HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2009-047 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2009-366
CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to:
Originator:
Brenner,Kelly, Weimer BB,BK, CW 9/8/09 9/15/2009 Council
Division Head: '� ` "✓r i "i 9/15/2009 Finance
Dept.Head: SEP 0 8.2009
Prosecutor: WHATCOM'(COUNTY
Purchasing/Budget: COUNCIL
Executive:
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR THE
MID-BIENNIUM 2009 -2010 BUDGET REVIEW
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution and Exhibit A
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing,you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be
clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
A resolution requesting certain materials from the County Executive by October 19, 2009 to aid
in the 2009-2010 mid-biennium review.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
9/15/2009: Failed in Committee 9/15/2009: Council Amended & Approved 5-2
Nelson & Crawford opposed
Res. 2009-047
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number:
Res. 2009-047
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SPONSORED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: BRENNER, KELLY, WEIMER
INTRODUCTION DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-047
REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR THE MID-
BIENNIUM 2009 - 2010 BUDGET REVIEW
WHEREAS, the citizens of Whatcom County voted on November 4, 1997, in favor of
adding Section 6.05 regarding the adoption of a biennial budget cycle with a mid-biennium
review to the Whatcom County Home Rule Charter (Article 6); and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2008, the Whatcom County Council adopted a biennial
budget for 2009-2010; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2008, the Whatcom County Council adopted Ordinance 2008-
026 adopting a biennial budget process including how the mid-biennium review will be
undertaken; and
WHEREAS, a significant economic downturn has had a serious negative effect on
County revenues and caused the need to significantly adjust the 2009-2010 budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Whatcom County Council requests
the County Executive provide the information shown on attached Exhibit A on or before
October 19th to help in an efficient mid-biennium review.
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EXHIBIT A
Information requested of the County Executive for the mid-biennium review.
1. The status of the administration's proposed budget stabilization efforts for the 2009 budget through
the end of August 2009 and identification of any remaining or additional proposed adjustments;
2. The budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures for all funds through the end of August 2009;
3. The budgeted and actual fee revenues identified by department and types, and an explanation for
any collection shortfalls.
4. A full list of FTEs authorized in the 2009-2010 budget identifying vacancies, department or
administrative hiring holds or freezes, and presentations of any proposals for staff reductions to meet
reduced 2009-2010 expenditure levels in any fund.
5. Proposed revised revenue projections for 2010 and any associated expenditure increases or
reductions for all county funds, including which programs/purchases the administration proposes to
increase or reduce.
6. Five year revenue projections for REET I, REET II, and the Conservation Futures Funds, three year
expenditure forecasts with as much specificity as possible, along with a 2009-2010 budget for each
fund.
7. Presentation on the purpose and use of all the different parts of the Administrative Services Fund
including a full explanation of how the various cost allocations (administrative, space rental, etc)
charged to other funds or General Fund departments are calculated.
8. The administration's plan to meet increasing compliance and enforcement obligations associated
with the protection of Lake Whatcom, critical areas, and shorelines.
9. Proposed property tax levy ordinances for 2010