Resolution 1550RESOLUTION NO. 1550
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE PLANNING
CALENDAR FOR THE 2025 -2026 BIENNIAL BUDGET.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 35A RCW, the City Council intends to adopt the
2025-2026 Biennial Budget in its final form; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands the benefits of a budget calendar to set
expectations and approach for the budget process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has incorporated scheduling recommendations from City
Staff and Administration.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of the 2024 Budget Schedule for the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. The
events and dates specified by Exhibit A to this Resolution shall comprise the 2024 budget
planning calendar for the 2025-2026 biennial budget. Exhibit A is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full.
Section 2. The City Council shall retain its full authority to modify or amend the planning
calendar as the Council deems necessary, and in a manner consistent with applicable law,
adopted polices and standard practices.
RESOLVED this 25 th day of June 2024.
CITY OF EDMONDS
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ATTEST:
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.:
June 21, 2024
June 25, 2024
1550
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EXHIBIT A
2025-2026 Budget Schedule
DATE ITEM DESCRIPTION
Pre-Budget Items
Spring/Summer 2024
Adopted and update financial policies
Community outreach
August Departments present revenue and expenditure estimates to Mayor.
August 13 Mid-Year report
August 16 Council retreat
September 11 Presentation of CIP/CFP to Planning Board
September 24 CIP/CFP capital budget briefing to Council
September 25 Planning Board CIP/CFP public hearing
September 27 Preliminary budget filed at the Clerk’s office
October 1 Mayor’s Message and presentation of Preliminary Budget
CIP/CFP presentation to Council
October 8 Department operating budget presentation
CIP/CFP presentation to Council
1st public hearing – Property Tax
1st reading of the budget ordinance
1st reading of the CIP/CFP ordinance
October 15 Committees / + Special Council Meeting (tentative)
October 22 Department operating budget presentations (con’t)
1st public hearing CIP/CFP
2nd public hearing - Revenue
2nd reading of the budget ordinance
2nd reading of the CIP/CFP ordinance
October 29 Special Council Meeting
November 12 Council workshop / deliberations
3rd public hearing - final
November 19 Committees / + Special Council Meeting (tentative)
November 21 Special Council Meeting (tentative)
November 23 Special Council Meeting (tentative)
November 25 Special Council Meeting (tentative)
November 26 Final budget review and adoption of the 2025-2026 Biennial
Budget and adoption of the CIP/CFP
November 27 General Property tax levy for 2025 filed with the County
*Subject to change as needed