Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7368 (Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed Ordinance that amends Ordinance 7368 on second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the proposed Ordinance that amends Ordinance 7368 on second reading.
Staff Contact:
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, 360.753.8465
Joan Lutz, Budget and Finance Manager, 360.753.8760
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item
Background and Analysis:
There were no changes to the ordinance from first to second reading.
City Council may revise the City’s Operating, Special and Capital Budgets by approving an ordinance. Generally, budget amendments are presented quarterly to Council for review and approval, however amendments may be made at any time during the year and for fiscal year 2023, the third quarter budget amendment was skipped. The amended ordinances appropriate funds and provide authorization to expend the funds.
The attached ordinance includes recommended amendment to the 2023 Operating Funds, Special Funds and Capital Funds for the 4th quarter in 2023 totaling $16,839,607.
Office of Community Vitality
• Appropriation of $28,200 for Indigent Defense case credits. Funding from use of fund balance.
• Appropriation of $53,155 for carryover of general professional services and software and IT equipment leases. Funding from use of fund balance.
• Appropriation of $1,000,000 for CDBG program. Funding from HUD Grant reimbursement.
• Appropriation of $500,000 transfer to Home Fund Capital Fund. Funding from Home Fund Operating Fund.
Office of Strategic Initiatives
• Appropriation of $75,906 for carryover of 2022 contract for Community Discrimination Assessment with Truclusion.
• Appropriation of $10,000 for 2023 Leadership Academy. Funding from WCIA Grant.
• Appropriation of $300,000 for additional LEOFF 1 OPEB expenditures. Funding from use of fund balance.
Community Planning & Development
• Appropriation of $20,000 for annual tree maintenance. Funding is from Capital Improvement Fund.
Fire Department
• Appropriation of $395,000 for additional personnel costs from union contract negotiations. Funding from use of fund balance.
• Appropriation of $225,000 for Fire Fleet parts. Funding from unanticipated revenue.
• Appropriation of $300,000 for overtime. Funding from unanticipated revenue.
Parks, Arts and Recreation
• Appropriation of $3,164 for repair of the Watershed Trail. Funding from 2022 FEMA grant.
• Appropriation of $222,324 for Recreation Classes and Outdoor Adventures. Funding from unanticipated revenues.
• Appropriation of $232,454 carryover for contracted services. Funding from use of fund balance.
• Appropriation of $31,275 carryover for contracted services for 110%, Inc. Funding from use of fund balance.
• Appropriation of $98,943 for Art Interventions. Funding from Our Town Grant with matching.
• Appropriation of $8,000 for Arts Walk. Funding from contributions and donations.
• Appropriation of $8,500 for Armory wages. Funding from unanticipated revenue.
Police Department
• Appropriation of $31,316 for General Professional Services. Funding from WASPC Grant Reimbursement.
Public Works
• Appropriation of $4,930,000 for carryover of 2022 vehicle replacement and new purchase. Funding from use of fund balance.
• Appropriation of $6,869,510 for carryover of various Capital Projects for the Wastewater Capital Improvement Fund.
• Appropriation of $2,220,432 for carryover of various Capital Projects for the Stormwater and Surface Water Capital Improvement Fund.
• Appropriation of $64,409 for seasonal wages. Funding from fund balance.
• Appropriation of $60,000 for fleet electrification consultant. Funding from Drinking Water Utility Fund.
• Appropriation of $100,000 for Washington Center of Performing Arts maintenance. Funding from use of fund balance.
• Appropriation of $105,000 for debt service payment. Funding from use of fund balance.
Other
• Appropriation of $280,000 for worker compensation claims. Funding from use of fund balance.
Climate Analysis:
This agenda item is expected to result in no impact to greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
One of the goals of the City’s budget process is to ensure that City services are provided equitably to our residents and business communities, as well as the greater Olympia community. This agenda item is not expected to further impact known disparities in our community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None notes.
Financial Impact:
Total increase to 2023 Appropriations:
• Operating Funds - $ 2,286,510
• Special Funds - $ 5,463,155
• Capital Funds - $ 9,089,942
• Total $ 16,839,607
Options:
1. Approve ordinance amending ordinance 7368. This provides staff with budget capacity to proceed with initiatives approved by Council.
2. Do not approve the amending ordinance; staff will not have authorization to expend the funds.
3. Take other Action.
Attachments:
Ordinance