Coolidge public meetings in 2023

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting updated building codes (2018 IBC, NEC, IFC). They will also consider a $296,162 contract for Airport Road design and a $93,877 grant for a police patrol vehicle. Other items include appointing a planning commissioner and adopting general plan amendment procedures.

• Public hearing and vote on adopting 2018 International Building, Fire, and National Electric Codes
• Task order with Kimley-Horn for $296,162 for Airport Road design and CATEX preparation
• Grant agreement with Tohono O'odham Nation for $93,877 to purchase a police Chevrolet Silverado patrol unit
• Appointment of Damacio Montoya to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Resolution adopting procedures for major General Plan amendments

City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 23-13 to update building, electric, and fire codes. The council also approved several consent items including airport road design services and police equipment funding.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-13 adopting 2018 IBC, 2017 NEC, and 2018 IFC (Unanimous)
• Approved $296,162.20 task order with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc for Airport Road Reconstruct Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $93,877.00 Grant-In-Aid Agreement with Tohono O'odham Nation for police patrol unit and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Damacio Montoya to Planning and Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March on Jan 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-19 regarding General Plan major amendment procedures (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2023 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Budget Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a budget meeting to discuss the schedule for the FY 24-25 budget. The agenda includes only one discussion item: reviewing the proposed budget schedule. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discuss the FY 24-25 Budget Schedule (discussion only)

The Coolidge City Council held a discussion-only meeting to review the schedule for the FY 24-25 budget process. Finance Director Gabe Garcia outlined the historical budget process and proposed a schedule for upcoming meetings. The Council reached a consensus to hold budget meetings once a month, beginning in February 2024, focusing on capital projects, revenue comparisons, and departmental needs.

• Approved unanimous motion to adjourn
• Directed monthly budget meetings to begin February 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
• Agreed to review prior capital improvement projects versus new requests
• Agreed to compare projected revenue increases and losses

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, Desert Senita Community Health Center, and the Chamber of Commerce. The council will vote on consent items including a road closure, appointments, road repair contracts, a mower purchase, a grant application, and claims, plus regular items including vehicle purchases and three major General Plan amendments.

• Resolution 23-16: Change 330 acres from PAD Urban Neighborhood and Rural Ranchette to 260 acres Industrial & Manufacturing, 65 acres Business & Commerce, 5 acres Urban Neighborhood
• Resolution 23-17: Change 937.6 acres from Rural Ranchette to Industrial and Manufacturing
• Resolution 23-18: Change 31 acres from Rural Ranchette to Urban Neighborhood
• Purchase 8 vehicles up to $365,000 from Garrett Motors, waiving sealed bids
• Fog seal city roads via Western Emulsion (Pinal County contract #240328IFB) and repair Attaway Road with Ellison-Mills Construction

The Council approved three major amendments to the 2025 General Plan to rezone various parcels for industrial, business, and urban neighborhood use. Other actions included authorizing vehicle purchases and funding for an airport grant application.

• Approved General Plan amendment for 330 acres in Brighton Village PAD (Unanimous)
• Approved General Plan amendment for 937.6 acres known as 'USA CAP' to Industrial & Manufacturing (Unanimous)
• Approved General Plan amendment for 31 acres known as 'Stone Master' to Urban Neighborhood (Unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $365,000 for eight budgeted vehicles (6-0)
• Approved up to $60,000 for Kimley-Horn to prepare a RAISE grant application for the airport (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Scott and Deborah Mayers to the Planning and Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,264.97 to purchase one mower for the Parks Department (Unanimous)
• Approved closing part of Roosevelt Ave Dec 17 for Reach Community Church & United Dance Crew (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings on three major general plan amendments that would rezone over 1,200 acres of land, primarily from rural and urban designations to industrial and commercial uses. The council will also consider a fire station agreement for a donated property to serve the Inland Port Arizona industrial site, and several consent items including a development fee study, airport engineering services, and software purchases.

• Public hearing on rezoning 330 acres near Windsor Road and Highway 87 from Urban Neighborhood and Rural Ranchette to Industrial & Manufacturing and Business & Commerce
• Public hearing on rezoning 937.6 acres bounded by Hannah Road, Fast Track Road, Shedd Road, and Vail Road from Rural Ranchette to Industrial Manufacturing
• Public hearing on rezoning 31 acres southwest of Randolph Road and Sierra Drive from Rural Ranchette to Urban Neighborhood
• Consider approval of a fire station agreement and warranty deed for donated property in Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 8 East for a future Fire/Police Substation at the Inland Port Arizona (IPAZ) site
• Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for airport engineering design and construction management services at Coolidge Municipal Airport

City Council approved a professional services agreement for an updated development fee study and accepted a right-of-way dedication for Martin and Skousen Roads. The council held three public hearings regarding General Plan amendments, though no action was taken on those requests. A proposed agreement for a future fire/police substation was tabled.

• Approved updated development fee study contract with Tischler Bise, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way dedication for Martin Road and Skousen Road from Langley Kenworthy Estates LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled fire station and improvements agreement with Pinal Land Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved October 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Revenue for Transaction Privilege Tax (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with ATF for use of ETrace System (unanimous)
• Approved $532.05 contract with Leica Geosystems Inc. for Map360 Drone Software (unanimous)
• Approved asphalt and concrete crushing agreement with Smithco Enterprises (unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The City Council will receive a presentation from the Public Works Liquid Waste Department on recent upgrades and activities at the wastewater treatment plant. Topics include odor control, lift station and collection system maintenance, lagoon sludge management, and a new solar array. This is a discussion-only study session with no voting items.

• Presentation on wastewater plant upgrades and past-year activities
• Odor control: H2S levels averaged 0.0047 PPM, below Pinal County's 0.030 PPM limit
• $841,000 lid and ring project replaced about 245 manhole covers
• 157.44kWAC solar array completed August 2022, generating ~31,500 kWh monthly
• Ground water storage project to refurbish force main and add farmer discharge locations

The Coolidge City Council met for a study session and received a presentation from Public Works Liquid Waste Department staff regarding wastewater plant upgrades and activities from the past year. No substantive policy decisions were made during the study session.

• Adjourned the study session (Approved 6-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider accepting a $500,000 grant from the Arizona Commerce Authority and ADOT for the Arica Road Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project. The consent agenda also includes several police department grants and road maintenance contracts. A public hearing will be held for general public comment.

• Consider $500,000 EPS grant for Arica Road railroad crossing safety improvements
• Accept $19,102 GOHS DUI enforcement grant for police overtime and supplies
• Accept $12,202 GOHS STEP grant for speed enforcement overtime and LIDAR
• Approve sidewalk construction on Coolidge Ave and slurry seal from 9th St to AZ Blvd
• Amend lease agreements with TLG Coolidge Properties and ECube Solutions at airport

City Council approved several police and infrastructure grants, including $500,000 for the Arica Road Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project. The council also authorized new airport lease agreements and various road and sidewalk repairs.

• Approved $500,000 EPS grant for Arica Road Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,102 GOHS DUI Enforcement Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,202 GOHS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,034 GOHS Accident Investigation Equipment Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved construction of a 6 ft sidewalk on Coolidge Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved reconstruction of a collapsed manhole at Kenworthy & Coolidge Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year lease extensions with TLG Coolidge Properties, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved lease of 8.3 additional acres at Municipal Airport to eCube Solutions, Ltd. (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will consider Resolution 23-05 to certify the results of the October 17, 2023 election on deleting approximately 342 acres from the district. The election passed with majorities in both landowner and resident votes. The board will also approve minutes from the August 28 special meeting.

• Resolution 23-05: certify election results and order recording of certificate
• Election results: 73 of 79 landowner ballots and 78 of 87 resident ballots favored deletion
• Deletion removes approximately 342 acres from the district
• Approval of minutes from Aug 28, 2023 special meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 23-05, which certifies the results of the October 17, 2023 special election. The election approved a boundary amendment to delete approximately 342 acres from the district. The board also approved the minutes from the previous August 28, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from Aug 28, 2023 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-05 certifying election results to delete 342 acres from district (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold an executive session closed to the public to discuss and receive legal advice regarding leases with Terry Glass (G and H Aerospace). The session is authorized under Arizona law for consultation with the city attorney on legal and negotiating strategy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; discussion only.

• Executive session for discussion of airport lease agreements with Terry Glass (G and H Aerospace)
• Legal consultation under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approving a development agreement assignment for the Pinal Hispanic Council, transferring portions of Storey Rd and Selma Hwy from Pinal County, and converting a 1999 fire apparatus into a dump truck for $25,793.77. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Consider approval of assignment and amendment of purchase and development agreement among City, Pinal Hispanic Council, and Intermountain Foundation
• Consider consent agreement with Pinal County to transfer portions of Storey Rd and Selma Hwy right-of-way
• Consider cooperative purchasing agreement to convert 1999 HME Fire Apparatus (E531) to dump truck for $25,793.77
• Approval of minutes from September 11 and September 25, 2023 regular meetings

The City Council approved a development agreement for a new downtown facility funded by the Intermountain Foundation. Council also authorized the transfer of county right-of-way for portions of Storey Road and Selma Highway and approved a contract to convert a fire apparatus into a dump truck.

• Approved $25,793.77 contract with Drake Equipment to convert a 1999 HME Fire Apparatus to a dump truck (Unanimous)
• Approved assignment and amendment to Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement for a downtown facility involving Pinal Hispanic Council and Intermountain Foundation (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agreement for transfer of Pinal County right-of-way for portions of Storey Rd and Selma Hwy (Unanimous)
• Approved September 2023 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $182,229 contract to refurbish a 2009 fire apparatus and a $92,350 agreement for design and engineering of widening Vah Ki Inn Road from 9th Street to Kenworthy Road. The council will also discuss a proclamation for a resident's 100th birthday and receive a monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Resolution No. 23-15: submission of Proposition 202 grant application for American Legion Post 54 building remodel
• Agreement with Fire Trucks Unlimited to refurbish 2009 fire apparatus for $182,229 using capital sales tax funds
• Agreement with Strand & Associates for design/engineering of Vah Ki Inn Road widening from 9th St. to Kenworthy Rd., not to exceed $92,350
• Approval of claims for August 2023
• Proclamation for Mrs. Silverta White-Levingston's 100th birthday celebration

City Council unanimously approved several consent items, including funding for fire apparatus refurbishment and engineering for road widening. The council also approved a grant application for the American Legion Post 54 and August claims.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-15 for Proposition 202 Grant application for American Legion Post 54 (Unanimous)
• Approved $182,229.00 agreement with Fire Trucks Unlimited to refurbish 2009 Fire Apparatus (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Strand & Associates for Vah Ki Inn Rd widening design not to exceed $92,350 (Unanimous)
• Approved claims for the month of August 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Reber 31 annexation of about 31.3 acres near Randolph Road. They will also consider consent items including a $416,457 grant for radio equipment, a liquor license for Coolidge Market and Liquor, and several maintenance contracts. The meeting includes swearing-in of new Youth Council members and a vote on extending preliminary plat approvals to one year.

• Public hearing on Reber 31 Annexation of 31.3 acres near Randolph Road
• Consider $416,457 grant from Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for radio equipment with Motorola Solutions ($438,696.30 total)
• Consider liquor license for Coolidge Market and Liquor at 375 W Coolidge Avenue
• Consider cooperative purchasing agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction to reconstruct Coolidge Avenue from Christensen Road to Clemans Road
• Consider Ordinance 23-10 to extend preliminary plat approval period from 6 months to 1 year

The City Council approved an amended ordinance allowing the Planning & Zoning Commission to grant one-year preliminary plat extensions. The council also approved several consent items, including a liquor license and grant funds for radio equipment.

• Approved amended Ordinance No. 23-10 allowing Planning & Zoning Commission to grant one-year preliminary plat extensions (4-3)
• Approved liquor license for Coolidge Market and Liquor at 375 W Coolidge Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $416,457 grant and $438,696.30 expenditure for Motorola radio equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved Arizona Library Association Grant for mental health and well-being resources (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pinal County for staff participation in Annual Safety Roadeo (Unanimous)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction for Coolidge Avenue reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with JPCI Services not to exceed $100,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Public Works job descriptions regarding CDL requirements (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider approving up to $343,000 for eight budgeted vehicles from Garrett Motors, an amended agreement with the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce providing $90,000 in funding, and street closures for three upcoming parades and a carnival. The consent agenda also includes a $21,537 homeland security grant for police overtime and an animal control intergovernmental agreement.

