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ITEM 8.d. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular and Special Meeting Submitting Department: Administration / Finance Prepared by: Paul Soldinger, Chief Financial Officer Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5160 Email: psoldinger@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approving Resolution 2026-16, designating Paul Soldinger as the Chief Fiscal Officer for officially submitting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General. Staff Summary (background) The Arizona Auditor General requires the designation of a Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) by the Governing Board of a political subdivision, including the Town Council for Fountain Hills. The CFO is authorized to certify the Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR) required by Arizona statute, and the report is filed with the Auditor General's Office each year. The Auditor General's designation form requires a copy of the Governing Board's Resolution to complete the annual filing. Resolution 2026-16 will designate Paul Soldinger as the CFO for the FY2026-27 AELR submission to the Auditor General's Office. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Arizona Revised Statutes §41-1279.07(E) Risk Analysis If not submitted to the Arizona Auditor General with the supporting Resolution, the Town will not be compliant with Arizona statutes. Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2026-16. Suggested Motion MOVE TO APPROVE Resolution 2026-16 FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: N/A Budget Reference: N/A Funding Source: N/A ATTACHMENTS 1. RESOLUTION 2026-16