FY2027 Proposed Budget Book

Town of Fountain Hills
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
Proposed Version - 04/14/2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Reader's Guide
4
 Introduction
6
 Budgeting Process
7
 History of the Town
10
 Supplemental Requests
12
 Executive Summary
16
 Funds Summary Overview
18
 All Funds Summary
21
 General Fund
34
 Streets Fund
43
 Capital Projects Fund
49
 Facilities Reserve Fund
54
 Special Revenue Fund
59
 Economic Development Funds
64
 All NonMajor Funds
73
 Funding Sources Overview
83
 Transaction Privilege Taxes (All Funds) Summary
84
 State Shared Revenues - General Fund
90
 State Shared Revenues - Streets Fund
93
 Other Revenues - Licenses and Permits
95
 Other Revenues - Leases and Rents
100
 Other Revenues - Charges for Services
102
 Other Revenues - Fines and Forfeitures
105
 Investment Earnings
108
 Other Revenues - Misc
113
 Departments Summary
116
 Mayor and Council
118
 Administration
121
 Town Manager
126
 Town Clerk
129
 Administrative Services
132
 Finance
135
 Information Technology
139
 Purchasing
142
 Public Information
145
 Economic Development
149
 Legal Services
155
 General Government
158
 Municipal Court
161
 Public Works
165
 Development Services
172
 Community Services
178
 Fire and Emergency Medical Services
185

Law Enforcement
189
 Capital Improvement Plan
192
 One Year Plan
193
 Multi-Year Plan
195
 Capital Projects
197
 Community Services
199
 Avenue Linear Park Improvements
201
 Community Center - Turf Improvement and Fitness Area
203
 Desert Vista Park - Skate Park Slope Improvements
205
 Desert Vista Pump House
207
 Fountain Park - Turf Reduction, Grade and Drainage Work, and Event Usage Improvement
209
 Fountain Park Bollard Light Replacement
212
 Fountain Park Lake Liner Replacement
214
 Fountain Park Ramada Replacement
216
 Four Peaks Electrical Building
218
 Golden Eagle Park - Pump House and Storage Tank Design
221
 Sierra Madre Park
224
 Skyview Park - Development Fees
227
 Public Works
230
 Ashbrook Wash Slope Stabilization
232
 Dam Sediment Removal and Improvements
234
 Downtown Streetscape Improvement Program
236
 Golden Eagle Impoundment Area Improvements - Phase II
240
 Guardrail Replacement Town-wide
242
 Library/Museum Drainage Improvements
244
 Library/Museum/Community Center Air Handler Upgrades
246
 Palm Tree Lighting and Electrical Upgrades on Avenue of the Fountains 
248
 Pedestrian Marked Crosswalks - Town-wide
250
 Shea Boulevard Widening - Eastbound from Palisades Blvd to Fountain Hills Blvd - Dev
252
 Sidewalk Infill and Design
254
 Town Hall Campus Buildings - Roof Rehabilitation
256

Reader’s Guide
Introduction
This section of the budget book includes general information about the Town, its financial and budgetary policies, the
demographics of our community, the organizational structure of Town staff, as well as historical information. You
should read this section of the budget book if you are interested in learning more about the Town and how it manages
its finances each fiscal year.
Supplemental Requests
The Supplemental Requests section details all supplemental budget requests submitted by departments/divisions
during the FY2027 budget process. Every Town Department/Division has the opportunity to submit supplemental
budget requests for the following year. A supplemental budget request is simply a request for additional budget
authority to increase services, programs or to meet a departmental need. These supplemental requests can be
ongoing, one-time, or personnel and require discussion and justification for how they will bring value to the residents
of the Town of Fountain Hills.
Executive Summary
This section of the budget book provides an overall summary of the FY2027 proposed budget compared to historical
data, and discusses the Town's Strategic Plan, budget timeline, priorities and issues, as well as short-term factors
considered throughout the budget process.
Funds Summary Overview
This section details the FY2027 budget for all the Town's funds. Each major fund is separately presented, including the
following funds:
General Fund
Streets Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Facilities Reserve Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Economic Development Funds (3 funds presented combined)
Economic Development Fund
Downtown Strategy Fund
Tourism Fund
All 10 non-major funds are combined into their own page, and the charts break out the budgeted amounts by fund.
This section is the main overview of the FY2027 budget.
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Funding Sources Overview
The Funding Sources Overview section provides detailed information about the Town's revenue sources. This section
breaks out different types of revenues within each of the Town's funds, and you are able to review the following:
Local sales taxes (Transaction Privilege Taxes - TPT)
State Shared Revenues
General Fund
Streets Fund
Other Revenues (across funds)
Investment Earnings
Local sales taxes and State Shared revenues make up most of the Town's revenues each year.
Departments Summary
The Departments Summary section details the FY2027 budget from a different perspective. Most of the Town's
departments/divisions operate directly out of the General Fund, but certain departments/divisions also operate out of
other funds. This section presents each department/division's budget and breaks out operating budgets across
relevant funds.
Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Projects
The next two sections detail the Town's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with a 5-year outlook for planning and funding
purposes. The Capital Improvement Plan section provides an overview of the projected costs by funding source and
department. The Capital Projects section provides details of all the proposed capital projects included in the FY2027
budget. Specifically, you can review the details of each proposed project as well as pictures/illustrations submitted by
the Public Works and Community Services departments. 
Debt Services Overview
The Debt Services Overview section details past long-term debt issued and paid off by the Town. The Town of Fountain
Hills does not currently have any debt, which means the Town will not levy secondary property taxes in FY2027.
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Transmittal Letter
Rachael Goodwin, Town Manager 
Honorable Mayor, Council and Residents,
I am pleased to present the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, covering the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30,
2027. This balanced budget represents the collective conversations and direction received from Council, setting a plan
for next fiscal year. As we've discussed, plans often change along the way, but the proposed budget is a critical step in
planning for the coming year to be prepared for providing important levels of service for our Town residents.
The proposed overall budget for FY 2026-27 is $49.2 million, which includes $26.8 million, for the General Fund. The
General Fund is the primary fund for most Town operations, and seventeen other funds incorporating additional
personnel, capital projects, special projects, and operating programs are included in the proposal.
The Town of Fountain Hills is committed to continued transparency and financial stability. The Town publishes its
tentative budget in the local newspaper and holds open public workshops, and will hold a public hearing on the
budget in June 2026. In addition, both the proposed and adopted budgets will be presented on the Town's website
using the ClearGov budgeting platform for greater transparency and navigation.
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget serves as a fiscally responsible plan and a foundational basis for the Town’s annual
operations. I would like to thank the Mayor and Town Council for their direction and support throughout the
development of this proposed budget. In addition, I would like to thank Town staff members for their efforts and hard
work in preparing this budget for the Council’s consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachael Goodwin
Town Manager
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Budgeting Process
Mission of the Budget Process
Communication and involvement with citizens and other stakeholders is stressed. The broad nature of the budget
mission allows issues to be addressed that have limited the success of budgeting in the past. Apathy is a serious illness
of government; it is in the best interests of the local government to have involved stakeholders.
Each year, the Town of Fountain Hills budget is developed from the Town Council’s priorities by Administration and
various departments. Meetings with each Department, the Town Manager and the Finance Division are held during
the months of January/February. After these meetings are completed, a proposed Town-wide balanced budget is
prepared for submission to the full Town Council and public in April after various public work session meetings
discussing budgetary priorities.
Recommended Budget Practices
The Town of Fountain Hills budget process is designed to meet stakeholders’ needs for information and input; decision
makers’ needs for information and advice from residents on their desired levels of services; and the timeline set by the
State of Arizona through the Arizona Revised Statutes.
The Town of Fountain Hills budget process incorporates the recommended practices promulgated by the Government
Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Concurrently, Town staff apply diligent effort to improving the processes,
decisions and outcomes with each new budget year. 
Budget Definition
All cities and towns in Arizona are required to adopt an annual budget. State law dictates that fiscal years begin on
July 1 and end on June 30. Certain parts of the budget document, such as summaries of revenues and expenditures
showing two years of spending history, are required by State law.
A budget process following best practices is characterized by several essential features:
Incorporates a long-term perspective
Establishes linkages to broad goals
Focuses on budget decisions on results and outcomes
Involves and promotes effective communication with stakeholders
Provides incentives to government management and employees
These key characteristics of good budgeting make clear that the budget process is not simply an exercise in balancing
revenues and expenditures one year at a time, but is strategic in nature, encompassing a multi-year financial and
operating plan that allocates resources on the basis of identified goals. A good budget process moves beyond the
traditional concept of line-item expenditure control, providing incentives and flexibility to managers that can lead to
improved program efficiency and effectiveness.
Principles and Elements of the Budget Process
The budget process consists of four broad principles that stem from the definition and mission previously described.
These principles are as follows:
1. A government should have broad goals that provide overall direction for the government and serve as a basis for
decision-making.
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2. A government should have specific policies, plans, programs and management strategies to define how it will
achieve its long-term goals.
3. A financial plan and budget that moves toward Town achievement of goals, within the constraints of available
resources, should be prepared and adopted.
4. Program and financial performance should be continually evaluated, and adjustments made, to encourage
progress toward achieving goals.
These principles encompass many functions that spread across a governmental organization. They reflect the fact that
the development of a balanced budget is a political and managerial process that also has financial and technical
dimensions. Each of the principles of the budget process incorporates components or elements that represent
achievable results. These elements help translate the guiding principles into action components. Individual budgetary
practices are derived from these elements. The principles and elements provide a structure to categorize budgetary
practices.
When does the “budget season” start?
The budget process typically begins in December or January when the Finance Division begins to review current
levels of service, Council goals and objectives as identified at the annual Council retreat, proposed capital
improvements, and financial forecasts.
In reality, the Town's budget process is a year-round process. Throughout the fiscal year, residents and staff submit
suggestions for new services, regulations, funding sources, and improved service delivery, as well as concerns to the
Town Council and Commissions for discussion, study, and/or implementation. Commissions may develop suggested
plans for new or enhanced programs to be included in the following year’s budget proposal.
Implementing, Monitoring, and Amending the Budget
A budget is an annual planning tool — it identifies the Town’s work plan and matches the financial, material, and
human resources available with the requirements to complete the work plan. The budget includes information about
the organization and identifies the Council policy that directed the budget preparation. Although a budget is often
discussed as a financial document, the financial portion means very little without the policy and administrative
information that explains what the organization intends to do with the financial resources.
In July, the Town staff begin the process of implementing the newly adopted budget and are accountable for
budgetary control throughout the fiscal year. Revenue and expenditure patterns are examined, compared to budget
plans, and corrective action, if necessary, is taken during the fiscal year. Town management has access to a monthly
budget and activity report; the Town Council is provided a summary presentation of actual revenues compared to
projections to ensure the Town's budget continues to be fiscally sound.
The Town of Fountain Hills budget is adopted at a Department level and the Capital Improvement Program is adopted
at a project level. Control of each legally adopted annual budget is at the Department level; the Town Manager may, at
any time, transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion thereof between general classifications of
expenditure (line items) within a Department. The items are reduced by a like amount. At the request of the Town
Manager, the Council may transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion thereof between funds.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, “No expenditure shall be made for a purpose not included in such budget...”.
Thus, a contingency line item is included within the General Fund to accommodate most unplanned expenditures.
The other option in amending the budget, according to State law, is for the Council to declare an emergency and then
transfer the monies from one line item or Department to another. In essence, any approved Council transfers do
amend the budget.
Which funds are included in this budget?
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The accounts of the Town are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is considered a separate accounting
entity. Government resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based on the purposes for which
they are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled. The Town of Fountain Hills
appropriates all funds in its budget process:
General Fund – revenues and expenditures to carry out basic governmental activities such as police and fire,
recreation, planning, legal services, administrative services, etc. (unrestricted).
Special Revenue Funds – revenues derived from specific taxes or other earmarked revenue sources, usually
required by statute or ordinance to finance particular activities. The Streets (HURF) Fund, grants, and the Excise
Tax Funds (such as the Economic Development and Downtown Strategy funds) are examples of special revenue
funds.
Debt Service Funds – established to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of, general
long-term debt principal and interest. The Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) fund is included within the debt
service funds.
Capital Projects Funds – to account for the purchase or construction of major capital facilities, park
improvements and major road improvements. The Capital Projects Fund revenues are derived from excess
General Fund revenues and 50% of the construction-related local sales tax. These funds also include the Facilities
Reserve Fund and the Development Impact Fee Funds (for Streets, Fire, and Parks).
When can a citizen have input into the budget process?
Town staff welcomes comments and suggestions throughout the year. The first opportunity for the Town Council to
contribute to the budget is during the Council Budget Retreat Work Session in February, which is typically held
around the beginning of the calendar year. Around March, the Finance Division holds a budget open house to discuss
next year's priorities and revenue outlook, where the public is welcome to attend and ask any questions they have
about the Town's finances and budget process. The proposed budget will be presented to the public and Town
Council in April. This meeting is the opportunity to increase the budget for the next fiscal year before the maximum
spending amount is established. Once the maximum spending amount is adopted as the tentative budget, line items
can only be exchanged or decreased prior to the budget’s final adoption in June. The final budget adoption in June
includes a public hearing when the Town Council may hear the public comments on the budget.
State of the Town 2026
Mayor Friedel Speaking to Town Residents
FY2027 Budget Town Hall
March 11, 2026 - Held in Council Chambers
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History of the Town of Fountain Hills
The Town of Fountain Hills is a master-planned community established in 1970 by McCulloch Properties (now MCO
Properties, Inc.). Prior to 1970, the area was a cattle ranch and was part of one of the largest land and cattle holdings in
Arizona. The land was purchased by Robert McCulloch in the late 1960s and the community was designed by Charles
Wood, Jr. (designer of Disneyland in southern California). The centerpiece of Fountain Hills is one of the world's tallest
man-made fountains, a focal point that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Located on 13,006 acres of land,
Fountain Hills is surrounded by the McDowell Mountains and Scottsdale on the West, the Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation on the East, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on the South, and by the McDowell Mountain
Regional Park on the North. The elevation is 1,520 feet at the fountain, 2,460 feet at the Adero Canyon Trailhead, and is
approximately 500 feet above Phoenix.
Over the past thirty years, Fountain Hills has grown from 10,030 residents to a town of about 24,000 in 2026. On June 5,
2006, the Town of Fountain Hills became twenty square miles and about ten percent larger by annexing 1,300 acres of
State Trust Land. The process to annex the State Trust Land occurred over a two- and-a-half-year period, and
development of the land may occur in the years to come. Annexing this property into the Town ensures that its
possible future development will be of the highest quality under Town standards.
Thursday Concert Series
Centennial Circle
Irish Fest 2026
Fountain Park
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The Town offers a wide range of living accommodations, from small condominium complexes to large custom homes.
Fountain Hills also offers recreational and cultural programs and services that contribute to a high quality of life for its
residents. The community consists of primarily residential property and open space; of the total 20.32 square miles of
land, only 2.5% of the total is zoned commercial and/or industrial, 24.7% is preserved as open space and 48.5% is
residential.
The Town of Fountain Hills is an Arizona municipal corporation, acting as a general law town as prescribed in the
Arizona Revised Statutes. The Town was incorporated on December 5, 1989, with the governmental and administrative
affairs of the Town operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Legislative authority is vested in a
seven-member Town Council. The Mayor is a member of the Town Council who is directly elected by voters and chairs
the Town Council meetings. The members of the Council are elected at large and serve four-year overlapping terms.
The Town Council is responsible for the adoption of local ordinances, budget adoption, appointment of residents to
citizen advisory committees and hiring the Town Manager. The Town Manager is responsible for the implementation
of the policies of the Town Council and overall management of the Town through department directors and about 106
full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. The Presiding Judge, Town Attorney, and Town Prosecutor are under the
direction of the Town Council.
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Supplemental Requests from Departments
Every December, each Town Department has the opportunity to submit supplemental budget requests for the
following year. A supplemental budget request is simply a request for additional budget authority to increase services,
programs or to meet a departmental need. These supplemental requests can be ongoing, one-time, or personnel
which require discussion and justification for how they will bring value to the residents of the Town of Fountain Hills.
For the FY2027 budget, departments submitted 14 supplemental budget requests from various funding sources, and
the Town Manager's recommended amounts are displayed below for Mayor and Council consideration. 
Ongoing Non-Personnel Requests
The following requests include all budget supplemental requests from departments for ongoing costs unrelated to
staffing. Each request has been presented and discussed with the Town Manager and Finance staff and proposed
budget amounts are included in the final "Manager Recommended" column. These amounts would be included in the
FY2027 budget and subsequent years included in departmental base budgets moving forward, unless specifically
removed.
Request Title
Department Revenue Source FY27 Costs
Manager
Recommended
General Fund:
ChatGPT Organization Subscription
Admin
General Fund
$4,500
$4,500
Staffing for Inflatables at Events
Comm Serv
General Fund
8,300
8,300
Total General Fund:
$12,800
$12,800
Economic Development Funds:
Fountain Hills Promotional Materials
Econ Dev
Econ Dev Fund
$10,000
$10,000
Ave of the Fountains Street Banners
Econ Dev
Downtown Fund
15,000
15,000
Downtown Videos
Econ Dev
Downtown Fund
10,000
10,000
Total Economic Development Funds:
$35,000
$35,000
Total All Funds:
$47,800
$47,800
General Fund
BA-100-03 - ChatGPT Organization Subscription - $4,500 in Administration Department: Purchasing a centralized,
paid business account for Town Staff to use ChatGPT is essential for boosting productivity and ensuring data security.
This account allows staff to quickly automate routine tasks like drafting reports and summarizing documents, saving
time and taxpayer money. It also ensures all staff have reliable, priority access to the best tools and can generate
consistent, accurate content aligned with Town policies, ultimately improving municipal efficiency and public service
quality.
BA-100-06 - Staffing for Inflatables at Events - $8,300 in Community Services Department: Beginning in FY26, the
Community Services Department shifted to using paid staffing provided by our inflatable vendors. This change was
prompted by the inability to fill volunteer roles for Irish Fest, and the department determined that relying on
volunteers for this function was no longer sustainable. Operating inflatables requires consistent attention, physical
stamina, and trained supervision, needs that our current volunteer pool often cannot meet. Additionally, vendor
insurance policies require proper staffing, and failing to meet those standards can increase the Town's potential
liability. To ensure safe operation, compliance with vendor requirements, and reliable support at our events, we are
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requesting an additional $8,300 in the Parks & Recreation budget for FY27. This funding will cover vendor-provided
staffing for inflatable slides, obstacle courses, and rock walls at key community events.
Economic Development Funds
BA-310-01 - Fountain Hills Promotional Materials (Economic Development Fund) - $10,000: To provide additional
budget authority to purchase promotional materials that are Fountain Hills branded items for the Arizona League of
Cities and Towns Showcase, visitors to the community/town hall (Sister Cities, students), Mayor's Youth Council, etc.
BA-300-01 - Avenue of the Fountains Street Banners (Downtown Strategy Fund) - $15,000: The unanimously
approved 2024 Downtown Strategy, under Focus Area 4: Public Spaces/Place making, includes an implementation
strategy for signage that states: “Update the existing street banners along the Avenue District.” The goal is to replace
the street banners annually along the Avenue of the Fountains.
BA-300-02 - Downtown Videos (Downtown Strategy Fund) - $10,000: The 2023-2026 Community Economic
Development Strategy has five focus areas: Business Attraction, Business Retention and Expansion (BRE), Marketing,
Strategic Partnerships and Tourism. The downtown videos will be used to highlight and promote business within the
downtown with a specific emphasis on businesses that generate sales tax revenue. The project began in FY26, has
been appreciated by businesses and has successful BRE and Marketing tools.
One-Time Requests
The following requests include all budget supplemental requests from departments for one-time costs unrelated to
staffing. Each request has been presented and discussed with the Town Manager and Finance staff and proposed
budget amounts are included in the final "Manager Recommended" column. These requests would be added to the
FY2027 budget as a one-time line item and removed during the FY2028 budget process.
Request Title
Department
Revenue
Source
FY27 Costs
Manager
Recommended
Downtown Strategy Fund:
Verde River Banners
Econ Dev
Downtown Fund
$10,000
$10,000
Performance Pad - Avenue Linear ParkPublic Works Downtown Fund
50,000
40,000
Total Downtown Strategy Fund:
Court Enhancement Fund:
Judge Office - Furniture Refresh
Muni Court
Court Enh Fund
$20,000
$10,000
Total Court Enhancement Fund:
Vehicle Replacement Fund:
#156 Vehicle Replacement
Pub Works
Veh Repl Fund
$55,000
$55,000
#158 Vehicle Replacement
Pub Works
Veh Repl Fund
60,000
60,000
#159 Vehicle Replacement
Comm Serv
Veh Repl Fund
50,000
50,000
Total Vehicle Replacement Fund:
Total All Funds:
Downtown Strategy Fund
300-01 - Verde River Banners - $10,000 in Economic Development Division: Council unanimously approved the
Downtown Strategy and in FY26 approved a 5-Year Downtown Streetscapes CIP. In FY26, design has begun on Verde
60,000
$
50,000
$
20,000
$
10,000
$
165,000
$
165,000
$
245,000
$
225,000
$
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River and Parkview. Construction will begin and conclude in FY27. Banners will need to be installed on the newly
improved Verde River.
300-02 - Performance Pad - $40,000 in Public Works Department: This project will design and fabricate a durable,
reusable performance pad at the Avenue Linear Park Water Features to provide a stable, level foundation for seasonal
programming and special event elements. The improvement will replace temporary, one-season platforms with a
purpose-built pad designed for repeated annual use. The pad will be engineered for expected loading, outdoor
exposure, and efficient setup/removal, while maintaining an attractive appearance consistent with the park setting.
This project will:
- Replace short-lived temporary installations: Past temporary platforms typically lasted only one season and required
repeated rebuilding and disposal.
- Improves reliability: A stable, level, engineered foundation reduces shifting, uneven surfaces, and related safety
concerns during public events and installations.
- Reduce recurring costs and staff time: A reusable pad lowers annual material purchases and minimizes labor
associated with constructing, repairing, and dismantling temporary structures.
- Enhance aesthetics and professionalism: A consistent, purpose-built pad improves the appearance of seasonal
setups and creates a cleaner, more polished public-facing installation area.
- Support long-term event operations: Provides a repeatable, predictable foundation that improves planning and
logistics for annual seasonal programming and other community events.
Court Enhancement Fund
420-02 - Judge Office - Furniture Refresh - $10,000 in Municipal Court Department: The judge’s office is a
professional workspace used for judicial duties, confidential meetings, and interactions with court leadership and
justice partners. The current furnishings and layout are outdated and no longer meet functional or ergonomic needs.
A modest office refresh will improve efficiency, organization, and comfort while maintaining a neutral, professional
appearance consistent with judicial standards. The new updates will focus on functionality and durability.
Vehicle Replacement Fund
810-01 - #156 Vehicle Replacement - $55,000 in the Public Works Department: Replace the 2014 Ford F-250 that has
exceeded the fleet replacement standard of 10 years or 100,000 miles for light-duty trucks. Due to its age, the vehicle is
becoming less reliable and more expensive to maintain.
810-02 - #158 Vehicle Replacement - $60,000 in the Public Works Department: Replace the 2014 Ford F-250 that
has exceeded the fleet replacement standard of 10 years or 100,000 miles for light-duty trucks. Due to its age, the
vehicle is becoming less reliable and more expensive to maintain.
810-03 - #159 Vehicle Replacement - $50,000 in Community Services Department: Replace the 2016 Ford F-150 that
has exceeded the fleet replacement standard of 10 years or 100,000 miles for light-duty trucks. Due to its age, the
vehicle is becoming less reliable and more expensive to maintain.
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Personnel (Ongoing)
The following requests include all budget supplemental requests from departments for ongoing personnel costs for
staffing. Each request has been presented and discussed with the Town Manager and Finance staff. Proposed budget
amounts are included in the final "Manager Recommended" column.
Request Title
Department
Revenue
Source
FY27 Costs
Manager
Recommended
General Fund:
Groundskeeper I - Part-Time
Comm Serv
Gen Fund
$31,142
$31,142
Deputy Town Clerk
Admin 
Gen Fund
124,133
124,133
Firefighter - 1 in FY27 (2 in Future)
Fire 
Gen Fund
127,868
127,868
Total General Fund:
$283,143
$283,143
General Fund
BAP-100-01 - Groundskeeper I - Part-Time - $31,142 in Community Services Department: This position will add a
part-time (20 hours per week) employee to provide weekend coverage, allowing Parks Department staff to be
available seven days per week to address maintenance needs and operational issues as they arise. During assigned
shifts, the employee would perform routine Parks work under the direction of the Parks Supervisor or Parks
Superintendent. The position would also serve as a point of contact for Park Attendants during events and
tournaments, helping to reduce downtime, address issues promptly, and support the completion of park projects and
tasks. In addition, adding this position will help manage the increased workload associated with the development and
maintenance of new pocket parks.
BAP-100-02 - Deputy Town Clerk - $124,133 in Administration Department: The Deputy Town Clerk position provides
senior-level administrative and professional support to the Town Clerk and ensures continuity of legally mandated
Clerk’s Office functions. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the Clerk’s Office, oversees records
management for intake, organization, retention, retrieval, digitization, and lawful disposition of Town records in
compliance with Arizona Public Records Law and state retention requirements and public records compliance,
supports agenda and meeting management, assists with elections and campaign finance reporting, collaborates with
staff, and serves as Acting Town Clerk in the absence of the Town Clerk with duties as assigned.
Workload Impact:
The addition of 1.0 FTE Deputy Town Clerk addresses increased regulatory complexity, workload volume, and
operational risk within the Clerk’s Office. The position provides essential redundancy for statutory functions subject to
strict legal timelines, including public records requests, Open Meeting Law compliance, agenda management, and
elections administration. By assuming operational leadership and program oversight responsibilities, the Deputy Town
Clerk reduces reliance on a single position for high-risk statutory duties, improves response times and compliance
consistency, and allows the Town Clerk to focus on executive-level responsibilities, policy direction, and Council
support.
This position strengthens internal controls, mitigates legal and operational risk, supports succession planning, and
ensures uninterrupted delivery of essential governance and transparency functions.
BAP-100-04 - Firefighter - 1 in FY2027 (2 in Future Years): Hiring of three new firefighters over the next 3 years to
offset overtime for shift coverage. Also, to help preserve firefighters' mental and physical health and avoid
burnout. Only 1 of the 3 positions will be budgeted for FY2027.
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Executive Summary
This summary includes the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Project Funds, Debt Service Funds, and
Internal Service Funds. The Town's General Fund must be balanced between current year's projected revenues and
current year budgeted expenditures. However, other funds may use existing fund balances from prior years to cover
current year expenditures. This summary provides an overall town-wide proposed budget for fiscal year 2027,
beginning on July 1, 2026.
Projected Revenues 
The Town is projecting $38.5 million of total revenue for FY2027.  Major fund projected revenues include the General
Fund at $26.8 million, the Streets Fund at $4.5 million, and the Capital Projects Fund at $2.7 million (including
expected grant revenues; the Capital Projects Fund also receives transfers in of General Fund excess reserves at year-
end). The Town utilizes a conservative revenue projection methodology to ensure the Town is well-prepared for
economic slowdowns. Recent revenue growth has flattened, which is reflected in these projections.  
FY2027 Projected Revenues
General Fund (Budgeted) $26,800,894
Streets Fund (Budgeted) $4,516,381
Capital Projects Fund (Budgeted) $2,668,068
Special Revenue Fund (Budgeted) $1,755,660
Economic Development Fund (Budgeted) $525,042
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund (Budgeted) $507,102
Park/Rec Dev Fee (Budgeted) $475,112
Streets Dev Fee (Budgeted) $380,179
Fire/EMS Dev Fee (Budgeted) $168,618
Tourism Fund (Budgeted) $153,126
Facilities Reserve Fund (Budgeted) $144,302
Downtown Strategy Fund (Budgeted) $142,091
Public Art Fund (Budgeted) $101,289
Technology Repl Fund (Budgeted) $65,511
Court Enhancement Fund (Budgeted) $60,641
Cottonwoods Maint Dist (Budgeted) $12,770
GO Bond Debt Serv (Budgeted) $566
MPC Debt Serv (Budgeted) $251
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv (Budgeted) $0
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Budgeted Expenditures
Town staff have included $49.2 million of total budgeted expenditures for the FY2027 proposed budget, including
$26.8 million in the Town's primary operating fund, the General Fund.
Based on Council direction during budgetary work sessions, this FY2027 proposed budget includes a balanced
General Fund budget with about $1 million of contingency to maintain levels of service to our residents, and continued
emphasis on roadwork and capital improvements in our Town. Specifically, $8.3 million is budgeted in the Streets
Fund supporting road projects, and about $10 million is budgeted for the Town's Capital Projects Fund for 20 planned
capital improvements Town-wide. Considering all these factors, the Town will also ensure that this proposed budget,
and ultimately the final adopted budget, complies with the Arizona Constitutional expenditure limitation of $38.2
million for FY2027.
FY2027 Budgeted Expenditures
General Fund (Budgeted) $26,800,894
Capital Projects Fund (Budgeted) $10,000,000
Streets Fund (Budgeted) $8,269,842
Special Revenue Fund (Budgeted) $1,755,660
Facilities Reserve Fund (Budgeted) $600,000
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund (Budgeted) $580,000
Economic Development Fund (Budgeted) $503,234
Tourism Fund (Budgeted) $245,756
Downtown Strategy Fund (Budgeted) $240,200
Court Enhancement Fund (Budgeted) $87,500
Technology Repl Fund (Budgeted) $50,000
Public Art Fund (Budgeted) $42,777
Cottonwoods Maint Dist (Budgeted) $16,341
Fire/EMS Dev Fee (Budgeted) $4,000
Streets Dev Fee (Budgeted) $4,000
Park/Rec Dev Fee (Budgeted) $4,000
MPC Debt Serv (Budgeted) $510
GO Bond Debt Serv (Budgeted) $350
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv (Budgeted) $0
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Funds Summary Overview
The accounts of the Town are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is considered a separate accounting
entity. Operations of each fund are accounted for with a separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its
assets, deferred outflows, liabilities, deferred inflows, fund balance, revenues and expenditures. Town resources are
allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based on the purposes for which they are to be spent and the
means by which spending activities are controlled. The Town of Fountain Hills appropriates all funds in its budget
process.
Major Funds:
General Fund
The General Fund (Fund 100) is the primary operating fund of the Town and accounts for the resources and uses of
various Fountain Hills departments. It exists to account for the financing of services traditionally associated with local
government. These services include police and fire protection, development services (planning & zoning/building
safety/code 
enforcement/GIS), 
public 
works 
(facilities/engineering), 
community 
services 
(parks 
and
recreation/community center/senior services), general administration, and any other activity for which a special fund
has not been created. Governmental accounting requires the General Fund to be used for all financial resources
except those required to be accounted for in another fund and has designations of non-spendable, restricted,
committed, assigned or unassigned. The General Fund meets the GFOA criteria for major funds.
Streets Fund
The Streets (HURF) Fund (Fund 200) is funded by 0.2% of local sales tax, State-shared revenues and transfers from the
General Fund, as directed by Council. The State of Arizona taxes motor fuels and collects a variety of fees and charges
relating to the registration and operation of motor vehicles. These revenues are deposited in the Arizona Highway User
Revenue Fund (HURF) and are then distributed to the cities, towns, and counties and to the State Highway Fund. This
fund may only be used for street and highway purposes and is a restricted fund. The Streets Fund meets the GFOA
criteria for major funds.
Capital Projects Fund
The Capital Projects Fund (Fund 600) revenues are assigned revenues derived from excess General Fund revenues
and 50% of the construction-related local sales tax. The Capital Projects Fund is the primary funding source for the
Town's capital improvements. The Capital Projects Fund meets the GFOA criteria for major funds.
Facilities Reserve Fund
The Facilities Reserve Fund (Fund 610) has been established to cover replacement costs for large-scale items that
cannot be absorbed in annual operating budgets. These items include, but are not limited to, roofing, interior and
exterior building painting, carpet replacement, physical plant mechanical equipment, and parks and recreation
structures. The Facilities Reserve Fund meets the GFOA criteria for major funds.
Special Revenue Fund
The Special Revenue/Grants Fund (Fund 400) is restricted by the terms of the individual grants or program funds
received. An example of this would be state or federal grant funds. These funds are to be used only for the specific
program or programs for which the funds have been awarded and in accordance with all the grant conditions. The
Special Revenue Fund meets the GFOA criteria for major funds.
Economic Development Fund(s)
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The Economic Development Division operates out of these three funds: Economic Development Fund, Downtown
Strategy Fund, and Tourism Fund which have been established to account for local sales tax revenues to be used for
these purposes. The Town deposits 0.08% and 0.02% of local sales tax collections into the Economic Development
Fund and Downtown Strategy Fund, respectively, and deposits Tourism grant revenues and transfers from the
Economic Development Fund into the Tourism Fund. These three funds are presented together for readability and
programmatic context, although legally budgeted separately. Specifically, these funds are used for the Town's
Economic Development programs, including Downtown Strategy and Tourism initiatives. Although these funds do not
meet GFOA criteria for major funds, their importance to Town operations requires separate presentation (combined
for this book).
Major Funds Relationships with
Departments/Divisions
8 Major Funds (including General Fund)
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Non-Major Funds Relationships with
Departments/Divisions
All 11 other non-major funds include: Streets, Fire, and Park Development Impact Fees (Capital Funds); Public Art
Fund; Court Enhancement Fund; Cottonwoods Maintenance District (special taxing legally separate district); Eagle
Mountain Community Facilities District (special taxing legally separate district); Technology and Vehicle Replacement
Funds (Internal Service); General Obligation Bond and Municipal Property Corporation Funds (Debt Service)
11 Nonmajor Funds
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All Funds Summary
This summary includes the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Project Funds, Debt Service Funds, and
Internal Service Funds. The Town's General Fund must be balanced between current year projected revenues and
current year budgeted expenditures. However, other funds may use fund balance from prior years to cover current
year expenditures. This summary provides an overall town-wide budget for the fiscal year.
Summary
In 2027, the budgeted expenditures for the Town of Fountain Hills are $49.2 million, representing a decrease of 7.85%
from the 2026 budgeted expenditures of $53.4 million. Projected revenues for 2027 are $38.5 million, which is 6.47%
lower than the 2026 budgeted revenues of $41.1 million. This decrease contrasts with the prior year's revenue growth of
12.35%. 
These reductions can be explained due to a possible $3 million pass-through federal grant that the Town Council
approved staff to apply for in collaboration with the local International Dark Sky Discovery Center. Those revenues and
expenditures were budgeted in FY2026, but because the grant application was unsuccessful, the Town never received
those revenues, nor passed-through and expended those monies.
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$10M
$20M
$30M
$40M
$50M
$60M
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Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$32,372,603
$41,987,474
$48,915,678
$50,227,983
$45,213,500
-$5,014,483
Revenues
Taxes
$20,885,081
$20,920,887
$20,535,880
$18,375,329
$18,886,191
$510,862
Transfers In
$404,821
$419,994
$418,029
$433,848
$523,561
$89,713
Licenses & Permits
$1,486,885
$1,714,420
$1,074,353
$1,383,902
$1,848,034
$464,132
Intergovernmental Revenue
$15,854,454
$13,696,564
$12,785,337
$18,611,861
$15,001,672
-$3,610,189
Leases & Rents
$448,897
$365,792
$368,170
$379,914
$387,455
$7,541
Charges For Services
$216,912
$247,301
$315,987
$460,000
$385,000
-$75,000
Other
$406,964
$392,703
$474,026
$283,000
$251,660
-$31,340
Fines & Forfeitures
$240,308
$255,289
$244,624
$243,000
$352,000
$109,000
Investment Earnings
$1,100,314
$2,345,425
$2,431,871
$970,018
$842,030
-$127,988
Total Revenues
$41,044,636
$40,358,377
$38,648,279
$41,140,872
$38,477,603
-$2,663,269
Expenditures
Payroll Expenses
$6,350,204
$9,072,382
$11,751,325
$12,868,661
$13,743,493
$874,832
Dues & Memberships
$100,662
$81,969
$93,612
$96,118
$100,362
$4,244
Meetings & Training
$57,657
$65,516
$90,851
$162,275
$174,336
$12,061
Maintenance & Repair
$5,282,662
$6,523,261
$7,691,256
$7,253,329
$8,208,879
$955,550
Utilities
$829,141
$907,838
$910,023
$877,353
$914,473
$37,120
Contractual Services
$12,826,319
$11,645,686
$9,802,361
$10,562,481
$10,501,146
-$61,335
Supplies
$298,275
$344,096
$391,715
$472,778
$501,353
$28,575
Equipment/Improvemen
$454,690
$528,751
$364,835
$363,260
$373,010
$9,750
Damages/Vandalism
$42,456
$17,518
$39,705
$53,000
$53,650
$650
Internal Service
$405,404
$420,655
$418,260
$431,950
$528,196
$96,246
Transfers Out
$372,340
-
-
-
-
-
Contingency
-
-
-
$7,740,243
$4,207,316
-$3,532,927
Capital Expenditures
$4,552,100
$3,794,256
$6,003,328
$12,514,100
$9,898,000
-$2,616,100
Debt Service
-
-
-
$850
$850
-
Total Expenditures
$31,571,908
$33,401,929
$37,557,270
$53,396,398
$49,205,064
-$4,191,334
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
$9,472,728
$6,956,448
$1,091,009
-$12,255,526
-$10,727,461
$1,528,065
Ending Fund Balance
$41,845,331
$48,943,922
$50,006,686
$37,972,457
$34,486,039
-$3,486,418
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Revenues by Fund
The following charts detail all the Town's actual revenues by Fund in fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and all the Town's
projected revenues by Fund in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The Town is projecting about $38.5 million of total revenues
for Fiscal Year 2027.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Fund
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
MPC Debt Serv
GO Bond Debt Serv
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
Environmental Fund
Court Enhancement Fund
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
Public Art Fund
Technology Repl Fund
Tourism Fund
Downtown Strategy Fund
Facilities Reserve Fund
Streets Dev Fee
Park/Rec Dev Fee
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
Economic Development Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Streets Fund
General Fund
$41M
$41M
$41M
$40M
$40M
​$40M
$39M
$39M
​$39M
$41M
$41M
$41M
$38M
$38M
​$38M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$20M
$40M
$60M
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FY27 Revenues by Fund
General Fund
$26,800,894
69.65%
Streets Fund
$4,516,381
11.74%
Capital Projects Fund
$2,668,068
6.93%
Special Revenue Fund
$1,755,660
4.56%
Economic Development Fund
$525,042
1.36%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$507,102
1.32%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$475,112
1.23%
Streets Dev Fee
$380,179
0.99%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$168,618
0.44%
Tourism Fund
$153,126
0.40%
Facilities Reserve Fund
$144,302
0.38%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$142,091
0.37%
Public Art Fund
$101,289
0.26%
Technology Repl Fund
$65,511
0.17%
Court Enhancement Fund
$60,641
0.16%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$12,770
0.03%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$566
0.00%
MPC Debt Serv
$251
0.00%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
General Fund
$28,074,550
$30,798,033
$28,362,530
$26,051,539
$26,800,894
$749,355
Streets Fund
$4,261,218
$4,743,883
$5,193,587
$4,732,976
$4,516,381
-$216,595
Downtown Strategy Fund
$161,955
$175,491
$172,994
$138,063
$142,091
$4,028
Economic Development Fund
$588,144
$607,835
$591,160
$507,696
$525,042
$17,346
Tourism Fund
$122,010
$127,524
$150,719
$153,000
$153,126
$126
Special Revenue Fund
$4,632,397
$144,892
$709,881
$4,690,000
$1,755,660
-$2,934,340
Public Art Fund
$19,699
$7,904
$56,631
$100,820
$101,289
$469
Court Enhancement Fund
$28,696
$28,255
$42,664
$41,789
$60,641
$18,852
Environmental Fund
$21,942
$32,185
$11,245
-
-
-
GO Bond Debt Serv
$4,711
$8,535
$2,061
$500
$566
$66
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$710
$1,062
$190
-
-
-
MPC Debt Serv
$402
$628
$533
$200
$251
$51
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$9,332
$10,729
$11,359
$12,006
$12,770
$764
Capital Projects Fund
$1,997,163
$2,395,076
$2,078,624
$3,548,957
$2,668,068
-$880,889
Facilities Reserve Fund
$140,114
$264,030
$360,779
$140,000
$144,302
$4,302
38.5M
Revenues by Fund
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$30,676
$31,756
$18,004
$21,330
$168,618
$147,288
Streets Dev Fee
$206,286
$214,589
$152,156
$281,368
$380,179
$98,811
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$222,998
$199,094
$181,499
$237,728
$475,112
$237,384
Technology Repl Fund
$70,389
$70,653
$71,514
$65,511
$65,511
-
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$451,244
$496,223
$480,148
$417,389
$507,102
$89,713
Total Revenues
$41,044,636
$40,358,377
$38,648,279
$41,140,872
$38,477,603
-$2,663,269
The Special Revenue Fund experienced a significant reduction of $2.9 million due to the Town applying for a
significant federal grant the prior year in conjunction with the local International Dark Sky Discovery Center. The
Park/Rec Development Fee, Fire/EMS Development Fee, Streets Development Fee Funds increased significantly as
shown above due to the Town Council adopting a new development impact fee schedule that was effective as of April
6, 2026.
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Revenues by Source
The following charts detail all the Town's actual revenues by source in fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and all the
Town's projected revenues by source in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Source
Fines & Forfeitures
Charges For Services
Other
Leases & Rents
Transfers In
Licenses & Permits
Investment Earnings
Intergovernmental Revenue
Taxes
FY27 Revenues by Source
Taxes
$18,886,191
49.08%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$15,001,672
38.99%
Licenses & Permits
$1,848,034
4.80%
Investment Earnings
$842,030
2.19%
Transfers In
$523,561
1.36%
Leases & Rents
$387,455
1.01%
Charges For Services
$385,000
1.00%
Fines & Forfeitures
$352,000
0.91%
Other
$251,660
0.65%
$41M
$41M
$41M
$40M
$40M
​$40M
$39M
$39M
​$39M
$41M
$41M
$41M
$38M
$38M
​$38M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$20M
$40M
$60M
38.5M
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
Taxes
$20,885,081
$20,920,887
$20,535,880
$18,375,329
$18,886,191
$510,862
Transfers In
$404,821
$419,994
$418,029
$433,848
$523,561
$89,713
Licenses & Permits
$1,486,885
$1,714,420
$1,074,353
$1,383,902
$1,848,034
$464,132
Intergovernmental Revenue
$15,854,454
$13,696,564
$12,785,337
$18,611,861
$15,001,672
-$3,610,189
Leases & Rents
$448,897
$365,792
$368,170
$379,914
$387,455
$7,541
Charges For Services
$216,912
$247,301
$315,987
$460,000
$385,000
-$75,000
Other
$406,964
$392,703
$474,026
$283,000
$251,660
-$31,340
Fines & Forfeitures
$240,308
$255,289
$244,624
$243,000
$352,000
$109,000
Investment Earnings
$1,100,314
$2,345,425
$2,431,871
$970,018
$842,030
-$127,988
Total Revenues
$41,044,636
$40,358,377
$38,648,279
$41,140,872
$38,477,603
-$2,663,269
Expenditures by Fund
The following charts detail all the Town's actual expenditures by Fund in fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and all the
Town's budgeted expenditures by Fund in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The Town is budgeting total expenditures of
$49.2 million in FY2027.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Fund
GO Bond Debt Serv
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
MPC Debt Serv
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
Streets Dev Fee
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
Public Art Fund
Technology Repl Fund
Court Enhancement Fund
Park/Rec Dev Fee
Downtown Strategy Fund
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
Environmental Fund
Tourism Fund
Economic Development Fund
Facilities Reserve Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Streets Fund
Capital Projects Fund
General Fund
In FY2023, the Town paid for $3.4 million of its Fire contracted services and another $840k of its MCSO contracted
services expenditures from the Special Revenue Fund using federal grant revenues.  Therefore, FY2023 expenditure
amounts shown here in the General Fund do not include those expenditures.
Revenues by Source
$32M
$32M
​$32M
$33M
$33M
​$33M
$38M
$38M
​$38M
$53M
$53M
$53M
$49M
$49M
​$49M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$20M
$40M
$60M
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FY27 Expenditures by Fund
General Fund
$26,800,894
54.47%
Capital Projects Fund
$10,000,000
20.32%
Streets Fund
$8,269,842
16.81%
Special Revenue Fund
$1,755,660
3.57%
Facilities Reserve Fund
$600,000
1.22%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$580,000
1.18%
Economic Development Fund
$503,234
1.02%
Tourism Fund
$245,756
0.50%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$240,200
0.49%
Court Enhancement Fund
$87,500
0.18%
Technology Repl Fund
$50,000
0.10%
Public Art Fund
$42,777
0.09%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$16,341
0.03%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$4,000
0.01%
Streets Dev Fee
$4,000
0.01%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$4,000
0.01%
MPC Debt Serv
$510
0.00%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$350
0.00%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
General Fund
$15,361,988
$21,722,986
$22,594,710
$26,051,539
$26,800,894
$749,355
Streets Fund
$5,054,003
$6,311,022
$7,286,475
$7,244,627
$8,269,842
$1,025,215
Downtown Strategy Fund
$54,623
$109,910
$156,114
$165,200
$240,200
$75,000
Economic Development Fund
$306,816
$216,703
$260,196
$471,378
$503,234
$31,856
Tourism Fund
$247,824
$330,387
$389,372
$333,425
$245,756
-$87,669
Special Revenue Fund
$4,597,025
$276,137
$764,618
$4,690,000
$1,755,660
-$2,934,340
Public Art Fund
$23,756
$31,464
$33,194
$40,214
$42,777
$2,563
Court Enhancement Fund
$15,929
$5,000
$50,087
$77,500
$87,500
$10,000
Environmental Fund
$386,571
$563,758
$379,776
-
-
-
GO Bond Debt Serv
-
-
-
$350
$350
-
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$88
$198
$443
$200
-
-$200
MPC Debt Serv
$10
$10
$10
$510
$510
-
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$7,351
$7,561
$8,463
$15,605
$16,341
$736
Capital Projects Fund
$4,390,407
$3,225,153
$5,058,683
$12,712,800
$10,000,000
-$2,712,800
Facilities Reserve Fund
$781,979
$463,419
$530,324
$1,000,000
$600,000
-$400,000
49.2M
Expenditures by Fund
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
-
-
-
$1,964
$4,000
$2,036
Streets Dev Fee
-
-
-
$31,146
$4,000
-$27,146
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$275,000
-
-
$30,840
$4,000
-$26,840
Technology Repl Fund
$28,936
$45,000
$44,807
$50,000
$50,000
-
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$39,602
$93,222
-
$479,100
$580,000
$100,900
Total Expenditures
$31,571,908
$33,401,929
$37,557,270
$53,396,398
$49,205,064
-$4,191,334
Expenditures by Department
The following charts detail all the Town's actual expenditures by Department in fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and all
the Town's budgeted expenditures by Department in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The Town is budgeting total
expenditures of $49.2 million in FY2027.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Department
Mayor & Council
Municipal Court
General Government
Development Services
Fire & Emergency Med
Law Enforcement
Community Services
Administration
Public Works
In FY2023, the Town paid for $3.4 million of its Fire contracted services and another $840k of its MCSO contracted
services expenditures from the Administration Department due to federal grant revenues.  Therefore, FY2023
expenditure amounts shown here in the Fire & Emergency and Law Enforcement departments do not include those
expenditures.
$32M
$32M
​$32M
$33M
$33M
​$33M
$38M
$38M
​$38M
$53M
$53M
$53M
$49M
$49M
​$49M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$20M
$40M
$60M
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Public Works
$14,605,167
29.68%
Administration
$8,916,368
18.12%
Community Services
$8,833,353
17.95%
Fire & Emergency Med
$6,481,777
13.17%
Law Enforcement
$5,795,856
11.78%
General Government
$2,260,819
4.59%
Development Services
$1,568,863
3.19%
Municipal Court
$662,419
1.35%
Mayor & Council
$80,442
0.16%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
Mayor & Council
$70,280
$68,215
$63,077
$73,455
$80,442
$6,987
Administration
$7,938,486
$3,682,248
$4,061,983
$10,097,086
$8,916,368
-$1,180,718
General Government
$682,682
$753,535
$627,360
$2,364,944
$2,260,819
-$104,125
Municipal Court
$442,699
$496,817
$583,884
$626,469
$662,419
$35,950
Public Works
$9,716,563
$10,516,378
$14,295,331
$20,778,759
$14,605,167
-$6,173,592
Development Services
$1,221,700
$1,275,320
$1,392,773
$1,532,513
$1,568,863
$36,350
Community Services
$5,834,116
$5,138,175
$5,160,030
$6,093,619
$8,833,353
$2,739,734
Fire & Emergency Med
$1,091,189
$5,245,457
$5,184,975
$5,968,548
$6,481,777
$513,229
Law Enforcement
$4,574,193
$6,225,785
$6,187,857
$5,861,005
$5,795,856
-$65,149
Total Expenditures
$31,571,908
$33,401,929
$37,557,270
$53,396,398
$49,205,064
-$4,191,334
In FY2023, the Town paid for $3.4 million of its Fire contracted services and another $840k of its MCSO contracted
services expenditures from the Administration Department due to federal grant revenues.  Therefore, FY2023
expenditure amounts shown here in the Fire & Emergency and Law Enforcement departments do not include those
expenditures. Further, capital project budgets are included in these numbers, which show a combined operating and
capital budget by Department.
49.2M
Expenditures by Department
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Expenditures by Object 
The following charts detail all the Town's actual expenditures by Object in fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and all the
Town's budgeted expenditures by Object in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The Town is budgeting total expenditures of
$49.2 million in FY2027.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Debt Service
Damages/Vandalism
Transfers Out
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Supplies
Equipment/Improvemen
Internal Service
Utilities
Contingency
Maintenance & Repair
Capital Expenditures
Payroll Expenses
Contractual Services
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$13,743,493
27.93%
Contractual Services
$10,501,146
21.34%
Capital Expenditures
$9,898,000
20.12%
Maintenance & Repair
$8,208,879
16.68%
Contingency
$4,207,316
8.55%
Utilities
$914,473
1.86%
Internal Service
$528,196
1.07%
Supplies
$501,353
1.02%
Equipment/Improvemen
$373,010
0.76%
Meetings & Training
$174,336
0.35%
Dues & Memberships
$100,362
0.20%
Damages/Vandalism
$53,650
0.11%
Debt Service
$850
0.00%
$32M
$32M
​$32M
$33M
$33M
​$33M
$38M
$38M
​$38M
$53M
$53M
$53M
$49M
$49M
​$49M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$20M
$40M
$60M
49.2M
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget ($
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$6,350,204
$9,072,382
$11,751,325
$12,868,661
$13,743,493
$874,832
Dues & Memberships
$100,662
$81,969
$93,612
$96,118
$100,362
$4,244
Meetings & Training
$57,657
$65,516
$90,851
$162,275
$174,336
$12,061
Maintenance & Repair
$5,282,662
$6,523,261
$7,691,256
$7,253,329
$8,208,879
$955,550
Utilities
$829,141
$907,838
$910,023
$877,353
$914,473
$37,120
Contractual Services
$12,826,319
$11,645,686
$9,802,361
$10,562,481
$10,501,146
-$61,335
Supplies
$298,275
$344,096
$391,715
$472,778
$501,353
$28,575
Equipment/Improvemen
$454,690
$528,751
$364,835
$363,260
$373,010
$9,750
Damages/Vandalism
$42,456
$17,518
$39,705
$53,000
$53,650
$650
Internal Service
$405,404
$420,655
$418,260
$431,950
$528,196
$96,246
Transfers Out
$372,340
-
-
-
-
-
Contingency
-
-
-
$7,740,243
$4,207,316
-$3,532,927
Capital Expenditures
$4,552,100
$3,794,256
$6,003,328
$12,514,100
$9,898,000
-$2,616,100
Debt Service
-
-
-
$850
$850
-
Total Expenditures
$31,571,908
$33,401,929
$37,557,270
$53,396,398
$49,205,064
-$4,191,334
Fund Balance
These Fund Balance charts include all actual ending fund balances for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected ending
fund balances for FY2026 for the Town of Fountain Hills.
Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Assigned
Unassigned
Restricted
Committed
Nonspendable
Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Unassigned
$11,644,005
$13,070,591
$9,726,474
$9,460,000
-2.7%
Assigned
$16,498,106
$22,228,863
$24,338,138
$25,178,000
3.5%
Committed
$4,044,890
$4,466,782
$4,999,717
$5,500,000
10.0%
Restricted
$9,743,008
$9,096,303
$11,123,654
$5,035,500
-54.7%
Nonspendable
$57,465
$53,139
$40,000
$40,000
0.0%
Expenditures by Object
$42M
$42M
$42M
$49M
$49M
​$49M
$50M
$50M
​$50M
$45M
$45M
​$45M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$20M
$40M
$60M
Financial Summary
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Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Total Fund Balance
$41,987,474
$48,915,678
$50,227,983
$45,213,500
-10.0%
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General Fund
The General Fund (Fund 100) is the primary operating fund of the Town and accounts for the resources and uses of
various Fountain Hills departments. It exists to account for the financing of services traditionally associated with local
government. These services include police and fire protection, development services (planning & zoning/building
safety/code 
enforcement/GIS), 
public 
works 
(facilities/engineering), 
community 
services 
(parks 
and
recreation/community center/senior services), general administration, and any other activity for which a special fund
has not been created. Governmental accounting requires the General Fund to be used for all financial resources
except those required to be accounted for in another fund and has designations of non-spendable, restricted,
committed, assigned or unassigned.
Summary
The Town of Fountain Hills is projecting revenues and budgeted expenditures of $26.8 million in the General Fund for
FY2027 to support Town operations. 
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$10M
$20M
$30M
$40M
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Comprehensive Fund Summary
The following comprehensive fund summary shows FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues and expenditures
compared with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget. Prior actual figures do not include transfers
in and out of the General Fund, which results in the ending fund balances being overstated. For actual and projected
fund balance data, please use the fund balance charts later in this section.
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$13,085,141
$15,746,360
$17,575,552
$14,766,191
$15,000,000
1.6%
Revenues
Taxes
$17,022,932
$17,185,635
$16,950,700
$15,312,027
$15,593,851
1.8%
Licenses & Permits
$1,103,367
$1,388,979
$836,276
$876,437
$855,170
-2.4%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$8,456,527
$10,349,568
$8,741,292
$8,412,654
$8,879,477
5.5%
Leases & Rents
$448,897
$365,792
$368,170
$379,914
$387,455
2.0%
Charges For Services
$196,580
$242,181
$278,368
$260,000
$275,000
5.8%
Other
$319,465
$309,878
$356,641
$252,000
$215,000
-14.7%
Fines & Forfeitures
$211,773
$227,192
$214,389
$210,000
$300,000
42.9%
Investment Earnings
$315,008
$728,807
$616,693
$348,507
$294,941
-15.4%
Total Revenues
$28,074,550
$30,798,033
$28,362,530
$26,051,539
$26,800,894
2.9%
Expenditures
Payroll Expenses
$5,562,256
$8,164,974
$10,796,306
$11,753,164
$12,620,913
7.4%
Dues & Memberships
$80,222
$64,362
$75,819
$86,254
$87,045
0.9%
Meetings & Training
$53,972
$60,306
$70,651
$150,455
$163,016
8.3%
Maintenance & Repair
$848,314
$1,015,815
$1,415,514
$1,819,264
$1,771,877
-2.6%
Utilities
$671,063
$762,627
$764,038
$728,951
$767,550
5.3%
Contractual Services
$7,228,290
$10,364,720
$8,393,536
$8,990,744
$8,958,109
-0.4%
Supplies
$252,230
$317,329
$362,041
$442,828
$455,003
2.7%
Equipment/Improvemen
$175,596
$432,736
$202,865
$298,260
$298,010
-0.1%
Damages/Vandalism
$3,532
$727
$8,130
$13,000
$13,650
5.0%
Internal Service
$338,464
$349,955
$344,813
$362,376
$438,405
21.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$1,406,243
$1,227,316
-12.7%
Capital Expenditures
$148,048
$189,436
$160,998
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$15,361,988
$21,722,986
$22,594,710
$26,051,539
$26,800,894
2.9%
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
$12,712,562
$9,075,047
$5,767,820
-
-
0.0%
Ending Fund Balance
$25,797,702
$24,821,407
$23,343,372
$14,766,191
$15,000,000
1.6%
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Revenues by Source
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Source. 
Historical and Projected Revenues by Source
Fines & Forfeitures
Charges For Services
Other
Leases & Rents
Investment Earnings
Licenses & Permits
Intergovernmental Revenue
Taxes
FY27 Revenues by Source
Taxes
$15,593,851
58.18%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$8,879,477
33.13%
Licenses & Permits
$855,170
3.19%
Leases & Rents
$387,455
1.45%
Fines & Forfeitures
$300,000
1.12%
Investment Earnings
$294,941
1.10%
Charges For Services
$275,000
1.03%
Other
$215,000
0.80%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Taxes
$17,022,932
$17,185,635
$16,950,700
$15,312,027
$15,593,851
1.8%
$28M
$28M
$28M
$31M
$31M
​$31M
$28M
$28M
$28M
$26M
$26M
​$26M
$27M
$27M
​$27M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$10M
$20M
$30M
$40M
26.8M
Revenues by Source
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Licenses & Permits
$1,103,367
$1,388,979
$836,276
$876,437
$855,170
-2.4%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$8,456,527
$10,349,568
$8,741,292
$8,412,654
$8,879,477
5.5%
Leases & Rents
$448,897
$365,792
$368,170
$379,914
$387,455
2.0%
Charges For Services
$196,580
$242,181
$278,368
$260,000
$275,000
5.8%
Other
$319,465
$309,878
$356,641
$252,000
$215,000
-14.7%
Fines & Forfeitures
$211,773
$227,192
$214,389
$210,000
$300,000
42.9%
Investment Earnings
$315,008
$728,807
$616,693
$348,507
$294,941
-15.4%
Total Revenues
$28,074,550
$30,798,033
$28,362,530
$26,051,539
$26,800,894
2.9%
Expenditures by Department
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual expenditures by Department compared with the FY2026
adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget expenditures by Department. 
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Department
Mayor & Council
Municipal Court
General Government
Development Services
Public Works
Administration
Community Services
Fire & Emergency Med
Law Enforcement
$15M
$15M
​$15M
$22M
$22M
​$22M
$23M
$23M
​$23M
$26M
$26M
​$26M
$27M
$27M
$27M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$10M
$20M
$30M
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Fire & Emergency Med
$6,477,777
24.17%
Law Enforcement
$5,795,856
21.63%
Community Services
$4,580,916
17.09%
Administration
$3,459,977
12.91%
Public Works
$2,516,325
9.39%
General Government
$1,745,819
6.51%
Development Services
$1,568,863
5.85%
Municipal Court
$574,919
2.15%
Mayor & Council
$80,442
0.30%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Mayor & Council
$70,280
$68,215
$63,077
$73,455
$80,442
9.5%
Administration
$2,723,534
$2,740,837
$3,038,185
$3,252,618
$3,459,977
6.4%
General Government
$614,144
$615,312
$582,553
$1,899,944
$1,745,819
-8.1%
Municipal Court
$426,770
$491,817
$533,798
$548,969
$574,919
4.7%
Public Works
$1,336,419
$1,572,310
$1,678,837
$2,488,886
$2,516,325
1.1%
Development Services
$1,221,700
$1,275,320
$1,392,773
$1,532,513
$1,568,863
2.4%
Community Services
$3,303,758
$3,487,933
$3,932,655
$4,427,565
$4,580,916
3.5%
Fire & Emergency Med
$1,091,189
$5,245,457
$5,184,975
$5,966,584
$6,477,777
8.6%
Law Enforcement
$4,574,193
$6,225,785
$6,187,857
$5,861,005
$5,795,856
-1.1%
Total Expenditures
$15,361,988
$21,722,986
$22,594,710
$26,051,539
$26,800,894
2.9%
In FY2023, the Town paid for $3.4 million of its Fire contracted services and another $840k of its MCSO contracted
services out of its Special Revenue Fund due to federal grant revenues.  Therefore, FY2023 expenditure amounts
shown here in the General Fund do not include those expenditures.
Expenditures by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual expenditures by Object compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget expenditures by Object. While reviewing this chart, please consider that FY2023
public safety expenditures were also paid for by the Town's Special Revenue Fund.
26.8M
Expenditures by Department
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Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Damages/Vandalism
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Capital Expenditures
Equipment/Improvemen
Supplies
Internal Service
Contingency
Utilities
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$12,620,913
47.09%
Contractual Services
$8,958,109
33.42%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,771,877
6.61%
Contingency
$1,227,316
4.58%
Utilities
$767,550
2.86%
Supplies
$455,003
1.70%
Internal Service
$438,405
1.64%
Equipment/Improvemen
$298,010
1.11%
Meetings & Training
$163,016
0.61%
Dues & Memberships
$87,045
0.32%
Damages/Vandalism
$13,650
0.05%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$5,562,256
$8,164,974
$10,796,306
$11,753,164
$12,620,913
7.4%
Mayor & Council
$40,348
$39,050
$38,940
$40,572
$40,514
-0.1%
Administration
$1,763,230
$1,899,657
$1,999,913
$2,111,420
$2,298,677
8.9%
$15M
$15M
​$15M
$22M
$22M
​$22M
$23M
$23M
​$23M
$26M
$26M
​$26M
$27M
$27M
$27M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$10M
$20M
$30M
26.8M
Expenditures by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Municipal Court
$393,147
$448,622
$493,793
$503,275
$523,476
4.0%
Public Works
$703,865
$813,286
$869,890
$900,485
$918,016
1.9%
Development Services
$993,849
$1,067,983
$1,218,681
$1,241,103
$1,292,499
4.1%
Community Services
$1,667,818
$1,828,329
$2,005,552
$2,246,822
$2,389,203
6.3%
Fire & Emergency Med
-
$2,068,046
$4,169,537
$4,709,487
$5,158,528
9.5%
Dues & Memberships
$80,222
$64,362
$75,819
$86,254
$87,045
0.9%
Mayor & Council
$112
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Administration
$22,189
$5,904
$6,863
$10,173
$9,973
-2.0%
General Government
$44,279
$46,299
$46,999
$41,710
$42,416
1.7%
Municipal Court
$2,716
$764
$685
$677
$677
0.0%
Public Works
$1,791
$1,035
$5,718
$12,975
$12,975
0.0%
Development Services
$3,199
$2,545
$6,654
$5,999
$6,334
5.6%
Community Services
$5,436
$6,895
$4,678
$6,020
$5,970
-0.8%
Fire & Emergency Med
$500
$920
$4,222
$8,700
$8,700
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$53,972
$60,306
$70,651
$150,455
$163,016
8.3%
Mayor & Council
$8,832
$12,052
$8,271
$15,575
$17,950
15.2%
Administration
$18,162
$20,632
$26,740
$49,128
$59,314
20.7%
General Government
-
$54
-
$1,740
$1,740
0.0%
Municipal Court
$1,232
$2,815
$2,578
$8,405
$8,405
0.0%
Public Works
$2,117
$1,981
$3,276
$7,190
$7,190
0.0%
Development Services
$3,660
$1,766
$4,174
$19,230
$19,230
0.0%
Community Services
$18,028
$13,757
$17,887
$28,987
$23,987
-17.2%
Fire & Emergency Med
$1,940
$7,248
$7,724
$20,200
$25,200
24.8%
Maintenance & Repair
$848,314
$1,015,815
$1,415,514
$1,819,264
$1,771,877
-2.6%
Mayor & Council
$135
$78
-
-
-
0.0%
Administration
$285,190
$282,166
$347,466
$379,192
$364,550
-3.9%
General Government
$1,747
$2,601
$2,337
$6,000
$6,000
0.0%
Municipal Court
$2,521
$10,339
$6,113
$10,010
$10,010
0.0%
Public Works
$181,319
$218,420
$352,529
$803,972
$803,972
0.0%
Development Services
$40,375
$50,187
$46,895
$51,912
$54,912
5.8%
Community Services
$296,982
$315,590
$496,473
$443,772
$408,027
-8.1%
Fire & Emergency Med
$40,045
$136,433
$163,701
$123,110
$123,110
0.0%
Law Enforcement
-
-
-
$1,296
$1,296
0.0%
Utilities
$671,063
$762,627
$764,038
$728,951
$767,550
5.3%
Mayor & Council
-
-
-
-
$1,080
-
Administration
$14,875
$17,638
$983
$2,540
$1,920
-24.4%
General Government
$20,523
$20,842
$21,065
$26,488
$26,488
0.0%
Public Works
$240,587
$263,779
$250,298
$193,457
$198,056
2.4%
Development Services
$9,100
$7,557
$9,050
$9,132
$9,132
0.0%
Community Services
$337,342
$366,999
$368,916
$391,355
$397,985
1.7%
Fire & Emergency Med
$48,635
$85,813
$113,726
$105,979
$132,889
25.4%
Contractual Services
$7,228,290
$10,364,720
$8,393,536
$8,990,744
$8,958,109
-0.4%
Mayor & Council
$5,779
$6,311
$2,573
$7,070
$7,660
8.3%
Administration
$576,145
$474,962
$549,745
$597,895
$610,142
2.0%
General Government
$538,743
$537,067
$510,650
$696,458
$659,835
-5.3%
Municipal Court
$11,390
$16,956
$18,587
$18,481
$24,481
32.5%
Public Works
$139,865
$213,926
$144,572
$497,081
$497,081
0.0%
Development Services
$147,851
$120,853
$30,853
$70,574
$70,574
0.0%
Community Services
$529,173
$595,860
$669,432
$898,476
$948,776
5.6%
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Fire & Emergency Med
$705,152
$2,172,999
$279,266
$345,040
$345,040
0.0%
Law Enforcement
$4,574,193
$6,225,785
$6,187,857
$5,859,669
$5,794,520
-1.1%
Supplies
$252,230
$317,329
$362,041
$442,828
$455,003
2.7%
Mayor & Council
$4,763
$3,580
$7,517
$4,700
$7,700
63.8%
Administration
$12,208
$14,874
$19,376
$29,465
$40,695
38.1%
General Government
$8,562
$7,154
$7,053
$6,305
$6,305
0.0%
Municipal Court
$5,660
$5,701
$6,448
$3,939
$3,939
0.0%
Public Works
$18,740
$13,318
$17,135
$37,748
$37,748
0.0%
Development Services
$2,926
$3,278
$3,722
$11,260
$11,260
0.0%
Community Services
$188,222
$203,109
$222,681
$276,516
$272,961
-1.3%
Fire & Emergency Med
$11,149
$66,315
$78,110
$72,855
$74,355
2.1%
Law Enforcement
-
-
-
$40
$40
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$175,596
$432,736
$202,865
$298,260
$298,010
-0.1%
Mayor & Council
$4,365
$1,580
$153
-
-
0.0%
Administration
$16,108
$11,724
$60,460
$58,300
$60,750
4.2%
General Government
$3,024
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Municipal Court
$5,812
$3,143
$2,022
$260
$260
0.0%
Public Works
$17,101
$9,862
$13,646
$5,350
$5,350
0.0%
Development Services
$774
$2,631
$725
$2,800
$2,800
0.0%
Community Services
$106,851
$51,911
$46,793
$21,050
$12,250
-41.8%
Fire & Emergency Med
$21,561
$351,885
$79,066
$210,500
$216,600
2.9%
Damages/Vandalism
$3,532
$727
$8,130
$13,000
$13,650
5.0%
Public Works
-
-
-
$10,900
$10,900
0.0%
Community Services
$3,532
$727
$8,130
$2,100
$2,750
31.0%
Internal Service
$338,464
$349,955
$344,813
$362,376
$438,405
21.0%
Mayor & Council
$5,947
$5,564
$5,623
$5,538
$5,538
0.0%
Administration
$15,426
$13,280
$13,616
$14,505
$13,956
-3.8%
General Government
-$2,735
$1,296
-$5,551
-
$719
-
Municipal Court
$4,292
$3,476
$3,572
$3,922
$3,671
-6.4%
Public Works
$17,842
$17,319
$21,774
$19,728
$25,037
26.9%
Development Services
$19,966
$18,521
$24,111
$20,503
$32,122
56.7%
Community Services
$72,463
$76,384
$77,554
$77,467
$84,007
8.4%
Fire & Emergency Med
$205,262
$214,115
$204,114
$220,713
$273,355
23.9%
Contingency
-
-
-
$1,406,243
$1,227,316
-12.7%
General Government
-
-
-
$1,121,243
$1,002,316
-10.6%
Development Services
-
-
-
$100,000
$70,000
-30.0%
Community Services
-
-
-
$35,000
$35,000
0.0%
Fire & Emergency Med
-
-
-
$150,000
$120,000
-20.0%
Capital Expenditures
$148,048
$189,436
$160,998
-
-
0.0%
Administration
-
-
$13,023
-
-
0.0%
Public Works
$13,193
$19,384
-
-
-
0.0%
Development Services
-
-
$47,907
-
-
0.0%
Community Services
$77,910
$28,371
$14,558
-
-
0.0%
Fire & Emergency Med
$56,945
$141,681
$85,510
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$15,361,988
$21,722,986
$22,594,710
$26,051,539
$26,800,894
2.9%
In FY2023, the Town paid for $3.4 million of its Fire contracted services and another $840k of its MCSO contracted
services out of its Special Revenue Fund due to federal grant revenues.  Therefore, FY2023 expenditure amounts
shown here in the General Fund do not include those expenditures.
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Fund Balance
The Fund Balance chart below shows the actual General Fund ending fund balance for FY2023 through FY2025, and
the projected ending General Fund balance for FY2026.
Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Unassigned
Committed
Nonspendable
Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Unassigned
$11,644,005
$13,070,591
$9,726,474
$9,460,000
-2.7%
Committed
$4,044,890
$4,466,782
$4,999,717
$5,500,000
10.0%
Nonspendable
$57,465
$38,179
$40,000
$40,000
0.0%
Total Fund Balance
$15,746,360
$17,575,552
$14,766,191
$15,000,000
1.6%
$16M
$16M
$16M
$18M
$18M
​$18M
$15M
$15M
​$15M
$15M
$15M
​$15M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
Financial Summary
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Streets Fund
The Streets (HURF) Fund (Fund 200) is funded by 0.2% of local sales tax and State-shared revenues. The State of
Arizona taxes motor fuels and collects a variety of fees and charges relating to the registration and operation of motor
vehicles. These revenues are deposited in the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) and are then distributed to
the cities, towns, and counties and to the State Highway Fund. This fund may only be used for street and highway
purposes and is a restricted fund.
Summary
The Town of Fountain Hills is projecting $4.5M of revenue in FY2027 and budgeted expenditures of $8.27 million to
support additional roadwork in the Streets Fund for FY2027. Staff are proposing an increased budget by about $1
million for additional roadwork in Town. Specifically, staff have included $6 million of budgeted expenditures within
the maintenance and repair object line item for the Pavement Management Program, an increase of $1 million from
the $5 million budgeted for this Program in FY2026.
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
$8M
$10M
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Comprehensive Fund Summary
The following comprehensive fund summary shows FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues and expenditures
compared with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget. Prior actual figures do not include transfers
in and out of the Streets Fund, which results in the ending fund balances being overstated. For actual and projected
fund balance data, please use the fund balance charts later in this section.
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$3,903,296
$6,922,858
$9,559,630
$11,444,988
$6,100,000
-46.7%
Revenues
Taxes
$1,419,744
$1,417,926
$1,392,501
$1,242,326
$1,279,231
3.0%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$2,606,929
$2,720,831
$3,190,714
$3,168,457
$3,090,945
-2.4%
Charges For Services
$4,139
$120
$60
$100,000
$10,000
-90.0%
Other
$32,602
$46,459
$15,241
$31,000
$31,000
0.0%
Investment Earnings
$197,804
$558,547
$595,071
$191,193
$105,205
-45.0%
Total Revenues
$4,261,218
$4,743,883
$5,193,587
$4,732,976
$4,516,381
-4.6%
Expenditures
Payroll Expenses
$570,144
$658,659
$729,998
$816,489
$811,489
-0.6%
Dues & Memberships
$1,810
$3,127
$1,315
$8,000
$8,000
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$410
$385
$600
$2,000
$2,000
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$3,465,658
$4,714,716
$5,631,540
$5,320,910
$6,320,910
18.8%
Utilities
$158,079
$144,904
$145,660
$146,352
$146,923
0.4%
Contractual Services
$689,650
$559,452
$591,518
$704,190
$713,923
1.4%
Supplies
$16,953
$14,999
$12,568
$22,620
$22,620
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$24,060
$15,042
$5,627
$16,500
$16,500
0.0%
Damages/Vandalism
$38,690
$16,778
$31,575
$40,000
$40,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$62,872
$67,266
$69,699
$67,566
$87,477
29.5%
Contingency
-
-
-
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
$25,676
$115,695
$66,373
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$5,054,003
$6,311,022
$7,286,475
$7,244,627
$8,269,842
14.2%
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
-$792,785
-$1,567,140
-$2,092,888
-$2,511,651
-$3,753,461
49.4%
Ending Fund Balance
$3,110,511
$5,355,718
$7,466,742
$8,933,337
$2,346,539
-73.7%
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Revenues by Source
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues by Source compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected revenues by Source.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Source
Adopt-A-Street Fee
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
In-Lieu Fees
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
Interest Income
Vehicle License Tax
Sales Tax-Local
Highway Users Tax
FY27 Revenues by Object
Highway Users Tax
$1,810,740
40.09%
Vehicle License Tax
$1,280,205
28.35%
Sales Tax-Local
$1,279,231
28.32%
Interest Income
$105,205
2.33%
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
$30,000
0.66%
In-Lieu Fees
$10,000
0.22%
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
$1,000
0.02%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Sales Tax-Local
$1,419,744
$1,417,926
$1,392,501
$1,242,326
$1,279,231
3.0%
$4M
$4M
$4M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
4.52M
Revenues by Source
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Vehicle License Tax
$827,570
$869,845
$1,300,912
$1,277,830
$1,280,205
0.2%
Highway Users Tax
$1,779,359
$1,850,986
$1,889,802
$1,890,627
$1,810,740
-4.2%
In-Lieu Fees
$3,659
-
-
$100,000
$10,000
-90.0%
Adopt-A-Street Fee
$480
$120
$60
-
-
0.0%
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
$755
$1,481
$244
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
$31,847
$44,978
$14,997
$30,000
$30,000
0.0%
Interest Income
$197,804
$558,547
$595,071
$191,193
$105,205
-45.0%
Total Revenues
$4,261,218
$4,743,883
$5,193,587
$4,732,976
$4,516,381
-4.6%
Expenditures by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual expenditures by Object compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Meetings & Training
Dues & Memberships
Equipment/Improvemen
Supplies
Damages/Vandalism
Contingency
Capital Expenditures
Internal Service
Utilities
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
Maintenance & Repair
$5M
$5M
$5M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$7M
$7M
​$7M
$7M
$7M
​$7M
$8M
$8M
​$8M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Maintenance & Repair
$6,320,910
76.43%
Payroll Expenses
$811,489
9.81%
Contractual Services
$713,923
8.63%
Utilities
$146,923
1.78%
Contingency
$100,000
1.21%
Internal Service
$87,477
1.06%
Damages/Vandalism
$40,000
0.48%
Supplies
$22,620
0.27%
Equipment/Improvemen
$16,500
0.20%
Dues & Memberships
$8,000
0.10%
Meetings & Training
$2,000
0.02%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$570,144
$658,659
$729,998
$816,489
$811,489
-0.6%
Dues & Memberships
$1,810
$3,127
$1,315
$8,000
$8,000
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$410
$385
$600
$2,000
$2,000
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$3,465,658
$4,714,716
$5,631,540
$5,320,910
$6,320,910
18.8%
Utilities
$158,079
$144,904
$145,660
$146,352
$146,923
0.4%
Contractual Services
$689,650
$559,452
$591,518
$704,190
$713,923
1.4%
Supplies
$16,953
$14,999
$12,568
$22,620
$22,620
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$24,060
$15,042
$5,627
$16,500
$16,500
0.0%
Damages/Vandalism
$38,690
$16,778
$31,575
$40,000
$40,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$62,872
$67,266
$69,699
$67,566
$87,477
29.5%
Contingency
-
-
-
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
$25,676
$115,695
$66,373
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$5,054,003
$6,311,022
$7,286,475
$7,244,627
$8,269,842
14.2%
8.27M
Expenditures by Object
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Fund Balance
The Fund Balance chart below shows the actual Streets Fund ending fund balance for FY2023 through FY2025, and
the projected ending Streets Fund balance for FY2026.
Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Restricted
Assigned
In FY2026, the Streets Fund balance projection totals $6.1 million, representing a 46.7% decrease from the FY2025 total
of $11.4 million. The Fund Balance is projected to decrease substantially due to about $10 million of total roadwork
budgeted to be completed in FY2026 (the Streets Fund and Capital Projects Funds both include combined budgetary
authority of about $10 million in FY2026, but the Streets Fund will be used as the funding source for all of that
roadwork, which will substantially reduce the Streets Fund balance). 
Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Assigned
-
$3,335,921
$3,331,477
$3,000,000
-9.9%
Restricted
$6,922,858
$6,223,709
$8,113,511
$3,100,000
-61.8%
Total Fund Balance
$6,922,858
$9,559,630
$11,444,988
$6,100,000
-46.7%
$7M
$7M
$7M
$10M
$10M
$10M
$11M
$11M
​$11M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
Financial Summary
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Capital Projects Fund
The Capital Projects Fund (Fund 600) is an assigned fund to account for monies set aside by the Town for its Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects.  CIP projects are planned based on a 5-year outlook to improve resident safety,
culture and recreation, and enhance economic development initiatives. The CIP fund receives revenue from 1/2 of the
construction sales tax revenues the Town receives and transfers from year-end General Fund reserves, in accordance
with financial policies and Council direction.
Summary
The Town of Fountain Hills is projecting $2.7M of revenue in FY2027, which is less than the prior year due to fewer
projects with projected grant revenues. Budgeted expenditures have been proposed at $10 million for staff to move
forward the Capital Improvement Plan discussed with Council during a Work Session on March 24, 2026. See the
Capital Projects section of this budget book for more information on budgets for each project.
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenue Actual
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
$13M
$15M
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Comprehensive Fund Summary
The following comprehensive fund summary shows FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues and expenditures
compared with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget. Prior actual figures do not include transfers
in and out of the Capital Projects Fund, which results in the ending fund balances being overstated or understated.
For actual and projected fund balance data, please use the fund balance charts later in this section.
Revenues by Source
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Source. 
Historical and Projected Revenue by Source
Other
Investment Earnings
Intergovernmental Revenue
Taxes
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$4,068,310
$5,691,999
$8,768,198
$8,783,321
$9,000,000
2.5%
Revenues
Taxes
$1,724,626
$1,598,522
$1,485,919
$1,188,207
$1,361,152
14.6%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$140,284
$376,783
$20,055
$2,190,750
$1,131,250
-48.4%
Other
-
$12,000
$74,381
-
-
0.0%
Investment Earnings
$132,253
$407,771
$498,270
$170,000
$175,666
3.3%
Total Revenues
$1,997,163
$2,395,076
$2,078,624
$3,548,957
$2,668,068
-24.8%
Expenditures
Contractual Services
$1,215
$506
$176
$2,800
$1,000
-64.3%
Equipment/Improvemen
$50,418
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$650,000
$696,000
7.1%
Capital Expenditures
$4,338,774
$3,224,647
$5,058,507
$12,060,000
$9,303,000
-22.9%
Total Expenditures
$4,390,407
$3,225,153
$5,058,683
$12,712,800
$10,000,000
-21.3%
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
-$2,393,244
-$830,077
-$2,980,059
-$9,163,843
-$7,331,932
-20.0%
Ending Fund Balance
$1,675,066
$4,861,922
$5,788,139
-$380,522
$1,668,068
-538.4%
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$4M
$4M
$4M
$3M
$3M
​$3M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
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FY27 Revenues by Source
Taxes
$1,361,152
51.02%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$1,131,250
42.40%
Investment Earnings
$175,666
6.58%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Taxes
$1,724,626
$1,598,522
$1,485,919
$1,188,207
$1,361,152
14.6%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$140,284
$376,783
$20,055
$2,190,750
$1,131,250
-48.4%
Other
-
$12,000
$74,381
-
-
0.0%
Investment Earnings
$132,253
$407,771
$498,270
$170,000
$175,666
3.3%
Total Revenues
$1,997,163
$2,395,076
$2,078,624
$3,548,957
$2,668,068
-24.8%
Expenditures by Object 
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual expenditures by Object compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget expenditures by Object for the Capital Projects Fund.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Contractual Services
Equipment/Improvemen
Contingency
Capital Expenditures
2.67M
Revenues by Source
$4M
$4M
$4M
$3M
$3M
​$3M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$13M
$13M
$13M
$10M
$10M
​$10M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Capital Expenditures
$9,303,000
93.03%
Contingency
$696,000
6.96%
Contractual Services
$1,000
0.01%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Contractual Services
$1,215
$506
$176
$2,800
$1,000
-64.3%
Equipment/Improvemen
$50,418
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$650,000
$696,000
7.1%
Capital Expenditures
$4,338,774
$3,224,647
$5,058,507
$12,060,000
$9,303,000
-22.9%
Total Expenditures
$4,390,407
$3,225,153
$5,058,683
$12,712,800
$10,000,000
-21.3%
Fund Balance
The Fund Balance chart below shows the actual Capital Projects Fund ending fund balance for FY2023 through
FY2025, and the projected ending Capital Projects Fund balance for FY2026.
Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Assigned
10M
Expenditures by Object
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
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Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Assigned
$5,691,999
$8,768,198
$8,783,321
$9,000,000
2.5%
Total Fund Balance
$5,691,999
$8,768,198
$8,783,321
$9,000,000
2.5%
Financial Summary
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Facilities Reserve Fund
The Facilities Reserve Fund (Fund 610) has been established to cover replacement costs for large-scale items that
cannot be absorbed in annual operating budgets. These items include, but are not limited to, roofing, interior and
exterior building painting, carpet replacement, physical plant mechanical equipment, and parks and recreation
structures.
Summary
The Town of Fountain Hills is projecting $144K of revenue and budgeted expenditures of $600K in the Facilities
Reserve Fund for FY2027.  The Town also funds these operations with budgeted transfers from the General Fund and
this fund has been used to accumulate savings for the future Lake Liner project.  The Town is also budgeting to use
$400K of this Fund Balance in the Capital Improvement Program, which explains why the operating budget was
reduced to account for that project (see Capital Projects section, Library/Museum/Community Center Air Handler
Upgrades Project).
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
The following comprehensive fund summary shows FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues and expenditures
compared with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget. Prior actual figures do not include transfers
in and out of the Facilities Reserve Fund, which results in the ending fund balances being overstated. For actual and
projected fund balance data, please use the fund balance charts later in this section.
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
$1,250K
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Revenues by Source
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Source.
Historical and Projected Revenue by Source
Other
Investment Earnings
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$5,925,920
$6,784,056
$5,384,668
$7,215,124
$8,500,000
17.8%
Revenues
Other
$4,000
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Investment Earnings
$136,114
$264,030
$360,779
$140,000
$144,302
3.1%
Total Revenues
$140,114
$264,030
$360,779
$140,000
$144,302
3.1%
Expenditures
Maintenance & Repair
$620,018
$409,914
$269,017
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$2,164
$5,092
$13,987
-
-
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$159,797
$25,556
$73,017
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$1,000,000
$600,000
-40.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
$22,857
$174,302
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$781,979
$463,419
$530,324
$1,000,000
$600,000
-40.0%
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
-$641,864
-$199,388
-$169,544
-$860,000
-$455,698
-47.0%
Ending Fund Balance
$5,284,056
$6,584,668
$5,215,124
$6,355,124
$8,044,302
26.6%
$140K
$140K
​$140K
$264K
$264K
​$264K
$361K
$361K
​$361K
$140K
$140K
​$140K
$144K
$144K
​$144K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
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FY27 Revenues by Source
Investment Earnings
$144,302
100.00%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Other
$4,000
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Investment Earnings
$136,114
$264,030
$360,779
$140,000
$144,302
3.1%
Total Revenues
$140,114
$264,030
$360,779
$140,000
$144,302
3.1%
Expenditures by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual expenditures by Object compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Contractual Services
Capital Expenditures
Equipment/Improvemen
Maintenance & Repair
Contingency
144K
Revenues by Source
$782K
$782K
​$782K
$463K
$463K
​$463K
$530K
$530K
​$530K
$1M
$1M
$1M
$600K
$600K
​$600K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Contingency
$600,000
100.00%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Maintenance & Repair
$620,018
$409,914
$269,017
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$2,164
$5,092
$13,987
-
-
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$159,797
$25,556
$73,017
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$1,000,000
$600,000
-40.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
$22,857
$174,302
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$781,979
$463,419
$530,324
$1,000,000
$600,000
-40.0%
Fund Balance
The Fund Balance chart below shows the actual Facilities Reserve Fund ending fund balance for FY2023 through
FY2025, and the projected ending Facilities Reserve Fund balance for FY2026. About $6.7 million has been saved by
the Town Council, specifically for the future Lake Liner replacement project.  This $6.7 million is within the $8.5 million
projected ending fund balance for FY2026.
Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Assigned
600K
Expenditures by Object
$7M
$7M
$7M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$7M
$7M
$7M
$9M
$9M
​$9M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
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Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Assigned
$6,784,056
$5,384,668
$7,215,124
$8,500,000
17.8%
Total Fund Balance
$6,784,056
$5,384,668
$7,215,124
$8,500,000
17.8%
Financial Summary
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Special Revenue Fund
The Special Revenue/Grants Fund (Fund 400) is restricted by the terms of the individual grants or program funds
received. An example of this would be state or federal grant funds. These funds are to be used only for the specific
program or programs for which the funds have been awarded and in accordance with all the grant conditions. 
Summary
The Town of Fountain Hills is projecting revenue and budgeted expenditures of $1.76 million in the Special Revenue
Fund for FY2027. The Town uses the Special Revenue Fund for legally, contractually and grant-related restricted
revenues that can only be used for specified purposes. While the Town uses this Fund to administer its Ride Choice
Program using State Lottery funds, and its Opioid Settlement pass-through payments to a local coalition of youth
organization, the Town includes most of the budget within the Special Revenue Fund to be contingency budget
authority to only be used on Council-authorized projects or programs using restricted monies.
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
The FY2026 proposed budget included $3 million of revenues and expenditures for a possible one-time pass-through
federal grant for the local International Dark Sky Discovery Center. However, the grant application was unsuccessful.
Revenue Actual
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
$13M
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Comprehensive Fund Summary
The following comprehensive fund summary shows FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues and expenditures
compared with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget. Prior actual figures do not include transfers
in and out of the Special Revenue Fund, which results in the ending fund balances being overstated. For actual and
projected fund balance data, please use the fund balance charts later in this section.
Revenues by Source
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Source. 
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$8,441
$73,163
$121,032
$66,295
$60,000
-9.5%
Revenues
Intergovernmental Revenue
$4,537,354
$129,589
$696,550
$4,690,000
$1,750,000
-62.7%
Other
-
-
$8,150
-
$5,660
-
Investment Earnings
$95,043
$15,303
$5,180
-
-
0.0%
Total Revenues
$4,632,397
$144,892
$709,881
$4,690,000
$1,755,660
-62.6%
Expenditures
Meetings & Training
-
-
$13,500
-
-
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,525
$1,647
$1,785
-
$1,560
-
Contractual Services
$4,595,500
$257,829
$201,890
$190,000
$254,100
33.7%
Supplies
-
-
$810
-
-
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
$5,660
$13,860
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$4,500,000
$1,500,000
-66.7%
Capital Expenditures
-
$11,000
$532,773
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$4,597,025
$276,137
$764,618
$4,690,000
$1,755,660
-62.6%
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
$35,372
-$131,245
-$54,737
-
-
0.0%
Ending Fund Balance
$43,813
-$58,082
$66,295
$66,295
$60,000
-9.5%
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Historical Actual and Projected Revenue by Source
Other
Investment Earnings
Intergovernmental Revenue
FY27 Revenues by Source
Intergovernmental Revenue
$1,750,000
99.68%
Other
$5,660
0.32%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Intergovernmental Revenue
$4,537,354
$129,589
$696,550
$4,690,000
$1,750,000
-62.7%
Other
-
-
$8,150
-
$5,660
-
Investment Earnings
$95,043
$15,303
$5,180
-
-
0.0%
Total Revenues
$4,632,397
$144,892
$709,881
$4,690,000
$1,755,660
-62.6%
Expenditures by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual expenditures by Object compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget expenditures by Object. While reviewing this chart, please consider that FY2023
public safety expenditures that are normally paid by the General Fund were paid for by the Town's Special Revenue
Fund.
$5M
$5M
$5M
$145K
$145K
​$145K
$710K
$710K
​$710K
$5M
$5M
$5M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
1.76M
Revenues by Source
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Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Supplies
Maintenance & Repair
Meetings & Training
Equipment/Improvemen
Capital Expenditures
Contractual Services
Contingency
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Contingency
$1,500,000
85.44%
Contractual Services
$254,100
14.47%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,560
0.09%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Meetings & Training
-
-
$13,500
-
-
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,525
$1,647
$1,785
-
$1,560
-
Contractual Services
$4,595,500
$257,829
$201,890
$190,000
$254,100
33.7%
Supplies
-
-
$810
-
-
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
$5,660
$13,860
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$4,500,000
$1,500,000
-66.7%
Capital Expenditures
-
$11,000
$532,773
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$4,597,025
$276,137
$764,618
$4,690,000
$1,755,660
-62.6%
$5M
$5M
$5M
$276K
$276K
​$276K
$765K
$765K
​$765K
$5M
$5M
$5M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
1.76M
Expenditures by Object
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While reviewing this chart, please consider that over $4 million of FY2023 public safety expenditures were paid from
the Town's Special Revenue Fund, using federal grant monies.
Fund Balance
The Fund Balance chart below shows the actual Special Revenue Fund ending fund balance for FY2023 through
FY2025, and the projected ending Special Revenue Fund balance for FY2026.
Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Assigned
Restricted
Nonspendable
Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Assigned
-
$80,902
$66,295
$40,000
-39.7%
Restricted
$73,163
$26,630
-
$20,000
-
Nonspendable
-
$13,500
-
-
0.0%
Total Fund Balance
$73,163
$121,032
$66,295
$60,000
-9.5%
$73K
$73K
​$73K
$121K
$121K
​$121K
$66K
$66K
​$66K
$60K
$60K
​$60K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$50K
$100K
$150K
Financial Summary
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Economic Development Funds
The Economic Development Division operates out of these three funds: Economic Development Fund, Downtown
Strategy Fund, and Tourism Fund which have been established to account for local sales tax revenues and grant
revenues to be used for these purposes. The Town deposits 0.08% and 0.02% of local sales tax collections into the
Economic Development Fund and Downtown Strategy Fund, respectively, and deposits Tourism grant revenues and
transfers into the Tourism Fund.
Summary
The Town of Fountain Hills is projecting $820K of revenue and budgeted expenditures of $989K across all three funds
managed by the Economic Development Division for FY2027.
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
$1,250K
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Comprehensive Fund Summary
The following comprehensive fund summary shows FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues and expenditures
compared with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget. Prior actual figures do not include transfers
in and out of the Economic Development Funds, which results in the ending fund balances being overstated. For
actual and projected fund balance data, please use the fund balance charts later in this section.
Revenues by Fund
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Fund. 
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$759,268
$1,353,076
$1,618,138
$1,732,178
$1,650,000
-4.7%
Revenues
Taxes
$709,872
$708,963
$696,251
$621,163
$639,615
3.0%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$113,360
$119,793
$136,726
$150,000
$150,000
0.0%
Other
$8,572
$3,642
$2,487
-
-
0.0%
Investment Earnings
$40,305
$78,452
$79,408
$27,596
$30,644
11.0%
Total Revenues
$872,109
$910,850
$914,872
$798,759
$820,259
2.7%
Expenditures
Payroll Expenses
$217,803
$248,750
$225,021
$299,008
$311,091
4.0%
Dues & Memberships
$9,470
$2,605
$5,358
$1,854
$5,307
186.2%
Meetings & Training
$3,275
$4,826
$6,100
$9,820
$9,320
-5.1%
Maintenance & Repair
$77,897
$40,130
$69,909
$76,905
$77,848
1.2%
Utilities
-
-
$325
$2,050
-
-
Contractual Services
$172,061
$347,295
$481,471
$570,078
$518,630
-9.0%
Supplies
$29,091
$11,681
$15,241
$7,280
$23,680
225.3%
Equipment/Improvemen
$43
-
$230
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$2,283
$1,713
$2,026
$2,008
$2,314
15.2%
Transfers Out
$97,340
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
-
-
$40,000
-
Total Expenditures
$609,263
$657,000
$805,682
$970,003
$989,190
2.0%
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
$262,846
$253,850
$109,191
-$171,244
-$168,931
-1.4%
Ending Fund Balance
$1,022,114
$1,606,926
$1,727,329
$1,560,934
$1,481,069
-5.1%
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Historical and Projected Revenue by Fund
Tourism Fund
Downtown Strategy Fund
Economic Development Fund
FY27 Revenues by Fund
Economic Development Fund
$525,042
64.01%
Tourism Fund
$153,126
18.67%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$142,091
17.32%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Downtown Strategy Fund
$161,955
$175,491
$172,994
$138,063
$142,091
2.9%
Economic Development
Fund
$588,144
$607,835
$591,160
$507,696
$525,042
3.4%
Tourism Fund
$122,010
$127,524
$150,719
$153,000
$153,126
0.1%
Total Revenues
$872,109
$910,850
$914,872
$798,759
$820,259
2.7%
$872K
$872K
​$872K
$911K
$911K
​$911K
$915K
$915K
​$915K
$799K
$799K
​$799K
$820K
$820K
​$820K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
820K
Revenues by Fund
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Revenues by Source
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Source. 
Historical and Projected Revenue by Source
Other
Investment Earnings
Intergovernmental Revenue
Taxes
FY27 Revenues by Source
Taxes
$639,615
77.98%
Intergovernmental Revenue
$150,000
18.29%
Investment Earnings
$30,644
3.74%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Taxes
$709,872
$708,963
$696,251
$621,163
$639,615
3.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$141,974
$141,793
$139,250
$124,233
$127,923
3.0%
Economic Development
Fund
$567,898
$567,170
$557,001
$496,930
$511,692
3.0%
Intergovernmental
Revenue
$113,360
$119,793
$136,726
$150,000
$150,000
0.0%
$872K
$872K
​$872K
$911K
$911K
​$911K
$915K
$915K
​$915K
$799K
$799K
​$799K
$820K
$820K
​$820K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
820K
Revenues by Source
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Tourism Fund
$113,360
$119,793
$136,726
$150,000
$150,000
0.0%
Other
$8,572
$3,642
$2,487
-
-
0.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$4,500
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Economic Development
Fund
$4,058
$2,534
$1,411
-
-
0.0%
Tourism Fund
$14
$1,108
$1,076
-
-
0.0%
Investment Earnings
$40,305
$78,452
$79,408
$27,596
$30,644
11.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$15,480
$33,698
$33,743
$13,830
$14,168
2.4%
Economic Development
Fund
$16,188
$38,131
$32,749
$10,766
$13,350
24.0%
Tourism Fund
$8,637
$6,623
$12,916
$3,000
$3,126
4.2%
Total Revenues
$872,109
$910,850
$914,872
$798,759
$820,259
2.7%
Expenditures by Fund
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
expenditures by Fund. 
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Fund
Downtown Strategy Fund
Tourism Fund
Economic Development Fund
$609K
$609K
​$609K
$657K
$657K
​$657K
$806K
$806K
​$806K
$970K
$970K
​$970K
$989K
$989K
​$989K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
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FY27 Expenditures by Fund
Economic Development Fund
$503,234
50.87%
Tourism Fund
$245,756
24.84%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$240,200
24.28%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Downtown Strategy Fund
$54,623
$109,910
$156,114
$165,200
$240,200
45.4%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,553
$1,176
$13,238
$6,800
$21,800
220.6%
Contractual Services
$53,070
$108,734
$142,849
$158,400
$178,400
12.6%
Supplies
-
-
$27
-
-
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
-
-
$40,000
-
Economic Development
Fund
$306,816
$216,703
$260,196
$471,378
$503,234
6.8%
Wages
$122,433
$139,100
$146,030
$246,687
$256,060
3.8%
Employment Taxes
$2,139
$2,414
$2,580
$4,408
$4,548
3.2%
Benefits
$22,675
$24,974
$11,997
$47,913
$50,483
5.4%
Dues & Memberships
$1,665
$1,785
$4,223
$1,299
$3,614
178.2%
Meetings & Training
$2,610
$3,937
$4,585
$6,320
$6,320
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$13,193
$14,589
$15,335
$20,325
$20,268
-0.3%
Utilities
-
-
$325
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$22,663
$27,492
$66,742
$143,269
$150,260
4.9%
Supplies
$20,978
$1,449
$7,067
$400
$10,400
2,500.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
-
$230
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$1,122
$962
$1,081
$757
$1,281
69.2%
Transfers Out
$97,340
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Tourism Fund
$247,824
$330,387
$389,372
$333,425
$245,756
-26.3%
Wages
$56,894
$66,114
$56,645
-
-
0.0%
Employment Taxes
$1,052
$1,183
$1,099
-
-
0.0%
Benefits
$12,611
$14,965
$6,669
-
-
0.0%
Dues & Memberships
$7,805
$820
$1,135
$555
$1,693
205.0%
Meetings & Training
$665
$888
$1,516
$3,500
$3,000
-14.3%
Maintenance & Repair
$63,152
$24,365
$41,336
$49,780
$35,780
-28.1%
Utilities
-
-
-
$2,050
-
-
989K
Expenditures by Fund
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Contractual Services
$96,328
$211,068
$271,880
$268,409
$189,970
-29.2%
Supplies
$8,113
$10,233
$8,147
$6,880
$13,280
93.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$43
-
-
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$1,162
$751
$945
$1,251
$1,033
-17.4%
Total Expenditures
$609,263
$657,000
$805,682
$970,003
$989,190
2.0%
Up through FY2025, the Economic Development Analyst position was paid from the Tourism Fund. Beginning in
FY2026, the Town began paying for the Analyst's payroll expenses from the Economic Development Fund, which
explains why expenditures shifted between funds for FY2026 in the table above. This move was made because the
Economic Development Fund has stronger revenue sources and more existing fund balance than the Tourism Fund.
Expenditures by Object
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Equipment/Improvemen
Utilities
Internal Service
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Capital Expenditures
Supplies
Transfers Out
Maintenance & Repair
Payroll Expenses
Contractual Services
$609K
$609K
​$609K
$657K
$657K
​$657K
$806K
$806K
​$806K
$970K
$970K
​$970K
$989K
$989K
​$989K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Contractual Services
$518,630
52.43%
Payroll Expenses
$311,091
31.45%
Maintenance & Repair
$77,848
7.87%
Capital Expenditures
$40,000
4.04%
Supplies
$23,680
2.39%
Meetings & Training
$9,320
0.94%
Dues & Memberships
$5,307
0.54%
Internal Service
$2,314
0.23%
Equipment/Improvemen
$1,000
0.10%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$217,803
$248,750
$225,021
$299,008
$311,091
4.04%
Dues & Memberships
$9,470
$2,605
$5,358
$1,854
$5,307
186.25%
Meetings & Training
$3,275
$4,826
$6,100
$9,820
$9,320
-5.09%
Maintenance & Repair
$77,897
$40,130
$69,909
$76,905
$77,848
1.23%
Utilities
-
-
$325
$2,050
-
-
Contractual Services
$172,061
$347,295
$481,471
$570,078
$518,630
-9.02%
Supplies
$29,091
$11,681
$15,241
$7,280
$23,680
225.27%
Equipment/Improvemen
$43
-
$230
$1,000
$1,000
0.00%
Internal Service
$2,283
$1,713
$2,026
$2,008
$2,314
15.24%
Transfers Out
$97,340
-
-
-
-
0.00%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
-
-
$40,000
-
Total Expenditures
$609,263
$657,000
$805,682
$970,003
$989,190
1.98%
989K
Expenditures by Object
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Fund Balance
The Fund Balance chart below shows the actual Economic Development Funds combined ending fund balances for
FY2023 through FY2025, and the projected ending combined balances for FY2026.
Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Assigned
Nonspendable
Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Assigned
$1,353,076
$1,616,678
$1,732,178
$1,650,000
-4.7%
Nonspendable
-
$1,460
-
-
0.0%
Total Fund Balance
$1,353,076
$1,618,138
$1,732,178
$1,650,000
-4.7%
$1M
$1M
$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
Financial Summary
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All NonMajor Funds
All 11 other funds are presented on this page, including the following:
Streets, Fire, and Park Development Impact Fees (Capital Funds); Public Art Fund; Court Enhancement Fund;
Cottonwoods Maintenance District (special taxing legally separate district); Eagle Mountain Community Facilities
District (special taxing legally separate district); Technology and Vehicle Replacement Funds (Internal Service); General
Obligation Bond and Municipal Property Corporation Funds (Debt Service)
The Finance Division did not budget any revenues or expenditures in the Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District
Fund, because the District Board and Town Council will consider closure of the District in June 2026.
Summary
The Town of Fountain Hills is projecting $1.8M of revenue and budgeting $789K of expenditures across 10 non-major
funds in FY2027. While the budgeted expenditures are relatively level from the prior year, the projected revenues are
increasing substantially because the Town Council adopted a new Development Impact Fee schedule that went into
effect on April 6, 2026.
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
The following comprehensive fund summary shows FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues and expenditures
compared with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget. Prior actual figures do not include transfers
in and out of the NonMajor Funds, which results in the ending fund balances being overstated. For actual and
projected fund balance data, please use the fund balance charts later in this section.
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
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Revenues by Fund
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Fund.
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Beginning Fund Balance
$4,355,888
$5,021,344
$5,525,415
$6,219,886
$4,903,500
-21.2%
Revenues
Taxes
$7,908
$9,841
$10,509
$11,606
$12,342
6.3%
Transfers In
$404,821
$419,994
$418,029
$433,848
$523,561
20.7%
Licenses & Permits
$380,962
$323,749
$236,206
$507,465
$992,864
95.7%
Charges For Services
$16,193
$5,000
$37,559
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Other
$42,326
$20,725
$17,125
-
-
0.0%
Fines & Forfeitures
$28,535
$28,097
$30,235
$33,000
$52,000
57.6%
Investment Earnings
$164,400
$262,023
$267,096
$92,722
$91,272
-1.6%
Total Revenues
$1,045,143
$1,069,428
$1,016,759
$1,178,641
$1,772,039
50.3%
Expenditures
Dues & Memberships
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$18,307
$30,925
$40,434
$36,250
$36,684
1.2%
Contractual Services
$12,978
$13,298
$15,945
$104,669
$55,384
-47.1%
Supplies
-
-
$1,004
$50
$50
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$44,776
$45,000
$69,236
$47,500
$57,500
21.1%
Transfers Out
$275,000
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$84,000
$84,000
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
$39,602
$93,222
$10,374
$454,100
$555,000
22.2%
Debt Service
-
-
-
$850
$850
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$390,673
$182,455
$137,002
$727,429
$789,478
8.5%
Total Revenues Less Expenditures
$654,470
$886,974
$879,756
$451,212
$982,561
117.8%
Ending Fund Balance
$5,010,358
$5,908,318
$6,405,171
$6,671,098
$5,886,061
-11.8%
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Historical and Projected Revenues by Fund
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
MPC Debt Serv
GO Bond Debt Serv
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
Court Enhancement Fund
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
Public Art Fund
Technology Repl Fund
Streets Dev Fee
Park/Rec Dev Fee
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
FY27 Revenues by Fund
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$507,102
28.62%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$475,112
26.81%
Streets Dev Fee
$380,179
21.45%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$168,618
9.52%
Public Art Fund
$101,289
5.72%
Technology Repl Fund
$65,511
3.70%
Court Enhancement Fund
$60,641
3.42%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$12,770
0.72%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$566
0.03%
MPC Debt Serv
$251
0.01%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Public Art Fund
$19,699
$7,904
$56,631
$100,820
$101,289
0.5%
Court Enhancement Fund
$28,696
$28,255
$42,664
$41,789
$60,641
45.1%
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
1.77M
Revenues by Fund
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
GO Bond Debt Serv
$4,711
$8,535
$2,061
$500
$566
13.2%
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$710
$1,062
$190
-
-
0.0%
MPC Debt Serv
$402
$628
$533
$200
$251
25.5%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$9,332
$10,729
$11,359
$12,006
$12,770
6.4%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$30,676
$31,756
$18,004
$21,330
$168,618
690.5%
Streets Dev Fee
$206,286
$214,589
$152,156
$281,368
$380,179
35.1%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$222,998
$199,094
$181,499
$237,728
$475,112
99.9%
Technology Repl Fund
$70,389
$70,653
$71,514
$65,511
$65,511
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$451,244
$496,223
$480,148
$417,389
$507,102
21.5%
Total Revenues
$1,045,143
$1,069,428
$1,016,759
$1,178,641
$1,772,039
50.3%
Revenues by Source
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
revenues by Source.
Historical and Projected Revenue by Source
Taxes
Other
Fines & Forfeitures
Charges For Services
Investment Earnings
Transfers In
Licenses & Permits
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
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FY27 Revenues by Source
Licenses & Permits
$992,864
56.03%
Transfers In
$523,561
29.55%
Charges For Services
$100,000
5.64%
Investment Earnings
$91,272
5.15%
Fines & Forfeitures
$52,000
2.93%
Taxes
$12,342
0.70%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Taxes
$7,908
$9,841
$10,509
$11,606
$12,342
6.3%
GO Bond Debt Serv
-$870
$26
-
-
-
0.0%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$8,778
$9,815
$10,509
$11,606
$12,342
6.3%
Transfers In
$404,821
$419,994
$418,029
$433,848
$523,561
20.7%
Technology Repl Fund
$65,017
$62,000
$62,002
$65,511
$65,511
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$339,804
$357,994
$356,027
$368,337
$458,050
24.4%
Licenses & Permits
$380,962
$323,749
$236,206
$507,465
$992,864
95.7%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$16,027
$9,738
$8,114
$17,228
$164,445
854.5%
Streets Dev Fee
$190,125
$181,726
$113,689
$266,141
$380,179
42.8%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$174,811
$132,285
$114,403
$224,096
$448,240
100.0%
Charges For Services
$16,193
$5,000
$37,559
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Public Art Fund
$16,193
$5,000
$37,559
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Other
$42,326
$20,725
$17,125
-
-
0.0%
Public Art Fund
$1,000
-
$17,000
-
-
0.0%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$38
-
$125
-
-
0.0%
Technology Repl Fund
$5
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$41,283
$20,725
-
-
-
0.0%
Fines & Forfeitures
$28,535
$28,097
$30,235
$33,000
$52,000
57.6%
Court Enhancement Fund
$28,535
$28,097
$30,235
$33,000
$52,000
57.6%
Investment Earnings
$164,400
$262,023
$267,096
$92,722
$91,272
-1.6%
Public Art Fund
$2,506
$2,904
$2,072
$820
$1,289
57.2%
Court Enhancement Fund
$162
$159
$12,429
$8,789
$8,641
-1.7%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$5,543
$8,509
$1,936
$500
$566
13.2%
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$710
$1,062
$190
-
-
0.0%
1.77M
Revenues by Source
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
MPC Debt Serv
$402
$628
$533
$200
$251
25.5%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$555
$914
$850
$400
$428
7.0%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$14,650
$22,018
$9,890
$4,102
$4,173
1.7%
Streets Dev Fee
$16,161
$32,863
$38,467
$15,227
-
-
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$48,188
$66,809
$67,096
$13,632
$26,872
97.1%
Technology Repl Fund
$5,367
$8,653
$9,512
-
-
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$70,157
$117,504
$124,121
$49,052
$49,052
0.0%
Total Revenues
$1,045,143
$1,069,428
$1,016,759
$1,178,641
$1,772,039
50.3%
Expenditures by Fund
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
expenditures by Fund.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Fund
GO Bond Debt Serv
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
MPC Debt Serv
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
Streets Dev Fee
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
Public Art Fund
Technology Repl Fund
Court Enhancement Fund
Park/Rec Dev Fee
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$391K
$391K
​$391K
$182K
$182K
​$182K
$137K
$137K
​$137K
$727K
$727K
​$727K
$789K
$789K
​$789K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
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FY27 Expenditures by Fund
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$580,000
73.47%
Court Enhancement Fund
$87,500
11.08%
Technology Repl Fund
$50,000
6.33%
Public Art Fund
$42,777
5.42%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$16,341
2.07%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$4,000
0.51%
Streets Dev Fee
$4,000
0.51%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$4,000
0.51%
MPC Debt Serv
$510
0.06%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$350
0.04%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Public Art Fund
$23,756
$31,464
$33,194
$40,214
$42,777
6.4%
Court Enhancement Fund
$15,929
$5,000
$50,087
$77,500
$87,500
12.9%
GO Bond Debt Serv
-
-
-
$350
$350
0.0%
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$88
$198
$443
$200
-
-
MPC Debt Serv
$10
$10
$10
$510
$510
0.0%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$7,351
$7,561
$8,463
$15,605
$16,341
4.7%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
-
-
-
$1,964
$4,000
103.7%
Streets Dev Fee
-
-
-
$31,146
$4,000
-87.2%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$275,000
-
-
$30,840
$4,000
-87.0%
Technology Repl Fund
$28,936
$45,000
$44,807
$50,000
$50,000
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$39,602
$93,222
-
$479,100
$580,000
21.1%
Total Expenditures
$390,673
$182,455
$137,002
$727,429
$789,478
8.5%
789K
Expenditures by Fund
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Expenditures by Object
The following tables show FY2023 through FY2025 actual and FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget
expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Dues & Memberships
Supplies
Debt Service
Maintenance & Repair
Contingency
Contractual Services
Equipment/Improvemen
Transfers Out
Capital Expenditures
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Capital Expenditures
$555,000
70.30%
Contingency
$84,000
10.64%
Equipment/Improvemen
$57,500
7.28%
Contractual Services
$55,384
7.02%
Maintenance & Repair
$36,684
4.65%
Debt Service
$850
0.11%
Supplies
$50
0.01%
Dues & Memberships
$10
0.00%
$391K
$391K
​$391K
$182K
$182K
​$182K
$137K
$137K
​$137K
$727K
$727K
​$727K
$789K
$789K
​$789K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
789K
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Dues & Memberships
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
0.0%
MPC Debt Serv
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$18,307
$30,925
$40,434
$36,250
$36,684
1.2%
Public Art Fund
$11,742
$19,450
$20,215
$26,000
$26,000
0.0%
Court Enhancement Fund
$89
$5,000
$13,189
-
-
0.0%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$6,475
$6,475
$7,030
$10,250
$10,684
4.2%
Contractual Services
$12,978
$13,298
$15,945
$104,669
$55,384
-47.1%
Public Art Fund
$12,014
$12,014
$12,014
$14,214
$16,777
18.0%
Court Enhancement Fund
-
-
$2,095
$25,000
$25,000
0.0%
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$88
$198
$443
$200
-
-
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$876
$1,086
$1,394
$1,305
$1,607
23.1%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
-
-
-
$1,964
$4,000
103.7%
Streets Dev Fee
-
-
-
$31,146
$4,000
-87.2%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
-
-
-
$30,840
$4,000
-87.0%
Supplies
-
-
$1,004
$50
$50
0.0%
Public Art Fund
-
-
$965
-
-
0.0%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
-
-
$39
$50
$50
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$44,776
$45,000
$69,236
$47,500
$57,500
21.1%
Court Enhancement Fund
$15,840
-
$34,803
$2,500
$12,500
400.0%
Technology Repl Fund
$28,936
$45,000
$34,433
$45,000
$45,000
0.0%
Transfers Out
$275,000
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$275,000
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Contingency
-
-
-
$84,000
$84,000
0.0%
Court Enhancement Fund
-
-
-
$50,000
$50,000
0.0%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
-
-
-
$4,000
$4,000
0.0%
Technology Repl Fund
-
-
-
$5,000
$5,000
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
-
-
-
$25,000
$25,000
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
$39,602
$93,222
$10,374
$454,100
$555,000
22.2%
Technology Repl Fund
-
-
$10,374
-
-
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$39,602
$93,222
-
$454,100
$555,000
22.2%
Debt Service
-
-
-
$850
$850
0.0%
GO Bond Debt Serv
-
-
-
$350
$350
0.0%
MPC Debt Serv
-
-
-
$500
$500
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$390,673
$182,455
$137,002
$727,429
$789,478
8.5%
Fund Balance
The Fund Balance chart below shows the actual fund balances across all 11 NonMajor Funds for FY2023 through
FY2025, and the projected ending fund balances for FY2026.
Expenditures by Object
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Fund Balance Historical and Projected
Assigned
Restricted
Fund Balance
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
FY 2026
FY 2025 vs. FY
2026 (% Change)
Assigned
$2,274,357
$2,679,451
$3,209,743
$2,988,000
-6.9%
Restricted
$2,746,987
$2,845,964
$3,010,143
$1,915,500
-36.4%
Total Fund Balance
$5,021,344
$5,525,415
$6,219,886
$4,903,500
-21.2%
$5M
$5M
$5M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$5M
$5M
$5M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
Financial Summary
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Funding Sources Overview
The following sections summarize the Town's primary revenue sources and projected FY2027 revenues. The Town
balances General Fund budgeted expenditures with projected revenues to adopt a balanced main operating fund
budget each fiscal year. The Town also budgets other funds in accordance with relevant statutes limiting expenditures
to budgeted amounts which are required to be below the annual expenditure limitation set by the Arizona Economic
Estimates Commission (EEC).
The Town's primary revenue source is local sales taxes, which bring in more than half of the total Town's revenues.
State Shared revenues make up about another 30% of the Town's revenues. In total, local sales taxes and State Shared
revenues bring in about 80% of the Town's total revenues, which allows the Town to provide critical and required
services and programs to our residents. Each of the following sections details critical information about these revenue
sources.
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Transaction Privilege Tax (All Funds)
Summary
The Town tracks and analyzes Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) local sales tax revenues compared to projections
throughout each fiscal year. The Finance Division tracks these data points to create annual trend analysis to project
these revenues and modify projections as needed each fiscal year. The Town Finance Division also reviews State Joint
Legislative Budget Committee updates each month to identify current and future trends to consider modifying
projections. The Town collects 2.9% of local sales tax across most categories and those revenues are split up and
deposited into the following funds based on Council's adoption of tax rates and ordinances dictating the allocation of
these revenues:
General Fund - 2.6% 
Streets Fund - 0.2%
Economic Development Fund - 0.08%
Downtown Strategy Fund - 0.02%
Capital Projects Fund - 50% of construction local sales tax revenues
Some local sales tax categories differ based on various reasons. For example, for commercial leasing, the Town
established a 1.6% base rate and an additional rate of 1.3% which combine to make up the 2.9% local sales tax rate. The
Town has also established an additional bed tax of 4.0% for Short-Term Rentals and hotels. The additional bed tax is
added on top of the 2.9% base rate for a combined rate of 6.9% of local sales tax revenues. These local sales tax rates
are combined with State and County rates based on the taxable activity to arrive at the total combined sales tax
applied to each transaction. The Arizona Department of Revenue publishes the Town's local sales tax rates at: Fountain
Hills | Arizona Department of Revenue
This section also includes secondary property taxes accounted for in the Cottonwoods Maintenance District Fund.
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2.9% Local Sales Tax Revenue Splits
Below is an illustration of how the Finance Division allocates local sales tax revenues received by the Town throughout
each fiscal year:
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Revenue Summary
These charts show the actual total tax revenues collected by the Town in FY2023 through FY2025, and projected total
tax revenues in FY2026 and FY2027. Most of the tax revenues are comprised of local sales taxes, with a smaller portion
attributed to the Town's franchise tax revenues. This breakdown of revenues is shown in the detailed tables below.
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
Revenues by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues by Object compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected revenues by Object.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Property Tax-Cy
Franchise Fees
Sales Tax-Local
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
$25M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$18M
$18M
​$18M
$19M
$19M
​$19M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$10M
$20M
$30M
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FY27 Revenues by Object
Sales Tax-Local
$18,548,849
98.21%
Franchise Fees
$325,000
1.72%
Property Tax-Cy
$12,342
0.07%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Property Tax-Cy
$7,908
$9,841
$10,509
$11,606
$12,342
6.3%
GO Bond Debt Serv
-$870
$26
-
-
-
0.0%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$8,778
$9,815
$10,509
$11,606
$12,342
6.3%
Sales Tax-Local
$20,586,294
$20,559,929
$20,191,270
$18,013,723
$18,548,849
3.0%
General Fund
$16,732,052
$16,834,517
$16,616,599
$14,962,027
$15,268,851
2.1%
Streets Fund
$1,419,744
$1,417,926
$1,392,501
$1,242,326
$1,279,231
3.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$141,974
$141,793
$139,250
$124,233
$127,923
3.0%
Economic Development
Fund
$567,898
$567,170
$557,001
$496,930
$511,692
3.0%
Capital Projects Fund
$1,724,626
$1,598,522
$1,485,919
$1,188,207
$1,361,152
14.6%
Franchise Fees
$290,880
$351,118
$334,101
$350,000
$325,000
-7.1%
General Fund
$290,880
$351,118
$334,101
$350,000
$325,000
-7.1%
Total Revenues
$20,885,081
$20,920,887
$20,535,880
$18,375,329
$18,886,191
2.8%
18.9M
Revenues by Object
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Revenues by Fund
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual revenues by Fund compared with the FY2026 adopted
budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected revenues by Fund.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Fund
GO Bond Debt Serv
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
Downtown Strategy Fund
Economic Development Fund
Streets Fund
Capital Projects Fund
General Fund
FY27 Revenues by Fund
General Fund
$15,593,851
82.57%
Capital Projects Fund
$1,361,152
7.21%
Streets Fund
$1,279,231
6.77%
Economic Development Fund
$511,692
2.71%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$127,923
0.68%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$12,342
0.07%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
General Fund
$17,022,932
$17,185,635
$16,950,700
$15,312,027
$15,593,851
1.8%
Sales Tax-Local
$16,732,052
$16,834,517
$16,616,599
$14,962,027
$15,268,851
2.1%
Franchise Fees
$290,880
$351,118
$334,101
$350,000
$325,000
-7.1%
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$21M
$18M
$18M
​$18M
$19M
$19M
​$19M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
-$10M
0
$10M
$20M
$30M
18.9M
Revenues by Fund
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Streets Fund
$1,419,744
$1,417,926
$1,392,501
$1,242,326
$1,279,231
3.0%
Sales Tax-Local
$1,419,744
$1,417,926
$1,392,501
$1,242,326
$1,279,231
3.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$141,974
$141,793
$139,250
$124,233
$127,923
3.0%
Sales Tax-Local
$141,974
$141,793
$139,250
$124,233
$127,923
3.0%
Economic Development
Fund
$567,898
$567,170
$557,001
$496,930
$511,692
3.0%
Sales Tax-Local
$567,898
$567,170
$557,001
$496,930
$511,692
3.0%
GO Bond Debt Serv
-$870
$26
-
-
-
0.0%
Property Tax-Cy
-$870
$26
-
-
-
0.0%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$8,778
$9,815
$10,509
$11,606
$12,342
6.3%
Property Tax-Cy
$8,778
$9,815
$10,509
$11,606
$12,342
6.3%
Capital Projects Fund
$1,724,626
$1,598,522
$1,485,919
$1,188,207
$1,361,152
14.6%
Sales Tax-Local
$1,724,626
$1,598,522
$1,485,919
$1,188,207
$1,361,152
14.6%
Total Revenues
$20,885,081
$20,920,887
$20,535,880
$18,375,329
$18,886,191
2.8%
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State Shared Revenues - General Fund
The Town of Fountain Hills deposits State Shared Revenues into its General Fund and Streets Fund.  This page details
the General Fund's projected State Shared Sales Taxes and Income Taxes, as well as revenues received from the State
of Arizona for Fire Insurance Premium Taxes to support retirement benefits for the Fire Department. 
Revenue Summary
The Town prepares initial State Shared revenue projections and modifies them using updated revenue projections
provided by the Arizona League of Cities and Towns. For FY2027, the Town is projecting about $3.6 million of State
Shared Sales Taxes, $5.0 million of State Shared Income Taxes (Urban Revenue Sharing program), and about $330,000
for Fire Insurance Premium Tax revenues to support Fire Department retirement benefits. State Shared Revenue is
projected to bring in about $8.9 million into the General Fund for FY2027, which is an increase of about $500K from
the prior year. This projected increase is due to State Shared Income Taxes beginning to increase again after the full
State implementation of a flat income tax, and because the Town will begin receiving higher levels of Fire Insurance
Premium Tax revenues now that the Town employs a fully in-house Fire Department.
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
$13M
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Revenues by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual General Fund State Shared Revenues by Object compared
with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected General Fund State Shared Revenues by
Object.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Fire Insurance Prem Tax
Vehicle License Tax
Sales Tax-State
Income Tax-State
FY27 Revenues by Object
Income Tax-State
$4,987,436
56.17%
Sales Tax-State
$3,562,041
40.12%
Fire Insurance Prem Tax
$330,000
3.72%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Sales Tax-State
$3,520,947
$3,586,141
$3,622,681
$3,639,515
$3,562,041
-2.1%
Income Tax-State
$4,518,501
$6,302,824
$5,022,719
$4,698,139
$4,987,436
6.2%
Vehicle License Tax
$354,673
$372,791
-
-
-
0.0%
Fire Insurance Prem Tax
$62,406
$87,812
$95,892
$75,000
$330,000
340.0%
Total Revenues
$8,456,527
$10,349,568
$8,741,292
$8,412,654
$8,879,477
5.5%
$8M
$8M
$8M
$10M
$10M
$10M
$9M
$9M
​$9M
$8M
$8M
$8M
$9M
$9M
​$9M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
8.88M
Revenues by Object
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The Town Council directed all the vehicle license tax revenues into the Streets Fund during the FY2025 budget work
sessions — therefore, all of those revenues have been deposited into the Streets Fund since that time and is reflected
in these charts. Further, the Town projects to begin receiving higher levels of Fire Insurance Premium Tax Revenues
into the General Fund beginning in FY2027, due to the Town Fire Department becoming fully in-house rather than
contracted.  Under Arizona Law, the Town of Fountain Hills will now be entitled to its full share of these revenues,
rather than a reduced share.
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State Shared Revenues - Streets Fund
The Town of Fountain Hills deposits State Shared Revenues into its General Fund and Streets Fund.  This page details
the Streets Fund's projected Highway User Revenue Taxes (gas tax) and Vehicle License Taxes (VLT), which are
collected by the State and distributed to each municipality based on its resident population as a proportion of all
incorporated municipalities in the State of Arizona.
Revenue Summary
The Town prepares initial State Shared revenue projections and modifies them using updated revenue projections
provided by the Arizona League of Cities and Towns. For FY2027, the Town is projecting about $1.8 million of HURF
taxes and $1.3 million of Vehicle License Taxes (VLT). State Shared Revenue is projected to bring in about $3.1 million
into the Streets Fund for FY2027, slightly less than the prior year. 
Historical Revenues Across Sources
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
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Revenues by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual Streets Fund State Shared Revenues by Object compared
with the FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected Streets Fund State Shared Revenues by
Object.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Vehicle License Tax
Highway Users Tax
FY27 Revenues by Object
Highway Users Tax
$1,810,740
58.58%
Vehicle License Tax
$1,280,205
41.42%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Vehicle License Tax
$827,570
$869,845
$1,300,912
$1,277,830
$1,280,205
0.2%
Highway Users Tax
$1,779,359
$1,850,986
$1,889,802
$1,890,627
$1,810,740
-4.2%
Total Revenues
$2,606,929
$2,720,831
$3,190,714
$3,168,457
$3,090,945
-2.4%
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
3.09M
Revenues by Object
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Other Revenues - Licenses and Permits
The Town collects Licenses and Permits revenue through various methods. The following pages detail these revenue
collections by fund type. License and Permits revenue includes finance licenses such as business licenses and Short-
Term Rental (STR) permits. It also includes building fees and permits in the General Fund, and development impact
fees for streets, fire department and parks purposes, which are recorded in those 3 NonMajor Funds (Development
Impact Fee Funds).
Revenue Summary
The following charts include actual Licenses and Permits revenues for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected FY2026
and FY2027 Licenses and Permits revenues across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
For the Other Revenues - Licenses and Permits category, the budgeted revenue for FY2026 is $1.4 million. This amount
serves as the baseline for the subsequent year’s comparison.
In FY2027, the budgeted revenue increased to $1.8 million, representing a 33.54% increase from FY2026. This significant
rise is due to the Town Council approving a new development impact fee schedule during FY2026, that became
effective on April 6, 2026.
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
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Revenues by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual Licenses and Permits revenues by Object compared with the
FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected Licenses and Permits Revenues by Object.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Alcohol Permits
Environmental Fee
Third-Party Revenues
Liquor License Fees
Landscape Permits
Sign Permits
Engineering Fees
Variances
Planning & Zoning Fees
Special Event Permit
Animal License
Plan Review
Inspection Fees
Subdivision Fees
Business License
Encroachment Permits
Development Fees
Building Permit
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
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FY27 Revenues by Object
Development Fees
$992,864
53.73%
Building Permit
$450,000
24.35%
Business License
$110,000
5.95%
Plan Review
$50,000
2.71%
Encroachment Permits
$50,000
2.71%
Inspection Fees
$45,000
2.44%
Subdivision Fees
$40,000
2.16%
Animal License
$35,000
1.89%
Special Event Permit
$30,000
1.62%
Planning & Zoning Fees
$20,060
1.09%
Engineering Fees
$10,000
0.54%
Variances
$5,000
0.27%
Landscape Permits
$3,780
0.20%
Sign Permits
$3,350
0.18%
Liquor License Fees
$2,000
0.11%
Alcohol Permits
$980
0.05%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Liquor License Fees
$3,800
$3,425
$2,400
$2,000
$2,000
0.0%
General Fund
$3,800
$3,425
$2,400
$2,000
$2,000
0.0%
Business License
$114,194
$87,093
$89,292
$114,094
$110,000
-3.6%
General Fund
$114,194
$87,093
$89,292
$114,094
$110,000
-3.6%
Animal License
$16,000
$31,900
$38,250
$28,523
$35,000
22.7%
General Fund
$16,000
$31,900
$38,250
$28,523
$35,000
22.7%
Building Permit
$581,528
$526,145
$461,330
$450,000
$450,000
0.0%
General Fund
$581,528
$526,145
$461,330
$450,000
$450,000
0.0%
Development Fees
$380,962
$323,749
$236,206
$507,465
$992,864
95.7%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$16,027
$9,738
$8,114
$17,228
$164,445
854.5%
Streets Dev Fee
$190,125
$181,726
$113,689
$266,141
$380,179
42.8%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$174,811
$132,285
$114,403
$224,096
$448,240
100.0%
Sign Permits
$5,515
$4,430
$4,050
$3,350
$3,350
0.0%
General Fund
$5,515
$4,430
$4,050
$3,350
$3,350
0.0%
Planning & Zoning Fees
$21,643
$17,951
$12,933
$20,060
$20,060
0.0%
1.85M
Revenues by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
General Fund
$21,643
$17,951
$12,933
$20,060
$20,060
0.0%
Landscape Permits
$3,634
$6,583
$2,800
$3,780
$3,780
0.0%
General Fund
$3,634
$6,583
$2,800
$3,780
$3,780
0.0%
Encroachment Permits
$153,687
$507,338
$39,681
$100,000
$50,000
-50.0%
General Fund
$153,687
$507,338
$39,681
$100,000
$50,000
-50.0%
Variances
$14,610
$8,690
$9,060
$5,000
$5,000
0.0%
General Fund
$14,610
$8,690
$9,060
$5,000
$5,000
0.0%
Subdivision Fees
$79,240
$76,600
$50,137
$40,000
$40,000
0.0%
General Fund
$79,240
$76,600
$50,137
$40,000
$40,000
0.0%
Special Event Permit
$14,825
$18,580
$28,895
$18,100
$30,000
65.7%
General Fund
$14,825
$18,580
$28,895
$18,100
$30,000
65.7%
Engineering Fees
$4,000
$10,890
$8,730
$5,550
$10,000
80.2%
General Fund
$4,000
$10,890
$8,730
$5,550
$10,000
80.2%
Plan Review
$26,969
$41,508
$44,327
$50,000
$50,000
0.0%
General Fund
$26,969
$41,508
$44,327
$50,000
$50,000
0.0%
Inspection Fees
$52,970
$46,867
$43,311
$35,000
$45,000
28.6%
General Fund
$52,970
$46,867
$43,311
$35,000
$45,000
28.6%
Alcohol Permits
$1,260
$980
$1,080
$980
$980
0.0%
General Fund
$1,260
$980
$1,080
$980
$980
0.0%
Environmental Fee
$2,556
$1,692
$1,872
-
-
0.0%
Environmental Fund
$2,556
$1,692
$1,872
-
-
0.0%
Third-Party Revenues
$9,493
-
-
-
-
0.0%
General Fund
$9,493
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Total Revenues
$1,486,885
$1,714,420
$1,074,353
$1,383,902
$1,848,034
33.5%
Revenues by Fund
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual Licenses and Permits Revenue compared with the FY2026
adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected Licenses and Permits Revenues by Fund.
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Historical and Projected Revenues by Fund
Environmental Fund
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
Park/Rec Dev Fee
Streets Dev Fee
General Fund
FY27 Revenues by Fund
General Fund
$855,170
46.27%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$448,240
24.25%
Streets Dev Fee
$380,179
20.57%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$164,445
8.90%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
General Fund
$1,103,367
$1,388,979
$836,276
$876,437
$855,170
-2.4%
Environmental Fund
$2,556
$1,692
$1,872
-
-
0.0%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$16,027
$9,738
$8,114
$17,228
$164,445
854.5%
Streets Dev Fee
$190,125
$181,726
$113,689
$266,141
$380,179
42.8%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$174,811
$132,285
$114,403
$224,096
$448,240
100.0%
Total Revenues
$1,486,885
$1,714,420
$1,074,353
$1,383,902
$1,848,034
33.5%
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$1M
$1M
​$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
1.85M
Revenues by Fund
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Other Revenues - Leases and Rents
The Town collects Leases and Rents revenues from the leasing of parks amenity spaces, Community Center rentals, a
Fire Department lease with an ambulance company, as well as cell tower land leases. All Leases and Rent revenues are
deposited into the General Fund.
Revenue Summary
The following charts include actual Leases and Rents revenue for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected FY2026 and
FY2027 Leases and Rents revenue across all funds (all leases and rents are recorded in the General Fund).
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
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Revenues by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual Leases and Rents revenue by Object compared with the
FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected Leases and Rents revenues by Object.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Non-Taxable Rental
Cell Tower Lease
Rental Fees
FY27 Revenues by Object
Rental Fees
$230,765
59.56%
Cell Tower Lease
$149,290
38.53%
Non-Taxable Rental
$7,400
1.91%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Rental Fees
$220,600
$225,290
$222,669
$230,847
$230,765
0.0%
Non-Taxable Rental
$1,200
$10
$5,010
$7,000
$7,400
5.7%
Cell Tower Lease
$227,097
$140,492
$140,492
$142,067
$149,290
5.1%
Total Revenues
$448,897
$365,792
$368,170
$379,914
$387,455
2.0%
$449K
$449K
​$449K
$366K
$366K
​$366K
$368K
$368K
​$368K
$380K
$380K
​$380K
$387K
$387K
​$387K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
387K
Revenues by Object
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Other Revenues - Charges for Services
The Town collects charges for services revenues primarily from its Community Service Programs for residents that are
deposited into the General Fund. These programs include recreation, home-delivered meals, community center
membership, and electric vehicle charging. The Town also projects charges for services revenues in the Public Art
Fund based on an art development in-lieu fee, and miscellaneous charges for services in the Streets Fund.
Revenue Summary
The following charts include actual Charges for Services revenues for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected FY2026
and FY2027 Charges for Services revenues across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
Revenue Actual
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
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Revenues by Object
The following charts show FY2023 through FY2025 actual Charges for Services revenues by Object compared with the
FY2026 adopted budget and FY2027 proposed budget projected Charges for Services revenues by Object.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Adopt-A-Street Fee
In-Lieu Fees
Program Fees
FY27 Revenues by Object
Program Fees
$275,000
71.43%
In-Lieu Fees
$110,000
28.57%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Program Fees
$196,580
$242,181
$278,368
$260,000
$275,000
5.8%
General Fund
$196,580
$242,181
$278,368
$260,000
$275,000
5.8%
In-Lieu Fees
$19,852
$5,000
$37,559
$200,000
$110,000
-45.0%
Streets Fund
$3,659
-
-
$100,000
$10,000
-90.0%
Public Art Fund
$16,193
$5,000
$37,559
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Adopt-A-Street Fee
$480
$120
$60
-
-
0.0%
Streets Fund
$480
$120
$60
-
-
0.0%
$217K
$217K
​$217K
$247K
$247K
​$247K
$316K
$316K
​$316K
$460K
$460K
​$460K
$385K
$385K
​$385K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
385K
Revenues by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Total Revenues
$216,912
$247,301
$315,987
$460,000
$385,000
-16.3%
Most of the Town's Charges for Services revenues pertain to recreational programs and activities at the Community
Center, which are deposited into the General Fund. The Town also collects fees from new development for public art
maintenance for Town-owned art, and those revenues are deposited into a NonMajor Fund, the Public Art Fund.
 Other Charges for Services revenues are deposited into the Streets Fund.
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Other Revenues - Fines and Forfeitures
The Town's Municipal Court collects various fines and forfeitures each day, which the Town mostly deposits into the
General Fund. Additionally, the Municipal Court has established Council-adopted Court Enhancement Fees to support
Court programs, which are fully deposited into the Court Enhancement Fund, which is one of the Town's NonMajor
Funds.
Revenue Summary
The following charts include actual Fines and Forfeitures revenues for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected FY2026
and FY2027 Fines and Forfeitures revenues across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
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Revenues by Object
The following charts include actual Fines and Forfeitures revenues by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and
projected FY2026 and FY2027 Fines and Forfeitures revenues by Object across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Jcef Revenue
Ccef Revenue
Court Fines/Fees
In FY2027, the total revenue for Other Revenues - Fines and Forfeitures is budgeted at $352,000, representing a 44.86%
increase from the FY2026 total of $243,000. The largest category, Court Fines/Fees, is projected to increase by $90,000
or 42.86%, reaching $300,000 and comprising 85.23% of the total revenue. This marks a significant rise compared to
the previous year's $210,000 because the Town Council approved a new Municipal Court fee schedule towards the end
of FY2025, which is showing substantially higher revenues in FY2026.
Court Enhancement Fund (CCEF) Revenue is the second-largest category, expected to grow by $19,000 or 63.33% to
$49,000, making up 13.92% of the total. The CCEF fees were also increased in the new Town Council-approved fee
schedule, resulting in substantially higher revenues that may only be used to support Municipal Court programs
(restricted by Arizona law).
FY27 Revenues by Object
Court Fines/Fees
$300,000
85.23%
Ccef Revenue
$49,000
13.92%
Jcef Revenue
$3,000
0.85%
$240K
$240K
​$240K
$255K
$255K
​$255K
$245K
$245K
​$245K
$243K
$243K
​$243K
$352K
$352K
​$352K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
352K
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Court Fines/Fees
$211,773
$227,192
$214,389
$210,000
$300,000
42.9%
General Fund
$211,773
$227,192
$214,389
$210,000
$300,000
42.9%
Ccef Revenue
$25,460
$25,472
$28,303
$30,000
$49,000
63.3%
Court Enhancement Fund
$25,460
$25,472
$28,303
$30,000
$49,000
63.3%
Jcef Revenue
$3,075
$2,625
$1,932
$3,000
$3,000
0.0%
Court Enhancement Fund
$3,075
$2,625
$1,932
$3,000
$3,000
0.0%
Total Revenues
$240,308
$255,289
$244,624
$243,000
$352,000
44.9%
Revenues by Object
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Investment Earnings
The Town manages a long-term investment portfolio and invests most of its other unspent fund balances in the State
Treasurer Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) 7, which invests in short-term United States Treasury investments.
 These investment earnings are recorded across funds based on cash on hand within each fund.
Revenue Summary
The Town has historically used very conservative projections for investment earnings revenue. Beginning in FY2026,
Town projections are conservatively based on a 2% expected return on previous year-end fund balances.  The following
charts include actual Investment Earnings revenue for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected FY2026 and FY2027
Investment Earnings revenue across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
$2,500K
$3,000K
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Revenues by Object
The following charts include actual Investment Earnings revenue by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected
FY2026 and FY2027 Investment Earnings revenue by Object across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Interest Income
FY27 Revenues by Object
Interest Income
$842,030
100.00%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Interest Income
$1,100,314
$2,345,425
$2,431,871
$970,018
$842,030
-13.2%
General Fund
$315,008
$728,807
$616,693
$348,507
$294,941
-15.4%
Streets Fund
$197,804
$558,547
$595,071
$191,193
$105,205
-45.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$15,480
$33,698
$33,743
$13,830
$14,168
2.4%
Economic Development
Fund
$16,188
$38,131
$32,749
$10,766
$13,350
24.0%
Tourism Fund
$8,637
$6,623
$12,916
$3,000
$3,126
4.2%
Special Revenue Fund
$95,043
$15,303
$5,180
-
-
0.0%
Public Art Fund
$2,506
$2,904
$2,072
$820
$1,289
57.2%
$1M
$1M
$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$970K
$970K
​$970K
$842K
$842K
​$842K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
842K
Revenues by Source
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Court Enhancement Fund
$162
$159
$12,429
$8,789
$8,641
-1.7%
Environmental Fund
$19,386
$30,493
$9,373
-
-
0.0%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$5,543
$8,509
$1,936
$500
$566
13.2%
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$710
$1,062
$190
-
-
0.0%
MPC Debt Serv
$402
$628
$533
$200
$251
25.5%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$555
$914
$850
$400
$428
7.0%
Capital Projects Fund
$132,253
$407,771
$498,270
$170,000
$175,666
3.3%
Facilities Reserve Fund
$136,114
$264,030
$360,779
$140,000
$144,302
3.1%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$14,650
$22,018
$9,890
$4,102
$4,173
1.7%
Streets Dev Fee
$16,161
$32,863
$38,467
$15,227
-
-
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$48,188
$66,809
$67,096
$13,632
$26,872
97.1%
Technology Repl Fund
$5,367
$8,653
$9,512
-
-
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$70,157
$117,504
$124,121
$49,052
$49,052
0.0%
Total Revenues
$1,100,314
$2,345,425
$2,431,871
$970,018
$842,030
-13.2%
Revenues by Fund
The following charts include actual Investment Earnings revenue by Fund for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected
FY2026 and FY2027 Investment Earnings revenue by Fund.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Fund
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
MPC Debt Serv
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
Public Art Fund
GO Bond Debt Serv
Technology Repl Fund
Court Enhancement Fund
Tourism Fund
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
Environmental Fund
Streets Dev Fee
Downtown Strategy Fund
Economic Development Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Park/Rec Dev Fee
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
Facilities Reserve Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Streets Fund
General Fund
$1M
$1M
$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$970K
$970K
​$970K
$842K
$842K
​$842K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
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FY27 Revenues by Fund
General Fund
$294,941
35.03%
Capital Projects Fund
$175,666
20.86%
Facilities Reserve Fund
$144,302
17.14%
Streets Fund
$105,205
12.49%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$49,052
5.83%
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$26,872
3.19%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$14,168
1.68%
Economic Development Fund
$13,350
1.59%
Court Enhancement Fund
$8,641
1.03%
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$4,173
0.50%
Tourism Fund
$3,126
0.37%
Public Art Fund
$1,289
0.15%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$566
0.07%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$428
0.05%
MPC Debt Serv
$251
0.03%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
General Fund
$315,008
$728,807
$616,693
$348,507
$294,941
-15.4%
Streets Fund
$197,804
$558,547
$595,071
$191,193
$105,205
-45.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$15,480
$33,698
$33,743
$13,830
$14,168
2.4%
Economic Development
Fund
$16,188
$38,131
$32,749
$10,766
$13,350
24.0%
Tourism Fund
$8,637
$6,623
$12,916
$3,000
$3,126
4.2%
Special Revenue Fund
$95,043
$15,303
$5,180
-
-
0.0%
Public Art Fund
$2,506
$2,904
$2,072
$820
$1,289
57.2%
Court Enhancement Fund
$162
$159
$12,429
$8,789
$8,641
-1.7%
Environmental Fund
$19,386
$30,493
$9,373
-
-
0.0%
GO Bond Debt Serv
$5,543
$8,509
$1,936
$500
$566
13.2%
Eagle Mtn CFD Debt Serv
$710
$1,062
$190
-
-
0.0%
MPC Debt Serv
$402
$628
$533
$200
$251
25.5%
Cottonwoods Maint Dist
$555
$914
$850
$400
$428
7.0%
Capital Projects Fund
$132,253
$407,771
$498,270
$170,000
$175,666
3.3%
Facilities Reserve Fund
$136,114
$264,030
$360,779
$140,000
$144,302
3.1%
842K
Revenues by Fund
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Fire/EMS Dev Fee
$14,650
$22,018
$9,890
$4,102
$4,173
1.7%
Streets Dev Fee
$16,161
$32,863
$38,467
$15,227
-
-
Park/Rec Dev Fee
$48,188
$66,809
$67,096
$13,632
$26,872
97.1%
Technology Repl Fund
$5,367
$8,653
$9,512
-
-
0.0%
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$70,157
$117,504
$124,121
$49,052
$49,052
0.0%
Total Revenues
$1,100,314
$2,345,425
$2,431,871
$970,018
$842,030
-13.2%
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Other Revenues - Miscellaneous
This section summarizes all other miscellaneous revenues collected by the Town by fund. 
Revenue Summary
The following charts include actual Other Miscellaneous revenues for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected FY2026
and FY2027 Other Miscellaneous revenues across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues Across Sources
Revenue Actual
Revenue Surplus
Revenue Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
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Revenues by Object
The following charts include actual Other Miscellaneous revenues by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and projected
FY2026 and FY2027 Other Miscellaneous revenues by Object across all funds.
Historical and Projected Revenues by Object
Non-Taxable Sales
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
Donations
Convenience Fees
Miscellaneous Revenue
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
Sponsorships
Taxable Sales
Reimbursements/Refunds
FY27 Revenues by Object
Taxable Sales
$70,000
27.82%
Sponsorships
$50,000
19.87%
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
$31,000
12.32%
Miscellaneous Revenue
$30,000
11.92%
Reimbursements/Refunds
$30,000
11.92%
Convenience Fees
$23,000
9.14%
Donations
$15,660
6.22%
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
$2,000
0.79%
Category
FY 2023 Actual
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025 Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
Sponsorships
$55,624
$31,200
$45,050
$50,000
$50,000
General Fund
$55,624
$31,200
$45,050
$50,000
$50,000
Donations
$6,327
$17,857
$31,142
$10,000
$15,660
$407K
$407K
​$407K
$393K
$393K
​$393K
$474K
$474K
​$474K
$283K
$283K
​$283K
$252K
$252K
​$252K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
252K
Revenues by Object
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Category
FY 2023 Actual
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025 Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
General Fund
$2,327
$5,857
$5,992
$10,000
$10,000
Special Revenue Fund
-
-
$8,150
-
$5,660
Public Art Fund
-
-
$17,000
-
-
Capital Projects Fund
-
$12,000
-
-
-
Facilities Reserve Fund
$4,000
-
-
-
-
Reimbursements/Refunds
$168,756
$143,902
$253,708
$100,000
$30,000
General Fund
$167,718
$143,902
$179,202
$100,000
$30,000
Public Art Fund
$1,000
-
-
-
-
GO Bond Debt Serv
$38
-
$125
-
-
Capital Projects Fund
-
-
$74,381
-
-
Auction/Recycle Proceeds
$22,688
$23,161
$978
$2,000
$2,000
General Fund
$2,563
$955
$734
$1,000
$1,000
Streets Fund
$755
$1,481
$244
$1,000
$1,000
Technology Repl Fund
$5
-
-
-
-
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$19,366
$20,725
-
-
-
Restitution/Ins Proceeds
$55,034
$44,978
$16,587
$31,000
$31,000
General Fund
$1,270
-
$1,590
$1,000
$1,000
Streets Fund
$31,847
$44,978
$14,997
$30,000
$30,000
Vehicle/Equip Repl Fund
$21,917
-
-
-
-
Miscellaneous Revenue
$17,088
$35,123
$28,060
$10,000
$30,000
General Fund
$12,588
$35,123
$28,060
$10,000
$30,000
Downtown Strategy Fund
$4,500
-
-
-
-
Taxable Sales
$57,399
$75,154
$79,684
$57,000
$70,000
General Fund
$54,528
$72,391
$77,197
$57,000
$70,000
Economic Development Fund
$2,856
$1,654
$1,411
-
-
Tourism Fund
$14
$1,108
$1,076
-
-
Convenience Fees
$22,847
$20,449
$18,817
$23,000
$23,000
General Fund
$22,847
$20,449
$18,817
$23,000
$23,000
Non-Taxable Sales
$1,202
$880
-
-
-
Economic Development Fund
$1,202
$880
-
-
-
Total Revenues
$406,964
$392,703
$474,026
$283,000
$251,660
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Departments Summary
The Town budget includes funding for six departments, the Mayor & Council, the Municipal Court, and various
divisions. Most operational expenditures for these Departments/Divisions are paid for by the General Fund, but some
are paid out of other funds. See the organizational structure and department & fund relationship information below.
Organizational Structure
The Organization Chart below graphically depicts the reporting units of the Town. All units, including the Mayor and
Town Council, are responsible to the Citizens of Fountain Hills. The chart shows the various operating departments and
divisions, as well as the positions that are appointed and services that are contracted. 
Town of Fountain Hills - ORG Chart
FY2027
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Department & Fund Relationship
Most Town Department and Division expenditures are budgeted and paid for by the General Fund.  For example, the
Fire Department and MCSO contracts are paid by the General Fund for Public Safety of our residents. Further, Mayor &
Council, Development Services, Administration (other than the Economic Development Division), Municipal Court and
most of the Town Attorney's costs are paid for by the General Fund.  However, there are a few Departments/Divisions
that operate out of other funds, as noted below:
Public Works Department:
General Fund 
Streets Fund
Capital Projects Fund (CIP projects)
Community Services Department:
General Fund (most cultural and recreational expenditures)
Public Art Fund (to maintain the Town's art)
Capital Projects Fund (CIP projects)
Economic Development Division (within Administration Department)
Economic Development Fund (most Econ Dev operations)
Downtown Strategy Fund (for Downtown District purposes)
Tourism Fund (for Tourism purposes)
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Mayor and Council 
Mayor Gerry Friedel and the Town Council are charged with serving the best interests of the community by providing
for its safety and well-being; respecting its special, small-town character and quality of life; providing superior public
services; sustaining public trust through open and responsive government; and maintaining the stewardship and
preservation of its financial and natural resources.
Mayor and Council
Bottom Row (Left to Right):
Councilmember Brenda J.
Kalivianakis
Mayor Gerry M. Friedel
Councilmember Hannah
Larrabee
Top Row (Left to Right):
Councilmember Allen
Skillicorn
Councilmember Peggy
McMahon
Vice Mayor Gayle Earle
Councilmember Rick Watts
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Dues & Memberships
Maintenance & Repair
Utilities
Equipment/Improvemen
Internal Service
Supplies
Contractual Services
Meetings & Training
Payroll Expenses
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$20K
$40K
$60K
$80K
$100K
$70K
$70K
​$70K
$68K
$68K
​$68K
$63K
$63K
​$63K
$73K
$73K
​$73K
$80K
$80K
​$80K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$25K
$50K
$75K
$100K
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$40,514
50.36%
Meetings & Training
$17,950
22.31%
Supplies
$7,700
9.57%
Contractual Services
$7,660
9.52%
Internal Service
$5,538
6.88%
Utilities
$1,080
1.34%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$40,348
$39,050
$38,940
$40,572
$40,514
-0.1%
Dues & Memberships
$112
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$8,832
$12,052
$8,271
$15,575
$17,950
15.2%
Maintenance & Repair
$135
$78
-
-
-
0.0%
Utilities
-
-
-
-
$1,080
-
Contractual Services
$5,779
$6,311
$2,573
$7,070
$7,660
8.3%
Supplies
$4,763
$3,580
$7,517
$4,700
$7,700
63.8%
Equipment/Improvemen
$4,365
$1,580
$153
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$5,947
$5,564
$5,623
$5,538
$5,538
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$70,280
$68,215
$63,077
$73,455
$80,442
9.5%
80.4K
Expenditures by Object
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Administration
The Administration Department is dedicated to serving the residents of Fountain Hills by providing administrative
direction and support to the Town's Departments. Administration provides accurate and current information on
Council legislation and administrative actions; provides for the delivery of comprehensive financial services to internal
and external customers; provides support to Town staff; reaches out to political leaders and geographical neighbors to
continue to grow relationships in the best interests of the Town; and enhances the Town's economic base through
business attraction, retention and business vitality activities.
ORG Chart for Administration Department
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department from the General Fund. The Economic Development Division
is budgeted in the Economic Development Funds, presented on a separate Division page later in this book.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department from the General Fund. The Economic
Development Division is budgeted in the Economic Development Funds.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Capital Expenditures
Utilities
Dues & Memberships
Internal Service
Supplies
Meetings & Training
Equipment/Improvemen
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$2,298,677
66.44%
Contractual Services
$610,142
17.63%
Maintenance & Repair
$364,550
10.54%
Equipment/Improvemen
$60,750
1.76%
Meetings & Training
$59,314
1.71%
Supplies
$40,695
1.18%
Internal Service
$13,956
0.40%
Dues & Memberships
$9,973
0.29%
Utilities
$1,920
0.06%
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
3.46M
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$1,763,230
$1,899,657
$1,999,913
$2,111,420
$2,298,677
8.9%
Dues & Memberships
$22,189
$5,904
$6,863
$10,173
$9,973
-2.0%
Meetings & Training
$18,162
$20,632
$26,740
$49,128
$59,314
20.7%
Maintenance & Repair
$285,190
$282,166
$347,466
$379,192
$364,550
-3.9%
Utilities
$14,875
$17,638
$983
$2,540
$1,920
-24.4%
Contractual Services
$576,145
$474,962
$549,745
$597,895
$610,142
2.0%
Supplies
$12,208
$14,874
$19,376
$29,465
$40,695
38.1%
Equipment/Improvemen
$16,108
$11,724
$60,460
$58,300
$60,750
4.2%
Internal Service
$15,426
$13,280
$13,616
$14,505
$13,956
-3.8%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
$13,023
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$2,723,534
$2,740,837
$3,038,185
$3,252,618
$3,459,977
6.4%
Expenditures by Division
The following charts include actual expenditures by each division within the Administration Department for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 divisional expenditures for this Department from the General
Fund. The Economic Development Division is budgeted in the Economic Development Funds. Each of the 9 divisions
within the Administration Department has its own budget book section on the following pages.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Division
Purchasing
Public Information
Town Clerk
Legal Services
Town Manager
Administrative Services
Information Tech
Finance
Expenditures by Object
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$3M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
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FY27 Expenditures by Division
Finance
$813,359
23.51%
Information Tech
$610,433
17.64%
Administrative Services
$525,075
15.18%
Town Clerk
$397,504
11.49%
Town Manager
$393,094
11.36%
Legal Services
$323,868
9.36%
Public Information
$232,323
6.71%
Purchasing
$164,321
4.75%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Town Manager
$538,117
$351,831
$359,522
$396,325
$393,094
-0.8%
Information Tech
$413,499
$452,702
$549,882
$597,852
$610,433
2.1%
Town Clerk
$187,188
$188,328
$254,266
$259,321
$397,504
53.3%
Administrative Services
$263,609
$386,830
$461,787
$503,653
$525,075
4.3%
Finance
$667,825
$698,968
$744,624
$792,743
$813,359
2.6%
Public Information
$229,253
$221,524
$203,363
$231,972
$232,323
0.2%
Legal Services
$295,058
$300,853
$315,835
$314,836
$323,868
2.9%
Purchasing
$128,985
$139,802
$148,907
$155,916
$164,321
5.4%
Total Expenditures
$2,723,534
$2,740,837
$3,038,185
$3,252,618
$3,459,977
6.4%
3.46M
Expenditures by Division
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Town Manager
The Town Manager, Rachael Goodwin, provides leadership to ensure a high quality of life for the citizens of Fountain
Hills by utilizing Town resources to the greatest extent possible and offering superior service. She works in conjunction
with the Town Council and the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) for successful implementation of
Operational Priorities and Strategic Plan Goals. Per direction and approval of the Town Council, she also administers
fee-for-service contracts and communicates with the public.
Rachael Goodwin
Town Manager
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Equipment/Improvemen
Contractual Services
Maintenance & Repair
Utilities
Supplies
Internal Service
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Payroll Expenses
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
$538K
$538K
​$538K
$352K
$352K
​$352K
$360K
$360K
​$360K
$396K
$396K
​$396K
$393K
$393K
​$393K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$378,231
96.22%
Meetings & Training
$7,500
1.91%
Dues & Memberships
$2,630
0.67%
Internal Service
$1,813
0.46%
Utilities
$1,380
0.35%
Supplies
$1,260
0.32%
Maintenance & Repair
$200
0.05%
Contractual Services
$80
0.02%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$529,864
$341,078
$347,839
$382,066
$378,231
-1.0%
Dues & Memberships
$3,042
$1,528
$1,868
$3,500
$2,630
-24.9%
Meetings & Training
$2,408
$5,374
$5,980
$7,500
$7,500
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$317
-
-
$200
$200
0.0%
Utilities
-
$503
$487
-
$1,380
-
Contractual Services
$57
$21
-
$80
$80
0.0%
Supplies
$378
$1,611
$1,852
$1,160
$1,260
8.6%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
$166
-
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$2,051
$1,550
$1,496
$1,819
$1,813
-0.3%
Total Expenditures
$538,117
$351,831
$359,522
$396,325
$393,094
-0.8%
The FY2027 budgeted payroll expenses above include the Town Manager and the Executive Assistant to the Town
Manager, inclusive of benefits and payroll taxes. 
393K
Expenditures by Object
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Town Clerk
The Town Clerk Division supports the values of the community and the organization through the delivery of quality
customer service; conducting fair and open municipal elections; providing broad organizational support; managing
the Town's records management program and accessibility to public records; overseeing board and commission
administration; and ensuring that official postings, notices and related publications meet legal compliance.
Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Equipment/Improvemen
Dues & Memberships
Supplies
Internal Service
Meetings & Training
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$324,726
81.69%
Contractual Services
$57,080
14.36%
Meetings & Training
$9,060
2.28%
Maintenance & Repair
$3,000
0.75%
Dues & Memberships
$1,620
0.41%
Internal Service
$1,193
0.30%
Supplies
$825
0.21%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$148,416
$162,142
$192,728
$199,290
$324,726
62.9%
$187K
$187K
​$187K
$188K
$188K
​$188K
$254K
$254K
​$254K
$259K
$259K
​$259K
$398K
$398K
​$398K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
398K
Expenditures by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Dues & Memberships
$383
$395
$175
$950
$1,620
70.5%
Meetings & Training
$145
$255
$329
$5,124
$9,060
76.8%
Maintenance & Repair
$14,891
$5,720
$25,055
-
$3,000
-
Contractual Services
$21,141
$16,956
$33,438
$51,580
$57,080
10.7%
Supplies
$454
$1,209
$849
$695
$825
18.7%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
$279
$458
$50
-
-
Internal Service
$1,757
$1,373
$1,236
$1,632
$1,193
-26.9%
Total Expenditures
$187,188
$188,328
$254,266
$259,321
$397,504
53.3%
The FY2027 budgeted payroll expenses above include the Town Clerk and a new permanent position for Deputy Town
Clerk, inclusive of benefits and payroll taxes. The Deputy Town Clerk has been requested by the Town Clerk through
the FY2027 budget supplemental process, subject to Council approval.
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Administrative Services
The Administrative Services Division leads the organization in the acquisition, maintenance, development, supervision
and measurement of human assets and the results of their work (quality, productivity and service). 
David Trimble
Deputy Town
Manager/Administrative Services
Director
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Equipment/Improvemen
Dues & Memberships
Internal Service
Maintenance & Repair
Supplies
Meetings & Training
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
$264K
$264K
​$264K
$387K
$387K
​$387K
$462K
$462K
​$462K
$504K
$504K
​$504K
$525K
$525K
​$525K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$403,589
76.86%
Contractual Services
$63,589
12.11%
Meetings & Training
$27,179
5.18%
Supplies
$16,290
3.10%
Maintenance & Repair
$10,100
1.92%
Internal Service
$2,585
0.49%
Dues & Memberships
$1,743
0.33%
Category
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025 Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted Budget
vs. FY 2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$324,132
$374,414
$387,649
$403,589
4.1%
Dues & Memberships
$664
$939
$1,743
$1,743
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$10,042
$15,072
$27,179
$27,179
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$4,761
$11,056
$9,845
$10,100
2.6%
Contractual Services
$36,658
$44,559
$61,074
$63,589
4.1%
Supplies
$8,065
$13,252
$13,890
$16,290
17.3%
Equipment/Improvemen
$360
-
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$2,148
$2,494
$2,273
$2,585
13.7%
Total Expenditures
$386,830
$461,787
$503,653
$525,075
4.3%
525K
Expenditures by Object
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Finance
The Finance Division provides efficient and cost-effective financial oversight of both the short and long-term
components of the Town's functions. The division strives to be proactive in providing financial information to staff and
citizens. The division also provides safe, secure and effective cash, banking, merchant service, tax service and debt
service administration for the Town.
Paul Soldinger
Chief Financial Officer
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
$800K
$1,000K
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Equipment/Improvemen
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Internal Service
Supplies
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$668,500
82.19%
Contractual Services
$117,825
14.49%
Supplies
$11,120
1.37%
Meetings & Training
$5,125
0.63%
Internal Service
$5,109
0.63%
Maintenance & Repair
$3,200
0.39%
Dues & Memberships
$2,480
0.30%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$450,700
$574,250
$605,027
$639,710
$668,500
4.5%
$668K
$668K
​$668K
$699K
$699K
​$699K
$745K
$745K
​$745K
$793K
$793K
​$793K
$813K
$813K
​$813K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
813K
Expenditures by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Dues & Memberships
$2,983
$2,319
$1,855
$2,480
$2,480
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$3,107
$2,566
$2,308
$5,125
$5,125
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$34,025
$34,599
$3,032
$3,200
$3,200
0.0%
Contractual Services
$167,355
$77,434
$125,763
$125,325
$117,825
-6.0%
Supplies
$3,017
$2,283
$1,630
$11,120
$11,120
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$826
$713
-
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$5,812
$4,805
$5,010
$5,783
$5,109
-11.7%
Total Expenditures
$667,825
$698,968
$744,624
$792,743
$813,359
2.6%
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Information Technology
The Information Technology Division is dedicated to providing professional support in a timely and responsive manner
while focusing on high availability and reliable technology. The Division also endeavors to implement alternative
technologies to reduce operating and maintenance costs while improving the user experience.
Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
$800K
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Dues & Memberships
Contractual Services
Internal Service
Supplies
Capital Expenditures
Meetings & Training
Utilities
Equipment/Improvemen
Payroll Expenses
Maintenance & Repair
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Maintenance & Repair
$326,550
53.49%
Payroll Expenses
$213,361
34.95%
Equipment/Improvemen
$58,250
9.54%
Meetings & Training
$7,250
1.19%
Supplies
$2,200
0.36%
Internal Service
$1,282
0.21%
Contractual Services
$1,000
0.16%
Utilities
$540
0.09%
$413K
$413K
​$413K
$453K
$453K
​$453K
$550K
$550K
​$550K
$598K
$598K
​$598K
$610K
$610K
​$610K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
610K
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$176,898
$227,954
$199,309
$205,228
$213,361
4.0%
Dues & Memberships
$108
-
$1,070
-
-
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$5,125
-
$2,263
$3,000
$7,250
141.7%
Maintenance & Repair
$198,444
$193,811
$280,685
$329,900
$326,550
-1.0%
Utilities
$14,875
$16,644
$495
$2,540
$540
-78.7%
Contractual Services
$1,600
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Supplies
$1,130
$1,540
$1,399
$1,600
$2,200
37.5%
Equipment/Improvemen
$13,788
$10,206
$49,130
$53,250
$58,250
9.4%
Internal Service
$1,531
$1,547
$1,507
$1,334
$1,282
-3.9%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
$13,023
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$413,499
$452,702
$549,882
$597,852
$610,433
2.1%
Expenditures by Object
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Purchasing
The Purchasing Division is responsible for supporting the Town's need for materials and services in accordance with
Federal, State, and Town requirements. These Procurements are conducted in an open, competitive, and professional
manner, which maximizes the effectiveness of tax dollars.
Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$50K
$100K
$150K
$200K
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Meetings & Training
Internal Service
Contractual Services
Dues & Memberships
Maintenance & Repair
Payroll Expenses
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$142,832
86.92%
Maintenance & Repair
$18,000
10.95%
Contractual Services
$2,500
1.52%
Internal Service
$789
0.48%
Meetings & Training
$200
0.12%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$113,516
$124,482
$130,520
$136,880
$142,832
4.3%
Dues & Memberships
$14,568
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Meetings & Training
-
-
-
$200
$200
0.0%
$129K
$129K
​$129K
$140K
$140K
​$140K
$149K
$149K
​$149K
$156K
$156K
​$156K
$164K
$164K
​$164K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$50K
$100K
$150K
$200K
164K
Expenditures by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Maintenance & Repair
-
$14,568
$14,390
$15,547
$18,000
15.8%
Contractual Services
$66
-
$3,259
$2,500
$2,500
0.0%
Internal Service
$835
$751
$738
$789
$789
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$128,985
$139,802
$148,907
$155,916
$164,321
5.4%
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Public Information
The mission of the Community Relations/Public Information Office is to be the TRUSTED SOURCE of information by
accurately communicating news and information to Fountain Hills' citizens, elected officials, customers, employees,
and news media via internal and external communication sources.
Mike Pelton
Community Relations Director
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$50K
$100K
$150K
$200K
$250K
$300K
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Utilities
Internal Service
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Supplies
Equipment/Improvemen
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$167,438
72.07%
Contractual Services
$44,200
19.03%
Supplies
$9,000
3.87%
Maintenance & Repair
$3,500
1.51%
Meetings & Training
$3,000
1.29%
Equipment/Improvemen
$2,500
1.08%
Dues & Memberships
$1,500
0.65%
Internal Service
$1,185
0.51%
$229K
$229K
​$229K
$222K
$222K
​$222K
$203K
$203K
​$203K
$232K
$232K
​$232K
$232K
$232K
​$232K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
232K
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$132,392
$145,619
$150,076
$160,597
$167,438
4.3%
Dues & Memberships
$466
$998
$956
$1,500
$1,500
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$1,827
$2,395
$788
$1,000
$3,000
200.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$29,003
$28,708
$13,249
$20,500
$3,500
-82.9%
Utilities
-
$491
-
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$62,564
$42,040
$25,890
$41,500
$44,200
6.5%
Supplies
$396
$167
$395
$1,000
$9,000
800.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$1,495
-
$10,872
$5,000
$2,500
-50.0%
Internal Service
$1,112
$1,106
$1,135
$875
$1,185
35.4%
Total Expenditures
$229,253
$221,524
$203,363
$231,972
$232,323
0.2%
Expenditures by Object
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Economic Development
Economic Development in Fountain Hills requires a collaborative effort to ensure success. The Town of Fountain Hills
plays a key role along with the business community and residents. The Town works collaboratively with the various
stakeholder groups and other agencies in its effort to diversify the local economy.
The Economic Development Plan is a multi-tiered approach to building a strong economic base. Creating more base
jobs locally will attract more year-round residents to live, work and play in the community. Expanding the market for
local businesses creates revenues that support the community's quality of life. As revenues are generated and the
economic base expands, revenues are available for basic services such as parks, recreation and roadway
improvements.
