Council MIN 10-27-2010 SpecialCITY OF
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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
October 27, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers
Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge and Jack Dovey.
Councilmember Freeman arrived at 6:13 p.m.
Staff present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson and
City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. 2011 BUDGET - DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
City Manager stated there would be a brief overview of the budget by Finance Director Tho
Kraus. Then staff would present the Community Development Department budget and the
Public Works/Parks Department budget.
Ms. Kraus reviewed the total estimated revenues and expenditures for 2011-2012. She stated
the 2010 year end sales tax projection is the same ending balance as 2009. Ms. Kraus gave an
overview of the General / Street Funds. She reviewed the one time funding from Red-light
Photo program and other revenue sources. In regards to staff positions slated for elimination,
there are 17.13 FTE's at the end of 2010, 4 FTE's slated for elimination at the end of 2011 and
1 position slated for the end of 2012. Ms. Kraus reviewed the Utility Tax and Real Estate
Excise Tax projections. Revenues from the Red Light Photo program are estimated at $375k
over budget. The property tax levy for 2011 will be $1.18 per $1,000 assessed value. The
Council asked clarifying questions of Ms. Kraus.
Community Development Services Department:
Community Development Services Department Greg Fewins stated the CDS Department is
comprised of 3 divisions; Planning, Building. and Human Services. Mr. Fewins reviewed the
departmenYs key accomplishments for 2009-2010, as well as the proposed staffing cuts to the
CDS department. The Council asked clarifying questions of Mr. Fewins.
The Council recessed from 7:28 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
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Public Works Department:
Parks/Public Works and Emergency Management Director Cary Roe reviewed the
departmental organizational chart. Mr. Roe reviewed a few key transportation projects that
were completed in 2009-2010. He summarized the proposed staffing and program cuts, as well
as program additions. He reviewed 201-2012 funded Capital traffic projects as well as projects
that were funded in prior years. The Council asked clarifying questions of Mr. Roe.
Parks Department:
Parks/Public Works and Emergency Management Director Cary Roe summarized the
organizational chart for the Parks Department. The Parks Department has 5 divisions;
Parks/Open Space Facility Maintenance, Recreation & Cultural Services, Federal Way
Community Center, Dumas Bay Centre and Parks Planning/Capital. He reviewed 2009-2010
key accomplishments such as the maintenance building at Steel Park and the Splash Cafe at
the Federal Way Community Center. Mr. Roe reviewed the proposed staffing cuts as well and
the program additions for 2011-2012.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, CMC, ity ClerJe
Approved by Council: November 2, 2010
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