Title
Public Hearing on the 2021 Preliminary Operating Budget and Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan and 2021 - 2026 Financial Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Planning Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Utility Advisory Committee forwarded written comments to the City Council. The Finance Committee has reviewed the budget and will meet on November 17 and/or November 24 to finalize their recommendations.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold the public hearing and receive testimony on the 2021 Preliminary Operating Budget and Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and 2021-2026 Financial Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a public hearing and receive testimony on the 2021 Preliminary Operating Budget and Preliminary CFP and 2021-2026 Financial Plan.
Staff Contact:
Nanci Lien, Finance Director, 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager
Nanci Lien, Finance Director
Background and Analysis:
2021 Preliminary Operating Budget
The 2021 Preliminary Operating Budget was presented to Council on October 20, 2020.
The preliminary budget maintains basic service levels and programs as well as reductions and enhancements in various areas. This hearing provides additional opportunity for the Council to hear from the public. The operating budget maintains service levels and programs with some enhancements in priority areas.
The 2021 Preliminary Operating Budget appropriates $166.8 million for expenditures, a 6% reduction from the 2020 Operating Budget. The Preliminary General Fund, which is part of the Operating Budget, covers basic core municipal services (i.e. Fire, Police and Parks) with appropriations of $87.8 million, a 2% increase over the 2020 budget.
The 2021 Preliminary Operating Budget includes appropriations to fund:
1) General Fund - basic core municipal services such as Administration, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Municipal Co...
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