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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
3:45 PM - Monday, October 21, 2024
7th Floor Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. 2025/2026 BIENNIUM BUDGET, DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation
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2025-2026
Preliminary Budget
Department Presentations
Committee of the Whole
October 21, 2024
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25-26 Biennium Council Workshops
October 7:
Committee of the Whole
•Mayor delivers budget
message
•Proposed budget presented to
council
October 14:
Committee of the
Whole
•Department presentations
➢Public works, Parks &
Recreation, Police
•Council deliberation
October 14:
Regular Council Meeting
•Public Hearing #2: Revenue
sources & proposed budget as
required by RCW 35A.34
October 21:
Committee of the Whole
•Department presentations
➢CED, Executive, City Attorney,
Finance, HR & Court
•Council deliberation
October 21:
Regular Council Meeting
•Public Hearing #3
October 28:
Committee of the Whole
•Department presentations (if
needed)
•Council deliberation/consider
draft committee report
November 4:
Regular Council Meeting
•Adopt committee report
•1st reading of budget-related
legislation
November 18:
Regular Council Meeting
•2nd reading and enactment of all
budget-related legislation
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Community &
Economic
Development
2025-2026 Budget
See Department Details Starting on Page
3-30 of the Preliminary Budget Document
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Community
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Economic
Development
Preliminary Budget
Proposal
Addition:
•Add $150K annually to continue the downtown cleaning
contract to better support the downtown core.
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating Budget
Summary $14.8 $14.3 $15.3 $18.2 $15.6 $16.2
Position Summary 66 66 66 68 68 68
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2025-26 Leadership
CED Administrator – Gina Estep
Planning Director – Matt Herrera
Development Services Director – Rob Shuey
Dev. Engineering Director – Brianne Bannwarth
Economic Development Director – Amanda Free AG
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Community and Economic
Development
Our Mission
Enhance the vitality and livability
of the Renton community by
promoting a prosperous and
diverse economy and quality
neighborhoods.
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Elevate and Simplify the Customer Experience
•Streamline and remove complexities from our online customer experience.
•Expand the number of permits available online.
•Enhance services (Small Business Liaison, access to public records).
•Simplify printed and online material to increase inclusivity and reach.
•Strengthen and increase public education and outreach.
•Continue interdepartmental coordination.
•Initiate an internal staff led "customer experience" needs assessment.
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Development Services
Graffiti Abatement
•Recently inherited the program from
Police.
•Helps track gang graffiti for law
enforcement.
•Requires business/resident/city
compliance (removal) within 15 days.
•Exploring a volunteer removal
program with Public Works Maintenance.
Paint with Purpose
A new program designed to replace graffiti
with artistic murals. A partnership with
property owners and agencies, this initiative
will transform frequently tagged locations
into vibrant murals and creative art.
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Development Services
Enhanced Code Compliance
•Scheduled to commence early 2025.
•Utilizes a grid system to systematically
address all areas of the City.
•Focuses on identifying vacant and
abandoned properties.
•Will address minor issues with doorhangers
to initiate conversation.
•Will explore a "low-income" and "low-
income seniors" program to assist in
achieving compliance.
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Planning
Comprehensive Plan
•10-year update will be adopted by the end of
2024.
•Will use the annual update process to finalize
work on housing and transportation priorities in
2025.
Permitting
•Continue to issue land use permits quicker than
new mandated state timelines (effective in 2025).
Critical Areas Ordinance
•Complete a 10-year periodic update to critical
areas regulations (wetlands, streams, steep
slopes and flood hazards etc.) that must be
completed by end of 2025 due to state mandate.
Docket
•Continue annual docket program for
amendments to Renton Municipal Code.
•Prioritize amendments to stay consistent with
state legislative changes.
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Planning
Housing
HB 1590
•Identify potential HB1590
partnerships for affordable
housing.
ADU (PRADU) Program
•Continue to incentivize and assist
homeowners with the Permit Ready
ADU (PRADU) program.
Middle Housing
•Update development regulations
for consistency with HB1110
(Middle Housing) and HB1337
(ADUs).
•Ordinances must be adopted in
2025 (6 months after
Comprehensive Plan).
•Educate & assist property owners to
increase understanding of these
new regulations, the opportunities
and impacts.
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Planning
Pipeline Project Coordination
•Longacres Redevelopment Master Plan, EIS,
and Development Agreement.
•Willowcrest Townhomes Phase 2 - Mixed
income home ownership – Governor's Smart
Partnership award.
•Solera Phase 2 – 85+ Townhomes (Phase 1,
complete Q1 2025, 590 units and 35,000 sq. Ft.
Commercial)
Grady/TOD Subarea
•New transit center entitlements and construction
•Explore opportunities with property
owners/stakeholders on subarea plan
implementation & business recruitment.
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Development Engineering
Design & Construction Standards Manual
•Consolidate city regulations for clarity and consistency.
Construction Management & Inspection
•Expand city services offered by city forces to improve
efficiency.
•Enhance quality control measures and performance
oversight and continue reducing costs.
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Economic Development
Downtown Safe and Clean
Initiative
•Requested $150,000 annually to maintain contract.
•Focused on downtown business core.
•4 times per week during peak Season.
Redevelopment Manager - Role
Expansion
•Broaden role to support city-wide efforts.
•Leverage strengths of Planning and Engineering
staff.
•Continued leadership on Civic Core initiatives.
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Economic Development
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Economic Development
Arts and Culture
Develop the Creative Economy City-wide
•Foster Artistic and Cultural Enterprises
•Invest in creative industries
•Develop initiatives to promote innovation and creativity
•Drive up tourism opportunities and regional draws.
Finalize & adopt 5-year Arts & Culture Master Plan
Downtown Revitalization
•Support and drive the Main Street Program efforts forward
•Fundamental 4 points: Economic Vitality, Design,
Promotion, Organization.
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World Cup Square
The Multi-Departmental Team
CED, Public Works, Parks, Police and IT.
The Design
In partnership with the RAVE Foundation (Sounders),
the City will leverage the world's largest sporting
event to establish a vibrant pulse (gathering space) in
the heart of downtown, strengthening the Piazza and
Pavilion renovation.
Focus: Accessibility for all - regardless of financial
constraints, demographics or backgrounds.
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World Cup Square
LED Wall Mount Screen
Stage/Patio
Storage/Security
Landscaping
Incubator/Anchor Business
Art
Lighting
Soil, Grass, Irrigation
Utilities/Misc
Total: $1,075,000
Gateway Park Renovation
Total $500,000
Phase 1 - 2025 Q1–Q3
Site Preparation,storm, sewer, water,
lighting, concrete work, landscaping and
lawn.
Phase 2 – 2025 Q3
Vertical Features: screen, stage, lighting,
sound system, art features, storage,
incubator and security features.
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World Cup Square
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Executive Services
2025-2026 Budget
See Department Details Starting on Page 3-6 of the
Preliminary Budget Document AG
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Executive
Services
Preliminary
Budget Proposal
Additions:
•Increase IT capital budget by $750K over the biennium
Position changes:
•Administrative position - $150K per year
•Data analyst/report writer - $180K per year
•Client technology services specialist in 2026 – $180K in 2nd year
*no change in FTE count in 2026 as LTE position ends in 2025
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating Budget
Summary $15.6 $16.9 $15.9 $23.8 $17.9 $18.1
Position Summary 45 47 45 48 50 50*
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2023-2024
Accomplishments
& Goals
•Page 3-9Mayor’s Office
•Page 3-9Intergovernmental
Relations
•Page 3-11ESD Administration
•Page 3-12, Page 5-73Information
Technology
•Page 3-14City Clerk
•Page 3-16Organizational
Development &
Performance
•Page 3-18Communications &
Engagement
•Page 3-20Emergency
Management
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Executive Services
Department
Executive Services Department
Mayor’s Office
CAO
Gov’t
Affairs
Public
Defense
contracted)
Dept.
Administra
tors
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
Executive Services Department
Mayor’s Office
CAO
Gov’t
Affairs
Public
Defense
(contracted)
Dept.
Administra
tors
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
We leverage and
build upon the
strengths of our
team to optimize
the work of the
city while making
it visible and
accessible
to all.
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Executive Services
Department
Executive Services Department
Mayor’s Office
CAO
Gov’t
Affairs
Public
Defense
contracted)
Dept.
Administra
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Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
We leverage and
build upon the
strengths of our
team to optimize
the work of the
city while making
it visible and
accessible
to all.
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Executive Services
Department
Executive Services Department
Mayor’s Office
CAO
Gov’t
Affairs
Public
Defense
contracted)
Dept.
Administra
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Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.E.M.Clerk
& PRA O.D.C & E
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
I.T.
We leverage and
build upon the
strengths of our
team to optimize
the work of the
city while making
it visible and
accessible
to all.
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CAO
Executive Assistant Administrative
Assistant
Information
Technology
Applications &
Projects
GIS & Data
Client Services
Admin
Secretary
Executive Services Department, 2021-2024
New positions
since 2021
Converted
2021
Administrative
Secretary
Public Defender
(contracted)
Intergovernmental
AffairsGovernmental
Affairs
Network
Infrastructure and
Security
Mayor
Lobby
(contracted)
City Clerk & Public
Records
Legislative &
Administrative
Public Records
Hearing Examiner
(contracted)
Organizational
Development
Emergency
Management
Communications &
Engagement
City
Communications
Print Shop
Customer Service
LTE Secretary 2
(lobby)
Community
Outreach
Emergency
Preparedness &
Training
Community
Readiness
Interagency
Coordination and
Grants
Employee Training &
Development
Organizational
Performance
Department
Administrators
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
44 FTE’s
+3 proposed
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CAO
Executive Assistant Administrative
Assistant
Information
Technology
Applications &
Projects
GIS & Data
Client Services
Admin
Secretary
Executive Services Department, 2021-2024
New positions
since 2021
Converted
2021
Public Defender
(contracted)
Intergovernmental
AffairsGovernmental
Affairs
Network
Infrastructure and
Security
Mayor
City Clerk & Public
Records
Legislative &
Administrative
Public Records
Hearing Examiner
(contracted)
Organizational
Development
Emergency
Management Communications
City
Communications
Print Shop
Customer Service
LTE Secretary 2
(lobby)
Community
Outreach
Emergency
Preparedness &
Training
Community
Readiness
Interagency
Coordination and
Grants
Employee Training &
Development
Organizational
Performance
Department
Administrators
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
44 FTE’s
+3 proposed
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Admin
Secretary
City Clerk & Public
Records
7 FTE
Legislative &
Administrative
Public Records
Hearing Examiner
(contracted)
Organizational
Development
1 FTE + 1 LTE
Emergency
Management
3 FTE
Communications &
Engagement
8 FTE
City
Communications
Print Shop
Administrative
Assistant
Applications &
Projects
GIS & Data
Client Services
Admin
SecretaryCustomer Service
LTE Secretary 2
(lobby)
Community
Outreach
Executive Services Administration +1 FTE
PROPOSED: Administrative position - $150K per year
Today, ESD Administrative Assistant supports:
•Deputy CAO
Equity Commission
Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force
5 Division directors/managers
44 employees (+3, proposed)
City-wide support
Proposed position will:
•Report to Administrative Assistant
•Provide support across ESD divisions that do not have a
dedicated admin support.
•Provide depth of support within Executive Services &
Legislative
•Provide depth of support to Renton Responds and other
customer service coordination
•Enable Administrative Assistant to perform more complex
and advanced work for DCAO
Information
Technology
22 FTE + 2
Network
Infrastructure and
Security
Equity
Commission Mayor's Inclusion
Task Force
Public Defender
Oversight
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
44 FTE + 3 proposed
Emergency
Preparedness &
Training
Community
Readiness
Interagency
Coordination and
Grants
Employee Training &
Development
Organizational
Performance
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Data
Analyst/Report
Writer
Client Services
Specialist III
Admin
Secretary
City Clerk & Public
Records
Legislative &
Administrative
Public Records
Hearing Examiner
(contracted)
Organizational
Development
Emergency
Management
Communications &
Engagement
City
Communications
Print Shop
Administrative
Assistant
Deputy CAO
ESD Administrator
44 FTE’s
+3 proposed
Information
Technology
Applications &
Projects
GIS & Data
Client Services
Admin
SecretaryCustomer Service
LTE Secretary 2
(lobby)
Community
Outreach
Emergency
Preparedness &
Training
Community
Readiness
Interagency
Coordination and
Grants
Employee Training &
Development
Organizational
Performance
Network Systems
Executive Services Department, IT (+2)
New positions
since 2021
Proposed
positionsConverted
since 2021
Position changes:
•Data analyst/report writer
- $180K per year
•Client technology services specialist
in 2026
– $180K in 2nd year
Data
Analyst/Report
Writer
Client Services
Specialist III
Information
Technology
Applications &
Projects
GIS & Data
Client Services
Admin
Secretary
Network
Infrastructure and
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ESD Proposal
Data Analyst/Report
Writer (2025)
This position will work with
city departments seeking to
make their data useful and
transparent.
OD with IT have completed
their successful pilot project.
These examples showcase
what is possible for all
departments seeking robust
analyses of quality data from
multiple systems.
The added position would
be dedicated to this work,
while helping to develop
policy, data governance,
categorizations, and
standards.
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IT Proposed:
Client Services
Specialist 3 (2026)
Nearly 7,000 work orders/year
Average of 567 work order requests/month
•>100/month performed by the Apps Team
•Over 290 unique applications and over 1,400
pieces of hardware (procurement,
installation, support, etc.)
•A Client Services Specialist 3 will allow
customer service support for applications
performed by Client Services versus the
Applications Team
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Information Technology Capital Funding
Increase funding for capital improvement projects for Information Technology by
$750K over the biennium.
Cyber security upgrades $150,000
•Protect against ever-evolving cyber crime.
Disaster recovery and business continuity $90,000
•Ensure that following a disaster the city can still perform and
provide services.
Infrastructure replacement $232,000
•Ongoing updates to vital system equipment to prevent failure
and downtime of systems.
On-premise artificial intelligence $200,000
•A pilot project to develop policies, standards, and make tools
available that will support enhanced customer services and
efficiencies.
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GRANTS TO DATE $230kCYBERSECURITY
GRANTS
Emergency
Management
Performance Grants
(FEMA)
2021, 2022, 2023
State and Local
Cybersecurity Grant
Program (FEMA)
2022, 2023
2021 EMPG
Disaster Recovery Assessment $40,000
2022 EMPG
Web Application Firewall; SIEM MDR $30,000
2023 EMPG
Incident Response & Tabletop
Exercise
$25,000
2022 SLCGP
System penetration testing (internal,
external, Wi-Fi, and voice); cyber
asset attack surface management tool
(CAASM)
$105,000
2023 SLCGP
Further enhance email security with
our Secure Email Gateway (SEG)
$30,000
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Strategic Goals 2025-2026
Improving Accessibility,
Transparency, and Responsiveness
Emphasized through digital transformation (e.g., digitizing
records, adopting automated PRA and public meeting
training systems, translation services, comprehensive city
website updates), proactive engagement with residents,
expanding communication channels like "Mayor in a
Minute," and promoting a human-centered, narrative
approach to public communications.
Community and Civic Engagement
Reflects our dedication to fostering understanding and
inclusion within the community, whether through
outreach (e.g., Mayor’s State of the City, Channel 21
initiatives, engagement initiatives such as “Welcome to
Renton”), emergency preparedness, engaging with
community partners, or citywide participation in
feedback, decision-making, and the democratic
process.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
and Innovation for Excellent
Customer Service
Our goals here aim to streamline workflows through
new technology (e.g., records management, agenda,
and contract management), process automation, and
an overall reduction in manual handling. This also
includes the shift to cloud-based infrastructure and
digital processes for contracts and archiving.
Data-Driven, Equitable Decision-
Making
Achieved by expanding data accessibility, maintaining
cybersecurity, and establishing robust data governance
practices, as well as leveraging feedback from
community surveys, seeking input from diverse
viewpoints through our formal processes such as the
Equity Commission and informal engagement
platforms such as "Your Voice Renton.“
Employee Empowerment
and Development
Investing in staff is imperative to providing high quality
services, building resilience, and increasing
organizational alignment with city goals. Leadership in
ESD is expected to ensure regular learning and growth
opportunities, cross-departmental collaborations,
leadership development, and involvement in
performance management tools and practices for their
teams, to support an informed and engaged
workforce.
Resiliency and Preparedness
Through technology infrastructure improvements,
continuity planning (e.g., DRBC relocation),
cybersecurity, emergency preparedness (of our
organization and community), and consistently
advancing technology, plans, and processes we will
enable long-term city resilience and responsiveness.
*Summary of 2025-2026 goals generated by AI, edited by K Rowland
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SUMMARY
Additions:
•Increase IT capital budget by $750K over the biennium
Position changes $4.67/year per Capita, 40 cents/month
•Administrative position - $150K per year
•Data analyst/report writer - $180K per year
•Client technology services specialist in 2026 – $180K in 2nd year
*no change in FTE count in 2026 as LTE position ends in 2025
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating Budget
Summary $15.6 $16.9 $15.9 $23.8 $17.9 $18.1
Position Summary 45 47 45 48 50 50*
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City Attorney
Department
2025-2026 Budget
See Department Details on Pages 3-22 of the Preliminary
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Prosecution
Division
2025 - 2026
Budget
Objectives
Maintain Staffing Levels and Resources Necessary to
Effectively Prosecute all Misdemeanor Crime
•Add resources and realign roles to avoid burnout and
provide cross-coverage during vacancies, absences,
and workload surges
•Add resources and realign roles to manage increasing
volumes of case records, particularly video evidence
•Maintain Prosecution service levels for Community
Court
•Add resources and realign roles to improve
transparency, case management, and administrative
support
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Civil
Division
2025 - 2026
Budget
Objectives
Add Resources and Adjust Roles To Align With City
Priorities and Requests For Legal Assistance
•Support the increasing volume and complexity of
legal review for contracts
•Support increasingly complex litigation
•Assist with legislation and policy development
•Preemptively advise on emerging issues
•Improve records management and transparency
•Increase efficiencies and training opportunities
•Adjust for inflation and administrative costs
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City
Attorney
Department
2025 - 2026
Budget
Proposal
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating
Budget
Summary $3.2 mil $3.0 mil $3.3 mil $3.4 mil $3.9 mil $4.1 mil
Position
Summary 15.00 FTE 15.00 FTE 15.00 FTE 15.00 FTE 17.00 FTE 17.00 FTE
Summary of Changes:
•Convert three prosecution legal assistant positions to
paralegal positions ($56k)
•Add one prosecution legal assistant position ($130k)
•Eliminate unfilled legal intern position (-$18k)
•Add one assistant city attorney position ($185k)
•Reclassify existing senior paralegal position to a legal
assistant position (-$38k)
•Add $20K increase to support increased
administrative and operating costs
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Proposed Position Listing
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Prosecution
Division
Requests
Reclassify 3 Existing Legal Assistant Positions to Paralegal
Positions
•Increases cross coverage
•Coverage for more complex work
•Supports changes to DV assignments
•Increases efficiency
Add New Legal Assistant
•Provides prosecutors with more support and centralizes
more repetitive tasks that don’t require paralegal
experience
•Provides more administrative support for the
prosecution division as the division grows
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Civil Division Statistics
Litigation Matters 2018 - 2023
Legislation 2018 - 2023
Contracts 2018 - 2023
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Add Assistant City Attorney Position
•Balances existing attorneys’ workloads and fills in
service gaps
•Lower-level position leaves room for growth
Reclassify Senior Paralegal Position to Legal Assistant
Position
•Additional attorney reduces the need for senior
paralegal
•Broadens the hiring pool of eligible candidates
•Focus on process improvement, especially in high
volume contract processing
•Provides cross coverage and growth opportunities
Civil
Division
Requests
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Emerging Challenges
•Implementing new Prosecution Case Management software.
•Potentially changing Public Defense Standards.
•Modernizing processes for civil case management, contract processing, and records
management.
•Adapting to support the city’s emerging legal support needs and priorities.
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Questions?
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Finance, Human
Resources, &
Municipal Court
2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
See Department Details Starting on Page 3-
43(Finance) 3-48 (HRRM) 3-26(Court) of the
Preliminary Budget Document
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Finance
Preliminary
Budget Proposal
Additions:
•Position changes:
•Add administrative position in 2025 - $140K per year
•Add Finance Analyst in 2026 - $150K for year 2 only
•Increase operating budget for investment advisor – no budget
impact with additional projected revenue to offset additional
costs
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating Budget
Summary $6.1 $5.7 $6.3 $6.9 $7.1 $7.4
Position Summary 25 25 25 26 27 28
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Finance Budget Highlights
Investment Advisor
Administrative
Secretary Financial Analyst
$150K $140K $150K
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Finance Budget by Category
Salaries & Benefits
66%
Other Services &
Supplies
23%
Interfund/Transfer
Out 11%
2025/2026 Preliminary Budget
-
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
9,000,000
10,000,000
Salaries & Benefits Other Services &
Supplies
Interfund/Transfer
Out
2023/2024 Orig Budget 2025/2026 Prelim Budget
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2025/2026
Finance Goals
•New ERP system implementation
•Banking needs assessment
•Financial management and reserve policies
•Renton Municipal Codes utility billing services
•Accounts receivable (AR) workflow automation
•Electronic filing of payroll records, per state
retention schedule
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Human
Resources
and Risk
Management
Preliminary Budget
Proposal
Additions:
•Increase operating budget for professional services and legal
support - $150K per year
•Increase for medical/dental/property claims
•Increase for insurance premiums
Position changes:
•Remove limited term Safety Coordinator position originally
added in the 2023-2024 Budget
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating Budget
Summary $24.6 $20.4 $25.9 $28.1 $29.0 $31.2
Position Summary 15.5 15.5 15.5 16 15 15
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Human Resources & Risk
Management Budget Highlights
Salary Study &
Legal Services
$150K
Property
Damage
$755K
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Human Resources & Risk Management
Budget Breakdown
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
9,000,000
10,000,000
Salaries Professional Services &
Supplies
Insurance Interfund/Transfer Out
2023/2024 Orig Budget 2025/2026 Prelim Budget
Salaries
16%
Benefits (citywide)
60%Professional Services
& Supplies
5%
Insurance
12%
Interfund/Transfer Out
7%
2025/2026 Preliminary Budget
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2025/2026
Human Resources &
Risk Management Goals
•Employment processes and policies
•New ERP system implementation
•Market study of non-represented positions AG
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Municipal
Court
Preliminary
Budget Proposal
No significant changes
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating Budget
Summary $3.4 $3.2 $3.6 $3.7 $3.6 $3.8
Position Summary 17 17 17 17 17 17
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Municipal Court Budget by Category
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
Salaries & Benefits Other Services & Supplies Interfund/Transfer Out
2023/2024 Orig Budget 2025/2026 Prelim Budget
Salaries & Benefits
78%
Other Services &
Supplies
4%
Interfund/Transfer
Out
18%
2025/2026 Preliminary Budget
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2025/2026
Municipal Court Goals
•Text reminder services
•Language translation service capabilities
•Adherence and compliance with new court
rules and statutory changes
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Questions
Next
Steps
28
OCT
Council deliberations
Consider draft committee report
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