12.D.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/20/2025
- From:
- Rick Tadder, Management Services Director
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-27: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, designating its Chief Fiscal Officer for officially submitting the fiscal year 2025-2026 expenditure limitation report to the Arizona Auditor General, and establishing an effective date.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Read Resolution No. 2025-27 by title only
- City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2025-27 by title only (if approved above)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27
Executive Summary:
Staff is requesting Council adoption of this resolution to formally designate a Chief Fiscal Officer, per Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 41-1279.07(E). The City is required to annually designate a Chief Fiscal Officer for the City for expenditure limitation reporting.
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact related to adopting this resolution.
Policy Impact:
There is no policy impact related to adopting this resolution. It is intended to follow state statute requirements.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
The current designation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was adopted by Council on June 11, 2024.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
- Approve the Resolution as submitted.
- Amend the Resolution and designate a different city staff member as the Chief Fiscal Officer
Background and History:
Per Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 41-1279.07(E), the City is required to designate a Chief Fiscal Officer annually for expenditure limitation reporting, as follows: "The governing body of each political subdivision shall provide to the auditor general by July 31 each year the name of the chief fiscal officer designated by the governing body of the political subdivision to officially submit the current fiscal year's expenditure limitation report on behalf of the governing body. The governing body of the political subdivision shall notify the auditor general of any changes of individuals designated to file the required reports. The designated chief fiscal officer shall certify to the accuracy of the annual expenditure limitation report."
The Flagstaff City Charter Article IV, Section 3 provides for the appointment of a City Treasurer with approval of the Council. The City Treasurer "shall receive and have custody of all the money of the City" and manage it in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances. The City Treasurer's responsibilities encompass those duties required of a Chief Fiscal Officer, per the law stated above. On September 15, 2015, Rick Tadder was appointed the City Treasurer by Resolution No. 2015-32. Therefore, designating Rick Tadder as the Chief Fiscal Officer is appropriate.
The Flagstaff City Charter Article IV, Section 3 provides for the appointment of a City Treasurer with approval of the Council. The City Treasurer "shall receive and have custody of all the money of the City" and manage it in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances. The City Treasurer's responsibilities encompass those duties required of a Chief Fiscal Officer, per the law stated above. On September 15, 2015, Rick Tadder was appointed the City Treasurer by Resolution No. 2015-32. Therefore, designating Rick Tadder as the Chief Fiscal Officer is appropriate.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
None
Connection to Regional Plan:
None
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
None
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
None