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Fife council gives unanimous first reading to consolidated budget amendment covering grants and major carryovers
Summary
Council held first reading and approved by unanimous vote an ordinance consolidating budget adjustments for early 2026, including large grant awards and multi‑year project carryovers tied predominantly to the Port of Tacoma Road and other capital projects.
The Fife City Council on March 20 gave unanimous first reading to Ordinance No. 2,157, a consolidated package of budget adjustments covering Jan. 1–Feb. 28, 2026, that reflects grant awards, transfers and carryover for multi‑year capital projects.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record; the ordinance lists an overall revenue increase of $68,032,736 and an expense increase of $76,658,939 to align beginning and ending fund balances to actuals.
Director Anderson outlined the largest elements of the amendment: nearly $30 million in new revenue adjustments across street construction, sewer construction, water and storm funds, and multiple large grants tied to the Port of Tacoma Road project (including a $10 million National Highway Performance Program award, a $6 million National Highway Freight Program award, a $5 million Transportation Improvement Board grant and a $1 million port contribution). Anderson also explained transfers from operating to capital funds for utility projects and more than $34.7 million in project carryovers, largely for the Port of Tacoma Road work.
Anderson said the general fund showed receipts of approximately 108% of budgeted revenues and expenditures at about 90% of budget, with investments across LGIP and US Bank safekeeping. She described timing‑related accounts receivable items and said staff would continue reconciliation work, particularly on WSDOT billings.
Councilmember Gathers moved to approve first reading of the ordinance; Councilmember Halsey seconded. Deputy Mayor Joey Murphy called the vote and the motion carried unanimously, 6–0.
The ordinance was approved for first reading only; staff will return with any additional documentation or subsequent readings required by city procedures.
