City Council Regular Meeting on 2025-05-20 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2025-05-20

City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Meeting Agenda Fx: (520) 568-9120
 www.maricopa-az.gov
 City Council Regular Meeting
 Mayor Nancy Smith
 Vice-Mayor Henry Wade
 Councilmember Eric Goettl
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr
 Councilmember Amber Liermann
 Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
 Councilmember Bob Marsh

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 Procedure for Addressing the City Council


The Maricopa City Council values citizen comments and input. If you wish to speak on a matter
concerning Maricopa city government that is on the agenda, please fill out a speaker card and give it
to the City Clerk before the meeting starts. The Mayor will call your name when that portion of the
agenda is reached.

The Call to the Public portion on the agenda provides citizens an opportunity to identify for the City
Council matters of interest or concern related to city government that are not on the printed agenda.
Under the provisions of the Arizona Open Meeting Law, the City Council is prohibited from responding
to issues that have not been properly noticed. Therefore, the City Council may only listen to citizens
who wish to address them on non-agenda items. We regret that the City Council cannot respond
beyond thanking you for your comments. City staff will follow-up on your questions via telephone or
email, whichever is preferred. A speaker card is not required for this portion of the meeting but it is
appreciated.

Whenever any group of persons wishes to address the City Council on the same subject matter, it
shall be proper for the Mayor to request that a spokesperson be chosen.

The City asks that, when your name is called, you come forward to the podium, state your name and
then begin speaking. All speakers are expected to observe common standards of decorum and
courtesy. Personal attacks, political speeches, or threats of political action are inappropriate in this
forum and will be grounds, at the discretion of the Mayor, for ending a speaker's time at the podium.

In the event that the meeting is disrupted in any way that the City in its sole discretion deems
inappropriate, the City reserves the right to immediately remove the individual(s) from the meeting.
Reasons for removing an individual include but are not limited to making offensive remarks or
statements, disrespectful statements or actions, and any other action deemed appropriate.

All remarks shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to staff or the public. No person
other than a member of the City Council, the City Manager or the City Attorney and the person having
the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion without the permission of the Mayor.
Depending on the number of items on the Council agenda and the number of speaker cards
submitted, the Mayor may establish shorter time limits for speakers.



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1. Call to Order

 Invocation
 Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call


3. Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations


4. Report from the Mayor

 The Mayor, members of Council or other designee, may present information related to
 the operation of the city.

5. Report from the City Manager


6. Call to the Public

 The procedures to follow if you address the Council are: Council requests that you
 express your ideas in three minutes or less and refrain from any personal attacks or
 derogatory statements about any City employee, a fellow citizen, or anyone else,
 whether in the audience or not. The Mayor will limit discussion whenever they deem
 such an action appropriate to the proper conduct of the meeting. At the conclusion of an
 open call to the public, individual members of the Council may respond to criticism
 made by those who have addressed the Council, may ask Staff to review a matter, or
 may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. However, members of the Council
 shall not discuss or take legal action on any matters during an open call to the public
 unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. Finally, a word
 on decorum at our meetings. Periodically, we may want to applaud a success or show
 our approval of a comment and occasionally, we may personally disagree with
 something that is said. However, when we’re hearing input from our City Council and
 our residents, whether we support their comments or disagree with their comments,
 please do not applaud or negatively respond to a speaker unless invited to do so by the
 presiding authority. It is important that every person who addresses the City Council
 has a right to speak and not be intimidated.

7. Consent Agenda

 All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine matters and will be
 enacted by one motion of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these
 items unless a Councilmember or member of the public so requests, in which event the
 item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence
 on the agenda.


 7.1 SPEVLIQ The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval
 25-05 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for an application for a
 special event liquor license provided by Brenda Campbell to allow Roots Eatery to
 serve alcohol during a special event known as Great American 4th on July 4, 2025 at
 Copper Sky Recreation Complex 44345 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Maricopa, AZ
 85138. Discussion and Action.




