Coolidge public meetings in 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2021, with consent items covering event permits, appointments, a police drone grant, and property matters. Regular agenda items include a $932,655.15 contract for landfill closure, a $311,995.80 electrical upgrade for the airport, and the annexation of 32 acres known as the 'Craft Annexation' with initial agricultural zoning.

• Contract with M. Anderson Construction Corp for $932,655.15 for final landfill cap installation
• Proposal from San Carlos Irrigation Project for $311,995.80 to upgrade electrical conductor to Coolidge Municipal Airport
• Ordinance No. 21-23 to annex 32 acres (Craft Annexation) with initial AG zoning
• GOHS grant amendment of $36,926.50 for police drone with accident reconstruction software
• Approval of street closures and beer garden for Cotton Days festival (March 4-6, 2022)

The Coolidge City Council approved a $932,655.15 contract with M. Anderson Construction Corp for the landfill final cap installation, and approved $200,000 for a new brush truck for the Fire Department. The council also approved the Craft Annexation infrastructure plan but tabled the annexation ordinance pending signatures. All other consent items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $932,655.15 landfill final cap contract with M. Anderson Construction Corp (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 for new REBEL ATX brush truck via cooperative purchase (6-0, Navarro recused)
• Approved $311,995.80 SCIP proposal for airport electrical upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Craft Annexation infrastructure and services plan (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 21-23 for Craft Annexation pending signatures (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including MLK march street closures, Cotton Days permits, GOHS grant, surplus vehicles, and November claims (unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The Coolidge City Council will hold a study session with a presentation and update from Kris Hendricks of EUSI, LLC regarding the City-owned wastewater treatment facility. This is a discussion-only item, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with procedural roll call and adjournment.

• Presentation and update by Kris Hendricks, Managing Member of EUSI, LLC, on the City of Coolidge Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Discussion of strategic plan for the wastewater treatment facility following Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with EUSI, LLC

The Coolidge City Council held a study session on December 13, 2021, featuring a presentation by Kris Hendricks of EUSI, LLC on the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility. The presentation covered corrective actions, maintenance, advanced equipment installation, operations and maintenance manuals, regulatory reporting, training, and expansion options. Discussion only; no formal decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned study session (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several spending items, including a $143,890 contract for roof repairs at the police department and council chambers, and the purchase or lease of five 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes for up to $385,000. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a third amendment to a solar upgrade contract for the wastewater treatment plant and approval of October 2021 claims.

• Award $143,890 bid to Premier Roofing and Waterproofing for police department/council chambers roof repairs
• Approve purchase/lease of five 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes, not to exceed $385,000 ($77,000 each)
• Approve third amendment to Urban Energy Solutions contract for solar upgrades at wastewater treatment plant (no additional cost)
• Approve claims for October 2021

The City Council unanimously approved awarding a $143,890 contract to Premier Roofing and Waterproofing for roof repairs at the police department and council chambers, using capital improvement funds. They also approved consent items including a solar upgrade agreement and October claims, and approved purchasing or leasing five 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes for up to $385,000, with Vice-Mayor Hudson abstaining due to a conflict of interest. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent items #3 and #4: third amendment to cooperative purchasing agreement with Urban Energy Solutions for solar upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant, and October 2021 claims.
• Approved award of bid to International Contracting Co., Inc. (dba Premier Roofing and Waterproofing) for $143,890 for police department/council chambers roof repairs, unfreezing capital improvement funds, and authorizing contract negotiation and signing.
• Approved purchase and/or lease of five 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes for up to $385,000 ($77,000 each) using capital sales tax and/or impact fees, waiving sealed bid requirements; Vice-Mayor Hudson abstained.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 8, 2021, to consider consent items, including a street closure for a toy giveaway, unfreezing funds for council chamber equipment, and agreements for state housing funds and opioid settlement funds. Regular items include the Conway II annexation (5.4 acres) with initial AG zoning, a rezoning of about 10 acres near Highway 287 and Eleven Mile Corner Road to Planned Area Development, and two roof repair contracts totaling $319,890. The council will also vote on ordinances amending the city code for sewer maintenance and adopting a new code of ordinances.

• Consider approval of Conway II annexation (5.4 acres) with initial Agricultural zoning
• Rezoning about 10 acres near Highway 287 and Eleven Mile Corner Road to Planned Area Development
• Award bid to Gen3 Roofing for $176,000 for Artisan Village roof repairs
• Award bid to Premier Roofing for $143,890 for Police Department/Council Chambers roof repairs
• Approve $50,000 unfreeze for new audio/video equipment in Council Chambers

The Coolidge City Council approved the Conway II annexation, including its infrastructure and services plan and initial agricultural zoning, and rezoned about 10 acres near Highway 287 and Eleven Mile Corner Road to Planned Area Development. The council also approved consent items, including a street closure for a toy giveaway, unfreezing $50,000 for council chamber audio/video equipment, an opioid settlement agreement, and a 2022 general plan amendment schedule. Roof repair bids were awarded for the Artisan Village, while the police department roof repair bid was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Conway II Annexation infrastructure and services plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-19 annexing 5.4 acres as Conway II with AG zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-20 rezoning ~10 acres near Highway 287 & Eleven Mile Corner to PAD (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including street closure for toy giveaway, $50K AV equipment, opioid settlement, and 2022 general plan schedule (unanimous)
• Awarded $176,000 roof repair bid to Gen3 Roofing for Artisan Village (unanimous)
• Tabled $143,890 roof repair bid for Police Department/Council Chambers to 11/22/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-21 amending sewer maintenance responsibilities (unanimous)
• Adopted new City Code via Resolution 21-15 and Ordinance 21-22 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council approved a rezoning of 1.8 acres at Spruell Avenue and 4th Street from R-3 to R-4, a cooperative purchasing agreement for wastewater engineering services, and a final plat for Landmark Ranch Parcel 3. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a CDBG application for housing rehabilitation funds, and held public hearings on CDBG funds and the Conway II annexation.

• Approved Resolution 21-12 authorizing CDBG application for $59,959 RA and $350,000 SSP (unanimous)
• Approved first extension of Kimley-Horn airport engineering services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pinal County for CERT trailer use (unanimous)
• Approved claims for September 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Larry Hansen for wastewater engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-18 rezoning 1.8 acres at Spruell Ave & 4th St from R-3 to R-4 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Landmark Ranch Parcel 3 resubdivision (unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The Coolidge City Council is holding a study session with two discussion-only items: a presentation by Public Works Director Matt Rencher on the city's road reconstruction program, and a presentation by Salt River Project (SRP) on the Coolidge Expansion Project (CEP). No votes are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion.

• Road program update: 20.82 miles chip-sealed since FY13-14 at total cost of $1,239,000
• Current projects: Kleck, Fast Track, Wheeler roads (chip seal, started Oct 18, completion Feb 2022)
• Signal Peak Road reconstruction contracted to Ellison-Mills, start Nov 1, completion Nov 19
• Macrae Road double chip seal from Coolidge Avenue to Vah Ki Inn Road, completion by Feb 2022
• SRP presentation on Coolidge Expansion Project (CEP) with six SRP staff attending

The Coolidge City Council held a study session with presentations only; no formal decisions were made. Public Works Director Matt Rencher presented the Annual Road Work Program, and Salt River Project representatives presented the Coolidge Expansion Project. The council adjourned after discussion.

• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider approving several police-related grants and agreements, including a $65,600 homeland security grant for radios, three Governor's Office of Highway Safety grants for DUI and speed enforcement, and an intergovernmental agreement for a vehicular crimes task force. The council will also vote on a street closure for a VFW car and bike show, a service agreement with Motorola, and a cooperative purchasing agreement for landfill closure construction management. Additionally, they will consider ratifying emergency sewer repairs in Orlando Estates and an IGA with ADOT for electrical facility maintenance.

• Approve VFW Post #3713 street closure for Oct 23 car and bike show, 7 AM-9 PM
• Approve $65,600 homeland security grant for 8 Motorola mobile radios
• Approve GOHS DUI grant $15,798, STEP grant $10,397, accident investigation grant $3,694
• Ratify emergency sewer main repairs in Orlando Estates with Ellison-Mills Construction
• Approve IGA with ADOT for electrical facility installation and maintenance

The Coolidge City Council approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with Wright Geotechnical of Arizona (dba Alta Arizona) for construction management services on the landfill closure, amended to exclude the terms and conditions on the Alta contract. The council also approved an amendment to the Ellison-Mills Construction agreement for on-call maintenance and repairs, ratifying emergency sewer main repairs in Orlando Estates, and approved Resolution 21-11 for an IGA with ADOT on electrical facilities along Arizona Boulevard. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved minutes for September 13 and 27, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including VFW street closure, Motorola service addendum, $65,600 homeland security grant, Pinal Vehicular Crimes Task Force IGA, and three GOHS grants totaling $29,889 (unanimous)
• Approved as amended cooperative purchasing agreement with Wright Geotechnical (dba Alta Arizona) for landfill closure construction management (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Ellison-Mills Construction agreement and ratified emergency sewer main repairs in Orlando Estates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-11 authorizing IGA with ADOT for electrical facility maintenance along Arizona Boulevard (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several items, including a cooperative purchase for a library sound system, an amended lease with CAVIT, and the Conway annexation with initial agricultural zoning. The council will also vote on an intergovernmental agreement for rumble strips and approve monthly claims.

• Approve $8,305.28 sound system for Coolidge Public Library using American Rescue Plan funds
• Authorize IGA with ADOT for rumble strips on Signal Peak Road from SR-87 to Woodruff Road
• Approve amended lease with CAVIT for additional 6.35 acres for expansion
• Adopt Infrastructure and Services Plan for Conway Annexation
• Ordinance 21-17 to annex 5.3 acres (Conway Annexation) with initial AG zoning

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved the Conway Annexation, adding 5.3 acres to the city with initial Agricultural (AG) zoning, and approved the associated Infrastructure and Services Plan. The Council also approved an amended lease agreement with CAVIT for an additional 6.35 acres for future building expansion. Consent items were approved, including a sound system purchase for the library, an intergovernmental agreement for rumble strips on Signal Peak Road, and July 2021 claims.

• Approved consent items: sound system purchase for library ($8,305.28), IGA for rumble strips on Signal Peak Road, and July 2021 claims.
• Approved amended lease agreement with CAVIT for additional 6.35 acres.
• Approved Infrastructure and Services Plan for Conway Annexation.
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-17 annexing 5.3 acres (Conway Annexation) with initial AG zoning.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and action items, including a public hearing on FY2021 federal CDBG funds, approval of a sewer main repair contract, and a resolution to apply for Gila River Indian Community grant funds for police radios. The agenda also includes consent items for a special event liquor license, an emergency base station agreement with Banner Health, and a gang task force intergovernmental agreement.

• Public hearing on use of FY2021 CDBG funds from Arizona Dept. of Housing Regional Account and State Special Projects Account
• Resolution No. 21-08: application for Proposition 202 grant funds from Gila River Indian Community for new mobile police radios
• Cooperative purchasing agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction for sewer main repair near South First Street and West Seagoe Avenue, not to exceed $35,000 plus taxes
• Special event liquor license for Coolidge Chamber of Commerce banquet at Artisan Village on Oct. 23, 2021
• ReSubdivision of Heartland Unit 3, reconfiguring Tract EE and Tract TT to expand a well site

The Coolidge City Council approved a resolution authorizing the submission of FY2021 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the city's housing rehabilitation program. The council also approved a re-subdivision of Heartland Unit 3 to expand a well site, and unanimously approved all consent items, including a special event liquor license, an emergency base station agreement with Banner Health, a Proposition 202 grant application for police radios, a DPS gang task force agreement, and a sewer main repair contract. All votes were unanimous with Vice-Mayor Hudson absent.

• Approved Resolution 21-09 authorizing CDBG application for housing rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved re-subdivision of Heartland Unit 3 to expand well site (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Chamber banquet (unanimous)
• Approved emergency base station agreement with Banner Health (unanimous)
• Approved Proposition 202 grant application for police radios (unanimous)
• Approved DPS gang task force agreement (unanimous)
• Approved sewer main repair contract up to $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting

The Coolidge Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider approving a variance request for Lots 57-65 of Sundance Coolidge III. The variance would modify front and rear setbacks due to a fence encroachment by San Carlos Irrigation on the northern lots. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request for Lots 57-65 of Sundance Coolidge III
• Consider approval of variance to modify front and rear setbacks due to San Carlos Irrigation fence encroachment
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2021 special meeting
• Recommended variance: 15-foot rear setback from San Carlos fence line, 10-foot front setback for livable area/side entry garage

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance for lots 57-65 of Sundance Coolidge III, allowing a 15-foot rear setback from the San Carlos Irrigation fence line and a 10-foot front setback for livable area/side entry garages. The variance responds to a 25-30 foot right-of-way encroachment that reduced lot sizes. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 24, 2021 special meeting. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved minutes of May 24, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance for lots 57-65 Sundance Coolidge III (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding an executive session to discuss and consult with the city attorney on the amended and restated development agreement for the Aviara project with several named entities. The session is for legal advice and to give staff direction on how to proceed. No public action or vote is scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under ARS 38-431.03 A(3) and A(4) for legal consultation
• Discussion of amended and restated development agreement with Le Sueur Investments, Ben Fatto, LLC, Viel Gluck Limited Partnership, DMGT LLC, LaPaglia LLC, and LaPaglia OIO, LLC
• Agenda item labeled 'Aviara' development agreement
• No fiscal impact noted
• Meeting at 911 S. Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge, AZ

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding a regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and a few notable items. They will hear a presentation on a water conservation campaign, then vote on consent items including street closures for several parades, a carnival contract, a $32,000 FAA grant, and a solar upgrade contract. Regular items include adopting new transit advertising fees, amending magistrate court rules, and accepting a property conveyance to settle city liens.

• Approve 2021 street closures for Coolidge Days, CHS Homecoming, Veterans Parade, and Electric Light Parade
• Entertainment agreement with Brown's Amusement, Inc. for carnival services during Coolidge Days
• Ratify $32,000 CARES Act Airport Grants Agreement with FAA
• Increase Urban Energy Solutions contract to $477,650 for solar upgrades at Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Adopt new fees for Transit Advertising Sales Policy and Application

The Coolidge City Council approved a second amendment to the cooperative purchasing agreement with Urban Energy Solutions LLC, increasing the design-build contract for solar upgrades at the Waste Water Treatment Plant to not exceed $477,650. The council also approved consent items including street closures for upcoming parades, an entertainment agreement for carnival services, a $32,000 CARES Act airport grant, an IGA amendment with DPS, unfreezing $20,000 for a transit study, and claims for June and July. Additionally, they adopted new transit advertising fees, approved Resolution 21-07 and Ordinance 21-16 updating Magistrate Court rules, and approved a property conveyance agreement with William A. Masters to dismiss city liens.

• Approved solar upgrade contract increase to $477,650 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 street closures for Coolidge Days and parades (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment agreement with Brown's Amusement for carnival (unanimous)
• Ratified $32,000 CARES Act airport grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved IGA amendment with DPS for police security services (unanimous)
• Unfroze $20,000 for transit route optimization study (unanimous)
• Approved claims for June and July 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved property conveyance to dismiss $5,120.28 liens (5-1)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider consent items including an ARPA library grant, a Motorola service agreement, a K9 training MOU, a road construction grant for Hanna and Houser Road, and a water reclamation facility task order. Regular items include the DAVIS annexation of 83.7 acres with initial agricultural zoning and a new ordinance restricting parking on residential streets.

• ARPA subgrant for library patio seating and accessibility
• Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for dispatch equipment
• MOU with Arizona DPS for K9 training aids
• Road construction grant for Hanna and Houser Road and State Hwy 87 intersection
• Ordinance 21-14 annexing 83.7 acres as DAVIS Annexation with AG zoning

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved the DAVIS annexation of 83.7 acres with initial agricultural zoning, along with its infrastructure and services plan. They also approved an ordinance restricting parking on residential streets. All other consent items and the EUSI water reclamation facility services agreement were approved unanimously.

• Approved DAVIS annexation ordinance (83.7 acres, initial AG zoning) (unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure and Services Plan for DAVIS annexation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-15 restricting parking on residential streets (unanimous)
• Approved EUSI task order and cooperative purchasing agreement for water reclamation facility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including ARPA subgrant, Motorola service agreement, DPS K9 MOU, and roadway construction grant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 2021 meetings (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2021, to consider several items, including the annexation of 83.7 acres known as the DAVIS Annexation, a roadway construction grant agreement with Pinal County and Saint Holdings, and a new ordinance restricting parking on residential streets. The council will also vote on consent agenda items such as an ARPA subgrant for library seating and accessibility, a service agreement with Motorola Solutions, a K9 training MOU with DPS, and a task order for water reclamation facility improvements. The meeting includes a monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Consider approval of the Infrastructure and Services Plan for the DAVIS Annexation (83.7 acres, initial zoning Agricultural)
• Ordinance No. 21-14 to annex 83.7 acres contiguous to city limits, known as DAVIS Annexation
• Ordinance No. 21-15 to restrict parking on residential streets (new Chapter 14, Section 14-3-6)
• Public Roadway Construction Grant Agreement with Pinal County and Saint Holdings for Hanna and Houser Road and State Hwy 87 intersection and UPRR railroad crossing improvements
• Acceptance of 2021 Arizona ARPA Subgrant Award with Arizona State Library for library patio seating and accessibility resources

The Coolidge City Council approved the DAVIS annexation, adding 83.7 acres with initial agricultural zoning, and adopted an ordinance restricting parking on residential streets. The council also approved a consent agenda including an ARPA subgrant for library seating, a Motorola service agreement, a K9 training MOU, and a roadway construction grant agreement. A task order for water reclamation facility improvements was pulled from consent and approved after discussion.

• Approved DAVIS annexation ordinance (Ordinance 21-14) (unanimous)
• Approved residential street parking restriction ordinance (Ordinance 21-15) (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including ARPA library grant, Motorola service agreement, K9 training MOU, and roadway construction grant (unanimous)
• Approved EUSI task order for water reclamation facility improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure and Services Plan for DAVIS annexation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will consider adopting Ordinance No. 21-01, which levies a property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation within the district for fiscal year 2021-2022. The levy is estimated to generate $1,974 for operating expenses, with the district's final budget set at $15,029. The board will also approve minutes from the June 28, 2021 special meeting.

• Ordinance No. 21-01: property tax levy of $0.30 per $100 assessed value for FY 2021-22
• Estimated levy revenue: $1,974 based on Pinal County valuation of $4,782,216
• Final budget for Sandia CFD: $15,029 for FY 2021-22
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2021 special meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 21-01, setting an ad valorem tax rate of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to collect $1,974 for the FY 2021/22 budget. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 28, 2021 special meeting. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 21-01 levying $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation to raise $1,974 for FY 21/22 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2021, to discuss and act on several items, including a liquor license, interagency agreements, grant ratifications, and a property tax levy ordinance. The council will also consider cancelling the July 26 meeting and hear reports from the Chamber of Commerce and a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month.

