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Albrecht noted property tax provides about 30% of general fund revenue and is collected mainly in April and October by the county (submitted to the city in May and November), so first-quarter figures are not yet fully meaningful. Sales-tax receipts are timing-shifted (collections for a month are passed to the city roughly two months later); sales-tax revenue in Q1 was below budget overall though January matched projections. He said a transportation-benefit-district tax is accounted separately and began generating revenue in March (about $53,000 in that first month).

On other items, Albrecht said the city reallocated a portion of utility-tax revenue (roughly a half-million dollars) from a previous 25% transportation dedication back to the general fund to assist operations; he cautioned that much of that was a one-time shift rather than new revenue. General fund capital budget is about $2.5 million annually with roughly $1 million carried forward from prior years. Several large capital purchases—replacement buses, utility projects—are budgeted later in 2025 and will draw on cash balances.

Albrecht said departments are generally controlling operating expenses and performing close to budget, but that both the 2025 and 2026 budgets relied on drawing down cash; continued declines in citywide cash could require difficult operational and capital decisions. He recommended continued monitoring and noted that many revenue sources—property tax in particular—are constrained by state rules.

Council members asked clarification questions about the admissions/entertainment tax (5% on admissions only) and the new transportation benefit district; Albrecht said admissions tax is primarily driven by WSU athletics and that the city does not tax university buildings. The presentation concluded with council discussion of how to deploy TBD and metro-park funds for capital needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-13 Pullman City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Jeff Albrecht, Pullman’s director of finance and administrative services, presented the city’s first-quarter (Jan–Mar) 2025 financial report and warned that cash balances used to smooth operations are dipping and that several large capital expenditures are coming later in the year.","taxTitle","Pullman, Whitman County, Washington","taxId",59132,"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},6055244,"Council approves revised cemetery code and establishes cemetery committee duties",322,5196940,5519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319780-853476fc7a49cffe0034e5646673255c&start=5196&end=5519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319780-853476fc7a49cffe0034e5646673255c/thumbnail_5196940.jpg","/articles/6055244/Pullman/Whitman-County/Washington/Council-approves-revised-cemetery-code-and-establishes-cemetery-committee-duties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055244-c1cd7202b8fa24e1ba66dbb0fd21c451/orig.mp4?Expires=1773614483&Signature=IJB0d4UlJWWHkVlFFGjodUg7~s2-PJ77WKoRdgfzSf~DX1otbNqcNb9Yr98WX6FXdCFYQlAaSuQCeLIcFpnMbiOXkcUym18Z7kYUvfWBxByvmWucBTC5OS7fHLHb0aTHhLUm69dfCZ3Noep9Aw4~~0kUZZD1fQ63D5MZV-so14ZaJb14Q0geJK7go7-3MEnLUK2YkNpfB59WUryYgqmQXLjS-mnoX3LimDYzw0uDgpX-k1HM4dJDYaRA85Mr25ImrTuLXpFligO6BFpp~yp6nxUyXKbBsUkRfGtETH3PXYvwhTecr~9keBvl9r8ZZJptvkgeGNnoMB1OYt3uu4PuXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pullman City Council on May 13 approved amendments to municipal code sections that govern the city cemetery and separately updated the ordinance that defines the cemetery committee’s duties. Staff said the changes are primarily housekeeping to correct which body reviews cemetery matters and to set procedures on unique monuments and appeals.

City staff presented changes that (1) correct references so the cemetery committee — not the Parks and Recreation Commission — advises on cemetery management; (2) document that cemetery staff do not accept money for grave sales and that financial transactions go through the city clerk and finance department; (3) allow limited, case-by-case burials in alleys between sections if maintenance and access would not be impaired; and (4) establish a process for review and approval of “unique monuments” (large or ornate memorials) including criteria such as a minimum of four adjacent grave sites and a finding that the monument would not interfere with maintenance or future burials.

The council approved both ordinances on the consented regular-agenda motions. Staff said an appeal process is added consistent with existing city procedures. The council gave final approval without recorded dissent.","The council amended Pullman municipal code sections governing the city cemetery and clarified the powers and duties of the cemetery committee, moving administrative and review responsibilities out of the parks commission and into the cemetery committee code section.",{"_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},6055249,"Pullman council adopts broad zoning overhaul including ADU and short-term rental rules",3613,3386165,7000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319780-853476fc7a49cffe0034e5646673255c&start=3386&end=7000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319780-853476fc7a49cffe0034e5646673255c/thumbnail_3386165.jpg","/articles/6055249/Pullman/Whitman-County/Washington/Pullman-council-adopts-broad-zoning-overhaul-including-ADU-and-short-term-rental-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055249-5caad7374a2580cdf5b4d10f23e03faa/orig.mp4?Expires=1773614483&Signature=Ro3a~eiMaPeMo7B3eurO4X~Hn7G4ceGDBbOXz~zzeT6-vnVb4Ygu9RMNtZXjKOxzK6O3et4AHjQWqD8bdNVPNby78yOSncIm1MrxsXN-CPURmnmd1wf~HKVOR5i1-kc~FWF6EU6rLAw2Sa~MGSwlBtwS24aRZrUMGnEFdxQ8eXG6AUgtdRTvOwHzilqo98XTDxDDTv96whWVk8N8pto7bJWraXk4U0crBNl8gdevI4yjJYpr8ApX1mhH7QDPxDvum72WvHPBECrncNGT01QOctOC~pavXC4--4BbXwnRP0d6njeBfqx6KbPv272X3Aq524RJpf1OSSn1oPfv1Orc1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pullman City Council on May 13 adopted a package of zoning updates that rewrite Title 17, add standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), create a short-term rental (STR) regulatory process and incorporate middle-housing provisions required by a state grant. The council approved the ordinance after public hearings and a months-long planning commission review.

The council’s action implements plain-language edits, new graphics, an ADU section and a new short-term rental chapter. The short-term rental rules require an initial application and safety review and establish life-safety requirements the city’s building official and fire marshal said should apply to all transient occupancies regardless of how often a room is rented. Planning staff told council the middle-housing updates were part of a Department of Commerce grant with a June 15 submission deadline.

Planning staff presented the final draft and recommended approval; the planning commission had voted unanimously to forward the amendments. During the council discussion, members raised several concerns: Council member Weller said many longtime residents rely on short-term rentals for supplemental income and expressed frustration that some requirements are state-mandated; Council member Guido said ADUs can help homeowners offset housing costs and urged public education; Council member Gaither noted that dozens of rental listings appeared online but relatively few had been through any local approval process and said the ordinance creates a necessary pathway for registration and inspections.

The code sets a one-time application fee for STRs and requires a renewal notification each calendar year (no annual fee). Staff explained the $200 application fee covers a base inspection hour plus planning and inspection review time. Existing STRs that already have approvals would be issued a new identifying number and would need to confirm continued compliance with the new life-safety standards. The code also includes a demolition-permit provision for structures 45 years or older so staff can photograph and document potential historic resources prior to demolition review; the historic preservation commission supported that threshold as a buffer from the typical 50-year historic benchmark.

Council discussion touched repeatedly on enforcement capacity. Guido and others urged clearer, better-resourced code enforcement and outreach so new rules are applied fairly. Weller said he opposed some state mandates embedded in the ordinance and worried smaller homeowners on fixed incomes could be disadvantaged. The ordinance passed on the council floor by recorded vote (4–2).","The Pullman City Council voted to adopt comprehensive zoning amendments that add plain-language text, create accessory dwelling unit rules, adopt a short-term rental (STR) regulatory framework, and include middle-housing updates required by a state grant.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6055233,"Disability Action Center Northwest outlines services, veteran-directed care and accessible projects to Pullman council",1595,3350589,4946000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319780-853476fc7a49cffe0034e5646673255c&start=3350&end=4946","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319780-853476fc7a49cffe0034e5646673255c/thumbnail_3350589.jpg","/articles/6055233/Pullman/Whitman-County/Washington/Disability-Action-Center-Northwest-outlines-services-veteran-directed-care-and-accessible-projects-to-Pullman-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055233-a0444befb86f05178177c94e33d5b289/orig.mp4?Expires=1773614483&Signature=b9eJQ-ZCyLmr7jF1tXO~haXS3mF995x43p7j5QUATJKpgSTzHqAp-v1UW0DxoHmshvBdrrEn-WsBu9~gXCqJHv0nHb~NZBS3vpUT0TeBWI5FmiiooVFBps3LjT~nIwy3dfogEQhs7588g0e6i9S7Z-6iQD9g9qdtVZ7Fq7zPuvDvm-eaP5kepwm-JLFS-hSMxMdQ2U-2tWtuQ5Sc1het8yfTEabQyVmyr3hMKhXlzAQY6xqbIbJzprQYbB83g4ezPy~VjHDQaka~-P3g3Vtmt59j7GSUt8G6lEeL71wZyrKzJ4hgRZoYxUKqsU4OuoRFY4m8gGrCxfXOSWbuJnUw~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mark Leeper, executive director of Disability Action Center Northwest (DAC Northwest), told the Pullman City Council on May 13 that the nonprofit provides consumer-controlled independent-living services across a multi-county region and that the organization focuses on peer support, advocacy, information/referral and transition services.

Leeper said DAC Northwest is a cross-disability, nonresidential, grassroots organization funded in part by federal grants and that it provides five federally defined core services: personal/community advocacy, peer counseling/support, independent-living skills training, information and referral, and transition services (including helping people move out of institutions). He described program elements available in the region including a veteran-directed care program (VA-funded budgets where veterans may hire and manage their own caregivers), benefits planning, a BluePath accessibility directory and a ramp program operated with Habitat for Humanity.

Leeper told council DAC Northwest buys rural transportation services through a contract with Coast Transportation using FTA Section 5310 funds (for seniors and people with disabilities) and that the center also uses volunteer drivers and accessible vans to serve remote areas. He pointed to recent local accessibility wins—an accessible path at Tubbs Hill, an accessible kayak launch in Post Falls, an accessible community garden plot at Coppell Farms in Pullman, and accessibility assessments and outreach the center provides to local businesses via a BluePath listing and forthcoming app.

Councilors asked about services for nonverbal children and people in group homes; Leeper said the center functions as a generalist and navigator, connecting people to specialized services (e.g., assistive technology, university disability centers and vocational rehabilitation) and providing advocacy to ensure the individual’s voice guides decisions. Council members commended DAC Northwest’s programs and said they would follow up on accessibility review opportunities in downtown Pullman.","Mark Leeper, executive director of Disability Action Center Northwest, presented the center’s mission, core services (peer support, advocacy, independent-living skills), veteran-directed care and local accessible projects including transportation contracts for rural riders.","actionData","errors"]

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