City Projects

The City is currently engaged in FOUR projects along Avondale Boulevard between I-10 and Broadway. Follow the links below to learn more:

1. Waterline Transmission Project (I-10 to Van Buren)

2. ADA Ramp Upgrades (I-10 to Broadway)

3. Fiber Optics (Civic Center Drive to El Mirage Road)

4. Avondale Boulevard Resurfacing Treatment (I-10 to Broadway)

Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Revise various sections of Chapter 28 - Application PL-24-0174

Purpose: The City-initiated amendments will allow for continued refinement of the Zoning Ordinance to reflect changes in state law related to backyard fowl, provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability of the Zoning Ordinance.

Chapter 28 Zoning Ordinance Revisions

Summary: The following Sections of Chapter 28 - City of Avondale Zoning Ordinance contain the proposed changes:

• Article 1 Administration and Procedures: Section 28-15 Definitions.
• Article 2 Residential District: Section 28-33 Uses permitted with conditions
• Article 7 Supplementary Regulations, Sections 28-133 – Detached accessory buildings

PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth below, in the place specified below, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following request(s):

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CONTACT

FINAL ACTION:

City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2027-0924, approving text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to modify definitions and standards in the Zoning Ordinance to reflect recent changes in State law related to backyard fowl, provide for cross-references, and address the overall accuracy and usability.

Old Town Phase III Improvements Project will replace underground water lines, streetlights, and roadways in the Cashion neighborhood, from MC85 to Durango, and from 113th Ave to 111th Ave. The design for this exciting project is completed, and construction will commence with relocation of SW Gas facilities in July and continue through to to April 2025.

The city is installing a new water transmission line in Avondale Boulevard from I-10 to Van Buren, where it will intercept with an existing line. Just south west of the intersection of Avondale Boulevard and I-10, Salt River Project (SRP) is installing a new well that will be shared with the city. There are two phases to the project:

1. Construct a 12-inch water line on Van Buren street from Avondale Blvd west approx. 600 feet. The new line is to be located on the south side of Van Buren Street (eastbound traffic). Traffic will be restricted to one lane east-bound during construction. Left turns to northbound Avondale Blvd will still be allowed. The contractor anticipates opening Van Buren Street to full traffic movements by 7/15/24.

2. Construct a 12-inch water line on Avondale Blvd from Van Buren Street to I-10 off ramp. The new line is to be located on the west side of Avondale Blvd (southbound traffic). Southbound Avondale Blvd traffic will be restricted to one lane southbound during construction hours, which is 5am to 3pm Monday thru Friday. Outside of construction hours (after 3pm each day and all day on the weekends) traffic control will be pulled back to allow 2 lanes of southbound traffic on Avondale Blvd. Northbound traffic on Avondale Blvd will not be impacted.

The current roadway network is comprised of approximately 290 centerline miles. It is estimated that the average complete replacement cost for a major roadway is between $5.0-$6.0 million per mile. This indicates a very large amount of funding invested in pavement roadway networks nationwide and specifically within the City. Given the high costs of reconstruction, it is imperative to maintain and extend the life of the existing pavement surface to the maximum extent possible.

The Avondale Connect portal for Pavement Management has general information about the types of construction activities involved as well as updated information regarding upcoming work areas.

Dennis DeConcini Park, in Old Town Avondale and next to the Bob Bové Branch, A Thornwood Legacy - Boys and Girls Club is currently undergoing renovations! The project is partially funded with American Rescue Plan Act funding.

The city has hired Carollo Engineering to evaluate the Gardens lakes who provided a comprehensive evaluation report in June 2022. Part of the recommended improvements was to dredge approximately 60,000 CY of raw sediment and bio solids which was estimated to be 12,000 CY of drained/ dry sediment and bio solids material from cells 1A, 10A, 8B, and 14B. The project is scheduled early February for a duration of project expands over approximately 32 months to be completed.

COMING SOON!

The new Civic Center will convert an empty parcel next to the Civic Center Library into a 4+ acre passive park. Designed as an extension of the library, amenities will include:

• Seat walls designed to mimic bookends for shaded reading
• Small, shaded playground
• Ramada and grill
• Open turf area

The City of Avondale Public Works Department is beginning construction on a manhole rehabilitation project from October 10, 2023, through Spring 2024 in partnership with contractor JPCI Services.

The project will involve excavation, removal of old manholes, installation of new ones, and street restoration citywide. Construction activities will occur primarily from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, with occasional night or weekend work. Sewer and water services will remain uninterrupted throughout the project and efforts will be made to minimize noise and dust disturbances during construction.

As the City's sewer infrastructure ages, rehabilitation and maintenance become more important to assure system integrity. Repairs may also be required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The repairs for these 6-inch and 8-inch small diameter sewer lines will be completed using the methods of Cured-in-Place pipe (CIPP) lining, which limits the amount of open trenching required. This project will provide reliable infrastructure and sewer service to the residents of Avondale for years to come.