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 7.2 IGA 25-08 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on the approval of an
 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Maricopa and the City of Eloy for the
 transfer of a 2015 BMW Police Motorcycle from the Eloy Police Department to the
 Maricopa Police Department. Discussion and Action.


 7.3 RES 25-10 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal streets within
 the Rancho Mirage Parcel 15, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.4 RES 25-11 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal streets within
 the Rancho Mirage Parcel 16, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.5 RES 25-12 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, accepting
 public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal streets within
 the Rancho Mirage Parcel 21, into the City Street/Road Maintenance System.
 Discussion and Action.


 7.6 MIN 25-28 Approval of Minutes from the May 6, 2025 City Council Regular meeting. Discussion
 and Action.


 7.7 RES 25-13 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving
 and adopting the Second Amendment to the Development Incentive Agreement
 between the City of Maricopa, TTRG AZ Maricopa Honeycutt Development, LLC, A
 Delaware Limited Liability Company, TTRG AZ Maricopa Honeycutt 5, LLC, A Delaware
 Limited Liability Company, TTRG AZ Maricopa Honeycutt 6, LLC, A Delaware Limited
 Liability Company, TTRG AZ Maricopa Honeycutt 7, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability
 Company, and Thompson Thrift Development, Inc., an Indiana Corporation, in
 compliance with A.R.S. §9-500.05. Discussion and Action.


8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 Items on the agenda are open for citizen input. Please fill out a card and present it to
 the City Clerk before the meeting begins. The Mayor will call upon you for your
 comments.


 8.1 APP 25-04 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment to
 fill a vacancy on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. Discussion and
 Action.


 8.2 PRES 25-06 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation and community update from
 Global Water Resources. Discussion only.


 8.3 PRES 25-09 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation from Danny Court with Elliott D.
 Pollack & Company on the city's updated Housing Assessment. Discussion Only.




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 8.4 CON 25-10 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Lease
 Agreement with Option to Purchase with Open Arms Vocational Living Center, Inc., an
 Arizona nonprofit corporation, related to the lease of approximately 0.16 acres of the
 real property generally located at the Northeast corner of W Mercado St. and N Main
 St., Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, Assessor Parcel No. 510-26-0460, and, if the
 option to purchase is exercised, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase
 Agreement consistent with the terms of the Lease and any closing documents related
 thereto. Discussion and Action.


9. Executive Session

 The Maricopa City Council may go into executive session, which is not open to the
 public, for purpose of obtaining legal advice from the City’s attorney on any of the above
 agenda items pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3).

10. Adjournment

 Note: This meeting is open to the public. All interested persons are welcome to
 attend. Council members of the City of Maricopa City Council will attend either in
 person or by telephonic conference or video communication. Supporting documents
 and staff reports, which were furnished to the City Council with this agenda, are
 available for review on our website, www.maricopa-az.gov.

 Physical access to the meeting room will be available 15 minutes prior to the meeting
 start time.

 Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign
 language interpreter, by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 520-316-6970. Requests
 should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

 NOTICE TO PARENTS: Parents and legal guardians have the right to consent before
 the City of Maricopa makes a video or voice recording of a minor child A.R.S.
 §1-602.A.9. Maricopa City Council meetings are recorded and may be viewed on
 Channel 20 and the Maricopa website. If you permit your child to participate in the
 Council meeting, a recording will be made. If your child is seated in the audience, your
 child may be recorded, but you may request that your child be seated in a designated
 area to avoid recording. Please submit your request to the City Clerk at (520) 316-6970.




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City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Meeting Minutes - Final Fx: (520) 568-9120
 www.maricopa-az.gov
 City Council Regular Meeting
 Mayor Nancy Smith
 Vice-Mayor Henry Wade
 Councilmember Eric Goettl
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr
 Councilmember Amber Liermann
 Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
 Councilmember Bob Marsh

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call to Order
 Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Maricopa Police Department
 Chaplin Ron McIntire led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, which
 was led by Councilmember Goettl.


 2. Roll Call
 Present: 7 - Mayor Nancy Smith, Vice Mayor Henry Wade, Councilmember Eric Goettl,
 Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, Councilmember Amber Liermann,
 Councilmember Vincent Manfredi and Councilmember Bob Marsh


 3. Proclamations, Acknowledgements, Awards and Presentations
 No proclamations, acknowledgements, awards, or presentations.



 4. Report from the Mayor
 Councilmember Liermann reminded residents about the city's weekly newsletter,
 which can be subscribed to on the city website. Next, she invited everyone to the
 Veteran Memorial Ribbon Cutting on May 24th at 8:30 a.m. at Copper Sky
 Recreational Center. Councilmember Liermann then shared that she and
 Councilmember Marsh had met with a local Boy Scout troop on May 13th, discussing
 topics like cooling centers and community care. Additionally, she encouraged
 participation in the Pinal County early childhood survey to assess the needs for early
 childhood services. Next, Councilmember Liermann also addressed recent safety
 concerns in Maricopa with the multiple shootings over the past two weeks. She
 thanked the Maricopa Police Department for their quick responses and arrests,
 noting that most incidents involved people who knew each other, often family
 members. Councilmember Liermann outlined six proactive solutions, including
 engaging with neighborhood watch programs, scheduling a law enforcement
 coordination meeting on June 18th, increasing patrols in affected neighborhoods,
 having the police chief meet with Homeowners’ Association directors, utilizing Flock
 cameras to aid arrests, and promoting a Block Watch email for residents to report
 concerns.

 Next, Councilmember Marsh shared that tomorrow was Emergency Services for
 Children's Day, recognizing Maricopa Fire and Medical as one of six Arizona
 departments prepared for pediatric care. On May 8th, he reported attending the
 Maricopa Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Mandy's Wine Bar, an excellent
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 meeting attracting local business leaders. On May 12th, Councilmember Marsh
 reported attending the groundbreaking ceremony for Saddleback Village, a new
 affordable housing community comprising over 200 homes being constructed by
 Dominion, located just west of Home Depot. Additionally, he reported participating in
 meetings related to water resources, including the Pinal County Water Augmentation
 Authority board meeting and the Pinal Partnership Water Resources Committee
 meeting, both well-attended and focused on legislative water issues. During these
 meetings, discussions centered on recent water bills in the state legislature, including
 a successful effort to remove an inappropriate amendment from a supported bill.
 Lastly, Councilmember Marsh reported attending a Memorial Task Force meeting for
 a city founders memorial, led by the mayor, with aspirations to collaborate with the
 Maricopa Historical Society in the ongoing project to honor individuals significant to
 Maricopa's history and future.

 Next, Councilmember Knorr expressed her gratitude to Councilmember Liermann for
 addressing public safety concerns and applauded the efforts of the Maricopa Police
 Department in ensuring community safety. Next, she emphasized the significance of
 supporting the police force in their diligent work. Councilmember Knorr encouraged
 community members to participate in the ACP Painting, LLC Inaugural Veterans
 Honor 5K Run/Walk, a charity event aimed at raising funds to benefit veterans. The
 event is scheduled to take place on May 24th, starting at 6:30 a.m., and will conclude
 with the unveiling of the Veterans Memorial at 8:30 a.m. Additionally, Councilmember
 Knorr promoted the city's summer reading program, highlighting that it is open to
 residents of all ages and offers engaging opportunities for both adults and children to
 develop their love for reading while earning prizes.

 Councilmember Manfredi reported attending a state transportation board meeting in
 Bullhead City, where he advocated for the expansion of State Route 347. He spoke
 on the project's vital importance to the community of Maricopa and its residents.
 Next, Councilmember Manfredi encouraged residents to take part in the public survey
 conducted by the Arizona Department of Transportation to voice their support and
 share personal experiences related to this route, as these can be crucial in prioritizing
 the project in the state’s five-year plan. He also reported participating in a Rural
 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting, where discussions focused on the
 financial challenges in obtaining state and rural funding for transportation
 advancements.

