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Key votes and outcomes:

- Consent agenda (items 5a'c): Motion to approve by Mr. McDougall; second by Mr. Young. The council approved the consent agenda without recorded opposition.

- Ordinance 4098 (first-quarter budget amendment): The ordinance authorizes two specific budget amendments: $15,000 from restricted (opioid-settlement) funds to acquire a replacement police canine and an allocation from replacement-reserve funds to update several city computers that could not be upgraded to the newest Windows release. The council waived the second-reading requirement (motion by Mr. Walters; second by Mr. Young) and then adopted Ordinance 4098 (motion by Mr. Walters; second by Mr. Fantini). The vote was recorded in favor by councilmembers listed in the meeting record; the ordinance was adopted.

- Interlocal agreement with Skagit County for the Community Court program (2026'2028): Council authorized the mayor to execute the continuing agreement; members cited continuity and stable costs as reasons to approve.

- Interlocal agreement with Skagit County for probation services (2026'2028): Council approved the continuing probation-services interlocal at no change in fee structure.

- Interlocal cooperative agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (APD training support): The council authorized the mayor to sign an agreement that enables Anacortes officers to instruct and receive reimbursement for time spent teaching at a new regional training academy shared with nearby counties. Councilmembers said the arrangement helps the department's recruitment, training and regional relationships.

Motions, movers and recorded votes (as stated in the meeting record):
- Consent agenda: motion by Mr. McDougall; second by Mr. Young; outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Ordinance 4098: waive second reading (motion Mr. Walters; second Mr. Young) approved; adopt ordinance (motion Mr. Walters; second Mr. Fantini); recorded yes votes included Mr. Walters, Ms. Cleland McGrath, Mr. McDougall, Ms. Hebeke, Mr. Fantini and Mr. Young; outcome: adopted.
- Community Court interlocal (2026'2028): motion Mr. Walters; second (not specified); recorded yes votes: unanimous among members present; outcome: approved.
- Probation services interlocal (2026'2028): motion Mr. Walters; second Mr. Young; recorded yes votes: unanimous among members present; outcome: approved.
- APD training agreement with WS-CJTC: motion Ms. Cleland McGrath; second Mr. Fantini; recorded yes votes: unanimous among members present; outcome: approved.

Why it matters: the ordinance and interlocal agreements adjust and authorize ongoing operational work — from police staffing and equipment to regional court and training partnerships — and move funds and formal agreements into place for implementation.

What's next: staff will implement the budget amendments, execute interlocal agreements and proceed with training coordination and community-court and probation services under the terms approved by council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Anacortes - City Council Meeting (4/21/25)","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 21, 2025 meeting the Anacortes City Council approved its consent agenda, adopted Ordinance 4098 (first-quarter budget amendment), and authorized three interlocal agreements with Skagit County and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.","taxTitle","Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington","taxId",51056,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265546,"Anacortes Q1 finance update: sales tax up vs. last year but building-permit receipts remain weak",1625,1069000,2694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3090751-7ae220a7418d266e247fdb3b6361c238&start=1069&end=2694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3090751-7ae220a7418d266e247fdb3b6361c238/thumbnail_1069000.jpg","/articles/6265546/Anacortes/Skagit-County/Washington/Anacortes-Q1-finance-update-sales-tax-up-vs-last-year-but-building-permit-receipts-remain-weak","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265546-3477e8a1cad607a360308b5a009c3a4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436926&Signature=c65wrGEXwPF2W-Ow1RJrQccJ3mZJQZHJglK6fyOlqBz0-18YJoN~Me5Aj1ESHwKo4GB7BPWiwMvGcfLhTMcIJ4pz0oj0KNITptWowV0ZlpALz3IMtN~SCJddS0geOOSHWwfJO2HZZYPVazBOQrSdIh2amzwp5EHpEfDmCFdqJyh6Jx7b54mL2EUiy~4iTkXkVdU3qtl5I6O1iGhH4~ccLACpyzxZBdhsSKUyF9TiZ0e5aLD48MXWfR04Z6BjeTgDbGI6vogVQghY3RHcR5q-1UuhqYPJuCPn2cM1mNBqQmGMs2K8YeFCw5eFKZxa-4mNAUb2roIURcNk9kEnyZvYuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a City Council meeting on April 21, 2025, finance staff presented the city's first-quarter budget update and warned that while some revenue streams show upticks, the city is in its third year of largely flat tax revenues and continued drawdown of cash reserves.

Finance staff member Mr. Hoglund told council that sales tax through the first quarter of 2025 is up about 4.5% compared with the first quarter of 2024 but remains below the city's 2022 peak. Hoglund said a boost in March receipts was driven in part by boat sales tied to the Seattle Boat Show (January sales are reported in March receipts) and by construction activity related to the city's outfall project.

