City of Yuma

City Council Worksession

Agenda

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:30 PM

Yuma City Hall Council Chambers

One City Plaza, Yuma

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Resolution R2015-047 that one or more members of the

Yuma City Council may participate in person or by telephonic, video or internet conferencing.

Voting procedures will remain as required by the Yuma City Charter and other applicable laws.

CALL TO ORDER

I. VISIT YUMA ANNUAL PRESENTATION

Marcus Carney, Executive Director, will provide Visit Yuma's annual update; followed by

questions and/or discussion with City Council.

II. PROPOSED BUDGET OVERVIEW

Acting City Administrator, Jay Simonton, and Finance Director, Douglas Allen, will provide

an overview of the proposed FY 2027 Budget, including future City Council schedule and

actions; followed by questions and/or discussion with City Council.

III. FY 2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Sue Cowey, CIP Administrator, will present the proposed CIP for FY2027-FY2031; followed

by questions and/or discussion with City Council.

IV. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Presentation by Rodney Short, Deputy City Attorney, regarding State and Federal legislative

guiding principles, priorities, and strategies as well as status of proposed State and Federal

actions affecting City of Yuma; followed by questions and/or discussion with City Council.

V. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OF MAY 20, 2026

City Council discussion and/or questions to City staff on any Regular City Council Meeting

agenda item. (For a listing of agenda items, the Regular City Council meeting agenda is

posted adjacent to this worksession agenda and is available in the Office of the City Clerk

and on the City’s website at www.YumaAz.gov).

VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

An Executive Session may be called during this public meeting for the purpose of receiving

legal advice for items included on the May 20, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting and the

May 19, 2026, Regular Worksession agendas, pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.03 A (1, 3, 4

and/or 7) and the following items:

There are no additional executive session items scheduled at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the

City of Yuma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of or access to, or treatment or

employment in, its programs, activities, or services. For information regarding rights and provisions of the ADA or

Section 504, or to request reasonable accommodations for participation in City programs, activities, or services

contact: ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, City of Yuma Human Resources Department, One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ

85364-1436; (928) 373-5125 or TTY (928) 373-5149.