 Vice Mayor Wade reported attending the graduation ceremony for the Be Awesome
 Youth Program, which took place on Friday. He noted that the ceremony celebrated
 approximately 10 to 15 graduates, ranging in age from 6 to about 12 years old. He
 shared that during the event, each graduate received a certificate and a small trophy,
 recognizing their achievements and participation in the program. Vice Mayor Wade
 shared that the children were genuinely excited and proud of their accomplishments,
 highlighting the positive impact of the program within the community.

 Mayor Smith reported attending the Heritage Academy art show, where she marveled
 at over 2,000 pieces of student artwork, expressing admiration for the high quality
 and noting the waiting list to join the school's art class. Additionally, she reported
 attending a local shred event with her grandchildren. Next, Mayor Smith praised the
 Maricopa Orchestra and Chorus for their Mother's Day concert, highlighting the
 impressive talent present in the city. She then addressed the importance of the
 Maricopa Police Department Homeowners’ Association meeting for enhancing
 communication with local leaders. Additionally, Mayor Smith reported attending the
 Maricopa Unified School District's school groundbreaking, emphasizing the
 remarkable presentation and sharing the significance of the development for the
 Sorrento area and eastern part of Maricopa. Next, She urged residents to participate


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 in the Arizona Department of Transportation's survey to ensure Route 347
 improvements are prioritized. Lastly, Mayor Smith informed the council of the passing
 of former councilmember Stephen Baker, who served from 2003 to 2007. She invited
 those present to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of Stephen Baker and
 his contributions to the city. She concluded her report by wishing everyone a safe
 and happy Memorial Day weekend.


 5. Report from the City Manager
 City Manager Ben Bitter reported on his recent meeting with the president and CEO
 of Union Pacific Railroad. Mr. Bitter stated that the purpose of the meeting was to
 explore and establish collaborative projects that would significantly enhance
 Maricopa's infrastructure and economic development. He added that a central focus
 of the discussion was the planning and potential establishment of a rail spur. Mr.
 Bitter shared that this rail spur is intended to support a prospective future business
 park, effectively facilitating increased transportation pathways and thereby bolstering
 commerce within the region. Additionally, Mr. Bitter shared updates on the progress
 and forthcoming steps for the pedestrian bridge project, a vital infrastructure
 development committed to improving connectivity and accessibility for Maricopa’s
 residents. Lastly, Mr. Bitter shared that this project not only aims to ease transport for
 pedestrians but also seeks to integrate various community sectors more closely.


 6. Call to the Public
 Priscilla Behnke spoke in support of the Open Arms Vocational Center project. She
 shared her extensive experience of working with youth and families in Maricopa over
 the past 20 years. Ms. Behnke expressed her belief that the Open Arms Vocational
 Center, which aims to provide housing, mentorship, shelter, and vocational training
 for young men aging out of foster care could have offer a much-needed foundation.
 She urged the council to approve the agenda item supporting Open Arms,
 emphasizing that the program represents an innovative solution in addressing current
 gaps in support for at-risk youth.

 Nicholas Sizemore, representing Be Awesome Youth Coalition, spoke on their
 upcoming event Nerf N Surf for local teens. He shared that the event is free for the
 first 50 registrants and will include Nerf battles, color wars, swimming, pizza, and a
 vibrant atmosphere, providing an excellent opportunity for teens to beat the Arizona
 heat. In addition, he acknowledged sponsorship contributions from Community of
 Hope Church and Councilmember Knorr. He encouraged the community to support
 by either sending teens to the event or sponsoring a spot for just 25 dollars,
 highlighting that this event, while appearing as simply a fun night out, holds
 substantial significance for the teens involved.

 Torri Anderson, serving as a representative of Open Arms Vocational Living,
 advocated for the proposed land lease agreement, Item 8.4. Ms. Anderson shared
 the critical statistics reflecting the presence of homeless youth within the Maricopa
 school system. She emphasized the substantial need for supportive housing
 solutions and comprehensive services targeted at young men transitioning out of the
 foster care system.


 7. Consent Agenda
 A motion was made by Councilmember Vincent Manfredi, seconded by Vice
 Mayor Henry Wade, to Adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion carried
 unanimously.


