TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance Kelley Cochran 425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance Haritha Narra Deputy Finance Director Finance Hailey Zurcher Financial Planning Manager
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Preliminary 2027 - 2028 Biennial Budget: Council Deliberations #3
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This is Council’s third budget deliberations session on the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
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Council Request:
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Other Key Facts:
Budget deliberations are an opportunity for Council to have focused discussions on the preliminary biennial budget and discuss any potential changes before the biennial budget is adopted.
OUTCOMES:
The following topics are scheduled for discussion and review by Council:
2 hours
Deliberation Matrix
Public Comment Matrix
Parking Lot Items
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
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Outreach Methods and Results:
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Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
Strategic & Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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? Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
1/27/2026 Study Session Provide Direction 2/10/2026 Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications Provide Direction 2/10/2026 Study Session Provide Direction 3/3/2026 Business Meeting Approve 3/10/2026 Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications Provide Direction 3/24/2026 Study Session Receive Information 4/14/202...
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