The Phoenix City Council will consider a bond proposal this week that recommends spending $500 million in areas from arts and culture to street and storm drain upgrades.

The council will consider the recommendations of the GO Bond Executive Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 13. If the council approves the proposal, voters will decide at a special election in November.

The committee spent three months listening to needs from city officials and members of the community before compiling the recommended areas for spending. Its recommendations are:

• Arts & Culture - $50,385,000
• Economic Development & Education - $38 million 
• Environment & Sustainability - $26 million
• Housing, Human Services & Homelessness - $63 million
• Neighborhoods & City Services - $44,615,000
• Parks & Recreation - $64 million
• Public Safety - $132,500,000
• Streets & Storm Drainage - $81,500,000

“It was an honor to serve as chair of the GO Bond Executive Committee,” Sharon Harper said in a release.

“I would like to thank my fellow committee members for their time and commitment to the process. I believe our recommendations reflect the highest priority needs of the city and will benefit all members of the community."