2026-08-18 - Government Performance and Finance Committee

Summary

Built from the posted agenda; no minutes or video were available, so discussion is not recorded.

• Briefing 26-0674 on the Environmental Services 2027-2028 proposed budget and rate revenues (2027-2028 Biennial Budget).
• Briefing 26-0675 on Tacoma Public Utilities 2027-2028 preliminary budget and rate updates for Tacoma Power, Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail (2027-2028 Biennial Budget; Water Rate and Financial Policy).
• Upcoming topics for September 15: 2027-2028 fee schedule update, Housing Accelerator Program barriers, the State Auditor's 2025 exit conference on the financial and federal audit, and amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 6A.30 (tax and license model ordinance); September 1 canceled.
• Committee: Chair John Hines, Vice Chair Joe Bushnell, Sandesh Sadalge, Sarah Rumbaugh, Kristina Walker (alternate), Elly Claus-McGahan (ex officio).

Agenda

1. Briefing 26-0674: Environmental Services 2027-2028 Proposed Budget and Rate Revenues
2. Briefing 26-0675: Tacoma Public Utilities 2027-2028 Preliminary Budget and Rate Updates (Power, Water, Rail)
3. 26-0677 Topics for upcoming meetings: Sept 1 canceled; Sept 15 2027-2028 fee schedule update, Housing Accelerator Program barriers and policy considerations, State Auditor's Office 2025 exit conference, amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 6A.30 tax and license model ordinance

Sources

• Agenda: https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10832_A_Government_Performance_and_Finance_Committee_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf
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