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City of Glendale TEMPORARY SALES TAX INCREASE Public Education

City of Glendale TEMPORARY SALES TAX INCREASE Public Education . History. Growth since 1993 – new infrastructure 1 library 32 parks 1 recreation and aquatics center 5 fire stations 1 police precinct 1 adult center

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City of Glendale TEMPORARY SALES TAX INCREASE Public Education

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  1. City of Glendale TEMPORARY SALES TAX INCREASE Public Education Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  2. History Growth since 1993 – new infrastructure • 1 library • 32 parks • 1 recreation and aquatics center • 5 fire stations • 1 police precinct • 1 adult center • Miles of streets, sewer lines, water lines and other infrastructure was necessary Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  3. What has Glendale reduced already to the General Fund? Since 2009: • 25% decrease to departmental budgets ($40.2 million) • 22% decrease to city workforce (307) • Saving approximately $5.5 million with 3 years of mandatory employee furloughs • Minimal service impact Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  4. Current Economic Conditions • Lingering effects of the recession • Less revenue from all sources of city revenue - sales taxes, licenses, development services • Less revenue from state of Arizona (“state shared revenue”) • Planned private developments went into bankruptcy, housing market collapse, foreclosures, high unemployment Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  5. General Fund Examples • Police & fire protection and city court • Libraries and pools • Books and the operation of the city’s libraries • Code compliance • Planning & economic development • Festivals • Paint to cover up graffiti • Operations of the city’s facilities and parks - mowing and irrigation Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  6. Sales Tax History • Population 1993: 160,155 • Population 2012: 226,721 (41% increase) • Last time city increased general sales tax rate across most categories was 1993 • Voter approved tax increases for police, fire and transportation initiatives in 1994, 2001 and 2007 -- dedicated only to those services Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  7. Total Sales Tax on Purchases Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  8. How Much is the Difference?35¢ on a $50 item Previous Sales Tax Rate Temporary Sales Tax Rate 2.9% Item: $50 Temporary Rate: $1.45 Total: $51.45 2.2% Item: $50 Previous Rate: $1.10 Total: $51.10 • Temporary sales tax sunsets after 5 years • Began August 1, 2012 - automatically ends August 1, 2017 Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  9. Background June 2012 Glendale City Council approved: Temporary increase to city sales tax Tiered system with single item purchases over $5,000 remaining at previous rate Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  10. Is Glendale Alone? • During the economic downtown, 30 Arizona cities and towns have increased their sales tax including: • Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Buckeye, Cave Creek, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Queen Creek, Tolleson, Wickenburg, Youngtown, Sierra Vista, Flagstaff and more • The state of Arizona -Source: Model City Tax Code Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  11. City Obligations • Required to provide core services: • Public safety, water, sewer & sanitation • 63% of city’s general fund is for public safety • Legally required to balance the budget • Legally required to pay debt services • Must operate and maintain city-owned Arena: • With or without a tenant • Costs to operate & maintain facility • Sales tax increase needed with or without city obligations to Jobing.com Arena Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  12. What could be eliminated if there’s no temporary sales tax?(As of 9/24/12) • $20 million in proposed cuts: • Closure of 2 libraries and a pool • Reduction in response to park maintenance • Slower code compliance response • Police officers, jail staff, CAT teams, crime prevention programs • Firefighters, fire investigators/inspectors, Crisis Response program • Eliminate all festivals: Glendale Glitters, Glitter & Glow, Chocolate Affaire, Jazz & Blues, Summer Band, downtown holiday lights • Substantial reduction in services and programs Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

  13. More City Financial Info? • The city’s website: www.glendaleaz.com • Budget information: www.glendaleaz.com/budget • Financial reports: www.glendaleaz.com/finance • “Follow Your Money:” www.glendaleaz.com/FollowYourMoney • Know the Facts: www.glendaleaz.com/knowthefacts Know The Facts - Public Education 2012

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