Supporting Document (309d3173...)

CITY OF
SCOTTSDALE
City Treasurer’s Office
7447 E. Indian School Rd. Suite #210 
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Item 3
PHONE 480-312-2427
WEB www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Date: 
May 5, 2026
To: 
Honorably Mayor Lisa Borowsky and Members of the City Council
From: 
Scott Selin, Budget Director
Subject: Updated Presentation for Agenda Item #3
The accompanying presentation addresses provides information regarding the Proposed FY 
2026/27 Budget. Slides 33 and 50 have been updated to correct minor scrivener’s errors.
Please direct any questions regarding this presentation or the Proposed FY 2026/27 Budget 
to Scott Selin, Budget Director, at 480-312-2603 or sselin@scottsdaleaz.qov.
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FY 2026/27
Proposed Budget and
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
City Council Meeting 
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Thank You
Budget Team
Department Staff
Budget Review Commission
City Council
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Aprils
Proposed
Budget
Release
FY26/27 Budget and 5-Yr CIP 
Adoption Timeline
April 10- 
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BRC*
Review
May 19
Tentative
Budget
Adoption
June 9
Final
Budget
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FY 2026/27 Proposed Budget
$2,118.9 M
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$838.2 M
Operating
Budget
$881.9 M
Capital
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$398.8 M
Contingencies 
and Reserves
Note: Amounts do not include internal transfers
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-3.8% Overall Net Decrease from Prior Year Budget
(in millions)
Operating Budget
PSPRS additional payment
Total Operating Budget
Capital Improvements
Reserves and Contingencies
Total Budget
FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 $Chng %Chng 
Adopted Adopted Proposed from P/Y from P/Y
762
835
836
0.1%
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(48)
762
885
838
(47) 
-5.3%
1,068
948
882
(66) 
-7.0%
465
371
399
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7.5%
$2,295 $2,204 $2,119 
($85) -3.8%
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Budget Highlights
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Departments tasked with identifying up 
to 10% reduction in base budgets and 
2% reduction in vacant positions
Budget reductions to offset strategic 
investments and cost inflation 
pressures
Minimize use of reserve to ensure 
sufficient rainy day funds
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Investing in Public Safety
$4.8M additional compensation for Police and 
Fire recruitment and retention
$8.6M increase in Fire Department Budget for 
Phase III Ambulance, staffing and workforce 
development
$2.0M in additional PSPRS contribution for Fire
$69.OM in public safety capital improvements 
(includes $48.3M in carryforwards)
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Prioritizing Roads and Water
$45.9M for pavement overlay and $212.2M in 
other transportation projects (includes $142.2M 
in carryforwards)
$4.7 increase in water and water reclamation 
budget for operating costs increases
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$177.1 M of carryforwards)
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Supporting Economic Drivers
$ 8.7M budget for West World
$32.1 M budget for Tourism and Events
$3.2M budget for improvements at 
Scottsdale Stadium
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General Fund Revenues
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FY26/27 Projected General Fund Sources (in millions)
Total
Revenues and 
Transfers In 
$472.8M
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M- $102.6
Taxes - Local 
$215.4
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$41.1
Building Permit Fees 
$24.0
Charges For Service 
$20.9
.Interest Earnings 
$18.6
License Permits & Fees 
$10.3
Fines Fees & Forfeitures 
$7.1
Other Revenues
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$32.8
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Sales Tax - Slower Growth in FY27 and FY28
General Fund 1.0% Sales Tax Revenues (in millions)
$182.0
$202 5
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$194.7
$174.0 
$'<78.0 
$177.3 
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FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 2028/29 FY 2029/30 FY 2030/31
Projected Budget 
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Scottsdale Maintains One of the Lowest 
Local Sales Tax Rate in the Valley
2.9% 2.9% 3.0% 3.0%
2.3%
2.5%
1.5%
1.7% 1.8% 1.8%
2.0% 2.0%
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General Fund State Shared Revenues
(in millions)
Steady modest growth in 
State Sales Tax and 
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Income Tax
$94.0 H 
$98.8 $102.6 $^3 $^1 
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FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 2028/29 FY 2029/30 FY 2030/31
Projected Budget
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General Fund Rainy Day Funds Remain Intact
(in millions)
Emergency & Operating Reserves ■ Contingencies ■ Revenue Loss Reserves
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113
15
106
112
114
118
121
FY24/25
Actuals
FY25/26 
Proposed 
FY27/28 
FY28/29 
FY29/30 
FY30/31
Forecast 
FY26/27 
Forecast 
Forecast 
Forecast 
Forecast
Note: Amounts do not include designated fund balances and other designated reserves
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Proposed FY 2026/27 Budget 
Operating Budget
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FY 2026/27 Proposed Budget
$2,118.9 M
$838.2 
^$881.9 
(^$398.8 M
Operating 1 
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and Reserves
Note; Amounts do not include internal transfers
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Operating Budget is Structurally Balanced
(in millions)
General Fund 
Water and Sewer 
Other Enterprise Funds 
Transportation Fund 
Tourism Fund
0.15% Park and Preserve Tax 
Other Funds_____________
Total
Proposed
Expenditures
$ 424 
164 
40 
37 
26 
12 
136
$ 838
FY26/27
Projected
Revenues
$ 
451
239 
51 
57 
40 
27 
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$ 1,015
Note: Does not include Transfers Out. Excess operating revenues are used for 
Capital Improvements or reserved for future use
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Reduced Total FTE Count
FY 25/26 Adopted FTEs
Phase III Ambulance
(funded by ambulance billings and general fund support)
Parks and Recreation (funded by 0.15% Park and Preserve Tax) 
Other city-wide staffing additions 
Vacant Positions Eliminated
Net Change in FTEs
2,796.9
22.0
6.0
12.5
(48.83)
(8.33)
FY26/27 Proposed FTEs
2,788.57
*FTE totals are rounded
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Full-Time Benefitted Positions Eliminated
Departments were instructed 
to review vacant positions to 
realign staffing resources
Goal to eliminate 
approximately 2% of total 
position count without 
impacting service levels
A total of 33.0 full-time, vacant 
benefitted positions were 
identified for elimination
Department Eliminations
Police Department 
Water Resources
Parks and Recreation
Charter Officers
Human Services and Libraries
Communications, Fleet, IT, Solid Waste, 
Planning and Development
Full Time Benefitted Positions 
Eliminated in Proposed Budget
-6.0
-6.0
-4.0
-4.0
-3.0
-10.0
-33.0
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Full-Time Benefitted Positions Additions
A total of 33 full-time regular 
benefitted positions are 
recommended to be added in 
the Proposed FY 2026/27 
budget
Department Additions
Fire Department (Ambulance)
Parks & Recreation
City Attorney’s Office 
Enterprise Operations 
City Treasurer’s Office
22.0
6.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
WestWorld
1.0
Full Time Benefitted Positions Added in 
Proposed Budget
33.0
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General Fund Operating Budget
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General Fund Uses (in millions)
FY 25/26 / FY 26/27 '
Adopted Proposed $ Chg
% Chg
Base Operating Expenditures 
PSPRS additional payment
Total Operating Budget
Transfers Out: Ambulance Fund Subsidy
409.8
50.0
459.8
2.5
422.1
2.0
424.1
4.6
12.3
-48.0
-35.7
2.1
3.0%
-7.8%
Debt Service
10.0
10.3
0.3
Capital Projects
48.8
33.7
-15.1 
-30.9%
Total Uses
$521.1
$472.7
-48.4
-9.3%
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General Fund - On-Going Operating Sources and Uses
(excludes PSPRS Additional Payments and Transfers to CIP)
Actuals
$600
~ $500
$400
$300
$200
Forecasts
slower annual revenue growth 
average 3%
Proposed 
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••^Operating Revenues and Transfers In
•Operating Expenditures and Transfers Out

General Fund Transfers to Debt Service
I $16
$14
$12
$10
$8
14
14
12
17
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Proposed
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14
$6
$4
$2
$0
FY20/21 
FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 FY24/25 FY25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 FY28/29 FY29/30 FY30/31
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Scottsdale’s PSPRS Contribution Rate forT1/T2
(Contribution rate as a percent of salaries) 
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80%
60%
40%
20%
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63.3%
52.2%
52.4%
36.3%
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40.3%
30.1%
19.5%
23.4%
30.0%
12.5%
2017 
2018 
2019 
FY19/20 FY20/21 FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 FY24/25 FY25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28
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PSPRS Historical Costs and Projected Savings
FY26/27
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FY21/22 
FY22/23 
FY23/24 
FY24/25 
FY25/26 
FY26/27 
FY27/28 
FY28/29 
FY29/30 
FY30/31
Police PSPRS Fire PSPRS
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Fire Department 
$86.1
Police Department 
$150.1
Other Core Services 
$81.9
.Facilities Management 
$29.3
Parks & Recreation 
$26.3
Planning and Dev.
$17.4
__ _*Enterprise Operations/
Administrative Services 
$11.0
Library Services 
$9.6
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\ $6.2
vTourism And Events 
$6.1
General
Fund
$424.1 M
FY26/27
Operating Budget
(excludes contingencies 
and reserves)
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* Includes non-enterprise fund commercial operations (e.g. WestWorld, Scottsdale Arts, etc)
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Additional Personnel Budget Proposed
In Addition to the City-Wide 1 % market, up to 3% Merit and 5% Step 
for Sworn, the Proposed FY 26/27 includes the following:
Additional Sworn Personnel Compensation Adjustments $4.8M 
Focused Classification and Compensation Study Projects $1.5M 
One-time Adjustment for Employees at Range Maximum $0.6M 
Vacation Trade & Payouts $4.1 M
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Proposed FY 2026/27 Budget 
Capital Budget and 5-Year Capital 
Improvement Plan
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FY 2026/27 Proposed Budget
$2,118.9 M
$838.2 M 
Operating
$881.9 M
Capital
^Improvements
$398.8 M
Contingencies 
and Reserves
Note: Amounts do not include internal transfers
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Proposed FY25/26 Capital Budget $882M + 
$74M in contingencies
(in millions)
Community Facilities 
Drainage/ Flood Control 
McDowell Sonoran Preserve 
Public Safety 
Service Facilities 
Transportation
Water and Water Reclamation
Total Capital Budget *
* Amounts may not total due to rounding
FY25/26
Adopted
$93
38
12
78
159
262
331
$974
Carry­
forwards
$28
36
2
48
115
142
177
$549
FY26/27
Requests
$18
34
21
65
116
153
$407
Proposed
FY26/27*
$47
70
2
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180
258
331
$956
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Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan 
(includes contingencies)
FY26/27 to 
FY30/31
$1,886.6M
Water/Water
Reclamation
$856
Community Facilities 
$65
Drainage 
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$109
Service Facilities) 
\ $218 /
McDowell Sonoran 
Preserve 
$37
Public Safety 
$85
Transportation
$517
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Department Operating Budgets and CIP 
Projects
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Fire Department
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■ $5.2M in FY 26/27
Skills Replacement & Development
■ $3.4M in FY 26/27 
Additional PSPRS Investment
■ $2M in FY 26/27
Fire Department Budget
FY 2025/26 Adopted - $93.3M 
FY 2026/27 Proposed - $103.8M
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Fire - Ambulance Phase III
Scottsdale Fire Department is 
providing ambulance services to 
citizens in a phased approach
Phases I and II (currently live)
• Phase I - Fire stations 602, 608, and 615
• Phase II - Fire stations 601,605, and 614
Phase III (scheduled in 12/2026)
• Fire Stations 603, 611,618 (Ambulance 
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0.15% Park and Preserve Tax
(Allocation to Fire Mitigation and Technical Rescue)
The Proposed Budget funds the following with the Park and Preserve 
Fire Mitigation and Technical Rescue Fund:
• 3 Community Risk Reduction Captains
• 1 Wildland Urban Interface position
• Specialty pay, equipment and enhanced capabilities to Technical Rescue
• Fuel mitigation
Total funding from the Fire Mitigation and Technical Rescue Fund of 
$1.7 million in Proposed Budget
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Build New Fire Station at 90^*^ St. and Via Linda (PB2502)
(2019 Bond, General Fund)
Bond 2019 Project
Addresses explosive growth in the 
90^^ Street and Via Linda area
Will allow response times to 
improve and ensure Fire 
Department capabilities keep 
pace with Scottsdale's continued 
growth
Incurred to Date (2/26)
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FY 2026/27 Budget
FY 2027/28 Budget 
FY 2028/29 Budget 
FY 2029/30 Budget 
FY 2030/31 Budget
Total Project Budget
$0.1 million 
$10.3 million
$3.8 million
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$14.2 million
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Ambulance Annex 618 (pb2603)
(General Fund)
Strategic investment in Scottsdale’s 
medical services infrastructure
Provides a dedicated facility to 
efficiently house and deploy 
ambulance resources
Will reduce response times and 
improve care for residents by 
positioning life-saving equipment and 
personnel where they are most needed
Incurred to Date (2/26)
FY 2026/27 Budget 
Total Project Budget
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$9.0 million 
$9.5 million
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Police Department Operating
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Additional Security Footprint at 
WestWorld
Additional 0.5 FTE Polygrapher Position
Police Budget
FY 2025/26 Adopted - *$160.4M 
FY 2026/27 Proposed - $156.3M
*(excludes $50M PSPRS)
Note: Other funds include grants, Park and Preserve Tax Funds and other 
restricted special revenue funds
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0.15% Park and Preserve Tax
(Allocation to Police Park Ranger Program)
The Proposed Budget funds the following from Police Park Ranger 
Fund:
• $1.4 million in total expenditures in FY 2026/27
• 6 sworn Police Park Rangers, a Sergeant, and a Real Time Crime Center 
Technician
• Additional support for Park and Preserve enhanced safety
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40 - Renovate and Expand the Civic Center Jail and 
Downtown Police Facility to Meet Demand (pb2204)
(2019 Bond, General Fund)
Bond 2019 Project
Adds capacity and bolsters 
security
Brings facility up to ADA 
standards
Incurred to Date (2/26)
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Total Project Budget
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$18.0 million 
$19.8 million
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33 - Renovate the Via Linda Police Station to 
Increase Efficiency (PB2203)
(2019 Bond, General Fund) 
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Bond 2019 Project
Modernize infrastructure and 
provide adequate infrastructure 
to support critical functions
Incurred to Date (2/26)
FY 2026/27 Budget 
Total Project Budget
$5.2 million 
$11.4 million I 
$16.6 million
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Parks and Recreation
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FY 2025/26 Adopted - $34.1 M 
FY 2026/27 Proposed - $39.3M
(includes 0.15% Park and Preserve Tax Funding for Preserve)
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 
moving to Parks and Recreation
6 new FTE (Park and Preserve Tax 
Funding)
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0.15% Park and Preserve Tax
(Allocation to Park Maintenance)
• The Proposed Budget funds the following from Park 
Maintenance Fund:
• $3.3 million in total funding and 11.8 FTE positions in FY 2026/27
• 6.8 new FTE positions in FY 2026/27 to support park maintenance
• $0.3 million for five new vehicles for park maintenance
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0.15% Park and Preserve Tax
(Allocation to Park Improvements)
The Proposed Budget funds the following from Park 
Improvements Fund:
• $6.8 million in operating budget and Transfers to CIP for park 
improvements
• $0.3 million for replacement of park furnishings
• Transfers to CIP include funding for Sport Court replacement, 
Eldorado Aquatic and Fitness Center, design for improvements at 
Chaparral Park, Agua Linda Park, Paiute Park, and Indian Bend 
Wash Master Plan
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0.15% Park and Preserve Tax
(Allocation to McDowell Sonoran Preserve Maintenance)
The Proposed Budget funds the following from Preserve 
Maintenance Fund:
• $3.4 million in total expenditures and 10.2 FTE positions in FY 
2026/27
• $2.0 million for Preserve Planning and Administration
• $1.4 million for various Preserve initiatives and programs
• Sonoran Desert Preservation
• Wildland Fire Mitigation
• Invasive Plant Management
• Sonoran Desert Education 
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23 - Repair Lakes and Irrigation at Vista del Camino 
Park in the Indian Bend Wash (pp2103)
(2019 Bond, General Fund)
Bond 2019 Project
Repair failing lakes and irrigation 
in the Indian Bend Wash
Enhances water conservation 
and quality, resolves lake edge 
erosion
Incurred to Date (2/26)
FY 2026/27 Budget 
Total Project Budget
$13.4 million
$21.2 million 
$34.6 million
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42 - Add a Dog Park to Thompson Peak Park (PP2206)
(2019 Bond, General Fund)
Bond 2019 Project
Build a 3.5 acre dog park, a 
footbridge and additional parking 
at Thompson Peak Park
Incurred to Date (2/26)
2026/27 Budget 
Total Project Budget
$1.8 million 
$4.6 millionl 
$6.4 million
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Water Resources
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Water and Sewer Operations
Water and Water Reclamation Fund
Operating
Expenditures
Total
FY 25/26 FY 26/27 
Adopted Proposed 
Budget Budget % Change
$124.8M 
$131.9M 
5.7%
Debt Service 
$34.2M $32.5M -5.0%
Transfers Out $99.OM $69.1 M -30.2%
$258.0M 
$233.5M 
-9.5% jy
4.5% water rate increase
■ 3.5% O&M
■ 1.0% New Source and Supply 
3.5% sewer rate increase
$4.1 M additional for utilities
$0.9M additional for water 
purchase costs and chemicals
Bartlett Dam Feasibility - Moved 
from Capital to Operating
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Water Source and Supply (Newcapital Project44)
(Water Revenue Bonds)
To obtain and facilitate water 
sources and supply
Incurred to Date (2/26) 
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FY 2027/28 Budget 
$100.0 million
Total Project Budget 
$100.0 million
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Wastewater System Improvements (pvi906)
(Sewer Rates, Sewer Development Fee)
Rehabilitate sewer manholes
Incurred to Date (2/26)
$46.6 million
• Design and construct sewer lines L
• Complete treatment plant work
FY 2026/27 Budget 
$28.0 million
FY 2027/28 Budget 
$24.7 million
FY 2028/29 Budget 
$14.0 million
FY 2029/30 Budget 
$13.4 million
FY 2030/31 Budget 
$24.1 million
Total Project Budget 
$150.8 million
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Crossroads East - Water System Improvements (pwi906)
(Water Rates, Water Development Fee, Bond Proceeds)
Increase site 55A booster 
pumping capacity
Install approximately 4,200 linear 
feet of 30-inch transmission main 
to serve current and future 
connections
Incurred to Date (2/26) 
$3.4 million
FY 2026/27 Budget $27.5 million 
Total Project Budget $30.9 million
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WestWorld Operating
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FY 2025/26 Adopted - $8.1 M 
FY 2026/27 Proposed - $8.7M
Net Increase of 5.0 FTE positions
■ 1 Event Director
■ 8 Part-time Maintenance 
Workers
Reduction in Contractual Services
Additionalfundingfor equipment 
needs
Equipment $162,700 
Software $47,500
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WestWorld Drainage Projects (pd22oi,pd26oi,pd2602,pd2603)
(WIFA Debt, General Fund)
Drainage improvements designed to 
manage stormwater flowing into the 
facility from offsite areas
Significantly reduces risk of flooding 
and operational disruptions
Enhances public safety, protects city 
assets, and improves facility resilience
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FY 2026/27 Budget
FY 2027/28 Budget 
FY 2028/29 Budget
Total Project Budget
$0
$16.9 million 
$9.2 million 
$3.7 million 
$29.8 million
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WestWorld Comprehensive Wayfinding & Signage
System (New capital Projects)
(Tourism Development Fund)
Design a modern, coherent, and 
intuitive wayfinding system to 
address onsite signage 
deficiencies at WestWorld
Incurred to Date (2/26)
FY 2026/27 Budget 
Total 5-Year Project Budget
$0
$0.2 million 
$0.2 million
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WestWorld Cover Arena 7 (Newcapital Project 2)
(General Fund)
• Design a cover over Arena 7, 
including architectural and 
engineering services to develop 
final plans, cost estimates, and 
construction phasing
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Mike McConnell <pmmcc@umich.edu> 
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:46 PM 
City Council 
Water
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I understand that previously approved infrastructure projects 
intended to improve Scottsdale's long-term viability regarding water 
have been, or are being, canceled.
This makes no sense to me. Everything I read indicates that 
Scottsdale is rapidly approaching a water crisis and it appears to me 
that the current proposed solutions sound a lot like "hope for rain".
On the off chance that hoping for rain doesn't work, I would request 
that Scottsdale take every possible action toward water conservation, 
including recycling. That alone is probably not sufficent but it is a 
reasonable step.
I have no problem drinking recycled water, since I'm already doing it.
Thanks for your attention.
Paul Michael McConnell 
11651 N 1114th Place 
Scottsdale, AZ.85259
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Shari McConnell <scmcco@umich.edu> 
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:26 PM 
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Save our water
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Honorable Scottsdale Council Members and Honorable Mayor Borowsky,
I am concerned with both the obvious water crisis and the possible defunding of infrastructure projects 
that could help cover some of the CAP water losses.
Our hoping that just letting nature take its course does not seem to be realistic as a solution. Since we 
aren't getting rain, because we are living in a tourist area, and golf courses and pools are rapidly using our 
water supply, City Council needs to take action. Not defunding water conservation plans should be first. 
Reducing our outdoor water usage and recycling our water whenever possible should be immediate 
actions or we just aren't going to be able to have the Scottsdale we know anymore. Maybe we aren't even 
going to be able to continue living here!
Respectfully,
Sharyn C. McConnell 
11651 N 114th Place 
Scottsdale 85259
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Andrea Bakall <andreanbakall@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 1:50 PM 
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Crosswalk at 66th St and Shea
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Good afternoon,
Thank you listening to the community proposal on May 5th regarding adding a crosswalk at 66th and 
Shea. I moved to the area to be close to my synagogue two years ago. Each Saturday, my family 
(husband, myself, and my 10 year old daughter) walk (or run) across Shea to get there. I asked police 
officers if it is legal to cross there, even though there isn't a crosswalk, and they said it was, just to be 
careful. I have multiple sclerosis and it can be very challenging to cross Shea with busy traffic. I cannot 
physically make it to 64th and Shea in the summer to use that crosswalk as the temperature gets too 
high and my body gives out in the heat. Please consider adding a crosswalk at 66th and Shea. It would 
mean the world to me, to know that I can safely cross the street. I live on 66th street. Please feel free to 
contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I worry about crossing the street as my walking can 
be dangerous on such a busy street. It feels dangerous and I would love to have a safer alternative. My 
name is Andrea Bakall, my number is 928-607-3453, and I am 38 years old. I have lived in Az my entire life 
and am proud of our community and its attention to safety. Thank you for listening to me regarding this 
issue. I wish that I didn't have Multiple Sclerosis, but I see others struggling to cross Shea everyday, with 
children. Thankyou fortakingthe time to read this and thankyou for supporting Arizonans who have 
disabilities. I have seen people run across Shea and almost be hit by a car who is going way above 
thenspeed limit, and I would be devastated to know that my disability prevented me from getting across 
the street. It can be unpredictable at times. I also genuinely worry about the safety of my 10 year 
old. Thank you again for all that you do for us.
Sincerely,
Andrea Bakall
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Judith Shapiro <judithtshapiro57@gnnail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 1:52 PM 
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Crosswalk at 66th and Shea
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Dear council members:
I am writing in support of the Hawk-style crosswalk proposed for the intersection at 66th and Shea, 
which will be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting on May 5.
I am a Sabbath-observant person who walks to the synagogue at that location every Saturday, and I know 
firsthand the dangers of crossing a busy street like Shea Blvd. without a light: the traffic flies by at 50 
MPH!
Please approve the request for a pedestrian activated light at 66th and Shea, for the safety of the 
community.
Thankyou so much,
Judith Shapiro
7525 E. Gainey Ranch Road #127,
Scottsdale, AZ 85258.
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Marina Sominsky <msominsk@asu.edu>
Monday, May 4, 2026 2:02 PM 
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adam@adamkwasman.com; rabbi@bethtefillahaz.org 
A HAWK-style crosswalk at N. 66th st and Shea
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Honorable members of the Scottsdale City Council,
As you meet on May 5th to discuss the budget (agenda item #3), please consider approving the critical 
infrastructure that would benefit both Beth Tefillah and Chaparral Christian Community Church: a HAWK-style 
crosswalk at N. 66*'’ st and Shea.
This infrastructure is critical to Beth Tefillah members’ safety, especially on Shabbat and holidays. Note that other 
synagogues, like Chabad of Phoenix, have city-provided infrastructure.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Very Respectfully,
Sominsky Family
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Marina Sominsky 
C: 480-273-2930 
3839 N. 3rd St, Suite 301 
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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Glenn Taubman <glennmtaubman@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 2:14 PM 
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Hawk crosswalk at Shea and 66th Street
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Dear Council members: My family and 1 are members of Congregation Beth Tefillah and we support the 
proposed HAWK crosswalk on Shea in front of the synagogue at 66th Street. Some of our congregants 
walk to services on Friday night and Saturday and Shea is a rather dangerous road, with speeders to 
avoid and 6 lanes of traffic to navigate and cross. Crossing Shea at that spot is fraught with danger. We 
wholeheartedly support the Hawk crosswalk there, which will only be used by infrequent pedestrians 
one or two days per week, and which will not impede traffic 99.9% of the time. Thank you. Glenn 
Taubman, Scottsdale, AZ
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Geraldine Lane <adine5@yahoo.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 2:17 PM 
City Council
Crossroad at 66th and Shea
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Hi,
I have been a member of Congregation Beth Tefillah since its inception and has seen it grow exponentially since then. I 
am for the building of a crossroad to be able to cross the street when I attend temple weekly at 66th and Shea. I will not 
be able to attend the meeting this week but wanted to make sure you receive my vote prior.
If I need to do anything else please let me know and I will be happy to.
Thank you 
Geraldine Lane 
602-400-6028
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Heidi Bernstein <heidi.bernstein@gtnail.com>
Monday, May 4, 2026 2:20 PM 
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Support for HAWK Crosswalk at N. 66th St & Shea Blvd
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Dear Scottsdale City Council Members,
I am writing to express my strong support for installing a HAWK-style crosswalk at the 
intersection of North 66th Street and Shea Boulevard.
As you may know, this location serves both Chaparral Christian Community Church and 
a neighboring synagogue, with many families, children, and elderly individuals regularly 
crossing this busy roadway. The current conditions make it difficult and, at times, unsafe 
for pedestrians to cross safely.
A HAWK crosswalk would provide a critical safety improvement by creating a clear, 
controlled crossing point. It would significantly reduce risk for congregants and 
community members who walk between parking areas and places of worship, particularly 
during high-traffic times such as weekends and holidays.
This is an important opportunity for the City of Scottsdale to proactively enhance 
pedestrian safety and demonstrate its commitment to protecting all members of our 
community.
Thank you for your consideration of this important safety measure.
Sincerely,
Heidi Bernstein
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Janet Blinder <blinderart@gmail.conn> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 2:53 PM 
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City Council meeting May 5, 2026
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Dear council members,
Unfortunately I'm unable to attend the meeting on May 5th.
I am in support of the planned HAWK-style crosswalk at N. 66*^ st and Shea. 
Thank you very much.
Janet Blinder
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Michele Gmail <mwhomedesign@gmail.com>
Monday, May 4, 2026 3:18 PM 
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Please approve a Hawk Style cross walk on Shea blvd and 66th St
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I am a devoted member of Congregation Beth Tefillah and I am requesting that the city of Scottsdale
approves a a HAWK-style crosswalk at N. 66^^ st and Shea for our
congregation and the church next door.
We thank you for valuing our safety and security!
With much appreciation,
Michele and Mark Wiltchik
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Keryn Bickman <kerynbickman@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 3:26 PM 
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Eric Solomon
Support for Hawk cross walk 66th Street and Shea
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Dear Members of the Scottsdale City Council,
As residents of Scottsdale, we are writing to express our strong support for the proposed HAWK-style 
crosswalk at N. 66th Street and Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale.
This crosswalk represents a critical safety improvement for pedestrians in the area, particularly for 
members of nearby congregations and families who regularly cross this busy intersection. With 
continued community growth and increased foot traffic during weekends, holidays, and religious 
observances, safe and reliable pedestrian infrastructure is essential.
Other communities in the area have benefited from similar city-supported safety measures, and it is 
important that this area receives the same level of consideration and protection. The installation of a 
HAWK crosswalk would significantly reduce risk and improve accessibility for all residents.
I respectfully urge you to support the inclusion and funding of this project in the city’s budget and to 
ensure that it moves forward without delay.
Thankyou foryourtime, consideration, and continued service to our community.
Thankyou,
Keryn and Eric Solomon 
480-290-6092
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Diane Mocerf <dmocerf@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 4:03 PM 
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Beth Tefilah Congregation
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I am writing to support this popular Jewish congregation and its neighbor congregation in their request for 
support of the border infrastructure that would help safeguard the people who worship in these vital 
institutions. As you know, at these difficult and unusual times, local governments have stepped up to 
provide personnel and resources to keep houses of worship safer so incidents such as those in 
Pennsylvania and Virginia among others are not repeated. Both houses of worship and other religious 
institutions are at risk, especially in the Jewel community. A relatively small investment by the 
government to build out added support structures is so crucial. Please consider supporting this request. 
Thank you.
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Judith rosenthal <jrosenthal14@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 4:30 PM 
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Agenda item 3
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I have made Scottsdale my home for soon to be 14 years. I would like it to remain my home for all my remaining years. 
Water is the one resource that could prevent that.
Water retention/storage should be the City Council's first priority. Nothing else matters if we do not plan our water usage 
with utmost care.
I urge you to reinstate all the programs that protect our water. Why you would do anything else is unconscionable.
Thank you. Judith Rosenthal
Resident of Villa Monterey Unit 5 
7801 E. Northland Dr.
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Marjorie Robinow <margierobinow@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 4:46 PM 
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Jay Robinow
Crosswalk Request on Shea and 66th
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Dear Council Members:
We live at 6702 E.Shea Blvd. between 66th and 68th street. There are several points of concern.
1 .The interest in a crosswalk and light arose from our synagogue community across the street, 
Congregation Beth Tefillah. 50-75 members walk to the synagogue every Saturday from our 
neighborhood, Shea to 68 place, to 65th, north to Cactus. Many are crossing at 66th with no light, with 
babies and children to go to services.The ones that concern me the most are the teens who are 
wonderful people, but willing to take more risks. Needless to say, this is dangerous.
2.As I have lived here for 2 years, I have noticed changes in the neighborhood. Many old houses are sold 
to developers for $1M and torn down with beautiful multimillion dollar homes replacing them. More and 
more traffic in the neighborhood is lining up on 66th and 68th at Shea to turn both right and left. Line ups 
down the streets are now common as the left turn with no light takes many minutes depending on the 
time of day. The large trucks and work vehicles have added traffic, too.
S.Cocopah Middle School sits at Cholla and 66th. Every school day between 2:20-3:30pm,children are 
picked up. Many of the cars head south on 66th or on 68th streets. The lineup for cars turning left can be 
10-15 minutes if you get caught. At times, it takes me 15 minutes to get to my house as they block our 
access entrance from both sides.
4. Speeding. Shea from 70th to 64th is a raceway much of the evenings. We have a digital speed gun 
and have clocked vehicles 80-90 mph. I have not seen any traffic speed control since I've been here.
5.1 think the developers in the neighborhood would have interest in solving this lineup issue, too. One 
day, this area will be like PV2! We have spoken to our neighbors and they are very supportive of this 
effort to create a safe crossing place. Many people walk their dogs and struggle to cross to visit friends 
and family just across the street.
best.
Margie and Jay Robinow 
9132690920
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Subject:
FW: City Council's cuts to water-related projects
From: Kimberly Briedis <kajw2@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 9:46 AM
To: Borowsky, Lisa <LBorowsky@scottsdaleaz.gov>; City Council <Citycouncil(5)scottsdaleaz.gov>
Subject: City Council's cuts to water-related projects
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Hello. We are resident’s and property owner’s in Scottsdale.
Recently, we’ve become aware of the City Council’s May 5th meeting agenda, Item 3 — “Proposed R' 
2026-27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.”
The water crisis in Arizona, including Scottsdale has us very concerned. I’m relieved to know there are 
viable, long-term solutions to reduce the effects of our water crisis.
Therefore, I strongly oppose to City Manager Greg Canton’s proposed cuts to water-related projects and 
I strongly urge City Council members to reinstate funding in the Budget to
1) expand the highly successful Advanced Purified Recycled Water program,
2) increase water storage capacity at Bartlett Dam, and
3) restore the previously eliminated staff positions to manage these programs.
I appreciate your attention to this matter and will certainly consider your action (or inaction) when I cast 
my vote on November 3rd. ‘
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Thank you.
Jason & Kimberly Briedis
37187 N 102nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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Linda Milhaven <Lmilhaven@hotmail.com> 
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Borowsky, Lisa; City Council; Caton, Greg 
Andrews, Sonia; Bruce Hallin; Rudy Fischer 
Water in the Proposed Budget
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Greetings Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, 
c: City Treasurer
Thank you to those of you who were able to find the time to meet with three Scottsdale residents: Bruce 
Hallin, recently retired Salt River Project Director of Water Supplies, Rudy Fischer, Central Arizona Project 
(CAP) Board Member and Linda Milhaven, former City Councilwoman and Banking Executive.
Together, this group brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about water resource management and 
development, an understanding of the challenges of the drought, the options that will help Scottsdale secure 
needed additional water supplies, as well as an understanding of city management.
For those of you who were not able to find a mutually agreeable time for us to meet, each of us is available 
and willing to serve as a resource to you.
As Scottsdale residents, our concerns rise out of the proposed budget reductions to the water related Capital 
Improvement Plan (CIP) projects, the rates and fees proposed, and the impacts these changes will have on 
Scottsdale's preparedness in ensuring a resilient, affordable and reliable water supply for Scottsdale's 
residents and businesses.
Outlined here are some of our thoughts about Scottsdale's future water security and the proposed budget.
A sustainable water supply is foundational to Scottsdale's economic health and stability. In our arid desert 
environment, the need and effort required to maintain that health and stability is even more acute and 
challenging, requiring the city to make informed, timely and proactive strategic long-term investments in 
water projects and infrastructure.
Scottsdale benefits today from past leaders that made decisions decades - if not over a century ago - to invest 
in water projects and infrastructure. With impending reductions in Colorado River water supply, Scottsdale is 
again at the crossroads to make needed investments for the benefit of existing and future generations of 
Scottsdale residents.
As we have learned from past water resource investments, costs incurred today for water projects are much 
less expensive than costs delayed into the future. Timely investments provide certainty to existing and future 
businesses and residents looking to locate and invest in Scottsdale. Investments made today avoid higher 
costs in the future and display the preparedness and certainty needed to maintain and enhance the attraction 
of living, recreating and working in Scottsdale.
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Consequently, securing new water supplies for Scottsdale, and ensuring the funding resources are available to 
develop and secure this water is imperative to the city's well-being. Delayed investment results not only in 
future higher costs due to lost opportunity for Scottsdale but will also open opportunities for other Valley 
cities to acquire these limited water supplies that Scottsdale is interested in developing and acquiring.
Competition for economic development, and maintaining overall quality of life, will be diminished for 
Scottsdale while improving for surrounding cities that proactively address and invest in water security.
Scottsdale Water's Strategic Plan - strategic-plan.pdf - does an excellent job outlining options to replace the 
impending reduction in our CAP water allocations. The solution must be to pursue all the options outlined in 
our plan without delay.
There has been talk about buying water credits (potentially in lieu of pursuing other options), but since 
everyone in the region is looking for new water supplies, the competition for these credits will be fierce and, 
as a result, increasingly more expensive. Scottsdale needs to move quickly and decisively in securing water 
credits. But this is Just one of several options identified in the strategic plan that need to be pursued to give 
Scottsdale more control over our water supplies and water security.
Two of the largest projects taken out of the CIP are Advanced Purified Recycled Water ($67.7M) and Bartlett 
Dam Modification Feasibility Study ($25.4M).
Some of you have gone on record expressing concerns about expanding the use of recycled water. All water 
is recycled. Many upstream communities dump their wastewater into the Colorado (CAP). We treat that 
water and mix it in our drinking water today. Continuing our investment in our recycle facilities, to meet the 
state's new requirements, is one of the most reliable, cost-effective and immediate solutions to 
impending reductions in Colorado River water.
Participating in the Bartlett Dam Modification will give us rights to water from the Verde River, a new source 
of water that is independent of what happens on the Colorado River, and over the long term an inexpensive 
renewable water supply for the city.
The initial proposed CIP removed $287.8M in water projects, 76%, a disproportionate share, of the total 
$376.8M removed. Mr. Caton explained to the Budget Review Commission that some of these projects were 
canceled, and some were moved to the operating budget. It isn't clear which are cancelled and which are 
moved.
Mr. Caton further explained that he only included projects in the CIP for which he had reliable cost estimates - 
what he called "hard costs". We must ensure that all the water projects are included in the CIP even if only as 
a placeholder with best guess cost estimates to ensure that we are planning appropriately. As you know, you 
have final approval (or denial) on actual costs when you are asked to approve the contract to fund the 
improvements.
Changes to existing projects took another $94M away from water projects, 62% of the total removed.
All of this suggests that important projects are being stalled, downsized or eliminated without broader 
discussion.
Since the initial proposed budget, $123M has been returned to the budget in future years (not for the current 
year) including a new category called "Sources and Supplies" for $100M and $23M in Water Distribution 
System Improvements.
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While we are pleased to see "Sources and Supplies" added back in, it is important that we are clear about how 
we plan to make up for cuts to our CAP allocation and that we are moving forward now to implement those 
solutions.
Net, net $261M has been removed from the 5-Year CIP for water projects.
Removing investments in water projects when 70% of Scottsdale's water supply is at risk is sending a 
contradictory and confusing message to Scottsdale's residents and businesses about the city's response to a 
reduction in its water supply.
Mr. Caton also explained that Council has not decided on water policy, suggesting Council wants to revisit the 
strategic plan. If this is the case, we urge you to do so as soon as possible and, if appropriate, seek input from 
this group on the revised plan.
Scottsdale's message needs to assure residents and businesses of the city's commitment to proactively 
respond to any reductions in the Colorado River water supply by investing in infrastructure, water supply and 
new technologies to protect and ensure the city's water supply is reliable, secure and adequate.
Included with this message should be the additional investment the city is making in reducing water demand 
through conservation, including specific actions the city is taking to reduce water demand at city facilities.
Of additional concern is the proposed water and wastewater rates and fees. The proposed operating budget 
shows operating cost increases of 5.7%, but rates and fees are only increasing by 3.5% to cover operating 
expenses. In addition, the operating budget shows a reduction in transfers to the CIP of $30M.
All this suggests that we are not raising rates enough to cover operating costs, secure new water supplies, to 
maintain and improve existing infrastructure, and to construct new infrastructure.
Experts agree that we will continue to see increasing water costs. Not keeping up will mean that we will not 
have the resources to cover our operating costs, invest in our infrastructure and will have steeper increases in 
the future.
This is a critical juncture for the city to display leadership, focus, and commitment to water projects and to 
developing new supplies that secure the city's future. We urge you to restore the budget resources needed to 
support water initiatives to make up for impending Colorado River reductions. While we all appreciate a City 
Council that is cost-conscious, we also appreciate the need for investments to ensure our water security today 
and in the future.
Thank you for your attention. If you would like to meet with any of us to discuss further, please don't hesitate 
to reach out.
Bruce Hallin, Resident, Retired Salt River Project Director of Water Supplies 
Rudy Fischer, Resident, Board Member, Central Arizona Project
Linda Milhaven, Resident, Former Scottsdale City Councilmember, retired bank executive
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Karen Fromkes <kfromkes@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 5:10 PM 
City Council
Proposed cuts to water related projects
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I am a Scottsdale resident and property owner at 8417 E Road. I understand at the City Council's 
May 5 Meeting you will address the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvements Budget.
I strongly object to the proposed cuts to water-related projects and I recommend the City Council 
members reinstate funding to:
expand the highly successful Advanced Purified Recycled Water program, 
increase water storage capacity at Bartlett Dam, and 
restore staff positions to manage these programs.
I appreciate your attention to this matter and wili certainly consider your action when I cast my vote 
this November.
Regards,
Karen A Fromkes
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Mark Rentz <merlot@sbcglobal.net>
Monday, May 4, 2026 5:42 PM
City Council; lborowsky@ScottasdaleAZ.gov
Comments on 2026-27 Scottsdale Capital Improvements Budget
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Dear Mayor Borowsky, City Council members;
My name is Mark Rentz. I have been a Scottsdale resident and 
homeowner for almost ten years. With its beauty and culture, I am proud 
to call Scottsdale my home.
I am aware of the water crisis Scottsdale is facing. Last week, I submitted 
a citizen’s petition strongly encouraging the City Council reinstate specific 
funding in the 2026-27 Capital Improvements Budget to expand the highly 
successful Advanced Purified Recycled Water (APRW) program, increase 
water storage capacity at Bartlett Dam, and restore the previously 
eliminated staff positions necessary to manage these programs. City 
Manager Greg Canton’s preliminary budget proposes to eliminate such 
specific funding.
As a former Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Association of California 
Water Agencies (ACWA), I witnessed the impacts severe droughts have 
on local water agencies. Generally, those agencies with diverse, 
innovative water portfolios, and a commitment to long-term planning and 
financial investment, were in the best position to respond to natural 
calamities such as droughts.
Once again, I encourage the Scottsdale City Council to reinstate funding 
in the 2026-27 Capital Improvements Budget to specifically expand the 
highly successful APRW program, increase water storage capacity at 
Bartlett Dam, and restore the previously eliminated staff positions 
necessary to manage these programs.
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I will Gertainly consider your action (or inaction) when I cast my vote on 
November 3rd.
Sincerely,
Mark s, Rentz 
(916)719-5822
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pirooz Farzanfar <piroozfarzanfar@gmail.com> 
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City Council; Benjamin Benson 
Crosswalk
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I am a member of Congregation Beth Tefillah. I'm writing to inform you that I approve of and am requesting the planned 
crosswalk.
Respectfully,
-Benjamin Benson & Family 
646-670-6261
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Yaniv Lavy <lavy75@gnnail.com> 
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Crosswalk at N. 66th st and Shea
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Dear Member of the Scottsdale City Council,
My name is Yaniv Lavy, and I reside at 10845 N 66th Street.
I am writing to express my strong support for the installation of a crosswalk with a traffic signal near 
Congregation Beth Tefillah, located at 6529 E Shea Blvd.
Although my home is within walking distance of the synagogue, the lack of streetlights and the high 
volume of traffic on Shea Blvd make it unsafe for my children and me to walk.
The increasing presence of quiet electric vehicles further heightens the danger of crossing this road.
A controlled crosswalk would provide a safe route for my family and many other local residents who 
attend the synagogue or the neighboring church. Enhancing pedestrian safety in this area would 
accommodate those who do not drive for religious reasons and would help alleviate local parking 
congestion.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this request.
Best regards,
Yaniv Lavy
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Jason Salganick <jaaron747(a)yahoo.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 7:41 PM 
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Hello!
I am writing to your committee in support of the Hawk-Style Crosswalk at 66th Street and Shea Blvd. There are many 
congregants at the synagogue, who for religious restrictions on the many holy days cannot take advantage of electronic 
buttons on the street furniture/trafffic lights to request a safe crossing. Instead a Hawk-Style crosswalk, perhaps 
programmed to increase it's stopping signals at critical times when there are large numbers of parishioners needing to 
make the crossing, could serve a great improvement in safety for the community as well as for the drivers passing the 
neighborhood. This implementation has ben successful in, for example the neighborhood in Phoenix at 5th Ave and 
Bethany Home.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Best,
Jason Salganick
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Patrick Cunningham <patricklaw8713@gmail.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 9:33 PM 
City Council
Full funding of Scottsdale Water Programs
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Mayor and Council:
I write to urge you to restore full funding in our FY 2026-27 Budget for these three crucial water projects listed 
below. The Trump Administration way back in 2018 announced that "The period from 2000 through 2018 is 
the driest 19-year period in over 100 years and one of the driest periods in the 1,200-year paieo-record." 
https://www.doi.gov/ocl/colorado-river-drought
Arizona remains in the worst drought in 1200 years.
Scottsdale faces drastic reductions in our Colorado River allocation, and no deal is in sight to secure our 
Colorado River water.
Please restore full funding for these programs that protect our Scottsdale water resources:
Restoring funding not only for the study of raising Bartlett Dam, but also for the construction of 
additional storage capacity by raising Barlett Dam. Scottsdale needs to help fund the raising of the 
dam so Scottsdale can share in the "new water" brought to us by increasing the capacity of Bartlett 
Dam - it will catch and store additional Verde River Water. Partners that fund increasing capacity will 
share in the "new water" that now flows away from Scottsdale in wet years.
Restoring the Advanced Water Purification Program (AWP) to full funding. Scottsdale is a proven 
leader in all of Arizona in providing AWP, and our Scottsdale program returns clean drinking water to 
our aquifers for future use. Surely in a 1200-year drought, this Arizona-Leading program must be 
funded in full.
Restoring full funding for staff positions to manage both of these far-sighted water programs: Bartlett 
Dam raising and our Advanced Water Purification Program.
Now is the time to invest in water and Scottsdale's Leadership in far-sighted programs that generate water for 
our future.
Thank you for your service to Scottsdale and your attention to these three water projects.
Patrick Cunningham 
8713 E Heatherbrae Dr 
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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Hello City Council,
I urge you to approve the crosswalk on Shea. It's a safety issue. That road is a busy street and there are children and 
adults of all ages crossing the road. This is needed!
Sincerely,
Ms. Glee Nahon 
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Sharon Bader <sharonjo@cox.net> 
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:26 AM 
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New Hawk cross walk 64th and Shea
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Please consider that I support the new crosswalk at 64th street and Shea.
This crosswalk is important for public safety because the traffic is busy on Shea Blvd, and the motorists 
do not obey the speed limit. They bolt down the street like it is a Nascar speedway. Thank you for your 
service and consideration on this important matter of public safety.
Sharon Bader.
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daniel schwartz <daniel.b.schwartz1@gmail.com> 
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:18 AM 
City Council; LBorowsky@Scottsdaleaz.com 
2027 Capital Improvement Budget
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Dear Mayor and Council.
The past 26 years of drought should be weighing heavily on the city councils especially in light of the 
response of the member of the Colorado River compact who have cut Scottsdale’s supply from the CAP 
by 80%. In spite of this City Manager Caton sees fit to cut the cities investments in the Advanced Purified 
Recycled water plan, water storage capacity at Bartlett Dam, and staff in the water department.
A 3.8% decrease in the operating budget may play well with voters who think only of their wallets today 
but will be forgotten when draconian cuts in water usage are required to address Scottsdale’s 
shortfall. Indeed, those who approved the cuts can expect to be pilloried. Please restore these 
investments in Scottsdale’s future.
Thanks
Dan Schwartz
daniel.b.schwartzl @gmail.com 
+1-602-206-7705
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JM N <jmjnahon@gmail.com> 
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:57 AM 
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Dear City Council,
As a local resident, I am writing to express my support for the installation of an additional crosswalk on 
Shea Boulevard. Given the high volume of regular pedestrian traffic in this area, a new crosswalk is a 
necessary step to improve public safety. I am confident that a smart technology solution can address 
any logistical concerns while meetingthe needs of the community.
Thank you for your time and for considering this request to make our streets safer.
Sincerely,
Jon Michael Nahon
6842 E Belmont Cir, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
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Janet Lewis-Weaver <weweavers@mac.com> 
Monday, May 4, 2026 7:38 PM 
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Sustainable water supply for Scottsdale
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Mayor Borowsky, Councilpersons Whitehead, McAllen, Littlefield, Dubauskas, Kwansman, and Graham:
As a 40 plus year resident of Scottsdale and 30 plus year homeowner, I strongly object to the lack of preparation for this 
City, by this Council, regarding the diminishing future water supply. The lack of planning for storage and initiabves for 
alternative sources to sustain our community water; within the City budget to be discussed May 5, is short sighted. The 
residents of this city deserve better planning and foresight to adjust to the upcoming cuts to our Colorado River water 
allocabon.
I strongly urge the Council to fully fund programs to maximize our opportunities to meet the needs of the city, as well as 
measures to create initiatives to preserve our community water usage.
I appreciate your attention to this matter and will consider your actions when I cast my vote this election cycle.
Janet Lewis-Weaver 
10136 E Floriade Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Michael Kasen <mkasen@icloud.com>
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Dear City Council and Mayor,
My name is Michael Kasen and I'm a Scottsdale resident and property owner.
I am writing in regards to the City Council's Meeting Agenda Item 3 - "Proposed Fiscal Year Operating Budget 
and Capital Improvement Plan for tonight's meeting.
There is a water crisis looming for Scottsdale, but there are viable, long-term solutions to reduce the impact of 
the crisis.
I strongly object to City Manager Greg Caton's proposed cuts to water-related projects, and I strongly urge the 
City Council members to reinstate funding in the budget to expand the highly successful Advanced Purified 
Recycled Water program. Increase water storage capacity at Bartlett Dam, and Restore the staff to manage 
these programs, which were short-sightedly eliminated..
I appreciate your attention to this matter and that you will consider your action (or inaction). I will base my 
vote based on what your vote is! Your vote will have an impact on Scottsdale resident's property values.
Best Regards,
Michael Kasen
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Carey Cohen <careycohen@gmail.com> 
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URGENT
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My name is Carey Cohen andl am a Scottsdale resident (and property owner).
I'm writing in regard to the City Council's May 5 Meeting Agenda, Item 3 - "Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 
2026-27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan."
I'm aware of the water crisis Scottsdale is facing. I'm also aware that there are viable, long-term 
solutions to reduce the impact of this crisis.
I object to City Manager Greg Caton's proposed cuts to water-related projects and I strongly urge City 
Council members to reinstate funding in the Budget to
1) expand the highly successful Advanced Purified Recycled Water program,
2) increase water storage capacity at Bartlett Dam, and
3) restore the previously eliminated staff positions to manage these programs.
I appreciate your attention to this matter and will certainly consider your action (or inaction) when I cast 
my vote on November 3rd."
Carey Cohen 
13033 N. 80th Place
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