• Consider approval to unfreeze Capital Sales Tax Fund to order eight vehicles from Garrett Motors for up to $343,000, waiving sealed bid requirements
• Consider amended agreement with Coolidge Chamber of Commerce for $90,000 in FY 23/24 funding and updated scope of services
• Consider approval of 2023 street closures for Coolidge Days Celebration (Oct 10-15), CHS Homecoming Parade (Oct 26), and Electric Light Parade (Dec 8)
• Consider Resolution 23-14 to apply for Proposition 202 grant funds from Gila River Indian Community for fire suppression system replacement at VFW Post 3713
• Consider subrecipient agreement for $21,537 in 2018 Homeland Security grant funding for police overtime and mileage

The City Council approved the purchase of eight budgeted vehicles and passed several consent items including street closures and grant funding. A proposed change to parking dimension standards was defeated, and an ordinance regarding preliminary plat extensions was tabled.

• Approved $343,000 to purchase eight vehicles from Garrett Motors (5-0)
• Approved 2023 street closures for Coolidge Days, CHS Homecoming, and Electric Light Parade (Unanimous)
• Approved amended agreement with Coolidge Chamber of Commerce (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,537 Homeland Security grant for police overtime and mileage (Unanimous)
• Approved animal control services agreement with Pinal County through June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved amended contract with Arizona Department of Economic Security through July 31, 2028 (Unanimous)
• Approved application for Proposition 202 funds for VFW Post 3713 fire suppression system (Unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance No. 23-11 to change minimum parking width from 10 to 9 feet (4-2)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to call a special election on October 17, 2023, to delete approximately 342 acres from the district. The deletion would remove about 300 existing homes and 88 acres of vacant land from the district, ending their annual tax assessment. The election is requested by MV Coolidge, LLC, which will pay for the election costs.

• Public hearing on deleting approximately 342 acres from the Martin Valley CFD
• Resolution 23-04 to call an election for the district boundary amendment
• Election set for October 17, 2023, to vote on de-annexation
• Deletion would remove about 300 homes and 88 acres of vacant land from the district
• MV Coolidge, LLC to pay election costs; homeowners would no longer pay annual tax assessment if approved

The Board approved a resolution to hold an election regarding the de-annexation of approximately 342 acres from the Martin Valley Community Facilities District. The Board also overrode two written objections from property owners who requested their land not be removed from the district.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-04 to call an election for deleting an area from the District (Unanimous)
• Overruled two written objections to the boundary amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 special meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on three zoning code amendments and vote on a consent agenda that includes a $99,661 purchase of 35 AR-15 rifles for police, a subdivision plat extension change, and several service agreements. A separate ordinance will set the property tax levy for fiscal year 2024.

• Purchase of 35 FN AR15 rifles with attachments from Proforce Law Enforcement for $99,661.10, waiving sealed bid requirements
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to reduce minimum parking space width from 10 ft to 9 ft and add van-accessible spaces
• Public hearing on adding churches as conditionally permitted use in C-1, C-2, and C-3 zoning districts
• Interagency agreement with Meals on Wheels of Central Arizona to provide meals to the Coolidge Adult Center
• Ordinance levying primary and secondary property taxes for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024

City Council approved property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year and passed a series of consent items including police equipment and public works purchases. The council also held public hearings on subdivision and zoning code amendments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-08(A) for primary and secondary property tax levies (Unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 35 FN AR15 rifles for $99,661.10 after trade-in (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 purchase of Massey Ferguson MF2850M compact tractor (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,000 contract with DCS Contracting, Inc. for bio-solids dump box (Unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis party (Unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Veterans Day Parade and VFW annual Car and Bike Show (Unanimous)
• Approved interagency agreement with Meals on Wheels of Central Arizona (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including the FY 2023-24 property tax levy, a subdivision plat extension change, parking space width changes, and adding churches as a conditional use in business zones. The consent agenda includes a $99,661.10 purchase of 35 AR-15 rifles for the police department, street closures for events, and various agreements. The meeting also includes a monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce and a call to the public.

• Ordinance No. 23-08(A): property tax levy for FY ending June 30, 2024
• Ordinance No. 23-10: extends preliminary plat extension period from 6 months to 1 year
• Ordinance No. 23-11: reduces minimum parking space width to 9 ft, adds van-accessible spaces
• Ordinance No. 23-12: adds churches as conditional use in C-1, C-2, C-3 zoning districts
• Purchase of 35 FN AR15 rifles for $99,661.10 (after trade-in), waiving sealed bids

Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 23-08(A) to set primary and secondary property tax rates. The body also approved a series of consent items including police equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts. Public hearings were held regarding zoning and subdivision code amendments.

• Approved property tax levies for FY ending June 30, 2024, raising primary rate to $1.6728 and secondary rate to $0.2953 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 35 FN AR15 rifles for $99,661.10 after trade-ins (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,000 contract with DCS Contracting, Inc. for a bio-solids dump box (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Massey Ferguson MF2850M compact tractor for up to $65,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Charter Party (Unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Veterans Day Parade and VFW annual Car and Bike Show (Unanimous)
• Approved interagency agreement with Meals on Wheels of Central Arizona for Coolidge Adult Center (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a public hearing on federal CDBG funds and consider a consent agenda including the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoes for up to $94,000 each, a cooperative jailing agreement with CoreCivic, and a $438,696 radio equipment purchase. Regular business items include setting the FY2024 property tax levy, approving the Laughlin 87 annexation of 28.5 acres, and declaring a fire engine as surplus.

• Public hearing on use of FY2023 federal CDBG funds from Arizona Department of Housing
• Purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes, not to exceed $94,000 per vehicle, using capital sales tax funds
• Cooperative purchasing agreement with CoreCivic Inc. for private jailing services via City of Mesa contract
• Unfreezing capital sales tax fund for $438,696.30 in radio equipment from Motorola Solutions
• Ordinance levying primary and secondary property taxes for FY2024, and annexation of 28.5 acres (Laughlin 87) with initial AG zoning

The City Council approved the property tax rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and annexed 28.5 acres of land known as the Laughlin 87 Annexation. The Council also authorized several public safety equipment purchases and a CDBG fund application.

• Approved property tax levy increase from $1.5036 to $1.6728 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 28.5 acres for Laughlin 87 Annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes not to exceed $94,000 per vehicle (4-0)
• Approved $438,696.30 for Motorola radio equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Broce RCT-350 Road Broom not to exceed $98,852.05 (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,825 change order for Wastewater 208 Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Declared E531 Ferrara Fire Engine as surplus property (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-10 for FY2023 CDBG fund application (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will consider adopting Ordinance No. 23-01, which levies a property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to raise an estimated $1,880 for operating expenses in fiscal year 2023-2024. The board will also approve minutes from the June 26, 2023 special meeting. The meeting is a special session focused on the tax levy and budget adoption.

• Ordinance No. 23-01: levies $0.30 per $100 assessed valuation for Sandia CFD operations, estimated to raise $1,880
• Final budget for FY 2023-2024 set at $19,402, with developer reimbursing any shortfall
• Approval of minutes from the June 26, 2023 special meeting
• Property tax levy rate remains unchanged at $0.30 per $100 assessed value

The Board approved Ordinance No. 23-01 to set the ad valorem tax rate for the Sandia Community Facilities District. This tax is intended to raise funds for operating expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-01 setting ad valorem taxation at $.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to collect $1,880 for FY 23/24 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2023 special meeting (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will consider adopting Ordinance 23-01, which sets a property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation for fiscal year 2023-24. The levy is estimated to raise $12,928.68 for district operations and maintenance. The board will also approve minutes from the June 26, 2023 special meeting.

• Ordinance 23-01: levies $0.30 per $100 assessed value for FY 2023-24, estimated to raise $12,928.68
• Final budget for FY 2023-24 is $57,173, with $50,419 for contractual services and $4,254 for personal services
• Approval of minutes from the June 26, 2023 special meeting
• Developer will reimburse the city if operating expenses exceed the levy amount

The Board approved Ordinance No. 23-01 to set the ad valorem tax rate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This tax is intended to fund operating expenses for the Martin Valley Community Facilities District.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-01 setting ad valorem taxation at $.30 per $100 of assessed valuation to collect $12,928 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the June 26, 2023 special meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider approving a $5.3 million intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation to widen Coolidge Avenue from Christensen Road to Clemans Road, plus several other consent items including declaring a fire engine surplus and approving a salary plan amendment. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on annexing 193.1 acres as the USA CAP II Annexation with initial agricultural zoning.

• Approve IGA 23-0009264-I with ADOT for $5,300,000 to widen Coolidge Ave from Christensen Rd to Clemans Rd
• Declare E531 Ferrara Fire Engine as surplus property for sale or donation
• Approve cooperative purchasing agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction for road lane, bike lane, and sidewalk on Coolidge Ave
• Approve amendment to IGA 21-0008241-I for Signal Peak Road Rumble Strip Project
• Ordinance No. 23-04 to annex 193.1 acres as USA CAP II Annexation with initial AG zoning

The City Council approved the annexation of approximately 193.1 acres for the USA CAP II project and its associated infrastructure and services plan. Several road and park agreements were approved via consent, while a proposal to declare a fire engine as surplus was tabled.

• Approved annexation of 193.1 acres for USA CAP II with Agricultural zoning (Unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure and Services Plan for USA CAP II Annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved ADOT agreement for Coolidge Ave widening from Christensen Rd to Clemans Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction for Coolidge Ave road, bike, and sidewalk work (Unanimous)
• Approved ADOT amendment for Signal Peak Road Rumble Strip Project (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Logan Simpson Design Inc. for Coolidge Regional Park (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 salary plan amendment (Unanimous)
• Tabled declaration of E531 Ferrara Fire Engine as surplus property (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, which totals $19,402. The budget includes $1,500 for personal services and $17,902 for contractual services (primarily legal). The board will also consider Resolution No. 23-02 to approve the budget and set the property tax levy for 2024.

• Public hearing on proposed $19,402 FY 2023-24 budget
• Resolution No. 23-02 approving final budget
• Proposed property tax levy of $1,880 (based on $0.30 per $100 assessed value)
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2023 special meeting

The Board approved a final budget of $19,402 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. A public hearing was held regarding the budget and the 2024 tax levy, with the tax rate remaining at .30 cents per $100 assessed value.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 special meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-02 adopting the FY 2023-2024 Final Budget of $19,402 (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 23-03 to adopt the final budget of $57,173 for fiscal year 2023-2024. The budget includes a proposed property tax levy of $0.30 per $100 of assessed value, projected to generate $12,929 in revenue. Any operating and maintenance expenses exceeding that amount will be reimbursed by the developer.

• Public hearing to receive comments on the proposed $57,173 final budget and 2024 tax levy
• Resolution No. 23-03 to approve the final budget for the Martin Valley CFD for FY 2023-2024
• Proposed property tax levy of $0.30 per $100 of assessed value, projected to raise $12,929
• Developer to reimburse the city for any operating and maintenance expenses above the tax revenue
• Approval of minutes from the June 12, 2023 special meeting

The Board approved the final budget for the Martin Valley Community Facilities District for the upcoming fiscal year. A public hearing was held regarding the budget and the proposed 2024 tax levy, with the tax levy rate to be set at the next meeting on July 10th.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 special meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-03 adopting the FY 2023-2024 Final Budget of $57,173 (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding a special meeting to receive public comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and the associated property tax levy, then vote on Ordinance No. 23-03 to adopt the budget. The proposed primary property tax levy is $1,469,476, an 11.95% increase over the current year, which would raise the tax rate to $1.6728 per $100 of assessed value. The total budget for all funds is $57,544,677.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-24 budget and proposed property tax levy of $1,469,476
• Proposed primary property tax rate increase to $1.6728 per $100 assessed value (up $0.1785)
• Ordinance No. 23-03 to adopt the FY 2023-24 budget and declare an emergency
• Total budget of $57,544,677 for all funds
• Property tax levy adoption scheduled for a special meeting on July 10, 2023

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 23-03 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Budget. The budget includes the implementation of a full-time Fire Department, which increased costs by $493,000.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-03 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Budget of $57,544,677 (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Sandia - Special Meeting

The Sandia Community Facilities District Board will consider approving expenditures of $214 for July 2022 through April 2023 and adopt Resolution 23-01, which sets a tentative budget of $19,402 for fiscal year 2023-2024. The resolution also schedules a public hearing on the budget for June 26, 2023, and a tax levy adoption for July 10, 2023. The district plans to levy an ad valorem property tax of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation, projected to generate $1,880.

• Approval of $214 in expenditures from July 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023
• Resolution 23-01 adopting a tentative budget of $19,402 for FY 2023-2024
• Public hearing on the budget set for June 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers
• Tax levy adoption scheduled for July 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM
• Ad valorem property tax of $0.30 per $100 of assessed valuation, estimated to raise $1,880

The Board approved a tentative budget of $19,402 for the Sandia Community Facilities District for the upcoming fiscal year. It also approved expenditures totaling $214.00 for the period between July 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023.

