Council weighs holding E. 7th South project while exploring Porter Road improvements
Jun 9, 2026
Staff told council rising costs and APS declining contributions may require delaying the E. 7th South capital project or dividing it over three years; alternatives include purchasing land from APS or rerouting from the Willis Farm property to 1st E.
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Council considered options for the E. 7th South capital project after staff reported Arizona Public Service (APS) did not provide the previously expected contribution and costs have risen from earlier estimates. Town staff Brian Richards said the original plan was to put 7th S on hold but a new approach might allow the town to do both the 7th S work and Porter Road improvements by dividing work across three years.
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