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Eloy City Council Special Meeting – June 27, 2024: Budget and Property Tax Hearings

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0:00

Ready to have 631 Mayor.

0:02

All right, we have a quorum.

0:03

One, two, three, four, five.

0:05

Good evening.

0:06

Welcome to tonight's special meeting.

0:08

It is Thursday, June 27th, 2024 times 531.

0:13

I call this meeting to order.

0:15

Mayor, can I get a roll call, please?

0:18

Councilmember.

0:20

Councilmember Sutton.

0:21

Here.

0:22

Councilmember Wanawatho Rodriguez.

0:24

Here.

0:24

Vice Mayor Curtis.

0:26

Here.

0:26

Mayor Powell?

0:27

Here.

0:28

Councilmember Snyder called in.

0:29

Councilmember Garcia.

0:31

Present.

0:32

And Councilmember Victorangle is running a little late.

0:35

All right, thank you.

0:35

So we have a quorum.

0:36

If we can all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, please.

0:41

I pledge allegiance.

0:45

And to the Republic for which it stands.

0:49

Under God.

0:50

In the fiscal justice world.

0:55

Thank you all.

0:58

Public appearances.

1:03

That guy.

1:04

All right.

1:05

So we'll go ahead and start uh business item A public hearing on primary property tax for fiscal year 2425.

1:12

I call this start of public hearing.

1:16

Well, hello there, stranger.

1:19

Good evening, Mr.

1:20

Mayor, members of the council.

1:22

Brian Wright, 472 East Cactus Run Drive.

1:27

Um, actually, tonight uh is tonight with there's two property taxes, one on the public uh property tax, another one on the final budget.

1:36

So the first one tonight before you use a public hearing on the primary property taxes for FY2425.

1:44

Um the pro publication was put in the the notice in the paper for July or June 13th and 20th.

1:52

That meets the state law on that for advertising.

1:55

The property tax being recommended is 1.0115 per 100 assessed valuation.

2:05

Uh the proposal rate will generate 27,404 dollars or two percent of that's exclusive of new tax uh new construction.

2:15

Um this increase in revenue is primarily due to the property uh valuations increasing.

2:22

So the average property tax for a homeowner um will be about a hundred and one dollars and fifteen cents on an annual basis.

2:32

Um so tonight with this public hearing.

2:34

Um the next step after the public hearing is on July 8th.

2:39

Um at the regular council meeting, though there'll be an ordinance presented to adopt that ordinance.

2:44

Once the ordinance passed, it will be passed along to Pennell County for their consideration and adoption.

2:52

Okay, so we can do that one after the fiscal year.

2:55

Yes, that one's done done on July 8th.

2:57

Uh there'll be an ordinance.

2:59

Okay.

2:59

All right, since this is public hearing, I ask anybody on council if they have any questions or comments regarding this uh this item.

3:07

Anyone in the public?

3:10

Well, all right.

3:11

Well, I'll go ahead and close this public hearing.

3:13

Thank you.

3:14

Item B public hearing on the city of Eloy annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.

3:20

Mr.

3:20

Mayor, members of council.

3:21

This is the public hearing for the annual budget for fiscal year 2425.

3:27

Um during the course of from the tentative budget to now, it was published in the paper.

3:33

Um there was no comments made uh that came in on this.

3:38

So the adoption of the budget is the same as what it was on the tentative, which is sixty-four million four hundred and forty-four thousand seven hundred and thirty-five dollars.

3:47

I do have a question on this one.

3:49

Uh-huh.

3:49

Um, even though the budget is sixty-four million, we still have pass-through money that comes through us.

3:56

We don't include that in our budget, it's just on our books, though.

4:00

Yes, uh, you're referring to the uh CCA.

4:03

Yes, that's uh it's called the fiduciary, so that's not part of we don't have to recognize that in our annual budget, it's just on the books.

4:10

Okay, and it is a line item, yes.

4:12

Okay, thank you.

4:14

All right, so I don't want to get people confused because they'll see a higher amount versus the actual budget because it does it on the books, it does actually look higher.

4:23

Yeah, and Mr.

4:24

Mayor and members of the council the uh CCA pass through.

4:28

We don't recognize it in our budget documents, it's on our financial statements.

4:32

Yes, but uh it's not even recognized in our audits because it's uh with a fiduciary, we don't have to recognize that.

4:39

Okay, thank you.

4:41

Anybody on council have any questions regarding this item?

4:45

Did you open the public meeting?

4:47

Uh huh.

4:47

Oh, okay.

4:48

I'm sorry.

4:48

I didn't think you didn't.

4:50

Sorry.

4:52

Anyone in public have any questions or comments about this one?

4:55

All right, go ahead and close the public hearing.

4:58

It was a low tap, that's why.

5:01

All right, item C adoption of resolution number 24-1579 adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 for 64 million four hundred and forty-four thousand seven hundred and thirty-five thousand.

5:15

Brian, Mr.

5:17

Mayor, members of the council before you is adoption resolution uh 24 1579 adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2425 in the matter of 64,444 dollars and thirty-five cents.

5:31

64 million.

5:32

64 million, yes.

5:35

All right.

5:35

Thank you for that decimal point.

5:37

Yeah, yeah.

5:38

All right.

5:40

Any questions or comments on this?

5:42

Do I hear a motion to read by title only?

5:44

Mayor, I'll make a motion to read by title only.

5:46

Thank you.

5:46

Do I hear a second?

5:49

Second.

5:50

All right.

5:51

All in favor say aye.

5:53

Aye.

5:53

Any opposed?

5:54

Hear none.

5:55

Mary.

5:56

A resolution of the mayor and council of the city of Eloy, Panaw County, Arizona, adopting the fiscal year 2024, 2025 annual budget for the city of Eloy.

6:06

Thank you.

6:06

Next, do I hear a direction of council adopting uh resolution number 24-1579?

6:12

Mayor, I'll make a motion to adopt resolution number 24-1579.

6:16

Thank you.

6:17

Do I hear second?

6:18

Second.

6:19

Mayor, can we get a roll call, please?

6:21

Vice Mayor Curtis.

6:23

Yes.

6:25

Councilmember Garcia?

6:27

Yes.

6:28

Councilmember Sedden?

6:30

Yes.

6:31

Mayor Powell?

6:32

Yes.

6:33

Councilmember Wanavato Rodriguez.

6:35

Yes.

6:36

Motion passion and Mr.

6:37

Mayor.

6:37

All right, thank you.

6:38

And thank you, Brian, for all your help on this.

6:40

Um, have fun over there.

6:42

Um, you are deeply missed already.

6:45

I miss you, brother.

6:46

So all right, no uh need for executive session.

6:50

Next, we're gonna go ahead and adjourn this meeting.

6:52

Our next schedule meeting is on July 8th.

6:55

All right, happy 4th of July, you guys be safe.

6:58

Take care.

6:58

Bye.

7:07

No.

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Summary of Proceedings

Eloy City Council Special Meeting – June 27, 2024: Budget and Property Tax Hearings

The Eloy City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The meeting focused on two public hearings—one on primary property taxes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 and one on the annual budget—followed by the adoption of the final budget resolution. No public comments were received on any agenda item.

Public Hearing on Primary Property Taxes (FY 2024-2025)

  • Brian Wright, City staff, presented the proposed primary property tax rate of $1.0115 per $100 of assessed valuation. This rate is expected to generate $27,404 in additional revenue (a 2% increase exclusive of new construction), primarily due to rising property valuations.
  • The average homeowner will pay approximately $101.15 annually in city property taxes.
  • The public hearing was opened and closed with no questions or comments from the council or public. The next step is an ordinance to adopt the rate, scheduled for the regular council meeting on July 8, 2024.

Public Hearing on the Annual Budget (FY 2024-2025)

  • Brian Wright reported that the tentative budget of $64,444,735 was published without any public comments. The final budget remains unchanged.
  • Councilmember Curtis clarified that pass-through funds (e.g., CCA) are not included in the budget but are recorded as fiduciary items on the city's financial statements; staff confirmed this.
  • The public hearing was opened and closed without further discussion.

Adoption of Resolution No. 24-1579

  • A motion was made and seconded to read the resolution by title only, which passed unanimously.
  • A subsequent motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-1579, adopting the final FY 2024-2025 budget of $64,444,735, was approved by roll call vote (5-0):
    • Vice Mayor Curtis: Yes
    • Councilmember Garcia: Yes
    • Councilmember Snyder (via phone): Yes
    • Mayor Powell: Yes
    • Councilmember Wanawatho Rodriguez: Yes
  • Councilmember Sutton and Councilmember Victorangle were absent or late; the meeting had a quorum of five members present.

Key Outcomes

  • The public hearing on primary property taxes concluded; the ordinance will be considered on July 8, 2024.
  • The public hearing on the annual budget concluded.
  • Resolution No. 24-1579 was adopted unanimously, finalizing the FY 2024-2025 budget at $64,444,735.
  • The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:15 p.m. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024.

Meeting Transcript

Ready to have 631 Mayor. All right, we have a quorum. One, two, three, four, five. Good evening. Welcome to tonight's special meeting. It is Thursday, June 27th, 2024 times 531. I call this meeting to order. Mayor, can I get a roll call, please? Councilmember. Councilmember Sutton. Here. Councilmember Wanawatho Rodriguez. Here. Vice Mayor Curtis. Here. Mayor Powell? Here. Councilmember Snyder called in. Councilmember Garcia. Present. And Councilmember Victorangle is running a little late. All right, thank you. So we have a quorum. If we can all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. I pledge allegiance. And to the Republic for which it stands. Under God. In the fiscal justice world. Thank you all. Public appearances. That guy. All right. So we'll go ahead and start uh business item A public hearing on primary property tax for fiscal year 2425. I call this start of public hearing. Well, hello there, stranger. Good evening, Mr. Mayor, members of the council. Brian Wright, 472 East Cactus Run Drive. Um, actually, tonight uh is tonight with there's two property taxes, one on the public uh property tax, another one on the final budget. So the first one tonight before you use a public hearing on the primary property taxes for FY2425. Um the pro publication was put in the the notice in the paper for July or June 13th and 20th. That meets the state law on that for advertising. The property tax being recommended is 1.0115 per 100 assessed valuation. Uh the proposal rate will generate 27,404 dollars or two percent of that's exclusive of new tax uh new construction. Um this increase in revenue is primarily due to the property uh valuations increasing. So the average property tax for a homeowner um will be about a hundred and one dollars and fifteen cents on an annual basis. Um so tonight with this public hearing. Um the next step after the public hearing is on July 8th. Um at the regular council meeting, though there'll be an ordinance presented to adopt that ordinance. Once the ordinance passed, it will be passed along to Pennell County for their consideration and adoption.

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