By Wayne Schutsky | Scottsdale Progress
As Scottsdale city leaders grapple with the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis, they also are weighing whether or not to delay infrastructure projects connected to the $319-million bond approved by voters last November.
The city has already approved some smaller bond projects – including some needed fire department expenditures – but was planning to spend the bulk of bond proceeds over the next five years.
But during a hearing on next year’s city budget, Councilman Guy Phillips suggested delaying bond projects amid the economic uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic.