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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 8.
For Meeting of. November 17, 2015
ITEM TITLE: First public hearing on the proposed 2016 Revenue and Expenditure
Budget for the City of Yakima
SUBMITTED BY: Tony O'Rourke, City Manager
Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance & Budget
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
City management is submitting the 2016 Preliminary Budget Summary and the related initiatives to City
Council and the public. This budget represents staff's projections of revenues and proposed expenditures for
the coming year. The Preliminary Budget was first presented at a Study Session on October 27, 2015.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to accept input, comments and /or questions from citizens and other
affected parties regarding the proposed 2016 Budget including all initiatives and other related budget matters
for 2016. The 2016 Preliminary Budget Summary is on the City's website home page -
www.yakimawa.gov/services/fmance/fmancial-reports/
In accordance with state law, Council is required to conduct two public hearings and adopt the budget prior
to year end. The second and final public hearing will be conducted on December 1, 2015, and the final
budget ordinance will be presented for Council approval on December 8.
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Other (Specify): Public Hearing
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APPROVED FOR City Manager
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RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public testimony.
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