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 #5
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 3196, 3215, 3224, 3229, and 3236 by adjusting the City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget to recognize new and increased revenue sources, appropriate funds for projects and programs previously approved by Council, and make minor corrections identified throughout the biennium.
a. Ordinance No. XXXX: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Ordinance Nos. 3196, 3215, 3224, 3229, and 3236, by Making Adjustments to the City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, in Exhibit 1.
General Fund (100): $356,594
a) Office of Public Defense (OPD) Public Defense Improvement Grant - $13,953
On November 3, 2025 (AM No. 25-160), City Council approved the acceptance of the OPD Public Defense Improvement Grant of $20,930. $13,953 will be awarded in 2026, and the remaining funds will be awarded in 2027.
b) King County Fire District 34 Reimbursement - $124,566
In 2025, the City paid for septic and waste line repairs at Fire Station 13. Expenses for third party repair services have been reimbursed by King County Fire District 34.
c) FEMA Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) - $1,422
In 2022, the Fire Department received an equipment grant through FEMA’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). This adjustment recognizes the cash value of the equipment, received in 2025.
d) King County Basic Life Support Reimbursements - $216,653
King County reimburses the City of Redmond for Basic Life Support (BLS) work. The allocations are provided to the City after the budget process is complete, with the final allocation letter presented in December. This adjustment will align the City’s BLS expenditure and revenue budgets with the allocations provided by King County.
General Government Maintenance Fund (099) - $425,000
e) Old Firehouse Teen Center Building Demolition
During a study session on January 27, 2026, City Council was presented with the project information sheet for the Old Firehouse Teen Center Building Demolition project. The total budget for this project is $425,000, which will be funded with available Real Estate Excise Tax and General Fund funding in the General Government Maintenance Fund (099). This adjustment adds the project budget to the Capital Investment Program.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Fund (122): $699,312
f) King County Advanced Life Support & Mobile Integrated Healthcare Reimbursements - $699,312
King County reimburses the City of Redmond for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) work. The allocations are provided to the City after the budget process is complete, with the final allocation letter presented in December. This adjustment will align the City’s ALS and MIH expenditure and revenue budgets with the allocations provided by King County.
Information Technology Fund (520) - $275,000
g) CUES GraniteNET Project Funding - $275,000
In 2025, the CUES GraniteNet Project was added to the Business Technology Investment Program to implement AI-enabled analysis of wastewater and stormwater pipe inspections. The total budget for this project, including one-time implementation costs and ongoing operational costs, for this biennium is $275,000. The project will be funded by a transfer from the Wastewater and Stormwater Utility Funds, $137,500 each.
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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:
$1,330,906
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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3/17/2026 |
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 #5
Attachment B: Teen Center Building Demo Project Information Sheet
Exhibit 1: Summary of 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #5