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Oro Valley approves $151.1 million FY2024-25 budget after pay-raise debate; Council delays community-center restroom project
Summary
The council adopted a $151.1 million final budget and the 10-year CIP, rejected a motion to lower the average pay increase to 3%, and moved a community-center restroom project to FY2026 to free capacity in the capital plan.
The Oro Valley Town Council approved the town's final FY2024-25 budget on Wednesday, adopting a $151,135,253 spending plan and the 10-year Capital Improvement Program.
Finance Director David Gephardt presented final budget adjustments and explained the budget remains structurally balanced. Council debate focused on the general pay plan: some members pushed to reduce the proposed average raises and use a performance-based allocation, while others argued that a 4% increase (the staff-recommended level) is needed to retain employees amid rising living costs. Vice Mayor Barrett moved to amend the pay plan to a 3% average with department heads allocating performance adjustments; that amendment failed 4-3.
Council also discussed a set of capital items. After detailed questions about the community center elevator project and its unresolved change-order costs, Council approved an amendment to move the community-center men's jacuzzi/outdoor-access restroom project to fiscal year 2026. Mayor Winfield said staff will return with final elevator costs before obligating further funds. The final budget and CIP were adopted under those conditions.
What this means: The town's appropriation limits for FY2024-25 are set; staff will track carryover and present final construction costs for the elevator and report on any required contingency use. Council members said they expect continued budget discipline and annual policy reviews.
