FY24 Community Project Requests
Name: Cave Creek AZ Phoenix Interconnect Project
Recipient: Town of Cave Creek
Recipient Address: 37622 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: Supporting water infrastructure projects such as this one between the Town of Cave Creek and the City of Phoenix provides essential funding to municipal investment in vital system improvements to ensure a more redundant and reliable water supply for communities. The South Cave Creek Water Supply Project ("Phoenix Interconnect Project") will help conserve, protect, and sustain rapidly declining Colorado River water resources, which is the sole surface water supply for the Town of Cave Creek and Desert Hills communities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will profoundly fortify the water supply of Cave Creek, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas, as well as improving the water quality of Phoenix- the largest city in the state and one of the largest in the United States.
Name: City of Glendale AZ Groundwater Treatment System Project
Recipient: City of Glendale
Recipient Address: 5850 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85301
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: Glendale uses groundwater wells to supplement the drinking water supply for residents and businesses, especially in times of drought. This project involves the rehabilitation of the City’s critical well sites, including pipelines, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls equipment to improve water production, energy efficiency, and water quality. Rehabilitation of existing infrastructure is essential for continued reliability and security of our water sources, especially as state allocations of Colorado River water are projected to decrease drastically. This project is important and a good use of taxpayer dollars because it provides reliable water supply to Glendale residents and ensures sustainable water management for decades to come. Funding this project now will actually save taxpayers money vs addressing this in the future while costs continue to rise.
Name: City of Globe AZ Waterline Replacement Project
Recipient: City of Globe
Recipient Address: 150 North Pine Street, Globe, AZ, 85501
Amount Requested: $2,200,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: This request is for 2.2 million dollars to fund phase one of a three-phase plan to upgrade the waterline infrastructure and save Arizona's most precious resource. This fund will be a huge step forward in restoring normal operations of the City's water system, allowing the City of Globe to continue the legacy of working hard to secure the future of our community. Amidst the global water crisis, a focus on sustainability, conservation, and efficiency is more critical than ever. Globe depends on Arizona groundwater for their water supply, and supplies are diminishing: wells have experienced water level declines of 80 to 230 feet from their installation to the late 2000s, with an average drop of 125 feet over 60 years. This, combined with the severe drought on the Colorado River, make water one of Arizona's most scarce resources and one that cannot be wasted. Globe's current hundred-year-old pipe system is leading to shocking, preventable water loss to the tune of 276.20-acre feet annually. By replacing these pipes, this project will save water not only for Globe but for the rest of Arizona and the Lower Basin, who are facing existential threat from drought.
Name: Desert Sunrise High School Box Culvert Project
Recipient: City of Maricopa
Recipient Address: 39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ, 85138
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: This project promotes safety and community access for residents and first responders. It also facilitates access to critical community resources such as the education (and related nutrition, health, etc.) services of the high school that would otherwise be unreachable during extreme weather events. Without this project, previously spent taxpayer funds that were used to build the school and support emergency services would be used far less efficiently.
Project Name: Family Shelter Expansion & Remodel
Recipient: UMOM New Day Centers, Inc.
Recipient Address: 3333 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ, 85008
Amount Requested: $1,988,500
Project Purpose and Explanation: This funding will be used to redesign, remodel, and repurpose 24 shelter rooms at UMOM’s existing Phoenix campus serving families experiencing homelessness. This is part of a larger project to redesign and remodel all 150 rooms in the building. It is a good use of taxpayer funds because the remodel will allow UMOM to add one bed to every room - expanding their capacity and allowing them to serve larger families. The complete 150 room redesign and remodel will allow UMOM to serve an additional 880 parents and children each year. The remodel will also involve removing hazardous materials including lead-based paint and asbestos that were used in the original 1950s construction of the property.
Project Name: Garfield II
Recipient: Greater Phoenix Urban League
Recipient Address: 1402 S Seventh Ave.,Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: This funding will be used to construct 60 new affordable housing units for seniors. These units will provide safe and secure housing that allow Arizona seniors to age in place with dignity and independence. This project will include supportive services for tenants and is centrally located with access to public transportation. It is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will help address the shortage of affordable housing units in Phoenix, and by extension the growing homelessness crisis facing Maricopa County.
Project Name: The Haven
Recipient: Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc.
Recipient Address: 230 S 12th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Amount Requested: $1,498,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: This funding will be used to construct a community center, remove blight, beautify the building and surrounding area, and purchase washers and dryers for The Haven – a non-congregate emergency temporary housing facility for senior citizens (aged 55+). It is a good use of taxpayer funds because the community center will be a hub for seniors to receive services to help them on the path to permanent housing. Additionally, painting and landscaping will beautify the space and remove blight, something that the surrounding neighbors have requested as part of the revitalization of the entire region.
