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Home My WebLink AboutFIN 2026-7-13 Item 1B - Handout - Updated Ordinance 2026 Biennium Budget AmendmentCity of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator Agenda Item Sponsor Legislative History Recommended Motion EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA BILL 2026 Biennium Budget Amendment Ordinance ITEM NO. 1.B. updated 0711312026 Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director July 13, 2026 Finance & Governance Committee July 27, 2026 August 3, 2026 ❑ Discussion Only Committee of the Whole Regular Meeting ❑x Action Requested MOVE TO adopt ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennium Budget. Budget amendments provide organizations the opportunity to incorporate best practices, adjust to substantial changes in financial plans or policy decisions, and enhance transparency for key decisions. The City Council has previously approved adjustments to the budget that must be formally adopted by ordinance. DISCUSSION The proposed amendments, some of which have been previously approved, will make the following adjustments to the General Fund for the current biennium: • An increase to Finance Department for the Tyler Technologies EERP Payroll and Utility Billing Module. (Previously authorized by City Council on February 3, 2026.) • An increase to Department of Community Development for a revenue backed strategic analysis of canopy coverage. (Item is revenue -backed by a secured grant.) • An increase to Court to add Court Operations Specialist Bailiff and a Court Operations Specialist positions. (Previously authorized by City Council on May 4, 2026.) And increase the Judicial position from part-time to full-time. (Previously authorized by City Council on May 18 2026.) • An increase to the Mayor's Office for professional services to support personnel consulting, employee training, medical audit services, and employment -related investigations. Fund Amount General Fund Finance 470,000 Department of Community Development 213,000 Municipal Court 292,192 Mayor's Office 156,000 Total General Fund 1,131,192 ATTACHMENTS 2026 Budget Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2773, WHICH AMENDED THE CITY OF TUKWILA'S BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR THE 2025-2026 BIENNIUM, TO ADOPT AN AMENDED YEAR-END BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on November 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2773, which adopted a mid -biennium budget amendment, in accordance with RCW 35A.34.130; and WHEREAS, A mid -biennium budget amendment was presented to the City Council in a timely manner for their review, in accordance with RCW 35A.34.130; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Ordinance Amended. Tukwila Ordinance No. 2773 is hereby amended with the City Council's adoption of the document entitled "2025-2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment," attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, in accordance with RCW 35A.34.130. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of the 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment is to correct the 2026 budget for known changes to budget decisions made after the beginning of the year, which affect the 2026 budget. Section 3. 2026 Estimated Revenues and Appropriations. The totals of the 2026 amended appropriations by fund for 2026 are as follows: 2026 Legislation: 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment Page 1 of 5 Version: 06/26/2026 Staff: T. Cullerton Fund Adopted Expenditures Proposed Changes Amended Expenditures Fund 000- General Fund 77,998,407 1,131,192 79,129,599 Fund 105- Contingency - - - Fund 101- Hotel/Motel Tax 1,644,765 - 1,644,765 Fund 102- King County Parks Levy 198,072 - 198,072 Fund 103- Residential Streets 4,953,000 - 4,953,000 Fund 104- Bridges & Arterial Streets 10,537,131 - 10,537,131 Fund 109 - Drug Seizure 73,000 - 73,000 Fund 2XX- LTGO Debt Service Funds 4,736,172 - 4,736,172 Fund 206- LID Guarantee - - - Fund 213- UTGO Bonds 5,059,475 - 5,059,475 Fund 233 - 2013 LID 453,000 - 453,000 Fund 301- Land Acq, Rec, Park Develop 6,663,000 - 6,663,000 Fund 302- Urban Renewal 738,386 - 738,386 Fund 303- General Government Imp 400,000 - 400,000 Fund 304- Fire Improvements 600,000 - 600,000 Fund 305- Public Safety Plan 1,317,849 - 1,317,849 Fund 306- City Facilities 825,238 - 825,238 Fund 401- Water 11,023,093 - 11,023,093 Fund 402- Sewer 15,917,066 - 15,917,066 Fund 411- Foster Golf Course 3,287,832 - 3,287,832 Fund 412- Surface Water 17,088,102 - 17,088,102 Fund 501- Equip Rental & Replacement 4,946,807 - 4,946,807 Fund 502- Self -Insurance Helath Plan 7,031,880 - 71031,880 Fund 503- LEOFF 1Self-Ins Health Plan 599,903 - 599,903 Fund 611- Firement's Pension 82,000 - 82,000 Total All Funds Combined 176,174,178 1,131,192 177,305,370 Section 4. Copies on File. A complete copy of the amended budget for 2025- 2026, as adopted, together with a copy of this amending ordinance, shall be kept on file electronically by the City Clerk and accessible from the City's website in accordance with Washington State records retention schedule requirements and City policy and shall be made available to the public upon request. A copy of the amended budget for 2025-2026, as adopted, together with a copy of this amending ordinance, shall be transmitted by the City Clerk to the Division of Municipal Corporations of the Office of the State Auditor and to the Association of Washington Cities in accordance with RCW 35A.34.130. Section 5. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary 2026 Legislation: 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment Page 2 of 5 Version: 06/26/2026 Staff: T. Cullerton corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering. Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2026. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney Thomas McLeod, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: Attachment: City of Tukwila 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment 2026 Legislation: 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment Page 3 of 5 Version: 06/26/2026 Staff: T. Cullerton EXHIBIT A 2026 MID -BIENNIUM BUDGET AMENDMENT Summary of Changes from Mayor's Proposed Budget Fund Amount General Fund Finance 470,000 Department of Community Development 213,000 Municipal Court 292,192 Mayor's Office 156,000 Total General Fund 1,131,192 Descriptions of Expenditure Changes: General Fund — Finance Tyler Technologies EERP Payroll and Utility Billing Module Funding is requested to implement the Tyler Technologies Payroll and Utility Billing modules. Implementation funding was originally approved in the 2024-2025 biennial budget with the expectation that the implementation would be completed in 2025. During project planning, it was determined that the previously selected vendor could not provide the level of service necessary to meet the City's operational needs and implementation expectations. As a result, the City selected a new vendor and implementation approach. Because the original appropriations were not expended, the implementation funding must be reappropriated in the 2026 budget to allow the projects to move forward. General Fund — Municipal Court Add Court Operations Specialist Bailiff and a Court Operations Specialist positions Tukwila Municipal Court is requesting a budget amendment to support essential staffing adjustments within the Judicial Branch. Sustained increases in caseload filings, expanding legislative mandates, and heightened law enforcement activity have pushed current staffing to its limits. To maintain timely, effective, and compliant court operations, it is now critical to increase staffing levels, including converting the judge's position to full- time. This adjustment is necessary to ensure the court can meet its statutory obligations, protect public safety, and continue delivering reliable service to the community. Increase the Municipal Court Judicial Position from Part -Time to Full -Time Tukwila Municipal Code chapter 2.68, Municipal Court, is being amended to increase the judicial position from part-time to full-time, increase the judicial salary to full-time, convert 2026 Legislation: 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment Page 4 of 5 Version: 06/26/2026 Staff: T. Cullerton the position from an appointed to an elected position effective January 1, 2030, and make updates to align with RCW chapter 3.50, Municipal Courts. General Fund — Department of Community Development Revenue Backed Strategic Analysis of Canopy Coverage Coordinate and integrate regulatory and programmatic opportunities to improve and retain canopy coverage and achieve habitat and environmental equity goals. This will be achieved through the application of enhanced GIS data, adoption of new Best Available Science on critical areas, and the engagement of a well-informed community coalition of decision makers, residents, and property owners. Mayor's Office An increase to the Mayor's Office for professional services contracts supporting organizational operations, employee development, and regulatory compliance Funding is requested to increase the Professional Services budget to support organizational and operational priorities. The requested appropriation will fund personnel consulting services, audit services, and employment -related investigations. These services provide regulatory compliance, employee development, risk management, and other organizational needs. 2026 Legislation: 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget Amendment Page 5 of 5 Version: 06/26/2026 Staff: T. Cullerton