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Select Budget Committee

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Select Budget Committee held a meeting to review the 2027-2028 proposed budget, focusing on how the budget is balanced and exploring department-specific policy options. Central Staff presented analyses on General Fund balancing and sustainability, along with information on voluntary separation programs. The committee also received informational briefings on the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) and Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI).

Key Decisions

  • General Fund Balancing and Sustainability Analysis Heard in Committee
  • Voluntary Separation Program Review Heard in Committee
  • OPCD 2027-2028 Budget Briefing Heard in Committee
  • SDCI 2027-2028 Budget Briefing Heard in Committee
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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. Policy Considerations
  4. Central Staff will present analyses related to aspects of the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget, including how the proposed budget is balanced, and identify initial department-specific policy options for the Select Budget Committee's consideration.
  5. Session I
  6. Call To Order
  7. Approval of the Agenda
  8. Public Comment
  9. Items of Business
  10. 1. Introduction and Overview
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  11. 2. General Fund (GF) Balancing and Sustainability Analysis
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  12. 3. Voluntary Separation
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  13. Session II
  14. Items of Business
  15. 4. Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  16. 5. Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  17. Adjournment
  18. Untitled item