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COVID-19, fire and police unions and refinancing of municipal bonds are coming before Maricopa City Council this week. The council is set to have a special meeting and a regular meeting Tuesday, though “regular” still means limited access by the public.
The 6 p.m. session is dedicated to executive (closed) sessions. Those include seeking legal advice about the city’s emergency proclamation regarding coronavirus and the governor’s executive order from April 29 that amended the “Stay Home” order and any related liability. There is also discussion of new memoranda of understanding between the City and public safety unions – Professional Firefighters of Maricopa IAFF Local 4561, Maricopa Sergeants Council Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78 and Maricopa Officers Council Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78.
Afterward, the open session begins at 7 p.m. and can be watched on the City’s YouTube channel. Those wishing to address the council during call to the public or about an issue on the agenda will be allowed into council chambers one at a time.
The short agenda includes a resolution to refinance obligation bonds for city projects, a move intended to lower secondary taxes. Bonds for Projects of 2008 have a maturity date of July 1, 2025, and an outstanding principal of about $5.3 million. Series A (2010) matures in 2030 and has an outstanding principal of around $6.4 million.
Also Tuesday, the council may adopt a tentative budget and five-year capital improvement plan.

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