The supplemental budget reflects adjustments made each year to show changes in revenues and expenditures that occur after the biennial budget is adopted
VANCOUVER — On May 1, the Vancouver City Council approved an ordinance for the first supplemental budget of 2023 and set a second reading and public hearing for Monday, May 8.
The supplemental budget reflects adjustments made each year to show changes in revenues and expenditures that occur after the biennial budget is adopted. The City Council adopted the 2023-2024 $1.7 billion budget in November 2022.
The first supplemental budget of 2023 mostly includes administrative items, carrying forward appropriations from the last biennium for projects that were approved and funded for 2022 but were not completed due to timing or the multi-year nature of some projects, expenditures associated with new external revenues and requests based on newly identified needs.
“The supplemental budget continues to reflect priorities of the City Council and the community,” said City Manager Eric Holmes. “These adjustments are intended to continue to support a safe and vibrant community through investments in services and capital projects over the biennium.”
The proposed expenditure increases for the city’s operating and capital funds proposed in the supplemental budget total $140.2 million. It includes an increase of $36.1 million related to recommended changes in the Operating Budget, with the remaining appropriation increase of $104.1 million representing changes in capital projects and supporting funding transfers. The Supplemental will result in utilizing $55.2 million in city resources; of that amount, the General Fund’s share is $10.1 million.
Highlights of the first supplemental of 2023 include:
- Water Station 14 Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)Treatment System utilizing grant funding
- Carryover funding for continued PFAS pilot testing, studies, planning, etc.
- Pearson Airfield solar panel systems utilizing grant funding
- Fruit Valley Park restroom upgrades and playground replacement utilizing donation funding
- Bagley Community Park pre-design for future improvements utilizing ARPA funding
- Multiple property acquisitions for economic development
- SE 34th Street Complete Street Project utilizing grant and Transportation Benefit District funding
- NE 192nd Avenue – NE 18th Street to SE 1st Street utilizing grant and Transportation Benefit District funding
- Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Project: F St to Fort Vancouver Way utilizing grant funding
View the full list of projects, appropriations, carry-forward items and staff.
The public hearing will take place as part of the regular Vancouver City Council meeting on May 8. All members of the public are welcome to provide input on the supplemental budget. Written comments may be submitted in advance to council@cityofvancouver.us until noon on May 8 or register in-person at City Hall. In-person registration is open until 6:30 p.m. on May 8. Instructions will be provided on-site. Register to testify online. Online registration is open until noon on May 8.
Information provided by city of Vancouver.
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