2018-06-19 Council MINS - Special CITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 19, 2018 — 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 Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson,Councilmember Jesse Johnson,Councilmember Hoang Tran,Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. STUDY SESSION — 2019/2020 BIENNIAL BUDGET
• Operating Budget: Ade Ariwoola, Finance Director
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a budget process update to the City Council. He noted the next
substantial budget update would be the Mayor's budget presentation on September 4.
Mr. Ariwoola stated the city is currently estimating a revenue savings in 2019 from SCORE of
$486,533; and saving from the Centerstage management contract at$100,000. In contrast, he noted
potential increased expenditures include: the Police Guild Contract; Salary Adjustments for Non-
Represented Employees; Expenditure Re-allocation; Health Insurance Costs;and salary adjustments.
Director Ariwoola reported he and Mayor Ferrell are currently meeting with department directors to
review each budget.
• Citizen Comment
Dana Hallowav asked for clarification on the possibility of receiving a savings from SCORE.
Mayor Ferrell stated if they want to change the financial formula they will have to amend the
interlocal agreement, requiring new approvals from each member city.
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• Council Discussion/Questions
Councilmembers thanked Mr.Ariwoola for his presentation and asked clarifying questions regarding
Centerstage, SCORE and the zero based budget approach.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Attest:
h nie Courtney 4tW
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 011 ?06>
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