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Youngtown council adopts tentative 2026–27 budget, approves district levies and multiple contracts
Summary
At its June 4 meeting the Youngtown Common Council adopted a tentative FY2026–27 budget, set a June 22 public hearing, approved proposed street-lighting district estimates, and unanimously approved several contracts, appointments and grant applications.
The Youngtown Common Council on June 4 adopted a tentative fiscal year 2026–27 budget and scheduled a public hearing for June 22, approving a package of resolutions and contracts in unanimous votes.
Financial consultant Penny Malia told the council the tentative budget adds $7,500 to General Government for two community bulk-trash events and special projects, $61,750 to Parks (including fish stocking, community events and consulting fees for erosion assessment and the Gregory Arrington Regional Park), and $1,750 to Community and Economic Development; HURF fund adjustments reduce one line and add $8,250 elsewhere, for a net increase of $49,250 across all funds.
The council approved the tentative budget on a 7–0 roll-call vote after a motion by Councilmember Jodi Kaczynski and a second by Councilmember Mike Francis. The council set a public hearing on the tentative budget for June 22, 2026.
In related fiscal actions, the council approved two street-lighting district estimates and scheduled hearings: Resolution 2026-06 for the North Youngtown Street Light Improvement District (NYT SLID), which the fiscal packet lists at $85,487.58 (about $62.85 per parcel), and Resolution 2026-07 for the Agua Fria Ranch SLID at $22,600.63. Both resolutions were approved unanimously and will be formally assessed by resolution at the June 25 meeting.
The council also approved the April 2026 financial report with a correction to the Agua Fria Ranch line on the LGPI comparison, after a presentation by Senior Accountant Monique Quintana.
Other unanimous votes during the meeting approved:
- Appointment of Tabitha Reyna to the Youngtown Arts Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029 (motion by Councilmember Mike Francis; second by Councilmember Kathryn French).
- Second Amendment with Landcare Unlimited, increasing landscaping services at $2,985 per month (motion by Councilmember Margaret Chittenden; second by Councilmember Mike Francis).
- Professional consultant agreement with Gregory Arrington, not to exceed $65,000, to support regional-park work and MAG participation (motion by Councilmember Margaret Chittenden; second by Councilmember Karen Haney Duncan).
- Renewal of the agreement with Law Enforcement Specialists, Inc., for an additional one-year term at up to $105 per hour; town staff said they are also seeking sheriff’s office pricing as deputies’ staffing improves.
- Resolution 2026-08 authorizing the Town Manager to sign a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and Resolution 2026-09 authorizing a three-year amendment to participate in the Maricopa County-administered federal CDBG program for FY2027–2029.
- Resolution 2026-10 authorizing a Rural Business Development Grant application for the 80-acre Bosque Soccer Complex; Community Development/Public Infrastructure Manager Gregory Arrington confirmed grant funds may be used for the internal road if the work lies within the 80-acre parcel.
The meeting record shows all motions on the consent and business agendas passed unanimously. The council adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Votes at a glance (motions, movers/second, outcome): - Adopt tentative FY2026–27 budget; mover: Councilmember Jodi Kaczynski; second: Councilmember Mike Francis; outcome: passed 7–0. - Approve April 2026 financial report; mover: Councilmember Jodi Kaczynski; second: Councilmember Kathryn French; outcome: passed unanimously. - Approve Resolution 2026-06 (NYT SLID estimates); mover: Councilmember Margaret Chittenden; second: Councilmember Karen Haney Duncan; outcome: passed unanimously. - Approve Resolution 2026-07 (AFR SLID estimates); mover: Councilmember Mike Francis; second: Councilmember Kathryn French; outcome: passed unanimously. - Appoint Tabitha Reyna to Youngtown Arts Commission; mover: Councilmember Mike Francis; second: Councilmember Kathryn French; outcome: passed unanimously. - Approve Second Amendment with Landcare Unlimited ($2,985/mo); mover: Councilmember Margaret Chittenden; second: Councilmember Mike Francis; outcome: passed unanimously. - Approve Professional Consultant Agreement with Gregory Arrington (≤ $65,000); mover: Councilmember Margaret Chittenden; second: Councilmember Karen Haney Duncan; outcome: passed unanimously. - Renew Law Enforcement Specialists, Inc. agreement (one-year renewal); mover: Councilmember Jodi Kaczynski; second: Councilmember Kathryn French; outcome: passed unanimously. - Approve Resolution 2026-08 (CDBG application signature); mover: Councilmember Mike Francis; second: Vice Mayor Chuck Vickers; outcome: passed unanimously. - Approve Resolution 2026-09 (CDBG cooperative agreement amendment); mover: Councilmember Margaret Chittenden; second: Councilmember Kathryn French; outcome: passed unanimously. - Approve Resolution 2026-10 (Rural Business Development Grant application for Bosque Soccer Complex); mover: Councilmember Kathryn French; second: Councilmember Jodi Kaczynski; outcome: passed unanimously.
Next steps: public hearing on the tentative budget June 22; fiscal resolutions will proceed to required public hearings or further action as scheduled.
