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OVERVIEW
This quarterly financial report reflects the city’s revenue and expenditures/expenses for the fiscal year through March 31,
2024. A detailed analysis, including current to prior year and budget to actual comparison is included for each city fund.
Excluded from this report are the city’s fiduciary funds as these funds are held on behalf of others and are not available for
city use. Budget figures shown reflect amounts authorized in ORD 6134, which includes the year end budget adjustment
approved April 22, 2024.
GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is used to account for resources that are not generally dedicated for a specific purpose. The General Fund
is used to meet the basic services that the city provides including, but not limited to, police protection, parks and recreation,
human services, municipal court, street maintenance and planning, economic development, and administrative functions.
The table below displays the YTD revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, including comparison to prior year,
comparison to YTD budget amounts, and percentage of annual budget. YTD budget amounts are generally based on the
collection/disbursement patterns for the same period of the preceding two (2) years, with the following exceptions: property
tax revenue budgets are based on the collection patterns over the preceding four (4) years and sales tax revenue budgets are
based on the collection patterns over the preceding five (5) years.
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES
The following tables provide a more detailed summary of each revenue category within the General Fund. Detailed
explanations have been provided for variances from prior year or YTD budget in excess of $100K. All variances are shown in
a favorable/(unfavorable) format.
TAXES
Local Retail Sales Tax – Local retail sales tax exceeded prior year and YTD budget. The majority of the increase in local retail
sale tax revenues over the prior year is coming from better than expected construction and wholesale sectors, as well as a
large one time use tax payment in the miscellaneous category. Construction sales taxes are typically one time revenues and
cannot be expected to continue annually at the same rate. It is important to note that sales tax revenues have a two‐month
lag between the time of the sale and the city’s receipt of the sale tax from the State. Please see the March sales tax report
for information regarding sales tax figures by industry.
Criminal Justice Sales Tax – Criminal justice sales tax represents a 0.1% sales tax imposed by the county for criminal justice
purposes. The county must share 90% of the revenue collected with all cities and towns in the county on a per capita basis.
The increase in criminal justice sales tax directly relates to the increase in local retail sales tax, as described above.
Admissions Tax – An increase in admission tax over YTD budget is due to the recent opening of a large new taxpayer in Renton
resulting in higher tax collection.
Utility Tax – Electrical and city utilities are the primary drivers of the increase over prior year and amount above YTD budget
due to increased customer rates coupled with increased utility usage. The breakdown of utility tax is as follows:
Gambling Excise Tax – Gambling excise tax can fluctuate based on the economy; therefore, budget is established
conservatively and includes a historical average from prior years. Current year revenue is above budget and prior year due
to substantial increases from the card games tax.
Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax – B&O tax revenues are over budget due the economy doing better than projected and
budget was estimated conservatively similar to sales taxes. The YTD revenues are above prior year due to timing of when tax
is received which is highly dependent on large taxpayers.
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LICENSES & PERMITS
Business Licenses – The increase of business license revenue over budget is due to an increase in collections of businesses
filing their renewals within the first three months of the year in addition to license revenue coming in higher than anticipated.
This division is actively performing outreach informing businesses of the licensing requirements within the city.
Building Permits – Building permits are collected upon permit issuance. Building permit revenue is decreased from prior year
due to two large projects that occurred in Q1 of 2023, the new Sounders facility and the Wizards of the Coast tenant
improvements at the Southport campus. Building permits are impacted by the high interest rate making the cost to finance
new construction very expensive; which may delay projects until the cost to borrow for large projects is at a lower rate.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
State Shared Revenue – The breakdown of state shared revenue is as follows:
Federal/State/Local Grants – Federal/State/Local grant revenue varies significantly from year‐to‐year based on volume of
grant awards procured, timing of grant expenditures, and reimbursement of related expenditures. Grant revenue is budgeted
at 100% of award at the time the grant agreement is executed, sometimes resulting in a budget variance due to
reimbursement of grant expenditures occurring in a future year. Any grant revenue not received in award year is carried
forward each year until the grant funds are fully received or the grant agreement expires. The variance is largely due to
remaining ARPA grant funds that are being recognized in Q1 of 2024.
