Budget Review Commission - September 24, 2026

The Budget Review Commission of Scottsdale, Arizona, convened on September 24, 2026, to discuss several fiscal matters including the city's sales tax structure, general fund budget, and fund balance roll forward. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the allocation and sufficiency of sales tax revenues dedicated to public safety, transportation, and arterial lifecycle programs, with detailed presentations on current revenues, expenditures, and projections for capital projects. The commission also reviewed preliminary fiscal year 2025-26 budget results, noting positive variances in revenues and expenditures, and discussed the impact of inflation and litigation settlements on the budget. A key procurement-related action was the unanimous motion to agendize a future discussion on the food tax, specifically its revenue sources, allocation, and potential implications of its elimination on the budget. This sets the stage for the commission to potentially recommend budget adjustments related to this tax in upcoming sessions. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.