HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council Workshop - Agenda - 08/19/1997 Kent, Washington
August 19, 1997
A workshop on the 1998 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan was
called to order at 5:45 p.m. Councilmembers present: Bennett,
Clark, Epperly, Houser, Johnson and Orr.
Finance Director Miller distributed a handout regarding the
operating budget, and explained the document. She discussed the
sources of revenue, expenditures, property tax allocations,
sales tax distribution, and so forth. She explained the changes
and unknowns which must be taken into account, and noted that the
City has a strong fund balance. She stated that there will be
another workshop on the budget, as well as another public
hearing.
Miller and Operations Director McFall answered questions from the
Council regarding human services allocations, teen and youth
programs, overtime expenses, recycling, and the number of full
time employees.
Miller then distributed copies of the 1998-2003 Capital
Improvement Plan and explained that each year new facilities,
vehicles, parks and so forth are added. She went through the
document, explaining revenues, expenditures, debt service, etc.
Miller noted that Planning will hold a public hearing on the
Capital Improvement Plan, and that it will be discussed at the
workshop on October 21.
Public Works Director Wickstrom and McFall answered questions
regarding fiber optics and undergrounding from Clark, who
recommended that a budget for hookups be included with other
costs. Clark discussed grade separations, and Bennett suggested
setting $500, 000 each year for them. Clark agreed with Bennett
and noted that access routes must be acquired.
After Miller invited Councilmembers to contact her with any
questions or ideas, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Brenda Jacobe , CMC
City Clerk