Project Name: Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Dilemma Zone Advance Detection Technology Upgrades
Recipient: City of Goodyear
Recipient Address: 1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ, 85395
Amount Requested: $1,750,208
Project Purpose and Explanation: This funding will be used to upgrade the city’s traffic signal network and add important, state-of-the-art safety features. The upgrades will improve traffic congestion and roadway safety, including through rapid adjustments to red-light timing to improve traffic flow in the event of shifting traffic patterns. This is a good use of taxpayer funds because, as the City of Goodyear grows, there are increased demands to its roadway system. These upgrades will pay dividends in increased economic activity and reduced drive times for residents, commuters, and visitors alike.
Project Name: The Justa Center Building Construction
Recipient: Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Incorporated
Recipient Address: 1366 East Thomas Road, Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: This funding will be used to construct a new building to house the Justa Center. The Justa Center provides life-sustaining services to older adults experiencing homelessness including meals, showers, laundry, computer access, benefits counseling, heat relief, storage lockers, and mailboxes (critical for receiving Social Security checks). It is a good use of taxpayer funds because the new building will be safer and bigger, allowing the Justa Center to serve at least 20% more individuals and offer additional services such as re-housing and job training.
Project Name: PHX Terminal 3 Recirculation Roadway Improvements
Recipient: City of Phoenix
Recipient Address: 200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Amount Requested: $1,185,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: The project is to mitigate increased congestion west of the Terminal 2 parking garage by increasing the merge length from the recirculation roadway onto eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard. The westbound recirculation road immediately west of Terminal 3 creates vehicle congestion and conflicts due to weaving movements and short merge lanes onto the eastbound Terminal 3 curb. In addition, congestion on Sky Harbor Boulevard also occurs north and east of the Terminal 2 parking garage due to limited lanes in each direction. The project would improve passenger safety and help improve traffic flow on a crucial roadway into the airport.
Project Name: Roadway and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Recipient: Town of Guadalupe
Recipient Address: 9241 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ, 85283
Amount Requested: $2,703,675
Project Purpose and Explanation: The funding will be used for reconstruction of Calle Guadalupe from the I-10 overpass to the town limits. The existing asphalt concrete pavement will be milled to a depth of 3" and then overlayed with 3" of new pavement. All existing curbs and sidewalks will be protected in place and all roadway striping will be reapplied. Streetlights on Calle Guadalupe will be removed and replaced to provide required lighting along the corridor and vandalized and inadequate traffic signs will be replaced throughout the town. This is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will greatly enhance safety and significantly improve vehicular travel. Calle Guadalupe is an important thoroughfare, providing access in and out of the Town of Guadalupe.
Project Name: Sacaton Local Road Paving
Recipient: Gila River Indian Community
Recipient Address: 525 West Gu U Ki, Sacaton, AZ
Amount Requested: $1,031,615
Project Purpose and Explanation: This funding will be used to repave approximately 1.4 miles of road in Gila River Indian Community's District 3 - Sacaton. The project will also insert 5 speed bumps to decrease speed of travel in this residential area from an average of 35 to 45 miles per hour to a speed of under 25 miles per hour. It is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the safety of the roads by providing a suitable surface for access to Sacaton and Community housing subdivisions. The Community has over 420 miles of road traversing the Reservation and federal funding is limited to address the construction and maintenance needs on those roads.
Name: San Carlos Apache Police Department Equipment Needs
Recipient: San Carlos Apache Tribe
Recipient Address: San Carlos Apache Tribe PO Box “0'', San Carlos, AZ, 85550
Amount Requested: $1,095,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: The funding would be used for police department needs including police cruisers, radios, digital forensics tools, officer equipment, and updated cameras. This project is a good use of taxpayer dollars because it helps ensure that the underfunded and understaffed Tribal Police Department has access to the necessary equipment to carry out public safety functions on behalf of San Carlos and nearby Arizona communities.
Project Name: South 10th Avenue Affordable and Mixed-Income Housing Development – Pre-Development Infrastructure Project
Recipient: City of Tucson
Recipient Address: 255 W Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: This funding will be used to prepare a 12-acre, city-owned site for an affordable and mixed-income housing development. Site preparations will include green storm water infrastructure, floor control features, sidewalks, streetscape improvements, and utility installations/improvements. This is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will allow for the future development of 300-500 units of affordable and mixed-income housing in Tucson. This will help fill the shortage of hundreds of thousands of housing units in Arizona.
Name: Tolleson AZ Wastewater Digester Rehabilitation Project
Recipient: City of Tolleson
Recipient Address: 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ, 85353
Amount Requested: $2,400,000
Project Purpose and Explanation: The Tolleson WWTP provides treatment to the cities of Tolleson, Youngtown, and Sun City, Arizona. Digester #4 is a piece of equipment that has been in an inoperable state since 2010 and needs major rehabilitation. This would increase the plant's solids (sludge) handling capacity/capabilities and position the plant to serve additional communities in the region, as wastewater capacity in the region is critical to addressing the rapid growth in the state. With the rapid growth facing the state, the City of Tolleson and the Tolleson WWTP have been identified as an option to treat the wastewater of other communities in the region. This is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will drastically increase the water processing capacity of the plant and support not only Tolleson but surrounding communities in a rapidly-growing area of the state.