Combined Attachments.pdf

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Set-Aside
1.
General Fund set-aside of projected one-time surplus to be carried over and
available for potential labor increases, other community and Council priorities or 
to balance the 2026-27 budget if needed due to economic declines or further 
reductions to City revenues.
$17,000,000
Total Set-Aside
$17,000,000
Communications Office
1.
Communication Outreach
$0
Convert a temporary Management Assistant I position to ongoing status. This 
position provides Spanish-language interpretation services at high-profile City 
meetings and events and provides Spanish-language media outreach support. 
Converting this position to ongoing status will provide the City's Spanish-speaking 
community with high-quality, seamless interpretation services and support.
1.0
Total Communications Office
$0
1.0
Environmental Programs
1.
Food Systems
$0
Convert a temporary Project Management Assistant and a temporary 
Administrative Assistant I to ongoing status. These positions are needed to 
administer ongoing food systems programs previously funded by American 
Rescue Plan Act grants.
2.0
Total Environmental Programs
$0
2.0
Finance
1.
Banking and Cashiering
$0
Convert a temporary Accountant III position to ongoing status in the Treasury 
Banking & Cashiering Division paid for by the Water Services Department (WSD). 
The position responsibilities include security administration of payment platforms, 
ensuring proper integration with financial and customer billing systems used by 
WSD. 
1.0
GENERAL FUND
ATTACHMENT A
2025-26
PROPOSED ADDITIONS
GENERAL AND NON-GENERAL FUNDS
View the Inventory of Programs published online for program details.
Total Finance
$0
1.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Fire
$2,579,000
0.0
$2,039,000
24.0
$22,836,000 
134.0
$2,164,000
19.0
1.
Fire Emergency Medical Services and Hazardous Incident Response
Add funding for 32 sworn firefighter positions previously funded by the SAFER 2021 
grant. This funding will allow the department to maintain service delivery and reduce 
the impact to daily constant staffing. Funding for the SAFER 2021 grant is estimated 
to be fully expended in December 2025 and the full-year ongoing cost is $4,984,000.
2.
Fire Emergency Medical Services and Hazardous Incident Response
Add funding for 24 sworn positions (4 Fire Captains, 4 Fire Engineers, and 16 
Firefighters) to provide dedicated staffing for new Fire Station 15, located at 45th 
Avenue and Camelback Road. Funding for the station is from the 2023 GO Bond 
Program. Staff costs are anticipated to begin January 2026. The full year ongoing 
cost is $4,187,000.
3.
Various - Note: Items 3 & 4 include ongoing resources totaling $25 million dedicated 
to the Fire Department to improve emergency response times.
Add funding for 134 new sworn positions (29 Fire Captains, 4 Fire Battalion Chiefs, 
77 Firefighters, and 24 Fire Engineers) with the goal of reducing emergency 
response times. Once fully implemented, the estimated impact will be an 
improvement in localized and citywide fire response times based on 2024 incident 
data at the 90th percentile. Fire critical emergency medical services (CEMS) 
response times are projected to improve from 8 minutes and 30 seconds to 4 
minutes and 25 seconds in the localized communities where the units will primarily 
serve. Fire ambulance response times are projected to improve from 10 minutes and 
42 seconds to 4 minutes and 44 seconds in the localized communities. Based on the 
estimated citywide impacts of this budget addition, Fire CEMS response times are 
projected to improve from 7 minutes and 23 seconds to 7 minutes and 14 seconds. 
Based on the estimated citywide impacts of this budget addition, Fire ambulance 
response times are projected to improve from 9 minutes and 38 seconds to 9 
minutes and 29 seconds. These response times could vary based on any future 
adjustments to unit placement and the hours of service to meet the community's 
needs. The additional sworn personnel will staff new apparatus to be placed in 
service, and new Fire stations including Station 71 located at 60th St. and Mayo 
Blvd., and Station 93 at Metrocenter. The additional apparatus and fire stations will 
be funded by excise tax bond proceeds.
4.
Various
Add funding for 19 new civilian positions to support increased sworn Firefighter 
staffing, facilities and calls for service. Included are one Fire Administrator, one 
Supplies Clerk II*U2, one Building Maintenance Worker*U2, one Fire Equipment 
Service Worker, three Human Resources Aides, three Administrative Aides, one 
Administrative Assistant I, one Accountant I, two User Technology Specialists, one 
Info Tech Analyst/Programmer II, one Special Projects Administrator, one Fire 
Communications Shift Supervisor, one Fire Emergency Dispatcher, and one 
Paramedic Training Coordinator. These positions will ensure the availability of 
resources for logistical, information technology, and human resources assistance. 
Total Fire
$29,618,000
177.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Human Resources
1.
Labor Relations
$0
Convert a temporary full-time Deputy Human Resources Director position to
ongoing status. This position coordinates and supports citywide labor
negotiations, helping to facilitate effective relationships with labor groups and
efficient negotiation processes.
1.0
Total Human Resources
$0
1.0
Human Services
1.
Homeless Emergency Services
$500,000
Add funding to create an operating reserve for the City-owned low-income senior
housing project being constructed along the Black Canyon Freeway. In 2023, the
Office of Homeless Solutions purchased a hotel located at 8130 N. Black Canyon
Boulevard with the aim of converting the hotel into permanent housing and
supportive services for seniors exiting homelessness. The project will generate
ongoing revenue through the collection of rents; however, the project requires
reserve funds to support operations during initial lease up and until revenue is
able to support the cost of operations and supportive services.
0.0
2.
Homeless Emergency Services
$3,926,000
Add funding for Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) shelter operations needed
due to expiring American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. OHS recognizes the
need for diverse types of shelters throughout Phoenix to meet the individual
needs of people experiencing homelessness. This funding will be utilized to
support shelter operations throughout the city as needs are identified. For fiscal
year 2025-26, several shelters that were previously supported by expiring ARPA
funding will receive support, including: Rio Fresco, which provides 117 units of
shelter that can accommodate couples, pets, and individuals with substance use
disorder; North Mountain Healing Center, which provides congregate shelter for
up to 100 individuals and is limited to people experiencing homelessness within
1.5 miles of the site; and the Washington Shelter, which is a converted City-
owned office building that provides a 200-bed congregate shelter and wraparound
services, operated and provided by nonprofit partners. The anticipated ongoing
GF need to support OHS shelter operations and provide heat relief efforts upon
full expiration of ARPA funds is estimated at $26 million in FY 2026-27.
0.0
3.
Homeless Emergency Services
$150,000
Add funding to support Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) operations due to the
expansion of department services and staffing. OHS has grown from nine to 34
full-time employees, resulting in increased operational expenses. These funds will
cover employee supplies and equipment, as well as third-party financial audit
costs related to the contracts the department oversees. Currently, OHS is
managing 26 American Rescue Plan Act contracts, which require audit services
to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
0.0
Total Human Services
$4,576,000
0.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Law
1. 
Civil Division
$0
2.0
$0
2.0
Convert two temporary Assistant City Attorney IV positions to ongoing status. 
These positions will be dedicated to matters related to GO Bond projects and the 
Information Technology Services department.
Total Law
Neighborhood Services
1.
Blight Reduction Program
$0
1.0
$0
1.0
Convert a temporary Special Projects Administrator position to ongoing status. 
This position was created to oversee implementation of the Community Safety 
Plans approved by Council in 2022 and to facilitate coordination of services 
between departments. The Community Safety Plans leverage technology and 
community-based resources to improve the safety and quality of life along the 
19th and 27th Avenue and Hatcher and Bell Road corridors.
Total Neighborhood Services
Office of Arts and Culture
1. 
Administration
$0
0.6
$0
0.6
Convert a temporary part-time Administrative Assistant I position to ongoing 
status. This position is the first contact point for customer service and supports 
Arts and Culture programs by scheduling meetings, creating reports and 
presentations, and responding to constituent inquiries, as well as supporting the 
public arts, grants, and cultural facilities teams.
Total Office of Arts and Culture
Parks and Recreation
1.
Administration
$0
Convert a temporary Assistant Parks and Recreation Director position to ongoing 
status. This position is responsible for management of several large department 
divisions that provide programming to the community. Additionally, this position is 
responsible for management of capital projects throughout the park system. 
1.0
Total Parks and Recreation
$0
1.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Police
1.
Administration
$0
Convert a temporary Senior Public Information Officer to ongoing status. This 
position is responsible for strategic communications planning related to the 
Department of Justice (DOJ) report, including collaboration with outside legal 
counsel. The position also serves as the technical advisor and support for public-
facing communication and associated efforts, including support of Police and 
other City executive staff in public interviews and communications.
1.0
Total Police
$0
1.0
TOTAL PROPOSED GENERAL FUND ADDITIONS
$51,194,000
187.6
Finance
1.
Water and Wastewater Financial Planning
$0
Convert a temporary Accountant III position to ongoing status in the Finance 
Utilities Division paid for by the Water Services Department (WSD). The position 
responsibilities include reviewing transactions and reports in the customer billing 
system used by WSD. 
1.0
Total Finance
$0
1.0
Housing
1.
Community Partnerships
$0
Convert a temporary Project Manager position to ongoing status. This position 
provides project management and coordination for the implementation of various 
affordable housing development projects. It also ensures the City meets stringent 
federal compliance requirements for grants awarded through the U.S. Department 
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships 
Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP).
1.0
2.
Housing Supportive Services
$0
Convert two temporary Caseworker II positions to ongoing status. These positions
support the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which coordinates public and private
resources to help Housing Choice Voucher program participants, public housing
tenants, and tenants in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program
achieve financial independence.
2.0
Total Housing
$0
3.0
PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTALS
NON-GENERAL FUND

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Human Services
1.
Head Start Birth to Five
$0
Convert multiple temporary Family Resource Centers positions to ongoing status, 
including one Caseworker III, three Caseworker Aide, and four Caseworker I 
positions. These positions are funded by the First Things First grant, which the 
department has received since 2017. The positions work in the department's 
Education Division, providing early childhood support.
8.0
Total Human Services
$0
8.0
Law
1.
Civil Division
$0
Convert a temporary Assistant City Attorney IV position to ongoing status. This 
position will be dedicated to matters related to the employee pension fund.
1.0
Total Law
$0
1.0
Police
1.
Various
$0
Convert three temporary grant positions to ongoing status, including a Police 
Research Analyst supported by the Urban Area Security Initiative grant program, 
and a Criminal Intelligence Analyst and Contracts Specialist I supported by the 
Internet Crimes Against Children grant program. These positions oversee grant 
management and administrative responsibilities, including coordinating task force 
activities, scheduling task processing, collecting data, and submitting reports for 
grant performance measures. 
3.0
Total Police
$0
3.0
Public Transit
1.
Customer Service Centers
$0
Convert two Supplies Clerk II positions from temporary to ongoing status. These 
positions support expanded cash handling operations for public transit regional 
partners.
2.0
2.
Light Rail
$0
Convert one Administrative Assistant II from temporary to ongoing status. This
position in the Light Rail Transit Division is responsible for assuring operational
policies and Light Rail facilities are meeting contractual terms.
1.0
Total Public Transit
$0
3.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Retirement
1.
Retirement Member Services
$0
Add funding for a Retirement Assistant position to handle increasing workload and 
continuing complexity of retirement program law. With 34% of active employees 
reaching retirement eligibility in the next five years, this position will support 
general City retirement by handling counseling appointments and retirement 
estimates and processing retirement documents. The cost of this position will be 
paid by the City of Phoenix Employees' Retirement System trust.
1.0
2.
City of Phoenix Employees' Retirement System (COPERS) Investment
Management
$0
Add funding for an Investment Manager position to provide guidance and
oversight of pension investments. This position will strengthen the COPERS
investment program, continuing to build a strong investment portfolio that will
meet funding requirements for long-term retirement plan protection. The cost of
this position will be paid by the COPERS trust.
1.0
3.
Retirement Member Services
$0
Add funding for a Curriculum and Training Coordinator position to review, assess,
and develop training and communication strategies to improve retirement
readiness information. This position will enhance efforts to communicate to all
members the importance and value of retirement benefits in a more transparent,
easy to understand, and accessible way. The cost of this position will be paid by
the COPERS trust.
1.0
Total Retirement
$0
3.0
Street Transportation
1.
Administration
$0
Convert a temporary Special Projects Administrator position to ongoing status. 
This position supports the Street Transportation Director's Office, providing 
strategic oversight, project management, and coordination of departmental 
initiatives, and serves as a critical liaison with internal stakeholders, government 
agencies, and community partners.
1.0
2.
Administration
$0
Convert a temporary Accountant II position to ongoing status. This position
supports, invoices, and reconciles various revenue sources in the Street
Transportation Department, assisting with the oversight and generation of
invoices related to revenues collected from a variety of sources, including
damage claims, revocable permits, and fees for new programs.
1.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
3.
Administration
$0
Convert a temporary Accountant II position to ongoing status. This position
supports and manages various grants and federal aid-funded projects, many of
which require quarterly reporting and other mandatory documentation of activities.
Duties handled by this position are expected to increase with the recent passage
of the Proposition 479 transportation initiative, which provides regional
transportation funds over the next 20 years.
1.0
4.
Transportation Planning
$0
Convert a temporary Management Assistant II position to ongoing status. This
position plays a crucial role in supporting the department's local, state, and
federal competitive grant applications and submissions. Grant opportunities have
increased in recent years, resulting in increases in grant planning efforts, Council
action requests, interdepartmental collaboration, and grant agreement
coordination.
1.0
Total Street Transportation
$0
4.0
Water Services
1.
Wastewater Treatment
$5,578,000
Add funding for twenty-eight new positions, plus related vehicles, equipment, 
contractual services, and commodities needed to re-open and expand the City's 
Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant. This addition would allow the City to 
expand capacity for wastewater treatment and water purification, maintain 
environmental and safety standards, and uphold technological process control 
and security standards. 
28.0
2.
Administration
$0
Convert two temporary full-time positions to ongoing status, including an
Administrative Assistant I and an Accountant I. The Administrative Assistant I
provides critical services to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and Department of Transportation
Commercial Drivers License federal regulations. The position also helps
coordinate department-wide Safety Standard Operating Procedures and
Environmental Compliance Procedures (ECP). The Accountant I assists with City
incentive programs for residents to install low-flow toilets, smart irrigation
controllers, and to replace turf with xeriscape landscaping. The position also
provides budget development support and produces regular position and financial
reporting for management.
2.0
Total Water Services
$5,578,000
30.0
TOTAL PROPOSED NON-GENERAL FUND ADDITIONS
$5,578,000
56.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Budget and Research
1.
Centralized Budget and Position Control
$(158,000)
Eliminate one vacant Budget and Research Analyst position which conducts 
detailed forecasting, position control, and revenue estimates. Responsibilities of 
this position have been assigned to other department analysts.
(1.0)
Total Budget and Research
$(158,000)
(1.0)
City Auditor
1.
Audits
$(73,000)
Reduce funding for the use of outside consultants to conduct specialized audits 
resulting in one to two fewer specialized audits annually.
0.0
Total City Auditor
$(73,000)
0.0
City Clerk
1.
Official Records / Records Management / Various
$(201,000)
Eliminate funding not used by the department for the acquisition and
implementation of a new Records Management System and reduce funding for
computer hardware maintenance, office equipment replacement and official
records and elections shredding services.
0.0
Total City Clerk
$(201,000)
0.0
City Manager's Office
1.
Administration of Policies and Objectives Set by Mayor and Council; Oversight of
Departments
$(99,000)
Eliminate one vacant Management Fellow position. The City Manager’s Office 
would have three management fellow positions remaining to rotate through 
various departments and assist with Council meetings and special projects.
(1.0)
ATTACHMENT B
2025-26
PROPOSED REDUCTIONS
GENERAL FUND
View the Inventory of Programs published online for program details.

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
2.
Administration of Policies and Objectives Set by Mayor and Council; Oversight of 
Departments
$(35,000)
Allocate partial costs for one Support Services Aide position to the Public Works 
Solid Waste Division, allowing the PHX311 Information Center to continue to 
timely respond to a high volume of resident inquiries and requests.
0.0
3.
 Administration of Policies and Objectives Set by Mayor and Council; Oversight of 
Departments
$(31,000)
Reduce the Office of Innovation discretionary budget designated for expanding 
the office and various programs. 
0.0
4.
 Administration of Policies and Objectives Set by Mayor and Council; Oversight of 
Departments
$(175,000)
Reduce Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT) special contractual 
services funding for future OAT expansion.
0.0
Total City Manager's Office
$(340,000)
(1.0)
Communications Office
1.
 Communication Outreach to Diverse Communities and Niche Media
$(122,000)
Reduce contractual funding for marketing and citizen outreach. This reduction 
would result in less available resources to conduct marketing efforts such as 
promoting City employment opportunities. 
0.0
Total Communications Office
$(122,000)
0.0
Community and Economic Development
1.
 Business Development
$(182,000)
Eliminate one vacant Protocol Program Administrator position. Eliminating this 
position will require the department to forego adjustments to staff responsibilities 
in the Business Development Program aimed at improving project staff and 
department efficiency and effectiveness.
(1.0)
2.
 Business Retention and Expansion
$(228,000)
Eliminate one vacant Deputy Economic Development Director position. The 
reduction requires the department to shift retention and expansion efforts to 
another middle manager position.
(1.0)
3.
 Business Development
$(22,000)
Reallocate an Aviation Marketing Supervisor position to an Economic 
Development Specialist resulting in savings for the cost of the position. Due to 
challenges filling this position, the department moved position responsibilities to 
an Economic Development Program Manager. 
0.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
4.
 Various
$(72,000)
Reduce funding for professional services, including Council-requested market-
area studies, due-diligence research for site acquisitions/dispositions, unplanned 
special-event services and economic policy research. This reduction slightly 
impacts the department's ability to respond to unforeseen needs.
0.0
Total Community and Economic Development
$(504,000)
(2.0)
Equal Opportunity Department
1.
 Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (S/DBE) Programs
$(46,000)
Increase Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program allocations to 
the Aviation and Street Transportation Departments, generating savings to the 
General Fund. These allocations are based on additional work Equal Opportunity 
Department staff will provide to support the economic growth of local businesses 
through administration of the Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged 
Business Enterprise (DBE), and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged (ACDBE) 
Business Enterprise programs.
0.0
Total Equal Opportunity Department
$(46,000)
0.0
Finance
1.
 Financial Accounting and Reporting
$(164,000)
Increase a flat rate assessment from the General Fund to the Sports Facility Fund 
for financial reporting and oversight. Due to the Class and Comp Study, the 
assessment increased by 20%. Additionally, due to organizational structure 
changes, the assessment adds 20% of an Assistant Director and Fiscal Manager 
position costs to the assessment.
0.0
2.
 Banking and Cashiering
$(22,000)
Reduce banking services not needed due to higher than anticipated credits from 
favorable Federal Reserve interest rates.
0.0
3.
 Debt and Investment Management
$(226,000)
Eliminate one vacant Deputy Finance Director, in the Treasury and Debt 
Management Division, that has management and financial oversight over all City 
banking activities; all City investment activities; and all City debt issuances, 
monitoring, accounting, and reporting. Eliminating the position will require other 
Deputy Finance Directors to oversee the area of Treasury and Debt Management. 
(1.0)
4.
 Sales Tax Licensing and Accounting
$(154,000)
Eliminate one vacant Senior Tax Auditor in the Tax Compliance and Education 
Audit Team. The position requires specialized knowledge of complex tax 
regulations. Responsibilities would be assigned to other staff on the team  
increasing respective workloads.
(1.0)

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
$(107,000)
(1.0)
$(77,000)
(1.0)
$(112,000)
(1.0)
$(109,000)
(1.0)
$(119,000)
(1.0)
5.
Goods & General Services Procurement and Contract Management
Eliminate one vacant Buyer position in the Central Procurement Division. The 
position is tasked with researching procurement matters, assisting with the 
administration of contracts, and handling small dollar purchases and informal 
procurements. Responsibilities would be assigned to other staff in the division 
increasing respective workloads.
6.
Banking and Cashiering
Eliminate one vacant Account Clerk III in the Treasury and Debt Management 
division. The position serves as a Cashier in the 305 Finance Payment Center. 
The position provides payment acceptance services to City residents and 
businesses by accepting payments for City departments in-person, over-the-
phone, and by mail, in addition to providing Spanish language translation services 
for customers. Responsibilities would be assigned to other staff in the division 
increasing respective workloads.
7.
Acquisition, Relocation and Title
Eliminate one vacant Property Specialist, in the Real Estate Division, tasked with 
leasing City properties for all departments. The position negotiates lease terms, 
monitors compliance, and facilitates amendments and renewals. Responsibilities 
would be assigned to other staff in the division increasing respective workloads.
8.
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Eliminate one vacant Accountant II, in the Financial Accounting and Reporting 
Division, tasked with processing fixed assets and encumbrances citywide. 
Responsibi
 
lities would be assigned to other staff in the division increasing 
respective workloads.
9.
Risk Management
Eliminate one vacant Accountant II in the Revenue & Risk Management division. 
The division processes property/liability claims filed against the City, purchases 
commercial insurance, and provides risk related consulting services to 
departments. Responsibilities would be assigned to other staff in the division 
increasing respective workloads.
Total Finance
$(1,090,000)
(7.0)

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Fire
1.
 Various
$(5,000,000)
Reduce funding for various non-personal services items including contractual 
services, commodities, and capital outlay items. This reduction includes less 
resources for emergency repairs, minor capital projects, technology equipment 
replacements, and employee training and travel. While these reductions impact 
the department by reducing budgeted resources, the impact is minimal and will 
not impact fire service delivery.
0.0
Total Fire
$(5,000,000)
0.0
Government Relations
1.
 Federal, State, Regional and Tribal Programs
$(88,000)
Reduce funding for business travel and a lobbying firm contract that provides 
supplemental support for federal legislative matters. 
0.0
Total Government Relations
$(88,000)
0.0
Human Resources
1.
 Safety & Workers Compensation
$(147,000)
Generate savings to the General Fund by allocating the cost of a Program 
Manager position in the Human Resources Safety Division to the Workers' 
Compensation Trust fund. By charging this position to the trust, a portion of its 
costs will be assessed to non-General Fund funding sources.
0.0
2.
 Benefits & Wellness
$(200,000)
Reduce planned funding for an emergency back-up care program. This program 
was planned to be added beginning in July 2025 to provide full-time employees 
with up to five days of childcare assistance if their normal childcare was 
unavailable. 
0.0
3.
 Organizational & Learning Development
$(30,000)
Reduce funding for the implementation of components of the City's Learning 
Management System, PHXYou. This reduction would delay the migration of 
Police, Fire, and other departments away from their internal learning systems to 
PHXYou. 
0.0
4.
 Labor Relations
$(30,000)
Reduce funding for labor negotiation training. City code requires staff to 
participate in labor negotiations with labor groups on a routine basis. This 
reduction would decrease the amount of training able to be provided to City staff 
on labor law and negotiations processes. 
0.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
5.
 Talent Acquisition & Management
$(32,000)
Eliminate a vacant part-time Senior Human Resources Clerk position. 
Responsibilities would be assigned to other staff increasing respective workloads.
(0.7)
6.
 Talent Acquisition & Management
$(50,000)
Reduce funding for advertising services for applicant recruitment. This would 
reduce resources used for paid search engine optimization, banner ads, paid 
social media ads, outdoor billboards, and other advertising functionality to attract 
job applicants. 
0.0
7.
 Classification and Compensation
$(188,000)
Eliminate one vacant Human Resources Supervisor position. This position 
oversees a team of employees responsible for reviewing position classifications, 
pay step placements, special merit recommendations, and classification and 
compensation studies. Responsibilities would be assigned to other staff 
increasing respective workloads.
(1.0)
Total Human Resources
$(677,000)
(1.7)
Human Services
1.
 Strategic Initiatives
$(76,000)
Eliminate a vacant Secretary III position from the Strategic Initiatives Division. 
This position provides administrative support within the division. Responsibilities 
would be assigned to other staff increasing respective workloads.
(1.0)
Total Human Services
$(76,000)
(1.0)
Information Technology Services
1.
 Various
$(5,000,000)
Reduce funding for various non-personal service items including primarily staff 
augmentation working to support technology modernization efforts, server and 
storage environment, SharePoint migration, technical writing, service delivery, 
projects for small departments, and other initiatives, telecommunications network 
power supply and fiber management, and technology software and licensing for 
management of mobile performance and implementing enhancements and/or 
automation of software integration.  
0.0
Total Information Technology Services
$(5,000,000)
0.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Law
1
 Various
$(242,000)
Eliminate one vacant Legal Secretary*Lead and two Court/Legal Clerk II 
positions. The Legal Secretary*Lead position provides secretarial support for 
three attorneys within the Community Prosecution and Appeals bureaus. The 
Court/Legal Clerk II positions ensure files are complete, motions are filed, and 
work requested by a Prosecutor or Legal Assistant is completed timely. 
Responsibilities would be assigned to other staff increasing respective workloads.
(3.0)
Total Law
$(242,000)
(3.0)
Library
1
 Various
$(249,000)
Reduce non-personal services funding for library materials and information 
technology needs. This reduction would result in fewer new materials being 
purchased, more wear and tear on current physical collections, and gradual 
degradation of the audio visual capabilities of library public meeting room spaces.
0.0
Total Library
$(249,000)
0.0
Municipal Court
1
 Criminal and Civil Case Adjudication
$(106,000)
Eliminate one vacant part-time pro tem City Judge position. This position makes 
judicial decisions in a criminal courtroom. This elimination would result in more 
cases being moved to existing courtrooms and be scheduled further into the 
future. 
(0.5)
2.
 Interpreter Services - Management Services Division
$(7,000)
Reduce funding for interpreter and translation services, which is used for services 
for non-English speaking court participants. 
0.0
3.
 Administration
$(86,000)
Reduce funds for information technology training for staff and communications 
equipment in courtrooms. This reduction will impact the team's ability to assist its 
technical staff in keeping their skills current with the evolving technical toolsets 
they must employ as part of their daily activities.
0.0
Total Municipal Court
$(199,000)
(0.5)

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Neighborhood Services
1.
 Targeted Neighborhood Revitalization Programs
$(741,000)
Replace funding in the General Fund for the Gated Alley Program with 
Neighborhood Block Watch Program (NBWP) funds. In December 2024, the City 
Council approved the use of $3 million in available NBWP funds for the program. 
It is anticipated NBWP funds will be available going forward to continue the Gated 
Alley Program as planned. Future use of additional funds will be brought to the 
City Council for approval as needed.
0.0
2.
 Targeted Neighborhood Revitalization Programs
$(74,000)
Reduce funding for landscape maintenance. This service is scheduled monthly for 
multiple city-owned properties located throughout Phoenix and ensures they 
remain blight free and in compliance with City Code. With this reduction, 
landscape maintenance will be completed 7 times per year, rather than 12 times 
per year and is not expected to have a material impact.
0.0
3.
 Blight Reduction Program
$(150,000)
Reduce funding for the Private Property Cleanup Program. The costs of the 
program are less than originally estimated and the reduction is not expected to 
result in adverse impacts to residents or service levels. 
0.0
Total Neighborhood Services
$(965,000)
0.0
Office of Arts and Culture
1.
 Public Art Program and Cultural Facilities Development and Property 
Management Services
$(175,000)
Reduce funding for maintenance of the City’s Municipal Arts Collection and for 
facility maintenance for the Children's Museum of Phoenix, Phoenix Art Museum 
and Phoenix Theatre.
0.0
Total Office of Arts and Culture
$(175,000)
0.0
Parks and Recreation
1.
 Various
$(2,000,000)
Reduce various non-personal services items primarily including park maintenance 
and capital equipment replacement funding. This funding supports general park 
and facility maintenance needs and also funds the replacement of aging or broken 
equipment. While these reductions impact the department by reducing budgeted 
resources it is not expected to impact park service delivery.
0.0
Total Parks and Recreation
$(2,000,000)
0.0

2025-26
Department/Program
Total
Phoenix Convention Center
1.
General Fund Garages
$(208,000)
0.0
$(208,000)
0.0
Reduce funding for re-striping of parking stalls at the 305, Adams Street, and 
2nd Avenue Garages. 
Total Phoenix Convention Center
Police
1.
Various
$(6,000,000)
Reduce various non-personal services items primarily including approximately 
$1.5 million in funding no longer needed due to the planned rollout of the new 
Records Management System (RMS) beginning in June 2025. It also includes 
reductions to training, technology, various police equipment, maintenance, and 
supplies. While these reductions impact the department by reducing budgeted 
resources, the impact is minimal and will not impact police service delivery.
0.0
Total Police
$(6,000,000)
0.0
Public Works
1.
Facilities Management and Maintenance
$(500,000)
Eliminate non-critical minor maintenance projects for city facilities including 
asphalt reconstruction, carpet replacement and flooring repair, illuminated strip 
replacement, landscaping regrading and gravel replacement.  
0.0
Total Public Works
$(500,000)
0.0
Street Transportation
1.
On-Street Parking Program
$(87,000)
Eliminate one vacant Parking Meter Repair Supervisor position. This position has 
been vacant for an extended period of time due to hiring challenges, and its 
elimination would have limited impact on current daily operations. 
(1.0)
Total Street Transportation
$(87,000)
(1.0)
TOTAL PROPOSED GENERAL FUND REDUCTIONS
$(24,000,000)
(18.2)

ATTACHMENT C 
 
Community Feedback on the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget 
 
Community feedback on the proposed budget is a critical component of the 
annual budget process. Input from Phoenix residents can help the City 
Council and departments to prioritize existing resources and to plan for the 
future. Based on the feedback received, overall residents support the FY 
2025-26 proposed budget. Multiple comments were received requesting 
additional resources in the areas of homelessness, affordable housing, Fire 
emergency services, street and bike improvements, summer heat relief for 
vulnerable populations, legal support for eviction assistance and 
continuation of the Gated Alley Program. The information below highlights 
efforts to date in these areas and plans for the future. 
 
Unfortunately, due to significant economic uncertainty and volatility, the 
potential for further inflationary impacts on the cost of providing programs 
and services to the community, and a slowdown in General Fund (GF) 
revenue growth, the City Manager recommends setting aside the one-time 
$17 million projected surplus. The set-aside will remain in the fund balance 
in reserve and be available next fiscal year to balance the FY 2026-27 
budget.    
This attachment also includes feedback from residents received at the 12 
community budget hearings held across the City from April 1-16 and 
comments provided through email and phone directly to the Budget & 
Research Department. 
Homelessness  
The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) has made tremendous progress in 
addressing homelessness over the last two years. Investments in the 
infrastructure of the region’s homeless services system have been 
monumental. As we move out of pandemic-era funding, OHS has unfunded 
needs necessary to continue its momentum and ensure the 
transformational projects and services implemented in the last two years 
can continue. Also important to note on November 5, 2024, voters passed 
Proposition 312 Property Tax; Refund; Nuisance Enforcement that allows 
property owners beginning in Tax Year 2025 to apply to the Arizona 
Department of Revenue (ADOR) for a property tax refund if the owner 
documents expenses caused by a city, town, or county that either (1)

declines to enforce existing laws prohibiting illegal camping, obstructing 
public thoroughfares, loitering, panhandling, public urination or defecation, 
public consumption of alcoholic beverages or use of illegal substances, or 
(2) maintains a public nuisance. The City is unable to project the potential 
costs or impacts to revenue associated with Proposition 312 as the number 
of taxpayers who may file a claim with ADOR is not known. The passage of 
this proposition furthers the need for the City of Phoenix to address and 
provide ongoing resources for homelessness. 
 
GF resources will be needed in FY 2025-26 for homelessness with 
estimates at $4.5 million due to the expiration of American Rescue Plan Act 
(ARPA) funding. The proposed GF budget includes a supplemental request 
for OHS and more details can be found in Attachment A. Funding is 
necessary for a portion of OHS operational costs, operational costs at an 
affordable housing site for very low-income older adults, operational costs 
at three emergency shelters (Rio Fresco, North Mountain Healing Center, 
and the temporary Washington Shelter) and heat relief efforts. The need in 
FY 2026-27 and going forward is estimated at $26.0 million and will fund a 
portion of OHS operational costs, the temporary Safe Outdoor Space, 
operational support for five emergency shelters (Rio Fresco, North 
Mountain Healing Center, the temporary Washington Shelter, Central 
Arizona Shelter Services, and the Phoenix Navigation Center), some 
operational costs at the Key Campus and heat relief efforts. Staff will 
continue to seek additional external funding for these programs, and 
evaluate other City funding sources, which if received would offset the need 
for a portion of the ongoing GF request. 
 
Affordable Housing 
The Housing Department continues to facilitate the creation and 
preservation of affordable housing through a variety of programs for both 
community and City of Phoenix projects. The Housing Department has 
several housing projects planned and underway. The 2023 General 
Obligation (GO) Bond Program is providing $54 million to support the 
creation of 364 units to complete the final phase of the Edison-Eastlake 
Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment initiative in addition to the 
preservation of multiple City-owned multifamily properties. A total of $13 
million in federal HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and ARPA funds 
is supporting the creation of an additional 212 affordable rental units on two 
City-owned land projects that are currently underway. Additional affordable

and mixed-income projects are planned on City-owned land associated 
with Housing Phoenix Plan efforts.    
Funding has also been dedicated to support rental development projects 
and provide affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the 
community. Through gap financing programs, $10.9 million in HOME and 
ARPA funds are being utilized to support the creation or preservation of 
720 rental units with an additional $8.5 million, supporting 391 units, in 
planned projects. Furthermore, $8.4 million of HOME-Recovery Plan Act 
(HOME-ARP) funds are also dedicated to support 113 units of planned 
permanent supportive rental housing. The Open Doors down payment 
assistance and Community Land Trust programs, utilizing $1.3 million in 
HOME and $5 million in APRA funds respectively, are underway and will 
support an estimated 75 affordable homeownership opportunities. 
Additionally, $2 million in available one-time ARPA interest earnings will be 
allocated to a new Housing Trust Fund in FY 2025-26 with all future 
available ARPA interest earnings dedicated to the trust.   
Fire Emergency Services 
The Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) provides lifesaving services to all 
Phoenix residents and visitors and includes emergency medical and 
transportation services, all-hazards incident management, property 
protection through fire suppression, and community risk reduction efforts. 
The recent fire catastrophe in Los Angeles, CA serves as a reminder of the 
importance of adequately resourcing the PFD to ensure sufficient levels of 
staffing, equipment and facilities are ready to respond to emergencies. A 
critical measurement of the PFD effectiveness in operations is emergency 
response time and is measured from the time of dispatch of an emergency 
apparatus to when the unit arrives on scene. The National Fire Protection 
Association (NFPA) establishes the standard fire departments utilize to 
measure performance. Currently, the PFD’s response times exceed the 
NFPA established standards. While the department continuously evaluates 
innovative ways to improve response times, additional resources are 
needed to increase the number of fire stations and facilities, personnel, and 
equipment to keep pace with the significant growth in geographic area and 
population the department must serve. The proposed FY 2025-26 GF 
budget includes additions for the Fire Department (Attachment A) 
including conversion of 32 grant funded sworn positions to the GF 
estimated at $3 million in FY 2025-26 and $5 million ongoing, add 24 sworn 
personnel to staff the new GO Bond funded Fire Station 15 at 45th Avenue

and Camelback Road estimated at $2 million in FY 2025-26 and $4 million 
ongoing, and provide a dedicated $25 million in GF resources going 
forward to add 134 sworn and 19 civilian personnel to reduce emergency 
response times. 
 
Once fully implemented, the estimated impact of additional sworn 
personnel will be an improvement in localized and citywide fire response 
times based on 2024 incident data at the 90th percentile. Fire critical 
emergency medical services (CEMS) response times are projected to 
improve from 8 minutes and 30 seconds to 4 minutes and 25 seconds in 
the localized communities where the units will primarily serve. Fire 
ambulance response times are projected to improve from 10 minutes and 
42 seconds to 4 minutes and 44 seconds in the localized communities. 
Based on the estimated citywide impacts of the budget additions, Fire 
CEMS response times are projected to improve from 7 minutes and 23 
seconds to 7 minutes and 14 seconds. Based on the estimated citywide 
impacts of the budget additions, Fire ambulance response times are 
projected to improve from 9 minutes and 38 seconds to 9 minutes and 29 
seconds. These response times could vary based on any future 
adjustments to unit placement and the hours of service to meet the 
community's needs. The additional sworn personnel will staff new 
apparatus to be placed in service around the City, and new Fire stations 
including Station 71 located at 60th Street and Mayo Boulevard, and 
Station 93 at Metrocenter (location site to be determined). The additional 
apparatus and fire stations will be funded by excise tax bond proceeds 
(City Council approval on April 9). 
 
Street and Bike Improvements 
The Street Transportation Department understands residents’ request for 
more bike lane infrastructure and street safety improvements. The 
department recently completed the 3rd and 5th Avenue protected bike lane 
project from McDowell Road to Thomas Road. Also, the 20th Street Bike 
Corridor Improvements from Highland Avenue to the Grand Canal will start 
construction in FY 2025-26. The department is also currently in the pre-
design phase of the 3rd Street from Roosevelt to Lincoln bike lanes and the 
3rd Street multi-use path from Rio Salado to Lincoln Street. Currently there 
is no funding for the final design and construction for either of these 
projects. The City will continue to pursue regional and federal funding to 
support these projects in anticipation of the Rio Salado Bicycle-Pedestrian

Bridge improvements scheduled for completion in 2029. One challenge 
with these important downtown projects is the significant increase in 
construction costs for vertical bike lane protection with no dedicated local 
funding allocation. 
The Street Transportation Department is also actively working on several 
other items requested by the community. The Phoenix Active 
Transportation Plan (ATP) is a policy-level plan intended to implement 
Equitable, Safe, Connected, and Enjoyable Streets for all. The plan 
includes recommendations in three key areas: network development, policy 
updates and design guidance. The Phoenix Connected Active 
Neighborhoods (PhxCAN) program is a vital part of implementing the ATP’s 
network development element. The plan takes a community-focused 
approach to enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across Phoenix, 
starting with a detailed assessment of each of the 15 urban villages to 
address transportation safety concerns, needs and wants. The first phase 
of the program focuses on the South Mountain and Central City villages, 
with a plan to target two villages annually. We anticipate implementing the 
first phase projects in FY 2025-26. 
 
Heat Relief Efforts 
The City of Phoenix has continued to increase its investment in short- and 
long-term strategies to provide heat relief and implement cooling strategies 
in recent years. These strategies are documented in several plans adopted 
by the City Council, including the 2025 Heat Response Plan, which was 
approved in February 2025, and the Shade Phoenix Plan, approved in 
November 2024. The Heat Response Plan presents the City’s efforts to 
enhance public health and community resilience by alleviating adverse 
effects of heat, with a focus on reducing heat-related illnesses and 
fatalities. The Shade Phoenix Plan is a five-year plan that showcases the 
City’s efforts to increase tree and shade coverage with a focus on places 
throughout the City where shade is most important for safety and comfort 
but currently lacking. 
The 2025 Heat Response Plan builds on major new investments in short-
term heat relief that the City Council directed in 2024. In 2024, for the first 
time, Phoenix operated a 24/7 heat respite and navigation center, an 
overnight heat respite center, and extended the operating hours at three 
public library locations that serve as cooling centers. These efforts included 
a comprehensive staffing and security model designed to ensure that those

seeking immediate heat relief could be connected to a broader suite of 
community services and resources. Overall, the extended hour and heat 
relief sites accommodated more than 5,000 unique visitors through the 
record-setting heat of summer 2024 and led to more than 900 placements 
into additional resources including housing and shelter. In 2025, the City 
will again operate a 24/7 heat respite and navigation center, moving to a 
higher-capacity location in downtown Phoenix. The three libraries with 
extended cooling center hours will provide full library services during the 
extended hour periods this year. The 24/7 and extended hour locations are 
funded with a combination of City of Phoenix ARPA resources, a grant from 
the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, and the General Fund.  
Examples of other initiatives in the 2025 Heat Response Plan include: 
• 
The innovative cold water immersion program implemented by first 
responders providing treatment to patients with severe heat illness, 
which is leading to significantly improved health outcomes 
• 
The implementation of the City’s cooling ordinance that establishes 
indoor temperature requirements for rental properties with cooling 
systems 
• 
The implementation of the City’s heat safety ordinance for 
employees of businesses with City contracts, subcontracts, leases, 
subleases, licenses, and sublicenses 
• 
Continued expansion of heat safety public education and 
awareness campaigns 
• 
Collaboration with a robust network of local and regional partners 
including the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 
Maricopa Association of Governments, and Arizona Department of 
Health Services 
 
Longer-term strategies to increase tree and shade coverage throughout 
Phoenix are documented in the Shade Phoenix Plan, which was 
unanimously adopted by the City Council in November 2024. The Shade 
Phoenix Plan describes 36 specific actions that address the four strategy 
areas of expanding tree and shade coverage, maintenance and 
preservation, community education and empowerment, and monitoring and 
evaluation. Collectively, the actions represent more than $60 million in 
allocated funding that will be spent over the next five years resulting in 
more than 27,000 new trees, 550 new shade structures, as well as other 
initiatives including workforce development and educational programs. 
More than 50% of the total investment will be made in low- to moderate-

income communities and 85% will be made in low-, moderate- and middle-
income communities. Actions in the Shade Phoenix Plan are funded by a 
combination of federal and philanthropic grants, the 2023 GO Bond 
Program, and the General Fund.  
Public Water Drinking Fountains 
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) is one of the largest 
municipally managed parks systems in the country. Comprised of 188 
parks located throughout the city, the parks system includes regional, 
community, neighborhood, and mini parks as well as a variety of specialty 
park areas including basins, wash areas, historic properties, and general 
open space areas. Of the 188 parks, 168 are considered traditional parks 
with amenities and 20 are specialty areas. Ninety-two percent of the 
traditional parks have drinking fountains. Eighty-five percent of these 
provide chilled drinking water. PRD manages 33 community and recreation 
centers all of which contain drinking fountains which are publicly accessible 
during operating hours. The department has a regular schedule to assess 
and make repairs as necessary to ensure the availability of clean and 
functional drinking water fountains for the community. Further, as existing 
parks are renovated or new parks constructed, installation of chilled water 
fountains is the department’s standard.   
In addition to the public drinking fountains provided by the PRD, the Office 
of Innovation launched a data-driven pilot in 2024 to expand free and 
reliable access to chilled drinking water in public locations. Staff partnered 
with the Water Services, Public Works departments, Parks and Recreation, 
Downtown Phoenix, Inc. and HandsOn Greater Phoenix. The first three 
pilot water stations were installed in front of City Hall, in the Marvin A. 
Andrews Plaza, and across Washington Street in the Caesar Chavez 
Plaza, and along the Sonoran Bicycle Pathway at Roosevelt Park, Third 
Avenue and Roosevelt Street. Data and research show the desire for water 
stations in proximity to public buildings, public gathering spaces, and public 
transit stops. The custom-designed systems, which include heat mitigation 
technologies and remote sensor technology to track usage and provide 
leak detection, are currently being evaluated to inform the next phase of the 
project. The three pilot locations have delivered the equivalent of more than 
116,000 average bottles of drinking water since installation in 2024 and the 
water temperature during last summer averaged between 69 and 73 
degrees.  Six additional units are in various stages of installation, with 
funding from the Office of Innovation Fund, Gila River Indian Community

and Arizona Community Foundation. The scope of a citywide initiative to 
expand access to chilled drinking water will require a multi-pronged funding 
approach with a mix of General Funds, community partnerships, 
department partnerships and grants. Currently, there is funding for the 
purchase and installation of approximately 3-5 fountains in FY 2025-26 and 
in FY 2026-27, including grant funding.  
Tenant Eviction Assistance Program 
In January 2025, the City of Phoenix Human Services Department (HSD) 
launched the Eviction Legal Services program (ELS). The ELS program 
assists Phoenix residents experiencing a current or past eviction crisis by 
connecting them with a procured legal services provider. Eligible residents 
may receive access to limited or full legal representation at court, mediation 
outside of a courtroom proceeding, or post-eviction services to address 
possible impediments to future renting opportunities. There is no cost to 
residents for these services. This program is marketed through the City's 
social media channels and water bills as well as direct marketing for those 
who may be vulnerable, including at HSD's senior centers and family 
service centers. Residents are also referred to the ELS program through 
HSD's Landlord and Tenant Program and Community Services Program. 
Approximately $1.2 million of ARPA interest funding is allocated to 
ELS.  Through this one-time funding source, the ELS program is expected 
to operate through June 2026. HSD is exploring opportunities to continue 
the program through other funding sources, including applying for 
competitive grants.   
Additionally, the HSD Landlord and Tenant Program provides education 
and counseling on the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant (ARLTA) 
and the Arizona Mobile Home Acts to tenants and landlords through in-
person and telephonic appointments. Landlord Tenant Counselors also 
respond to hundreds of calls and emails received every week through a 
dedicated phone line and email. Three counselors are assigned to this 
program and are currently housed in the community at the Travis L. 
Williams Family Services Center. The program conducts a minimum of six 
workshops on ARLTA for community members each month. The program 
is funded by the GF and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 
funds. To date in FY 2024-25, more than 1,800 landlords and tenants have 
met directly with Landlord Tenant Counselors in person or by phone to 
receive education and counseling on ARLTA.

Gated Alley Program 
As a resident-driven initiative, the Gated Alley Program (GAP) significantly 
enhances neighborhood safety and quality of life. Demand for the program 
has increased from 15 requests per month to 25 or more per month over 
the past year. A recent review of Phoenix Police data showed a 14.3% 
reduction in calls for service overall, and an incredible 31.1% reduction in 
violent calls for service for properties adjacent to gated alleys over the year 
prior to gating. The proposed FY 2025-26 annual $2.25 million allocation 
from the Neighborhood Block Watch Program fund represents a significant 
increase over the FY 2024-25 GF allocation and would allow Neighborhood 
Services to gate approximately 200 alley segments per year. Funding for 
future years is contingent on fund availability to be monitored by the 
Phoenix Police, Neighborhood Services, and Budget and Research 
departments and the City Manager’s Office.

Summary of Resident Comments by Category
Comments for additional funding/support of the budget: 
(82) support maintaining current library funding.
(46) support funding for the Fire Department to reduce response times by building 
additional stations and adding fire trucks and apparatus.
(36) support funding for legal assistance to assist individuals facing eviction.
(30) support funding for heat relief programs for the Maryvale community.
(22) support the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) increase to help fund fire, homeless 
services and other important city services.
(20) support funding to address housing for the unhoused and homeless services.
(18) support Resolution for Thriving Communities plan proposed by community 
organization Poder in Action.
(10) support continued funding for the Gated Alley Program.
(10) support funding for additional protected bike lanes in downtown Phoenix to include 
3rd Street and 3rd Avenue.
(9) support funding for speed enforcement measures.
(8) support continued funding for Arts & Culture.
(8) support funding for Public Safety.
(6) support continued funding for Graffiti Busters.
(6) support funding for additional Police and Park Ranger patrols at Margaret T. Hance 
Park due to increased crime and safety concerns.
(6) support funding for cooling centers.
(5) support funding for Veteran Services.
(4) support funding for the 3rd Street pedestrian bridge.
(4) support funding for affordable housing.
(4) support reduced funding to the Police Department.
(3) support funding for repairs to the Sunnyslope Community Center.
(3) support funding for enclosed community gardens.
(3) support funding for heat relief efforts.
(3) support funding for HAWK pedestrian crossings.

(3) support funding for roadway repairs and improvements.
(3) support funding for PHX C.A.R.E.S.
(2) support funding for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for street drainage.
(2) support funding for McDowell Road enhanced option E.
(2) support funding for services dedicated to supporting immigrant communities.
Comments for reduced funding/opposition of the budget: 
(5) oppose city resources being used to harm immigrant communities.
(3) oppose the TPT increase.
(3) oppose reduced funding to the Police Department budget.
(2) oppose funding towards officer enforcement of homeless encampments that include 
disposing of personal property.

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COMMUNITY-WIDE VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON 
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 
APRIL 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM 
Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson opened the meeting at 6:05 pm and introduced 
Spanish interpreters Mario Barajas and Elsie Duarte. Mr. Barajas provided instructions for 
residents requiring Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing. 
Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington spoke about the importance of community input in 
the budget process and encouraged public participation. 
Councilwoman Debra Stark thanked those attending and spoke about how public input 
shapes the budget. 
Ms. Erickson explained the purpose of the hearing, where to find additional information 
about the budget, and how to make a public comment. 
A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played.  
Councilwoman Laura Pastor stated she is attending the hearing to listen to public requests. 
Ms. Erickson opened the floor for public comment. 
1.
Orla Bobo spoke about delayed response times due to an underfunding of the 
Fire Department and requested additional funding.
2.
Timothy Gammage thanked Council members for their support for the health 
and safety of Phoenix residents and requested additional fire trucks and staff 
at Stations 3 and 17.
3.
Shirley Dieckman spoke about the importance of maintaining the Gated Alley 
Program and the positive results the program has had in her neighborhood.
4.
Joseph Dora spoke about the need to provide veteran services to the 
community.
5.
Maxell Ulin requested additional heat mitigation funding for City contract 
workers.
6.
John Walker thanked the City for the construction of bike lanes on 3rd Street 
and 3rd Avenue. He requested protected bike lanes on each arterial road and 
prioritization of the 3rd Street pedestrian bridge over the Rio Salado.
Councilwoman Debra Stark thanked the public for their comments.

Councilwoman Laura Pastor thanked those in attendance and for providing their feedback.
Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington thanked the public for their attendance and 
engagement.  
Ms. Erickson concluded the meeting at 6:29 pm. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Daniel Heidinger 
  Senior Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 
STEELE INDIAN SCHOOL PARK, MEMORIAL HALL 
APRIL 2, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. 
Deputy City Manager John Chan opened the meeting at 6:04 p.m. and introduced Spanish-
language interpreter Elsie Duarte. Ms. Duarte provided instructions for residents requiring 
Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing. 
Mr. Chan noted the importance of City budget hearings, where to find additional information 
on the proposed FY 2025-26 Trial Budget, additional ways to provide budget feedback, and 
next steps in the budget process. 
Mr. Chan requested the budget video presentation to be played. 
Councilwoman Laura Pastor welcomed residents to the hearing, thanked City staff for 
staffing the meeting, and thanked residents for attending the hearing. 
Mr. Chan opened the floor for public comment. 
1.
Dafne Cortez expressed support for heat-relief investments in vulnerable areas,
especially in the Maryvale area.
2.
Thomas Kendra spoke in favor of funding for veteran service officers who assist
veterans and their families in navigating federal VA benefits and services.
3.
Joseph Dora commented in favor of allocating $350,000 in funding for veteran
service officers.
4.
Dante Mitchell commented in favor of continued funding for arts and cultural
programs, 3rd Street protected bike lane access to the Salt River corridor, other
protected bike lanes, and alternatives to reverse traffic lanes on 7th Street and
7th Avenue.
5.
Ben Lindquist spoke in favor of the Trial Budget and funding infrastructure and
resources to reduce Fire Department response times.
6.
Angel Algarin expressed support for funding for public health, particularly for
HIV-related prevention and care.
7.
John Walker commented in favor of increased funding for cycling infrastructure,
including the installation of a parallel street with protective bike infrastructure for
every major arterial road, extending protected bike infrastructure on 3rd Street
over the Rio Salado, and protected bike lanes along Virginia Avenue in Central
Phoenix. He thanked the City for progress on bike lanes, especially along 3rd
Street and 3rd and 5th Avenues in the Willow neighborhood.

8.
Alejandra Bucon expressed support for maintaining current funding for Library
materials and needs.
9.
Lara Sands spoke in favor of investing in additional high-quality bike
infrastructure such as protected bike lanes in the downtown area.
10.
Terry Ballentine expressed support for allocating $400,000 for chapter service
officers associated with veteran organizations and a meeting space for chapter
service officers to meet with veterans and their families.
11.
Dorian Vrenden spoke in favor of addressing gaps in outreach or safety net
programs, such as outdated or discontinued programs or under-staffed phone
lines, for individuals and families who are unhoused or are on the edge of being
unhoused.
12.
Karen Fruse expressed support for maintaining current funding for Library
materials and needs.
13.
Frank Urban commented in favor of improved Police interactions and the
treatment of seized property of unhoused people during encampment sweeps.
He also expressed support for increased funding for affordable housing.
14.
Elizabeth Venable thanked Councilwoman Pastor and the City for investments
in housing and homelessness and expressed support for continued investments
to address homelessness.
15.
Jean Paul Rwambali spoke in favor of funding for programs to assist people
experiencing homelessness.
16.
Papy Idrissa commented in support of more resources to assist people who are
unhoused.
17.
Tony Harris expressed support for more training and policies to improve Police
and Park Ranger interactions with unhoused people and treatment of seized
property during encampment sweeps. He also advocated for larger cooling
centers for summer months and funding for unhoused people to pay for
healthcare premiums.
18.
Ricardo Palomera spoke in favor of maintaining current funding for Public Works
facilities management and maintenance, Parks and Recreation, Office of Arts
and Culture, Neighborhood Services Department’s landscape maintenance at
City-owned properties, Municipal Court’s interpreter and translation services,
and Library materials. He expressed support for some proposed position
reductions in the Trial budget, increased partnership with local public schools,
and funding for protected bike lanes.
19.
Faith Kearns spoke in favor of keeping shelters and summer respite centers
open and increased funding for programs to assist people who are unhoused.

20.
Belle Espinoza submitted a card in favor of expanded heat shelters, water
stations, housing, schools such as Isaac Middle school, and summer youth
programming. She submitted a second card that expressed support for
maintaining current funding for the Office of Accountability and Transparency
and Library materials and reduced funding for Police.
21.
Karl Ford submitted a card in favor of veterans’ programs and Social Security
Disability Insurance.
22.
Shalae Flores submitted a card in favor of reduced funding for Police in light of
social service needs.
Councilwoman Pastor thanked residents for participating in the hearing. She stated there 
are many community needs and summarized the importance of the expressed needs at the 
hearing.  
She stated she would do what she can to support the request for veterans. Councilwoman 
Pastor stated the City has taken the lead on programs to address homelessness and stated 
that other cities need to take the lead as well. 
Councilwoman Pastor adjourned the hearing at 7:15 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Genevieve Siri 
Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING (SPANISH-LANGUAGE) 
COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 8 
SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER 
APRIL 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM 
Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua opened the meeting at 6:08 p.m. and introduced 
interpreters Mario Barajas, Elsie Duarte, and Caprice Moreno. Mr. Barajas provided 
instructions for residents requiring English-language interpretation during the hearing. 
Mr. Paniagua introduced himself, then described the purpose of the hearing, 
emphasized the importance of community input in the budget process, and described 
how to make public comment. 
A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played. 
Following the video, Mr. Paniagua opened the floor for public comment. There were no 
public comments. Mr. Paniagua made closing remarks and adjourned the hearing at 
6:20 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Stephanie Ramos 
Budget & Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PHOENIX NORTH 
APRIL 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM 
Assistant City Manager Lori Bays opened the meeting at 8:00 am and introduced Spanish 
interpreter Mario Barajas. Mr. Barajas provided instructions for residents requiring Spanish-
language interpretation during the hearing. 
Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending to provide 
feedback on the budget process. She noted the importance of this year’s budget and the 
impact of State actions. 
Ms. Bays introduced Budget and Research Director Amber Williamson and mentioned the 
public could provide budget feedback to her as well. 
A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played.  
Vice Mayor O’Brien opened the floor for public comment at 8:13 am. 
1.
Joe Moreno thanked Council for supporting the tax increase. He expressed
support for the Fire Department’s budget to help with response times.
2.
Stan Bates spoke in favor of the budgets for the Fire Department, Police
Department, and Neighborhood Services Department and noted the
importance of maintaining the Gated Alley Program. He also requested all
Community Action Officer positions be restored.
Vice Mayor O’Brien thanked everyone for attending and provided information on 
where to find additional material about the budget. 
Ms. Bays concluded the meeting at 8:17 am. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Susannah Pietrzykowsky 
  Senior Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COMMUNITY-WIDE VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON 
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 
APRIL 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM 
Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson opened the meeting at 10:37 a.m. and introduced 
Spanish-language interpreter Mario Barajas.  
Mr. Barajas welcomed attendees and explained he and Elsie Duarte would be assisting with 
Spanish-language interpretation. He then provided instructions in Spanish for residents 
requiring Spanish to English interpretation. 
Mr. Stephenson explained the importance of incorporating feedback from the community, 
listed important upcoming dates, as well as where to find additional information about the 
budget process in both English and Spanish.  
A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played in English and then in Spanish. 
Mr. Stephenson introduced Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington who spoke about the 
importance of community input in the budget process.  
Mr. Stephenson opened the floor for public comment: 
1.
Salvador Camacho expressed his appreciation to the City for making Public
Safety a priority, and his gratitude for the approval of the increased Transaction
Privilege and Use Tax (TPT). He spoke in favor of increased funding for the
Fire Department, noting the critical need to reduce response times.
2.
Andrea Luna spoke in favor of identifying permanent funding in the City’s
General Fund to support the right to counsel to assist people who are facing
eviction. She noted the importance of investing in preventative efforts and how
investing in the right to counsel saves other City service dollars. She stated
that multiple other cities across the nation provide legal assistance to those
facing housing issues and requested Phoenix also provide these services.
3.
Raj Arora spoke in favor of funding to support the right to counsel and for
education for individuals facing eviction. He noted the success of the pilot
program and the need for more resources for tenants.
4.
Tony Canelo began his statement by reciting several inalienable rights and
Miranda rights, noting an individual’s right to an attorney. He spoke in favor of
increased funding for the right to counsel, and the need for legal support and
fair representation for tenants facing eviction.
5.
Astrid Balzer spoke in favor of funding for the right to counsel, describing the
negative impact an eviction had on a friend of hers and others she knows.

6.
Isaac Sundin spoke in favor of funding to implement a right to counsel ordinance 
in Phoenix, noting how eviction rates are increasing each year and how difficult 
it is to get back on your feet after being evicted.
7.
Catherine Wilkins spoke in favor of funding for the right to counsel, noting that 
people of all ages are affected by evictions. She described being subjected to a 
large rent increase and feeling bullied out of her rental, stating how having 
access to legal guidance during that time would have been helpful.
8.
Yovanda Wilkins spoke in favor of funding to implement a right to counsel 
ordinance. She described her mother’s eviction and the negative impact it had 
on so many aspects of her mother’s life. She also stressed how keeping people 
in their homes decreases the strain on public services.
9.
David Shepard expressed concern about the discrepancy between legal 
representation for landlords compared with tenants and spoke in favor of 
funding for the right to counsel for individuals facing eviction.
10.
Nancy Damone described her disabled sister’s challenges with paying rent and 
being able to remain in her apartment. She also described how homelessness 
creates disfunction in society and urged the City to allocate funding to support 
the right to counsel.
11.
Teena Jibilian expressed how homelessness is not a policing problem but rather 
a housing problem. She urged the City to allocate funding to support a full right 
to counsel program for its residents, stating the current tenant eviction 
assistance project doesn’t go far enough.
12.
Darren Jezick discussed the increased number of evictions and spoke in favor of 
funding for the right to counsel. He stated increased funding should be allocated 
to helping homeless individuals rather than the Police Department.
13.
Nathan Hatch noted the record high number of evictions and how there is a 
large discrepancy between landlords who have legal representation versus 
tenants who do. He noted how other cities in the nation provide their residents 
with the right to counsel and described savings identified in those cities. He 
spoke in favor of the City of Phoenix allocating funding to provide legal services 
to tenants.
14.
Charlie Gentry discussed the need for permanent funding to support tenants’ 
rights to counsel. He described how important funding is to stop tenants from 
being bullied and evicted, and asked the City Council to help protect them.
15.
Akshara Sundararajan stated everyone should have the right to affordable 
housing and provided statistics on the high number of eviction filings in 
Maricopa County. She emphasized every resident of Phoenix matters and how 
important it is for everyone to have the right to counsel.

16.
Miesha Fish spoke in favor of allocating permanent annual funding for
community services and for the right to counsel. She described the challenges
she faced after being evicted.
17.
Elizabeth Faiella described her history as a homeowner to then become
homeless. She stated having access to legal guidance would have been
helpful and she requested funding be allocated to support the right to counsel.
18.
Orla Bobo submitted a comment in favor of increasing funding for public safety.
19.
Susan Connelly spoke in favor of funding for the right to counsel to prevent
unfair evictions.
20.
Juniper Brafford described the importance of having basic needs met and
spoke in favor of funding to assist those facing homelessness including funding
for the right to counsel.
21.
Nora McInery spoke in favor of funding for the right to counsel for renters,
described the negative impact of being evicted, and noted the importance of
keeping people in their homes.
22.
Carmen Terrell articulated how important it is to provide funding for the right to
counsel for tenants, for subsidized housing, and for supporting the Fire
Department, Water Services, and other critical services.
23.
Frank Urban expressed frustration over experiences he had as a homeless
individual. He felt City staff did not provide adequate notice before being told to
move locations, and as a result his items were unfairly removed, destroyed, or
lost.
24.
Barbara Jones spoke in favor of funding for the right to counsel, noting the
large number of pages in rental leases and the need for legal guidance and a
better understanding of tenants’ rights before signing.
25.
Faith Kearns described the negative experiences she encountered with
Phoenix Police as a homeless person. She spoke in favor of continued funding
for shelters and heat relief centers.
26.
Noelle Lewis spoke in favor of funding for legal representation for those facing
eviction.
27.
Evelynne Castillo spoke in favor of the City adding permanent funding for the
right to counsel for tenants facing eviction and stated the City’s current eviction
assistance program needs to be expanded.
28.
Anne Ender spoke in favor of funding for the Fire Department, felt the TPT
increase was acceptable, and stressed the importance of making public safety
a priority.

29.
Elizabeth Venable stated she was happy with many of the City’s funding 
allocations this year, including the amount allocated towards keeping shelter 
facilities open. She requested continued improvements in the quality and 
accessibility of shelters.
30.
Papy Idrissa described his experiences as a homeless individual. He asked the 
City to provide funding to help people like him.
31.
Daniel Musafiri described his experiences as a homeless individual. He spoke in 
favor of funding to support the homeless.
32.
Gregoiare Mpakani described coming from the Democratic Republic of the 
Congo to Arizona as a refugee but then had a medical issue which resulted in 
his inability to pay rent then becoming evicted. He noted how rent amounts keep 
increasing and requested funding to help the homeless.
33.
Samuel Wathaiya stated homeless people aren’t homeless by choice and 
emphasized they are not criminals. He asked police to focus on fighting crime, 
not on ticketing the homeless.
34.
Will Greene spoke in favor of funding the capital improvement plan program, 
specifically the street transportation and drainage sections, including HAWK 
pedestrian crossings.
35.
Dany Tanga stated he was homeless due to eviction and asked for funding to 
help the homeless who are struggling with housing issues and evictions.
36.
Michelle Ashton stressed the need to increase awareness of the City’s eviction 
assistance program.
37.
Sterling Sourk spoke in favor of funding for street transportation and drainage, 
as well as funding for more trees, Option E, Vision Zero, more HAWK 
crosswalks, the extension of the 3rd Street bike lane, and more bike lanes in 
Phoenix, with the goal of increased transportation diversity.
38.
Melinda Riddle described how she often bikes to work, and she spoke in favor 
of funding for the extension of the 3rd Street bike lane, as well as for the 
McDowell Rd Enhanced Option E.
39.
Victor Montoya provided an example of a law office that represented landlords 
who illegally evicted tenants and spoke in favor of funding for the right to 
counsel for tenants.
40.
Karina Ramirez stated having the right to counsel would be an invaluable 
resource to help keep people housed.
41.
Nicole Rodriguez stated she supports funding for the right to counsel, Enhanced 
Option E for McDowell Rd more HAWK crossings throughout the City, free public 
transportation, and affordable housing.

42.
Mary Gibbons recommended providing information on tenants’ rights to all
renters, access to online attorney services, counseling, education, and other
supportive services to help prevent evictions.
43.
Adelaida Westbrooks submitted a comment in favor of funding for the right to
counsel and legal assistance for individuals facing housing-related issues.
44.
Nancy Palmer registered to speak submitted a comment in favor of funding for
the right to counsel and legal assistance for individuals facing housing-related
issues.
45.
Deborah Dillihant registered to speak in favor of funding for the right to counsel
and legal assistance for individuals facing housing-related issues.
Councilwoman Hodge Washington thanked the public for their attendance and engagement. 
She described how she has attended eviction court proceedings and seen the imbalance in 
power. She also informed attendees City staff were onsite and able to meet with them, 
including staff from the Office of Homeless Solutions, Human Services, Neighborhood 
Services, and Housing.  
Mr. Stephenson concluded the meeting at 12:34 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Karen Kontak 
Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 
SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY 
APRIL 7, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. 
City Manager Jeff Barton opened the meeting at 6:06 p.m. and introduced Spanish-
language interpreters Mario Barajas, Elsie Duarte and Caprice Moreno. Mr. Barajas 
provided instructions for residents requiring Spanish-language interpretation during the 
hearing. 
Mr. Barton introduced Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington. Councilwoman Hodge 
Washington thanked residents for attending the hearing and expressed appreciation for 
residents’ time and input on the budget. 
Mr. Barton noted the importance of City budget hearings, how to provide comments, where 
to find additional information on the proposed FY 2025-26 Trial Budget, additional ways to 
provide budget feedback, and next steps in the budget process. 
Mr. Barton requested that the budget video presentation be played. He opened the floor for 
public comments. 
1.
Christine Skowronek spoke in favor of parks, green infrastructure, heat
resiliency, public transit, and transportation programs that promote cleaner air
and pedestrian safety, especially in south and west Phoenix. She also
expressed gratitude for the proposed Trial Budget.
2.
Ginnie Ann Sumner expressed support for efforts to address red light running
and speeding. She also commented in support of Graffiti Busters and its
volunteers. She recommended more publicity for the Blight Busters volunteer
and Graffiti Busters monthly report online and recommended a webpage that
provides information about nonprofit organizations focused on homeless
solutions.
3.
Carlos A. Andrade commented in favor of funding for additional basketball
courts, horse-shoe pits, youth programs, restrooms, and water fountains at
Hayden Park to assist the youth in the area.
4.
Tim Gammage spoke in favor of funding for additional Fire Department
resources, fire stations and ambulances in District 8 to reduce response times.
He thanked Councilwoman Hodge Washington for her support of the sales tax
and bond program and the City Manager for the proposed Trial Budget.
5.
Kedrick Ellison commented in support of fully funding the Library with no
reduction.

6.
Jess Bristow spoke in favor of capital improvement projects to improve parks,
public transit, and street infrastructure in south and west Phoenix. She also
expressed support for funding environmental programs, sustainable
transportation, cool corridors, trees, heat relief for transit riders, shade at bus
stops and light rail stations, electric buses, and pedestrian safety.
7.
Jewel Clark submitted a card to support funding for water, sustainability and
shade, climate, affordable housing as opposed to market rate housing and
social justice.
8.
Matt Shaughnessy submitted a card in favor of Fire crisis services.
9.
Edward Joseph Wendler submitted a card in favor of additional dedicated public
parking spaces at the South Mountain Park Mormon Trailhead and parking at
32nd Street at South Mountain Devastator Trailhead to address insufficient
parking in the area.
Mr. Barton thanked residents for participating in the hearing. He announced upcoming 
Council meetings on the budget and adjourned the hearing at 6:38 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Genevieve Siri 
Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 
MARYVALE COMMUNITY CENTER 
APRIL 8, 2025 at 6:00PM 
Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer opened the meeting at 6:09 pm and introduced 
Councilmember Betty Guardado and Deputy Budget & Research Director Aaron Mertz. 
Ms. Spencer then introduced Spanish interpreters Mario Barajas, Elsie Duarte, and 
Caprice Moreno. Mr. Barajas provided instructions for residents requiring Spanish-
language interpretation during the hearing.  
Councilmember Guardado thanked various neighborhood leaders and provided a 
recap of new additions to the budget in recent years across various departments and 
the community impact of these additions. 
Ms. Spencer thanked residents for their attendance and explained the purpose of the 
hearing, where to find additional information about the budget, and how to make a 
public comment.  
A brief video on the proposed Trial Budget was played in English and then in Spanish. 
Councilmember Guardado opened the floor for public comment. 
1.
Jorge Castaneda spoke about speeding issues on Indian School Road
and requested photo enforcement cameras and other technology to
address the speeding. He also requested additional resources to
address issues related to a substance abuse clinic on 75th Avenue and
Indian School.
2.
Marco Marcial spoke in support of the gated alleys program and thanked
residents for participating in the budget process.
3.
Scott Crowley acknowledged the additional funding for the Fire
Department that was provided through the TPT rate increase. He also
advocated for additional resources for the Fire Department to reduce
response times.
4.
Daniel Gonzales expressed gratitude for the TPT rate increase and the
additional resources that it provided to the Fire Department. He also
advocated for additional resources for the Fire Department to reduce
response times.
5.
Monica Barriontos requested support for the Resolution for Thriving
Communities and explained the directives of the proposed resolution.

She expressed opposition to City resources being used to harm 
immigrants in the community.  
6.
Laura Rodriguez requested support for the Resolution for Thriving
Communities and discussed concerns about the Police Department.
7.
Lupita Mora requested support for the Resolution for Thriving
Communities. She expressed opposition to City resources being used to
harm immigrants in the community.
8.
Yolanda Barrera requested support for the Resolution for Thriving
Communities. She expressed opposition to City resources being used to
harm immigrants in the community.
9.
Mari Nori spoke about issues impacting her son in the justice system.
She expressed opposition to City resources being used to harm
immigrants in the community.
10.
Estela Varela requested support for the Resolution for Thriving
Communities. She expressed opposition to City resources being used to
harm immigrants in the community.
11.
Mike Nydes spoke in support of gated alleys and discussed the 1000th
gated alley that was recently installed in District 5. He encouraged
residents to support more gated alleys.
12.
Shirley Dieckman thanked Councilmember Guardado for crime reduction
efforts in the 27th Avenue corridor and in Cielito Park. She spoke in
support of gated alleys and requested additional funding for the program.
13.
Terry Lofius advocated for more resources for the Fire and Police
Departments. He also requested additional resources for automated
traffic enforcement to address red light running across the City.
14.
Magdelena Marin spoke about heat related issues impacting Maryvale
residents. She advocated for more trees, green spaces, shade
structures, and parks to address the heat.
15.
Amanda Kaminskas spoke about heat-related issues impacting the
unhoused community. She requested a Maryvale-specific heat plan and
additional resources including trees, shade structures, green spaces,
shaded bus stops, and other items to mitigate heat.
16.
David Portugal expressed gratitude for the prioritizing of environmental
investments in the proposed budget. He advocated for more heat relief,
air quality, and equitable mobility resources in South & West Phoenix.

17.
Dafne Cortez spoke about heat-related issues impacting Maryvale
residents. She requested a Maryvale-specific heat plan and additional
resources including heat resilient public spaces, shaded walkways,
cooler bus stops, and more walkable streets.
18.
Rosina Uribe spoke about heat-related issues impacting Maryvale
residents. She requested a Maryvale-specific heat plan and additional
resources to gather the community, plant more trees, and make more
green spaces.
19.
Samaria Winans spoke about heat-related issues impacting Maryvale
residents and requested additional resources including water fountains
and shade structures.
20.
Josefa Ramirez requested additional resources to improve the aesthetics
of Maryvale.
21.
Hernan Acosta expressed gratitude for the gated alley program and
thanked residents for attending the budget hearing. He also spoke about
the importance of parks in the neighborhood and advocated for
protecting these spaces.
22.
Luis Avila spoke about the impact of climate change in Maryvale and
strategies to mitigate heat. He asked to partner with the City to develop a
Maryvale-specific heat plan.
23.
Elsa Osorio requested support for undocumented immigrants in the
community.
24.
Linda Blackford spoke in support of the gated alley program.
25.
Kathy Stillman asked why there were fewer Phoenix police officers in
2025 than in 2008 despite growth in the City.
26.
Jesse Ortega requested a Maryvale-specific heat plan and additional
resources including more shaded areas and green spaces.
27.
Mary Blas spoke in support of block watch and expressed support for the
gated alley program. She discussed the success of gated alleys in her
neighborhood.
28.
Elizabeth Aguilar expressed gratitude for gated alleys in her community.
She also requested funding for bike-friendly infrastructure at businesses
and other facilities along the Grand Canalscape.

Councilmember Guardado thanked residents for attending and adjourned the meeting 
at 7:44pm.  
Respectfully submitted, 
James Nguyen 
Senior Budget & Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 
SUNNYSLOPE COMMUNITY CENTER 
APRIL 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM 
City Manager Jeff Barton opened the meeting at 8:34 am and introduced Spanish 
interpreters Elsie Duarte and Oscar Monroy. Ms. Duarte provided instructions for residents 
requiring Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing. 
Mr. Barton introduced Councilwoman Debra Stark. Councilwoman Stark thanked residents 
for attending and added that public input helps shape the budget. 
Mr. Barton noted where to find additional information on the proposed FY 2025-26 Trial 
Budget, additional ways to provide budget feedback, and the next steps in the budget 
process. 
Mr. Barton requested that the budget video presentation be played.  He then opened the 
floor for public comment at 8:44 am. 
1.
Masovi Perea supports prioritizing environmental investments such as reliable
and free electric transportation and additional trees for streets and parks.
2.
Ginnie Ann Sumner spoke in favor of the 24/7 park ranger phone number,
traffic enforcement, and extended availability of the Graffiti Busters program.
She would like the City’s website to list contact information of supporting
organizations in increase collaboration. Ms. Sumner supports accomplishing
the PHX C.A.R.E.S program through Neighborhood Services and Office of
Homeless Solutions staff in place of contracting services through Community
Bridges, Inc. Ms. Sumner inquired about the status of recently approved
medical response vehicles.
3.
Chris Murphy spoke in favor of the tax increase. He expressed support for the
Fire Department’s budget to help with response times.
4.
Carson Murphy submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s
budget to help with response times.
5.
Liam Bailey submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s budget
to help with response times.
6.
Marcus Goodrich submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s
budget to help with response times.
7.
Joe Moreno submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s budget
to help with response times.
8.
Michael Duffy submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s
budget to help with response times.

9.
Andre Williams expressed dissatisfaction with the growth of personal services
and contractual services in general government departments and spoke
against the approval of a transaction privilege tax increase.
10.
Elizabeth Venable spoke in favor of the public comment process and Human
Services programs.
11.
Adriana Garcia submitted a comment in support of funding for legal aid services
to prevent evictions and for street repairs in the Sunnyslope neighborhood.
12.
Kevin Cronk submitted a comment in support of access to legal aid during
evictions, increased street repairs, and for walking and bike paths in the
Sunnyslope neighborhood.
Mr. Barton concluded the meeting at 9:03 am. 
Several residents submitted comment cards after the conclusion of the meeting. 
13.
Mark Shafer submitted a comment in favor of affordable housing and
increased and improved heat relief.
14.
Frank Urban submitted a comment opposing officer enforcement of homeless
areas.
15.
Faith Kearns submitted a comment opposing officer enforcement of homeless
areas and the disposal of property.
Respectfully submitted, 
Susannah Pietrzykowsky 
  Senior Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 
DESERT WEST COMMUNITY CENTER 
APRIL 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM 
Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer opened the meeting at 6:02 pm. She introduced 
Councilman Carlos Galindo-Elvira and Budget and Research Director Amber Williamson. 
Ms. Spencer welcomed everyone and introduced Spanish interpreters Mario Barajas, Elsie 
Duarte and Caprice Moreno. Mr. Barajas provided instructions for residents requiring 
Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing. 
Ms. Spencer thanked City staff and residents for attending. 
Councilman Galindo-Elvira spoke about the importance of community input in the budget 
process which will allow the City to meet the needs of residents and to provide the best 
quality of service possible. 
Ms. Spencer explained the purpose of the hearing, where to find additional information 
about the budget, and how to make a public comment. 
A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played in English and Spanish. 
Councilman Galindo-Elvira introduced District 7 Councilwoman Elect Anna Hernandez and 
expressed his appreciation for her presence and thanked City staff. 
Councilman Galindo-Elvira opened the floor for public comment. 
1.
Tim Gammage spoke in support of adding Fire Department resources and
emphasized the importance of reducing response times.
2.
Patrick McDaniel expressed his support for the increase in Transaction
Privilege Tax (TPT) and the efforts taken by the City to reduce Fire
Department response times. He also noted his support for increases for the
Office of Homeless Solutions and requested that the City not make cuts to the
Office of Arts and Culture.
3.
Beatriz Rojas Perez spoke in support of funding for environmental
investments and the cooling corridors program. She noted the importance of
providing tree and shade coverage for cooling relief on the streets in the West
and South sides of Phoenix, to aid in the health and safety of students when
using public transit.
4.
Uriah Marshall submitted a public comment card in support of fire crisis
resources.

5.
Luis Avila spoke about the desert community, climate change, water
shortages and his support for Heat Mitigation. He requested that there be
additional investment in the Heat Mitigation plan for the area of Maryvale
where it is most needed for residents.
6. 
7. 
8. 
Dafne Cortez spoke in support of heat response and mitigation in Maryvale.
She requested the need for more heat resilient public spaces such as shaded
walkways, cooler bus stops and safer more walkable streets.
Councilman Galindo-Elvira noted his recent work on heat mitigation
addressing issues with the Heat Respite Center for the unhoused, cooling
stations at libraries, and chilled water stations and tree planting in the West
part of the district of Maryvale. He stated he understands the need for more
shaded areas and tree canopies.
Councilwoman Elect Anna Hernandez commented on her support in the areas
of environmental climate solutions and gave her commitment to continue
working on the issue.
Raul Moreno thanked the City for prioritizing environmental investments and
expressed his support for electric buses. He requested there be more shade
areas, cleaner air and cooler transportation routes for students in Maryvale.
Rob Nolan thanked the City for the investment in fire prevention and
unhoused mitigation. He requested the prevention of cuts to the arts
maintenance budget and spoke in favor of funding arts and culture.
Councilman Galindo-Elvira commented on his visit to the Irish Cultural Center
and expressed his appreciation for the exhibit on the Irish Mexican
relationship.
Councilman Galindo-Elvira thanked the public for their comments and thanked 
Councilwoman Elect Anna Hernandez for joining the hearing. 
Ms. Spencer thanked the public for attending and providing comments. She concluded the 
meeting at 6:41 pm. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Lisa Ballejos 
  Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
 COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 
DEVONSHIRE SENIOR CENTER 
APRIL 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM 
Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson opened the meeting at 8:30 am and introduced 
Spanish interpreters Mario Barajas and Elsie Duarte. Mr. Barajas provided instructions for 
residents requiring Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing. 
Mayor Kate Gallego spoke to the importance of passing a budget that meets the 
community’s needs and expressed excitement for gathering community input in the process. 
Councilman Kevin Robinson thanked the participation in the budget process and stressed 
the importance of community input to be used to develop a budget that serves the 
community. 
Ms. Erickson explained the purpose of the hearing, where to find additional information 
about the budget, and how to make a public comment. 
A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played. 
Ms. Erickson opened the floor for public comment. 
1.
Margot Champagne requested the City avoid cutting the budget for Library
Services.
2.
Alex Rangel thanked the City Council for adding resources to the Fire
Department in the budget.
3.
Scott Crowley thanked the City Manager and City Council for additional
resources for the Fire Department and asked for greater funding for the Fire
Department.
4.
Ginnie Ann Sumner asked for a Real Time Operation Center and more
motorcycle officers in the district and greater investment into the Graffiti
Removal program and PHX Community Action Response Engagement
Services (C.A.R.E.S.).
5.
William Garbett expressed concern that increases to impact fees would
increase the cost of housing for residents and recommended using closed
public school sites for housing.
6.
David Bickford requested additional investment to transportation infrastructure
such as light rail, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways and asked for a
nationwide search for the Street Transportation Department Director.
7.
Jay Plummer requested greater investment in bike lanes in the area.

8.
Karen Klein spoke about the importance of maintaining the budget for senior
programs and parks.
9.
Richie Robnett asked for greater resources for the Fire Department.
10.
Bill Scheel spoke about the deteriorating conditions of Margaret T. Hance
Park and asked for a dedicated Park Ranger and more consistent
enforcement of rules at the park.
11.
Isiah Thorlow submitted a comment card requesting more resources for the
Fire Department.
12.
Remy Jordan submitted a comment card requesting more resources for the
Fire Department.
13.
Alexis Salgado submitted a comment card requesting more resources for the
Fire Department.
14.
Marcus Voltaire submitted a comment card stating there is a crisis at the City
that needs to be addressed.
15.
Michael Johnson II submitted a comment card requesting more resources for
the Fire Department.
16.
Artino Sims submitted a comment card requesting more resources for the Fire
Department.
17.
LeeDell Bunton III submitted a submitted a comment card requesting more
resources for the Fire Department.
18.
Patrick Cardenas submitted a comment card requesting more resources for
the Fire Department.
Councilman Kevin Robinson thanked the public for their comments.  
Mayor Kate Gallego thanked the public for their participation and input. 
Ms. Erickson concluded the meeting at 9:07 am. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Brian Seo 
  Management Fellow

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING 
COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 and DISTRICT 3 
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 
APRIL 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM 
Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson opened the meeting at 6:00 pm and introduced 
interpreter Mario Barajas. Mr. Barajas introduced the second interpreter, Elsie Duarte, and 
provided instructions for residents requiring Spanish-language interpretation during the 
hearing. 
Ms. Erickson introduced Councilwoman Debra Stark who thanked residents for attending 
and noted that the comments residents make help shape the budget. She referenced the 
prior year budget hearing comments about cricket fields and now there are cricket fields in 
the City of Phoenix. Councilwoman Stark opened the floor to Councilman Jim Waring who 
thanked residents for attending. 
Ms. Erickson noted where to find additional information on the proposed FY 2025-26 Trial 
Budget, additional ways to provide budget feedback, and the next steps in the budget 
process. 
Ms. Erickson requested the budget video presentation to be played.  
After the video, Ms. Erickson opened the floor for public comment. 
1.
Chris Murphy expressed support for the Fire Department’s budget to help with
response times.
2.
Tim Knobbe expressed his support for the increase in Transaction Privilege Tax
(TPT) rate.  He expressed support for the Fire Department’s budget to help with
response times.
3.
Bill Scheel requested funding for a dedicated park ranger for Hance Park and
strict enforcement of park rules. He expressed support for the budgeted funding
for homelessness efforts.
4.
Anne Ender expressed her support for the increase in the TPT rate but
advocated earmarking the funds to support the Fire Department. Ms. Ender
noted the poor condition of some public safety facilities.
5.
LeeDell Bunton VI submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s
budget to help with response times.
6.
Isaiah Vigil submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s budget to
help with response times.

7.
Gabriel Santistevan submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s
budget to help with response times.
8.
Abraham Gordillo-Aula submitted a comment in support of the Fire
Department’s budget to help with response times.
9.
Michael Duffy submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s budget
to help with response times.
10.
Bobby Holmes submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department’s
budget to help with response times.
11.
Nancy Kroening provided a written comment about providing funds for memory
café programs. Comment attached to minutes.
Councilwoman Debra Stark thanked the public for coming. 
Councilman Jim Waring thanked the public for coming and the comments today will 
be compiled and given to Council. 
Ms. Erickson concluded the hearing at 6:20 pm. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Christine Klich-Corbin 
Budget and Research Analyst

SUMMARY MINUTES 
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING  
IN-PERSON (SPANISH-LANGUAGE) 
MARYVALE COMMUNITY CENTER 
APRIL 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM 
Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua opened the hearing at 6:10 p.m. and introduced 
interpreters Elsie Duarte and Caprice Moreno. Ms. Duarte provided instructions for residents 
requiring English-language interpretation during the hearing. Mr. Paniagua introduced 
Councilwoman Laura Paster, Councilwoman Betty Guardado, Councilman Carlos Galindo-
Elvira, and Councilwoman-elect Anna Hernandez.  
Councilwoman Guardado recognized the importance of budget hearings and stated she and 
her colleagues would be listening to the input from the hearing to make more informed 
decision making.  
Councilwoman-elect Hernandez thanked her colleagues for including her in the budget 
hearings. She stated she will be listening to the concerns expressed during the hearing to 
ensure the budget aligns with community priorities. 
A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played. Mr. Paniagua opened the floor to 
public comment.  
1.
Scott Crowley expressed support for the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)
increase noting it will provide necessary resources to the Fire Department.
2.
Dafne Cortez stated the Maryvale community has the highest temperatures in
the city during the summer months and advocated for more shade structures
at bus stops and along walkways. Ms. Cortez asked for the development of a
plan to ensure the hot temperatures are addressed.
3.
Jorge Castaneda advocated for the implementation of speed radar
enforcement.
4.
April McCue expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving Communities”
plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
5.
Maria Neri stated her son has a mental disability and was sentenced to 17
years in prison with few opportunities to thrive. She asked the City to help in
whatever way they could.
6.
Carrie Lorraine asked for an end to racial profiling and advocated for police
accountability.
7.
Italia Cuevas expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving Communities”
plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
8.
Beatriz Rodriguez expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.

9.
Sonia Almaraz expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving Communities” 
plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
10.
Amanda Everett expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving 
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
11.
Josefa Ramirez stated she would like to see the Maryvale community have 
more shade and trees just like the cities of Tempe and Scottsdale.
12.
Vanessa DiCarlo expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving 
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
13.
Luis Avila stated the temperatures in Maryvale are 4-6 degrees higher than that 
of other communities in Phoenix. He advocated for the development of a plan 
to address this concern.
14.
Laura Ramirez stated she is a veteran and after using a veteran crisis hotline 
she had a negative experience with the Phoenix Police Department. As a result, 
she is asking not to increase the Police Department budget.
15.
Angelina Maciel expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving 
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
16.
Elsa Osorio expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving Communities” 
plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
17.
Ruth Kentigian advocated for a water safety program to address drowning.
18.
David Marroquin expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving 
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
19.
Laura Rodriguez expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving 
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
20.
Berta Rita expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving Communities” plan 
proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
21.
Jason Smith expressed appreciation for the TPT increase noting it will provide 
the resources needed for the Fire Department to provide services to the 
community.
22.
Dorian spoke in favor of supporting the Fire Department but does not want to 
increase the Police Department budget.
23.
Tony Harris advocated for funding to support the Phoenix Fire Department to 
ensure there is assistance for unsheltered residents when they need it. He 
also advocated for the elimination of qualified immunity for police officers, to 
allow victims of police brutality to get justice.

Councilwoman-Elect Hernandez stated there are policymakers working 
towards repealing qualified immunity for police brutality.  
24.
John Paul Rwamboili asked for services dedicated to supporting immigrants to
ensure they thrive in the United States.
25.
Kakozi Bitukeandja expressed concern regarding homeless shelters that are
at capacity and stated Police should consider a person’s situation before
issuing a ticket for public urination.
26.
Sophia Carillo advocated funding public education programs.
27.
Eddie Nunez asked for after-school transportation to community centers for
students.
28.
Elizabeth Venable asked for services to be communicated to residents in
various languages to ensure those residents understand what is available.
29.
Fidel Olguin thanked Councilwoman Guardado for addressing prostitution and
drug sales near his home, making it safe for his children to play outside.
30.
Patricia Nunez expressed support for the “Resolution for Thriving
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
31.
Jacob Cortes submitted a comment in support of the Fire Department.
32.
Hugo Lozada submitted a comment in opposition of deportation.
33.
Alejandra Bucon submitted a comment in opposition to cutting the Library
Department budget.
34.
Relcha Noir submitted a comment in support for the “Resolution for Thriving
Communities” plan proposed by the community organization Poder in Action.
35.
Alicia Aquino Chavez submitted a comment in favor of increasing
speedbumps, gated alleys, and services to address homelessness.
36.
Rosa Menjivar submitted a comment in favor of street safety by using speed
radar enforcement, increasing signage, and streetlights.
Councilwoman Guardado adjourned the hearing at 8:11 pm. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Destiny Dominguez  
Management Fellow

VOICEMAIL, ELECTRONIC, AND WRITTEN BUDGET COMMENTS    
January 18, 2025 – May 8, 2025, AND SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS  
    
Emails 
 
1. D Lynn Reece sent an email in support of the proposed Transaction Privilege Tax 
(TPT) increase to support homeless services.  
2. Rita Roundtree sent an email in support of the TPT increase to support homeless 
services, specifically for tiny homes and soup kitchens to be built on vacant land.  
3. Jill Coughlin sent an email in support of the TPT, but the tax should not exceed a 
total of 9%. 
4. Dorothy Williams sent an email opposed to the TPT increase.  
5. Jeremiah Elam sent an email opposed to cuts to the police department budget. 
6. Terri Rosko sent an email opposed to cuts to the police department budget. 
7. Paula Miller sent an email in support of maintaining funding for the fire department.  
8. Alejandra Bucon sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
9. Britanny Morris sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
10. Brandy Nelson sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
11. Kayla McEnroe sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
12. Harper Greer sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
13. Jeffrey Gamso sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
14. Amber Munig sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
15. Kathy Haake sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
16. Grace Laba sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
17. Marysol Pino sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
18. Marin Hubert sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
19. Hannah Pynn sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
20. Bailie Rivale sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
21. Gabie Rivas sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
22. Jacyln Search sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
23. Devinee Peebles sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
24. David Edelman sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding.

25. David White sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
26. Rochelle Gates sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
27. Michelle Koch sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
28. Jennifer Robins sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
29. Barbara Kain sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
30. Lisa Katona sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
31. Stephanie George sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
32. Thomas Henningsen sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
33. Dorothy Rodriguez sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
34. Donn Kessler sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
35. Manya Paul sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
36. Torben Riise sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
37. Melissa Anderson sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
38. Megan Kelly sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
39. Cathey Anderson sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
40. Lois Flynn sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
41. Debra Hoelscher sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
42. Christine Gouker sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
43. Mary Doyle sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
44. Lee Bergmann sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
45. Erin Meade sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
46. Lisa Nathan sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
47. Martin Bakal sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
48. Steven Gaines Jr. sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
49. Gina Griffiths sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
50. Margaret Morse sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
51. Grayson Carter sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
52. Judy Whitehouse sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
53. Wendy Walther sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
54. Mary Allen sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding.

55. Barbara Gering sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
56. Theresa Prebish sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
57. Samantha Torre sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
58. Patricia Anderson sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
59. Mary Ann Maher sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
60. Christine Berthlett sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
61. Nicole Sanderson sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
62. Lynda Ziskin sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
63. Angela Lober sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
64. Jessica Jones sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
65. Frances Hammond sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
66. Bram Jacobson sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
67. Monica Goddard sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
68. Kristen Vassar sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
69. Mary Lee sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
70. Erika George sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
71. James Conway sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
72. Bill Shepard sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
73. Victoria Castro-Corral sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
74. Elizabeth Kurtz sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
75. Anna Elbert sent an email in support of maintaining current library funding. 
76. Mehdi Lasker sent an email in support of returning the rental tax and/or increasing 
the property tax by 0.02% to create additional revenue for the city.  
77. Kelle sent an email in support of funding to clean up trash from roadways, freeways 
and highways and supports funding for more shade trees and tree maintenance.  
78. Rogelio Tovar sent an email in support of funding for enclosed community garden 
space. 
79. Jeff Boyles sent an email in support of funding for an eclosed community garden 
space. 
80. Cindy Gentry sent an email in support of funding for an eclosed community garden 
space.

81. Nancy Kroening sent an email in support of Memory Café programs at senior 
centers.  
82. Maria Vargas sent an email in support of additional funding for public safety to 
attract new officers, improve training and enhance customer service. 
83. Carole Stines sent an email opposed to additional funding for green spaces and 
would rather see additional funding used on transit. Ms. Stines supports funding for 
additional shade structures. 
84. Maxwell Ulin sent an email in support of funding for heat protections city wide for 
workers.  
85. Jodie Langston sent an email in support of continued funding for Arts & Culture. 
86. Mark Mettes sent an email in support of continued funding for Arts & Culture. 
87. Jenny Holsman Tetreault sent an email in support of continued funding for Arts & 
Culture. 
88. Patrick McWhortor sent an email in support of continued funding for Arts & Culture. 
89. Leah Fregulia sent an email in support of continued funding for Arts & Culture. 
90. Cliff Couch sent an email opposed to funding for heat relief programs. 
91. Kristen Heggli sent an email in support of additional funding for protected bike lanes 
in the downtown area. 
92. Christine McGaugh sent an email in support of funding to add park staff for safety, 
specifically at Francisco Highland Park and South Mountain Preserve. Ms. McGaugh 
also supports funding to hire additional officers, clean up roadways of debris and 
trash and to house the unsheltered while offering drug treatment. 
93. K Hill sent an email in support of funding for roadway repairs and improvements. 
94. Andrea Luna Cervantes sent an email in support of funding for legal assistance for 
individuals facing eviction.  
95. Adriana Garcia sent an email in support of funding for legal assistance for individuals 
facing eviction and for repairs/upgrades to Sunnyslope Community Center.  
96. Nicholas Barnhiser sent an email in support of funding for protected bike lanes and a 
safe “Miracle Mile” walking path. 
97. Amber Voigt sent an email in support of taxing Waymo’s more because they are 
dangerous and block traffic.  
98. Norman Voigt sent an email in support of funding for a Sustainable Food Action 
Plan. 
99. Doris Morris sent an email in support of funding to make public safety a priority.

100. Robert Parker sent an email in support of funding for exercise equipment at Steele 
Indian School Park.  
101. Paula Miller sent an email in support of additional funding for the Fire Department.  
102. Terri Rosko sent an email in support of additional funding for the Police Department.  
103. Ginnie Ann Sumner sent an email in support of additional funding to expand PHX 
C.A.R.E.S, Graffiti Busters, Office of Homeless Solutions and Public Safety. Ms. 
Sumner would like to see funding to address speeding, red light runners and install 
arm rest on public transit to deter sleeping and storage on buses. Ms. Sumner would 
also like to see monthly reports for Graffiti Busters posted online.  
104. Steve Hooker sent an email in support of additional funding for Public Safety and 
support of creating entrance fees for city parks and/or rescue fees for individuals 
visiting City of Phoenix Mountain Preserve areas.  
105. Erik Howle sent an email in support of additional funding for security personnel at 
Margaret T.  Hance Park to create a safer and cleaner park for the community. 
106. Cadel Grisinger sent an email in support of additional funding for security personnel 
at Margaret T.  Hance Park to create a safer and cleaner park for the community. 
107. Reese Hanlin sent an email in support of additional funding for security personnel at 
Margaret T.  Hance Park to create a safer and cleaner park for the community. 
108. Carol Finney sent an email in support of additional funding for security personnel at 
Margaret T.  Hance Park to create a safer and cleaner park for the community. 
109. The Roosevelt Action Association sent a letter in support of additional funding for 
dedicated police and park ranger presence at Margaret T. Hance Park. The letter is 
attached.  
110. Kazandra Zeleya sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
111. Jorge Ignacio Torres sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan 
for Maryvale.  
112. Priscilla Urrutia sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
113. Lidia Avila sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
114. Natividad Chavez sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
115. Maria Antonia Franco Sintes sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat 
relief plan for Maryvale.

116. Jesse Ortega sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
117. Clarissa Vela sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
118. Lucille Ybarra sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
119. Vivian Corrales sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
120. Jamie Ybarra sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
121. Ken King sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
122. Amy Gonzalez sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
123. Carolyn Banks sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
124. Julianna Heredia sent an email in support of funding to develop a heat relief plan for 
Maryvale.  
Voicemails 
 
1. Josephine Humes left a voicemail in support of additional green spaces and water 
rebates for elderly homeowners on a fixed income.  
 
2. Martin Bakal left a voicemail in support of maintaining current library funding. 
  
3. Conie Cabot left a voicemail in support of funding initiatives to the public for 
reporting parks employees that are not completing their tasks and supports parks 
employees being mandated to keep a daily log of their work tasks, including lunch 
and breaks. Ms. Cabot also would like to support better hiring practices for police 
officers to include psychological evaluations for their mental and emotional state of 
minds.  
 
Social media statistics from March 17 to May 8, 2025: 
6 City of Phoenix Facebook Posts 
• 
1,436 Impressions 
• 
12 Engagements

24 City of Phoenix Tweets (English/Spanish Accounts) 
• 12,581 Impressions 
• 
123 Engagements 
 
2 Nextdoor Posts 
• 10,523 Impressions 
• 11 Reactions 
 
Flowpage (Trial Budget) 
• 4,713 Pageviews 
  
14 City of Phoenix YouTube  
• 2,351 Views  
• 18 Likes 
• 72 Shares 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Kari Lambert 
Administrative Assistant II

April 16, 2025 
Mayor Kate Gallego 
and Councilmembers 
City of Phoenix 
200 W. Washington 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
Subject: 2025-26 Budget 
Dear Mayor: 
On behalf of the Roosevelt Action Association, I am writing to request additional funding for 
dedicated police and park ranger presence at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown 
Phoenix. Hance Park has been a jewel in our park system since it opened 30 years ago, but 
recently has deteriorated significantly due to increased crime, drug use and vagrancy.  
Hance Park is the site of many of our best-known regional events, such as Super Bowl 
parties and Final Four festivities, and it is home to most of our significant cultural 
institutions, such as the Irish Cultural Center, Japanese Friendship Garden, Burton Barr 
Library, and the Arizona Jewish Historical Society.  
But increasing crime, drug use, and vagrancy have made the park inhospitable to the 
residents of the surrounding diverse, mixed-income neighborhood. A member of the 
downtown tourism office recently noted that they can no longer recommend Hance Park to 
out-of-town visitors because of the environment there! 
Particular hotspots are the Central Avenue stairwells leading into the park and the recently 
completed Republic Gardens, where large numbers of criminal drug users and dealers 
occupy the stairs, benches, and play equipment all day long.  
Hance Park does not have a dedicated police or park ranger presence. While roving police 
officers and park rangers typically respond promptly to complaints, actual enforcement is 
minimal because violators pick up and move temporarily to another spot in the park and 
wait for the rangers and/police to leave on another call. 
That’s why we need a dedicated park ranger and/or police officer at the park (at least one 
full-time position) who can be the consistent eyes on the large group of regular violators, 
write them up for park violations, and cite them for criminal behavior or trespass as 
needed. 
In addition, we need consistent and aggressive enforcement for violations of park rules and 
city ordinances. We suggest additional training for park rangers and police officers on the

updated anti-camping ordinance, which is being violated on a daily basis but is rarely, if 
ever, enforced. 
We appreciate the efforts of the Human Services Department in conducting outreach to 
individuals in the area who need housing and other services, and the increase in shelter 
services over the past several years. We also support the additional funding in this year’s 
budget for additional homeless services and shelter. We now need to address the problem 
of those who refuse services for whatever reason and instead are engaged in criminal 
activity and rules violations in our biggest and most beautiful downtown park. 
This letter was reviewed, discussed, and unanimously approved by approximately 20 
members of the Roosevelt Action Association at our regular monthly meeting held April 16, 
2025. Please support our park and our neighborhood by providing dedicated police and/or 
park presence to Hance Park. Thank you. 
Sincerely, 
Bill Scheel, President 
Roosevelt Action Association 
Cc: City Manager Jeff Barton

2023-24 SCHEDULE 1
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES BY FUND
ACTUAL 
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Beginning 
Fund Balance
Revenue 1/
Recovery and 
Proceeds
Interfund 
Transfers-In
Interfund 
Transfers-Out
Total
Operating
Capital
Debt Service
Total
Ending Fund 
Balance
222,931
412,862
7,321
1,480,237
(167,664)
1,955,688
1,631,085
31,090
-
1,662,175
293,513
-
45,868
61
9,023
(4,082)
50,869
49,893
975
-
50,869
-
-
21,119
1,010
114,407
(9,314)
127,222
125,227
1,995
-
127,222
-
-
7,058
8
752
(3,206)
4,611
4,611
-
-
4,611
-
222,931
486,906
8,400
1,604,419
(184,266)
2,138,390
1,810,817
34,061
-
1,844,878
293,513
-
2,191,877
-
-
(2,191,877)
-
-
-
-
-
-
76,491
164,415
2,190
32,976
(30,144)
245,928
83,253
75,594
-
158,847
87,081
27,988
1,146
231
7,328
-
36,693
124
10,669
-
10,793
25,900
-
26
-
80,387
(1,022)
79,391
-
-
79,391
79,391
-
22,296
7,068
109
-
(2,064)
27,410
2,934
3,120
-
6,055
21,356
(104)
1,981
100
-
-
1,977
2,752
-
-
2,752
(775)
68,650
82,099
156
86
(6,528)
144,463
83,462
25,148
-
108,609
35,854
4,945
13,249
34
-
-
18,229
10,057
936
-
10,993
7,235
10,691
509
-
2,753
(7)
13,945
3,093
-
-
3,093
10,852
5,126
147
-
13,762
(37)
18,999
13,597
-
-
13,597
5,402
9,611
233
6
38,530
(851)
47,529
39,295
-
-
39,295
8,234
116,985
5,588
379
55,051
(147)
177,856
6,638
79,255
-
85,893
91,963
12,192
-
1
11,878
-
24,072
11,905
-
-
11,905
12,167
13,732
-
-
19,380
(514)
32,598
17,926
-
-
17,926
14,671
20,475
803
-
22,019
(296)
43,001
17,971
-
-
17,971
25,030
25,860
65
8
88,070
(4,859)
109,144
85,766
-
-
85,766
23,378
(4,892)
74,312
5
-
-
69,425
65,636
6,036
-
71,671
(2,247)
2,394
7,186
-
-
-
9,580
5,856
-
-
5,856
3,723
100
134,481
-
-
(489)
134,092
-
-
133,992
133,992
100
86,799
7,127
-
30,955
(15,781)
109,100
2,748
2,084
-
4,833
104,267
-
(1)
-
-
-
(1)
-
-
-
-
(1)
433,887
53,894
7,302
376,406
(126,379)
745,110
209,631
83,661
-
293,292
451,818
207,720
37,458
766
56,174
(12,645)
289,474
60,944
5,437
-
66,381
223,093
47,815
401,742
8,648
2,832
(2,956)
458,082
392,242
77,438
-
469,680
(11,598)
1,188,762
3,185,405
19,933
838,589
(2,396,595)
2,836,095
1,115,830
369,377
213,383
1,698,590
1,137,505
654,306
607,505
7,606
17,571
(21,131)
1,265,857
321,670
93,327
96,730
511,727
754,130
128,949
38,792
860
144,647
(59,446)
253,803
59,215
7,402
17,480
84,097
169,706
41,206
211,935
2,937
-
(14,563)
241,514
170,574
7,189
9,580
187,344
54,170
242,631
306,280
3,357
130,010
(124,083)
558,196
138,272
88,645
88,906
315,822
242,373
124,765
617,254
5,993
246,575
(258,445)
736,142
297,892
166,502
151,725
616,119
120,023
1,191,857
1,781,766
20,754
538,803
(477,668)
3,055,512
987,623
363,065
364,422
1,715,109
1,340,403
2,603,551
5,454,077
49,088
2,981,811
(3,058,529)
8,029,997
3,914,269
766,503
577,804
5,258,576
2,771,421
1/
2/
3/
4/
5/
The negative balance in Grants is due to the timing of posting revenues and expenditures.
Court Awards  2/
Development Services
Golf
Special Revenue Funds
Excise Tax
Arizona Highway User Revenue
Capital Construction
Library
Parks
Cable Television
Total General Funds
Regional Wireless Cooperative
Secondary Property Tax
General Funds
Sports Facilities
Transit 2000   4/
Public Safety Enhancement - Fire
Public Safety Enhancement - Police
Public Safety Expansion - Fire
Public Safety Expansion - Police
Regional Transit   3/
Neighborhood Protection - Block Watch
Neighborhood Protection - Fire
Neighborhood Protection - Police
Parks and Preserves
City Improvement
Community Reinvestment
Transportation 2050
Other Restricted
Grants  5/
Total Special Revenue Funds
The negative revenue in Transit 2000 is due to a bad debt write-off from an aging account.
General fund sales tax revenue is reflected as a transfer-in from the excise tax fund. Total transfer equates to $1,418.5 million, and is included in the General Funds revenue total of $1,905.4 million shown on 
Schedule 2.
The negative balance in Court Awards is due to the timing of reimbursement for approved Court Awards' eligible expenditures.
The negative balance in Regional Transit is due to the timing of reimbursements for project costs from the regional transportation plan (Proposition 400).
Resources
Expenditures
Wastewater
Water
Total Enterprise Funds
Total Operating Funds
Enterprise Funds
Aviation
Convention Center
General Fund
Solid Waste

2024-25 SCHEDULE 1
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES BY FUND
PROPOSED ESTIMATE
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Beginning 
Fund Balance
Revenue 1/
Recovery and 
Proceeds
Interfund 
Transfers-In
Interfund 
Transfers-Out
Total
Operating
Capital
Debt Service
Total
Ending Fund 
Balance
293,513
420,354
10,600
1,378,707
(151,115)
1,952,057
1,692,602
49,311
-
1,741,914
210,144
-
45,659
-
9,699
(3,973)
51,385
50,640
746
-
51,385
-
-
22,313
-
111,470
-
133,783
133,302
481
-
133,783
-
-
6,176
-
-
(770)
5,406
5,406
-
-
5,406
-
293,513
494,502
10,600
1,499,875
(155,858)
2,142,632
1,881,950
50,538
-
1,932,488
210,144
-
2,073,213
-
-
(2,073,213)
-
-
-
-
-
-
87,081
169,661
1,306
306
(3,531)
254,823
90,358
85,448
-
175,806
79,017
25,900
1,117
139
8,332
(768)
34,721
140
8,958
-
9,098
25,622
-
-
-
82,937
-
82,937
-
-
82,937
82,937
-
21,356
6,493
89
-
(2,067)
25,870
2,315
5,764
-
8,079
17,791
(775)
5,122
165
-
-
4,512
4,512
-
-
4,512
-
35,854
80,603
11,708
-
(6,683)
121,482
90,948
6,748
-
97,696
23,786
7,235
13,905
7
-
-
21,148
11,931
-
-
11,931
9,217
10,852
733
102
2,631
(7)
14,311
5,594
-
-
5,594
8,717
5,402
120
-
13,148
(38)
18,632
14,917
-
-
14,917
3,715
8,234
222
47
44,321
(873)
51,950
41,001
-
-
41,001
10,948
91,963
5,615
2,894
52,603
(149)
152,926
7,980
70,415
-
78,396
74,530
12,167
-
-
13,401
-
25,568
13,345
-
-
13,345
12,223
14,671
-
13
21,865
(15,612)
20,937
19,155
-
-
19,155
1,782
25,030
969
-
21,043
(308)
46,735
23,928
-
-
23,928
22,807
23,378
238
5
87,910
(1,783)
109,747
104,125
-
-
104,125
5,622
(2,247)
80,339
15
374
(373)
78,108
66,766
7,006
-
73,771
4,336
3,723
6,778
-
-
-
10,501
4,888
1,925
-
6,813
3,688
100
138,549
-
-
(2,307)
136,341
-
-
136,341
136,341
-
104,267
7,325
87
30,835
(36,647)
105,868
2,958
2,810
-
5,768
100,100
(1)
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
451,818
49,333
8,355
361,141
(12,694)
857,953
264,917
148,589
-
413,506
444,446
223,093
70,067
209
81,023
(2,122)
372,270
78,473
22,664
-
101,137
271,133
(11,598)
542,176
16,509
690
(1,023)
546,754
391,788
106,769
-
498,557
48,197
1,137,505
3,252,578
41,650
822,559
(2,160,199)
3,094,094
1,240,039
467,096
219,279
1,926,414
1,167,680
754,130
659,994
4,135
16,135
(18,084)
1,416,311
411,297
142,740
96,727
650,764
765,546
169,706
39,054
679
85,637
(4,871)
290,206
75,568
6,112
23,690
105,371
184,835
54,170
215,908
1,019
6,987
(14,525)
263,560
184,428
6,145
10,147
200,721
62,840
242,373
326,815
8,093
-
(19,959)
557,323
151,281
81,893
62,987
296,161
261,162
120,023
709,573
4,870
-
(41,339)
793,127
326,692
136,438
146,153
609,282
183,844
1,340,403
1,951,346
18,796
108,759
(98,778)
3,320,526
1,149,267
373,328
339,704
1,862,300
1,458,227
2,771,421
5,698,426
71,047
2,431,193
(2,414,835)
8,557,252
4,271,256
890,962
558,983
5,721,201
2,836,050
1/
Special Revenue Funds
Excise Tax
Arizona Highway User Revenue
Capital Construction
General Funds
Cable Television
Total General Funds
Public Safety Enhancement - Fire
Public Safety Enhancement - Police
Public Safety Expansion - Fire
Public Safety Expansion - Police
Regional Transit   
Neighborhood Protection - Block Watch
Neighborhood Protection - Fire
Neighborhood Protection - Police
Parks and Preserves
City Improvement
Community Reinvestment
Court Awards
Development Services
Golf
Grants
Total Special Revenue Funds
Regional Wireless Cooperative
Secondary Property Tax
Transportation 2050
Other Restricted
Sports Facilities
Transit 2000
General fund sales tax revenue is reflected as a transfer-in from the excise tax fund. Total transfer equates to $1,324.8 million, and is included in the General Funds revenue total of $1,819.3 million shown on 
Schedule 2.
Resources
Expenditures
Wastewater
Water
Total Enterprise Funds
Total Operating Funds
Enterprise Funds
Aviation
Convention Center
General Fund
Solid Waste
Library
Parks

2025-26 SCHEDULE 1
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES BY FUND
PROPOSED BUDGET
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Beginning 
Fund Balance
Revenue 1/
Recovery and 
Proceeds
Interfund 
Transfers-In
Interfund 
Transfers-Out
Total
Operating
Capital
Debt Service
Total
Ending Fund 
Balance
210,144
426,563
5,359
1,511,379
(155,785)
1,997,660
1,927,633
70,027
-
1,997,660
-
-
47,193
-
9,167
(3,973)
52,387
51,366
1,020
-
52,387
-
-
22,729
-
115,165
-
137,894
134,775
3,119
-
137,894
-
-
5,472
-
142
-
5,614
5,614
-
-
5,614
-
210,144
501,957
5,359
1,635,854
(159,759)
2,193,555
2,119,388
74,167
-
2,193,555
-
-
2,329,412
-
-
(2,329,412)
-
-
-
-
-
-
79,017
173,276
1,306
-
(4,241)
249,358
97,066
131,352
-
228,418
20,940
25,622
894
139
6,920
-
33,575
140
25,960
-
26,100
7,475
-
-
100
106,400
-
106,500
-
-
106,500
106,500
-
17,791
11,504
6
-
(2,067)
27,233
2,771
5,315
-
8,086
19,147
-
5,075
19
-
-
5,094
3,154
-
-
3,154
1,939
23,786
84,032
156
-
(6,683)
101,292
94,015
7,080
-
101,095
197
9,217
14,070
5
-
-
23,292
12,571
2,000
-
14,571
8,721
8,717
437
-
3,202
(5)
12,350
5,689
-
-
5,689
6,661
3,715
100
-
15,998
(24)
19,789
15,113
-
-
15,113
4,676
10,948
177
-
44,803
(3,838)
52,091
48,817
-
-
48,817
3,274
74,530
4,414
-
64,003
(98)
142,849
8,030
102,054
-
110,084
32,764
12,223
-
-
13,418
-
25,641
13,245
-
-
13,245
12,396
1,782
-
-
21,892
(4,112)
19,562
19,531
-
-
19,531
31
22,807
775
-
25,603
(287)
48,897
24,763
-
-
24,763
24,134
5,622
25
-
107,903
(1,700)
111,850
106,162
-
-
106,162
5,688
4,336
67,217
5
-
-
71,558
54,241
15,066
-
69,307
2,251
3,688
7,494
-
-
-
11,182
5,696
2,192
-
7,888
3,294
-
143,241
-
1,622
-
144,863
-
-
144,863
144,863
-
100,100
6,655
-
32,810
(16,656)
122,909
12,206
8,531
-
20,737
102,172
444,446
53,520
1,530
439,091
(26,057)
912,530
359,492
395,422
-
754,914
157,616
271,133
54,456
69
48,941
(9,812)
364,787
109,064
74,493
-
183,557
181,230
48,197
699,146
180
-
(120)
747,403
492,427
218,733
-
711,160
36,243
1,167,680
3,655,917
3,515
932,606
(2,405,113)
3,354,606
1,484,194
988,199
251,363
2,723,755
630,851
765,546
663,361
2,768
19,139
(17,096)
1,433,718
462,077
638,870
91,464
1,192,412
241,306
184,835
40,013
669
103,475
(4,989)
324,002
87,859
10,285
23,683
121,828
202,174
62,840
216,352
322
-
(14,508)
265,006
195,717
10,877
14,690
221,283
43,722
261,162
338,782
2,035
-
(21,025)
580,953
176,953
277,088
63,214
517,256
63,698
183,844
782,974
2,556
-
(32,844)
936,531
368,911
334,181
187,708
890,800
45,731
1,458,227
2,041,482
8,350
122,614
(90,463)
3,540,210
1,291,517
1,271,302
380,760
2,943,579
596,631
2,836,050
6,199,357
17,224
2,691,074
(2,655,335)
9,088,371
4,895,099
2,333,667
632,122
7,860,889
1,227,482
1/
Special Revenue Funds
Excise Tax
Arizona Highway User Revenue
Capital Construction
General Funds
Parks
Cable Television
Total General Funds
Public Safety Enhancement - Fire
Public Safety Enhancement - Police
Public Safety Expansion - Fire
Public Safety Expansion - Police
Regional Transit
Neighborhood Protection - Block Watch
Neighborhood Protection - Fire
Neighborhood Protection - Police
Parks and Preserves
City Improvement
Community Reinvestment
Court Awards
Development Services
Golf
Other Restricted
Grants
Total Special Revenue Funds
Regional Wireless Cooperative
Secondary Property Tax
Transportation 2050
Sports Facilities
General fund sales tax revenue is reflected as a transfer-in from the excise tax fund. Total transfer equates to $1,434.9 million, and is included in the General Funds revenue total of $1,936.9 million shown on 
Schedule 2.
Resources
Expenditures
Wastewater
Water
Total Enterprise Funds
Total Operating Funds
Enterprise Funds
Aviation
Convention Center
General Fund
Solid Waste
Library

Percent Increase/
Percent Increase/
2023-24
2024-25
Decrease from 
2025-26
Decrease from 
Revenue Source
Actuals
Estimate
2023-24 Actuals
Budget
2024-25 Estimate
GENERAL FUND
Local Taxes and Related Fees
Local Sales Tax   1/
707,310
          
695,243
          
-1.7%
819,157
          
17.8%
Privilege License Fees 
3,469
              
3,367
              
-2.9%
1,838
              
-45.4%
Other General Fund Excise Taxes
19,575
            
19,759
            
0.9%
19,891
            
0.7%
     Subtotal 
730,354
          
718,369
          
-1.6%
840,886
          
17.1%
State Shared Revenues
Sales Tax
249,504
          
252,575
          
1.2%
262,745
          
4.0%
State Income Tax
435,754
          
351,016
          
-19.4%
328,334
          
-6.5%
Vehicle License Tax 
83,823
            
88,000
            
5.0%
90,871
            
3.3%
     Subtotal 
769,082
          
691,591
          
-10.1%
681,950
          
-1.4%
Primary Property Tax
206,394
          
215,419
          
4.4%
222,719
          
3.4%
User Fees/Other Revenue
Licenses & Permits
2,882
              
2,887
              
0.2%
2,937
              
1.7%
Cable Communications
7,058
              
6,176
              
-12.5%
5,472
              
-11.4%
Fines and Forfeitures
8,800
              
8,515
              
-3.2%
8,525
              
0.1%
Court Default Fee
892
                 
1,000
              
12.1%
1,005
              
0.5%
Fire 
80,113
            
82,959
            
3.6%
87,502
            
5.5%
Hazardous Materials Inspection Fee
1,524
              
1,200
              
-21.3%
1,500
              
25.0%
Library Fees 
481
                 
424
                 
-11.8%
425
                 
0.1%
Parks and Recreation
8,343
              
8,699
              
4.3%
8,653
              
-0.5%
Planning 
1,865
              
1,836
              
-1.6%
1,836
              
0.0%
Police
17,277
            
17,859
            
3.4%
17,177
            
-3.8%
Street Transportation
12,375
            
8,331
              
-32.7%
8,343
              
0.1%
Other Service Charges
52,491
            
50,248
            
-4.3%
44,229
            
-12.0%
Other
5,470
              
3,836
              
-29.9%
3,702
              
-3.5%
     Subtotal
199,571
          
193,969
          
-2.8%
191,304
          
-1.4%
TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS
1,905,401
       
1,819,349
       
-4.5%
1,936,860
       
6.5%
SCHEDULE 2
PROPOSED REVENUES BY MAJOR SOURCE
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Percent Increase/
Percent Increase/
2023-24
2024-25
Decrease from 
2025-26
Decrease from 
Revenue Source
Actuals
Estimate
2023-24 Actuals
Budget
2024-25 Estimate
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Neighborhood Protection  1/
55,897
            
53,674
            
-4.0%
64,717
            
20.6%
2007 Public Safety Expansion  1/
110,884
          
106,410
          
-4.0%
128,806
          
21.0%
Public Safety Enhancement
31,258
            
35,266
            
12.8%
35,310
            
0.1%
Parks and Preserves  1/
60,594
            
58,218
            
-3.9%
68,417
            
17.5%
Transit 2000  2/
(1)
                    
-
                  
+100%
-
                  
NA
Transportation 2050  1/
430,073
          
408,510
          
-5.0%
492,611
          
20.6%
Court Awards
1,981
              
5,122
              
+100%
5,075
              
-0.9%
Development Services
82,099
            
80,603
            
-1.8%
84,032
            
4.3%
Capital Construction 
8,474
              
7,882
              
-7.0%
7,814
              
-0.9%
Sports Facilities
37,059
            
38,160
            
3.0%
39,466
            
3.4%
Arizona Highway User Revenue     
164,415
          
169,661
          
3.2%
173,276
          
2.1%
Regional Transit Revenues
74,312
            
80,339
            
8.1%
67,217
            
-16.3%
Community Reinvestment
7,068
              
6,493
              
-8.1%
11,504
            
77.2%
Secondary Property Tax
134,481
          
138,549
          
3.0%
143,241
          
3.4%
Impact Fee Program Administration
901
                 
801
                 
-11.1%
790
                 
-1.3%
Regional Wireless Cooperative
7,186
              
6,778
              
-5.7%
7,494
              
10.6%
Golf Courses
13,249
            
13,905
            
5.0%
14,070
            
1.2%
City Improvement Fund
26
                   
-
                  
-100.0%
-
                  
NA
Other Restricted Revenues
56,020
            
89,547
            
59.8%
74,557
            
-16.7%
  Grants
  Public Housing Grants
154,559
          
200,035
          
29.4%
239,048
          
19.5%
  Human Services Grants
74,660
            
75,804
            
1.5%
101,901
          
34.4%
  Community Development
23,364
            
21,299
            
-8.8%
37,897
            
77.9%
  Criminal Justice
10,880
            
11,720
            
7.7%
10,553
            
-10.0%
  Public Transit Grants
45,674
            
79,025
            
73.0%
122,688
          
55.3%
  Other Grants
92,604
            
154,292
          
66.6%
187,059
          
21.2%
   Subtotal - Grants
401,742
          
542,177
          
35.0%
699,145
          
29.0%
  SUBTOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
1,677,718
       
1,842,094
       
9.8%
2,117,540
       
15.0%
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Aviation
607,505
          
659,994
          
8.6%
663,361
          
0.5%
Water System
617,254
          
709,573
          
15.0%
782,974
          
10.3%
Wastewater System
306,280
          
326,815
          
6.7%
338,782
          
3.7%
Solid Waste
211,935
          
215,908
          
1.9%
216,352
          
0.2%
Convention Center  1/
127,984
          
124,691
          
-2.6%
143,488
          
15.1%
  SUBTOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS
1,870,958
       
2,036,983
       
8.9%
2,144,957
       
5.3%
TOTAL ALL OPERATING FUNDS 
5,454,077
       
5,698,426
       
4.5%
6,199,357
       
8.8%
1/  2025-26 Budget includes an increase of 0.5% to the City Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) and Use Tax rates starting July 1, 2025.
2/ The negative revenue in Transit 2000 is due to a bad debt write-off from an aging account.
(In Thousands of Dollars)
SCHEDULE 2 (Continued)
PROPOSED REVENUES BY MAJOR SOURCE

SCHEDULE 3
PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/
(In Thousands of Dollars)
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
Percent Change from
2024-25
Actuals
Budget
Estimate
Budget
Budget
Estimate
General Government
Mayor's Office
2,484
2,744
2,749
2,759
0.6%
0.4%
City Council
6,389
7,029
7,038
7,152
1.7%
1.6%
City Manager's Office
11,870
18,853
16,720
23,257
23.4%
39.1%
City Auditor
3,335
3,892
3,633
3,735
-4.0%
2.8%
Information Technology Services
85,803
105,485
104,417
99,121
-6.0%
-5.1%
Equal Opportunity Department
3,598
4,322
4,265
4,355
0.8%
2.1%
City Clerk
7,510
9,019
6,219
8,533
-5.4%
37.2%
Human Resources
28,413
30,440
30,142
30,177
-0.9%
0.1%
Retirement
573
660
685
969
46.8%
41.5%
Phoenix Employment Relations Board
114
133
129
135
1.1%
4.8%
Law
10,238
11,173
12,034
12,889
15.4%
7.1%
Budget and Research
4,288
4,587
4,490
4,498
-1.9%
0.2%
Regional Wireless Cooperative
5,856
6,223
4,888
5,696
-8.5%
16.5%
Finance
31,303
39,166
42,688
42,145
7.6%
-1.3%
Communications Office
4,629
5,081
5,406
5,614
10.5%
3.8%
Government Relations
1,675
1,761
1,775
1,760
-0.1%
-0.9%
Total General Government
208,078
250,567
247,276
252,795
0.9%
2.2%
Public Safety
Police
930,032
981,055
979,238
1,027,528
4.7%
4.9%
Fire
543,385
561,651
555,709
603,410
7.4%
8.6%
Total Public Safety
1,473,417
1,542,706
1,534,947
1,630,938
5.7%
6.3%
Criminal Justice
City Prosecutor
22,024
25,178
23,098
24,085
-4.3%
4.3%
Municipal Court
38,670
41,010
41,580
43,050
5.0%
3.5%
Public Defender
6,491
6,902
6,896
7,087
2.7%
2.8%
Total Criminal Justice
67,185
73,089
71,574
74,222
1.5%
3.7%
Transportation
Street Transportation
112,695
121,044
120,500
104,196
-13.9%
-13.5%
Aviation
321,144
410,809
410,692
431,460
5.0%
5.1%
Public Transit
309,807
350,032
348,296
420,213
20.0%
20.6%
Total Transportation
743,646
881,886
879,488
955,870
8.4%
8.7%

SCHEDULE 3 (Continued)
PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/
(In Thousands of Dollars)
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
Percent Change from
2024-25
Actuals
Budget
Estimate
Budget
Budget
Estimate
Community Development
Planning and Development
91,172
101,520
99,421
102,661
1.1%
3.3%
Housing
164,603
259,604
201,090
246,222
-5.2%
22.4%
Community and Economic Development
22,329
20,578
22,738
19,466
-5.4%
-14.4%
Neighborhood Services
42,755
73,092
46,332
64,121
-12.3%
38.4%
Total Community Development
320,859
454,794
369,581
432,470
-4.9%
17.0%
Community Enrichment
Office of Arts and Culture
7,055
10,043
10,393
9,104
-9.3%
-12.4%
Parks and Recreation
146,022
156,535
156,737
159,868
2.1%
2.0%
Library
51,499
52,776
52,918
52,484
-0.6%
-0.8%
Phoenix Convention Center
62,684
81,480
79,772
87,510
7.4%
9.7%
Human Services
176,447
168,029
165,105
152,994
-8.9%
-7.3%
Total Community Enrichment
443,707
468,863
464,925
461,960
-1.5%
-0.6%
Environmental Services
Office of Sustainability
1,030
890
1,084
979
9.9%
-9.8%
Environmental Programs
4,146
154,940
6,105
3,406
-97.8%
-44.2%
Public Works
26,848
36,054
34,510
37,464
3.9%
8.6%
Solid Waste Disposal
170,358
188,516
184,196
194,487
3.2%
5.6%
Water Services
435,544
484,794
477,759
511,948
5.6%
7.2%
Total Environmental Services
637,926
865,195
703,655
748,283
-13.5%
6.3%
Non-Departmental Operating
Contingencies
-
236,375
-
293,561
24.2%
+100.0%
Other Non-Departmental2/
19,451
15,000
(191)
45,000
200.0%
+100.0%
Total Non-Departmental Operating
19,451
251,375
(191)
338,561
34.7% 
+100.0%
Total
3,914,269
4,788,475
4,271,256
4,895,099
2.2%
14.6%
1/ For purposes of this schedule, department budget allocations include Grants.
2/ Other Non-Departmental consists of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), unassigned vacancy savings, 
and additional pension contribution.

SCHEDULE 4
2025-26 OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/ 
BY SOURCE OF FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Total
General
Funds
Special
Revenue
Funds
Enterprise
Funds
General Government
Mayor's Office
2,759
2,759
-
-
City Council
7,152
7,152
-
-
City Manager's Office
23,257
12,638
10,314
305
City Auditor
3,735
3,735
-
-
Information Technology Services
99,121
98,229
-
892
Equal Opportunity Department
4,355
3,718
637
-
City Clerk
8,533
8,532
-
-
Human Resources
30,177
30,177
-
-
Retirement
969
20
949
-
Phoenix Employment Relations Board
135
135
-
-
Law
12,889
12,627
262
-
Budget and Research
4,498
4,498
-
-
Regional Wireless Cooperative
5,696
-
5,696
-
Finance
42,145
32,460
7,833
1,852
Communications Office
5,614
5,609
5
-
Government Relations
1,760
1,760
-
-
Total General Government
252,795
224,050
25,697
3,049
Public Safety
Police
1,027,528
799,844
227,684
-
Fire
603,410
521,286
82,124
-
Total Public Safety
1,630,938
1,321,130
309,808
-
Criminal Justice
City Prosecutor
24,085
22,645
1,440
-
Municipal Court
43,050
39,759
3,290
-
Public Defender
7,087
7,087
-
-
Total Criminal Justice
74,222
69,491
4,731
-
Transportation
Street Transportation
104,196
1,902
102,294
-
Aviation
431,460
-
-
431,460
Public Transit
420,213
-
420,213
-
Total Transportation
955,870
1,902
522,507
431,460

SCHEDULE 4 (Continued)
2025-26 OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/ 
BY SOURCE OF FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Total
General
Funds
Special
Revenue
Funds
Enterprise
Funds
Community Development
Planning and Development
102,661
7,311
95,350
-
Housing
246,222
2,674
243,548
-
Community and Economic Development
19,466
10,221
8,493
752
Neighborhood Services
64,121
19,743
44,378
-
Total Community Development
432,470
39,949
391,769
752
Community Enrichment
Office of Arts and Culture
9,104
8,596
508
-
Parks and Recreation
159,868
134,775
25,093
-
Library
52,484
51,366
1,117
-
Phoenix Convention Center
87,510
4,035
765
82,711
Human Services
152,994
43,098
109,116
780
Total Community Enrichment
461,960
241,870
136,600
83,491
Environmental Services
Office of Sustainability
979
666
312
-
Environmental Programs
3,406
2,402
424
580
Public Works
37,464
37,367
97
-
Solid Waste Disposal
194,487
-
-
194,487
Water Services
511,948
-
2,749
509,198
Total Environmental Services
748,283
40,435
3,582
704,265
Non-Departmental Operating
Contingencies
293,561
200,561
24,500
68,500
Other Non-Departmental2/
45,000
(20,000)
65,000
-
Total Non-Departmental Operating
338,561
180,561
89,500
68,500
Total
4,895,099
2,119,388
1,484,194
1,291,517
1/ For purposes of this schedule, department budget allocations include Grants.
2/ Other Non-Departmental consists of unassigned vacancy savings and additional grant appropriation.

SCHEDULE 5
DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES
BY SOURCE AND USE OF FUNDS AND TYPE OF EXPENDITURE
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Operating Funds
City Improvement
Economic Development
5,851
2,700
2,703
Finance and General Government
11,789
17,088
24,980
Fire
2,033
3,862
4,783
Housing
571
-
-
Human Resources
642
182
185
Human Services
124
73
67
Information Technology
12,567
10,558
10,676
Issuance Costs
-
-
100
Municipal Court
6,313
6,449
6,428
Parks and Recreation
636
395
402
Police
2,033
2,857
2,651
Public Works
10,913
12,073
12,140
Sports Facilities
12,760
13,560
13,547
Street Transportation
13,159
13,142
27,837
Sub-Total City Improvement
79,391
82,937
106,500
Aviation
96,730
96,727
91,464
Convention Center
17,480
23,690
23,683
Solid Waste
9,580
10,147
14,690
Wastewater
88,906
62,987
63,214
Water
151,725
146,153
187,708
Total Operating Funds
577,804
558,983
632,122
Secondary Property Tax
ADA Improvements
-
156
173
Cultural Facilities
12,670
6,565
10,957
Education & Economic Development
23,256
29,646
2,906
Environmental Improvement
541
1,001
1,045
Fire Protection
14,830
8,619
16,021
Freeway Mitigation
626
668
2,942
Historic Preservation
1,765
1,525
815
Housing
-
1,702
1,891
Human Services & Senior Centers
559
786
86
Information Systems
123
158
-
Library
6,768
6,177
8,218
Maintenance Service Centers
377
473
522
Neighborhood Services
1,264
1,594
330
Other Debt Service
-
-
3,500
Parks & Mountain Preserves
16,644
25,518
17,589
Police
12,574
13,914
21,667
Police, Fire & Technology
12,769
16,239
2,338
Storm Sewers
17,779
8,876
32,479
Street Improvements
11,445
12,726
21,385
Sub-Total Secondary Property Tax
133,992
136,341
144,863
2023-24
Actual
2024-25
Estimate
2025-26
Budget

SCHEDULE 5 (Continued)
DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES
BY SOURCE AND USE OF FUNDS AND TYPE OF EXPENDITURE
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Bond Funds
Aviation
174
900
-
Convention Center
-
-
810
Transportation 2050
-
-
900
Wastewater
809
-
-
Water
-
-
900
Other
187
685
500
Total Bond Funds
1,171
1,585
3,110
Other Capital Funds
Capital Reserves
195
748
-
Customer Facility Charges
20,555
20,563
20,560
Federal, State and Other Participation
25,499
25,999
26,497
Passenger Facility Charges
56,761
56,764
56,767
Total Other Capital Funds
103,010
104,074
103,824
Total Debt Service
681,985
664,643
739,056
2023-24
Actual
2024-25
Estimate
2025-26
Budget
Type of Expenditure
Principal
365,412
341,491
366,566
Interest and Other
316,573
323,152
372,490
Total Debt Service Expenditures
681,985
664,643
739,056

SCHEDULE 6
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FINANCED BY OPERATING FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Source of Funds
General Fund
31,090
49,311
70,027
Library
975
746
1,020
Parks
1,995
481
3,119
Total General Funds
34,061
50,538
74,167
Arizona Highway User Revenue
75,594
85,448
131,352
Capital Construction
10,669
8,958
25,960
Community Reinvestment
3,120
5,764
5,315
Development Services
25,148
6,748
7,080
Golf
936
-
2,000
Grants
77,438
106,769
218,733
Other Restricted
5,437
22,664
74,493
Parks and Preserves
79,255
70,415
102,054
Regional Transit
6,036
7,006
15,066
Regional Wireless Cooperative
-
1,925
2,192
Sports Facilities
2,084
2,810
8,531
Transportation 2050
83,661
148,589
395,422
Total Special Revenue Funds
369,377
467,096
988,199
Aviation
93,327
142,740
638,870
Convention Center
7,402
6,112
10,285
Solid Waste
7,189
6,145
10,877
Wastewater
88,645
81,893
277,088
Water
166,502
136,438
334,181
Total Enterprise Funds
363,065
373,328
1,271,302
Total Operating Funds
766,503
890,962
2,333,667
2023-24
Actuals
2024-25
Estimate
2025-26
Proposed
Budget
Arts and Cultural Facilities
-
-
3,950
Aviation
92,612
142,232
635,924
Economic Development
5,854
10,442
12,683
Environmental Programs
240
2
250
Facilities Management
20,526
26,581
35,119
Finance
-
1,000
10,270
Fire Protection
1,953
4,076
5,587
Historic Preservation & Planning
24,540
6,500
5,000
Housing
30,544
47,281
128,514
Human Services
12,935
21,328
15,198
Information Technology
10,820
9,556
50,901
Libraries
1,722
3,061
1,917
Municipal Court
-
4,684
4,944
Neighborhood Services
495
399
2,180
Non-Departmental Capital
-
-
6,720
Parks, Recreation & Mountain Preserves
84,009
71,623
107,071
Phoenix Convention Center
7,259
6,741
16,102
Public Art Program
1,765
3,420
9,676
Public Transit
86,068
139,372
411,627
Regional Wireless Cooperative
-
1,925
2,192
Solid Waste Disposal
5,376
5,371
8,098
Street Transportation & Drainage
125,322
169,921
259,189
Sustainability
-
-
1,000
Wastewater
84,972
80,016
271,070
Water
169,491
135,432
328,486
Total Operating Funds
766,503
890,962
2,333,667

SCHEDULE 7
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND INTERFUND TRANSFERS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
2023-24
2024-25
Increase/
Actuals
Estimate
Budget
(Decrease)
Transfers to the General Fund 
Enterprise Funds
Aviation
  Central Service Cost Allocation
15,052
           
16,637
           
16,637
           
-
                     
Convention Center
  Central Service Cost Allocation
3,524
             
4,250
             
4,250
             
-
                     
Solid Waste 
  Central Service Cost Allocation
11,166
           
11,620
           
11,620
           
-
                     
  In-Lieu Property Taxes
1,205
             
1,225
             
1,207
             
(18)
                 
    Total
12,371
           
12,845
           
12,827
           
(18)
                 
Wastewater Funds
  Central Service Cost Allocation
9,643
             
9,463
             
9,463
             
-
                     
  In-Lieu Property Taxes
10,365
           
10,354
           
11,421
           
1,067
             
    Total
20,008
           
19,817
           
20,884
           
1,067
             
Water Funds
  Central Service Cost Allocation
14,464
           
14,194
           
14,194
           
-
                     
  In-Lieu Property Taxes
17,638
           
17,574
           
18,448
           
874
                
    Total
32,102
           
31,768
           
32,642
           
874
                
Total From Enterprise Funds
83,057
           
85,317
           
87,240
           
1,923
             
Special Revenue Funds
Excise
  Transfer to General Fund
1,418,494
      
1,324,847
      
1,434,902
      
110,055
         
Development Services
  Central Service Cost Allocation
6,528
             
6,683
             
6,683
             
-
                     
Sports Facilities 
  Central Service Cost Allocation
89
                  
115
                
115
                
-
                     
ASU Facilities Operations Fund 
-
                     
1,446
             
740
                
(706)
               
Downtown Community Reinvestment Fund 
2,064
             
2,067
             
2,067
             
-
                     
Housing Central Office Central Service Costs
522
                
676
                
676
                
-
                     
Neighborhood Protection Central Service Costs
748
                
769
                
769
                
-
                     
Wastewater Fund
133
                
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Public Housing In-Lieu Property Taxes
121
                
120
                
120
                
-
                     
Public Safety Enhancement Central Service Costs
514
                
612
                
612
                
-
                     
Public Safety Expansion Central Service Costs
1,709
             
1,791
             
1,791
             
-
                     
T2050 Central Service Costs
1,551
             
1,703
             
1,703
             
-
                     
Sports Facilities Capital Reserve Fund
-
                     
-
                     
22,546
           
22,546
           
Total From Special Revenue Funds
1,432,473
      
1,340,829
      
1,472,724
      
131,895
         
Total Transfers to the General Fund
1,515,530
      
1,426,146
      
1,559,964
      
133,818
         
2025-26

SCHEDULE 7 (Continued)
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND INTERFUND TRANSFERS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
2023-24
2024-25
Increase/
Actuals
Estimate
Budget
(Decrease)
Transfers from the General Fund
Aerial Fleet Capital Reserve Fund
(7,000)
            
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Aviation - Emergency Transportation Services
(372)
               
(707)
               
(540)
               
167
                
City Improvement - Library
(129)
               
(129)
               
(129)
               
-
                     
Library Reserve Fund
(608)
               
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
City Improvement
(47,717)
          
(52,052)
          
(52,428)
          
(376)
               
Community Facilities Districts-Restricted Fund
(174)
               
(213)
               
(381)
               
(169)
               
Fire Sinking Fund
(2,200)
            
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Housing Central Office Cost Center
(2,500)
            
(2,500)
            
(2,500)
            
-
                     
Infrastructure Repayment Agreements
(2,132)
            
(3,885)
            
(4,543)
            
(658)
               
Development Services
(86)
                 
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Workforce Cost Pool Account
(626)
               
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Public Safety Other Restricted Fund
(18,000)
          
(18,000)
          
(18,000)
          
-
                     
Public Safety Pension Reserve Fund
(1,000)
            
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Retiree Rate Stabilization Fund
(1,022)
            
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Strategic Economic Development Fund
(1,500)
            
(1,650)
            
(1,650)
            
-
                     
Marijuana Sales Tax to PSPRS
(3,153)
            
(2,992)
            
(3,696)
            
(704)
               
Street Capital Project
(7,158)
            
-
                     
-
                     
-
                     
Total Transfers from the General Fund
(95,377)
          
(82,128)
          
(83,868)
          
(1,740)
            
Net Transfers to the General Fund
1,420,153
      
1,344,018
      
1,476,096
      
132,079
         
2025-26

SCHEDULE 8
PROPOSED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT
        Number of Full Time Equivalent Positions
2023-24
 Actual
2024-25
Adopted
2024-25
Estimate
Estimate
less
Adopted
2025-26
Budget
Budget
less
Estimate
General Government
Mayor's Office
15.0
15.0
16.0
1.0
16.0
0.0
City Council
41.0
41.0
42.8
1.8
41.8
(1.0)
City Manager's Office
62.5
61.0
64.5
3.5
63.5
(1.0)
City Auditor
25.4
25.4
25.4
0.0
25.4
0.0
Information Technology Services
227.0
216.0
230.0
14.0
221.0
(9.0)
Equal Opportunity Department
30.0
30.0
30.0
0.0
30.0
0.0
City Clerk
52.5
51.5
51.5
0.0
51.5
0.0
Human Resources
139.7
138.7
141.7
3.0
139.0
(2.7)
Retirement
18.0
18.0
18.0
0.0
21.0
3.0
Phoenix Employment Relations Board
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
Law
86.0
85.0
86.0
1.0
86.0
0.0
Budget and Research
24.0
24.0
24.0
0.0
23.0
(1.0)
Regional Wireless Cooperative
5.0
5.0
5.0
0.0
5.0
0.0
Finance
240.0
237.0
238.0
1.0
231.0
(7.0)
Communications Office
24.0
23.0
24.0
1.0
24.0
0.0
Government Relations
6.0
6.0
6.0
0.0
6.0
0.0
Total General Government
997.1
977.6
1,003.9
26.3
985.2
(18.7)
Public Safety
Police
4,595.4
4,591.9
4,609.4
17.5
4,606.9
(2.5)
Fire
2,429.7
2,419.7
2,412.9
(6.8)
2,575.9
163.0
Total Public Safety
7,025.1
7,011.6
7,022.3
10.7
7,182.8
160.5
Criminal Justice
City Prosecutor
166.0
166.0
165.0
(1.0)
162.0
(3.0)
Municipal Court
282.0
281.0
283.0
2.0
282.5
(0.5)
Public Defender
16.0
16.0
16.0
0.0
16.0
0.0
Total Criminal Justice
464.0
463.0
464.0
1.0
460.5
(3.5)
Transportation
Street Transportation
770.0
772.0
790.0
18.0
789.0
(1.0)
Aviation
922.0
922.0
923.0
1.0
923.0
0.0
Public Transit
130.0
129.0
129.0
0.0
130.0
1.0
Total Transportation
1,822.0
1,823.0
1,842.0
19.0
1,842.0
0.0

SCHEDULE 8 (Continued)
PROPOSED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT
          Number of Full Time Equivalent Positions
2023-24
 Actual
2024-25
Adopted
2024-25
Estimate
Estimate
less
Adopted
2025-26
Budget
Budget
less
Estimate
Community Development
Planning and Development
545.8
545.8
545.8
0.0
545.8
0.0
Housing
135.0
132.0
136.0
4.0
135.0
(1.0)
Community and Economic Development
72.0
69.0
69.0
0.0
66.0
(3.0)
Neighborhood Services
201.0
201.0
203.0
2.0
203.0
0.0
Total Community Development
953.8
947.8
953.8
6.0
949.8
(4.0)
Community Enrichment
Office of Arts and Culture
16.1
28.7
29.8
1.1
29.3
(0.5)
Parks and Recreation
1,083.6
1,069.4
1,065.6
(3.8)
1,064.6
(1.0)
Library
418.2
402.7
435.0
32.3
396.8
(38.2)
Phoenix Convention Center
221.0
221.0
221.0
0.0
221.0
0.0
Human Services
442.5
401.0
427.5
26.5
423.5
(4.0)
Total Community Enrichment
2,181.4
2,122.8
2,178.9
56.1
2,135.2
(43.7)
Environmental Services
Office of Sustainability
7.0
5.0
6.0
1.0
6.0
0.0
Environmental Programs
17.0
14.0
16.0
2.0
16.0
0.0
Public Works
472.0
479.0
491.0
12.0
485.0
(6.0)
Solid Waste Disposal
628.5
628.5
628.5
0.0
626.5
(2.0)
Water Services
1,547.8
1,539.3
1,540.8
1.5
1,565.8
25.0
Total Environmental Services
2,672.3
2,665.8
2,682.3
16.5
2,699.3
17.0
Total
16,115.7
16,011.6
16,147.2
135.6
16,254.8
107.6

SCHEDULE 9
2025-26 CAPITAL FUNDS
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES PROPOSED BUDGET
(In Thousands of Dollars)
1988 General Obligation Bonds
1988 Freeway Mitigation Bonds
849
-
-
849
1,000
1,849
1988 Parks Bonds
419
-
-
419
-
419
1988 Police Bonds
27
-
-
27
-
27
1,295
-
-
1,295
1,000
2,295
1989 General Obligation Bonds
1989 Historic Preservation Bonds
2
-
-
2
-
2
2
-
-
2
-
2
2001 General Obligation Bonds
2001 Affordable Housing and Homeless Shelter Bonds
1,011
-
-
1,011
-
1,011
2001 Education, Youth and Cultural Facilities Bonds
(362)
-
902
(1,264)
1,700
436
2001 Environmental Improvement and Cleanup Bonds
244
-
-
244
630
874
2001 Fire Protection Bonds
-
-
-
-
800
800
2001 Neighborhood Protection and Senior Centers Bonds
505
-
-
505
2,355
2,860
2001 New & Improved Libraries Bonds
3,420
-
-
3,420
900
4,320
2001 Parks, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Bonds
(436)
-
-
(436)
4,425
3,989
2001 Police, Fire and Computer Technology Bonds
(189)
-
-
(189)
615
426
2001 Police Protection Facilities and Equipment Bonds
(566)
-
-
(566)
1,115
549
2001 Preserving Phoenix Heritage Bonds
(190)
-
-
(190)
795
605
2001 Storm Sewer Bonds
-
-
-
-
50
50
2001 Street Improvement Bonds
(532)
-
-
(532)
2,225
1,693
2,905
-
902
2,003
15,610
17,613
2006 General Obligation Bonds
2006 Affordable Housing and Neighborhoods Bonds
3,621
-
-
3,621
17,795
21,416
2006 Education Bonds
(4,549)
-
-
(4,549)
8,090
3,541
2006 Libraries, Senior and Cultural Centers Bonds
(1,417)
-
428
(1,845)
27,190
25,345
2006 Parks and Open Spaces Bonds
2,049
-
-
2,049
13,685
15,734
2006 Police, Fire and City Technology Bonds
621
-
-
621
4,790
5,411
2006 Police, Fire and Homeland Security Bonds
(7,023)
-
-
(7,023)
36,700
29,677
2006 Street and Storm Sewer Improvements Bonds
5,939
-
-
5,939
27,495
33,434
(759)
-
428
(1,187)
135,745
134,558
2023 General Obligation Bonds
2023 Affordable Housing & Senior Center Bonds
-
43,158
43,158
-
-
-
2023 Economic Development, Environment & Culture Bonds
-
35,756
35,756
-
-
-
2023 Fire, Police & Streets Bonds
-
35,087
35,087
-
-
-
2023 General Obligation Bond Proceeds Clearing
162,831
(150,233)
-
12,598
266,980
279,578
2023 Library, Parks and Historic Preservation Bonds
-
36,232
36,232
-
-
-
162,831
-
150,233
12,598
266,980
279,578
Nonprofit Corporation Bond Funds
Aviation Bonds
(182,872)
300,000
389,601
(272,473)
421,210
148,737
Convention Center Bonds
13
810
810
13
-
13
Other Bonds
132,937
166,500
150,270
149,167
92,445
241,612
Parks and Preserves Bonds
-
-
-
-
66,000
66,000
Solid Waste Bonds
6,483
26,500
52,925
(19,942)
118,500
98,558
Transportation 2050 Bonds
-
900
900
-
1,099,100
1,099,100
Wastewater Bonds
(385,967)
9,170
102,097
(478,894)
700,770
221,876
Water Bonds
(162,172)
439,900
239,810
37,918
655,652
693,570
(591,578)
943,780
936,414
(584,211)
3,153,677
2,569,466
Total Bond Funds
(425,303)
943,780
1,087,977
(569,500)
3,573,012
3,003,512
Budgeted
Beginning
Fund
Balance
Revenues
and Other
Sources/
(Uses) (1)
Expenditures
Ending
Balance
Projected
Resources
Beyond
2025-26 (2)
Funds
Available
Beyond
2025-26

SCHEDULE 9 (Continued)
2025-26 CAPITAL FUNDS
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES PROPOSED BUDGET
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Other Capital Funds
Capital Gifts
487
-
451
36
-
36
Capital Grants
-
484,338
484,338
-
534,228
534,228
Capital Reserves
234,351
(12,796)
2,487
219,068
-
219,068
Customer Facility Charges
88,073
43,501
121,948
9,626
255,307
264,933
Federal, State and Other Participation
-
175,871
175,871
-
333,807
333,807
Impact Fees
291,081
-
207,797
83,284
-
83,284
Other Capital
32,276
-
835
31,441
-
31,441
Other Cities' Share in Joint Ventures
-
85,632
85,632
-
325,602
325,602
Passenger Facility Charges
79,473
105,717
100,007
85,183
434,628
519,811
Solid Waste Remediation
5,507
-
2,118
3,389
-
3,389
Total Other Capital Funds
731,248
882,263
1,181,482
432,029
1,883,572
2,315,601
Budgeted
Beginning
Fund
Balance
Revenues
and Other
Sources/
(Uses) (1)
Expenditures
Ending
Balance
Projected
Resources
Beyond
2025-26 (2)
Funds
Available
Beyond
2025-26
Total
305,945
1,826,043
2,269,460
(137,472)
5,456,584
5,319,112
(1) Includes bond proceeds and funds which pass through capital funds such as grants, land sales, and other agency and private participation.
(2) Includes bonds authorized and available for sale, pledged resources, and cost recovery for projects billed and/or reimbursed on a cash-flow basis.

SCHEDULE 10
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BY PROGRAM AND SOURCE OF FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Program
Total
2025-26
Proposed
Budget
Operating
Funds
General
Obligation
Bond Funds
Nonprofit
Corporation
Bond Funds
Other Capital
Funds
Arts and Cultural Facilities
29,617
3,950
25,667
-
-
Aviation
1,530,907
635,924
-
384,416
510,566
Economic Development
38,183
12,683
500
25,000
-
Environmental Programs
1,331
250
1,081
-
-
Facilities Management
80,500
35,119
8,404
35,449
1,528
Finance
10,270
10,270
-
-
-
Fire Protection
59,335
5,587
10,379
39,339
4,029
Historic Preservation & Planning
16,422
5,000
2,422
9,000
-
Housing
176,699
128,514
40,629
-
7,557
Human Services
17,173
15,198
1,975
-
-
Information Technology
62,565
50,901
-
11,665
-
Libraries
8,584
1,917
2,259
-
4,408
Municipal Court
4,944
4,944
-
-
-
Neighborhood Services
2,180
2,180
-
-
-
Non-Departmental Capital
231,281
6,720
-
20,737
203,824
Parks, Recreation & Mountain Preserves
154,594
107,071
32,276
-
15,248
Phoenix Convention Center
28,083
16,102
-
11,981
-
Police Protection
19,079
-
8,164
-
10,916
Public Art Program
15,996
9,676
926
5,394
-
Public Transit
411,627
411,627
-
-
-
Regional Wireless Cooperative
8,192
2,192
-
-
6,000
Solid Waste Disposal
63,121
8,098
-
52,426
2,597
Street Transportation & Drainage
490,781
259,189
16,882
-
214,710
Sustainability
1,000
1,000
-
-
-
Wastewater
461,477
271,070
-
102,097
88,310
Water
679,185
328,486
-
238,910
111,790
Total
4,603,127
2,333,667
151,564
936,414
1,181,482

2024-25
2025-26
1.
$
217,597
$
226,692
2.
$
3. Property tax levy amounts
A. Primary property taxes
$
217,597
$
224,968
B. Secondary property taxes
139,948
144,688
C. Total property tax levy amounts
$
357,545
$
369,656
4. Property taxes collected*
A. Primary property taxes
(1)  Current year's levy
$
215,419
(2)  Prior years’ levies
1,369
(3)  Total primary property taxes
$
216,788
B. Secondary property taxes
(1)  Current year's levy
$
138,549
(2)  Prior years’ levies
821
(3)  Total secondary property taxes
$
139,370
C. Total property taxes collected
$
356,158
5. Property tax rates
A. City/Town tax rate
(1)  Primary property tax rate
1.2658
1.2658
(2)  Secondary property tax rate
0.8141
0.8141
(3)  Total city/town tax rate
2.0799
2.0799
B. Special assessment district tax rates
Secondary property tax rates - As of the date the proposed budget was prepared, the
one
special assessment districts for which secondary
property taxes are levied. For information pertaining to these special assessment districts
and their tax rates, please contact the city/town.
*
**
city/town was operating
Includes actual property taxes collected as of the date the proposed budget was prepared, plus 
estimated property tax collections for the remainder of the fiscal year.
SCHEDULE 11
Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Maximum allowable primary property tax levy. 
A.R.S. §42-17051(A)
Amount received from primary property taxation in 
the current year in excess of the sum of that 
year's maximum allowable primary property tax 
levy. A.R.S. §42-17102(A)(18)
The 2025-26 planned primary and secondary levies are $224,967,827 and $144,688,188, 
respectively. Historically, actual property tax collections have been slightly lower than the amount 
levied. For 2025-26, actual collections for primary and secondary property taxes are estimated to 
be $222,719,000 and $143,241,188, or 99% of the levy amount.
(In Thousands)