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Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, 2025 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 Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2 Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair, District 3 Mark Stewart, District 1 Debbie Lesko, District 4 Steve Gallardo, District 5 County Manager Jen Pokorski Clerk of the Board Juanita Garza Meeting Location Supervisors' Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2; Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair, District 3; Mark Stewart, Supervisor, District 1; Debbie Lesko, Supervisor, District 4. Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Brooke Worcester, Legal Counsel. ACTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY FY 2026 BUDGET The Office of Budget & Finance in coordination with the County Manager recommends to the Board of Supervisors the following: 1) Adopt the FY 2026 Maricopa County Budget in the amount of $3,955,121,599, by total appropriation for each department, fund and appropriation unit group listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget of $3,955,121,599. 2) Adopt the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. 3) Approve the attached Executive Summary. (C-18-25-092-X-00) Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee made the motion to adopt the FY 2026 Maricopa County Budget in the amount of $3,955,121,599, by total appropriation for each department, fund and appropriation unit group listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget, and that we adopt the Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030; In addition, approve the attached Executive Summary. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Steve Gallardo. Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, 2025 Page 2 of 7 Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Steve Gallardo, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko Chairman Galvin took a few minutes to comment on the adoption of the Maricopa County FY 2026 Budget. He thanked his colleagues for their diligence during this budget process. Chairman Galvin also thanked Mr. McGee and Ms. Prindle in Budget and Finance for their patience and assistance as the Board moved through the budget process. Chairman Galvin thanked Jen Pokorski, County Manager, and her staff, who manages and represents the 13,000 employees serving the citizens of Maricopa County. Chairman Galvin talked about his role as Chairman and the priorities he established when he was named Chairman in January 2025. These priorities include fiscal responsibility, promoting public safety efficiently and effectively, keeping the property taxes in check, and promoting economic prosperity. He emphasized the importance of compensation to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), who work hard every day to keep the citizens of Maricopa County safe. Chairman Galvin said nearly half of the Maricopa County budget is dedicated to public safety. This includes the pay increases and retention bonuses for MCSO that have been approved by the Board. He was proud to announce that being the fourth largest county in the country, Maricopa County has no General Obligation Debt and has balanced the budget every year. Chairman Galvin said there is also investment in Parks and Recreation, Animal Care and Control, and Elections which are priorities for the citizens of Maricopa County. Supervisor Lesko echoed the sentiments of Chairman Galvin and appreciated the leadership in Maricopa County. Supervisor Stewart said he is pleasantly surprised with the fiscal responsibility of Maricopa County leadership combined with the focus on customer service. He stated that Maricopa County is a well-run, fiscally sound, organization. Vice Chair Brophy McGee said she was thankful for all the guidance she has received since she was elected to the Board of Supervisors. She said she was pleased that there was not the air of “government double-speak”. Vice Chair Brophy McGee said Maricopa County walks its talk and she was proud to serve alongside her colleagues. MEETING RECESSED Chairman Galvin recessed the Board of Supervisors to convene as the Board of Directors of various special districts. MEETING RECONVENED Chairman Galvin reconvened the Board of Supervisors. Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, 2025 Page 3 of 7 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider the items on the Executive Agenda dated Monday, June 23, 2025, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to the statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Steve Gallardo, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko MEETING ADJOURNED After discussion of the items listed on the Executive Session agenda and there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ___________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, 2025 Page 4 of 7 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Improvement District, convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2; Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair, District 3; Mark Stewart, Director, District 1; Debbie Lesko, Director, District 4. Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Brooke Worcester, Legal Counsel. 2. ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS FY 2026 BUDGETS Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets for the County Improvement Districts per the FY 2026 Budget Schedules titled “Direct Assessment Special Districts” and “Street Lighting Improvement Districts.” See A.R.S. §§ 48-954 and 42-17105. (C-18-25-097-X-00) Director Kate Brophy McGee made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets for the County Improvement Districts per the FY 2026 Budget Schedules entitled “Direct Assessment Special Districts” and “Street Lighting Improvement Districts.” The motion was seconded by Director Mark Stewart. Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Steve Gallardo, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, 2025 Page 5 of 7 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Flood Control District, convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2; Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair, District 3; Mark Stewart, Director, District 1; Debbie Lesko, Director, District 4. Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Brooke Worcester, Legal Counsel. 3. ADOPTION OF THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FY 2026 BUDGET Adopt the Flood Control District Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in the amount of $105,079,604 by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group for the Flood Control District, listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the FY 2026 Tentative Budget of $105,079,604. (C-18-25-095-X-00) Director Kate Brophy McGee made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Flood Control District in the amount of $105,079,604, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget. The motion was seconded by Director Mark Stewart. Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Steve Gallardo, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, 2025 Page 6 of 7 LIBRARY DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Library District, convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2; Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair, District 3; Mark Stewart, Director, District 1; Debbie Lesko, Director, District 4. Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Brooke Worcester, Legal Counsel. 4. ADOPTION OF THE LIBRARY DISTRICT FY 2026 BUDGET Adopt the Library District Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in the amount of $48,995,617 by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group for the Library District, listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the FY 2026 Tentative Budget of $48,995,617. (C-18-25-096-X-00) Director Kate Brophy McGee made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Library District in the amount of $48,995,617, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget. The motion was seconded by Director Mark Stewart. Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Steve Gallardo, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 23, 2025 Page 7 of 7 STADIUM DISTRICT The Board of Directors for the Stadium District, convened in Special Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2; Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair, District 3; Mark Stewart, Director, District 1; Debbie Lesko, Director, District 4. Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Brooke Worcester, Legal Counsel. 5. ADOPTION OF THE STADIUM DISTRICT FY 2026 BUDGET Adopt the Stadium District Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in the amount of $9,750,000 by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group for the Stadium District, listed in the attached schedules. This amount represents no change from the FY 2026 Tentative Budget of $9,750,000. (C-18-25-088-X-00) Director Kate Brophy McGee made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Stadium District in the amount of $9,750,000, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group. This amount represents no change from the Tentative Budget. The motion was seconded by Director Mark Stewart. Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Steve Gallardo, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ______________________________ Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper