Mesa approves $22m Pecos Road storm-drain cost-share
City of Mesa Utilities Department, Arizona · Meeting date: November 2, 2026 · Published: November 3, 2026
Mesa City Council has authorised an agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County covering construction, construction management, operation and maintenance of the Pecos Road Basins and Storm Drain Improvements Project. Each party may contribute up to $11 million.
Key points
- The agreement authorises project expenditure of up to $22 million.
- Mesa and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County will each bear 50% of costs, capped at $11 million apiece.
- The project covers construction, construction management, operation and maintenance of Pecos Road basins and storm-drain improvements.
- Mesa will fund its share through Local Streets Sales Tax revenues.
- Council approved Resolution No. 12582 unanimously as part of its consent agenda.
Full report
Mesa City Council has approved a cost-sharing agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County for the Pecos Road Basins and Storm Drain Improvements Project, authorising total expenditure of up to $22 million.
Under Resolution No. 12582, Mesa and the Flood Control District will each fund 50% of eligible expenditure, with each party’s contribution capped at $11 million. The intergovernmental agreement covers construction, construction management, operation and maintenance for the District 6 stormwater project.
Mesa’s share will be funded through Local Streets Sales Tax revenues. The council approved the agreement unanimously as part of its consent agenda on 2 November.
The approval establishes a joint delivery and long-term responsibility framework with the county flood-control agency rather than assigning the works solely to the city. The agreement specifically includes the Pecos Road basins as well as associated storm-drain improvements, placing both initial delivery and subsequent operation and maintenance within the scope of the partnership.
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Source: City Council, City of Mesa Utilities Department