• Ordinance No. 21-13: property tax levies for FY ending June 30, 2022
• Liquor license application for Speedway #2970 at 780 N Arizona Blvd
• Interagency agreement with Meals on Wheels of Central Arizona for Coolidge Adult Center meals
• Ratify $139,116.01 Tohono O'odham Nation grant for microwave link to Pinal County 800MHz radio system
• Ratify $15,000 EcoPlan Associates archaeological monitoring for Northern Avenue Reconstruction

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 21-13, setting the primary and secondary property tax rates for fiscal year 2021-22 at $1.7042 and $0.22 per $100 of assessed valuation, respectively, to collect $1,000,662. The council also approved all consent items, including a liquor license for Speedway #2970, an interagency agreement with Meals on Wheels, and several service agreements. The July 26, 2021 council meeting was cancelled to allow staff vacation time.

• Approved Ordinance 21-13 setting FY 2021-22 property tax levy at $1.9243 per $100 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license application #152695 for Speedway #2970 at 780 N Arizona Blvd (consent)
• Approved interagency agreement with Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens for Meals on Wheels (consent)
• Ratified $139,116.01 grant application to Tohono O'odham Nation for microwave link (consent)
• Ratified $15,000 EcoPlan Associates agreement for archaeological monitoring on Northern Ave project (consent)
• Approved $16,000 Kimley-Horn task order for Disadvantaged Business Report (consent)
• Approved cancelling July 26, 2021 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved June 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will consider adopting Ordinance 21-01, which levies a property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation for fiscal year 2021-22. The levy is estimated to raise $4,673.22 for district operations and maintenance. The board will also approve minutes from the June 28, 2021 special meeting.

• Ordinance 21-01: property tax levy of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation for FY 2021-22
• Estimated levy revenue: $4,673.22 based on $15,002,789 taxable valuation
• Final budget for FY 2021-22: $38,674 (adopted June 28, 2021)
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2021 special meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 21-01, setting the ad valorem tax rate at $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to collect $4,673.22 for the FY 2021-22 budget. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 28, 2021 special meeting. All votes were 6-0 with District Member Kaufman absent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 21-01 levying $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation for FY 2021-22 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The Coolidge City Council will receive a presentation and update from EUSI, LLC on the City-owned wastewater treatment facility. The discussion covers recent work, including completion of an odor correction plan, ongoing maintenance, and future improvements. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• ADEQ closed a Notice of Opportunity to Correct for odor complaints on June 21, 2021
• Bio filter media installation completed at the treatment plant
• New reclaimed water permit secured for 2 MGD; about 2,500 acres available for effluent reuse
• Ground water savings facility permit application submitted
• Solar array installation at the treatment plant in progress

The City Council held a study session with no formal votes except adjournment. Staff reported that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality accepted the final report on odor control at the wastewater treatment facility and closed the complaint. EUSI, LLC presented updates and discussed next steps for the 2.0 MGD plant expansion, but no decisions were made.

• Adjourned study session (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is meeting to decide on several routine and notable items, including purchasing the Artisan Village property from the school district, approving a 7% cost-of-living salary increase for city employees, and renewing contracts for legal and public defender services. The agenda also includes adopting a policy for purchases from council members and approving a change order for road work.

• Purchase of Artisan Village at 351 W Northern Avenue from Coolidge Unified School District
• 7% cost-of-living increase for all full-time and regular part-time city positions
• Change order up to $500,000 for irrigation pipe and asphalt paving on roads
• Renewal of legal services with Fitzgibbons Law Offices at $150/hr civil, $130/hr criminal
• Purchase of FirstNet wireless internet service for $14,200 plus $1,843 monthly fees

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved all consent items, including a purchase agreement with Coolidge Unified School District for the Artisan Village property at 351 W Northern Avenue, and a change order for road work. It also approved a $14,200 purchase of FirstNet wireless service and Netmotion for police and fire departments, with monthly fees of $1,843.00. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved consent items #3-#10 unanimously, including resolutions and agreements for fiscal officer designation, public defender services, legal services, purchasing policy, salary plan, Artisan Village purchase, change order for road work, and May claims.
• Approved purchase of FirstNet wireless internet service and Netmotion for $14,200, with monthly fees of $1,843.00, unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. unanimously.

City Council - Study Sessions

The Coolidge City Council will hear a presentation from Tim Schmidt, CEO of eCube Solutions Ltd., about the company's aircraft recycling and storage services. The company is exploring expansion into the US, including Arizona, and has visited potential sites. This is a discussion-only item with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Presentation by eCube Solutions Ltd. on aircraft recycling and storage services
• Company considering US expansion, with visits to 6 sites in Arizona and New Mexico
• eCube estimates 15-85 jobs and $2-8.5 million revenue over first 5 years in US
• Proposed layout includes parking for 10 aircraft and a disposal area

The Coolidge City Council held a study session on June 28, 2021, where Airport Manager James Myers introduced Tim Schmidt, CEO of eCube Solutions, who presented a proposal for a potential lease at the Coolidge airport. The presentation covered services like aircraft storage, disassembly, and logistics, and discussed revenue benefits for the airport. No formal decisions were made; the item was presented for discussion only.

• Presented eCube Solutions airport lease proposal (discussion only)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding a special meeting to receive public comments on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and the associated property tax levy, then will vote on Ordinance No. 21-12 to adopt the budget. The budget totals $55,948,488 across all funds, with a primary property tax levy of $1,000,662 and a tax rate of $1.7042 per $100 of assessed value. The property tax levy itself will be formally adopted at a later meeting on July 12, 2021.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 budget and proposed property tax levy of $1,000,662 at a rate of $1.7042 per $100 assessed value
• Ordinance No. 21-12 to adopt the FY 2021-2022 budget, declaring an emergency
• Total budgeted expenditures for all funds: $55,948,488
• General Fund budget: $19,374,976, including $6,097,986 for Public Safety
• Capital Projects Funds budget: $18,988,554, including $13,824,945 for Impact Fee Fund

The Coolidge City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2021-22 budget and tax levy, with no public comments. The council then unanimously approved Ordinance No. 21-12, adopting the final budget of $55,948,488 and declaring an emergency. The tax rate was recommended to be lowered from 1.7595 to 1.7042 per $100 of assessed value, collecting $1,000,662, with formal adoption of the tax levy scheduled for July 12.

• Approved Ordinance No. 21-12, adopting the FY2021-22 final budget of $55,948,488 and declaring an emergency (unanimous).
• Held a public hearing on the proposed tax levy and budget; no public comments were received.
• Recommended lowering the tax rate to 1.7042 per $100 of assessed value to collect $1,000,662, with adoption scheduled for July 12.

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 21-02 to approve the final FY 2021-2022 budget of $38,674. The budget is funded by a $0.30 per $100 ad valorem property tax, projected to raise $4,673, with the developer reimbursing any excess expenses.

• Public hearing on proposed $38,674 expenditures and 2022 tax levy
• Resolution 21-02 approving final FY 2021-2022 budget
• Property tax levy of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation
• Projected property tax revenue of $4,673
• Developer to reimburse operating costs above tax revenue

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved Resolution No. 21-02, adopting the final budget of $38,674 for fiscal year 2021-2022. The tax rate remains unchanged at $0.30 per $100 assessed value, with the tax levy to be set at the next meeting on July 12. The board also approved the minutes from the June 14 special meeting.

• Approved final budget of $38,674 for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 21-02 to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The budget totals $15,029, with $13,529 for legal services and $1,500 for wages. The district expects $1,974 in property tax revenue from a $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation levy, with the developer covering any shortfall.

• Public hearing on proposed $15,029 expenditures in FY 2021-2022 final budget
• Resolution 21-02 to approve final budget for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
• Proposed tax levy of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation for operations and maintenance
• Projected property tax revenue of $1,974 for FY 2021-2022
• Legal services budgeted at $13,529

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved the final budget of $15,029 for fiscal year 2021-2022 via Resolution No. 21-02. The tax rate remains at 30 cents per $100 assessed value, and the board will set the tax levy at the next meeting on July 12. The board also approved the minutes from the June 14 special meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-02 adopting the $15,029 final budget for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider approving a $5,000,000 payment toward the Public Safety Retirement System unfunded liability and adopting the FY 2021-2022 tentative budget and expenditure limit. They will also discuss the Chamber of Commerce's $55,000 funding request and a reduction in transit advertising fees, plus several consent items including grants and agreements.

• Consider approval of paying up to $5,000,000 toward Public Safety Retirement System unfunded liability
• Ordinance No. 21-11 adopting FY 2021-2022 tentative budget and expenditure limit
• Ratify $399,829 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant for Coolidge Municipal Airport
• Accept $16,428 Homeland Security grant for two Motorola dual band mobile radios for police
• Declare transit vehicles/buses as surplus and authorize auction

The Coolidge City Council approved the FY 2021-22 tentative budget and expenditure limit of $55,948,488 via Ordinance 21-11, and also approved paying up to $5,000,000 from General Fund reserves toward the Public Safety Retirement System's unfunded liability. The council approved the consent agenda, which included declaring transit vehicles as surplus for auction, appointing Shane M. Leonard to the Planning and Zoning Commission, accepting a $16,428 homeland security grant for police radios, an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for inmate detention, and ratifying a $399,829 FAA airport improvement grant. The council also approved the Chamber of Commerce's $55,000 funding request for FY 2021-22. A discussion on reducing transit advertising fees was held but no action was taken.

• Approved Ordinance 21-11 setting FY 2021-22 expenditure limit and tentative budget of $55,948,488 (unanimous)
• Approved paying up to $5,000,000 from General Fund reserves toward Public Safety Retirement System unfunded liability (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: surplus transit vehicles for auction, appointment of Shane M. Leonard to Planning and Zoning Commission, $16,428 homeland security grant for police radios, IGA with Pinal County for inmate detention, and $399,829 FAA airport grant ratification (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 funding for Coolidge Chamber of Commerce FY 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 2021 special and regular meetings (unanimous)
• Discussed reducing transit advertising fees; no action taken, to return later

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will consider approving expenditures from July 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021, and adopt Resolution 21-01 approving the tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The tentative budget sets an upper expenditure limit of $38,674, with a projected property tax levy of $4,373. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 28, 2021, and adoption of the tax levy is set for July 12, 2021.

• Approval of expenditures totaling $188.50 for July 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021
• Resolution 21-01 approving tentative FY 2021-2022 budget of $38,674
• Ad valorem property tax of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation to continue, projected to raise $4,373
• Public hearing on budget set for June 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers
• Tax levy adoption scheduled for July 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, setting expenditures at $38,674 and projected revenues at $4,373. The board also approved year-to-date expenditures of $188.50 for July 2020 through April 2021, and the minutes from the July 13, 2020 special meeting. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved minutes of July 13, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $188.50 in expenditures for July 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-01, FY 2021-22 tentative budget of $38,674 with $4,373 projected revenue (unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will consider approving expenditures from July 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021, and adopt Resolution 21-01 approving the tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The budget sets a property tax levy of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation, projected to raise $2,147, with total expenditures of $15,202. The board will also set public hearing dates for the final budget and tax levy.

• Approval of expenditures totaling $188.50 for July 2020-April 2021
• Resolution 21-01 approving tentative FY 2021-22 budget of $15,202
• Property tax levy of $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation, projected to raise $2,147
• Public hearing for final budget set for June 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM
• Tax levy adoption scheduled for July 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, setting the expenditure limitation at $13,045 with projected revenues of $2,147. The board also approved year-to-date expenditures of $188.50 for July 2020 through April 2021 and the minutes from the July 13, 2020 special meeting. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved minutes of July 13, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $188.50 in expenditures for July 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-01, tentative budget of $13,045 for FY 2021-22 (unanimous)

City Council - Budget Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a budget meeting to receive a preliminary presentation and discussion of the FY 21/22 budget. The draft budget is based on conservative revenue estimates from the state and internal sources, and staff will seek council input and direction. No final decisions will be made; the tentative budget will be set later.

• Preliminary budget presentation and discussion for FY 21/22 (discussion only)
• Budget based on conservative revenue estimates from State of Arizona and internal estimates
• Fiscal impact and expenditure limitation to be set with passage of Tentative budget

The Coolidge City Council held a budget meeting to discuss the tentative FY 2021-2022 budget, with no formal votes taken. The CFO presented major changes including an 8% increase in medical benefits, a 7% salary increase for employees, and an increase in Capital Sales Tax due to COVID-19. The meeting was for discussion only, and the council adjourned without making any decisions.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (7-0)

Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting

The Coolidge Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Coolidge RV Storage LLC to reduce the minimum side setback for certain storage units and allow a non-conforming billboard to remain until its lease expires, at 1725 S. Arizona Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from its February 22, 2021 special meeting.

