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Special Council Meeting on February 11, 2026: Vote on Letter to DHS Regarding Building Purchase

City Council — Wednesday, February 11, 2026
BodySurprise, Arizona
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, February 11, 2026
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1:11

All right, good afternoon, everyone.

1:13

I'd like to call this special council meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 to order.

1:19

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

1:21

Mayor Sarder.

1:22

Present.

1:23

Vice Mayor Greenberg.

1:24

Here.

1:24

Councilman Haney.

1:27

Councilman Duffy.

1:28

Here.

1:28

Councilman Melton.

1:30

Present.

1:30

Councilman Hastings.

1:31

Here.

1:31

Councilman Judd.

1:32

Here.

1:33

Thank you, Mayor.

1:34

We have quorum.

1:35

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:38

I like that.

1:41

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

1:45

And to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God.

1:50

Indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

2:01

So I wanted to read a brief statement before we got into item number one.

2:05

Uh just explain the purpose of tonight's special meeting.

2:07

So this meeting has been called for a single action item to vote on sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting information and clarification regarding the building they purchased in surprise last month.

2:19

At our last regular council meeting, residents filled these chambers and took the time to share their questions and concerns with the council.

2:25

We want you to know that we heard you.

3:30

Are there any council members that want to say anything about this before we vote?

3:33

Um yeah, mayor, thank you.

4:21

That's a pass vote, Mayor.

4:23

Okay.

4:24

Thank you.

4:28

Move to adjourn.

4:30

Second.

4:30

It's been moved and seconded.

4:31

Please cast your vote.

4:32

No.

4:33

No.

4:33

All in favor?

4:34

Aye.

4:35

All opposed.

4:36

They're adjourned.

4:37

All right.

5:06

Surprise, Arizona is a vibrant and rapidly growing city with more than 160,000 residents calling our sprawling Sonoran Desert home.

5:15

Our hot summers bring residents and visitors to our aquatic facilities, while our beautiful falls, winters, and springs offer the perfect backdrop for everything outdoors, from sports to large music festivals and community events.

5:30

The beautiful White Tank Mountains offer recreational opportunities from hikes to bikes and camping.

5:37

While our vast blue skies provide great

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Summary of Proceedings

Special Council Meeting - February 11, 2026

Mayor Sarder called the special meeting to order at approximately 2:29 PM on February 11, 2026. The sole agenda item was to vote on sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting information and clarification about a building purchased in Surprise the previous month. The mayor acknowledged that residents had expressed concerns at the prior regular council meeting and stated that the council heard them.

Discussion Item

  • The council considered a motion to approve the letter. Vice Mayor Greenberg seconded the motion.

Key Outcomes

  • The motion passed unanimously with all seven council members voting in favor (7-0). The meeting then adjourned.

Note: The transcript also included a promotional description of Surprise, Arizona, which appeared to be part of the meeting recording but not directly related to the business conducted.

Meeting Transcript

All right, good afternoon, everyone. I'd like to call this special council meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Mayor Sarder. Present. Vice Mayor Greenberg. Here. Councilman Haney. Councilman Duffy. Here. Councilman Melton. Present. Councilman Hastings. Here. Councilman Judd. Here. Thank you, Mayor. We have quorum. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I like that. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. So I wanted to read a brief statement before we got into item number one. Uh just explain the purpose of tonight's special meeting. So this meeting has been called for a single action item to vote on sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting information and clarification regarding the building they purchased in surprise last month. At our last regular council meeting, residents filled these chambers and took the time to share their questions and concerns with the council. We want you to know that we heard you. Are there any council members that want to say anything about this before we vote? Um yeah, mayor, thank you. That's a pass vote, Mayor. Okay. Thank you. Move to adjourn. Second. It's been moved and seconded. Please cast your vote. No. No. All in favor? Aye. All opposed. They're adjourned. All right. Surprise, Arizona is a vibrant and rapidly growing city with more than 160,000 residents calling our sprawling Sonoran Desert home. Our hot summers bring residents and visitors to our aquatic facilities, while our beautiful falls, winters, and springs offer the perfect backdrop for everything outdoors, from sports to large music festivals and community events. The beautiful White Tank Mountains offer recreational opportunities from hikes to bikes and camping. While our vast blue skies provide great

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