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Julia Medzegian
From:Jamie D. Thomas
Sent:Tuesday, January 31, 2017 10:11 AM
To:Carol Ann Witschi; Don Persson; Ed Prince; Ruth Perez; Randy Corman; Ryan McIrvin; Armondo
Pavone
Cc:Julia Medzegian; Jan Hawn; Jay B Covington; Denis Law
Subject:Finance Committee Follow Up
Attachments:CAG-15-074 Scope - Guardianship Program.pdf; CAG-15-075 Scope - Mobility Program.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Follow up to 1/23/17 Finance Committee
1. Bear Communications,651.53,lost radio”What were the circumstances of the lost radio?Does the company offer
insurance along with the rental?Per Lisa McMartin,Recreation Systems:Each year at Clam Lights,approximately 20 or
so radios are rented and unfortunately,this year,one was not turned in after the event.After reaching out to all
departments and divisions involved in the event Fire,police,parks,recreation,etc.),the radio remained unaccounted
for.”It is unknown if Bear Communications offers an insurance option,but that question will be asked and if it is
available next time,it will be considered.
2. Bridge Ministries,1,250,Human Services Reimbursement 4Q)Bridge Disability Ministries Mobility”What kind of
organization is this?Is it religious?Bridge Ministries is a faith based organization which caters to vulnerable,disabled
adults.Here is a link to more information on the organization:http://bridgemin.org/about bridge/.The City’s Human
Services division funded two Bridge Ministries programs in 2015/2016 the mobility and the guardianship
program.Please see the attached documents for the services Bridge Ministries provides to the City of Renton.
3. BuDu,2,149.53,Race services and equipment:timing,course set up,bibs,etc.candy cane 5K)”Did the City
recoup the cost of the event in entry fees?Total revenue collected totaled 11,200 500 in sponsorships.Community
Services also utilizes a cost recovery model on all of their events/programs that evaluates up front the anticipated costs
for the program,how many participants the program can handle,and fees are determined.Additionally,this
information is reviewed after the program completion to ensure goals met and to evaluate the program’s success.
4. Eastside Veterinarian,6,415.69,Dec.2016 Dog Cat Kenneling and Medical”Is this on track with what we’ve
paid the Humane Society?Do we have sufficient budget in 2017 for the projected cost?So far,the City has only
received one invoice from Eastside Veterinarian,which covered services kenneling and veterinary care for 7 animals)
provided for December 2016.From just one month’s invoice,it seems the total cost per animal is significantly more
expensive compared the Humane Society’s costs,which was expected because the City is now responsible for the cost of
veterinary care new)in addition to the per day kenneling costs.However,due to the nature of the agreement with the
Humane Society,the City is expecting a large decline in the total number of animals that the City will be financially
responsible for only animals brought in by Renton animal control).With only one month of data to compare,it looks
like we can expect up to a 50%,or more,decline in the total number of animals being kenneled.In prior years,the City’s
cost for animal kenneling has been underspent.The total budgeted amount for animal control services in 2017 is
124,580,which is the same as in prior years.Based on current information,it appears the City currently has enough
budget to cover the increased service levels and associated costs in 2017,but we will be monitoring this closely
throughout the year.
5. The City currently pays King County directly for solid waste disposal fees approx.5million per year).Once the City
transfers to a new garbage service contractor,will the City continue to pay for the disposal fees directly to King
County or will this be the contractor’s operating expense?Yes,the City will continue to pay these disposal fees directly
to King County after the 2/1/2017 service provider change.The City has done analysis and has determined that we
actually save money by paying King County directly because we are charged for the actual weight of the garbage
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disposed.Whereas,when the cost is passed through the contract with the garbage provider,the City is billed by the
total garbage can sizes and the maximum weight capacity serviced,not actual weight.
6. Postal Express,8,049.77,Express mail service December 2016”what is the difference between the service of
Postal Express and USPS?Postal Express provides three services:1.Morning mail delivery,2.Afternoon mail pickup,and
3.Subcontracted charges for mail metering on mail pick ups.The mail metering services are provided by a local City of
Renton business.Historically,the City uses postal express for mail delivery and pickup because USPS will not enter a
building to deliver or pickup business mail.However,Karl Hurst,Print and Mail Coordinator,has recently been in
contact with USPS to see if it is possible to expand mail delivery services.The City also pays USPS directly for 1st class
utility bills)and bulk mailing flyers)permits.Any piece of mail that is being mailed with a pre paid USPS permit,must
be hand delivered to the Post Office by City staff Postal Express will not pick up permitted mail,only unmetered mail.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Thanks,
Jamie Thomas
Fiscal Services Director
City of Renton
425 430 6929