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In presenting the report, the staff member said salaries and benefits are “about 21% of the way through” the year and are tracking below the 25% threshold that would trigger concern. The staffer explained accounting entries from prior years can skew early months’ figures and said large capital purchases are timing-sensitive.

Two concerns. First, permit revenue was substantially lower than the previous year and staff said they will continue to monitor that line and report back if adjustments are required. Second, staff said overtime is cyclical and anticipates the city will exceed its overtime budget as summer work increases; staff suggested this will be addressed in upcoming biennium budget adjustments if necessary.

Councilmember Prowless asked whether delayed purchases could skew the numbers later in the year; staff replied that they would return to council if significant unbudgeted purchases arise. Councilmembers generally said the report showed the city is operating within means but welcomed future updates on permits and overtime.

Ending: Staff did not request any immediate budget amendments; they will monitor permit revenues and overtime and return to council if changes are needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pasco City Council Meeting July 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported the May general fund is on target for salaries and benefits (about 21% of year), but permit revenues lag compared with prior years and overtime is expected to exceed budget; staff said they will monitor and return with adjustments if needed.","taxTitle","Pasco City, Franklin County, Washington","taxId",5110,"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},6160602,"Pasco council approves employment agreement for Harold Stewart as city manager",355,3246000,3601000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7&start=3246&end=3601","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7/thumbnail_3246000.jpg","/articles/6160602/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-council-approves-employment-agreement-for-Harold-Stewart-as-city-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160602-b81e212284642a125cfd7113828c7bf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776150301&Signature=VnnrmPKwhg5YdlaqyEJWzHKtZVD4tfgQiLbDisxjAxylxLa7oza6MJhQU4ZCeyiIWlNpNZQgfG1LmBDFelG-fo-I4v5a42lwFw6-~NdUieE7V77zKFFNDH-~3QxKDy~8PXxoczpAy4~wRaMyOjHysjXgCtljB2YLwOXwZVtNXirxmSNL4bPzrH4SnWn-SDBoN9njWiP6yAY62WyGnPcQsJBhTFtbJDFN3iXhKB8wzI5NMTi0Zs~N~0M3KuuPiUN7~zOR~PXALa1RbhAGNdQdFSPx~FMhkKwbfK~VP16nOMv2XJk3YeJMdvhbdu9JxAfTkj2zGPmpSJe1g9pbw98AEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco City Council on July 21 unanimously approved Resolution 4626, approving an employment agreement to hire Harold Stewart as city manager.

Selection process and context. Interim City Manager Dave Zabel and council described a nationwide recruitment that drew roughly 60 applicants, narrowed to about a dozen, then to three finalists after background screening and interviews. Finalists attended a community reception and participated in full-day interviews with council and senior staff. Council said the process included public interaction and staff panels as part of candidate evaluation.

Why it matters: The city manager oversees Pasco’s daily operations and implements council policy. Councilmembers praised the recruitment process and expressed optimism that a permanent manager will help with transitions and ongoing priorities.

Council action. Councilmember Milley moved to approve Resolution 4626 approving the employment agreement for Harold Stewart; the motion carried unanimously. Interim City Manager Zabel, who led much of the selection process, was thanked for his role in keeping operations steady during the transition.

Ending: Stewart’s employment agreement was approved in open session; the council did not detail the start date in the publicly posted discussion at this meeting.","After a nationwide search and finalist interviews, the council unanimously approved Resolution 4626 to hire Harold Stewart as Pasco’s next city manager.",{"_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},6160607,"Pasco approves interlocal agreement with Franklin County to update regional solid-waste plan",287,2393000,2680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7&start=2393&end=2680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7/thumbnail_2393000.jpg","/articles/6160607/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-approves-interlocal-agreement-with-Franklin-County-to-update-regional-solid-waste-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160607-c2f2937d70b268efb79d1bc14aa81140/orig.mp4?Expires=1776150301&Signature=MX-ine1i4z0GtSGzGO9nTwEfOzT~x~xL5ZLiYzsrS5oaUX4apCHcwPEMH9-MCWta-aFWliWfzqt2mQs3ZqSPkLxPJFCE2~bqCv3N4FNplckdS3Suu2RHVhuvxGRk71nL0Zln61Qt61o2Szm5~lH4w28iTLeCQQafq5EOC~8-lmw86bWf2lq2alrcFu3NiEJ~5wF4051bUKM34Gu4xGBisY6-10iDHw8sul6mMsJMP3vTjWjUYHv63R7qSfdYjFXnYA2tDUljg1fhMG7UjQYyE3xFLkMHz2xHkvFIgutMO1Im19VosHdCfK0DWtjJCsEI4HFEzrpKG84y8h9ZoKM7sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco City Council on July 21 approved Resolution 4624 authorizing the interim city manager to sign an interlocal agreement with Franklin County and regional partners to update the solid waste comprehensive management plan.

