Council MIN 02-21-2017 SpecialCITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 21, 2017 — 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Bob Celski, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Acting City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. STUDY SESSION — 2017/2018 Revenue Options
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola noted the purpose of the Study Session was to share and review
information on revenue options to address growing expenses. He covered current revenues
compared to other entities including property tax distribution, property tax rate collection, property tax
levied, and utility taxes collected.
Options for sustainable funding are equal application of Utility Tax; Admission Tax (implemented);
Permit Fees (implemented); Business Registration Fees (implemented); B & 0 Tax; and
Transportation Benefit District (declined).
Council asked questions regarding specifics of Utility Tax and current franchise fees; property taxes,
rates and collection; and when a vote of the people is required. Discussion followed regarding current
state -level propositions and the impact of other utility taxes, such as cell phones, on a wider range of
users in the city.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Attest:
Federal Way City Council Special Minutes Page 1 of 2
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Approved by Council: 03-,97-2a17
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