Everett City Council

CITY OF EVERETT BUDGET COUNCIL COMMITTEE Date: May 21, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Location: Everett City Council Chambers The public is welcome to attend in person or remotely. There will be no public comment during committee meeting. To watch remotely, visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/everettcity/live. Agenda Items I. Year-to-date Budget Performance – March Financial Report II. Budget Priorities Discussion III. General Government Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 10-Year History Committee members: all members of the Council, chaired by Council President Schwab The City of Everett does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs or activities. Requests for assistance or accommodations can be arranged by contacting the Everett City Council Office at 425.257.8703. For additional information, please visit our website at https://www.everettwa.gov/3129/American-Disabilities-Act-ADA-and-Title-. City of Everett Budget & Finance Committee May 21, 2025 Agenda • Year-to-date Budget Performance – March Financial Report • Budget Priorities Discussion • General Government Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 10-Year History Year-to-date Budget Performance – March Financial Report March Financial Report General Government Revenues 2025 Amended YTD% Actual 180,000,000 Month Budget of Budget 160,000,000 Jan 11,753,181 11,861,464 100.92% 140,000,000 Feb 21,054,140 21,743,967 103.28% 120,000,000 Mar 29,247,250 30,517,419 104.34% 100,000,000 Apr 42,111,988 80,000,000 May 71,333,459 Jun 79,848,781 60,000,000 Jul 94,287,302 40,000,000 Aug 104,133,782 20,000,000 Sep 112,630,085 - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Oct 126,291,411 Nov 153,791,996 2025 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Budget Dec 167,992,557 March Financial Report B&O Tax YTD Budget YTD Actual 2025 Budget Estimate Receipts Variance $ Variance % $ 21,889,108 $ 4,527,012 $ 5,049,639 $ 522,627 11.5% 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2025 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Budget March Financial Report Sales Tax YTD Budget YTD Actual 2025 Budget Estimate Receipts Variance $ Variance % $ 40,059,930 $ 9,705,348 $ 9,754,542 $ 49,194 0.5% 45,000,000 40,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2025 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Budget March Financial Report Sales Tax Top Sales Tax Sectors as of March 31, 2025 Cumulative $ Cumulative % % of Total Over/(Under) Over/(Under) Sales Tax Sector Sales Tax Budget Budget Retail 38.4% $ (18,387) -0.5% Construction 14.6% $ (128,966) -8.3% Accommodation & Food Services 8.5% $ (2,850) -0.3% Wholesale Trade 9.4% $ 82,262 9.8% Manufacturing 6.7% $ (17,625) -2.6% Information 4.4% $ 21,163 5.4% March Financial Report General Government Expenditures 2025 Amended YTD% Actual 180,000,000 Month Budget of Budget 160,000,000 Jan 16,528,776 14,205,942 85.95% 140,000,000 Feb 28,936,349 25,752,465 89.00% 120,000,000 Mar 42,896,473 38,778,984 90.40% 100,000,000 Apr 56,075,031 80,000,000 May 69,538,380 60,000,000 Jun 83,264,997 40,000,000 Jul 97,511,005 20,000,000 Aug 111,887,465 - Sep 127,580,437 Oct 139,671,778 2025 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Budget Nov 153,104,429 Dec 173,624,352 Budget Priorities General Government vs. Non-General Gov. 2025 Budget Priorities Safe community • Police • Fire • Emergency Management • Legal – Indigent Defense, Criminal • Interlocal Agreements for public safety services • Community Planning & Economic Development • Municipal Court • Animal Services Budget: $103M Responsive & responsible government • City Council • Administration • Finance • IT • Human Resources • Planning • Legal - Risk Management • CIP-1 contribution for maintenance & repairs to general government facilities Budget: $32M Housing, transportation & infrastructure • Asphalt and Concrete Services • Streetlights • Street Improvements • Engineering & Public Services • Community Development • Human Needs Grants Budget: $17M Economic, workforce & cultural vitality • Public Facilities District (PFD) • Business Improvement Area (BIA) • Permit Services • Parks & Community Services • Municipal Arts • Economic Development • Conference Center Budget: $16M Engaged & informed community • Communications & Engagement • Library Budget: $6M Priorities Discussion Be a safe and welcoming community where everyone feels secure and valued, and where all backgrounds and beliefs are respected Maintain transparency, accountability, and efficiency in delivering essential services, while managing resources responsibly and making decisions rooted in the community’s needs and priorities Support opportunities to live and work locally through aligned housing policies and a diverse range of housing options. Efficient, sustainable transportation networks connect the community and support economic growth. Foster business growth through strong industry connections and a skilled workforce, while offering vibrant parks, culture, dining, and arts for all to enjoy Community members are engaged and connected, supported by technology and strong networks that make city services accessible and communication seamless General Government FTE 10-Year History FTE 10-Year History (2015-2025) • Everett’s population grew by 9.6% in this 10-year period • General Government staffing rate has gone down from 6.80 FTEs per 1,000 residents in 2015 to 6.27 FTEs in 2025  Original Budget FTE 10-Year History Fund/Department Name 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total FTE 7.90 8.90 12.90 12.90 7.00 6.75 4.20 4.80 4.80 6.30 6.20 Administration Changes in FTE 1.00 4.00 0.00 -5.90 -0.25 -2.55 0.60 0.00 1.50 -0.10 0.00 Communications and Total FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 4.60 2.90 2.90 4.90 5.20 4.40 Engagement Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.60 -1.70 0.00 2.00 0.30 -0.80 0.00 Total FTE 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Neighborhoods Work supported by Communications and Engagement Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.00 Total FTE 15.00 15.15 15.30 15.30 18.15 17.15 17.40 22.30 24.55 32.10 31.25 Community, Planning, and Changes in FTE 0.15 0.15 0.00 2.85 -1.00 0.25 4.90 2.25 7.55 -0.85 0.00 Economic Development Grant Funded Positions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 5.00 10.00 9.35  Original Budget FTE 10-Year History Fund/Department Name 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total FTE 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 City Council Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total FTE 12.13 13.13 13.13 13.13 13.13 10.50 10.50 12.50 15.50 14.50 12.50 Human Resources Changes in FTE 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.63 0.00 2.00 3.00 -1.00 -2.00 0.00 Total FTE 17.00 17.00 19.00 19.00 18.55 17.80 16.00 17.00 17.00 18.00 18.00 Legal Changes in FTE 0.00 2.00 0.00 -0.45 -0.75 -1.80 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Total FTE 19.00 19.00 20.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 23.00 23.00 24.00 26.00 Finance Changes in FTE 0.00 1.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 0.00 Total FTE 16.00 17.00 19.00 21.00 21.00 20.00 20.00 21.00 24.56 24.56 24.56 Information Technology Changes in FTE 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 -1.00 0.00 1.00 3.56 0.00 0.00 0.00  Original Budget FTE 10-Year History Fund/Department Name 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Engineering and Public Services Total FTE 42.05 43.05 43.05 45.05 43.05 43.10 47.25 49.25 53.25 54.75 56.75 (includes Permitting) Changes in FTE 1.00 0.00 2.00 -2.00 0.05 4.15 2.00 4.00 1.50 2.00 0.00 Total FTE 26.55 26.55 29.55 29.55 28.45 27.45 22.55 25.55 25.55 25.55 25.55 Streets Changes in FTE 0.00 3.00 0.00 -1.10 -1.00 -4.90 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total FTE 18.30 18.30 18.30 18.30 18.30 17.30 17.80 17.80 17.80 17.85 19.85 Municipal Court Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.05 2.00 0.00 Total FTE 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 15.20 16.20 17.00 17.00 Animal Services Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.20 1.00 0.80 0.00 0.00  Original Budget FTE 10-Year History Fund/Department Name 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total FTE 38.20 38.05 38.65 37.65 35.65 37.65 32.45 34.70 34.90 35.00 31.30 Library Changes in FTE -0.15 0.60 -1.00 -2.00 2.00 -5.20 2.25 0.20 0.10 -3.70 0.00 Total FTE 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Senior Center Public Private Partnership Volunteers of America Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -4.00 Facilities and Property Total FTE 37.00 26.00 27.00 26.00 25.35 25.40 29.00 29.50 30.45 30.50 27.50 Management Changes in FTE -11.00 1.00 -1.00 -0.65 0.05 3.60 0.50 0.95 0.05 -3.00 0.00 Total FTE 55.00 53.00 49.50 50.50 48.50 48.10 40.45 42.25 41.20 41.20 37.20 Parks and Community Services Changes in FTE -2.00 -3.50 1.00 -2.00 -0.40 -7.65 1.80 -1.05 0.00 -4.00 0.00  Original Budget FTE 10-Year History Fund/Department Name 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total FTE 1.85 1.85 1.85 1.85 1.75 1.75 1.05 1.05 1.35 1.70 1.70 Municipal Arts Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.10 0.00 -0.70 0.00 0.30 0.35 0.00 0.00 Total FTE 242.00 242.00 251.00 251.00 250.00 250.00 242.00 251.00 252.00 263.00 255.50 Police Changes in FTE 0.00 9.00 0.00 -1.00 0.00 -8.00 9.00 1.00 11.00 -7.50 0.00 Total FTE 0.00 2.00 1.60 Emergency Management Previously embedded within Fire Department Changes in FTE 2.00 -0.40 0.00 Total FTE 143.00 143.00 143.00 143.00 134.50 130.70 124.90 124.90 124.90 123.20 122.40 Fire Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 -8.50 -3.80 -5.80 0.00 0.00 -1.70 -0.80 0.00 Non-General Government Total FTE 43.00 43.00 43.00 43.00 50.50 55.30 70.10 70.10 75.10 74.80 74.60 Emergency Medical Services Changes in FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.50 4.80 14.80 0.00 5.00 -0.30 -0.20 0.00  FTEs Per 1,000 Residents 118,000 7.00 116,000 6.80 114,000 6.60 112,000 6.40 110,000 6.20 108,000 6.00 106,000 5.80 104,000 102,000 5.60 100,000 5.40 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 est. Population General Government FTEs per 1,000 Population 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 est. Population 105,800 108,300 109,800 111,200 111,800 110,629 112,300 113,300 114,200 114,800 115,948 General Government FTEs per 1,000 6.80 6.56 6.64 6.60 6.40 6.39 6.00 6.20 6.30 6.48 6.27 QUESTIONS/COMMENTS