TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2748
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance
Haritha Narra
Deputy Finance Director
Finance
Hailey Zurcher
Financial Planning Manager
Parks
Dave Tuchek
Deputy Parks Director
Parks
Zach Houvener
Deputy Parks Director
TITLE:
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2027-2028 Budget Process: Departmental Budget Overview - Parks & Recreation
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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As part of the 2027-2028 budget process, Council will be provided with an overview of each city department and programmatic budgets.
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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:
Departmental budget overviews will help inform Council during the budget process.
OUTCOMES:
Council will receive budget overview presentations from each department. These presentations have been scheduled during study sessions March-May 2026.
* March 24: Parks & Recreation
* April 14: Executive, Finance, Human Resources, Technology & Information Services
* April 28: Fire, Police
* May 12: Planning & Community Development, Public Works
The presentations will cover the following information from each department:
* Mission Statement
* Overview of Department
* Baseline Budget Offers
* Status of Enhancements from 2025-2026 Budget
* Performance Measures
* 2027-2028 Budget Challenges
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:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Strategic & Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s...
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