West Valley View Business - June 14, 2017

west valley

Volume 28 Issue 36 Avondale, AZ

June 14, 2017

Buckeye approves $222.5 million budget City focuses on capital improvement projects for the next fiscal year byChrisCaraveo

IN THE BIZ

Revitalizing Buckeye is a big part of the city’s budget for the upcoming year.

The City Council approved a tentative budget of $222.5 million for fiscal year 2017-18, an increase of $27.6 million from last year.

Vice Mayor Craig Heustis and Councilwoman Jeanine Guy voted against passing the budget as is. Councilman Tony Youngker did not attend the meeting.

The final budget will be up for adoption June 20.

“Residents can look forward to a balanced budget that maximizes the use of our resources, minimizes duplicity and promotes fiscal wellness, financial responsibility and accountability,” Communications Manager Annie DeChance said.

“The budget will also enhance the city’s economic well-being for a well-planned community.”

Revenues are projected to increase 14 percent to $142.6 million due to additional charges for services and local taxes on construction companies.

The city expects to start the fiscal year with $79.9 million in beginning fund balances.

More than half of Buckeye’s $100 mil-

Public Notices ........... page 2 © Copyright, 2017 West Valley View, Inc.

lion operating budget will go toward personnel services.

Heustis said he voted against adopting the tentative budget because he wanted more money to go toward employees.

“The only point that I had a difference with was the percentage that was going to be included in salaries,” he said. “The percent that was approved is good. I was just looking for a little bit more for the employees. Other than that, I agree with the total budget.”

Heustis said the numbers will probably stay where they are when the final budget is adopted.

The city is investing more in its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and one-time expenses. Last year, Buckeye spent about $17 million on capital projects. This year, that number is almost $65 million.

“We have been working to complete the Water Master Plan, the Transportation Master Plan and the General Plan before defining the list of priorities for the Capital Improvement Program,” Construction and Procurement Manager Chris Williams said.

Buckeye set aside $47.5 million for projects including improvements to the intersection at Verrado Way and Van Buren Street, a $2.1 million endeavor.

Two new water treatment plants are coming to Buckeye. More than half of the $23 million in CIP water and wastewater funding in this year’s budget is for the design phases of both facilities. Construction funding will be allocated in future budgets.

The Roosevelt Street Improvement Dis(USPS 004-616) is published weekly by West Valley View Inc. Mailing Address: 1050 E. Riley Dr.,

Avondale, AZ 85323 (623) 535-VIEW • 535-8439 Elliott Freireich, publisher Cary Hines, editor

trict is budgeted for $13 million. However, the city’s portion of the Roosevelt project is only $495,000. Also funded under the CIP are airport and facility improvements.

Buckeye budgeted $17.1 million for new and replacement equipment, and other one-time expenses for various infrastructure and facility improvements/renovations. The city will also update its website.

“We opened Skyline park last year. And after 12 months of use the first year there were 203,000 people went through the park and trails and such,” Mayor Jackie Meck said. “So there’s provisions in there for more trails in the park. We’re going to start on a second piece of Rainbow [Sundance] Park on Rainbow Road that has tremendous support from our citizens.”

The city will add 20 new positions, including three each in the police and fire departments to support population increase, which is estimated to be 68,784 by the end of the fiscal year. Fire personnel will also help with the community paramedicine program.

DeChance said the amount of shared revenues the city obtains from the state of Arizona may be the only change to the budget. Buckeye is slated to receive $22 million in state shared revenues.

Residents will continue to pay primary property taxes at $1.80 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation. Revenues from property tax are expected to be about $6.8 million, which go toward public safety expenses. Buckeye does not have a secondary property tax.

The property tax levy will go before the council for approval on July 5.

Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year.

Periodicals postage paid at Goodyear, AZ 85338.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: West Valley Business, 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323

County to approve $2.49 billion budget byGlennGullickson Maricopa County supervisors are expected to approve a $2.49 billion budget that allocates 53 percent of spending over the next year to public safety and criminal justice.

The budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1 got tentative approval last month and will be considered for final approval by supervisors at their meeting next week.

The 2017-18 budget is up from the previous year’s budget of $2.356 billion.

“With this budget, we are creating a long-term path to success for law enforcement,” said Supervisor Clint Hickman, who represents District 4, which covers portions of the West Valley.

The budget’s largest capital project is $82.29 million for the design and construction of a new jail intake facility with a

Public Notice

Avondale City of Avondale Public Notice IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Manuel De Jesus Herrera Jr. El Tataki Mexican & Traditional Sushi Location: 10685 W. Indian School Rd. Ste. #K, Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 12 – Restaurant License Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen

1,280-bed jail and a 512-bed holding facility for stays of 72 hours or less. Construction is expected to start this summer.

The budget also includes $31.97 million for a public safety radio system and $37 million to convert an unused facility in Phoenix into a working space for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

Other budget lines include more than $5 million for projects in county parks.

A $1.2 million allocation for Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear will include money for expanded turf areas and restrooms, according to Reid Spaulding, deputy county manager.