• Approved minutes from July 11, 2022 special meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditures of $214.00 for July 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 setting the FY 2023-2024 tentative budget at $19,402 and projected revenues at $1,880 (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will consider approving expenditures from July 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023, totaling $441.00, and will vote on Resolution 23-02 to adopt the tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The resolution also sets a public hearing for June 26, 2023, and a tax levy adoption for July 10, 2023. The board will also approve minutes from the May 22, 2023 special meeting.

• Approval of expenditures for July 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023 totaling $441.00
• Resolution 23-02 approving tentative FY 2023-24 budget of $57,173 in expenditures
• Public hearing on budget set for June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers
• Tax levy adoption set for July 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 special meeting

The Board approved the tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. It also approved expenditures for the period between July 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2023 special meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved $441.00 in expenditures for July 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-02 for FY 2023-2024 tentative budget of $57,173 and projected revenues of $12,928.68 (Unanimous)

City Council - Budget Meeting

The City Council will hold a budget meeting to conclude discussions on the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 23-24. This is a discussion-only item with no final decisions scheduled.

• Wrap-up discussions on the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 23-24

The Council discussed a proposed tentative budget of $57,544,677 for Fiscal Year 23-24. Council gave direction to increase the demolition budget and implement employee salary increases.

• Directed increase of demolition budget from $50,000 to $100,000
• Directed implementation of a 10% salary increase for employees
• Directed continuation of longevity raises

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider adopting the tentative FY 2023-2024 budget and expenditure limit, and approving a $1,000,000 payment toward the Public Safety Retirement System unfunded liability. Other consent items include ratifying a $93,877 grant from the Tohono O'odham Nation for a patrol vehicle and accepting a $54,047 Proposition 202 grant for solar-powered stop signs. The agenda also includes a monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce and several routine approvals.

• Ordinance No. 23-02 setting the 2023-2024 expenditure limit and adopting the tentative budget
• Paying up to $1,000,000 from general fund balances toward the Public Safety Retirement System unfunded liability
• Ratifying a $93,877 grant from the Tohono O'odham Nation for a 4x4 Chevrolet Silverado patrol vehicle
• Accepting $54,047 in Proposition 202 grant funds from the Gila River Indian Community for solar-powered stop signs
• Partial reimbursement to RPT Farms (Mark Poe) to lease 322.7 acres of city-owned farmland near the wastewater treatment plant

The City Council unanimously approved the 2023-2024 tentative budget and expenditure limit. Additionally, the Council passed a series of consent items including public safety funding, legal service agreements, and grant acceptances.

• Approved 2023-2024 Tentative Budget of $57,544,677 (Unanimous)
• Approved paying up to $1,000,000 toward Public Safety Retirement System unfunded liability (Unanimous)
• Approved $93,877 grant application to Tohono O'odham Nation for a new 4X4 Chevrolet Silverado patrol vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,047 Proposition 202 grant from Gila River Indian Community for solar powered stop signs (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Vincent Mattioli for Public Defender services (Unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement with Fitzgibbons Law Offices, P.L.C. through June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for FY 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 regular and special meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will consider approving a roadway construction agreement with Salt River Project for paving Randolph, Vail, and Kleck roads, with SRP funding the work. Other consent items include designating a chief fiscal officer, a street light upgrade contract, and a police department microwave link agreement. The chamber of commerce will present a $98,000 budget proposal for discussion only.

• Public Roadway Construction Grant Agreement with Salt River Project for Randolph, Vail, and Kleck Road Improvements (SRP-funded)
• Resolution No. 23-05 designating Gabriel Garcia as Chief Fiscal Officer for FY2023 expenditure limitation report
• Cooperative purchasing agreement with PLG LLC for street light LED upgrade using 1Government Procurement Alliance contract
• Intergovernmental agreement with Casa Grande for Coolidge Police microwave link on Casa Grande Mountain
• Chamber of Commerce FY2023-2024 budget proposal of $98,000 (discussion only)

Council approved a series of consent items including roadway construction and street light upgrades. The council also designated the Chief Fiscal Officer for the FY2023 Expenditure Limitation Report. The Coolidge Chamber of Commerce presented a budget proposal for $98,000 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Approved Public Roadway Construction Grant Agreement for Randolph, Vail, and Kleck Road Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with PLG LLC for LED street light fixture upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with City of Casa Grande for microwave link installation on Casa Grande Mountain (Unanimous)
• Approved claims for the month of April 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-05 designating Chief Fiscal Officer Gabe Garcia for the FY2023 Expenditure Limitation Report (Unanimous)

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Martin Valley Community Facilities District Board will consider Resolution 23-01, which declares intent to delete approximately 342 acres from the district. The action follows a petition from MV Coolidge, LLC, and would require a public hearing on August 28, 2023, and a special election. If approved, homeowners in the deleted area would no longer pay the annual operations and maintenance property tax assessment.

• Resolution 23-01 to delete 342 acres (approx. 300 homes and 88 acres vacant land) from the Martin Valley CFD
• Public hearing ordered for August 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM at 911 S. Arizona Boulevard
• Petitioner MV Coolidge, LLC to pay all costs of the special election and related expenses
• Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2023 special meeting

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 23-01 to begin the process of de-annexing an area from the district. This action will require a public hearing and a special election for 300 homeowners in the Martin Valley Subdivision.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 to declare intent to delete an area from the district (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the April 24, 2023 special meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Budget Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a budget meeting to receive a presentation and discuss the proposed operational budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24. This is a discussion-only item; no final decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Presentation on the Proposed Operational Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24 (discussion only)

The City Council reviewed five proposed salary scenarios for the 23/24 Fiscal Year with a base cost of $794,715. No decisions were made on the budget as members requested more time for review. A follow-up budget meeting is scheduled for June 26th.

• Scheduled next budget meeting for June 26th

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a major amendment to rezone approximately 319 acres from Landmark Ranch Planned Area Development to Hawk Hollow Planned Area Development for a proposed rental-resort community of 1,123 village homes. The council will also vote on consent items including $35,000 for automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety, a fireworks display agreement for the July 4th celebration, and approval of the Coolidge Municipal Airport Master Plan. Other business includes approval of FY 23/24 benefit plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield and a maintenance service agreement for odor control at the Val Vista Lift Station.

• Rezone 319.02 acres from Landmark Ranch PAD to Hawk Hollow PAD for 1,123 village homes near Martin Road, Skousen Road, and Kenworthy Road
• Approve up to $35,000 for ten automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety, waiving sealed bid process
• Enter into fireworks display agreement with Fireworks Production of Arizona for July 4th celebration at Kenworth Sports Complex
• Approve updated Coolidge Municipal Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan
• Increase cooperative purchasing agreement with Franklin Striping Inc. to $53,437.08 per year

The City Council approved a major amendment to rezone approximately 319.02 acres for the Hawk Hollow Planned Area Development. Council also approved FY 23/24 employee benefit plans and several municipal service contracts.

• Approved rezoning of ~319.02 acres for Hawk Hollow Planned Area Development (5-2)
• Approved FY 23/24 benefit plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield and VSP (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 10 Flock Safety automatic license plate readers not to exceed $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display agreement with Fireworks Production of Arizona (unanimous)
• Approved updated Coolidge Municipal Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan (unanimous)
• Approved lease extension with Hangar Right LLC (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance agreement with USP Technologies for Val Vista Lift Station and Kenworthy Trunk Line (unanimous)
• Approved increasing Franklin Striping Inc. agreement to $53,437.08 per year (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting

The Coolidge Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from YOSEMITE SAM LLC (John and Angel Ervin) to allow a front fence height increase from 4 feet to 6 feet plus at 220 W Martin Road. The property owner wants to match an existing grandfathered fence on an adjacent lot. The board will also approve minutes from the March 27, 2023 special meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on variance to increase front fence height at 220 W Martin Road, APN 205-12-0120
• Request seeks to raise fence from 4 feet to 6 feet plus to match existing grandfathered fence at 240 W Martin Road
• Approval of minutes from the March 27, 2023 special meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Yosemite Sam LLC (John and Angel Ervin) to increase the front-yard fence height from 4 feet to 6 feet at 220 W. Martin Road. The decision was unanimous (7-0). The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27, 2023 special meeting.

• Approved variance to allow 6-foot front fence at 220 W. Martin Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2023 special meeting (7-0)

City Council - Budget Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a budget meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed Capital Projects and Operational Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. This item is for discussion only, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Presentation on the Proposed Capital Projects and Operational Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24

The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets for Solid Waste and the Airport. The Council also reviewed the proposed FY 23/24 Operational Budgets for the General Fund. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposals.

Community Facilities District Board - Martin Valley - Special Meeting

The Community Facilities District Board for Martin Valley is holding a special meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and then enter executive session for legal advice on current and future CFD operations. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed-door discussion with the district attorney.

• Approval of minutes from the August 22, 2022 special meeting
• Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) for legal consultation on CFD operations

The Board approved the minutes from the August 22, 2022, special meeting. The Board also entered an executive session to receive legal advice regarding current and future district operations.

• Approved August 22, 2022 special meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on CFD operations (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings on two annexations (Laughlin 87 and Nunez) and consider consent items including unfreezing $25,000 for a video server, a $3,000 police grant, a $25,555 fire-department gear grant, and road-repair contracts for Pinkley Ave, 3rd St, Palo Verde Ave, 4th St, and Bartlett Rd & Christensen intersection. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week and a monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Public hearing on Laughlin 87 Annexation (Sections 27 & 28, T6S R8E)
• Public hearing on Nunez Annexation (Section 21, T5S R8E)
• Unfreeze $25,000 to buy a video server for Channel 11 from Rushworks, waiving bid process
• Accept $25,555 AZ 100 Club grant for five sets of firefighter turnout gear
• Approve road-repair contracts for Pinkley Ave & 3rd St, Palo Verde Ave & 4th St, and Bartlett Rd & Christensen intersection

The City Council unanimously approved eight consent items covering equipment purchases, staffing agreements, and infrastructure repairs. Public hearings were held for the Laughlin 87 and Nunez annexations, though no final votes on those items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved unfreezing $25,000 for a new Channel 11 video server from Rushworks (Unanimous)
• Approved employee staffing agreement with Educational Services, LLC for RetireRehire program (Unanimous)
• Approved entertainment agreement with Midway West Amusements for Coolidge Days (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 GOHS grant for Buckle Up Arizona campaign (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,555 AZ 100 Club grant for five sets of firefighter turnout gear (Unanimous)
• Approved pavement maintenance amendment with Cactus Asphalt (Unanimous)
• Approved on-call maintenance agreement with Ellison-Mills Construction for road reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approved claims for March 2023 (Unanimous)

Municipal Property Corporation - MPC - Special Meeting

The Municipal Property Corporation will hold a special meeting to appoint officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary) and elect three directors for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board authorizes debt issues for capital infrastructure or refinancing. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 25, 2022 special meeting.

• Appointment of Municipal Property Corporation Officers for 2023/2024
• Election of Directors to the MPC Board of Directors for 2023-2024
• Approval of minutes from the April 25, 2022 special meeting

The Municipal Property Corporation appointed its officers and elected its Board of Directors for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The board also approved the minutes from the April 25, 2022 special meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2022 special meeting (Unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Daniels as President, Tom Bagnall as Vice-President, and Tatianna Murrieta as Secretary for 2023/2024 (Unanimous)
• Elected Eric Daniels, Tom Bagnall, and Tatianna Murrieta to the Board of Directors for 2023/2024 (Unanimous)

City Council - Budget Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding a budget meeting to discuss department-requested capital projects for fiscal year 2023/24. This is a discussion-only item, with no final decisions or votes scheduled. The council will hear presentations from the Transit/Transportation, Airport, Streets, and IT departments, following earlier presentations from Police, Fire, Building Maintenance, and Vehicle Maintenance.

• Discussion of department-requested capital projects for FY 23/24
• Presentations from Transit/Transportation, Airport, Streets, and IT departments
• Follow-up to April 10 presentations by Police, Fire, Building Maintenance, and Vehicle Maintenance

The council held a budget meeting to discuss department-requested capital projects for Fiscal Year 23/24. Presentations included proposed Capital Improvement Project budgets for Transportation and Liquid Waste. No substantive decisions were made, and remaining presentations were scheduled for May 8th.

• Discussed FY 23/24 Capital Improvement Project budgets for Transportation and Liquid Waste
• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use items, including a major amendment to the Landmark Ranch Planned Area Development and three rezonings near West Coolidge Avenue and South 9th Street. The council will also consider consent items such as a drug task force grant agreement, a police dispatch equipment maintenance contract, and a fireworks display agreement for the July 4th celebration. A proclamation for National Library Week will be presented for discussion only.

