HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-22 Special Minutes - 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Work SessionSpecial Meeting: 2021-2022 Budget Work Session
Location: Virtual Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
Date: September22, 2020
Duration: 6:00 p. m. - 7:44 p. m.
PRESENT
City of Tukwila
City Council
Council:
De'Sean Quinn, Council President; Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod,
Zak Idan, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Mayor & Staff:
Allan Ekberg, Mayor: David Cline, Bruce Linton, Derek Speck, Adib Altallal, Gail Labanara, Hari
Ponnekanti, Jack Pace, Jay Wittwer, Juan Padilla, Kari Sand, Rachel Bianchi, Rick Still, Tony
Cullerton, Vicky Carlsen, Trish Kinlow, Brandon Miles, Joel Bush,
Welcome
Council President Quinn called the meeting to order.
Overview of Budget Process
Staff provided an overview of the budget process, including activities to date, public outreach and
next steps.
Budget Review - Utility Rates
Councilmembers discussed the proposed water, sewer, and surface water funds for the 2021-2022
budget and 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program. A 2% water rate increase is proposed for
2021 and 5% in 2022 for residential, multifamily and commercial/industrial customers. No increase
is proposed for sewer rates. A 2% surface water rate increase is proposed for 2021 and 5% in 2022
for residential customers. Councilmembers discussed the need to prioritize capital projects in the
event cuts need to be made later in the budget process.
Budget Review - Lodging Tax
Councilmembers discussed the draft Lodging Tax Fund (101 Fund). Reduced revenue due to
COVID-19 will result in the drawing down of its ending fund balance, and decisions will need to be
made about eliminating or delaying items.
Drug Seizure Fund
Councilmembers discussed the draft Drug Seizure Fund (109 Fund). Staff is proposing $100,000 to
contract with a private mental health professional for 2021 as a one-year pilot program, $60,000 to
purchase a laser scanner, and the remainder will be used for training and needs subject to the
program's criteria.
City Council - 2021-2022 Budget Work Session September 22, 2020 - Pape 2
Firemen's Pension Fund
Councilmembers discussed the draft Firemen's Pension Fund (611 Fund), which supports 9
firefighters who qualified for a city pension prior to 1971. Expenditure are expected to be
comparable with 2020 and the fund retains a healthy fund balance.
Council Discussion
Councilmember Seal mentioned that this is the first of a series of special meetings to deliberate
the proposed budget, which is being formally transmitted by the Mayor on October 5.
Summary by LH