{"department": "Police Department", "functional_group": "Public Safety", "printed_pages": "100-106", "text": "Public Safety Departments\nPolice Department\nBellingham Police Department Mission and Vision\nEnsure Bellingham is a safe city to live, work, play, and visit.\nWe achieve this mission through:\n\u2022 Our commitment to the community through proactive and reactive policing that serves to\nprotect the vulnerable from harm.\n\u2022 Building strong partnerships that ensure public trust.\n\u2022 Providing education to both the community and our employees to ensure the highest level of\nprofessionalism.\nThe Police Department vision is to be a leader in public safety through professional policing,\nchampioning procedural justice and optimizing modern concepts and technology.\nCore Values:\n\u2022 Respect \u2013 We honor the law and value the diversity of our community and colleagues.\n\u2022 Integrity \u2013 We serve with courage, honor, and truthfulness to uphold the public's trust.\n\u2022 Innovation \u2013 We remain creative, adaptable, and resourceful in meeting the evolving needs of\nour community.\n\u2022 Compassion \u2013 We act with empathy and thoughtful consideration in all our decisions and\ninteractions.\n\u2022\nAccountability \u2013 We take full responsibility for our actions and uphold our commitments\nthrough transparency and professionalism\n.\nDescription of Services\nThe Bellingham Police Department provides a full range of police services including crime suppression\nand investigation, traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigation, and community-oriented problem-\nsolving projects. It maintains a team of specialists, such as a team trained in the use of special weapons\nand tactics, hazardous devices, and crisis negotiation teams, to deal with situations that present a high\nlevel of danger to the community. The Police Department includes support activities for personnel\nrecruiting and training, records resources, and 24-hour communications and dispatch services.\nVisit the Police Department web page for additional information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022\nProvide 24/7 emergency and non-emergency services, including patrol, records management,\nand dispatch.\n\u2022 Support wellness programs to ensure high-quality public service.\n\u2022 Evaluate emerging technologies to improve service delivery.\n\u2022 With existing FTE, expand outreach and promote public safety for all.\n\u2022 Continue long-term planning efforts, including identifying sustainable funding solutions.\nSignificant Changes to 2025 Budget\n\u2022 Elimination of 1.0 FTE records management position.\n\u2022 3.0 FTE police officer positions frozen.\n\u2022 Budget increase reflects increasing costs for salaries and benefits, fleet, insurance, and dispatch\nfees.\n\u2022 Budget addition of $80,000 for increased wellness program.\n\u2022 Budget addition of $75,000 for current Longarm records management system.\n\u2022 Continue participation in NW Regional Drug Task Force and Bicycle Unit operations.\n\u2022 Begin construction of new What-Comm facility.\n\u2022 Funding for two additional Police Officers to support the reinstatement of specialty units.\nBudget Summary\nIncludes the Bellingham Police Department and WhatComm Dispatch. Funding includes General Fund,\nPolice Special Revenue Funds, and the Public Safety Dispatch Fund.\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nPolice Department - Operating\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nTAXES 2 ,603,809 2 59,658 1 94,329 2 06,851 2 25,100\nLICENSES AND PERMITS 4 2,302 3 4,550 2 0,219 4 1,298 3 9,000\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 2 ,738,573 3 ,402,738 3 ,100,981 2 ,926,464 2 ,757,500\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 6 ,023,603 7 ,970,033 8 ,308,460 8 ,841,371 9 ,139,196\nFINES AND PENALTIES - 5 0 7 5 - -\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6 0,560 3 7,698 1 1,940 1 0,340 5 ,000\nTOTAL REVENUE 1 1,468,847 1 1,704,727 1 1,636,004 1 2,026,323 1 2,165,796\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 3,597 1 3,597 1 3,597 7 ,505 1 ,500,000\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 8,561,585 2 0,014,649 2 3,114,655 2 3,260,147 2 4,760,952\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 6 ,065,792 6 ,421,937 6 ,693,364 6 ,986,358 8 ,314,339\nSUPPLIES 1 ,404,381 1 ,343,309 1 ,210,982 1 ,413,604 1 ,656,882\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 9 ,050,880 1 1,985,150 1 2,482,119 1 5,124,825 1 4,355,936\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 1 40,097 3 21,543 1 0,094 9 5,004 -\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1 20,735 1 21,935 1 22,162 1 24,465 3 1,499\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 4 ,237 2 ,892 4 ,180 1 ,943 1 16\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 3 5,361,303 4 0,225,012 4 3,651,152 4 7,013,852 5 0,619,723\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nPolice Department -Operating\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\nTRANSFERS OUT 1 0,779 1 0,779 1 0,779 5 ,950 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 0,779 1 0,779 1 0,779 5 ,950 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 4,533,134 1 5,805,113 1 8,770,206 1 8,783,965 1 9,830,837\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 9 73,284 8 37,481 7 70,609 7 15,276 7 11,424\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 5,506,417 1 6,642,594 1 9,540,815 1 9,499,241 2 0,542,261\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 4 ,789,098 5 ,122,425 5 ,406,280 5 ,759,405 6 ,745,151\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 4 ,789,098 5 ,122,425 5 ,406,280 5 ,759,405 6 ,745,151\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 3 38,292 3 58,027 3 81,671 2 45,430 2 75,344\nFUEL CONSUMED 1 91,245 2 11,523 1 83,178 2 27,972 1 35,023\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 3 60,259 3 32,457 3 36,252 3 66,970 3 64,657\nINTER FUND BILLING 1 ,239 5 ,174 1 ,650 3 92 -\nSUPPLIES 8 91,035 9 07,180 9 02,750 8 40,764 7 75,025\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 ,454,012 4 ,284,555 4 ,530,897 4 ,844,112 4 ,411,833\nCOMMUNICATION 2 49,001 2 77,831 2 85,445 7 31,838 7 45,900\nTRAVEL 4 6,623 5 2,311 4 8,370 4 3,659 1 58,056\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS - 2 5 - - -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 1 ,463,342 1 ,730,996 1 ,654,611 2 ,944,795 3 ,133,137\nINSURANCE 6 31,344 6 62,606 1 ,082,329 7 17,477 9 21,919\nUTILITY SERVICE 2 1,580 2 1,801 2 3,067 1 22,646 1 29,928\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 97,068 1 96,228 2 48,657 1 92,050 1 71,534\nMISCELLANEOUS 2 ,895,252 3 ,443,930 3 ,221,455 3 ,888,385 2 ,970,085\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 7 ,958,222 1 0,670,284 1 1,094,831 1 3,484,962 1 2,642,392\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 1 40,097 3 21,543 1 0,094 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 1 40,097 3 21,543 1 0,094 - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 9,295,649 3 3,674,806 3 6,965,549 3 9,590,321 4 0,704,829\nPolice Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nEnvironmental Remediation FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nSALARIES AND WAGES - 1 ,892 8 46 - -\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY - 1 20,319 1 30,870 1 68,735 2 50,000\nSALARIES AND WAGES - 1 22,211 1 31,717 1 68,735 2 50,000\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS - - 1 01 - -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS - - 1 01 - -\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES - - - - 5 00\nFUEL CONSUMED - - - - 5 00\nSUPPLIES - - - - 1 ,000\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6 ,827 2 1,812 2 ,500 6 ,253 5 ,658\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 1 7,085 - - - -\nINSURANCE - - - - 1 ,529\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 7 1,742 4 15 - - -\nMISCELLANEOUS 2 7,183 3 6,106 - - -\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 22,837 5 8,333 2 ,500 6 ,253 7 ,187\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 22,837 1 80,543 1 34,318 1 74,988 2 58,187\nPolice environmental remediation funds were moved from the solid waste fund (440) in 2021.\nPolice Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nSpecial Revenue Funds FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 24,819 1 14,531 1 54,942 2 61,861 3 05,000\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 1 35,696 7 3,883 8 5,080 1 10,626 3 42,000\nSUPPLIES 2 60,515 1 88,414 2 40,022 3 72,487 6 47,000\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3 0,355 4 6,577 5 9,226 8 2,040 9 9,156\nTRAVEL 3 0,401 1 3,056 3 2,750 6 ,124 8 0,000\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 2 69 - - 1 ,023 -\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 8 15 1 8,496 1 7,439 5 ,424 5 0,000\nMISCELLANEOUS 1 6,933 1 8,202 2 0,334 2 3,686 1 5,000\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 7 8,772 9 6,332 1 29,749 1 18,297 2 44,156\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - - - 9 5,004 -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - - - 9 5,004 -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 3 39,287 2 84,746 3 69,772 5 85,789 8 91,156\nSpecial revenue funds include Police Federal Equitable Share, Asset Forfeiture/Drug Enforcement, and\nCriminal Justice funds.\nPolice Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nPublic Safety Dispatch FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nTRANSFERS OUT 2 ,818 2 ,818 2 ,818 1 ,556 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 2 ,818 2 ,818 2 ,818 1 ,556 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,406,613 2 ,548,747 2 ,743,928 2 ,675,515 3 ,518,367\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 6 48,555 7 01,097 6 98,196 9 16,656 4 50,324\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 ,055,168 3 ,249,844 3 ,442,124 3 ,592,171 3 ,968,691\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,276,693 1 ,299,512 1 ,286,983 1 ,226,953 1 ,569,188\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,276,693 1 ,299,512 1 ,286,983 1 ,226,953 1 ,569,188\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 80,046 1 85,851 2 5,925 6 0,996 1 89,719\nFUEL CONSUMED 1 ,165 1 ,987 1 ,680 1 ,810 1 ,800\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 4 9,356 5 9,877 4 0,604 1 37,547 4 2,338\nINTER FUND BILLING 2 2,264 - - - -\nSUPPLIES 2 52,831 2 47,715 6 8,209 2 00,354 2 33,857\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 58,055 5 21,110 5 65,442 7 46,817 5 64,436\nCOMMUNICATION 4 5,766 5 4,534 5 4,592 7 0,416 1 74,699\nTRAVEL 1 6,944 3 2,074 2 5,733 2 7,019 2 5,950\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 1 1 0 0 -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 8 8,462 1 14,846 1 24,561 2 09,635 2 31,255\nINSURANCE 2 8,360 2 8,373 4 6,345 2 8,892 3 5,252\nUTILITY SERVICE 3 4,231 3 6,291 3 9,516 4 5,236 4 2,174\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 3 86,621 3 36,956 3 74,517 3 64,152 3 62,184\nMISCELLANEOUS 3 2,609 3 6,017 2 4,331 2 3,147 2 6,250\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 8 91,049 1 ,160,202 1 ,255,038 1 ,515,313 1 ,462,200\nINTERFUND LOANS (EXP) 1 20,735 1 21,935 1 22,162 1 24,465 3 1,499\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1 20,735 1 21,935 1 22,162 1 24,465 3 1,499\nINTEREST ON INTERFUND DEBT 4 ,237 2 ,892 4 ,180 1 ,943 1 16\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 4 ,237 2 ,892 4 ,180 1 ,943 1 16\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 5 ,603,530 6 ,084,917 6 ,181,513 6 ,662,755 7 ,265,551\nThe Public Safety Dispatch Fund pays for both What-comm Dispatch, shown here, and the Fire Dispatch\ncenter operated by the Fire Department. Look in the Fund Budgets section of the document to see the\nfull fund expenditure budget, or in the Fire Department budget for the Fire Dispatch center\nexpenditures.\nPolice Department - Capital Projects ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nAll Funds FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 ,144 1 0,484 1 ,061 1 4,983 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 ,144 1 0,484 1 ,061 1 4,983 -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,310 2 ,828 4 34 5 ,908 -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,310 2 ,828 4 34 5 ,908 -\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES - 4 6 1 6,861 - -\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT - 1 30,411 7 7,351 - -\nINTER FUND BILLING - 5 21 - - -\nSUPPLIES - 1 30,978 9 4,212 - -\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES - 6 9,570 - 9 41,655 -\nTRAVEL - - 1 ,601 - -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES - 1 ,739 - - -\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2 8,586 1 ,043,982 2 6,439 - -\nMISCELLANEOUS - 1 06 9 ,000 3 5 -\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 2 8,586 1 ,115,397 3 7,040 9 41,690 -\nBUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES - - 6 06,066 1 3,652 1 0,500,000\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 5 7,975 1 11,657 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - 5 7,975 7 17,724 1 3,652 1 0,500,000\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 3 3,040 1 ,317,662 8 50,471 9 76,507 1 0,500,000\nFor details regarding current departmental capital projects, see the 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2031\nCapital Facilities Plan .\nPolice Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\n001-811 Police Administration 7 ,538,992 9 ,530,902 1 0,344,208 1 1,288,596 1 0,557,572\n001-821 Patrol/Traffic Operations 1 3,663,094 1 4,995,275 1 6,820,448 1 8,242,562 1 9,936,260\n001-822 Police Special Operations 6 32,729 1 ,144,612 5 95,158 5 53,319 4 19,975\n001-823 Police Investigations Operations 3 ,591,501 3 ,695,474 4 ,865,818 5 ,378,047 5 ,452,264\n001-824 Police Off of Prof Responsibil 8 08,545 1 ,285,050 1 ,361,556 1 ,093,662 1 ,109,324\n001-825 Police Records Operations 1 ,413,261 1 ,452,545 1 ,571,430 1 ,753,649 1 ,889,677\n001-826 Police Proactive Operations 1 ,647,526 1 ,570,947 1 ,406,931 1 ,280,487 1 ,339,758\nGeneral Fund 2 9,295,649 3 3,674,806 3 6,965,549 3 9,590,321 4 0,704,829\n136-823 Police Investigations Operations 1 22,837 1 80,543 1 34,318 1 74,988 2 58,187\nEnvironmental Remediation 1 22,837 1 80,543 1 34,318 1 74,988 2 58,187\n151-811 Police Administration 2 ,461 1 ,515 4 ,910 8 65 3 ,297\n151-821 Patrol/Traffic Operations 2 5,193 1 9,909 4 7,680 4 0,637 -\nPolice Federal Equitable Share 2 7,654 2 1,425 5 2,589 4 1,502 3 ,297\n152-811 Police Administration 2 ,204 1 ,099 7 ,601 5 50 2 75\n152-823 Police Investigations Operations 1 ,991 - 1 ,156 - 5 ,000\nAsset Forfeiture /Drug Enforce. 4 ,194 1 ,099 8 ,758 5 50 5 ,275\n153-811 Police Administration 3 07,439 2 62,222 2 53,701 4 84,441 8 02,583\n153-821 Patrol/Traffic Operations - - 5 4,724 5 9,296 8 0,000\nCriminal Justice 3 07,439 2 62,222 3 08,424 5 43,737 8 82,583\n160-829 Police Dispatch Operations 5 ,603,530 6 ,084,917 6 ,181,513 6 ,662,755 7 ,265,551\nPublic Safety Dispatch 5 ,603,530 6 ,084,917 6 ,181,513 6 ,662,755 7 ,265,551\n301-829 Police Dispatch Operations - - - - 1 ,500,000\nWhat-Comm Facility Construction - - - - 1 ,500,000\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 3 5,361,303 4 0,225,012 4 3,651,152 4 7,013,852 5 0,619,723\nGroup Descriptions\nAdministration: Led by the Police Chief and Deputy Chiefs, this division oversees department leadership,\nplanning, and financial operations.\nPatrol Operations: This unit includes uniformed officers who respond to 9-1-1 calls and provide\nproactive policing services. It also includes crime scene investigators, K-9 officers, traffic officers and a\ndedicated bicycle patrol focused on the downtown business district.\nSpecial Operations: Handles specialized functions including the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)\nteam, Hazardous Devices Unit (HDU), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Bike Patrol Team, and planned\ncommunity events.\nInvestigations Division: Provides follow-up investigations beyond the initial patrol response. This\ndivision is organized into Major Crimes Unit and Special Victims Unit.\nOffice of Professional Responsibility: Responsible for upholding the highest standards of professional\nconduct by providing internal oversight to ensure compliance with departmental standards.\nRecords Operations: Manages all data related to police operations, including processing of protection\norders, citations, warrants, public disclosure requests, firearms licensing, and background checks.\nAdministrative Services: Responsible for upholding the highest standards in hiring new team members\nand overseeing a Training Division who ensure that personnel receive high quality training to meet the\nstandards and expectations of the community we serve.\nDispatch Operations: Operates the What-Comm Communications Center, providing 24/7 emergency\ndispatch services to:\n\u2022\nBellingham Police and Fire\n\u2022\nWhatcom County Sheriff\u2019s Office\n\u2022\nLocal fire districts and allied agencies"} {"department": "Fire Department", "functional_group": "Public Safety", "printed_pages": "107-111", "text": "Fire Department\nBellingham Fire Department Mission and Vision\nHelping People Every Day\nOur vision is to focus on the value and safety of people as we strive for\nexcellence in providing service to our neighborhoods and community.\nDescription of Services\nThe department is organized and designed to provide efficient and effective response for the protection\nof life and property within the City of Bellingham. The department is also responsible for a portion of the\nWhatcom County Medic Advanced Life Support (ALS) Services, and all Whatcom County 911 fire and\nemergency medical dispatching.\nMajor initiatives administered by the department include: fire and emergency medical dispatch and\nresponse, disaster preparedness, fire code compliance/enforcement, fire investigation, public safety\neducation, and fire and emergency medical training.\nThe Fire Department Headquarters is located in Fire Station 1, at 1800 Broadway. There are six fire\nstations in the City and one paramedic station in the county that house the emergency apparatus and\ncrews. The Bellingham Fire Department provides full fire and emergency medical response services to\nFire District 8, operating the two district fire stations.\nVisit the Bellingham Fire Department web page for more information\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Continue response to fire, emergency medical, and other service calls 24 hours a day.\n\u2022 Continue to meet statutory requirements for emergency planning and fire prevention activities.\n\u2022 Develop an updated strategic plan and work to identify sustainable funding solutions.\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\nThe budget reduces staffing in Emergency Management, training and administration. The budget also\nreflects a reduction in funding for recruit academy costs as the department does not anticipate\nproviding an academy in 2026.\nBudget Summary\nIncludes the Bellingham Fire Department, Prospect Fire Dispatch, and the portion of Whatcom Medic\nOne service provided by Bellingham's Fire Department. Funding includes General, Medic One, and Public\nSafety Dispatch Funds.\nFire-Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nTAXES 1 ,074,444 1 ,168,994 1 ,140,214 1 ,146,830 1 ,200,000\nLICENSES AND PERMITS 8 40 7 50 1 ,290 1 ,200 -\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 2 ,339,272 1 ,125,509 6 ,364,073 5 ,832,182 3 ,235,000\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 1 5,440,902 1 7,188,913 1 7,838,985 2 0,364,175 2 0,824,579\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3 9,275 6 1,034 4 3,312 5 0,391 -\nNON REVENUES 1 ,500,000 - - - -\nTOTAL REVENUE 2 0,394,733 1 9,545,200 2 5,387,873 2 7,394,779 2 5,259,579\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 23,848 1 23,848 1 23,848 7 ,522 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 5,898,160 2 9,226,787 3 2,174,850 3 3,289,643 3 5,118,543\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 7 ,896,089 9 ,048,922 9 ,041,292 9 ,740,096 1 0,851,195\nSUPPLIES 1 ,487,284 1 ,734,451 1 ,681,358 1 ,518,240 1 ,225,972\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 6 ,695,328 9 ,300,140 9 ,901,718 1 1,565,069 1 2,576,412\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - 2 84,502 9 7,070 - -\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1 69,633 6 65,931 6 69,609 6 82,290 4 4,256\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 5 ,952 1 7,819 2 0,497 8 ,133 1 62\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 4 2,276,295 5 0,402,400 5 3,710,242 5 6,810,993 5 9,816,541\nFire Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nTRANSFERS OUT 1 23,848 1 23,848 1 23,848 7 ,522 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 23,848 1 23,848 1 23,848 7 ,522 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 5,352,286 1 7,067,309 1 9,495,388 2 0,699,238 2 2,237,257\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 2 ,390,231 2 ,260,648 2 ,350,931 1 ,841,858 1 ,891,965\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 7,742,517 1 9,327,957 2 1,846,319 2 2,541,096 2 4,129,222\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 ,329,599 6 ,107,532 6 ,194,826 6 ,757,365 7 ,678,257\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 ,329,599 6 ,107,532 6 ,194,826 6 ,757,365 7 ,678,257\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 3 52,932 3 79,611 4 24,043 5 48,209 2 86,673\nFUEL CONSUMED 1 68,649 1 49,727 1 62,566 1 68,835 1 38,412\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 3 82,226 5 68,720 4 79,209 2 18,977 3 38,788\nINTER FUND BILLING - 2 28 4 ,452 1 1,747 -\nSUPPLIES 9 03,807 1 ,098,287 1 ,070,270 9 47,768 7 63,873\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1 ,144,048 1 ,879,730 2 ,223,461 2 ,300,099 2 ,242,610\nCOMMUNICATION 2 40,905 2 37,424 2 40,074 9 79,292 8 70,852\nTRAVEL 1 5,944 6 ,957 1 0,242 6 ,875 2 5,106\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 1 - 2 4 1 2 -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 2 ,046,171 2 ,946,455 3 ,224,866 3 ,548,992 4 ,195,148\nINSURANCE 3 07,699 3 86,654 6 31,577 4 22,173 5 48,646\nUTILITY SERVICE 4 3,994 4 2,418 4 5,130 1 65,065 2 44,439\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2 18,301 3 13,230 2 34,264 1 47,388 1 25,283\nMISCELLANEOUS 1 22,367 1 42,348 1 88,406 2 49,467 2 54,146\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4 ,139,430 5 ,955,216 6 ,798,044 7 ,819,365 8 ,506,230\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 2 84,502 9 7,070 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - 2 84,502 9 7,070 - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 8,239,201 3 2,897,341 3 6,130,377 3 8,073,115 4 1,077,582\nFire Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nPublic Safety Dispatch FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,301,501 1 ,437,937 1 ,547,870 1 ,571,381 1 ,689,630\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 1 69,181 3 07,280 2 84,730 3 91,315 3 40,743\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,470,682 1 ,745,217 1 ,832,600 1 ,962,697 2 ,030,373\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 6 08,081 6 38,001 6 23,257 6 26,484 6 94,844\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 6 08,081 6 38,001 6 23,257 6 26,484 6 94,844\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 3 ,141 3 ,763 2 6,115 2 ,846 3 ,399\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 1 76,181 3 2,463 3 4,889 3 7,753 3 8,800\nINTER FUND BILLING 1 ,788 - 4 2 - -\nSUPPLIES 1 81,111 3 6,226 6 1,046 4 0,599 4 2,199\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1 23,039 2 48,078 2 69,139 3 00,846 3 54,016\nCOMMUNICATION 4 7,871 5 9,231 5 9,875 7 0,394 1 67,540\nTRAVEL 1 ,054 5 ,033 7 8 5 ,575 1 7,500\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 2 9,374 2 7,793 2 9,193 1 00,197 1 15,041\nINSURANCE 1 4,287 1 4,293 2 3,347 1 2,939 1 5,108\nUTILITY SERVICE - - - 1 6,295 1 8,796\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 4 4,212 7 3,217 2 1,304 2 1,968 8 ,532\nMISCELLANEOUS 2 ,412 5 ,671 1 9,334 1 9,302 2 0,809\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 2 62,248 4 33,317 4 22,270 5 47,515 7 17,342\nINTERFUND LOANS (EXP) 1 69,633 1 71,319 1 71,637 1 74,874 4 4,256\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1 69,633 1 71,319 1 71,637 1 74,874 4 4,256\nINTEREST ON INTERFUND DEBT 5 ,952 4 ,063 5 ,873 2 ,730 1 62\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 5 ,952 4 ,063 5 ,873 2 ,730 1 62\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 ,697,707 3 ,028,143 3 ,116,681 3 ,354,898 3 ,529,176\nFire Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nMedic One FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nSALARIES AND WAGES 6 ,008,667 7 ,020,197 7 ,793,144 7 ,995,798 8 ,080,999\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 6 76,295 1 ,133,417 7 02,787 7 90,052 8 77,948\nSALARIES AND WAGES 6 ,684,961 8 ,153,613 8 ,495,931 8 ,785,851 8 ,958,947\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,958,409 2 ,303,389 2 ,223,209 2 ,356,247 2 ,478,094\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,958,409 2 ,303,389 2 ,223,209 2 ,356,247 2 ,478,094\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 3 12,625 4 68,639 4 54,444 4 25,649 3 56,400\nFUEL CONSUMED 6 8,940 6 9,316 7 4,100 6 6,879 5 8,000\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 2 0,802 4 8,596 2 0,822 1 ,392 5 ,500\nINTER FUND BILLING - 1 3,387 6 77 3 5,954 -\nSUPPLIES 4 02,367 5 99,938 5 50,043 5 29,874 4 19,900\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6 33,692 8 36,186 8 45,114 1 ,120,948 1 ,134,604\nCOMMUNICATION 3 1,286 2 2,166 2 3,531 6 4,633 8 6,643\nTRAVEL 7 ,754 9 ,469 6 ,338 4 ,541 1 ,000\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 1 9 1 9 3 1 2 5 -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 4 22,052 7 05,614 5 07,008 7 09,391 7 59,054\nINSURANCE 3 6,928 3 6,767 6 0,057 5 1,220 6 2,581\nUTILITY SERVICE 2 1,585 2 2,031 2 0,807 2 3,806 2 9,560\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2 2,788 5 2,074 1 8,778 2 ,269 2 ,400\nMISCELLANEOUS 1 ,117,545 1 ,227,282 1 ,199,740 1 ,221,356 1 ,277,000\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 2 ,293,650 2 ,911,608 2 ,681,404 3 ,198,190 3 ,352,841\nINTERFUND LOANS (EXP) - 4 94,612 4 97,972 5 07,415 -\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL - 4 94,612 4 97,972 5 07,415 -\nINTEREST ON INTERFUND DEBT - 1 3,756 1 4,625 5 ,403 -\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS - 1 3,756 1 4,625 5 ,403 -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 1,339,387 1 4,476,916 1 4,463,184 1 5,382,980 1 5,209,782\nFire Department - Capital Projects ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nAll Funds FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nSALARIES AND WAGES\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,174 - - - -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,174 - - - -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 9 12 - - - -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 9 12 - - - -\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT - 4 9,568 - - -\nSUPPLIES - 4 9,568 - - -\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES - 3 3,865 - - -\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 93,504 5 5,401 - - -\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 93,504 8 9,266 - - -\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 2 4,659 - - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - 2 4,659 - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 96,589 1 63,492 - - -\nFire Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-711 Fire Administration 2 ,055,597 2 ,782,327 3 ,065,254 3 ,484,494 4 ,051,092\n001-721 Fire Operations 2 2,939,390 2 7,060,363 2 9,520,347 3 1,317,843 3 3,340,691\n001-722 Fire Life Safety Operations 5 86,093 7 45,522 8 21,711 1 ,029,991 1 ,187,019\n001-723 Fire Dept Training Operations 2 ,012,660 1 ,721,515 2 ,099,876 1 ,649,075 1 ,992,586\n001-726 Emergency Management 6 45,461 5 87,613 6 23,189 5 91,713 5 06,194\nGeneral Fund 2 8,239,201 3 2,897,341 3 6,130,377 3 8,073,115 4 1,077,582\n160-729 Fire/EMS Dispatch Operations 2 ,697,707 3 ,028,143 3 ,116,681 3 ,354,898 3 ,529,176\nPublic Safety Dispatch 2 ,697,707 3 ,028,143 3 ,116,681 3 ,354,898 3 ,529,176\n470-724 Emergency Medical Services 1 1,339,387 1 4,476,916 1 4,463,184 1 5,382,980 1 5,209,782\nMedic One 1 1,339,387 1 4,476,916 1 4,463,184 1 5,382,980 1 5,209,782\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 4 2,276,295 5 0,402,400 5 3,710,242 5 6,810,993 5 9,816,541\nGroup Descriptions\nFire Administration: This group accounts for management, administrative, and facilities costs for the\ndepartment.\nFire Operations: This group accounts for firefighting and basic life support (BLS) operations \u2013 including\nstaff, fleet charges, and debt costs. Revenue in this group consists primarily of grants and revenue for\nbasic life support emergency transports. Firefighter Pension contributions are also recorded in this\ngroup.\nFire Life Safety Operations: This group accounts for fire prevention activities such as plan review and\ninspections of new construction, compliance inspections of existing buildings and business, and the\ninvestigations of fires for origin and cause. Revenue in this group comes from building inspection fees\nand permit fees for fireworks and other hazardous operations.\nFire Department Training Operations: This group accounts for the costs associated with initial and\nongoing department personnel training and development.\nEmergency Medical Services: This group accounts for revenues and expenditures of the City\u2019s portion of\nthe Medic One enterprise service that provides ALS emergency medical services within Bellingham and\nthroughout much of Whatcom County.\nEmergency Management: This group works to prepare residents and agencies to handle major\ndisasters.\nFire / EMS Dispatch Operations: This group provides fire and medical emergency dispatch services for\nthe Bellingham Fire Department, fire departments throughout the County, and Medic One. Separate\nPolice dispatch services are provided by the WhatComm Dispatch center and managed by the\nBellingham Police Department. The mainstream of dispatch fund revenue is recognized in the Police\nDepartment."} {"department": "Municipal Court", "functional_group": "Public Safety", "printed_pages": "112-113", "text": "Municipal Court\nMUNICIPAL\nCOURT JUDGES\nADMINISTRATION\nCOMPLIANCE -\nCRIMINAL\nCIVIL INFRACTIONS PROBATION AND\nMISDEMEANORS\nFINES\nDepartmental Mission\nAdminister the operations of the judicial branch of City government in a neutral and\neffective manner and ensure equal access to justice for all individuals.\nDescription of Services\nBellingham Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of the Bellingham Municipal Code, including\nboth criminal matters and civil infractions committed within the city limits.\nCRIMINAL: The most common criminal cases heard in the Bellingham Municipal Court include assault,\nmalicious mischief, theft, driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI), trespassing, violation of\nprotective orders and probation terms, driving with a suspended license, disorderly conduct, and minor\nin possession or consumption of alcohol. Many of the Court\u2019s criminal cases involve domestic violence\nand substance abuse.\nCIVIL: The Court also hears thousands of civil infractions, primarily involving traffic and parking\nviolations, each year. The Court has appellate jurisdiction over impoundment decisions of the City\u2019s\nHearing Examiner.\nThe Whatcom County Superior Court has jurisdiction over felonies committed within the County,\nincluding those within the City of Bellingham.\nVisit the Court web page for additional information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Implement a mobile, fully virtual courtroom to create additional hearing sessions\n\u2022 Expand the effectiveness of our therapeutic courts.\n\u2022 Re-engage with community outreach programs.\n\u2022 Replace an end-of-life case management system Expansion of therapeutic courts.\n\u2022 Processing all incoming case filings.\n\u2022 Hold hearings on cases filed\nBudget Summary\nBellingham's Municipal Court operates entirely out of the General Fund. Transfers from the Parking\nServices Fund that support Municipal Court operations are shown as revenue from Charges for Goods\nand Services.\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nMunicipal Court - Operating\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nREVENUE\nTAXES - - 1 6,500 - 2 5,000\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 3 8,000 2 3,468 2 2,392 1 24,704 1 94,076\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 2 32,734 2 18,715 2 93,544 6 39,178 6 18,708\nFINES AND PENALTIES 2 83,366 2 41,757 2 77,138 3 48,421 3 16,900\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 2 0,108 1 7,121 1 2,567 7 7,095 1 5,000\nTOTAL REVENUE 5 74,208 5 01,060 6 22,141 1 ,189,399 1 ,169,684\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 ,237 1 ,237 1 ,237 6 83 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 9 46,625 1 ,093,673 1 ,318,001 1 ,388,153 1 ,456,211\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 4 33,800 4 98,825 5 58,281 5 53,716 5 62,426\nSUPPLIES 6 9,000 5 0,552 2 1,408 4 5,932 6 5,515\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 9 65,503 1 ,170,668 1 ,372,057 1 ,551,790 1 ,726,370\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 2 8,282 - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 ,444,447 2 ,814,954 3 ,270,984 3 ,540,273 3 ,810,522"} {"department": "Parks and Recreation Department", "functional_group": "Recreation and Culture", "printed_pages": "114-119", "text": "Recreation and Culture\nParks and Recreation Department\nDepartmental Mission\nSupport a healthy community by providing high quality parks and recreation services that promote play,\nequity, inclusion, accessibility, and resiliency.\nDescription of Services\nProvide park planning, land acquisition, stewardship, and design and construction of parks and\nrecreation facilities to meet the demands of a growing and changing community.\nMaintain and operate community recreation assets including parks, facilities, trails and open space\nareas.\nProvide comprehensive, year-round recreation programs including aquatics, athletics, and enrichment.\nCoordinate and support other community programs sponsored by a variety of groups and agencies.\nVisit the Parks and Recreation Department web page for more information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Complete Civic Complex Master Plan and formulate long-term strategy\n\u2022 Update Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and Greenways Strategic Plan\n\u2022 Complete Samish Crest Trail Plan\n\u2022 Develop access to Bear Creek Open Space including parking, trailhead, and trails\n\u2022 Complete Sunset Pond Loop Trail\n\u2022 Replace Rock Hill Park playground\n\u2022 Replace Big Rock Garden Fence\n\u2022 Design Squalicum Creek Trail from Meridian St to Roeder Ave.\n\u2022 Finalize Park Maintenance Standards and Levels of Service definitions\n\u2022 Modernize and improve garbage collection system/procedures for all parks to save money on\nlabor/fuel/SSC billing\n\u2022 Complete Business Plan for Community Recreation Center\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\nThe 2026 Budget maintains current level of service with some staff reductions, including the loss of the\nPark Ambassador Program, and some reorganization to create additional field supervisors to help with\nspan of control in the Operations Division. The Capital Budget carries over several existing projects to\ncompletion and focuses on long-term planning efforts. More information can be found in the Capital\nPlan.\nBudget Summary\nAbout half of the funding for Parks & Recreation staff and programs comes from the General Fund.\nFunding for capital development, stewardship, operations and maintenance comes from Real Estate\nExcise Taxes, Greenways Levy Taxes, and Park Impact Fees. The Department also manages the Lake\nPadden Golf Course and Bayview Cemetery enterprise funds. Revenues and Expenditures for these may\nbe found in the Fund Budgets section of the document\nParks & Recreation - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nTAXES 5 ,448,023 5 ,557,361 9 ,283,481 9 ,533,683 9 ,700,000\nLICENSES AND PERMITS 1 0,774 3 ,911 1 4,228 1 0,581 2 ,000\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 7 0,231 1 92,899 7 9 - -\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 5 ,199,988 4 ,781,853 5 ,159,804 4 ,994,403 5 ,530,000\nFINES AND PENALTIES 1 3 1 6 1 7 2 ,747 -\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6 68,197 6 76,101 6 37,018 7 30,472 6 49,947\nNON REVENUES 3 15,353 2 93,254 2 93,799 2 99,340 7 5,755\nOTHER FINANCING SOURCES 4 4,000 4 4,000 4 4,000 4 4,000 4 4,000\nTOTAL REVENUE 1 1,756,579 1 1,549,394 1 5,432,427 1 5,615,226 1 6,001,702\nNON-EXPENDITURES 2 51,545 1 68,545 1 68,545 9 3,037 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 5 ,192,126 5 ,908,679 6 ,589,080 7 ,166,767 8 ,385,567\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 2 ,374,845 2 ,811,857 2 ,857,763 2 ,905,946 3 ,505,391\nSUPPLIES 9 67,667 1 ,138,035 1 ,062,105 1 ,084,467 6 89,885\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 5 ,605,994 7 ,024,058 7 ,495,200 9 ,637,660 9 ,714,675\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 2 ,659,269 - - - -\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 2 4,985 - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 7,076,432 1 7,051,174 1 8,172,692 2 0,887,878 2 2,295,518\nParks & Recreation - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 1 68,545 1 68,545 1 68,545 9 3,037 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 68,545 1 68,545 1 68,545 9 3,037 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 4 ,256,658 4 ,851,030 5 ,111,017 5 ,293,109 5 ,452,720\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 6 9,856 5 4,891 4 9,207 4 5,252 7 9,084\nSALARIES AND WAGES 4 ,326,515 4 ,905,921 5 ,160,224 5 ,338,361 5 ,531,804\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,943,810 2 ,289,123 2 ,180,487 2 ,081,578 2 ,204,624\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,943,810 2 ,289,123 2 ,180,487 2 ,081,578 2 ,204,624\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 3 85,340 3 86,948 3 45,883 3 55,504 (23,528)\nFUEL CONSUMED 9 8,545 1 15,022 9 9,810 1 10,722 7 0,140\nPURCHASES FOR RESALE - - 9 4 4 3 -\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 8 2,171 1 52,538 1 70,795 4 3,664 6 2,866\nINTER FUND BILLING 5 71 9 33 3 ,201 1 ,315 -\nSUPPLIES 5 66,628 6 55,441 6 19,783 5 11,248 1 09,478\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5 80,793 1 ,008,984 1 ,111,271 1 ,671,146 1 ,592,337\nCOMMUNICATION 5 4,008 6 4,933 7 2,123 1 71,123 1 80,325\nTRAVEL 3 ,158 2 ,866 7 ,787 3 ,040 5 ,681\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 1 4,930 1 7,743 2 7,044 2 6,027 7 ,944\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 1 ,437,148 1 ,690,645 2 ,062,501 2 ,207,743 2 ,199,734\nINSURANCE 2 05,374 1 89,756 3 09,956 2 38,936 2 98,196\nUTILITY SERVICE 8 86,147 9 98,390 1 ,018,864 1 ,459,426 1 ,039,492\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 3 1,241 3 7,291 1 9,890 2 7,544 1 1,032\nMISCELLANEOUS 9 6,382 9 8,577 9 4,342 1 28,531 8 8,786\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 3 ,309,180 4 ,109,185 4 ,723,777 5 ,933,516 5 ,423,527\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 0,314,677 1 2,128,215 1 2,852,817 1 3,957,741 1 3,269,434\nFor details regarding departmental capital projects, see the 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2031 Capital\nFacilities Plan .\nParks & Recreation - Capital Projects ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nAll Funds FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 19,244 2 14,729 3 98,450 4 60,076 -\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY - 8 6 1 ,623 1 2,967 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 19,244 2 14,815 4 00,073 4 73,043 -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 4 8,940 8 9,332 1 68,849 1 84,351 -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 4 8,940 8 9,332 1 68,849 1 84,351 -\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 1,488 1 23,948 1 47,529 1 9,878 1 00,000\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT - - 3 ,229 2 ,595 -\nINTER FUND BILLING - 3 ,201 7 ,584 - -\nSUPPLIES 1 1,488 1 27,149 1 58,342 2 2,473 1 00,000\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3 01,445 7 71,028 5 80,768 8 11,186 6 05,000\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 2 90 8 ,574 3 0,244 4 ,889 -\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 3 8,317 2 ,920,812 2 ,168,581 2 ,794,274 9 40,000\nMISCELLANEOUS 8 ,217 5 ,307 1 9,277 1 3,324 -\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 3 48,269 3 ,705,720 2 ,798,870 3 ,623,673 1 ,545,000\nLAND - 2 ,335,239 3 ,791,802 4 ,002,348 3 ,250,000\nBUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 4 6,481 1 41,259 8 94,635 5 7,595 -\nOTHER IMPROVEMENTS 2 16,777 8 11,478 8 48,389 5 ,679,693 3 ,190,000\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 2 5,958 2 3,042 - -\nCONSTRUCTION OF FIXED ASSETS 6 64,518 5 ,152,419 1 ,452,898 1 ,984,451 1 ,900,000\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 9 27,776 8 ,466,353 7 ,010,766 1 1,724,087 8 ,340,000\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 ,455,718 1 2,603,368 1 0,536,901 1 6,027,626 9 ,985,000\nParks & Recreation - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-411 Parks and Recreation Admin 1 ,066,334 1 ,485,186 1 ,673,835 1 ,965,357 1 ,937,038\n001-421 Parks Operations Management 6 46,861 9 34,875 9 64,267 1 ,274,808 1 ,095,147\n001-422 Parks Grounds 1 ,801,557 1 ,983,035 1 ,996,911 1 ,841,413 1 ,837,778\n001-423 Parks Buildings 2 ,128,517 2 ,797,279 2 ,858,052 3 ,091,009 2 ,599,637\n001-424 Park Improvements - 2 4,243 1 67,698 2 60,805 1 40,257\n001-431 Athletic Facilities 8 22,770 9 55,630 1 ,058,056 1 ,055,554 9 32,957\n001-435 Recreation Aquatics 2 ,118,753 2 ,220,783 2 ,296,921 2 ,606,780 2 ,804,792\n001-436 Sports and Enrichment 1 ,372,255 1 ,280,423 1 ,317,302 1 ,389,186 1 ,481,499\n001-471 Parks Design & Development 3 57,629 4 39,635 4 97,655 4 72,829 4 40,329\n001-472 Parks Capital Improvement - 7 ,126 2 2,119 - -\nGeneral Fund 1 0,314,677 1 2,128,215 1 2,852,817 1 3,957,741 1 3,269,434\n136-471 Parks Design & Development 4 8,735 2 4,809 2 4,809 3 ,284 3 ,572\nEnvironmental Remediation 4 8,735 2 4,809 2 4,809 3 ,284 3 ,572\n173-411 Parks and Recreation Admin - - - - 6 8,546\n173-421 Parks Operations Management - 3 07 5 83 1 ,472 5 0,883\n173-422 Parks Grounds 5 13,976 1 ,368,786 1 ,635,357 1 ,627,896 3 ,099,864\n173-423 Parks Buildings 4 19,417 2 58,259 2 72,532 8 02,584 9 10,831\n173-427 Parks Stewardship - - - 7 33,038 9 78,106\n173-471 Parks Design & Development 1 22,185 1 54,144 2 74,089 5 85,853 8 09,450\n173-472 Parks Capital Improvement 2 ,420,094 2 03,304 6 8,825 2 94,292 2 95,000\nGreenways 3 ,475,673 1 ,984,799 2 ,251,385 4 ,045,133 6 ,212,679\n177-423 Parks Buildings 7 5,511 5 2,995 - - -\n177-471 Parks Design & Development 5 7,069 5 8,964 5 6,059 4 4,692 2 0,000\n177-472 Parks Capital Improvement 6 83,743 2 24,135 1 65,233 1 ,524 5 5,000\nPark Impact 8 16,323 3 36,094 2 21,292 4 6,216 7 5,000\n456-425 Parks Cemetery 4 58,521 5 34,393 4 98,021 5 37,061 5 57,249\nCemetery 4 58,521 5 34,393 4 98,021 5 37,061 5 57,249\n460-426 Parks Golf Course 1 ,953,405 2 ,042,864 2 ,324,368 2 ,298,442 2 ,177,584\nGolf Course 1 ,953,405 2 ,042,864 2 ,324,368 2 ,298,442 2 ,177,584\n701-471 Parks Design & Development 9 ,099 - - - -\nGreenways Maintenance Endowmnt 9 ,099 - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 7,076,433 1 7,051,175 1 8,172,693 2 0,887,879 2 2,295,519\nGroup Descriptions\nParks & Recreation Administration: This group provides management and administrative support for\nthe department, and technical resources to the community and advisory boards. The group manages\naccounting functions and budget preparation. This group is the public facing administrative support for\nprogram registrations and facility rentals. Additional functions include hiring support, permit and\ncontract processing, and policy and procedure administration.\nPark Grounds: This group maintains all park grounds including turf, shrubs, and other plantings.\nPark Facilities:\nThis group maintains all park facilities including restrooms, playgrounds, sports\ncourts, signage, and other park infrastructure.\nPark Trails: This group maintains the park trail system including all trail surfaces, foot bridges, signage,\nvegetation, and other trail features.\nPark Urban Forestry: This group maintains all park trees, street trees, and trees located in open space\nareas. This group also evaluates and approves street tree permits and manages the City\u2019s urban forest.\nPark Structures & Utilities: This work maintains and repairs all buildings and structures, plumbing\nsystems, electrical systems, mechanical/HVAC systems, bridges, park furnishings, and other park\ninfrastructure.\nPark Stewardship: This group coordinates the park volunteer program which includes park stewards,\ncommunity gardens, and wetland mitigation.\nPark Improvement: This group completes projects related to facility improvements or infrastructure\nrepairs.\nBayview Cemetery: This group maintains the Cemetery grounds and provides support for burial and\ninternment services.\nLake Padden Golf Course: This group operates the Lake Padden Golf Course as enterprise activity. The\npopular par 72, 18-hole championship course is operated by a golf management company that oversees\nand maintains the course, including a pro shop, restaurant, driving range, disc golf course, and golf\ninstruction.\nRecreation Management: This group oversees a variety of recreation programs and services by the City\nand through coordination with schools and other community providers and is responsible for long term\nrecreational facility planning.\nRecreation Aquatics: This group operates daily services and programs at the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center\nand Bloedel Donovan Beach summer program.\nSports and Enrichment: This group coordinates adult and youth sports leagues, provides enrichment\nand cultural programs and trips for all ages and abilities, provides summer day camps for grades 1-12,\nand coordinates community events such as the summer concert series, runs and races.\nAthletic Facilities: This group schedules and maintains athletic fields and facilities, including the Civic\nAthletic Complex.\nParks Design and Development: This group plans and oversees acquisition, design, permitting,\nrestoration and development of parks, trails and open space areas in accordance with the City\u2019s\nComprehensive Plan."} {"department": "Library", "functional_group": "Recreation and Culture", "printed_pages": "120-123", "text": "Library\nMAYOR\nBOARD OF TRUSTEES\nCITY COUNCIL\nDEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION\nDIGITAL & COLLECTION ADULT & YOUTH PUBLIC SERVICES &\nCOMMUNITY RELATIONS\nSERVICES SERVICES OPERATIONS\nDashed line indicates an advisory relationship.\nDeep shadow with solid line on box indicates a direct advisory relationship\nwith an organization outside the City of Bellingham.\nBellingham Public Library Mission\nMission: Connecting our community with each other and the world\nShared Values: Belonging, Champions, Collaboration, Equity, Innovation, Inspiration, Stewardship\nDescription of Services\nThe Bellingham Public Library serves the residents of Bellingham and Whatcom County, circulating about\n1.6 million items annually -- books, eBooks, visual and audio materials and more -- to more than 60,000\nregistered cardholders. Our library is among the top-circulating public libraries in communities our size\nin the nation. Excellent customer service is a top priority, and it shows: our library is a beloved\ncommunity institution, well known for making significant contributions to lifelong learning, community\nbuilding and quality of life in Bellingham.\nThe Bellingham Public Library provides services in four library locations, and on three college campuses.\nWe also offer extensive online services, such as an online catalog and online learning and research tools,\nas well as myriad programs, classes, and other special events for all ages.\nThrough a reciprocal use agreement, City of Bellingham residents also have access to the collections of\nthe Whatcom County Library System and may borrow items from libraries worldwide via interlibrary\nloan service. Bellingham Public Library also participates in a collaborative program that allows anyone\nwho lives, works, or attends school in the area to access academic libraries county-wide.\nThe Bellingham Public Library is a department of the City of Bellingham and receives most of its funding\nfrom the city's general fund. Library operations are governed by the Library Board of Trustees,\ncomposed of five volunteer members appointed by the Mayor of Bellingham with the approval of the\nBellingham City Council.\nKey Strategic Directions for the Bellingham Public Library that support our mission:\n\u2022 Welcome & Include \u2013 We offer welcoming, safe places and experiences, where connections and\nunderstanding flourish.\n\u2022Access & Opportunity \u2013 We connect people with opportunities and resources to solve problems\nand help them achieve their aspirations.\n\u2022 Read & Learn \u2013 We inspire a lifetime of reading, learning, curiosity and discovery.\n\u2022 Inform & Involve \u2013 We provide information and activities to stay abreast of community issues\nand events, fostering informed, active participation in civic life.\n\u2022 Thrive & Grow \u2013 We are a valued community partner and trusted city service, playing a central\nrole in Bellingham life.\nFor more information about the Bellingham Public Library, stop by one of our locations or visit us online\nat www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Sustain high circulation and visitor engagement.\n\u2022 Advance early literacy and school readiness through storytimes for children ages 0-5.\n\u2022 Deliver programs and events that bring our community together through a shared love of\nreading and learning.\n\u2022Facilitate digital literacy and access through circulating WiFi hotspots, one-on-one tech help, and\npublic computing with tech assistance at all Library locations.\n\u2022\nStrengthen community well-being through inclusive spaces, collections, and programs that\nsupport connection & reduce isolation.\n\u2022 Complete design and begin construction on Phase 2 renovation of the Central Library.\n\u2022 Collaborate with the Whatcom Community Foundation to raise $1.5 million in private funding to\nsupport the Central Library renovation.\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\n\u2022\nElimination of 4 vacant positions (3.25 FTE) including Outreach Specialist II, Branch Specialist III.\nPublic Services Clerk, and Library Assistant.\n\u2022 Reduction in public open hours: the Library will operate six days a week, closing on Sundays.\n\u2022 $90,000 (13%) reduction in Library materials budget.\n\u2022 $2M investment through REET funding for next phase of Central Library renovation.\nBudget Summary\nThe Library is primarily funded through the General Fund. The Library Gift Fund also provides funding.\nSee the Fund Budgets section for more information on the Library Gift Fund\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nLibrary - Operating\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE - - - 2 ,794 -\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 9 ,281 1 3,201 1 6,982 1 9,708 1 6,100\nFINES AND PENALTIES 7 74 1 ,247 7 53 9 77 -\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 4 08,675 9 4,528 6 5,859 1 10,514 1 60,000\nOTHER FINANCING SOURCES - - 7 ,621 -\nTOTAL REVENUE 4 18,730 1 08,976 9 1,214 1 33,993 1 76,100\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 2,205 4 2,205 4 2,205 2 60,627 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,663,998 3 ,079,708 3 ,633,426 3 ,442,990 3 ,571,731\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,232,727 1 ,459,536 1 ,621,522 1 ,395,172 1 ,421,446\nSUPPLIES 5 65,259 6 19,226 4 29,247 3 34,740 4 97,932\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 ,662,807 2 ,282,780 2 ,338,224 2 ,635,438 2 ,963,285\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - - 3 3,934 - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 6 ,166,996 7 ,483,455 8 ,098,558 8 ,068,966 8 ,454,394\nLibrary - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 4 2,205 4 2,205 4 2,205 2 3,297 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 2,205 4 2,205 4 2,205 2 3,297 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,663,149 3 ,078,492 3 ,628,600 3 ,442,990 3 ,571,731\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 8 50 1 ,216 4 ,826 - -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,663,998 3 ,079,708 3 ,633,426 3 ,442,990 3 ,571,731\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,232,727 1 ,459,536 1 ,621,522 1 ,395,172 1 ,421,446\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,232,727 1 ,459,536 1 ,621,522 1 ,395,172 1 ,421,446\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 4 51,700 4 00,346 3 82,799 2 59,233 3 38,188\nFUEL CONSUMED 2 ,772 3 ,169 2 ,712 2 ,899 2 ,122\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 8 9,553 1 56,026 2 1,733 1 6,997 3 0,122\nINTER FUND BILLING - - 3 82 1 ,197 -\nSUPPLIES 5 44,024 5 59,541 4 07,626 2 80,326 3 70,432\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6 55,512 1 ,105,991 1 ,111,583 1 ,054,225 9 83,379\nCOMMUNICATION 8 4,091 6 4,486 7 3,383 8 8,686 8 9,072\nTRAVEL 7 ,461 7 55 3 3,361 3 ,046 3 ,461\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 9 7 1 06 7 9 9 2 7 21\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 6 67,032 7 79,256 8 20,281 1 ,198,634 1 ,524,379\nINSURANCE 1 16,623 9 8,704 1 61,227 1 01,169 1 16,891\nUTILITY SERVICE 1 2,707 1 4,948 1 6,390 1 05,220 1 19,442\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2 6,400 1 78,141 3 5,146 2 5,548 6 7,933\nMISCELLANEOUS 1 8,368 2 2,219 2 3,202 1 8,718 3 5,507\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 ,588,290 2 ,264,606 2 ,274,652 2 ,595,337 2 ,940,785\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - - 3 3,934 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - - 3 3,934 - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 6 ,071,245 7 ,405,596 8 ,013,365 7 ,737,122 8 ,304,394\nLibrary - Capital Projects ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nAll Funds FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 8 ,230,000\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 8 ,230,000\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 8 ,230,000\nThe Library Renovation is budgeted and managed by the Public Works Department. More information\ncan be found in the Capital Plan.\nLibrary - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures. Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\n001-191 Library Administration 1 ,302,962 2 ,141,507 6 ,136,187 5 ,693,578 6 ,384,285\n001-193 Library Services 4 ,122,244 4 ,585,888 1 ,129,432 9 55,414 1 ,020,563\n001-195 Library Facilities 6 46,039 6 78,201 7 47,745 1 ,088,130 8 99,546\nGeneral Fund 6 ,071,245 7 ,405,596 8 ,013,365 7 ,737,122 8 ,304,394\n126-191 Library Administration 7 0,001 5 6,527 6 6,124 2 57,103 1 00,000\n126-193 Library Services 2 5,750 2 1,332 1 9,069 7 4,742 5 0,000\nLibrary Gift 9 5,751 7 7,859 8 5,193 3 31,845 1 50,000\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 6 ,166,996 7 ,483,455 8 ,098,558 8 ,068,966 8 ,454,394\nGroup Descriptions\nLibrary Administration: This group accounts for administrative operations of the Library.\nLibrary Services: This group accounts for library operations, including Adult and Youth Services, Public\nServices and Operations, and Digital and Collection Services.\nLibrary Facilities: This group accounts for custodial services and most maintenance projects for Library\nfacilities."} {"department": "Museum", "functional_group": "Recreation and Culture", "printed_pages": "124-125", "text": "Museum\nWhatcom Museum Mission Statement\nThe Whatcom Museum serves as a bridge among diverse people, ideas, and traditions by\nfostering curiosity and joy about our world through exhibitions, events, educational\nprograms, and collections focusing on art, nature, Indigenous cultures, and the history of\nour region and beyond.\nWhatcom Museum Vision Statement\nTo uplift and inspire an inclusive community as the anchor of Downtown Bellingham\u2019s Arts District.\nDescription of Services\nThe Whatcom Museum is committed to serving as both a community center and a regional destination\nfor cultural experiences rooted in art, nature, Northwest history and Indigenous Cultures. As part of our\nvision to connect people to new ideas, old traditions, and each other; visitors take part in a vast range of\nprograms and exhibitions designed to get them thinking about our changing cultural, natural, and\nhistorical landscapes. The Museum contributes to the quality of cultural experiences, and builds an\nunderstanding of shared cultural heritage, in these ways:\n\u2022 Organizing exhibitions from the Museum's collection, as well as presenting nationally-touring\nexhibitions related to art, history, our natural environment, and Indigenous cultures. Our\npartners, from the Smithsonian Institution and Art Bridges to the National Gallery of Art, from\nthe National Endowment for the Humanities to National Geographic, help us bring our\ncommunity the caliber of art and experiences usually available only in major urban centers.\n\u2022 Building and maintaining art, artifacts, and photographic collections to preserve historical and\ncultural objects and photographs for future generations. These collections are held in public\ntrust and accessible to researchers, students, and visitors.\n\u2022 Providing educational programming and public outreach, including extensive programs for\nschool-aged children from preschool to university level, as well as offering musical\nperformances, lectures, and workshops to the public. The museum offers as many free\nprograms as possible, including free art field trips and bus vouchers, made possible by generous\ncommunity donors, and Free First Fridays- free entry with stacked programming and extended\nhours every first Friday of the month, made possible through an Art Bridges grant.\n\u2022 Offering innovative learning experiences for children of all ages with emphasis on STEAM\n(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education, through our interactive learn-\nthrough-play activity stations and programs.\nVisit the Museum web page for additional information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022\nThird year of Free First Fridays and associated programming (grant-funded)\n\u2022\nPhase One of the Old Fire Station No. 1 project, including history collection research and\nassessment of more than 26,000 objects for the planned 2028 reopening of the historic building\n\u2022 Hire and welcome new Executive Director and Development Director. Development Director is\nfunded for the first year by a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and funded partially\nfor years 2 and 3 of the grant\n\u2022 Improvements to ADA basement entrance of OCH, Family Interactive Gallery installations\n\u2022 Develop a new Whatcom Museum Foundation website that is ADA-compliant\n\u2022 Utilize Monkeypod to streamline data management, accounting, CRM, and fundraising into\nsingle platform for integrated non-profit management, complete by the end of 2026.\nBudget Summary\nSupport for the Whatcom Museum is provided out of the General Fund.\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nMuseum -Operating\nAll Funds FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nREVENUE\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - - 4 ,116 - -\nTOTAL REVENUE - - 4 ,116 - -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 6,347 4 6,347 4 6,347 2 5,584 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 36,889 3 54,538 3 77,367 3 33,274 3 78,741\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 49,383 1 54,625 1 57,932 1 19,091 1 54,130\nSUPPLIES 4 ,821 8 ,504 1 1,143 1 4,374 1 0,000\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 9 26,214 1 ,061,907 1 ,127,940 1 ,310,448 1 ,563,952\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 ,463,654 1 ,625,921 1 ,720,728 1 ,802,770 2 ,106,823"} {"department": "Planning & Community Development Department", "functional_group": "Planning and Community Development", "printed_pages": "126-131", "text": "Planning and Community Development\nPlanning & Community Development Department\nPlanning and Community Development Department Mission\nLong Range Planning Division: Guide growth and development in a sustainable manner that balances\nenvironmental resources, housing for all incomes, and employment, and a healthy downtown, and\ninvolves the community in the decisions that affect them.\nDevelopment Services Division: Contribute to a safe, dynamic and livable community by maintaining\na Permit Center offering fair, consistent, and timely customer assistance; providing a unified\nregulatory process; and providing efficient, technically competent plan review, permitting, and\ninspection services to ensure that buildings and construction meet adopted City codes and\nstandards.\nCommunity and Economic Development Division: Enhance the quality of life for the Bellingham\ncommunity by focusing on identified needs, strategic partnerships, and customer service benefiting\nthe public and promoting a prosperous community.\nDescription of Services\nLong Range Planning Division\n\u2022\nMaintain and update Bellingham\u2019s Comprehensive Plan. Community planning documents may\nbe viewed on the Department Services web page.\n\u2022 Maintain and update City codes related to land use, development regulation, subdivision\nregulation, and the environment.\n\u2022 Develop periodic population, housing and employment projections and maintain land use and\nnatural resource inventories.\n\u2022 Initiate planning processes in response to emerging community issues.\nDevelopment Services Division\n\u2022 Carry out development review and process permits consistent with building, land use,\nsubdivision, and environmental regulations.\n\u2022 Assist property owners, designers, and contractors to achieve zoning, municipal code, and\nbuilding code compliance by providing technically accurate, thorough, and timely plan review\nand construction inspection.\n\u2022 Provide public information resources such as self-help access to City databases, maps, utility and\nland use information, code books, technical resource manuals, and clear and concise\ninformation brochures in standardized format and design.\n\u2022 Manage the Development Services Fund to link cost recovery to the cost of providing service\nwhile ensuring continuity of services.\n\u2022\nEnsure adopted tenant protections are implemented and residential rental housing is\nmaintained to provide safe living conditions.\nCommunity and Economic Development Division\n\u2022 Plan, procure funding for, and coordinate community planning, capital projects, tourism, arts,\neconomic development, affordable housing, and human service initiatives.\n\u2022 Develop and manage public processes, advanced planning, and development strategies\nincluding public/private partnerships to further downtown and neighborhood revitalization\nefforts.\n\u2022 Provide financial support for projects benefiting low/moderate income households and\nneighborhoods using the Housing Levy, federal Community Development Block Grant, and\nHOME Investment Partnership grants in accordance with federal regulations.\n\u2022 Work with a variety of non-profit and for-profit organizations to address broad community\nneeds and goals.\nVisit the Department web page for additional information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022\nBellingham Plan and housing executive order implementation, including associated updates to\nthe Bellingham Municipal Code\n\u2022 Affordable housing and housing availability.\n\u2022 Key performance indicators and state reporting\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\nThe budget adds funding:\n\u2022\nContinue to support affordable housing, homeless services, and human services\n\u2022\nstreamline the review of development projects and gain efficiencies in the processing of\npermits.\nThe budget reduces funding availability in the following areas:\n\u2022 Elimination of 3.4 FTEs\n\u2022 Reduce budgets for professional services\nPlanning Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nTAXES 1 0,058,448 1 0,343,886 1 0,288,060 1 0,204,588 1 0,370,000\nLICENSES AND PERMITS 2 ,273,816 1 ,852,343 2 ,087,229 2 ,520,735 1 ,834,936\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 2 ,442,217 2 ,102,528 2 ,143,163 4 ,096,465 5 ,837,133\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 4 ,088,565 3 ,335,511 4 ,966,244 3 ,841,912 4 ,191,750\nFINES AND PENALTIES 4 ,402 3 9,605 1 8,805 3 4,400 -\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 2 63,851 3 07,069 3 48,874 3 60,902 1 24,119\nTOTAL REVENUE 1 9,131,300 1 7,980,942 1 9,852,374 2 1,059,001 2 2,357,938\nEXPENDITURE\nNON-EXPENDITURES 2 1,016 2 1,016 2 1,016 1 1,601 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 4 ,100,816 4 ,520,206 5 ,136,886 5 ,622,426 5 ,919,102\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,741,852 1 ,925,518 2 ,023,845 2 ,057,840 2 ,207,590\nSUPPLIES 6 9,655 1 01,138 7 6,924 6 2,288 6 6,289\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 3,566,951 1 1,794,630 1 3,946,920 1 7,445,885 2 3,343,480\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - 5 ,000 5 ,000 1 ,257,589 -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 9,500,291 1 8,367,508 2 1,210,591 2 6,457,629 3 1,536,461\nPlanning Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 1 0,743 1 0,743 1 0,743 5 ,930 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 0,743 1 0,743 1 0,743 5 ,930 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,503,154 1 ,682,373 1 ,724,037 1 ,810,410 1 ,757,172\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 9 5 - 1 10 - -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,503,249 1 ,682,373 1 ,724,147 1 ,810,410 1 ,757,172\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 01,581 5 85,101 5 41,988 5 27,658 6 33,101\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 01,581 5 85,101 5 41,988 5 27,658 6 33,101\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 2 0,829 2 1,661 3 3,870 1 9,814 1 1,447\nFUEL CONSUMED - 4 9 - 2 8 -\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 7 ,477 3 3,918 8 28 8 8 4 64\nINTER FUND BILLING - 7 ,820 1 4,497 - -\nSUPPLIES 2 8,307 6 3,449 4 9,195 1 9,930 1 1,911\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 ,085,960 2 ,578,529 2 ,752,016 1 ,446,359 1 ,563,906\nCOMMUNICATION 3 3,342 3 5,558 3 1,457 2 0,737 1 2,503\nTRAVEL 6 ,677 4 ,998 1 3,636 5 ,384 1 0,439\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 5 5 5 4 -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 1 12,351 1 15,373 1 24,253 1 54,485 1 80,151\nINSURANCE 3 0,244 2 6,195 4 2,788 2 6,071 3 0,624\nUTILITY SERVICE (313) 1 ,123 3 ,635 3 7,674 3 4,642\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 4,703 1 2,334 7 ,921 4 ,563 7 ,427\nMISCELLANEOUS 1 5,196 7 ,200 1 5,093 7 ,970 1 0,568\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 2 ,298,165 2 ,781,314 2 ,990,804 1 ,703,247 1 ,850,260\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 4 ,342,044 5 ,122,980 5 ,316,876 4 ,067,176 4 ,252,444\nSee the Fund Budgets section of the document for Revenue and Expenditures information for the\nTourism, Low Income Housing, Community Development Block Grant, and Development Services Funds.\nPlanning Department - Capital Projects ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nEXPENDITURE\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,449 - 5 02 - -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,449 - 5 02 - -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 62 - 2 26 - -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 62 - 2 26 - -\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES - - 2 41 - -\nSUPPLIES - - 2 41 - -\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6 5,348 - 4 8,800 1 50,096 -\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 6 ,607 1 5,294 - - -\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 7 1,955 1 5,294 4 8,800 1 50,096 -\nLAND - - 1 ,196,669 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - - 1 ,196,669 - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 7 3,966 1 5,294 1 ,246,438 1 50,096 -\nPlanning Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-521 Community Development 1 ,789,744 2 ,187,666 2 ,073,256 1 ,217,906 1 ,352,822\n001-526 Economic Development 8 82,471 8 75,502 1 ,136,358 9 42,414 9 92,665\n001-531 Planning Services 1 ,669,829 2 ,059,812 2 ,107,262 1 ,906,856 1 ,906,957\nGeneral Fund 4 ,342,044 5 ,122,980 5 ,316,876 4 ,067,176 4 ,252,444\n120-521 Community Development - - - 1 88,748 1 90,000\nPublic Safety Sales Tax - - - 1 88,748 1 90,000\n180-522 Tourism Activities and Facilities 1 ,125,271 1 ,893,755 1 ,864,708 2 ,613,095 2 ,588,266\nTourism 1 ,125,271 1 ,893,755 1 ,864,708 2 ,613,095 2 ,588,266\n181-521 Community Development 7 ,554,249 2 ,002,160 2 ,810,808 5 ,277,844 5 ,763,610\nLow Income Housing 7 ,554,249 2 ,002,160 2 ,810,808 5 ,277,844 5 ,763,610\n182-521 Community Development 4 88,580 2 ,253,736 2 ,804,091 4 ,345,053 4 ,042,057\nAffordable Housing Sales tax 4 88,580 2 ,253,736 2 ,804,091 4 ,345,053 4 ,042,057\n183-522 Tourism Activities and Facilities - 1 ,067,776 9 89,199 1 ,186,609 1 ,823,661\nTourism Promotion Area - 1 ,067,776 9 89,199 1 ,186,609 1 ,823,661\n190-521 Community Development 1 ,538,040 9 93,651 1 ,471,155 9 26,765 1 ,683,419\nCommunity Development Block Grant 1 ,538,040 9 93,651 1 ,471,155 9 26,765 1 ,683,419\n191-521 Community Development 4 33,779 5 72,471 3 28,850 1 ,620,317 2 ,415,533\nHome Investment Partnership Grant 4 33,779 5 72,471 3 28,850 1 ,620,317 2 ,415,533\n192-521 Community Development 7 00 1 1,224 2 33,604 4 50,600 2 ,413,409\nHUD Home Subfund 7 00 1 1,224 2 33,604 4 50,600 2 ,413,409\n475-541 Building Services 3 ,881,023 4 ,300,719 5 ,191,616 5 ,360,378 5 ,777,183\n475-542 Rental Inspection Services 1 36,604 1 49,036 1 99,684 4 21,044 5 86,879\nDevelopment Services 4 ,017,627 4 ,449,755 5 ,391,300 5 ,781,422 6 ,364,062\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 9,500,291 1 8,367,508 2 1,210,591 2 6,457,629 3 1,536,461\nGroup Descriptions\nPlanning Services: This group guides community growth and development while protecting\nenvironmental resources and promoting placemaking and a healthy downtown.\nDevelopment Services: This group oversees rules and zoning that apply to your property, reviews land\nuse, environmental, and building permits under the codes enforced by the City of Bellingham.\nRental Services: This group provides rental registration and safety inspection services and implements\nadopted tenant protections.\nCommunity Development: This group coordinates and implements community planning, capital\nprojects, tourism, arts, economic development, affordable housing and human service initiatives.\nCity Center Development: This group fosters vibrant downtown and other commercial districts and\nfunds delivery of economic development services.\nTourism Activities and Facilities: This Group uses revenue from Hotel/Motel taxes to support local\ntourism events, facilities, and agencies"} {"department": "Hearing Examiner", "functional_group": "Planning and Community Development", "printed_pages": "132-132", "text": "Hearing Examiner\nHearing Examiner Mission\nTo provide fair and impartial quasi-judicial proceedings in which the public is encouraged to participate.\nDescription of Services\n\u2022\nHear and decide quasi-judicial land use applications and administrative appeals.\n\u2022\nProvide recommendations to the City Council regarding land use and procedural codes.\n\u2022Provide high quality quasi-judicial service.\n\u2022\nIssue decisions in accordance with City ordinances that are consistent with officially adopted City\npolicies, goals, and objectives.\nVisit the Hearing Examiner web page for additional information.\nBudget Summary\nThe Hearing Examiner's office operates entirely out of the General Fund.\nThe City contracts for hearing examiner services.\nHearing Examiner - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 2 5,684 2 6,449 2 1,571 1 8,076 2 2,000\nTOTAL REVENUE 2 5,684 2 6,449 2 1,571 1 8,076 2 2,000\nEXPENDITURE\nNON-EXPENDITURES 3 63 3 63 3 63 2 00 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 8,501 4 0,158 4 2,924 4 4,172 4 2,910\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 2 1,472 2 1,941 1 9,449 1 7,752 1 8,852\nSUPPLIES 8 15 8 7 2 40 4 17 1 ,402\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 7 4,269 4 6,581 7 3,561 9 2,280 8 9,152\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 35,421 1 09,130 1 36,537 1 54,822 1 52,316"} {"department": "Human Resources Department", "functional_group": "General Government", "printed_pages": "133-136", "text": "General Government\nHuman Resources Department\nDepartment Mission\nThe Human Resources Department supports our city\u2019s most valuable resource\u2014its employees\u2014by\ncultivating a respectful workplace built on integrity, accountability, trust, collaboration, and innovation.\nWe facilitate access to employee resources, foster a healthy and thriving culture, and empower a\ncommunity-first workforce dedicated to serving the City of Bellingham.\nDescription of Services\nThe Human Resources (HR) Department supports the mission of the City through employee and\npersonnel programs.\nWe are:\n\u2022 Business partners with client work groups\n\u2022 Subject matter experts\nWe design and administer:\n\u2022 Total compensation programs (wages and benefits)\n\u2022 Performance programs (selection, training, and performance management)\n\u2022 Systems (payroll, benefits, Human Resources Information System, Civil Service)\n\u2022 Policies and compliance programs\nWe ensure that the taxpayer receives value for labor dollars.\nWe advocate for all employees.\nWe evaluate and improve systems with a lens of Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI).\nVisit the Department web page for additional information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022\nImplementation of Human Capital Management System to replace the City\u2019s current Human\nResources Information System which is approaching end of life.\n\u2022 Developing and implementing enhanced employee onboarding processes.\n\u2022 Providing training to equip the City\u2019s leaders to cultivate a respectful and productive workplace.\n\u2022\nNegotiating successor collective bargaining agreements.\nBudget Summary\nThe HR Department is funded from the General Fund, Benefits Funds, and Pension Trust Funds.\nSalaries and Benefits categories in the HR Department table include some city-wide costs. See the Fund\nBudgets section for more information on Benefits and Pension Funds.\nHuman Resources - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nTAXES 2 ,714,523 2 ,769,131 2 ,827,997 - -\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 1 97,973 2 28,469 2 67,831 3 20,756 1 20,000\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 1 8,564,003 2 0,619,816 2 2,273,887 2 3,253,151 2 6,231,858\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1 8,961 6 84,091 3 5,854 2 5,812 1 5,000\nNON REVENUES - - 1 80,000 - -\nTOTAL REVENUE 2 1,495,459 2 4,301,508 2 5,585,569 2 3,599,719 2 6,366,858\nNON-EXPENDITURES 2 0,759 2 0,759 2 0,759 1 1,459 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,321,959 2 ,796,499 3 ,225,493 2 ,771,462 2 ,920,758\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 2 ,326,042 2 ,241,935 2 ,483,815 2 ,207,891 3 ,047,232\nSUPPLIES 1 00,811 1 00,274 5 5,421 1 15,650 1 15,825\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 6,793,021 1 8,222,702 2 3,381,287 2 5,715,832 2 3,938,898\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL - - - 5 8,710 5 9,979\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS - - - 3 ,309 2 ,066\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 1,562,592 2 3,382,170 2 9,166,775 3 0,884,313 3 0,084,757\nHuman Resources - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 1 2,974 1 2,974 1 2,974 7 ,162 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 2,974 1 2,974 1 2,974 7 ,162 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,318,955 1 ,651,723 1 ,888,188 1 ,348,142 1 ,485,719\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 1 50 4 1 ,141 - -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,319,104 1 ,651,727 1 ,889,329 1 ,348,142 1 ,485,719\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 88,430 7 21,833 7 29,727 4 93,955 5 54,615\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 88,430 7 21,833 7 29,727 4 93,955 5 54,615\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 7 ,557 1 7,399 6 ,778 2 9,830 1 3,260\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 3 7,136 6 ,105 2 ,193 3 ,096 6 ,003\nSUPPLIES 4 4,693 2 3,504 8 ,971 3 2,926 1 9,263\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 67,518 3 57,123 3 71,813 4 46,308 3 46,534\nCOMMUNICATION 1 6,527 8 ,081 8 ,350 9 ,079 1 0,452\nTRAVEL 7 ,329 9 ,370 1 3,152 4 ,957 1 5,183\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 7 7,553 8 3,757 8 7,914 2 15,012 1 32,344\nINSURANCE 3 5,234 1 5,590 2 5,465 2 0,449 2 5,896\nUTILITY SERVICE - - - 2 6,337 2 0,662\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2 4,545 8 ,268 3 8,414 2 4,341 1 8,102\nMISCELLANEOUS 2 0,080 3 4,707 4 5,652 5 3,188 1 32,010\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4 48,786 5 16,895 5 90,760 7 99,672 7 01,184\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 ,413,988 2 ,926,933 3 ,231,762 2 ,681,857 2 ,760,781\nHuman Resources - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-221 Human Resources Svcs 1 ,899,976 2 ,396,953 2 ,685,972 2 ,293,383 2 ,284,674\n001-231 HR Personnel Benefits 5 14,012 5 29,980 5 45,790 3 88,474 4 76,107\nGeneral Fund 2 ,413,988 2 ,926,933 3 ,231,762 2 ,681,857 2 ,760,781\n114-247 Pension Benefits Services 1 ,169,876 1 ,257,277 1 ,248,758 1 ,274,411 1 ,935,694\nFirefighter's Pensions 1 ,169,876 1 ,257,277 1 ,248,758 1 ,274,411 1 ,935,694\n116-247 Pension Benefits Services 7 58,477 7 83,632 9 57,082 7 83,331 1 ,117,368\nPolice Officer's Pensions 7 58,477 7 83,632 9 57,082 7 83,331 1 ,117,368\n561-244 Unemployment Benefits 2 82,349 3 7,440 1 42,142 2 39,490 1 91,539\nUnemployment compensation 2 82,349 3 7,440 1 42,142 2 39,490 1 91,539\n562-245 Workers Comp Benefits 9 67,789 1 ,795,088 1 ,655,917 1 ,875,572 2 ,117,962\nWorkers Comp Self-Insurance 9 67,789 1 ,795,088 1 ,655,917 1 ,875,572 2 ,117,962\n565-246 Health Benefits Services 1 5,970,113 1 6,581,799 2 1,931,115 2 4,029,654 2 1,961,413\nHealth Benefits 1 5,970,113 1 6,581,799 2 1,931,115 2 4,029,654 2 1,961,413\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 1,562,592 2 3,382,170 2 9,166,775 3 0,884,313 3 0,084,757\nGroup Descriptions\nHuman Resources Services: Provides personnel services to City departments in the areas of\ncompensation and classification, labor relations, recruitment and selection including civil service,\nperformance management, employment policies and regulations, and coordination of training and\ndevelopment opportunities for city staff. Human Resources Services staff oversee position control.\nPayroll: Processes payroll checks for all city employees and benefit entitlements for eligible uniformed\nretirees.\nBenefits: Provides health and welfare benefits access for employees, retirees, and their families; and\noversees the City\u2019s employee wellness program including managing Unemployment Fund, Workers\u2019\nCompensation Fund, and the Health Benefit Fund. Administers disability, pension, and medical benefits\nrequired by state law for Police and Fire officers and retirees hired before October 1, 1977."} {"department": "Information Technology Services Department", "functional_group": "General Government", "printed_pages": "137-140", "text": "Information Technology Services Department\nDepartment Mission\nThe Information Technology Services Department (ITSD) provides leadership, technical expertise, and\ninnovative solutions to support the City\u2019s departments in delivering efficient, reliable, and secure\ntechnology services. By leveraging advancements in data, voice, and video technologies, ITSD\nenhances operational effectiveness, fosters digital transformation, and ensures seamless access to\nITS public services.\nCore Services\nInformation Technology Services Department (ITSD) is a strategic partner for all City departments,\ndelivering comprehensive IT solutions in the following key areas:\n\u2022 Enterprise Applications Services \u2013 Managing, developing, and optimizing enterprise platforms\nand systems such as finance, HR, permitting, and document management to ensure reliable and\nefficient operations improve service delivery and internal efficiencies. These services include\napplication configuration, integration, maintenance, and user support to optimize workflows\nand enhance service delivery across all departments.\n\u2022 GIS Services \u2013 Manages spatial data systems, ensuring accurate mapping and integration with\ncity operations like planning, utilities, and emergency services. These services maintain\ngeospatial databases, public and staff applications such as CityIQ and Utility Lookup, and provide\nanalysis that improves efficiency and decision-making across the organization.\n\u2022 BTV Operations \u2013 Operating the City\u2019s public access television channel to broadcast government\nmeetings, produces special programming, and community programs that enhance civic\nengagement.\n\u2022\nNetwork Operations \u2013 Ensuring the security, reliability, and high-performance connectivity for\ncity operations, enabling data flow between systems, departments, and remote sites.\nResponsibilities include managing virtual infrastructure, switches, routers, wireless access, and\nmonitoring network performance to ensure uptime and scalability.\n\u2022\nInformation Security \u2013 Protecting City systems and data from threats through proactive\nmonitoring, risk management, and incident response. These services include implementing\nsecurity policies, managing firewalls and endpoint protection, and ensuring compliance with\nregulatory standards.\n\u2022 Technical Services \u2013 Delivering enterprise technology operations and support services, including\nenterprise system administration, infrastructure management, and responsive service desk\nassistance to ensure reliable and secure IT performance.\n\u2022 Telecommunications \u2013 Providing planning, billing, and technical support for voice systems,\nensuring reliable communication across all city facilities and departments. These services\ninclude maintaining phone systems, VoIP infrastructure, and cell phones to support efficient\ninternal and external connectivity.\nVisit the Department web page for additional information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022\nImplementation of the Workday Employee Resource Management System.\n\u2022 Implementation of the Microsoft Teams based phone system.\n\u2022 Replacement of the Eden utility billing system.\n\u2022 GIS System modernization, rebuilding staff and public applications such as CityIQ and Utility\nLookup.\n\u2022 OnBase records management solutions: Contracts Solution, Policy management & tracking, Staff\nforms migration.\n\u2022 Completing the migration of department files to OneDrive cloud storage.\n\u2022 Continue training all city staff on OneDrive, Microsoft tools and OnBase.\n\u2022 Public web site and services accessibility compliance.\n\u2022 Mitigation planning for mission essential systems based on disaster recovery plan.\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\nThe budget makes several changes to the ITSD organization to better align support services with staff in\nmanagement and direct technical support and pivots more resources towards customer service, system\nresiliency, project management and process improvement. It funds staffing backfill and implementation\nfor two significant city-wide technology initiatives with the Workday Employee Resource Management\nSystem and Microsoft Teams phone system projects.\nBudget Summary\nThe Information Technology Services Department is funded through the Information Technology Fund,\nTechnology and Telecom Internal Service Funds, and Public Education and Government Access TV Funds.\nActivities formerly funded out of the General Fund are now supported by funding from the Information\nTechnology Fund. More information on these funds can be found in the Fund Budgets section.\nIT Services - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nLICENSES AND PERMITS 3 08,856 2 39,550 2 53,502 2 16,747 2 25,000\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 4 ,107,684 8 ,507,820 8 ,837,558 1 1,644,133 1 2,724,504\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 9 1,505 5 4,067 6 3,293 5 3,151 6 0,000\nOTHER FINANCING SOURCES 2 ,476,116 - - 5 00,000 -\nTOTAL REVENUE 6 ,984,161 8 ,801,437 9 ,154,353 1 2,414,030 1 3,009,504\nNON-EXPENDITURES 2 ,115,835 4 ,720 4 ,720 5 02,605 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,429,864 2 ,770,076 3 ,258,629 3 ,727,926 3 ,974,335\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 9 96,074 1 ,144,180 1 ,261,715 1 ,338,681 1 ,481,482\nSUPPLIES 1 ,514,043 1 ,270,460 6 62,403 8 02,007 7 75,185\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 2 ,275,700 2 ,826,633 4 ,049,927 3 ,865,812 4 ,421,491\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 2 60,812 - - - 7 5,000\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 9 ,592,328 8 ,016,069 9 ,237,393 1 0,237,031 1 0,727,493\nIT Services - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nInformation Technology Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 2 ,113,304 4 ,549 4 ,549 5 02,511 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 2 ,113,304 4 ,549 4 ,549 5 02,511 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 25,761 2 ,584,595 3 ,052,367 3 ,544,155 3 ,963,465\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 6 91 1 9,764 2 3,190 2 7,169 1 0,869\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 26,452 2 ,604,359 3 ,075,558 3 ,571,323 3 ,974,335\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 33,095 1 ,069,464 1 ,184,498 1 ,278,959 1 ,481,482\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 33,095 1 ,069,464 1 ,184,498 1 ,278,959 1 ,481,482\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 6 20,840 6 42,212 1 85,339 2 47,295 7 2,918\nFUEL CONSUMED - - - - 4 67\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 7 35,391 5 82,744 4 47,623 5 13,996 6 22,300\nINTER FUND BILLING - - - 4 91 -\nSUPPLIES 1 ,356,231 1 ,224,955 6 32,961 7 61,782 6 95,685\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6 6,000 9 17,956 2 ,451,100 2 ,078,700 2 ,534,101\nCOMMUNICATION 3 59,902 3 79,965 3 78,490 3 86,003 4 07,453\nTRAVEL 9 ,399 2 7,125 1 5,997 1 0,120 1 0,950\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 2 0 - - - -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 1 ,255 3 47,418 3 55,842 4 92,683 5 55,895\nINSURANCE - 2 4,834 4 0,565 2 5,109 3 6,710\nUTILITY SERVICE 1 38 4 ,776 4 ,546 3 4,582 3 6,145\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 ,234,750 1 ,033,710 6 54,421 7 14,552 5 63,588\nMISCELLANEOUS 6 ,602 3 8,742 8 7,126 5 8,572 6 7,100\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 ,678,066 2 ,774,525 3 ,988,088 3 ,800,320 4 ,211,943\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 1 95,891 - - - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 1 95,891 - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 5 ,803,038 7 ,677,853 8 ,885,654 9 ,914,896 1 0,363,445\nIT Services - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-253 ITSD Services 3 ,335,093 - - - -\nGeneral Fund 3 ,335,093 - - - -\n162-254 Public Educ. & Gov. Access TV 2 88,951 2 92,976 3 24,307 2 80,676 2 16,048\nPubl Educ & Gov Acc TV 2 88,951 2 92,976 3 24,307 2 80,676 2 16,048\n163-251 Equipment/PEG 1 65,246 4 5,240 2 7,432 4 1,459 1 48,000\nRestricted Equipment/PEG 1 65,246 4 5,240 2 7,432 4 1,459 1 48,000\n540-255 Telecommunication 4 96,869 5 85,834 6 39,433 7 62,558 7 29,377\nTech and Telecom 4 96,869 5 85,834 6 39,433 7 62,558 7 29,377\n541-252 Technology Replacements 3 ,005,811 - - - -\nTechnology Repl and Reserve 3 ,005,811 - - - -\n542-252 Technology Replacements - 5 95,513 3 82,291 4 00,697 2 5,306\n542-258 Computer Infrastructure 1 ,995,075 2 ,332,074 3 ,080,620 2 ,788,422 3 ,503,131\nComputer Infrastructure 1 ,995,075 2 ,927,587 3 ,462,911 3 ,189,119 3 ,528,437\n543-253 ITSD Services 1 38 3 ,799,212 4 ,287,968 5 ,557,611 5 ,594,095\n543-257 GIS Administration 3 05,145 3 65,219 4 95,342 4 05,607 5 11,536\nInformation Technology 3 05,283 4 ,164,432 4 ,783,311 5 ,963,218 6 ,105,631\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 9 ,592,328 8 ,016,069 9 ,237,393 1 0,237,031 1 0,727,493\nGroup Descriptions\nITSD Services: This group provides system planning and technical support for the City\u2019s enterprise\nsystems, network infrastructure, hardware and software systems.\nGovernment and Education Access TV: This group operates the Bellingham TV station known as BTV.\nBTV films City-sponsored meetings and events, produces special programming, and cablecasts programs\nprovided by other government agencies and education institutions.\nTelecommunication: This group provides billing, planning, and technical support for the City\u2019s telephone\nsystems.\nTechnology Replacements: This group tracks the funds accumulated and appropriated for large\ntechnology projects and purchases citywide.\nComputer Infrastructure Replacement: This group manages the replacement and maintenance of all\ncomputers throughout the city. Enterprise software maintenance is also tracked in this group."} {"department": "Finance Department", "functional_group": "General Government", "printed_pages": "141-143", "text": "Finance Department\nFINANCE DIRECTOR /\nTREASURER\nPURCHASING &\nACCOUNTING CITY CLERK BUDGET & FINANCE\nCONTRACTS\nDepartment Mission\nProvide excellent customer service to the public and financial stewardship of the City\u2019s resources.\nProvide professional records management, financial, and accounting services to City departments.\nAs City Clerk, facilitate communication and information sharing between the City and its residents,\nincluding resident access to public records.\nDescription of Services\nThe Finance Department provides financial services to Bellingham residents and City departments,\nincluding utility billing and collection, accounts payable, fund accounting, internal financial controls,\nbudgeting, financial reporting, records management, as well as purchasing and contracts. City Clerk\nresponsibilities include maintaining the record of City Council actions and proceedings, and maintaining\nthe original public instruments (contracts, deeds, etc.) to which the City is a party. Treasurer\nresponsibilities include managing the City\u2019s debt and investments.\nVisit the Finance Department web page for more information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Continue delivering quality services to both internal and external customers\n\u2022 Fully implement new utility billing system and expanded utility assistance program to provide\nfor an improved customer experience and increased reporting capabilities.\n\u2022 Develop new contract software that expands the use of digital signatures.\n\u2022Transition to fully electronic bidding process.\n\u2022 Establish a central scanning service to support public disclosure requests and improve records\nmanagement.\n\u2022 Explore replacement of the point-of-sale system.\nBudget Summary\nThe General Fund pays for Finance\u2019s operations. Debt Funds are also included in this department\nbudget. For Debt Fund information, see the Fund Budgets section of this document.\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFinance Department - Operating\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE - - - 7 ,975 -\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 1 ,473,341 2 ,647,448 2 ,647,440 2 ,940,327 2 ,714,726\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6 18,451 6 36,386 4 88,180 4 19,931 3 93,606\nNON REVENUES 1 ,499,681 1 ,637,602 1 ,780,146 1 ,967,690 2 ,150,044\nOTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1 ,930,424 1 ,739,458 1 ,485,825 1 ,154,577 3 50,369\nTOTAL REVENUE 5 ,521,897 6 ,660,894 6 ,401,592 6 ,490,499 5 ,608,745\nEXPENDITURE\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 1,544 1 1,544 1 1,544 6 ,606,372 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,456,263 2 ,258,912 2 ,077,094 2 ,100,137 2 ,222,124\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 6 54,542 1 ,031,757 8 98,089 8 31,832 8 77,429\nSUPPLIES 1 2,967 1 62,777 6 5,714 1 8,754 5 ,820\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4 27,089 5 71,584 7 44,029 7 05,373 5 86,206\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 2 ,835,232 2 ,822,287 3 ,037,532 3 ,150,000 2 ,725,000\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 6 09,490 5 12,131 4 08,356 2 97,954 1 69,019\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 6 ,007,128 7 ,370,992 7 ,242,358 1 3,710,422 6 ,585,598\nFinance Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 1 1,544 1 1,544 1 1,544 6 ,372 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 1,544 1 1,544 1 1,544 6 ,372 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,456,263 2 ,258,635 2 ,077,094 2 ,100,137 2 ,222,124\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY - 2 77 - - -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,456,263 2 ,258,912 2 ,077,094 2 ,100,137 2 ,222,124\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 6 54,542 1 ,031,757 8 98,089 8 31,832 8 77,429\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 6 54,542 1 ,031,757 8 98,089 8 31,832 8 77,429\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 7 ,608 9 ,230 8 ,588 6 ,722 4 ,920\nFUEL CONSUMED - 1 ,813 7 82 5 52 9 00\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 5 ,359 1 51,734 5 6,344 1 1,480 -\nSUPPLIES 1 2,967 1 62,777 6 5,714 1 8,754 5 ,820\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 43,616 3 59,148 4 23,707 4 27,770 2 32,709\nCOMMUNICATION 2 0,200 (5,684) 4 2,508 2 3,020 5 8,641\nTRAVEL 2 ,742 1 7,280 8 ,207 6 50 -\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS - 0 1 2 6 -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 1 13,522 1 35,703 1 42,045 1 75,592 2 20,230\nINSURANCE 1 9,118 1 8,774 3 0,666 2 8,927 3 1,066\nUTILITY SERVICE - - - 1 5,232 1 6,642\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 3,652 1 6,555 6 8,073 1 2,599 1 6,326\nMISCELLANEOUS 1 4,239 2 9,809 2 8,810 2 1,576 1 0,591\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4 27,089 5 71,584 7 44,029 7 05,373 5 86,206\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 ,562,406 4 ,036,575 3 ,796,470 3 ,662,468 3 ,691,579\nFinance Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-211 Finance Administration 4 69,675 6 76,053 6 70,224 5 60,729 4 74,741\n001-213 Finance Services 2 ,043,427 2 ,389,681 2 ,274,369 2 ,209,646 1 ,869,083\n001-214 City Clerk 4 9,304 1 44,255 1 44,364 1 84,153 5 53,458\n001-215 Purchasing - 8 26,586 7 07,513 7 07,940 7 94,297\n001-911 Debt Service Administration 9 6 - - - -\nGeneral Fund 2 ,562,502 4 ,036,575 3 ,796,470 3 ,662,468 3 ,691,579\n224-911 Debt Service Administration 2 79,988 2 81,303 2 87,111 7 90,388 2 90,500\n225-911 Debt Service Administration 7 88,938 8 12,738 8 44,538 8 68,500 8 96,100\n226-911 Debt Service Administration - - - 6 ,100,000 -\n227-911 Debt Service Administration 1 ,101,900 1 ,161,250 1 ,203,650 1 ,287,850 1 ,357,050\n228-911 Debt Service Administration 6 58,600 6 21,400 6 54,750 6 55,348 -\n235-911 Debt Service Administration 6 15,201 4 57,727 4 55,839 3 45,869 3 50,369\nGovernmental Debt Service 3 ,444,626 3 ,334,417 3 ,445,888 1 0,047,954 2 ,894,019\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 6 ,007,128 7 ,370,992 7 ,242,358 1 3,710,422 6 ,585,598\nGroup Descriptions\nFinance Administration: This group includes the Finance Director office operating costs.\nFinance Services: This group includes Utility billing and collection, business licensing and taxes, cash\nmanagement, investing, accounting, and budgeting functions.\nCity Clerk: This group manages records for City, coordinates public disclosures, and provides mail\nservices for the City.\nPurchasing & Contracts: This group provides purchasing and contracting services citywide.\nBudgeting: This group develops and manages the City\u2019s annual budget, supports long\u2011range financial\nplanning, prepares financial forecasts, and provides analytical support to departments and\nadministration.\nDebt Service Administration: This group shows the principal, fees, and interest incurred by the debt\nfunds managed by the finance department."} {"department": "Legal Department", "functional_group": "General Government", "printed_pages": "144-146", "text": "Legal Department\nCITY ATTORNEY\nCIVIL , RISK MANAGEMENT,\nCRIMINAL PROSECUTING\nAND PUBLIC RECORDS\nATTORNEYS\nATTORNEYS\nCIVIL DIVISION CRIMINAL DIV.\nADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE\nSUPPORT STAFF SUPPORT STAFF\nDepartment Mission\nAdvancing the City's interests by providing exceptional legal services and creative solutions in civil and\ncriminal matters.\nDescription of Services\n\u2022 Provide legal services in support of City goals and objectives.\n\u2022 Represent the City in federal, state, and other proceedings.\n\u2022 Defend Council, Mayor, and City department actions.\n\u2022 Prosecute misdemeanors and code violations.\n\u2022 Manage the victim advocacy program.\n\u2022 Review ordinances, contracts, and other documents.\n\u2022 Manage risk and claims.\n\u2022 Advise on public records and open public meeting issues.\nVisit the City Attorney web page for additional information.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Prosecute approximately 2,300 Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Domestic Violence (DV)\noffenses, assaults, and other criminal cases.\n\u2022 Expand and refine the City\u2019s therapeutic court services, including Community Court, Law\nEnforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), and Mental Health Court.\n\u2022\nProvide legal support for City projects, including Post Point Sewer Plant upgrades, Model Toxics\nControl Act (MTCA) cleanup sites, and homeless encampment cleanups.\n\u2022 Defend the City in tort cases and land use appeals.\n\u2022 Represent the City in the Nooksack Adjudication lawsuit involving City\u2019s water rights.\n\u2022 Provide legal support for the City\u2019s purchasing policies update project.\n\u2022 Advise the City on land use ordinances needed to comply with state law and implement the\nCity\u2019s Comprehensive Plan.\n\u2022 Challenge federal executive orders and grant conditions that attempt to illegally withhold\nfederal funding from the City or endanger the civil rights of Bellingham residents.\n\u2022 Evaluate claims against the City and provide liability insurance and risk management services.\n\u2022 Provide legal counsel and representation to the City regarding various personnel matters,\nincluding investigations, disciplinary issues, grievances, and arbitration hearings.\n\u2022 Provide legal advice, training, and support regarding public records and open public meeting\nissues.\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\n\u2022 2026 budget is the same as the 2025 budget adjusted for inflation and salary step increases.\n\u2022 No additional staff, equipment, or software are proposed.\nBudget Summary\nThe Department is funded by the General Fund, Environmental Remediation Fund, utility funds, and the\nClaims and Litigation internal service fund.\nLegal Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 9 ,943 9 ,942 1 0,979 1 0,979 1 0,000\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 3 ,367,050 3 ,273,386 4 ,804,306 3 ,629,199 4 ,636,548\nFINES AND PENALTIES 1 ,833 6 44 8 35 1 ,920 3 5,449\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - - - 1 0,634 -\nOTHER FINANCING SOURCES - 6 45,126 - - -\nTOTAL REVENUE 3 ,378,826 3 ,929,097 4 ,816,120 3 ,652,731 4 ,681,997\nEXPENDITURE\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 ,601 4 ,601 4 ,601 2 ,540 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,478,619 1 ,631,511 1 ,750,887 1 ,877,199 2 ,022,316\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 6 25,440 6 59,190 6 31,375 6 35,143 6 75,039\nSUPPLIES 1 4,830 1 5,175 8 ,481 1 7,162 2 0,523\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 2 ,972,476 3 ,314,929 2 ,687,753 3 ,662,458 3 ,472,678\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 5 ,095,967 5 ,625,407 5 ,083,098 6 ,194,502 6 ,190,556\nLegal Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 4 ,601 4 ,601 4 ,601 2 ,540 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 ,601 4 ,601 4 ,601 2 ,540 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,318,682 1 ,458,388 1 ,562,272 1 ,675,147 1 ,810,780\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY - - 3 0 4 7 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,318,682 1 ,458,388 1 ,562,302 1 ,675,194 1 ,810,780\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 54,125 5 83,657 5 61,199 5 69,209 6 04,392\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 5 54,125 5 83,657 5 61,199 5 69,209 6 04,392\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 5 ,312 1 1,247 4 ,084 8 ,230 1 5,701\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 4 ,561 2 ,154 2 ,687 5 ,540 1 ,575\nSUPPLIES 9 ,873 1 3,401 6 ,771 1 3,770 1 7,276\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4 03,193 1 16,675 1 50,494 1 24,810 1 30,419\nCOMMUNICATION 1 2,862 7 ,731 8 ,823 1 0,060 1 0,224\nTRAVEL 7 ,260 2 37 4 ,273 4 ,647 6 ,111\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 8 2,897 8 3,188 8 8,102 1 00,951 1 53,947\nINSURANCE 7 3,848 6 1,815 1 00,971 7 5,276 8 8,936\nUTILITY SERVICE - - - 1 2,180 1 3,766\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 4 25 4 91 6 27 6 67 9 54\nMISCELLANEOUS 8 ,246 6 ,231 7 ,477 8 ,134 1 3,473\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 5 88,730 2 76,368 3 60,769 3 36,724 4 17,831\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 ,476,012 2 ,336,416 2 ,495,642 2 ,597,437 2 ,850,278\nLegal Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-261 Legal Services 2 ,442,265 2 ,304,121 2 ,442,890 2 ,565,792 2 ,814,714\n001-263 Claims, Litigation & Insurance 3 3,747 3 2,295 5 2,752 3 1,645 3 5,565\nGeneral Fund 2 ,476,012 2 ,336,416 2 ,495,642 2 ,597,437 2 ,850,278\n136-261 Legal Services - 1 1,488 6 0,154 4 ,475 1 04,867\n136-263 Claims, Litigation & Insurance - 3 25,000 - - -\nEnvironmental Remediation - 3 36,488 6 0,154 4 ,475 1 04,867\n550-263 Claims, Litigation & Insurance 2 ,619,955 2 ,952,504 2 ,527,303 3 ,592,590 3 ,235,410\nClaims, Litigation & Prop Loss 2 ,619,955 2 ,952,504 2 ,527,303 3 ,592,590 3 ,235,410\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 5 ,095,967 5 ,625,407 5 ,083,098 6 ,194,502 6 ,190,556\nGroup Descriptions\nLegal Services: This group provides legal counsel and representation to the Mayor, City Council, and City\ndepartments. This group also advises on public records and open public meeting issues.\nClaims and Litigation: This group provides legal support for claims and litigation against the City and\nprovides liability insurance and risk management services to City departments."} {"department": "Executive Department", "functional_group": "General Government", "printed_pages": "147-149", "text": "Executive Department\nSupport safe, satisfying, and prosperous community life by providing the residents of Bellingham with\nquality, cost-effective services that meet today\u2019s needs and form a strong foundation for the future.\nDescription of Services\nThe Executive Department, headed by the full-time elected Mayor:\n\u2022 Leads the administration of City government.\n\u2022 Provides citywide direction, supervision, communication, and coordination.\n\u2022 Provides City Council with financial, service, and operations information needed to make policy\ndecisions.\n\u2022\nAssists Council in determining resident needs and providing responsive, equitable services to the\ncommunity.\n\u2022 Provides guidance for the preparation of preliminary budgets for City Council decision-making\nand ensures that City services are delivered within financial parameters.\n\u2022 Creates awareness of City fiscal and policy issues among Washington State and federal officials\nand legislators.\n\u2022 Develops and implements systems and strategies to ensure effective internal and external\ncommunications.\n\u2022 Coordinates City activities with those of other local, tribal, State, and federal entities including\nWhatcom County, the Port of Bellingham, Whatcom Transportation Authority, the Lummi\nNation and Nooksack Tribe, Bellingham School District, and local fire districts.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Day-to-day management of City departments and work plans.\n\u2022 Continue developing and implementing citywide strategies addressing economic development,\npublic safety, housing and homelessness, communications and community relations, climate\nresilience, and transportation, among others.\n\u2022 Continue efforts to develop sustainable budget initiatives.\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\nIn response to budget constraints, the Climate Office was reduced from 2.0 FTE to 1.0, a vacant 1.0 FTE\nreceptionist was eliminated, and other discretionary items were reduced.\nEliminated a 1.0 FTE vacant receptionist position.\nBudget Summary\nThe Executive Department operates out of the General Fund and Public Safety Sales Tax Fund.\nExecutive Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE - 1 31,799 8 ,000 1 ,224,999 -\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 5 69,209 5 14,512 5 14,512 8 71,582 1 ,295,492\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - - 6 4 9 71 -\nTOTAL REVENUE 5 69,209 6 46,310 5 22,575 2 ,097,552 1 ,295,492\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 1,300 1 1,300 1 1,300 6 ,238 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 6 96,917 1 ,001,373 1 ,146,611 1 ,562,370 1 ,543,906\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 2 74,772 3 75,576 3 94,814 4 82,701 4 93,826\nSUPPLIES 9 ,454 1 3,108 2 7,490 3 6,912 1 0,978\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4 38,864 2 67,090 3 04,021 2 ,169,433 1 ,251,363\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 ,431,306 1 ,668,446 1 ,884,237 4 ,257,654 3 ,300,072\nExecutive Department - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGeneral Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 1 1,300 1 1,300 1 1,300 6 ,238 -\nNON-EXPENDITURES 1 1,300 1 1,300 1 1,300 6 ,238 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 6 96,917 9 96,973 1 ,125,022 1 ,455,128 1 ,427,446\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY - 4 ,400 7 9 - -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 6 96,917 1 ,001,373 1 ,125,101 1 ,455,128 1 ,427,446\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 2 74,772 3 75,576 3 86,218 4 42,110 4 51,001\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 2 74,772 3 75,576 3 86,218 4 42,110 4 51,001\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 8 ,310 1 1,213 2 1,951 1 2,571 9 ,917\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 1 ,143 1 ,895 5 ,539 1 7,992 1 ,061\nINTER FUND BILLING - - - 6 ,233 -\nSUPPLIES 9 ,454 1 3,108 2 7,490 3 6,796 1 0,978\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 2,284 3 23,141 3 34,981 1 ,388,875 4 05,348\nCOMMUNICATION 1 1,844 6 ,760 1 9,323 1 4,207 1 2,915\nTRAVEL 4 ,328 2 ,994 3 ,836 5 48 6 ,510\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 5 0,895 5 0,908 5 7,466 8 1,478 1 10,766\nINSURANCE 1 8,199 1 7,279 2 8,224 1 5,330 7 3,658\nUTILITY SERVICE - - - 8 ,888 1 0,009\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 ,465 (512,884) (513,512) 1 1,059 2 ,122\nMISCELLANEOUS 3 29,849 3 78,892 3 73,703 2 78,897 1 35,181\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4 38,864 2 67,090 3 04,021 1 ,799,281 7 56,509\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 ,431,306 1 ,668,446 1 ,854,131 3 ,739,553 2 ,645,934\nExecutive Department- Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-111 Executive Management 1 ,431,306 1 ,668,446 1 ,854,131 3 ,739,553 2 ,645,934\nGeneral Fund 1 ,431,306 1 ,668,446 1 ,854,131 3 ,739,553 2 ,645,934\n120-111 Executive Management - - 3 0,106 5 18,101 6 54,138\nPublic Safety Sales Tax - - 3 0,106 5 18,101 6 54,138\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 ,431,306 1 ,668,446 1 ,884,237 4 ,257,654 3 ,300,072"} {"department": "Legislative Department", "functional_group": "General Government", "printed_pages": "150-150", "text": "Legislative Department\nCouncil member information, including contact information and committee assignments, is on the\nCouncil webpage. Council meeting agendas, minutes, and recordings are on the City\u2019s meetings page.\nThe City Council office can be reached at (360) 778-8200. See the beginning of this document for a list of\nCouncil Members and the Council\u2019s Legacies and Strategic Commitments\n.\nCouncil Functions\n\u2022 Exercise legislative authority.\n\u2022 Represent residents through legislation and policy direction.\n\u2022 Anticipate and address issues that affect the community.\n\u2022 Approve policy framework for municipal operations and services.\n\u2022 Serve on standing committees, which act as work sessions.\n\u2022 Represent the City in regional and intergovernmental affairs.\n2026 Work Plan\n\u2022 Finalize new agenda management system workflow and deadlines.\n\u2022 Make improvements to systems for constituent communications.\n\u2022 Collect data and conduct impact analysis of significant Council-initiated policy changes.\n\u2022 Research, evaluate, and make recommendations on Council proposals and interest areas.\n\u2022 Improve public access to Council, including accessibility and language access projects.\nBudget Summary\nThe City Council office operates entirely out of the General Fund.\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nLegislative Department - Operating\nCity Council Office FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nREVENUE\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 3 36,333 2 38,096 2 38,096 3 49,410 4 19,171\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 1 ,850 - - -\nTOTAL REVENUE 3 36,333 2 39,946 2 38,096 3 49,410 4 19,171\nNON-EXPENDITURES 3 ,454 3 ,454 3 ,454 1 ,906 -\nSALARIES AND WAGES 4 21,485 6 51,791 6 94,989 7 58,835 7 92,351\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 2 04,281 2 25,053 2 39,717 2 39,890 2 29,784\nSUPPLIES 6 ,711 1 3,557 3 5,810 2 ,322 2 ,100\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 03,777 1 47,412 1 65,906 2 09,789 2 63,222\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 7 39,708 1 ,041,267 1 ,139,875 1 ,212,742 1 ,287,457"} {"department": "Non-Departmental", "functional_group": "General Government", "printed_pages": "151-151", "text": "Non-Departmental\nThe non-departmental budget includes items that are City-wide in nature. It is managed by the Finance\nDepartment.\nBudget Summary\nACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nNon-Departmental- Operating\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nTAXES 8 1,591,309 8 7,662,543 8 9,818,931 1 02,751,308 1 08,800,553\nLICENSES AND PERMITS 9 12,907 7 52,303 7 87,133 7 39,037 7 47,800\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 1 ,748,474 1 ,722,893 2 ,013,119 1 ,618,204 1 ,650,000\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 5 91,980 2 ,150,950 1 ,152,703 2 36,222 2 49,655\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 5 94,841 2 88,876 1 ,232,787 4 44,390 2 ,066\nNON REVENUES - 4 94,612 4 97,972 5 66,125 5 9,979\nOTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1 ,400,000 - 2 17,556 5 00,000 1 ,500,000\nTOTAL REVENUE 8 6,839,511 9 3,072,177 9 5,720,201 1 06,855,286 1 13,010,052\nEXPENDITURE\nNON-EXPENDITURES 2 ,482,588 1 ,641,829 9 16,306 6 99,348 4 4,000\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 4,293 3 50 8 28 1 84,157 -\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,968 - 1 37 8 4,648 -\nSUPPLIES 2 6 22,562 - 1 ,712 -\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 8 ,355,655 6 ,647,231 1 0,289,322 4 ,795,626 4 ,533,526\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 6 70,320 1 05,231 - - -\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1 ,500,000 - 1 80,000 - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 3,024,825 9 ,017,202 1 1,386,594 5 ,765,490 4 ,577,526\nNon-Departmental- Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nGeneral Fund\n001-951 Non-Departmental 1 2,303,867 8 ,395,802 9 ,203,164 2 ,527,342 2 ,044,133\nGeneral Fund 1 2,303,867 8 ,395,802 9 ,203,164 2 ,527,342 2 ,044,133\n120-951 Non-Departmental - - 1 ,528,680 2 ,582,801 2 ,533,394\nPublic Safety Sales Tax - - 1 ,528,680 2 ,582,801 2 ,533,394\n136-951 Non-Departmental 6 58,600 6 21,400 6 54,750 6 55,348 -\nEnvironmental Remediation 6 58,600 6 21,400 6 54,750 6 55,348 -\n224-951 Non-Departmental 6 2,359 - - - -\n2004 Sportsplex Acq. LTGO 6 2,359 - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 3,024,825 9 ,017,202 1 1,386,594 5 ,765,490 4 ,577,526"} {"department": "Public Facilities District", "functional_group": "Discrete Component Unit", "printed_pages": "152-152", "text": "Discrete Component Unit\nPublic Facilities District\nThe Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District (PFD) is a separate Washington municipal corporation\nand an independent taxing authority. The City of Bellingham provides administrative services and\nfinancial management to the PFD through an interlocal agreement.\nPFD management responsibilities are assigned to a Special Projects Manager in the Planning and\nCommunity Development Department. Project management and administrative services provided to the\nPFD are minimal at this time and are billed to the PFD on an as-needed basis. For more information\nabout the PFD visit the BWPFD website.\nBudget Summary\nPublic Facilities District- Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nTAXES 2 ,155,784 2 ,298,180 2 ,232,617 2 ,258,106 2 ,312,000\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6 ,906 1 3,789 1 7,512 1 6,839 1 1,400\nTOTAL REVENUE 2 ,162,690 2 ,311,968 2 ,250,129 2 ,274,946 2 ,323,400\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 3 9,810 4 7,775 5 4,899 7 0,002 1 52,944\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1 ,633,518 1 ,775,854 1 ,922,959 2 ,115,214 2 ,302,435\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 4 13,462 3 53,225 2 79,393 1 94,771 1 08,163\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 ,086,790 2 ,176,855 2 ,257,251 2 ,379,987 2 ,563,542"} {"department": "Public Works", "functional_group": "Public Works", "printed_pages": "153-164", "text": "Public Works\nDepartment Mission\nThe mission of the Public Works Department is to enhance Bellingham\u2019s quality of life through the\nconstruction and operation of a safe, effective physical environment; to protect public health & safety\nand the natural environment; and to provide our neighborhoods, our businesses, and our visitors with\nthe efficient, quality services necessary to meet the demands of our growing, diverse community.\nDescription of Services\nThe department is comprised of five divisions: Engineering, Operations, Transportation, Internal Services\nand Natural Resources. The Public Works Director oversees the Communication and Outreach group.\nThe Public Works Deputy Director oversees Asset Management, Administrative and Financial services for\nthe department along with serving as the Assistant Director over the Operations Division.\nThe Engineering Division plans, designs and constructs capital infrastructure projects for the City's\nstreet, water, wastewater, and storm water systems. Planning efforts include multimodal transportation\nplanning, six-year transportation plan, sewer comprehensive plan, and the water system plan. The\nEngineering Division provides oversight of private development projects. Engineering manages property\nacquisition for capital projects and the Lake Whatcom watershed, commercial leasing and survey\nservices.\nThe Internal Services Division oversees maintenance and addition of assets in internal service funds that\nsupport the City\u2019s Facilities, Fleet, and Radio Communication systems. The division also provides and\nmanages custodial and security services at city facilities.\nThe Natural Resources Division does planning and development for storm water management, habitat\nrestoration, water resources protection, invasive species prevention, and related environmental\nservices. The division is responsible for administering the City's federal storm water permit and Lake\nWhatcom phosphorus reduction programs. The Division also provides technical support to other\ndepartments and divisions regarding natural resources related topics.\nThe Operations Division operates and maintains infrastructure systems including roadways and\nsidewalks, storm water utility, water treatment and distribution, and sewer treatment and collection.\nThis division also provides code enforcement and cleanup of solid waste on Street right of ways and\nother sites in the City. In addition, the division does property maintenance and management for natural\nhabitat and ecological preservation including boat inspections for invasive aquatic species.\nThe Transportation Division maintains traffic systems and street lighting, manages parking services and\nenforcement, the City\u2019s fiber network. The Traffic Engineering and Planning group manages operations\nof the city\u2019s transportation system, provides traffic engineering support to other departments and\ndivisions, and performs long-range multimodal transportation planning and develops the Six-Year\nTransportation Improvement Program.\n2026 Work Plan\nPrioritizes existing responsibilities to maintain and preserve our existing infrastructure while also\nenhancing the system to make it safer, reduce impacts on the environment and promote human health.\n\u2022\nAdvance construction at RG Haley/ Cornwall and Post Point.\n\u2022\nAdvance 30+ design and construction projects improving water, sewer, storm, transportation,\nand facilities.\n\u2022 Focus on transportation safety and mobility: Downtown Transportation Study, Traffic Safety\nCameras, Speed Management Policy, Community Streets Program, and annual TIP update.\n\u2022 Advance environmental stewardship: Whatcom Creek Bacterial TMDL, Squalicum Creek fish\npassage, Lake Whatcom Climate Vulnerability Study, and Bellingham Mitigation Bank.\n\u2022 Proactive management and maintenance across water, wastewater, and storm systems to\nensure reliable service and protect public health.\nSignificant Changes to 2026 Budget\nWater and Sewer rates were increased to fund necessary infrastructure improvements to those systems\nthat will take place beginning in 2026 and continuing for several years. To meet legally required staffing\nlevels, two FTEs were added to the Water/Wastewater Plants. Security staff providing a presence at the\nLibrary and City Hall were moved to Public Works and now are in the Facilities budget.\nThe capital budget makes continued investments in repairs, renewals and replacement to critical\ninfrastructure including pump stations, wastewater plant upgrades, utility mains, bridges, sidewalks,\nbike facilities, streets, and transit infrastructure. Projects also include pollution cleanup and landfill\nremediation, habitat restoration, fish passage, flood control, Central Library and other facility updates.\nMore information can be found in the 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2031 Capital Facilities Plan\n.\nPublic Works - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nAll Funds\nREVENUE\nTAXES 2 0,494,435 2 2,298,050 2 1,169,451 1 8,682,318 1 7,900,000\nLICENSES AND PERMITS 2 55,562 1 96,773 3 32,727 3 31,076 2 19,000\nINTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 3 ,753,939 3 ,272,820 2 ,519,867 2 ,911,240 1 ,940,000\nCHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES 9 9,844,761 1 04,622,411 1 12,169,338 1 22,690,969 1 29,920,370\nFINES AND PENALTIES 2 91,438 4 29,592 7 67,631 8 25,092 7 36,000\nMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6 06,870 6 45,466 7 71,750 8 20,210 4 98,132\nGAINS LOSSES AND CAPITAL CONTRIB - PROP / T R S T 4 84,870 4 14,666 3 58,484 1 91,372 -\nNON REVENUES 1 33,837 1 38,252 1 42,813 1 47,524 1 52,391\nOTHER FINANCING SOURCES 3 ,484,529 1 ,558,373 2 6,886,760 9 ,208,927 1 8,033,379\nTOTAL REVENUE 1 29,350,241 1 33,576,404 1 65,118,820 1 55,808,730 1 69,399,272\nEXPENDITURE\nNON-EXPENDITURES 5 ,094,831 1 ,871,594 2 ,915,633 3 ,401,700 3 ,333,748\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 8,282,734 1 9,987,049 2 2,990,313 2 4,732,546 3 1,572,163\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 8 ,854,691 9 ,611,633 9 ,952,203 1 0,056,461 1 2,475,157\nSUPPLIES 8 ,066,934 9 ,286,399 1 0,395,063 1 1,514,123 1 0,416,775\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 5 0,496,437 5 2,410,277 6 3,632,408 6 2,222,376 6 9,991,671\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 3 ,533,756 4 ,797,824 8 ,295,979 4 ,192,175 7 ,091,000\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 3 ,644,589 3 ,190,367 3 ,449,757 1 0,019,902 4 ,044,148\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 3 ,022,588 2 ,965,743 3 ,794,997 3 ,848,590 3 ,373,606\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 00,996,561 1 04,120,886 1 25,426,353 1 29,987,873 1 42,298,268\nPublic Works - Operating A C T U A L A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nFund Expenditures FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\n111 - Street 1 1,768,184 1 3,042,083 1 5,912,891 1 4,428,685 1 7,958,288\n136 - Environmental Remediation 9 85,986 8 79,409 9 28,171 1 ,012,025 1 ,545,379\n161 - Transportation 2 ,544,097 8 87,209 2 ,514,181 1 ,575,695 3 ,202,901\n410 - Water 2 0,760,914 2 1,922,772 2 3,912,361 2 4,922,524 2 7,915,234\n411 - Watershed 1 ,580,981 1 ,728,868 2 ,047,942 2 ,420,630 3 ,414,257\n420 - Wastewater 2 5,219,690 2 4,539,088 3 0,606,562 3 0,254,955 2 9,039,330\n430 - Storm Surface Water Utility 9 ,418,623 1 0,181,158 1 1,993,599 1 3,673,891 1 5,620,101\n465 - Parking Services 1 ,771,407 2 ,756,553 3 ,337,807 3 ,836,333 4 ,929,988\n510 - Fleet Administration 6 ,066,823 7 ,832,794 1 1,028,261 7 ,329,880 1 1,138,449\n511 - Radio Communications 1 ,159,101 1 ,294,484 1 ,425,396 1 ,649,018 2 ,176,921\n520 - Purchasing Material Management 4 ,906,685 1 ,516,242 1 ,415,714 2 ,158,236 -\n530 - Facilities Administration 6 ,810,601 7 ,856,339 9 ,941,401 1 5,993,104 1 0,952,278\n570 - PW Admin & Engineering 7 ,437,459 9 ,683,888 1 0,362,069 1 0,732,895 1 4,405,143\n702 - Nat Res Protect & Restore 5 66,009 - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 00,996,561 1 04,120,886 1 25,426,353 1 29,987,873 1 42,298,268\nFunds may be shared across multiple functional groups, and a functional group may receive funds from\nmore than one source. See following page for expenditures by fund then functional group. This section\nhas more detailed category levels of expenditures for the Street and utility funds. See the Fund Budgets\nsection for individual funds\u2019 statements. Fund statements are found in numerical order as shown on the\ntable above.\nPublic Works - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nExpenditures, Fund Group FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nStreet\n111-611 Public Works Administration - - 7 ,840 1 3,308 1 3,500\n111-628 Natural Resources 4 36,106 6 30,602 5 53,724 2 22,808 6 20,451\n111-636 Public Works Maintenance Ops 5 ,616,047 7 ,243,906 9 ,283,583 7 ,561,093 1 0,022,398\n111-638 PW Transportation Management 3 ,333,061 3 ,288,125 3 ,944,579 4 ,807,326 5 ,242,726\n111-643 Public Works Financial Mgmt 8 54,981 6 46,640 8 93,734 1 ,092,224 1 ,096,214\n111-661 Public Works Engineering Svcs 2 28,781 1 15,144 1 90,217 1 61,744 7 63,000\n111-664 Transportation Capital Improvemen t s 1 ,299,208 1 ,117,666 1 ,039,213 5 70,183 2 00,000\nStreet Fund 1 1,768,184 1 3,042,083 1 5,912,891 1 4,428,685 1 7,958,288\nEnvironmental Remediation Fund 9 85,986 8 79,409 9 28,171 1 ,012,025 1 ,545,379\n161-638 PW Transportation Management - - 6 29,207 3 0,157 5 00,000\n161-643 Public Works Financial Mgmt - 2 00,000 2 50,000 - -\n161-661 Public Works Engineering Svcs 8 8,357 2 71,094 2 90,161 3 93,947 2 ,502,901\n161-664 Transportation Capital Imprvmnts 2 ,455,740 4 16,115 1 ,344,813 1 ,151,592 2 00,000\nTransportation Fund 2 ,544,097 8 87,209 2 ,514,181 1 ,575,695 3 ,202,901\n410-611 Public Works Administration - 1 04,168 1 20,264 9 6,663 2 54,500\n410-628 Natural Resources 1 ,705,132 9 36,049 1 ,210,496 2 ,103,594 1 ,631,016\n410-632 PW Treatment Plants Operations 3 ,569,473 4 ,050,613 4 ,269,758 4 ,372,356 5 ,132,729\n410-634 PW Water/Wastewater Utility Ops 1 2,323,806 1 3,485,964 1 4,550,976 1 5,721,387 1 7,912,488\n410-643 Public Works Financial Mgmt 2 ,190,805 1 ,986,162 2 ,233,421 2 ,034,896 1 ,997,002\n410-661 Public Works Engineering Svcs - - - - 6 87,500\n410-663 Utilities Capital Improvements 9 42,786 1 ,334,906 1 ,501,667 5 62,857 2 00,000\n410-665 Natural Resources Restoration Proje c t s 2 8,912 2 4,909 2 5,779 3 0,771 1 00,000\nWater Fund 2 0,760,914 2 1,922,772 2 3,912,361 2 4,922,524 2 7,915,234\n411-611 Public Works Administration - - 1 ,064 8 59 1 0,000\n411-628 Natural Resources 3 25,186 4 22,698 6 44,452 9 07,326 1 ,758,257\n411-668 PW Watershed Acquisition/Mgmt 1 ,255,795 1 ,306,169 1 ,402,426 1 ,512,445 1 ,646,000\nWatershed Fund 1 ,580,981 1 ,728,868 2 ,047,942 2 ,420,630 3 ,414,257\n420-611 Public Works Administration - 1 46 2 07 4 ,880 7 ,500\n420-628 Natural Resources 2 80,257 1 11,067 1 16,779 1 31,108 1 36,674\n420-632 PW Treatment Plants Operations 1 4,452,041 1 2,160,620 1 7,367,369 1 5,778,228 1 1,882,101\n420-634 PW Water/Wastewater Utility Ops 7 ,018,368 9 ,057,413 9 ,655,757 9 ,783,507 1 1,046,962\n420-643 Public Works Financial Mgmt 2 ,976,051 2 ,864,447 3 ,107,296 3 ,719,569 3 ,716,093\n420-661 Public Works Engineering Svcs - - - - 1 ,250,000\n420-663 Utilities Capital Improvements 4 92,973 3 45,396 3 59,154 8 37,662 1 ,000,000\nWastewater 2 5,219,690 2 4,539,088 3 0,606,562 3 0,254,955 2 9,039,330\n430-611 Public Works Administration - 7 2,196 1 08,376 5 9,905 1 31,300\n430-628 Natural Resources 1 ,874,516 2 ,158,593 2 ,797,621 3 ,298,091 3 ,866,431\n430-636 Public Works Maintenance Ops 5 ,896,736 6 ,169,468 7 ,105,026 8 ,033,328 8 ,649,031\n430-643 Public Works Financial Mgmt 7 70,783 6 74,887 7 60,383 9 64,097 9 57,815\n430-661 Public Works Engineering Svcs 1 03,089 1 08,842 1 15,041 1 19,298 1 ,815,525\n430-663 Utilities Capital Improvements 6 82,669 1 2,000 9 6,454 4 7,757 -\n430-665 Natural Resources Restoration Proje c t s 9 0,830 9 85,172 1 ,010,697 1 ,151,417 2 00,000\nStorm Surface Water Utility 9 ,418,623 1 0,181,158 1 1,993,599 1 3,673,891 1 5,620,101\nParking Services 1 ,771,407 2 ,756,553 3 ,337,807 3 ,836,333 4 ,929,988\nFleet Administration 6 ,066,823 7 ,832,794 1 1,028,261 7 ,329,880 1 1,138,449\nRadio Communications 1 ,159,101 1 ,294,484 1 ,425,396 1 ,649,018 2 ,176,921\nPurchasing Material (Closed) 4 ,906,685 1 ,516,242 1 ,415,714 2 ,158,236 -\nFacilities Administration 6 ,810,601 7 ,856,339 9 ,941,401 1 5,993,104 1 0,952,278\nPW Admin & Engineering 7 ,437,459 9 ,683,888 1 0,362,069 1 0,732,895 1 4,405,143\nNat Res Protect & Restore 5 66,009 - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 00,996,561 1 04,120,886 1 25,426,353 1 29,987,873 1 42,298,268\nExpenditures above are by Fund, with \u2013Group level of detail for some funds.