• Public hearing and ordinance to amend Landmark Ranch PAD (319 acres) to Hawk Hollow PAD near Martin and Skousen roads
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 7.41 acres from AG to C-2 at SE corner of W. Coolidge Ave and S. 9th St (Edgewood Parcel 1)
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 20.38 acres from AG to R-3 at SE corner of W. Coolidge Ave and S. 9th St (Edgewood Parcel 2)
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 42.43 acres from AG to PAD at SE corner of W. Coolidge Ave and S. 9th St (Edgewood Parcel 3)
• Consent item: HIDTA grant agreement with City of Tucson for Pinal County Drug Task Force participation

The City Council approved three ordinances to rezone land at West Coolidge Avenue and South 9th Street for business and residential use. A proposed amendment for the Hawk Hollow rental-resort community was continued to May 8. The Council also approved a fireworks contract for the 4th of July celebration.

• Approved rezoning 7.41 acres to General Business (C-2) for Edgewood Parcel 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 20.38 acres to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) for Edgewood Parcel 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 42.43 acres to Planned Area Development (PAD) for Edgewood Parcel 3 (Unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance No. 23-01 regarding Hawk Hollow PAD to May 8, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display agreement with Fireworks Production of Arizona (Unanimous)
• Approved HIDTA Grant Agreement with City of Tucson for Pinal County Drug Task Force (Unanimous)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Goserco for police dispatch recording equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved declaring non-used city equipment and property as surplus (Unanimous)

City Council - Budget Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will hold a budget meeting to discuss department-requested capital projects for the upcoming fiscal year 2023/2024. This is a discussion-only item, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Presentation and discussion of department requested capital projects for Fiscal Year 23/24

The City Council held a budget meeting to discuss department requests for Fiscal Year 23/24 capital projects. CFO Gabe Garcia reported estimated revenues of $4,234,996 against proposed expenditures of $12,268,428. No formal budget approvals were made; remaining presentations were scheduled for April 24th.

• Tabled remaining budget presentations until April 24th

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering several contracts and agreements, including a letter of support for Arizona State University's request for $5 million in federal funding for a Clean Energy Materials center. The council will also consider a maintenance agreement for police interview room recording equipment, a cooperative purchasing agreement for pavement work, an airport planning services extension, a fair housing resolution, and an intergovernmental agreement on manufactured housing enforcement. The meeting opens with proclamations and a Chamber of Commerce report.

• Ratify letter of support for ASU Center for Clean Energy Materials, seeking $5 million in federal funding
• Maintenance service agreement with Goserco for police investigations interview room recording equipment
• Cooperative purchasing agreement with Cactus Asphalt for pavement maintenance and repair
• First extension of professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for Coolidge Municipal Airport planning
• Resolution No. 23-04 adopting a Fair Housing Policy and designating April 2023 as Fair Housing Month

City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a fair housing policy and several maintenance and professional service contracts. The council also ratified support for an ASU clean energy center seeking federal funding.

• Approved ratification of support for ASU's Center for Clean Energy Materials $5M federal funding request (Unanimous)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Goserco for police interview room recording equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with Cactus Asphalt for pavement maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services extension with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc for airport planning (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-04 establishing a Fair Housing Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Arizona Department of Housing to enforce manufactured housing standards (Unanimous)
• Approved claims for February 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider approving a variance to reduce the required side setback from 10 feet to 8 feet for a single-family residence at 319 W. Byrd Ave. The lot has a boundary issue from over 50 years ago that makes the standard setback unworkable. Staff recommends approval.

• Public hearing on variance request for 319 W. Byrd Ave. to allow an 8-foot side setback instead of the required 10 feet.
• Consider approval of variance for Desert Vista Rentals LLC to construct a single-family home on a lot with inadequate area due to a property boundary issue.
• Approval of minutes from the October 10, 2022 special meeting.

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance request for Desert Vista Rentals LLC to reduce a side setback from 10 feet to 8 feet. This change allows for the construction of a single-family residence at 319 W. Byrd Ave.

• Approved variance for 8-foot side setback at 319 W. Byrd Ave. (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2022 special meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The Coolidge City Council is holding a study session to receive a presentation from consultant Kimley-Horn on the Coolidge Municipal Airport Master Plan update. The discussion covers the planning process, aviation activity forecasts, and recommended development alternatives, but no formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Presentation on Airport Master Plan update by Kimley-Horn
• Discussion of aviation activity forecasts: 45 based aircraft in 2020, projected 70 by 2040
• Forecast of 56,000 general aviation operations in 2020, projected 67,388 by 2040
• Critical aircraft identified as Shorts SD3 Sherpa (ARC B-II)
• Next steps include FAA forecast approval and future public workshops

The City Council held a study session to receive a presentation from Kimley-Horn regarding the Coolidge Municipal Airport Master Plan. The session consisted of a workshop and discussion; no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Discussed proposed Airport Master Plan, development plans, and financial plans

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will discuss and potentially act on a notice of intention to increase property taxes for FY 2023/2024, along with several consent agenda items including purchases for software, license plate readers, and a playground. They will also discuss the proposed FY 23/24 budget schedule.

• Notice of Intention to Increase Property Tax for FY 2023/2024
• Purchase of 10 Flock Safety ALPR cameras and software for $32,200
• Award bid to GameTime for playground structure at Palo Verde Park for $74,999.96
• Lease agreement with Aircraft Inspection & Management for 4.85 acres at Coolidge Municipal Airport
• JOC agreements with ViaSun Corporation and Cactus Asphalt for pavement maintenance

The City Council approved the purchase of 10 automatic license plate reader cameras and software for the Police Department. Other approved actions included a notice of intention to increase property taxes for FY 23/24 and several airport and park contracts. One pavement maintenance agreement was tabled.

• Approved $32,200 purchase of 10 Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and software from Flock Safety (6-1)
• Approved Notice of Intention to increase property tax for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $74,999.96 bid to PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc Dba GameTime for Palo Verde Park playground structure (Unanimous)
• Approved unfreezing $30,000 in Capital Sales Tax Fund to purchase Microsoft Office 2021 Standard (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Pinal County Sheriffs Office for police use of shooting range (Unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Aircraft Inspection & Management, LLC (AIM) for 4.85 acres at Municipal Airport (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-03 for Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) Program Grant amendment (Unanimous)
• Tabled JOC Agreement with Cactus Asphalt for pavement maintenance (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a $340,194 grant application for Operation Stonegarden, a $340,000 equipment purchase for a street sweeper, and a memorandum of understanding with Central Arizona College for free ESL and GED classes. They will also discuss modifying the CART and Cotton Express transit routes. The agenda includes a monthly report from the Chamber of Commerce and a call to the public.

• Approve MOU with Central Arizona College for free ESL and GED classes, Feb 2023–Feb 2026
• Ratify application for 2023 OPSG grant from AZ Dept. of Homeland Security, $340,194 for overtime, mileage, equipment
• Approve purchase of 2020 ES351 mechanical sweeper from Southwest Sweeper, not to exceed $340,000
• Approve claims for January 2023
• Modify existing CART and Cotton Express routes

The City Council unanimously approved modifications to the CART and Cotton Express transit routes to improve efficiency and connectivity. The Council also approved a series of consent items including equipment purchases and grant applications.

• Approved modifications to CART and Cotton Express transit routes (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Central Arizona College for free ESL and GED classes (Unanimous)
• Approved application for $340,194 in 2023 OPSG Grant funds (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2020 ES351 Mechanical Sweeper from Southwest Sweeper not to exceed $340,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved claims for the month of January 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is meeting for an executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss a potential economic development agreement. The discussion will include consultation with the city attorney and is for discussion only, with no action expected. The agenda contains no other items beyond this closed session.

• Executive session for discussion of potential economic development agreement (Bourbon)
• Closed session authorized under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4)
• No fiscal impact listed; no recommendation from staff

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including extending an airport engineering services contract with Kimley-Horn for one year, unfreezing $50,000 from the Capital Sales Tax Fund to purchase a new backup computer system for City Hall and the Police Department, and authorizing an application for FY2022 State Housing Funds. A regular item proposes amending the Personnel Policies Handbook regarding Fire Department certified personnel. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 9 and January 23, 2023.

• Second extension of professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for airport engineering design and construction management at Coolidge Municipal Airport
• Unfreeze $50,000 in Capital Sales Tax Fund to buy backup system for City Hall and Police Department networks from SHI
• Resolution No. 23-01 authorizing application for FY2022 State Housing Funds
• Resolution No. 23-02 amending Personnel Policies Handbook sections 3-6, 4-1-3, 4-1-4, 4-4-3, and 5-1-1 regarding Fire Department certified personnel
• Approval of minutes from January 9 and January 23, 2023 regular meetings

The City Council approved amendments to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook regarding Fire Department certified classified personnel. The council also approved several consent items including airport engineering services and computer network funding.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-02 amending Fire Department personnel policies (Unanimous)
• Approved second extension of professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for airport engineering (Unanimous)
• Approved unfreezing $50,000 in Capital Sales Tax Fund for City Hall and Police Department backup systems from SHI (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 to apply for FY2022 State Housing Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Study Sessions

The Coolidge City Council will hear a presentation from the Arizona Water Company on water resources, including system operations, infrastructure improvements, and supply sources. The discussion covers groundwater, effluent, Gila River, and Colorado River (CAP) water, as well as the company's demand management program. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only study session.

• Presentation on water resources and infrastructure by Arizona Water Company
• Overview of Coolidge system: 8 primary wells, production 2,516 acre-feet in 2022
• Development updates: Cross Creek Ranch (684 homes), Heartland (2,447 homes), Landmark Ranch
• CAP water allocation for Coolidge: 2,000 acre-feet; Tier 2a shortage no reduction to M&I pool in 2023
• Every Drop Counts demand management program accomplishments

The City Council held a study session featuring a presentation from the Arizona Water Company regarding current and future water resources. The session included updates on groundwater, effluent, Gila River water, and Colorado River water supplies. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adjourned study session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding a regular meeting with a Chamber of Commerce report, a call to the public, and consent agenda items. The council will vote on two liquor license applications and approve the city's claims for December 2022. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.

• Liquor license application #216918 for Pita Patio Grill at 235 W. Coolidge Avenue
• Special event liquor license for St. James Catholic Church's annual festival, Feb 24-26, 2023
• Approval of December 2022 claims, including payments to vendors like AZ Public Service and Amazon
• Monthly report by the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce (discussion only)

City Council unanimously approved a consent package including two liquor license applications and city claims for December 2022. The meeting also included a monthly report from the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Liquor License Application #216918 for Pita Patio Grill (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for St. James Catholic Church festival (Unanimous)
• Approved claims for the month of December 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding an executive session to discuss legal issues related to expanding full-time coverage for the Coolidge Fire Department. The session is for discussion only, with no action expected. The meeting is closed to the public, but the agenda notes that the council may resume in open session afterward.

• Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) for legal consultation on Coolidge Fire Department
• Discussion on expanding full-time fire coverage
• No fiscal impact reported
• No recommendation or action items on the agenda

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Coolidge City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $275,000 street sweeper purchase, two subleases at the G&H Aerospace facility, an updated drug and alcohol policy, and November 2022 claims. They will also appoint a vice-mayor for a two-year term and discuss an Arbor Day proclamation.

• Purchase of 2017 Elgin Broom Bear Street Sweeper from Norwood Equipment Inc, not to exceed $275,000
• Multi-tenant lease between Terry Glass and ECube Solutions LLC for aircraft dismantling at G&H Aerospace premises
• Industrial/commercial lease between Terry Glass and Daycraft Weapons Systems at G&H Aerospace premises
• Updated Drug and Alcohol Policy required by Federal Transit Administration
• Appointment of council member as vice-mayor for two-year term

The City Council appointed Jacque Henry to a two-year term as Vice-Mayor. Council also approved two aircraft-related sublease agreements and a street sweeper purchase. An updated drug and alcohol policy for transit funding was approved.

• Appointed Jacque Henry as Vice-Mayor for a two-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2017 Elgin Broom Bear Street Sweeper not to exceed $275,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved sublease agreement between Terry Glass and ECube Solutions LLC for aircraft dismantling (Unanimous)
• Approved sublease agreement between Terry Glass and Daycraft Weapons Systems (Unanimous)
• Approved updated FTA Drug and Alcohol Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 claims (Unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session Meeting

The Coolidge City Council is holding an executive session to discuss lease agreements and sub-leases for real property at the Coolidge Municipal Airport. The discussion will include potential terms and legal advice, and is for discussion only, with no public vote expected. The meeting is otherwise limited to roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session discussion on lease agreements and sub-leases for Coolidge Municipal Airport property
• Legal consultation with City Attorney regarding potential lease terms
• Closed to the public per ARS 38-431.03(A)(3), (A)(4), and (A)(7)