clerk (Range 56) and a part-time Court Security Guard (Range 37) positions.
- Application for $17,367 from Ak-Chin Indian Community for 91 first aid kits and 10 Narcan kits for Public Works.
- Application for $103,024 from Tohono O'Odham Indian Community for a 4-door Polaris Ranger for brush fires and special events.
- Application for $105,975 from Tohono O'Odham Indian Community for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado with service bed for Public Works Liquid Waste.
The Coolidge City Council approved all items on the agenda unanimously. Key decisions included grants for a fire department brush vehicle and a liquid waste truck, a contract for public defender services, and adding a part-time court security guard and a deputy city clerk position. A fire captain raised concerns about a regional compensation gap, but no action was taken.
- Approved $103,024 grant from Tohono O'Odham for fire department 4-door Polaris Ranger (unanimous)
- Approved $105,975 grant from Tohono O'Odham for Chevrolet Silverado for Public Works liquid waste (unanimous)
- Approved $17,367 grant from Ak-Chin for first aid and Narcan kits for Public Works (unanimous)
- Approved $26,780 for adult center bathroom remodel, waiving sealed bids (unanimous)
- Approved staffing agreement with Educational Services LLC for Encore program (unanimous)
- Approved adding part-time court security guard position (unanimous)
- Approved adding deputy city clerk position (unanimous)
- Approved public defender services agreement with Vincent Mattioli (unanimous)
City Council - Budget Meeting
The City Council will hold a discussion-only review of proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, covering enterprise funds and grants. No formal action or votes are scheduled. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
- Review of proposed FY2026/2027 budgets for enterprise funds and grants (discussion only)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 26-05 to rezone approximately 96 acres from Planned Area Development (PAD) to Agricultural (AG) and Neighborhood Business (C-1) near the southwest corner of North Curry Road and West Woodruff Road. A presentation on criminal law update and crime trends will be given by the Pinal County Attorney's Office. Consent agenda items include a $57,000 LED light fixture replacement contract and a street closure for a school graduation ceremony.
- Public hearing and vote on rezoning 96 acres (Infinity Heights) from PAD to AG & C-1 at Curry and Woodruff Roads
- Presentation on crime trends and criminal law update by Pinal County Attorney
- Approval of $57,000 contract with Power Tech Contracting to replace 66 LED light fixtures
- Street closure of Northern Avenue from 6th to 7th Street for Coolidge School PAC graduation on May 20
- Approval of FY 26/27 benefit plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, and life insurance
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $220,000 road maintenance contract and a settlement enabling a 38-lot subdivision. Two regular agenda items involve rezoning 1.445 acres to general service and annexing 43.7 acres with initial industrial zoning. A presentation on the Chamber's budget request of $98,000 is also scheduled.
- Annexation of 43.7 acres (Christensen-Story) with initial I-2 Industrial zoning (Item 15)
- Rezoning 1.445 acres from R-1 to C-3 General Service near West Pinkley Avenue (Item 13)
- Settlement with Arik's Custom Homes LLC for Sundance III 38-lot residential project and assured water supply (Item 9)
- Road maintenance materials contract with Gila River Sand & Gravel not to exceed $220,000 (Item 4)
- Application for FY 2025-2026 State Housing Funds (Item 7)
The council unanimously approved several items including a 43.7-acre annexation (Christensen-Storey) with Industrial (I-2) zoning, a rezoning of 1.445 acres from residential to General Service (C-3) for Garrett Motors, and a right-of-way abandonment to facilitate the auto dealer's expansion. They also approved a $98,000 budget for the Chamber of Commerce, a $220,000 road maintenance material contract, a $4,000 GOHS grant for police, a housing fund application, a settlement agreement for a 38-lot subdivision, a financial review contract, and monthly claims. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved 43.7-acre Christensen-Storey annexation with I-2 zoning (7-0)
- Approved rezoning 1.445 acres from R-1 to C-3 (7-0)
- Approved right-of-way abandonment with utility easement for Garrett Motors (7-0)
- Approved $98,000 Chamber of Commerce FY 2026-2027 budget (7-0)
- Approved $220,000 road maintenance materials contract with Gila River Sand & Gravel (7-0)
- Approved $4,000 GOHS Buckle Up Arizona grant for Police Department (7-0)
- Approved housing fund application and settlement agreement for Sundance III subdivision (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items #4-#11, minus #8 which was pulled (7-0)
Municipal Property Corporation - MPC - Special Meeting
The Municipal Property Corporation will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from April 2025 and conduct its annual reorganization. The board is set to appoint a President, Vice-President, and Secretary, and elect three directors for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. No fiscal impact is anticipated from these actions.
- Approval of minutes from the April 14, 2025, MPC special meeting
- Appointment of Municipal Property Corporation officers for 2026/2027 (President, Vice-President, Secretary)
- Election of three directors to the Municipal Property Corporation Board of Directors for 2026/2027
The Coolidge Municipal Property Corporation approved minutes from a 2025 special meeting and unanimously appointed Thomas Bagnall as President, Adriana Saavedra as Vice-President, and Thomas Shope as Secretary to serve as officers and directors for the 2026/2027 term. The meeting adjourned after the two actions.
- Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Appointed Thomas Bagnall as President, Adriana Saavedra as Vice-President, and Thomas Shope as Secretary for 2026/2027 MPC officers (unanimous)
- Elected Thomas Bagnall, Adriana Saavedra, and Thomas Shope as directors to the MPC Board of Directors for 2026/2027 (unanimous)
City Council - Budget Meeting
This is a discussion-only meeting; no decisions or votes will be taken. The City Council will review proposed budgets for Capital Sales Tax Funds, Pinal County Road Tax Funds, and Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
- Review proposed budgets for Capital Sales Tax Funds, Pinal County Road Tax Funds, and Development Impact Fees for FY 2026/2027 (discussion only)
The City Council met to discuss proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, including capital sales tax, road tax, and development impact fees. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Adjourned budget meeting (7-0)
- Reviewed proposed FY 2026/2027 capital sales tax funds
- Reviewed proposed FY 2026/2027 Pinal County road tax funds
- Reviewed proposed FY 2026/2027 development impact fees
- Heard presentation on capital investment funding requests
- Heard presentation on projected revenues and expenditures
- Discussed projected costs for courthouse relocation
- Discussed projected costs for adding Saturday library service
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings on an annexation and two rezoning requests. The council will also consider a notice of intention to increase property tax rates for fiscal year 2026/27. Other major items include purchasing a $1.725 million fire truck and approving consent agenda items for police and court equipment.
- Notice of intention to increase property tax rates for FY 2026/27 (Discussion and Action)
- Public hearing on proposed Christensen-Storey Annexation (43.7 acres)
- Public hearings on rezoning 1.745 acres from R-1 to C-3 and 18.08 acres from AG to I-2
- Purchase of a used 2021 E-One Typhoon aerial apparatus for up to $1,725,000 for the Fire Department
- Purchase of courtroom furniture for $86,194 and crime scene equipment for $82,801.49
The city council unanimously approved the rezoning of 18.08 acres from Agricultural to General Industrial for Stinger Bridge & Iron, tabled a separate rezoning for Garrett Motors, and approved the purchase of a used fire truck ($1.725M) and construction of a new apparatus bay ($100k). Consent items including police equipment and intergovernmental agreements were also approved unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda items 9-16 unanimously (courtroom furniture, crime scene equipment, police IGAs, SWAT team, AC units, park bathroom, development fees)
- Approved wastewater treatment plant planning agreement with EUSI LLC ($22,000) unanimously (5-0)
- Tabled rezoning of 1.445 acres from R-1 to C-3 (Garrett Motors) unanimously (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 18.08 acres from AG to I-2 (Stinger Bridge & Iron) unanimously (5-0)
- Approved purchase of used 2021 E-One Typhoon fire apparatus ($1,725,000) unanimously (5-0)
- Approved construction of apparatus bay at fire annex ($100,000) unanimously (5-0)
City Council - Executive Session Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold an executive session to discuss a potential settlement agreement with Sundance III Development and receive legal advice. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Executive session for discussion of settlement terms with Sundance III Development