Title
Final 2023 Operating Budget Presentation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Move to direct staff to bring forward an Ordinance for Council consideration on the 2023 Operating Budget and the 2023 - 2028 Capital Facilities Plan as presented by staff.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve Committee Recommendation.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hear a final presentation on the 2023 Preliminary Operating budget.
Staff Contact:
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The City Manager presented the Proposed 2023 Operating Budget to City Council on Tuesday October 4th. The City Council and the Finance Committee have been presented budget information for their review and discussion in its meetings in October and November. The presentation is a review of the information provided to Council in previous meetings. The Finance Committee reviewed this information at their meeting on November 16, 2022 followed by a joint recommendation of the Finance Committee and the City Manager to the full City Council for consideration and approval.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Community members will have an interest in this topic as it applies to the City operating budget for 2023.
Options:
1. Receive information on the proposed operating budget.
2. Do not receive information on the proposed operating budget.
3. Reschedule the presentation of information to another time.
Financial Impact:
The 2023 Preliminary Operating Expenditure Budget is $185.0 million.
Attachments:
Link to 2023 Preliminary Operating Budget