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Home My WebLink About12/02/2025 09.A. Status of Council adopted motions and direction from the November 12, 2025 and November 18, 2025 Council meetings (..-4-4irk "4, ,----- s � F BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 9.A. For Meeting of: December 2, 2025 ITEM TITLE: Status of Council adopted motions and direction from the November 12, 2025 and November 18, 2025 Council meetings SUBMITTED BY: Gary Ballew, Assistant City Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The presentation provides an update on the progress of motions made by Council at the November 12 City Council Study Session and questions posed by Council members during the November 12 and November 18 meetings. The following motions are covered in the presentation. MOTION: Direct staff to develop a budget for the Harman Center that is revenue neutral to the general fund. MOTION: Direct the City Manager to speak to the school districts that use Lion's Pool to see if we could do a joint agreement to recoup costs on Lion's Pool. MOTION: Direct staff to develop a budget for the WFCC that is revenue neutral to the general fund. MOTION: Add Franklin Pool to our Legislative Priorities for design and repair. MOTION: The City of Yakima formally request a Lean performance study from the Washington State Auditor's Center for Government Innovation, consistent with RCW 43.09.470, to evaluate all departments and operations supported by the General Fund, and any related enterprise fund processes that impact overall city efficiency, with the goal of lowering operational costs and improving service delivery. The following questions raised by Council members is also covered. • Nov 12 —What is the cost to the city for Harman, WFCC and Lion's Pool when they are closed? • Nov 12 —What is the cost to keep Harman and WFCC open at a minimum level? • Nov 12 — Is there an analysis of the hours and operations of Lion's Pool? • Nov 12 —Can OIC or Salvation Army help with WFCC? • Nov 18 —Clarity of costs to operate for those two months of operation for Lion's Pool for swim team only? • Nov 18 —Can we hear the progress on the November 12 motions? ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: RECOMMENDATION: None. ATTACHMENTS: Status of Motions 20251202.pdf 15 111 1 I I N1 r Status of Motions December 2, 2025 Presented by Gary Ballew, Assistant City Manager Craig Warner, Finance Director 16 Ir� i I+ yip, Council Motions from Nov 12 & 18, 2025 • Nov 12 — MOTION: Direct staff to develop a budget for the Harman Center that is revenue neutral to the general fund. • Nov 12 — MOTION: Direct the City Manager to speak to the school districts that use Lion's Pool to see if we could do a joint agreement to recoup costs on Lion's Pool. • Nov 12 — MOTION: Direct staff to develop a budget for the WFCC that is revenue neutral to the general fund. • Nov 12 — MOTION: Add Franklin Pool to our Legislative Priorities for design and repair. • Nov 12 — MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded that the City of Yakima formally request a Lean performance study from the Washington State Auditor's Center for Government Innovation, consistent with RCW 43.09.470, to evaluate all departments and operations supported by the General Fund, and any related enterprise fund processes that impact overall city efficiency, with the goal of lowering operational costs and improving service delivery. • Nov 18 - MOTION: Direct staff to bring back information on utility tax and public safety sales tax increases at the December 2 meeting with different options available to Council. • Nov 18 - MOTION: Direct staff to keep Lions Pool open until the end of February so that the team can finish their season. 17 • 1 -1 Ir� yr i 111 •w.r.. ` J n Council Questions from Nov 12 & 18, 2025 • Nov 12 — What is the cost to the city for Harman, WFCC and Lion's Pool when they are closed ? • Nov 12 — What is the cost to keep Harman and WFCC open at a minimum level ? • Nov 12 — Is there an analysis of the hours and operations of Lion's Pool ? • Nov 12 — Can OIC or Salvation Army help with WFCC? • Nov 12 — What is the amount to fix the leak at Franklin Pool ? • Nov 18 — Clarity of costs to operate for those two months of operation for Lion's Pool for swim team only? • Nov 18 — Can we hear the progress on the November 12 motions? 18 .__`l-....\ **. f-c-7-4 ,..;\ '‘;.cior j).77) 2026 Proposed 2026 Revised - Budget (11/18) Amendments Budget (12/02) - Revised Beginning Fund $11,973,279 ($199,937) $11,773,342 Balance 2025 4th Quarter budget amendment General Fund Revenues $88,021,584 $0 $88,021,584 B uBudget Expenditures ($88,351,470) ($53,372) ($88,404,842) Adjustments Ending Fund $11,643,392 ($253,309) $11,390,084 Balance 12% Reserve $10,602,177 $10,608,581 Reserve $1,041,215 $781,503 Surplus/(Deficit) 19 •••DL ... Proposed Expense Reductions ➢ Police : $3,000,000 ➢ Fire : $1,750,000 ➢ Parks: $1,400,000 20 1,10 Proposed Reductions ➢ Police: $3,000,000 > 12 Police Officer position 2 filled & 10 vacant positions > 1 Police Sergeant 1 filled >4 Community Service Officers 3 filled & 1 vacant position > 1 Analyst Supervisor 1 filled position > 1 Analyst 1 filled position > Reduce radio purchase funding to accommodate transferring 1 CSO to the 3/10 budget > Reduction of $50 K to Humane Society Contract 21 co. Now '' Proposed Reductions ➢ Fire: $1,750,000 >Close Station 92, utilizing filled staff positions at other stations to reduce overtime expense > Prioritizing retention of employees 22 rf4eW. ..... mow .. ito Proposed ➢ Parks: $1,400,000 5 Vacant, 3 Filled FTEs, & 23 ➢Washington Fruit Community Center Filled Part-Time Positions ➢ Lions Pool ➢ Harman Center ➢ 16% Reduction in Parks Maintenance Note: Removes the General Fund contributions for these programs 23 11.11 • r-.) 