Councilmember· 2024-12-03 - 2028
Jamaine Berry
Buckeye
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 5:50
- Avg per meeting
- 2:55
- Segments
- 67
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Top issues during term (14)(Development)
Airport Master Plan and Future Expansion
Private investment by the developer with city-provided utility connections; land lease generates ongoing revenue with periodic CPI and market adjustments.
Teravalis master-planned community (53 sq mi, up to 130,000 homes)
A century-scale buildout that would reshape the city's tax base, infrastructure demands and school population.
The Cascade Master Planned Community Development
Generates extensive private investment and future tax revenues while requiring substantial long-term public and private infrastructure commitments.
Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin Industrial Rezone
Generates long-term economic activity and employment opportunities for the city.
Property Maintenance Code and Enforcement Standards
Increases revenue potential from civil penalties while supporting code enforcement operations.
Downtown String Lights
The Council approved $80,000 for the design phase, significantly less than the initial $600,000 project estimate.
City Hall Facilities Planning
No immediate financial impact; future costs will be determined through the facilities master plan.
BUHSD Real Property Exchange and West-MEC Parking Agreement
Involves previously approved CIP allocations totaling $11,525,000 and a land value exchange of $15.75 million.
10-Year General Plan Update Kickoff
Involves future expenditure for a planning consultant contract.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five-Year Consolidated Plan
Brings approximately $500,000 annually in direct federal funding for local housing and infrastructure needs.
GFT Ready Mix Aggregate Extraction Permit
Provides local aggregate and concrete supplies to support ongoing construction and infrastructure growth in Buckeye.
Project H2O Stipulation Modification for Data Centers
Future private investment and potential job creation through industrial and tech campus development.
Grand View Buckeye Master Plan and Annexation
The development agreement provides for tax revenue-based reimbursements for regional water, sewer, and public safety infrastructure once revenues exceed $10 million.
Sundance Master Plan Amendment for Affordable Multi-Family Housing
Funded in part by state housing authorities with 30-year rent restrictions for households earning 60% of the median income.
Decisions during term (15)
Recorded while Berry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Teravalis Planned Area Development (PLZZ-25-0013) — recommended approval
The Cascade Planned Area Development Rezoning (PLZZ-25-0014)
Council to take action on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Buckeye and the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce relating to economic development services; authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said MOU…
Resolution No. 38-26: Development Services, Public Works, and Airport Fees
Council to take action on Resolution No. 43-26 accepting a Petition for enlarging MID-2019-005 to include Westpark Phase II Parcel 7N development...
Council to take action on Ordinance No. 12-26 amending Chapter 20, Off-Site Construction Improvement Requirements for Property Development, by repealing Section 20-13, Scalloped Street Assessments...
Council to take action on the Water Development Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Ventana Ranch Phase I Well No. 1 Improvements between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and Lennar Arizona, LLC, an Arizona limited…
Ordinance No. 08-26, 09-26, and 10-26: Grand View Annexation, CMP Rezoning, and Development Agreement
Council to take action to ratify and approve the submission of a $25,000,000 US Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program application for design and construction of Watson Road…
Economic Development Catalyst Program Funding
Resolution No. 15-26: Vermillion Development Airport Hangar Project
Council to take action on Resolution No. 13-26 approving the Development Agreement between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation and Pulte Home Company, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company relating to the provision of…
Council to take action on Delivery Order No. 13 to the Job Order Contract (No. 2025081) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and M.R. Tanner Development and Construction, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company,…
Council to take action on Resolution No. 08-26 approving the Development Agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company related to the acquisition of resources and provision of water services within the…
Council to take action on Resolution No. 09-26 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Wagner Wash Underground Storage Facility - Permitting and Operation Development Agreement dated February 20, 2024 between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona…
Voting record (0)(Development)
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