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He stated that the survey was as much about how the City will spend its money but also about <br /> how choices will be made for the community using the limited resources. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that some of the items are funded by different funds, such as the <br /> enterprise fund, rather than the general fund and therefore would not have the same impact as <br /> other items. <br /> Finance Director Lund provided an overview of the budget calendar as proposed. <br /> 2.03: Local Road Funding <br /> City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich referenced the perception that has been coming up about people not <br /> liking the assessment process. She stated that only two assessments were petitioned and stopped <br /> over the past five years and therefore perhaps that perception is incorrect. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that it would be helpful to know the number of projects that were <br /> completed in the past five years to provide an accurate percentage of projects that were <br /> petitioned/stopped. <br /> City Engineer Westby estimated 11 or 12 projects occurred during that five-year period. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau noted that provides more context to that number. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that on the Andre Street project there was a resident that <br /> challenged the assessment and took it to the point where the City almost had to go to court. He <br /> believed that residents understand the franchise fee system much better now than when it was <br /> discussed in the past. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that in addition to the two projects that have been stopped, the City <br /> has to be on the defense from the beginning with projects and noted that there are extra steps in <br /> the assessment process that add cost. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated that indirect project costs through the franchise fee process are <br /> generally at least five percent less than through the assessment process. He reviewed some of <br /> the additional steps that are necessary for the assessment process. <br /> Finance Director Lund stated that the appeal process has additional legal costs as that is above <br /> the City's retainer. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau asked for input on the $6 franchise fee model shown for the five-year period. <br /> Finance Director Lund stated that in order to fund the five-year program the amount needed <br /> would be $7.25 per utility. She stated that if $6 per utility is used, an internal loan could be <br /> completed from the PIR fund for years four and five. <br /> City Council Work Session/June 25,2019 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />