Khara House

Public Safety Ballot Propositions 404 & 405

Half-cent sales tax raising about $18.2 million a year; a $50,000 car would cost $250 more, groceries and rent exempt; the bond wouldn't raise the current property tax rate.

Outdoor Lighting and Zoning Code Updates

None anticipated for city operations.

Pending litigation update

Unknown — litigation outcomes could carry costs or settlements for the city.

Flagstaff Food Action Plan Support

The plan is a framework; implementation depends on future funding.

dark-sky preservation

It boosts local tourism and brings in stargazers who spend money at our hotels and restaurants.

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Strategic Plan

Incarceration costs around $41,000 per year per person, while probation and treatment courts cost significantly less.

Data Center Municipal Code Revisions

Potential utility rate increases and infrastructure strain versus minimal long-term local employment and tax revenue.

Historic Preservation Review Process and Homeowner Costs

Limited by a static base operating budget of $16,000 for comprehensive planning.

surveillance technology

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill if legal challenges or system overhauls force the city to scrap the readers.

Federal Agency Interaction Protocols and ICE Petition

Potential legal and operational impacts related to federal funding compliance and state statutes.

Potential Disposition of Property at Beaver Street and Aspen Avenue

Could involve future municipal property transactions or lease revenues.

minimum wage

Local businesses are facing higher labor costs, which a new report says has led to significant job losses across the city.

minimum wage increase

Workers will see fatter paychecks, but local businesses are going to shell out more cash to keep their doors open.

Data Center Policy & Resource Evaluation

Potential short-term construction tax revenue and ongoing utility franchise fees balanced against long-term grid and water infrastructure costs.

city manager search

While the salary will pull from city tax dollars, the new manager's budgeting decisions will directly shape how efficiently your money is spent around town.

surveillance cameras

Taxpayers will save money as the city drops these surveillance contracts, though past investments in the tech are gone.

surveillance camera contract

Canceling the deal keeps those tax dollars in the city pocket, saving money that would have gone toward the controversial hardware.

immigration policy

Setting up and maintaining the new online reporting portal and adjusting police training could eat into the city budget.

ICE office lease

Local taxpayers aren't footing the bill directly since it's a federal lease, but city resources could be indirectly tied up in managing community fallout.

surveillance camera ban

The city avoids costly contracts for the camera system, though it might spend less defending future privacy lawsuits.

Consideration and Approval of Contract: General Services Contract with Holiday Lights, LLC in an amount not to exceed $75,000, annually, for Holiday Light and Decor Installation.