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ITEM NO.
4.C.
STAFF SPONSOR: VICKY CARLSEN
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 3/25/24
AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2025-2026 Budget Development Kick Off
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2025-2026 Budget Development Kick Off and Discussion
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ATTACHMENTS
3/25/24
Info Memo dated 3/25/24
Proposed Budget Calendar
Power Point Presentation
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City of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Finance Department - Vicky Carlsen, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Committee of the Whole
CC: Mayor McLeod
FROM: Vicky Carlsen, Finance Director
BY: Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director
DATE: March 25, 2024
SUBJECT: 2025 — 2026 Budget Kickoff Meeting
SUMMARY
This presentation aims to apprise the council of the commencement of the 2024-2025 biennial
budget preparation process. Finance will provide regular updates on budget information from
now until budget adoption.
Tonight's presentation marks the beginning of the 2025-2026 budget process. It will cover
various aspects including the Budget Process, Roles, Council Touchpoints, Community
Engagement Overview, and details on Priority Based Budgeting (PBB).
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Calendar
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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City of Tukwila Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Calendar
*Note* To make the best use of Council time, Workshops may take place during COW, Regular Meeting,
or Special Work Sessions, depending on schedules and other legislative items.
February
March
Budget Steering Committee convenes- Program list reviewed and refined.
Programs rescored as necessary. Drafting of 2025-26 City Work Plan
Launch Phase 1 Community Engagement Process- Balancing Act sorting
budget buckets, priorities, trade-offs, etc.
Council workshop: Budget Kick -Off, overview of Budget Process, critical
path, community engagement plan, budget drivers/assumptions, Mayor's
Goals/Priorities
April
Budget Call / Kick -Off w/ City Staff- budget worksheets sent to Departments
Budget Steering Committee convenes
Budget Liaison Group convenes- begins supporting Department budget
development
Council Workshop- Program Budgeting 101; Capital Budgeting 101
April 1-30
Launch Phase 2 Community Engagement Process- ETC statistically valid
community survey and Boards/Commissions outreach
Financial Sustainability Plan Recommendations Presentation:
• Council guidance regarding Financial Sustainability Committee
recommendations
• Preliminary Council guidance/assumptions
Budget Steering Committee convenes
April 15— May 15
Launch Phase 3 Community Engagement Process- Balancing Act testing
Financial Sustainability Committee recommendations
Department Narratives Due to Finance
May
Draft budgets due for Finance, Debt, Fund 611 Firemen's Pension, Fund 302
Urban Renewal, Fund 303 General Improvements, Fund 304 Fire
Improvements, Fund 305 Public Safety Plan, Fund 109 Drug Seizure Fund)
Council Workshop
• Results and recommendations from Community Engagement Process;
• Utility Cost of Service Analysis
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Department Goals and Objectives due
Budget Steering Committee convenes
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May - July
Department heads prepare budget estimates (on/before the 4th Monday in
September)
• Departments incorporate City Work Plan items into Department Work
Plans
June
Department Head meetings w/City Administrator & Finance Director to
review budget proposals & work plans
Department Accomplishments Due
Department Year -End Projections Due
Draft budgets due for:
Finance- Fund 502- Employee Healthcare, Finance- Fund 503- LEOFF 2 Healthcare,
Fund 301- Parks, Trails & Open Space, Fund 103- Residential Streets, Fund 104-
Bridges & Arterial Streets, Fund 401- Water, Fund 402- Sewer, Fund 412- Surface
Water
July
Department Head meetings w/City Administrator & Finance Director to
review budget proposals
CPI-W released by DOR
Council Workshop
• Overview of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including: capital
(Residential Street, Bridges & Arterial Streets, Parks, Trails & Open Space, City
Facilities)project funds, utility funds (Water, Sewer, Surface Water), and golf course
Finance provides Departments salary/benefits information
Draft budgets due for:
City Council, Mayor's Office, Mayor's Office- Economic Development, Mayor's
Office- Lodging Tax, Administrative Services- Human Resources, Administrative
Services- Information Technology, Administrative Services- City Clerk,
Administrative Services- Human Services, Administrative Services -
Communications, Finance, Parks and Recreation- Parks, Rec and Golf, DCD, Court,
Police, Public Works, Public Works -Streets
August
2023-24 Budget Amendments due to Finance
2025-26 Work Plan Draft finalized
Finance reconciles and builds 2025-26 Preliminary Draft Operating and
Capital Budget
Finance presents 2025-26 Preliminary Draft Operating and Capital Budget
(no later than first Monday in October per RCW)
Council Workshop- Overview of Funds
Special Revenue (Drug Seizure, Lodging Tax), General (Contingency), Debt Service (LTGO,
UTGO, LID #33, Guaranty), Internal Service (ER&R, Self -Insured Healthcare, LEOFF 1
Retiree, Firemen's Pension)
September
Council Workshop- Presentation of Preliminary 2025-26 Budget
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Council Workshops- Program Presentations- Aligned & Innovative Services,
Strategic & Responsive Engagement, Connected & Vital Infrastructure,
Accessible Mobile Networks
October
Council Workshops- Program Presentations (Healthy & Sustainable
Community, Integrated Operations, Safe & Resilient and Capital
Improvement Program
Council Workshop & Public Hearing
Council Workshops- guidance, deliberations, and direction on finalizing
budget proposal
Revised 2025-26 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget Released
November
Council Workshop(s) & Public Hearings
• Tax Levy Legislation (property tax legislation must be sent to the County by
November 30)
• Budget Legislation- 2023-24: Ordinance amending 2023-24 Budget
• Budget Legislation -2025-26: Ordinance adopting 2025-26 Budget
• Fire and Park Impact Fees
• Consolidated Fee Schedule
Council Meeting
• Adoption of 2025-25 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget (must be
adopted by December 31, 2024
December
Final 2025-26 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget + Budget Brief
Released
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CITY OF TUKWILA 2025-26
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Budget Kick -Off Presentation
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Marty Wine
Interim City Administrator
Vicky Carlsen
Finance Director
Tony Cullerton
Deputy Finance Director
Today's Briefing
• Budget Process, Roles & Council Touch Points
• Community Engagement Overview
• About Priority Based Budgeting
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Budget Process per State Law
The City of Tukwila's budget procedures are mandated by RCW 35A.33
• October 2-Mayor submits a proposed budget to the City Council
• November- City Council conducts public hearings on the proposed budget
• By December 31- Council makes any adjustments and adopts by ordinance
• January- Final adopted budget published & distributed
Source: City of Tukwila, WA 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, P. 18.
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Tukwila Budget Process
• The City Council, Mayor, City Administrator, Department Directors, City staff
and residents all participate in the budget process
• Budget planning includes reviews of
• City Strategic Plan
• Policy Priorities for the next biennium
• City Financial Policies
• Final estimates of revenues, expenditures and capital improvement investments
• The six -year capital improvement program is developed in conjunction with the
biennial budget.
• The preliminary budget is presented to the Council and the final budget is
adopted in late November or early December.
Source: City of Tukwila, WA 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, P. 18.
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Tukwila Budget Process- cont'd
• The adopted biennial budget takes effect on January 1st of odd numbered years.
• Biennial budgeting vs. annual budgeting
• Mid -Biennium Reviews
• Occurs in both budget years.
• The City Council authorizes transfers within funds and must approve by ordinance any
amendments that increase the total for the fund.
Source: City of Tukwila, WA 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, P. 18 - "
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Financial Structure of the City Budget
GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES
General Fund: Supports general operations of the City. Taxes are
the principal source. Accounts for all City resources except those
required to be accounted for in a different fund.
Special Revenue Funds: Revenues which are legally or
administratively restricted for special purposes.
Debt Service Funds: Account for resources necessary to pay
principal and interest on general long-term debt.
Capital Projects Funds: Accounts for financial resources to be
used for the acquisition or construction of capital items, facilities,
or infrastructure. Not to be used for maintenance or repairs.
Source: City of Tukwila, WA 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, P. 25.
PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES
Enterprise Funds: Accounts for operations that are
financed and operated in a manner similar to business
enterprises.
Internal Service Funds: Used to account for
operations or services to other departments on a cost
reimbursement basis.
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
Account for assets held by the City in a trustee capacity and
cannot be used to support the City's own programs.