• Public hearing and action on variance request COOLPZ 21-05-10 VAR by Coolidge RV Storage LLC to reduce minimum side setback and allow non-conforming billboard at 1725 S. Arizona Boulevard (APNs 205-17-0300 & 205-17-055A)
• Approval of minutes from the Feb 22, 2021 special meeting
• Notice published in Casa Grande Dispatch on 5/8/21, mailed to property owners 5/4/21, posted onsite 5/5/21

The Board of Adjustments unanimously approved a variance request from Coolidge RV Storage LLC to reduce the minimum side setback for certain storage units and allow a non-conforming billboard to remain until its lease expires in March 2029. The board also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2021 special meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for Coolidge RV Storage LLC to reduce side setback and keep billboard until lease expiration (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 22, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Conway Annexation of about 29.5 acres near Eleven Mile Corner Road and Highway 287, then consider several consent items including a liquor license, a fireworks contract, a $13,000 airport grant, a lease with Arizona Water Company, and approval of April claims. The council will also vote on Ordinance 21-10 to rezone about 9.7 acres at the northeast corner of State Route 87 and Houser Road from Agricultural to General Service.

• Public hearing on Conway Annexation of ~29.5 acres at Eleven Mile Corner Rd & Hwy 287
• Ordinance 21-10: rezone 9.7 acres at NE corner of SR 87 & Houser Rd from AG to C-3
• Liquor license application #148402 for Shorty's at 145 W Central Ave
• Fireworks display contract with Fireworks Productions of Arizona for 2021-2023 July 4th
• Ratify $13,000 FAA grant for Coolidge Municipal Airport; lease with Arizona Water Co. for Artisan Village building

The Coolidge City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Conway Annexation of approximately 29.5 acres for potential commercial use, with no public comments. The council approved consent items including a liquor license, a fireworks display contract, a $13,000 FAA grant, and April claims, and unanimously approved a 15-year lease with Arizona Water Company and a rezoning of 9.7 acres from Agricultural to General Business.

• Approved Conway Annexation public hearing (no comments)
• Approved liquor license for Shorty's at 145 W Central Ave (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display contract for 2021-2023 July 4th (unanimous)
• Ratified $13,000 FAA grant for Coolidge Municipal Airport (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 claims (unanimous)
• Approved 15-year lease with Arizona Water Company at Artisan Village (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 9.7 acres at SR 87 and Houser Road from AG to C-3 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Davis Annexation of land in Pinal County, and will consider several consent items including appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, a library intern job description, and maintenance agreements for police equipment. They will also vote on the FY 21/22 benefit plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield and a resolution accepting right-of-way dedications for Landmark Ranch Unit 1.

• Public hearing on Davis Annexation of land in Sections 36 and 31, T6S R7E and T6S R8E
• Approve appointments of Ricky Vaughn and Jeff Mayo to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Approve maintenance service agreement with Goserco for police dispatch recording equipment
• Renew planned maintenance agreement with Cummins Inc. for police backup generator at $2,258
• Resolution 21-04 accepting right-of-way dedication for Landmark Ranch Unit 1

The Coolidge City Council approved the Fiscal Year 21/22 benefit plans, keeping Blue Cross Blue Shield as the provider for medical, dental, and life insurance, and VSP through Principal for vision, with no changes to plan designs. The council also approved a consent agenda that included appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, a library intern job description, and maintenance agreements for police equipment. A public hearing was held on the proposed Davis Annexation of approximately 83.7 acres, but no action was taken on it during the hearing.

• Approved FY 21/22 benefit plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield and VSP through Principal (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 2021 regular and special meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent items: appointed Ricky Vaughn and Jeff Mayo to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent item: created job description for a Library Intern paid by a Public Library Association grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent item: maintenance service agreement with Goserco for Police Department dispatch recording equipment (unanimous)
• Approved consent item: renewed planned maintenance agreement with Cummins Inc. for police backup generator at $2,258.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-04 accepting right-of-way dedication for Landmark Ranch Unit 1 roads (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Davis Annexation; no vote taken

Municipal Property Corporation - MPC - Special Meeting

The Coolidge Municipal Property Corporation held a special meeting and unanimously approved the minutes from April 27, 2020. The board re-appointed Steve Hudson as President, Tina Kaufman as Vice-President, and Tatiana Murrieta as Secretary for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, and re-elected the same three individuals to serve as directors. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Apr 27, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Steve Hudson as President, Tina Kaufman as Vice-President, Tatiana Murrieta as Secretary for 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Steve Hudson, Tina Kaufman, Tatiana Murrieta to Board of Directors for 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:05 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The Coolidge City Council will hold a study session featuring a presentation and workshop by Kimley-Horn on the Airport Master Plan update. This is a discussion-only item, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The presentation covers the planning process, forecasts, and next steps for the airport's future development.

• Presentation and workshop on Airport Master Plan by Kimley-Horn
• Discussion of aviation activity forecasts: 56,050 operations in 2020, 45 based aircraft
• Review of development since last plan: runway reconstruction, taxiway extensions, new hangars
• Next steps: FAA forecast approval, GIS survey, next PAC meeting in August 2021

The Coolidge City Council held a study session on April 26, 2021, featuring a presentation by Kimley-Horn on the Airport Master Plan, a required FAA process. The presentation covered background, stakeholder involvement, SWOT analysis, and next steps, with the next public meeting scheduled for August 2021. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned study session (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to amend the zoning code, including allowing outdoor marijuana cultivation as a conditional use in agricultural zones and defining 'guest house.' The council will also vote on consent items such as grants, fees for the new aquatic center, and a wastewater treatment contract amendment, plus regular items like purchasing two police trucks and annexing 62 acres.

• Public hearing and Ordinance 21-07 to allow outdoor marijuana cultivation in AG district, max 5 acres, with conditional use permit
• Public hearing and Ordinance 21-08 to define 'guest house' in zoning code
• Approve $3,000 GOHS 'Buckle Up Arizona' grant for police
• Adopt new fees for aquatic center opening summer 2021
• Approve $150,739.66 for two 2021 Chevrolet Silverados from Garrett Motors, waiving sealed bids

The Coolidge City Council approved Ordinance 21-07, allowing outdoor marijuana cultivation as a conditional use in Agricultural zoning districts, with a 6-1 vote. The council also approved several other items, including a final plat for Skousen Farms East, an annexation of 62 acres, and a $150,739.66 purchase of two police trucks using impact fees.

• Approved Ordinance 21-07 allowing outdoor marijuana cultivation in AG zones (6-1)
• Approved $150,739.66 for two 2021 Chevrolet Silverados for police (6-0, Hudson recused)
• Approved final plat for Skousen Farms East Unit 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-09 annexing 62 acres (PLH Curry Annexation) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-08 adding guest house definition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-06 prohibiting pool water flow on streets (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including GOHS grant, HIDTA agreement, and aquatic center fees (unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure and Services Plan for PLH Curry Annexation (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive presentations regarding the Hope Women's Center and updates on the wastewater treatment facility. The agenda includes several items for discussion and action, ranging from equipment purchases to intergovernmental agreements.