\nPublic Works - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nStreet Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 8 65,371 6 57,030 9 04,124 1 ,097,959 1 ,096,214\nNON-EXPENDITURES 8 65,371 6 57,030 9 04,124 1 ,097,959 1 ,096,214\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,033,353 2 ,206,463 2 ,818,169 2 ,959,082 3 ,700,296\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 9 2,693 4 1,532 5 4,930 4 5,407 6 6,166\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,126,046 2 ,247,994 2 ,873,099 3 ,004,489 3 ,766,462\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,089,743 1 ,181,081 1 ,184,139 1 ,185,752 1 ,352,327\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,089,743 1 ,181,081 1 ,184,139 1 ,185,752 1 ,352,327\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 ,007,049 1 ,061,799 1 ,303,150 1 ,354,482 1 ,346,700\nFUEL CONSUMED 8 5,311 9 0,943 7 6,885 9 5,566 9 5,500\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 1 07,213 6 8,326 5 3,046 1 12,084 7 7,000\nINTER FUND BILLING (1,349) (2,536) (24,816) (12,481) -\nSUPPLIES 1 ,198,224 1 ,218,532 1 ,408,264 1 ,549,651 1 ,519,200\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3 ,259,700 2 ,885,453 3 ,470,213 2 ,688,574 3 ,368,988\nCOMMUNICATION 7 ,215 1 1,173 1 1,128 6 8,275 7 2,385\nTRAVEL 6 ,849 1 0,872 7 ,491 3 ,931 2 2,500\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 2 22 2 40 1 93 1 60 -\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 4 00,090 8 18,718 8 96,795 1 ,013,228 9 96,420\nINSURANCE 1 33,984 9 7,245 1 58,844 9 3,420 1 98,292\nUTILITY SERVICE 6 50,322 5 34,722 5 92,096 6 82,320 6 65,000\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 ,826,642 3 ,173,223 4 ,424,300 2 ,878,641 4 ,756,000\nMISCELLANEOUS 1 44,704 1 68,426 (135,692) 1 62,284 1 44,500\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 6 ,429,729 7 ,700,071 9 ,425,368 7 ,590,833 1 0,224,085\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 5 9,072 3 7,375 1 17,897 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 5 9,072 3 7,375 1 17,897 - -\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 1,768,184 1 3,042,083 1 5,912,891 1 4,428,685 1 7,958,288\nPublic Works - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nWater/Watershed Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 4 07,604 3 06,987 5 55,969 7 50,691 7 45,845\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 07,604 3 06,987 5 55,969 7 50,691 7 45,845\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 ,304,559 3 ,266,635 3 ,605,349 4 ,170,876 5 ,252,082\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 1 62,688 1 57,457 1 63,774 1 73,432 1 62,491\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 ,467,248 3 ,424,092 3 ,769,123 4 ,344,308 5 ,414,573\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,642,698 1 ,643,122 1 ,612,035 1 ,729,861 2 ,181,443\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,642,698 1 ,643,122 1 ,612,035 1 ,729,861 2 ,181,443\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 ,710,655 1 ,936,285 2 ,050,024 2 ,304,951 2 ,601,005\nFUEL CONSUMED 9 2,741 1 08,077 9 8,526 1 07,611 1 18,200\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 7 9,008 7 2,823 6 8,808 1 50,381 9 8,700\nINTER FUND BILLING (22,779) (11,644) (8,937) (2,607) -\nSUPPLIES 1 ,859,625 2 ,105,542 2 ,208,422 2 ,560,336 2 ,817,905\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3 ,489,250 4 ,561,084 4 ,851,802 4 ,789,155 5 ,060,053\nCOMMUNICATION 6 0,073 6 2,032 1 02,130 1 39,520 1 68,025\nTRAVEL 1 3,136 1 0,497 1 1,752 6 ,957 3 4,500\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 7 ,109,341 7 ,305,644 7 ,783,562 8 ,187,602 9 ,430,555\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 4 03,137 5 78,942 8 14,136 6 83,974 1 ,368,645\nINSURANCE 3 08,469 2 38,996 3 90,386 2 15,091 2 68,570\nUTILITY SERVICE 6 10,808 5 92,248 5 64,171 6 43,678 6 77,120\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 3 75,040 4 66,973 6 01,034 1 ,289,784 8 02,000\nMISCELLANEOUS 8 04,413 6 19,450 7 45,804 7 13,658 1 ,053,100\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 3,173,667 1 4,435,866 1 5,864,777 1 6,669,419 1 8,862,568\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 4 9,001 3 1,699 - 5 6,000\nCONSTRUCTION OF FIXED ASSETS - - 2 32,973 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - 4 9,001 2 64,671 - 5 6,000\nREVENUE BONDS 7 83,000 8 05,000 8 26,000 4 27,000 4 37,000\nOTHER NOTES 8 17,090 7 14,807 7 14,807 7 14,807 7 14,807\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1 ,600,090 1 ,519,807 1 ,540,807 1 ,141,807 1 ,151,807\nINTEREST ON LT EXTERNAL DEBT 1 89,190 1 66,706 1 43,991 1 46,234 9 9,350\nDEBT REGISTRATION COSTS 2 5 1 6 9 - -\nOTHER INTEREST AND DEBT SVC COSTS 1 ,750 5 00 5 00 5 00 -\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 1 90,965 1 67,222 1 44,499 1 46,734 9 9,350\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 2,341,895 2 3,651,639 2 5,960,303 2 7,343,155 3 1,329,491\nPublic Works - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nWastewater Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 4 05,802 3 05,185 5 54,167 7 49,696 7 45,845\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 05,802 3 05,185 5 54,167 7 49,696 7 45,845\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 ,289,347 3 ,638,627 3 ,891,614 4 ,154,451 5 ,087,832\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 2 45,735 2 90,359 3 17,721 3 09,115 2 86,321\nSALARIES AND WAGES 3 ,535,082 3 ,928,985 4 ,209,335 4 ,463,566 5 ,374,153\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,643,867 1 ,821,225 1 ,777,071 1 ,743,033 2 ,038,145\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,643,867 1 ,821,225 1 ,777,071 1 ,743,033 2 ,038,145\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 ,389,697 2 ,041,191 2 ,049,358 2 ,394,047 2 ,416,420\nFUEL CONSUMED 7 5,793 7 9,518 7 0,959 7 6,671 1 07,650\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 1 63,798 1 78,193 1 38,504 2 41,646 2 02,200\nINTER FUND BILLING 2 3,785 7 ,005 1 ,807 1 ,816 1 50,000\nSUPPLIES 1 ,653,072 2 ,305,906 2 ,260,628 2 ,714,180 2 ,876,270\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6 ,299,199 4 ,485,786 5 ,084,755 6 ,309,469 6 ,110,272\nCOMMUNICATION 2 5,223 2 9,429 7 3,065 1 09,731 1 48,041\nTRAVEL 2 2,684 2 1,470 2 4,004 1 1,527 2 4,600\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 4 ,060,269 4 ,104,782 4 ,467,002 4 ,717,728 4 ,635,000\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 3 49,855 4 07,213 5 29,672 6 33,582 7 17,618\nINSURANCE 1 08,233 1 01,235 1 65,362 1 09,241 1 35,398\nUTILITY SERVICE 1 ,857,891 1 ,664,837 1 ,855,167 1 ,770,564 2 ,401,000\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2 ,311,026 2 ,308,800 6 ,331,399 3 ,112,092 4 22,500\nMISCELLANEOUS 3 71,187 4 30,769 4 81,504 5 40,044 4 40,240\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 1 5,405,566 1 3,554,319 1 9,011,931 1 7,313,978 1 5,034,669\nBUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES - - - 2 97,288 -\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - 5 8,154 2 34,249 - -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS - 5 8,154 2 34,249 2 97,288 -\nREVENUE BONDS 7 10,000 7 15,000 7 25,000 1 ,165,000 1 ,205,000\nOTHER NOTES 2 3,565 2 0,373 2 0,681 2 0,993 2 1,310\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 7 33,565 7 35,373 7 45,681 1 ,185,993 1 ,226,310\nINTEREST ON LT EXTERNAL DEBT 1 ,840,911 1 ,828,757 1 ,812,309 1 ,786,021 1 ,743,938\nDEBT REGISTRATION COSTS 5 75 6 84 6 91 7 00 -\nOTHER INTEREST AND DEBT SVC COSTS 1 ,250 5 00 5 00 5 00 -\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 1 ,842,736 1 ,829,941 1 ,813,500 1 ,787,221 1 ,743,938\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 5,219,690 2 4,539,088 3 0,606,562 3 0,254,955 2 9,039,330\nPublic Works - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nStorm & Surface Water Fund FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\nNON-EXPENDITURES\nTRANSFERS OUT 4 01,713 3 01,096 5 50,078 7 47,439 7 45,845\nNON-EXPENDITURES 4 01,713 3 01,096 5 50,078 7 47,439 7 45,845\nSALARIES AND WAGES 1 ,976,346 1 ,979,861 2 ,370,825 2 ,859,909 3 ,615,232\nOVERTIME AND HAZARD DUTY 3 4,946 1 4,389 2 2,799 3 2,969 4 0,318\nSALARIES AND WAGES 2 ,011,292 1 ,994,250 2 ,393,624 2 ,892,878 3 ,655,550\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,034,189 1 ,027,484 1 ,157,425 1 ,284,143 1 ,565,403\nPERSONNEL BENEFITS 1 ,034,189 1 ,027,484 1 ,157,425 1 ,284,143 1 ,565,403\nOFFICE AND OPERATING SUPPLIES 1 35,929 3 23,890 4 98,569 3 10,502 3 41,250\nFUEL CONSUMED 1 08,178 1 09,737 1 10,220 1 31,381 1 48,500\nSMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT 1 6,846 6 1,755 4 3,966 4 8,982 6 6,500\nINTER FUND BILLING 6 (330) (7,168) (670) -\nSUPPLIES 2 60,959 4 95,052 6 45,587 4 90,194 5 56,250\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 ,129,943 2 ,936,979 3 ,327,936 3 ,941,669 4 ,818,396\nCOMMUNICATION 1 8,532 2 0,042 6 2,511 7 6,044 3 7,610\nTRAVEL 1 ,790 6 ,667 1 7,054 5 ,334 1 1,400\nTAXES & OPERATING ASSESSMENTS 1 ,667,164 1 ,629,041 1 ,670,148 1 ,703,608 1 ,915,000\nOPERATING RENTALS AND LEASES 5 84,245 5 12,197 8 46,930 1 ,725,667 1 ,275,357\nINSURANCE 7 1,574 6 8,368 1 11,675 6 1,463 9 6,322\nUTILITY SERVICE 3 8,718 1 4,139 1 3,572 1 3,104 1 2,200\nREPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1 04,557 1 44,904 3 85,129 2 03,003 4 51,200\nMISCELLANEOUS 3 06,658 6 30,792 5 76,714 2 65,897 2 67,600\nOTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 4 ,923,182 5 ,963,129 7 ,011,670 7 ,995,790 8 ,885,084\nMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 1 6,505 2 4,394 2 2,948 4 5,706 -\nCAPITAL OUTLAYS 1 6,505 2 4,394 2 2,948 4 5,706 -\nOTHER NOTES 7 00,934 2 95,187 1 53,270 1 57,102 1 61,031\nDEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 7 00,934 2 95,187 1 53,270 1 57,102 1 61,031\nDEBT ISSUE COSTS - - - - -\nINTEREST ON LT EXTERNAL DEBT 6 9,849 8 0,567 5 8,998 6 0,640 5 0,939\nDEBT SERVICE INTEREST/COSTS 6 9,849 8 0,567 5 8,998 6 0,640 5 0,939\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 9 ,418,623 1 0,181,158 1 1,993,599 1 3,673,891 1 5,620,101\nPublic Works - Operating ACTUAL A C T U A L A C T U A L P R E L I M I N A R Y A D O P T E D\nGroup Expenditures FY2022 FY2023 F Y2024 FY2025 FY2026\n611 - Public Works Administration 2 ,652,544 4 ,298,176 4 ,828,228 5 ,092,956 6 ,104,584\n628 - Natural Resources 5 ,004,648 4 ,701,869 5 ,749,932 6 ,946,662 8 ,476,345\n632 - PW Treatment Plants Operations 1 8,021,513 1 6,211,233 2 1,637,127 2 0,150,584 1 7,014,830\n634 - PW Water/Wastewater Utility Ops 1 9,342,174 2 2,543,377 2 4,206,733 2 5,504,894 2 8,959,450\n636 - Public Works Maintenance Ops 1 2,138,640 1 4,076,750 1 7,083,972 1 6,342,799 1 9,904,819\n638 - PW Transportation Management 6 ,242,009 7 ,328,290 9 ,272,194 1 0,313,274 1 2,735,134\n642 - Purchasing and Material Mgmt Ops 4 ,906,685 1 ,516,242 1 ,415,714 2 ,158,236 -\n643 - Public Works Financial Mgmt 8 ,549,628 7 ,568,570 9 ,701,254 1 0,796,006 1 0,750,502\n644 - PW Asset Management 1 ,421,042 1 ,152,561 1 ,202,919 1 ,206,092 1 ,312,490\n645 - Public Works Fleet Operations 5 ,967,625 7 ,832,794 1 1,028,261 7 ,329,880 1 1,138,449\n646 - Public Works Facilities Ops 5 ,043,701 6 ,242,980 7 ,014,797 6 ,453,055 7 ,924,617\n647 - PW Solid Waste Remediation 2 37,392 1 95,988 2 08,127 2 57,218 3 04,489\n648 - Facilities Capital Maintenance 1 1,950 1 0,487 3 6,220 1 01,569 -\n649 - QECB Bond 3 32,030 3 31,580 3 31,580 6 ,403,775 1 ,000\n661 - Public Works Engineering Svcs 3 ,780,191 4 ,486,990 4 ,767,072 5 ,007,136 1 3,968,778\n663 - Utilities Capital Improvements 2 ,118,429 1 ,692,302 1 ,957,275 1 ,448,276 1 ,200,000\n664 - Transportation Capital Improvements 3 ,754,948 1 ,533,781 2 ,384,025 1 ,721,775 4 00,000\n665 - Natural Resources Restoration Projects 1 19,742 1 ,010,081 1 ,036,475 1 ,182,188 3 00,000\n668 - PW Watershed Acquisition/Mgmt 1 ,255,795 1 ,306,169 1 ,402,426 1 ,512,445 1 ,646,000\n671 - Commercial Leasing 9 5,875 8 0,667 1 62,021 5 9,051 1 56,781\nTOTAL EXPENDITURE 1 00,996,561 1 04,120,886 1 25,426,353 1 29,987,873 1 42,298,268\nGroup Descriptions\nPublic Works Administration: This group accounts for department-wide administration, communication\nand outreach, financial services, and the safety program. These activities are funded by the Public Works\nAdministration and Engineering Fund with costs recovered through the department\u2019s internal cost\nrecovery program. Warehouse operation and overhead are also in this group.\nNatural Resources: This group , under the Natural Resources Division, accounts for Stormwater utility\ndevelopment and planning, water monitoring and environmental restoration project planning. The\ngroup works on environmental policy and the Lake Whatcom Management Work Plan and manages the\nCity\u2019s Wetland Mitigation Bank. Within the Operations Division, Group 628 also accounts for\nmaintenance of Stormwater and Watershed properties to mitigate pollution from surface water and\nmanagement of the Aquatic Invasive Species prevention program.\nPublic Works Treatment Plants Operations: This group accounts for operation and maintenance of both\nthe water and wastewater treatment plants. This group is funded primarily by the Water and\nWastewater funds.\nPublic Works Water / Wastewater Utility Operations: This group maintains the water distribution and\nsewer collection systems and performs meter reading, service installs and shutoffs. This group is funded\nby the Water and Wastewater funds.\nPublic Works Maintenance Operations: This group includes street and sidewalk maintenance and\ncleaning, solid waste code enforcement, and camp and litter cleanup. Stormwater utility maintenance is\nperformed by this group. The group is funded by the Street, Stormwater and Environmental\nRemediation Funds.\nPublic Works Transportation Management: This group manages parking on street and in City parking\nstructures along with providing parking enforcement in the City. Group 638 also accounts for\nmaintaining traffic signals, streetlights, signage, fiber optic systems and the City\u2019s electric vehicle\ncharging stations. Street and Parking funds support this group for Transportation Division work. Also\naccounted for in group 638 and managed in the Internal Services Division, the Radio Communications\nfund supports the Radio shop and emergency communications through a Citywide allocation.\nPublic Works Financial Management: This group is used to track interfund transfers and debt service\npayments for the department.\nAsset Management: This group provides GIS services for the department and manages the asset\nmanagement and service request software systems used by Public Works, other departments, and the\npublic. This group is funded by the Public Works Administration and Engineering Fund with costs\nrecovered through the department\u2019s internal cost recovery program.\nFleet: This group manages fleet replacement funding and acquisition and maintenance of vehicles and\nequipment across the City. Fleet is funded through a Citywide cost allocation.\nFacilities: This group provides facility maintenance and custodial services for Public Works facilities and\nsome General Fund facilities such as City Hall, the Library and others. The group also manages larger\nremodel and construction projects for City facilities and manages provision of security patrols at the\nLibrary and City Hall. Services are funded through a citywide allocation program.\nSolid Waste Remediation: This group accounts for large projects managed by PW Engineering that\nqualify for use of the Environmental Remediation Fund.\nFacilities Capital Maintenance: This group is used for projects managed by the Facilities project\nmanagement staff. These projects may be new construction or remodels and repairs to City Facilities.\nProjects are typically shown in the capital plan and have designated funding.\nQEC Bond: This group was formed in 2011 to account for citywide upgrades to heating and ventilation\nsystems that are being paid for by Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds ends after 2025.\nPublic Works Engineering Services: This group provides project engineering for the department and as a\nservice to other city departments. Transportation planning and long-term utility capital planning are also\nprovided for and supported by the Engineering group. The group provides technical assistance to the\npermit center and permitting, plan review, and inspection services for construction projects that require\nPublic Works permits. This group is funded primarily through the Public Works Administration and\nEngineering Fund. The costs are recovered through direct charges to project Funds or allocated through\nthe department\u2019s internal cost recovery program.\nUtilities Capital Improvements: This group accounts for the cost of the capital construction projects for\nthe Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities.\nTransportation Capital Improvements: This group accounts for the cost of capital construction and\nrestoration projects for Streets and related work such as sidewalks, storm drainage, street lighting, and\ntraffic control.\nNatural Resources Restoration Projects: This group accounts for projects planned by Natural Resources\nand managed by Engineering such as fish passage improvements, water quality improvements and\nwaterway rehabilitation and restoration projects.\nPublic Works Watershed Acquisition / Management: This group handles watershed property\nacquisitions and accounts for taxes on the fund.\nCommercial Leasing: This group manages maintenance and leasing of commercial properties owned by\nthe City. These include leased commercial space in the Federal Building and in the parking structure."}