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Budget Inputs
System
Plans
Transportation;
Parks; Water;
Sewer;
Stormwater
Utility Rate
Stu +ie� Council &
Community
Engagement
Facilities
Studies &
Recommendations
Mayor's
Priorities
City
Strategic
Plan
City Comp
Plan Update
City Work
Plan 6-Year
Financial
Forecast
Statistically
Valid Polling
Results
Business &
Strategic
Plans
Financial
Sustainability
Committee
,commPrictlions
Operating and Capital Budget
Proposal
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Strategic Foundation
City Strategic Plan Goals
• Acommunityof
inviting Neighborhoods and
Vibrant Business Districts
• A solid foundation for all
Tukwila residents
• A diverse & regionally competitive
economy
• A high performing &
effective organization
• A positive community identify
& image
City Comprehensive Plan
Land Use
• Housing Element
• Economic Development
• Natural Environment
• Parks, Recreation & Open Space
• Regional Centers
• Utilities
• Capital Facilities
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Critical Milestones
MARCH
BUDGET
KICK-OFF
JULY
Dep't Budget
Submittals
6 Year Financial
Forecast & Town
Hall
NOVEMBER
Public Hearings
& Final Budget
Adoption
APRIL-MAY
Community
Engagement &
Feedback
AUGUST
Budget
Document
Prep
DECEMBER
Final Adopted
Budget
Distributed
APRIL-MAY
Policy Review &
Council
Guidance
SEPTEMBER
Preliminary
Budget
Proposal
Program
Presentations
JUNE
Capital&
Transportation
Plans
OCTOBER
Program
Presentations
Revised
Proposed
Budget
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Budget
Development
Roles
Mayor
• Sets Priorities and Goals
Council
• Establishes strategic goals & priorities to provide
framework for budget
• Sets policy and adopts the final budget
Staff
• Informs and develops the budget
Community
• Financial Sustainability Committee
• Boards/Commissions
• Community Members
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Budget Outreach & Engagement
Seeking community priorities:
• uommunity Survey (ETC Institute - statistically valid sample)
• Balancing Act tool
• Board/Commissions outreach
• Council Town Hall
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Budget Outreach & Engagement
Phase 1- Community Feedback
• Program Based Budgeting
• Budget Priorities & Trade-offs
Phase 3- Boards & Commissions
• Program Based Budgeting
• Budget Priorities & Trade-offs
Phase 2- Statistically Valid Survey
• Needs and Priorities
Phase 4- City Staff & Council
• Program Based Budgeting
• Budget Priorities & Trade-offs
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Foundations
of Priority �
Based
Budgeting
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• Prioritize services
• Do the important things
well
• Question past patterns of
spending
• Know the true cost of
doing business
• Provide transparency of
community priorities
• Provide transparency of
service impact:
• Demand accountability for
results
• Evaluating programs based
on their influence in
achieving the Strategic Goals
Source: City of Tukwila, WA 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, P. 30
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Priority Based Budgeting (PBB)
A priority -driven budgeting process that demonstrates how resources are
allocated to the programs and services that provide the greatest value to
our residents.
PBB
• Drives alignment between the City Strategic Plan and community
priorities
• Encourages strategic decision -making regarding funding, adding
and/or eliminating programs and services
Source: City of Tukwila, WA 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, P. 30.
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Program
Alignment &
Categorization
Aligned & Innovative Strategic & Responsive
Services
Accessible
Mobile Networks
Engagement
Healthy & Sustainable
Community
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Connected & Vital
Infrastructure
Integrated
Operations
Safe &
Resilient
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Program Alignment and Categorization
Aligned & Innovative
Services
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Strategic & Responsive
Engagement
Prioritizes timely and reliable solutions efficiently and effectively across internal
programs and services
Endeavors to foster an inclusive community characterized by open communication,
transparency and equitable access to municipal services for all residents
g g Strategically allocates resources to enhance assets and infrastructure and ensures the
88� provision of safe and sustainable utilities for both residential and commercial
Connected&Vital communities
Infrastructure
Accessible
Mobile Networks
Prioritizes investments in mobility and well -maintained transportation routes
throughout the city, encompassing streets, sidewalks, and trails, to facilitate safe,
accessible and efficient travel for both residents and visitors
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Program Alignment and Categorization
Healthy & Sustainable
Community
Integrated
Operations
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Safe &
Resilient
Values a healthy environment and exemplifies a well planned and structurally sound
city, offering a diverse array of cultural and recreational amenities that supports an
active community.
Offers comprehensive support in financial management, technology integration, and
policy development to various program areas within the city.
Committed to fostering a structurally sound community, ensuring both residents and
visitors feel safe and secure.
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Next Steps
• Program list refined and programs re -scored as needed
• Public outreach to gather budget input & feedback
• Department heads prepare budget estimates
• Council Budget Workshop — Overview of capital projects
• City Council Town Hall
• Finance & Administration review department budgets;
community feedback evaluated
• Mayor presents draft budget to Council
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