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City manager details 'pre‑BUDS' capital readiness process, $42M pavement push and vacancy review
Summary
Scottsdale city manager described a new capital 'readiness' vetting process and a $42 million pavement preservation push for fiscal year 2025–26, said a Thomas Road grant replaced reallocated funds, and outlined stricter review of vacant positions and contracting practices.
City management told the Budget Review Commission on Oct. 1 that Scottsdale has implemented a two‑stage vetting process to assess capital projects before they enter the city’s capital system and is investing heavily in pavement preservation this fiscal year.
City manager Greg Cate said staff created a “tiger team” — a readiness review for capital projects — and a pre‑BUDS (pre‑budget entry) screening to require concept, scope and feasibility before large construction figures are entered into the capital plan. Cate said the change is intended to avoid late‑stage surprises and to replace outdated cost assumptions; he cited the cactus pool example, where earlier bond‑era…
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