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 7.1 SPEVLIQ 25-05 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on recommending approval
 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for an application for a
 special event liquor license provided by Brenda Campbell to allow Roots Eatery to
 serve alcohol during a special event known as Great American 4th on July 4, 2025 at
 Copper Sky Recreation Complex 44345 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Maricopa, AZ
 85138. Discussion and Action.
 This Special Event Liquor License was Approved.


 7.2 IGA 25-08 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on the approval of an
 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Maricopa and the City of Eloy for
 the transfer of a 2015 BMW Police Motorcycle from the Eloy Police Department to
 the Maricopa Police Department. Discussion and Action.
 This Intergovernmental Agreement was Approved.


 7.3 RES 25-10 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 accepting public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal
 streets within the Rancho Mirage Parcel 15, into the City Street/Road Maintenance
 System. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.4 RES 25-11 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 accepting public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal
 streets within the Rancho Mirage Parcel 16, into the City Street/Road Maintenance
 System. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.5 RES 25-12 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 accepting public improvements and maintenance responsibility for all local internal
 streets within the Rancho Mirage Parcel 21, into the City Street/Road Maintenance
 System. Discussion and Action.
 This Resolution was Approved.


 7.6 MIN 25-28 Approval of Minutes from the May 6, 2025 City Council Regular meeting. Discussion
 and Action.
 These Minutes were Approved.


 7.7 RES 25-13 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona,
 approving and adopting the Second Amendment to the Development Incentive
 Agreement between the City of Maricopa, TTRG AZ Maricopa Honeycutt
 Development, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, TTRG AZ Maricopa
 Honeycutt 5, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, TTRG AZ Maricopa
 Honeycutt 6, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, TTRG AZ Maricopa
 Honeycutt 7, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, and Thompson Thrift
 Development, Inc., an Indiana Corporation, in compliance with A.R.S. §9-500.05.
 Discussion and Action.
 A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by a
 unanimous vote.


 8. Regular Agenda and/or Public Hearings

 8.1 APP 25-04 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on making an appointment

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 to fill a vacancy on the Cultural Affairs and Arts Advisory Committee. Discussion and
 Action.
 Councilmember Marsh moved to appoint Laura Oliveri to the Cultural Arts
 Committee. He noted that Ms. Oliveri had served on the committee for the past 4
 years.

 A motion was made by Councilmember Manfredi, seconded by Councilmember
 Knorr, that this Appointment be Appointed. The motion carried by a unanimous
 vote.

 8.2 PRES 25-06 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation and community update from
 Global Water Resources. Discussion only.
 Andrew Miller and John Corwin from Global Water Resources presented their annual
 report to the city. The primary highlights of their presentation included the addition of
 over 1,300 water and wastewater connections in 2024 and the pumping of 3.1 billion
 gallons of water, with 1.4 billion gallons being recycled. The presenters noted a
 significant capital expenditure of $26.2 million on various improvements, with peak
 water demand reaching 10 million gallons per day. The presenters shared that
 several infrastructure projects, such as the construction of new wells, lift station
 improvements, and wastewater treatment upgrades, have been completed or are
 currently underway. Moreover, plans for establishing a new water reclamation facility
 in the southwest area of the city were outlined.

 The presentation also included an update on the company's ongoing rate case
 application and timeline. Conservation efforts were highlighted, focusing on the high
 utilization of customer leak alerts, which have been instrumental in water
 conservation. Additionally, Mr. Miller and Mr. Corwin announced plans for a turf
 rebate program set to begin on June 1st. They reported on the progress of a water
 recharge project located next to the Global Water Center.
 The Presentation was heard.


