TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Finance |
Kelley Cochran |
425-556-2748 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Finance |
Haritha Narra |
Deputy Finance Director |
TITLE:
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Public Hearing on the Preliminary 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This is the final of four public hearings related to the 2025-2026 biennial budget. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public comments on the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget. Public Hearings are a chance for Council and staff to hear the priorities of the community as a budget is developed for the next biennium.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
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• Required:
Public hearings are required under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.55 and RCW 35.34 allowing the community to give public testimony on the upcoming budget.
This public hearing on the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget is required under RCW 35.34.090: The legislative body or a committee thereof shall schedule hearings on the budget or parts thereof, and may require the presence of department heads to give information regarding estimates and programs.
The City is required to hold at least three public hearings during the budget development process: 1) property tax levy and other revenue sources; 2) preliminary budget; and 3) final budget. Because the Capital Improvement Program and Business Technology Investment Program are critical components of the budget development process, an additional public hearing is dedicated to these programs.
• Council Request:
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• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Public hearings provide a formal opportunity for public testimony regarding the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
On July 16, 2024, the first public hearing on the 2025-2026 biennial budget was held. This public hearing provided an opportunity for the community to share feedback on the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Investment Program and Business Technology Investment program, the first two years of which will be incorporated into the 2025-2026 biennial budget that is currently being developed.
On October 1, 2024, the second public hearing on the 2025-2026 biennial budget was held. This public hearing provided an opportunity for the community to share feedback regarding the proposed tax and fee increases in the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget.
On October 15, 2024, a third public hearing on the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget was held. This public hearing provided an opportunity for the community to share feedback regarding the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget.
Members of the community have also been able to submit comments via email to budget@redmond.gov <mailto:budget@redmond.gov>.
A community questionnaire for the 2025-2026 biennial budget was also open August 5-September 20, 2024.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
The public hearings were noticed in The Seattle Times, the Redmond City Hall Lobby, and on <https://www.redmond.gov/1202/Public-Hearing-Notices>.
The Budget Questionnaire was posted on the Let’s Connect Redmond platform. It was promoted on eNews, Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor, as well as in the Parks & Rec newsletter and the Plans, Policies, and Regulations newsletter.
• Feedback Summary:
Comments from public hearings and received via email are being compiled into a matrix.
A total of 157 responses were submitted for the community questionnaire.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/13/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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2/27/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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3/19/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
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4/9/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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4/23/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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5/28/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
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6/11/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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6/25/2024 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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7/9/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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7/9/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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7/16/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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8/13/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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9/10/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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9/24/2024 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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10/1/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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10/8/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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10/15/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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10/22/2024 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
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10/29/2024 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/12/2024 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
The final public hearing on the preliminary biennial budget must be on or before the first Monday in December.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
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ATTACHMENTS:
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