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Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 9:30 AM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Maricopa County, Arizona (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts and/or Board of Deposit) "The mission of Maricopa County is to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary public services to its residents so they can enjoy living in healthy and safe communities” Board Members Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3 Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4 Jack Sellers, District 1 Thomas Galvin, District 2 Steve Gallardo, District 5 County Manager Joy Rich Clerk of the Board Juanita Garza Meeting Location Supervisors’ Auditorium 205 W Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Supervisor, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Supervisor, District 2 (entered meeting late); Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Joy Rich, County Manager; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. Chairman Gates opened the meeting and asked the Clerk to call the roll. ~ Supervisor Galvin entered the meeting ~ PRESENTATION 1. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MARICOPA COUNTY FY 2023 BUDGET Presentation regarding the Maricopa County Budget for FY 2023 Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer Kirstin Chernin, Deputy Budget Director Convene a public hearing to hear taxpayers who may wish to comment on the FY 2023 Tentative Budget which was adopted on May 16, 2022, the proposed tax levy, and on any proposed changes to the Tentative Budget. See A.R.S. §§ 42-17104 and 42-17107. This budget represents no change in total from the Tentative Budget of $4,461,557,024. (C- 18-22-191-X-00) Chairman Gates reviewed the agenda and noted the importance of the budget process. He thanked everyone who participated. He then introduced Cindy Goelz, Chief Financial Officer, and Kirstin Chernin, Deputy Budget Director, who would make the budget presentation. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 2 of 13 Ms. Goelz began the presentation noting the changes made to the tentative budget indicated in the above slide. She reminded the Board the budget includes contingency funding to address unexpected issues but reserves funding for items being monitored at the time the tentative budget is adopted. Ms. Goelz explained how the budget team worked with the Equipment Services team to address escalating fuel costs and set aside funds to meet this challenge. Kirstin Chernin explained specific changes made to the tentative budget beginning with the General and Detention Funds slide above. She noted the shifts between departments and the contingency fund. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 3 of 13 Ms. Chernin reviewed the slide above noting the specific reallocations between appropriations. Ms. Chernin reviewed the Reduction Combined Tax Rate slide above noting the 8% reduction to the total tax rate equaling a reduction of $.12 in the 2023 tax year. She stated the County’s primary tax rate is going from $1.3459 to $1.2473 which is almost a .10 decrease; the Flood Control District rate is going down by $0.02 from $0.1792 to $0.1592; and the Library District rate is going down one-half cent from $0.0556 to $0.0505. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 4 of 13 Ms. Chernin noted the County remained below the Maximum Levy by $210.2 million as depicted in the above slide. Ms. Chernin summarized the proposed final budget noting the figures from the slide above. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 5 of 13 Ms. Chernin noted that following today’s actions, there is only one date remaining on the Budget Calendar. It is the adoption of the Property Tax Levy on August 15, 2022. Supervisor Hickman asked for clarification that Maricopa County has the fifth lowest tax rate among all the counties in Arizona and this was confirmed by Ms. Chernin. Supervisor Hickman asked about those counties with a lower tax rate than Maricopa County. Ms. Chernin said that Coconino County was the lowest and the other lower counties mentioned were at or near 100% of their maximum levy. Supervisor Gallardo noted the state legislature had not yet approved a budget and he asked how their actions would impact Maricopa County. Ms. Goelz said there were contingencies in place in the County budget to address the actions of the legislature if necessary. Supervisor Gallardo asked if there are funds to run the elections. Ms. Goelz said the new model that Scott Jarrett developed made sure the County has what it needs for the election plan that is in place. Supervisor Gallardo expressed his appreciation for the efforts made to take care of Maricopa County employees. Chairman Gates asked for confirmation that there were sufficient funds available for the 2022 elections and Ms. Goelz confirmed there were sufficient funds budgeted based on the information supplied by Scott Jarrett. Chairman Gates noted that the average County resident did not understand why their tax bill increased when the County has reduced its property tax rate by 8%. Ms. Goelz stated the property tax bill is based on two things: the tax rate and the value of properties. She said a residential property tax rate cannot exceed a 5% increase, so it is likely a property owner could see a decrease in their Maricopa County tax rate for tax year 2023. Chairman Gates asked the Clerk if there were any speakers for this item and she reported there were no speakers. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 6 of 13 MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 7 of 13 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The Board of Directors of Maricopa County Improvement Districts, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Director, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Joy Rich, County Manager; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. ACTION 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS FY 2023 BUDGETS Convene a public hearing to hear taxpayers who may wish to comment on the FY 2023 County Improvement Districts Tentative Budgets which were adopted May 16, 2022, or on any proposed changes. See A.R.S. §§ 48-954 and 42-17104. (C-18-22-185-X-00) Chairman Gates asked the Clerk if there were any speakers registered for this item. The Clerk responded there were none. There was no presentation for this item and no action was taken. MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 8 of 13 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT The Board of Directors of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Director, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Joy Rich, County Manager; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. PRESENTATION 3. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FY 2023 BUDGET Presentation regarding the Flood Control District Budget for FY 2023: Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer Kirstin Chernin, Deputy Budget Director Convene a public hearing to hear taxpayers who may wish to comment on the FY 2023 Flood Control District Tentative Budget which was adopted on May 16, 2022, the proposed tax levy, or on any proposed changes to the Tentative budget. See A.R.S. § 48-254. The budget of $118,189,740 represents no change from the Tentative budget. (C-18-22-189- X-00) Ms. Chernin reported there were no changes from the tentative budget. The proposed final budget for the Flood Control District is $118,189,740 with a tax rate of .1592. Chairman Gates asked if there were any speakers registered for this item. The Clerk responded there were none. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 9 of 13 MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 10 of 13 LIBRARY DISTRICT The Board of Directors of the Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Director, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Joy Rich, County Manager; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. PRESENTATION 4. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LIBRARY DISTRICT FY 2023 BUDGET Presentation regarding the Library District Budget for FY 2023: Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer Kirstin Chernin, Deputy Budget Director Convene a public hearing to hear taxpayers who may wish to comment on the FY 2023 Library District Tentative Budget which was adopted on May 16, 2022, the proposed tax levy or on any proposed changes to the Tentative budget. See A.R.S. § 48-254. The budget of $37,324,091 represents no change from the Tentative Budget. (C-18-22-187- X-00) Ms. Chernin reported there were no changes from the tentative budget. The proposed final budget for the Library District is $37,324,091 as seen on the slide above. Chairman Gates asked if there were any speakers registered for this item and the Clerk responded there were none. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 11 of 13 MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 12 of 13 STADIUM DISTRICT The Board of Directors of the Maricopa County Stadium District, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Director, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper; Joy Rich, County Manager; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. PRESENTATION 5. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STADIUM DISTRICT FY 2023 BUDGET Presentation regarding the Stadium District Budget for FY 2023: Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer Kirstin Chernin, Deputy Budget Director Convene a public hearing to hear taxpayers who may wish to comment on the FY 2023 Stadium District Tentative Budget which was adopted on May 16, 2022, or on any proposed changes. See A.R.S. § 48-4232. The budget of $6,750,000 represents no change from the Tentative Budget. (C-18-22-183-X- 00) Ms. Chernin reported there were no changes from the tentative budget. The proposed final budget for the Stadium District is $6,750,000 as seen on the slide above. Chairman Gates asked if there were any speakers registered for this item. The Clerk responded there were none. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 Page 13 of 13 MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ______________________________ Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper