Public invited to comment on grant use

The Maricopa City Council will discuss two potential grants during tonight’s meeting and invites public comment.

The first grant is a community development block grant, a set amount of money allocated to cities based on the Central Arizona Association of Government regional council’s distribution method.

That grant generally does not exceed $300,000.

The second is a state special projects grant targeting low- to moderate-income citizens and is for up to a maximum of $300,000.

The funding supports redevelopment areas or addresses an urgent need, such as the rebuilding of a disaster area.

Eligible projects include public works projects, community facilities, housing and economic-development activities.

Previously, the funds have been used to help build a domestic violence shelter and for streets improvements including Justin Drive.

Future projects could include paving Lexington and Roosevelt roads and improving Steen Road and acquiring property in the Heritage District for redevelopment, among others.

Other city business includes:

• Possibly re-appointing Scott Sulley as city magistrate for a term beginning Jan. 1 and ending Dec. 31, 2014.

• A contract with IntegriSource, LLC for up to $125,000 for information technology services.

• Approving spending $25,000 or more on equipment from Deer and Company, M & S Equipment and Turf Equipment.

• A consulting contract with Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners of San Francisco to help rewrite the zoning code for no more than $330,750.

• The city possibly leasing property to Tyee Southwest for five years for $189.60 per month.

• Possibly rescheduling the Jan. 2 work session and regular meeting.