Select Budget Committee

Wednesday, October 28, 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 councilmembers' proposed budget amendments for the 2027-2028 budget cycle. Central Staff summarized each proposal while sponsoring councilmembers presented their amendments before the development of the final Balancing Package. The meeting covered six city departments across two sessions: OED, SDOT, and SFD in the morning session, followed by ARTS, Parks and Recreation, and Seattle Center in the afternoon session.

Key Decisions

  • Budget Amendment Review Process Agenda approved and meeting conducted as scheduled
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. Discussion of Councilmember Budget Proposals
  4. Councilmembers will discuss their proposed amendments to the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget (Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs)) in advance of the development of the Balancing Package. Central Staff will summarize each proposed amendment and the member sponsoring the proposal will have the opportunity to speak to their proposal.
  5. Session I
  6. Call To Order
  7. Approval of the Agenda
  8. Items of Business
  9. 1. Office of Economic Development (OED)
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  10. 2. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
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  11. 3. Seattle Fire Department (SFD)
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  12. Session II
  13. Items of Business
  14. 4. Office of Arts and Culture (ARTS)
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  15. 5. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)
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  16. 6. Seattle Center (CEN)
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  17. Adjournment