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Tucson managers present FY26 budget update with $17.8 million programmed for compensation; $2.1 billion CIP outlined
Summary
City staff told the mayor and council they are moving toward a balanced FY26 budget, with $17.8 million proposed for pay adjustments and a five‑year capital improvement plan with $2.1 billion of projects, while outside funding and program requests remain uncertain.
City Manager Michael Tamir and finance staff updated the mayor and council on progress toward a balanced fiscal year 2026 budget, highlighting $17.8 million currently programmed to address employee compensation and a preliminary five‑year capital improvement program totaling about $2.1 billion.
The compensation package in the city's financial plan covers three components: in‑range pay placement (moving existing employees to appropriate positions in pay ranges based on experience and qualifications), market adjustments to reposition entire pay ranges, and a broadly available pay progression. Tamir and CFO Anna Rosenberry said some increases would be recommended to take effect July 1, while market adjustments would likely be implemented mechanically in October.
Rosenberry told council members the administration expects to present a comprehensive compensation update at an April 8 study session, with a recommended compensation plan from the HR director at the same meeting. She said the $17.8 million figure is “about the size of…
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