HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/2025 03.A. Review of the 2026 Preliminary Mid-Biennial Budget i4
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 3.A.
For Meeting of: October 14, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Review of the 2026 Preliminary Mid-Biennial Budget
SUBMITTED BY: Vicki Baker, City Manager
*Craig Warner, Director of Finance & Budget
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City Council adopted the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget on December 17, 2024. According to RCW
35.34.130, the City must review and amend the budget between September 1 and December 31 of the
first year of the biennium. This study session will facilitate the review of proposed budget modifications,
providing an opportunity for Council discussion regarding current budget performance, suggested
amendments, and any necessary adjustments. This process ensures that appropriations and funding
levels align with the City's priorities and operational needs.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the study session
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Mid Bienneal Budget Modification-Craig.pptx
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State law (RCW 35.34. 120) requires a balanced
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the final adopted biennial budget. . . shall not /
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The City of Yakima has already adopted a 2025- /
2026 Biennial Budget. These changes are - /' ii
amendments to the adopted budget for 2026. _
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,/4 Achieve a balanced budget in every fund
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• 12% minimum reserve level in the General Fund
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VA Thriving Yakima
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•2026 Budget had an Adopted $8. 1 million deficit
•Structural challenges for discussing the budget consistently
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• Lodging Tax (184)
• Affordable Housing (185) /%
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'' ''' '' Beginning Fund $13,485,373 g' g ($1,475,778) $12,009,595
Balance
Revenues $76,779,080 $16,204,268 $95,983,348
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Expenditures ($84,903,677) ($11,520,077) ($96,423,754)
Ending Fund $5,360,776 $6,208,413 $11,569,189 / '
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12% Reserve $10,188,441 $11 ,570,850 /
Reserve ($4,827,665) ($1,661) •- - - ''
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2026
Adopted Property Tax: The 2026 levy is projected at $28.3 million, up $19.2 million from $9.1
Budget million in the adopted budget.
$76,779,080 Why: Previously, $13.2 million in Property Tax and Criminal Justice Sales Taxes was
allocated directly to departments. Also, a proposed additional revenue of $6.0 million
is also included.
Utility Tax: An increase of $1.4 million is included in the 2026 Amended budget
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Why: Revenues are strong due to increased rates charged by providers. ,
Sales Tax: 2026 collection projected at $29.4 million a $2.2 million decrease ;
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Why: Revenues are trending down since the second half of 2024 and most of 20Z52' / ,%
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Laccounted for in the General Fund, have increased approxim�teJ�/ Amended
$800,000. Budget:
$95,983,348
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I� Transfers: $13.2 million
et: Why: A change in accounting practice has increased General Fund revenue and
03,677 expenditures. Previously, Property Tax was allocated directly to departments.
Salaries and Benefits: $345,000
Why: Reduced State retirement rates; Overtime adjustments for Police and Fire
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Services & Charges: $1.89 million ,
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Targeted Budget Reductions: ($3k. .0 million)
Why: Reduction package approved by Council Amended --
Budget:
$96,423,754
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Actual Actual YE Estimate Amended Forecast Forecast Forecast
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' Snow & Ice Removal Reserve $ 250,000
,- Bond Payment for Facility Upgrades $ 750,000 ;
Police Training Increase $ 100,000
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IT Firewall Upgrade $ 75,000
IT Server Replacement $ 275,000 '
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➢ Fire: $1 ,750,000
> Parks: $1 ,400,000
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Proposed Reductions
Police: $3,000,000
12 Police Officer position
1 Police Sergeant
4 Community Service Officers
1 Analyst Supervisor
1 Analyst
Reduce radio purchase funding to accommodate transferring 1 CSO to
the 3/10 budget
Reduction of $50 K to Humane Society Contract
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Proposed Reductions
Fire: $1 ,750,000
Close Station 92, utilizing filled staff positions at other stations to
reduce overtime expense
Prioritizing retention of employees
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Parks: $1 ,400,000
>Washington Fruit Community Center
> Lions Pool
Harman Center
16% Reduction in Parks Maintenance
Note: Removes the General Fund contributions for these programs
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Beginning Fund $124,049,379 $12,693,431 $136,742,810
Balance
Revenues $274,977,299 $37,406,595 $312,383,894
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Highlights:
2026 Adopted
Budget: t� General Fund: Already reviewed $16.2 million increase
$274,977,299
Grants: An additional $15 million in expected grants for 2026
Why: Most of the grants are for capital improvements
I Transfers: An increase of $1.8 M included in the 2026 Amended budget ,.
Why: Change in accounting practice for Lodging Tax Funds r
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Licenses, Permits and Charges for Services: An increase of $1.3 M included in ;
1r'"' the 2026 Amended budget
Why: Increase in permit activity and miscellaneous fee adjustments /'
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2026 Adopted !,,,A General Fund: Already reviewed $11.5 million increase
Budget:
$286,376,546
New Fund: Lodging Tax $1.8 million increase
Why: Moving Lodging Tax funds to a new fund before distribution ;'
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Why: Approved capital projects and grant opportunities ,1
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contracts greater than originally estimated 2026 Amended
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$326,717,428
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//''' • Public Hearings scheduled for November 12th and 18th
• Ad Valorum Tax (Property Tax) Public Hearing November 12th
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