HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-20 Finance Minutes
City of Tukwila
City Council Finance Committee
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
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Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Acting Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller
Staff: David Cline, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Richard Takechi, Bruce Linton, Chris
Flores, Gail Labanara, Jeff Friend, Erika Eddins, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II.BUSINESS AGENDA
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A. 2018 3 Quarter Financial Report
the general state of financial affairs and highlights significant items and trends. The General
Fund is on track to end the year with revenues covering expenditures and no draw down of fund
balance. Revenue of $44.3 million was $162K less than budget but exceeded the same period in
the prior year by almost $2 million. Actual departmental expenditures came in $1.3 million less
than budget. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about the report. Councilmember Seal
reflected in a budget amendment for 2018 or 2019. Staff replied that it would be an amendment
to the proposed 2019-2020 budget. When the Council makes final decisions on the proposed
budget the amendments will be incorporated into the published budget. FORWARD TO
NOVEMBER 26, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Contract: Health Care Broker Services
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with R.L. Evans in the amount of $52,750 for
healthcare brokerage services for active employee and LEOFF 1 retiree plans in 2019. R.L. Evans
-funded health insurance program in
1990 and helps the City to manage costs and negotiate prices. Staff continues to be satisfied with
the value and the quality of service provided by R.L. Evans and would like to renew the service
through 2019. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 3, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT
AGENDA.
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C. Ordinance: 2018 Budget Amendment
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to amend the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget. Staff
provided an overview of the changes, categorized as existing service levels, revenue backed,
carryovers, initiatives, and Public Safety Plan. These types of budget amendments are not legally
required but staff policy is to implement them for greater transparency and record-keeping.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 26, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
D. Ordinance: Storm and Surface Water Billing
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 14.32, Storm and Surface Water Rates and Charges, for changes in billing and collection
processes resulting from the transition to King County effective January 1, 2019. The City Council
authorized the interagency agreement with King County on September 17, 2018. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 3, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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