Coolidge, AZ

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council meets September 28, 2026 for an executive session, which is closed to the public. The only substantive item is discussion with the City Attorney and city representatives about the city's position and potential terms for selling 670 W. Pima Avenue, described in the staff form as the old recreation center. The agenda lists this as discussion only, with no recommendation and no fiscal impact stated.

• Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03 A(3), A(4) and A(7) on the potential sale of 670 W. Pima Avenue (old rec. center)
• Discussion only — no vote or action item listed
• Staff action form states recommendation: None and fiscal impact: None
• Meeting posted September 24, 2026 by City Clerk Norma Ortiz; ADA accommodation requests due by 10:00 a.m. September 28, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several business items, including road construction and maintenance agreements and the purchase of emergency equipment. The Council will also discuss an ordinance to amend the city code regarding development fee schedules.

• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction LLC for $2,192,044.57 to widen Vah Ki Inn Rd from 9th St to Kenworthy Rd
• Services Agreement with Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation for up to $140,000 for road maintenance materials
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Empire Southwest, LLC for a $114,731.60 portable generator using donated funds
• Unfreezing $37,982.45 in Capital Sales Tax Funds to purchase firefighting nozzles from Matlick Enterprises Inc. dba United Fire Equipment Co.
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 150.095 of the Coolidge City Code regarding the Development Fee Schedule

The Coolidge City Council approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction LLC for up to $2,192,044.57 to construct and widen Vah Ki Inn Rd from 9th St to Kenworthy Rd. Council also approved a $140,000 road maintenance materials agreement with Gila River Sand & Gravel, $37,982.45 to replace aging firefighting nozzles, and a $114,731.60 CAT portable generator purchase using donated funds. Ordinance No. 26-12 amending the development fee schedule was approved, along with a special event license and street closures for the Veterans Day parade. All votes were unanimous; Vice-Mayor Murrieta was absent.

• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction LLC, not to exceed $2,192,044.57, for Vah Ki Inn Rd construction and widening from 9th St to Kenworthy Rd (unanimous)
• Approved services agreement with Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation for road maintenance materials and delivery, not to exceed $140,000, waiving sealed bid process (unanimous)
• Approved unfreezing $37,982.45 in capital sales tax funds to purchase firefighting nozzles from Matlick Enterprises Inc. dba United Fire Equipment Co. (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Empire Southwest, LLC for a CAT COP XQ125 portable generator using $114,731.60 in donated funds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-12 amending Title XV Chapter 150.095 Development Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved special event license for St. James Catholic Church annual festival at 401 W. Wilson Avenue on November 8, 2026 (unanimous, part of consent)
• Approved street closures for DAV Chapter 36 Veterans Day Parade on November 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous, part of consent)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The City Council will review a contract with Arizona Water Company regarding shutting off water service for customers delinquent in sewer fee payments. Additionally, staff will present a proposal regarding the possible sale of 670 W. Pima Ave to the Coolidge Unified School District.

• Review of contract for water service disconnection due to delinquent sewer fees
• Discussion of possible sale of 670 W. Pima Ave to Coolidge Unified School District

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is meeting for an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss the performance evaluation of City Manager Gilbert Lopez under his employment agreement. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no decisions or votes are scheduled, and the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) for discussion of City Manager Gilbert Lopez's performance evaluation
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 911 S. Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge, AZ
• Closed session only; no public action items listed

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed wastewater rate fee increase and consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, including police equipment, road maintenance, and vehicle purchases. The meeting also includes a monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce and approval of minutes from the August 10 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed wastewater rate fee increase
• Contract with Ramirez Custom Concrete, LLC for $89,100 for Regional Park basketball courts
• Agreement with Western Emulsions, Inc. for up to $300,000 for pavement maintenance materials
• Purchase of three 2027 Chevrolet Tahoes for Police Department, up to $360,000
• Acceptance of $109,929 Proposition 202 grant from Gila River Indian Community for sewage pumps

The City Council approved multiple contracts for vehicle acquisitions, including police and public works fleet upgrades. The Council also authorized concrete work for basketball courts at Regional Park and reviewed a proposed wastewater rate fee increase.

