RESOLUTION.DOCX

City of Tempe — Special (2026-06-04)

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RESOLUTION NO. R2026.55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
TEMPE, 
ARIZONA, 
APPROVING 
THEIR 
INTENT 
TO 
INCREASE THE PRIMARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE 
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TRUTH IN 
TAXATION PROVISIONS OF ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES.
WHEREAS, the City of Tempe’s proposed primary property tax levy for fiscal year 
2026/27, excluding amounts that are attributable to new construction, is greater than the amount 
levied by the City of Tempe in the preceding tax year;
WHEREAS, the City of Tempe intends to adopt a primary property tax levy reflecting 
the 2026 allowable levy limit as determined by Maricopa County pursuant to the laws of the state 
of Arizona;
WHEREAS, this Resolution is in compliance with A.R.S. §42-17107;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF TEMPE, ARIZONA:
That the City of Tempe primary property tax levy for fiscal year 2026/27 shall equal the 
allowable levy limit as determined by Maricopa County pursuant to the laws of the state of 
Arizona, to be adopted by ordinance as prescribed in Arizona Revised Statutes and the City of 
Tempe Charter.
That the City Clerk be, and is hereby authorized and directed to transmit within three 
days of the date of approval of this Resolution a copy of the Truth in Taxation Notice, a 
statement of its publication, and the result of the Mayor and City Council’s vote to the Property 
Tax Oversight Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPE, 
ARIZONA, this 4th day of June, 2026.
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Corey D. Woods, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kara A. DeArrastia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney