07-18-2023 Council Minutes - SpecialCITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chambers
July 18, 2023 - 5:00 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor
Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Paul McDaniel,
Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
City staff in attendance: City Administrator Brian Davis, City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. STUDY SESSION — KING COUNTY PROPERTY VALUES
King County Assessor John Wilson provided information on how the county sets values for
properties in the county. Factors included are location, market condition, neighborhood, and
age of the property. He noted the values for Federal Way were up in 2022 and have adjusted
down in 2023.
Council thanked Mr. Wilson and asked clarifying questions regarding property tax assistance
programs and household income limits.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Attest:
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City Clerk
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