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City of Tukwila
o Finance Safety Committee
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FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2007- 5:00p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Jim Haggerton, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Dennis Robertson
Staff: Kevin Fuhrer, Christy O'Flaherty, Rhonda Berry, Derek Speck, Trish Kinlow, Viki Jessop,
Mary Miotke, Shelley Kerslake and Melissa Hart
Guests: Chuck Parrish, Jim Fiegal and Danijel Katicin
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Haggerton called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. South King Countv Seattle Municipal Courts Language Assistance Plan,
Staff reported of the $2 million dollar grant the state has set -aside for this program and that Tukwila
has spearheaded the grant application. Councitmember Hernandez complimented Trish Kinlow on the
efforts of this grant application and the very enlightening information that was provided in the agenda
packet. There was also discussion about the new electronic forms and how that would impact our
costs, as well as a possible need for special equipment. Ms. Kinlow stated she is working with the
City of Kent Municipal Court Administrator on a simple form that would be on a laptop located in the
court for patrons to use. The Committee complimented Ms. Kinlow on the very informative nature of
the presentation and wished her luck in the grant process. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Interlocal Agreement for Jail Studv
Rhonda Berry provided a brief background on this subject to the guests, and the new information that
the City of Auburn is considering joining the Interlocal agreement with Des Moines, Federal Way,
Renton and Tukwila. The Committee asked if that would lower Tukwila's funding amount for the
study, Ms. Berry stated she needed more time to discuss the study with the City of Auburn, and they
did not want to hold up the signing of the agreement. Once a decision has been made, an amendment
should be provided to the agreement adding the City of Auburn to Section 3 and Tukwila's share of
the total cost of the feasibility study should be less. Due to the length of the October 22 Council
meeting it was requested this item be added to an agenda in the near future to accommodate the
November 26 deadline. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FUTURE COW.
C. 2008 Property Tax Lew Ordinance
Kevin Fuhrer provided background information and the calculations used to determine the 2008
property tax levy. The proposed levy amount is $11,400,000 and results in an anticipated levy rate of
$2.60 per $1,000 of valuation. Furthermore he reported that King County requires that the City
submit its levy request no later than November 30, 2007. A public hearing will be scheduled for
November 19, 2007. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 22 COW.
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D. 2008 Proposed Budget and CIP Review
Committee reviewed the budget pages as outlined below with discussion. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 22 COW FOR BUDGET DISCUSSION.
BUDGET
PAGES
Mavor's Office Admin 31-33
Municipal Court 44-46
Admin Services 47-54
Finance 55-57
Legal 58-59
Continaencv 105 143
Fire Equipment Reserve 107 144
Debt Service 207-210 145-148
Insurance 502 176
Insurance LEOFF 503 177
Firemen's Pension 611 178
ill. ANNOUNCEMENTS
No Announcements.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Haggerton expressed his appreciation for Ms. Hart's attendance and willingness to assist
with minutes. He also thanked the guests for attending the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, November 5, 2007 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 3.
Jj;1'1 II Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by MH. Reviewed by KF.