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Council approves 2025 budget amendment after removing office, IT and HR items following debate
Summary
After a lengthy debate and multiple separate motions, the Sedro‑Woolley City Council approved 2025 Budget Amendment No. 1 (Ord. 209,825) but removed three proposed additions: a $15,000 one‑time finance office workstation, an IT workstation support specialist FTE and a proposed HR manager position.
The Sedro‑Woolley City Council and staff presented an amendment to the 2025 budget that included personnel changes, reserve re‑estimates and spending for Olmstead Park. After hours of discussion and several separate motions, the council approved the budget amendment with specific line items removed.
Why it matters: The amendment reshapes 2025 spending priorities, adjusts staffing authorizations and clarifies how one‑time park costs are covered. The discussion illustrates council priorities for fiscal prudence and staffing while highlighting concerns about city risk exposure if the HR function is not filled.
What staff proposed: Kelly (city staff) summarized the amendment as routine adjustments to the recently adopted biennial…
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