This report transmits a balanced budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. Following the
presentation of the Trial Budget on March 24, 2026, 12 Community Budget
Hearings held March 30 through April 16, 2026, and the presentation of the City
Manager's Proposed Budget on May 5, 2026, staff recommends approval of the FY
2026-27 budget.

THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
The FY 2026-27 final proposed budget includes changes from the Trial Budget to
address community input received at the budget hearings, including:

1. More than doubling the amount for flexible emergency financial assistance from
$1.5 million to $3.15 million to help our residents impacted by diminishing federal
grant programs and rising prices.
2. In the General Fund, nearly doubling the new allocation for teen and youth
programs from $500,000 to $937,000 to provide tutoring and a variety of activities
including creative arts, fitness, and social events. (It is important to note that the
funded through the Neighborhood Block Watch Program.)

As discussed with the City Council on May 5, further changes to GF budget
allocations now requires new resources or reductions to other programs. There are
no new resources available, and cuts are not proposed in the budget for action on
May 19. However, addressing questions from the Council and community,
Attachment D discusses existing investments in shade, downtown park safety
(including Margaret T. Hance Park), youth and education programs, veterans’
services, and eviction legal services, as well as other information responding to
feedback received.

It should be noted that these requests, and others, will carry over into Council and
community discussion for future years’ budgets and the next General Obligation
(GO) Bond process. Just as the current proposed budget reflects Council action
and discussion from the past 12 months, next year's budget conversations are


already taking shape. Staff will return to the City Council in the fall to present the FY
2025-26 year-end GF budget results. Additional resources (or deficits) may be
identified in those results for consideration by the City Council in the FY 2027-28
budget process. Further, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program concludes
on December 31, 2026. After full accounting of the program is completed, there
may be additional resources remaining for Council consideration as well. Finally,
the next GO Bond program will have opportunities for further investment in capital
projects.

The FY 2026-27 City Manager's Trial Budget presented to City Council on March
24, 2026, included a projected General Fund (GF) surplus of $163.3 million. Since
that time, staff have made minor revisions to expenditure estimates, and the City
has come to agreements with labor groups. Based on these updates, the GF
surplus is now projected at $162.5 million. The surplus is recommended to be
allocated to key Council Priority areas, employee compensation, and a set-aside to
help ensure FY 2027-28 remains balanced. These allocations are discussed in
greater detail later in this report and are documented in Attachments A and B.

The City of Phoenix is committed to transparency and community engagement in the
budget process. Between March 30 and April 16, the City hosted 12 community budget
hearings to obtain feedback from residents on the proposed budget and conducted
significant additional outreach. Based on this feedback, the available additional
$2.4 million has been allocated to several new or enhanced programs, which are
detailed later in this report. Additional information on community feedback and
engagement efforts will also be discussed in the report and is documented in
Attachment D.

The proposed FY 2026-27 budget also includes information on Non-General Fund
additions (Attachment C) and detailed schedules for all City Funds (Schedules 1-
11). No changes are recommended to Non-General Fund additions presented in
the Trial Budget.

Summary
The City of Phoenix continues to be an economic leader in the country, highlighted by
diverse business and economic opportunities, a strong job market, and continued
population growth. These core strengths, combined with the leadership of the Mayor
and City Council, have helped put the City on firm financial footing. However,
geopolitical issues, federal and state policy uncertainty, ongoing concerns with
affordability, and uneven economic data underscore the continued need for careful
financial planning.



The proposed balanced FY 2026-27 budget reflects this careful planning by
recommending strategic investments in key Council priority areas. These GF additions
are summarized in Attachment A and itemized with additional detail in Attachment B.
The budget also reflects $50.0 million for employee compensation increases,
underscoring the vital role City staff play in delivering the services residents rely on
every day. In addition, the budget looks to the future, setting aside $75.0 million to help
ensure FY 2027-28 remains balanced. These GF additions and uses totaling $162.5
million are summarized below:

· Community Health and Safety - $1.6 million.
· Children, Youth, and Families - $9.4 million.
· Homeless Service Continuity - $18.4 million.
· Housing Affordability - $6.6 million.
· Planning and Development Customer Service Enhancements - $1.5 million.
· Employee Compensation - $50.0 million.
· Set-Aside to Balance FY 2027-28 - $75.0 million.

The proposed FY 2026-27 budget includes 69.9 ongoing full-time equivalent (FTE)
positions needed in GF (45.9 FTE) and Non-GF departments (24.0 FTE), and
represents conversion of existing budgeted resources for critical position needs.
Funding for these positions has been identified and accounted for in department
operating budgets and therefore no additional funding is necessary. The budget
also includes Non-GF additions in the Aviation Department. More information on
position conversions and Non-GF additions can be found in Attachments B and C.

Additionally, detailed FY 2026-27 budget information and schedules are provided for
all City funds (Schedules 1-11).

Community Feedback on the Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget
Resident input was solicited at 12 community budget hearings held between March 30
and April 16, 2026. Extensive outreach was conducted to raise awareness about the
hearings and other ways to provide input on the budget. This outreach included live
television, streaming, and Internet-based advertising through Cox Communications, as
well as Spanish language advertisements on local Spanish radio station La Onda.
Information was also distributed through social media platforms, the City website, and
the Phoenix at Your Service newsletter. In addition to the budget hearings, community
members also submitted feedback by phone and email. These efforts resulted in 409
comments submitted on the budget.




Attachment D includes information on the City's efforts to address many of the
comments made by residents, a summary of comments by category, minutes of each
budget hearing, and all email and phone comments. The public can continue to access
information on the proposed budget, including video recordings of completed budget
hearings, at phoenix.gov/budget.

Proposed Additions and Changes to the Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget
The proposed FY 2026-27 budget includes an available GF surplus of $162.5 million.
This amount has been updated from the Trial Budget GF surplus of $163.3 million
based on refined expenditure estimates and reflecting finalized negotiated employee
compensation increases.

Based on these updates and the feedback of residents, the proposed FY 2026-27
budget recommends several changes from the Trial Budget. These changes are
summarized below. Changes are identified in this report as *NEW* and are included in
Attachments A and B.

· Flexible Emergency Financial Assistance - increase funding for flexible emergency
financial assistance from $1.5 million to $3.15 million in one-time funding.
· Teen Services Programming - increase funding for teen services programming from
$500K to $937K in ongoing funding.
· Parks Services Permit Staffing Support and Service Connectors - add ongoing
funding of $379K to provide staffing for the Parks Services Permit program, which
was approved by the Mayor and Council on May 6, 2026.
· Employee Compensation - adjust the employee compensation set-aside from $53.2
million to $50.0 million to reflect the finalized amounts needed for labor agreements.
This adjustment is due to slightly more of the final compensation package occurring
in the second year of the contract.
· Childcare Set-Aside / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Navigation - for FY 2026-27 only, allocate a portion of the $5 million ongoing set-
aside for childcare affordability to fund SNAP navigation support.

Additional detail on these changes is provided in the following section, as well as
Attachments A and B. The proposed FY 2026-27 budget does not include any Non-
GF changes from the Trial Budget.

Proposed FY 2026-27 General Fund Additions - $162.5 million and 57.9 positions
The proposed FY 2026-27 budget invests in key Council priority areas, employee
compensation, and set-asides to keep future budgets balanced. These investments



are summarized below. Additional details, including positions, dollar amounts, and
impacted departments, are provided in Attachments A and B.

*NEW* Community Health and Safety - $1.6 million and 11.5 positions
Community health and safety remains a high priority for the City Council, and the
budget includes several additions designed to address this priority. First, it proposes to
invest $500K in one-time funds for additional streetlights and street-lighting upgrades
in the 27th Avenue Community Safety Plan corridor, to further the progress made in
improving safety and quality of life along 27th Avenue and the I-17 corridor. Next, it
includes $500K in one-time funds for security lighting enhancements at City parks,
helping to promote safe recreational opportunities for Phoenix residents. These
improvements include enhanced playground lighting at Buffalo Ridge, Moon Valley,
Sueno, and Western Star Parks, and perimeter lighting improvements at Hilaria
Rodriguez Park. The budget includes $266K in partial-year, ongoing operating costs
for the new 2023 GO Bond-funded Esteban Park recreation center and for the new
Lone Mountain Park. These additions include 8.5 positions, with combined full-year,
ongoing operating costs estimated at $764K. *NEW* Additional ongoing funding of
$379K has been identified to add staffing to support the Parks Services Permit
program, which was approved by Mayor and Council on May 6, 2026. This funding
adds an Administrative Assistant II in Parks to coordinate the permitting process to
ensure collaboration with partners and compliance with the Medical Treatment and
Food Distribution in City Parks Ordinance. Additionally, two Caseworker III positions in
the Office of Homeless Solutions will work with qualified outreach teams from medical
provider groups and provide cooperative outreach at parks to assist individuals
experiencing homelessness.

*NEW* Children, Youth, and Families - $9.4 million and 0.5 positions
Children, youth, and families are a vital part of the Phoenix community, and the budget
invests in them in several ways. First, childcare costs represent a significant financial
challenge for Phoenix families. The budget includes a $5 million ongoing set-aside to
address this challenge by exploring options to help bring down the cost of childcare for
Phoenix families. *NEW* A portion of the childcare set-aside is recommended to be
used in FY 2026-27 only for SNAP navigation services. These services are intended to
assist Phoenix residents experiencing SNAP application and certification issues due to
changes in the state's administration of this program and new federal compliance
requirements. Additional programmatic details on the childcare set-aside and SNAP
navigation services will be developed in the coming months. *NEW* Next, the budget
includes $3.15 million in one-time funds to provide flexible emergency financial
assistance to Phoenix residents. This funding is intended to help prevent
homelessness and stabilize housing and food security for low-income individuals and
families in light of recent reductions and restrictions in federal funding, which have


impacted SNAP recipients, refugees, and other community members. This funding has
been increased from the Trial Budget amount of $1.5 million and will allow more
residents experiencing financial distress to receive assistance. The assistance will
include both targeted one-time crisis assistance and stability assistance, which
includes case management support. Up to $200K of the funding may be used on
staffing to support this expanded program. *NEW* The budget also includes $937K in
ongoing funds, including 0.5 part-time positions, for the Parks and Recreation
Department to invest in several teen services programs, including structured tutoring
opportunities, enhanced and expanded recreation programming, and to improve
program affordability that ensures Phoenix families can participate in Parks programs.
This funding has been increased from the Trial Budget amount of $500K and expands
the number of community centers able to offer enhanced programming and youth and
teen engagement. Specific community centers impacted by this addition are listed in
Attachment B. Finally, the budget includes $322K in ongoing funds for a parking lease
at Cholla Library. Ongoing redevelopment of the former Metrocenter Mall has reduced
parking options for library visitors. This funding will secure a dedicated parking lot for
visitors, ensuring they can continue to enjoy the library's offerings.

Homeless Service Continuity - $18.4 million and 0.0 positions
During the pandemic, the City Council strategically deployed American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funding to address homelessness in the Phoenix area. As ARPA funding
expires, and to ensure progress made in this critical area continues, the budget
includes a total of $18.4 million in ongoing funds to continue key services. This
includes $12.9 million to continue shelter operations, both at City-owned facilities such
as the Phoenix Navigation Center, Safe Outdoor Space, and Washington Shelter, and
through nonprofit partner facilities, such as Rio Fresco, North Mountain Healing
Center, and the Central Arizona Shelter Services single adult shelter. Funding of $1.5
million will help continue summer heat relief efforts at the City's 24/7 heat respite sites
and three extended hour cooling centers. Additionally, the budget allocates $1.5 million
to support the Keys to Change Key Campus operations, including the Brian Garcia
Welcome Center, janitorial services around the campus, and ensuring safe and secure
storage of client personal property. Finally, $2.5 million is included for a master lease
program. This program would enable the City to secure master leases for rental
housing units, which include on-site support services, to sublease to individuals exiting
homelessness to free up shelter bed space.

Housing Affordability - $6.6 million and 0.0 positions
The City Council established the Phoenix Housing Trust Fund in May 2025, and
adopted the Housing Trust Policy in November 2025, to further the City's commitment
to affordable housing. The proposed one-time $6.6 million increase to the Housing
Trust Fund would bring its total available resources to $15 million, representing a


significant investment in affordable housing. This funding includes $2 million
designated for waivers or reductions on affordable housing and related project plan
review, permit, and inspection fees, consistent with the Housing Trust Fund guidance
adopted by the City Council in November 2025. It also includes $1 million designated
for the creation of pre-approved housing plans focused on affordability and the
character of the city's villages. Remaining funds would be deployed in accordance with
the Housing Trust Policy, furthering affordable housing efforts in Phoenix.

Planning and Development Customer Service Enhancements - $1.5 million and 0.0
positions
The budget includes $1.5 million in one-time funds for customer service enhancements
in the Planning and Development Department, focused on two key areas. First, the
funding will support improvements to the customer service experience at Phoenix City
Hall, including streamlined check-in processes, customer flow, and other potential
enhancements to the visitor experience. Additionally, the funding will support continued
customer service and process improvement initiatives, which may include website
enhancements, additional educational efforts on available services and resources, and
technology upgrades.

*NEW* Set-Aside for Labor - $50.0 million
Investing in employees to recruit and retain talent remains a top priority for the Mayor
and City Council. The proposed FY 2026-27 budget includes a $50.0 million set-aside
based on finalized labor agreements and includes a mix of ongoing and one-time
funds. The set-aside has been updated from $53.2 million in the Trial Budget based on
specific negotiated increases in each year of the two-year agreements.

Set-Aside to Balance the FY 2027-28 Budget - $75.0 million
The proposed FY 2026-27 budget includes a set-aside of $75.0 million to help ensure
the FY 2027-28 budget remains balanced. This strategic use of one-time funds allows
for the continuation of programs and services that residents rely on and helps ensure
the GF budget is sustainable into the future.

Non-GF Budget Additions - 1.2 million and 8.0 positions
The proposed FY 2026-27 budget also includes several Non-GF supplemental budget
additions for the Aviation Department, totaling $1.2 million and 8.0 FTEs. These
additions will support international airline operations, capital project management,
computer technology upgrades, water quality monitoring, and administrative needs.
Additional detail is provided in Attachment C.

GF and Non-GF Conversions to Maintain Services - $0 and 69.9 FTE
The proposed FY 2026-27 budget includes 45.9 GF and 24.0 Non-GF new ongoing


positions to provide critical and sometimes legally required support for City
departments. These positions either represent conversions of existing temporary
positions to ongoing status or are new ongoing positions funded at no additional cost.
Funding for these positions has been identified and programmed in each respective
department's operating budget. These positions are reflected in Attachments B and C.

FY 2026-27 Final Proposed Budget
The proposed balanced FY 2026-27 GF budget is $2,300.9 million. This is a $107.3
million increase or 4.9 percent from the adopted FY 2025-26 GF Budget of $2,193.6
million. The final GF budget reflects adjustments from what was presented on May 5,
2026 to account for the carryover of $10.0 million in capital pay-as-you-go projects
made during the final capital budget review process. The carryovers are from capital
projects previously anticipated to occur in FY 2025-26 that will now occur in FY 2026-
27. The increase is primarily due to increased compensation costs, which include the
impact of negotiated labor increases, higher public safety pension costs, higher fringe
benefit costs, and increases for contractual, commodity, and vehicle replacement
costs.

Projected GF resources are estimated at $2,300.9 million and include the estimated
beginning balance of $259.2 million, estimated revenue of $1,991.4 million and net
interfund transfers and recoveries of $50.3 million, which include interfund transfers for
central services, in-lieu property taxes, debt service, infrastructure repayment
agreements, and resources to support the Public Safety Specialty Funds. GF revenues
of $1,991.4 million represent annual growth of 3.5 percent over FY 2025-26 estimated
revenues. Revenue projections assume no further impact from the current legislative
session and are based on the most recent data available to formulate projections.
Schedule 2 included in this report provides more information about City revenue
estimates for all funds and additional information can be found on the Budget and
Research website at phoenix.gov/budget.

For all operating funds, which includes General, Enterprise and Special Revenue
funds such as grants, and all debt service and pay-as-you-go capital costs, the
proposed FY 2026-27 budget is $7,753.7 million. The final proposed budget reflects
adjustments from what was presented on May 5, 2026, to account for updates to
Capital Improvement Program cost estimates, resource estimates, and project timing.
These updates include carryovers of costs previously planned for FY 2025-26 that are
now anticipated to occur in FY 2026-27. Details on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget
for all City funds is attached to this report in Schedules 1-11 and include:

· Resources and expenditures by fund for FY 2024-25 actuals; FY 2025-26 estimate;



and FY 2026-27 proposed budget.
· Proposed revenues for all City funds by major source.
· Proposed operating expenditures by department, including fund source.
· Proposed debt service by program, source of funds, and expense type.
· Proposed interfund transfers.
· Proposed full-time equivalent (FTE) positions by department.
· Preliminary FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program resources and expenditures
by capital fund, program and fund source.
· Preliminary FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program by source of funds.
· Summary of proposed property tax levy and rate information.

Next Steps
The remaining key dates in this year's budget process include:

Date Event
June 3, 2026 FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption
June 17, 2026 FY 2026-27 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption
July 1, 2026 FY 2026-27 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption

On July 1, 2026, City Council is scheduled to adopt the property tax as the final step in
the legally required budget adoption process. Primary property tax revenues support
operating costs for GF programs and services, while secondary property taxes pay
debt service for capital projects for the General Obligation (GO) Bond Program. In
November 2023, Phoenix voters approved the 2023 GO Bond Program, which
includes 47 projects and provides the resources needed for new parks and libraries,
police and fire stations, regional pools and splash pads, community centers, arts
facility improvements, and street and storm drain projects. More information on the
2023 GO Bond Program can be found at phoenix.gov/bond.

The total combined primary and secondary property tax rate for FY 2026-27 of
$2.0397 is lower than the FY 2025-26 combined rate of $2.0799. The proposed
primary property tax rate for FY 2026-27 of $1.2652 is slightly lower than the FY 2025-
26 primary rate of $1.2658. The proposed secondary property tax rate for FY 2026-27
of $0.7745 is lower than the FY 2025-26 secondary rate of $0.8141. Although the
primary property tax rate is reduced, the primary property tax revenue estimate
increases for 2026-27 to $233.4M, which is $10.7M or 4.8% more than the 2025-26
revenue estimate of $222.7M due to increased taxable net assessed valuations
(property values) and new construction.

Additionally, state law requires a Truth in Taxation hearing notice to property owners,


which requires notification any time the average primary property tax bill increases,
even if the tax rate is not increased. The law does not require notice on the City’s
secondary property tax. The hearing is scheduled to take place at the City Council
Formal meeting on June 17, 2026.

Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Budget and Research
Department.





ATTACHMENT A
FY 2026-27 Proposed General Fund Additions Summary
FY 2026-27
Responsible Department Ongoing vs. One-Time Funding FTEs
Budget Impact
Community Health and Safety
27th Avenue Community Safety Plan Enhancements Street Transportation One-Time 0.0 $500,000
Parks Lighting Improvements Parks and Recreation One-Time 0.0 $500,000
Esteban Rec Center and Lone Mountain Park Operating Costs Parks and Recreation Ongoing 8.5 $266,000
*NEW* Parks Services Permit Staffing Support and Service Connectors Parks and Recreation and Ongoing 3.0 $379,000
Office of Homeless Solutions
Community Health and Safety Total 11.5 $1,645,000
Children, Youth, and Families
*NEW* Childcare Affordability Set-Aside (incl. FY 2026-27 SNAP To Be Determined Ongoing TBD* $5,000,000
Navigation Support)
*NEW* Flexible Emergency Financial Assistance Human Services One-Time TBD* $3,150,000
*NEW* Teen Services Programming Parks and Recreation Ongoing 0.5 $937,000
Cholla Library Parking Lease Library Ongoing 0.0 $322,000
Children, Youth, and Families Total 0.5 $9,409,000
Homeless Service Continuity
Shelter Operations Office of Homeless Solutions Ongoing 0.0 $12,941,000
Heat Relief Funding Office of Homeless Solutions Ongoing 0.0 $1,500,000
Keys to Change Campus Operational Support Office of Homeless Solutions Ongoing 0.0 $1,500,000
Master Lease Program Office of Homeless Solutions Ongoing 0.0 $2,500,000
Homeless Service Continuity Total 0.0 $18,441,000
Housing Affordability - Housing Trust Fund Housing One-Time 0.0 $6,600,000
Planning and Development Customer Service Enhancements Planning and Development One-Time 0.0 $1,500,000
*NEW* Set-Aside for Employee Compensation Citywide Both Ongoing and One-Time n/a $50,000,000
Set-Aside to Balance FY 2027-28 Citywide One-Time n/a $75,000,000
Total General Fund Additions 12.0* $162,595,000
*FY 2026-27 SNAP Navigation staffing needs to be determined. Flexible emergency financial assistance includes up to $200K to support staffing needs.




ATTACHMENT B

2026-27

PROPOSED ADDITIONS
GENERAL FUND

View the Inventory of Programs published online for program details.

2026-27
Department/Program Total

Set-Asides

1. *NEW* Current employee contracts expire at the end of the current fiscal year. $50,000,000
Management has been negotiating and reached agreement with each bargaining
unit. The City Council approved and ratified the five labor union contracts on May
6, 2026. This set-aside includes the amounts needed for ongoing base wage
increases and non-continuous payments in Year 1 of the contract and a set-aside
for ongoing base wage increases in Year 2 of the contract. Non-continuous
payments in Year 2 of the contract will be paid for through projected available
balance in the General Fund.

2. General Fund set-aside of one-time funds to be used to balance the projected FY $75,000,000
2027-28 budget.

3. *NEW* General Fund set-aside of ongoing funds to support efforts to address $5,000,000
childcare affordability for Phoenix families. A portion of this funding will be used in
FY 2026-27 to support Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program navigation
assistance.

Total Set-Asides $130,000,000

City Manager's Office
1. Office of Innovation $0
Convert a temporary full-time Administrative Assistant I position and a temporary 1.5
part-time Administrative Intern position to ongoing status. The Administrative
Assistant I maintains the City Manager’s Performance Dashboard and
Environmental, Social, and Governance Dashboard; leads Innovation Office‑
geographical information systems (GIS) initiatives; and supports coordination and
analysis for projects including the Chilled Drinking Water Initiative. The part time
Administrative Intern supports data collection and quality assurance for the City
Manager’s Performance Dashboard, the Valley Benchmark Cities Initiative, and
the Chilled Drinking Water Initiative, and produces and manages digital story
maps and infographics that connect the community to key projects through data.


Total City Manager's Office $0
1.5




2026-27
Department/Program Total
Finance
1. Administration $0
Convert a temporary Finance Director position to ongoing status. The Finance 1.0
Director position will allow the Chief Financial Officer to focus on strategic
financial planning for the City. The Finance Director will manage department
operations and resources.

2. Enterprise Resource Planning $0
Convert a temporary Management Assistant II position to ongoing status in the 1.0
Enterprise Resource Planning Division. The position is responsible for ensuring
the integrity and accuracy of contract data stored in the City’s procurement
system, including analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, and performing
technical tasks.

Total Finance $0
2.0

Fire
1. Fire Prevention Special Hazards $0
Add funding for 14 civilian positions to expand the Fire Special Hazards Unit to 14.0
meet operational demands driven by significant city growth and service needs.
The additions include two Fire Protection Engineers, two Fire Prevention
Supervisors, eight Fire Prevention Specialist II positions, one Engineering
Technician, and one Senior Engineering Technician. These positions are
essential to ensuring Fire Code compliance and providing timely plan reviews,
permit processing, and inspection services for facilities that store, handle, and
use hazardous materials, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company and other large sites citywide. Increased revenue from Special Hazards
Assessment and Fire Prevention fees will fund these additions.

Total Fire $0
14.0

Housing
1. Housing Trust Fund $6,600,000
Add one-time funding to the Phoenix Housing Trust Fund, established by City 0.0
Council in May 2025 to further the City's commitment toward affordable housing.
This funding includes $2 million designated to waive or reduce plan review,
permit, and inspections fees for affordable housing or other designated projects;
$1 million to utilize an RFP to create pre-approved housing plans that would focus
on affordability and the character of the city's villages; and remaining funding to
be used in accordance with the Housing Trust Policy, as adopted by Council in
November 2025.

Total Housing $6,600,000
0.0




2026-27
Department/Program Total
Human Resources
1. Organizational & Learning Development $0
Convert a temporary Management Services Administrator position to ongoing 1.0
status. This position manages the Organizational Learning and Multimedia
Division.

2. Organizational & Learning Development $0
Convert a temporary Senior Business Systems Analyst position to ongoing status. 1.0
This position provides day-to-day technical and user support for PHXYou, the
City’s Learning Management System.

Total Human Resources $0
2.0

Human Services
1. Client Services $3,150,000
*NEW* Add one-time funding for flexible financial assistance, which responds to 0.0
reductions in federal funding and restrictions to federal safety net programs that
households rely on for stability. Funds will be administered by the Human
Services Department to deliver flexible, needs-based assistance that can help
avert crises and maintain stability. The funding will include both targeted one-time
assistance and stability assistance. This type of crisis financial support allows
households to use the money saved on utilities, rent, transportation, or other
basic expenses to put towards other household needs. The program will benefit
vulnerable Phoenix residents, including but not limited to those who were former
recipients of federal safety net financial assistance programs, including refugees
and households with low incomes.

2. Homeless Emergency Services $12,941,000
Add ongoing funding for the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) to support 0.0
ongoing operations of emergency shelters serving adults experiencing
homelessness in Phoenix. Additional resources are required due to the expiration
of American
‑ Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which OHS previously used to open
and operate several shelters citywide. This request includes support for
City owned facilities—such as the Safe Outdoor Space, the Phoenix Navigation
Center, and the Washington Shelter—as well as nonprofit-operated shelters,
including Rio Fresco, the North Mountain Healing Center, and the Central Arizona
Shelter Services (CASS) single adult shelter. These shelters combined serve
nearly 1,600 people nightly and more than 6,000 people annually.

3. Homeless Emergency Services $1,500,000
Add ongoing funding for the Office of Homeless Solutions to support the City’s 0.0
24/7 heat respite site and three extended hours cooling centers. These sites
serve more than 5,500 people each summer, providing cool, safe locations during
the summer heat. Eventual ongoing GF costs are anticipated to be $4 million;
however, opioid settlement funds are forecasted to be available to cover a portion
of these costs for the next several years.




2026-27
Department/Program Total
4. Homeless Emergency Services $1,500,000
Add ongoing funding for the Office of Homeless Solutions to support the Keys to 0.0
Change Key Campus operations due to expiring American Rescue Plan Act
funding. Funds will be utilized for operations of the Brian Garcia Welcome Center,
janitorial services for the neighborhood around the Campus, and providing safe
and secure storage for client personal property. The Key Campus serves roughly
1,000 people daily.

5. Homeless Housing Services $2,500,000
Add ongoing funding for the Office of Homeless Solutions to expand its housing 0.0
programming to include the master lease of 50+ units of rental housing that would
be sub-leased to people exiting homelessness. Third party leases will serve
single adults, couples and roommate situations with stable, affordable housing
with on-site support services.

6. Homeless Community Engagement $266,000
*NEW* Add funding for two ongoing Caseworker III positions. These positions will 2.0
work with qualified outreach teams from medical provider groups and provide
cooperative outreach in parks throughout the city. The positions would provide
access to shelter and family reunification assistance. The medical providers
would provide access to medical respite beds, treatment programs, and other
indoor services. Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) staff and the medical groups
will provide transportation to medical clinics if needed, as well as to any shelter,
treatment, or other program the individual accepts. OHS would provide
assistance with pets and property during transportation. OHS would also provide
outreach services when a medical or food provider has a permit at a Phoenix
park to provide mobile medical or food distribution events.

Total Human Services $21,857,000
2.0




2026-27
Department/Program Total
Information Technology Services
1. Various $0
Convert 16 temporary Information Technology positions to ongoing status, 16.0
including: one Information Tech Systems Specialist to help support protection,
backup and recovery of critical data; one Information Tech Systems Specialist for
overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s large-scale
communications network; eight positions supporting cyber-security and threat
analysis (four Information Technology Service Specialists, three Information
Technology System Specialists, and one Senior Information Technology Systems
Specialist), three positions supporting installation and maintenance of the City’s
cable and network telecommunication infrastructure (one Communications
Engineer, one GIS Coordinator, and one User Technology Specialist*U2); one
Lead User Technology Specialist for oversight of the Network Operations Center
(NOC) and monitoring of enterprise network and unified communications systems
to ensure security and optimal performance; one Contract Specialist II to support
legal and procedural compliance for contract procurement and administration;
and one Information Technology Specialist to keep City security policy, standards,
and procedures accurate, current, and properly documented. Converting these 16
positions to ongoing status and filling with City staff will help ensure continuity,
stability, and long-term support for these critical functions.


Total Information Technology Services $0
16.0

Law
1. Civil Division $0
Increase litigation staff to reduce reliance on contracted law firms. The cost of 5.0
contracted legal services has risen substantially in recent years, and transitioning
this work to City staff is expected to achieve meaningful and ongoing cost
savings. The three Assistant City Attorney IV positions, Legal Secretary*U8, and
Legal Assistant will be funded through the City's self-insurance trust.

Total Law $0
5.0

Library
1. Branch Libraries $322,000
Add ongoing funding for the Cholla Library parking land lease. Due to ongoing 0.0
redevelopment of the former Metrocenter Mall, Cholla Library has experienced
reduced parking options for visitors. Funding will provide a dedicated lot that will
reduce congestion on nearby streets and neighboring business lots, improve
customer experience, and support the library’s role as a hub for learning, events,
and civic life.

Total Library $322,000
0.0




2026-27
Department/Program Total
Office of Arts and Culture
1. Administration $0
Convert a part-time Administrative Assistant I position to an ongoing full-time 0.4
position. This position is the first contact point for customer service and supports
Arts and Culture programs by scheduling meetings, creating reports and
presentations, responding to constituent inquiries, and supporting the public art,
grants, and facilities teams.

Total Office of Arts and Culture $0
0.4

Parks and Recreation
1. Administration $937,000
*NEW* Add ongoing funding to support teen prevention strategies, including 0.5
tutoring opportunities, enhanced recreation programs for youth and teens, and
increased program affordability to ensure Phoenix families can participate in
Parks programs. This funding will establish structured tutoring services at
Longview Recreation Center, Maryvale Community Center, South Mountain
Community Center and Sunnyslope Community Center. It will extend operations
at the South Phoenix Youth Center to include Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., enabling the center to operate six days per week. Additionally, the funding
will support enhanced programming and youth and teen engagement at the
following facilities: Beuf Community Center, Deer Valley Community Center,
Desert West Community Center, Eastlake Community Center, Harmon Park
Recreation Center, Laveen Community Center, Longview Recreation Center,
Maryvale Community Center, Mountain View Community Center, Paradise Valley
Community Center, Pecos Community Center, South Mountain Community
Center, South Phoenix Youth Center, Sunnyslope Community Center, University
Park, and Washington Activity Center. This funding will also improve affordability
of select teen and youth programs at Laveen, Deer Valley, Desert West,
Longview, Maryvale, South Mountain and Sunnyslope community centers.

2. Parks Maintenance $500,000
Add one-time funding for security lighting enhancements at City parks. This 0.0
funding will support renovations and additions to the existing LED lighting
infrastructure at five park locations. The improvements will increase visibility and
promote safe, enjoyable recreation opportunities for Phoenix residents by
providing enhanced playground lighting at Buffalo Ridge, Moon Valley, Sueno,
and Western Star Parks, as well as perimeter lighting around Hilaria Rodriguez
Park.

3. Parks Maintenance $194,000
Add ongoing funding for one Groundskeeper and two Gardener positions, as well 3.0
as vehicles, equipment, and utilities to support operations of Lone Mountain Park.
Lone Mountain Park will be a new Community Park located at 56th Street and
Montgomery Road. Costs are anticipated to begin in April 2027. The full-year
ongoing cost, excluding initial equipment purchases, will be $379,764.




2026-27
Department/Program Total
4. Recreation/Teen Centers Operated with City Staff $72,000
Add ongoing funding for one full-time Recreation Coordinator II, 2.5 FTE part-time 5.5
Recreation Leader, 1.0 FTE part-time Parks & Recreation Aide, and 1.0 FTE part-
time Recreation Instructor for the new recreation center at Esteban Park. This
project is part of the 2023 GO Bond program, and costs are anticipated to begin
in April 2027. The full-year ongoing cost will be $384,515.

5. Various $0
Convert a temporary Special Projects Administrator position to ongoing status. 1.0
This position was established to assist with a variety of high-level department and
capital projects in the Director’s Office and the Parks Development Division. The
position serves as the lead for the development of the department’s Parks Master
Plan, acts as the department grant liaison, and supervises the FitPHX program
manager.

6. Various $113,000
*NEW* Add funding for an Administrative Assistant II position to administer the 1.0
Parks Services Permit program for medical treatment and food distribution in City
parks. This position will coordinate the permitting process to ensure collaboration
with partners and compliance with the Medical Treatment and Food Distribution in
City Parks Ordinance.

Total Parks and Recreation $1,816,000
11.0

Planning and Development
1. Various $1,500,000
Add one-time funding for customer service enhancements in the Planning and 0.0
Development Department (PDD). Funding will support improvements to the
customer experience for visitors to PDD at Phoenix City Hall. In partnership with
the Public Works Department, PDD will identify opportunities to streamline and
improve the check-in process and overall customer flow. Potential improvements
include creating collaboration space, enhancing signage, and evaluating
alternative security and check-in procedures.

Additionally, funding will support continued customer service and process
improvement initiatives, which may include but are not limited to updating the
department’s website, developing strategies and educational materials on
available services and resources, and providing additional support for technology
upgrades.

Total Planning and Development $1,500,000
0.0




2026-27
Department/Program Total
Public Works
1. Equipment Maintenance Repair and Related Parts Service Support $0
Convert a temporary Equipment Shop Foreman position at the Salt River Service 1.0
Center to ongoing status. This position supervises the overnight shift, providing
24-hour, five-day-a-week operations making essential repairs to Solid Waste
vehicles and minimizing daily collection schedule disruptions.

2. Administration $0
Convert a temporary Senior Human Resources Analyst position to ongoing 1.0
status. The position provides human resources support, including guidance to
staff and management regarding performance management, employee relations,
training on HR-related topics, recruiting and selection processes, and grievances
for more than 1,100 employees in all Public Works divisions.

3. Facilities Management $0
Convert a temporary Administrative Assistant II position to ongoing status. The 1.0
position supports budget coordination for downtown buildings and service
centers; identifies and tracks potential grant opportunities; assists with property
management activities for new facilities; contributes to revisions of City building
standards in collaboration with subject matter experts; and serves as a liaison
with City departments and Police to support visitor management at Phoenix City
Hall and the Calvin C. Goode Building.

Total Public Works $0
3.0

Street Transportation
1. Street Lighting $500,000
Add one-time funding for the installation of 17 new streetlights and 24 streetlight 0.0
upgrades as part of the 27th Avenue Community Safety Plan, which leverages
technology and community-based resources to enhance safety and improve
quality of life along 27th Avenue and the I-17 corridor. These improvements will
increase visibility and support a safer environment for residents, businesses, and
visitors.

2. Central Records $0
Convert a temporary Chief Engineering Technician*U7 position to ongoing status. 1.0
This position serves internal and external customers, trains new employees,
researches to locate hard-to-find records, indexes documents, streamlines team
processes, and communicates with Subject Matter Experts to complete the
fulfillment of Public Records requests.

Total Street Transportation $500,000
1.0

TOTAL PROPOSED GENERAL FUND ADDITIONS $162,595,000
57.9




ATTACHMENT C

2026-27

PROPOSED ADDITIONS
NON-GENERAL FUND

View the Inventory of Programs published online for program details.

2026-27
Department/Program Total

Aviation
1. Terminal Technology Systems $118,000
Add ongoing funding to implement an access management system. This security 0.0
tool automates password management for high level system accounts, helping
meet Transportation Security Administration requirements and align with citywide
cybersecurity standards.

2. Terminal Management & Maintenance $295,000
Add ongoing funding for one Facilities Project Planner and two Building 3.0
Maintenance Worker positions to support water quality and safety operations at
all three
‑ airports. The positions will ensure faster response times and support the
internal capacity needed to proactively implement and maintain the new airport
water quality program.

3. International & Common Use Systems $101,000
Add ongoing funding for one Aviation Supervisor II (Common Use Coordinator) 1.0
dedicated to international operations. Rapid growth in international air service
requires focused oversight to maintain safe, efficient passenger processing. This
position will manage passenger flow in international gate hold areas and support
federal inspections to ensure effective and timely movement of international
travelers.

4. Administration $487,000
Add ongoing funding for three positions to support administrative functions. The 3.0
addition of one Human Resources
‑ Analyst is needed to meet growing personnel
needs. The Program Manager and Management Assistant II will ensure a
successful rollout and long term stewardship of the new asset management
platform.

5. Capital Management & Support $190,000
Add ongoing funding for one Special Projects Administrator to support 1.0
Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) activities for major
capital projects. This position will serve as the dedicated
‑ ORAT lead within the
Operations Division, ensuring new facilities at Sky Harbor are operationally ready
and improving coordination and performance on large scale projects.

Total Aviation $1,191,000
8.0




2026-27
Department/Program Total

Finance
1. Risk Management $0
Convert a temporary Risk Management Program Manager position to ongoing 1.0
status in the Risk Management Division. The position supports the planning,
development, and oversight of the City’s commercial insurance programs, liability
claims
‑ management, and loss prevention initiatives. The position is funded by the
Water Services Department due to the increased volume and complexity of
risk related claims within that department.

2. Risk Management $0
Convert a temporary Claims Adjuster II position to ongoing status in the Risk 1.0
Management Division. The position responsibilities include essential
administrative and management support that directly contributes to service quality
of aviation claims activity. The position is funded by the Aviation Department due
to the increased volume and complexity of risk claims at the Deer Valley and
Goodyear airports.

Total Finance $0
2.0

Housing
1. Project Implementation $0
Convert a temporary Project Management Assistant to ongoing status. This 1.0
position supports the Wi-Fi Connectivity Program, which helps bridge the digital
divide for residents of City affordable and senior housing facilities, and provides
literacy training to empower residents to access education, healthcare, and
community resources. The position supports the program's initiatives by
collaborating with partners, fostering relationships, and securing new
opportunities and resources.

Total Housing $0
1.0

Phoenix Convention Center
1. Convention Center $0
Convert a temporary Senior User Technology Specialist position to ongoing 1.0
status. The position provides advanced technical support, resolves high level
hardware and software issues, coordinates with vendors, and assists with the
evaluation, installation, and maintenance of mission critical systems and
applications. The position also supports infrastructure planning with architects
and external agencies and helps staff integrate technology to improve operational
efficiency.




2026-27
Department/Program Total
2. Convention Center $0
Convert a temporary User Technology Specialist position to ongoing status. The 1.0
position provides frontline technical assistance for networked systems,
applications, telecommunications, Wi-Fi, digital signage, AV equipment, and
event-related technology. The position also deploys computer devices, supports
temporary ticketing networks, and maintains accurate IT asset inventory.

3. Convention Center $0
Convert two temporary Project Management Assistant positions to ongoing 2.0
status. The positions coordinate cross-functional initiatives and contribute to
strategic planning for multimedia content, ranging from internal communications
to public-facing materials.

4. Convention Center $0
Convert a temporary Accountant II position to ongoing status. The position is 1.0
responsible for event settlements and financial reporting, compliance and
reconciliation. With sustained growth in the Phoenix Convention Centers events,
programs, and services, this position is essential in the financial operations to
balance the workloads and maintain financial accuracy and efficiency.


5. Convention Center $0
Convert a temporary Sales Manager position to ongoing status. The position is 1.0
essential for driving revenue, managing client relationships, and developing
strategic sales plans. The position supports marketing and client facing needs,
develops and executes marketing campaigns, creates promotional and social
media content, maintains website and email communications, coordinates events,
conducts market research, and collaborates with vendors to deliver effective
initiatives.

Total Phoenix Convention Center $0
6.0

Planning and Development
1. Civil Plan Review & Inspections $0
Convert 12 temporary positions to ongoing status to support the Taiwan 12.0
Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) development project. Included
are one Electrical Plans Examiner II, Plan Review Coordinator, Mechanical Plans
Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Structural Plans Engineer, Electrical Plans
Engineer, Planning & Development Team Leader, Chief Engineering Tech*U7,
two Senior Engineering Tech, and two Planner II positions. The positions are
needed to fulfill obligations under the development agreement and ensure
expedited, high-quality support for plan review and permitting. These positions
are critical to the success of TSMC’s North Phoenix expansion and Phoenix’s
economic growth.

Total Planning and Development $0
12.0




2026-27
Department/Program Total
Street Transportation
1. Administration $0
Convert a temporary Contracts Specialist II position to ongoing status. This 1.0
position supports, invoices, and reconciles the various revenue and expenditure
contracts in the department. This position also provides monthly training in the
City's procurement and financial system and ongoing shopper training throughout
the department.

2. Administration $0
Convert a temporary Senior Human Resources Analyst position to ongoing 1.0
status. This dedicated recruiter position supports position recruitments and
interview processes, and brings specialized expertise and proactive sourcing
strategies, to help to quickly fill vacancies.

Total Street Transportation $0
2.0

Water Services
1. Administration $0
Convert a temporary Senior Human Resources Analyst position to ongoing 1.0
status. This position collaborates with hiring managers to assess staffing needs,
develop advertising and outreach strategies, and draft tailored recruitment
postings. It reviews and approves selection process materials, supports interview
and selection steps, and provides career counseling to employees.


Total Water Services $0
1.0

TOTAL PROPOSED NON-GENERAL FUND ADDITIONS $1,191,000
32.0




ATTACHMENT D

Community Feedback on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget

Community feedback on the proposed budget is a critical component of the
annual budget process. Input from Phoenix residents can help the City
Council and departments prioritize existing resources and plan for the
future. Based on the feedback received, overall residents support the FY
2026-27 proposed budget. Multiple comments were received requesting
additional resources in the areas of shade, Margaret T. Hance Park and
downtown parks, youth and education, immigration legal defense fund,
veterans services, eviction legal services, free public transit, electric buses,
the 19th Avenue Community Safety Plan (CSP), the City Prosecutor’s Role
in CSPs, and Real Time Operations Centers. The information below
highlights efforts to date in these areas and plans for the future.

This attachment also includes feedback from residents received at the 12
community budget hearings held across the City from March 30 – April 6
and comments provided through email and phone directly to the Budget &
Research Department.

Shade
The City of Phoenix has continued to increase its investment in improving
tree and shade coverage citywide, as guided by the Shade Phoenix Plan
approved by City Council in November 2024. The Shade Phoenix Plan
established a guiding framework for five years of investment to target
actions where shade can have the greatest impact on human health and
wellbeing, especially for vulnerable populations. City departments and
partner agencies have made measurable progress on each of the 36
actions in the Shade Phoenix Plan since its adoption, and 31 of 36 actions
were reported to be fully on track or ahead of schedule in the first annual
Shade Phoenix Plan progress report completed in fall 2025. Recent and
ongoing tree and shade programs have been funded by a combination of
sources including the City of Phoenix General Fund, General Obligation
Bond, and American Rescue Plan Act Resources, the Transportation 2050
initiative, a U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant
through the Inflation Reduction Act, and philanthropic support from
American Forests and the Ford Foundation.



Phoenix’s efforts to increase and maintain tree planting in neighborhoods
with low tree canopy coverage has been accelerated by the Community
Canopy, Canopy for Kids, and Tree Stewards programs funded by the U.S.
Forest Service. The Community Canopy program provides free,
professionally planted trees for residents along with supplies and tree-care
education. Approximately 2,500 trees have been planted through this
program to date at more than 1,300 homes, adding to another 2,000 trees
planted by the phase of the Community Canopy program funded by the
American Rescue Plan Act. Total FY2025-26 Community Canopy
expenditures are estimated at $1.3 million. The Canopy for Kids program,
which is implemented in partnership with Arizona State University and
Watershed Management Group, plants trees, revitalizes landscapes, and
provides new environmental education for youth at local schools. More than
200 trees were planted through this program in FY25-26 with estimated
expenditures of $245,000, including landscaping and educational
components of the program. In partnership with the Arizona Sustainability
Alliance, ten Phoenix residents were newly hired and trained this year as
Tree Stewards, who will help build tree care knowledge and capacity in
participating neighborhoods. 200 additional trees have been planted
through the Tree Stewards program, and estimated FY25-26 expenditures
including tree planting and compensation for participants is $130,000.

Several city departments have continued making substantial contributions
to increasing tree canopy on public property. The Parks and Recreation
Department and Street Transportation Department collectively manage
approximately $6,000,000 in dedicated funding for tree planting and
maintenance, which supports the planting of more than 3,000 trees each
year. Maintenance of trees and landscaping on public property is
addressed through a combination of city employees and contracted labor.
All departments that manage property with trees are participating in the
ongoing update to the municipal tree inventory, which will be used to guide
more than $1,000,000 in budgeted FY26-27 tree planting investments at
city property through the General Obligation Bond.

In addition to tree planting, the City is investing in built shade consistent
with the goals and values of the Shade Phoenix Plan. The American
Rescue Plan Act-funded Sidewalk Shade Program allocated approximately



$2,000,000 to create shade structures benefitting pedestrians at high-use
intersections and crosswalks. Designed in concert with a local artist, the
structures feature Sonoran Desert-inspired patterns and were completed in
spring 2026. The Public Transit Department is on track to meet its annual
target of adding shade shelters at 80 bus stops in FY25-26, representing
more than $1,400,000 of new investment. 15 playgrounds, pools, and
splashpads are scheduled to receive new shade structures through the
next two years through the General Obligation Bond program, with a
budget of $1,700,000.

Phoenix is also continuing to invest in innovation, partnerships, and
professional development of the city workforce to increase local capacity to
implement high-impact, state-of-the-art tree and shade programs and
policy. Examples of these efforts include completion of the Sombra!
Experiments in Shade project led by the Office of Arts and Culture, which
created nine temporary unique shade installations in public spaces in
Phoenix, as funded by a $1,000,000 grant from the Bloomberg
Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge. Phoenix’s efforts to engage with the
business community on tree and shade programs and other heat mitigation
efforts are supported by partnerships with and funding from entities
including Resilient Cities Catalyst, Smart Surfaces Coalition, and the Ford
Foundation. American Forests, Bloomberg Associates, the Arbor Day
Foundation, and a wide suite of local nonprofit, community-based, and
academic organizations are also essential collaborators in shaping the
city’s tree and shade strategy and are critical partners in delivering
programs that benefit residents.

More information about Phoenix’s complete portfolio of tree and shade
programs is available at phoenix.gov/shade or by contacting the Office of
Heat Response and Mitigation. A one page summary of the Shade Phoenix
Plan and a table charting Year 1 progress of the plan is located at the end
of this report.

Margaret T. Hance Park and Downtown Phoenix Parks
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department remains committed
to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment throughout
the central core parks, including Margaret T. Hance Park. Safety efforts are



currently supported through a combination of contracted security services,
Urban Park Rangers, Parks staff, and ongoing coordination with other City
Departments. Windom Security provides overnight roving patrol coverage
at Margaret T. Hance Park, Civic Space Park, Roosevelt Park, and
Heritage Square Park. The Parks and Recreation Department budget for
contracted security services for the downtown parks is $389,000 annually.
Urban Park Rangers which includes a third-shift provide 24/7 patrols
through all city parks including Hance. Additional Parks staff continue
proactive seven day a week engagement through regular park visits,
monitoring park usage, checking for reservations, trash pickup, monitoring
restroom conditions, and code of conduct education.

Urban Park Rangers average more than three and a half park visits per day
at Margaret T. Hance Park, enforce the code of conduct and Phoenix City
Code, and issue trespass notices and citations. The most common
violations relate primarily to after-hours activity, loitering, and drug
activity. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department continues to
work closely with the Office of Homeless Solutions, Phoenix Police,
Streets, Neighborhood Services, Human Services, and the Library
Department through regular coordination meetings focused on safety,
outreach, activation, and operational improvements. The Parks and
Recreation Department is also advancing plans to utilize space within
Burton Barr Central Library to support third shift Urban Park Rangers,
which is anticipated to further enhance visibility and response efforts in and
around Hance Park. Currently, the City is under agreement with ASU and
Downtown Phoenix Inc. to split costs for two Urban Park Rangers who are
assigned at Civic Space Park. The ongoing budget that is split between the
three entities is $212,000. There was a one-time startup cost of $82,000.

Youth and Education
The City provides a range of services related to early childhood literacy and
education, in a variety of ways, including through the Human Services
Head Start Program, the Youth and Education Office, Phoenix Public
Libraries, and the Parks and Recreation Department. These services are
documented below:
• The City of Phoenix Head Start Program provides comprehensive,
free early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support



for eligible families with children aged 0-5. The program has an
emphasis on school readiness through early learning opportunities
that promote strong child outcomes in the areas of social and
emotional development, language, cognitive, early reading, science,
math, and physical development. These services are provided in
partnership with school districts and community-based organizations
who provide direct education and care engagement with children
Monday thru Friday, while HSD staff provide the family support and
health services. The most recently available funded enrollment data
included 2,205 children. FY 2026-27 funding is anticipated to be
$44.9 million through federal grant funds from the US Department of
Health and Human Services Office of Head Start.
• Phoenix Families First Resource Centers (FRCs) serve as safe,
supportive community hubs (Burton Barr/ Ceasar Chavez Libraries,
Aeroterra, and Beuf Community Center) that promote early literacy
and healthy development for pregnant mothers and families with
children from birth to age five. The centers provide early childhood
education programming and connect families to services tailored to
their unique needs. Core areas of engagement include: school
readiness and early literacy, access to information and community
resources, parenting education and support groups, and referrals to
health, education, and social service programs. Key data and
outcomes from FY 2024-25 are shown below:
o Unduplicated families served: 2,841
o Duplicated families served: 26,284
o Unique program workshop/activities: 2,319
o Referrals to partner/community resources: 3,476
o Funding Source: First Things First Grant of $750,000
• Experience Corps Tutoring supports third grade reading proficiency
through an evidence-based, Tier 1, one-on-one tutoring model led by
adult volunteers aged 50 and older. The program’s goal is to
strengthen academic achievement by providing consistent,
individualized support that builds students’ skills and confidence. Key
data and outcomes from FY 2024-25 are shown below:
o Number of school districts: 10
o Number of schools: 14
o Number of students: 326
o Number of volunteers: 86
o Funding Source: Youth and Education General Fund at
$225,000 annually


• The Read On Phoenix Literacy Hubs, located at Sullivan Elementary
in the Murphy School District and Peralta Elementary in the
Cartwright School District, are a strategic initiative designed to
address early literacy challenges in economically disadvantaged
communities through the implementation of evidence-based practices
rooted in the Science of Reading. These hubs aim to close literacy
gaps by providing coordinated, community-based services that
support both students and families from Birth to Third Grade. The
Hubs directly provide: access to developmentally appropriate literacy
resources, offering a safe, welcoming space for families to engage in
literacy-focused programming during and after school, and supporting
schools in connecting more effectively with parents, caregivers, and
communities. Key data and outcomes from FY 2024-25 are shown
below:
o Unduplicated families served: 1,640
o Students tutored: 82
o Literacy Fairs: 4
o Free books: 3,251
o Youth and Education General Funds for $25,000 per school
annually
• Phoenix Public Library’s Early Literacy Outreach Team (ELOT)
delivers a variety of high-impact early learning programs designed to
support school readiness for young children and their families.
Programs include Kindergarten Bootcamp, a seven-week interactive
series that prepares children for kindergarten through activities
focused on letters, numbers, social-emotional skills, and classroom
routines. Library 101 and Ready Set Kindergarten offer parent
workshops on how to support children as they transition into school.
The new Family+Math program, created in partnership with Arizona
PBS, provides six weekly sessions for caregivers and children ages
3–5 to build foundational math skills through hands-on exploration of
counting, shapes, patterns, measurement, and more. Key data and
outcomes from FY 2024-25 are shown below:
o 800 early learning programs
o 7,600 children and 7,704 adults (Duplicated)
o 6,000 free books for children ages 0-5
o Funding Source: First Things First Grant of $414,000
• Library Story Times offer young children and their families a fun,
engaging space to explore books, build early literacy skills, and



develop a love for reading. Through interactive stories, songs, and
hands-on activities, library staff create welcoming experiences that
support language development and strengthen connections between
families and their local libraries. Key data and outcomes from FY
2024-25 are shown below:
o Overall: 2,400 programs a year
o 33,000 children and 30,000 adults (Duplicated)
o Funding Source: Library General Funds at $84,000 annually
• The Parks and Recreation Department offers offer several programs
related to youth development, including early childhood initiatives,
Project BRAVE (Bringing Reality About Violence Education), Phoenix
After School Care (PAC), and PHXteens.
o Project Brave
• Violence-prevention and life-skills program coordinated by
the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.
• Serves youth ages 6 to 18 and provides healthy
alternatives to self-destructive behaviors and violence
through education and leadership training
• FY 2026-27 Grant Funding - $220,000
o PHXteens
 Offers activities created by teens for teens at facilities
citywide for youth ages 13 to 17
 FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget - $460,000
o Toddler & Preschool programs
• PRD offers a variety of engaging programs for ages 0-5,
with parents and caregivers.
• 847 hours of programming for 1,320 participants
• FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget –Funding is included in
the overall recreation budget by division; specific funding
info unavailable.
o Childcare programs
• The department offers care through the PAC program and
school break camps for ages 6-12
• 5,317 participants
• FY 26-27 General Fund Budget - $2.85 million




Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Some community members asked the City to create an immigration legal
defense fund to help individuals facing removal proceedings and their
families who are affected.

Cities like Chicago and New York City were referenced as having similar
programs. Importantly, the laws in Illinois and New York are different from
the laws in Arizona. In those states, state law does not require cities to
check whether someone is legally in the United States before giving them
local public benefits.

However, Arizona law works differently. Here a city must verify that every
applicant for a local public benefit – such as an immigration legal defense
fund – is legally present in the United States. Therefore, under Arizona law
a legal defense fund could only assist applicants who can prove legal
presence in the United States. Additionally, any program would have to be
carefully constructed to avoid the Arizona Constitution’s strict gift clause
restrictions.

Veterans Services and the Veterans Court
The City provides services to veterans through a number of channels,
including the Housing and Human Services Departments, as well as
through the Veterans Court.

The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program is a joint effort
between HUD and the VA that combines housing vouchers with supportive
services to help homeless veterans and their families achieve stable,
permanent housing. The City of Phoenix Housing Department currently
administers 1,003 VASH vouchers, supported by more than $11M of
federal funding, and provides housing to eligible veterans through referrals
from the VA.

The Human Services department specifically focuses on veterans within its
Community Services and Workforce Development programs. Within the
Community Services program (CSP), one dedicated General Funded
Caseworker III along with other support staff provided 136 veterans and/or
active military households with 172 rent or utility assistance payments



totaling $140,000 this fiscal year. Under the Workforce Development
program (WDP), veterans receive priority of service, including highest
priority for low-income or basic-skills-deficient Veterans, faster access to
training and services when resources are limited, and eligibility extends to
spouses of veterans in specific cases. The WDP staff work directly with the
State’s Veteran workforce services as well as maintain a direct referral
partnership with US VETS. In FY 2025, 34 veterans and eligible spouses
were enrolled in workforce programs.

The Veterans Court looks to address the unique needs of defendants who
are veterans of the United States military. The goal of Veterans Court is to
help restore those veterans in need to return to being successful,
contributing members of the community, by ensuring that veterans
participating in the court make contact with specific programs that address
the root causes of the behavior and conduct, which resulted in the veteran
entering the criminal justice system.

The target population consists of defendants (veterans) who served in the
United States Armed Forces who are experiencing treatable behavioral
issues such as post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI),
anger management, domestic violence, or substance and alcohol abuse.

Eligible veterans may participate in Veterans Court by voluntarily opting
into the court. Veterans Court meets as a separate court docket. A
Veterans Administration representative is present and conducts a VA
eligibility assessment. The prosecutor and veterans with their attorneys
gather in Veterans Court along with the VA coordinator; together they
explore the various counseling and behavioral programs available to the
veteran and determine which is most appropriate for each veteran. When
they reach a decision, a treatment plan is incorporated into a plea
agreement that becomes the contract for the veteran's responsibility. The
court ultimately must review and accept the agreement for the resolution of
the case to be completed.

The veteran must be willing to participate fully with the designated
program(s). If the veteran chooses not to participate in the agreed upon
program(s), the court removes the case from the Veterans Court docket
and returns it to the traditional criminal track. As with other cases within
Municipal Court, some cases will be eligible for diversion if the veteran



completes specified treatment programs. In most cases, the programs will
be specifically tailored for the underlying issues of the veteran. For
example, domestic violence cases in a traditional track would be sent to
standard domestic violence counseling. Veterans Court sends domestic
violence offenders to counseling at the VA. If PTSD is an underlying issue,
then PTSD counseling is incorporated into this program.

The VA coordinator and prosecutor regularly review cases to monitor
compliance. As part of the therapeutic approach of Veterans Court,
frequent sentence review hearings are used to verify the veteran's
compliance with the program. This not only establishes accountability for
the veteran but also allows the court to recognize the accomplishment of
the veteran in taking responsibility for their actions.

For the calendar year 2025, there were 268 defendants responsible for 335
cases in the Phoenix Veterans Court. The Court has two bailiffs and one
Judge that oversee the Veterans Court. They do not exclusively handle the
Veterans Court only. Veterans’ cases are staffed on Thursday, and
matters are heard on Friday. The Court is not a provider of services; it
convenes the Veterans Court and providers utilized by the Defense and the
Prosecutor’s Office to assist Veterans.

Services provided to Veterans include, but not limited to, case
management, mental health services, housing navigation (rapid re-
housing), obtaining VA benefits, social security and disability benefits,
counseling, and employment.

Eviction Legal Services
The Human Services Department’s Eviction Legal Services (ELS) supports
residents by offering no-cost services to eligible persons experiencing an
eviction crisis by providing mediation outside of a courtroom proceeding,
legal representation, or post-eviction services to address possible
impediments to future renting opportunities. This program is funded with
$1.2 million in ARPA interest, and began in January 2025 and is forecasted
to be funded through June 2027.

In calendar year 2025, the program received 623 applications of which 360
applications were approved for services. During this period, 50% of closed
cases achieved overall positive outcomes, including 45% of legal



representation cases reducing negative impacts of eviction, 16% of eviction
filings being dismissed, and 25% ended with a negotiated settlement. The
Human Services Department (HSD) had only one mediation case in the
first year of the program. This is primarily due to the short turnaround
timeframe of the Arizona eviction process coupled with residents not
contacting HSD prior to an eviction filing being submitted by a landlord.
HSD has implemented several solutions to combat this challenge, including
implementing a community outreach plan targeting areas of high evictions
and making direct connections for residents requesting rental assistant and
landlord/tenant services to ELS.

Free Public Transit
The cost to ride transit remains low, with fares not having been increased
since 2013. A single ride on local bus or light rail service is $2; an all-day
pass is capped at $4. Nonetheless, fares are a component of the revenues
the City and the region uses to operate transit services, and without a
replacement revenue source, transit services would need to be reduced to
make up for the lost revenue. Also, while Phoenix has a transit fare
ordinance which outlines the cost to ride, Phoenix is one of 18 cities plus
Maricopa County which operate transit services as part of the regional
transit system the public knows as Valley Metro. As such, any changes to
transit fares would require regional concurrence and approval by the Valley
Metro Board. Finally, in 2023, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1102
which allowed Maricopa County to seek approval from the voters of the
county to extend the half-cent sales tax through 2045 under Proposition
479. One component of the legislation requires that beginning in fiscal year
2026-2027, a farebox recovery audit be conducted for the regional transit
system and that minimum fare recovery ratios be met; the ratio begins at
10% and increases thereafter – eliminating transit fares would not allow the
regional transit system to comply with these requirements.

Electric Buses
The City’s Public Transit Department (PTD) operates a fleet of 500 heavy-
duty buses. 2/3 of the fleet operates on clean-burning natural gas, while 45
hybrid electric buses were also recently added to the fleet. The department
is currently piloting twelve (12) battery-electric buses made possible by a
competitive Federal Transit Administration grant under the previous federal



administration which had goals to transition transit fleets to zero-emissions
operating systems; the current administration does not have such goals.
Additionally, since July 2023, PTD has been using Renewable Liquefied
Natural Gas (RLNG) to fuel the 2/3 of the fleet that uses compressed
natural gas. RLNG is a natural gas fuel product generated from the
decomposition of organic waste streams, or “biomass.” PTD’s RLNG is
primarily sourced from landfill waste streams.

19th Avenue Community Safety Plan (CSP)
This fiscal year, the 19th Avenue CSP advanced through increased
enforcement, stronger coordination, and expanded community
engagement. The Phoenix Police Department enhanced corridor
operations with increased training and focused narcotics operations,
multi-week crime-suppression efforts, and visible proactive patrols through
Resource Team deployments, officers in training on the light rail, and
technology-guided patrol activity. Additional efforts included liquor
inspections, traffic enforcement, and Authority to Arrest compliance
evaluations.

The Prosecutor’s Office improved alignment with the Transit Unit through
job shadowing, early case identification, and leadership meetings, while
partnering with City and state agencies on problematic properties and
working with MCAO on crime-suppression training, felony travel
restrictions, and repeat-offender charging.

Neighborhood Services advanced place-based strategies through
coordinated cleanups, support for a new business alliance at Glendale
Avenue, and direct neighborhood engagement.

In the coming year, the City will work with the 19th Avenue CSP
Community Committee to identify lighting improvements along transit
corridors and evaluate effective strategies and funding options. The City
will also collaborate with Valley Metro as they research approaches for
implementing live light rail system camera feeds, including potential
integrations with local and regional public safety partners. Staff will
continue working with community and agency partners to identify and
pursue appropriate funding opportunities, including federal competitive



grants, to support these efforts. These efforts collectively continue to
improve safety, coordination, and quality of life along the 19th Avenue
corridor.

City Prosecutor’s Role in CSPs
Within the CSPs, the City Prosecutor’s Office is taking a proactive,
data-driven approach to identifying repeat offenders and escalating cases
by strengthening collaboration with Phoenix PD and the Maricopa County
Attorney’s Office (MCAO). Through ride-alongs, regular information-sharing
meetings, and coordinated enforcement along key corridors, the office has
improved early identification of transit-related and high-risk offenders,
enhanced prosecution of focused misdemeanor arrests, and expanded the
strategic use of travel restrictions and bond recommendations.

Community Prosecutors handled more than 400 Repeat Offender cases
and 40 STOP cases in 2025, securing impactful outcomes such as
long-term custody sentences and citywide transit restrictions. The office is
also bridging gaps between misdemeanor and felony matters, providing
crime-suppression training to officers, and developing improved reporting
tools that include streamlined travel-restriction tracking and a citywide
repeat-offender report. In addition, the office began tracking instances in
2024 where bond was requested at Initial Appearance but not imposed,
documenting more than 600 such cases in 2025. This tracking effort allows
prosecutors to better monitor release trends and adjust strategies to protect
community safety.

Additionally, the Phoenix Municipal Court is currently developing a new
case management system. The existing Court Management System does
not easily track several of the data points referenced above, and while the
new system is expected to enhance data tracking and analysis, it is not yet
clear how all judicial case management information will be captured or
reported. Furthermore, data from the Phoenix Municipal Court would not
include individuals arrested on felony charges prosecuted by MCAO, such
as drug-related offenses.




Real Time Operations Centers
The Police Department will reallocate existing positions to be assigned to
Cactus Park (2) and Desert Horizon (2) precincts, enabling 24/7 coverage
so technology can be leveraged to support patrol operations day and night.
This expanded staff provides one civilian operator, on duty 24/7, in each of
the two precincts to run law enforcement databases, cameras, gunshot
detection and license plate readers in support of on-duty patrol
squads. This expanded coverage maximizes RTOC’s capabilities and
support to the community.




City Manager Office Summary Sheet: Shade Phoenix Plan May 19, 2026

The Shade Phoenix Plan was unanimously adopted by the Phoenix City Council in November
2024, becoming the master plan of record for citywide tree and shade efforts. The Shade
Phoenix Plan supersedes and modernizes policy direction previously set by the 2010 Tree and
Shade Master Plan. This briefing sheet provides a high-level summary of the content of the new
plan and progress made since its adoption.