• Purchase of a Caterpillar Backhoe from Empire Southwest, LLC for $103,683.03
• Application for Proposition 207 funding of $66,325.54 for a DUI and Traffic Enforcement Vehicle
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Gila River Indian Community for fire protection mutual aid
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Public Library Association for a summer intern grant
• Resolution No. 21-02 adopting a Fair Housing Policy

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved the minutes from February and March 2021 meetings and the consent agenda, which included a $103,683.03 Caterpillar purchase, a mutual aid agreement with the Gila River Indian Community, a $66,325.54 DUI enforcement grant, and several other items. Presentations were given by Hope Women's Center and EUSI LLC on wastewater treatment, but no action was taken on them. No regular business items were discussed.

• Approved minutes of Feb 22, Mar 8, and Mar 22, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved $103,683.03 Caterpillar purchase for Public Works via cooperative purchasing (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Gila River Indian Community for fire and emergency response (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $66,325.54 grant for DUI and traffic enforcement vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Public Library Association for summer intern (unanimous)
• Approved programmatic agreement with Arizona State Historical Preservation Office (unanimous)
• Adopted Fair Housing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Granicus subscription and Garry Johnson & Associates contract extension (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 22, 2021, to discuss and act on a notice of intention to increase property taxes for fiscal year 2021/2022, two rezoning ordinances, and several consent agenda items including transit, grants, and a playground purchase. The meeting also includes proclamations and reports from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Notice of intention to increase property tax for FY 2021/2022
• Ordinance 21-04: Rezone ~4.75 acres at NE corner of Randolph Road and State Route 87
• Ordinance 21-05: Rezone ~10 acres west of Arizona Boulevard between Seagoe and Palo Verde Avenues from R-1 to R-4
• Apply for $272,801 OPSG grant from Arizona Dept. of Homeland Security for Operation StoneGarden
• Award bid to PlayCore Wisconsin (GameTime) for $69,058.12 playground at Artisan Village

The Coolidge City Council approved a unanimous consent agenda including transit appointments, grants, a playground bid, and February claims, with one item pulled for recusal. The council approved a Notice of Intent to potentially increase property taxes for FY 2021/2022, and approved two rezoning ordinances: one for 4.75 acres at Randolph Road and State Route 87 (AG to I-2) and one for 10 acres west of Arizona Boulevard (R-1 to R-4). They also approved unfreezing $24,953 to buy a 2020 Ram 1500 truck for the Parks Department, with Vice-Mayor Hudson recused.

• Approved consent items #5-#12, including reappointing Olivia Guerrero to the Transit Advisory Committee, a CART intergovernmental agreement amendment, purchasing up to 10 transit bus shelters, applying for $272,801 in OPSG grant funds, applying for $66,325.54 in Proposition 207 funds, awarding a $69,058.12 playground bid to GameTime, and approving February 2021 claims.
• Approved unfreezing $24,953 to purchase one 2020 Ram 1500 truck from Garrett Motors for the Parks Department (6-0, Hudson recused).
• Approved the Notice of Intention to Increase Property Tax for FY 2021/2022 (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 21-04, rezoning 4.75 acres at the northeast corner of Randolph Road and State Route 87 from Agricultural (AG) to General Industrial (I-2) (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 21-05, rezoning 10 acres west of Arizona Boulevard between Seagoe and Palo Verde Avenues from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-4) (6-1, Hendrie-Henry opposed).
• Presented a proclamation declaring April 4-10, 2021 as National Library Week.
• Received the monthly report from the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several consent agenda items and regular business items, including a grant application for police radios, a farmland lease, a subdivision replat, and a wastewater treatment plant operating agreement. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a report from the mayor and city manager.

• Grant application to Gila River Indian Community for $204,989.75 to purchase 25 Motorola APX8500 radios for police
• Lease of 322.7 acres of city-owned farmland near the wastewater treatment plant to RPT Farms (Mark Poe)
• Final plat for Landmark Ranch Parcel 2 replat, west of 9th Street between Coolidge Avenue and Martin Road
• Cooperative purchasing agreement with EUSI, LLC to operate wastewater treatment facilities at $177,447.72 per year
• Award of bid to Play it Safe Playgrounds for Walker Park playground equipment, unfreezing $46,572.29 in capital funds

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $177,447.72 annual contract with EUSI, LLC to operate the city's wastewater treatment facilities, and a lease of 322.7 acres of city-owned farmland to RPT Farms. The council also approved a $204,989.75 grant application for police radios, a playground equipment purchase, a sidewalk construction contract, and a new wastewater maintenance foreman position. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Murrieta absent.

• Approved minutes for February 2020 regular meetings.
• Approved consent items, including appointing Aalyanna Soto to the Library Advisory Board.
• Approved submitting a $204,989.75 grant application to the Gila River Indian Community for police radios.
• Approved renewing a state land lease adjacent to the Coolidge Airport.
• Approved an amended lease with Alluvion Communications for Room #13 at 351 N. Arizona Blvd.
• Approved awarding a bid to Play it Safe Playgrounds for Walker Park playground equipment ($46,572.29).
• Approved a construction agreement with Ramirez Custom Concrete for a sidewalk on West Vah Ki Inn Road (not to exceed $14,270).
• Approved a final plat for Landmark Ranch Parcel 2, a cooperative purchasing agreement with EUSI, LLC for wastewater operations, adding a Wastewater Maintenance Foreman position, and leasing 322.7 acres of farmland to RPT Farms.

City Council - Study Sessions

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss possible fee changes for the new aquatic facility, with any changes requiring 60 days of public comment before a later vote. They will also hear a presentation from the Rural Water Association of Arizona on wastewater contract operations and an apprenticeship program. No final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of fees for the New Aquatic Facility
• Presentation on Wastewater System Contract Operations
• Presentation on Apprenticeship Program
• Possible fee changes would require 60-day public comment period

The Coolidge City Council held a study session with no formal votes. They discussed proposed fees and hours for the new Aquatic Facility, with staff recommending advertising the fees for 60 days for public comment. They also heard presentations on a wastewater apprenticeship program and a potential contract with EUSI for utility operations.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the study session
• Discussed proposed Aquatic Facility fees and hours; staff recommended 60-day public comment period
• Heard presentation on Rural Water Association of Arizona apprenticeship program
• Heard presentation from EUSI on wastewater system contract operations

Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting

The Coolidge Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by Severiano Coronado to install a 6-foot chain link fence in his rear yard at 598 W. Kenworthy Avenue. The fence's northwest corner would be adjacent to a neighbor's front yard, which is not normally allowed under the zoning code. Staff has raised concerns about visibility for the rear neighbor backing out of a driveway.

• Variance request for 6-foot chain link fence at 598 W. Kenworthy Ave (APN 204-07-0070)
• Public hearing to receive comments on the fence variance
• Approval of minutes from Nov 23, 2020 special meeting
• Staff concern about rear neighbor's visibility when backing out of driveway

The Coolidge Board of Adjustments unanimously approved a variance request by Severiano Coronado to install a 6-foot-tall chain link fence in his rear yard at 598 W. Kenworthy Avenue, with the condition of a 10-foot setback from the roadway. The board also approved the minutes from the November 23, 2020 special meeting. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved variance for 6-foot chain link fence with 10-foot setback (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 23, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the USACAP annexation of approximately 1,013.6 acres. The agenda also includes several road improvement contracts for 5th Street and various personnel and land lease decisions.

• Public hearing for the 'USACAP Annexation' of ~1,013.6 acres
• Holbrook Asphalt, LLC: High Density Mineral Bond Asphalt for 5th Street (up to $50,000/year)
• Western Emulsions, Inc.: Pavement maintenance for 5th Street (up to $50,000 for FY 20-21)
• CALMAT Company DBA Vulcan Materials Company: Aggregate materials for 5th Street (up to $30,000)
• Lease of 322.7 acres of City-owned farm land to RPT Farms

The Coolidge City Council approved consent items including reappointments, grant applications, and cooperative purchasing agreements, and approved surplus disposal and a SWAT team agreement. The council tabled two related items—a bid award and an agricultural lease for 322.7 acres of city-owned farmland—for further review after an executive session.

• Approved consent items #5-9 and #11 unanimously, including reappointing Danielle Tucker to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, SAFER grant application, and three cooperative purchasing agreements for 5th Street improvements
• Approved disposal of surplus solid waste and streets department items, including three garbage trucks, unanimously
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for SWAT team participation unanimously
• Tabled award of bid to RPT Farms to lease 322.7 acres of city-owned farmland unanimously
• Tabled agricultural lease with Mark and Janet Poe DBA RPT Farms for same farmland unanimously

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several items at its February 8, 2021 regular meeting, including ordinances to regulate recreational marijuana, a $265,000 homeland security grant for the police department, and an airport master plan contract. The agenda also includes consent items such as a transit committee appointment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 21-02 amending zoning code for marijuana uses
• Resolution No. 21-01 and Ordinance No. 21-03 adopting Article 11-4 regulating recreational marijuana
• Subrecipient Agreement #200425-01 with Arizona Dept. of Homeland Security for $265,000 for Operation Stonegarden
• Task Order #1 with Kimley-Horn for Airport Master Plan and ALP update, not to exceed $399,830
• Appointment of Gerald Smith to Transit Advisory Committee through Jan 1, 2022

The Coolidge City Council unanimously approved three items related to marijuana: Ordinance 21-02 amending zoning code requirements for marijuana uses, Resolution 21-01 declaring Article 11-4 as a public record, and Ordinance 21-03 adopting Article 11-4 to regulate recreational marijuana. The council also approved consent items including a $265,000 homeland security grant for the police department and an airport master plan contract. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Murrieta absent.

• Approved Ordinance 21-02 amending zoning code for marijuana uses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-01 declaring Article 11-4 as public record (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-03 adopting recreational marijuana regulations (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including $265,000 homeland security grant for police (unanimous)
• Approved consent item for airport master plan services up to $399,830 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Gerald Smith to Transit Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for January 2021 meetings (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider approving the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce's requests for the 40th annual Cotton Days festival, including street closures, use of San Carlos Park and 320 W. Central Avenue, city staff assistance, and a beer garden. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $43,616 grant for police radios, a fiber optics license agreement with Alluvion Communications, and a lease for office space.

• Approval of Cotton Days street closures and beer garden (April 2-4, 2021)
• Special event liquor license for Cotton Days beer garden
• Amendment 1 to ADOT grant GRT-20-0007901-T for transit services
• Acceptance of $43,616 Homeland Security grant for four portable Motorola radios
• Fiber optics ROW license and lease agreement with Alluvion Communications

The Coolidge City Council approved the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce's requests for the 2021 Cotton Days festival, including use of San Carlos Park, street closures, and a beer garden, by a 6-1 vote. A related special event liquor license for the beer garden was also approved 6-1. The council unanimously approved a fiber optics right-of-way agreement with Alluvion Communications for high-speed internet at the airport, and approved the remaining consent agenda items.

• Approved Cotton Days festival requests, including park use, street closures, and beer garden (6-1)
• Approved special event liquor license for Cotton Days beer garden (6-1)
• Approved fiber optics right-of-way agreement with Alluvion Communications (unanimous)
• Approved consent items #6, #7, #9-#13 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to ADOT transit grant for Cotton Express and CART (consent)
• Accepted Firehouse Subs grant for tactical response equipment (consent)
• Approved lease agreement with Alluvion for Room #13 at 351 N. Arizona Blvd (consent)
• Approved $43,616 Homeland Security grant for portable radios (consent)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider Ordinance 21-01, amending the zoning code to change requirements for marijuana uses, which was tabled at the December 14, 2020 meeting. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $103,683.03 backhoe purchase, a software purchase and maintenance agreement, and a lease agreement with Felix Construction. A proclamation for Arbor Day will be discussed.

• Ordinance 21-01 amending zoning code for marijuana uses
• Purchase of Caterpillar backhoe for $103,683.03 from Empire-Caterpillar
• Unfreeze $25,000 for timekeeping and Advantage software purchase
• Lease agreement with Felix Construction for 1326 W. Industrial Drive
• Re-appointments to Library Advisory Board

The Coolidge City Council approved Ordinance 21-01, amending the zoning code for marijuana uses, with amendments to increase the distance requirement from disqualifying sites from 500 to 1,000 feet and to allow only licensed medical dispensaries to sell recreational marijuana. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the reappointment of three Library Advisory Board members, a $103,683 backhoe purchase, and several other items. The meeting opened with an Arbor Day proclamation and closed with unanimous adjournment.

• Approved Ordinance 21-01 amending marijuana zoning, increasing buffer to 1,000 ft and limiting recreational sales to medical dispensaries (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 14, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent items #5-#11, including Library Advisory Board reappointments, $25,000 software purchase, $103,683 backhoe purchase, $1,200 fire truck refurbishment amendment, lease with Felix Construction, FFCRA policy extension, and animal control IGA (unanimous)
• Presented Arbor Day proclamation for April 30, 2021