Phoenix

City Council Policy Session

Agenda Items (21)

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CALL TO ORDER

COUNCIL INFORMATION AND FOLLOW-UP REQUESTS

This item is scheduled to give City Council members an opportunity to publicly request information or follow up on issues of interest to the community. If the information is available, staff will immediately provide it to the City Council member. No decisions will be made or action taken.

CONSENT ACTION

This item is scheduled to allow the City Council to act on the Mayor's recommendation on the Consent Agenda. There is no Consent Agenda for this meeting.

CALL FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION

A vote may be held to call an Executive Session for a future date.

REPORTS AND BUDGET UPDATES BY THE CITY MANAGER

This item is scheduled to allow the City Manager to provide brief informational reports on topics of interest to the City Council. The City Council may discuss these reports but no action will be taken.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEM 1)

General Fund 2026-27 Preliminary Budget Status and Multi-Year Forecast - Citywide

26-0386

Summary

This report provides a preliminary status update and multi-year forecast for the City's General Fund for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-29. It outlines projected revenues and expenditures, identifying potential surpluses or funding gaps. Key factors influencing the forecast include national and local economic trends, population growth, state legislative changes impacting tax revenues (such as the elimination of residential rental sales tax and a flat individual income tax rate), and increasing sworn public safety pension liabilities. The report also includes stress testing scenarios for moderate and severe recessions. The preliminary forecast for FY 2026-27 projects total resources of $2,289 million and total expenditures of $2,134 million, resulting in a projected surplus of $155 million. However, the forecast indicates potential deficits in outer years (FY 2027-28 and FY 2028-29) under various economic scenarios, particularly when considering the impact of tax conformity legislation and potential state-level revenue reductions. The report highlights that the forecast is not a legal budget but a planning tool based on current estimates and assumptions.

Citizen Impact

This preliminary budget forecast indicates a projected surplus for FY 2026-27, but also highlights potential future deficits under certain economic conditions. Residents should be aware that future budget decisions will be influenced by these projections, potentially impacting service levels or the need for revenue-raising measures if economic conditions worsen or state legislation further reduces city revenue.

Confidence

high

budgeteconomic_development

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEM 2)

City of Phoenix 2026 Heat Response Plan - Citywide

25-2771

Summary

The City of Phoenix 2026 Heat Response Plan outlines strategies and actions to protect residents and visitors from extreme heat. The plan details 23 specific actions across six strategies: equipping first responders, providing cool spaces and water, supporting safe homes, ensuring safe mobility and recreation, implementing worker safety measures, and educating the community. Notable updates for 2026 include modifications to the 24/7 heat respite center and extended-hour cooling centers, new educational resources for city employees, restructuring the heat relief assistance program for community partners, and expanding outreach to mobile home and senior living communities. The plan aims to reduce heat-related illnesses and fatalities, with Maricopa County reporting a 30% decrease in heat-related fatalities in 2025 compared to 2024, though emergency calls for heat-related illnesses increased by 25%. The 2025 heat season was severe, ranking as the 4th hottest on record, with 37 days reaching at least 110°F and 23 days where nighttime temperatures did not drop below 90°F.

Citizen Impact

This plan enhances city services to protect residents from extreme heat, including expanded cooling centers, 24/7 respite options, and targeted outreach to vulnerable communities. Residents can access more resources for hydration and safe spaces during heat events.

Confidence

high

healthplanningpublic_safety

ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND FORMAL ACTION (ITEMS 3-8)

Authorization to Lease Real Property Located at 20 West Jackson Street from Sunrise Equities, LLC. (Ordinance S-52627) - District 7

26-0202

Authorization to Enter into Contract with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. for Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services (Ordinance S-52628) - District 8 and Citywide

26-0337

Authorization to Amend Emergency Shelter/Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services Qualified Vendor List and Increase Authority, and to Enter into Contracts with Community Bridges, Inc. and Justa Center for Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services (Ordinance S-52629) - Districts 1, 7 & Citywide

26-0336

Heat Relief Supply Distribution Management - RFP GGS-26-0100 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52630) - Citywide

25-2729

Heat Relief Supplies Contract - IFB-26-0046 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52631) - Citywide

25-2730

Heat Relief Online Training Curriculum Contract - RFQ-26-0144 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52632) - Citywide

25-2700