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Informal Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 22, 2023
9:30 AM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Maricopa County, Arizona 
(and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, 
Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts 
and/or Board of Deposit)
"The mission of Maricopa County is to 
provide regional leadership and fiscally 
responsible, necessary public services to 
its residents so they can enjoy living in 
healthy and safe communities”
Board Members
Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4
Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1
Thomas Galvin, District 2
Bill Gates, District 3
Steve Gallardo, District 5
County Manager
Jen Pokorski
Clerk of the Board
Juanita Garza
Meeting Location
Supervisors’ Conference Room
301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Chairman Hickman opened the meeting and asked the Clerk to call the roll.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in an Informal Session at 
9:30 AM on Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 
85003, with the following members present:  Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice 
Chairman, District 1; Thomas Galvin, Supervisor, District 2; Bill Gates, Supervisor, District 3; Steve 
Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; 
Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator.
PRESENTATION
1.
PRESENTATION REGARDING THE MARICOPA COUNTY FY 2024 RECOMMENDED 
BUDGET
Presentation regarding the Maricopa County FY 2024 Recommended Budget.
Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer
Kirstin Prindle, Deputy Budget Director (C-18-23-110-X-00)
Chairman Hickman asked Cindy Goelz, Chief Financial Officer, and Kirstin Prindle, Deputy 
Budget Director, to come forward. 
Ms. Goelz began the presentation of the FY2024 Recommended Budget and said the crafting 
of a sustainable budget of this size requires collaboration of many departments and individuals 
and she appreciated the cooperation by all. Ms. Goelz said the focus was on the Chairman’s 
priorities: To promote sustainable services and quality of life in Maricopa County. This would 
include funding to address homelessness, the opioid crisis, job training and career 
development, a continued recovery from the 2019 pandemic, and initiatives to support growth 
in our economy. Ms. Goelz also mentioned investments in public safety and the strategies to 
achieve the stated goals. She thanked Chairman Hickman and staff for the many hours 
dedicated to the process.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the FY 2024 Highlights slide. She said a structurally balanced budget 
involved the reduction of property tax rates that included the Flood Control District and the 
Library District tax rates.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Budget Guidelines and Priorities slide. She said the budget being 
presented today is in alignment with the above criteria.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the slide above. 
The above slide was reviewed, and Ms. Goelz noted increases in population, revenues, and 
the needs of the communities. Population growth is one of the economic indicators used in 
developing the budget.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the Source of Funds slide above and explained the numbers and the 
changes in position from the highest to lowest and from previous years. 
Ms. Goelz talked about the Uses of Funds and named the departments and agencies that make 
up the different categories. She gave the dollar amounts for each percent named.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the FY 2024 Net Variance slide, comparing Operating costs and the Non-
Recuring costs for the FY 2023 Revised budget and the FY 2024 Recommended numbers. 
Ms. Goelz talked about the above slide and said large increases in the state shared revenues 
are continuing. The County continues to put money aside toward one-time expenses rather 
than building the operating budget. She said to be on the safe side, pessimistic inflators are 
being applied to the 2023 forecast numbers.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the Property Tax Rate slide and noted for the third consecutive year, 
Maricopa County Property Tax Rates are going down.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Maximum Levy vs Actual Levy General Fund slide. She said the County 
is approximately $232.8 million below the maximum amount that can be levied. Chairman 
Hickman asked how Maricopa County compares to other counties. Ms. Goelz said several 
counties are below their maximum levy, some are more than Maricopa County and there are 
some that are at their maximum. Supervisor Gates asked if there is a "cut" in property taxes or 
would taxes be reduced. Ms. Goelz explained that there are a variety of factors that influence 
the amount of taxes paid. She said, generally, the property taxes will be the same level as last 
year.

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Ms. Goelz said the above slide will be updated in August when all the tax rates are received 
from the taxing jurisdictions.  
Ms. Goelz reviewed the American Rescue Plan Act Funding slide.

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The above chart shows the appropriation of ARPA funds related to the impact of the pandemic. 
Supervisor Gates asked about other counties’ utilization of ARPA funds. Ms. Goelz said she 
would find out and get back to him. Supervisor Sellers talked about the potential “clawback” of 
these ARPA funds as seen in Washington DC. Ms. Goelz said she is not aware of any funding 
that is in danger.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Mandated State Payments slide and added, new this legislative 
session, the requirement for Maricopa County to pay into the State Juvenile Corrections.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the Potential State Impacts slide and the legislation that impacts these 
areas. She thanked the Government Relations team for keeping the Board apprised of activity 
at the Legislature.
Ms. Goelz briefly reviewed the General and Detention Fund County-wide Budget Impacts slide 
and how these costs are spread across many County budgets.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Constables slide above.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the County School Superintendent slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the details on the above slide. She added there was an Equipment 
Services Budget that included the fixed-wing airplane in contingency.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Melendres Judgement slide. She added that the Equipment Services 
Budget included additional vehicles for investigators and an Axon Contract renewal.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Melendres Cost by Year slide.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Sheriff slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Clerk of the Superior Court slide. 
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Judicial Branch - Adult Probation slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Judicial Branch Juvenile Probation slide. She added that Juvenile 
Probation did not ask for any additional funding.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the details of the Judicial Branch - Superior Court slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the above slide and reported no additional funds were requested for the 
Justice Courts. She pointed out the percentage changes from year to year as seen on the table 
above. 
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Emergency Management slide above.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Correctional Health slide and said there were no above baseline 
requests.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the details of the Assessor slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Elections slide and added that contingency funds have been set aside 
for the purchasing of Ballot on Demand printers and licensing costs. 
Ms. Prindle reviewed the details of the Recorder slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Treasurer slide and said there were no above baseline requests.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the County Attorney slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Public Defense System slide.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Procurement slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Animal Care and Control slide and said the General Fund remains 
flat. The shelter continues to be subsidized by the General Fund to cover the revenue shortfall.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Environmental Services slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Parks and Recreation slide.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Human Resources slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed Enterprise Technology slide.
Ms. Prindle reviewed the Integrated Criminal Justice slide.

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Ms. Prindle reviewed the Facilities Management slide.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Office of Budget and Finance slide and said she was grateful for the 
Boards willingness to fund this request that allows for an additional position to be added to the 
office.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the Use of Capital Funds slide and mentioned the percentages of each 
area and the changes that occurred from the previous year. She said the following slides will 
cover the details of some of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Parks CIP – Existing Projects slide and stated the “Existing Projects” 
are projects that are underway and part of the FY 2024 Budget. The chart above details the 
new funding needed to complete the existing projects.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the Parks CIP - New Projects slide. The “New Projects” are the projects 
that need additional funding in FY 2024 to complete. Chairman Hickman commented on the 
Parks Department and the importance of the Parks and Recreation Commission as they work 
diligently for the County. He said the Commissioners have expressed appreciation for funds 
made available to make Maricopa County Parks an integral part of residents’ lives.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Facilities CIP - Existing Projects slide above and continuing below. She 
named the six projects that need additional funding.

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Ms. Goelz continued with the review of Facilities CIP Existing Projects slide.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Facilities CIP – New Projects slide.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the Technology CIP - Existing Projects slide. She said that no new 
resources were needed to complete the Enterprise Res Planning System project because funds 
were shifted from the Operating budget to cover this cost.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Technology CIP - New Projects slide.

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Ms. Goelz said despite the County’s robust Capital Plan, there are still $1.5 Billion Unfunded 
Projects as listed above.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Budgeted FTE's slide that showed an increase. She talked about the 
departments where the largest increases occurred. Chairman Hickman commented on the 
increases and the economy of scale. He said in looking at 2009 vs. now and knowing how much 
Maricopa County has done with similar FTE’s demonstrates how the investment in technology 
and staff has benefited the County.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the FY 2024 Highlights slide. She said with the current high interest rates 
and inflation, it is anticipated that consumer spending will slow and impact the County revenues. 
Ms. Goelz talked briefly about the budget strategies mentioned at the beginning of the meeting 
today and was confident the County would weather any negative impact that might be ahead. 
Ms. Goelz reviewed the Budget Calendar Remaining Dates slide.
Ms. Goelz expressed her appreciation to the former County Manager, Joy Rich, and current 
County Manager, Jen Pokorski, and Assistant County Manager, LeeAnn Bohn. She thanked 
Ms. Prindle for her diligence during this budget process.

