Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7287 (Operating, Special and Capital Budgets) - Third Quarter 2021
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed Ordinance that amends Ordinance 7287 on second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to amend Ordinance 7287 on second reading.
Staff Contact:
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, Finance Department, 360.753.8465
Joan Lutz, Budget/Financial Analyst, Finance Department, 360.753.8760
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item
Background and Analysis:
Background and Analysis has not changed from first to second reading.
City Council may revise the City's Operating Budget by approving an ordinance. Generally, budget amendments are presented quarterly to Council for review and approval but may be made at any time during the year. The amended ordinances appropriate funds and provide authorization to expend the funds.
The attached ordinance includes recommended amendments to the 2021 Operating Funds, Specials Funds, and Capital Funds for 1) Department request for budget amendments and 2) utilization of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for the 3rd Quarter in 2021.
1) Department requests for budget amendment for 3rd quarter in 2021 represent new budget adjustments and associated transfers departments requested for 2021. These appropriations total $46,210,410; and
2) Utilization of ARPA for purchase of property at 1211 Quince, utility assistance and support staff for Development Permitting. These appropriations total $3,625,000.
Department requests for budget amendments for the 3rd quarter in 2021 are summarized below.
* City Manager's Office
* $650,497 per the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for various organizations and events. Funding is from the Lodging Tax Fund fund balance.
* $435,192 carryover of the Brownfield Assessment Project grant. Funding is from a grant.
* $48,956 to upgrade theatrical lighting. Funding i...
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