The budget includes $580,000 for campground upgrades at White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Spaulding said.

The public can comment on the budget during a public hearing at 10 a.m. June 19 at the Board of Supervisors’ Conference

(18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10685 W. Indian School Rd. Ste. #K, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto

by June 16, 2017.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on June 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 7, and 14, 2017.

necessary for such public use in the Gateway Treatment Facility Expansion project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. An easement for a water line and access on, over and under real property totaling + 0.805 acres, generally located along 99th Avenue, north of McDowell Road, in Avondale, Arizona, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved for acquisition by the City from Roosevelt Irrigation District.

SECTION 3. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and to execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.

Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley

City of Avondale Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 1627-617 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE. WHEREAS, Article I, Section 3 of the Avondale City Charter authorizes the City of Avondale (the “City”) to acquire real property in fee simple or any lesser interest, inside or outside its corporate limits for any City purpose, when the public convenience requires it and in accordance with the provisions of State law; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the acquisition of certain real property

WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

Room on the 10th floor, 301 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix.

The same meeting will include the “truth in taxation” hearing that provides taxpayers the opportunity to voice opinions on proposed levies.

If approved, taxpayers will see increases on the county portion of their annual property tax bill.

An adjustment of the county’s primary property tax would raise primary taxes on a $100,000 home from $135.33 to $140.09.

A secondary property tax for the flood control district would raise property taxes on a $100,000 home from $17.08 to $17.92.

A secondary property tax for the library district would raise property taxes on a $100,000 home from $5.37 to $5.56.

Supervisors will determine the final tax levy proposal at a meeting at 10 am. Aug. 21.

2

Business on June 14, 2017.

Tolleson City of Tolleson Public Notice

CITY OF TOLLESON SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to a Resolution adopting the City of Tolleson Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. A summary of the estimated revenues and expenditures/expenses for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 is attached hereto. (See chart on page 3.)

A complete copy of the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 may be viewed in the Finance Department at Tolleson City Hall and at the Tolleson Public Library (9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353).

Notice given by Tolleson City Clerk Crystal Zamora on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 7, and 14, 2017.

JUNE 14, 2017

CITY OF TOLLESON Summary Schedule of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures/Expenses Fiscal Year 2018 FUNDS

S c h

Fiscal Year

Special Revenue Fund

General Fund

Debt Service Fund

Capital Projects Enterprise Internal Service Permanent Fund Funds Available Fund Funds

Total All Funds

2017 Adopted/Adjusted Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses*

E

20,326,955

9,538,105

5,467,408

2,663,000

0

16,406,389

0

54,401,857

2017 Actual Expenditures/Expenses**

E

18,760,716

7,987,954

5,463,058

82,000

0

14,868,511

0

47,162,239

17,500,000

5,996,000

745,000

6,668,000

2018 Fund Balance/Net Position at July 1***

12,085,000

42,994,000

2018 Primary Property Tax Levy

B

3,513,751

2018 Secondary Property Tax Levy

B

3,513,751

2018 Estimated Revenues Other than Property Taxes

C

20,774,234

5,408,336

948,370

2,411,836

0

14,997,434

0

44,540,210

2018 Other Financing Sources

D

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2018 Other Financing (Uses)

D

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2018 Interfund Transfers In

D

0

2,143,193

143,900

0

0

300,000

0

2,587,093

2018 Interfund Transfers (Out)

D

2,143,193

0

0

143,900

0

300,000

0

2,587,093

4,136,000

4,136,000

2018 Reduction for Amounts Not Available: LESS: Amounts for Future Debt Retirement:

0 0 0 0

2018 Total Financial Resources Available 2018 Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses

E

39,644,792

13,547,529

5,973,270

8,935,936

0

27,082,434

27,124,618

9,246,544

5,484,933

2,836,086

0

18,365,546

EXPENDITURE LIMITATION COMPARISON 1. Budgeted expenditures/expenses 2. Add/subtract: estimated net reconciling items 3. Budgeted expenditures/expenses adjusted for reconciling items 4. Less: estimated exclusions 5. Amount subject to the expenditure limitation 6. EEC expenditure limitation

$

$ $

0

95,183,961

0

63,057,727

2017 54,401,857 $

2018 63,057,727

54,401,857

63,057,727

54,401,857 $ $

63,057,727

The city/town does not levy property taxes and does not have special assessment districts for which property taxes are levied. Therefore, Schedule B has been omitted. * ** ***

Includes Expenditure/Expense Adjustments Approved in the current year from Schedule E. Includes actual amounts as of the date the proposed budget was prepared, adjusted for estimated activity for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Amounts on this line represent Fund Balance/Net Position amounts except for amounts not in spendable form (e.g., prepaids and inventories) or legally or contractually required to be maintained intact (e.g., principal of a permanent fund).

4/15

SCHEDULE A

WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

3

JUNE 14, 2017

the tickler

west valley 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323

PERIODICALS U. S. POSTAGE P A I D GOODYEAR, AZ 85338