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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 16, 2010
5:30 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos,
Councilmembers Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge and Jack Dovey.
Councilmember Roger Freeman arrived at 6:23 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 Administration and Support Service Departments
Finance Department:
Finance Director Tho Kraus reviewed the organizational chart for the Finance Department
as well as the key accomplishments for 2009-2010. Key accomplishments include receiving
unqualified audit opinion for 16 consecutive years, successful implementation of new
timekeeping system and enhanced receipting system to accept online payments for
business license, permits and pet licenses. The departments proposed budget for 2011 is
$894,970. and $925,469. in 2012. Ms. Kraus reviewed the department cuts and additions for
2011-2012. The Council asked clarifying questions of Ms. Kraus regarding City investment
programs and business license procedures.
Human Resources:
Tho Kraus, Finance Director reviewed the organizational chart for the Human Resources
Department. Key accomplishments forthe department include implementing the web-based
timekeeping system with increased self-service capability. Update EEO Plan and, Safety
Management Plan and ADA Policies and Procedures. The budgetfor2011 is $906,811. and
$927,111 for 2012. Ms. Kraus reviewed the program cuts and additions for2011-2012. Ms.
Kraus provided a brief update on the City's Health Care Task Force. She stated and RFP
has been issued for Benefits Coordinator to assist the City in its efforts.
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Propertv Tax:
Ms. Kraus stated the City is allowed to increase the property tax levy rate up to 1%. The
current rate is $1.13 per $1,000. assessed value. Staff is seeking direction on if they should
include the increase in the budget. Council discussed increasing the property tax and their
consensus was to increase it by 1%.
Fee Schedule:
The Council discussed the option of increasing fees on the fee schedule by .08%. Council
consensus was to not increase the fees.
Councilmember Park stated he would like to see the half-time Economic Development
Administrative position restored. He would also �ike to see liaisons for the Korean, Russian
and Spanish communities.
Deputy Mayor Duclos and Councilmember Ferrell both stated they would like to see the
Communications and Government Affairs Manager maintained in the budget.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council adjourned to executive session at 6:26 p.m. to discuss property acquisition
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4j(b).
The Council adjourned from executive session at 6:58 p.m.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CMC City le
Approved by Council: December 7, 2010
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