City Council Regular Meeting - 05/04/2026

The City Council of Goodyear held a regular meeting on May 4, 2026, where several procurement-related items were addressed. The council approved intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the Afria Union High School District and Buckeye Union High School District for school resource officer services. They also adopted a resolution to submit the fiscal year 2027-2030 consolidated plan and the 2027 annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including authorization for property interests needed for a road intersection improvement project. Additionally, the council received a detailed update on the strategic plan project to modernize the city's website, focusing on improving user experience, accessibility, efficiency, and cybersecurity. The website redesign aims to consolidate multiple city sites, reduce navigation clicks, and incorporate innovative features such as chatbots. Council members provided feedback emphasizing mobile friendliness, volunteer information accessibility, and streamlined navigation. The project is budgeted and planned for phased rollout by the end of the year. No new budget allocations or contract awards were explicitly mentioned beyond the IGAs and CDBG-related authorizations.