TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, COO
425-556-2166
Fire
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief
425-556-2201
Police
Darrell Lowe, Police Chief
425-556-2529
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Safety Funding Plan Milestones
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
As part of the 2021-2022 Budget, staff spoke to the City Council about the need to engage in focused discussions around the need for additional police and fire funding in relationship to the 2007 Levy Lid lift. Since that time, Redmond is engaging community members on a Sounding Board to provide input, feedback, perspectives, and recommendations relevant to the ongoing development of a City of Redmond Public Safety funding plan that potentially may lead to a property tax levy proposal to voters in November 2022. Attachment A provides a communications timeline leading up to a potential November 2022 ballot measure.
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Relevant plans include the Community Strategic Plan and the Fire and Police Strategic Plans.
* Required:
Property Tax Levy Lid Lift measures are governed under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.55.
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
The current 2007 Public Safety Levy Lid Lift has lost buying power due to the 1% growth cap on property taxes. Future public safety needs to support a growing city will also be considered.
OUTCOMES:
In addition to looking at the needs associated with the 2007 Public Safety Levy Lid Lift, an analysis of current and future funding for public safety services will include items such as light rail security, mental health, mobile integrated health, fire coverage, and body worn cameras.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or plann...
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