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Edmonds City Council
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. 2024 Budget Staff Proposed Changes (20 min)
2. Council 2024 Budget Deliberations (120 min)
ADJOURNMENT 6:30 PM
Edmonds City Council Agenda
November 20, 2023
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5.1
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/20/2023
Memo to Council
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
Staff Recommendation
Narrative
Memo to Council from Department Directors, for your consideration.
Attachments:
Agenda Memo to Council
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5.1.a
Agenda Memo
Background
Historic inflation, pressing public safety issues such as the Fentanyl crisis, and the
needs placed on our infrastructure by a growing regional population have led to
intense pressure on our 2024 budget. The public discussion of deep cuts to staff is
cause for concern for the long-term morale of city staff, threatens retention, and will
hamper the provision of effective services to our residents.
The budget, with the spending cuts already made by Council, is balanced and provides U
city staff with predictability needed to operate effectively.
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Staff Recommendation:
1. Work with staff outlining a collaborative process — beginning in the first quarter of
2024 - to address the structural budget deficit in 2025 and beyond.
2. Amend the 2023 budget to bring $6.5m of remaining ARPA funds into the general
fund
3. Initiate the red-light camera study
Discussion
Our rationale for this recommendation is centered around three primary points.
We need to enter 2024 on stable ground. By doing so, we can begin work
immediately, and collaboratively, to identify solutions to the structural problems we
have ahead of us in 2025 and beyond.
2. The existing budget, with spending cuts already made by Council, does not add
significant spending and is balanced.
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5.1.a
3. We must account for the impacts to staff morale and the long-term impacts of
layoffs on the effectiveness of the provision of public services to our residents,
particularly if those are done rapidly and without consideration of second and third
order effects.
By accepting this recommendation, we can continue to effectively provide public
safety, city services, and maintain staff morale while we collaboratively enact
forward -thinking policies to prevent future imbalances. This will set the conditions for
a resilient and adaptable financial framework that serves the evolving needs of the
community.
Signed,
City of Edmonds Department Directors
Oscar Antillon
Michelle Bennett
Angie Feser
Jessica Neill Hoyson
Susan McLaughlin
Todd Tatum
Dave Turley
November 20, 2023
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7.1
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/20/2023
2024 Budget Staff Proposed Changes
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
The Proposed Budget was prepared several months ago and was delivered to Council in the first week of
October. Since that time certain items have come up that were not known to staff at the time the
budget was being prepared. We are bringing some items to Council tonight to propose to be changes to
the 2024 proposed budget.
Staff Recommendation
Tonight staff intends to present these proposals to Council. Council can deliberate and vote on them
tonight or at a later date during another round of budget deliberations.
Narrative
N/A
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7.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/20/2023
Council 2024 Budget Deliberations
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
On October 2, Mayor Nelson presented the proposed 2024 City Budget. On October 17 and November
6, Council held public hearings on the 2024 budget.
Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
City Councilmembers will have discussion on the budget and amendments they would like to consider
for the 2024 City Budget.
Attachments:
DPs from council 11.17.2023 with voting 11.14.2023
Budget amendment costs reductions —Chen by
Budget amendment Hwy 99 Police Substation —Chen
Budget assumption labor inflation factor amendment_Chen by
Budget assumption RFA amendment —Chen by
DP 7 amendment teitzel fix
DP 8 amendment teitzel
DP 14 amendment teitzel
DP 18 amendment teitzel fix
DP 61 amendment teitzel
DP 64 amendment Teitzel
DP 83 amendment teitzel
DP 87 amendment teitzel
Amend DP 56 Buckshnis
Amend DP 66 Buckshnis
Amend DP 89 Buckshnis
Amend DP 96 Buckshnis 11.17.23
NEW Olympic Beach Park Teitzel
2023.11.17 - New Decision Packet -Small Business Grants
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Amendments and DPs from Council
7.2.a
November 20, 2023 / November 21, 2023
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Description
DepartmentAmend
DP 7
Teitzel
GF
Remove DP 7 Traffic Cameras
Police
5-2 motion carries
DP8
Teitzel
GF
Remove DP 8 Grant Specialist new position
CSED
5-2 motion carries
DP14
Teitzel
GF
Remove DP 14 Climate Action Manager new position
Planning & Dev
5-2 motion carries
DP18
Teitzel
GF
Remove DP 18 Security and Safety System
Facilities
*Table 5-2
DP61
Teitzel
B fund
Remove DP Vehicle replacements
Fleet
3-4 motion lost
DP64
Teitzel
Fund 016
Reduce DP by $65,000 (cost of replacement motorized gate)
Bld Maint
5-2 motion carries
DP65
Teitzel
GF/ Fund 016/ ARPA
Reduce 016 Transfer to $0, Reduce ARPA Transfer to $2M
Bld Maint/ Budget
DP83
Teitzel
Fund 125
Remove DP Waterfront Emergency Study
Parks Capital Projects
motion carries
DP87
Teitzel
Fund 126
Remove DP 87 Land Acquisition Support
Parks Capital Projects
4-3 motion carries
NEW
Chen
GF
Reduce 2024 Overall Expenditures
Budget
NEW
Chen
ARPA
Highway 99 Police Substation
Police
amend Budget
Chen
amend Strategic Outlook RFA Assumption
Budget
amend Budget
Chen
amend Strategic Outlook Labor Inflation factor
Budget
DP65 (from dais)
Olson
Fund 016
Reduce 016 Transfer to GF
Bldg Maint
motion carries
DP56
Buckshnis
Remove DP 56
WWTP
DP 66
Buckshnis
Remove DP66
Street Capital Projects
DP89
Buckshnis
Remove DP 89
Budget
DP96
Buckshnis
Remove DP 96
Budget
NEW
Teitzel
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Add $20,000 for Olympic Park Bathrooms 2024
Parks Capital Projects
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ARPA
Add $250,000 for Small Business Grants
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7.2.b
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
New Decision Package - Title: 2024 overall expenditure reduction by $4
million.
Amendment Regarding DP#:
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/7/2023
2024
Will Chen
One Time
Pending
Item Description
The proposed budget for 2024 General Fund Expenditures needs to be reduced by $4 million in order to
balance with the budget amendments to reduce revenue from Grants, Fines & Forfeitures, and Transfers
from Building Maintenance Fund 016.
Justification
As declared by Resolution 1532, the city is in a fiscal emergency due to the structural budget imbalance
where expenditures outpaced revenues. In addition, the proposed budget revenue from Grants of $6.5
million ARPA, Fines & Forfeitures of $3.5 million from red-light cameras, and Transfers of $2 million from
Building Maintenance Fund 016 are not well vetted and may not be supported by Council. It's necessary
for the mayor and administration, not Council, to find ways to strategically reduce expenditures by $4
million, approximately 7% of the proposed expenditure.
Describe All Funding Sources
General Fund 001
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
Expenditure reduction by $4 million.
Protect Status (if Applicable)
n/a
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: Reduction by $4 million
Revenues: $0.
Net Budget: $4 million.
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Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
New Decision Package - Title: Establish police substation on Hwy 99
Amendment Regarding DP#:
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/5/2023
2024
Will Chen
One Time
Pending
Item Description
Establish police substation on Hwy 99 at the 7-11 site.
Justification
Hwy 99 and Southeast Edmonds continue to be our city's public safety concerns. Over 80% of the crime
that occurs in Edmonds happens here.
Describe All Funding Sources
ARPA funding
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
One time land acquisition costs are estimated to be $2 million.
Project Status (if Applicable)
n/a
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: Estimated to be $2 million
Revenues: ARPA
Net Budget: $0.
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7.2.d
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
New Decision Package -Title: Labor expenditure inflation factors of 7% in
2025,6% in 2026, 5% in 2027 and 5% in 2028 should be replaced with 4%
assumption for each year. (Strategic Outlook, 2024 Proposed Budget, pg. 16)
Amendment Regarding DP#:
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/5/2023
2025-2028
Will Chen
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
The staff assumption of labor expenditure inflation factor of 7% in 2025, 6% in 2026, 5% in 2027, and 5%
in 2028 should be lowered to 4% in the respective year.
lustificatinn
The Federal Reserve and other creditable sources expect the federal inflation rate to be around 2.2%. A
4% inflation rate assumption is already being conservative.
Describe All Funding Sources
General Fund 001
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
Reduction in expenditure for labor and benefit would be $ $967,678 in 2025, $ $1,695,585 in 2026, and
$ $2,221,848 in 2027, and $ $2,793,322 in 2028, respectively.
Project Status (if Applicable)
n/a
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: Reduction in expenditure for labor and benefits would be $ $967,678 in 2025, $
$1,695,585 in 2026, and $ $2,221,848 in 2027, and $ $2,793,322 in 2028, respectively.
Revenues: n/a
Net Budget: Reduction in expenditure for labor and benefit would be $ $967,678 in 2025, $ $1,695,585
in 2026, and $ $2,221,848 in 2027, and $ $2,793,322 in 2028, respectively.
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7.2.e
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
New Decision Package - Title: Remove annexation into RFA (Strategic Outlook,
2024 Proposed Budget, page 16)
Amendment Regarding DP#:
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/5/2023
2025 - 2028
Will Chen
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
The assumption of City of Edmonds being annexed into RFA by 2025 should be removed because this
assumption is premature. The associated Property Tax Revenue of $5.6 million and SCF Service Contract
Costs of $12 million should be added back to the 2025 budget and the outyears.
Justification
The contract between the City of Edmonds and South County Fire doesn't end until 2030. The City
Council is now studying this issue further to determine what other options may be available to ensure
Edmonds residents receive the highest possible level of fire/EMS services at the lowest possible cost. In
addition, the costs associated with the special election for RFA annexation are not considered in 2025
proposed budget.
Describe All Funding Sources
General Fund 001
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
Property Tax Revenue of $5.6 million
SCF Service Contract Costs of $12 million
Project Status (if Applicable)
n/a
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: $12 million SCF Service Costs for 2025
Revenues: $5.6 million Property Tax Revenue for 2025
Net Budget: Remaining $6.4 million should be covered by General Fund 001 because Fire Services is one
of the most critical public safety services that our city must provide to our residents and businesses.
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Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package: Traffic Cameras
Amendment Regarding DP#: 7
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/3/23
2024
Teitzel
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
This DP proposed addition of traffic cameras at six Edmonds intersections where accident rates are
higher than normal.
Justification
Installation of red light cameras purportedly result in a reduction of accidents at busy intersections.
However, supporting data shows conflicting results in this regard. In fact, the Redond City Council
recently voted to remove all red light cameras that had previously been installed there because the
safety benefits were not clear. More research is needed to justify installation of red light cameras in
Edmonds to clearly demonstrate the safety benefits. In addition, this DP does not identify additional
costs that will result from the addition of personnel in EPD and the Court to process the citations and
resultant appeals. Until that research and quantification is completed, this DP should be denied. After
all empirical evidence and quantification of revenue and expenses can be quantified (including
identification of additional EPD and Court FTEs required to process the citations), this proposal should
be reintroduced in 2024 for Council consideration.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 001: Principal Payment/Leases
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
Lease costs: $180,000.
Protect Status (if Applicable)
n/a
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures : $180,000/year
Revenues : $3.5 million/year
Net Budget $ $3,320,000/year
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Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package : Grants Specialist
Amendment Regarding DP#: 8
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/3/23
2024
Teitzel
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
Adds one FTE for the position of Grants Specialist. This position would be responsible for investigating
grant opportunities and writing grants to fund new strategic initiatives and capital projects.
Justification
This FTE is purported to be able to bring in an incremental amount of grant funding that would more
than offset the annual cost of the position (benefits and salaries)
While this position is worthy of consideration, this DP should be denied at this time. The city's financial
condition is currently uncertain, and adding an FTE adds significant expenditure with an uncertain
return. This request should be reevaluated in mid-2024 and brought forward as a mid -year budget
amendment for consideration after the city's actual 2024 financial condition becomes more clear.
Describe All Fundine Sources
Fund 001: General Fund
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
$183,000/year
Project Status (if Applicable)
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures
Revenues
Net Budget $183,000/year
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Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package : Climate Action Manager
Amendment Regarding DP#: 14
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/3/23
2024
Teitzel
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
Adds one FTE for the position of Climate Action Manager.
Justification
This FTE is intended to coordinate specific actions to advance the goals of the Climate Action Plan to
ensure those goals are met. While this is a worthy proposal, the city's financial condition does not
support addition of a new FTE for this purpose at this time at an annual cost of $145,000. This request
should be denied. However, this item should be reintroduced in mid-2024 after the city's actual financial
condition can be reassessed and considered for approval at that time.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 001: General Fund
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expenditure):
$149,623/year
Project Status (if Applicable)
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures
Revenues
Net Budget $149,623/year
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7.2.i
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package : Security and Safety system changes
Amendment Regarding DP#: 18
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/3/23
2024
Teitzel
One time
Pending
Item Description
This Decision Package requests funding to upgrade security systems (cameras. Alarms, etc) in 2024.
Justification
This decision package proposes to upgrade security systems in city facilities and structures. However,
the narrative does not suggest the current security systems are wholly inadequate. In view of the
serious fiscal issues now facing the City, this Decision Package should be denied at this time. This item
should be reintroduced in the 2025 budget cycle for Council consideration, after the 2024 City financial
actuals reveal whether the city budget can absorb this expense.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 001.000.66.518.30.48 (Repair/Maintenance)
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expenditure):
n/a
Project Status (if Applicable)
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: Proposed: $125,000
Revenues
Net Budget Increased proposed one-time expense of $125,000. If this DP is deferred, $0 budget effect
in 2024.
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7.2.j
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package : Vehicle Replacements
Amendment Regarding DP#: 61
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/3/23
2024
Teitzel
One time
Pending
Item Description
Scheduled 2024 City of Edmonds vehicle replacements due to age or mileage
Justification
This decision package proposes to replace 8 City of Edmonds vehicles (6 police and 2 Public Works) per
the standard replacement schedule. However, the city's financial situation is currently significantly
stressed across all funds, and these vehicle replacements should be deferred until the 2025 budget
cycle. This Decision Package should be denied at this time.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 511.100.77.594.54 Equipment B fund
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expenditure):
$475,000
Project Status (if Applicable
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: $475,000
Revenues
Net Budget $475,000
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7.2.k
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package : Capital Maintenance Projects
Amendment Regarding DP#: 64
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/5/23
2024
Teitzel
One time
Pending
Item Description
Proposes incremental $65,000 in funding to replace existing manual gate system with motorized gate
and access controls. This would make Public Works maintenance yard ingress and egress more
efficient.
This is a reasonable request. However, in view of the city's current fiscal instability, every effort must be
made to reduce expenditures. This request should be denied at this time, and reconsidered for
implementation in 2025.
I ictifiratinn
This decision package should be denied.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 016.000.66.518.30.48 (Repairs/Maintenance
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expenditure):
N/A
Project Status (if Applicable)
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: Expenditure savings of $65,000 in 2024 budget
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Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package : Waterfront Emergency Study
Amendment Regarding DP#: 83
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/3/23
2024
Teitzel
One time
Pending
Item Description
Proposes $50,000 for restudy of Edmonds waterfront emergency response options to enhance response
to fires, disasters and medical emergencies on the Edmonds waterfront. It appears this funding is to
underwrite consultant expenses for this study. Instead, this effort should be assigned to a task force for
further study consisting of the City, the Port, citizens, BNSF, etc. to identify creative solutions for this
need.
Justification
This decision package should be denied.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 125.000.68.542.30.41
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expenditure):
N/A
Proiect Status (if Aoolicable)
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures:
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Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package : Land Acquisition Support
Amendment Regarding DP#: 87
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/3/23
2024
Teitzel
One time
Pending
Item Description
Proposes incremental $50,000 in funding to support real estate professional consulting services to assist
the city in seeking additional open space acquisition for green space/parks. This request should be
denied at this time. In view of the city's current fiscal instability, every effort must be made to reduce
ongoing expenditures. In view of the total number of properties that have been identified over the past
12 months for potential acquisition, it is not apparent this investment is providing adequate ROI for the
city. Further, the funding source for this position is REET 1. The savings associated with denial of this
request can be reallocated to other critical Parks needs.
Justifiration
This decision package should be denied.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 126.000.64.576.80.41 (Professional Services)
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expenditure):
N/A
Proiect Status (if ADDlicable)
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures:
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7.2.n
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
New Decision Package - Title :
Amendment Regarding DP#: 56 Carbon Recover Project (Close-out/ Hauling)
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/16/23
2024
Buckshnis
One Time or
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
Carry over or close out cost associated with the carbon recover project.
luctifirntion
This decision package should be denied as this contract is an all-inclusive project and so the
designer/contractor should be responsible for these funds. Another reason to deny is that the
Administration can come forth with a budget amendment in 2024 if something seemed to be allowed
The CFP for this is PWP 02 should be moved out a year in case the all-inclusive stands firm legally.
Describe All Funding Sources
From DP 56 - Fund 423 and WWTP Partners according to respective percentage of capacity.
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
Proiect Status (if Aaalicable)
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures
Revenues
Net Budget ($253,950)
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7.2.0
Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
New Decision Package - Title :
Amendment Regarding DP#: 66 2024 Transportation Plan Update
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/16/23
2024
Buckshnis
One Time or
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
Remove DP #66
Justification
Due to the late status of the City's Comprehensive Plan and then need for a comprehensive
environmental impact statement throughout the City and more specifically the greater Highway 99 area
and the Highway 104 corridor which are both major areas for redevelopment. Consequently, this
decision packet should be denied and performed in 2025 after environmental review and policy has
been created as of land -use. Considering the City has moved to a multi -modal form of transportation
and is currently being completed as well, so it seems logical and time sequencing to wait a year and add
this element of the Comprehensive Plan in 2025.
Describe All Fundiniz Sources
From DP66 — Fund 112
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
From DP66 - Total project cost is estimated at $406,000
Proiect Status (if Applicable
From DP66 — This update began in 2023 and is scheduled for completion in 2024 (similar to
Comprehensive Plan)
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures
Revenues
Net Budget ($216,085.00)
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Decision Package Budget Report
City of Edmonds — City Council
New Decision Package - Title :
Amendment Regarding DP#: 89 — Add Ongoing 2023 Budget Amendments
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/16/23
2024
Buckshnis
One Time or
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
From DP 89: Add Ongoing 2023 Budget Amendments to the 2024 Budget
luctifirntion
Remove DP 89.
Some of these expense and revenue descriptions do not appear to follow along with any amendment
policy or internal control policy and either adjustments need to be made or the entire DP be denied as
an explanations are needed for policy as some of these items are large amounts such as an expenditure
of $1,500,000 for the fire contract. Why would the City only carrying forward only a portion of the 2023
payable into the 2024 budget? The same with the other large expenditures of lease payments for
$300K and repair and maintance for $170, 197 — all seem to be odd expenditures to carry -forward to
2024 and should be paid.
On the revenue side, revenue is showing $500,000 for traffic camera infractions? Also the TBD Vehicle
Fee of $700,000 as a new revenue which Council passed this year and has yet to take effect. These
revenues should be recognized when they occur next year and the traffic camera infractions obviously is
not a revenue to add to the ending fund balance. A decision packages like this means the
Administration should be communicating to the City Council regarding these large items and how were
those on -going adjustments actually determined? Were these revenue DPs reflected in the 2024
budget? And were the expenses?
Describe All Funding Sources
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
Proiect Status (if Aoolicable
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures
Revenues
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New Decision Package - Title :
Amendment Regarding DP#: 96 — Vacancy Rate Adjustments
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/15/23
2024
Buckshnis
One Time or
Ongoing
Pending
Item Description
Remove DP 96.
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This is a policy issue that needs to be addressed with the City Council next year as it has a tremendous
impact on future expense streams. Also, in a time of a financial crisis or challenges, it may be possible
that the Administration may remove funding from designated budgeted positions.
GFOA is an association of Government Finance Officers and provide best practices guidance as
illustrated in this decision package. They aim to promote and facilitate positive change rather than
merely codifying current accepted practices.
Describe All Funding Sources
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
Proiect Status (if Aaalicable
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures
Revenues
Net Budget
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City of Edmonds — City Council
Decision Package: NEW ITEM: Olympic Beach Park Restroom (at fishing pier)
Amendment Regarding DP#: R7 from CIP/CFP
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/13/23
2024
Teitzel
One time
Pending
Item Description
This item relates to CIP/CFP item R7 regarding renovation of the Olympic Beach Park restroom (this is
the restroom at the Fishing Pier). This item was previously in the CIP/CFP to commence work in 2024,
but was moved back to commence in 2025 in the proposed CIP/CFP. This work Is needed now, as this
restroom is heavily used by waterfront visitors and fishing pier users. According to Parks Director Feser,
the work was delayed so it could be coordinated with needed roof repairs at the restroom. But in
further discussions with Council, it appears that coordination can still be accomplished if this project is
moved forward into 2024.
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This item should be advanced in the city schedule to commence in 2024. It is needed and has also been
requested by the Port of Edmonds as a necessary upgrade. It is identified in the CIP/CFP as being fully
funded by REET II funding.
Describe All Funding Sources
Fund 125 (REET II tax funds)
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expenditure):
N/A
Proiect Status (if Aoolicable)
NA
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: $20,000 in 2024.
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New Decision Package - Title : Small Business Support Grants
Date
Budget Year
Councilmember
Duration
Approval Status
11/16/2023
2024
Nand
One Time
Pending
Item Description
Allocate $250,000.00 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Community Services and Economic
Development to disperse $5000.00 grants to qualifying small businesses.
Qualifying small businesses must:
1) Be presently in operation, AND
2) Be headquartered located in Edmonds or conduct more than 50% of their business activities
within city limits, AND
3) Have been in operation for any period of time between January 31, 2020 and May 11, 2023,
AND
4) Have had the financial health of their business affected by the COVID-19 related economic
recession, AND
5) Qualify as a "small business," with fewer than 20 employees and less than $1,000,000.00 in
annual gross revenue.
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In 2022, Council authorized the Administration to distribute $250,000.00 in ARPA funds to Edmonds
businesses for the purpose of fagade improvement. However, the administration did not have capacity
to advertise or administer the program to benefit Edmonds' business community. In 2023, thus far, the
Administration has allocated $0.00 of ARPA funds to support the local small business community. ARPA
funds must be distributed by 2024.
By directing Community Services and Economic Development to distribute $5000.00 grants to qualifying
local small businesses in Edmonds, Council can ensure that these funds are administered as originally
intended in the 2023 budget.
Describe All Funding Sources
Describe Future on Ongoing Costs (Expenditure) or Savings (Reduction of Expediture):
ARPA funds much be distributed by 2024.
Project Status (if Applicable)
FISCAL DETAILS
Expenditures: $250,000.00.
Revenues: $0.00.
Net Budget:-$250,000.00.
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