TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
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
TITLE:
title
Adoption of an Ordinance for the 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #4
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 3196, 3215, 3224, and 3229 by adjusting the City's 2025-2026 Biennial Budget to recognize new and increased revenue sources, appropriate funds for projects and programs previously approved by Council, make minor corrections identified throughout the biennium, and establish a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund for the Business Technology Investment Program (BTIP).
General Fund (100): $458,809
a) Junior Fire Chief Program Reimbursement - $30,000
The Fire Department received sponsorship funds from Amazon.com to support the
Junior Fire Chief Program. The funds received by Amazon.com are sufficient to support the 2025 and 2026 program expenditures.
b) Port of Seattle Grant - $120,000
On September 16, 2025 (AM No. 25-126), the City Council approved the acceptance of the Port of Seattle Economic Development Grant in the amount of $120,000 for 2025 and 2026 programming. Funds will support district development, World Cup activations, and Startup425 programming.
c) SPAR Grant - $6,000
On September 16, 2025 (AM No. 25-127), the City Council approved the acceptance of the Accept Simple Possession Advocacy Representation (SPAR) Grant. The state provides this grant funding to reimburse cities for public defense costs incurred in the representation of adults charged with misdemeanor drug possession or public use offense.
d) World Cup Event Programming Reimbursement - $135,000
The Planning Department received sponsorship funds from Amazon.com to support World Cup activities. The funding will be utilized for the following:
* World Cup Watch...
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