City Council Work Session Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pizzillo called the Work Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino; Councilmember Patrick Bray
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
| AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED FY2023 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FY2023-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
City Manager Julie Karins presented the City of Goodyear’s FY2023 Recommended Budget. Ms. Karins explained that the city’s financial outlook remained strong for FY2023 and beyond. Ms. Karins provided the details of the recommended budget that included new staffing associated with the fire station in Mobile, continued support of Goodyear Police patrol beats, maintaining development process timelines, and growing the capabilities of the organization to meet the increasing demands placed upon the city.
Finance Manager Budget and Research Ryan Bittle continued the discussion by stating that the city manager's recommended budget totaled $480.4 million. Mr. Bittle provided an overview of the city’s economy and discussed the fallout from the pandemic, housing and sustainability of the current trends such as strong revenue collections. Mr. Bittle also discussed the importance of the city’s conservative approach.
Mr. Bittle reviewed the city’s financial policies noting that the only change in the financial policies is the $6.1 million of construction sales tax recognized as ongoing. He went on to review the dollar amounts in the ongoing general fund related to the recommended budget.
Council asked if an analysis could be conducted to determine the percentage of primary and secondary property taxes on the homes north and south of Interstate 10. Ms. Karins replied that staff would work on an analysis and provide it to Council.
Mr. Bittle continued by discussing the one-time general fund dollars that included Capital Improvement Program projects and one-time supplemental requests. Mr. Bittle further reviewed the city’s ongoing general fund for FY2023 through FY2027 stating that the city should be financially solvent through FY2027 on an ongoing basis.
Mr. Bittle reviewed the guiding principles used to put the budget together. The guiding principles included growth, public safety, sustainability, and being a competitive employer. He went to discuss the recommended budget revenues which included fund balances, operating revenues, taxes and fees. Mr. Bittle further reviewed the recommended budget expenditures that included contingencies, operations, debt service, and CIP projects totaling 193 projects.
Council thanked Mr. Bittle and staff for the presentation.
Finance Manager Budget and Research Ryan Bittle continued the discussion by stating that the city manager's recommended budget totaled $480.4 million. Mr. Bittle provided an overview of the city’s economy and discussed the fallout from the pandemic, housing and sustainability of the current trends such as strong revenue collections. Mr. Bittle also discussed the importance of the city’s conservative approach.
Mr. Bittle reviewed the city’s financial policies noting that the only change in the financial policies is the $6.1 million of construction sales tax recognized as ongoing. He went on to review the dollar amounts in the ongoing general fund related to the recommended budget.
Council asked if an analysis could be conducted to determine the percentage of primary and secondary property taxes on the homes north and south of Interstate 10. Ms. Karins replied that staff would work on an analysis and provide it to Council.
Mr. Bittle continued by discussing the one-time general fund dollars that included Capital Improvement Program projects and one-time supplemental requests. Mr. Bittle further reviewed the city’s ongoing general fund for FY2023 through FY2027 stating that the city should be financially solvent through FY2027 on an ongoing basis.
Mr. Bittle reviewed the guiding principles used to put the budget together. The guiding principles included growth, public safety, sustainability, and being a competitive employer. He went to discuss the recommended budget revenues which included fund balances, operating revenues, taxes and fees. Mr. Bittle further reviewed the recommended budget expenditures that included contingencies, operations, debt service, and CIP projects totaling 193 projects.
Council thanked Mr. Bittle and staff for the presentation.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Work Session at 5:53 p.m.
| __________________________ Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
__________________________ Joe Pizzillo, Mayor |
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