Title
Approval of the Recommended 2026 Utility Rates, General Facility Charges, Impact Fees, and Special (Dedicated) Revenues Including Inspire Olympia, Lodging Tax, Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA), and Housing/Homeless Response Program Budgets
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and forward to the full Council the recommended 2026 Utility Rates, General Facility Charges, Impact Fees, and Special (Dedicated) Revenues including Inspire Olympia, Lodging Tax, Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA), and Housing/Homeless Response Program Budgets.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve and forward to the full Council the recommended 2026 Utility Rates, General Facility Charges, Impact Fees, and Special (Dedicated) Revenues Including Inspire Olympia, Lodging Tax, Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA), and Housing/Homeless Response Program Budgets.
Staff Contact:
Joan Lutz, Senior Budget & Fiscal Manager, Finance Department, 360.753.8760
Presenter(s):
Michael Githens, Finance Director
Susan McLaughlin, Community Planning and Economic Development Director
Tim Smith, Deputy Community Planning and Economic Development Director
Tammy LeDoux, Parks Finance & Policy Coordinator
Kate Davis, Olympia School District
Tony Matiatos, North Thurston School District
Mark Russell, Public Works Director
Thanh Jeffers, Deputy Public Works Director
Mike Vessey, Drinking Water Utility Director
Gary Franks, Interim Water Resources Director
Ron Jones, Interim Director of Waste ReSources
Marygrace Goddu, Cultural Access Program Manager
Amelia Layton, Senior Program Specialist - Lodging Tax
Jennica Machado, Economic Development Director
Jacinda Steltjes, Housing Division Program Manager
Kim Kondrat, Homeless Services Program Manager
Background and Analysis:
The City Manager presented the Preliminary 2026 Operating Budget to City Council on Tuesday, O...
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