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File #: CM 25-450   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Agenda Ready for Committee of the Whole
File created: 7/30/2025 In control: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
On agenda: 8/4/2025 Final action:
Title: House Bill 2015 - New Funding Mechanisms for Criminal Justice
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Draft Study Session Presentation, 3. Attachment B: HB 2015 Qualifications
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TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2798

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance
Haritha Narra
Deputy Finance Director
Finance
Ryan Edwardsen
Principal Revenue Analyst


TITLE:
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House Bill 2015 - New Funding Mechanisms for Criminal Justice


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Finance Department is preparing for a Study Session to discuss the recently enacted HB 2015 which provides new funding mechanisms for criminal justice programs. A draft presentation is attached for Council review, and feedback is being sought to ensure that the final Study Session presentation is thorough and complete.

The current outline of the presentation is as follows:
* HB 2015 Overview
* Qualifications
* Eligible Expenditures
* Redmond Police Staffing History
* Redmond Police Recent Efficiency & Process Improvements
* Options & Recommendations
o These slides are still being developed
o Finance staff continue to attend informational sessions and receive updates from the State
o Options are expected to include:
* Grant and sales tax opportunities
* Decreasing or eliminating existing taxes
* Ongoing and one-time needs
* Implementation of new programs
* Timing
* Taxpayer Impacts
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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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* Required:
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* Council Request:
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OUTCOMES:
Feedback from Council will ensure that Study Session materials provide the information required for discussion and development of next steps.


COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

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BUDGET IMPACT:

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Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

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