Title
Preliminary 2022 Operating Budget Discussion
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, community/council priorities, and areas of further discussion.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, City Manager, 360.753.8740
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager - Strategic Initiatives, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager, 360.753.8740
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8465
Background and Analysis:
In preparation for the adoption of the 2022 Operating Budget, staff will share revenue and expense assumptions, discuss Community and Council priorities as expressed through the community survey and Council work session, and the current balancing position of the operating budget. Staff will also seek direction on areas for further discussion.
The 2022 Preliminary Operating Budget will be presented to the City Council on November 1, 2021.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The City’s annual operating budget is one of the most visible and significant ways the City achieves and articulates the community’s priorities and values.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Receive the briefing and request additional information for staff to bring back to Finance Committee for further discussion.
3. Receive the briefing at another time.
Attachments:
None