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Key outcomes at a glance:

- Golf carts for Dave White Municipal Golf Course (Resolution No. 5790): The council accepted a bid from Suncor Industries, Inc., doing business as Desert Golf Cars of Youngtown, Arizona, to supply Yamaha Drive2 Quiet Tech carts. The purchase agreement is for an amount not to exceed $257,239.50 for 70 replacement carts; staff said the bid price was $6,324.85 per cart with a trade-in allowance of $2,650 per cart, yielding a final cost per cart of $3,674.85. The approved capital improvement plan allocated $225,000 for the purchase; staff requested a transfer of additional funds to cover the $257,239.50 total. The council voted to approve Resolution No. 5790.

- Thornton Road widening (Resolution No. 5791): The council authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the Thornton Road project, which will add a second through lane in each direction south of Cottonwood Lane (two 12-foot travel lanes plus a 4-foot shoulder). Staff said the project is state- and federally funded, that the city paid a $30,000 development administration fee, and that the city's match is 5.7 percent ($229,390). Staff described the total remaining project funds as $3,795,000. The council approved Resolution No. 5791 to authorize execution of the agreement.

- Network pavement and roadway data collection (Resolution No. 5792): The council approved a sole-source contract with Civil Incorporated to collect network-wide pavement and roadway data for the city's pavement management system. Staff recommended a contract not to exceed $140,000 with a $5,000 city-controlled contingency; staff said the city maintains approximately 355 paved centerline miles and the last pavement data set was collected seven years ago. Staff also noted a pilot on Cottonwood Lane performed in April. During Q&A staff later described the multi-year purchase as covering about $135,000 over three years and said Civil operates in 20 other states; the contract passed as Resolution No. 5792.

- Peters Road widening — construction manager at-risk (Resolution No. 5793): The council accepted a proposal from Allison Mills Contracting LLC to provide construction manager at-risk services for the Peters Road widening project from Burris Road to Thornton Road. The guaranteed maximum price proposal included a city-controlled contingency not to exceed $50,000. The project scope calls for three through lanes (one westbound and two eastbound) plus a two-way left-turn lane. The council approved Resolution No. 5793.

- Carmack Nat field improvements (Resolution No. 5789): The council accepted a bid from RCI Property Enterprises LLC to complete the Carmack Nat field improvement project to correct low-lying areas between fields 1, 2 and 3. The contract is not to exceed $164,492.50 and is funded from an approved CIP allocation of $250,000. Work was described as roughly 26,200 square feet of regrading and new sod; construction was expected to start mid-August with a 90-day turf establishment period, targeting mid-January for playability. Resolution No. 5789 passed.

- City manager authority to negotiate rights-of-way and easements (Ordinance No. 3475): The council adopted Ordinance No. 3475 authorizing the city manager to work with contracted engineering and real-estate consultants to develop rights-of-way, easements and land needs for new roads and utility infrastructure and to execute related acquisition documents; the ordinance specifically excluded authority to condemn property. The ordinance passed.

Why it matters: The approvals advance multiple capital projects the city has prioritized in its CIP and allow staff to proceed with procurement, construction and data-gathering that staff say will streamline project delivery and asset management. Several items require city cost-sharing or internal transfers; staff identified funding shortfalls and contingencies and described next steps for scheduling and public notices during construction.

What to watch next: Staff said it will provide updates in weekly manager reports and coordinate public notifications and construction staging with nearby businesses and residents. Several projects include built-in contingencies and require utility coordination before full construction begins.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting | July 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Casa Grande City Council approved multiple procurement and capital-project items, including new golf carts for Dave White course, an ADOT Thornton Road widening agreement, a pavement-data contract with Civil Incorporated and construction manager-at-risk services for Peters Road.","taxTitle","Casa Grande, Pinal County, Arizona","taxId",4122,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6158376,"Casa Grande adopts urban camping ordinance, council and service providers pledge further coordination before October effective date",711,599000,1310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5459046-c79ef0b04791d5a095fbc55370f2cfc1&start=599&end=1310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5459046-c79ef0b04791d5a095fbc55370f2cfc1/thumbnail_599000.jpg","/articles/6158376/Casa-Grande/Pinal-County/Arizona/Casa-Grande-adopts-urban-camping-ordinance-council-and-service-providers-pledge-further-coordination-before-October-effective-date","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158376-a5f5a721f507107b86b00ab5b8a113f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174493&Signature=M-u9J4ibIz7rFswb5F11lhWXk~BfxWf5p6qUSQe3xsGegaRPMtQ5UPa2XDfvEVhT91oodQxAJ2dmd-NDeSTJ11DSyks5~oLJcwN4252g1tYxtMgstYwWnibB1gWiIyWti8ILALv9j9CzcsQ6B2PrmWkNxbuhtGbQe-DsgqD~mFYVZ5WUqxRrDEl15HszjgWdGwX3lv5D0oFQows-K2r~-CwzTwzaAPpFfk~6iGv3t5zywNkLorGUYqoSp~fvQebhRPQVHRa3vfT~ENrfIIzqZnEzZnqnWBtm6FLavMNj6~KPVrj3Mfyx5jbHKfrpftOk4Qy~30D6uAD1D~Kv0sKgsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Casa Grande City Council on a unanimous vote approved Ordinance No. 1397.19, creating chapter 12.08 of the Casa Grande Municipal Code to regulate urban camping and storage of personal belongings. The measure establishes penalties for violations and sets an effective date in October.

City officials said the ordinance is intended not to criminalize homelessness but to manage locations where people are camping because certain concentrated encampments have created safety and sanitation concerns for surrounding neighborhoods. “The point of the ordinance is not to be heavy handed,” said the Deputy City Manager, describing staff efforts to coordinate nonprofits and to dedicate a staff person to help organize services and search for an appropriate location for shelter or sanctioned camping.

The ordinance drew public comment from local volunteers and service providers who urged the council to ensure women and other vulnerable people have access to shelter, showers and case management. Barry Northup, who identified himself as a volunteer with Crossroads Church and a person who previously experienced homelessness, said he was “concerned with the provisions that are made to help the folks out here.” Barbara Sundust, who volunteers with Laundry Love, described the local clientele and the services volunteers provide: “We served 89 people, 538 loads of laundry…$1,374,” she said, and urged the council to consider coordinated shelters and case-management programs modeled on local and regional examples.

Councilmembers acknowledged the concerns and described ongoing stakeholder work. The mayor said the city’s CG Helps coalition meets monthly and that additional nonprofit stakeholders have formed a working group to seek solutions. Staff said the city has visited Phoenix programs to learn best practices and has extended the ordinance’s effective date to October to allow more time for coordination.

The council took a roll-call vote after a reading of the ordinance. Council member Grama, Council member Dugan, Council member B. Dillon, Council member Huddleston, Mayor Pro Tem Herrmann and Mayor Fitzgibbons all voted yes; the motion passed.

Mayor Fitzgibbons and staff said the city will continue monthly stakeholder meetings and public outreach in advance of the ordinance taking effect, and invited service providers to meet with staff to explore shelter and cooling/hydration options. The council did not direct any property acquisitions or authorize condemnation related to shelter siting during the meeting.

Why it matters: The ordinance changes how the city enforces camping and storage rules in public spaces and triggers a window for the city and nonprofit partners to place services and alternatives before enforcement begins in October. Community volunteers warned the council that, without accessible shelters and services, women and people living in vehicles could face barriers to employment and safety.

What’s next: Staff will continue the stakeholder meetings and coordinate with nonprofit partners to identify service sites and report back to council prior to the October effective date.","The Casa Grande City Council on a unanimous vote adopted Ordinance No. 1397.19 establishing a new municipal chapter regulating urban camping and storage of personal belongings, after public commenters and councilmembers pressed for increased shelter and service options for people experiencing homelessness.","actionData","errors"]

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