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Votes at a glance: Casa Grande council approves annexations, contracts and CIP spending
Summary
At its Dec. 15 meeting the Casa Grande council unanimously approved multiple ordinances (annexations and zoning) and resolutions authorizing contracts for roadwork, traffic systems, pool repairs, striping and a land sale. All recorded roll calls were affirmative among present members.
The Casa Grande City Council on Dec. 15 approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions covering annexation and zoning, professional services and public‑works contracts, and the sale of a remaining airport industrial park lot.
Key outcomes
- Ordinance No. 3486 (Saguaro annexation and initial zoning) — approved by roll call with all present members voting yes. - Ordinance No. 1178.47 (change from Urban Ranch to General Industrial I‑2 near Thornton Road) — approved by roll call with a unanimous vote of those present. - Ordinance No. 1178.471 (UR to Community Services B‑4 at Barton Road/I‑8) — approved by roll call with all present voting yes. - Resolution No. 5862 — approved to contract with Wilson and Company Inc. Engineers & Architects for project management/design services for roadway projects, not to exceed $98,000. - Resolution No. 5866 — approved to contract with Schlesinger Consulting Engineering PLLC for project management on Cottonwood and Quartsen corridor projects, total not to exceed $148,958. - Resolution No. 5863 — approved sole source agreement with Swarco McCain Inc. for the MyCity TMS adaptive traffic management system, three‑year cost $30,126. - Resolution No. 5864 — approved contract with RCIA Properties Enterprise LLC for pool deck repair and grate installation at Palm Island Family Aquatic Park; base proposals and selected options bring the contract to approximately $303,003.48 with total authority not to exceed $340,000 including contingency and transfers. - Resolution No. 5865 — approved annual pavement striping contract with Franklin Striping Incorporated not to exceed $257,821. - Ordinance No. 3490 — approved sale of Lot 7 in Donovan M. Kramer SR Industrial Park to Casa Grande Air Center LLC at $156,816 per acre (approx. $628,832 for ~4.001 acres). - Resolution No. 5273.41 — approved a major general plan amendment reclassifying ~353 acres from 'neighborhoods' to 'large mixed use' near Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road; planning commission had forwarded a unanimous recommendation and council approval required five votes and passed.
Council votes on recorded roll calls were unanimous among the members present for each listed item. The approvals authorize staff to execute contracts and proceed with the processes described; most projects and sales will require subsequent implementation steps, contract execution and, where applicable, future site‑specific planning and public review.
Several items (G4, G5, G6) had public comment before the council votes, including concerns about infrastructure costs tied to an annexation linked to Lucid Motors. For the procurement items, staff described funding sources as available in listed CIP accounts or annual maintenance funds, and presented scope and schedule details.
Next procedural steps include execution of contracts and expected project procurement work. For land‑use items, subsequent development agreements and site plans will return to the city for additional approvals.
