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Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

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

TL;DR

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee confirmed the reappointment of five members to the Indigenous Advisory Council through July 2028 and passed two budget-related ordinances to accept external funding and make adjustments to the 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program. The committee also heard an update on the Tribal Nations Summit.

Key Decisions

  • Indigenous Advisory Council Reappointments Passed
  • Accept Non-City Funding and Grant Expenditures Passed
  • 2026 Budget Amendment and CIP Revisions Passed
  • Tribal Nations Summit Progress Update Heard in Committee
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. Reappointment of Suzanne Sailto as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  8. 2. Reappointment of Luther F. Mills as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  9. 3. Reappointment of Derrick Belgarde as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  10. 4. Reappointment of Jeremy Takala as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  11. 5. Reappointment of Jaci S. McCormack as member, Indigenous Advisory Council, for a term to July 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  12. 6. Tribal Nations Summit Progress Update
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  13. 7. 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)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  14. 8. 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; modifying provisos, imposing 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)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  15. Adjournment