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CHARGES FOR SERVICES
Public Safety Services – The increase in public safety services from prior year and budget is primarily due to higher than
expected levels of police private security overtime ($63K), as well as revenue from a new contract for the Criminal Justice
Training Center ($63K) in which the city is reimbursed for an officer’s salary while assisting with training new officers.
Development Services ‐ The increase in development services from budget is due to an increase in fees for permits, plan
checks, and inspections. Two significant planning fees of $50k each, Camelia Courts Apartments and LivAway Suites Projects,
are primarily driving the variance.
Recreation – The decrease from 2023 YTD figure is largely due to a substantial grant received in Q1 of 2023, the SEEK grant
of $129K that was not awarded in 2024. As we move through the summer months these figures should be more consistent
with prior year and budget.
Interfund Services – Interfund services revenue increased from prior year due to the newly created sustainability division,
which is charged out to utility funds, and cost of living salary increases, which are charged to other departments. The amount
under the 2024 budget is due to a reduction of soft capital transfers for general fund personnel related to capital projects
which are based on work performed.
FINES AND PENALTIES
Photo Enforcement Program – Photo enforcement is currently under the 2024 budget and prior year due to a general
decrease in first notices issuances and collections on first notice. Additionally, a new collections agency contract in 2023
caused a one‐time increase in collections for Q1 of 2023.
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MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES
Interest and Other Investment Earnings – Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has
seen large fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate. Investments within the
Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) maintain a high level of liquidity and will closely track with the federal funds rate
as it decreases or increases; the city holds roughly 52% of the total cash and investments for the city in the LGIP.
Rents, Leases, and Concessions – Rents, leases, and concessions revenues are currently over the 2024 budget due to the
timing of rents received by the Coulon food concessionaire for their 2023 annual payment ($220K).
Other – The amount over budget and prior year is primarily driven by two new substantial unbudgeted opioid settlements
received in 2024 These settlements are one time funding, therefore the increase noted above will not be ongoing.
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Transfers from Other Funds – The amount under budget is due to the timing of budgeted transfers. Annual transfers occur
in December each year.
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
The following tables summarize expenditures by category for each department within the General Fund.
Personnel – Personnel costs are budgeted at 100% of the position cost each year resulting in a budget variance if positions
remain open for any part of the year. The increase in personnel costs over prior year is due to filling positions that were
previously held vacant in 2023, newly approved positions, as well as cost of living adjustments. Personnel costs under budget
is due to open positions; there are currently 47 vacancies as of March 31st.
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Contracted Services ‐ The increase in contracted services over prior year is due to the following:
‐ Police contract expenses services over 155k due to cost inflation with jail and emergency communication services.
‐ Human Services contracts increased 193k from prior year, primarily due to the RSU Safety Agent Services contract.
Internal Services – The increase from prior year is primarily due to increased costs for insurance and facilities maintenance.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt service funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for the payment of principal and interest related to
the City’s general obligation bond issues. YTD budgets are not prepared for debt service funds.
GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL MISCELLANEOUS DEBT FUND
The General Governmental Miscellaneous Debt Fund is the only debt service fund maintained by the city.
Principal – Decrease in principal is due to a prior year payment on the FD40 loan, which was paid off in May 2023.
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special revenue funds are used to account for revenues that are to be used for a specific purpose as required by law or
legislative action. YTD budgets are not prepared for special revenue funds. Detailed explanations will be provided for material
differences between prior year and or budgeted amounts.
Hotel/Motel Fund
The Hotel/Motel Fund accounts for monies collected through an increase of 1% in hotel/motel taxes for the purpose of
increasing tourism in the City of Renton, as authorized under RCW 67.28.180. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee solicits
applications for awards and brings their recommendations to Council for approval at least once per year. Awards for events
are paid to applicants at the conclusion of the event once certain reporting requirements have been met.
Cable Communications Fund
The Cable Communications Fund accounts for funding for promotion and development of cable communications as
established by city ordinance. The main use of the fund is to support the broadcasting of City Council meetings.
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Housing & Supportive Services
In accordance with HB 1590, the City Council passed ORD 5983 authorizing an additional 0.1% sales and use tax, effective
January 1, 2021. The additional sales and use tax is restricted for housing and related services, in accordance with RCW
82.14.530.
Taxes – Taxes are a percentage of the sales taxes within the city and is directly related to the increases in local retail sales tax
as explained on p2.
Investment Earnings ‐ Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large fluctuations
in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
Springbrook Wetlands Fund
The Springbrook Wetlands Fund was established in 2007 for the purpose of providing accounting for the Springbrook Creek
Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank project. The proceeds of selling wetlands credits will be used to fund the ongoing
maintenance of the wetland in perpetuity.
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Police Seizure Fund
The Police Seizure Fund was established in the 2nd quarter of 2020 for the purpose of providing transparency in the accounting
for assets seized by Police in accordance with RCW 9A.83.030 and 69.50.505, previously accounted for within the General
Fund. These seizure funds are restricted to use exclusively for the expansion and improvement of controlled substances
related law enforcement activity. The total fund balance remaining at the end of the year is budgeted in full the following
year.
Police CSAM Seizure Fund
The Police CSAM Seizure Fund was established in the 2nd quarter of 2020 for the purpose of providing transparency in the
accounting for assets seized by Police in accordance with RCW 9A.88.150, previously accounted for within the General Fund.
These seizure funds are restricted to the exclusive use of enforcing the provisions of chapter 9A.88 RCW, Indecent Exposure‐
Prostitution, or chapter 9.68A RCW, Sexual Exploitation of Children.
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Fire Impact Mitigation Fund
This fund accounts for fire impact fees collected from developers as authorized under RCW 82.02.050‐.110. These fees are
used to offset the cost of system improvements necessary to serve the new development. Impact fees are held in this fund
and subsequently transferred to the debt service fund to support the debt service on fire station 13. Once the debt on the
fire station is repaid, the remaining collections will be disbursed to the Renton Regional Fire Authority for use on qualifying
capital projects.
School District Impact Mitigation
This fund accounts for school district impact fees collected from developers as authorized under RCW 82.02.050‐.110.
These fees are used to help offset the cost of system improvements necessary to service the new development. Impact fees
are held in this fund and subsequently transferred to the Kent, Issaquah, or Renton School District for use on qualifying
capital projects.
Charges for services and Contracted Services for both funds above– Charges for services and contracted services have
decreased from prior year and are behind expected budget percentage through March. The impact fee revenues are
collected from developers and may significantly fluctuate year to year based on the develop projects around the city.
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CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
Capital project funds are used to account for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities and equipment. YTD
budgets are not prepared for capital project funds. Project budgets are adopted when funding is secured, and balances are
carried forward each year until they are either 1) fully spent or 2) reallocated to another project through the budget
adjustment process. Detailed explanations will be provided for material differences between prior year and or budgeted
amounts.
Community Services Impact Mitigation Fund
This fund accounts for park impact fees collected from developers as authorized under RCW 82.02.050‐.110. These fees are
used to help offset the cost of system improvements necessary to service the new development. Impact fees are held in this
fund and subsequently transferred to the Municipal Facilities CIP Fund when qualifying capital projects are budgeted.
Transportation Impact Mitigation Fund
This fund accounts for transportation impact fees collected from developers as authorized under RCW 82.02.050‐.110. These
fees are used to offset the cost of system improvements necessary to serve the new development. Impact fees are held in
this fund and subsequently transferred to the Capital Improvement Fund when qualifying projects are budgeted.
Charges for Services – The increase from prior year is primarily due to increased impact fees from large development projects
including $120k from Renton School District.
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REET 1 Fund
This fund was established in the 2nd quarter of 2020 to account for the first quarter percent of real estate excise tax (REET)
levied in accordance with RCW 82.46.010. The tax may be used for eligible capital projects, as defined in RCW.82.46.010(6),
that are included in the capital facilities element of the city’s comprehensive plan. REET 1 tax revenues are held in this fund
and subsequently transferred to the appropriate capital project fund when qualifying projects are budgeted.
REET 2 Fund
This fund was established in the 2nd quarter of 2020 to account for the second quarter percent of real estate excise tax (REET)
levied in accordance with RCW 82.46.035. The tax may be used for eligible capital projects, as defined in RCW.82.46.035(5),
that are included in the capital facilities element of the city’s comprehensive plan. REET 2 tax revenues are held in this fund
and subsequently transferred to the appropriate capital project fund when qualifying projects are budgeted.
Taxes REET 1 & 2 – The increase in taxes from prior year are due to increased real estate transactions which were at
historically low levels in 2023. As interest rates fluctuate, we may continue to see some impact on real estate excise taxes.
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Municipal Facilities CIP Fund
This fund accounts for general governmental facility construction, improvement, and renovation; property acquisitions for
parks and city space needs; parks development and equipment; and major maintenance of existing general governmental
assets. Transportation capital improvements are accounted for in a separate fund.
Grants/intergovernmental – Federal/State/Local grant revenue varies significantly from year‐to‐year based on volume of
grant awards procured, timing of grant expenditures, and reimbursement of related expenditures. Grant revenue is
budgeted at 100% of award at the time the grant agreement is executed, sometimes resulting in a budget variance due to
reimbursement of grant expenditures occurring in a future year. Any grant revenue not received in award year is carried
forward each year until the grant funds are fully received or the grant agreement expires. The increase from prior year is
largely due to receiving grant funds for the downtown streetscape project.
Investment Earnings – Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large
fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
Contracted Services – Contracted services are largely project driven and are dependent on the project timeline. The
increase from 2023 levels is largely due to large non‐capital projects, such as the demolition of the 300 Rainier building for
175k.
Capital Outlay – Capital outlay fluctuates greatly with capital project schedules and contractor’s billings. A significant
amount of capital outlay on bond projects was spent in early 2023. The largest 2023 YTD expenditures include Kiwanis Park
($930K), Park Avenue N Acquisition ($430K), and Parks major maintenance projects and playground replacements ($406K).
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Capital Improvement Fund
This fund accounts for the city’s transportation capital projects. Capital projects are budgeted in their entirety at the inception
of the project; funds are spent as the project progresses and may span over multiple years.
Grants/Intergovernmental– Federal/State/Local grant revenue varies significantly from year‐to‐year based on volume of
grant awards procured, timing of grant expenditures, and reimbursement of related expenditures. Grant revenue is
budgeted at 100% of award at the time the grant agreement is executed, sometimes resulting in a budget variance due to
reimbursement of grant expenditures occurring in a future year. Any grant revenue not received in award year is carried
forward each year until the grant funds are fully received or the grant agreement expires. The decrease from prior year
largely relates to the timing of revenue recognition of grant revenue from the Wells & Williams project received in 2023.
Contributions – The amount under prior year is due to the contribution from a WSDOT contractor for the Gateway
Enhancement Project received in 2023.
Capital Outlay – Increase in capital outlay expenditures from prior year is due to large ongoing projects reaching significant
completion dates. Largest increase includes Rainier Phase 4 which incurred significant expenditures at the beginning of
2024 ($2.2M).
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Family First Center Fund
This fund is used to account for the construction of the new Family First Center. Funds accumulated for the construction of
the Family First Center are maintained in the fund balance until such time that Council authorizes their use through the
approval of contracts and additional project budget is established through the budget adjustment process.
Capital Outlay – Increase from prior year is due to the project timeline, the project was completed in 2023 and has not
incurred expenditures this year.
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business
enterprises. YTD budgets are not prepared for Enterprise Funds.
Most Enterprise Funds maintain two separate “management funds”, an operating fund and a capital fund. The funds are
consolidated for budget/reporting purposes. Operating budgets lapse at the end of the year. Project budgets are adopted
when funding is secured, and balances are carried forward each year until they are either 1) fully spent or 2) reallocated to
another project through the budget adjustment process. Detailed explanations will be provided for material differences
between prior year and or budgeted amounts.
Airport Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for administration, debt service, operation, capital improvements, and
maintenance of the Renton Municipal Airport.
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Grants/Intergovernmental – The increase from prior year is largely due to the receipt of an FAA grant for the Taxiway
Alpha Rehabilitation project.
Charges for Service – The increase from prior year is due to the settlement of a significant long term lease in Q1 of 2024.
Capital Outlay ‐ The increase from prior year is due to work on the airport office rehabilitation project in 2024. The amount
under budget is due to several large projects delayed, including $1.3M for Taxiway Alpha Rehabilitation.
Investment Earnings – Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large
fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
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Solid Waste Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for administration and operating of solid waste, recycling, and yard waste
collection services for the city.
Charges for Services – This account will fluctuate based on when actual payments are received for services. The increase
from prior year is largely due to an increase in rates charged to Renton customers.
Contracted Services ‐ Contracted services will fluctuate with the charges for services as this line item includes payment to
the City’s garbage service provider as well as King County dump fees. Current year expenses have increased from prior year
due to increase of prices from the garbage service provider consistent with increases in CPI.
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Golf Course Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for administration, debt service, operation, capital improvements, and
maintenance of the Maplewood Golf Course.
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Water Utility Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for administration, debt service, operation, capital improvements, and
maintenance of the city’s water utility.
Grants/Intergovernmental – The increase over prior year is primarily due to the receipt of two grants. One for Sunset
Boulevard project and another for the Watershed Apartment project.
Charges for Service – The increase over prior year is primarily due to an increase in utility rates of 4% beginning January 2024.
Interest and Other Misc. – Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large
fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
Personnel – The increase from prior year is largely due to an increase for cost‐of‐living adjustments and timing of filling vacant
positions.
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Wastewater Utility Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for administration, debt service, operation, capital improvements, and
maintenance of the city’s wastewater utility.
Interest and other misc. ‐ Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large
fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
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King County Metro Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for operation of the city’s wastewater utility, as it relates to charges for and
payment to King County Metro for water treatment services.
Charges for Services – Increase from prior year is largely due the increase in King County fees which is passed through to
wastewater customers.
Contracted Services – The increase from prior year relates to the increase in King County fees as well as the timing of
payments to King County. Payments were properly corrected in 2024 to reflect in the appropriate month for which they relate
to.
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Surface Water Utility Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for administration, debt service, operation, capital improvements, and
maintenance of the city’s surface water utility.
Grants/Intergovernmental – Grant revenue varies significantly from year‐to‐year based on volume of grant awards procured,
timing of grant expenses, and reimbursement of related expenses. Grant revenue is budgeted at 100% of award at the time
the grant agreement is executed, sometimes resulting in a budget variance due to reimbursement of grant expenses occurring
in a future year. The primary drivers here are NE 16th and Jefferson Ave Projects (275k), Madsen Creek Improvement Grants
(385k), and Cedar River Gravel Removal Grants (150k), which were received in 2023.
Charges for Service ‐ Surface water rates increased 4% from prior year as the rates.
Interest and Other Misc. – Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large
fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
Capital Outlay – Increase from 2023 was primarily due to the Monroe Ave NE and N 2nd St. Infiltration System Project which
has expended 3.7 million in Q1 of 2024.
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal service funds are used to account for the goods and services furnished by one city department to other city
departments on a cost reimbursement basis. YTD budgets are not prepared for Internal Service Funds.
Equipment Rental Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenses for administration, purchase, and maintenance of the city’s vehicle and
equipment fleet services. Departments pay in monthly amounts for maintenance and operations. Replacement reserves are
paid monthly over the estimated useful lives of each individual vehicle or piece of equipment. These reserves are accumulated
in fund balance so that they are available to fund the replacement of the vehicle/equipment when the time comes.
Contracted Services – Contracted services is nearing 100% of current year budget due to higher than expected costs for
supplies, materials, and labor on repairs and maintenance contracts. Additionally, there were 67 contracts executed during
this time in 2024, as opposed to 40 in 2023 as some catch‐up for regular maintenance was needed as well as a few higher
cost accident repairs for the city fleet.
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Insurance Fund
This fund accounts for the administration and operation of the city’s self‐insurance programs for property losses, liability,
workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation. Expenses are paid by the Insurance Fund and rates are charged
to departments based on their claims history over the preceding five years and coverage requirements.
Contracted Services – The amount over prior year is primarily due to an increase in liability insurance premiums for 2024.
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Information Technology Fund
This fund accounts for the administration, purchase, and operation of the city’s information technology systems, including
computer hardware and software, network servers and infrastructure, phone systems, and cell phones. Expenses are paid by
the Information Technology Fund and rates are charged to departments based on use.
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Facilities Fund
This fund accounts for the administration, maintenance, and operation of city‐owned facilities. Expenses are paid by the
Facilities Fund and rates are charged to departments based on square footage.
Supplies ‐ Supplies is down from prior year due to large City Hall and remote location projects that took place in 2023,
specifically the purchasing of office furniture for those locations.
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Communications Fund
This fund accounts for community and intergovernmental relations and communications with the public. Communications is
a major activity of the city’s administration responsible for external communications, employee communications, media
relations, and coordination of all departments in producing the city’s website. Expenses are paid by the Communications
Fund and rates are charged to departments based on usage.
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Health Insurance Fund
This fund accounts for the city’s self‐insured health insurance program. Expenses/claims are paid by the Health Insurance
Fund and rates are charged to employees and departments based on annual premiums determined by the city’s Employee
Health Plan Board for each type of coverage elected by the employee; paid semi‐monthly in conjunction with each payroll.
Premiums – The increase in premiums from prior year is due to increasing insurance costs, which grew about 4% from prior
year.
Interest and Other Misc. – Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large
fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
Medical/Dental Claims – The increase from prior year is due to increased medical costs. The vision plan resets at the
beginning of the even numbers years, therefore larger vision claims are common until the maximum benefit is reached.
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Retiree Healthcare Fund
This fund accounts for the city’s self‐insured health insurance program for LEOFF1 retirees. Benefits include medical,
prescription drug, Medicare Part B premiums, long‐term care, and vision coverage for retired law enforcement officers and
firefighters that were employed by the city prior to October 1, 1977. Dependent spouses and children are not covered. 100%
of premiums are provided by the General Fund with annual contributions determined after review of a report prepared by
actuaries.
Premiums – The annual funding by the general fund was reduced in 2024 as the latest actuary report showed the gap
between the expected long‐term care costs and fund balance was smaller than in prior years.
Interest and Other Misc. – Investment earnings have varied over the past couple of years as the market has seen large
fluctuations in interest rates as this revenue is highly influenced by the federal funds rate.
CONTACT INFORMATION
This report is prepared by the Finance Department. For additional financial information, please also review our website:
http://www.rentonwa.gov/. For any questions about the report, please feel free to contact Nate Malone at
nmalone@rentonwa.gov or Kristin Trivelas ktrivelas@rentonwa.gov .