ORDINANCE NO. 4699 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING SECTION 2-138 OF THE SCOTTSDALE REVISED CODE, RELATING TO THE VOLUNTARY UTILITY BILLING DONATION PROGRAM. WHEREAS, funds raised through the voluntary utility billing donation program, known as Scottsdale Cares, assist the City in promoting the positive development of youth, strengthen the capability of families and assist citizens of all ages in addressing crises needs; and WHEREAS, the funds for programs served by Scottsdale Cares are insufficient and demand for services has increased; and WHEREAS, increasing the suggested donation amount included in a user’s utility bill will help support rising service demands and costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona as follows: Section 1. Section 2-138 of the Scottsdale Revised Code, relating to the volunteer utility billing donation program, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-138. Voluntary utility billing donation program. (a) There is hereby established a voluntary utility billing donation program for the purpose of facilitating donations by users of city services to human services programs serving the community. All persons receiving bills for services from the city under the provisions of chapters 24 and 49 of this Code shall be included in the voluntary utility billing donation program. (b) The city manager, or the city manager’s designee, shall determine the form of the donation program and any procedures necessary to administer it. Donations under any program established pursuant to this section shall be voluntary. The amount of any suggested donation added to a user’s bill, if applicable, shall not exceed one dollar ($1.00) two dollars ($2.00) per meter, per month billed, and shall not be included in the amount of any arrearages or collections on an account. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of Scottsdale this 13th day of January, 2026. CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, an Arizona municipal corporation By: Lisa Borowsky, Mayor ATTEST: By: Ben Lane, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY By: Luis E Santaella, Interim City Attorney By: Karen Tyler, Principal Assistant City Attorney Pub: Jan 22, 2026