Amanda Jacobs
Economic Development Director
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
$1,250K
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Expenditures by Fund
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Fund for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Fund.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Fund
Downtown Strategy Fund
Tourism Fund
Economic Development Fund
FY27 Expenditures by Fund
Economic Development Fund
$503,234
50.87%
Tourism Fund
$245,756
24.84%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$240,200
24.28%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Downtown Strategy Fund
$54,623
$109,910
$156,114
$165,200
$240,200
45.4%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,553
$1,176
$13,238
$6,800
$21,800
220.6%
Contractual Services
$53,070
$108,734
$142,849
$158,400
$178,400
12.6%
Supplies
-
-
$27
-
-
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
-
-
$40,000
-
Economic Development
Fund
$306,816
$216,703
$260,196
$471,378
$503,234
6.8%
$609K
$609K
​$609K
$657K
$657K
​$657K
$806K
$806K
​$806K
$970K
$970K
​$970K
$989K
$989K
​$989K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
989K
Expenditures by Fund
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$147,246
$166,488
$160,607
$299,008
$311,091
4.0%
Dues & Memberships
$1,665
$1,785
$4,223
$1,299
$3,614
178.2%
Meetings & Training
$2,610
$3,937
$4,585
$6,320
$6,320
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$13,193
$14,589
$15,335
$20,325
$20,268
-0.3%
Utilities
-
-
$325
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$22,663
$27,492
$66,742
$143,269
$150,260
4.9%
Supplies
$20,978
$1,449
$7,067
$400
$10,400
2,500.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
-
$230
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$1,122
$962
$1,081
$757
$1,281
69.2%
Transfers Out
$97,340
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Tourism Fund
$247,824
$330,387
$389,372
$333,425
$245,756
-26.3%
Payroll Expenses
$70,557
$82,262
$64,414
-
-
0.0%
Dues & Memberships
$7,805
$820
$1,135
$555
$1,693
205.0%
Meetings & Training
$665
$888
$1,516
$3,500
$3,000
-14.3%
Maintenance & Repair
$63,152
$24,365
$41,336
$49,780
$35,780
-28.1%
Utilities
-
-
-
$2,050
-
-
Contractual Services
$96,328
$211,068
$271,880
$268,409
$189,970
-29.2%
Supplies
$8,113
$10,233
$8,147
$6,880
$13,280
93.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$43
-
-
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$1,162
$751
$945
$1,251
$1,033
-17.4%
Total Expenditures
$609,263
$657,000
$805,682
$970,003
$989,190
2.0%
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Equipment/Improvemen
Utilities
Internal Service
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Capital Expenditures
Supplies
Transfers Out
Maintenance & Repair
Payroll Expenses
Contractual Services
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Contractual Services
$518,630
52.43%
Payroll Expenses
$311,091
31.45%
Maintenance & Repair
$77,848
7.87%
Capital Expenditures
$40,000
4.04%
Supplies
$23,680
2.39%
Meetings & Training
$9,320
0.94%
Dues & Memberships
$5,307
0.54%
Internal Service
$2,314
0.23%
Equipment/Improvemen
$1,000
0.10%
$609K
$609K
​$609K
$657K
$657K
​$657K
$806K
$806K
​$806K
$970K
$970K
​$970K
$989K
$989K
​$989K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
989K
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$217,803
$248,750
$225,021
$299,008
$311,091
4.0%
Economic Development
Fund
$147,246
$166,488
$160,607
$299,008
$311,091
4.0%
Tourism Fund
$70,557
$82,262
$64,414
-
-
0.0%
Dues & Memberships
$9,470
$2,605
$5,358
$1,854
$5,307
186.2%
Economic Development
Fund
$1,665
$1,785
$4,223
$1,299
$3,614
178.2%
Tourism Fund
$7,805
$820
$1,135
$555
$1,693
205.0%
Meetings & Training
$3,275
$4,826
$6,100
$9,820
$9,320
-5.1%
Economic Development
Fund
$2,610
$3,937
$4,585
$6,320
$6,320
0.0%
Tourism Fund
$665
$888
$1,516
$3,500
$3,000
-14.3%
Maintenance & Repair
$77,897
$40,130
$69,909
$76,905
$77,848
1.2%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$1,553
$1,176
$13,238
$6,800
$21,800
220.6%
Economic Development
Fund
$13,193
$14,589
$15,335
$20,325
$20,268
-0.3%
Tourism Fund
$63,152
$24,365
$41,336
$49,780
$35,780
-28.1%
Utilities
-
-
$325
$2,050
-
-
Economic Development
Fund
-
-
$325
-
-
0.0%
Tourism Fund
-
-
-
$2,050
-
-
Contractual Services
$172,061
$347,295
$481,471
$570,078
$518,630
-9.0%
Downtown Strategy Fund
$53,070
$108,734
$142,849
$158,400
$178,400
12.6%
Economic Development
Fund
$22,663
$27,492
$66,742
$143,269
$150,260
4.9%
Tourism Fund
$96,328
$211,068
$271,880
$268,409
$189,970
-29.2%
Supplies
$29,091
$11,681
$15,241
$7,280
$23,680
225.3%
Downtown Strategy Fund
-
-
$27
-
-
0.0%
Economic Development
Fund
$20,978
$1,449
$7,067
$400
$10,400
2,500.0%
Tourism Fund
$8,113
$10,233
$8,147
$6,880
$13,280
93.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$43
-
$230
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Economic Development
Fund
-
-
$230
-
-
0.0%
Tourism Fund
$43
-
-
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$2,283
$1,713
$2,026
$2,008
$2,314
15.2%
Economic Development
Fund
$1,122
$962
$1,081
$757
$1,281
69.2%
Tourism Fund
$1,162
$751
$945
$1,251
$1,033
-17.4%
Transfers Out
$97,340
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Economic Development
Fund
$97,340
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
-
-
$40,000
-
Downtown Strategy Fund
-
-
-
-
$40,000
-
Total Expenditures
$609,263
$657,000
$805,682
$970,003
$989,190
2.0%
Expenditures by Object
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Legal Services
The Town Attorney and Town Prosecutor are appointed by the Town Council to serve as general counsel for the Town
in addition to its responsibility for the efficient disposition of criminal cases prosecuted in the Municipal Court.
Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Division
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Administration Department by Object for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures by Object.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Dues & Memberships
Contractual Services
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Contractual Services
$323,868
100.00%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Dues & Memberships
$35
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Dues, Subscript & Publicat
$35
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$295,023
$300,853
$315,835
$314,836
$323,868
2.9%
Legal Fees
$164,212
$163,800
$163,800
$168,800
$168,800
0.0%
Prosecutor Fees
$126,312
$135,153
$141,235
$141,236
$150,268
6.4%
Public Defender Fees
$4,500
$1,900
$10,800
$4,800
$4,800
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$295,058
$300,853
$315,835
$314,836
$323,868
2.9%
$295K
$295K
​$295K
$301K
$301K
​$301K
$316K
$316K
​$316K
$315K
$315K
​$315K
$324K
$324K
​$324K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
324K
Expenditures by Object
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The Legal Services Department includes budgeted expenditures for Town Attorney, Town Prosecutor, and Municipal
Court Public Defenders contractual services. The Town Attorney Legal Fees budgeted in the General Fund are
displayed above, which represents 75% of the total Town Attorney contractual fees. The other 25% of legal fees are
allocated to be spent out of the Streets Fund. The total legal services budgeted for Town Attorney contractual services
is $224,000 for FY2027, representing the contracted monthly rate plus  $8,000 of additional budget to cover any
possible reimbursements or other unanticipated legal costs.
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General Government
The purpose of the General Government Department is to locate expenditures that are Town-wide and do not belong
to any one department. Such expenditures as the community contracts, Town's membership dues in the Arizona
League of Cities and Town, Maricopa Association of Governments, East Valley Partnership, and other Town-wide
expenditures are located in the General Government Department. Terms such as General Government and Non-
Departmental are commonly used in municipal budgeting to describe this type of cost center.
Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
$5M
$6M
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The General Government Department pays for central costs not specifically allocated to any individual department
within the General Fund. For example, the Town's liability insurance in the General Fund is budgeted within this
Department. The General Government Department is also home to the General Fund Contingency (aka "Wiggle
Room").  To balance General Fund expenditures with ongoing projected revenues, Finance adds a Contingency
budgeted expenditure line item that can be used in FY2027 for unforeseen and unplanned costs. If those costs arise,
the Contingency budget is transferred to the appropriate budget within the General Fund, or sometimes to other
funds.  That explains why the Town spends much less than budgeted within the General Government Department, as
you can see from the chart above. Please review the charts below that show the Contingency budgeted amount for
FY2026 and FY2027, with actual expenditures within this Department in prior years.
For FY2027, the General Fund Contingency ("Wiggle Room") has been set at $1.0 million, about 11% less than the prior
year.
Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Internal Service
Equipment/Improvemen
Meetings & Training
Maintenance & Repair
Supplies
Utilities
Dues & Memberships
Contingency
Contractual Services
$617K
$617K
​$617K
$615K
$615K
​$615K
$588K
$588K
​$588K
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
-$1M
0
$1M
$2M
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Contingency
$1,002,316
57.41%
Contractual Services
$659,835
37.80%
Dues & Memberships
$42,416
2.43%
Utilities
$26,488
1.52%
Supplies
$6,305
0.36%
Maintenance & Repair
$6,000
0.34%
Meetings & Training
$1,740
0.10%
Internal Service
$719
0.04%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Dues & Memberships
$44,279
$46,299
$46,999
$41,710
$42,416
1.7%
Meetings & Training
-
$54
-
$1,740
$1,740
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,747
$2,601
$2,337
$6,000
$6,000
0.0%
Utilities
$20,523
$20,842
$21,065
$26,488
$26,488
0.0%
Contractual Services
$538,743
$537,067
$510,650
$696,458
$659,835
-5.3%
Supplies
$8,562
$7,154
$7,053
$6,305
$6,305
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$3,024
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
-$2,735
$1,296
-$5,551
-
$719
-
Contingency
-
-
-
$1,121,243
$1,002,316
-10.6%
Total Expenditures
$614,144
$615,312
$582,553
$1,899,944
$1,745,819
-8.1%
1.75M
Expenditures by Object
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Municipal Court
The Fountain Hills Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the Fountain Hills government. Pursuant to State law and
the Town Code, decisions regarding the overall function of the Court are the sole responsibility of the Presiding Judge,
who also has exclusive supervisory authority over all court personnel. The Court has jurisdiction over civil traffic,
criminal traffic and criminal misdemeanor offenses and violations of our Town Code and ordinances. The Court also
has authority over specified juvenile offenses. In addition, the Municipal Court Presiding Judge has authority to issue
arrest/search warrants, civil orders of protection, and injunctions against harassment. As part of the Arizona State
Court System, the Fountain Hills Municipal Court is subject to the authority and administrative supervision of the
Arizona Supreme Court. The Fountain Hills Municipal Court has legal obligations and reporting responsibilities to the
State as well as to the Town of Fountain Hills. The Court must comply with constantly changing federal, state, and local
laws and administrative rules, including those relating to crimes and criminal procedure, victims' rights, record
keeping, ADA, minimum accounting standards and judicial ethics.
Joanna Elliot
Court Administrator
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Dues & Memberships
Internal Service
Meetings & Training
Supplies
Maintenance & Repair
Equipment/Improvemen
Contingency
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$200K
$400K
$600K
$800K
$443K
$443K
​$443K
$497K
$497K
​$497K
$584K
$584K
​$584K
$626K
$626K
​$626K
$662K
$662K
​$662K
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$250K
$500K
$750K
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$523,476
79.02%
Contingency
$50,000
7.55%
Contractual Services
$49,481
7.47%
Equipment/Improvemen
$12,760
1.93%
Maintenance & Repair
$10,010
1.51%
Meetings & Training
$8,405
1.27%
Supplies
$3,939
0.59%
Internal Service
$3,671
0.55%
Dues & Memberships
$677
0.10%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$393,147
$448,622
$493,793
$503,275
$523,476
4.0%
General Fund
$393,147
$448,622
$493,793
$503,275
$523,476
4.0%
Dues & Memberships
$2,716
$764
$685
$677
$677
0.0%
General Fund
$2,716
$764
$685
$677
$677
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$1,232
$2,815
$2,578
$8,405
$8,405
0.0%
General Fund
$1,232
$2,815
$2,578
$8,405
$8,405
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$2,610
$15,339
$19,302
$10,010
$10,010
0.0%
General Fund
$2,521
$10,339
$6,113
$10,010
$10,010
0.0%
Court Enhancement Fund
$89
$5,000
$13,189
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$11,390
$16,956
$20,681
$43,481
$49,481
13.8%
General Fund
$11,390
$16,956
$18,587
$18,481
$24,481
32.5%
Court Enhancement Fund
-
-
$2,095
$25,000
$25,000
0.0%
Supplies
$5,660
$5,701
$6,448
$3,939
$3,939
0.0%
General Fund
$5,660
$5,701
$6,448
$3,939
$3,939
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$21,651
$3,143
$36,825
$2,760
$12,760
362.3%
General Fund
$5,812
$3,143
$2,022
$260
$260
0.0%
Court Enhancement Fund
$15,840
-
$34,803
$2,500
$12,500
400.0%
Internal Service
$4,292
$3,476
$3,572
$3,922
$3,671
-6.4%
General Fund
$4,292
$3,476
$3,572
$3,922
$3,671
-6.4%
Contingency
-
-
-
$50,000
$50,000
0.0%
Court Enhancement Fund
-
-
-
$50,000
$50,000
0.0%
662K
Expenditures by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Total Expenditures
$442,699
$496,817
$583,884
$626,469
$662,419
5.7%
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Public Works
The Public Works Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Fountain Hills by ensuring the
construction of quality infrastructure; maintenance of roadways and traffic control devices; maintenance of Town-
owned washes, dams, medians and open space; and maintenance of Town facilities in a manner that provides a safe,
healthy and secure environment for staff and visitors. The Department strives to provide quality customer service in a
professional and timely manner.
Justin Weldy
Public Works Director
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures by Fund
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Fund for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Fund for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Environmental Fund
General Fund
Streets Fund
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
$13M
$7M
$7M
​$7M
$8M
$8M
​$8M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$10M
$10M
​$10M
$11M
$11M
$11M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
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FY27 Expenditures by Fund
Streets Fund
$8,269,842
76.67%
General Fund
$2,516,325
23.33%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
General Fund
$1,336,419
$1,572,310
$1,678,837
$2,488,886
$2,516,325
1.1%
Streets Fund
$5,054,003
$6,311,022
$7,286,475
$7,244,627
$8,269,842
14.2%
Special Revenue Fund
-
-
$14,670
-
-
-
Environmental Fund
$386,571
$563,758
$379,776
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$6,776,993
$8,447,090
$9,359,758
$9,733,513
$10,786,167
10.8%
10.8M
Expenditures by Fund
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Meetings & Training
Dues & Memberships
Equipment/Improvemen
Damages/Vandalism
Contingency
Supplies
Capital Expenditures
Internal Service
Utilities
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
Maintenance & Repair
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Maintenance & Repair
$7,124,882
66.06%
Payroll Expenses
$1,729,505
16.03%
Contractual Services
$1,211,004
11.23%
Utilities
$344,979
3.20%
Internal Service
$112,514
1.04%
Contingency
$100,000
0.93%
Supplies
$60,368
0.56%
Damages/Vandalism
$50,900
0.47%
Equipment/Improvemen
$21,850
0.20%
Dues & Memberships
$20,975
0.19%
Meetings & Training
$9,190
0.09%
$7M
$7M
$7M
$8M
$8M
​$8M
$9M
$9M
​$9M
$10M
$10M
$10M
$11M
$11M
​$11M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
10.8M
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$1,274,009
$1,471,945
$1,599,889
$1,716,974
$1,729,505
0.7%
Dues & Memberships
$12,751
$16,027
$18,143
$20,975
$20,975
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$2,527
$2,366
$3,876
$9,190
$9,190
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$3,897,919
$5,243,250
$6,247,126
$6,124,882
$7,124,882
16.3%
Utilities
$398,666
$408,989
$395,957
$339,809
$344,979
1.5%
Contractual Services
$953,976
$870,873
$839,927
$1,201,271
$1,211,004
0.8%
Supplies
$35,693
$28,404
$30,563
$60,368
$60,368
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$41,161
$29,660
$33,133
$21,850
$21,850
0.0%
Damages/Vandalism
$38,924
$16,791
$31,575
$50,900
$50,900
0.0%
Internal Service
$82,499
$86,306
$93,195
$87,294
$112,514
28.9%
Contingency
-
-
-
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
$38,869
$272,478
$66,373
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$6,776,993
$8,447,090
$9,359,758
$9,733,513
$10,786,167
10.8%
Expenditures by Division
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Public Works Department for FY2023 through
FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Division
Environmental
Engineering
Public Works
Facilities Maintenance
Streets
Expenditures by Object
$7M
$7M
$7M
$8M
$8M
​$8M
$9M
$9M
​$9M
$10M
$10M
$10M
$11M
$11M
​$11M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
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FY27 Expenditures by Division
Streets
$8,269,842
76.67%
Facilities Maintenance
$1,085,768
10.07%
Public Works
$1,001,222
9.28%
Engineering
$429,335
3.98%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Public Works
$163,184
$183,362
$363,525
$998,171
$1,001,222
0.3%
Payroll Expenses
$141,919
$161,343
$182,032
$174,294
$174,970
0.4%
Dues & Memberships
$34
-
$1,387
$10,585
$10,585
0.0%
Meetings & Training
-
-
$50
$3,340
$3,340
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$4,133
$432
$146,636
$539,760
$539,760
0.0%
Utilities
$4,132
$3,200
$2,706
$3,716
$3,716
0.0%
Contractual Services
$3,189
$6,948
$5,750
$244,720
$244,720
0.0%
Supplies
$573
$140
$1,174
$1,345
$1,345
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$996
$1,514
$14,178
$450
$450
0.0%
Damages/Vandalism
-
-
-
$10,000
$10,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$8,208
$9,784
$9,612
$9,961
$12,336
23.8%
Engineering
$314,872
$379,008
$349,404
$417,667
$429,335
2.8%
Payroll Expenses
$287,820
$317,039
$332,378
$350,559
$362,961
3.5%
Dues & Memberships
$1,757
$1,035
$1,639
$2,390
$2,390
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$2,117
$1,981
$3,226
$2,350
$2,350
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$420
$738
$474
-
-
0.0%
Utilities
-
-
-
$1,560
$1,560
0.0%
Contractual Services
$18,573
$56,275
$8,033
$56,950
$56,950
0.0%
Supplies
$254
$177
$276
$800
$800
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$896
-
$611
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$3,035
$1,764
$2,765
$3,058
$2,324
-24.0%
Streets
$5,054,003
$6,311,022
$7,286,475
$7,244,627
$8,269,842
14.2%
Payroll Expenses
$570,144
$658,659
$729,998
$816,489
$811,489
-0.6%
Dues & Memberships
$1,810
$3,127
$1,315
$8,000
$8,000
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$410
$385
$600
$2,000
$2,000
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$3,465,658
$4,714,716
$5,631,540
$5,320,910
$6,320,910
18.8%
10.8M
Expenditures by Division
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Utilities
$158,079
$144,904
$145,660
$146,352
$146,923
0.4%
Contractual Services
$689,650
$559,452
$591,518
$704,190
$713,923
1.4%
Supplies
$16,953
$14,999
$12,568
$22,620
$22,620
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$24,060
$15,042
$5,627
$16,500
$16,500
0.0%
Damages/Vandalism
$38,690
$16,778
$31,575
$40,000
$40,000
0.0%
Internal Service
$62,872
$67,266
$69,699
$67,566
$87,477
29.5%
Contingency
-
-
-
$100,000
$100,000
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
$25,676
$115,695
$66,373
-
-
0.0%
Facilities Maintenance
$858,363
$1,009,941
$980,579
$1,073,048
$1,085,768
1.2%
Payroll Expenses
$274,125
$334,905
$355,480
$375,632
$380,085
1.2%
Dues & Memberships
-
-
$2,693
-
-
0.0%
Meetings & Training
-
-
-
$1,500
$1,500
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$176,766
$217,250
$205,419
$264,212
$264,212
0.0%
Utilities
$236,455
$260,578
$247,592
$188,181
$192,780
2.4%
Contractual Services
$118,103
$150,703
$130,788
$195,411
$195,411
0.0%
Supplies
$17,912
$13,002
$16,495
$35,603
$35,603
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$15,209
$8,347
$12,716
$4,900
$4,900
0.0%
Damages/Vandalism
-
-
-
$900
$900
0.0%
Internal Service
$6,599
$5,772
$9,397
$6,709
$10,377
54.7%
Capital Expenditures
$13,193
$19,384
-
-
-
0.0%
Environmental
$386,571
$563,758
$379,776
-
-
0.0%
Dues & Memberships
$9,150
$11,865
$11,110
-
-
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$250,942
$310,114
$263,057
-
-
0.0%
Utilities
-
$306
-
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$124,461
$97,495
$103,837
-
-
0.0%
Supplies
-
$87
$50
-
-
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
$4,756
-
-
-
0.0%
Damages/Vandalism
$233
$14
-
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$1,785
$1,722
$1,722
-
-
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
$137,399
-
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$6,776,993
$8,447,090
$9,359,758
$9,733,513
$10,786,167
10.8%
Within the $6.3 million budgeted in the Streets Division for maintenance and repair, $6 million of that is specifically
budgeted for the Pavement Management Program in FY2027, an increase of $1 million from the prior year. This will
provide the Town Council additional options and budget authority for additional roadwork during the fiscal year.
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Development Services
The Development Services Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Fountain Hills by providing plan
review, construction permitting, building inspections, code enforcement, and Geographic Information Systems, as well
as the use of innovative and proven land planning techniques. The Department strives to provide quality customer
service in a professional and timely manner.
John Wesley
Development Services Director
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Equipment/Improvemen
Dues & Memberships
Supplies
Utilities
Capital Expenditures
Meetings & Training
Internal Service
Contingency
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$1,292,499
82.38%
Contractual Services
$70,574
4.50%
Contingency
$70,000
4.46%
Maintenance & Repair
$54,912
3.50%
Internal Service
$32,122
2.05%
Meetings & Training
$19,230
1.23%
Supplies
$11,260
0.72%
Utilities
$9,132
0.58%
Dues & Memberships
$6,334
0.40%
Equipment/Improvemen
$2,800
0.18%
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
1.57M
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$993,849
$1,067,983
$1,218,681
$1,241,103
$1,292,499
4.1%
Dues & Memberships
$3,199
$2,545
$6,654
$5,999
$6,334
5.6%
Meetings & Training
$3,660
$1,766
$4,174
$19,230
$19,230
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$40,375
$50,187
$46,895
$51,912
$54,912
5.8%
Utilities
$9,100
$7,557
$9,050
$9,132
$9,132
0.0%
Contractual Services
$147,851
$120,853
$30,853
$70,574
$70,574
0.0%
Supplies
$2,926
$3,278
$3,722
$11,260
$11,260
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$774
$2,631
$725
$2,800
$2,800
0.0%
Internal Service
$19,966
$18,521
$24,111
$20,503
$32,122
56.7%
Contingency
-
-
-
$100,000
$70,000
-30.0%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
$47,907
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$1,221,700
$1,275,320
$1,392,773
$1,532,513
$1,568,863
2.4%
Expenditures by Division
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Development Services Department by Object for
FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Division
Mapping & Graphics
Planning
Code Compliance
Development Services
Building Safety
Expenditures by Object
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$2M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
$2,000K
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FY27 Expenditures by Division
Building Safety
$615,172
39.21%
Development Services
$390,139
24.87%
Code Compliance
$263,662
16.81%
Planning
$151,080
9.63%
Mapping & Graphics
$148,810
9.49%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Development Services
$260,725
$283,692
$287,108
$413,256
$390,139
-5.6%
Payroll Expenses
$190,070
$211,029
$221,677
$234,455
$241,476
3.0%
Dues & Memberships
$950
$926
$926
$1,086
$1,086
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$560
$182
-
$4,100
$4,100
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$36,473
$44,483
$38,524
$45,200
$45,200
0.0%
Utilities
$2,195
$1,920
$1,760
-
-
0.0%
Contractual Services
$27,298
$22,297
$21,947
$21,524
$21,524
0.0%
Supplies
$850
$1,370
$727
$5,105
$5,105
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$435
$21
$15
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$1,894
$1,464
$1,531
$1,786
$1,648
-7.7%
Contingency
-
-
-
$100,000
$70,000
-30.0%
Planning
$121,843
$133,725
$139,047
$153,379
$151,080
-1.5%
Payroll Expenses
$115,827
$127,116
$129,221
$139,751
$138,069
-1.2%
Dues & Memberships
$1,329
$1,419
$1,595
$2,213
$2,213
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$15
$425
$1,416
$4,600
$4,600
0.0%
Contractual Services
$2,640
$3,694
$5,317
$4,850
$4,850
0.0%
Supplies
$601
$277
$273
$345
$345
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
-
-
-
$100
$100
0.0%
Internal Service
$1,431
$794
$1,225
$1,520
$903
-40.6%
Building Safety
$502,393
$521,678
$614,478
$580,764
$615,172
5.9%
Payroll Expenses
$377,123
$418,345
$540,847
$529,306
$554,469
4.8%
Dues & Memberships
$615
$200
$4,033
$2,380
$2,715
14.1%
Meetings & Training
$1,635
$1,159
$2,183
$4,730
$4,730
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$113
$3,736
$5,961
$1,092
$1,092
0.0%
Utilities
$1,967
$1,974
$2,645
$2,980
$2,980
0.0%
Contractual Services
$113,384
$89,174
$158
$31,000
$31,000
0.0%
1.57M
Expenditures by Division
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Supplies
$309
$158
$533
$1,480
$1,480
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$311
$28
$710
$200
$200
0.0%
Internal Service
$6,937
$6,903
$9,501
$7,596
$16,506
117.3%
Capital Expenditures
-
-
$47,907
-
-
0.0%
Code Compliance
$229,796
$219,500
$229,633
$242,301
$263,662
8.8%
Payroll Expenses
$211,182
$201,523
$211,888
$217,213
$235,110
8.2%
Dues & Memberships
$305
-
$100
$320
$320
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$1,450
-
$575
$2,300
$2,300
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$2,071
$485
$342
$1,120
$1,120
0.0%
Utilities
$4,938
$3,662
$4,645
$6,152
$6,152
0.0%
Contractual Services
$182
$2,400
$166
$3,200
$3,200
0.0%
Supplies
$828
$239
$800
$730
$730
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$28
$2,582
-
$2,500
$2,500
0.0%
Internal Service
$8,811
$8,609
$11,116
$8,766
$12,230
39.5%
Mapping & Graphics
$106,943
$116,725
$122,507
$142,813
$148,810
4.2%
Payroll Expenses
$99,647
$109,970
$115,047
$120,378
$123,375
2.5%
Meetings & Training
-
-
-
$3,500
$3,500
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,719
$1,483
$2,068
$4,500
$7,500
66.7%
Contractual Services
$4,346
$3,288
$3,264
$10,000
$10,000
0.0%
Supplies
$339
$1,233
$1,390
$3,600
$3,600
0.0%
Internal Service
$893
$751
$738
$835
$835
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$1,221,700
$1,275,320
$1,392,773
$1,532,513
$1,568,863
2.4%
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Community Services
The mission of the Community Services Department is to provide exceptional customer service to enhance the quality
of life by providing and maintaining safe, available, and accessible parks and facilities, recreation programs, events,
and services that will meet the intellectual, social, cultural, and leisure needs of all residents.
Kevin Snipes
Community Services Director
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Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures by Fund
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Fund for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Fund for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Fund
Public Art Fund
General Fund
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
$5M
$3M
$3M
$3M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
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FY27 Expenditures by Fund
General Fund
$4,580,916
99.07%
Public Art Fund
$42,777
0.93%
Category
FY 2023 Actual
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025 Actual
FY 2026
Adopted Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027 Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
General Fund
$3,303,757.79
$3,487,932.58
$3,932,654.61
$4,427,565.00
$4,580,916.00
3.46%
Public Art Fund
$23,756.49
$31,463.59
$33,193.67
$40,214.00
$42,777.00
6.37%
Total Expenditures
$3,327,514.28
$3,519,396.17
$3,965,848.28
$4,467,779.00
$4,623,693.00
3.49%
Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Damages/Vandalism
Dues & Memberships
Contingency
Meetings & Training
Capital Expenditures
Equipment/Improvemen
Internal Service
Supplies
Utilities
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
4.62M
Expenditures by Fund
$3M
$3M
$3M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
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FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$2,389,203
51.67%
Contractual Services
$965,553
20.88%
Maintenance & Repair
$434,027
9.39%
Utilities
$397,985
8.61%
Supplies
$272,961
5.90%
Internal Service
$84,007
1.82%
Contingency
$35,000
0.76%
Meetings & Training
$23,987
0.52%
Equipment/Improvemen
$12,250
0.26%
Dues & Memberships
$5,970
0.13%
Damages/Vandalism
$2,750
0.06%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
$1,667,818
$1,828,329
$2,005,552
$2,246,822
$2,389,203
6.3%
Dues & Memberships
$5,436
$6,895
$4,678
$6,020
$5,970
-0.8%
Meetings & Training
$18,028
$13,757
$17,887
$28,987
$23,987
-17.2%
Maintenance & Repair
$308,724
$335,040
$516,688
$469,772
$434,027
-7.6%
Utilities
$337,342
$366,999
$368,916
$391,355
$397,985
1.7%
Contractual Services
$541,187
$607,874
$681,446
$912,690
$965,553
5.8%
Supplies
$188,222
$203,109
$223,646
$276,516
$272,961
-1.3%
Equipment/Improvemen
$106,851
$51,911
$46,793
$21,050
$12,250
-41.8%
Damages/Vandalism
$3,532
$727
$8,130
$2,100
$2,750
31.0%
Internal Service
$72,463
$76,384
$77,554
$77,467
$84,007
8.4%
Contingency
-
-
-
$35,000
$35,000
0.0%
Capital Expenditures
$77,910
$28,371
$14,558
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$3,327,514
$3,519,396
$3,965,848
$4,467,779
$4,623,693
3.5%
4.62M
Expenditures by Object
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Expenditures by Division
The following charts include actual division expenditures within the Community Services Department for FY2023
through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and FY2027 division expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Division
Senior Services
Comm Ctr Operations
Community Services
Recreation
Parks
FY27 Expenditures by Division
Parks
$2,112,312
45.68%
Recreation
$1,178,577
25.49%
Community Services
$622,761
13.47%
Comm Ctr Operations
$519,512
11.24%
Senior Services
$190,531
4.12%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Community Services
$387,644
$500,451
$524,889
$613,386
$622,761
1.5%
Payroll Expenses
$317,418
$387,278
$408,341
$435,915
$441,138
1.2%
Dues & Memberships
$2,675
$1,805
$1,870
$50
-
-
Meetings & Training
$8,015
$3,745
$7,434
$10,050
$10,050
0.0%
$3M
$3M
$3M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$4M
$4M
​$4M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
4.62M
Expenditures by Division
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Maintenance & Repair
$1,879
$23,807
$13,059
$11,220
$11,220
0.0%
Utilities
$1,997
$1,069
$1,175
$600
$600
0.0%
Contractual Services
$32,588
$57,246
$58,372
$118,518
$120,518
1.7%
Supplies
$17,247
$18,668
$24,805
$20,915
$22,765
8.8%
Equipment/Improvemen
$220
$905
$3,896
-
-
0.0%
Internal Service
$5,604
$5,927
$5,937
$6,118
$6,470
5.8%
Contingency
-
-
-
$10,000
$10,000
0.0%
Recreation
$762,708
$859,662
$917,692
$1,102,954
$1,178,577
6.9%
Payroll Expenses
$403,166
$463,187
$483,073
$577,760
$602,734
4.3%
Dues & Memberships
$731
$515
$686
$2,792
$2,792
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$4,289
$5,861
$8,228
$11,475
$6,475
-43.6%
Maintenance & Repair
$26,308
$35,421
$38,979
$29,500
$34,500
16.9%
Utilities
$8,238
$7,712
$7,355
$6,860
$6,660
-2.9%
Contractual Services
$218,747
$243,726
$274,420
$344,049
$394,912
14.8%
Supplies
$89,221
$89,367
$97,303
$99,045
$99,045
0.0%
Equipment/Improvemen
$6,164
$8,224
$1,416
$350
$350
0.0%
Internal Service
$5,844
$5,649
$6,232
$6,123
$6,109
-0.2%
Contingency
-
-
-
$25,000
$25,000
0.0%
Parks
$1,584,907
$1,565,090
$1,898,809
$2,060,593
$2,112,312
2.5%
Payroll Expenses
$458,128
$460,360
$566,235
$631,513
$720,250
14.1%
Dues & Memberships
$755
$3,403
$968
$1,370
$1,370
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$3,417
$3,250
$2,225
$5,912
$5,912
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$277,505
$272,593
$461,225
$422,992
$382,247
-9.6%
Utilities
$326,078
$357,262
$359,277
$381,135
$387,965
1.8%
Contractual Services
$286,364
$291,219
$326,525
$417,274
$417,274
0.0%
Supplies
$69,908
$84,639
$88,301
$135,110
$124,055
-8.2%
Equipment/Improvemen
$26,904
$24,842
$26,624
$4,500
$5,700
26.7%
Damages/Vandalism
$3,532
$727
$8,130
$2,100
$2,750
31.0%
Internal Service
$54,406
$58,424
$59,300
$58,687
$64,789
10.4%
Capital Expenditures
$77,910
$8,371
-
-
-
0.0%
Comm Ctr Operations
$424,657
$448,491
$453,837
$511,300
$519,512
1.6%
Payroll Expenses
$336,609
$394,168
$408,709
$453,387
$470,867
3.9%
Dues & Memberships
$890
$762
$676
$1,102
$1,102
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$107
$450
-
$1,400
$1,400
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$2,934
$3,219
$3,425
$5,860
$5,860
0.0%
Utilities
$1,030
$956
$1,109
$2,760
$2,760
0.0%
Contractual Services
$1,342
$4,272
$1,174
$12,470
$12,470
0.0%
Supplies
$5,411
$4,521
$5,307
$14,836
$15,486
4.4%
Equipment/Improvemen
$71,846
$15,731
$14,662
$15,000
$5,000
-66.7%
Internal Service
$4,488
$4,412
$4,219
$4,485
$4,567
1.8%
Capital Expenditures
-
$20,000
$14,558
-
-
0.0%
Senior Services
$167,598
$145,703
$170,622
$179,546
$190,531
6.1%
Payroll Expenses
$152,497
$123,336
$139,196
$148,247
$154,214
4.0%
Dues & Memberships
$385
$410
$478
$706
$706
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$2,199
$450
-
$150
$150
0.0%
Maintenance & Repair
$98
-
-
$200
$200
0.0%
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Contractual Services
$2,147
$11,411
$20,955
$20,379
$20,379
0.0%
Supplies
$6,435
$5,914
$7,930
$6,610
$11,610
75.6%
Equipment/Improvemen
$1,717
$2,210
$196
$1,200
$1,200
0.0%
Internal Service
$2,121
$1,972
$1,867
$2,054
$2,072
0.9%
Total Expenditures
$3,327,514
$3,519,396
$3,965,848
$4,467,779
$4,623,693
3.5%
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Fire and Emergency Medical Services
The Fire Department is responsible for EMS delivery and fire suppression within the Town limits. The Fire Department
is also responsible for fire prevention that includes plan review and building inspections. The Fire Department takes
the lead role in emergency management and the Fire Chief serves as the Emergency Manager for the Town. The Fire
Department also provides other community services such as public education, CPR classes, child safety seat checks
and other safety programs. 
