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5 p.m.
Council Chambers East/West
Bill Boyce, Council President
Jim Berrios, Councilmember
Brenda FÍncher, Councilmember
Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
Dana Ralph, Councilmember
Les Thomas, Councilmember
Tina Budell, Councilmember
Council President Boyce opened the meeting at 5:04 p.m
Aoenda:
2018 MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET REVIEW
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, provided information regarding the 2018 Mid-
Biennium Budget and the three remaining issues that included:
1. Funding of the $2.25m gap. The Mayor's budget includes use of banked
property tax to fill gap - What is the Council's preferred method?
Councilmember Higgins provided comments on the use of $6.4m banked property
tax in 2018.
Councilmember Berrios sought clarification on impacts to property owners and
provided comments on the use of $2.25m banked property tax in 2018.
Councilmember Ralph provided comments on the use of $6.4m banked property tax
in 2018.
Councilmember Fincher provided comments on the use of $2.25m in banked
property tax in 2018.
Council President Boyce provided comments on the use of $6.4m in banked
property tax in 2018.
Councilmember Boyce directed the Finance Department to create documents for the
December 5, 20t7, OperatÍons Committee using ç2.25 in banked property tax.
2. Does the Council want to include the $3m funding for the quiet zone
in the 2018 budget?
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, reviewed the anticipated costs, including the use
of $1.4 in General Fund reserves over 18o/o, and Capital Resource Funding for
excess contingency costs.
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Councilmember Berrios expressed concerns over the Federal Rail Administration
potentially requiring additional, ongoing funding. Tim LaPorte, Public Works
Director, provided details on any potential maintenance and operating costs, and
the potential for increases in costs.
Council President Boyce requested the Finance Department include $3m in the 2018
budget for the Quiet Zone.
3. Square Footage Tax Increase
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, advised that there is a proposal on tonight's
Council agenda for the doubling of the B&O square footage tax. The increase would
represent an additional $3m in annual revenue. The additional revenue would go
into the Capital Resource Fund to be used for capital projects and for Parks
projects.
Aaron indicated the increase would take effect January L,20t9, and is estimated to
affect 680 businesses.
The meeting concluded at 5:30 p.m.
Kimberl ey A. Komoto
City Clerk
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