Financial Excellence. The Budget & Research Department is committed to maintaining a fiscally sound and sustainable financial plan and budget that reflects community values and resident priorities. To provide input about your budget priorities, visit FundPHX.

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2020-21 City of Phoenix Budget Process

Phoenix City Charter requires a balanced budget each year. On April 13, City Council approved the Revised Trial Budget. On May 5, the City Manager will present his proposed budget which includes the items approved by City Council on April 13. The Council is scheduled to take action on the Proposed Budget on May 19.

City Manager's Proposed Budget 2020-21 (PDF)Att A - Proposed General Fund Summary(PDF)Att B - Council Approved Reduction Options(PDF)Att C - Council Approved Supplementals(PDF)Att D - Financial Schedules(PDF)Att E - 2020-21 Legal Budget Adoption Process(PDF)

April 6, 2020- Budget update and discussion on potential impacts to the city budget and revenue projections based on COVID 19. Meeting YouTubeVideo
April 2-22, 2020 Community Budget Hearings -Due to restrictions on public gatherings, normal and customary community budget hearings have been cancelled.
April 2, 2020- Budget update and discussion on potential impacts to the city budget and revenue projections due to COVID 19. Meeting YouTube Video
March 17, 2020- Trial budget presentation cancelled due to COVID 19 restrictions.
March 12, 2020- City Manager's Proposed Trial Budget & Preliminary 5YR Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presentation.

City Manager's Original Proposed Trial Budget (PDF)

Prelimary 5 Yr Capital Improvement Program (PDF)

Community Input

Community input is a valuable part of the budget process, unfortunately due to COVID 19 restrictions on public gatherings, all customary community budget hearings have been cancelled.

Residents may submit comments by completing a Budget Feedback Form or by calling Budget and Research Department at (602) 262-4800.

Community budget feedback and questions will be included in the City Council agendas.

April 17-May 1, 2020 Community Budget Feedback Summary (PDF)

April 1-17, 2020 Community Budget Feedback Summary (PDF)

March 2020 Community Budget Feedback Summary (PDF)

Budget Feedback Form

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On Tuesday May, 19, 2020 the City Council is expected to take action on the proposed fiscal year 2020-21 budget, that starts July 1. The proposed budget is a balanced budget however we are closely monitoring the negative impact that COVID-19 is having on City revenues. In case mid-year adjustments to the 2020-21 budget are needed, Budget and Research staff is working to update the FundPHX tool to include a list of the potential mid-year budget reductions that will be considered by City Council and the Community. Residents will be able to provide feedback on FundPhx again starting in June, to support any community budget hearings that may be necessary to discuss potential budget reductions

Use the Playlist menu (upper left corner of video) to watch a specific Budget Hearing video.

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Current Budget Books & Reports

Summary Budget Book 2019-20 (PDF)
Detail Budget Book 2019-20 (PDF)
Capital Improvement Program 2019-24 (PDF)
Inventory of Programs 2019-20 (PDF)
Visit the Budget Library for all Budget-related documents

Priorities

Maintain high bond ratings
Prioritize funding plans for critical infrastructure
Provide accurate and reliable forecasting
Maintain a transparent financial environment

Goals

Expand community engagement effort to involve and educate the public on the budget process.
Continue to improve economic forecasting by consulting with UofA which coordinates the State Forecasting Project.

Budget Timeline

August-February: Revenue and expenditure estimates are updated.

April: Public budget hearings are held and input is provided to Council.

May: City Manager's Budget presented and Council provides policy guidance.

June: Tentative and Final budgets are presented to Council and the 5-year Capital Improvement Program is adopted.

July: Council adopts the property tax rates and property tax levies specified in the budget.

Budget Ordinances, Summary Schedules & State Forms

Estimate of Revenue & Expenses (State Forms)

Budget Guide

Learn how City operations are funded and how tax dollars are spent. Explore all the City programs and services.

Citywide Inventory of Programs (PDF)

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3153

Budget Adoption: 2020-21 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption

City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

6/3/2020 9:30:00 PM

6/4/2020 12:00:00 AM

2020-21 Tentative Budget Ordinance Adoption City Council Formal Sessions are conducted in the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. Live gavel-to-gavel coverage and videos of the City Council meetings are cablecast on Phoenix Channel 11 and online at https//phoenix.gov/phxtv The agenda and packet will be posted at https//www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/city-council-meetings on the Thursday night prior to the meeting date. For more info, please visit https//Phoenix.gov/Budget The meeting end time is an approximate end time.

Budget Adoption: 2020-21 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3154

Budget Adoption: 2020-21 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption

City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

6/17/2020 9:30:00 PM

6/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

2020-21 Funding Plan and Final Budget Ordinance Adoption City Council Formal Sessions are conducted in the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. Live gavel-to-gavel coverage and videos of the City Council meetings are cablecast on Phoenix Channel 11 and online at https//phoenix.gov/phxtv The agenda and packet will be posted at https//www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/city-council-meetings on the Thursday night prior to the meeting date. For more info, please visit https//Phoenix.gov/Budget The meeting end time is an approximate end time.

Budget Adoption: 2020-21 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/budget/3155

Budget Adoption: 2020-21 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption

City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.

7/1/2020 8:00:00 PM

7/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

2020-21 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Adoption City Council Formal Sessions are conducted in the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. Live gavel-to-gavel coverage and videos of the City Council meetings are cablecast on Phoenix Channel 11 and online at https//phoenix.gov/phxtv The exact meeting start time, agenda and packet will be posted at https//www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/city-council-meetings on the Thursday night prior to the meeting date. For more info, please https//Phoenix.gov/Budget The meeting start and end times shown are currently approximate.