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September 26,20t7
Kent, Washington
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September 26,20L7
5r35 p.m.
Council Chambers East/West
Bill Boyce, Council President
Jim Berrios, Councilmember
Tina Budell, Councilmember
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
Dana Ralph, Councilmember
Les Thomas, Councilmember
Agenda:
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, advised the Council that the City received the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers
Association for the Biennium Budget Beginning January l, 2OL7. BeMiller
expressed his appreciation for his budget team that includes Barbara Lopez, Deputy
Finance Director, and Senior Financial Analysts Kathleen Etheredge, Michelle
Ferguson, and Shane Sorenson.
1. 2018 Mid-Biennium Budget Review:
Aaron BeMiller provided a brief overview of the Mayor's Proposed 2018 M¡d-
Biennium Budget, including identifying the details of the General Fund expenditure
increases proposed in the mid-biennium adjustment and the financial impacts.
The timeline for the Mid-Biennium Budget includes an October LTth workshop
discussion, along with the second public hearing.
Aaron BeMiller indicated that the format for addressing the Council's questions will
be responded to the same as last year. Questions will be booked and addressed at
the following meeting. There will also be an opportunity for the new mayor and
councilmembers to have a chance to review the budget in an effort to allow for
them to provide input. Aaron BeMiller reviewed the budget framework, capital
program, and gave a brief overview of the budget by funds.
Council President Boyce thanked Aaron BeMiller and his staff for their work on the
budget.
The meetin g concluded at 5 35 p.m.
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Kimberley
City Clerk
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