TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
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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Adoption of an Ordinance for the 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #7
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 3196, 3215, 3224, 3229, 3236, 3250, and 3252, by adjusting the City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget to recognize new and increased revenue sources, appropriate funds for projects previously approved by Council, and make minor corrections identified throughout the biennium.
General Fund (100): $1,900,889
a) King County Fire District 34 Reimbursement - $21,215
In 2026, the City paid for a water heater repair at Fire Station 18. Expenses for third party repair services have been reimbursed by King County Fire District 34.
b) City of Bellevue Fire Training Academy Reimbursement - $173,849
The Fire Department sends instructors to teach at the Fire Training Academy for the City of Bellevue. The salary and overtime costs of the instructors are reimbursed by the City of Bellevue.
c) City of Bellevue Air Purifier Reimbursement - $8,390
The Environmental Sustainability Program is purchasing 200 air purifiers for a resilience program. The City of Bellevue has reimbursed the City for 100 of the purifiers, which have been purchased on their behalf.
d) Youth Climate Action Grant - $50,000
On June 2, 2026, (AM No. 26-082), the City Council approved the acceptance of a Youth Climate Action Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for $50,000. The funding will be utilized to fund 10-50 mini-grants to youth to complete projects in the City that advance sustainability or resilience.
e) WA Department of Commerce Climate Planning Grant - $359,558
On March 3, 2026, (AM No. 26-031), the City Council approved the acceptance of a Climate Planning Grant from WA Department of Commerce for $359,558. The grant scope of work includes funding for Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) planning and implementation efforts, including community engagement, city operations decarbonization planning, technical support for code work, and grid capacity analysis.
f) WA Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Traffic Safety Grant - $3,000
On April 7, 2026, (AM No. 26-053), the City Council approved the acceptance of a Traffic Safety Grant from WA Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for $3,000. The funding will be utilized to purchase one LIDAR unit to support traffic enforcement operations.
g) Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency (EPSCA) Settlement - $1,284,877
Since 1992, the City has been a part of the Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency (EPSCA), which owned, operated, and maintained a regional 800 MHz trunked radio communication system serving East King County. In 2023, the EPSCA Board of Directors voted to dissolve EPSCA as a nonprofit corporation. The City Council approved the subsequent PSERN Interlocal Agreement on May 19, 2026 (AM No. 26-078). As part of the dissolution process, the City received $1,284,877, representing Redmond’s share of EPSCA’s remaining net assets. This budget adjustment recognizes the receipt of these funds in the City’s budget.
Arts Activity Fund (011): $75,000
h) Arts Maintenance Funding Transfer - $75,000
On June 9, 2026, staff provided a study session to City Council to discuss the Arts Master Plan, including proposed funding options for the Arts program. Part of this funding recommendation includes $75,000 in one-time funding in 2026 for deferred arts maintenance. This adjustment recognizes the transfer from the General Fund to the Arts Activity Fund for this deferred maintenance.
Parks Maintenance Projects Fund (095): $68,000
i) Downtown Redmond Link Extension - RCC Landscaping Improvements (AMLI) Funding - $68,000
In 2023, AMLI negotiated with the City of Redmond and Sound Transit to utilize a portion of Sound Transit Light Rail and City of Redmond RCC properties for a construction access "haul route" for the AMLI development project. As part of the negotiated agreement, the City of Redmond agreed to complete the landscaping and site improvements in the construction access area. Landscape/site improvements will include soil preparation, irrigation system installation, landscape planting, and installation of (2) concrete modular benches. In combination with Parks Maintenance funding, the total project cost of $154,660 will be funded with a $68,000 transfer of AMLI Residential rental income from the 031 Real Property Fund.
General Government Maintenance Fund (099): $1,000,000
j) Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Grant - $1,000,000
On May 5, 2026, (AM No. 26-067), the City Council approved the acceptance of a CHIP grant in the amount of $1,000,000. This funding will cover the King County Wastewater Sewer Treatment Capacity fills for the Bellwether Prisma project.
Tourism Fund (131): $20,000
k) Port of Seattle Tourism Advertising Grant - $20,000
On June 16, 2026, (AM No. 26-094), the City Council approved the acceptance of a Tourism Advertising grant from the Port of Seattle in the amount of $20,000. The funding will support geo-targeted Pay Per Click campaigns to target visitors with strong flight connections to SEA Airport.
Transportation Capital Projects Fund (316): $1,474,783
l) WSDOT Move Ahead Washington (MAWA) Grant - $1,474,783
On February 17, 2026, (AM No. 26-023), the City Council approved the acceptance of a Move Ahead Washington (MAWA) grant from WSDOT. The total $8,000,000 award will be utilized for the 148th Ave Shared Use Path and NE 36th St. Bike Facilities CIP projects. This adjustment allocates the 2026 portion of the grant funding, and the additional funding will be allocated in future years of the CIP to align with project schedules.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Fiscal Policies
• Required:
RCW 35A.33.120 Funds-Limitations on expenditures-Transfers and adjustments.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This budget adjustment is necessary to align city financial records to account for Council decisions and corrections to the existing budget.
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:
$4,538,672
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:
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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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/21/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
All budget adjustments for the 2025-2026 biennium must be approved no later than December 31, 2026.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The adopted budget would not align city financial records with decisions made and corrections in budgeted funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Ordinance: 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #7
Exhibit 1: Summary of 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #7