Form revised April 10, 2010

2011-2012 BUDGET LEGISLATION FISCAL NOTE

Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	CBO Analyst/Phone:
City Budget Office	Hall Walker/233-7065	Julie Johnson/684-0181

Legislation Title: AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget, including a capital improvement program and position modifications, for the City of Seattle for 2011; creating a barrier fund; creating positions exempt from civil service; all by a two-thirds vote of the City Council.

Summary of the Legislation: This ordinance adopts the City of Seattle’s 2011 Budget, which includes Seattle’s 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and position modifications for fiscal year 2011.

Background: This legislation is submitted annually to adopt the City of Seattle’s budget for the next fiscal year.

_X_ This legislation has financial implications. Please complete all relevant sections that follow.

Please see the Adopted Budget, CIP, and report of position modifications for detailed information.

Summary of Changes to Revenue Generated Specifically From This Legislation:

	Revenue Source	2011 Proposed	2012 Proposed
N/A – all new revenues are addressed in standalone legislation.

Anticipated Total Revenue from Entire Program, Including Changes Resulting From This Legislation:  N/A

What is the financial cost of not implementing this legislation? RCW 35.32A.050 states that, “Not later than thirty days prior to the beginning of the ensuing fiscal year the City Council shall, by ordinance, adopt the budget submitted by the Mayor as modified by the City Council.”  This legislation is the mechanism by which the Seattle City Council adopts the final budget.

Does this legislation affect any departments besides the originating department?  Yes, all City departments are affected by this Budget Adoption legislation.  All City departments are aware of the nature of the impact.

What are the possible alternatives to the legislation that could achieve the same or similar objectives?  None.

Is the legislation subject to public hearing requirements? Yes.  The City Council’s Budget Committee will hold public hearings on September 29, 2010, October 13, 2010, and October 26, 2010.

Other Issues (including long-term implications of the legislation): None.

Please list attachments to the fiscal note below: None.