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Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2010 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: De' Sean Quinn, Chair; Allan Ekberg and Kathy Hougardy
Staff: Steve Lancaster, Shawn Hunstock, Bob Giberson, Dave Haynes and Kimberly Matej
Guest: Luthfi Eddyono, Sidratahta Mukhtar and Diah Pitaloka
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
City of Tukwila
Finance and Safety Committee
H. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. A Resolution Reeardine Boeine Company
Staff is seeking full Council approval of a resolution that supports the Boeing Company's bid to be
selected to build the next generation of mid -air refueling tanker airplane for the United States Air Force.
If awarded, this bid is anticipated to benefit the Puget Sound region from financial impacts via job
creation and retention. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
B. Sales Tax Report
As an information only item, Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, reported on sales tax revenue receipts
for January 2010. This is the 17`" consecutive month in which sales tax receipts have been in a decline.
January 2010 receipts are the lowest of all January receipts received in the past five years, and are
currently 30% below estimated revenue projections. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Quinn gave an overview of a discussion he had with Dennis Robertson, Council
President. It is anticipated that the Finance Safety Committee will see more substantive items coming
forward for discussion, thorough understanding and subsequent recommendation to full Council. Chair
Quinn expressed the importance of ensuring that the Committee is well informed on issues pertaining to the
financial well -being of the City. Two examples for future discussion may include creation of a regional fire
authority and the City's $3 million capital improvement policy.
In response to the Council goals assigned to the Finance and Safety Committee, Kimberly reported that staff
is currently in process of scheduling a joint meeting between the cities of SeaTac and Tukwila.
Additionally, Chair Quinn suggested the Human Services Division attend a future meeting to ensure that
Committee members are informed of and equipped with the proper knowledge and appropriate information
to ensure Human Services funding remains secure.
Meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by KAM.