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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-06-16

    Jun 16, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on June 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., with four members present and one late arrival. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121208, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program through appropriation changes to various departments, with all five voting members in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121209, which amends the 2026 Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program through appropriation changes to various departments and funds, with all five voting members in favor. Both ordinances require a 3/4 vote of the full City Council to pass.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-05-15

May 15, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 15, 2026, at 2:03 p.m. with four of five members present (Councilmembers Strauss, Hollingsworth, Kettle, and Saka; Maritza Rivera excused). The committee recommended confirmation of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance of the Office of City Finance for a term through December 31, 2029, approved unanimously 4–0. The committee also discussed CB 121208, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program, and CB 121209, which amends the 2026 Budget and 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program, both requiring 3/4 City Council vote. The meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-05-05

    May 5, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 5, 2026, with Councilmembers Strauss, Hollingsworth, Kettle, and Saka present and Rivera arriving late. The committee heard an information item reviewing the Centennial Accord and recommended passage of CB 121201, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and amend the 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, which passed 4–0. The committee also discussed the appointment of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance for the Office of City Finance through December 31, 2029.

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  • City Council — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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    The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, with 11 of 12 councilors present. The Council approved and referred multiple appropriation measures to the Committee on Ways and Means, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, a $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (addressing a $2.68 billion unfunded liability), $3.5 million for transportation infrastructure improvements, $5 million for coastal resilience projects, and a $384.7 million appropriation for various capital improvement projects across city departments.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-04-07

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 7, 2026, the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met with three members present (Councilmembers Strauss, Rivera, and Hollingsworth) to consider four items of business. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121184, which expands the Director of Finance and Administrative Services' authority to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121185, amending the 2026 Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program to change appropriations related to the City's homelessness response, and CB 121187, authorizing acceptance and expenditure of grants, private funding, and subsidized loans. Additionally, the Committee heard an informational item regarding the State and City Tribal Relations Framework.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-03-30

    Mar 30, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on March 30, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., with Councilmember Strauss presiding and five members present. The committee discussed CB 121184, relating to expanded authority for the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes under Seattle Municipal Code Section 3.127.020. The committee also discussed CB 121185, an ordinance amending the 2026 Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program to change appropriations to various departments in response to homelessness, which requires a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 11:09 a.m.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-11-20

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on November 20, 2025, to consider two items: CB 121116, an ordinance adopting Seattle's 2026 budget including a capital improvement program and position modifications, and CF 314546, City Council changes to the 2026 proposed budget and 2026–2031 capital improvement program. Both items were recommended for passage with unanimous support from all nine committee members present (Dan Strauss, Maritza Rivera, Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, Robert Kettle, Sara Nelson, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Rob Saka, and Mark Solomon), with no opposing votes. The meeting began at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-11-17

    Nov 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on November 17, 2025, with 8 members present and 1 excused. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121099, which authorizes the Mayor to accept and expend grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121113, which amends the 2025 Budget, revises CIP project allocations, adds CIP projects, and creates positions, requiring a 3/4 City Council vote. Additionally, the Committee unanimously recommended filing the 2026 Proposed Budget and the 2026-2031 Proposed Capital Improvement Program with the City Clerk.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-11-14

    Nov 14, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee of the Seattle City Council met on November 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., with 6 members present and 1 excused. Council Bill 121116, an ordinance adopting the 2026 budget including a capital improvement program and position modifications, was unanimously postponed to November 20, 2025, with 8 votes in favor and none opposed. Council Bills 121099 and 121113, relating to acceptance of non-City funding sources and amendments to the 2025 budget and Capital Improvement Program, were not heard in Committee. The committee recessed from 12:48 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the meeting.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2025-09-17

    Sep 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on September 17, 2025, at 9:31 a.m., with four members present (Strauss, Rivera, Kettle, Saka) and one excused (Nelson). The committee recommended passage of CB 121068, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program to change appropriations across various departments and funds to support Sound Transit 3 program permit review and oversight, create exempt and nonexempt positions, and requires a 3/4 City Council vote; the committee voted 4–0 in favor with no opposition. The committee also heard an information item on the Six-Year Review of the City of Seattle Budget. The meeting adjourned at 10:14 a.m.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-09-16

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on September 16, 2025, at 9:33 a.m., with Councilmembers Saka, Hollingsworth, Kettle, and Rinck present (Strauss excused). The committee unanimously recommended four measures: Resolution 32179 establishing a Council District Fund/District Project Fund under the 2025 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program; Council Bill 121058 renaming the Council District Fund CIP project to District Project Fund and lifting a proviso; Council Bill 121040 establishing new vehicle type classifications and curb allowances for e-cargo bicycle delivery with amendments to Seattle Municipal Code sections; and Council Bill 121023 correcting a franchisee name error in railroad franchise ordinances. The committee also heard an informational item on the Seattle Transportation Plan 3-Year Implementation Plan. All four recommended bills passed 4–0.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2025-09-03

    Sep 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On September 3, 2025, the Seattle Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met with four members present (Dan Strauss presiding, Maritza Rivera, Sara Nelson, and Rob Saka) and one excused member (Robert Kettle). The committee heard Informational Item 2727 regarding a Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update and discussed Council Bill 121068, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program to support Sound Transit 3 program permit review and oversight. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend passage of Council Bill 121046, which amends Seattle Municipal Code sections 20.40.020 and 20.48.010 to align small works roster and contractor bond processes with state law.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-09-02

    Sep 2, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on September 2, 2025, from 10:01 a.m. to 12:06 p.m., with Presiding Officer Councilmember Saka and three other members present and one excused. The committee discussed Resolution 32179 regarding the operation of a Council District Fund/District Project Fund under the 2025 Adopted Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The committee also discussed Council Bill 121058, which amends the 2025 Budget ordinance to rename the Council District Fund CIP project to the District Project Fund CIP project and lift a proviso. Additionally, the committee heard an information item on the SDOT Sidewalk Program covering repair and new construction, and discussed Council Bill 121040 establishing new vehicle type rules for e-cargo bicycle delivery operations, parking, and loading.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-07-30

    Jul 30, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on July 30, 2025, at 9:31 a.m. with six members present and two excused absences. The committee recommended passage of four ordinances: CB 121028, which proposes a ballot measure concurrent with the November 4, 2025 general election to lift business and occupation tax rate limits and fund housing, human services, workforce, and small business support (approved 8–0); CB 121029, amending the 2025 Budget and 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program with departmental appropriation changes (approved 7–1, Rivera opposed); CB 121042, amending the 2025 Budget with departmental appropriation changes (approved 7–1, Rivera opposed); and CB 121030, relating to acceptance of non-City funding sources with mayoral authorization (vote count not included in excerpt).

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-07-16

    Jul 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on July 16, 2025, with five members present, one excused, and two arriving late, presided over by Councilmember Strauss. The committee discussed four Council Bills: CB 121028 proposing a special election concurrent with the November 4, 2025 general election to authorize increased business and occupation tax rates for housing, human services, workforce, and small business support; CB 121030 authorizing acceptance and expenditure of grants, private funding, and subsidized loans with amendments to the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program; CB 121031 amending the 2025 Budget to change appropriations across departments and funds, revise CIP project allocations, and create or modify positions, requiring a 3/4 Council vote; and CB 121032, which was listed but not detailed in the minutes. No formal votes or outcomes were recorded for any of the bills discussed.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-06-04

    Jun 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on June 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber with seven members present and one excused absence. The Committee heard two information items on budget reform process and the executive budget update, and recommended passage of two ordinances: CB 120979, amending the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program with various departmental appropriation changes, and CB 120988, amending the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program with appropriation changes across departments and funds. Both ordinances were recommended for passage by unanimous vote (8–0), each requiring a 3/4 vote of the full City Council. The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2025-05-21

    May 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 21, 2025, at 9:31 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, with Councilmember Dan Strauss presiding and three members present (Strauss, Kettle, and Saka). The committee discussed CB 120979, an ordinance amending the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program that would change appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, requiring a 3/4 vote of the City Council for passage. The committee also heard an information item (Inf 2683) regarding advance repayment of 2014 bonds. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-05-14

    May 14, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on May 14, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber with five members present (Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, and Strauss), chaired by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed five items of business: an information item regarding Astound Cable Franchise Renewal (Inf 2680); two ordinances amending Seattle Municipal Code provisions for Seattle Public Utilities system development charges and municipal assessment reimbursement authority (CB 120966 and CB 120967); an ordinance amending the 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Program with appropriations and position creation for Seattle Public Utilities (CB 120968); and an ordinance authorizing agreements between the City, Seattle School District No. 1, and Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC for redevelopment of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center (CB 120982). The document indicates discussion occurred on these items but does not specify votes, decisions, or outcomes.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2025-05-07

    May 7, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., with five members present: Councilmember Strauss (presiding), Maritza Rivera, Robert Kettle, Sara Nelson, and Rob Saka. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120970, an ordinance authorizing department heads to accept and expend grants, private funding, and subsidized loans, and amending the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, with all five members voting in favor and none opposed. The Committee also heard an informational item on the General Fund Balancing Analysis. The meeting adjourned at 11:09 a.m.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-04-23

    Apr 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on April 23, 2025, from 2:02 p.m. to 3:38 p.m., with Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Nelson, Rivera, and Strauss present and Councilmember Kettle excused. The committee discussed three Council Bills related to Seattle Public Utilities: CB 120966, which consolidates system development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure by amending Title 21 of the Seattle Municipal Code; CB 120967, which authorizes the General Manager/CEO to develop municipal assessment reimbursement area authority under Washington state law and reorganizes Chapter 21.80; and CB 120968, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program by changing appropriations to Seattle Public Utilities and creating positions, requiring a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2025-04-16

    Apr 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on April 16, 2025, at 9:31 a.m., with six members present (Dan Strauss presiding) and one excused absence. The committee discussed Information Item 2665 regarding April 2025 Economic and Revenue Forecasts, and Council Bill 120970, which authorizes department heads to accept grants, private funding, and subsidized loans from non-City sources and amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-03-11

    Mar 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on March 11, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, with Council President Sara Nelson presiding and eight members present initially; Councilmember Maritza Rivera arrived at 2:03 p.m., bringing attendance to nine. The Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 470) and the meeting agenda, adopted minutes from March 4, 2025 (Min 510), and passed Council Bill 120947 appropriating money for claims from February 24–28, 2025 (9–0 on all votes). The Council also unanimously adopted Resolution 32165, which adopted the Statements of Legislative Intent for the 2025 Adopted Budget and 2025–2030 Adopted Capital Improvement Program (9–0). Six members of the public provided comment during the public comment period.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-03-05

    Mar 5, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on March 5, 2025, to conduct committee business including an appointment and ordinance review. Kiersten Grove was discussed for appointment as Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services for a term ending March 1, 2029. Council Bill 120946, relating to amendments to the Seattle Department of Transportation's 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, was recommended for passage by the full City Council with 8 votes in favor and none opposed (Strauss, Rivera, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Moore, Nelson, Rinck, and Saka voting in favor). The meeting began at 9:31 a.m. and adjourned at 11:33 a.m., with 5 members present, 1 excused, and 3 arriving late.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2024-11-19

    Nov 19, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on November 19, 2024, to consider five items related to the city's 2025 budget and tax levies. CB 120912, relating to the Payroll Expense Tax allocation and elimination of the Payroll Expense Oversight Committee, passed 7–2, with Councilmembers Moore and Morales opposed. CB 120906, levying property taxes to finance city departments and activities for 2025, passed unanimously 9–0. CB 120907, authorizing an increase in regular property taxes for 2025 collection over 2024 levels, also passed unanimously 9–0. CB 120905, adopting the 2025 budget including capital improvements and position modifications, passed 7–0 with Councilmembers Morales and Nelson abstaining. All nine committee members were present, with Councilmember Strauss presiding.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2024-11-15

    Nov 15, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on November 15, 2024, with Councilmember Dan Strauss presiding and 7 members present at the start (9 total by end of meeting). The Committee reviewed Council Bill 120905, an ordinance to adopt Seattle's 2025 budget including a capital improvement program and position modifications, requiring a 2/3 vote by the City Council. The vote on CB 120905 was postponed to November 19, 2024. Agenda Items 2 through 37 were unanimously removed from consideration, and the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2024-11-14

    Nov 14, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on November 14, 2024, with 9 members present initially and 7 present when business resumed at 10:32 a.m. after a recess. The Committee unanimously recommended adoption of CB 120872, which amends the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program with appropriation changes across various departments and funds. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120873, adopting the Seattle Center Fee Range Schedule and Terms and Conditions to authorize the Seattle Center Director to set facility use fees. Additionally, the Committee unanimously recommended CB 120874, which authorizes a $9,300,000 loan from the REET I Capital Projects Fund to the 2026 Multipurpose LTGO Bond Fund B for the Memorial Stadium redevelopment project. All three ordinances received 9–0 votes in favor with no opposition.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2024-08-07

    Aug 7, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on August 7, 2024, at 9:32 a.m. with Councilmember Strauss presiding. The committee recommended passage of three ordinances amending the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program: CB 120811 (changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels), CB 120813 (authorizing acceptance of non-City funding sources and grants), and CB 120812 (revising project allocations, adding CIP projects, and modifying positions). All three bills passed with 9-0 votes in favor, with CB 120812 recommended to pass as amended. The committee also heard an August Economic and Revenue Forecast Update but did not hear the Budget Process Preview information item.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2024-07-17

    Jul 17, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on July 17, 2024, with four members present (Dan Strauss presiding) and two arriving late. The committee unanimously approved two appointments: Jamie Carnell as Finance Director of the Office of City Finance through June 1, 2028 (4–0 vote), and Robert E. Howard as member of the Seattle Indian Services Commission through October 31, 2025 (4–0 vote). The committee discussed four council bills relating to the public works priority hire program and zip code methodology (CB 120815); amendments to the 2024 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CBs 120811 and 120812); and acceptance of non-City funding sources and grant expenditures (CB 120813), though no votes on these measures are recorded in the minutes.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2024-05-15

    May 15, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on May 15, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. with six members present and three arriving late, presided over by Councilmember Strauss. The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120779, relating to a restated guarantee and reimbursement agreement with the Museum Development Authority of Seattle, with a 9–0 vote in favor. CB 120773, amending the 2023 Budget and 2023–2028 Capital Improvement Program with department appropriation changes, passed 9–0 with committee recommendation. CB 120774, amending the 2024 Budget and 2024–2029 Capital Improvement Program with appropriation changes across departments and funds, passed 7–0 with 2 abstentions (Rivera and Moore). The committee also heard Information Items 2468 (General Fund Balancing Analysis) and 2470 (JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax Fund) and adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2024-05-01

    May 1, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 1, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:33 a.m., with five members present including Councilmember Strauss as presiding officer. The committee heard and discussed five items: an information item on the Human Services Department's Aging and Disability Services Renton Office Lease; Council Bill 120779 regarding a restatement of a guarantee and reimbursement agreement with the Museum Development Authority of Seattle; Council Bill 120773 amending the 2023 Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program; Council Bill 120774 amending the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program; and an information item on the 2019-2024 Budget Review. Both budget bills required a 3/4 vote of the City Council to pass.

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