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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2025-08-26)

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CIOSI – Councilmember Car Allowances & 
Stipends (CAP 11)
August 24, 2025
Presented by: Levi Gibson, Director, Budget and Finance

Agenda
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• Background
• Policy CAP 11
– Car Allowance
– Stipend
• Discussion

Policy CAP 11
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• Background
– City Administrative Policy became effective May 2022
– Covers incidental expenses that were being incurred by 
council members
• Home office, internet connection, cell phone
• Parking, travel expenses at local meeting not held within the 
city (MAG, Legislature, etc.).

Policy CAP 11
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• Amounts
– Car Allowance $450 per month
– Stipend $900 per month
– Paid on per paycheck basis (26 pay dates per year)
– Included in taxable income under an IRS non-
accountable plan no documentation required
– Council has ability to elect to receive none, one or both

Discussion
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• Potential Council Discussion Points
– Leave the policy as is
– Convert the policy to a Council approved and adopted 
policy
– Eliminate the Car Allowance and Stipend Policy
– Change the dollar amounts of the allowances and 
stipends
– Other

Discussion
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