Woodinville approves final version of budget
In a meeting in early December, 2016, Woodinville’s city council approved the budget for the 2017-2018 period, approving a leaner budget than the one proposed earlier this year, according to an article in the Woodinville Weekly.
The new budget approved more than $18m for capital and infrastructure projects, while also providing $138,000 for spending on human services. A request from the city manager to add to new staff members was not granted, saving about $300,000 per year.
Brandon Buchanan, the city manager, had earlier described Woodinville’s financial condition as “enviable” and added that the new budget puts the community in a good position to move forward. He noted that the new budget continues the city’s tradition of “sound fiscal health”, which it maintains by keeping expenditures lower than revenue. It does so by keeping costs of contracts in check, and by keeping its workforce as lean as possible.
The new budget could result in a surplus for Woodinville of approximately $23m, which would usually go into a city account. The money is held there for one-time projects, and for emergencies.
The budget covers the next two years, going into effect January 1, 2017, and running through December 31, 2018.
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The new budget approved more than $18m for capital and infrastructure projects, while also providing $138,000 for spending on human services. A request from the city manager to add to new staff members was not granted, saving about $300,000 per year.
Brandon Buchanan, the city manager, had earlier described Woodinville’s financial condition as “enviable” and added that the new budget puts the community in a good position to move forward. He noted that the new budget continues the city’s tradition of “sound fiscal health”, which it maintains by keeping expenditures lower than revenue. It does so by keeping costs of contracts in check, and by keeping its workforce as lean as possible.
The new budget could result in a surplus for Woodinville of approximately $23m, which would usually go into a city account. The money is held there for one-time projects, and for emergencies.
The budget covers the next two years, going into effect January 1, 2017, and running through December 31, 2018.
Municipalities like this can benefit by working with a newsletter printing company, which can create a letter for residents explaining local issues in detail.