Lake Forest Park, Washington Development News

City Council Reviews 2027-2028 Biennial Budget Calendar and Proviso Process

The City Council discussed and adopted the agenda for the July 9th, 2020 workshop, tabling agenda item A until the next session. They then moved on to discuss the budget calendar for the 2027-2028 biennial budget. The discussion outlined the process for developing the budget, including departmental requests, mayoral review, revenue projections, and the potential impact of a levy vote. Key dates and meetings for the budget cycle were presented, with an emphasis on starting the process earlier than in many other cities to allow for community involvement and flexibility. The council also discussed the use of provisos for specific budget items and conditions, clarifying their purpose and the process for submitting them. The need to adopt the levy rate by the end of November was highlighted, along with the flexibility for other budget items to be finalized in December. The conversation also touched upon potential budget amendments and the inclusion of various fees and rates within the final budget.