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Supervisor Gallardo asked for clarification on a few items. He referred to the Elections slide and 
asked if the Presidential Preference Election is included in the budget amount and what is the 
reimbursement amount from the state? Ms. Prindle said it was included at a cost of $7.8 million 
and the reimbursement is set by statute at $1.25 per voter, with County revenue totaling $2.1 
million. Supervisor Gallardo stated that is a lot of money for an election that does not include 
independents, approximately one-third of registered voters.
Supervisor Gallardo asked about the truth-in-taxation rate that was highlighted on page three 
of the presentation. Ms. Goelz said the rate will be set at $1.2044 per $100 assessed value. 
Supervisor Gallardo asked how much more the County budget was last year compared to this 
year. Ms. Goelz said the County budget is down $114 million from last year.
  
Supervisor Gallardo asked about the ARPA spending and when will ARPA spending sunset? 
Ms. Goelz said there is $494 million left, all must be allocated by 2024 and spent by 2026. A 
conversation ensued regarding ARPA funding, homelessness, and the large amount of money 
that the County spends to reduce homelessness. Supervisor Gallardo asked why Planning and 
Development is included in the Public Safety budget amounts. County Manager, Jen Pokorski, 
explained why Planning and Development is included. 
Chairman Hickman thanked Supervisor Gallardo for his fiscal conservative nature. 
Supervisor Gates echoed the previous comments and thanked Chairman Hickman for his role 
and work on the budget. He said it is notable that there has been an increase in the Justice 
Courts activity and those increases have not increased the budget. The technology that has 
been implemented has made the workload more efficient. Supervisor Gates asked if the $100 
million toward homelessness was included in this budget? Ms. Goelz said she would get the 
breakdown of that $100 million that is yet to be spent and where the money would be going. 
Supervisor Galvin thanked the budget team for their work and expressed pride in the work that 
has been done to cut taxes and maintain the level of services.
Supervisor Sellers echoed the previous comments and said he is amazed at the budgeting that 
is done during these tough times.
Chairman Hickman asked Ms. Pokorski for feedback on this process and does she have any 
input on how to make this better. Ms. Pokorski said the Board has been fiscally conservative 
for the past 10 years and the FTE’s have demonstrated that the County can do more with less 
when efficiencies are in place. She suggested to keep doing what is working and keep 
delivering services. 
 
Chairman Hickman said he would like to have a cost shift when it comes to Juvenile Corrections. 
He expressed concern that Maricopa County is the only Arizona county that pays into this and 
yet have no input on the subject. He said Elections is a similar issue where the County writes a 
check and receive a lot of criticism from the state. He mentioned taxation without representation 
and said he would like to see changes at the Legislature on these subjects.
ACTION
2.
ADOPTION OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY FY 2024 TENTATIVE BUDGET
1) Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 11-201(A)(6), 42-17101, and 42-17102, approve the Fiscal Year 2024 
Maricopa County Tentative Budget in the amount of $4,352,282,707 by total appropriation for 
each department, fund, and appropriation unit group, listed in the attached schedules. 
2) Adopt the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028.

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3)  Approve the attached Executive Summary. (C-18-23-112-X-00)
Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Maricopa County Tentative Budget in the amount of 
$4,352,282,707 by total appropriation for each department, fund, and appropriation unit group 
listed in the attached schedules; also adopt the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal 
years 2024-2028 and approve the attached Executive Summary by Supervisor Jack Sellers, 
seconded by Supervisor Steve Gallardo
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo
3.
SET PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING ON THE MARICOPA COUNTY FY 2024 
BUDGET
Set a public hearing on proposed expenditures and tax levy pursuant to ARS §§ 42-17103, 
and 42-17104, for June 26, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors’ Conference Room, 
301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to receive public comment on the FY 2024 
Tentative Budget as adopted, on any proposed changes to that Tentative Budget and on the 
proposed tax levy.
Also, pursuant to ARS §§ 42-17103, 42-17104 and 42-17105 set a Special Meeting for June 
26, 2023, immediately following the public hearing, at the Board of Supervisors’ Conference 
Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to adopt the Final Budget for FY 2024.
Also, pursuant to ARS §§ 42-17103 and 42-17151, provide notice that the Board of Supervisors 
will meet in the Board of Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, 
Arizona at 9:30 A.M., Monday, August 21, 2023 for the purpose of making tax levies as set 
forth in the estimate of amounts required to meet the public expense for the ensuing year and 
to fix and determine the required primary and secondary tax rates. These meetings may be 
held in person, by webinar, or both. Additional information will be available on the Clerk of the 
Board’s website and on each published agenda. (C-18-23-111-X-00)
Motion to approve the setting of the public hearing on the Budget and a Special Meeting for 
June 26, 2023, at the time and location outlined in the agenda, and give notice that tax levies 
and tax rates will be set by this Board, Monday, August 21, 2023 by Supervisor Jack Sellers, 
seconded by Supervisor Thomas Galvin.
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo
MEETING RECESSED
Chairman Hickman recessed the Board of Supervisors to convene as the Board of Directors of various 
special districts.
MEETING RECONVENED
Chairman Hickman reconvened the Board of Supervisors.
15.
PRESENTATION REGARDING THE OFFICE OF MARICOPA COUNTY SCHOOL 
SUPERINTENDENT AND THE MARICOPA COUNTY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Review of financial issues relating to the Office of Maricopa County School Superintendent (C-
06-23-709-X-00)

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Chairman Hickman presented the item and asked LeeAnn Bohn, Assistant County Manager, 
and Cindy Goelz, Chief Financial Officer, to come forward.
Ms. Bohn began by giving an Overview of what will be covered in the presentation saying the 
focus would be on the Accommodation School District.

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Ms. Bohn reviewed the above slide, Authority and Responsibilities. She reviewed the excerpts 
from Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) that are related to the County School Superintendent. 
She continued with the Authority and Responsibilities regarding the County Board of 
Supervisors slide, clarifying some of the details of relationship with the County School 
Superintendent.
Supervisor Gallardo asked about any prohibition in ARS to keep Maricopa County, in 
partnership with the Superintendent, from contracting out this sort of service or school. Ms. 
Bohn said that question would need to be answered by a legal team. Supervisor Gallardo asked 
about the governance of the Accommodation School District being a body of one. Ms. Bohn 
said ARS refers to the School Superintendent being the sole member but there is historic 
information where the Superintendent has brought in an advisory board.

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Ms. Bohn reviewed the slide above and talked about the history, requirements, and audit 
findings. She said the items with a red arrow next to them were items of concern and the bullet 
items being less of a concern.
Ms. Bohn reviewed the above slide, highlighting the spending problems. Chairman Hickman 
asked about the per student cost discrepancy between FY19 and FY20. Ms. Bohn said FY 2020 
would have ended June 30, 2020 which was at the beginning of the pandemic.

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Ms. Bohn reviewed the information on the above slide and noted the variety of financial 
missteps that have taken place.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the above slide and talked about the timeframe of the funds requested and 
the resulting balance. Supervisor Gates asked if the line of credit that was opened was made 
known to the Board or the Budget office? Ms. Goelz said a line of credit for school districts is 
handled through the Maricopa County Treasurer. Supervisor Gates confirmed the Board 
approved the payoff of the line of credit.

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Ms. Goelz reviewed the slide showing the cash-flow trend over time, the sources of funding, 
and the number of times the balance dipped below zero. The green box showed when the 
annual detention education funds were received and deposited. She noted there were monies 
being moved between accounts on a regular basis. 
Supervisor Gates asked John Allen, Treasurer, to come forward to talk about the line of credit. 
Mr. Allen said when the conversation about the line of credit came to his office, he assumed 
there was revenue to cover the payments.
Ms. Goelz reviewed the slide for Cash Balances to illustrate the activity over the course of one 
week. Ms. Bohn expressed concern with specific accounts running at a deficit over the course 
of years.

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Ms. Goelz said the above slide isolates the Federal Projects cashflow which frequently shows 
a negative cash balance and recovers when funds become available. She expressed concern 
that at the beginning of 2022, as the balance kept dropping. 
Ms. Goelz reviewed the County Audit Findings slide. She said the Department of Education 
report on the 2021 findings has not come back yet. Ms. Bohn said the County audit that was 
done revealed eight findings, three were associated with the County Superintendent’s office.

