TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance
Haritha Narra
Deputy Finance Director
TITLE:
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2025-2026 Budget Process Monthly Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Council will be provided with timely and consistent updates related to the development of the 2025-2026 budget. Updates will be provided monthly until final budget adoption and will cover the forecast, internal processes, and community involvement and engagement. Other updates will be provided as requested by Council or as needed by staff.
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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:
The following information will be provided to Council:
1. Update on 2025-2026 Community Budget Questionnaire
2. September 24 Study Session on 2025-2026 Forecast
3. Revised date for second Public Hearing
4. Council budget deliberation planning
a. Document location
b. Preparedness
c. Participation
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
A community questionnaire for the 2025-2026 budget went live August 5, 2024, and is currently scheduled to be available through September 20, 2024.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
The Budget Questionnaire is posted on the Let's Connect Redmond platform. It has been promoted on eNews, Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor, as well as in the Parks & Rec newsletter and the Plans, Policies, and Regulations newsletter.
* Feedback Summary:
As of September 3, 2024, 119 responses have been submitted.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsi...
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