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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.10.24 Minutes HearingPUBLIC MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2016 The City Council workshop meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen and Al Yenney. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Lee Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Rick Terway, Administrative & Community Services; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Bob Metzger, Police Chief. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (a) PUBLIC HEARING—GENERAL 2017 GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES INCLUDING AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX - PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Zabell explained over the last two decades or more the City has experienced rapid growth and the one time revenues that go along with such growth; construction sales tax and development fees as well as an increase in assessed valuation. As new areas within the City have developed or annexed and other portions of the community have matured, demand for public services has increased significantly. While the City continues to experience moderate growth, it can no longer rely on the kind of growth -related property tax revenue (construction sales tax) increases experienced earlier in this decade and the previous decade. Mr. Zabell invited Ms. Richa Sigdel, Finance Director to the podium. Ms. Sigdel provided a PowerPoint presentation and explained as part of the annual budget process, per RCW 84.55.120 the cities are required to conduct a public hearing on General Fund revenue sources for the coming year's budget, including possible increases in property tax revenues. This evenings meeting has been advertised as a public hearing. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER GENERAL 2017 GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES INCLUDING AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX. No comments were received. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS, MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Mayor Watkins announced the General 2017 General fund revenue sources and budget will be discussed at the City Council meeting on November 14th, 2016. APPROVED: ATTEST: A LIz_ ✓`' �G Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of November, 2016.