Council MIN 11-02-2015 SpecialCITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 2, 2015 — 6:30 p.m.
(immediately following the Land Use/Transportation Committee)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Special Meeting to order at the hour of 6:55 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Bob Celski, Councilmember Martin
Moore and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall, and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ade Ariwoola led the flag salute.
3. STUDY SESSION
a. 2015/2016 Biennial Budget Adjustment/2016 Property Tax Rate
• Ade Ariwoola — Finance Director
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on the 2015/2016 Biennial
Budget Adjustment and 2016 Property Tax Rate. He reviewed the General Fund Changes and the
Major Revenue Projections. He also briefed the Council on the financial status of the Federal Way
Community Center; Dumas Bay Centre; Performing Arts and Event Center; Risk Management, and
Health Insurance.
Mr. Ariwoola noted overall Sales Tax is higher than anticipated; Property Tax is stable; and Utility
Taxes are lower than anticipated. He stated in conclusion, the City has adequate Fund Balance for
the InterFund Loan and the Fund Balance is funding expected projects within the city. The budget as
amended is within the approved Fund Balance Policy.
• Citizen Comment — 3 minute limit
No citizen comment was received.
• Council Discussion
Municipal Court Administrator Sue White distributed a memo from Judge David Larson regarding
needs that are currently not recommended for funding in the budget adjustment.
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 2
November 2, 2015
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Ariwoola for his presentation and asked clarifying questions regarding if
unexpended funds allocated for. Branding in 2015 will be carried over to 2016; Police Sub - Station
costs; and the steep increase in Valley Comm expenses.
Finance Director Ariwoola stated any budgeted items can be carried over if not expended in 2015. He
also responded regarding the cost of the Police Sub - Station.
Chief Hwang commented on the increase in costs associated with Valley Communications. He noted
Valley Comm has been underfunded and as a partner city; Federal Way shares the range of
expenses including building /facility maintenance and staffing costs.
Councilmembers also discussed the importance of the Federal Way Historical Society and funding
needs (both current and future) for the Society. Questions were also raised regarding overall city
staffing levels (both current and prior to the recession).
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at
7:52 p.m.
Attest:
a ie D. Courtney, CM
C Clerk
Approved by Council: /F /7 —(
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 2
November 2, 2015