Title
Discussion of the Preliminary 2021 Operating Budget
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discussion only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing and discuss the Preliminary 2021 Operating Budget; including: revenues, expenses, the Police Department operating budget, and areas of further discussion.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, City Manager, 360.753.8740
Nanci Lien, Finance Director, 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager, 360.753.8740
Nanci Lien, Finance Director, 360.753.8465
Aaron Jelcick, Interim Police Chief, 360.753.8255
Background and Analysis:
In preparation for the adoption of the 2021 Operating Budget, staff will share revenue and expense assumptions with Finance Committee, and present a breakdown of the various components of the Olympia Police Operating Budget and seek direction on areas of further discussion around public safety funding.
The 2021 Preliminary Operating Budget will be presented to the City Council on October 20, 2020.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is community interest in understanding the various components of the Police Operating budget along with the services and programs offered to enhance public safety.
Options:
1. Accept information without further action.
2. Request additional information for staff to bring back to Finance Committee for further discussion.
Attachments:
None