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Council hears first reading of 2026 budget amendment; approves $15,000 for July 4 parade security
Summary
Finance staff presented the first 2026 budget amendment, reporting nearly $2.4 million in differences between estimated and actual beginning fund balances and rollovers; the council approved Resolution 1881 to allocate $15,000 for parade barriers, overtime and Chamber security.
On June 22, the Enumclaw City Council received the first reading of Ordinance No. 2841, a 2026 budget amendment, and approved Resolution No. 1881 to allocate $15,000 for July 4 parade security.
Finance Director Kristen Reed (introduced by the mayor) said the difference between estimated beginning fund balances and actuals was "almost 2,400,000," primarily because projects estimated to finish in the prior year were not complete. Reed said the amendment increases revenues by $1,400,000 (mostly grant rollovers and prior fund transfers), increases expenses by $2,600,000 and results in an increase in the ending fund balance of just over $1,000,000. Reed noted FTE changes included raising the media services technician from 0.5 to 1.1 FTE and adding a temporary 0.5 FTE administrative specialist in finance while the city implements new financial software.
Separately, Parks Director Leanne (introduced during the resolution discussion) presented Resolution 1881 to break out $15,000 previously authorized by council: $8,500 for parade-route barriers, $2,500 for overtime for six additional city staff, and $4,000 to the Chamber of Commerce for hiring security and event staffing. The council moved, seconded and approved the resolution.
The budget amendment was presented for first reading; council members were invited to ask questions in advance of a subsequent reading.
