City Council Policy Session, February 24, 2026
Approves 2026 City Heat Response Plan and Associated Action Items (items 2-8), 9-0
What happened
The Phoenix City Council approved its 2026 municipal heat response plan and seven associated action items (agenda items 2 through 8) on a 9-0 vote, authorizing a $5.25M summer program including a 24/7 cooling center lease at 20 West Jackson, a $300,000 contract with UMOM for fami…
- Jurisdiction
- Phoenix, AZ
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 24, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 9-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 2
FY2026-27 Preliminary General Fund Budget Status and Multiyear Forecast
Staff presented the FY2026-27 preliminary general fund budget and multiyear forecast. Forecasted total general fund revenues just under $2B (3.4% growth); projected $62M surplus ($36M ongoing, $26M one-time) after a $75M set-aside for FY2027-28, OHS/ARPA replacement funds, and operating costs for...
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Meeting Summary
The Phoenix City Council approved its 2026 municipal heat response plan and seven associated action items (agenda items 2 through 8) on a 9-0 vote, authorizing a $5.25M summer program including a 24/7 cooling center lease at 20 West Jackson, a $300,000 contract with UMOM for fami…
Key Decisions (2)
FY2026-27 Preliminary General Fund Budget Status and Multiyear Forecast
2026 City Heat Response Plan and Associated Action Items (items 2-8)
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Council members flagged affordability and rising costs as top resident…
Infrastructure
A proposed public works solid-waste rate increase over three years…
Commercial Demand
Mayor Gallego criticized generous sales-tax subsidies for the fast-growing data…
Who Spoke (28)
On the record: the mayor, 6 staff members, 4 witnesses, and 2 members of the public.
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