Planning for FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and 2026-2035 CIP
The preparation of Chandler’s budget is a collaborative effort between the City Council, City Manager, City Staff and the residents of Chandler.
Scheduled Public Meetings
The Chandler City Council held a series of public meetings beginning in October 2024 to discuss and formulate the city’s 2025-26 budget, which began July 1, 2025. The meetings included 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 included opportunities for the public to listen and/or provide comments on the proposed city budget as detailed in the budget timeline below.
On October 14, 2024, a meeting was held where the Mayor and City Council reviewed the Strategic Framework, 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.
As a part of the budget development process, the Budget Office conducted a survey of residents late November 2024, through mid-January 2025. The survey provides residents a chance to voice their opinions on various topics related to Quality of Life, Return on Tax Dollars, Citizen Satisfaction with Overall City Services and City Council Strategic Goals. The survey results were compiled and shared with the Mayor and City Council members.
Resident Budget Survey Results
Council Workshop #1 covered a recap of the Resident Budget Survey, an overview of the economic update impacts on the city, Major Revenue and Expenditure trends, PSPRS update, the preliminary Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) overview and a discussion on Property Taxes.
The workshop was held February 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chandler City Council Chambers Conference Room, located at 88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, Arizona.
FY 2025-26 Budget Workshop #1 Presentation
The city received its 2025 Net Assessed Value Detail Report from the Maricopa County Assessor. According to the report, Chandler's Limited Property Value (used for calculating property taxes) is set at $4,124,257,465, reflecting a 0.4% increase from the previous year. Due to implementation of House Bill 2822, the value of new tangible personal property was reduced with the new valuation set at 2.5% of the asset value per year, impacting the overall change in value for the city.
Council Workshop #2 included a recap of the Budget Overview and update on the General Fund Operating Budget. It also features a review of the Proposed 5-year One-time General Fund Balance Forecast, along with a summary and a discussion on Assessed Valuation and Property Taxes.
The workshop was held March 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chandler City Council Chambers Conference Room, located at 88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, Arizona.
Council Workshop #3 provided a comprehensive overview of Capital and Infrastructure initiatives, including updates on related progress. The session also covered the proposed 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), featuring a review of key projects. Additionally, the workshop included a discussion on Chandler's Water and Wastewater Utilities projects and associated rates.
The workshop was held March 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chandler City Council Chambers Conference Room, located at 88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, Arizona.
The Proposed FY 2025-26 Annual Budget and 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program documents were delivered to City Council on Thursday, April 17, 2025, and are provided below and at the top of this page.
The Budget and CIP Briefing with the City Council took place on May 2, 2025, and included a presentation on the Proposed 2025–26 City Budget, the 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and key Budget Highlights.
The City Council voted to adopt the Tentative FY 2025-26 Budget and the 2026–2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) during the meeting on May 22, 2025. For details on the Proposed City Budget and 10-Year CIP, please see the Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget and 2026-2035 CIP at the top of this page. Attached below are the Tentative Budget Resolution and the Tentative State Auditor General Schedules, as required by Arizona Revised Statue §§ 42-17101 and 42-17102.
The City Council held a Public Hearing on June 12, 2025, to formally adopt the FY 2025-26 Budget and the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Attached below are the Public Hearing Notice and Final State Auditor General Schedules.
The City Council has formally approved 23 budget amendments for the FY 2025-26 Budget at the meeting on July 17, 2025. Details for each amendment are outlined in the attached memo.
The City Council has formally adopted Ordinance No. 5130, levying a property tax upon the Assessed Valuation of property within the City of Chandler. The ordinance was presented on June 23, 2025, and officially adopted on June 26, 2025.