TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Finance |
Kelley Cochran |
425-556-2798 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Finance |
Haritha Narra |
Deputy Finance Director |
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Finance |
Ryan Edwardsen |
Principal Revenue Analyst |
TITLE:
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House Bill 2015 - New Funding Mechanisms for Criminal Justice
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Finance Department is preparing for a Study Session to discuss the recently enacted HB 2015 which provides new funding mechanisms for criminal justice programs. A draft presentation is attached for Council review, and feedback is being sought to ensure that the final Study Session presentation is thorough and complete.
The current outline of the presentation is as follows:
• HB 2015 Overview
• Qualifications
• Eligible Expenditures
• Redmond Police Staffing History
• Redmond Police Recent Efficiency & Process Improvements
• Options & Recommendations
o These slides are still being developed
o Finance staff continue to attend informational sessions and receive updates from the State
o Options are expected to include:
§ Grant and sales tax opportunities
§ Decreasing or eliminating existing taxes
§ Ongoing and one-time needs
§ Implementation of new programs
§ Timing
• Taxpayer Impacts
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Feedback from Council will ensure that Study Session materials provide the information required for discussion and development of next steps.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
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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6/10/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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TBD |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
If implementation is desired in January 2026, the Department of Revenue (DOR) must receive notification from the city 75 days prior.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Study Session Presentation
Attachment B: HB 2015 Qualifications