City Council Study Session | Mar 2, 2026

The City of Casa Grande City Council held a study session focusing on two main topics: the introduction and potential use of revitalization districts as a financing mechanism for public infrastructure, and an overview of the city's sanitation services including recycling, landfill operations, and rate structures. The council received detailed presentations on revitalization districts, highlighting their legal and financial aspects, differences from community facilities districts, and their applicability to a proposed Marabella development project facing high infrastructure costs. The discussion emphasized the need for a policy framework to guide the use of revitalization districts, especially for smaller developments with significant infrastructure burdens. On sanitation, staff presented options for reintroducing recycling programs, ranging from city-hosted drop-off events to full privatization, with a recommendation to start with drop-off events due to cost and contamination concerns. The council also reviewed a cost of service and rate study proposing phased rate increases to address under-recovery and rising operational costs. Potential landfill policy changes were discussed, including limiting free residential loads and adjusting operational hours to improve efficiency and employee morale. The session concluded with council members expressing interest in public engagement on recycling options and acknowledging the need for rate adjustments and policy updates.