Enumclaw hears first reading of $2.6M budget amendment; approves $15,000 for July 4 parade security

Finance staff presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 2841 and the council approved a separate resolution to fund July 4 parade security.

Finance Director Kristen Reed told the council that the city had an almost $2.4 million difference between estimated and actual beginning fund balances for 2026, largely due to projects not completed as estimated. Reed said the amendment shows a revenue increase of $1.4 million (largely rollovers and grants), an overall increase in expenses of $2.6 million, and an ending fund-balance increase of just over $1 million. She noted staffing adjustments in the amendment, including increasing the media-services technician from 0.5 FTE to 1.1 FTE and adding a temporary 0.5 FTE administrative specialist in the finance department while the city implements new financial software.

Reed described the figures as primarily reconciliations for project rollovers and offered to answer questions; the item was presented as a first reading and no final adoption vote was recorded on June 22.

Separately, the council considered Resolution No. 1881 to authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Chamber of Commerce provision-of-service agreement to provide additional funding for July 4 parade security. Parks Director Lina Hicks explained the $15,000 previously authorized by council would be allocated as follows: $8,500 for barriers lining the parade route, $2,500 for overtime compensation for six additional city staff, and $4,000 to the Chamber for hiring security and event staffing. Staff recommended approval, and the council moved, seconded, and approved Resolution 1881 by voice vote.

Other routine items and the consent agenda were approved earlier in the meeting. The council adjourned at 7:30 p.m.