April 16, 2026 Study Session

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK             
 
 
COUNCIL MINUTES 
 
April 16, 2026 
 
The City Council of the City of Mesa met in the Study Session room at City Hall, 20 East Main Street, on 
April 16, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. 
 
COUNCIL PRESENT 
 
COUNCIL ABSENT 
OFFICERS PRESENT 
Mark Freeman 
Scott Somers 
Rich Adams 
Jennifer Duff  
Alicia Goforth 
Francisco Heredia  
Dorean Taylor* 
 
  None 
 
Scott Butler 
Holly Moseley 
Jim Smith 
 
 
(*Participated in the meeting through the use of video conference equipment.) 
 
Mayor Freeman conducted a roll call. 
 
(Mayor Freeman excused Councilmember Taylor from the beginning of the meeting; she arrived 
at 7:35 a.m.)  
 
1. 
Review and discuss items on the agenda for the April 20, 2026 regular Council meeting. 
 
All of the items on the agenda were reviewed among Council and staff and the following was 
noted: 
 
Conflict of interest: None 
 
Items removed from the consent agenda: None  
 
Responding to a request for clarification from Councilmember Duff regarding agenda Item 5-t, 
(Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental 
Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the 
construction of a portion of the roadway pavement and median, retaining walls, and 
roadway embankments, contained within City of Mesa’s Crismon Road right-of-way 
(ROW). The scope of this construction will connect to the Crismon road bridge currently 
included in the SR 24 project. The total fiscal impact of this IGA is $2,113,201.17, which will 
be paid to ADOT for the construction of the roadway. This project is funded by local street 
sales tax. (District 6)), on the Regular Council agenda, City Manager Scott Butler explained that 
the purpose of the agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is to 
facilitate the concurrent construction of a segment of Crismon Road during the construction of 
State Route 24. He noted that the improvement involves the section of Crismon Road located

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north of State Route 24 and south of Williams Field Road, allowing the work to be completed more 
efficiently as part of the larger roadway construction.  
 
2-a. 
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Mesa Police Department budget. 
 
Police Chief Dan Butler introduced Assistant Police Chief Gina Nesbit, Police Fiscal Manager 
Krisa York, Assistant Police Chief Timothy Walker, Assistant Police Chief Aaron Spicer, Assistant 
Police Chief Dominique Sterlin, Deputy Director Patrick Phelps, Assistant Police Chief Jeffrey 
Cutler, and displayed a PowerPoint. (See Attachment 1)  
 
Chief Butler presented the department’s mission statement and identified key objectives 
established through long-term strategic initiatives, including recruiting, training, and retaining 
high-quality employees. He noted the department’s continued investment in targeted recruitment 
efforts and employee wellness programs designed to attract and retain top-tier staff in an 
increasingly competitive national labor market. He emphasized the importance of strengthening 
partnerships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the community to support crime 
prevention efforts, build public trust, and support the City’s goal of remaining one of the safest 
large cities in the nation. (See Pages 2 and 3 of Attachment 1) 
 
Councilmember Duff commented that reducing crime and improving traffic safety requires both 
enforcement and infrastructure improvements and encouraged continued collaboration with the 
Transportation Department to identify traffic hotspots, improve street designs, and incorporate 
safety-focused features into future roadway projects and renovations. 
 
Chief Butler highlighted the Police Department’s (PD) 2025 accomplishments, including crime 
reduction efforts, community engagement initiatives, and officer recognition programs. He 
acknowledged that officers received awards for extraordinary acts, including life-saving rescues, 
and stated that the proposed budget would support continued high-quality police services and 
community engagement. (See Page 4 of Attachment 1) 
 
Assistant Chief Nesbit reported that Mesa recorded the lowest National Incident-Based Reporting 
System (NIBRS) Group A crime rates among comparable major cities in 2024 despite continued 
population growth. She noted that property crimes declined due to successful prevention and 
suppression efforts, while Group A person crimes increased from 2023, primarily due to targeted 
proactive enforcement operations. She mentioned that overall, crime stability reflects effective 
resource management, data-driven policing, accountability, and strong community partnerships. 
(See Page 5 of Attachment 1) 
 
In response to a question from Councilmember Goforth, Assistant Chief Nesbit clarified that 
targeted proactive enforcement operations increase reportable crime statistics since officers 
identify and arrest offenders before crimes are reported. 
 
Responding to a question from Councilmember Taylor, Assistant Chief Nesbit described the types 
of offenses included in Group A person crimes and how they are classified under the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR).  
 
Assistant Chief Nesbit presented crime data comparing Mesa with similarly sized cities from 2022 
through 2024, showing that Mesa consistently maintained one of the lowest Group A crime rates, 
approximately 44 crimes per 1,000 residents. She attributed the results to focused enforcement, 
proactive patrol strategies, technology integration, strategic resource allocation, and strong

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community partnerships, while noting minor reporting variations between Arizona Department of 
Public Safety and FBI data. (See Page 6 of Attachment 1) 
 
In response to a question from Councilmember Goforth, Assistant Chief Nesbit explained that 
cities with populations between 500,000 and 650,000 were selected to provide meaningful 
comparisons with communities similar to Mesa. She noted that Virginia Beach was removed due 
to population changes and that the department relies on FBI/UCR data analyzed by its CompStat 
team, with alternative comparisons available upon request. 
 
Assistant Chief Walker reported a 14% reduction in violent crime in 2025, attributing the decline 
to the department’s crime-fighting model, community engagement, focused enforcement, and 
Violent Crime Initiative. He noted that proactive enforcement resulted in increases in prohibited 
possessor arrests and weapons violations, which may raise reported person-crime statistics but 
help prevent more serious offenses by intervening before crimes occur. (See Page 7 of 
Attachment 1) 
 
Mayor Freeman commended the PD for its continued success in reducing violent crime, 
emphasizing the important role of the department's CompStat program in using crime data to 
guide proactive policing strategies. He praised the department's collaboration with regional law 
enforcement partners and ability to achieve improved public safety outcomes despite staffing 
challenges. He concluded by expressing the Council's strong support and appreciation for both 
sworn officers and professional staff. 
 
