Planning for FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget and 2022-2031 CIP
The preparation of Chandler’s budget is a collaborative effort between the City Council, City Manager, City Staff and the citizens of Chandler.
The Proposed Annual Budget and CIP documents were delivered to City Council on Friday, April 9, 2021.
The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget process is underway, and we have recently completed the Citizen Budget Survey. As a part of the budget development process, the City's Budget Office conducted a survey of residents in October and November of 2020.
To give residents a chance to voice their opinions on various topics related to Quality of Life, Return on Tax Dollars, and Citizen Satisfaction with Overall City Services, as well as provide feedback on the Council’s strategic goals including being the most connected City, being a leader in trust and transparency, maintaining fiscal sustainability, attracting a range of private sector businesses, fostering a contemporary culture that embraces unity, and being safe and beautiful.
The results were compiled and will be presented to the Mayor and the members of the City Council at the Budget Kickoff meeting being held Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, for their consideration.
On December 10, 2020, a meeting was held where the Mayor and City Council reviewed the Strategic Goals & Objectives, Capital Improvement Project Guidelines, and Financial Policies while considering the significant budgetary impacts for the upcoming fiscal year. The City Council then provided direction in the form of General Fund priorities, that will serve as a foundation for recommendations to be brought forward in subsequent budget planning meetings for discussion and approval.
A Council Budget Workshop was held on February 11, 2021, to provide financial information relative to the FY 2021-22 Budget.
A Council Budget Workshop was held on March 25, 2021, to provide financial information relative to the FY 2021-22 Budget and 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program and receive guidance.
The City has received its 2021 Net Assessed Value Detail Report from the Maricopa County Assessor. The report sets Chandler's Limited Property Value (used for calculating property tax) at $3,463,794,661. This is a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Scheduled Public Meetings
The Chandler City Council will hold a series of public meetings beginning in December 2020 to discuss and formulate the City’s 2021-22 budget, which begins July 1, 2021. The meetings will include presentations and discussions about the proposed operating and capital budgets, including the timing of projects in the City’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program. Each meeting will include opportunities for the public to listen and/or provide comments on the proposed City budget.
Budget and CIP BriefingCity Council Chambers |
Council Budget AmendmentsCity Council Chambers |
Tentative Budget and CIP AdoptionCity Council Chambers |
Final Budget and CIP AdoptionCity Council Chambers |
Property Tax Levy AdoptionCity Council Chambers |
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| The all-day budget briefing will be aired live on Cox Cable 11, CenturyLink Channel 8502, and streamed through the City’s website at Chandler Video and YouTube. |