City Council Work Session - 06/16/2025

The City of Goodyear held a City Council Work Session on June 16, 2025, focusing on several key topics including the FY 2025 strategic plan evaluation, an internal audit program update, and capital project management. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the evaluation of a sports and tourism strategy aimed at enhancing economic vitality through sports tourism, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, shopping and dining, and conferences. The council reviewed potential public-private partnerships for developing multi-sport facilities, including soccer fields and pickleball courts, with plans to issue an RFP in the fall to explore funding and development options. Additionally, the internal audit program update included a detailed payroll and timekeeping assessment with recommendations for process standardization, automation, and system optimization, aiming for implementation by early 2026. The council also received an update on the capital improvement program (CIP), highlighting progress on addressing prior audit recommendations and plans for continuous improvement. No formal votes or motions related to procurement were recorded, but the discussion indicated upcoming RFPs and budget considerations for sports facilities and tourism-related infrastructure projects.