The Buckeye Police Department Fiscal Year 2018 Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) project will provide continued support for the Officers and their ability to respond and assist the public and other agencies during multiple events and exercises. Grant funding, in the requested amount of $17,220, will be used to attend the Homeland Security Conference, TLO Local Conference, and ATAP Conference, and for the purchase of additional equipment to support the TLO's.  The request for varied equipment and training will enhance the capabilities of TLO’s to respond to all hazard events.

The Buckeye Police Department 2018 Rapid Response Team (RRT) grant project will provide continued support for the Buckeye RRT and their ability to respond and assist the public and other agencies during multiple events and exercises. Grant funding, in the requested amount of $52,473, will be used to purchase equipment for the RRT.

The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area  (HIDTA) Task Force provides funding for overtime and equipment to the Buckeye Police Department. Grant funding, in the requested amount of $47,187, will be used to fund overtime and equipment used by sworn Buckeye Police Department personnel assigned to the HIDTA Task Force to conduct operations and assist in the investigations and pursuit of criminal organizations that operate and distribute drugs in the State of Arizona.

Approval of this request will increase the total previously approved amount for the new installation/meter replacement program from $750,000 to $1,500,000 and will allow the Water Resources Department the opportunity to continue with the implementation of the AMI meter reading system already in progress as well as additional permitting/software related maintenance. This additional amount will fund two emergency purchases in the amounts of $65,735.20 and $263,815.23. The balance of funding will be utilized for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 purchases.

The Water Resources Department requires the removal and replacement of two (2) existing welded steel vessels used for water treatment. The condition of the steel vessels are failing due to coating issues, cathodic protection issues or small leaks. The total contract amount, which includes all material, surface preparation, material application, inspection and testing, and handling and disposal of all debris, will not exceed $330,577. The two welded steel tanks are located at the Sundance Booster Station, 22900 West Yuma Road in Buckeye.

The applicant has requested approval of the Final Plat Verrado East District Phase 2B. This 119 single-family lot subdivision is generally located north of Indian School and east of 197th Avenue (just north of Verrado Village Grove) within the Verrado East District within the Verrado Master Planned Community (Verrado CMP). The associated Preliminary Plat was approved on November 14, 2017.  The proposal is consistent with the character of East District, the approved Preliminary Plat and the Verrado CMP. Request by David Nilsen of DMB White Tank, LLC.

The Membership Agreement sets forth the authority for entering into a joint contract to purchase insurance and the administration of the risk pool by its Board of Trustees. Coverage is addressed by a separate Property and Liability Coverage Agreement and a Workers’ Compensation Coverage Agreement.

Buckeye City Code, Chapter 2-4-1, authorizes the cancellation of regular meetings when appropriate, by majority vote of the City Council. The cancellation will be posted legally, with ample time for the public and staff to plan for the cancellation. If for any reason, action is required on an item prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, a Special Council meeting will be scheduled accordingly.

Conde's Mexican Food (formerly Lalo's Mexican Restaurant) is requesting approval for a new Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License. This is an established business with new owners, new name, and new license (same series). This application was legally posted on March 28, 2018. Requested by Conde Hospitality, LLC.

At the Primary Election, the qualified electors will vote for candidates for three Councilmember seats for Districts 4, 5, and 6 on Tuesday August 28, 2018, whose names shall appear on the ballot. Any candidates receiving a majority of all the votes cast at the Primary Election will be declared elected. The voters will also have the opportunity to ratify and approve or reject the General Plan update. The General Election is called in the event the nominated candidates do not receive a majority of votes during the Primary Election.

Council previously approved actions by the City to acquire, install and construct water lines, sewer lines, roadways and drainage improvements benefitting property owners and landholdings located within the Roosevelt Street Improvement District. The construction contract will be awarded pursuant to this resolution.  In addition, the boundaries of the Improvement District have been modified and the First Amendment to Waiver and Development Agreement pertaining to the Improvement District will be approved.  This resolution also approves the Assessment Diagram, which details how much each parcel of real property will be assessed in order to pay for the improvements. 

The City Council previously approved actions by the City to acquire, install and construct water lines, sewer lines, roadways and drainage improvements benefitting property owners and landholdings located within the Roosevelt Street Improvement District.  Debt service on the bonds will be paid from the levy of special assessments on certain real property within the boundaries of the Improvement District.