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City of Chandler — Study Session (2023-05-22)

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Council Chambers
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Res. # 5694
Tentative Budget Adoption
FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget
2024-2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Statutory Budget Process
A.R.S. 42-17101 to 17108
• Adopt a tentative budget that sets forth the different amounts 
that will be required to meet the political subdivision’s public 
expense for the fiscal year
•
Enter into the minutes or the governing body
•
Prepare according to forms supplied by the auditor general
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Publish on the website for public review
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Once tentatively adopted, budget cannot increase
• After tentative adoption, a public hearing shall be had wherein 
any taxpayer may be heard in favor of or against any 
proposed expenditure or tax levy (set for June 15, 2023)
• Hold Special meeting after public hearing to adopt the Budget
• Adopt final tax rate on or before 14 days before taxes are 
levied, but after the public hearing (set for June 29, 2023)

FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget
“Innovation at Work”
• Total Budget $1,656,274,385 (all funds)
• General Fund Only $610,510,158
22.5% increase overall
$800M operating (+5.9%)
$856M capital (+43.4%)
23.8% increase in General Fund
$483M operating (+16.9%)
$128M capital (+59.2%)
•
Adheres to financial policies
•
Structurally balanced
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Uses Strategic Framework to 
guide decisions
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Provides for cost-effective, 
quality services
•
Maintains long-term 
financial sustainability
•
Engaged Residents through 
input opportunities
•
Budget Survey, Kickoff, & Two 
Workshops
•
All-day Budget Briefing
•
Tentative and Final Adoption

FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget Increase Drivers (all funds)
Revenues
• Increased revenues to reflect actual economic environment
• Increases are coming from continued development, inflation and strong consumer spending
• Increased State Shared revenues with updated projections
Expenditures
• Inflation increasing operations and capital budgets
• Personnel costs increasing to invest in City workforce and retain employees; market, merit, 
and healthcare
• Capital projects increased to address aging infrastructure, bond authorized projects, and 
grant funded projects
• Infrastructure projects to support Intel expansion (FY 2022-23 $148M & FY 2023-24 $30.5M)
Grants
Debt
• Includes $20M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds included in FY 2023-24 budget as 
carryforward
• Continued focus on Grant opportunities and having “shovel ready” projects that may qualify
• Additional one-time payment of $73M to pay-off PSPRS unfunded liability and generate 
ongoing savings

Total Annual Proposed Budget
All Funds (in millions)
“Where the 
Money Comes 
From”
“Where the 
Money Goes”

Operating Budget Highlights
Reduces City property tax 
rate for the 8th
consecutive year
No change to Transaction 
Privilege Tax (TPT) rates
Anticipates Water, 
Wastewater, and Solid 
Waste rate changes to 
continue to move toward 
Cost of Service 
recommendations
Budget maintains existing 
service levels and 
enhances  programs tied 
to Strategic Framework
Adds funding for labor 
association commitments 
and general employee 
merit/market
Plans towards debt 
reduction: $73M in one-
time funding for pay-off 
of Public Safety Personnel 
Retirement System 
(PSPRS) liability
Maintains strong reserves 
(includes 15% General 
Fund contingency reserve 
and $20M budget 
stabilization reserve)
Potential State Legislative revenue impacts continue to be monitored

Average Annual Residential Cost Comparison 
for Direct Services
The average annual 
cost of services across 
the valley is:
$2,217

Average Residential Cost Comparison 
for Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste
$75 
$84 
$88 
$90 
$98 
$108 
$119 
$135 
 $-
 $20
 $40
 $60
 $80
 $100
 $120
 $140
 $160
Chandler*
Gilbert
Peoria
Tempe
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Glendale
Mesa
Based on Tempe Cost of Service July 2022 results at 10,000 gallons single family residential rates for FY 2022-23
* Incorporates Chandler’s planned rate increases for FY 2023-24

2024-2033 CIP Highlights
•
2024-2033 CIP total is $1,963,967,457 
($299M more than the 2023-2032 CIP) 
•
Updated to reflect inflationary pressures
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Increased focus on aging infrastructure
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Includes $178.5M in projects for 
infrastructure to support Intel expansion
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Bond authorization longevity shortened 
by inflation and additional projects

Proposed FY 2023-24 CIP Appropriation
(all funds)
Capital 
Carryforward
$497.7M
Contingency &
Reserves
$0.45M
New 
Funding
$358.3M
$856.5M
Total CIP 
Appropriation

Budget Event
Date
Council Budget Kickoff 
Completed Oct.
Citizen Budget Survey 
Completed Dec.
Council Workshop #1
Completed Feb.
Council Workshop #2
Completed Mar.
All Day Budget Briefing
Completed Apr.
Council Meetings 
and Statutory 
Requirements
Tentative Budget/CIP Adoption
5/25/2023
Budget Public Hearing and Final 
Adoption 
06/15/2023
Adoption of Tax Levies
06/29/2023
Key Budget Dates

For your consideration:
Res. #5694 approves the Tentative Budget
Questions?