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Ms. Bohn reviewed the above slide.
Ms. Bohn continued with the review of the above slide and said in order to understand what 
has taken place from an accounting standpoint, there is a need to go back to 2019. She said if 
repayment of the funds is required, there are currently no funds available for that repayment 
and the County may be held responsible. Ms. Bohn said she was concerned that the financial 
problems that the Accommodation District has incurred could jeopardize the operations of the 
Juvenile Detention Education program.
Supervisor Gates thanked the Superintendent and staff for attending the meeting. He asked 
Ms. Goelz to define the term GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) and asked Ms. 
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have been instances of not applying the GAAP principles. She said when this kind of information 
is revealed, there is a need to have an audit completed to determine the extent of the problem.  
Supervisor Gates asked if the District had collateral or resources for the line of credit that was 
extended to them. Ms. Goelz said she was not aware of what assets were used as collateral. 
Supervisor Gates asked Ms. Goelz if she believed there is a need for a forensic audit of the 
Regional School District. She stated that because it appears that the Detention Education Fund 
has been comingled with the Accommodation School District, an audit would be needed to 
figure out what funds belong where. 
Chairman Hickman asked Superintendent Watson and his staff to come forward to discuss 
Maricopa County Regional School District and the current financial issues.
Superintendent Watson began by stating that the recent Board of Supervisor meeting held on 
May 10, 2023, when the Board presented a Resolution outlining grievances toward the 
Superintendent, came as a surprise to him. Superintendent Watson talked at length, discussing, 
and rebutting the Resolution allegations referencing ARS as appropriate. He said he would 
have liked more communication but had difficulty meeting with the Board on this matter. 
 
Superintendent Watson introduced his new Chief Financial Officer, Heather Mock, his Chief 
Deputy, Matt Morales, and the new Teacher Leader, Adrian Dealba who was in the audience.
Chairman Hickman thanked Superintendent Watson for attending the meeting. Chairman 
Hickman asked if Superintendent Watson disputed any of the stated numbers. Heather spoke 
and said she saw one discrepancy in the cash balance numbers as seen by the Treasurer vs. 
the Regional School District Maintenance and Operations account. 
Supervisor Galvin asked Superintendent Watson if there was a written copy of his statement to 
the Board. Superintendent Watson said he would provide that.
Mr. Morales spoke on his role in monitoring the budget numbers that have been discussed.
Treasurer Allen came to the podium. He stated that the audit is what brought this to his attention. 
He said in reviewing the accounting, he was not able to follow the logic as it relates to the 
School Districts. Treasurer Allen said it is his job to ensure the money coming in matches the 
money going out and that is his goal for this process. He would like to work with all the 
departments involved and is looking for path forward. 
Ms. Bohn commented on several points made by Superintendent Watson and used slides to 
clarify the County concerns. 
At this time, there was lengthy discussion involving the Board and the other stakeholders in the 
auditorium regarding the Superintendent and audit subject. This included financial terminology, 
rebuttals to statements made by Superintendent Watson, communication, cooperation, and 
moving forward together to get the Regional School District and the Detention School back on 
track financially. They all agreed there is value in the work done by the Superintendent.  It was 
agreed that a full forensic audit, paid for by Maricopa County, would be in order and to proceed 
as soon as possible.
Ms. Goelz said the County audit findings related to the Detention School funding that will be 
presented at the June 12 meeting would be the first step followed by an outside audit with an 
in-depth analysis. She said it would take several months to go through the process. 
Supervisor Gallardo asked if there was another education format that would fit for the 
Accommodation School District attendees or is the Accommodation School necessary?

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Superintendent Watson said yes, it is necessary because other formats have not worked for 
those students. 
Superintendent Watson made a closing statement as requested by Chairman Hickman and 
said he welcomed the Board to come tour the schools and see firsthand how the schools are 
managed.
Teacher Leader, Adrian Dealba, talked briefly about the staff at the Accommodation School to 
help the Board understand the structure.
Chairman Hickman concluded the meeting by saying action is needed and as agreed, there will 
be a forensic audit to clarify the accounting that has taken place.
Note: this was a presentation only. No action was taken.
16.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider the items on the Executive Agenda dated 
Monday, May 22, 2023, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to the 
statutory authority listed for each item.
Motion to approve by Supervisor Jack Sellers, seconded by Supervisor Thomas Galvin
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo
MEETING ADJOURNED
After discussion on the Executive Session items and there being no further business to come before the 
Board, the meeting was adjourned. 
______________________________
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
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Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board

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IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
The Board of Directors for the Improvement District convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on 
Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the 
following members present:  Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; 
Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also 
present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly 
Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator.
ACTION
4.
ADOPTION OF FY 2024 TENTATIVE BUDGETS FOR DIRECT ASSESSMENT SPECIAL 
DISTRICTS AND STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
Pursuant to A.R.S., §§ 48-251, 48-252, and 48-954, approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Tentative 
Budgets for the County Improvement Districts per the FY 2024  budget Schedules entitled 
“Direct Assessment Special Districts” and “Street Lighting Improvement Districts.” (C-18-23-
100-X-00)
Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Tentative Budgets for all the Special Districts and 
Improvement Districts as described in the agenda and per the budget requests as listed on the 
attachment by Director Jack Sellers, seconded by Director Bill Gates
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo
5.
SET PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING ON FY 2024 BUDGET FOR DIRECT 
ASSESSMENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT 
DISTRICTS
Set a public hearing pursuant to ARS §§ 48-954, 42-17103 and 42-17104, for June 26, 2023 
at 9:30 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, 
Phoenix, Arizona, regarding the FY 2024 Tentative Budgets for Direct Assessment Special 
Districts and Street Lighting Improvement Districts to hear taxpayers who may wish to 
comment on the respective Tentative Budgets as adopted, any proposed changes to those 
Tentative Budgets, and on the proposed tax levies.
Also, pursuant to ARS §§42-17103, 42-17104, and 42-17105, set a Special Meeting for June 
26, 2023, immediately following the public hearing, at the Board of Supervisors’ Conference 
Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to adopt the County Improvement 
Districts Final Budget for FY 2024. These meetings may be held in person, by webinar, or both. 
Additional information will be available on the Clerk of the Board’s website and on each 
published agenda. (C-18-23-099-X-00)
Motion to approve the setting of the public hearing on the Budgets along with a Special Meeting 
for June 26, 2023, as outlined and described in the agenda by Director Jack Sellers, seconded 
by Director Bill Gates
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo

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MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 
 
______________________________
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
____________________________
Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
The Board of Directors for the Flood Control District convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on 
Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the 
following members present:  Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; 
Thomas Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also 
present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly 
Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator.
PRESENTATION
6.
PRESENTATION 
REGARDING 
THE 
FLOOD 
CONTROL 
DISTRICT 
FY 
2024 
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Presentation regarding the Flood Control District FY 2024 Recommended Budget.
Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer
Kirstin Prindle, Deputy Budget Director (C-18-23-107-X-00)
The above slide was reviewed by Ms. Goelz.
ACTION
7.
ADOPTION OF THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FY 2024 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 48-251 and 48-252, approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Control District 
Tentative Budget in the amount of $126,307,391 by total appropriation for each fund and 
appropriation unit group for the Flood Control District. (C-18-23-109-X-00)
Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Control District Tentative Budget in the amount 
of $126,307,391 by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group of the Flood 
Control District by Director Jack Sellers, seconded by Director Steve Gallardo
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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8.
SET PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING ON THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 
FY 2024 BUDGET
Set a public hearing on proposed expenditures and tax levy pursuant to ARS §§ 42-17103, 42-
17104 and 48-254, for June 26, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors’ Conference 
Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to receive public comment on the FY 
2024 Flood Control District Tentative Budget as adopted, on any proposed changes to that 
Tentative Budget and on the proposed tax levy.
Also, pursuant to ARS §§ 42-17103, 42-17104, and 42-17105, set a Special Meeting for June 
26, 2023, immediately following the public hearing, at the Board of Supervisors’ Conference 
Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to adopt the Flood Control District Final 
Budget for FY 2024. These meetings may be held in person, by webinar, or both. Additional 
information will be available on the Clerk of the Board’s website and on each published agenda. 
(C-18-23-108-X-00)
Motion to approve the setting of the public hearing on the Budget and a Special Meeting for 
June 26, 2023, as outlined and described in the agenda, for the Flood Control District by 
Director Jack Sellers, seconded by Director Steve Gallardo
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.  
______________________________
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
____________________________
Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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LIBRARY DISTRICT
The Board of Directors for the Library District convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, 
May 22, 2023, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following 
members present:  Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Thomas 
Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: 
Juanita Garza, Clerk; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, 
Minutes Coordinator.
PRESENTATION
9.
PRESENTATION REGARDING THE LIBRARY DISTRICT FY 2024 RECOMMENDED 
BUDGET
Presentation regarding the Library District FY 2024 Recommended Budget.
Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer
Kirstin Prindle, Deputy Budget Director (C-18-23-104-X-00)
Ms. Goelz reviewed the slide above.
ACTION
10.
ADOPTION OF THE LIBRARY DISTRICT FY 2024 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 48-251 and 48-252, approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Library District 
Tentative Budget in the amount of $35,742,699 by total appropriation for each fund and 
appropriation unit group for the Library District. (C-18-23-106-X-00)
Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Library District Tentative Budget in the amount of 
$35,742,699, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group of the Library 
District by Director Jack Sellers, seconded by Director Bill Gates
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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11.
SET PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING ON THE LIBRARY DISTRICT FY 2024 
BUDGET
Set a public hearing on proposed expenditures and tax levy pursuant to ARS §§ 42-17103, 42-
17104 and 48-254, for June 26, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors’ Conference 
Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to receive public comment on the FY 
2024 Library District Tentative Budget as adopted, on any proposed changes to that Tentative 
Budget and on the proposed tax levy.
Also, pursuant to ARS §§ 42-17103, 42-17104, and 42-17105, set a Special Meeting for June 
26, 2023, immediately following the public hearing, at the Board of Supervisors’ Conference 
Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to adopt the Library District Final 
Budget for FY 2024. These meetings may be held in person, by webinar, or both. Additional 
information will be available on the Clerk of the Board’s website and on each published agenda. 
(C-18-23-105-X-00)
Motion to approve the setting of the public hearing on the Budget and a Special Meeting for 
June 26, 2023, as outlined and described in the agenda, for the Library District by Director Jack 
Sellers, seconded by Director Bill Gates
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.  
______________________________
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
____________________________
Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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STADIUM DISTRICT
The Board of Directors for the Stadium District convened in an Informal Session at 9:30 AM on Monday, 
May 22, 2023, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following 
members present:  Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Thomas 
Galvin, Director, District 2; Bill Gates, Director, District 3; Steve Gallardo, Director, District 5. Also present: 
Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal 
Counsel; Kelly Gardiner, Minutes Coordinator.
PRESENTATION
12.
PRESENTATION REGARDING THE STADIUM DISTRICT FY 2024 RECOMMENDED 
BUDGET
Presentation regarding the Stadium District FY 2024 Recommended Budget.
Cynthia Goelz, Chief Financial Officer
Kirstin Prindle, Deputy Budget Director (C-18-23-101-X-00)
Ms. Goelz reviewed the slide above.
ACTION
13.
ADOPTION OF THE STADIUM DISTRICT FY 2023 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 48-251, 48-252 and 48-4232, approve the Stadium District Fiscal Year 
2024 Tentative Budget in the amount of $7,500,000 by total appropriation for each fund and 
appropriation unit group for the Stadium District. (C-18-23-103-X-00)
Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Stadium District Tentative Budget in the amount of 
$7,500,000, by total appropriation for each fund and appropriation unit group of the Stadium 
District by Director Jack Sellers, seconded by Director Thomas Galvin
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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14.
SET PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING ON THE STADIUM DISTRICT FY 2024 
BUDGET
Set a public hearing pursuant to ARS §48-4232, for June 26, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. in the Board 
of Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, to receive 
public comments on the FY 2024 Stadium District Tentative Budget as adopted and any 
proposed changes.
Also, set a Special Meeting for June 26, 2023, immediately following the public hearing, at the 
Board of Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona to 
adopt the Stadium District Final Budget for FY 2024. These meetings may be held in person, 
by webinar, or both. Additional information will be available on the Clerk of the Board’s website 
and on each published agenda. (C-18-23-102-X-00)
Motion to approve the setting of the public hearing on the Budget and a Special Meeting for 
June 26, 2023, as outlined and described in the agenda, for the Stadium District by Director 
Jack Sellers, seconded by Director Thomas Galvin
Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.  
______________________________
Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
______________________________
Juanita Garza, Official Record Keeper