Assistant Chief Spicer reported that fatal traffic collisions have declined over the past two years, 
attributing the improvement to enhanced enforcement, public education, data-driven deployment, 
and increased traffic enforcement focused primarily on warnings to correct unsafe driving 
behaviors. He also noted increases in impaired driving arrests and outlined departmental 
education and enforcement efforts aimed at reducing collisions and improving driver behavior. 
(See Page 8 of Attachment 1) 
 
Discussion ensued regarding tracking traffic safety and education, roadway design safety 
improvements, targeted enforcement, data on similarly sized cities, and long-term solutions to 
reduce accidents and fatalities. 
 
Ms. York presented the PD’s Fiscal Year (FY) 25/26 financial summary and the proposed FY 
26/27 budget. She reviewed service-level variances, highlighting a $9 million carryover for the 
Executive Services Bureau to fund ongoing Police Headquarter renovations. (See Page 9 of 
Attachment 1) 
 
Responding to multiple questions from Councilmember Adams, Ms. York explained that 
approximately $11 million in professional services supports the PD's recruit training pipeline since 
recruits remain budgeted within the training unit throughout the academy and field training until 
they are fully deployed. She noted that while the program creates annual budget overages of 
approximately $6 to $7 million, those costs are largely offset by savings from sworn officer 
vacancies. 
 
Ms. York reviewed the PD’s proposed FY 26/27 expenditure reductions totaling approximately 
$1.7 million. (See Pages 10 and 11 of Attachment 1) 
 
Responding to a question from Mayor Freeman, Assistant Chief Sterlin explained that the 
reduction in closed-circuit television (CCTV) new requests would come from the PD’s Information

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Technology (IT) budget and each respective department would have to fund their own purchase 
of the CCTV and will not impact anything that is already installed.  
 
In response to a question from Vice Mayor Somers, Assistant Chief Sterlin provided examples of 
the type of purchases that the project management reductions would defer. 
 
Ms. York explained the proposal to civilianize three sworn positions by replacing them with civilian 
staff performing similar duties, resulting in approximately $152,000 in annual savings. She 
discussed the proposed professional staff reductions of 6.5 vacant positions. (See Pages 12 and 
13 of Attachment 1) 
 
Assistant Chief Cutler described the sworn staff reductions and the scope of work for newly hired 
professional staff. (See Page 14 of Attachment 1) 
 
Responding to multiple questions from Councilmember Taylor, Assistant Chief Cutler clarified that 
the three sworn positions are already funded and are not an offset. He added that the affected 
detectives will be reassigned within the Special Operations Division.  
 
Ms. York presented a budget adjustment request to fund a vehicle for a mid-year lieutenant 
position, including a one-time vehicle cost of $75,000 and ongoing operating expenses. (See 
Page 15 of Attachment 1) 
 
Assistant Chief Sterlin provided an overview of PD’s staffing pipeline strategy, hiring recruits in 
advance of anticipated vacancies to maintain staffing levels. He credited the City Council's 
support for the overhire strategy, noting that staffing has stabilized and vacancies have been 
reduced. He reported that the pipeline is projected to decline as staffing reaches authorized levels 
and emphasized that the strategy has strengthened employee morale, improved recruitment and 
retention, and contributed to continued reductions in crime and enhanced public safety. He noted 
that the proposed budget reduces six sworn positions through reassignment and civilianization 
while preserving operational effectiveness. (See Page 16 of Attachment 1) 
 
In response to a question from Councilmember Heredia, Chief Butler explained that the PD has 
maintained its long-term goal of a workforce composed of approximately 60% sworn and 40% 
professional staff. He stated that improved employee retention has reduced the department's 
hiring pipeline as more officers are choosing to remain with the department. He emphasized that 
succession planning and leadership development remain top priorities, supported by ongoing 
leadership training, mentoring, career development, and annual investments in professional 
development to prepare employees for future leadership roles. 
 
City Manager Scott Butler added that the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) provides 
predictable retirement timelines, allowing the Police and Fire Departments to effectively plan 
academy classes and staffing needs. He noted that although unexpected retirements increased 
following the COVID-19 pandemic, attrition has stabilized, enabling the City to better align over-
hiring efforts with anticipated vacancies. 
 
Responding to a question from Mayor Freeman, Chief Butler reported that the PD currently 
maintains an approximate 4% vacancy rate, significantly lower than many comparable agencies.  
 
Mayor Freeman reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining adequate staffing levels for both sworn 
officers and professional staff, emphasizing that meeting the community's public safety needs 
remains a top priority.

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In response to a question from Councilmember Goforth, Chief Butler explained that the PD uses 
a retirement forecasting model to project expected retirements, mandatory DROP departures, 
and historical trends. He commented that although retirements spiked after the COVID-19 
pandemic, they have since stabilized.  
 
Assistant Chief Nesbit reported that overtime costs for both sworn and professional staff have 
steadily decreased due to stronger management oversight and accountability. She said that 
despite staffing shortages, increased calls for service, special events, and unpredictable 
incidents, the department has maintained service levels by closely monitoring overtime and 
managing resources more effectively. (See Page 17 of Attachment 1) 
 
Responding to a question posed by Vice Mayor Somers, Assistant Chief Spicer explained the 
restructuring of the park ranger positions to the PD and the reduction of staffing needs. He advised 
that the current staffing model adequately meets operational needs and can be adjusted if 
necessary. 
 
Additional discussion ensued regarding effectively managing and budgeting overtime hours, 
telestaff scheduling challenges, the Rover Pool program, and evaluating deployment resources.  
 
In response to a question from Councilmember Duff, Chief Butler answered that the PD achieved 
a 100% homicide clearance rate in 2024 and estimates an 80% clearance rate in 2025, compared 
to the national average of approximately 50%. He emphasized that the department's mission is 
both to prevent crime and seek justice for victims.  
 
Responding to multiple questions from Councilmember Taylor, Chief Butler confirmed that the PD 
is not fully staffed. He mentioned that overtime varies significantly among employees, with some 
working substantial overtime and others choosing none. He added that the department monitors 
employees with high overtime hours to protect their health, wellness, and work-life balance. 
 
(At 9:19 a.m., Mayor Freeman excused Councilmember Taylor from the remainder of the 
meeting.) 
 
In response to a question from Mayor Freeman, Ms. York answered that the total budget for the 
PD is $290 million for FY 26/27, prior to carryovers and additional costs. 
 
Mayor Freeman thanked staff for the presentation.  
 
Mayor Freeman declared a recess at 9:21 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:36 a.m. 
 
2-b. 
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an overview of the FY 2027 - 2031 Capital 
Improvement Program. 
 
Office of Management and Budget Director Brian Ritschel introduced Budget CIP Coordinator 
Chris Lynch and displayed a PowerPoint presentation. (See Attachment 2)  
 
Mr. Ritschel explained that although the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a 
five-year plan, the Council only adopts the first year of the CIP as part of the budget, while the 
remaining four years are subject to reprioritization. He reviewed the process for the CIP Funding 
Plan, which is approved by Council per the City Charter. He outlined the CIP funding sources for 
utilities and non-utilities. (See Pages 2 and 3 of Attachment 2)

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Mr. Ritschel discussed the operations and maintenance of a capital project once it is completed 
and the costs that are included. He described the current CIP challenges, emphasizing that the 
City must balance growth while maintaining current infrastructure, and highlighted the completed 
CIP projects for FY 25/26, due to aging pipelines and improving power reliability for City facilities. 
He reviewed current utility CIP projects, such as the Clausen Gate Station, which will support 
future gas demand and growth of Magma, and emphasized coordination among departments on 
joint utility projects. (See Pages 4 through 8 of Attachment 2) 
 
Mr. Ritschel outlined utility projects scheduled to begin in FY 26/27 and identified capacity fee 
projects. He explained that the capacity fee will fund approximately $150–180 million of projects, 
which reduces financial pressure on existing utility ratepayers. (See Pages 9 and 10 of 
Attachment 2) 
 
Responding to a question from Councilmember Goforth, Water Resources Director Joseph 
Giudice explained that the East Mesa Water Interconnect Pipes project adds capacity, ensuring 
water delivery between zones and transfer of water to the Brown Road Water Treatment Plant for 
distribution to customers near that plant.  
 
Mr. Ritschel provided an overview of future utility projects that are needed, which are part of the 
forecast. He emphasized that the Transwestern Gate Station project is a new 516-mile expansion 
pipe from Texas to Arizona to help with the future growth of the gas line. He added that the Solid 
Waste projects will help reduce driving time and be more efficient and effective for Solid Waste. 
(See Page 11 of Attachment 2) 
 
Mr. Ritschel summarized the utility life cycle purchases that are included in the plan. He stated 
that these are not considered big capital projects but are evaluated every year for replacement 
needs. (See Page 12 of Attachment 2) 
 
Mr. Ritschel discussed the non-utility CIP and presented a chart illustrating the General Obligation 
(G.O.) bonds approved in previous elections and explained the difference between G.O. bonds 
authorized versus issued through 2026. He clarified that the City does not issue bonds until after 
construction begins and projects are started. (See Pages 13 and 14 of Attachment 2) 
 
Mr. Ritschel identified the completed non-utility projects in FY 25/26, as well as the current non-
utility CIP projects. (See Pages 15 and 16 of Attachment 2) 
 
Mr. Ritschel reviewed the non-utility projects that will begin construction in FY 26/27, noting that 
the playground renovation improvements are associated with the 2024 bond issuance. He 
described the future non-utility projects needed and advised that the City is consulting with the 
Gordian Group to assess all assets and conditions to determine how much deferred maintenance 
is needed for the City’s existing facilities. (See Pages 17 and 18 of Attachment 2) 
 
Mr. Ritschel highlighted the upcoming non-utility lifecycle projects that are not major projects but 
are reviewed annually and must be funded every five-to-fifteen years. (See Page 19 of Attachment 
2) 
 
In response to a question from Vice Mayor Somers, Mr. Butler replied that the City continually 
evaluates the timing of capital projects, balancing growth-related initiatives with investments 
needed to maintain existing facilities and replace aging equipment. He emphasized that

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maintaining City assets is essential to providing quality service to residents and supporting 
employees.  
 
Responding to multiple questions from Councilmember Goforth, Mr. Ritschel clarified that the 
Council would be approving the FY 26/27 budget, including the first year of capital projects and 
the five-year CIP. He noted that staff will return in June for final adoption of the budget of the first 
year of the FY 26/27 CIP, and per the City Charter, the Council must adopt the five-year plan. He 
stated that once the budget is finalized, staff can isolate the one-year plan to show the costs of 
the capital improvement and lifecycle projects.  
 
In response to a question from Vice Mayor Somers, Deputy City Manager Candace Cannistraro 
explained that projects included in the budget represent planning authority rather than 
authorization to spend. She commented that the proposed $4.5 million allocation for a potential 
indoor recreation center in District 2 will remain in the budget until the Council determines whether 
to proceed and selects a location. She emphasized that projects must return to the Council for 
separate approval before any funds are expended. 
 
Responding to a question from Councilmember Adams, Mr. Ritschel replied that the budget 
attachment outlines the proposed FY 26/27 capital budget and a four-year planning forecast, 
which provides spending capacity but does not commit the City to proceed with future projects. 
He noted that the FY 26/27 budget will be updated to include carryover funding for ongoing 
projects before final adoption in June. He also explained that capital projects are funded through 
a combination of G.O. bonds, utility obligations, and cash. 
 
Mayor Freeman thanked staff for the presentation.  
 
2-c. 
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Water Resources Department budget. 
 
Water Resources Director Joseph Giudice introduced Deputy Director Chase Carlile and 
displayed a PowerPoint presentation. (See Attachment 3)  
 
Mr. Giudice reviewed the Water Resources Department’s public purpose, which aligns with the 
City’s budget priorities. He highlighted several significant accomplishments including improving 
sewer inspection and cleaning through AI technology, and expanding smart metering to provide 
customers with real-time water usage information, which incurred savings and improved 
operational efficiency. (See Pages 2 and 3 of Attachment 3).  
 
Mr. Giudice discussed the City of Mesa’s (COM) water conservation efforts and acknowledged 
several programs and tools that have resulted in a significant reduction in water consumption. 
(See Page 4 of Attachment 3)  
 
Mr. Giudice provided an overview of the key performance indicators (KPIs) measuring 
affordability, safety, and reliability. He emphasized that Mesa's water and wastewater costs 
remain well below affordability standards, sewer overflows remain significantly below national 
averages, and the City's water loss continues to trend below the industry standard, demonstrating 
reliable system performance. (See Pages 5 through 8 of Attachment 3) 
 
Mr. Carlile presented a chart of the proposed budget for water illustrating that the proposed budget 
has increased by $6.4 million due to the Signal Butte Water Plant Expansion and the associated 
costs that are built into the proposed budget. He added that other increases are related to 
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is also proposing an additional $1 million for water purchases that fall under the Raw Water 
category. (See Page 9 of Attachment 3) 
 
In response to a question posed by Councilmember Goforth, Mr. Carlile replied that the increased 
costs are also attributed to the system growth, which requires more chemicals, electricity and 
other associated costs due to capacity growth increasing.  
 
Mr. Carlile showed the proposed budget for wastewater which indicates a $700,000 increase from 
the current budget, identifying the main contributors as commodity costs for the increased use of 
chemicals. He added the increased costs also includes the merit increases for personnel, but 
overall the cost increases are minimal for wastewater. (See Page 10 of Attachment 3) 
 
Mr. Carlile discussed the costs associated with the enhancements for FY 26/27 that will improve 
Mesa's long-term water system reliability and affordability by mid-2027, including projects that 
increase the City's ability to move water efficiently throughout the system. (See Page 11 of 
Attachment 3) 
 
Responding to a question from Councilmember Goforth, Mr. Carlile stated that non-conservation 
space (NCS) water is an additional water source that is available for the City to utilize.  
 
Mr. Giudice clarified that the legalities of what is on-project date back to the formation of the 
Bureau of Reclamation’s SRP District, which are grand-fathered/landowner entitlements.  
 
Mr. Carlile continued that the third enhancement, Lead and Copper Rule Revision Support and 
PFAS Analytical Services, for approximately $252,000 is related to unfunded mandates from the 
federal government, and that funding comes from the environmental compliance fee that is 
charged to the customers on their bill. (See Page 11 of Attachment 3) 
 
In response to multiple questions from Councilmember Duff, Mr. Giudice stated that no grant 
funding has been identified for these federal requirements. He reported that Mesa's assessments 
are nearly complete and have found no significant PFAS contamination in groundwater, and do 
not expect any concerns regarding lead and copper due to the City's newer infrastructure, placing 
Mesa in a strong compliance position.  
 
Mr. Giudice confirmed that the City has secured a potential well site and is evaluating two existing 
wells for reactivation to improve groundwater recovery, noting that expanding groundwater 
infrastructure remains a departmental priority. He commented that Mesa is currently operating 
under Stage 1 water conservation and advised that Stage 2 could be triggered by reductions in 
Mesa's water portfolio. He stated that staff expect to provide the Council with an updated 
assessment, likely in August. 
 
In response to a question posed by Councilmember Goforth, Mr. Carlile answered that the Water 
Resources Department has 318.5 full-time employees. 
 
Mayor Freeman thanked staff for the presentation.  
 
3. 
Acknowledge receipt of minutes of various boards and committees.  
 
3-a. Library Advisory Board meeting held on November 18, 2025. 
 
3-b. Historic Preservation Advisory Board Retreat meeting held on January 10, 2026.

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3-c. Transportation Advisory Board meeting held on January 20, 2026. 
 
3-d. Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting held on February 3, 2026. 
 
3-e. Human Relations Advisory Board meeting held on February 25, 2026 
 
It was moved by Vice Mayor Somers, seconded by Councilmember Duff, that receipt of the above-
listed minutes be acknowledged. 
 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed:  
 
AYES – Freeman–Somers–Adams–Duff–Goforth–Heredia 
NAYS – None 
ABSENT – Taylor 
 
Mayor Freeman declared the motion carried unanimously by those present.  
 
4 
Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended. 
 
Mayor Freeman and Councilmembers highlighted the events, meetings, and conferences recently 
attended. 
 
5. 
Scheduling of meetings. 
 
City Manager Scott Butler stated that the schedule of meetings is as follows: 
 
Monday, April 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – Special meeting 
 
Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:30 p.m. – Study Session 
 
Monday, April 20, 2026, 5:45 p.m. – Regular Council 
 
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 a.m. – State of the City 
 
6. 
Adjournment. 
 
Without objection, the Study Session adjourned at 10:48 a.m. 
 
 
 
    ____________________________________ 
MARK FREEMAN, MAYOR 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
_______________________________ 
HOLLY MOSELEY, CITY CLERK

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I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Study Session 
of the City Council of Mesa, Arizona, held on the 16th day of April 2026. I further certify that the meeting 
was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
_______________________________ 
    HOLLY MOSELEY, CITY CLERK 
 
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(Attachments – 3)

Mesa Police Department
April 9, 2026
Chief Dan Butler
Fiscal Year 2026/27
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PERFORMANCEPLUS
E N V I S I O N . E L E V A T E . I M P A C T .
The Mesa Police Department  provides professional policing that 
prevents crime while creating a safe and thriving community.
OUTCOMES-base of kpis
HOW WE ALIGN TO THE PRIORITIES
WHY WE EXIST
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Priorities/Objectives
3
3
Reduce Crime and Increase 
Citizen Safety
Initiative: Increase Traffic Enforcement to 
Reduce Fatal Accidents
Strategic Staffing: Hire, Train, and 
Retain the Best Candidates
Initiative:  Focused Marketing and Recruitment 
and Employee Wellness
Innovate and Integrate 
Technology
Initiative:  Identify Regional Information 
Sharing and Technology 
Exceptional Organizational 
Effectiveness
Initiative:  Leadership Development for 
Professional and Sworn Staff
Increase Community Engagement
Initiative: Develop and Enhance 
Partnerships with the Community, 
Businesses, and Non-Profit Organizations  
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Highlights and Accomplishments
4
•
429 Community Engagement Events
•
54 GAIN Events
•
127 Citizens participated in 5 
Academies
•
26 Lifesaving Medals
•
13 NARCAN Lifesaving Awards
•
3 Medals of Excellence
4
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Driving Indicators
5
5
Mesa is the Safest City in the United States*
•
NIBRS Group A Crime Rate (2024): 
 
Persons and Property Crimes: 44 per 1,000 residents**
•
22,475 Total Group A Crimes for 2024 (0.7% increase from 2023)
o
Group A Persons Crimes:  18.6% increase from 2023
o
Group A Property Crimes: 10.6% decrease from 2023
*  Based upon FBI reported violent and property crimes with populations between 500,000 and 650,000
**Based upon Mesa RMS data reported to Department of Public Safety
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Group A Crimes per 1,000 Residents
6
6
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Violent Crime Incidents by Calendar Year
7
7
• Violent crime Incidents rose 
steadily from 2021 through 2024.
• In 2025, Mesa realized a 
reduction of about 14%.
• Robberies continued a long-term 
downward trend, decreasing for 
the fifth consecutive year with a 
23.62% decrease from 2021 to 
2025.
• Aggravated assaults decreased 
for first time in five years.
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Traffic Collision Fatalities
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2025 Fatal Traffic Collisions: 37 resulting in 40 Fatalities
     
 Pedestrian Involved: 7 of the 40
           (12.5% decrease from 2024) 
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Department Financial Summary
9
Figures in millions, rounded
9
Service Level
FY 24/25
Year End 
Actuals
FY 25/26 
Revised 
Budget
FY 25/26 
Year End 
Estimate
FY 26/27
Proposed 
Budget
Executive Services Bureau
$21.5
$31.5
$32.6
$23.6
Strategic Initiatives Bureau
$3.5
$3.7
$3.9
$3.7
Operations Bureau (Patrol)
$114.8
$129.1
$129.3
$130.9
Operations Support Bureau
$46.3
$40.3
$41.9
$40.7
Investigations Bureau
$37.8
$39.2
$41.1
$41.9
Professional Services Bureau
$65.8
$60.4
$62.1
$49.5
Total
$289.7
$304.2
$310.9
$290.3
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Base Budget Reduction(s)
10
Total General Fund Reduction Target: $4.4M
Year 1 Reductions: $1.7M
10
Reduction FY26/27
FTE / 
Vacant?
Reduction 
Amount
Request Type
Eliminate Recruit Signing Bonus
0
-$315,000
Administrative
Reduction in Expenditures
0
-$237,000
Admin/Service
Civilianization
0
-$152,000
Administrative
Professional Staff Reductions
-6.5
Yes
-$603,000
Vacant Positions
Sworn Staff Reductions
-3.0
No
-$428,000
Administrative
Total
-9.5
-$1,735,000
FY 26/27 Expenditure Reduction Summary
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Base Budget Reduction(s)
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11
Description
Reduction 
Amount
Fund
Eliminate Psychological Reviews for Prof. Staff
-$37,000
General
Reduction in Project Management Services
-$50,000
General
Reduction in CCTV New Requests
-$150,000
General
Total
-$237,000
FY 26/27 Reduction in Expenditures Summary
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Base Budget Reduction(s)
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12
Conversions
Prof Staff 
Impact
Sworn 
Impact
Net 
Reduction 
Amount
Fund
Community Engagement Detective 
to a Community Engagement 
Coordinator
1.0
-1.0
-$57,000
General
Special Events Sergeant to a 
Management Assistant I
1.0
-1.0
-$55,000
General
Hiring Detective to Hiring 
Coordinator
1.0
-1.0
-$40,000
General
Total
3.0
-3.0
-$152,000
FY 26/27 Civilianization  Summary
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Base Budget Reduction(s)
13
13
FY 26/27 Professional Staff Reduction Summary
Professional Staff
FTE / 
Vacant?
Reduction 
Amount
Fund
Range Firearm Instructor – PTNB
-0.5
Yes
-$30,000
General
Park Rangers
-3.0
Yes
-$268,000
General
Civilian Investigation Specialists
-2.0
Yes
-$211,000
General
Police Investigator I
-1.0
Yes
-$94,000
General
Total
-6.5
-$603,000
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Base Budget Reduction(s)
14
14
FY 26/27 Sworn Staff Reduction Summary
Sworn Staff
FTE / 
Vacant?
Reduction 
Amount
Fund
Crime Gun Intelligence Center Detectives
-3.0
No
-$428,000
General
Total
-3.0
-$428,000
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Adjustment
FTE
One-Time
Ongoing
Fund
Vehicle – Dispatch Lieutenant
0
$75,000
$17,000
General
Budget Adjustment Request Summary  
15
15
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Sworn Staffing
16
16
802
816
832
842
845
845
839
60
74
78
90
82
82
57
Jun 30,2021
Jun 30,2022
Jun 30,2023
Jun 30,2024
Jun 30,2025
Jun 30,2026
Jun 30,2027
Authorized Budgeted Sworn
Pipeline
PSST Funded
40
53
69
81
85
84
84
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Overtime Reduction
17
17
Sworn Reduction – 32%
Professional Staff Reduction – 30% 
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Capital Improvement
PROGRAM
FY 2027 – 2031
Presented By:
Date: 
Brian A. Ritschel – Office of Management and Budget Director 
Chris Lynch – Office of Management and Budget CIP Coordinator
April 16, 2026
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Int ro d uc t io n t o t he C IP Fund ing Pla n
This is a funding plan
Allows for the scheduling and allocation of financial resources to address 
infrastructure needs
8-year plan developed

Aligns infrastructure projects with the City’s goals

Unfunded projects remain part of the plan and considered each year in the 
prioritization of infrastructure needs and resource availability
5-year plan approved by Council per Charter

Exclusively includes projects with identified funding sources
First year funding is appropriated as part of the annual budget adoption
2
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Local Revenues
Re g io nal Award s/ Grants
Ge ne ral O b lig ation (GO ) Bo nd s
Exc ise Tax O b lig ation
Utility
Utility Revenues
Utility Revenue Obligations
Capacity Fee
Utility Taxable Obligations
CMC Steel
C IP Fund ing So urc e s
3
Non -Utility
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One -tim e start up p urc hase s and o ng o ing c o sts are reviewe d and 
inc lud e d in the financ ial fo re c ast with the c o m p le tio n o f a p ro je ct to 
e nsure the C ity c an m e e t the op e rational re q uire m e nts.
 
Examples of ongoing:
Staffing a ne w fire statio n, lib rary, o r utility p lant exp ansion
Land sc ap e m ainte nanc e at C ity p arks
 
Examples of one
-time:
Furniture , fixture s, and e q uip m e nt
Ve hic le s
 
4
O p e ra t io ns a nd M a int e na nc e
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Rising labor costs and continued cost pressures across 
commodities, services, and contracts
Inflation is moderating, but prices remain elevated and 
have not declined from prior increases
Keeping up with growth while maintaining current 
infrastructure
5
C urre nt C ha lle ng e s in C IP
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Broadway Road
6
Ut ilit y C a p it a l Im p ro ve m e nt Pro g ra m
Sig nal Butte W ate r Tre atm e nt Plant
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Water Resources
Energy Resources
LG Gas Line
7
C e ntral Me sa Re use Pip e line
Harris Drive W ate r Main Im p ro ve m e nts
Sewe r Dive rsion Struc ture Re hab s: Site s 6 , 
14 , 15, 19, 21, 28 , 39, 4 1, 4 2, 4 3
Mc Dowe ll Rd . W ate r Transm issio n Main
Mc Ke llip s Rd . W ate r Transm issio n Main
Falc on Fie ld & De se rt Sag e W ate r 
Transm ission Main
Hohokam Irrig atio n Se rvic e & W ate rline
Gas Q uarte r Se c tio ns (4 4 B & 4 4 D – Phase 1)
LG Gas Line C onstruc tion
W e stwood Stre e t Gas Main
New Se rvic e s: C PLC Re sid e nc e s on Main
C o m p le t e d Ut ilit y Pro je c t s FY 2 5 / 2 6
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Energy Resources 
Water Resources
Energy and Water 
Resources Joint Projects
Gantzel Road High Pressure Gas Main (Gas)
Clausen Gate Station
 (Gas)
Val Vista Pueblo to US 60
 (Gas)
AZ Farms Gas Line Replacement
 (Gas)
New Services (GRID, Cabana Mesa)
Transform 17 (Design)
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant Phase 2
New Groundwater Wells (DW24, DW25, DW26, 
DW30, DW33)
GWRP Consolidated Reliability Improvements
Smart Metering 
Broadway Road
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant
8
C urre nt Ut ilit y C IP Pro je c t s
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Water Resources
Greenfield Aeration Basin Concrete Rehabilitation
NWWRP Programmable Logic Controller Upgrade
NWWRP Solids Stream Equipment Replacement
Broadway Rd. Sewer Relocation 
- UPRR Tracks
Baseline Rd. Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation
Sewer Improvements 
– Various Locations (Phase 1A, 2, 3)
Noche de Paz Lift Station (LS6) & SCS (SS3) Rehabilitation
Energy Resources
69kV Looping (Electric)
Country Club & Southern (Gas)
New Services (Club & Main, AC Hotel)
9
Ut ilit y Pro je c t s t o Be g in C o nst ruc t io n FY 2 6 / 2 7
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C a p a c it y Fe e Pro je c t s in FY 2 6 / 2 7
Water Resources
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant Expansion
East Mesa Water Interconnect Pipes
New Groundwater Wells and Collection Lines
New Lift Stations
New Pump Station
New Sewer Lines 
New Groundwater Well
10
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Water Resources
Brown Road Water Treatment Plant (BRWTP) Main 
Switchgear and Transformers Replacement (Construction)
SRP\ CAP Interconnect Facility 
Advanced Water Purification 
Bartlett Dam and Reservoir Expansion
Energy Resources
Transwestern Gate Station (Construction)
Bella Vista Road High Pressure Upgrade (Gas)
Clausen Gate Station Phase 2 (Gas)
Transform 17 (Construction)
Solid Waste
East & West Mesa Service Centers
Transfer Station
Material Recovery Facility
11
Fut ure Ut ilit y Pro je c t s Ne e d e d
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Vehicle Replacements
Pum p s and Mo to rs
Utility Valve s
Fire Hyd rants
C o m p lianc e Lab Eq uip m e nt
Plant Eq uip m e nt
12
Ut ilit y Life c yc le Purc ha se s
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Gateway Library
NE Pub lic Safety Fac ility
13
No n-Ut ilit y C a p it a l Im p ro ve m e nt Pro g ra m
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14
Ge ne ra l O b lig a t io n (G.O .) Bo nd s Issue d
Authorized
 Issued thru 2026 CY % Issued
Parks & Culture
2018
91,200,000
$    
91,200,000
$                 
100%
2024
170,000,000
$  
18,000,000
$                 
11%
Library
2018
19,800,000
$    
19,800,000
$                 
100%
Public Safety
2013
51,700,000
$    
51,700,000
$                 
100%
2018
85,000,000
$    
85,000,000
$                 
100%
2022
157,000,000
$  
94,000,000
$                 
60%
2024
90,000,000
$    
-
$                                
0%
Streets
2013
79,100,000
$    
79,100,000
$                 
100%
2020
100,000,000
$  
75,090,000
$                 
75%
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
Public Safety:
Northeast Public Safety Facility