• Approved $89,100 contract for Regional Park basketball court concrete work (unanimous)
• Approved $25,920.60 to purchase 2025 Chevrolet Equequiv LT for Public Works (5-0)
• Approved up to $45,640.04 to purchase 2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT for IT (5-0)
• Approved up to $360,000 to purchase three 2027 Chevrolet Tahoes for Police (5-0)
• Approved $4,675.00 amendment for Artisan bathroom remodeling (unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved various consent items including utility and equipment contracts (unanimous)
• Held public hearing regarding proposed wastewater rate fee increase

Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting

The Coolidge Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider approving a variance request by John & Carletta Roethle to reduce the required 20-foot front yard setback to 10 and 15 feet for a 20' by 20' carport shade structure at 1192 North 4th Street. The request is due to an irregular lot shape and street curvature. Staff recommends approval. The board will also approve minutes from the July 13, 2026 special meeting.

• Variance request COOLPZ 26-08-26 to reduce front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 and 15 feet for a 20' x 20' carport at 1192 N 4th St
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Approval of minutes from the July 13, 2026 special meeting
• Staff recommends approval of the variance

The Board of Adjustment held a special meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request. No final decision was recorded for the carport shade structure variance request during this session.

• Approved July 13, 2026, special meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is meeting for an executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the performance evaluation of City Manager Gilbert Lopez. The agenda lists this as the only substantive item, with no public discussion or action items. The meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 6:15 PM.

• Executive session to evaluate City Manager Gilbert Lopez per Section 11 of his employment agreement
• Closed session authorized under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) for discussion only
• No public action items or votes on the agenda

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a conditional use permit for a Verizon wireless facility at the Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge and on the use of FY2026 Community Development Block Grant funds. Consent agenda items include grant applications for a baseball batting cage, an autism center certification, and an early education program, plus equipment purchases and street closures for Coolidge Days.

• Conditional use permit for a 65-foot Verizon Wireless monopole tower at 2241 North Attaway Road (Elks Lodge)
• Resolution to apply for up to $750,000 in FY2026 State Special Projects CDBG funds
• Proposition 202 grant of $16,963.20 to certify Coolidge Public Library as an official Autism Center
• Purchase of a 2026 Caterpillar 415IL industrial loader for $126,126.76 and a 2020 water truck for $102,885
• Approval of street closures for Coolidge Days celebration (Oct 14-18), CHS Homecoming Parade (Sep 10), and Electric Light Parade (Dec 11)

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a Verizon Wireless cell tower at the Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge, along with a consent agenda including resolutions for CDBG and Proposition 202 grant applications, street closures, equipment purchases, and other items. The council also unanimously approved Resolution No. 26-28, canvassing the July 21 primary election results and declaring Jon Thompson, Laura Navarro, Tom Bagnall, and Adriana Saavedra elected. The meeting included public hearings on the cell tower and CDBG funds, and a call to the public about a cemetery cleanup event.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-22 granting a conditional use permit for a Verizon Wireless cell tower at the Elks Lodge.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-23 authorizing submission of FY2026 CDBG applications for housing rehabilitation and park funds.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-24 to apply for Proposition 202 funds for a batting cage at Coolidge High School.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-25 accepting $16,963.20 in Proposition 202 funds for library autism certification.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-26 to apply for Proposition 202 funds for early education at Imagine Coolidge Elementary.
• Approved 2026 street closures for Coolidge Days, Homecoming Parade, and Electric Light Parade.
• Approved entering into agreements for carnival services, HIDTA grant, broadcast server, JustFOIA platform, ClearGov software, and equipment purchases.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-28 canvassing primary election results and declaring four candidates elected.