• Shade Phoenix Plan Vision, Values, and Strategies
o Vision: A future where all community members and visitors to Phoenix experience
the benefits of trees and built shade throughout the city.
o Core values of the plan include centering health and wellbeing as priority outcomes
for tree and shade efforts, positioning shade as a critical resource, and directing
efforts towards undershaded communities.
o 36 specific actions in the plan address four broad strategy areas: Expand Shade,
Preserve and Maintain Existing Shade, Evaluate and Institutionalize Implementation,
and Educate and Empower the Community.
• Funding Sources and Implementation Partners
o The 36 actions in the plan are supported by an estimated $60,000,000+ in funding
committed over the period 2024–2029. Note: no new funding was allocated with the
adoption of the Shade Phoenix Plan; all investments reflect prior commitments.
o Funding sources include the General Fund and Capital Improvement Program
(~$35M), Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Grant (~$9M),
American Rescue Plan Act allocations (~$8M), General Obligation Bond (~$8M), and
additional smaller grants (~$2M).
o Departments and offices responsible for delivery of major funding commitments
include Public Transit, Street Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and Heat
Response and Mitigation. However, at least 14 City departments, as well as external
contractors and community partners, will play some role in delivering Shade Phoenix
Plan actions.
o Many actions in the plan have a specific focus on undershaded communities and
locations where adding shade can have the largest impact on improving public health
and safety.
• Year 1 Progress Update
o Staff delivered a progress report to the TIP Subcommittee in September 2025
reflective of the first year of action following adoption of the Shade Phoenix Plan
(Fiscal Year 2024-25)
o Progress was made on all 36 proposed actions during the first year of
implementation, with 31 of 36 actions (86%) fully meeting or exceeding year 1
milestones.
o Key year one metrics included the planting of more than 7,200 trees, addition of 155
new shade structures, and engagement of more than 130 city employees in capacity-
building efforts to improve tree and shade programs.
o The summary table of Year 1 progress for all 36 actions is included as an
attachment.


ACTION SUMMARY TABLE
MILESTONE MET MAKING PROGRESS FACING OBSTABLES




# ACTION YEAR 1 MILESTONE PROGRESS

1 Shade for Students Grant Install 47 structures

2 Canopy for Kids Grant Plant 1,000 trees

3 Build shade at playgrounds Increase shade at 5 playgrounds

Plant at least 120% of the number of trees lost the prior
4 Plant trees at City Parks
year

5 Add shade to city facilities Increase shade coverage at 5 facilities

Build Green Stormwater
6 Finalizing location for 3 projects
Infrastructure
Expand Cool Corridors Assess potential project sites and complete prioritization
Network assessment

8 Add built shade at bus stops Install at least 80 shade structures

Construct shade in right-of-
9 Begin construction of 10 structures
way
Pilot built shade right-of-way
10 Draft requirements for permit
permit

11 Community Canopy Grant Plant 1,000 trees

Develop permit for planting
12 Draft requirements for permit
projects
Complete review of existing stipulations and begin
13 Enhance shade stipulations
drafting
Expand tree replacement
14 Plant 500 replacement trees
program
Maintain City trees and built
15 Develop maintenance protocol across all departments
shade
Strengthen tree code
16 Create pilot program for enhanced enforcement
enforcement
Complete tree and shade Complete tree assessment; Complete shade
assessment assessment


SHADE PHOENIX 2025 PROGRESS REPORT

# ACTION YEAR 1 MILESTONE PROGRESS

Create tree and shade
18 Finalize tree inventory; Finalize shade inventory
inventory
Provide annual progress
19 Develop reporting mechanisms and begin data collection
report
Update Shade Phoenix every
20 n/a
5 years
Improve processes for city Complete initial study, pursue recommendations in
tree care working groups
Improve maintenance Collect data and benchmarking guidelines to inform
practices assessment

23 Build City capacity for GSI Train at least 10 employees on GSI

Establish working groups for Urban Forestry work group meeting regularly; Launch
trees and shade Built Shade work group
Update City plant species
25 Analyze existing tree species guidance
guidance
Embed shade
Review projects for compliance with shade
26 recommendations into City
recommendations
design standards

27 Pilot a Public Shade Fund Conduct research, stakeholder and public engagement

Integrate tree and shade
28 All relevant City plans incorporate tree and shade goals
goals in City plans
Create a Tree Steward Create contracts with non-profit partners to operate
Program program
Support urban forestry career
30 Design and launch program with non-profit partners
pathways
Provide Certified Arborist Promote Certified Arborist training to other City
training Departments and the public
Launch Shade Phoenix
32 Consult with stakeholders on communications campaign
campaign
Create award for innovative Develop shade award and identify other recognition
shade projects opportunities
Commission artists to create Announce winning artists and install temporary public art
public art shade installations projects
Develop neighborhood tree
35 Host 4 workshops
plans
Create and distribute Create single packet of 'Shade Phoenix' materials for
education on trees and shade distribution




SHADE PHOENIX 2025 PROGRESS REPORT

Summary of Resident Comments by Category

Comments for additional funding/support of the budget:

(55) support funding additional resources for refugees.

(39) support funding for flexible financial assistance.
(27) support funding for heat initiatives that include heat mitigation, tree planting and
shaded bus shelters.

(20) support funding for continued library services and hours.
(19) support funding for legal counsel for individuals facing eviction.

(16) support funding for youth and education programs to include funding allocated to
the Jacob Michael Harris Foundation.

(13) support funding for childcare assistance.
(12) support funding for free electric public transit.

(10) support continued funding for Arts & Culture.

(10) support funding for affordable housing.

(7) support funding for community legal aid.

(7) support additional funding to homeless shelters.
(7) support funding for additional security in city parks that includes additional Park
Rangers and monitoring cameras.

(6) support funding for safety infrastructure at Margaret T. Hance Park.
(6) support funding to assist with crime prevention in the city that include real-time
operations cameras connected to Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and the Police
precincts.

(5) support funding for a master lease program.

(4) support funding for a housing trust fund.
(4) support funding for traffic management solutions.

(3) support funding for additional Motorcycle Police.

(3) support funding for Public Safety.

(3) support funding for services for the disabled homeless population.

(3) support funding to assist low-income families with food security.



(3) support funding for additional water fountains.

(3) support funding for homeless prevention programs.

(3) support funding for crime prevention measures along the 19th Avenue light rail
corridor.

(3) support funding for restriping streets.

(2) support funding for additional crisis vans.

(2) support funding to decrease fire response times.
(2) support funding for mental health services.

(2) support funding for rental assistance.

(2) support funding for street maintenance in the South & West areas of the city.

(2) support continued funding to Vision Zero.

(2) support for HAWK signals.



Comments for reduced funding/opposition of the budget:
(2) oppose the budget process because it lacks transparency and insufficient
community involvement.




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
GOELET A. BEUF COMMUNITY CENTER
MARCH 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Councilwoman Ann O’Brien opened the meeting at 6:06 pm and introduced Spanish
interpreter Mario Barajas. Mr. Barajas provided instructions for residents requiring Spanish-
language interpretation during the hearing.

Councilwoman O’Brien welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending to provide
feedback on the budget process. She noted the importance of maintaining a balanced
budget and introduced City Manager Ed Zuercher and Budget and Research Director Aaron
Mertz.

Mr. Zuercher welcomed everyone to the first budget hearing of the year and introduced city
staff. He noted where to find additional information on the proposed FY 2026-27 Trial
Budget, how to leave a comment, and the next steps in the budget process.

A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played at 6:10 pm.

Councilwoman O’Brien opened the floor for public comment at 6:26 pm.

1. Dolores Raleigh asked if funding is planned for HAWK signals, specifically
near 35th Avenue and Eva Street.

Councilwoman O’Brien stated staff will follow up with her after it’s researched.

2. Elisha Dunn spoke on the importance of reinstalling an exterior barrier around
Telephone Pioneer Park for child safety concerns.

Councilwoman O’Brien stated that she has been made aware of the safety
concerns and is currently working with the Parks Department to add another
wall.

3. Stephen Verbil did not wish to speak but commented that Public Works Solid
Waste Division’s refuse and recycling trucks may be beyond their lifespan and
maintenance costs may be too high.

4. Stan Bates did not wish to speak but supports fully funding the Police and Fire
Departments and filling all Police vacant positions.

5. Gail Morgan did not wish to speak but supports fully funding the Police and
Fire Departments.

6. Chris Mehling did not wish to speak but advocated for onsite fire and crash
vehicles at Deer Valley Airport to support its growth.




7. Candice Fremouw spoke in support of prioritizing electronic marquees at
community centers to easily inform the public on current activities.

8. Dianna Kimling spoke in favor of merging the new fire station with the new
police station at the old Fry’s Electronics at I-17 and Thunderbird.

Executive Chief Tim Kreis responded that new locations are strategically
placed for the greatest positive impact on response times and shifting a
planned location will diminish the return on response times.

Councilwoman O’Brien explained she will follow up with Ms. Kimling on
additional information to her comment.

Ms. Kimling further asked if the available land within Metrocenter could be used
for the new fire station. She also stated that the planned new-build townhomes
may bring complications to the community that may not have been fully
addressed by the City.

Councilwoman O’Brien responded that she will speak with Ms. Kimling after the
meeting.

9. Ms. Raleigh noted that no funding was added for the 35th Avenue BRT Corridor
and asked when the project will start.

Mr. Zuercher responded that the project is in progress and was not included in
the proposed FY 2026-27 Trial Budget because it is not an addition to the
budget and is funded by Transportation 2050.

Ms. Raleigh added that the new corridor poses neighborhood traffic concerns.

Councilwoman O’Brien responded that she will follow up with Ms. Raleigh about
her concerns.

10. Rajesh Das provided a comment requesting additional pickleball courts at
Paseo Highlands Park to maintain growth and demand at the park.

11. Louise Sivils provided a comment requesting to update the exterior building of
Cholla Library.

Councilwoman O’Brien thanked everyone for attending and concluded the hearing at 6:41
pm.

Respectfully submitted,


Susannah Pietrzykowsky
Senior Budget and Research Analyst




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
STEELE INDIAN SCHOOL PARK, MEMORIAL HALL
APRIL 1, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.

City Manager Ed Zuercher opened the meeting at 6:06 p.m. and introduced Spanish-
language interpreter Elsie Duarte. Ms. Duarte introduced herself and provided instructions
for residents requiring Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing.

Mr. Zuercher noted the importance of City budget hearings, where to find additional
information on the proposed 2026-27 Trial Budget, additional ways to provide budget
feedback, and next steps in the budget process.

A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played.

Councilwoman Pastor welcomed residents to the hearing and stated that she was at the
meeting to listen to resident input and to advocate for residents.

Mr. Zuercher opened the floor for public comment.

1. Frank Urban advocated for residents with mental and physical disabilities that
are experiencing homelessness. He shared his negative experience with police
interactions at homeless encampments. He requested more day shelters to
support disabled residents experiencing homelessness.

2. Erik Richardson shared his experience at the Safe Outdoor Space (SOS)
campus. He requested more shelters such as the Central Arizona Shelter
Services (CASS) and SOS for residents with disabilities.

3. Elizabeth Venable recognized positive procedural changes with the Police
Department’s handling of residents experiencing homelessness and the City’s
creation of over 1,600 indoor shelter beds in the past four years. She requested
more individualized programming for residents experiencing homelessness and
more community surveys to assess the needs of disabled residents.

Mr. Zuercher acknowledged the advocacy of Ms. Venable over many years and
the impact it has had on the City’s budget.

4. Rhonda Savage thanked the City for keeping shelters open. She advocated for
more day shelters and heat respite centers in the downtown Phoenix area. She
also requested more bottled water at shelter facilities.

Mr. Zuercher stated that the proposed budget includes $1.5 million to keep the
City’s 24/7 heat respite site and three other extended hours cooling centers
open.

5. Lee Ellis advocated on behalf of disabled individuals experiencing
homelessness at the SOS campus. He stated there were only two handicap


accessible restrooms at the SOS campus and requested additional accessible
bathrooms and shower facilities for disabled residents.

Councilwoman Pastor stated she would advocate for two more accessible
bathrooms.

6. Tony Harris requested a misting system for the SOS campus to provide heat
relief for residents. He shared his negative experience with mold and bacteria
contaminated showers in the shelter. He also advocated for more day shelters
and heat respite centers.

Mr. Zuercher explained that the showers at the SOS campus are cleaned six
times per day and shared that the heat respite center at 20 West Jackson will
open on May 1st.

7. Monica Barrientos requested a $2M set aside in the budget for the creation of a
Working Families Relief Fund to support the immigrant community.

Councilwoman Pastor stated that she does believe in some form of relief for the
immigrant community. She explained the legal requirements that need to be
followed for that type of program to be created.

8. Dori Vrenden requested additional funding for day shelters, heat respite centers,
and housing. She emphasized the importance of preventative measures to stop
the costly and traumatic effects of homelessness.

Mr. Zuercher explained that the City’s Manager budget includes a $20 million
allocation of the surplus to address the issue of homelessness. It is in addition
to the tens of millions of dollars the Council has already invested in affordable
housing and other services she advocated for.

9. David Morgan advocated for assisted living facilities for special needs residents
in and around shelters. He requested additional funding for housing assistance
for the special needs community, including residents with mental and physical
disabilities as well as the elderly.

10. Ginnie Ann Sumner spoke in support of additional funding for Police
Department’s Real Time Operations Centers (RTOC) and requested more
police motorcycle officers and speed feedback signs. She requested that Street
Transportation staff work more closely with residents on the installation of speed
humps. She also requested more Park Rangers for security and mobile
cameras in parks.

11. Tillie McKoy advocated for increased education programs for residents
experiencing homelessness. She shared her positive experience with CASS
shelter staff and requested that the City keep shelters open.

Mr. Zuercher confirmed that the proposed budget does have funding to keep
shelters open.


12. Rahima thanked the Councilwoman for her vote to support the Community
Transparency Initiative (CTI). She discussed various challenges facing the
migrant community and advocated for $2 million to be allocated to establish a
Working Families Relief Fund.

13. Michele Smith thanked the City for preserving the Del Norte Historic
Neighborhood. She also thanked Councilwoman Pastor for standing up for
historic neighborhood residents at the Legislature. She spoke in support of the
shade initiatives that the City has started and in support of water conservation
efforts.

14. Tim Smith spoke about frequent flooding and high volumes of traffic that occur
at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. He advocated for the
installation of a traffic circle at the intersection with water harvesting features to
conserve rainwater.

15. Sabrina Kernagis proposed that the City adopt a domestic violence code of
conduct policy for all City funded organizations, increase investment in trauma
informed response teams and survivor advocacy infrastructure, expand
prevention programs, and build stronger oversight systems with survivor and
community input. She also advocated for the establishment of a $2 million
Working Family Relief Fund.

16. Nicole Rodriguez advocated for increases in Fire Department staffing to reduce
response times, more bus shelters throughout the City, increased investment in
Vision Zero safety infrastructure (HAWK crossings, roundabouts, speed humps,
etc.), and investment in public restrooms.

17. Ben Laughlin supported various aspects of the Trial Budget including
investments in childcare, streetlights, programming for teens, and services for
unsheltered individuals. He advocated for the establishment of a $2 million
Working Family Relief Fund.

18. Catrina Kohler expressed gratitude to the City and to Councilwoman Pastor for
continued support of the arts community. She appreciated that there were no
proposed budget cuts for the Office of Arts & Culture. She explained the $450
million annual economic impact of the arts sector and how it supports 8,000 jobs
in the community but represents less than 1% of the City’s budget. She
advocated for an increase in the budget for the Office of Arts & Culture.

19. Crystal Anderson shared her experience with homelessness and the various
challenges she has faced. She expressed gratitude for the support she has
received for herself and her dog at various shelters. She advocated for
continued funding of shelters to keep them open.

20. Margaret Bauer advocated for more pedestrian safety measures in the area
around Steele Indian School Park. She advocated for the City to study traffic
patterns in the area and to update signage along 7th Avenue and 7th Street.


She also advocated for more day shelters, shade structures, and water
availability for residents.

Mr. Zuercher confirmed that there is budget in the Street Transportation
department for more HAWK signals, but acknowledged there was more demand
than supply. He also explained the Chilled Drinking Fountain program that
provides cold water to residents in multiple City locations.

21. AJ Marsden requested funding to implement the 19th Avenue Safety Corridor
Plan. She also advocated for additional bike safety measures such as green
paint markings along 15th Avenue near Christown Mall. She requested an
investment in technology for Fire and Police to reduce call service times and
advocated for the City to focus on Victim Prevention instead of Crime
Prevention.

Mr. Zuercher thanked residents for participating in the hearing.

Councilwoman Pastor thanked residents for attending the hearing and giving a voice to the
issues in the community. She stated her support for more funding for the SOS campus and
addressed various speakers’ concerns about shelter closures. She explained that shelters
will not be closing due to the end of American Rescue Plan Act funding because the cost of
operating the shelters will now be shifting to the General Fund.

Councilwoman Pastor acknowledged the return on investment associated with funding for
the arts. She agreed with the need for implementation of the 19th Avenue Safety Corridor
Plan. She also agreed that technology is a need in the City for first responders and public
safety. She explained the importance of water conservation in the City. She confirmed her
support for the Community Transparency Initiative and the importance of listening to the
community.

Councilwoman Pastor discussed the budget tabloid and requested clarification on funding,
including how the funding was categorized. She described the set-asides in the proposed
budget and asked whether the proposed $5 million General Fund set-aside to address
childcare affordability was new to the City. Mr. Zuercher confirmed the proposed set-aside
was presented as part of the Trial Budget and that it is a new item for the City.

Councilwoman Pastor asked if the proposed $1.5 million supplemental for Client Services in
the Human Services Department fell under the Support for Children, Youth, and Families
category and Mr. Zuercher confirmed that it did fall under that category.

Councilwoman Pastor encouraged residents to continue participating in the budget hearing
process and adjourned the hearing at 7:27 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


James Nguyen
Senior Budget and Research Analyst



SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
MARYVALE COMMUNITY CENTER
APRIL 2, 2026, 6:00PM

Councilmember Betty Guardado opened the hearing at 6:13 P.M.

She stated the hearing will present options for the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 Trial Budget
and summarized her office’s recent district efforts and upcoming district developments.
Councilmember Guardado also explained the hearing is for community feedback for
consideration in the development of next year’s budget. She welcomed City Manager Ed
Zuercher and Deputy City Manager David Mathews.

Mr. Zuercher made opening remarks and introduced Spanish language interpreter,
Florencia Seguezza, who then introduced her co-interpreter, Paulette Castillo. Ms.
Seguezza also provided instructions for residents requiring Spanish interpretation during the
hearing.

Mr. Zuercher briefly explained the 2026-27 Trial Budget and encouraged attendees to
provide comments on the Trial Budget during the hearing. He requested staff play the
budget videos in English and Spanish languages.

Councilmember Guardado opened the floor for public comment.

1. Bill Whitmire spoke in favor of more funding for community legal aid and
flexible financial assistance and refugee crisis assistance aimed at preventing
homelessness and stabilizing housing and food security for low-income
individuals and families.

2. Evelynne Rodas Castillo spoke in favor of a right-to-counsel ordinance that
ensures court representation for low-income tenants facing eviction. She also
expressed support for $12 million in funding for community legal aid,
childcare, and flexible financial assistance and refugee crisis assistance
aimed at preventing homelessness and stabilizing housing and food security
for low-income individuals and families.

3. Teddy Block spoke in favor of more funding for tree planting and shade
structures for heat relief.

4. Katarzyna Jarzabek spoke in favor of more funding for trees to deal with rising
heat and for heat relief.

Councilmember Guardado asked staff from the Office of Heat Response and
Mitigation to speak with concerned residents at the hearing. She briefly
explained the City is working with Arizona’s Senate delegation on federal
heat-resistance legislation that would designate extreme heat as a declared,
major natural disaster.



5. Aaron Lopez spoke in favor of more funding for electric public transit to
improve air quality, reduce risk and help ensure that residents remain healthy,
protected, and able to enjoy a better quality of life.

6. Jessica Bueno spoke in favor of more funding to complete streets in south and
west Phoenix, increased tree shade canopies, and 100 percent free, safe,
electric public transportation by 2035 for cleaner air. She expressed gratitude
for including funding for family and youth programming and parks and
recreation programs as well as the 2026-31 Preliminary Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) budget to improve parks, public transit and street infrastructure
in south and west Phoenix.

7. Ariane Redding spoke in favor of a right-to-counsel ordinance that ensures
court representation for low-income tenants facing eviction.

8. Andrea Luna Cervantes spoke in favor of funding a right-to-counsel program.
She also expressed support for $12 million in funding for community legal aid,
childcare, eviction prevention, and flexible financial assistance and refugee
crisis assistance aimed at preventing homelessness and stabilizing housing
and food security for low-income individuals and families.

9. Michelle Ashton spoke in favor of funding a right-to-counsel program.
She advocated for properly maintaining buildings and better response to
concerns about projects the City creates such as affordable housing.

10. Rafael Aviles advocated for increased funding for programs that prevent
family evictions and enhance housing security and access to childcare.

11. Magdelena Acosta spoke in favor of more funding for childcare and
homelessness prevention.

12. Ariana Garcia spoke in favor of more funding for the Housing Trust Fund and
a right-to-counsel program. She also expressed support for $12 million in
funding for community legal aid, childcare, eviction prevention, and flexible
financial assistance and refugee crisis assistance aimed at preventing
homelessness and stabilizing housing and food security for low-income
individuals and families.

13. Michael Nydes spoke in favor of more funding for helping families in need,
childcare, rental assistance, preventing evictions and homelessness. He
suggested allocating some funds from graffiti management to affordable
housing development and urged residents to report graffiti in progress.

14. Jesus Cervantes spoke in favor of allocating more funding to help low-income
residents avoid evictions by providing eviction assistance, and affordable
childcare.

15. Liliana Santoyo spoke in favor of more funding for affordable housing because
she has seen families living in cars. She also expressed support for the


proposed $12 million in funding for community legal aid, childcare, eviction
prevention, and flexible financial assistance and refugee crisis assistance
aimed at preventing homelessness and stabilizing housing and food security
for low-income individuals and families.

16. Prayukta Meka spoke in favor of additional funding for tree shade and a tree
plan, especially in low-income communities.

17. Gustavo Brambila expressed concern about unhoused individuals and more
effective alley work around 59th Avenue and Camelback. He expressed
support for encouraging homeowners to keep up with home maintenance.

18. Laura Torres spoke in favor of more funding for childcare support, youth and
education programs, and healthcare affordability.

19. Leonard Pennock spoke in favor of more funding for proactive homeless
prevention, eviction assistance, community legal aid, and flexible financial
assistance because he affirmed such programs can help prevent
homelessness.

20. Nor Sylva spoke in favor of more funding for shade trees, youth recreational
and sports programs, housing programs to help unhoused individuals, and
green areas near the downtown/Phoenix Sky Harbor area in District 8. She
expressed concerns about the loss of resources that provided shade trees for
single mothers in District 8, pool closure, youth employment programs, section
8 housing assistance, and unhoused individuals in
parks.

21. Chetana Beegal spoke in favor of investment in electric transportation for a
cleaner environment.

22. Sai Sri spoke in favor of increased funding for planting and maintaining more
shade trees to help cool the environment and provide heat relief.

23. Marco Marcial expressed appreciation for the responsiveness of
Councilmember Guardado for providing speedbumps and 1,500 gates for the
district.

24. Tanmayi Muerza submitted a comment card in favor of trees to address air
pollution.

25. Elise Mugabe submitted a comment card in favor of more trees.

26. Julian Zepeda submitted a comment card in favor of more measures to reduce
extreme heat during the summer and options to make it cooler for walking.

27. Ana Loaiza submitted a comment card in favor of more trees and shade for
youth in the south and west side.



28. Jasmin Loaiza submitted a comment card in favor of more shade in
neighborhoods and investing in additional youth programs.


Councilmember Guardado stated more trees are needed. She thanked the community for
participating and asked the community to keep providing feedback and advocacy.

Councilmember Guardado adjourned the hearing at 7:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,


Genevieve Siri
Budget and Research Analyst




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
DEVONSHIRE SENIOR CENTER
April 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM

City Manager Ed Zuercher opened the meeting at 8:33 AM with Councilman Kevin
Robinson and Budget & Research Department Director Aaron Mertz present.

Mr. Zuercher introduced interpreter Mario Barajas, who introduced himself and co-
interpreter Oscar Monroy in English and Spanish.

Councilman Robinson introduced himself and recognized and expressed thanks for
the attendance of the eighth-grade students from the Sonoran Science Academy.

Councilman Robinson expressed the hearing as opportunities to see how the City
works, how the budget is prepared for the next fiscal year, and for the City Council to
obtain public input regarding their priorities, issues of concern and where greater
emphasis could be placed. Councilman Robinson encouraged students and residents
to make their questions or concerns known during the meeting, and that notes were
being taken to reflect those questions and concerns. Councilman Robinson thanked
and welcomed those attending and turned the meeting over to Mr. Zuercher.

Mr. Zuercher thanked Councilman Robinson. Mr. Zuercher described his
responsibility to present to the City Council and the community a budget proposal for
next year to continue existing services and evaluate potential additions based on
available funding. Mr. Zuercher indicated the budget video would describe how
additional available funds are proposed to be used and indicated the budget
pamphlet and phoenix.gov/budget website provide more information.

Mr. Zuercher thanked City staff in attendance, indicating they are available to
respond to questions, acknowledged City staff who specifically came to be available
to discuss trash pickup after the hearing, and indicated the City was evaluating the
amount the City charges for trash pickup.

Mr. Zuercher indicated the hearing was being recorded and streamed on YouTube,
asking those speaking to use the microphone, to speak for up to two minutes and to
complete a comment card. Mr. Zuercher indicated the video would be played
followed by public speakers.

A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played.

Mr. Mertz opened the floor for public comment.

1. Ginnie Ann Sumner requested more traffic enforcement including more motor
officers, street transportation studies of traffic flows into neighborhoods and
alternatives to speed humps, traffic flow coordination preventing delays at
intersections, a real-time operation center for Mountain View Precinct, and
more park rangers, private security, and mobile cameras at City parks.


2. Joseph Dora requested $400,000 in funding to train veterans service
officers, indicating the City provides nothing in its budget specifically
for veterans. Mr. Zuercher asked for elaboration about veteran service
officers and training. Mr. Dora explained that veteran service officers
assist veterans with obtaining benefits to which they are entitled. Mr.
Zuercher indicated the City has numerous veteran preferences within
its programs, which are not called out.

3. Fatuma Haji asked how the City of Phoenix could keep the City
cleaner. Mr. Zuercher asked Samantha Tavares to respond. Ms.
Tavarez described various services provided by the Solid Waste
Division. Mr. Zuercher described the Adopt-A-Street program and that
some schools coordinate with neighborhood associations and the
Neighborhood Services Department for clean-up opportunities.

4. Karen Kruse expressed thanks for support of the City’s library
systems, including the budget to expand the Cholla parking lot. Ms.
Kruse described Friends of the Public Library support for library
services, the historic designation of Acacia neighborhood, the Book
Storm Program offering free books to teachers and librarians, an
upcoming Wallace and Ladmo Day including a proclamation by the
governor, a children’s book drive sponsored by KUPD and Fulton
Homes, and an event with the Diamondbacks and Avnet.


Councilmember Robinson asked whether any students present had additional questions.

Jason Washington asked how Phoenix will help homeless veterans. Councilman Robinson
asked a representative of Office of Homeless Solutions (“OHS”) to respond. Margaret
Adams indicated OHS partners with other organizations, prioritizes veterans experiencing
homelessness for shelter programs, provides City staff into the community to identify
unsheltered individuals including veterans and connects veterans with shelters and veteran
services for needed specialized support. Mr. Zuercher indicated that veterans have rights to
services from the Veterans Administration and the City has staff to help veterans connect to
those services. Mr. Zuercher noted the City budget includes $20 million to continue
homeless services, replacing expired federal funding. Ms. Adams added OHS works with
the Department of Housing, which administers specialized (“VASH”) housing subsidies
helping end veteran homelessness and helping veterans retain housing.

Councilmember Robinson called for questions for other students – none responded. Mr.
Robinson said he would speak with the students after the hearing.

Councilmember Robinson made announcements concerning Fire Station 13, expanded fire
services to reduce response times, and improving fire safety for firefighters as top priorities.
Mr. Robinson encouraged paying attention to developments associated with parks and other
quality of life issues being addressed by the City.

Councilmember Robinson concluded the hearing at 9:00 AM.


Respectfully submitted,


Scott B. Greenberg
Budget & Research Analyst




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
DESERT WEST COMMUNITY CENTER
APRIL 6, 2026 at 6:00PM

Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer opened the hearing at 6:00 P.M.

She introduced Spanish language interpreter, Mario Barajas. Mr. Barajas introduced his co-
interpreters Oscar Monroy and Elsie Duarte and provided instructions for residents requiring
Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing.

Ms. Spencer introduced Councilmember Anna Hernandez.

Councilmember Anna Hernandez welcomed attendees and expressed appreciation for
community feedback on the 2026-27 Trial Budget. She also thanked the District 7 team, Ms.
Spencer and City staff for attending.

Ms. Spencer briefly explained that resident input on the Trial Budget is important and how
residents can provide comments. She provided a summary of the budget approval timeline.

Councilmember Hernandez pointed out that Public Works Department staff were present to
answer questions about the proposed solid waste fee increase.

Ms. Spencer asked staff to play the budget videos in English and Spanish languages.

Councilmember Hernandez opened the floor for public comment.

1. Jessica Bueno spoke in favor of increased funding for tree shade canopies,
complete streets in south and west Phoenix, and free electric public
transportation. She expressed appreciation for including youth, teens and
families in the Trial Budget and added that the Capital Improvement Program
is a major opportunity to improve parks, public transit, and street infrastructure
in west and south Phoenix. She commended the creation of the Council
District 7 Budget Fellowship.

2. Nicole Morales spoke in favor of increased funding for shade, shaded bus
shelters, bike lanes, support for unsheltered residents and renters, electric
public buses, small business support in Maryvale, and trees on city and
private property.

3. Magdelena Marin spoke in favor of increased funding for youth programs,
school psychologists, and college assistance programs. She also expressed
support for more public transportation along McDowell Road and improved
parks amenities like those in other cities.




4. Justin Capaz spoke in favor of increased funding to help working families such
as programs for affordable housing and healthcare. He recommended a $20
million working families relief fund that would not have work requirements with
protection from federal immigration enforcement.
5. David Portugal spoke in favor of funding for a working families relief fund. He
also advocated for funding for affordable youth recreation programs, trees,
and free electric public transportation. He recommended future hearing
presentations include a pie chart of the proposed Trial Budget.

Mr. Portugal also commended the creation of the Council District 7 Budget
Fellowship.

6. Beatriz Rojas Perez spoke in favor of additional funding for shade, trees, and
shaded walkways, especially in central, west and south Phoenix.

7. Johana Rojas Perez spoke in favor of increased funding for trees and shaded
walkways to provide heat relief.

8. Ben Laughlin spoke in favor of increased funding for childcare and services for
unhoused individuals. He also advocated for funding $1 million for teen
programs, with some allocation for the Jacob Michael Harris Foundation, and
$5 million for a flexible crisis relief/legal assistance fund.

9. Monica Barrientos spoke in favor of funding to support immigrants and teen
programs, with an allocation to the Jacob Michael Harris Foundation. She also
advocated for a right-to-counsel for renters facing eviction and establishing a
$5 million working families relief fund.

10. Reeb Menjivar spoke in favor of funding a $5 million working families relief
fund that would be available to all residents. She also advocated for approving
a right-to-counsel ordinance for renters facing eviction.

11. Nancy Lam spoke in favor of funding $5 million for a working families relief
fund, immigrant legal services, and youth programs with an allocation to the
Jacob Michael Harris Foundation.

12. Steffi Faircloth spoke in favor of funding a $5 million working families relief
fund.

13. Raul Moreno spoke in favor of funding more trees, shade, shaded bus
shelters and pedestrian paths, and free electric public transportation.

14. Hector Gavina spoke in favor of investing in youth health, safety and
education.

15. Jason Chavez spoke in favor of increased funding for economic relief for all
regardless of immigration status and a $5 million working families relief fund.



16. Lupe Mora spoke in favor of providing school psychologists. She also
advocated for increased funds to help families in need of legal assistance due
to federal immigration enforcement.

17. Ana Loaiza submitted a comment card in favor of funding for more shade
structures and free electric public transportation.

18. Elizabeth Gavina submitted a comment card in favor of funding a working
families relief fund and for more street lighting and cleaner energy in city
parks.

19. Sofia Quezada submitted a comment card in favor of additional public transit
and accessibility.

20. Esmeralda submitted a comment card in favor of funding greater access to
higher education.

Councilmember Hernandez shared that there are additional budget hearings and encouraged
attendance.

Ms. Spencer thanked everyone for attending.

Councilmember Hernandez adjourned the hearing at 7:08 pm.

Respectfully submitted,


Genevieve Siri
Budget and Research Analyst




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
SPANISH LANGUAGE
MARYVALE COMMUNITY CENTER
APRIL 7, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.

Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer opened the meeting at 6:06 p.m. and introduced
interpreter Mario Barajas, Councilwoman Anna Hernandez, and Councilwoman Ann
O’Brien. Mr. Barajas provided instructions for residents requiring English-language
interpretation during the hearing.

Ms. Spencer requested the budget video presentation in Spanish to be played.

City Manager Ed Zuercher and Councilwoman Laura Pastor joined the meeting.

Councilwoman Hernandez opened the floor for public comment.

1. Juana Rita spoke in favor of allocating $5 million from the City’s budget to a
fund designed to support working families experiencing crises, including
assistance with housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless
of an individual’s legal status.

2. Laura Rodriguez spoke in favor of allocating funding to provide financial
support for working families who were being affected by Immigration and
Customs Enforcement. She stated the entire country was experiencing
uncertainty, chaos, and disorder, and she urged the City to address the harm
caused by the federal administration’s actions.

3. Jessica Bueno spoke in opposition to the budget process, stating it lacked
transparency and insufficient community involvement in its development.

4. Irma Pacheco stated that the $1.5 million Human Services one-time funding to
provide flexible financial assistance and refugee crisis assistance is
insufficient and Council should consider increasing it.

5. Reeb Menjivar spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status.

6. Stela Varela spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status. She also requested that part of the funding be used to
establish a right-to-counsel program for tenants facing eviction, noting that
many renters lacked legal representation and the community has been
requesting this protection for more than three years.




7. Juana Elizarraras advocated for an improved transportation system with more
shading, the need for housing assistance, and higher wages for low-paying
jobs.

8. Esther Moreno did not wish to speak but requested additional security for the
community.

9. Berta Rita did not wish to speak but advocated in favor of allocating $5 million
to a fund designed to support working families experiencing crises, including
assistance with housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless
of the individual’s legal status.

10. Elizabeth Gavina spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status. She requested support for immigrant families’ basic
needs regardless of legal status, a right-to-counsel ordinance for tenants
facing eviction, increased funding for youth programs, and a reduction in
surveillance devices in parks and neighborhoods.

11. Nancy Lam spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status.

12. Yollanda Barrera spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status.

13. Lupe Mora spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to support
working families experiencing crises, including assistance with housing,
economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the individual’s legal
status.

14. Maria Mora spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status.

15. Angelina Flores spoke in favor of expanded medical assistance, particularly
for individuals seeking disability or Social Security support. She also
advocated for resources to help women navigate legal processes, such as
divorce, and emphasized the importance of respecting the retirement age.

16. Steffi Faircloth spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status.


17. Melina Fonseca spoke in favor of allocating $5 million to a fund designed to
support working families experiencing crises, including assistance with
housing, economic relief, and migratory processes, regardless of the
individual’s legal status.

18. Guadalupe Garina did not wish to speak but expressed support for assistance
with electric bills and the addition of water stations throughout the City for
unhoused residents.


Councilwoman Hernandez adjourned the hearing at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dayana Rosas
Management Fellow




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
SUNNYSLOPE COMMUNITY CENTER
APRIL 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Councilwoman Debra Stark opened the meeting at 8:31 am.

Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson introduced Spanish-language interpreters Elsie
Duarte and Oscar Monroy. Ms. Duarte provided instructions for residents requiring Spanish-
language interpretation during the hearing.

Councilwoman Stark welcomed everyone to the hearing and informed the audience that
there are additional upcoming budget meetings.

Mr. Stephenson briefly explained the options for the public to provide input and get
information on the Trial Budget.

A short video on the Trial Budget was played.

Councilwoman Stark requested that closed captions be added to the video and then opened
the floor for public comment.

1. Monica Barrientos requested to dedicate $5 million in the budget for the
creation of a Working Families Relief Fund to support the immigrant
community. She supports the additional funding provided in the trial budget for
teen prevention programs and advocates for adding more funds to these
programs. She also advocated for the City to pass a right-to-counsel
ordinance for residents facing eviction.

2. Chris Locke congratulated the City on the improved services for heat relief
and addressing homelessness. She spoke about disability issues and how it
relates to homelessness.

3. Teresa Hill spoke about the amount of traffic accidents and crime on 19th
Avenue. She does not want any cuts to the Police budget and supports more
crisis vans and mental health community assistance. She requested the use
of comprehensive pavement maintenance in place of crack seal treatments.

4. Ginnie Ann Sumner spoke in support of additional funding for traffic
management; park rangers, private security guards, and mobile cameras in
parks; and the Office of Homeless Solutions Trial Budget request.

5. Lisa Bell spoke in support of additional funding to provide benefits for the
refugee population.

6. Nancy Lam spoke about immigration enforcement concerns and requests an
additional $5 million to provide working families with legal representation in



immigration hearings, housing, food, and health care. She requested an
additional $1 million in funding for youth.

7. Justin Capaz spoke in support of additional funding for the relief of working
families.

8. Adriana Garcia Maxmiliano spoke in support of the Children, Youth, and
Families section of the budget and requests additional funding for those
programs. She additionally requested speed mitigation measures along
Mountain View Road.

9. Ben Laughlin supported various aspects of the Trial Budget including
investments in childcare, programming for teens, and services for unsheltered
individuals. He advocated adding an additional $5 million to the Children,
Youth, and Families section of the budget, and $500,000 in teen prevention
programs.

Councilwoman Stark provided closing remarks and adjourned the hearing at 9:08 am.


Respectfully submitted,


Daniel Heidinger
Senior Budget and Research Analyst




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
SPANISH LANGUAGE
SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER
APRIL 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer opened the meeting at 6:17 p.m. and introduced
City Manager Ed Zuercher and Councilmember Anna Hernandez. Ms. Spencer introduced
interpreter Elsie Duarte, who provided instructions for residents requiring English-language
interpretation during the hearing.

Councilmember Hernandez thanked City employees and residents who have attended
community budget hearings. She stated it is important for residents to communicate how
they want City funds to be spent and indicated her office will continue to gather public
feedback and ideas throughout this process.

Councilmember Hernandez requested the budget video to be played in Spanish.

Councilmember Hernandez indicated no public comments were submitted and adjourned
the hearing at 6:31 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Klich-Corbin
Budget & Research Analyst




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COMMUNITYWIDE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 11, 2026 at 10:30 A.M.

City Manager Ed Zuercher opened the meeting at 10:32 a.m. with Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice
Mayor Hodge Washington, Councilwoman Ann O’Brien, Councilwoman Anna Hernandez,
Councilwoman Laura Pastor, Councilwoman Debra Stark, Deputy City Manager Amber
Williamson, and Budget and Research Director Aaron Mertz present. Mayor Gallego,
Councilwoman Pastor, and Councilwoman Stark attended the meeting virtually.

Mr. Zuercher introduced Spanish-language interpreter Elsie Duarte. Ms. Duarte provided
instructions for residents requiring Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing.

Mayor Gallego explained the importance of residents speaking at the budget hearings. Vice
Mayor Hodge Washington thanked residents for taking the time to attend the meeting.
Councilwoman Stark expressed her interest in hearing from residents. Councilwoman
Pastor encouraged residents to speak at the hearing. Councilwoman O’Brien thanked staff
for their work on the budget throughout the year. Councilwoman Hernandez mentioned this
is an opportunity for residents to share their opinion. She highlighted the strong fiscal
position the City of Phoenix is in thanks to staff.

Ms. Williamson thanked residents for speaking. She noted where to find information on the
proposed 2026-27 Trial Budget, how to provide budget feedback, and next steps in the
budget process.

A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played.

Ms. Williamson opened the floor for public comment.

1. Alyse Hammonds spoke in favor of funding the Human Services Department
for working families who may need assistance with rising costs of living. She
noted that although some families may not be in an emergency situation, they
may still need support with inflation and healthcare. She also spoke in
opposition to a zero-dollar budget for the Office of Arts and Culture and the
Public Works Department.

Mr. Mertz explained the items that have zero dollars allocated means the costs have already
been covered in the department’s existing budget.

The Councilmembers present made closing remarks and Mr. Zuercher adjourned the
hearing at 11:12 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Cecilia Alcantar
Management Fellow



SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 & 3
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
APRIL 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

City Manager Ed Zuercher opened the meeting at 6:00 pm and introduced Spanish-
language interpreter Elsie Duarte. Ms. Duarte provided instructions for residents requiring
Spanish-language interpretation during the hearing.

Mr. Zuercher introduced Councilmember Debra Starks and Councilmember Jim Waring,
who provided opening remarks.

Mr. Zuercher noted where to find additional information on the proposed 2026-27 Trial
Budget, how to leave a comment, and the next steps in the budget process.

A short video on the proposed Trial Budget was played.

Mr. Zuercher opened the floor for public comment.

1. Teresa Hill advocated to add transponders to fire emergency vehicles at
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and supports additional funding to
continue decreasing fire response times. Ms. Hill requested to find other
funding sources to decrease the proposed Solid Waste rate increases. She
also requested periodic events to assist residents with resources for homeless
solutions and eviction assistance. Ms. Hill supports the City’s proposed plan
related to medical treatment in parks.

Mr. Zuercher stated staff are currently pursuing transponders for fire vehicles
at Sky Harbor. He also clarified on the proposed Solid Waste rates and
inflation rates used. Mr. Zuercher added that the City currently has a 5-year
plan for the Fire Department to expand services by building new stations and
adding new positions.

2. Karen Kruse spoke in favor of library funding and services, and supports the
parking lot expansion at Cholla Library. She also requested additional soccer
fields across the City.

Mr. Zuercher provided closing remarks and noted that the next budget meeting will be held
on May 5.

Councilmember Starks and Councilmember Waring adjourned the meeting at 6:20 pm.

Respectfully submitted,


Susannah Pietrzykowsky
Senior Budget and Research Analyst



SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
APRIL 15, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.

Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson opened the meeting at 6:03 p.m. and introduced
interpreter Elsie Duarte and Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington. Ms. Duarte provided
instructions for residents requiring English-language interpretation during the hearing.

Mr. Stephenson requested the budget video presentation to be played.

Vice Mayor Hodge Washington opened the floor for public comment.

1. Ginnie Ann Sumner requested funding to be allocated to neighborhood traffic
solutions and resources for parks. Ms. Sumner expressed support for
motorcycle police officers and further requested funding be set aside for an
Office of Homeless Solutions representative to be present with medical
providers and feeders permitted in parks.

2. Angela Florez spoke in favor of allocating extra funding to resources for the
unsheltered community, heat mitigation, reliable public transit, and affordable
housing.

3. Kristi McCann advocated for $5 million to be set aside for childcare, $1.5
million for flexible emergency financial assistance, $1.5 million for heat relief,
$12.9 million for homeless services continuity with shelter operations, and the
continuation of $6.6 million toward the Housing Trust Fund. She also spoke in
support of $2.5 million toward the Master Lease program. She advocated for
HeadStart to be expanded into schools without pre-kindergarten and
additional funding for Community Action Officers.

4. Irma Pacheco requested additional shade, improved landscaping, more trees
along 7th Ave, 7th Street, Broadway, and Southern and funding allocated to
working families with higher electricity and water bills in South Phoenix.

5. Darren Jerick requested funding for the Right to Counsel program.

6. Andrea Luna Cervantes requested funding for the Right to Counsel program.
She also requested an increase in funding from $7 million to $12 million for
flexible financial assistance, refugee‑crisis support and childcare; an increase
to $3 million for the Master Lease program; and infrastructure improvements
near 7th Avenue and Grant, including sidewalks, lighting, and traffic‑safety
measures for both housed and unhoused neighbors.

7. Sky requested that additional funding be allocated to the Right to Counsel
program, flexible financial assistance, Housing Trust Fund, Master Lease
program and childcare.



8. Adriana Garcia advocated for additional funding to be allocated to the Master
Lease program, flexible financial assistance, refugee crisis support and
Housing Trust Fund. She also advocated for expansion of the eviction legal
services through the Right to Counsel ordinance. Furthermore, she requested
that these programs be structured as low‑barrier, minimizing administrative
hurdles.

9. Jessica Bueno advocated for a participatory budget and budget transparency
as it relates to the General Fund, Enterprise Fund and Capital Improvement
Project Funds. She also urged the Council to explore a transit bond to build
out Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail.

10. Callie Gregory did not wish to speak but favored increasing funding to
neighborhood services for the homeless community.

11. Dylan Sage Knostomon did not wish to speak but opposed the current $800
million allocated to the Phoenix Police Department and advocated for the
funding to be allocated to other community programs.

Vice Mayor Hodge Washington stated she will continue to advocate for affordable housing
and the Housing Trust Fund. She thanked City staff for the work being done.

Vice Mayor Hodge Washington adjourned the hearing at 6:46 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Taniya Williams
Management Fellow




SUMMARY MINUTES
COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
CITYWIDE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM

City Manager Ed Zuercher opened the meeting at 6:03 pm. Mr. Zuercher introduced
Spanish interpreter Mario Barajas. Mr. Barajas introduced himself and Elise Duarte, both of
whom he said would provide interpretation services for the hearing. He provided instructions
for residents requiring Spanish-language interpretation.

Mr. Zuercher explained the purpose of the budget hearing, introduced Vice Mayor Kesha
Hodge Washington, and informed the audience that Councilwoman Debra Stark was
attending virtually.

Vice Mayor Hodge Washington spoke about the importance of public input on the budget
and thanked those in attendance and City staff.

Councilwoman Stark spoke about the importance of public input on the budget.

Mr. Zuercher then introduced Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson.

Ms. Williamson briefly explained the options on how to get information on the Trial Budget
and how to speak at the budget hearing.

A short video on the Trial Budget was played at 6:07 pm.

Mr. Zuercher opened the floor for public comment at 6:15 pm.

1. Jessica Bueno spoke about the need to make the budget process more
transparent. She also spoke in favor of increased funding to address potential
disruptions caused by light rail construction in Maryvale.

2. Emily Sanchez spoke in favor of adding more green spaces to address the
dangers of extreme heat.

3. Julian Zepeda spoke in favor of free electric public transit to make the City
safer and cleaner.

4. Andrea Luna Cervantes spoke in support of assistance to struggling working
families. She requested a right-to-counsel ordinance be passed, a $5 million
increase to the flexible financial assistance budget, and to increase the master
lease pilot program budget to $3 million.

5. Sasha Robinson advocated for fencing to be installed along a state-owned
property in her neighborhood to address crime and homeless issues.




6. Adriana Garcia Maximiliano spoke in support of the Children, Youth, and
Families section of the budget and requested $5 million in additional funding
for the flexible financial assistance budget.

7. Ana Loaiza spoke about the positive impact of youth involvement at public
hearings.

8. Noellee Lewis spoke in favor of providing legal representation during eviction
court proceedings and additional water fountains for the homeless.

9. Knor Silva advocated for more shade trees. She spoke about her concerns
with homeless people in alleys and empty lots in her neighborhood. She
advocated for more youth programs.

10. Connie Phillips spoke about refugee resettlement programs. She advocated a
$3 million increase to set-aside funding or refugee resettlement assistance.

11. Devaughn Robinson spoke in favor of additional funding for refugee
resettlement assistance.

12. Mastaani spoke in favor of a $3 million increase in refugee resettlement
assistance.

13. Kevin Groman spoke in support of funding for refugee resettlement support
programs.

14. Oleksander S. spoke about the challenges of finding stable employment as a
refugee and requested an increase in funding for refugee resettlement
assistance programs.

15. Immacculee F. spoke about the challenges of being a refugee.

16. Lajoie M. spoke of the challenges of finding employment as a refugee and
requested an increase in the budget for refugee assistance.

17. Aziz B.’s testimony was read, which described the experiences of being a
refugee while having cancer and being unable to receive SNAP benefits.

18. Naomi B. advocated an increase to the refugee resettlement assistance
budget.

19. John Niyaonzima spoke about the struggles of affording rent and advocated to
increase the refugee assistance budget from $1.5 million to $4.5 million.

20. Sade Omidiji spoke about the need for additional resources for refugees and
requested an additional $3 million in the budget for the refugee assistance
programs.




21. Cynthia Graber advocated $2.5 million to fund real-time camera monitoring to
prevent crime. She also requested $150,000 to analyze and review the
release of repeat criminal offenders along the 19th avenue corridor between
Camelback Road and Dunlap Avenue.

22. Suzanne Day spoke in support of setting aside funds for maintenance and
expansion of protected bicycle lanes. She also requested that motor vehicle
speed limits be enforced and reduced on streets with bicycle lanes.

23. Bill Whitmire spoke about housing affordability and advocated additional
funding for the housing trust fund. He requested $12 million in funding for
community legal services, flexible financial assistance, refugee services, and
a right-to-counsel program. He spoke against the Parks medical and food
distribution ordinance being considered by the City Council.

24. Anne Ender requested funding to conduct research into Phoenix Police
staffing issues. She asked where the $1 million for Community Transparency
Initiative legal services is located in the budget. She requested a $150,000 to
fund an analysis of the release of repeat criminal offenders along the 19th
avenue corridor and additional funding for real-time camera monitoring.

25. Melody Moss advocated fencing to be installed along a state-owned property
in her neighborhood to address crime and homeless issues.

26. Mary Kaech spoke about issues facing the refugee community. She requested
additional funding of $3 million to be added to the budget to address these
problems.

27. Elise Mugabe spoke about the dangers of extreme heat and about the need to
have more trees and shade in the City. She also spoke in favor of
implementing affordable or free electric public transportation.


Mr. Zuercher thanked everyone for attending and City staff. He provided information on the
next steps in the budgeting process.

Vice Mayor Hodge Washington expressed her gratitude to all the residents who attended
and spoke at the budget hearing.

Councilwoman Stark thanked those who spoke at the budget hearing and thanked City staff.

Mr. Zuercher concluded the hearing at 7:20 pm.


Respectfully submitted,


Daniel Heidinger
Senior Budget and Research Analyst


VOICEMAIL, ELECTRONIC, AND WRITTEN BUDGET COMMENTS
March 1, 2026 – May 7, 2026, AND SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS

Emails

1. Leanna Lonski sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
2. Lisa Nathan sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
3. Judy Whitehouse sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
4. Robin Cusick sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
5. Mary Ann Maher sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
6. Monica Goddard sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
7. Mary Lee sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
8. Wayne Turner sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
9. Barbara Fenzi sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
10. Andrew Miller sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
11. Catherine Colbert sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
12. Robbie Bhattarai sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
13. Lois Flynn sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
14. MaryAnn Johnson sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
15. Ivy Gerbis sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
16. Wendy Waither sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
17. Elizabeth Douglas sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
18. Sharon Denny sent an email in support of continued funding to the library.
19. Zaneta Alexander sent an email in support of funding to assist residents with
housing.
20. Destyn Letcher sent an email in support of funding to the Historic Preservation
Office.
21. Susan Nasrazadani sent an email in support of funding for Office of Arts & Culture.
22. Jake Williams sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts & Culture.
23. Goerge (Kip) Sudduth sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts &
Culture.
24. Heidi Dauphin sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts & Culture.



25. Christen Carns sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts & Culture.
26. Claire Warden sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts & Culture.
27. David Adams sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts & Culture.
28. Christine Lester sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts & Culture.
29. Jaye Nelson sent an email in support of funding for the Office of Arts & Culture.
30. Elena Martinovici sent an email in support of funding for mosquito fogging.
31. Teresa Hill sent an email in support of funding for crisis vans, mental health
community assistance and additional security at homeless shelters.
32. Mary Kaech sent an email in support of funding for a relief fun for refugee and
immigrant families.
33. Carrie Vaughn sent an email in support of funding for a relief fun for refugee and
immigrant families.
34. Wendy Schultz sent an email in support of funding for a relief fun for refugee and
immigrant families.
35. LeAnn Allgood sent an email in support of funding for a relief fun for refugee and
immigrant families.
36. Helen Ryan sent an email in support of funding for a relief fun for refugee and
immigrant families.
37. Robert Sarussi sent an email in support of additional funding for safety infrastructure
at Hance Park to include additional Park Rangers.
38. Margaret Dietrich sent an email in support of additional funding for safety
infrastructure at Hance Park to include additional Park Rangers.
39. Brian Kruckenberg sent an email in support of additional funding for safety
infrastructure at Hance Park to include additional Park Rangers.
40. Heather Fahay sent an email in support of additional funding for safety infrastructure
at Hance Park to include additional Park Rangers.
41. Chris Genung sent an email in support of additional funding for safety infrastructure
at Hance Park to include additional Park Rangers.
42. Krystian Sosinski sent an email in support of additional funding for safety
infrastructure at Hance Park to include additional Park Rangers.
43. Suzie Colace sent an email in support of additional funding to create more family
friendly wellness activities in South Phoenix, specifically an indoor walking path and
additional toddler classes offered by the Park Department.




44. John Walker sent an email in support of additional funding to continue to make the
streets safer for cyclists.
45. Jeremy Maldonado sent an email in support of additional funding to the Parks
Department to maintain and clean up the hiking trails.
46. Jennifer Flores sent an email and letter in support of funding for HAWK Traffic
Signals for Camelback and 15th and 17th Avenues. Ms. Flores would also like to see
the city committed to funding for safety designs and active cameras monitoring the
transit route along the 19th Avenue corridor that isn’t strictly tied to police precincts
due to staffing. She would also like to see blighted and chronic problem properties
on the path of the light rail be cleaned up or demolished before construction on the
new light rail extension begins. Ms. Flores would also like to see the Office of
Homeless Solutions (OHS) and the Phoenix Police Department separate their
reporting in zip code 85015. The letter is attached.
47. Cynthia Graber sent an email in support of the city setting aside $150,000 in the
FY2026-27 budget to fund an independent study on judicial release practices
affecting repeat offenders along the 19th Avenue corridor. Ms. Graber also supports
allocating funding to expand real-time operations capability connected to Community
Safety Partnership (CSP) along the light rail corridor to strengthen safety, improve
response times and protect residents who depend on public transportation.
48. Christina Focht sent an email in support of comprehensive traffic safety
infrastructure for the 17th and 19th Avenue corridors. Ms. Focht would also like the
city to demolition nuisance properties, add monitored surveillance that ties to
Mountain View precinct and stop relocating displace high-risk populations into
existing Community Safety Plan corridors, specifically the 19th Avenue corridor. She
would also like to request the city use capital funds to correct severe heat, right-of-
way (ROW) and public safety infrastructure gaps along the 19th Avenue corridor.
49. AJ M sent an email in support of funding for the 19th Avenue corridor safety project,
green painted poles for bike rider safety at 15th Avenue and Osborn to Bethany
Home Road, updated technology for first responders and crime prevention
programs.
50. Michelle Perkins sent an email in support of funding for speed hump installation,
additional streets lights and police technology, specifically cameras and plate
readers, along 21st Avenue to Interstate 17, from Orangewood to Glendale Avenues.
51. Marie Galletti sent an email in support of funding to maintain existing low-water trees
as well as plant thousands more trees to beautify the City of Phoenix.
52. Leisa McDonald with the Matthew House emailed a letter in support of additional
funding for refugee and immigrant families. The Letter is attached.




Voicemails

There have been no budget comments left through voicemail.

Social media statistics from March 1 to May 7, 2026:
Statistic totals are from City of PHX Facebook (English/Spanish), Twitter
(English/Spanish), Instagram and Nextdoor:
• 59 Posts
• 51,435 Impressions
• 336 Engagements
• Flowpage (Trial Budget)
• 257 Pageviews

14 City of Phoenix YouTube
• 1,401
• 17 Likes

Advertising statistics from March 19 to May 7, 2026:
Statistic totals are from Cox Media advertising for online ads, streaming ads, and
television ads (English/Spanish):
• 595,138 Impressions (display and streaming)



Respectfully submitted,
Kari Lambert
Administrative Assistant II




Dear Mayor Gallego, City Manager, and City Council,

As you finalize the trial budget, I strongly urge you to allocate capital funding to the Street
Transportation Department for Right-of-Way (ROW) engineered shade infrastructure along the
19th Avenue corridor. Do not forget the dangerous intersections at 15th Ave & W Camelback
and 17th Ave & W Camelback, which experience traffic and pedestrian accidents and fatalities.
While temporary cooling centers are vital, our neighborhood requires long-term infrastructure to
remain livable and economically vibrant.

The 2008 light rail expansion replaced our mature shade canopy with a massive footprint of
concrete and asphalt. Today, these intersections are severe micro-heat islands, making the
daily transit experience grueling—and often dangerous—for riders including senior citizens,
the disabled, and school aged children during our hottest months.

Therefore, I am specifically requesting budget priority to engineer concrete tree wells, curb
bump-outs, and enhanced traffic calming and safety measures along N 19th Ave (3000 to 7000
blocks, Zip Code 85015):

• Expanded Desert Canopy: Installation of desert-adapted shade trees (such as Desert
Willows) to reduce the urban heat island effect.
• Enhanced Median Plantings: Native landscaping to improve air quality and safety
without obscuring traffic, bike, or pedestrian visibility.
• Community Assets: Support for mixed-use owner-occupied developments and
community hubs—Community-Centered Food Hub, a new Phoenix International District
senior center, and indoor recreational space—while strictly protecting the Pierson
Garden that sits adjacent to the 19th Ave & W Camelback Park & Ride.
• Cultural Identity: Inclusion of culturally representative public art and signage for the
International District to celebrate our history and foster economic growth.
• Safe Transit Nodes: Integration of HAWK pedestrian crossing signals, DarkSky
[darksky.org] approved upgraded lighting, and high-visibility intersection markings at key
light rail and bus stops. By implementing standards from this globally recognized
organization headquartered in Arizona, we ensure safe, multi-modal access for all
residents while effectively eliminating light trespass and reducing glare in the
surrounding neighborhood.

This project supports the City’s Vision Zero commitment and addresses a critical Heat Equity
gap for transit riders, including school age children, who suffer from extreme exposure in this
corridor. Investing in these "cool corridor" improvements now will provide a clear economic
return through increased walkability, ridership, and improved local property values.

Thank you for your commitment to a cooler, safer, and more walkable Phoenix.

Sincerely,



Jennifer Flores, Resident, Westown Amended Neighborhood Association




Current State
19th Ave & W Campbell




19th Ave & W Indian School Road




19th Ave & W Camelback Road




ATTACHMENT E

2024-25 SCHEDULE 1
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES BY FUND
ACTUAL
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Resources Expenditures
Beginning Recovery and Interfund Interfund Ending Fund
1/
Fund Balance Revenue Proceeds Transfers-In Transfers-Out Total Operating Capital Debt Service Total Balance
General Funds
General Fund 293,513 435,262 8,607 1,398,588 (164,717) 1,971,253 1,700,516 48,955 - 1,749,471 221,782
Library - 44,628 153 10,513 (3,973) 51,320 50,583 737 - 51,320 -
Parks - 23,385 273 117,410 (10,559) 130,509 129,926 582 - 130,509 -
Cable Television - 6,296 - 425 (1,507) 5,214 5,214 - - 5,214 -
Total General Funds 293,513 509,571 9,032 1,526,936 (180,756) 2,158,296 1,886,240 50,274 - 1,936,513 221,782

Special Revenue Funds
Excise Tax - 2,092,487 - - (2,092,487) - - - - - -
Arizona Highway User Revenue 87,081 169,114 1,446 60,640 (63,907) 254,373 83,355 87,153 - 170,508 83,865
Capital Construction 25,900 1,116 202 7,994 (768) 34,444 132 10,940 - 11,072 23,373
City Improvement - 23 - 82,194 - 82,217 - - 82,217 82,217 -
Community Reinvestment 21,356 8,365 97 - (2,067) 27,750 1,719 4,288 - 6,007 21,743
Court Awards 2/ (775) 3,413 176 - - 2,815 3,255 - - 3,255 (440)
Development Services 35,854 83,105 11,170 - (6,683) 123,446 86,148 5,651 - 91,798 31,648
Golf 7,235 13,786 77 - - 21,098 11,204 - - 11,204 9,894
Neighborhood Protection - Block Watch 10,852 884 102 2,671 (5) 14,503 5,680 - - 5,680 8,823
Neighborhood Protection - Fire 5,402 145 - 13,354 (27) 18,873 15,343 - - 15,343 3,530
Neighborhood Protection - Police 8,234 206 47 44,891 (846) 52,532 34,590 - - 34,590 17,942
Parks and Preserves 91,963 5,590 3,023 53,418 (110) 153,884 6,520 67,772 - 74,292 79,592
Public Safety Enhancement - Fire 12,167 - - 13,382 - 25,549 12,828 - - 12,828 12,721
Public Safety Enhancement - Police 14,671 - 13 21,834 (15,612) 20,906 18,594 - - 18,594 2,312
Public Safety Expansion - Fire 25,030 978 - 21,367 (293) 47,083 22,955 - - 22,955 24,128
Public Safety Expansion - Police 23,378 74 5 89,216 (1,717) 110,956 91,297 - - 91,297 19,658
Regional Transit 3/ (2,247) 68,858 15 374 (1,613) 65,387 69,031 6,714 - 75,746 (10,359)
Regional Wireless Cooperative 3,723 6,379 - - - 10,103 3,876 1,955 - 5,831 4,271
Secondary Property Tax 100 137,459 - 52 (1,269) 136,342 - - 136,342 136,342 -
Sports Facilities, Bioscience & Tourism 104,267 8,269 87 29,970 (16,631) 125,961 2,933 2,736 - 5,669 120,292
Transit 2000 (1) 9 - - - 8 - - - - 8
Transportation 2050 451,818 52,276 9,694 368,698 (11,704) 870,781 243,348 136,924 - 380,273 490,509
Other Restricted 223,093 63,013 326 64,941 (6,337) 345,037 71,554 17,445 - 89,000 256,038
Grants 4/ (11,598) 420,594 19,274 690 (1,029) 427,931 348,038 96,254 - 444,292 (16,361)
Total Special Revenue Funds 1,137,505 3,136,142 45,752 875,685 (2,223,107) 2,971,979 1,132,399 437,833 218,559 1,788,792 1,183,187

Enterprise Funds
Aviation 754,130 658,369 8,223 19,664 (23,894) 1,416,493 367,323 132,120 96,575 596,018 820,475
Convention Center 169,706 40,449 1,510 98,768 (18,494) 291,940 70,375 5,281 23,690 99,346 192,593
Solid Waste 54,170 216,762 1,832 6,987 (14,639) 265,113 174,051 5,914 10,147 190,112 75,001
Wastewater 242,373 334,948 8,733 110,632 (126,760) 569,927 144,522 94,635 62,673 301,830 268,097
Water 120,023 675,645 6,369 173,018 (242,132) 732,922 309,166 147,464 144,163 600,793 132,129
Total Enterprise Funds 1,340,403 1,926,173 26,670 409,070 (425,919) 3,276,394 1,065,437 385,414 337,247 1,788,099 1,488,295

Total Operating Funds 2,771,421 5,571,886 81,453 2,811,691 (2,829,782) 8,406,669 4,084,076 873,522 555,807 5,513,404 2,893,264

1) General fund sales tax revenue is reflected as a transfer-in from the excise tax fund. Total transfer equates to $1,336.4 million, and is included in the General Funds revenue total of $1,846.0 million shown on
Schedule 2.
2) The negative balance in Court Awards is due to the timing of reimbursement for approved Court Awards' eligible expenditures.
3/ The negative balance in Regional Transit is due to the timing of reimbursements for project costs from the regional transportation plan (Proposition 400) and the timing of regional partners' payments.
4/ The negative balance in Grants is due to the timing of posting revenues and expenditures.




2025-26 SCHEDULE 1
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES BY FUND
PROPOSED ESTIMATE
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Resources Expenditures
Beginning Recovery and Interfund Interfund Ending Fund
1/
Fund Balance Revenue Proceeds Transfers-In Transfers-Out Total Operating Capital Debt Service Total Balance
General Funds
General Fund 221,782 442,909 6,000 1,487,326 (160,150) 1,997,868 1,695,596 43,024 - 1,738,620 259,248
Library - 47,176 - 8,221 (4,241) 51,155 51,045 110 - 51,155 -
Parks - 22,697 - 113,413 - 136,111 132,991 3,119 - 136,111 -
Cable Television - 5,600 - - (36) 5,564 5,564 - - 5,564 -
Total General Funds 221,782 518,383 6,000 1,608,960 (164,427) 2,190,698 1,885,196 46,254 - 1,931,450 259,248

Special Revenue Funds
Excise Tax - 2,264,775 - - (2,264,775) - - - - - -
Arizona Highway User Revenue 83,865 171,589 1,877 - (4,241) 253,090 94,649 72,280 - 166,929 86,161
Capital Construction 23,373 1,059 27 5,850 - 30,309 140 9,333 - 9,473 20,836
City Improvement - - 724 92,484 - 93,208 - - 93,208 93,208 -
Community Reinvestment 21,743 12,767 136 - (2,067) 32,579 2,647 2,996 - 5,643 26,936
Court Awards (440) 3,511 84 - - 3,154 3,154 - - 3,154 -
Development Services 31,648 98,821 30 - (6,848) 123,651 92,121 2,581 - 94,702 28,950
Golf 9,894 13,943 7 - - 23,844 12,747 1,081 - 13,828 10,016
Neighborhood Protection - Block Watch 8,823 881 26 3,120 (7) 12,843 5,679 - - 5,679 7,164
Neighborhood Protection - Fire 3,530 101 - 15,590 (37) 19,184 14,776 - - 14,776 4,408
Neighborhood Protection - Police 17,942 507 5 43,661 (1,834) 60,281 40,757 - - 40,757 19,524
Parks and Preserves 79,592 4,488 231 62,372 (150) 146,534 7,419 77,768 - 85,187 61,346
Public Safety Enhancement - Fire 12,721 - - 13,008 - 25,729 12,999 - - 12,999 12,730
Public Safety Enhancement - Police 2,312 - 5 21,224 (617) 22,924 19,503 - - 19,503 3,422
Public Safety Expansion - Fire 24,128 881 - 24,951 (298) 49,661 24,403 - - 24,403 25,259
Public Safety Expansion - Police 19,658 - - 99,793 (1,717) 117,734 103,015 - - 103,015 14,718
Regional Transit (10,359) 85,555 - 366 - 75,562 52,788 5,931 - 58,719 16,843
Regional Wireless Cooperative 4,271 13,038 - - - 17,310 13,060 1,176 - 14,236 3,073
Secondary Property Tax - 148,699 - 1,466 - 150,165 - - 150,165 150,165 -
Sports Facilities, Bioscience & Tourism 120,292 8,026 - 29,944 (36,635) 121,627 4,810 12,325 - 17,135 104,491
Transit 2000 8 - - - (8) - - - - - -
Transportation 2050 490,509 54,010 1,944 426,175 (79,452) 893,186 334,248 68,490 - 402,739 490,448
Other Restricted 256,038 53,803 934 76,835 (1,378) 386,231 104,444 22,609 - 127,053 259,178
Grants (16,361) 560,168 6,016 1,195 (120) 550,898 370,200 112,041 - 482,241 68,658
Total Special Revenue Funds 1,183,187 3,496,622 12,046 918,033 (2,400,185) 3,209,703 1,313,558 388,612 243,373 1,945,543 1,264,160

Enterprise Funds
Aviation 820,475 679,079 19,057 32,822 (19,423) 1,532,011 428,284 194,225 88,136 710,645 821,366
Convention Center 192,593 42,668 1,128 94,192 (5,511) 325,070 77,923 7,762 23,684 109,370 215,700
Solid Waste 75,001 220,005 491 - (14,661) 280,836 216,506 5,619 9,391 231,516 49,320
Wastewater 268,097 341,331 1,053 8 (65,168) 545,321 163,958 119,104 63,211 346,273 199,048
Water 132,129 692,748 7,826 5,000 (77,991) 759,712 343,565 175,575 157,708 676,848 82,864
Total Enterprise Funds 1,488,295 1,975,830 29,556 132,022 (182,753) 3,442,949 1,230,235 502,285 342,131 2,074,651 1,368,298

Total Operating Funds 2,893,264 5,990,835 47,602 2,659,015 (2,747,365) 8,843,350 4,428,990 937,151 585,504 5,951,644 2,891,706

1) General fund sales tax revenue is reflected as a transfer-in from the excise tax fund. Total transfer equates to $1,405.2 million, and is included in the General Funds revenue total of $1,923.6 million shown on
Schedule 2.




2026-27 SCHEDULE 1
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES BY FUND
PROPOSED BUDGET
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Resources Expenditures
Beginning Recovery and Interfund Interfund Ending Fund
1/
Fund Balance Revenue Proceeds Transfers-In Transfers-Out Total Operating Capital Debt Service Total Balance
General Funds
General Fund 259,248 458,839 5,500 1,546,158 (168,533) 2,101,211 2,041,223 59,989 - 2,101,211 -
Library - 49,335 - 11,647 (4,241) 56,741 55,831 910 - 56,741 -
Parks - 23,767 - 113,392 - 137,160 137,160 - - 137,160 -
Cable Television - 5,000 - 799 - 5,799 5,799 - - 5,799 -
Total General Funds 259,248 536,941 5,500 1,671,996 (172,774) 2,300,911 2,240,012 60,899 - 2,300,911 -

Special Revenue Funds
Excise Tax - 2,331,623 - - (2,331,623) - - - - - -
Arizona Highway User Revenue 86,161 171,765 1,877 - (4,248) 255,556 103,259 126,054 - 229,312 26,243
Capital Construction 20,836 985 27 5,659 - 27,507 140 21,124 - 21,264 6,242
City Improvement - - - 91,591 - 91,591 - - 91,591 91,591 -
Community Reinvestment 26,936 7,811 21 - (2,932) 31,836 2,548 4,415 - 6,963 24,872
Court Awards - 3,170 34 - - 3,204 3,170 - - 3,170 34
Development Services 28,950 112,221 30 - (6,848) 134,353 112,427 4,650 - 117,076 17,276
Golf 10,016 14,357 5 - - 24,378 12,910 2,919 - 15,829 8,548
Neighborhood Protection - Block Watch 7,164 291 26 3,179 (8) 10,651 5,027 - - 5,027 5,624
Neighborhood Protection - Fire 4,408 94 - 15,884 (39) 20,348 15,274 - - 15,274 5,073
Neighborhood Protection - Police 19,524 471 5 44,482 (7,837) 56,646 43,820 - - 43,820 12,825
Parks and Preserves 61,346 4,049 - 63,544 (154) 128,785 7,832 85,590 - 93,422 35,363
Public Safety Enhancement - Fire 12,730 - - 13,257 - 25,987 13,805 - - 13,805 12,182
Public Safety Enhancement - Police 3,422 - - 21,630 (617) 24,435 22,149 - - 22,149 2,286
Public Safety Expansion - Fire 25,259 819 - 25,420 (300) 51,198 25,515 - - 25,515 25,684
Public Safety Expansion - Police 14,718 - - 101,669 (1,725) 114,662 111,543 - - 111,543 3,119
Regional Transit 16,843 120,931 - - - 137,774 107,947 11,833 - 119,780 17,994
Regional Wireless Cooperative 3,073 19,410 - - - 22,483 12,568 7,482 - 20,050 2,434
Secondary Property Tax - 145,819 - 6,805 - 152,624 - - 152,624 152,624 -
Sports Facilities, Bioscience & Tourism 104,491 7,700 - 30,579 (36,661) 106,110 9,503 7,963 - 17,465 88,645
Transportation 2050 490,448 55,009 1,530 434,840 (23,622) 958,205 323,698 217,924 - 541,622 416,583
Other Restricted 259,178 42,223 102 57,686 (1,371) 357,817 115,107 40,283 - 155,390 202,427
Grants 68,658 541,944 263 - (120) 610,745 421,257 169,926 - 591,183 19,562
Total Special Revenue Funds 1,264,160 3,580,692 3,920 916,225 (2,418,105) 3,346,893 1,469,500 700,162 244,215 2,413,877 933,016

Enterprise Funds
Aviation 821,366 688,740 2,768 16,191 (18,017) 1,511,048 486,641 790,471 156,789 1,433,900 77,149
Convention Center 215,700 42,242 669 96,761 (15,424) 339,949 85,524 11,718 23,684 120,927 219,022
Solid Waste 49,320 247,131 491 - (14,725) 282,218 231,959 6,599 14,270 252,827 29,391
Wastewater 199,048 345,123 912 - (21,689) 523,394 186,933 250,179 63,268 500,379 23,015
Water 82,864 726,112 2,966 5,000 (34,171) 782,772 384,679 188,019 157,751 730,450 52,322
Total Enterprise Funds 1,368,298 2,049,349 7,806 117,952 (104,025) 3,439,381 1,375,736 1,246,985 415,762 3,038,482 400,898

Total Operating Funds 2,891,706 6,166,983 17,226 2,706,174 (2,694,904) 9,087,184 5,085,248 2,008,046 659,976 7,753,270 1,333,914

1) General fund sales tax revenue is reflected as a transfer-in from the excise tax fund. Total transfer equates to $1,454.4 million, and is included in the General Funds revenue total of $1,991.4 million shown on
Schedule 2.




SCHEDULE 2
PROPOSED REVENUES BY MAJOR SOURCE
(In Thousands of Dollars)


Percent Increase/ Percent Increase/
2024-25 2025-26 Decrease from 2026-27 Decrease from
Revenue Source Actuals Estimate 2024-25 Actuals Budget 2025-26 Estimate


GENERAL FUND


Local Taxes and Related Fees
Local Sales Tax 1/ 705,357 797,562 13.1% 811,787 1.8%
Privilege License Fees 3,462 2,503 -27.7% 2,503 0.0%
Other General Fund Excise Taxes 19,756 19,910 0.8% 20,083 0.9%
Subtotal 728,575 819,975 12.5% 834,373 1.8%


State Shared Revenues
Sales Tax 253,980 256,383 0.9% 265,158 3.4%
State Income Tax 351,016 326,128 -7.1% 351,978 7.9%
Vehicle License Tax 87,754 90,376 3.0% 93,423 3.4%
Subtotal 692,750 672,887 -2.9% 710,559 5.6%


Primary Property Tax 213,583 222,719 4.3% 233,412 4.8%


User Fees/Other Revenue
Licenses & Permits 2,823 2,702 -4.3% 2,939 8.8%
Cable Communications 6,296 5,600 -11.1% 5,000 -10.7%
Fines and Forfeitures 8,921 8,606 -3.5% 8,876 3.1%
Court Default Fee 1,027 860 -16.3% 900 4.7%
Fire 97,832 96,196 -1.7% 101,767 5.8%
Hazardous Materials Inspection Fee 1,431 2,080 45.3% 2,798 34.5%
Library Fees 426 408 -4.2% 410 0.4%
Parks and Recreation 10,081 8,622 -14.5% 9,009 4.5%
Planning 1,811 2,228 23.0% 2,012 -9.7%
Police 18,199 18,626 2.3% 19,007 2.0%
Street Transportation 6,137 9,220 50.3% 9,381 1.7%
Other Service Charges 53,100 49,253 -7.2% 47,540 -3.5%
Other 2,974 3,587 20.6% 3,408 -5.0%
Subtotal 211,057 207,989 -1.5% 213,046 2.4%

TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS 1,845,965 1,923,569 4.2% 1,991,390 3.5%




SCHEDULE 2 (Continued)
PROPOSED REVENUES BY MAJOR SOURCE
(In Thousands of Dollars)


Percent Increase/ Percent Increase/
2024-25 2025-26 Decrease from 2026-27 Decrease from
Revenue Source Actuals Estimate 2024-25 Actuals Budget 2025-26 Estimate


SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Neighborhood Protection 1/ 54,651 63,860 16.9% 64,401 0.8%
2007 Public Safety Expansion 1/ 107,885 125,625 16.4% 127,908 1.8%
Public Safety Enhancement 35,216 34,232 -2.8% 34,887 1.9%
Parks and Preserves 1/ 59,008 66,861 13.3% 67,593 1.1%
Transit 2000 9 - -100.0% - NA
Transportation 2050 1/ 417,770 480,177 14.9% 489,849 2.0%
Court Awards 3,413 3,511 2.9% 3,170 -9.7%
Development Services 83,105 98,821 18.9% 112,221 13.6%
Capital Construction 7,543 6,909 -8.4% 6,644 -3.8%
Sports Facilities, Bioscience & Tourism 38,239 37,970 -0.7% 38,279 0.8%
Arizona Highway User Revenue 169,114 171,589 1.5% 171,765 0.1%
Regional Transit Revenues 68,858 85,555 24.2% 120,931 41.3%
Community Reinvestment 8,365 12,767 52.6% 7,811 -38.8%
Secondary Property Tax 137,459 148,699 8.2% 145,819 -1.9%
Impact Fee Program Administration 673 733 8.8% 728 -0.6%
Regional Wireless Cooperative 6,379 13,038 +100.0% 19,410 48.9%
Golf Courses 13,786 13,943 1.1% 14,357 3.0%
City Improvement Fund 23 - -100.0% - NA
Other Restricted Revenues 82,607 72,787 -11.9% 61,766 -15.1%
Grants
Public Housing Grants 177,699 219,508 23.5% 214,083 -2.5%
Human Services Grants 69,534 74,163 6.7% 150,537 +100.0%
Community Development 16,262 25,032 53.9% 25,149 0.5%
Criminal Justice 11,874 10,793 -9.1% 23,594 +100.0%
Public Transit Grants 40,330 95,745 +100.0% 33,647 -64.9%
Other Grants 104,895 134,927 28.6% 94,934 -29.6%
Subtotal - Grants 420,594 560,168 33.2% 541,944 -3.3%


SUBTOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1,714,696 1,997,245 16.5% 2,029,483 1.6%


ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Aviation 658,369 679,079 3.1% 688,740 1.4%
Water System 675,645 692,748 2.5% 726,112 4.8%
Wastewater System 334,948 341,331 1.9% 345,123 1.1%
Solid Waste 216,762 220,005 1.5% 247,131 12.3%
Convention Center 1/ 125,501 136,860 9.1% 139,003 1.6%


SUBTOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 2,011,224 2,070,022 2.9% 2,146,110 3.7%
TOTAL ALL OPERATING FUNDS 5,571,886 5,990,835 7.5% 6,166,983 2.9%

1/
2025-26 Estimate and 2026-27 Budget include the 0.5 percentage point increase in the City TPT and Use Tax rates effective
July 1, 2025.




SCHEDULE 3
PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/
(In Thousands of Dollars)



Percent Change from
2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2025-26
Actuals Budget Estimate Budget Budget Estimate

General Government
Mayor's Office 2,597 2,759 2,727 3,191 15.7% 17.0%
City Manager's Office 15,114 23,257 16,638 20,598 -11.4% 23.8%
City Auditor 3,358 3,735 3,695 3,978 6.5% 7.7%
Information Technology Services 102,018 99,121 100,822 104,971 5.9% 4.1%
Equal Opportunity Department 4,048 4,355 4,868 5,037 15.7% 3.5%
City Clerk 5,055 8,533 5,792 9,284 8.8% 60.3%
Human Resources 28,513 30,177 29,619 30,861 2.3% 4.2%
Retirement 653 969 812 1,099 13.4% 35.3%
Phoenix Employment Relations Board 101 135 133 139 3.0% 4.8%
Law 11,183 12,889 12,926 14,680 13.9% 13.6%
Budget and Research 4,316 4,498 4,182 4,962 10.3% 18.6%
Regional Wireless Cooperative 3,876 5,696 13,060 12,568 +100.0% -3.8%
Finance 38,972 42,145 35,205 43,337 2.8% 23.1%
Communications Office 5,215 5,614 5,564 5,811 3.5% 4.4%
Government Relations 1,749 1,760 1,810 1,922 9.2% 6.2%

Total General Government 233,494 252,795 244,991 270,711 7.1% 10.5%


Public Safety
Police 965,360 1,027,528 1,014,068 1,095,060 6.6% 8.0%
Fire 554,073 603,410 577,659 646,632 7.2% 11.9%

Total Public Safety 1,519,433 1,630,938 1,591,727 1,741,692 6.8% 9.4%


Criminal Justice
City Prosecutor 21,875 24,085 23,430 25,556 6.1% 9.1%
Municipal Court 40,283 43,050 41,817 45,480 5.6% 8.8%
Public Defender 6,806 7,087 6,918 7,416 4.6% 7.2%

Total Criminal Justice 68,964 74,222 72,165 78,452 5.7% 8.7%


Transportation
Street Transportation 112,813 104,196 102,968 114,053 9.5% 10.8%
Aviation 366,793 431,460 427,616 450,917 4.5% 5.4%
Public Transit 328,084 420,213 411,838 437,579 4.1% 6.3%

Total Transportation 807,690 955,870 942,423 1,002,549 4.9% 6.4%




SCHEDULE 3 (Continued)
PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/
(In Thousands of Dollars)



Percent Change from
2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2025-26
Actuals Budget Estimate Budget Budget Estimate

Community Development
Planning and Development 93,844 102,661 101,297 113,952 11.0% 12.5%
Housing 176,323 246,222 211,726 207,589 -15.7% -2.0%
Community and Economic Development 21,524 19,466 29,845 30,109 54.7% 0.9%
Neighborhood Services 38,475 64,121 41,127 55,042 -14.2% 33.8%

Total Community Development 330,166 432,470 383,994 406,692 -6.0% 5.9%


Community Enrichment
Office of Arts and Culture 9,791 9,104 9,088 9,318 2.3% 2.5%
Parks and Recreation 150,627 159,868 156,903 164,278 2.8% 4.7%
Library 52,592 52,484 52,793 56,828 8.3% 7.6%
Phoenix Convention Center 74,079 87,510 81,903 85,330 -2.5% 4.2%
Human Services 150,584 152,994 145,480 137,508 -10.1% -5.5%

Total Community Enrichment 437,672 461,960 446,167 453,261 -1.9% 1.6%


Environmental Services
Office of Sustainability 981 979 1,059 1,075 9.9% 1.5%
Environmental Programs 4,931 3,406 3,978 3,409 0.1% -14.3%
Public Works 31,437 37,464 33,750 38,891 3.8% 15.2%
Solid Waste Disposal 173,817 194,487 216,275 230,722 18.6% 6.7%
Water Services 453,253 511,948 506,468 537,293 5.0% 6.1%

Total Environmental Services 664,418 748,283 761,530 811,390 8.4% 6.5%


Non-Departmental Operating
Contingencies - 293,561 - 288,921 -1.6% +100.0%
Other Non-Departmental2/ 22,239 45,000 (14,006) 31,579 -29.8% +100.0%

Total Non-Departmental Operating 22,239 338,561 (14,006) 320,500 -5.3% +100.0%


Total 4,084,076 4,895,099 4,428,990 5,085,248 3.9% 14.8%


1/ For purposes of this schedule, department budget allocations include Grants.

2/ Other Non-Departmental consists of unassigned vacancy savings, additional pension contribution, and additional grant appropriation.




SCHEDULE 4
2026-27 PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/
BY SOURCE OF FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)


(In Thousands of Dollars)

Special
General
Total Revenue Enterprise
Funds
Funds Funds

General Government
Mayor's Office 3,191 3,191 - -
City Manager's Office 20,598 13,050 7,249 299
City Auditor 3,978 3,978 - -
Information Technology Services 104,971 104,058 - 913
Equal Opportunity Department 5,037 3,812 667 558
City Clerk 9,284 9,284 - -
Human Resources 30,861 30,861 - -
Retirement 1,099 90 1,008 -
Phoenix Employment Relations Board 139 139 - -
Law 14,680 14,401 279 -
Budget and Research 4,962 4,962 - -
Regional Wireless Cooperative 12,568 - 12,568 -
Finance 43,337 36,447 4,937 1,954
Communications Office 5,811 5,794 18 -
Government Relations 1,922 1,922 - -

Total General Government 270,711 240,262 26,725 3,724


Public Safety
Police 1,095,060 850,995 244,064 -
Fire 646,632 549,298 97,334 -

Total Public Safety 1,741,692 1,400,293 341,399 -


Criminal Justice
City Prosecutor 25,556 24,346 1,210 -
Municipal Court 45,480 42,388 3,091 -
Public Defender 7,416 7,416 - -

Total Criminal Justice 78,452 74,151 4,301 -


Transportation
Street Transportation 114,053 3,167 110,886 -
Aviation 450,917 - - 450,917
Public Transit 437,579 - 437,579 -

Total Transportation 1,002,549 3,167 548,465 450,917




SCHEDULE 4 (Continued)
2026-27 PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT1/
BY SOURCE OF FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)


Special
General
Total Revenue Enterprise
Funds
Funds Funds

Community Development
Planning and Development 113,952 9,190 104,762 -
Housing 207,589 2,079 205,510 -
Community and Economic Development 30,109 11,078 18,243 789
Neighborhood Services 55,042 21,117 33,925 -

Total Community Development 406,692 43,464 362,439 789


Community Enrichment
Office of Arts and Culture 9,318 9,043 275 -
Parks and Recreation 164,278 137,160 27,118 -
Library 56,828 55,831 997 -
Phoenix Convention Center 85,330 4,141 850 80,339
Human Services 137,508 67,002 69,825 680

Total Community Enrichment 453,261 273,177 99,065 81,019


Environmental Services
Office of Sustainability 1,075 855 220 -
Environmental Programs 3,409 2,394 532 484
Public Works 38,891 38,748 142 -
Solid Waste Disposal 230,722 - - 230,722
Water Services 537,293 - 2,711 534,582

Total Environmental Services 811,390 41,997 3,605 765,787


Non-Departmental Operating
Contingencies 288,921 181,921 33,500 73,500
Other Non-Departmental2/ 31,579 (18,421) 50,000 -

Total Non-Departmental Operating 320,500 163,500 83,500 73,500


Total 5,085,248 2,240,012 1,469,500 1,375,736



1/ For purposes of this schedule, department budget allocations include Grants.


2/ Other Non-Departmental consists of unassigned vacancy savings and additional grant appropriation.




SCHEDULE 5
PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES
BY SOURCE AND USE OF FUNDS AND TYPE OF EXPENDITURE
(In Thousands of Dollars)

2024-25 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Estimate Proposed
Budget


Operating Funds
City Improvement
Economic Development 2,700 4,053 4,080
Finance and General Government 17,088 13,512 13,129
Fire 3,862 9,224 9,044
Human Resources 182 185 123
Human Services 73 298 287
Information Technology 10,558 11,974 11,912
Issuance Costs - 724 -
Library - 98 103
Municipal Court 6,449 597 600
Parks and Recreation 395 402 232
Police 2,857 3,242 2,882
Public Works 12,073 9,319 11,065
Sports Facilities 13,560 13,547 13,542
Street Transportation 12,421 26,034 24,591
Sub-Total City Improvement 82,217 93,208 91,591

Secondary Property Tax
ADA Improvements 156 173 173
Cultural Facilities 6,565 10,957 20,679
Education & Economic Development 29,646 2,906 2,904
Environmental Improvement 1,001 1,045 1,042
Fire Protection 8,619 16,023 21,243
Freeway Mitigation 668 2,942 2,755
Historic Preservation 1,525 815 118
Housing 1,702 1,891 1,891
Human Services & Senior Centers 786 86 86
Information Systems 158 - -
Library 6,177 8,218 8,210
Maintenance Service Centers 473 522 525
Neighborhood Services 1,594 330 325
Other Debt Service 1 8,800 16,011
Parks & Mountain Preserves 25,518 17,589 17,562
Police 13,914 21,667 16,739
Police, Fire & Technology 16,239 2,338 2,345
Storm Sewers 8,876 32,479 22,614
Street Improvements 12,726 21,385 17,402
Sub-Total Secondary Property Tax 136,342 150,165 152,624

Aviation 96,575 88,136 156,789
Convention Center 23,690 23,684 23,684
Solid Waste 10,147 9,391 14,270
Wastewater 62,673 63,211 63,268
Water 144,163 157,708 157,751


Total Operating Funds 555,807 585,504 659,976




SCHEDULE 5 (Continued)
PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES
BY SOURCE AND USE OF FUNDS AND TYPE OF EXPENDITURE
(In Thousands of Dollars)

2024-25 2025-26 2026-27
Actual Estimate Proposed
Budget


Bond Funds
Aviation 571 73 1,600
Convention Center - 621 -
Solid Waste - 1,017 -
Wastewater - - 1,000
Water - - 1,500
Other 685 4,544 -
Total Bond Funds 1,256 6,256 4,100


Other Capital Funds
Capital Reserves 748 - 1,000
Customer Facility Charges 20,560 20,557 20,559
Federal, State and Other Participation 25,999 26,497 26,997
Passenger Facility Charges 56,647 56,424 56,419
Total Other Capital Funds 103,954 103,478 104,975


Total Debt Service 661,017 695,238 769,051



Type of Expenditure

Principal 341,491 367,478 360,438
Interest and Other 319,525 327,759 408,615

Total Debt Service Expenditures 661,017 695,238 769,051




SCHEDULE 6
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FINANCED BY OPERATING FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
2026-27
2024-25 2025-26 Proposed
Actuals Estimate Budget
Arts and Cultural Facilities - 500 2,500
Aviation 131,656 193,188 787,566
Economic Development 4,836 17,592 12,052
Environmental Programs 2 250 250
Facilities Management 26,797 25,666 32,463
Finance 1,000 10,270 -
Fire Protection 4,423 1,641 1,351
Historic Preservation & Planning 5,405 2,012 2,988
Housing 34,940 57,741 98,738
Human Services 21,728 16,359 6,486
Information Technology 9,300 13,551 44,075
Libraries 3,272 913 910
Municipal Court 4,673 3,246 4,608
Neighborhood Services 117 1,313 2,844
Non-Departmental Capital - - 6,720
Parks, Recreation & Mountain Preserves 69,070 82,191 87,654
Phoenix Convention Center 5,907 13,950 13,150
Police Protection - 1 14
Public Art Program 3,072 2,957 14,377
Public Transit 125,726 65,878 204,679
Regional Wireless Cooperative 1,955 1,176 7,482
Solid Waste Disposal 5,147 5,082 4,216
Street Transportation & Drainage 174,818 129,456 248,203
Sustainability - 1,000 1,000
Wastewater 92,778 116,864 242,624
Water 146,900 174,354 181,096
Total Operating Funds 873,522 937,151 2,008,046

Source of Funds
General Fund 48,955 43,024 59,989
Library 737 110 910
Parks 582 3,119 -
Total General Funds 50,274 46,254 60,899

Arizona Highway User Revenue 87,153 72,280 126,054
Capital Construction 10,940 9,333 21,124
Community Reinvestment 4,288 2,996 4,415
Development Services 5,651 2,581 4,650
Golf - 1,081 2,919
Grants 96,254 112,041 169,926
Other Restricted 17,445 22,609 40,283
Parks and Preserves 67,772 77,768 85,590
Regional Transit 6,714 5,931 11,833
Regional Wireless Cooperative 1,955 1,176 7,482
Sports Facilities, Bioscience & Tourism 2,736 12,325 7,963
Transportation 2050 136,924 68,490 217,924
Total Special Revenue Funds 437,833 388,612 700,162

Aviation 132,120 194,225 790,471
Convention Center 5,281 7,762 11,718
Solid Waste 5,914 5,619 6,599
Wastewater 94,635 119,104 250,179
Water 147,464 175,575 188,019
Total Enterprise Funds 385,414 502,285 1,246,985

Total Operating Funds 873,522 937,151 2,008,046
SCHEDULE 7
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND INTERFUND TRANSFERS
(In Thousands of Dollars)

2026-27
2024-25 2025-26 Increase/
Actuals Estimate Budget (Decrease)
Transfers to the General Fund

Enterprise Funds
Aviation
Central Service Cost Allocation 16,637 17,559 17,559 -

Convention Center
Central Service Cost Allocation 4,250 4,409 4,409 -
Annual Transfer per Agreement - - 10,000 10,000
4,250 4,409 14,409 10,000

Solid Waste
Central Service Cost Allocation 11,620 11,846 11,846 -
In-Lieu Property Taxes 1,225 1,134 1,198 64
Total 12,845 12,980 13,044 64

Wastewater Funds
Central Service Cost Allocation 9,463 9,909 9,909 -
In-Lieu Property Taxes 10,354 10,738 11,639 901
Total 19,817 20,647 21,548 901

Water Funds
Central Service Cost Allocation 14,194 14,864 14,864 -
In-Lieu Property Taxes 17,574 17,708 19,105 1,397
Total 31,768 32,572 33,969 1,397

Total From Enterprise Funds 85,317 88,167 100,529 12,362

Special Revenue Funds
Excise
Transfer to General Fund 1,336,394 1,405,188 1,454,448 49,260

Development Services
Central Service Cost Allocation 6,683 6,848 6,848 -

Sports Facilities, Bioscience & Tourism
Central Service Cost Allocation 115 93 93 -

ASU Facilities Operations Fund 1,446 739 732 (7)
Downtown Community Reinvestment Fund 2,067 2,067 2,064 (3)
Other Restricted Fund 36 - - -
Housing Central Office Central Service Costs 676 639 639 -
Human Trafficking Prevention Fund 2 - - -
Neighborhood Protection Central Service Costs 769 729 729 -
Downtown Community Reinvestment Fund - - 868 868
Public Housing In-Lieu Property Taxes 126 120 120 -
Public Safety Enhancement Central Service Costs 612 617 617 -
Public Safety Expansion Central Service Costs 1,791 1,716 1,716 -
T2050 Central Service Costs 1,703 1,847 1,847 -
Sports Facilities Capital Reserve Fund - 23,122 - (23,122)
Total From Special Revenue Funds 1,352,419 1,443,725 1,470,721 26,996

Total Transfers to the General Fund 1,437,736 1,531,892 1,571,250 39,357

SCHEDULE 7 (Continued)
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND INTERFUND TRANSFERS
(In Thousands of Dollars)

2026-27
2024-25 2025-26 Increase/
Actuals Estimate Budget (Decrease)

Transfers from the General Fund

Aviation - Emergency Transportation Services (816) (653) (692) (40)
Capital Reserve Fund (10,000) - - -
City Improvement - Library (129) (129) (129) 1
City Improvement (51,963) (48,713) (29,203) 19,510
Community Facilities Districts-Restricted Fund (72) (381) (317) 64
Fire Sinking Fund - (9,414) (3,634) 5,780
Housing Central Office Cost Center (2,500) (2,500) (2,500) -
Infrastructure Repayment Agreements (2,564) (2,608) (5,643) (3,035)
Housing Trust Fund - - (6,600) (6,600)
Public Safety Other Restricted Fund (18,000) (18,000) (18,000) -
SelectCare Life Insurance Trust (760) - - -
Strategic Economic Development Fund (1,650) (1,650) (1,900) (250)
Marijuana Sales Tax to PSPRS (3,101) (3,310) (3,409) (99)
Total Transfers from the General Fund (91,556) (87,358) (72,027) 15,330

Net Transfers to the General Fund 1,346,180 1,444,534 1,499,222 54,688




SCHEDULE 8
PROPOSED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT
Number of Full Time Equivalent Positions


Estimate Budget
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
less less
Actual Adopted Estimate Budget
Adopted Estimate

General Government
Mayor's Office 16.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 16.0 0.0
City Manager's Office 64.5 63.5 65.5 2.0 62.5 (3.0)
City Auditor 25.4 25.4 25.4 0.0 25.4 0.0
Information Technology Services 230.0 221.0 238.0 17.0 235.0 (3.0)
Equal Opportunity Department 33.0 30.0 33.0 3.0 33.0 0.0
City Clerk 51.5 51.5 51.5 0.0 51.5 0.0
Human Resources 141.7 139.0 139.0 0.0 139.0 0.0
Retirement 18.0 21.0 21.0 0.0 21.0 0.0
Phoenix Employment Relations Board 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0
Law 86.0 86.0 88.0 2.0 92.0 4.0
Budget and Research 24.0 23.0 23.0 0.0 23.0 0.0
Regional Wireless Cooperative 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0 5.0 0.0
Finance 238.0 231.0 236.0 5.0 235.0 (1.0)
Communications Office 24.0 24.0 24.0 0.0 24.0 0.0
Government Relations 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 6.0 0.0

Total General Government 1,010.4 985.2 1,016.7 31.5 1,013.7 (3.0)


Public Safety
Police 4,611.4 4,606.9 4,621.9 15.0 4,622.9 1.0
Fire 2,413.9 2,575.9 2,609.9 34.0 2,616.9 7.0

Total Public Safety 7,025.3 7,182.8 7,231.8 49.0 7,239.8 8.0


Criminal Justice
City Prosecutor 165.0 162.0 161.0 (1.0) 161.0 0.0
Municipal Court 283.0 282.5 282.5 0.0 282.5 0.0
Public Defender 16.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 16.0 0.0

Total Criminal Justice 464.0 460.5 459.5 (1.0) 459.5 0.0


Transportation
Street Transportation 790.0 789.0 792.0 3.0 792.0 0.0
Aviation 923.0 923.0 925.0 2.0 931.0 6.0
Public Transit 129.0 130.0 132.0 2.0 132.0 0.0

Total Transportation 1,842.0 1,842.0 1,849.0 7.0 1,855.0 6.0




SCHEDULE 8 (Continued)
PROPOSED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT
Number of Full Time Equivalent Positions


Estimate Budget
2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
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Actual Adopted Estimate Budget
Adopted Estimate

Community Development
Planning and Development 546.8 545.8 559.8 14.0 559.8 0.0
Housing 136.0 135.0 135.0 0.0 133.0 (2.0)
Community and Economic Development 71.0 66.0 67.0 1.0 67.0 0.0
Neighborhood Services 203.0 203.0 200.0 (3.0) 199.0 (1.0)

Total Community Development 956.8 949.8 961.8 12.0 958.8 (3.0)


Community Enrichment
Office of Arts and Culture 29.8 29.3 30.8 1.5 30.2 (0.6)
Parks and Recreation 1,064.6 1,064.6 1,064.6 0.0 1,072.6 8.0
Library 434.6 396.8 412.2 15.4 398.1 (14.1)
Phoenix Convention Center 221.0 221.0 225.0 4.0 225.0 0.0
Human Services 425.5 423.5 423.5 0.0 420.5 (3.0)

Total Community Enrichment 2,175.5 2,135.2 2,156.1 20.9 2,146.4 (9.7)


Environmental Services
Office of Sustainability 6.0 6.0 7.7 1.7 6.7 (1.0)
Environmental Programs 16.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 16.0 0.0
Public Works 491.0 485.0 503.0 18.0 503.0 0.0
Solid Waste Disposal 628.5 626.5 626.5 0.0 626.5 0.0
Water Services 1,539.8 1,565.8 1,569.2 3.4 1,565.2 (4.0)

Total Environmental Services 2,681.3 2,699.3 2,722.4 23.1 2,717.4 (5.0)


Total 16,155.3 16,254.8 16,397.3 142.5 16,390.6 (6.7)




SCHEDULE 9
2026-27 CAPITAL FUNDS
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES PROPOSED BUDGET
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Budgeted Revenues Projected Funds
Beginning and Other Resources Available
Fund Sources/ Ending Beyond Beyond
Balance (Uses) (1) Expenditures Balance 2026-27 (2) 2026-27

1988 General Obligation Bonds
1988 Freeway Mitigation Bonds 849 - - 849 1,000 1,849
1988 Police Bonds 27 - - 27 - 27
876 - - 876 1,000 1,876
1989 General Obligation Bonds
1989 Historic Preservation Bonds 2 - - 2 - 2
2 - - 2 - 2
2001 General Obligation Bonds
2001 Affordable Housing and Homeless Shelter Bonds 1,011 - - 1,011 - 1,011
2001 Education, Youth and Cultural Facilities Bonds (362) - 902 (1,264) 1,700 436
2001 Environmental Improvement and Cleanup Bonds 244 - - 244 630 874
2001 Fire Protection Bonds - - - - 800 800
2001 Neighborhood Protection and Senior Centers Bonds 507 - - 507 2,355 2,862
2001 New & Improved Libraries Bonds 3,420 - - 3,420 900 4,320
2001 Parks, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Bonds (436) - - (436) 4,425 3,989
2001 Police, Fire and Computer Technology Bonds (189) - - (189) 615 426
2001 Police Protection Facilities and Equipment Bonds (566) - - (566) 1,115 549
2001 Preserving Phoenix Heritage Bonds (190) - - (190) 795 605
2001 Storm Sewer Bonds - - - - 50 50
2001 Street Improvement Bonds (532) - - (532) 2,225 1,693
2,907 - 902 2,005 15,610 17,615
2006 General Obligation Bonds
2006 Affordable Housing and Neighborhoods Bonds 3,621 - - 3,621 17,795 21,416
2006 Education Bonds (4,549) - - (4,549) 8,090 3,541
2006 Libraries, Senior and Cultural Centers Bonds (1,558) - 1,105 (2,663) 27,190 24,527
2006 Parks and Open Spaces Bonds 2,049 - - 2,049 13,685 15,734
2006 Police, Fire and City Technology Bonds 621 - - 621 4,790 5,411
2006 Police, Fire and Homeland Security Bonds (7,023) - - (7,023) 36,700 29,677
2006 Street and Storm Sewer Improvements Bonds 5,939 - - 5,939 27,495 33,434
(900) - 1,105 (2,005) 135,745 133,740
2023 General Obligation Bonds
2023 Affordable Housing & Senior Center Bonds - 40,273 40,273 - - -
2023 Economic Development, Environment & Culture Bonds - 46,935 46,935 - - -
2023 Fire, Police & Streets Bonds - 105,976 105,976 - - -
2023 General Obligation Bond Proceeds Clearing 96,528 (979) - 95,549 - 95,549
2023 Library, Parks and Historic Preservation Bonds - 57,795 57,795 - - -
96,528 250,000 250,979 95,549 - 95,549
Nonprofit Corporation Bond Funds
Aviation Bonds (104,780) 1,600 214,099 (317,279) 419,610 102,331
Convention Center Bonds 19 - - 19 - 19
Other Bonds 229,218 (8,498) 147,505 73,215 102,495 175,710
Parks and Preserves Bonds - - - - 66,000 66,000
Solid Waste Bonds 85,161 - 12,463 72,698 39,400 112,098
Transportation 2050 Bonds - - - - 1,300,000 1,300,000
Wastewater Bonds (361,065) 900 28,369 (388,534) 699,870 311,336
Water Bonds (96,755) 900 158,795 (254,650) 1,054,752 800,102
(248,202) (5,098) 561,232 (814,531) 3,682,127 2,867,596

Total Bond Funds (148,789) 244,902 814,218 (718,104) 3,834,482 3,116,378




SCHEDULE 9 (Continued)
2026-27 CAPITAL FUNDS
RESOURCES AND EXPENDITURES PROPOSED BUDGET
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Budgeted Revenues Projected Funds
Beginning and Other Resources Available
Fund Sources/ Ending Beyond Beyond
Balance (Uses) (1) Expenditures Balance 2026-27 (2) 2026-27

Other Capital Funds
Capital Gifts 387 - 351 36 - 36
Capital Grants - 406,058 406,058 - 586,908 586,908
Capital Reserves 243,292 9,748 17,687 235,353 - 235,353
Customer Facility Charges 106,899 41,997 110,658 38,238 236,375 274,613
Federal, State and Other Participation - 301,579 301,579 - 310,069 310,069
Impact Fees 354,598 - 270,941 83,657 - 83,657
Other Capital 28,755 (5,000) 835 22,920 - 22,920
Other Cities' Share in Joint Ventures - 63,377 63,377 - 455,397 455,397
Passenger Facility Charges 103,388 100,040 111,361 92,067 411,286 503,353
Solid Waste Remediation 5,393 - 2,243 3,150 - 3,150

Total Other Capital Funds 842,712 917,798 1,285,090 475,421 2,000,035 2,475,456


Total 693,925 1,162,701 2,099,308 (242,682) 5,834,517 5,591,835



(1) Includes bond proceeds and funds which pass through capital funds such as grants, land sales, and other agency and private participation.
(2) Includes bonds authorized and available for sale, pledged resources, and cost recovery for projects billed and/or reimbursed on a cash-flow basis.




SCHEDULE 10
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BY PROGRAM AND SOURCE OF FUNDS
(In Thousands of Dollars)

Total
2026-27 General Nonprofit
Proposed Operating Obligation Corporation Other Capital
Program
Budget Funds Bond Funds Bond Funds Funds
Arts and Cultural Facilities 28,509 2,500 26,009 - -
Aviation 1,416,485 787,566 - 207,369 421,550
Economic Development 28,354 12,052 12,381 3,920 -
Environmental Programs 1,704 250 1,454 - -
Facilities Management 66,318 32,463 4,058 28,963 835
Fire Protection 117,911 1,351 41,757 60,652 14,151
Historic Preservation & Planning 14,474 2,988 2,486 9,000 -
Housing 143,652 98,738 32,870 - 12,044
Human Services 14,839 6,486 8,354 - -
Information Technology 80,096 44,075 - 32,231 3,790
Libraries 22,941 910 15,794 - 6,237
Municipal Court 4,608 4,608 - - -
Neighborhood Services 2,844 2,844 - - -
Non-Departmental Capital 231,223 6,720 - 19,528 204,975
Parks, Recreation & Mountain Preserves 156,387 87,654 39,960 - 28,774
Phoenix Convention Center 14,553 13,150 - 1,403 -
Police Protection 51,190 14 27,473 - 23,702
Public Art Program 23,061 14,377 3,554 5,130 -
Public Transit 204,679 204,679 - - -
Regional Wireless Cooperative 13,482 7,482 - - 6,000
Solid Waste Disposal 19,208 4,216 - 12,282 2,710
Street Transportation & Drainage 605,125 248,203 36,836 - 320,086
Sustainability 1,000 1,000 - - -
Wastewater 376,465 242,624 - 25,805 108,036
Water 468,245 181,096 - 154,948 132,201
Total 4,107,353 2,008,046 252,986 561,232 1,285,090




SCHEDULE 11
Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information
Fiscal Year 2026-27
(In Thousands)
2025-26 2026-27
1. Maximum allowable primary property tax levy.
A.R.S. §42-17051(A) $ 226,692 $ 235,769

2. Amount received from primary property taxation in
the current year in excess of the sum of that
year's maximum allowable primary property tax
levy. A.R.S. §42-17102(A)(18) $

3. Property tax levy amounts
A. Primary property taxes $ 224,968 $ 235,769
B. Secondary property taxes 144,688 144,327
C. Total property tax levy amounts $ 369,656 $ 380,096

4. Property taxes collected*
A. Primary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy $ 222,719
(2) Prior years’ levies 527
(3) Total primary property taxes $ 223,246
B. Secondary property taxes
(1) Current year's levy $ 143,241
(2) Prior years’ levies 260
(3) Total secondary property taxes $ 143,501
C. Total property taxes collected $ 366,747

5. Property tax rates
A. City/Town tax rate
(1) Primary property tax rate 1.2658 1.2652
(2) Secondary property tax rate 0.8141 0.7745
(3) Total city/town tax rate 2.0799 2.0397
B. Special assessment district tax rates
Secondary property tax rates - As of the date the proposed budget was prepared, the
city/town was operating one special assessment districts for which secondary
property taxes are levied. For information pertaining to these special assessment districts
and their tax rates, please contact the city/town.

* The 2026-27 planned primary and secondary levies are $235,768,973 and $144,327,434,
respectively. Historically, actual property tax collections have been slightly lower than the amount
levied. For 2026-27, actual collections for primary and secondary property taxes are estimated to
be $233,412,000 and $142,884,434, or 99% of the levy amount.
** Includes actual property taxes collected as of the date the proposed budget was prepared, plus
estimated property tax collections for the remainder of the fiscal year.