Buckeye City Council Meeting 5-19-2026

The Buckeye City Council held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2027 totaling approximately $765.4 million, which includes carryover funds primarily for capital improvement projects. They also discussed and approved the creation of a new capital improvement program (CIP) project for downtown string lights along Monroe Avenue, with an estimated cost of $600,000, and authorized a budget transfer to fund the installation. The council amended the project to initially approve up to $80,000 for design and engineering work before proceeding with full construction. Additionally, the council approved a recreation and public purpose lease with the Bureau of Land Management for 640 acres adjacent to Skyline Regional Park at no cost to the city, with future development plans contingent on community growth. The meeting also included a presentation on proposed e-bike and e-scooter regulations, which was tabled for further stakeholder engagement and research. Other topics included updates on infrastructure projects and community events.