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Informal Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 17, 2020
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,
Housing Authority of Maricopa County 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
Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4
Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1
Steve Chucri, District 2
Bill Gates, District 3
Steve Gallardo, District 5
County Manager
Joy Rich
Clerk of the Board
Fran McCarroll
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 an Informal Session at
9:30 AM on Monday, August 17, 2020, in the Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W Jefferson, 10th
Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4;
Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Bill Gates, Supervisor, District 3 (telephonically); Steve Chucri,
Supervisor, District 2 (telephonically); Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5 (telephonically). Also
present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel (telephonically); Joy Rich, County
Manager; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator.
ACTION
1.
FY 2021 PROPERTY TAX LEVY RESOLUTION
Adopt the following Resolution regarding the “Maricopa County 2020 Tax Levy”
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S.§ 42-17105 on June 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors
adopted the FY 2021 budget which included a budgeted property tax levy of $640,280,922;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. §48-252, on June 22, 2020, the Flood Control District of
Maricopa County Board of Directors adopted the FY 2021 Budget which included a budgeted
property tax levy of $75,415,664; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. §48-252 on June 22, 2020, the Library District Board of
Directors adopted the FY 2021 Library District budget which included a budgeted property tax
levy of $25,411,963; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. §48-954 on June 22, 2020 the Boards of Directors of the
County Improvement Districts adopted the FY 2021 Budgets; each Budget indicating a
corresponding budgeted property tax levy as detailed in the budget schedules adopted that
day; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. §42-17151 the Board of Supervisors is directed to “fix, levy
and assess the amount to be raised from primary property taxation and secondary property
taxation;” and “fix and determine a primary property tax rate and a secondary property tax
rate;”
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MARICOPA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS,
1. Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 42-17151, 48-955, 48-3620 and 48-3903, and based on the budget
duly adopted for Maricopa County, the Flood Control District of Maricopa County, the Maricopa
County Library District and the Maricopa County Improvement Districts, the Board of
Supervisors determines and fixes tax rates as follows:
•
Fiscal Year 2021 (Tax Year 2020) Maricopa County Primary Tax Rate at $1.4009 per
$100 of net assessed valuation with a levy of $640,280,922. $154,772,354 of the property
taxes levy from $.3386 of the $1.4009 per $100 net assessed valuation of the property tax rate
will be collected, segregated and appropriated for the long-term pension contribution
obligation.
•
Fiscal Year 2021 (Tax Year 2020) Flood Control District of Maricopa County
Secondary Tax Rate at $0.1792 per $100 of net assessed valuation with a levy of $75,415,664.
$1,521,893 of the property taxes levy from $.0036 of the $0.1792 per $100 net assessed
valuation of the property tax rate will be collected, segregated and appropriated for the long-
term pension contribution obligation.
•
Fiscal Year 2021 (Tax Year 2020) Maricopa County Library District Secondary Tax
Rate at $0.0556 per $100 of net assessed valuation with a levy of $25,411,963. $1,202,053
of the property taxes levy from $.0026 of the $0.0556 per $100 net assessed valuation of the
property tax rate will be collected, segregated and appropriated for the long-term pension
contribution obligation.
•
Fiscal Year 2021 (Tax Year 2020) for each of the assessable properties within County
Improvement Districts the tax levy and/or tax rate as set forth in the “Maricopa County 2020
Tax Levy” compiled by the Department of Finance.
2.
Based on the amount of taxes to be raised by property taxation determined by each
governmental entity set forth in the “Maricopa County 2020 Tax Levy,” the Maricopa County
Board of Supervisors has calculated the numerical tax rates necessary to raise the requested
revenues, and pursuant to the direction of each such government entity, levies the amounts of
taxes and sets the resulting tax rates, all as set forth in the “Maricopa County 2020 Tax Levy.”
The tax levy for desegregation expenses for school districts was included in the primary tax
pursuant to the Arizona Tax Court's ruling in Pima County, et al. v. State of Arizona, et al.,
TX2018-000737 where the Court found the Arizona Legislature’s inclusion of the
desegregation expense in the secondary tax pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-910 (L) (2018) (as
amended by Arizona Senate Bill 1529 (2018)) was inconsistent with the Arizona Constitution.
3. Pursuant to A.R.S. §42-18003, the Maricopa County Treasurer is directed to collect taxes
as required by law from the persons listed on the tax roll. The County Treasurer is now
therefore responsible for collecting the totals of all taxes levied on the roll. (C-49-21-001-X-00)
Chairman Hickman asked Cindy Goelz to come forward to answer questions. Chairman
Hickman thanked Ms. Goelz and her team for the tremendous amount of work that goes into
creating a workable budget.
Supervisor Chucri said the Board has worked together for many years and taxes are especially
important at this time. He stated the Board and County leadership have been making decisions
in the best interest of the County. He thanked Ms. Goelz and her team for the steady guidance
as those business decisions are being made.
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Supervisor Gallardo spoke about his time in the State Legislature and stated that, because of
the hyper partisanship, he was never as involved in budget talks and he appreciates the
inclusiveness of this Board. There has been a lot of partisanship in recent years and he is
honored to be involved. Supervisor Gallardo thanked Chairman Hickman for his leadership and
hard work during these challenging times.
Supervisor Gates concurred with his colleagues and said this Board is a model of
bipartisanship as was demonstrated the development of this budget and in the recent elections.
He stated bipartisanship is necessary particularly in volatile times.
Chairman Hickman echoed the importance of bipartisanship and stated it is important to have
all voices at the table. He said the Board of Supervisors has a history of bipartisanship and he
is honored to carry on the tradition. This business mindset is necessary for the fourth largest
county in the United States.
Motion to approve the 2021 Property Tax Levy resolution including the specific tax rates for
each jurisdiction listed in the resolution, and the directive pursuant to ARS 42-18003 for the
Treasurer to collect the taxes as outlined in the resolution by Supervisor Jack Sellers, seconded
by Supervisor Bill Gates
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Bill Gates, Steve Chucri, Steve Gallardo
2.
ADOPTION OF FULL CASH VALUE FOR BOND CALCULATION
Adopt 2020 FULL CASH VALUE for MARICOPA COUNTY as set forth in Attachment A for the
purpose of calculating bond indebtedness of cities, town, and school districts. (C-12-21-000-
X-00)
Motion to approve the adoption of the full cash value for bond calculations by Supervisor Jack
Sellers, seconded by Supervisor Steve Chucri
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Bill Gates, Steve Chucri, Steve Gallardo
3.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider the items on the Executive Agenda dated
Monday, August 17, 2020, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to
the statutory authority listed for each item.
Motion to recess and convene in Executive Session by Supervisor Jack Sellers, seconded by
Supervisor Steve Chucri
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Bill Gates, Steve Chucri, Steve Gallardo
Chairman Hickman convened the Board in Executive Session
MEETING RECESSED
Chairman Hickman recessed executive session to reconvene in open session.
OPEN SESSION RECONVENED
Chairman Hickman reconvened open session to consider the following agenda item.
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OPEN SESSION
Board of Supervisors
4.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Take action as directed in Executive Session on August 17, 2020, regarding the Maricopa
County Workforce Development Board, compliance with federal and state law; response to
letter from Workforce AZ Council and Arizona Department of Economic Security. (C-06-21-
080-X-00)
Motion to remove Mark Lashinske as chairman and member of the Maricopa Workforce
Development Board effective immediately by Supervisor Jack Sellers, seconded by Supervisor
Steve Gallardo
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Bill Gates, Steve Chucri, Steve Gallardo
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
______________________________
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
____________________________
Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board