Library:
Gateway Library

PRCF: Reed Park Playground Improvements

PRCF: Non -Playable Turf Conversions
Reed Park Playground
Gateway Library Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
15
No n-Ut ilit y Pro je c t s C o m p le t e d in FY 2 5 / 2 6

Transportation:
Gateway Lib rary Pe d e strian Hyb rid Be ac o n

Transportation: 
So ssam an Ro ad : Ray Rd to W arne r Rd

Transportation:
Easte rn C anal SUP & Sig nals - Bro wn to Bro ad way

Transportation:
L20 2 Re d Mo untain SUP - Po we r Rd . p ast Tho m as Rd .
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Arts & Culture:
idea Museum Renovation 
Phase 2
DoIT : Citywide Fiber Phase 2
Fire: Fire Station 224
Fire: Fire Station 205 (Rebuild)
Fire: Fire Fuel Station Tanks
Police: PD Headquarters
Falcon Field:
Design RWY 22L Holding Bay and
Future Taxiway
Falcon Field:
Design Reconstruct West Airport
Perimeter Road
Falcon Field:
Design Eastside Dual Taxi Lane Phase 2
PRCF: Signal Butte Park Phase 2
PRCF: The Courts at
Eastmark
PRCF: Cemetery SRP Canal Relocation
PRCF: Eastmark Aquatic Complex
 (Design)
PRCF: Red Mountain Aquatic Complex
 (Design)
Transportation:
Broadway Road - Mesa Dr to Stapley
Transportation:
Val Vista Dr - Pueblo to US 60
Transportation:
Ellsworth Road Widening
Transportation:
Ray Road Connection at Ellsworth
Fire Station 224
PD Headquarters
16
C urre nt No n-Ut ilit y C IP Pro je c t s
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Arts & Culture: 
MAC Lighting System Replacement
 Phase 1
Fire: Fire Station 223
Fire: Fire Station Restroom Remodel
s
Falcon Field: 
Construct: Future Taxiway H (Anzio) (Phase 1 of 2)
Falcon Field: 
Design & Construct: Anzio Ramp Reconstruction Phase 2
Falcon Field: 
Construct: Reconstruct Portions of West Airport 
Perimeter Road
Transportation
: Southern Avenue & Country Club Drive Roadway 
Improvements 
Transportation: 
Eastern Canal - Brown to Broadway 
– Pathways
Transportation: 
Warner Rd Widening 
- Mountain to Meridian (S Side)
Transportation: 
Elliot Road – East Maricopa Floodway to Ellsworth
PRCF: Multiple Dog Park Renovations
PRCF: Multiple Park Playground Improvements 
PRCF: Water Conservation Projects
Fire Station 223
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No n-Ut ilit y Pro je c t s 
To Be g in C o nst ruc t io n in FY 2 6 / 2 7
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Arts & Culture: 
MAC Lighting Replacement Future Phases
Arts & Culture: 
Arizona Natural History Museum Renovations
Facilities Management: 
City Owned Parking Lots
Fire: Fire Administration Building
Library: Dobson Ranch Renovations
Library: Book Locker Expansions
Library: Main Library North Lawn Redevelopment
Police: Substation Remodels
PRCF: Cemetery Operations Building
PRCF: Cemetery SW Expansion
PRCF: New Park at Mountain & Adobe
PRCF: Mesa Convention Center Upgrades
PRCF: Amphitheater Upgrades
PRCF: Dobson Ranch Lake 6 Rehab
PRCF & Facilities Management: 
Deferred Maintenance
Convention Center Lobby (concept)
18
Fut ure No n-Ut ilit y Pro je c t s Ne e d e d
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Computer Cycle Replacement
So ftware Mainte nanc e and IT Infrastructure 
Ve hic le Re p lac e m e nts
Po lic e & Fire Rad io Up g rad e & Re p lac e m e nts
Po lic e Te c hnic al Se rvic e s Re p lac e m e nts
Po lic e Eq uip m e nt Re p lac e m e nts
Po lic e Bo m b Ro b o t
Fire Ap p aratus Re p lac e m e nts
Fire Eq uip m e nt Re p lac e m e nts
Pave m e nt Mainte nanc e
MAC Eq uip m e nt Re p lac e m e nts
Ag ing C ity Fac ilitie s Infrastructure 
Transp o rtatio n End -o f-Life Infrastructure Re p lac e m e nts
19
No n-Ut ilit y Life c yc le Pro je c t s
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Po t e nt ia l 2 0 2 6 Ge ne ra l O b lig a t io n Bo nd
21
Transportation
Public Safety
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22
C o nst ruc t io n Infla t io n
(2011 -2025) 73% total increase
Average 3.3% per year
(Pre -2020) 25% total increase
Average 2.7% per year
(2020 -2022) 30% total increase
23% in 2021 -2022 alone (peak spike)
(2023 -2025) 8% total increase
Average 2.7% per year
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Street Enhancements
2 0 2 0 M e sa M o ve s Bo nd Up d a t e - Fund e d
Arterial Reconstruction/Active Transportation (MAG Revenues)
23
Project Name
Status
Last Year’s Status
Broadway Rd Phase 1: Mesa Dr to Stapley Dr 
Under Construction
GMP Under Review
Val Vista Dr: Pueblo Ave to US 60
Under Construction
Out to Bid
Ray Rd Connection at Ellsworth Rd
Under Construction
Waiting for Bid Release
Ellsworth Rd Widening: Ray Rd to Germann Rd
Under Construction
Waiting for GMP
Signal Butte Rd: Williams Field Rd to Pecos Rd
Completed
Signal Butte Rd: Pecos Rd to Germann Rd
Completed
Sossaman Rd and Baseline Rd Intersection
Completed
Williams Field Road: Airport Aviation Way & Gateway Blvd
Completed
Sossaman Road: Ray Rd to Warner Rd
Completed
Southern Ave: Gilbert Rd to West of Val Vista Dr
Completed
Under Construction
Greenfield Rd: Main St to Adobe St
Completed
Under Construction
Eastern Canal Shared-Use Path Broadway Rd to Baseline Rd 
Design Completed
Design Completed
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Alternative Funding
2 0 2 0 M e sa M o ve s Bo nd Up d a t e - Unfund e d
Unfunded/Deferred
Project Name
Status
Elliot Rd: Sossaman Rd to Ellsworth Rd
Design Completed
Southern Ave and Country Club Dr
90% Design
Project Name
Status
University Dr and Stapley Dr (Intersection)
90% Design/On
-Hold
US60 SUP Eastern to Consolidated Canal (Design Only)
In Design
Mesa Gateway Ph 3 SUP (Design Only)
On Hold
AR - Stapley Dr: University Dr to McKellips Rd
Unfunded
AR - Broadway Rd: east of County Club Dr to west of Mesa Dr
Unfunded
AR - Broadway Rd: Stapley Dr to Gilbert Rd
Unfunded
Williams Field Rd: SR24 to Ellsworth Rd
Unfunded
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Water Resources Department
April 16, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026/27
Presented By: Joseph Giudice, Water Resources Director
Chase Carlile, Deputy Director – Water Enterprise Services
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PERFORMANCEPLUS
E N V I S I O N . E L E V A T E . I M P A C T .
The Water Resources Department exists to responsibly utilize 
Mesa’s water supply and provide water and wastewater services 
that maintain affordability, safety, and reliability aligning with the 
city’s priorities of quality development and a thriving community.
OUTCOMES-base of kpis
HOW WE ALIGN TO THE PRIORITIES
WHY WE EXIST
2
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Highlights and Accomplishments
GRIC Exchange and 
CMRP Completion
Sewer Line Inspection 
and Cleaning Program
Sewer AI
Smart Meter 
Investment
3
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Water Conservation: Mesa Leads by Example
• Landscape Refurbishment
• Non-Playable Turf Reduction Project
• Waterfluence Online Water Management 
Platform
• Replacement of High-Water Use Equipment 
with Low-Water Use Equipment
4
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Outcome Areas
5
5
Affordability
• Reduce ratio of reactive 
work orders
• Optimize infrastructure 
performance
• Maximize efficiency and 
cost effectiveness
01
Safety
• Provide safe drinking 
water and wastewater 
services compliant with 
regulations
02
Reliability
• Prevent loss of service
• Protect groundwater 
stores
• Cultivate Ample Talent
03
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KPI: Affordability
6
6
4.50%
4.50%
4.50%
4.50%
1.00%
0.98%
1.04%
1.05%
2.73%
2.73%
2.81%
2.85%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
2023
2024
2025
2026
Percent
Year
Water and Wastewater Affordability
EPA's Threshold of "High Water Burden"
Typical  Customer's Annual Water And Wastewater Expenses as a percent of Median Household Income (yearly)
Typical  Customer's Annual Water And Wastewater Expenses as a percent of Minimum Wage (yearly)
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KPI: Safety
7
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FY23 Q-1
FY23 Q-2
FY23 Q-3
FY23 Q-4
FY24 Q-1
FY24 Q-2
FY24 Q-3
FY24 Q-4
FY25 Q-1
FY25 Q-2
FY25 Q-3
FY25 Q-4
FY26 Q-1
FY26 Q-2
FY26 Q-3
Number of Sanitary Sewer Overflows per  Quarter
Quarter
Sanitary Sewer Overflows
National Median
City of Mesa Target
Number of Sanitary Sewer Overflows
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KPI: Reliability
8
8
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
Jul-23
Sep-23
Nov-23
Jan-24
Mar-24
May-24
Jul-24
Sep-24
Nov-24
Jan-25
Mar-25
May-25
Jul-25
Sep-25
Nov-25
Jan-26
Percent of  Water Loss or Unaccounted For Water
System Water Loss and Unaccounted For Water
National Average
City of Mesa Target
City of Mesa Actuals
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Department Financial Summary
9
Figures in millions, 
rounded
9
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Department Financial Summary
10
Figures in millions, 
rounded
10
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11
11
Bartlett Dam Feasibility 
Study
$144,000 (Mesa Share)
SRP/CAP Interconnect 
Facility Technical Review
$97,657 (Mesa Share)
Lead and Copper Rule 
Revision Support and PFAS 
Analytical Services
$251,800
FY26/27 Enhancements
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12
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Base Budget Reduction(s)
13
13
FY26/27 Standard Baseline Adjustment Summary
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