Approval of an expenditure up to $2,190,000 for the cleanup of Bullard Wash between Interstate 10 (I-10) and Gila River. The Bullard Wash Maintenance project consists of various maintenance activities. The project limits are approximately six (6) miles.

Approve expenditure of funds up to $2,190,000 to perform the maintenance of Bullard Wash to reestablish channel conditions. (Craig Lynch, Stormwater Superintendent; Stephen Scinto, Interim Deputy Public Works Director)

The Bullard Wash Conveyance CIP Project (60080) was approved by Council in the Capital Improvement Plan with a project budget of $4,770,000 in general funds. $190,000 has already been allocated for pre-construction scope development and contract administration. We are currently requesting approval for $2,000,000 for the construction phase. All bids received for this project were considerably less than the adopted project budget and have been evaluated for completeness and ability to deliver.

Per City of Goodyear Resolution No. 2008-1255, all expenditures of budgeted funds in excess of $500,000 must obtain Council approval. The city has developed and approved a Capital Improvement Program for FY2023 through FY2027. The Bullard Wash Conveyance project was funded in FY2023 per this plan.  

Per the approved CIP, the Bullard Wash Conveyance project consists of various maintenance activities within Bullard Wash between I-10 and the Gila River. This maintenance is required to improve drainage capacities south of I-10. The Bullard Wash channel was installed to convey stormwater through the city of Goodyear to the Gila River. Over time, vegetation and sediment have accumulated in this channel and require remediation in order to maintain capacity for stormwater flows. This project was created as part of the city’s new stormwater program utilizing general funds.