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Council reviews budget amendment at first reading; approves $15,000 parade-security amendment
Summary
Enumclaw City Council received the first reading of a 2026 budget amendment that reconciles nearly $2.4 million in rollovers and staffing FTE changes, and approved Resolution 1881 to allocate $15,000 toward July 4 parade barriers, overtime and Chamber security.
At its June 22 meeting the Enumclaw City Council heard the first reading of Ordinance No. 2841, the city’s 2026 budget amendment, and approved Resolution No. 1881 to allocate previously authorized funds for July 4 parade security.
Finance Director Kristen Reed presented the budget amendment as a reconciliation of a nearly $2.4 million difference between estimated and actual beginning fund balances, primarily due to projects that did not finish as estimated. Reed identified specific staffing changes included in the amendment: increasing the media services technician from 0.5 FTE to 1.1 FTE and adding a 0.5 FTE administrative specialist in finance temporarily to support implementation of new financial software. Reed said revenues increased by about $1.4 million (largely rollovers and grants) while expenses rose by $2.6 million, leaving an increased ending fund balance just over $1.0 million. The ordinance was presented for first reading; the council did not adopt it on June 22.
Separately, the council considered and approved Resolution No. 1881, authorizing the mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Chamber of Commerce provision-of-service agreement to provide additional July 4 parade security funding. Parks Director Lina Hicks explained the planned use of the $15,000 (previously authorized by council): $8,500 for parade barriers lining the route, $2,500 for overtime for six additional city staff, and $4,000 to the Chamber for hiring security and event staff. Councilmember Comen Trader moved to approve Resolution 1881; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The budget amendment addresses fiscal rollovers and staffing needs tied to software implementation; Resolution 1881 clarifies how council-authorized parade security funds will be allocated ahead of July 4 events.
Next steps: Ordinance 2841 proceeds to subsequent readings for potential amendment and final adoption. Resolution 1881 was approved and staff will implement the allocations described by the parks director.
