Council receives first reading of 2026 budget amendment; approves $15,000 for July 4 parade security

At the June 22 meeting the Enumclaw City Council received a first reading of the 2026 budget amendment and approved a resolution allocating funds for Fourth of July parade security.

Finance Director Kristen Reed told council the amendment (Ordinance 2841) updates the city’s beginning fund balances and reconciles differences between estimates and actuals. As Reed put it, "the difference between our estimated beginning fund balances and our actuals was almost 2,400,000." She said the amendment reflects a revenue increase of about $1,400,000 and an expense increase of $2,600,000, yielding an increase in ending fund balance of just over $1,000,000. Reed highlighted personnel adjustments tied to a new financial software implementation: increasing a media‑services technician from 0.5 to 1.1 FTE and adding a temporary 0.5 FTE administrative specialist.

Separately, the council considered Resolution 1881 to authorize the mayor to sign an amendment to the Chamber of Commerce provision of services agreement to provide additional funding for July 4 parade security. Parks Director Lina Hicks recommended approval and outlined the allocation of the $15,000 previously authorized by council: $8,500 for barriers lining the parade route, $2,500 to cover overtime for six additional city staff and $4,000 allocated to the Chamber for security and event staffing. "The funds have already been authorized by council. This would just kind of break it up, of how we're going to spend it," Hicks said.

Council moved and passed Resolution 1881 by voice vote. The budget amendment was presented at first reading and will return for additional consideration in subsequent proceedings.

Votes at a glance: minutes and consent agenda approved by voice; Consent agenda motion passed; Resolution 1881 approved by voice vote; multiple procedural motions to excuse absences were approved.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.