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ITEM INFORMATION
I CAS NUMBER: 06-100 I ORIGLV_1L AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 28, 2006
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Council Goals for 2007 Budget
CATEGORY Discussion Motion kesolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
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SPONSOR'S It would be appropriate at this time of the year to discuss and establish the Council Goals
SUMMARY for the 2007 Budget. Last year's goals are attached for review.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
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EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
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8/28/06 1 2006 Council Program Description, Budget Narrative, 2006 2005 Program Goals
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Department: City Council Program: Legislative
Division NIA Account: 01 -511 -600 Fund• 000- General
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The City Council represents citizens through legislation and policy direction. They also represent the
City in regional and intergovernmental affairs. The Council meets bi- annually with State Legislators
who represent the City of Tukwila.
Policy direction is given by Council passage of motions, resolutions and ordinances. Approving the
annual budget with its implied policies is another Council responsibility The Council also approves
comprehensive plans and capital improvement plans.
It is the legislative analyst's duty to assist the Council and Administration in their duties by providing
analysis, information, research and coordination.
PROGRAM OBJECT BUDGET:
2004 2005 2006 2007
PROGRAM OBJECT ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET
10 Salaries Wages 153,000 160,647
20 Personnel Benefits 47,000 59,341
30 Supplies 3,000 2,000
40 Other Services Charges 17,000 28,400
TOTAL 220,000 250,388
BUDGET NARRATIVE:
"Salaries Wages" includes a Legislative Analyst position and 7 Council Members.
"Other Services Charges" includes travel ($20,000), communication ($400); consultant services
($3,000); and miscellaneous ($5,000).
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Department: City Council Program. Legislative
Division. N/A Account: 01 -511 -600 Fund 000 General
2006 PROGRAM GOALS:
Adopt zoning and comprehensive plan policies regarding Tukwila Valley South.
Strengthen ties with state and federal legislators through regular contacts and communications.
Adopt comprehensive plan policies for Transit Oriented Development.
Consider options for starting a City telecommunications operation.
Provide a counter defense to federal efforts proposing limitations on Cities ability to control its
rights -of -way
Promote traffic calming in residential neighborhoods.
Evaluate personal technology options for councilmembers.
Get monthly briefings on Washington, D C lobbyists' work.
2005 PROGRAM GOALS:
Schedule a facilitator to conduct a team building and process exercise for Council. Deferred
indefinitely.
Continue to refine City ordinances and policies to strengthen the City's residential community
Completed.
Adopt budget policies and refine Council procedures and schedules to strengthen financial
planning in the City. Completed.
Work with other organizations to ensure that future state and federal policies and processes are
beneficial to Tukwila citizens. Completed.
Get monthly briefings on Washington, D C lobbyists' work. Completed.
Schedule and hold an AWC financial planning workshop in early 2005. Deferred indefinitely.
Promote traffic calming in residential neighborhoods. Partially completed.
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