Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 12540 
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
MESA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA DESIGNATING THE 
CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR OFFICIALLY SUBMITTING 
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 EXPENDITURE LIMITATION 
REPORT TO THE ARIZONA AUDITOR GENERAL. 
 
WHEREAS, A.R.S. § 41-1279.07(E) requires each county, city, town, and community 
college district to annually provide to the Arizona Auditor General by July 31 the name of the Chief 
Fiscal Officer the governing body designated to officially submit the current year’s annual 
expenditure limitation report (“AELR”) on the governing body’s behalf. 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Mesa Mayor and Council desire to designate Michael Kennington, 
Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer, as the City of Mesa’s Chief Fiscal Officer. 
 
WHEREAS, entities must submit an updated form and documentation for any changes in the 
individuals designated to file the AELR. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF MESA, MARICOPA COUNTY ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: 
 
Section 1: The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. 
 
Section 2: Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer of the City of 
Mesa, is hereby designated as the City of Mesa’s Chief Fiscal Officer for the purpose of submitting 
the fiscal year 2026/2027 AELR to the Arizona Auditor General on the governing body’s behalf. 
 
Section 3: That the various City officers and employees are authorized and directed to 
perform all acts necessary to give effect to this Resolution. 
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, 
this 1st day of June, 2026. 
APPROVED: 
 
 
Mayor 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
City Clerk 
 
 
 
 
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