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Kent City Council
Workshop
December 6, 2011
Council members Present: Albertson, Harmon, Higgins, Perry, Ranniger, and
Thomas
The special meeting was called to order at 5:35 by Council President Perry
2012 Budget. CAO Hodgson stated that the 2012 budget has been balanced
and that the agenda for tonight is to review the ordinances affecting the budget,
the budget document containing the changes, and the service and staff
reductions.
City Attorney Brubaker explained each of the ordinances affecting the budget
and responded to questions. Council members agreed on several changes to
the ordinances.
Finance Director Nachlinger reviewed Exhibit B to the budget ordinance, which
shows the details of the budget summary (Exhibit A).
Hodgson explained the service and staff reductions. Each department head
spoke briefly about the cuts in their department, and Council members
discussed the reductions. !
Hodgson stated that the changes requested tonight will be incorporated and that
the budget will be ready for adoption on December 13.
At 9:00 p.m. Perry excused staff and Council discussed adoption of the budget.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Brenda ]acober, CIVIC
City Clerk