 8.3 PRES 25-09 The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation from Danny Court with Elliott D.
 Pollack & Company on the city's updated Housing Assessment. Discussion Only.
 Rodolfo Lopez, Development Services Director, introduced Danny Court from Elliott
 D. Pollack & Company to present the updated Housing Assessment for the city. Mr.
 Court shared that the assessment revealed that Maricopa has become the
 fastest-growing city in Pinal County, with the population estimated to reach 73,300 in
 2024, which exceeded previous population projections. He then shared that there has
 been a recent introduction of multi-family housing options, which now make up
 approximately 5% of the total housing stock. However, Mr. Court revealed that the
 city continues to face affordability challenges, as the median home prices have
 surged by 58% over the past five years. Additionally, he shared that more than half of
 the renters and 30% of homeowners are spending a significant portion of their
 income on housing expenses. Mr. Court then shared that the recommendations
 made in the assessment encourage the development of small lots and attached
 ownership and support for higher density rental products, accessory dwelling units,
 manufactured homes, and subsidized housing programs with the development of
 senior living options also been suggested.

 The Presentation was heard.


 8.4 CON 25-10 The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve the Lease
 Agreement with Option to Purchase with Open Arms Vocational Living Center, Inc.,
 an Arizona nonprofit corporation, related to the lease of approximately 0.16 acres of
 the real property generally located at the Northeast corner of W Mercado St. and N

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 Main St., Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, Assessor Parcel No. 510-26-0460, and, if
 the option to purchase is exercised, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
 Purchase Agreement consistent with the terms of the Lease and any closing
 documents related thereto. Discussion and Action.
 Councilmember Manfredi and Councilmember Liermann recused themselves from
 discussion and action.

 Josh Bowman, Chief Strategy Officer, provided an overview of the proposed land
 lease with Open Arms Vocational Living Center, concerning a 0.16-acre parcel
 owned by the city. He stated that this parcel, strategically located at the northeast
 corner of W Mercado St. and N Main St. in Maricopa, is allocated to support males
 aged 18 and older who are transitioning out of the foster care system. Mr. Bowman
 added that the proposed facility aims to construct approximately 1,500 square feet of
 infrastructure dedicated to providing critical resources, including housing, vocational
 training, mentorship, and mental health services.

 Councilmember Eric Goettl inquired about safeguarding taxpayer funds within the
 lease agreement. Mr. Bowman explained that the lease facilitates redevelopment with
 minimal financial impact on the city. He added that the agreement also offers Open
 Arms Vocational Living Center a purchase option, ensuring the purchase price
 exceeds the original land cost. Lastly, Mr. Bowman stated that this structure
 effectively protects public funds and guarantees that the city won't incur a financial
 loss.

 Councilmember Bob Marsh inquired about the expected occupancy capacity of the
 planned facility. Mr. Bowman explained that the specific number of individuals the
 center could accommodate is yet to be determined. However, Mr. Bowman assured
 the council that the initial phase of the project would provide valuable insights into its
 capacity and effectiveness in serving the intended population. Additionally, Vice
 Mayor Henry Wade questioned whether an appraisal of the property had been
 conducted to assess its current market value. Mr. Bowman confirmed that no formal
 appraisal had been undertaken, but expressed confidence in the fact that the value of
 the land has appreciated significantly since its purchase, thus ensuring that the city’s
 financial interests are protected.

 Mayor Nancy Smith provided reassurance regarding the financial structure of the
 project, emphasizing that the city has structured the agreement to protect taxpayer
 investments. She clarified that if the property were to revert to the city, there would be
 no obligation on the city's part to reimburse Open Arms Vocational Living Center for
 any improvements made to the property. Lastly, Mayor Smith shared that this
 stipulation ensures that the city's financial interests and taxpayer funds are
 safeguarded in the event of any changes in property ownership status.
 A motion was made by Councilmember Knorr, seconded by Councilmember
 Goettl, that this Contract be Approved. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

 Aye: 5- Mayor Nancy Smith, Vice Mayor Henry Wade, Councilmember Eric
 Goettl, Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr and Councilmember Bob Marsh

 Recused: 2- Councilmember Amber Liermann and Councilmember Vincent Manfredi


 9. Executive Session
 No executive session was conducted.



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 10. Adjournment
 This meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.



 Certification of Minutes

 I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Maricopa, Arizona, held
 on the 20th day of May, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called
 and held and that a quorum was present.

 Dated this 3rd day of June, 2025.



 __________________________
 Vanessa Bueras
 City Clerk




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