HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-29 Special Minutes - Budget WorkshopBudget Workshop
Location: Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
Date: September 29, 2009
Begin Time: 6:03 p.m.
End Time: 8:04 p.m.
The Budget Workshop consisted of a discussion of the following:
2009 Year -to -Date Revenues, Expenses and Sales Tax
2010 Proposed Budget Changes
City Debt Capacity
Updated Six -Year Financial Planning Model
Washington State Short Term Revenue Forecast
Budget Schedule through Year End
The 3% budget reduction effective Monday, June 1, 2009, will be extended through 2010.
One Council request resulted from this Workshop:
City of Tukwila
City Council
PRESENT
Electeds: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Joan Hernandez, Council President; Councilmembers: Joe Duffle, Pam Linder,
Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy and De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Jack Pace,
Community Development Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Dave Haynes, Police Chief; Nick Olivas,
Fire Chief; Bob Giberson, Interim Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director;
Kim Walden, Judge; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Stephanie Brown, Personnel
Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk; Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager; Trish Kinlow, Court
Administrator; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Brandon Miles,
Senior Planner; Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director; and Kimberly Matej, Legislative Analyst
A copy of overtime costs with identification of major activities /incidents (i.e: winter storm)
Howard Hanson Dam
City staff has contacted Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) regarding loss of business insurance as a
result of a flood. Such coverage is not available or applicable in this situation.
The City has declared an emergency, but there has not yet been an actual event (flood). The City anticipates
spending a minimum of $4 to $5 million per year to prepare for an impending flood. The immediate financial
concern involves raising the levee which is estimated to cost $2 million.
Funding and reimbursement for emergency expenditures may require federal legislation.
Discussions focused on the potential of taxing sewer, water and surface water funds (the funds, not the customer).
The tax would be applicable on incoming revenue in those funds. This would serve as a dedicated source to cover
the costs associated with preparation for and response to a flood. Replenishment of the funds would begin when
the economy recovers. This item will be discussed in and move through the appropriate venue and process at an
upcoming Finance Safety Committee meeting.
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In preparation for future responses, a Reserve Policy will be forthcoming to Council, via the Committee process,
to address issues and incidents such as natural disasters.
Hand -Outs Distributed at Meeting:
Meeting Agenda
PowerPoint presented by Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director
Revenue Report through 08/31/09
Memo from Shawn Hunstock: Sales Tax Revenue for July 2009, dated September 23, 2009 (includes
two attachments)
Expenditures through 08/31/09
2009 Proposed Budget Reductions
Budget Analysis Fiscal Year 2009
General Fund Revenue and Expenditures as of 08/31/09
Attachment A
Attachment B
Washington State Short Term Revenue Forecast and attachments
Revenue Options Summary
Utility Taxes (used for illustrative purposes)
Summary by KAM