Dave Ott
Fire Chief
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Expenditure Summary
The Fire Department's FY2027 proposed budget includes a personnel supplement request of about $127K to add
another firefighter and additional budgeted expenditures for a full-year of a revised command structure including 3
Battalion Chief positions. These changes will enhance the Fire Department's ongoing application for automatic aid
status with surrounding jurisdictions. 
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
FY2023 expenditures appear much lower than budgeted. However, this is because the Town paid for most of the Fire
Department's contracted services (contracted with Rural Metro in FY2023) using Federal grant monies (American
Rescue Plan funding) from the Special Revenue Fund.
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
$8M
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Dues & Memberships
Meetings & Training
Contingency
Capital Expenditures
Supplies
Utilities
Maintenance & Repair
Equipment/Improvemen
Internal Service
Contractual Services
Payroll Expenses
FY2023 expenditures appear much lower than other years. However, this is because the Town paid for most of the Fire
Department's contracted services (contracted with Rural Metro in FY2023) using Federal grant monies (American
Rescue Plan funding).
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Payroll Expenses
$5,158,528
79.63%
Contractual Services
$345,040
5.33%
Internal Service
$273,355
4.22%
Equipment/Improvemen
$216,600
3.34%
Utilities
$132,889
2.05%
Maintenance & Repair
$123,110
1.90%
Contingency
$120,000
1.85%
Supplies
$74,355
1.15%
Meetings & Training
$25,200
0.39%
Dues & Memberships
$8,700
0.13%
$1M
$1M
$1M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
6.48M
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Payroll Expenses
-
$2,068,046
$4,169,537
$4,709,487
$5,158,528
9.5%
Dues & Memberships
$500
$920
$4,222
$8,700
$8,700
0.0%
Meetings & Training
$1,940
$7,248
$7,724
$20,200
$25,200
24.8%
Maintenance & Repair
$40,045
$136,433
$163,701
$123,110
$123,110
0.0%
Utilities
$48,635
$85,813
$113,726
$105,979
$132,889
25.4%
Contractual Services
$705,152
$2,172,999
$279,266
$345,040
$345,040
0.0%
Supplies
$11,149
$66,315
$78,110
$72,855
$74,355
2.1%
Equipment/Improvemen
$21,561
$351,885
$79,066
$210,500
$216,600
2.9%
Internal Service
$205,262
$214,115
$204,114
$220,713
$273,355
23.9%
Contingency
-
-
-
$150,000
$120,000
-20.0%
Capital Expenditures
$56,945
$141,681
$85,510
-
-
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$1,091,189
$5,245,457
$5,184,975
$5,966,584
$6,477,777
8.6%
FY2023 expenditures appear much lower than other years. However, this is because the Town paid for most of the Fire
Department's contracted services (contracted with Rural Metro in FY2023) using Federal grant monies (American
Rescue Plan funding).
Expenditures by Object
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Law Enforcement
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is a fully integrated law enforcement agency committed to being the leader in
establishing the standards for providing quality law enforcement, detention and support services to the citizens of
Maricopa County and to other criminal justice agencies.
Expenditure Summary
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted FY2026 and
FY2027 departmental expenditures for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures Across Department
Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
$8M
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Expenditures by Object
The following charts include actual departmental expenditures by Object for FY2023 through FY2025, and budgeted
FY2026 and FY2027 departmental expenditures by Object for this Department.
Historical and Budgeted Expenditures by Object
Supplies
Maintenance & Repair
Contractual Services
FY27 Expenditures by Object
Contractual Services
$5,794,520
99.98%
Maintenance & Repair
$1,296
0.02%
Supplies
$40
0.00%
Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Maintenance & Repair
-
-
-
$1,296
$1,296
0.0%
Software License/Maint
-
-
-
$1,296
$1,296
0.0%
Contractual Services
$4,574,193
$6,225,785
$6,187,857
$5,859,669
$5,794,520
-1.1%
Printing Expense
-
-
$726
$700
$700
0.0%
Law Patrol
$4,503,202
$6,165,791
$6,132,712
$5,759,469
$5,691,320
-1.2%
Jail Fees
$45,148
$38,326
$32,806
$67,500
$67,500
0.0%
Animal Control
$25,843
$21,668
$21,613
$32,000
$35,000
9.4%
$5M
$5M
$5M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
5.8M
Expenditures by Object
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Category
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Budget
FY 2026
Adopted
Budget vs. FY
2027
Proposed
Budget (%
Change)
Supplies
-
-
-
$40
$40
0.0%
Office Supplies
-
-
-
$40
$40
0.0%
Total Expenditures
$4,574,193
$6,225,785
$6,187,857
$5,861,005
$5,795,856
-1.1%
Most of the Law Enforcement Department FY2027 budget is for contractual services, and primarily to pay the
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) for the Town's Intergovernmental Agreement (MCSO IGA) for patrol services.
As you can see above under the "Law Patrol" line item, the budgeted amount of $5.69 million is a slight decrease of
1.2% from the prior year.  Accordingly, this Department's budget has decreased for next year.
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Capital Improvement Plan
The Town of Fountain Hills' Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a strategic roadmap for long-term improvements within
our Town over the next 5 years.  All CIP projects included in each annual budget are discussed and approved by
Council to enhance the community's infrastructure and assets. The CIP plan is intended to serve as a comprehensive
guide for the Town's long-term funding strategies, goals, and implementation timelines.
Capital Budgeting Process
The Town's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes a 5-year outlook for planning and funding purposes. All CIP
projects are proposed during budget work sessions throughout each fiscal year, based on the Town's infrastructure
needs with an emphasis on improvements that will increase the safety of our residents and protect the infrastructure
we have in place. Park amenity projects are also proposed to increase cultural and recreational opportunities within
our Town. The culmination of these discussions occurs during a budget work session each March, when the Council
provides direction on which CIP projects should be funded and included in the proposed budget presented to Council
in April.  
During the proposed budget work session in April, the Council provides direction each year on which CIP projects to
include in the Tentative budget in May.  Once the Council adopts the tentative budget in May, that is the maximum
amount of CIP funding that can be allocated, and any final changes can only reduce those amounts. The Council
adopts the final budget in early June, and once that happens, Town staff begin planning for the next fiscal year and
have the ability to begin ordering goods and services to begin construction as early as July of the next fiscal year.
During the fiscal year, staff have taken steps to provide more transparency and accountability over the progress of CIP
projects.  These steps include regularly scheduled staff meetings to discuss CIP funding, project progress and next
steps. The Public Works and Community Services departments also provide quarterly CIP progress updates to Council
during meetings open to the public.
Basis for Capital Revenue and Expenditures Estimates
The Town's Public Works Department includes a Town Engineer and Assistant Town Engineer (engineers). These staff,
alongside the Public Works Director and Community Services Director, prepare CIP project expenditure estimates
when feasible. For larger-scale and more complex projects, the engineers sometimes utilize consultants to prepare
project cost estimates.
For CIP revenue estimates, the engineers work with Finance staff to estimate grant reimbursements based on actual
reimbursement rates, and Finance staff includes CIP revenue projections in its collective revenue projection process.
For example, Council-adopted financial policies require Finance staff to deposit 50% of construction local sales tax
revenues and General Fund year-end excess reserves into the Capital Projects Fund.
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One Year Plan
The Town's FY2027 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes $9.3
million for 20 capital improvements (including some carryover projects from
FY2026) within our Town. 10 of these projects are for planned park amenity
improvements, including completing Skyview Park to create stargazing
opportunities for our residents which will be funded by development impact
fees. Staff are also developing potential plans for a new community park,
Sierra Madre, which would be a $12 million total capital investment over the
next 5 years, but will be supplemented by Parks Development Impact fees as
those revenues become available. Most impactful to the Town is completing
a design for the eventual replacement of our lake liner at Fountain Park, a $1
million investment in FY2027, from the lake liner savings set aside by the
Council in the Town's Facilities Reserve Fund.
Another 10 projects are planned for streets, facilities, downtown and drainage
improvements. These projects are intended to improve safety and
recreational opportunities for Town residents, and provide additional
protection and longevity for the Town's existing improvements. For example,
this CIP includes $1 million of carryover budget from FY2026 to complete the
widening of Shea Blvd between Palisades Blvd and Fountain Hills Blvd, and
$2.0 million to complete construction for improvements along Verde River
Dr, the next planned phase of the Dowtown Streetscapes Improvement
project.
The $9.3 million and a contingency of almost $700K have been included in
the Capital Projects Fund budget to plan for these projects for total Capital
Projects Fund budgeted expenditures of $10 million for FY2027. The Town
uses these budgeted line items for each project and reimburses the Capital
Projects Fund form other funding sources that are earmarked for particular
projects. For example, Skyview Park will be constructed using Parks
Development Impact Fee Fund monies. Therefore, the Town will pay vendors
from the Capital Projects Fund and immediately transfer monies from the
Parks Development Impact Fee Fund into the Capital Projects Fund for the
construction progress.
FY27 Total Capital Requested
$9,303,000
FY27 Total Funding Requested
$9,303,000
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FY27 Total Funding Requested by Source
Capital Project Fund (600)
$4,871,750
52.37%
Parks Development Fee Fund
(740)
$1,600,000
17.20%
Grants
$1,131,250
12.16%
Facilities Reserve Fund (610)
$1,000,000
10.75%
Facilities Reserve Fund
$400,000
4.30%
Streets Development Fee Fund
(730)
$300,000
3.22%
FY27 Total Funding Requested by Department
Public Works
$5,103,000
54.85%
Community Services
$4,200,000
45.15%
9.3M
9.3M
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Capital Improvement Multi-Year Plan
This page shows the next five-year outlook of the FY2027 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan, including projected
capital costs and earmarked funding sources. This outlook includes 4 additional capital projects earmarked for future
years, but not included in the FY2027 projected costs:
3rd and final year of the Avenue Linear Park Improvements - $250,000 in FY2028
Library/Museum Drainage Improvements - $300,00 in FY2028
Palm tree & electrical upgrades on Avenue of the Fountains - $80,000 in FY2028
Desert Vista Skate Park slope improvements - $130,000 in FY2030
 Staff will project needs after the completion of each year in this future outlook, to ensure funding sources are
available and adequate for each respective budget year.
FY27 - FY31 Total Funding Requested by Department (including Future Budgeted)
Funding by Department Totals (all years)
Community Services
$32,755,000
60.71%
Public Works
$21,198,000
39.29%
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$11M
$11M
$11M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$3M
$3M
​$3M
$16M
$16M
​$16M
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Future Budgeted
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
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FY27 - FY31 Total Funding Requested by Source (including Future Budgeted)
Funding by Source Totals (all years)
Capital Project Fund (600)
$27,871,750
51.66%
Facilities Reserve Fund (610)
$17,000,000
31.51%
Grants
$4,881,250
9.05%
Parks Development Fee Fund
(740)
$3,200,000
5.93%
Facilities Reserve Fund
$700,000
1.30%
Streets Development Fee Fund
(730)
$300,000
0.56%
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$9M
$11M
$11M
$11M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$3M
$3M
​$3M
$16M
$16M
​$16M
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Future Budgeted
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
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Capital Projects
Below is a full listing of all CIP projects included in the FY2027 proposed budget (totals include all estimated costs over
the next 5 years), based on Council direction at various budget retreats and work sessions throughout FY2026. The
following pages detail each specific proposed project, its estimated costs, timeline, and funding considerations.
Capital Projects
Project No. / Project Name
Years
Departments
Type
Total
D6070
Ashbrook Wash Slope
Stabilization
2027 - 2029
Public Works
CIP - Storm Water
$5,250,000
P3059
Avenue Linear Park
Improvements
2028
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$250,000
P3071
Community Center - Turf
Improvement and Fitness Area
2027 - 2028
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$325,000
D6068
Dam Sediment Removal and
Improvements
2027 - 2031
Public Works
CIP - Storm Water
$500,000
P3072
Desert Vista Park - Skate Park
Slope Improvements
2030
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$130,000
P3066
Desert Vista Pump House
2027
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$300,000
E8506
Downtown Streetscape
Improvement Program
2027 - 2030
Public Works
CIP - Streets
$10,218,000
P3070
Fountain Park - Turf Reduction,
Grade and Drainage Work, and
Event Usage Improvement
2027
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$75,000
P3068
Fountain Park Bollard Light
Replacement
2027
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$300,000
P3038
Fountain Park Lake Liner
Replacement
2027
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$1,000,000
P3067
Fountain Park Ramada
Replacement
2027
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$200,000
P3064
Four Peaks Electrical Building
2027
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$200,000
D6057
Golden Eagle Impoundment
Area Improvements - Phase II
2027
Public Works
CIP - Storm Water
$325,000
P3069
Golden Eagle Park - Pump
House and Storage Tank Design
2027 - 2030
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$575,000
S6068
Guardrail Replacement Town-
wide
2027 - 2031
Public Works
CIP - Streets
$250,000
D6069
Library/Museum Drainage
Improvements
2028
Public Works
CIP - Facilities
$300,000
F4047
Library/Museum/Community
Center Air Handler Upgrades
2027
Public Works
CIP - Facilities
$400,000
E8509
Palm Tree Lighting and
Electrical Upgrades on Avenue
of the Fountains
2028
Public Works
CIP - Streets
$80,000
S7002
Pedestrian Marked Crosswalks -
Town-wide
2027 - 2031
Public Works
CIP - Streets
$750,000
S6058
Shea Boulevard Widening -
Eastbound from Palisades Blvd
to Fountain Hills Blvd -
Development Fees
2027
Public Works
CIP - Streets
$1,000,000
S6061
Sidewalk Infill and Design
2027 - 2031
Public Works
CIP - Streets
$1,625,000
P3044
Sierra Madre Park
2027 - 2031
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$12,000,000
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Project No. / Project Name
Years
Departments
Type
Total
P3060
Skyview Park - Development
Fees
2027
Community Services
CIP - Parks
$1,400,000
F4046
Town Hall Campus Buildings -
Roof Rehabilitation
2027
Public Works
CIP - Facilities
$500,000
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Community Services
FY27 - FY31 Community Services Projects (including Future Budgeted)
Fountain Park Lake Liner
Replacement
$17,000,000
51.90%
Sierra Madre Park
$12,000,000
36.64%
Skyview Park - Development Fees
$1,400,000
4.27%
Golden Eagle Park - Pump House
and Storage Tank Design
$575,000
1.76%
Community Center - Turf
Improvement and Fitness Area
$325,000
0.99%
Fountain Park Bollard Light
Replacement
$300,000
0.92%
Desert Vista Pump House
$300,000
0.92%
Avenue Linear Park
Improvements
$250,000
0.76%
Four Peaks Electrical Building
$200,000
0.61%
Fountain Park Ramada
Replacement
$200,000
0.61%
Desert Vista Park - Skate Park
Slope Improvements
$130,000
0.40%
Fountain Park - Turf Reduction,
Grade and Drainage Work, and
Event Usage Improvement
$75,000
0.23%
$4M
$4M
$4M
$3M
$3M
​$3M
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$3M
$3M
​$3M
$2M
$2M
$2M
$16M
$16M
$16M
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Future Budgeted
0
$5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
Summary of Requests
Project No. /
Category
FY2027
FY2028
FY2029
FY2030
FY2031
Future
Budgeted
Total
P3038
Fountain Park Lake
Liner Replacement
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$16,000,000
$17,000,000
P3044
Sierra Madre Park
$600,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$2,400,000
$2,000,000
$0
$12,000,000
P3060
Skyview Park -
Development Fees
$1,400,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,400,000
P3069
$75,000
$0
$0
$500,000
$0
$0
$575,000
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Project No. /
Category
FY2027
FY2028
FY2029
FY2030
FY2031
Future
Budgeted
Total
Golden Eagle Park -
Pump House and
Storage Tank
Design
P3071
Community Center
- Turf Improvement
and Fitness Area
$50,000
$275,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$325,000
P3068
Fountain Park
Bollard Light
Replacement
$300,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$300,000
P3066
Desert Vista Pump
House
$300,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$300,000
P3059
Avenue Linear Park
Improvements
$0
$250,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$250,000
P3064
Four Peaks
Electrical Building
$200,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$200,000
P3067
Fountain Park
Ramada
Replacement
$200,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$200,000
P3072
Desert Vista Park -
Skate Park Slope
Improvements
$0
$0
$0
$130,000
$0
$0
$130,000
P3070
Fountain Park - Turf
Reduction, Grade
and Drainage Work,
and Event Usage
Improvement
$75,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$75,000
Total Summary of
Requests
$4,200,000
$2,525,000
$5,000,000
$3,030,000
$2,000,000
$16,000,000
$32,755,000
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Avenue Linear Park Improvements
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3059
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2024
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2028
Project Location
Description
The Avenue Linear Park has been a central focus for the downtown area.  It is the desire of the groups that own businesses in
the area for the park to have more shaded sitting areas in hopes that prospective clients will stay longer and visit area
businesses.  This will be a multi-year park improvement similar to the ones done at Four Peaks Park that will include
improving the parks' usability with this in mind.  Improvements will include new shade structures, picnic tables, replacing
power outlets, eliminating the need for spider boxes, and additional landscaping.  Staff is recommending $250,000 in the
third year for a total of $650,000 over three years.  Staff is recommending delaying the final phase of this project until Fiscal
Year 2028 (with a gap year of no activity in Fiscal Year 2027).
Images
LINEAR PARK - SHADE
STRUCTURE LOCATION
SHADE STRUCTURE
LOCATION
LINEAR PARK - SHADE
STRUCTURE TOP VIEW
SHADE STRUCTURE TOP
VIEW
LINEAR PARK - SHADE
STRUCTURE PROFILE
SHADE STRUCTURE
PROFILE
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Improvement
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$250K
Project Total
$250K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$250K
Project Total
$250K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$250,000
$0
$250,000
Total
$250,000
$0
$250,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$250,000
$0
$250,000
Total
$250,000
$0
$250,000
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Community Center - Turf Improvement and
Fitness Area
Overview
Request Owner
Kyle Harris, Parks
Superintendent
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3071
Estimated Start
Date
10/1/2026
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2028
Project Location
Description
Staff will design and build the area to the southeast of the community center to provide a space that Senior Services and
Recreation can use for outdoor programming and will greatly improve the event space.  The area south of the Community
Center will include a shade over the equipment, which will also greatly reduce heat impacts on the building and windows in
this area, which have been a long-term issue for the ballroom hallway.  This CIP request is for $50,000 in FY2027 to complete
grading efforts for the grass area, before installing fitness equipment in FY2028 for up to $275,000.
Images
COMMUNITY CENTER -
FITNESS AREA - SHADE
STRUCTURE
FITNESS AREA WITH
SHADE STRUCTURE
COMMUNITY CENTER -
OUTDOOR SPACE
IMPROVEMENT
OUTDOOR SPACE
IMPROVEMENT
COMMUNITY CENTER -
OUTDOOR SPACE
IMPROVEMENT
OUTDOOR SPACE
IMPROVEMENT
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Type of Project: New Construction
Benefit to Community
This improvement will benefit the community by making the space a usable space for the Community Center to offer
outdoor activities on level turf areas. It will also provide a shaded fitness/balance area that can be used comfortably for most
of the year. Currently, this space is largely underutilized as it is marginally used during events only.  
Supplemental Attachments
COMMUNITY CENTER - FITNESS AREA WITH SHADE STRUCTU
AREA FOR FITNESS AND SAHDE STRUCTURE
COMMUNITY CENTER - OUTDOOR SPACE IMPROVEMENT
FLATTEN TURF AREA TO CREATE USABLE OUTDOOR SPACE
COMMUNITY CENTER - OUTDOOR SPACE IMPROVEMENT
FLATTEN TURF AREA TO CREATE USABLE SPACE
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$50K
Total Budget (all years)
$325K
Project Total
$325K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$50K
Total Budget (all years)
$325K
Project Total
$325K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$50,000
$275,000
$0
$325,000
Total
$50,000
$275,000
$0
$325,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$50,000
$275,000
$0
$325,000
Total
$50,000
$275,000
$0
$325,000
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Desert Vista Park - Skate Park Slope
Improvements
Overview
Request Owner
Kyle Harris, Parks
Superintendent
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3072
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2029
Estimated
Completion Date
02/28/2030
Project Location
Description
This request proposes removing the underperforming turf on the slope west of the skate park to conserve water and
enhance the park’s appearance. In conjunction with the turf removal, staff is recommending the installation of a new
cantilever shade structure and seating area at the base of the slope adjacent to the skate park. The lack of shade is the most
common concern received regarding the new facility. These improvements will create a more inviting space and provide a
safe, comfortable area for spectators to observe skate park activities.
Images
DESERT VISTA SKATE PARK
SLOPE
VIEW LOOKING EAST
DESERT VISTA SKATE PARK
SLOPE
VIEW LOOKING NORTH
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Benefit to Community
The benefit to the community will be a more inviting entrance to the park.  It will also allow for shade in the skate park, which
can provide extended time of use.  With the shade, this will also provide a space for spectators to safely watch park patrons
without being inside the skate park.  
Supplemental Attachments
DESERT VISTA SKATE PARK SLOPE
VIEW LOOKING NORTH
DESERT VISTA SKATE PARK SLOPE
VIEW LOOKING EAST
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$130K
Project Total
$130K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$130K
Project Total
$130K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2030
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$130,000
$0
$130,000
Total
$130,000
$0
$130,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2030
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$130,000
$0
$130,000
Total
$130,000
$0
$130,000
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Desert Vista Pump House
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3066
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2025
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Project Location
Description
Desert Vista Park’s irrigation system relies on a booster pump and electrical gear housed in steel cabinets exposed to
extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to such conditions accelerates wear and reduces the lifespan of the system’s critical
components. Compounding the issue, the irrigation system’s computer controls share the same cabinet as the pump. This
arrangement led to a costly failure when a pump leak sprayed water onto the computer system, requiring both components
to be replaced.
To address these vulnerabilities, a pre-fabricated structure is proposed to enclose and protect the irrigation pump, electrical
gear, and controls. This enclosure will shield the equipment from extreme heat and environmental hazards, extending its
longevity and reducing maintenance costs. Separating the systems within the enclosure will also prevent cascading failures,
ensuring that malfunctions are isolated and repairs remain manageable. This upgrade is essential to maintaining efficient
irrigation operations and preserving the park’s landscaping.
This is a multi-year capital project, with $50,000 already budgeted in FY2026, and staff will plan to complete construction in
FY2027 for up to $300,000.
Images
Pump cabinet and
electrical gear
Irrigation controllers
Pump Cabinet
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$300K
Total Budget (all years)
$300K
Project Total
$300K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$300K
Total Budget (all years)
$300K
Project Total
$300K
Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$1K
Total Budget (all years)
$4K
Project Total
$5K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Design/Engineering
$0
$0
$0
Total
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Total
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Other Impact
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$5,000
Total
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$5,000
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Fountain Park - Turf Reduction, Grade and
Drainage Work, and Event Usage
Improvement
Overview
Request Owner
Kyle Harris, Parks
Superintendent
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3070
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2026
Estimated
Completion Date
09/30/2026
Project Location
Description
In three areas around Fountain Park, work will be done to reduce turf, improve aesthetics, improve drainage, and create more
flat, usable spaces.  In the first area, at the southwest corner of El Lago and Panorama Blvd, near the Fountain Hills
monument, the turf will be replaced with granite.  This area will have irrigation modified to new drip irrigation, and new
plantings will be installed around the monument to improve the appearance and aesthetics in and around the sign.  This will
also protect the APS transformers and the sanitary district's well site.  In the second area, near the Great Lawn, some of the
berm will be removed and graded down to account for the new grade. In the lower area, new clean soil will be imported to
reduce puddling and create a large flat space for programs and events.  The current irrigation system will undergo minor
modifications to accommodate the new grade elevations.  In the third area, just south of the amphitheater, they will import
soil to raise the level of the small basin, reducing puddling and creating additional flat, usable space.
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Images
FOUNTAIN PARK -
MONUMENT SIGN
MONUMENT SIGN
FOUNTAIN PARK
MONUMENT SIGN LIMITS
OF WORK
LIMITS OF WORK
FOUNTAIN PARK - SOUTH
OF AMPHITHEATER
SOUTH OF AMPHITHEATER
FOUNTAIN PARK - EAST
SIDE GREAT LAWN
EAST SIDE GREAT LAWN
Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Benefit to Community
These improvements will improve the appearance and be more inviting from El Lago and Panorama Blvd.  By adjusting and
reworking the grade in the other areas, this will allow for more or larger events to utilize these spaces, allowing for additional
revenue and a better overall experience.  
Supplemental Attachments
FOUNTAIN PARK - MOUNMENT SIGN
AREA TO REDUCE TURF AND LANDSCAPE
FOUNTAIN PARK - MONUMENT SIGN LIMITS OF WORK
APPROXIMATE LIMITS OF WORK AT THE MONUMENT SIGN
FOUNTAIN PARK - SOUTH OF AMPHITHEATER
GRADE WORK AND TURF IMPROVEMENT
FOUNTAIN PARK - EAST SIDE GREAT LAWN
GRADE WORK AND TURF IMPROVEMENT
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Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$75K
Total Budget (all years)
$75K
Project Total
$75K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$75K
Total Budget (all years)
$75K
Project Total
$75K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$75,000
$0
$75,000
Total
$75,000
$0
$75,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$75,000
$0
$75,000
Total
$75,000
$0
$75,000
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Fountain Park Bollard Light Replacement
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3068
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2026
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Description
Staff requests approval of a Capital Improvement Project to retrofit and replace the lighting components of more than 300
existing bollard fixtures in Fountain Park. This project will retain the existing bollard fixtures and replace only the internal
lighting with new, more energy-efficient LED lamps, reducing glare and up-lighting by lowering the correlated color
temperature from over 3,000 Kelvin to 2,700 Kelvin. The retrofit supports dark-sky best practices, improves nighttime visual
comfort by having almost no upward glare and pedestrian safety, and reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs
while maximizing the use of existing infrastructure and minimizing overall project costs.  These lights will be plug and play
into the original fixtures. 
Images
bollard lighting.png
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
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Supplemental Attachments
Fountain Park bollard measurements July 2025.pdf
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$300K
Total Budget (all years)
$300K
Project Total
$300K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$300K
Total Budget (all years)
$300K
Project Total
$300K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Equipment/Furnishings
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Total
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Total
$300,000
$0
$300,000
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Fountain Park Lake Liner Replacement
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3038
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2026
Project Location
Description
Research and design of the best known methods of removal of 100,000,000 gallons of water, sludge removal, wildlife
impacts, Sanitary District impacts, resident impacts, etc. for fountain lake liner replacement. Our current plan is to begin
planning in FY2027 (budget of $1M), work through the design of this project in FY2027, and complete construction when the
liner fails.  Having the design done now will make it much easier when the time comes to do the repairs needed and not
delay the process for the design to be completed.
This requested project will begin with $1 million in FY2027 from the Facilities Reserve Fund (Lake Liner savings), with future
construction costs to be budgeted from the Facilities Reserve Fund and Capital Project Fund. Staff are recommending
completing the design in FY2027, but not proceeding with replacement/construction of the lake liner until it begins showing
signs of failure through evaporative testing completed every 5 years.
Images
Aerial Photo.JPG
MVC-004S.JPG
MVC-005S.JPG
MVC-012S.JPG
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Improvement
Benefit to Community
The Fountain Park Lake liner is a critical infrastructure component that maintains water retention for the fountain and
irrigation for the park, protects underlying soils, and supports the overall functionality and appearance of the lake. The
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existing liner, when it reaches the end of its useful life, will require proactive planning to prevent potential water loss,
structural concerns, and more costly emergency repairs in the future. 
This project will fund the professional design and engineering services required to prepare construction-ready documents
for the replacement of the lake liner. The design phase will include site evaluation, material analysis, phasing
recommendations, permitting review, cost estimating, and coordination with fountain operations to minimize service
disruption. The consultant will also evaluate opportunities to improve durability, maintenance efficiency, and long-term
performance.
Completing the design now positions the Town to plan and budget appropriately for construction and schedule the work
during an optimal seasonal window to reduce community impact. Advancing this project demonstrates proactive asset
management and protects one of the Town’s most recognizable and heavily utilized community amenities.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$1M
Total Budget (all years)
$1M
Project Total
$17M
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$1M
Total Budget (all years)
$1M
Project Total
$17M
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$0
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
Design/Engineering
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
Total
$1,000,000
$16,000,000
$17,000,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Facilities Reserve Fund (610)
$1,000,000
$16,000,000
$17,000,000
Total
$1,000,000
$16,000,000
$17,000,000
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Fountain Park Ramada Replacement
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3067
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2025
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Project Location
Description
The ramadas at Fountain Park are deteriorating, with failing support beams, masonry columns, and roof structures creating
unsafe conditions and potential liability for the Town. These hazards pose risks to visitors and jeopardize revenue generated
through ramada rentals. Initial quotes for roof replacement exceeded $100,000 due to the custom design, but this would
only provide a temporary fix, as the structures are prone to the same long-term failures.
Staff proposes fully replacing the ramadas, addressing structural deficiencies comprehensively and ensuring durability. This
approach eliminates safety risks, reduces liability exposure, and preserves the ramadas as vital revenue-generating assets for
the department. Investing in long-lasting, safe structures ensures continued community use and offsets costs through rental
income.
This capital project program aims to address the final two of five ramadas as three are planned for completion in FY2026. This
is a multi-year capital project, with $320,000 budgeted for FY2026, and up to $200,000 for construction in FY2027.
Images
Rusting Roof
Structural Cracking
FP Ramada 2.jpg
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Supplemental Attachments
FOUNTAIN PARK RAMADA LOCATIONS
THIS SHOWS THE LOCATIONS OF THE FIVE EXISTING RAMADAS
FOUNTAIN PARK - RAMADA HOLE IN ROOF
THIS PICTURE SHOWS THE HOLE IN THE RAMADA ROOF
FOUNTAIN PARK - RAMADA FAILING WALL
THIS PICTURE SHOWS TEH FAILING WALL
FOUNTAIN PARK - RAMADA FAILING ROOF
THIS PICTURE SHOWS TEH FAILING ROOF
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$200K
Total Budget (all years)
$200K
Project Total
$200K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$200K
Total Budget (all years)
$200K
Project Total
$200K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$200,000
$0
$200,000
Design/Engineering
$0
$0
$0
Total
$200,000
$0
$200,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$200,000
$0
$200,000
Total
$200,000
$0
$200,000
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Four Peaks Electrical Building
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3064
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2025
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Description
The addition of new amenities, including pickleball courts and a restroom, has exceeded the capacity of the existing small
electrical room at the park. The current space is insufficient to house the necessary equipment, and it cannot meet electrical
code requirements, which mandate a 3-foot separation between transformers. This creates operational and compliance
challenges that must be addressed.
Additionally, the field lighting control switches are currently mounted on the exterior of the building, leaving them
vulnerable to harsh weather conditions and tampering. These issues compromise the safety, reliability, and longevity of the
electrical systems that power critical park amenities.
This project proposes constructing and installing a new pre-fabricated building to house the electrical equipment. By
remounting the electrical gear inside a secure, weather-resistant enclosure, the project will ensure compliance with codes,
protect equipment from vandalism and environmental damage, and support the long-term functionality of the park's
amenities. 
This is a multi-year capital project, with $50,000 budgeted for design in FY2026, and up to $200,000 for construction in
FY2027.
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Images
Cramped Quarters
Deteriorating Building
Exterior Lighting Controls
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Improvement
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$200K
Total Budget (all years)
$200K
Project Total
$200K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$200K
Total Budget (all years)
$200K
Project Total
$200K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$200,000
$0
$200,000
Design/Engineering
$0
$0
$0
Total
$200,000
$0
$200,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$200,000
$0
$200,000
Total
$200,000
$0
$200,000
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Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$1K
Total Budget (all years)
$4K
Project Total
$5K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Other Impact
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$5,000
Total
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$5,000
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Golden Eagle Park - Pump House and
Storage Tank Design
Overview
Request Owner
Kyle Harris, Parks
Superintendent
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3069
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2026
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2030
Description
This capital improvement request is for the design phase only and will allow the Town to prepare for the installation of a new
pump house and storage tank system at Golden Eagle Park. The proposed design will help reduce system downtime,
decrease maintenance issues caused by bryozoa from the golf course lake, which currently clog more than 300 irrigation
heads and require manual cleaning, and eliminate reliance on the golf course as the park’s primary irrigation water source.
These improvements will enable Town staff to more effectively maintain, monitor, and manage the park’s irrigation system.
This request will be a multi-year capital project with $75,000 being requested for FY2027 to complete design, and staff have
initially earmarked budget in FY2030 to complete the construction.  If other projects are delayed in FY2028 and 2029, then
staff will recommend moving up the timeline for construction.
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Images
GOLDEN EAGLE PARK -
PUMP HOUSE STORAGE
TANK SITE
PUMP HOUSE STORAGE
TANK SITE
GOLDEN EAGLE PARK -
PUMP/HOUSE STORAGE
TANK
PUMP HOUSE STORAGE
TANK LOCATION
GOLEDN EAGLE PARK -
POINT OF CONNECTION
POINT OF CONNECTION
Bryozoa.png
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Supplemental Attachments
GOLDEN EAGLE PARK - PUMP HOUSE-STORAGE TANK
THIS IS THE AREA TO BE REPURPOSED FOR TEH PUMP HOUSE AND STROAGE TANK
GOLDEN EAGEL PARK - POINT OF CONNECTION
THIS IS THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE CURRENT RECLAIMED WATER LINE RUNNIGN THORUGH THE PARK THAT
WOULD BE OUT POINT OF CONNECTION TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE ATER.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$75K
Total Budget (all years)
$575K
Project Total
$575K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2030
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$0
$500,000
$0
$500,000
Design/Engineering
$75,000
$0
$0
$75,000
Total
$75,000
$500,000
$0
$575,000
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Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$75K
Total Budget (all years)
$575K
Project Total
$575K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2030
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$75,000
$500,000
$0
$575,000
Total
$75,000
$500,000
$0
$575,000
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Sierra Madre Park
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3044
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2026
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2031
Project Location
Description
The proposed Sierra Madre Community Park Design project will initiate the planning and conceptual development of a
future community park on land previously set aside for this purpose. This effort represents an important step in transforming
reserved open space into a thoughtfully designed community asset that meets current and future recreational needs. Staff
plan to use Parks Development Impact Fees as a funding source throughout the entirety of the project, alongside using
Capital Project Fund monies to complete this project.
The design phase will include site analysis, and the development of a comprehensive park master plan. Key elements will
evaluate circulation, accessibility, safety, sustainability, and compatibility with surrounding uses, while identifying appropriate
recreational amenities, open space areas, and supporting infrastructure. The design will also consider long-term
maintenance, operational efficiency, and phased implementation opportunities.
Completing the park design in a timely manner is especially important due to an adjacent local development project
currently underway. Advancing the design now creates an opportunity to coordinate with construction activity occurring
next to the park site and potentially utilize existing construction equipment to complete preliminary grading work.
Leveraging this equipment during the neighboring project could result in significant cost savings and reduce future
disruption to the surrounding area.
Investing in the design phase ensures that future park development is guided by a clear vision, aligns with community
expectations, and strategically positions the Town to take advantage of near-term efficiencies. 
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Images
FH - Parks Location Map.jpg
Sierra Madre Park
location.png
Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Type of Project: New Construction
Benefit to Community
The Sierra Madre Community Park will provide long-term recreational, social, and environmental benefits to the surrounding
neighborhoods and the broader community. Developing a comprehensive park design ensures the space is inclusive,
accessible, and responsive to community needs, creating opportunities for active recreation, passive enjoyment, and
community gathering.
The future park will enhance neighborhood livability by providing walkable open space, supporting healthy lifestyles, and
offering a safe place for families, children, and residents of all ages to connect outdoors. Well-designed parks also contribute
to community identity, promote environmental stewardship, and positively impact nearby property values. Additionally,
advancing the design now positions the Town to minimize construction impacts and costs by coordinating with nearby
development activity. This proactive approach helps deliver community amenities more efficiently while demonstrating
responsible planning and fiscal stewardship.
This large-scale capital project is planned for completion over the next five fiscal years, with $600,000 budgeted for design in
FY2027, and another $11.4 million over the following four fiscal years for construction. Staff are projecting to use between
$200,000 and $400,000 per year in Parks Development Impact Fees and earmark Capital Project Fund monies for the
remaining costs of the project. 
Another important consideration is that this new park would require additional ongoing staffing and contractual services
added to the Town's operational budget each year, estimated at about $400,000 per year starting in FY2030. 
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Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$600K
Total Budget (all years)
$12M
Project Total
$12M
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$600K
Total Budget (all years)
$12M
Project Total
$12M
Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$800K
Project Total
$800K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$0
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
$11,000,000
Design/Engineering
$600,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$600,000
Equipment/Furnishings
$0
$0
$0
$400,000
$0
$0
$400,000
Total
$600,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$2,400,000
$2,000,000
$0
$12,000,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$400,000
$1,600,000
$4,600,000
$2,000,000
$1,600,000
$0
$10,200,000
Parks Development Fee Fund (740)
$200,000
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
$0
$1,800,000
Total
$600,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$2,400,000
$2,000,000
$0
$12,000,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Services/Supplies
$250,000
$250,000
$0
$500,000
Salaries/Benefits
$150,000
$150,000
$0
$300,000
Total
$400,000
$400,000
$0
$800,000
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Skyview Park - Development Fees
Overview
Request Owner
Kevin Snipes, Community
Services Director
Department
Community Services
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
P3060
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2024
Estimated
Completion Date
03/31/2027
Project Location
Description
Skyview Park (previously referred to as Pleasantville Park) is a town-owned property that is about one acre in size on the
corner of Bainbridge and Golden Eagle Blvd.  It has been designated as a future park in the Community Services Master
Plan.  Staff has been working through the design process these past few years, and are now recommending using parks
development impact fees to pay for the construction of the new park in FY2027.  The park location is approved by Dark Sky to
be used by star gazers as well as being designed for classes for yoga, Ti Chi, meditation and other small classes and events.  It
will also have a small trail with educational plant identification.  Staff has spent about $135,000 on the design of the park up
through March 2026, and are requesting up to $1,400,000.00 for construction of the new park next year.  
Images
Skyview Park Layout.jpeg
Skyview Center Structure
Design.jpeg
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Type of Project: New Construction
Benefit to Community
This park will allow all residents to have outdoor spaces where they can enjoy stargazing in a dark sky-minded park, along
with other activities like Tai Chi and Yoga during daylight hours or outdoor educational classes.  This park will also be
interactive, with informational signage highlighting the unique vegetation along the new walking paths.  
Supplemental Attachments
SKYVIEW PARK - DESIGN LAYOUT
THIS IS A PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE LAYOUT OF THE PARK. THIS IS NEAR COMPLETION AND WILL ONLY CHANGE
SLIGHTLY.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$1.4M
Total Budget (all years)
$1.4M
Project Total
$1.4M
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$1.4M
Total Budget (all years)
$1.4M
Project Total
$1.4M
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$1,400,000
$0
$1,400,000
Design/Engineering
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,400,000
$0
$1,400,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Parks Development Fee Fund (740)
$1,400,000
$0
$1,400,000
Total
$1,400,000
$0
$1,400,000
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Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$4.5K
Total Budget (all years)
$22.5K
Project Total
$27K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Other Impact
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$18,000
Services/Supplies
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$9,000
Total
$4,500
$4,500
$4,500
$4,500
$4,500
$4,500
$27,000
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Public Works
FY27 - FY31 Public Works Projects (including Future Budgeted)
Downtown Streetscape
Improvement Program
$10,218,000
48.20%
Ashbrook Wash Slope
Stabilization
$5,250,000
24.77%
Sidewalk Infill and Design
$1,625,000
7.67%
Shea Boulevard Widening -
Eastbound from Palisades Blvd to
Fountain Hills Blvd - Development
Fees
$1,000,000
4.72%
Pedestrian Marked Crosswalks -
Town-wide
$750,000
3.54%
Town Hall Campus Buildings -
Roof Rehabilitation
$500,000
2.36%
Dam Sediment Removal and
Improvements
$500,000
2.36%
Library/Museum/Community
Center Air Handler Upgrades
$400,000
1.89%
Golden Eagle Impoundment Area
Improvements - Phase II
$325,000
1.53%
Library/Museum Drainage
Improvements
$300,000
1.42%
Guardrail Replacement Town-
wide
$250,000
1.18%
Palm Tree Lighting and Electrical
Upgrades on Avenue of the
Fountains
$80,000
0.38%
$5M
$5M
​$5M
$7M
$7M
$7M
$6M
$6M
​$6M
$3M
$3M
​$3M
$625K
$625K
​$625K
0
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Future Budgeted
0
$3M
$5M
$8M
Summary of Requests
Project No. /
Category
FY2027
FY2028
FY2029
FY2030
FY2031
Future
Budgeted
Total
E8506
Downtown
Streetscape
$2,003,000
$3,360,000
$2,483,000
$2,372,000
$0
$0
$10,218,000
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Project No. /
Category
FY2027
FY2028
FY2029
FY2030
FY2031
Future
Budgeted
Total
Improvement
Program
D6070
Ashbrook Wash
Slope Stabilization
$250,000
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$0
$0
$0
$5,250,000
S6061
Sidewalk Infill and
Design
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$0
$1,625,000
S6058
Shea Boulevard
Widening -
Eastbound from
Palisades Blvd to
Fountain Hills Blvd -
Development Fees
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000,000
S7002
Pedestrian Marked
Crosswalks - Town-
wide
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$0
$750,000
F4046
Town Hall Campus
Buildings - Roof
Rehabilitation
$500,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500,000
D6068
Dam Sediment
Removal and
Improvements
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$500,000
F4047
Library/Museum/Co
mmunity Center Air
Handler Upgrades
$400,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$400,000
D6057
Golden Eagle
Impoundment Area
Improvements -
Phase II
$325,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$325,000
D6069
Library/Museum
Drainage
Improvements
$0
$300,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$300,000
S6068
Guardrail
Replacement
Town-wide
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$250,000
E8509
Palm Tree Lighting
and Electrical
Upgrades on
Avenue of the
Fountains
$0
$80,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$80,000
Total Summary of
Requests
$5,103,000
$6,865,000
$5,608,000
$2,997,000
$625,000
$0
$21,198,000
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Ashbrook Wash Slope Stabilization
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
D6070
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2026
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2029
Project Location
Description
Over the past several years, the Town has been reshaping and building up the side slopes within Ashbrook Wash between
Hampstead Avenue and Fountain Hills Boulevard. This project continues those efforts by stabilizing the remaining slopes,
completing the opposite bank, and implementing erosion control measures such as gabion baskets or other suitable
materials. The project will be designed to reduce erosion, limit lateral channel migration, and improve flood protection. The
Town intends to pursue grant funding from the Flood Control District of Maricopa County to support construction costs.
This capital request is for a 3-year multi-year project, contingent on the Town obtaining grant funding. If successful in
obtaining the grant for 75% of the total project costs, staff will begin design in FY2027 for $250,000, with projected
construction costs of $2.5 million per year over the following two years, with total budgeted project costs of $5.25 million
Images
Ashbrook Wash.jpg
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Drainage Improvement
Benefit to Community
The project reduces flood risk to adjacent roads and residential areas by strengthening the Wash banks and improving flow
capacity during storm events. Stabilizing the slopes helps prevent lateral channel migration, protecting public infrastructure
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and private property. The investment supports long-term resilience, minimizes future maintenance needs, and leverages
grant funding to maximize the benefit to the community.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$250K
Total Budget (all years)
$5.25M
Project Total
$5.25M
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$250K
Total Budget (all years)
$5.25M
Project Total
$5.25M
Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$5K
Project Total
$5K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$0
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$0
$5,000,000
Design/Engineering
$250,000
$0
$0
$0
$250,000
Total
$250,000
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$0
$5,250,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Grants
$187,500
$1,875,000
$1,875,000
$0
$3,937,500
Capital Project Fund (600)
$62,500
$625,000
$625,000
$0
$1,312,500
Total
$250,000
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$0
$5,250,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Service/Supplies
$2,500
$2,500
$0
$5,000
Total
$2,500
$2,500
$0
$5,000
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Dam Sediment Removal and Improvements
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
D6068
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2025
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2031
Description
This multi-year program, budgeted at $100,000 per year, aims to enhance the structural integrity and operational efficiency
of the Town's ten jurisdictional dams, consisting of:
Hesperus Dam
Aspen Dam
North Heights Dam
Golden Eagle Park Dam
Sunridge Canyon Dam
Fountain Lake Dam
Thunder Ridge Dam
Crystal Ridge Dam
Stoneridge Dam
Botanical Garden Dam
The project encompasses the following key components:
Structural Repairs: The inlet and outlet structures of the dams are critical for regulating water flow and ensuring safety.
The project will assess and repair any damage or wear in these structures, addressing issues such as erosion, concrete
degradation, and mechanical failures
Sediment Removal: Over time, sediment accumulation can impair dam functionality and reduce water storage
capacity. This project will involve the systematic removal of accumulated sediment from each of the dams, restoring
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their original capacity and ensuring optimal performance
Images
DJI_20241212085608_0061_D.JPG
Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Benefit to Community
The Dam Sediment Removal and Maintenance project ensures the safety and reliability of the Town's dams by repairing
critical structures, removing sediment, and restoring capacity.  This enhances flood protection, supports water management,
and preserves local ecosystems. By investing in this essential infrastructure, the Town protects public safety, promotes
environmental sustainability, and ensures long-term benefits for the community.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$100K
Total Budget (all years)
$500K
Project Total
$500K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$100K
Total Budget (all years)
$500K
Project Total
$500K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Construction
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$500,000
Total
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$500,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$500,000
Total
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$500,000
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Downtown Streetscape Improvement
Program
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
E8506
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2025
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2030
Project Location
Description
The Downtown Streetscape Improvement Program includes the design and construction of enhancements to Verde River
Drive, Parkview Avenue and the East and West halves of the Avenue of the Fountains. Spanning five years, this Capital
Program aligns with the Town Council-approved Downtown Strategy (approved in September 2024) to revitalize the
Downtown area by improving pedestrian access, aesthetics and overall functionality. 
The Town received MAG Design Assistance Grant funding of about $94,300 towards design.
Improvements will include:
Installing new sidewalk along Verde River Drive and Parkview Avenue
Widening sidewalks along the Avenue to accommodate outdoor cafe seating
Installing shade trees, new streetlights, pedestrian lights and hanging aesthetic lights
The total 5-year project budget for the four project phases is $10,733,000, which is tabulated below.
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Project
Location
Design
Cost
Construction
Cost
Total Cost
Verde
River Dr
$201,000
$2,003,000
$2,204,000
Parkview
Ave
$314,000
$3,135,000
$3,449,000
East ½ of
Avenue
$225,000
$2,245,000
$2,470,000
West ½ of
Avenue
$238,000
$2,372,000
$2,610,000
Total:
$978,000
$9,755,000
$10,733,000
The work is intended to be completed over five (5) fiscal years as outlined below:
Fiscal
Year
Project Scope
Design
Construction Total
FY 26
Design of Verde River Dr
AND Design of Parkview
Ave
$515,000 $ -
$515,000
FY 27 Construction of Verde
River Dr
$ -
$2,003,000
$2,003,000
FY 28
Construction of Parkview
Ave AND Design of East 1/2
of Avenue
$225,000 $3,135,000
$3,360,000
FY 29
Construction of East 1/2 of
Avenue AND Design of
West 1/2
$238,000 $2,245,000
$2,483,000
FY 30
Construction of West 1/2 of
Avenue
$ -
$2,372,000
$2,372,000
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Images
Streetscape Example
Before.JPG
Streetscape Example
After.JPG
Verde-Parkview Intersection
Before.JPG
Verde-Parkview Intersection
After.JPG
Parkview Ave Before.JPG
Parkview Ave After.JPG
Details
Strategic Initiative: Targeted collaborative economic
development
Type of Project: Other
Benefit to Community
The Downtown Streetscape Improvements Program will significantly enhance the vibrancy, safety, and accessibility of the
Downtown area.  The project’s focus on beautification through improved landscaping, lighting, and functional design will
foster a welcoming atmosphere, attract more visitors, and encourage economic growth. By investing in a revitalized
Downtown, the community will benefit from a modern, engaging, and safer public space that enhances quality of life and
supports long-term sustainability.
By potentially narrowing travel lanes along the Avenue to accommodate wider sidewalks, the project will create a more
pedestrian-friendly environment, promote outdoor activity, and support local businesses. These changes will also act as a
natural traffic calming measure, reducing vehicle speeds and improving safety for all road users, including cyclists and
pedestrians.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$2M
Total Budget (all years)
$10.2M
Project Total
$10.2M
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$2,003,000
$3,135,000
$2,245,000
$2,372,000
$0
$9,755,000
Design/Engineering
$0
$225,000
$238,000
$0
$0
$463,000
Total
$2,003,000
$3,360,000
$2,483,000
$2,372,000
$0
$10,218,000
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Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$2M
Total Budget (all years)
$10.2M
Project Total
$10.2M
Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$30K
Project Total
$50K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$2,003,000
$3,360,000
$2,483,000
$2,372,000
$0
$10,218,000
Grants
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,003,000
$3,360,000
$2,483,000
$2,372,000
$0
$10,218,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Service/Supplies
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$50,000
Total
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$50,000
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Golden Eagle Impoundment Area
Improvements - Phase II
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
D6057
Estimated Start
Date
09/13/2018
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Project Location
Description
In FY26, drainage channel improvements improvements were completed within Golden Eagle Park.  The next/last phase of
the project will include modification of trash racks on Golden Eagle dam inlets, addressing the face of the dam, inlet,
throughput and outlet infrastructure.  During FY26, design for Phase II improvements was underway.
The Town is also the recipient of grant funding through the Small Projects Assistance Program of the Flood Control District of
Maricopa County (FCDMC). This grant funding will be applied to the this Phase II portion of the project.  The FCDMC will fund
75% of the design and construction cost, up to $500,000, through June 30, 2027. The FCDMC estimated cost share for dam
improvements is $243,750, with the Town match of up to $81,250, and is subject to change, maintaining the 75% / 25%
FCDMC/Town proportional match. 
Images
Golden Eagle Dam.jpeg
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Long-term financial stability of
community infrastructure, environmental, and social
resources
Type of Project: Drainage Improvement
Benefit to Community
The Golden Eagle impoundment area receives storm runoff from three washes - Ashbrook Wash, Bristol Wash and
Cloudburst Wash. The 100-year storm rainfall intensity values have increased in the northeastern area of Maricopa County.
Runoff values have increased, due to increased upstream development. Runoff time of concentration has accelerated, due to
increased upstream development. The net change as a result of noted changes above have increased the amount of flow
entering the impoundment area (this includes the park improvement areas, ball fields, picnic ramada area, etc.) and requires
major modifications to the drainage courses. This project will reduce the risk of flooding and damage to the ballfields and
park amenities, which has occurred in the past.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$325K
Total Budget (all years)
$325K
Project Total
$325K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$325K
Total Budget (all years)
$325K
Project Total
$325K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$325,000
$0
$325,000
Total
$325,000
$0
$325,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Grants
$243,750
$0
$243,750
Capital Project Fund (600)
$81,250
$0
$81,250
Total
$325,000
$0
$325,000
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Guardrail Replacement Town-wide
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
S6068
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2022
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2031
Description
The Town owns and maintains 10,000 linear feet of guardrail. Due to Federal guidelines changing in 2014, several segments of
pre and post-incorporation guardrail are no longer in compliance with Federal highway standards. In 2022, an assessment of
the Town's guardrails was performed, and this project will follow the recommendations of that assessment.
During FY26, guardrail was upgraded along McDowell Mountain Road and Palisades Boulevard. This request is a multi-year
capital improvement program, budgeted at $50,000 per year.
Images
Guardrail Replacement
Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Type of Project: Other
Benefit to Community
Town staff would like to be proactive in implementing guardrail improvements to meet FHWA and ADOT guidelines.
Currently, guardrail within the Town does not meet the FHWA 31" minimum height requirements. ADOT provided the Town a
memo dated May 3, 2017, dictating that existing guardrail 26.5" or lower in height should be replaced in conjunction with
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major pavement or roadway improvements. Guardrail along Palisades does not meet the specifications dictated in this ADOT
memo and that guardrail will be placed first on the priority list of guardrail upgrades. 
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$50K
Total Budget (all years)
$250K
Project Total
$250K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$50K
Total Budget (all years)
$250K
Project Total
$250K
Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$1K
Total Budget (all years)
$5K
Project Total
$5K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Construction
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$250,000
Total
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$250,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$250,000
Total
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$0
$250,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Other Impact
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$0
$5,000
Total
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$0
$5,000
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Library/Museum Drainage Improvements
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
D6069
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2027
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2028
Project Location
Description
This project will construct drainage improvements at the Library/Museum facility on the Town Campus, to establish positive
stormwater flow away from the building and adjacent walkways. The work will be phased, with design and permitting
completed during FY26 (funded by Facilities Reserves), followed by construction in FY28. Improvements will include revised
grading adjacent to the structure, removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter and regrading of the adjacent
roadway to reduce stormwater ponding and water intrusion.
Images
Library Grading.jpg
Library Grading -
Preliminary Plan.jpg
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Improvement
Benefit to Community
The project protects a major public facility from future flooding, reduces long-term maintenance and repair costs, and
enhances visitor safety during storm events. Improving drainage preserves the Town’s investment in the Library/Museum
complex and ensures reliable access to educational, cultural, and community services.
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Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$300K
Project Total
$300K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$300K
Project Total
$300K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Total
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Facilities Reserve Fund
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Total
$300,000
$0
$300,000
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Library/Museum/Community Center Air
Handler Upgrades
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
F4047
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2026
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Project Location
Description
This project replaces and upgrades the existing air handling units serving the Library, Museum, and Community Center to
improve HVAC performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. The scope will include equipment replacement, controls
integration, and any required electrical or mechanical modifications to support the new units. Work will be coordinated to
minimize disruption to facility operations and public use.
Images
Library-Museum-
Community Center Air
Handlers.jpg
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Improvement
Benefit to Community
Upgrading the air handling equipment will improve indoor comfort and operational reliability in heavily used public facilities.
Increased energy efficiency reduces operating costs and supports sustainability goals, while modernized systems extend the
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useful life of mechanical infrastructure. The project ensures the community continues to receive reliable, high-quality
services in safe, accessible public spaces.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$400K
Total Budget (all years)
$400K
Project Total
$400K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$400K
Total Budget (all years)
$400K
Project Total
$400K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$400,000
$0
$400,000
Total
$400,000
$0
$400,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Facilities Reserve Fund
$400,000
$0
$400,000
Total
$400,000
$0
$400,000
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Palm Tree Lighting and Electrical Upgrades
on Avenue of the Fountains
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
E8509
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2027
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2028
Project Location
Description
This project upgrades the electrical infrastructure supporting the palm tree lighting along the Avenue of the Fountains. Work
will include replacement or repair of underground electrical conduit, junction boxes, and lighting circuits, as well as
installation of new, commercial-grade energy-efficient fixtures. The improvements will ensure reliable illumination of the
palm trees and support future streetscape enhancements. This project is planned for design and construction in FY2028 in
the 5-year CIP outlook.
Images
Palm Tree Lighting.jpg
Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Other
Benefit to Community
Reliable palm tree lighting enhances the signature character of the Avenue of the Fountains and contributes to a welcoming
downtown environment. Electrical upgrades improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and support energy efficiency.
The project strengthens the Town’s investment in downtown aesthetics, encourages evening activity, and enhances
community events along the Avenue.
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Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$80K
Project Total
$80K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$80K
Project Total
$80K
Operational Costs
FY2027 Budget
$0
Total Budget (all years)
$3K
Project Total
$3K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$70,000
$0
$70,000
Design/Engineering
$10,000
$0
$10,000
Total
$80,000
$0
$80,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2028
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$80,000
$0
$80,000
Total
$80,000
$0
$80,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Service/Supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$0
$3,000
Total
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$0
$3,000
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Pedestrian Marked Crosswalks - Town-wide
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
S7002
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2024
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2031
Description
This project designs and constructs pedestrian crosswalks and associated signage where appropriate town-wide.  In addition
to the crosswalk striping, ADA-compliant curb ramps and refuge islands are constructed where suitable.
Crosswalks in the Downtown area of Town will be the highest priority, followed by arterials, collectors and local roads.
During FY26, crosswalks at the following locations were installed:
El Lago Mid-Block Crossing between Saguaro Blvd & La Montana Dr
Golden Eagle Blvd & Brittlebush Dr
La Montana Dr & Cambria Dr
La Montana & Hamilton Dr
Proposed crosswalks in FY27 and beyond include the design and/or construction of:
Avenue of the Fountains & Keith McMahon Dr
This request is for a multi-year capital project budgeted for $150,000 annually over the next five fiscal years.
Images
Golden Eagle Blvd -
Brittlebush Crosswalk.jpg
La Montana - Cambria
Crosswalk.jpg
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Type of Project: Other
Benefit to Community
Pedestrian crossings and proper signage alert motorists to the possible presence of pedestrians, increasing awareness. On
roadway facilities with higher traffic volumes, number of lanes and speeds will require a combination of signs, markings, and
other enhancements to give the pedestrian(s) comfort while crossing.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$150K
Total Budget (all years)
$750K
Project Total
$750K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$150K
Total Budget (all years)
$750K
Project Total
$750K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Construction
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$0
$750,000
Total
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$0
$750,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
Requested
Future
Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$0
$750,000
Total
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$0
$750,000
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Shea Boulevard Widening - Eastbound from
Palisades Blvd to Fountain Hills Blvd -
Development Fees
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
S6058
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2019
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Project Location
Description
This project will design and construct the expansion of a segment of Shea Boulevard.  This segment will complete eastbound
Shea, between Palisades Blvd and Fountain Hills Blvd.  The ultimate build-out when completed, will widen Shea Boulevard to
six lanes.  
Design of the expansion of this segment was completed in FY25, and construction was started in FY26.  Staff are requesting
$1M in carry- over budget to complete the project in FY27.
The future segments of the project (Project S7001) will widen Shea Boulevard between Fountain Hills Boulevard and
Technology Drive, which is projected to begin sometime after FY2031 aligning with MAG Prop 479 funding for the future
phase of the project.
Images
Shea Blvd Widening Phase
1
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: New Road
Benefit to Community
Shea Boulevard is a road of regional significance and has an average daily traffic volume of 34,600 vehicles at Palisades
Boulevard. This project is a MAG Proposition 400 project that is regionally funded through MAG, which will provide for 70% of
the project funding with a 30% match from the Town. The Town also will be able to use Development Impact Fees for the
Town match portion.  This project will increase the vehicle capacity on Shea Blvd, addressing additional usage tied to
population growth.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$1M
Total Budget (all years)
$1M
Project Total
$1M
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$1M
Total Budget (all years)
$1M
Project Total
$1M
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
Total
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Grants
$700,000
$0
$700,000
Streets Development Fee Fund (730)
$300,000
$0
$300,000
Capital Project Fund (600)
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
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Sidewalk Infill and Design
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
S6061
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2022
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2031
Project Location
Description
This project provides design and construction for ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk and curb ramps where gaps currently
exist. The new sidewalks will provide connectivity to improve the walkability in the Town, and supports the Town’s Active
Transportation Plan and the 2021 Strategic Plan for creating a walkable community.
In recent years, this project constructed infill sidewalks and/or ADA-compliant ramps at the following locations:
FY 25
FY 26
Tioga Drive Sidewalk
Golden Eagle Blvd and
Brittlebush Lane
Eagle Mountain Pkwy Sidewalk and
mid-block Crosswalk
La Montana Dr and Cambria Dr
La Montana Sidewalk at Bashas -
Design
Hamilton Dr, North of La
Montana Dr
Saguaro Blvd between Hawk Dr and
Quinto Dr - sidewalk
La Montana Dr, between
Hamilton Dr and Saguaro Blvd
In FY27, the Town plans to install sidewalk on Saguaro Boulevard between Hawk Drive and Oasis Drive.
This capital request is an ongoing multi-year project budgeted for $325,000 each of the next five fiscal years.
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Images
Sidewalk Infill Photo.JPG
Hamilton Sidewalk Infill.jpg
Details
Strategic Initiative: Improve public health, well-being,
and safety of our community
Type of Project: Other
Benefit to Community
Through the 2021 Active Transportation Plan planning process, citizens were asked to help identify key gaps in the sidewalk
system and where the priorities should be for improvements.  Installing sidewalks where gaps currently exist, allows
pedestrians to use the sidewalk instead of walking in the adjacent street, reducing risk and creating a safer, more walkable
community.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$325K
Total Budget (all years)
$1.63M
Project Total
$1.63M
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$325K
Total Budget (all years)
$1.63M
Project Total
$1.63M
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
RequestedFuture Budgeted
Total
Construction
$225,000
$225,000
$225,000
$225,000
$225,000
$0
$1,125,000
Design/Engineering
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$500,000
Total
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$0
$1,625,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
FY2028
Requested
FY2029
Requested
FY2030
Requested
FY2031
RequestedFuture Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$0
$1,625,000
Total
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$0
$1,625,000
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Town Hall Campus Buildings - Roof
Rehabilitation
Overview
Request Owner
David Janover, Town Engineer
Department
Public Works
Type
Capital Improvement
Project Number
F4046
Estimated Start
Date
07/1/2025
Estimated
Completion Date
06/30/2027
Project Location
Description
On February 24, 2025, the Town's Consultant completed a comprehensive roof assessment for the Town Hall, Community
Center, Library/Museum, and Central Plant buildings. The evaluation identified significant issues with the existing low-sloped
polyurethane foam roofing systems, including widespread blistering, cracking, and failed coatings. Additionally, electrical
penetrations were found to lack proper flashing jacks, contributing to potential water intrusion. Debris buildup at roof drains
further exacerbates drainage inefficiencies, while deteriorated line set insulation presents additional vulnerabilities.
To address these concerns, during FY26, this project developed signed and sealed construction drawings and specifications
for new roof systems that ensure long-term protection. The design incorporates necessary repairs, including a complete roof
coating system replacement, proper flashing installation at penetrations, and improved drainage solutions. By implementing
these upgrades in FY27, the Town will enhance the structural integrity of its facilities and reduce future maintenance costs
associated with water damage and roofing failures.
Images
Roof.png
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Details
Strategic Initiative: Maintain current infrastructure and
prepare for emerging trends
Type of Project: Improvement
Benefit to Community
This project will extend the lifespan of key municipal buildings, safeguarding essential services housed within the Town Hall,
Community Center, Library/Museum, and Central Plant. A properly designed and maintained roofing system will improve
energy efficiency, reduce long-term repair costs, and provide a safe, leak-free environment for Town staff and residents
utilizing these public facilities.
Capital Cost
FY2027 Budget
$500K
Total Budget (all years)
$500K
Project Total
$500K
Funding Sources
FY2027 Budget
$500K
Total Budget (all years)
$500K
Project Total
$500K
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Construction
$500,000
$0
$500,000
Design/Engineering
$0
$0
$0
Total
$500,000
$0
$500,000
Detailed Breakdown
Category
FY2027
Requested
Future Budgeted
Total
Capital Project Fund (600)
$500,000
$0
$500,000
Total
$500,000
$0
$500,000
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