The Glendale City Council has approved a $1.26 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.

According to a release from the city, expenditures include hiring new police and fire officers and expanding library hours at all branches. At least $37 million will be spent to improve current city parks and finish building another. Over $17 million is allocated for road pavement projects.

To view the budget in its entirety, visit the city’s website.

Meanwhile, the Chandler City Council has approved a $1.66 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which also begins July 1.

According to a release from that city, nearly $180 million will be used for projects to support Intel’s expansion. Another $73 million is allocated to pay off Chandler’s Public Safety Personnel Retirement System pension, which is an unfunded liability. 

In total, the budget includes over $850 million in capital improvements for projects already in progress as well as new ones.

For more information about the budget, visit the Chandler city website or call the budget office at 480-782-2254.