FY2027-36 Capital Improvement Plan Discussion and Consensus

FY2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan
Proposed Bond Election
May 20, 2026

Agenda
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• Citywide overview of bond funding
• Summary of Projects and dollar amounts
• Draft Bond Language (for information purposes)

TOTAL ABILITY TO ISSUE DEBT BASED ON FLAT LEVY POLICY
Approximately $50 Million Annually
ANNUAL PROGRAM DEMAND BY BOND FUND PROGRAM vs. $50 MILLION ISSUANCE CAP
10-YEAR SUMMARY
Total 10-Year
Program Demand
$616.4M
Total 10-Year
Issuance Capacity
$500.0M
Funding Gap
$116.5M
(23%)
Each color represents a bond fund program. Amounts reflect annual program demand.

Parks & Recreation  |  Project Descriptions
FY2027 – FY2032/36
69
Projects
$166M
Bond Total
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Themes
Major Regional Facilities
3 projects  ·  $121.9M  ·  73%
— Thunderbird Conservation Park — trail, restroom, ramada, and parking replacements per the 2011 Parks Master Plan.
— Heroes Park Recreation & Aquatics Center — design and construction of the long-planned regional rec and aquatics complex.
— Sahuaro Ranch Park Buildout — splashpad, pickleball courts, destination playground, lily pond, and historic building restoration.
Neighborhood, Trails & Community
47+ projects  ·  $30.1M  ·  18%
— 40+ neighborhood parks citywide — LED lighting, irrigation upgrades, play structure replacement, and court resurfacing.
— Linear trails — Skunk Creek, Thunderbird Paseo, and New River Trail landscaping, lighting, and connectivity improvements.
— Support facilities — ADA upgrades, park restrooms, Murphy Park, citywide signage, Adult Center, and Amphitheater renovations.
Aquatics & Specialty Recreation
5 projects  ·  $14.4M  ·  9%
— Rose Lane Pool — full removal and replacement of the existing pool.
— Foothills Skate Park — comprehensive renovation with potential bike-access integration.
— Pickleball courts (new construction) and sports complex lighting and structural upgrades at Paseo and Foothills.
City of Glendale, AZ  |  CIP Bond Summaries  |  Excludes Carryover

Parks & Recreation  |  Bond Funding by Theme
Excl. Carryover
Total Program
$166.4M
69 projects  |  FY2027 – FY2032/36
Annual Spend
FY2027
$11.3M
FY2028
$7.2M
FY2029
$24.1M
FY2030
$46.5M
FY2031
$66.1M
FY32–36
$11.3M
Major Regional Facilities
$121.9M
73%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Spending peaks in FY2030–31 as Heroes Park aquatics 
construction ramps up. No spend after FY2031.
Neighborhood, Trails & Community
$30.1M
18%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Distributed evenly across FY2028–36. Parks, trails, and 
civic support projects proceed in rolling waves.
Aquatics & Specialty Recreation
$14.4M
9%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Concentrated in FY2028–29. Rose Lane Pool replacement 
($10.4M) is the primary driver.
City of Glendale, AZ  |  CIP Bond Summaries  |  Excludes Carryover

Bond Language – Question 1 Parks
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ENHANCE GLENDALE’S PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES TO CONSERVE WATER AND 
ENERGY RESOURCES AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY 
Shall the City of Glendale, Arizona (“Glendale”) be authorized to issue and sell general obligation 
bonds of the city in a principal amount not to exceed $175,000,000 to provide funding to enhance 
and improve community, neighborhood, and regional parks, including resource efficient 
recreational facilities, aquatic centers, buildings and improvements; and water and energy 
conservation systems?
Projects may include, but are not limited to, those intended to: 
• Renovate and improve existing neighborhood, community, and regional parks, recreational facilities, 
aquatics centers, and buildings, 
• Plan, design, and construct new city parks and recreational facilities, aquatics centers, buildings and 
improvements, 
• Construct, improve, or install water and energy conservation measures, lighting, shade, multi-use fields, 
and playgrounds at city parks and recreation facilities 
These bonds will be issued as general obligation bonds, and the issuance of these bonds will result in a 
property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on the bonds.

Libraries  |  Project Descriptions
FY2027 – FY2032/36
5
Projects
$44M
Bond Total
3
Branches
Velma Teague Library
Built 1971  ·  $12.0M  ·  27%
— Phase 1 — Infrastructure renewal: replace electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, and gutters to extend building life.
— Phase 2 — Full redevelopment: modernize interior spaces, accessibility, technology, and equipment for contemporary library services.
— Oldest branch in the system; two-phase approach sequences near-term repairs before full modernization.
Main Library
Built 1987  ·  $17.2M  ·  39%
— Full renovation — renewal of all building systems: plumbing, ADA upgrades, interior remodeling, equipment, and technology.
— Atrium roof replacement — condition study confirmed chronic leaking, solar heat gain, and acoustics issues requiring full replacement.
— Largest single investment in the library program; establishes the Main Library as a 'library of the future.'
Foothills Library
Built 1999  ·  $15.2M  ·  34%
— Major building systems renewal — structural, mechanical, and technology upgrades throughout the branch.
— Interior modernization to align programming spaces with current and future library service models.
— Costs to be refined following a condition assessment. Majority of construction programmed in FY2032–2036.
All three branches (built 1971, 1987, 1999) are renewed in a single bond program — a complete reinvestment in the Glendale Library System.
City of Glendale, AZ  |  CIP Bond Summaries  |  Excludes Carryover

Libraries  |  Bond Funding by Theme
Excl. Carryover
Total Program
$44.4M
5 projects  |  3 branches
Annual Spend
FY2027
—
FY2028
$15.5M
FY2029
$6M
FY2030
$9.2M
FY2031
$1.5M
FY32–36
$12.2M
Main Library
$17.2M
39%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Spending runs FY2028–2030. Roof replacement and systems 
renovation deliver concurrently. No spend after FY2030.
Foothills Library
$15.2M
34%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Back-loaded — 80% of spend in FY2032–36. Final cost 
confirmed after condition assessment.
Velma Teague Library
$12.0M
27%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Entire program funded in FY2028. Oldest branch (built 1971) 
receives both infrastructure repair and full redevelopment.
City of Glendale, AZ  |  CIP Bond Summaries  |  Excludes Carryover

Bond Language- Question 2
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ENHANCE GLENDALE LIBRARIES TO MODERNIZE FACILITIES AND IMPROVE SAFE, 
ACCESSIBLE SPACES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY
• Shall the City of Glendale be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds in a principal 
amount not to exceed $75,000,000 to modernize and renovate City libraries; upgrade 
technology and expand access to materials; enhance spaces for educational programs and 
community meetings; improve accessibility, and implement energy and water-saving measures?
• Projects may include, but are not limited to, those intended to:
• Plan, construct, reconstruct, improve, equip, modernize, repair, and renovate library buildings, 
community meeting rooms, study corrals, programming areas, maker spaces, stacks, and circulation 
desks.
• Modernize and improve library technology infrastructure, computers, and equipment.
• Improve, install, repair and upgrade restrooms, water fixtures, lighting, and HVAC systems to save water 
and reduce energy consumption.
• The issuance of these bonds will result in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual 
debt service on the bonds.

Field Operations  |  Project Descriptions
FY2027 - FY2032/36
2
Projects
$49.2M
Bond Total
Gov. Facilities
Bond Type
Glendale Ops Campus - Field Staff Building
CIPFC19016  |  $32.7M Total
- Design and construction of the field staff building on the operations campus. Will serve as the primary location for Water Services, 
Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Field Operations staff.
- Justification: Aging infrastructure, security, and operational efficiency concerns must be addressed to continue effective service to the 
community.
Funding by Year (excl. carryover):  FY27: $4.5M  |  FY28: $20.4M  |  FY29: $7.8M  |  Start: FY2019  |  Status: Active
Glendale Ops Campus Renovation
CIPFC23041  |  $16.5M Total
- Renovate and demolish existing buildings at the operations campus for adaptive re-use. Future phases from the Master Plan (paving, 
future fire resources, carwash replacement) are not included nor funded in this project.
- Justification: Aging infrastructure, security, and operational efficiency concerns must be addressed to continue effective service to the 
community.
Funding by Year (excl. carryover):  FY30: $1.5M  |  FY31: $15.0M  |  Start: FY2022  |  Status: Active
City of Glendale, AZ  |  CIP Bond Summaries  |  Excludes Carryover

Field Operations  |  Bond Funding by Project
Excl. Carryover
Total Program
$49.2M
2 projects  |  FY2027 – FY2031
Annual Spend
FY2027
$4.5M
FY2028
$20.4M
FY2029
$7.8M
FY2030
$1.5M
FY2031
$15.0M
FY32–36
$0
Glendale Ops Campus – Field Staff Building
$32.7M
67%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Spending concentrated in FY2027–29 during design and 
construction. No new bond spend after FY2029.
Glendale Ops Campus Renovation
$16.5M
33%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Spending concentrated in FY2030–31. Renovation and 
demolition ramps up in FY2031 as the primary 
construction phase.
Combined Program Total
$49.2M
100%
FY27
FY28
FY29
FY30
FY31
FY32+
Total bond investment of $49.2M across both Ops 
Campus projects, spanning FY2027–FY2031.
City of Glendale, AZ  |  CIP Bond Summaries  |  Excludes Carryover

Bond Language- Question 3
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• MODERNIZE GLENDALE’S CITY SERVICES AND SAFETY CENTER TO MAINTAIN SAFETY, 
PROTECT RESOURCES, AND IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE 
COMMUNITY
• Shall the City of Glendale be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the city in 
a principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000 to modernize and repair the City Services and 
Safety Center, to provide multiple facilities required to maintain and deploy vital equipment 
including emergency response vehicles; street, park, and community maintenance fleets; public 
sanitation systems; and other related infrastructure necessary to provide essential city services?
• Projects may include, but are not limited to, those intended to:
• Plan, construct, reconstruct, improve, equip, modernize, repair, and renovate, buildings, warehouses, service 
areas, workshops, and garages.
• Replace, repair, and upgrade fixtures and systems to conserve water and save energy.
• Improve, repair, renovate, and install safety and security systems.
The issuance of these bonds will result in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt 
service on the bonds, unless the governing body provides for payment from other sources.

Library and Parks Recommendations
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Park & Recreation Committee recommends the following:
• $175,000,000 for Bond Question #1
• Pushed recommending projects to June meeting
Library Advisory Commission recommended the following:
• $75,000,000 for Bond Question #2
• All current Library Projects in the CIP

Discussion and Consensus
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Items for Discussion and Consensus:
• Accept/Not accept/Change recommendations from the 
Park and Library Advisory Boards with regards to 
amounts and projects to highlight.
• Recommend dollar amounts to City Council for 
Questions 1, 2, & 3.

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Questions?