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
TITLE:
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Public Hearing on the Preliminary 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This is the third of four public hearings related to the 2025-2026 biennial budget. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public comments on the preliminary 2025-2026 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 35.34 allowing the community to give public testimony on the upcoming budget.
This public hearing on the preliminary 2025-2026 biennial budget is required under RCW 35.34.090: The legislative body or a committee thereof shall schedule hearings on the budget or parts thereof, and may require the presence of department heads to give information regarding estimates and programs.
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 Improvement Program and Business Technology Investment Program are critical components of the budget development process, an additional public hearing is dedicated to 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 2025-2026 biennial budget.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
On July 16, 2024...
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