HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-21 Special Minutes - Budget WorkshopCity of Tukwila
City Council
Budget Workshop
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Date: November 21, 2011
Begin Time: 5:02 p.m.
End Time: 7:02 p.m.
PRESENT
Electeds: Allan Ekberg, Council President; Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson,
Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn; and Mayor Jim Haggerton
Staff.- David Cline, Peggy McCarthy, Gail Labanara, Bob Giberson, Robin Tiscmack, Jack Pace, Derek Speck and
Kimberly Matej
This Workshop was scheduled at the City Council's request (see Budget Workshop Summary dated October 25,
2011) in order to focus on prioritization of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and an overview of
Attachment A. Councilmembers agreed at the October 25 Workshop that these items could move directly to a
COW after the Workshop rather than going through the Committee process.
The items listed below were on the agenda for discussion:
Proposed 2012 -17 Capital Improvements Program Priorities
Attachment A
2011 -2012 Budget Amendments
Proposed 2012 -17 Capital Improvements Program Priorities
Staff reviewed changes that were made to the CUP pages included in the Workshop agenda packet, and gave an
overview of page 5 (of 49) which outlines CIP projects based on factors such as grant funding, annual programs
and traffic impact fee projects. Some Councilmembers expressed interest in further discussion regarding moving
forward with work on the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge. Staff reminded Council that
no decisions are made during workshops /work sessions. However, items relative to the TUC Pedestrian /Bicycle
Bridge will be on this Monday's Committee of the Whole and it would be appropriate for Councilmembers to
revisit the discussion at that time.
Attachment A
Staff reviewed changes to Attachments A, B and G, which are outlined in detail on pages 26 -27 of the agenda
packet. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions as appropriate in addition to the detailed inquiries below.
Attachment A was reviewed line by line. Peggy McCarthy, Interim Finance Director, will conduct additional
research on the items below. Many were regarding clarification from differences in last year's Attachment A and
this year's Attachment A:
Property Tax Cap
Explanation of difference in RGRL projections from 2011 -16 Attachment A to 2012 -17 Attachment A
Change in Charges/Fees for Service in this year's Attachment A as compared to last year's
Attachment B was reviewed line by line. Peggy McCarthy, Interim Finance Director, will conduct additional
research on the items below. Many were regarding clarification from differences in last year's Attachment B and
this year's Attachment B:
Difference in changes for Police and Fire in comparison to last year's Attachment A
Budqet Workshop
November 21, 2011— Pane 2
Attachment G was reviewed line by line. The Council requested additional explanation on the following items at
next week's COW:
Change in Operations Maintenance in this year's Attachment A as compared to last year's
Change in Golf Capital CIP Program in this year's Attachment A as compared to last year's
In regards to the Sales Tax amount listed in Attachment G (page 34) for 2012, the amount will change from
$575,000 to $225,000 as per Council policy direction provided at the November 14, 2011, Committee of the
Whole.
It was recommended that staff change the line in Attachment G entitled, Carryover from 2011, to Cash on Hand
and reflect the appropriate funds.
Proposed 2011 -12 Budget Amendments
There was not enough time left in the Workshop to begin discussion of the budget amendments. This item is
scheduled for discussion at the November 28 Committee of the Whole.
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Summary by KAM
Hand -Outs Distributed Prior to Meeting:
Meeting Agenda
Agenda Packet