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 2027-2028 Biennial Budget: Property Tax Levy and Other Revenue Sources
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This is the second of four public hearings related to the 2027-2028 biennial budget. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather feedback on the proposed tax and fee increases in the preliminary 2027-2028 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:
N/A
• Required:
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.
This public hearing on the property tax levy and other revenue sources for the coming fiscal biennium is required under RCW 84.55.120: The legislative body must hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues, prior to the property tax certification deadline.
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 ensure there is an opportunity for feedback on these programs.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
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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):
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.
Two upcoming public hearings on the preliminary 2027-2028 biennial budget are scheduled for October 20, 2026, and November 2, 2026.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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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):
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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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3/10/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
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4/14/2026 |
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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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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9/8/2026 |
Study Session |
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 |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/13/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
The public hearing on the property tax levy and other revenue sources is required prior to the property tax certification deadline.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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