Other details presented:
- Utility taxes were reported up roughly 15.2% compared with the prior year; electricity and natural gas collections drove that increase and staff noted a new Washington \"Climate Act\" fee that raised costs for natural gas beginning June 2024.
- Lodging-tax receipts were reported at about 11.9% of the annual budget through the first quarter, consistent with expectations because the tourism season produces a larger share of receipts later in the year.
- Real estate excise tax (REET) receipts were described as lagging historical norms. Staff reported approximately $81,000 in REET receipts through the first quarter but also noted internal data inconsistencies when reconciling some historic permit and revenue records.
- Building-permit revenue for January through March was reported at about $55,000 this year compared with $77,000 in the same period last year; permit counts and revenue are well below pre-2020 levels, the presentation said.

Hoglund and councilmembers discussed consequences: the city has used cash reserves over recent years to smooth revenues, but reserves are declining and the finance team is preparing for tighter budget choices for 2026 if revenue streams do not strengthen. Hoglund said the city is scrutinizing vacancies before refilling positions and will continue to monitor burn rates and revenues.

Councilmembers pressed for further analysis and policy options. Councilmember Young asked staff to explain the drivers behind the 2022 peak and how to close the gap between current receipts and historical highs. Councilmember Cleland McGrath asked that the June council retreat include a clear accounting of reserve drawdowns and recurring subscription costs that now appear in annual operating budgets.

Why it matters: the trajectory of sales tax, real estate excise tax and building permits affects the city's ability to fund ongoing services without relying on one-time reserves. Finance staff said they will return with more detail as the budget process for 2026 begins.","City finance staff told the council the city's first-quarter revenues show modest gains in some sectors but continued weakness in building permits and real estate excise tax receipts, and that the city has been drawing reserves to balance budgets.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265551,"Anacortes council approves 2025 CDBG action plan; one member abstains",226,812000,1038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3090751-7ae220a7418d266e247fdb3b6361c238&start=812&end=1038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3090751-7ae220a7418d266e247fdb3b6361c238/thumbnail_812000.jpg","/articles/6265551/Anacortes/Skagit-County/Washington/Anacortes-council-approves-2025-CDBG-action-plan-one-member-abstains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265551-9ad6c6c1ebf0441f1d52fac109af11ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436926&Signature=FmNMVN-6NZO9GpEuKTcikjlqd7i7s~Yxnd6uqfXzEc6DoSXMrvRwzuw3Mp7VDsswnSMQMy9yGmev9ihu347MB9zOk2subV79IwFvSrecmvUS4Ul03fq4bcmk5znvq4Scw~6fMyH-gh5OrCQxzjM13z4n4Ein0xLq06amXeMhv1ny~DU~EUDJxjRvns3T3Sp9fmNCsuHEGz1WypocLK3qI~XeZ9a42S75hw9dPXSa7pzs8lecdE36m8-~qx8aQStIvi030IDhJKItqM7MHfqTpWtk5rdegsA0FJ-BGm7D8zXEksipfzdGhELZMdUMsuGbYnDGtZMsynKIUjWKAgtWuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On April 21, 2025, the Anacortes City Council approved the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan and authorized submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the May 15 deadline.

The plan was presented to the council by staff member Ms. Snyder during a public hearing required for the CDBG process. Snyder said the city held two required public hearings and a 30-day citizen comment period; the draft was published twice in the Anacortes American and the Skagit Valley Herald and posted online. She told the council no written comments were received during the participation period from March 15 through April 15.

Councilmember Fantini moved to approve the allocations as presented; Councilmember Walters seconded the motion. Ms. Cleland McGrath announced she would abstain because she serves on the board of a Family Center that is one of the plan's listed recipients: \"I will be abstaining from voting because I serve on the board for the family center,\" she said. The motion carried on a recorded vote with five yes votes and one abstention.

Why it matters: the annual action plan sets the city's spending priorities for federal CDBG funds for the coming program year and must be approved by HUD for the city to expend grant dollars on the projects listed. Funding allocations were based on the 2024 grant year, City staff said.

Details from the hearing and council discussion:
- Staff said the draft plan updates projects from 2024 and lays out proposed allocations for 2025; the document will be submitted to HUD by May 15 if approved.
- Snyder said the city solicited public comment through publication and a 30-day comment period; staff reported no citizen comments were received.
- Fantini said he had encountered support for the proposed uses of funds in conversations with residents.
- Cleland McGrath read her conflict of interest and abstained from the vote.

Votes and next steps: Council approved the draft 2025 action plan and staff will submit the plan to HUD for federal approval. If HUD approves the plan, the city may begin implementing funded projects for the 2025 grant year.","The Anacortes City Council voted to approve the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan on April 21, 2025. Council voted to forward the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; one councilmember abstained because of a board affiliation with a funding recipient.","actionData","errors"]

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