Title
Continued Discussion on the 2014 Operating Budget and 2014-2019 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), to Conclude with Balancing of the Operating Budget
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Finance Committee recommendations were to fund an additional Plans Examiner position and bike corridor proposal in the CFP.
City Manager Recommendation:
Accept the proposed recommendations outlined on Attachment #1, and direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinances for the December 10th meeting.
Report
Issue:
This is an opportunity for the Council to ask questions, request information, and make changes to the Operating and/or Capital Budget.
Staff Contact:
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director, 360-753-8499
Presenter(s):
* Council will discuss Finance Committee recommendations and proposals from the November 19th meeting.
* Department directors will be available to answer questions or provide information.
Background and Analysis:
Changes discussed by Council are outlined on attachment #1.
The 2014 Operating Budget was presented on October 22nd. The Council held a Public Hearing on November 12th. The Finance Committee discussed their concerns/recommendation and input from advisory committees and public hearing comments on the 2014 Budget at their November 18th meeting. Council made the following recommendations during the November 19th budget deliberations:
* Fund Building Plans Examiner (from revenue increase)
* Fund BPAC Bike Corridor Proposal (from funds available from 2014 budget plus 2013 Council goal money. This will appear in the CFP as a use of fund balance).
* Support one additional member of the Clean Team through CDBG funding
* Support section 108 loan program proposal for downtown sidewalk repair and alley lighting
* Evaluate financial impact of sub-area planning as a part of the public process on the Comprehensive Plan next year
* As a part of building advisory committee work plans next year, evaluate...
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