Title
Continued Discussion of the 2014 Operating Budget
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendations:
* Finance Committee reviewed utility rate recommendations at its October meeting.
* Utility Advisory Committee reviewed utility rates (letter attached).
* The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommends tourism service contracts in the amount of $230,000 (summary attached).
City Manager Recommendation:
Review and ask questions. Action will be taken later.
Report
Issue:
Staff's review will focus on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) recommendations, utility rates including general facility charges (GFCs) and impact fees (including school districts). However, any part of the budget may be discussed.
Staff Contact:
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Julie Hankins, Olympia City Council, Chair, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Steve Hall, City Manager
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director
Rich Hoey, Public Works Director
Jennifer Priddy, Olympia School District
Background and Analysis:
The 2014 Preliminary Budget was presented to the City Council on October 22nd. The City of Olympia's preliminary 2014 Operating Budget is $117 million. The General Fund portion is $64 million. The Operating Budget includes increases in utility rates, GFCs, and impact fees (see attachments).
In reviewing the material for tonight's meeting an error in the school impact fee calculation was discovered. A representative from the School District will be present Monday evening to review the school district's CFP and impact fee calculations. The impact fee changes are noted on the attachment.
The Budget, as well as the Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), is posted on the City's website, olympiawa.gov. Additionally, the budget is available for review in the City Clerk's office, Olympia Timberland Library, and Evergreen State College.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A - Council wil...
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