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Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle City Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met to handle appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council and approve budget amendments. The committee reappointed two council members and introduced reappointments for three others, all for terms extending to July 31, 2028. The committee also advanced two ordinances involving acceptance of external funding and adjustments to the 2026 budget and capital improvement program.

Key Decisions

  • Reappointment of Jaci S. McCormack to Indigenous Advisory Council Approved
  • Reappointment of Jeremy Takala to Indigenous Advisory Council Approved
  • Introduction of reappointments for Derrick Belgarde, Luther F. Mills, and Suzanne Sailto to Indigenous Advisory Council Introduced for consideration
  • Ordinance accepting external funding and authorizing expenditures for grants, private funding, and loans Advanced
  • Ordinance amending 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program with appropriation changes Advanced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Indigenous Advisory Council Annual Update
    Information Item (Inf)
  8. 2. Reappointment of Jaci S. McCormack as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
  9. 3. Reappointment of Jeremy Takala as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
  10. 4. Introduction of the Reappointment of Derrick Belgarde as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Information Item (Inf)
  11. 5. Introduction of the Reappointment of Luther F. Mills as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Information Item (Inf)
  12. 6. Introduction of the Reappointment of Suzanne Sailto as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Information Item (Inf)
  13. 7. Tribal Nations Summit Progress Update
    Information Item (Inf)
  14. 8. An ordinance relating to acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2026-2031 CIP; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
  15. 9. An ordinance amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2026-2031 CIP; adding CIP Projects; creating positions; modifying positions; lifting provisos; amending Section 2 of Ordinance 127356 to effectuate a transfer; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
    Council Bill (CB)
  16. Adjournment