Preparation for 2019-20 Annual Budget & 2020-2029 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 Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget process is underway with the completion of the Citizen Budget Survey. As a part of the budget development process, the City's Budget Office conducted a survey of residents in November and December of 2018. This gave 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 "Areas of Interest" including Transportation, Public Safety, Leisure/Cultural/Education, City Utilities, and General Services. The results were compiled and presented to Mayor and the members of City Council at the Budget Kickoff Thursday, January 24, 2019, for consideration.
On January 24, 2019, 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, 2019, to provide financial information relative the FY 2019-20 Budget.
On February 28, 2019, Mayor Kevin Hartke and the City Council hosted Budget Connect, an annual online forum where Chandler residents ask questions and learn about the City’s budget and fiscal policies during a live event that was streamed to the City’s website, YouTube Channel and Facebook Page in real time. This event gave residents an opportunity to attend or submit ideas, questions, and other input through social media sites and hear responses from various City staff members.
The City has received its 2019 Net Assessed Value Detail Report from the Maricopa County Assessor. The report sets Chandler's Limited Property Value (used for calculating property tax) at $3,011,152,689. This is an 8.17% increase from the previous year.
A Council Budget Workshop was held on March 25, 2019, to provide financial information relative the FY 2019-20 Budget and 2020-2029 Capital Improvement Program and receive guidance.
The Proposed Annual Budget and CIP documents were delivered to City Council on Friday, April 12, 2019.
Schedule of Public Meetings and Opportunities for Public Input
Chandler City Council holds a series of public meetings beginning in February 2019 to review and adopt the City’s Proposed 2019-20 budget, which begins on July 1. The meetings includes presentations and discussions about the proposed budget, including projects and programs that will be funded as part of the City’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program. Each meeting includes opportunities for the public to comment on the proposed City budget.
Budget and CIP Briefing
City Council Chambers
88 E. Chicago St.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Beginning at 8 a.m.
Final Budget and CIP Adoption
City Council Chambers
88 E. Chicago St.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Beginning at 6 p.m.
Tentative Budget and CIP Adoption
City Council Chambers
88 E. Chicago St.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Beginning at 6 p.m.
Property Tax Levy Adoption
City Council Chambers
88 E Chicago St
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Beginning at 6 p.m.