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold an executive session closed to the public to discuss the performance evaluation of City Manager Gilbert Lopez, as outlined in his employment agreement. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. No other business or public comment is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for discussion of City Manager Gilbert Lopez's performance evaluation (A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1))
• No votes, public hearings, or other action items are on the agenda

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $1.96 million pavement maintenance contract and multiple equipment purchases funded by grants and capital funds. They will also hear a presentation from Arizona Water Company on a proposed rate increase, infrastructure investments, and a water conservation program. The consent agenda includes items for police department e-bikes, server migration, transit lifts, and an effluent lift station design.

• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant of $24,762.63 for 9 Velotric e-bikes for the Police Department
• Unfreeze $47,690 for Police Department server migration and addendum with Tyler Technologies
• Cooperative purchase of four column lifts for Transit Department at $54,735 via ADOT grant
• Effluent Lift Station Upgrade design and engineering contract with Valentine Environmental Engineers for $50,405
• Pavement maintenance and repair services contract with Cactus Asphalt for $1,960,000

City Council unanimously approved a series of consent items including a major road repair contract and police equipment funding. The meeting also included presentations on water rates and a review of a recent city-wide power outage.

• Approved $1.96M contract with Cactus Asphalt for pavement maintenance and repair (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,762.63 Firehouse Subs grant for 9 e-bikes for Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,690 to unfreeze capital funds for Police Department server migration (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four column lifts for Transit Department not to exceed $54,735 (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,405 contract with Valentine Environmental Engineers for effluent lift station upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved amended job descriptions for Public Works Permit Technician and Mechanic (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a 50-foot, double-faced illuminated pylon sign. The proposed sign exceeds the current 12-foot height limit for the General Services (C-3) Zoning District.

• Variance request for a 50-foot pylon sign at property southwest of Highway 87 & Attaway Road (APN#: 209-15-008A)
• Approval of minutes from the October 13, 2025, Special Meeting

The Board of Adjustments unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 special meeting. A public hearing was held on a variance request for a 50‑foot double‑faced illuminated pylon sign, and no comments were received. The board then unanimously approved the variance as amended, correcting the location to Highway 287.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Public hearing on 50‑ft pylon sign variance received no comments
• Approved variance for 50‑ft illuminated pylon sign at Highway 287/Attaway Rd (unanimous, as amended)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The board will consider adopting Ordinance No. 26-01, which levies a property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation within the Martin Valley Community Facilities District for fiscal year 2026-2027. The estimated levy is $410.36 based on a taxable valuation of $136,786. The board will also approve minutes from the June 22, 2026 special meeting.

• Ordinance No. 26-01 levying a $0.30 per $100 ad valorem tax rate for FY 2026-2027
• Estimated tax levy of $410.36 on $136,786 taxable valuation
• Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 special meeting
• Final budget of $77,386 adopted at prior meeting (June 22, 2026)
• Public hearing held on June 22, 2026 for budget and tax levy comments

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board approved the minutes from the June 22, 2026 special meeting without discussion. The board also approved Ordinance No. 26-01, which establishes an ad valorem tax of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to raise $410.36 for operations and maintenance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and declares an emergency. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 26-01 tax $0.30 per $100 valuation (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a minor general plan amendment that would rezone approximately 160 acres of land from Business & Commerce to Industrial & Manufacturing near South Highway 87 and East Hanna Road. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a water truck purchase and a sewer rate increase.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment for 160 acres near S. Hwy 87 & E. Hanna Rd
• Approval of water truck purchase not to exceed $95,668.50
• Approval of sewer rate increase notice
• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with AZ DPS for Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission
• Approval of claims for the month of May 2026

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a slate of consent items. It also approved a federal grant agreement for airport design, a minor general plan amendment changing 160 acres to Industrial & Manufacturing, and rezoned the same parcel to General Industrial. The council adopted new primary and secondary property tax levies for FY 2026/27 and authorized a wastewater rate fee increase. Finally, it approved cancelling the August 24, 2026 council meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent items #9‑#18 (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreements for airport design (unanimous, as amended)
• Approved minor general plan amendment to change land use to Industrial & Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 160‑acre parcel from Agricultural to General Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026/27 primary and secondary property tax levies (unanimous)
• Approved notice of intent to increase wastewater rate fees (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of the August 24, 2026 council meeting (unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will consider adopting Ordinance No. 26-01, which levies an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation within the Sandia District for fiscal year 2026-2027. The estimated tax levy is $1,434 for administration, operations, and maintenance. The board will also approve minutes from its June 22, 2026 special meeting.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 26-01 levying ad valorem property tax at $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation for FY 2026-2027
• Estimated tax levy of $1,434 for administration, operations, and maintenance
• Declaration of emergency for immediate effect of ordinance
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026 special meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board approved the minutes from the June 22, 2026 special meeting without discussion. The Board also approved Ordinance No. 26-01, which sets an ad valorem tax of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to fund operating expenses for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 22, 2026 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-01 setting $0.30 per $100 valuation (unanimous)

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

The City Council approved funds for artisan bathroom remodeling and a regional park multi-use path design. Additionally, several items were approved via consent, including the reappointment of the City Magistrate and legal service agreements.

• Approved $42,295 for Artisan Bathroom remodeling (unanimous)
• Approved $48,680 for Coolidge Regional Park multi-use path design (unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Kyle Hopson as City Magistrate (unanimous)
• Approved Fitzgibbons Law Offices professional services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-17 for Arizona State Parks and Trails Board grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-18 for Ak-Chin Indian Community Proposition 2022 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-19 for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines (unanimous)

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 - 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 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

The Board approved the July 14, 2025, meeting minutes and year-to-date expenditures totaling $600.65. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution No. 26-01, setting a tentative budget of $20,446 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

• Approved July 14, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $600.65 in expenditures from July 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-01 setting a $20,446 tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (unanimous)

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

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 tentative budget and set a $76,455,094 expenditure limit, which establishes the funding cap for city services through June 2027. The council also approved contracts to construct a dog park at Regional Park, fund environmental clearance for a new multi-use path, and replace a water tower control panel. Additionally, the council held the first of two required public hearings on a Home Rule option that would let voters decide in November 2026 whether the city can set its own spending limits instead of facing state-imposed caps.

• Approved FY 2026-27 tentative budget and set $76,455,094 expenditure limit (unanimous)
• Approved $274,375 contract with Skyline Builders for Regional Park dog park construction (unanimous)
• Approved up to $33,700 task order with Kimley-Horn for New Regional Park multi-use path environmental clearance (unanimous)
• Approved up to $28,950 agreement with Power Tech Contracting for water tower light system control panel replacement (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including animal control services through June 2029 and street maintenance materials up to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Held first of two public hearings on Home Rule spending limit option for November 3, 2026 ballot (no vote)

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

The Board approved the July 14, 2025, meeting minutes and year-to-date expenditures totaling $613.66. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution No. 26-01, setting a tentative budget of $77,386 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

• Approved July 14, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved year-to-date expenditures of $613.66 through April 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-01 setting a $77,386 tentative budget for FY 2026-2027 (unanimous)

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

The council directed staff to bring back recommended wastewater rate scenarios for consideration at the next council meeting. A motion to adjourn the study session was approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Directed staff to bring back recommended wastewater rate scenarios (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

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)

The council reviewed the final tentative budget for FY 2026/27, but no budget actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

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)

The Coolidge City Council met on May 26, 2026 to review proposed FY 2026/27 budgets for enterprise funds, grants, and staff costs. No budget items were formally approved during the session. The council voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes. The next budget meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote; mover: Steve Hudson, seconder: Tom Bagnall)

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 - 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

The City Council approved the rezoning of approximately 96 acres for the Infinity Heights development. Additionally, the council voted to maintain current insurance providers for the upcoming fiscal year benefits.

• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 26/27 benefit plans with existing carriers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-05 rezoning Infinity Heights to Agricultural and Neighborhood Business (unanimous)

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)

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

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 - 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