2021-06-15 Council Minutes - SpecialCITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Remote Meeting
June 15, 2021 — 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting held remotely to order at 5:00 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, Councilmember
Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Greg Baruso, Councilmember Hoang Tran,
Councilmember Leandra Craft, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Linda
Kochmar.
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
a. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Economic Development Director Tim Johnson provided information on the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF). The LFRF provides
$19.2 million direct grant to the city. The Finance Director is the fiscal agent and the
Economic Development Director is the contact.
Mr. Johnson noted the Mayor and Finance Director identified revenue shortfalls created by
COVID-19 and deployed a strategy for grant management. Eligible uses for LFRF funds
include:
Provide government services effected by a revenue reduction during the
pandemic.
Support investments in water, sewer, and broadband.
• Support premium pay to essential employees.
• Address economic effects to households, small businesses, nonprofits, and
other industries such as tourism and hospitality.
Mr. Johnson introduced Lobbyist Rick Agnew who also provided information to opportunities
the city is tracking and seeking.
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Director Johnson reported 3.6% of the grant ($700,000) has been identified to hire
temporary employees specifically for grant writing as well as reconciliation and audit of the
process. He detailed the challenges and the opportunities with the LFRF funds and noted
the pandemic caused potential lost revenue of $13.4 million to the city.
Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Johnson and Mr. Agnew for the information and
presentation; clarifying questions were asked.
Public Comment — no comments received.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:50 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would recess into executive session for the
purpose of discussing collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) and to evaluate
qualifications of an applicant for public employment pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for
approximately forty (40) minutes.
• Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
Evaluate Qualifications of an Applicant for Public Employment pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(g)
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Attest:
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Stephanie Courtney
City Clerk
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