Title
Consideration of the Recommended 2025 Preliminary Operating, Special (Dedicated) Funds, and Capital Budget for Final Budget Balancing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a recommendation to the City Council to consider the 2025 Preliminary Operating, Special (Dedicated) Funds, and Capital Budget for Final Budget Balancing.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a recommendation to the City Council to consider the 2025 Preliminary Operating, Special (Dedicated) Funds, and Capital Budget for Final Budget Balancing.
Staff Contact:
Joan Lutz, Budget & Fiscal Manager, Finance Department, 360.753.8760
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The City Manager presented the 2025 Preliminary Operating Budget to the City Council on September 17, and October 8, and held a Study Session on October 22. Two Public Hearings were held on October 29 and November 12 in order to receive public testimony on the preliminary budget, utility rates, General Facility Charges, impact fees, and special (dedicated) program budgets.
The City Manager will discuss final budget balancing recommendations. The City Manager will seek Committee approval on the final changes to the 2025 Operating Budget, Special (Dedicated) Revenues, Council Support, and the Capital Budget and seek approval to direct staff to present the Final 2025 Budget to the City Council on Tuesday, November 19.
Climate Analysis:
No specific climate impacts are identified. However, the 2025 Operating Budget contains funding to continue our Climate Work Plan.
Equity Analysis:
No specific equity impacts are identified. However, the 2025 Operating Budget contains funding to continue our internal/external Equity Work Plans.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Members of the community may have an interest in this agenda item as it deals with City finances, direct delivery of services and programs, and fisc...
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