FY 2017 STADIUM DISTRICT BUDGET GUIDELINES AND PRIORITIES.PDF

MARICOPA COUNTY STADIUM DISTRICT
FY 2017 Budget Guidelines and Priorities
For consideration by the Board of Directors on January 6, 2016
The purpose of these guidelines and priorities is to provide direction from the
Board of Directors to the County Manager, Office of Management and Budget
and Stadium District so that they can develop a sustainable, structurally-
balanced budget over the entire economic cycle that achieves, within available
resources, the District’s mission and strategic goals as set forth in the Maricopa
County Stadium District Strategic Plan.
Employee Compensation
Human Resources is directed to develop a targeted employee compensation
strategy which includes pay for performance, highlights a service delivery
approach and is contingent on an evaluation of economic conditions and funding
challenges including additional burdens or cost shifts from the State of Arizona.
Budget Requests
1) The Stadium District will be participating in the Zero-Based Budget process
and will complete decision packages utilizing the forms provided by the Office
of Management and Budget.
2) All budget submissions will be analyzed by the Office of Management and
Budget for budget reductions.
3) While no budget reductions are requested at this time, the district should be
prepared to submit up to 5% in operating reductions if needed to achieve
structural balance.
4) No funding will be available for new or expanded programs.
Fund Balances
Any use of fund balances and other non-recurring sources to support an
operating budget deficit must be specifically approved by the Board of Directors.
Capital Improvement Program
The Office of Management and Budget is directed to work with the Stadium
District to develop an updated Capital Improvement Program budget for FY 2017.