TITLE
PUBLIC HEARING: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (FY26-27). Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title 42 of the Arizona Revised Statutes requires the City of Maricopa to hold a public hearing at which any taxpayer can appear before the Mayor and City Council to comment on the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 prior to formal adoption.
In compliance with Title 42 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.), the tentative budget for FY26-27 is presented for Council consideration. The tentative operating and capital budgets, based on Council strategic priorities and staff input, total $335,257,661. The tentative operating budget totals $154,062,064 and the tentative Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget totals $181,195,596.
Per state statute, the tentative budget was adopted on May 19, 2026. Additionally, a public notice indicating the final budget adoption was to take place on June 16, 2026, was published on May 30, 2026, and again on June 6, 2026.
PRESENTER
This item will be presented by Lisell Blancarte, Budget Manager.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council hear public comment regarding adoption of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027