Why it matters: The existing plan was last updated in February 2015, and staff said anticipated state requirements — particularly on biosolids and waste diversion — may require new collection or processing approaches that could increase costs to households.

Staff presentation and background. City staff described the agreement as a partnership among Franklin County and area cities, with a consultant (BDI) contracted to lead the plan update. The agreement itself carries no immediate fiscal impact; any future costs identified in plan implementation would return to council for decision.

Mayor Serrano, who said he sits on the regional solid waste advisory committee, told council the committee is already reviewing draft chapters and that new state legislation is prompting the update. Serrano said the update could bind jurisdictions to new behaviors that carry cost implications and recommended residents engage in advisory-committee meetings or contact Olympia if they oppose state requirements.

Questions on rates. Councilmember Perales asked whether rate increases might follow; Serrano said he would “anticipate it” but could not guarantee that rates would rise. Council members and staff emphasized the interlocal agreement is a planning step to coordinate jurisdictions and meet potential state mandates.

Formal action. Councilmember Mullen moved to approve Resolution 4624; the motion passed unanimously.

Ending: Staff will proceed with the interlocal planning work and return to council if the plan identifies required budget or operational changes.","Council adopted Resolution 4624 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Franklin County and other cities to update a comprehensive solid-waste management plan; staff and the mayor warned state-driven changes could raise costs for residents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":79,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160612,"Pasco council approves restrictive covenant, leasehold deed of trust for Boys & Girls Club building",584,2662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7&start=2662&end=3246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7/thumbnail_2662000.jpg","/articles/6160612/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-council-approves-restrictive-covenant-leasehold-deed-of-trust-for-Boys-Girls-Club-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160612-28b13446e38ec2fc9fc2cced516415ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1776150302&Signature=VjfLZRQjIupQQQO16AuaRn6HIUSkpwegV65YISofmkJ~yiun40uLpgWebTRT88KUDoQOUmA9FgSNsK~Glj7Vg0hZI5hKi5KcnGTKgg2Tv9ipsF9vewhI100TYSoAJT~8JF3C9ROZgdeaPSaIYISEdIL3BM7wLQjN2wbVPQPi45ktGfPxTmOkLWMAh6ndtCZYoNuxMklMmsZ~NAL4ivI~~AoIe8IGM297evMy2x4Qcuoh6T7aq1p-mbj9UhXKwWN3mPu5ZvGopO~5LJ6WR4obcXL8w0CMRAyK7ucLBO3rrtPMmxq5ulpipv6i7tXwAyUa3owJN~2fjAnYfjDZ13piUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco City Council on July 21 unanimously approved Resolution 4625, authorizing the interim city manager to sign a leasehold deed of trust and a restrictive covenant tied to Department of Commerce funding for renovation of the Boys & Girls Club building that sits on city-owned property.

Why it matters: The city owns the building and the land under it (the school district holds underlying land rights), and the Department of Commerce requires a recorded restrictive covenant to ensure state funds are used for youth services for the contracted period. The covenant runs with the property and restricts its use to Boys & Girls Club youth programming for the designated term in the Commerce contract.

City staff, donors and the Boys & Girls Club described the financing and oversight. Deputy or senior staff said the city allocated $1,260,000 in ARPA funds for the building’s renovation; the Boys & Girls Club has also secured roughly $800,000 from the Washington State Legislature (amount described in the meeting as “close to 800 and something dollars”). City staff explained that state or federal funding frequently requires assurances that the funded use will continue for a specified period, commonly about 10 years.

Legal and operational effects. City counsel explained the leasehold deed of trust and restrictive covenant create two related legal effects. First, consent to the leasehold deed of trust allows the Boys & Girls Club to grant a leasehold interest to a lender or other party; the deed permits the Department of Commerce or its beneficiary to cure defaults and preserve the grant’s purpose. Second, the restrictive covenant is a recorded obligation on the property obligating the city and successors to allow the site to be used for Boys & Girls Club youth programming as specified in Commerce contract number 24-96647-200 for the stated term.

Council discussion. Councilmembers thanked club staff and donors, emphasized a desire to keep the club operating and noted the city does not take long-term leasing of public property lightly. Brian Ace, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton and Franklin Counties, told the council the club is adjusting the building to meet grant requirements and expressed hope to remain a long-term partner in the community.

Formal action. The council voted to approve Resolution 4625; the motion carried unanimously.

Ending: Staff and the club said renovations will proceed with combined local ARPA funds and state support; the recorded restrictive covenant will ensure the renovated facility is used for youth programming for the contract period required by the Department of Commerce.","Council unanimously approved Resolution 4625 to authorize a leasehold deed of trust and a 10-year restrictive covenant required by the Washington State Department of Commerce for state funding toward renovation of the club facility.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160617,"Residents press Pasco council to act on fireworks and noise; council discusses enforcement but takes no vote",3340,808000,4148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7&start=808&end=4148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450251-a2c79d1a26037fe83d93f879d4c199a7/thumbnail_808000.jpg","/articles/6160617/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Residents-press-Pasco-council-to-act-on-fireworks-and-noise-council-discusses-enforcement-but-takes-no-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160617-fcd336d0e38bbec3c535f758958de8e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776150301&Signature=BnbF2ejBxSXNfjYpxnUIUxbOjLLN2xe4qkjKO2yLZ1x~aWtSS2OeZZLMcbBUqpX2f-Nwn~mgETm-JYdkbm4pI8SxnJkkzUvuseEqmjg3DsgnANg~hWHQjDPBhZM14k7RTsvcbZlpDgsUZ1TrwMwrosdButltOuvXK07pACmV8OUWVfZBe1nnWbcB1RiDAhlGEB~bPIFqcSRGFK7X5VQxE-AswliTBTE-JyP1dLJg5lBQYMc0S6GLZ47I-Wq4eZf1Z1wlzevjhTKDwg5nDuKe6ZLfRSpFxeDjXtRk4l0GIc3e4QM1akBZG2KpfDeYfCockAEFNIRp-~9aI5mCEoJetg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple residents told the Pasco City Council on July 21 that loud fireworks and weekend construction are harming quality of life, triggering health and safety concerns for veterans, people with post-traumatic stress disorder and neighbors. The council heard a string of public comments but took no formal action.

The meeting’s first public commenter on the topic, Laurie Thompson, a West Pasco resident, said she had witnessed “a dangerous, uncivil, unhealthy, and illegal free for all” of fireworks that starts in late June and runs into mid-July. Thompson said she reviewed city ordinances and believes enforcement tools exist but asked for direction on how police should act when officers are not personally witnessing offenses.

The issue mattered to the council because multiple speakers described direct harm. Amber Wade, who identified herself as a long-term mobile-home park resident, said fireworks contributed to a health crisis for her: “I was admitted into not 1 ER, but 2 because I apparently had a post traumatic stress disorder breakdown,” she told the council. Kirby Turley, a lifelong Pasco resident, described persistent weekend and evening construction noise that, he said, prevents his family from using their backyard and sometimes continues into early morning hours.

Why it matters: callers said the problem affects public safety, mental health and pets; veterans and residents with PTSD were explicitly cited. Council members said the topic raises both operational and policy questions — how officers enforce existing ordinances in real time, whether noise ordinances are adequate, and whether restoring a fireworks ban would reduce harm or simply shift enforcement burdens.

Council discussion and limits. Mayor Serrano framed enforcement as constrained by current practice and evidence requirements; he said he is “adamantly opposed to reinstituting a ban” absent data showing it would improve life or safety. Councilmember Perales and others said they want better interdepartmental coordination between code enforcement, the police and fire departments and noted resource limits. Councilmember Ross asked that Perales recuse himself from leading future fireworks discussions because Perales said publicly in previous meetings that he volunteers with a group that sells fireworks; Perales clarified he volunteers but does not own a fireworks business.

No vote or direction. The council did not place a new ordinance, moratorium or formal study on the agenda at this meeting. Mayor Serrano and several council members urged staff to gather information and said the issue could be revisited with the incoming city manager.

Context and next steps. Multiple speakers were told they could continue to use the AskPasco app and to contact police when violations occur in real time; several council members requested staff bring options for ordinance changes or enforcement coordination later, particularly after the new city manager begins. No timeline or staff assignment was recorded at the meeting.

Ending: Residents seeking immediate relief were told to continue reporting live violations to the Pasco Police Department; the council acknowledged the problem but did not adopt new rules or direct staff to draft an ordinance at the July 21 session.","Multiple residents urged the Pasco City Council to address widespread fireworks and construction noise during public comment. Council members discussed enforcement limits and whether to reinstate a fireworks ban; no formal policy motion was made.","actionData","errors"]

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