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 |
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Finance |
Hailey Zurcher |
Financial Planning Manager |
TITLE:
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Public Hearing on the Preliminary 2027 - 2028 Biennial Budget and the Business Technology Investment Program (BTIP)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This is the third of four public hearings related to the 2027 - 2028 biennial budget. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather feedback on the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget and the Business Technology Investment Program (BTIP). 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:
o N/A
• Required:
o Public Hearings are required under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.55 and RCW 35A.34 allowing the community to give public testimony on the upcoming budget.
o This public hearing on the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget is required under RCW 35A.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.
o 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 (CIP) and Business Technology Investment Program (BTIP) are critical components of the budget development process, an additional public hearing is dedicated to ensuring there is an opportunity for feedback on these programs.
• Council Request:
o N/A
• Other Key Facts:
o N/A
OUTCOMES:
Public hearings provide a formal opportunity for public testimony regarding the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget. Community feedback shared during the public hearing will be added to the public comment matrix being compiled during the 2027 - 2028 budget development process.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
o On September 15, 2026, the first public hearing on the 2027 - 2028 biennial budget was held. This public hearing provided an opportunity for the community to share feedback on the proposed 2027 - 2032 Capital Investment Program, the first two years of which will be incorporated into the 2027 - 2028 biennial budget that is currently being developed.
o On October 6, 2026, the second public hearing on the 2027 - 2028 biennial budget was held. This public hearing provided an opportunity for the community to share feedback on the property tax levy and other revenue sources.
o The fourth and final public hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
o N/A
• Feedback Summary:
o N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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1/27/2026 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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2/10/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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2/10/2026 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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3/3/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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3/10/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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3/24/2026 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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4/14/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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4/14/2026 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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4/28/2026 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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5/12/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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5/12/2026 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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6/9/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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7/14/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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7/28/2026 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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8/3/2026 |
Special Meeting |
Approve |
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9/8/2026 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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9/15/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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9/22/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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9/22/2026 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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10/6/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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10/13/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/22/2026 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
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10/27/2026 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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10/29/2026 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
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11/2/2026 |
Special Meeting |
Receive Information |
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11/5/2026 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
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11/10/2026 |
Special Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Public hearings on the preliminary budget must be scheduled prior to the final public hearing, which must be on or before the first Monday in December. The final public hearing on the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: BTIP Presentation from October 13, 2026, FAC Committee of the Whole Meeting