City Council Special Meeting - 04/06/2026

The City of Goodyear held a special City Council meeting on April 6, 2026, primarily focused on approving the appointment and contract of the new city manager, Brian Langley, with a base salary of $360,000 and other benefits. The meeting then transitioned into a detailed work session on the recommended fiscal year 2027 budget totaling $855.2 million. Key procurement and budget discussions included significant investments in public safety with over $10 million in new capital dedicated to police and fire operations, the addition of 57.5 full-time equivalent positions primarily in public safety, and a fully funded five-year capital improvement plan emphasizing water, transportation, and community infrastructure. The council reviewed supplemental budget requests across multiple departments, including legal, municipal court, city clerk, fire, police, parks and recreation, engineering, public works, water and wastewater services, and public safety capital projects. Notable capital projects discussed were expansions and remodels of fire stations, a police substation, and major water reclamation facility upgrades funded through impact fees and debt issuances. The council also discussed ongoing efforts to secure grant funding for tactical equipment and ambulance services, the implementation of digital transformation initiatives, and strategic planning for economic development and infrastructure. The meeting concluded with scheduling the tentative budget adoption for May 18, 2026, and a follow-up budget work session on April 13, 2026.