Resolution 1526RESOLUTION NO. 1526
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, REGARDING 2024 BUDGET
PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council is responsible for setting financial policy for the City of
Edmonds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a budget retreat on April 28, 2023 and discussed areas of
emphasis and improvements for our city over the next three to seven years; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted several public outreach efforts throughout the month of
June seeking citizen input; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2023 the City Council reviewed this collected information at a Special
Meeting focused on the 2024 Council Budget Priorities;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section L The City Council would like to prioritize funding in the following areas:
• Public Safety Services, including a permanent police presence along Hwy 99
• Neighborhoods -enhancing walkability, beautification, clean up and business
development
• Community Spaces -acquiring/improving parks and facilities in areas lacking
amenities
• City Government-improving transparency, function and citizen input
• Human Services -supporting Edmonds community members
• Environment -watershed restoration and implementation of components of the
Climate Action Plan and address adaptive measures.
Section 2. The City Council would like to request the Administration consider the
following inquiries for the 2024 Proposed Budget:
• How can we reduce/prevent property crime/ improve public safety in our city?
• What can we do to reduce speeding in so many of our neighborhoods?
• How can we accelerate street and sidewalk installation and maintenance?
• How can we better utilize our active volunteer community?
• What are non-sidewalk safety methods to protect pedestrians and non-motorized traffic?
• How can we prioritize ADA compliance throughout the city?
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• How can we achieve a balanced budget without drawing down fund balances?
• What can we do to increase direct human services to vulnerable populations in the city,
especially Hwy 99?
• How can we collect relevant and statistically valid data for informing decision makers?
• How do we improve walkability in all neighborhoods?
• How can we add a police substation to Highway 99?
• How can we increase beautification in all business districts in Edmonds?
• How can we increase our public green spaces and preserve our mature tree canopy?
• How can we fix the environmental issues affecting Perrinville watershed?
• How can we evaluate consultant/ contractor spending to ensure prudent choices?
• How can we finalize prior years' fund balance carryover prior to 2024 budget being
adopted so that the '2024 Beginning Fund Balance' stays unchanged once adopted?
• How can we increase city revenues?
• How can we reduce city expenditures?
RESOLVED this 25 th day of July 2023.
ATTEST:
CI~~SEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF EDMONDS
July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023
1526
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