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Phoenix TIP Subcommittee hears parks master plan update; public commenters press for 3PI accounting and audits

Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee (Phoenix City Council) · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Consultants told the Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee the parks master plan includes extensive public engagement and a roughly $321 million five‑year CIP; several public commenters alleged missing or misallocated 3PI funds and asked for account reconciliations and forensic review. Council members requested cross‑tabulations and park-specific assessments. (Speakers: Director Whitfield; Mike Spetz; Jerry Van Gass; Steven Bridal).

The Phoenix Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee received an update on the Parks and Recreation master plan and heard multiple public commenters demanding detailed accounting and audits of the city’s 3PI (parks) funds.

Director Whitfield and consultants from Pros Consulting summarized outreach and assessment work completed since the master plan began in September 2024. Consultant Mike Spetz said the team has conducted park assessments and broad community engagement, listing roughly 117 events, nearly 4,500 interactive mapping responses, more than 1,100 completed household surveys from a statistically valid sample, and over 8,000 website survey responses. Spetz said key themes from engagement and assessments include strong overall support for parks, concerns about…

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