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Scottsdale presents $2.21 billion proposed budget and $952 million capital plan; council directs staff on several items
Summary
Scottsdale officials presented a $2.21 billion proposed FY 2025–26 budget May 6 that includes an $885.5 million operating budget, a $952 million capital improvement plan, 98 proposed new FTEs (66 in public safety), a proposed $50 million one-time PSPRS payment and $42.9 million for street overlay.
Scottsdale city officials on May 6 presented the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 operating and capital budget: $2.2079 billion total comprised of an $885.5 million operating budget, $952 million capital program and $170.4 million in contingencies and reserves.
City Treasurer Sonia Andrews and Budget Director Scott Sealand briefed council on key elements: 98 proposed new full-time equivalents (66 in public safety), a proposed one-time $50 million payment to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) to reduce the police pension contribution rate, and a $42.9 million allocation for street overlay after a recommendation from the Budget Review Commission.
Andrews told council the budget remains structurally balanced: about 40% of next year’s…
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