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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Public Hearing on the Preliminary 2027 - 2028 Biennial Budget
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This is the final of four public hearings related to the 2027 - 2028 biennial budget. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public comments on the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget. Public hearings are a chance for Council and staff to hear the priorities of the community as a budget is developed for the next biennium.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
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Required:
Public hearings are required under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 84.55 and RCW 35A.34 allowing the community to give public testimony on the upcoming budget. This final public hearing on the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget is required under RCW 35A.34.110.
The City is required to hold at least three public hearings during the budget development process: 1) property tax levy and other revenue sources; 2) preliminary budget, and 3) final budget. Because the Capital Investment Program (CIP) and Business Technology Investment Program (BTIP) are critical components of the budget development process, an additional public hearing is dedicated to ensuring there is an opportunity for feedback on these programs.
Council Request:
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Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Public hearings provide a formal opportunity for public testimony regarding the preliminary 2027 - 2028 biennial budget. Community feedback shared during the public hearing will be added to the public comment matrix being compiled during the 2027 - 2028 budget development process.
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