File #: 17-0626    Version: 1
Type: discussion Status: Filed
File created: 5/31/2017 In control: Finance Committee
Agenda date: 6/7/2017 Final action: 6/7/2017
Title: Discussion on a Sustainable Budget for 2018

Title

Discussion on a Sustainable Budget for 2018

 

Recommended Action

Committee Recommendation:

Not referred to a committee.

 

City Manager Recommendation:

Discuss the unfunded critical needs and 2018 revenue estimates. No action requested.

 

Report

Issue:

Whether to consider unfunded critical needs and 2018 revenue estimates.

 

Staff Contact:

Mary Verner, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499

 

Presenter(s):

Mary Verner, Administrative Services Director

Dean Walz, Fiscal Services Director

 

Background and Analysis:

To be consistent with the City’s financial policies and principles, budget decisions should be made on a foundation of sustainability. As programs begin compiling 2018 budgets, Councilmembers will be equipped with updates from staff about unfunded budget needs and current 2018 revenue estimates. With this information, Council can make well-informed decisions to support a long-term sustainable budget.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

None identified.

 

Options:

N/A

 

Financial Impact:

N/A

 

Attachments:

None