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Kent City Council Workshop
October 9, 2012
Council members Present: Albertson, Boyce, Higgins, Perry, Ralph, Ranniger
and Thomas
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Council President Higgins
2013-2014 Biennial Budget. CAO Hodgson responded to questions asked at
the previous workshop and during one-on-one meetings with Council members.
Parks Director Watling explained human services funding and answered
questions from Council members.
Copies of the General Fund Analysis were provided and Hodgson explained the
major changes, financial policies, balancing measures and additional revenues.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the $2.8 million shortfall, what cuts
would look like, new revenue, and so forth.
Business and Occupation Tax. Mayor Cooke spoke about the proposed
Business and Occupation tax and explained how her rates were determined.
City Attorney Brubaker provided two draft ordinances and a summary sheet
and, along with Assistant City Attorney David Galazin and B & O tax expert
Lois Van Camp, explained the tax and responded to questions from Council
members.
Many issues relating to the tax were then discussed, including outreach,
rates, timing, sunset clause, square footage, consequences if not enacted,
and impact on the budget It was determined that a discussion on whether
and how to proceed will be held at the October 13 workshop.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk