Maricopa approves land purchase for new hotel

The city of Maricopa gave approval for a purchase and sale agreement with Maricopa Auberge LLC to build an 89-room hotel near Copper Sky Recreation Complex.

The hotel is part of a broader development project for the area that will include apartment complexes and an assisted living facility.

The City Council approved the agreement during Tuesday’s regular meeting with no major discussion. However, Mayor Christian Price asked the city’s economic development director, Denyse Airheart, about assurances the development will happen and what incentive is in place for the company to develop the parcel of land.

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