111 i i N j n Discussion of Revenue Neutral • Complexities • Buildings will require some cost even if shuttered . • Base utilities, some maintenance, pest control and security — no operational history to compare to. • Change of fee structure faces supply and demand economics. • Increased fees could lower demand. Fee increases are large and outcomes unknowable. • Predicting donations is complex • Commitments can take the form of donations (actual cash received) or pledges (a promise to make payments) • Studies and nonprofit fundraising benchmarks suggest that 80-90% is considered a strong fulfillment rate of pledges • Yakima Valley Community Foundation has set up funds for donations 24 % , . I� L 1 I I � �N1 r Lion's Pool • Baseline Operations for 2026 — • Run through end of swim season (February) and drain pool. • Ongoing costs include utilities and maintenance. • General Fund contribution — 2 month net cost $93,000 plus ten months minimum utilities & maintenance $40,000 • Alternate #1 • School Districts take over facility. Operate as school asset, no public swim . • Cost to schools $235,000 utilities and supplies • Benefit in that the pool is still operational • Complexity — transfer of asset to school district 25 rs • r 111 •w.r.. r n Lion's Pool - continued • Alternate #2 — Minimal Operation and Same Hours/Days • Minimal Operations — fixed cost of utilities and supplies $235,000 • Minimal staffing — limits to 50 swimmers per hour — 3 lifeguards & 1 cashier = $100/hour w/benefits • Total Operating Hours per year — 15 hours a day x 5 days a week x 50 weeks = 3750 hours • 3750 x $100 = $375,000 • Revenues $140,000 w/fee increase • $470,000 required in annual donations/naming rights • Alternate #3 — Minimal Operations and Reduced Hours/Days • Total Operating Hours per year — 10 hours a day x 4 days a week x 50 weeks = 2000 hours • 2000 x $100 = $200,000 • Projected Revenues $75,000 • $360,000 required in annual donations/naming rights 26 1 I I N1 r 1111 Washington Fruit Center • Baseline Operations for 2026 — • Shutter facility and eliminate programming. • Ongoing costs include utilities and maintenance/security. • General Fund contribution ^' $35,000 (min. utilities $15k, maint/security $20k) • Henry Beauchamp & Salvation Army potentially provide programming • Alternate #1 — lease structure/operations agreement • 3rd party non-profit takes over facility and provides programming • Utilities and maintenance remain with City • Potential of CDBG Grant ^' $75,000 for utilities, supplies & R&M (strings attached) • Naming rights are uncertain 27 Ir� i 111 N1 n Washington Fruit Center • Alternate #2 — Minimal Operation • Minimal Operations — one staff and temporary employees for counter hours • Operating Costs $250,000 • Revenues nominal • $250,000 required in annual donations/naming rights 28 • I -) I� L 1 I I N1 r Harman Center • Baseline Operations for 2026 — • Shutter facility and eliminate programming. • Ongoing costs include utilities and maintenance/security. • General Fund contribution ^' $40,000 (min. utilities $20k, maint/security $20k) • Primary purpose has to be senior center • Alternate #1 — reduce operation/increase fees/membership • Trips & Tours is self funded • Staffing reduced • Fees increased and donation added • Revenue $175,000 ($60k increase) Expenses $325,000 ($130k decrease) • Additional donations required $150,000 29 ''''''''''''' 1111111 III I IT .s.''' Revenue Options ■ 2026 Budget Options : ■ Public Safety Sales Tax 1/10th of 1% - Requires 5 of 7 ■ Utility Tax — Requires 5 of 7 ■ Future Year Options : ■ Regional/Fire District — Simple majority of voters in the district ■ EMS Levy — 60% voter approval ■ Parks District — Simple majority ■ Levy Lid Lift — Simple majority Note: This list represent key possibilities but is not an exhaustive list 30 1/7.41111W. .. Utility Taxes Impacted Utilities : • Water — Base Fee plus Consumption ■ Wastewater — Base Fee plus Consumption • Refuse - Consumption ■ Stormwater — Lot Size/Imperviable Surface Generates approximately $600,000 per 1% imposed • Water/Wastewater/Refuse: • Average Water/Wastewater/Refuse bill is approximately $200 every two months • $2000 at 1% is $2.00 billed 6 times per year is $12.00 per year • Stormwater: • Billed annually and dependent on Lot Size/Imperviable Surface 31 Agenda Items 9b — 9e 9b - Imposing one-tenth of one percent (0 . 1 %) local sales and use tax to fund criminal justice purposes. 9c - Imposing a Council-directed increase in Water and Wastewater tax rates. 9d - Imposing a Council-directed increase in the Stormwater tax rate. 9e - Imposing a Council-directed increase in Refuse tax rate 32 • I+ Nmer -- U p d ates • Washington State Auditor's Center for Government Innovation • Franklin Pool —legislative agenda and leak 33