2027 – 2028 Biennial Budget Proposed Budget (October 1st)

This is the proposed biennial budget document for the City of Des Moines, Washington for fiscal years 2027-2028. The document contains a comprehensive table of contents covering introduction materials, budget overview, and detailed fund summaries including the general fund and various special revenue funds.

Mayor Mike Rosen presented a draft 2025 budget Tuesday, including plans for a levy next year to address a $13 million deficit. by Will Geschke Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:55pm EDMONDS — Under a proposal presented by Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen on Tuesday night, the city would need to cut 46 positions to help balance its

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Budget, Tim George

City Manager 2024 Official Budget Announcement

October 1, 2024October 3, 2024

FIT Financial Health Indicators Reference Guide

Reference guide explaining the financial health indicators in the Washington State Auditor’s Financial Intelligence Tool (FIT). Covers cash basis and school district indicators, GAAP indicators, and how local governments can use FIT to monitor their financial health using their own submitted data.

FIT Financial Health Indicators Reference Guide

Marina District Pedestrian Enhancement and Utility Undergrounding Project – Authorization and PSE Schedule 74 Agreement Addendum Change Order

City Council agenda item seeking approval of a construction change order for Phase 1 of the Marina District Pedestrian Enhancement project. The change order involves utility undergrounding work with Puget Sound Energy and adds $163,223 to the project due to construction delays, coordination issues, COVID-19 impacts, and inflationary pressures.

Marina District Pedestrian Enhancement and Utility Undergrounding Project – Authorization and PSE Schedule 74 Agreement Addendum Change Order

Economic Development, Transparency

Better City Council Meetings, Budget, Finance

Proposed Budget Amendments 2021

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Submitted to Councilmembers as “information only” November 13, 2021 Fellow Councilmembers, At Thursday’s meeting I will present the following six budget amendment items, most of whichh I have already discussed with Beth Anne and Dan Brewer on November 4. They total $41,204. $5,000 of which is a one-time expense and the remaining $36,204 to be

Economic Development, Engagement, Policy, Taxes, Transparency, Weekly Updates

Budget, Citizen Advisory Committees, Committees

Weekly Update: 08/30/2020

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PSA #1: Now that the Federal Way light rail construction is really beginning in earnest, you may want to sign up for email updates from Sound Transit. There will be many road closures over the next year or so. PSA #2: Dude: you really gotta sign up for the Census. We’re getting down to the

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Get vaccinated! Yeah I know you’d like to forget about it, but there are new variants and the infection rate is climbing. Fortunately, there is an effective booster, which is recommended for people 65 and older and those who are immuno-compromised. It is available now, effective, free and you can get your appointment today here and here , including walk-Ins at SAFEWAY, Walgreen’s, Rite-Aid, SeaMar and Healthpoint.

Sign up for the King County Code Red Alert program. When you sign up for Code Red you’ll be notified immediately when there is a possible health threat. After the recent ‘Boil Water Notice’ I received just a few grouses that ‘it did not work’. I’m 99% certain that the problem is that you have to actually sign up for an account. Do It! There is this ‘guest’ option which is stupid and should not even be an option. Everyone who had an account in their system was notified. If you’re like me and signed up ten years ago (after the last notification), go to the site immediately and verify your account. Ten years is a long time for any computer system.
Check out the 223rd Green Street Project web site and take the 223rd Green Street Survey before December 11th!
Check out the Des Moines Marina Steps web site and take the Marina Steps Survey.
If you’re interested in any of our Kids or Senior activities, you can sign up here.
Learn more about our Comprehensive Plan and take the Housing Action Plan Survey.
Take the City Communication and Engagement Survey
Give blood! Schedule an appointment today. There is a CODE RED emergency shortage.
Masonic Home! There is a petition for those who are interested in historic preservation of the property. If you have questions, don’t contact me. Contact Barbara McMichael and Lloyd Lytle Jr
Community Service Officer Tonya Seaberry wants to hear from neighborhood groups interested in establishing block watch programs: Tseaberry@desmoineswa.gov or 206-878-3301.
City Of Des Moines Minor Home Repair Program: Low to moderate income households can get grants to do all sorts of necessary repairs. Email Tina Hickey (206) 870-6535.
Every home should have a Carbon Monoxide Detector–especially during the colder months! Full stop. If you need one but money is tight, South King County Fire And Rescue will get you one. Just call their Community Affairs Office at 253-946-7347.
And last, but not least: If your home has Port Package (sound insulation system) that is having issues, please go to SeatacNoise.Info

How to attend meetings and provide Public Comment

Meetings take place at City Hall 21630 11th Avenue S., Suite #C Des Moines WA 98198. They can also be viewed live:

Via Zoom (click here)
On Comcast Channel 21/321
On the City’s YouTube channel.

Meetings generally occur on the first, third and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:00PM. There is also Committee Of The Whole on the first Thursday of the month beginning at 5:00pm. Check the City Calendar for special meetings and agenda

You do not have to sign in to attend a meeting! The sign-in sheet is only for people wishing to make a Public Comment.

There are four ways to provide Public Comment:

In person: Show up a few minutes before the meeting and sign the sheet. Public Comment is usually conducted at the beginning of the meeting.
Zoom: To sign up, call (206) 870-6552 or email cityclerk@desmoineswa.gov the City Clerk by noon Wednesday — the day before the meeting.
E-mail: All e-mails sent to citycouncil@desmoineswa.gov are considered public comment. They are instantly available to all members of the City Council and the City Clerk who includes them into the record of public comments at the next meeting.
US Mail: Attn: City Clerk Office, 21630 11th Avenue S., Des Moines WA 98198. Please provide us with your first and last name and the city in which you live.

All public comments are added to the Agenda Packet available on the City web site following each meeting.

All letters or e-mails requesting a specific action are referred by the City Clerk to the appropriate City department.

If you would like a follow up from me, personally, please indicate that or call me (206) 878-0578.

The Clerk does not read e-mails to the Council in full; only the subject line. However, we do see them as soon as you send them.

Budget

2027 – 2028 Biennial Budget Proposed Budget (October 1st)

2027 – 2028 Biennial Budget Proposed Budget

Edmonds could lose 46 jobs, other cuts looming amid budget woes

City Manager 2024 Official Budget Announcement

FIT Financial Health Indicators Reference Guide

FIT Financial Health Indicators Reference Guide

Marina District Pedestrian Enhancement and Utility Undergrounding Project – Authorization and PSE Schedule 74 Agreement Addendum Change Order

Marina District Pedestrian Enhancement and Utility Undergrounding Project – Authorization and PSE Schedule 74 Agreement Addendum Change Order

Proposed Budget Amendments 2021

Weekly Update: 08/30/2020

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