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CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 Phone (360) 473-5280
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Starting at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603
Council Conference Room 603 will be open to the public to attend the Study Session in-person, but there will
be no opportunities for input. However, public questions or comments may be submitted at any time to
City.Council@bremertonwa.gov. Please remember that the content of the Agenda Bill items is subject to
change; and no action at the Study Session is anticipated. If approved by the Council, these items will be
placed on the September 3, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda, or as indicated.
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A. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION – Approx. 45 minutes
1. Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization Update – Salish BH ASO Executive
Director Jolene Kron; and Kitsap County Substance Abuse & Services Program Supervisor Laura
Hyde; and Kitsap Public Health Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention Program Manager Dana
Bierman
B. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS
1. Resolution to establish October 1, 2025 as a Public Hearing date for the vacation of
right-of-way on 26th Street, west of Phinney Bay Drive – Managing Engineer Gunnar Fridriksson
2. Resolution to establish October 1, 2025 as a Public Hearing Date for the vacation of the alley
located between 5th & 6th Streets, west of Veneta Avenue – Managing Engineer Gunnar
Fridriksson
3. Approve Upgrade of Budget Analyst to Budget Manager; and Approve Salary at Pay Band 14 of
the Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan – Financial &
Administrative Services Director Mike Riley
4. Approve Human Resources Director Salary at Pay Band 21 of the Management, Professional,
Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan; and Approve Job Description – Financial & Administrative
Services Director Mike Riley; and Diversity & Community Engagement Manager Jeneise Briggs
5. Ordinance to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 3.78 entitled “Multifamily Property Tax
Exemption" – Council Vice President Jane Rebelowski
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Public Works Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 8/19/25) – Chair Jane Rebelowski
2. Audit Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 8/25/25) – Chair Anna Mockler
3. Parks, Finance, Investment, & Parking Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 8/26/25) – Chair Jeff
Coughlin
4. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings
5. Other General Council Business (As necessary and as time allows)
C. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special accommodations
should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (360) 473-5323 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Bremerton City Council
Study Session August 27, 2025
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Introduction to Salish BH-ASO
•Salish BH -ASO formed through an Interlocal Agreement between
Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam Counties, and the Jamestown
S’Klallam Tribe.
•Of the 7 Sovereign Tribal Nations within the regional service area,
the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe volunteered to serve on Salish
Executive Board.
SBH-ASO Roles and Responsibilities
SBH-ASO provides for behavioral health crisis services (mental health and substance
use disorder) for all residents within Kitsap, Jefferson and Counties, regardless of
individual insurance status or income level .
•24/7 Toll-free Crisis Hotline
•24/7 Mobile Crisis Outreach and Involuntary Treatment Investigations
SBH-ASO provides for limited non-crisis behavioral health (MH & SUD) services for
low-income individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid (i.e.: Outpatient Treatment,
Withdrawal Management and Inpatient Treatment).
SBH-ASO also administers several special non -Medicaid programs such as the R.E.A.L.
Program and Behavioral Health Housing Program.
Opioid Settlement Funds Update
•The State is allocating the funds to local jurisdictions on a regional level, and
Kitsap County is in the “Olympic Region” along with Clallam and Jefferson
Counties.
•Per the settlement agreement, funding must only be used for approved “Opioid
Remediation Uses” with priority given to “Core Abatement Strategies.”
•Settlements continue to be negotiated. There are current agreements being
signed for Purdue and G8 (pharmaceutical suppliers).
Kitsap County Collaboration
Kitsap County Opiate Abatement Funding includes
partnership for funding provided to:
•Kitsap County
•City of Bainbridge Island
•City of Bremerton
•City of Port Orchard
Kitsap Percentage of Settlements
Kitsap County Totals
Kitsap County 2.6294133668%
Bainbridge Island 0.1364686014%
Bremerton 0.6193374389%
Port Orchard 0.1009497162%
Poulsbo (only city not in the
Kitsap County pooled funding)0.0773748246%
Kitsap County total 3.5635439479%
Kitsap Initial Funding Strategy
•Plan for 2-year contracts for:
• Primary Prevention
•Community Education
•Naloxone Supply for Community Supported Cabinets
•Start up funding for April 1, 2024 -June 30-2024.
•Full annual funding July 1, 2024 -June 30, 2026.
Distributor Settlement Funding
Program Category Funding Entity Responsible
Prevention in Schools Staff $140,000 Kitsap County Prevention
Start Up costs $25,000
Materials $100,000
Public Engagement and Education Staff $140,000 Kitsap Public Health
Start Up costs $25,000
Community Table Coordination of event $5,000
Materials $100,000
Naloxone $250,000 Salish BHASO
Total $785,000
kitsappublichealth.org
Opioid Abatement Funds
Focus areas:
•Shared knowledge
•Community Engagement & Education
•Strengthening Supports
kitsappublichealth.org
Opioid Abatement Funds
Shared Knowledge
•Public Facing Overdose Data Dashboard on Website.
•Collective Networking Map.
•Quarterly EMS Fire Chief Reports.
•Data presentation requests throughout Kitsap County.
•Media Campaigns.
kitsappublichealth.org
Opioid Abatement Funds
Community Engagement & Education
•Naloxone Education and Distribution.
•Advisory group at Olympic College.
•Overdose Awareness Night.
•Coalition & network participation.
•Science of Hope presentations.
kitsappublichealth.org
Opioid Abatement Funds
Strengthening Supports
•Pregnancy & Parenting Hotline.
•Advisory Boards.
•OCH Care Coordination.
•Washington State telebuprenorphine program.
The Kitsap Youth Opioid Prevention Program
•Began service planning
•Hit the ground running with service delivery by Laura Hyde
•Hired a second staff member (Aura DiJohn) in April 2024, to provide support to
our Prevention Coordinators
•Added a third part-time staff member (Deanne Jackson) in May 2024
•Laura and Deanne have over 30 years in science-based Kitsap County youth
substance abuse prevention service coordination and delivery
Our first steps, starting March 2024:
Kitsap Youth Opioid Prevention Strategies Service Delivery 2024-2025
•Evidence Based Youth Opioid Prevention Program & Services
•Guiding Good Choices (Parent and Caregiver Education) - 3 series - virtual & in person -Bremerton
•Environmental Strategies - WA Friends for Life Campaign
•Social Media messaging, Billboards (12 weeks on 6th Street), See Film Theater Commercial,
Billboards in Kitsap Mall, Car Wraps
•Hidden in Plain Sight Education Event - Mountain View MS
•School & Youth Serving Organization Presentations - 15+ in Bremerton
•National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events
•Peninsula Community Health Partnership
•Education & Outreach at local events
•OD Awareness Day, Recovery in the Park, Juneteenth, MLK Day, Kitsap Youth Rally, Youth Empowerment Conference, 12+ events with Bremerton service providers, 4 OC events
•Support for Positive Youth Activities and Events
•After school activities, youth conferences
•Youth Advocacy & Education
• Kitsap Youth Forum, My Shoes My Story
School and Community focused services – Education & Outreach:
Kitsap Youth Opioid Prevention Services - 2025 and Beyond
•Continue to expand service delivery
•School & Community education
•Presentations, environmental strategies and events
•Adding a second evidence -based program
•Positive Action
•Increased support for positive youth development and activities
Kitsap Substance Abuse Prevention & Youth Services
kcowa.us/prevention
LHyde@kitsap.gov
(360) 337-4879
NALOXONE CABINET PROJECT BY SALISH BHASO
Source: Salish BH-ASO Data through 07/31/2025
Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (Salish BHASO) is partnering
with organizations throughout Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties to place naloxone
cabinets in the community.
General Information about this Initiative
•Naloxone cabinets will be placed in various community locations.
•Salish BHASO will work with partnering organizations to negotiate placement, maintenance, and
access to sufficient naloxone to stock the cabinet.
•Salish BHASO will provide a full complement of naloxone kits upon delivery of the cabinet.
•Partners will be asked to provide limited monthly reports of naloxone kits dispensed.
•A naloxone cabinet locator map and additional resources will be available on the Salish BHASO
website, accessible by scanning a QR code.
NALOXONE KITS* DISTRIBUTED BY SALISH BHASO – CY 2024 & YTD 2025
Source: Salish BH-ASO Data through 07/31/2025*1 kit contains 2 doses of naloxone
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170
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Community Members/Events
Naloxone Cabinet/Distribution
R.E.A.L. Program
Community Members/Events
Naloxone Cabinet/Distribution
R.E.A.L. Program
20242025Clallam Jefferson Kitsap Regional Tribe
Opioid Response Community Survey – Kitsap
Opioid Response Community Survey – Undetermined
•Centralized access/immediate access
•Transportation support
•Reducing amount of time and steps to access withdrawal management
•More availability of treatment facilities
•More Oxford/sober living housing options
•Medically managed withdrawal management for individuals using opiates*
*current medical necessity requirements do not inherently allow access to
medically managed withdrawal management for all opioid users
Opioid Response Community Survey – Making it
Easier and Quicker for people to access care and
support
•Integrating behavioral healthcare with primary healthcare
•Statewide service that responds in real time to pick up and
transport individuals to treatment
▪Willingness to engage in treatment is influenced by
availability to access care
•Improving treatment services using comprehensive,
evidence -based approach that integrates medical,
behavioral and social care
•Broaden availability to Medication Assisted Treatment
(reduce barriers to access)
Opioid Response Community Survey – Expanding
and improving treatment services
Source: BH-ASO
Next Steps
Consider RFP Process for future funding
Continued outreach to individuals at risk
Overdose follow-up support
Renewal of Interlocal agreements
Source: BH-ASO
Jolene Kron, Executive Director
jkron@kitsap.gov
360-337-4832
Ileea Clauson, Director of Operations/Privacy and Compliance
iclauson@kitsap.gov
360-337-4833
Contact Information
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 27, 2025
Resolution to establish October 1, 2025 as a
Public Hearing date for the vacation of
right-of-way on 26th Street, west of Phinney
Bay Drive
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 3, 2025
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Presenter: G. Fridriksson
Phone: (360) 473-5758
SUMMARY: The City recognizes and acknowledges an 1896 vacation by operation of law of a
portion of 26th Street. The vacated portion of 26th Street lies west of Phinney Bay Drive.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. ______
2. Engineering Staff Report
3. Exhibit Drawing
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☒ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt Resolution No. _____ to establish October 1, 2025 as a Public Hearing date to
recognize and acknowledge the 1896 vacation by operation of law of a portion of 26th Street lying
west of Phinney Bay Drive.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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Resolution 26th Street - Resolution
Rev. 03/2024
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, establishing a hearing date for the
proposed vacation of public right of way.
WHEREAS, the adjacent property owner has initiated the vacation in accordance
with Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 11.20.070; and NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A public hearing will be held on October 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. or
later in the City Council Chambers at the Norm Dicks Government Center, First Floor, 345 Sixth
Street, Bremerton, Washington, to take public comment or consider written objections to the
vacation and dedication.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences
of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this _____
day of __________________, 20____.
ERIC YOUNGER,
Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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26th Street
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ENGINEERING STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: Study Session August 27, 2025; Resolution #XXX;
Public Hearing October 1, 2025
PREPARED BY: GF
SUMMARY
A. Applicant: City of Bremerton
345 6th Street, Suite 100
Bremerton, WA 98337
Location: 26th Street lying west of Phinney Bay Drive
BACKGROUND
The adjacent property owners met with City staff to discuss 26th Street adjacent to their
properties. In researching the ROW, it was found:
The Washington State Legislature passed a “Non-User” statute in 1890 that any
County road which remains unopened to the public after five (5) years is vacated
by operation of law.
The roadway was created by the Plat of Sheridan, Volume 2 of the book of plats,
Page 12 on May 18, 1891 and was originally called Clay Street.
There is no evidence that the roadway was open to the public by May 18, 1896.
The first adjacent home to this roadway was constructed in 1925.
This area was not annexed into the City until May 12,1961 with Ordinance #2442.
The roadway remains unopened except for a sewer main that the City constructed
in this area in 1974 with LID #311.
The City has previously recognized a similar vacation by operation of law for
Wycoff Avenue north of 26th Street in June of 2006 with resolution #2995. This
portion of Wycoff was also part of the Plat of Sheridan.
RIGHT-OF-WAY CONDITIONS EXISTING ROADWAY NEW ROADWAY
Functional Classification N/A N/A
R-O-W Width 60’ N/A
R-O-W Areas N/A N/A
26th Street
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Pavement Width None N/A
Surface Type N/A N/A
Curb and Gutter No N/A
Sidewalks No N/A
HEARING CONSIDERATIONS
BMC 11.20.120 sets forth issues that the City Council needs to determine at the
conclusion of the Vacation Hearing. These issues and the staff position are:
1. Whether the street, alley or portion thereof is no longer required for public
use and vacation of the described portion will better serve the public good.
Staff Position:
Not applicable, the street has been vacated by operation of law in 1896 .
2. Whether the vacation is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Position:
The proposed vacation does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Whether continued use of the proposed vacation as a public way is not of
such public benefit as to justify the costs of maintenance.
Staff Position:
Not applicable, the roadway has not be en opened. Existing topography for a
roadway would result in an approximate 30% grade overall.
4. Whether substitution of a new and different thoroughfare would be more
useful to the public.
Staff Position:
Not applicable.
5. Whether conditions may so change in the future as to provide a greater
public use or need than presently exists.
Staff Position:
There are no anticipated future public transportation needs.
6. Whether objections to the proposed vacation are made by owners of private
property abutting the same.
Staff Position:
No objections have been received by the adjacent property owners, all four support
the City honoring the vacation by operation of law.
26th Street
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PHOTOS
Looking west from Phinney Bay Drive down 26 th Street.
SHORELINE ACCESS
This portion of right-of-way does provide shoreline access. However, RCW 35.79.035
prohibiting the vacation of public streets abutting bodies of water was enacted in 1987,
roughly 91 years after the vacation by operation of law would have occurred.
UTILITIES
The city has a sewer utility in the area that the adjacent property owners have agreed to
provide an easement for. Franchised utilities will need to coordinate with the adjacent
property owners as well.
SUFFICIENCY OF SIGNATURES
RCW 11.20.070 Petition for Vacation by Abutting Property Owners: 2/3 signature
requirement doesn’t apply, as this is a recognition and honoring of the 1896 vacation by
operation of law.
26th Street
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COMPENSATION
Class lII Right of Way requires no compensation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Approval to recognize and honor the vacation by operation of law.
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 27, 2025
Resolution to establish October 1, 2025 as a
Public Hearing Date for the vacation of the
alley located between 5th & 6th Streets, west
of Veneta Avenue
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 3, 2025
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Presenter: G. Fridriksson
Phone: (360) 473-5758
SUMMARY: The adjacent property owner has petitioned the City to have the north half of the alley
vacated in order to expand the existing school campus. This alley is bounded by 6th and 5th Streets,
lying directly west of Veneta Avenue.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No.______
2. Engineering Staff Report
3. Exhibit Drawing
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The ROW is Class II requiring compensation from
the applicant.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to pass Resolution No._______ to establish October 1, 2025 as a Hearing Date to vacate the
alley lying west of Veneta between 6th and 5th Streets.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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Resolution Star of the Sea - Resolution
Rev. 03/2024
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, establishing a hearing date for the
proposed vacation of public right of way.
WHEREAS, the adjacent property owner has initiated the vacation in accordance
with Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 11.20.070; and NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A public hearing will be held on October 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. or
later in the City Council Chambers at the Norm Dicks Government Center, First Floor, 345 Sixth
Street, Bremerton, Washington, to take public comment or consider written objections to the
vacation and dedication.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences
of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this _____
day of __________________, 20____.
ERIC YOUNGER,
Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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Star of the Sea Alley Vacation Request
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ENGINEERING STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: Study Session August 27, 2025; Resolution #XXX;
Public Hearing October 1, 2025
PREPARED BY: GF
SUMMARY
A. Applicant: Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle
710 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Location: North half of the north-south alley lying west of Veneta between 6th and 5th
Streets
BACKGROUND
The adjacent property owner has petitioned the City to vacate the north half of the alley
lying between 6th and 5th Streets west of Veneta Avenue lying in Block 1 of the Plat of
Peter Hesser’s First Addition to the City of Bremerton, as per plat recorded in Volume 3
of the book of plats, Page 38, records of Kitsap County.
This Vacation will allow for construction of a new building and the continuing development
of the Star of the Sea Catholic Church campus which would be constrained due to
setbacks from the existing alley.
RIGHT-OF-WAY CONDITIONS EXISTING ROADWAY NEW ROADWAY
Functional Classification Alley N/A
R-O-W Width 14’ N/A
R-O-W Areas N/A N/A
Pavement Width 14’ N/A
Surface Type Asphalt N/A
Curb and Gutter No N/A
Sidewalks No N/A
Star of the Sea Alley Vacation Request
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HEARING CONSIDERATIONS
BMC 11.20.120 sets forth issues that the City Council needs to determine at the
conclusion of the Vacation Hearing. These issues and the staff position are:
1. Whether the street, alley or portion thereof is no longer required for public
use and vacation of the described portion will better serve the public good.
Staff Position:
The alley vacation will better serve the community by allowing the adjacent
property owner to expand the existing school campus and construct a new facility
for students. In addition, this development will remove the existing non-compliant
alley driveway and replace it with standard sidewalk, curb and gutter improving
ADA passage and eliminating a potential vehicle conflict point along the 6th Street
corridor.
2. Whether the vacation is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Position:
The proposed vacation does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Whether continued use of the proposed vacation as a public way is not of
such public benefit as to justify the costs of maintenance.
Staff Position:
The proposed area is a portion of the alley and circulation for the block will be
maintained by the remaining portion of the alley.
4. Whether substitution of a new and different thoroughfare would be more
useful to the public.
Staff Position:
There are no plans to use this alley as a thoroughfare to improve circulation in this
area. Elimination of the driveway for the alley on 6th Street will also remove a
potential vehicle conflict point for the 6th Street corridor with the forthcoming Active
Transportation Project.
5. Whether conditions may so change in the future as to provide a greater
public use or need than presently exists.
Staff Position:
There are no anticipated future public transportation needs.
6. Whether objections to the proposed vacation are made by owners of private
property abutting the same.
Staff Position:
No other private property abuts this Vacation.
Star of the Sea Alley Vacation Request
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PHOTOS
Looking north down alley towards 6th Street.
Looking south down alley towards 5th Street.
Star of the Sea Alley Vacation Request
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SHORELINE ACCESS
This portion of right-of-way does not provide shoreline access.
UTILITIES
The city has no utilities in the proposed area to be vacated. Franchised utilities have
coordinated with Applicant on the proposed Vacation.
SUFFICIENCY OF SIGNATURES
RCW 11.20.070 Petition for Vacation by Abutting Property Owners: 2/3 signature
requirement doesn’t apply, as the Vacation abuts the subject property and existing
adjacent Right of Way on all sides of proposed Vacation.
COMPENSATION
Class II Right of Way requires 50% compensation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Approval to vacate the north half of the alley to the applicant.
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 27, 2025
Approve Upgrade of Budget Analyst to
Budget Manager; and Approve Salary at Pay
Band 14 of the Management, Professional,
Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 3, 2025
Department: Finance & Admin
Presenter: Michael Riley
Phone: (360) 473-5303
SUMMARY:
Background & Purpose
As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to strengthen financial management and ensure operational
resiliency, staff recommends upgrading the current Budget Analyst position from Management
Professional Confidential & Fiduciary Salary Plan (MPCFSP) Band 12 to Budget Manager, MPCFSP
Band 14.
The position upgrade results in an overall wage increase of $2,852. However, due to previously
implemented reorganization efforts within the Finance Department, this adjustment will not increase
the department’s overall budget. The changes will be absorbed within the existing financial
framework, resulting in no net budgetary impact.
Organizational Impact
To maximize efficiency, the Budget Manager role will provide direct supervision to two restructured
positions:
Payroll Specialist
Administrative Assistant III (Payroll focus)
By realigning these roles under the Budget Manager, the Finance Department creates stronger
oversight and coordination of payroll-related functions. This restructuring enhances redundancy in
payroll operations, reduces risk, and provides greater continuity of service.
The upgrade to the Budget Manager reflects the City’s commitment to aligning staffing structures
with organizational needs, strengthening fiscal oversight, and ensuring reliable payroll operations, all
while maintaining a balanced departmental budget.
ATTACHMENTS: Management Professional Salary Schedule; Budget Manager Job Description;
Staffing Analysis Memo Budget Manager
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): $2,852 The changes will be absorbed within the
existing financial framework, resulting in no net budgetary impact
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the creation of the Budget Manager position.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
B3
City of Bremerton Classification Specification September 2025
BUDGET MANAGER
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GENERAL FUNCTION AND POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Budget Manager leads the
development, implementation, monitoring, and analysis of the City’s operating and capital
budgets, capital improvement plan, and long-term financial forecasts. Supervises assigned staff
and oversees payroll operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment with approved
budgets and staffing levels.
The position provides in-depth financial analysis, develops modeling tools for decision support,
and prepares reports and presentations for the Mayor, City Council, and City leadership. The
Budget Manager advises on fiscal policy, labor cost projections, and long-range financial
planning strategies to promote sustainability and transparency in city operations.
REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (Note – this list is
intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission
of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)
Leads and manages the development, implementation, and oversight of the City’s
operating and capital budget, capital improvement plan, and long-range financial
forecasts.
Trains, develops, directs and evaluates assigned Finance Department staff to: 1) help
expedite workflow and to improve efficiency and effectiveness of department operations;
2) achieve their individual goals; 3) foster teamwork; 4) collectively achieve the
department’s mission; and 5) lead to employees’ growth and accountability for their
actions.
Reviews and analyzes departmental budget submittals for compliance with City goals,
fiscal policy, and applicable laws and regulations.
Conducts fiscal impact analysis of alternative budgetary policies, administrative actions,
and new legislation; advises City leadership and elected officials on findings and options.
Oversees citywide payroll budgeting and operational review; ensures accurate labor cost
projections, position control alignment, and personnel budget integrity.
Analyzes salary and benefits trends, union contract provisions, and payroll liabilities
(e.g., retirements, excess compensation) and integrates them into financial forecasts.
Develops and maintains financial models for scenario analysis, collective bargaining,
compensation planning, and operating strategy.
Prepares and delivers presentations for City Council meetings, budget workshops, and
Finance Committee meetings.
Monitors actual financial and payroll results compared to budget throughout the year;
investigates variances and recommends corrective action.
Coordinates preparation of carryover/mid-year and year end updates.
Works closely with Human Resources and departments to ensure positions are filled and
funded within authorized staffing levels and budget allocations.
Administers automated budget and payroll systems; develops reporting tools and
provides training to staff as needed.
Provides technical financial advice to departments and external agencies; may represent
the City at external budget or finance meetings.
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Recommends improvements to internal controls, processes, and financial policies and
procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of City information including work-related issues, records and
sensitive payroll and financial data.
In the absence of the Director and Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, may
assume supervisory responsibility for the Finance Division.
Other Duties:
Regular attendance is an essential requirement.
Performs related work as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (Entry Requirements)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of municipal budgeting, payroll administration, and financial
forecasting.
State of Washington Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) and
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Public sector payroll and position control systems.
Collective bargaining agreements and their fiscal implications.
Modern ERP systems and financial reporting software.
Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
Ability to:
Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff effectively.
Lead citywide budget development and payroll planning processes.
Analyze financial and payroll data and present findings clearly.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; explain complex ideas to a
variety of audiences including the Mayor, City Council, media, and the public in a clear,
comprehensive, and professional manner; make public presentations and respond to
questions from a variety of audiences.
Apply independent judgment in interpreting and applying complex financial policies and
regulations.
Prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain confidentiality and situational awareness in sensitive contexts.
Create a work environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
QUALIFYING EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE (Minimum Requirements)
Requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in
accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and at least
seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or budget
management, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Experience overseeing
payroll or personnel budgeting is required. Municipal government experience is preferred.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals
with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to
perform the job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the
application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, or using
specialized equipment. The working conditions described here are representative of those that
must be met (with or without accommodation) by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with
the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without
correction.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount
of force frequently to move objects. Involves sitting most of the time.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing
and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and reading.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Public presentations and evening
meeting are required on a frequent basis. Normal air-conditioned office situation. The noise level
in the work environment is usually quiet.
LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Fair Labor Standards Act: This position qualifies for exemption from the Fair Labor Standards
Act minimum wage and overtime provisions under the Act’s Professional Employees exemption.
Representation: This position is excluded from bargaining unit representation.
Civil Service: The classification is excluded from the City’s Civil Service System.
Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the
Department Head. Removal is by action of the Department Head in conformance with Human
Resources Policies.
This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the
City and employee. It is subject to change by the City, with the approval of Human
Resources, as the needs of the City and requirements change.
PAY
BANC TITLE
16 ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
CITY PROSECUTOR
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER-CAPITAL
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER-TRANS.
FORESTRY MANAGER
INTERNAL SERVICES MANAGER
PLANNING MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER
RISK MANAGER
UTILITY/FACILITIES MANAGER
WASTEWATER MANAGER
WATER RESOURCE MANAGER
15 ASSET MANAGER
BUILDING OFFICIAL
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
14 ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I
ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR II
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUS MANAGER
PARKS OPERATIONS MANAGER
PW&U FINANCIAL MANAGER
13 CITY CLERK
12 BUDGET ANALYST
CDBG ADMINISTRATOR
RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
11 CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
PARALEGAL
PARKS PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT MGR
PUBLIC ACCESS MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY FISCAL ANALYST
SENIOR PLANNER
10 ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER
ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR I
ASSISTANT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II
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CITY OF BREMERTON
MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL & FIDUCIARY SALARY PLAN -2025
General Wage Adjustment 6% -Effective 1-1-25
SALARY
BASE RATE1 RATE2 RATE3 RATE4 RATES
MONTH 9,506.42 9,987.68 10,237.32 10,493.26 10,755.58
SEMI-MONTH 4 ,753.21 4 ,993.84 5,118.66 5,246.63 5,377.79
ANNUAL 114,077 .04 119,852 .16 122,847 .84 125,919 .12 129,066 .96
SEMI-MO DEF COMP 190.13 199.75 204.75 209.87 215.11
MONTH 9,048 .32 9,506.42 9,744.08 9,987.68 10,237.32
SEMI-MONTH 4 ,524.16 4 ,753.21 4 ,872 .04 4 ,993.84 5,118.66
ANNUAL 108,579 .84 114,077 .04 116,928 .96 119,852 .16 122,847 .84
SEMI-MO DEF COMP 180.97 190.13 194.88 199.75 204.75
MONTH 8,612.36 9,048.32 9,274.52 9,506.42 9,744.08
SEMI-MONTH 4 ,306.18 4 ,524.16 4 ,637.26 4 ,753.21 4 ,872.04
ANNUAL 103,348.32 108,579.84 111,294.24 114,077.04 116,928.96
lsEMI-MO DEF COMP 172.25 180.97 185.49 190.13 194.88
MONTH 8,197.34 8,612 .36 8,827.62 9,048 .32 9,274.52
SEMI-MONTH 4,098 .67 4,306.18 4,413.81 4,524.16 4,637.26
ANNUAL 98,368 .08 103,348 .32 105,931 .44 108,579 .84 111 ,294.24
SEMI-MO DEF COMP 163.95 172.25 176.55 180.97 185.49
MONTH 7,802 .38 8,197.34 8,402 .30 8,612 .36 8,827.62
SEMI-MONTH 3,901 .19 4 ,098 .67 4 ,201 .15 4 ,306.18 4 ,413.81
ANNUAL 93,628 .56 98,368 .08 100,827.60 103,348 .32 105,931 .44
SEMI-MO DEF COMP 156.05 163.95 168.05 172.25 176.55
MONTH 7,656.94 7,802.38 7,997.34 8,197.34 8.402.30
SEMI-MONTH 3,828.47 3,901 .19 3,998.67 4 ,098.67 4 ,201 .15
ANNUAL 91,883.28 93,628.56 95,968.08 98,368.08 100,827.60
SEMI-MO DEF COMP 153.14 156.05 159.95 163.95 168.05
MONTH 7,068.52 7,426.42 7,612.08 7,802.38 7,997.34
SEMI-MONTH 3,534.26 3,713.21 3,806.04 3,901 .19 3,998 .67
ANNUAL 84,822 .24 89,117.04 91 ,344.96 93,628 .56 95,968 .08
SEMI-MO DEF COMP 141.37 148.53 152.24 156.05 159.95
MONTH 6 ,727.92 7,068 .52 7,245.26 7,426.42 7,612 .08
SEMI-MONTH 3,363.96 3,534.26 3,622 .63 3,713.21 3,806.04
ANNUAL 80,735.04 84,822 .24 86,943.12 89,117.04 91,344.96
SEMI-MO DEF COMP 134.56 141 .37 144.91 148.53 152.24
RATE& RATE7 RATES
11,024.50 11,300.08 11,582.64
5,512 .25 5,650.04 5,791 .32
132,294.00 135,600 .96 138,991 .68
220.49 226.00 231.65
10,493.26 10,755.58 11 ,024.50
5,246.63 5,377.79 5,512 .25
125,919 .12 129,066 .96 132,294.00
209.87 215.11 220.49
9,987.68 10,237.32 10,493.26
4 ,993.84 5,118.66 5,246.63
119,852.16 122,847.84 125,919.12
199.75 204.75 209.87
9,506.42 9,744.08 9,987.68
4,753.21 4,872 .04 4,993.84
114,077 .04 116,928 .96 119,852 .16
190.13 194.88 199.75
9,048 .32 9,274.52 9,506.42
4 ,524.16 4 ,637.26 4 ,753.21
108,579 .84 111 ,294.24 114,077 .04
180.97 185.49 190.13
8,612.36 8,827.62 9,048.32
4 ,306.18 4 ,413.81 4 ,524.16
103,348.32 105,931 .44 108,579.84
172.25 176.55 180.97
8,197.34 8,402.30 8,612.36
4,098 .67 4,201 .15 4,306.18
98,368 .08 100,827 .60 103,348 .32
163.95 168.05 172.25
7,802 .38 7,997.34 8,197.34
3,901 .19 3,998 .67 4 ,098 .67
93,628 .56 95,968.08 98,368 .08
156.05 159.95 163.95
To: Human Resources Director
From: Michael Riley, Finance & Administration
Date: August 20, 2025
Subject: Justification for Budget Manager Position Pay Scale – Band 14 ($125,919)
Purpose
This memorandum provides justification for establishing the Budget Manager position
at the City Management Professional Schedule, Band 14. The recommendation reflects
both internal equity across like job classes and external market competitiveness as
demonstrated by regional wage comparisons.
Internal Equity Analysis
The 2025 City Management Professional Salary Schedule places Band 14 roles alongside
critical management positions such as:
Assistant City Attorney I
Assistant City Prosecutor II
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager
Parks Operations Manager
Public Works & Utilities Financial Manager
These classifications share similar levels of responsibility, oversight, and organizational
impact as the proposed Budget Manager. Assigning the Budget Manager at Band 14
ensures pay equity across roles with comparable scope, decision -making authority, and
accountability for multimillion-dollar city functions.
External Market Competitiveness
A survey of peer jurisdictions demonstrates the following comparable salary ranges:
Kitsap County (Budget Manager): $118,188 - $151,201
City of Olympia (Budget Manager) $128,960 - $139,600
City of Gig Harbor (Senior Accountant): $128,711
Department of Finance & Administration
Michael Riley
Director of Finance & Administration
Mike.riley@ci.bremerton.wa.us
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Additional analysis across Kitsap and Pierce County indicates that a mid-to-upper range
placement between $120,000 and $140,000 is appropriate for a city of Bremerton’s size
and complexity. Tacoma represents the high end of the market, while smaller
municipalities such as Port Orchard or Gig Harbor fall below Bremerton’s market.
Bremerton’s proposed rate of $125,919 falls within the competitive mid-range, aligning
well with Kitsap County and Olympia’s midpoint, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Establishing the Budget Manager position at Band 14, (Top Step; $125,919) is
recommended and supported on the following grounds:
1. Internal Equity: Aligns the role with other Band 14 managers who oversee
critical, high-responsibility city functions.
2. External Competitiveness: Places Bremerton’s compensation at a fair market
value, above smaller jurisdictions but below Tacoma’s executive tier, supporting
recruitment and retention of qualified candidates.
3. Organizational Impact: Recognizes the Budget Manager’s central role in
ensuring sound fiscal stewardship, strategic planning, and compliance with
state/local reporting requirements.
This placement balances market competitiveness with internal consistency and supports
the City’s objective of attracting and retaining top financial management talent.
Recommendation: Approve Budget Manager placement at City Management
Professional Schedule, Band 14
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 27, 2025
Approve Human Resources Director Salary
at Pay Band 21 of the Management,
Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary
Salary Plan; and Approve Job Description
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 3, 2025
Department: HR/Finance/Executive
Presenter: Mike Riley &
Jeneise Briggs
Phone: (360) 473-5303
SUMMARY: The Human Resources Director position will replace the current Human Resources
Manager position. Comparable cities are served by a Human Resources Director earning a salary
approximately within the City’s pay bands 21 or 22. Attachment 1 shows salary ranges for
comparable cities. The Human Resources Manager salary is currently set at pay band 18 and staff
is recommending pay band 21 for the Human Resources Director position which is the same as the
Director of Community Development. Attachment 2 is the applicable salary plan for 2025. Note,
there is a difference of approximately $20,000 per year between pay band 18 and pay band 21.
In addition to the duties performed by the Human Resources Manager, the job description for the
Human Resources Director includes focus areas on creating a vision for the City’s workforce and
community and regional engagement to establish partnerships that support the City’s workforce
goals. The Director will also take on the role of the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Coordinator which currently belongs to the City’s Managing Engineer – Transportation. The City is
required to have an ADA coordinator. The workload associated with serving as the City’s ADA
coordinator is not usually substantial but can fluctuate. Public Works leadership supports shifting the
ADA Coordinator role to the Human Resources Director. This shift is appropriate because, like
human resources, the ADA Coordinator works across all departments, not just issues related to
transportation. This move is consistent with the organization of this duty in other Washington cities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Human Resources Director Salary Survey of Comparable Jurisdictions.
Management and Professional Salary Pay Scale.
Human Resources Director Proposed Job Description.Updated 8/27/25 4:00 PM
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount):
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the Human Resources Director salary at pay band 21 and job description as
presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
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Human Resources Director Salary Survey - Comparable Jurisdictions
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GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the general policy direction of the Mayor, the Human Resources Director leads the Human
Resources Department by establishing its vision and direction, ensuring that the City fosters an
inclusive and high-performing workforce that the Bremerton community can take pride in. This
includes development and oversight of department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; budget
development and oversight; and providing highly responsible and technically complex assistance to City
leadership by applying knowledge of currently accepted human resources best practices and relevant
employment laws and regulations.
REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (Note – this list is intended
only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific
statements does not exclude them from the position.)
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Provides leadership, direction, and guidance in the development of a competent, well-trained, properly
structured and motivated workforce capable of achieving the City’s goals and commitments.
Participates in administration of ADA and FMLA program.
Serves as the ADA coordinator.
Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards and commissions including
the Commission on Council Salaries and Civil Service Commission.
Prepares City Council meeting agenda items on a variety of human resources and labor relations action
items.
Talent Management
Provides guidance to department directors and managers in identifying staff development needs and
coordinates activity to provide City-wide training programs at all levels to improve performance and
promote staff retention.
Develop and leads recruitment strategies that effectively attract talented and high performing public
servants.
Develop and manage performance appraisal systems and provide feedback and coaching.
Employee & Labor Relations
Serves as chief management representative in labor negotiations. Researches and develops collective
bargaining strategies. Analyzes, evaluates and interprets the applicability and intent of contractual
language and provisions. Formulates, proposes, revises, and updates contracts, including interpretations
and memorandums of understanding.
Shape and maintain a positive and engaging work environment
Compliance & Administration
Apply legally compliant employment practices by developing, overseeing, and conducting
investigations, mediating disputes and grievances and otherwise responding to complaints and issues
involving employee conduct.
Develops compensation and benefits policies and procedures; advises and makes recommendations to
appropriate City officials, implements the actions pertaining thereto
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Coordinates, evaluates, and negotiates with benefit providers the levels and types of employee health,
dental and disability insurance; oversees administration of benefits program to include medical, dental, life
insurance and LEOFF I pension benefits and budget. Serves as deferred compensation plan administrator
Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and City information.
Data & Analytics
Conducts compensation, classification and other personnel-related surveys, gathers relevant information,
analyzes and organizes data and information supportive to decision making requirements of the Mayor and
the City Council and clearly and professionally communicates the information in a variety of settings.
Responds to inquiries from internal and external sources on department functions; produces effective and
accurate written and verbal reports on human resources and policy subjects. This includes the ability to
communicate technical information to audiences without technical expertise.
Develops, recommends, and monitors the Human Resources Department budget by reviewing past
expenditures and determining future resources needed to accomplish department goals.
Other Duties:
Regular Attendance is an essential requirement
Performs related work as assigned or required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Entry requirements)
Knowledge of:
Demonstrated knowledge of public agency human resource systems, including civil service, classification,
compensation, labor relations, and benefits administration;
Federal, state and local laws and regulations which relate to public employment and labor relations;
Techniques used for gathering, evaluating and summarizing data and analytics to inform decisions and
address workforce challenges;
Ability to:
Ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities on a daily basis.
Ability to communicate effectively and inclusively to foster trust, transparency and collaboration.
To manage complex high-impact decisions related to workforce strategy, policy development and labor
relations.
Skill in coaching, mentoring, and supporting leaders across the City as well as human resources staff.
Carry out complex assignments independently and make decisions based on established policies and
procedures.
Identify resources, research and locate laws, regulations, data and information relevant to specific projects
or situations;
Interpret and apply the intent and specific provisions of laws and regulatory provisions to particular
conditions;
Quantify activities and costs, identify available alternatives and produce verbal and written reports on the
probable costs, benefits and problems of differing courses of action;
Provide verbal and written information, direction and advice to a wide variety of people and officials;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Establish and maintain effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement with elected officials, union
leadership, outside agencies, City employees and the general public.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduation from college with a Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, public
administration or a closely related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of paid full-time experience as a public employer human resources professional
including management of personnel programs and labor relations experience in collective bargaining including
contract negotiations, administration grievance handling and arbitration, preferably for a similarly sized
municipality. Must be proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel.
An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the position as listed above must be demonstrated by the applicant.
Preferred Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in human resources management, public administration or a closely related
field.
Certifications: CLRP, SPHR/SHRM-SCP and/or PHR/SHRM-CP.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals
with disabilities. Please tell us if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to
perform the job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the
application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, or using
specialized equipment. The working conditions described here are representative of those that
must be met (with or without accommodation) by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fine manipulation. . Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with
fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities
in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers
accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without
correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to
make the discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Public presentations and evening
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meeting are required on a frequent basis. Normal air-conditioned office situation. The noise level
in the work environment is usually quiet.
LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Fair Labor Standards Act: The position qualifies for exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act
minimum wage and overtime provisions under the Act's Administrative Employees exemption.
Representation: This position is excluded from bargaining unit representation.
Civil Service: The classification is excluded from the City's Civil Service System.
Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the Mayor. Removal is
by action of the Mayor. in conformance with Human Resources Policies.
This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and
employee. It is subject to change by the City, with the approval of Human Resources, as the needs
of the City and requirements change.
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 27, 2025
Ordinance to amend Bremerton Municipal
Code Chapter 3.78 entitled “Multifamily
Property Tax Exemption”
COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 3, 2025
Department: City Council
Presenter: Jane Rebelowski
Phone: (360) 473-5280
SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance would eliminate the 12-year and 20-year tax exemptions for
multifamily housing as well as the 12-year extension option. The proposed ordinance would allow for
one 8-year exemption and would require that the multifamily housing receiving the exemption not be
owner occupied.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. ______
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount):
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Ordinance No. ______ amending Chapter 3.78 of the Bremerton Municipal Code
(BMC) entitled “Multifamily Property Tax Exemption”
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, amending Chapter 3.78 of the Bremerton
Municipal Code related to eliminating the twelve (12) year and
twenty (20) year exemptions and eliminating the process for
extensions, removing owner occupied multifamily housing from
eligibility for exemptions, and administrative changes.
WHEREAS, exemptions from ad valorem property taxes for multifamily housing
encourage increased residential opportunities within designated residential targeted areas,
stimulate new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings, assist in directing future
population growth and help to achieve development densities which are more conducive to
transit use in designated residential targeted areas; and
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2006, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 4968
establishing the Multifamily Tax Exemption in Bremerton; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2022, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 5463
providing for twenty (20) year exemptions and a process to extend exemptions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prioritizing rental housing in residential
target areas is the most effective way to expand access to diverse housing options, ensure
flexibility to meet changing community and workforce needs, and maintain a supply of homes
that remain broadly accessible over time, thereby supporting Bremerton’s economic growth, and
fostering vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods that leverage existing infrastructure investments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 3.78 of the Bremerton
Municipal Code to eliminate twelve (12) and twenty (20) year tax exemptions, eliminate the
extension of tax exemptions, remove owner occupied multifamily housing from eligibility for
exemptions, and make other administrative changes; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 3.78.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
"Definitions" is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.78.020 DEFINITIONS.
When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the
context indicates otherwise:
(a) "Affordable housing" means residential housing that is rented by a person or household
whose monthly housing costs, including utilities other than telephone, do not exceed thirty (30)
percent of the household’s monthly income. For the purposes of housing intended for owner
occupancy, "affordable housing" means residential housing that is within the means of low- or
moderate-income households.
(b) "Building codes" means the City and state building and fire codes as set forth in
Chapters 17.04, 18.02 and 18.03 BMC.
(c) "City" means the City of Bremerton.
(d) "Department" means the City Department of Community Development.
(e) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Community Development, or designee.
(f) "Household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together.
(g) "Low-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living
together whose adjusted income is at or below eighty (80) percent of the median family income
adjusted for family size, for the county where the project is located, as reported by the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(h) "Moderate-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living
together whose adjusted income is more than eighty (80) percent but is at or below one hundred
fifteen (115) percent of the median family income adjusted for family size, for the county where
the project is located, as reported by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development. For cities located in high-cost areas, "moderate-income household" means a
household that has an income that is more than one hundred (100) percent, but at or below one
hundred fifty (150) percent, of the median family income adjusted for family size, for the county
where the project is located.
(hi) "Multifamily housing" means a building having ten (10) or more dwelling units not
designed or used as transient accommodations and not including hotels and motels. Multifamily
units may result from new construction or rehabilitated or conversion of vacant, underutilized, or
substandard buildings to multifamily housing.
(ij) "Multifamily property tax exemption" means an exemption from ad valorem property
taxation for multifamily housing.
(jk) "Owner" means the property owner of record.
(kl) "Permanent residential occupancy" means multifamilyunit housing that provides either
rental or owner occupancy on a nontransient basis. This includes owner-occupied or rental
accommodation that is leased for a period of at least one (1) month. This excludes hotels and
motels that predominantly offer rental accommodation on a daily or weekly basis.
(lm) "Rehabilitation improvements" means modifications to existing structures that are vacant
for twelve (12) months or longer that are made to achieve a condition of substantial compliance
with existing building, fire, and zoning codes, or modification to existing occupied structures
which increase the number of multifamily housing units.
(mn) "Residential targeted area," also "residential target area," means the geographic area
located within the areas set forth in Figures 3.78(a) through 3.78(g).
(no) "Substantial compliance" means compliance with all local building, fire and zoning code
requirements, which are typically required for rehabilitation as opposed to new construction.
SECTION 2. Section 3.78.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
"Terms of the Tax Exemption" is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.78.040 TERMS OF THE TAX EXEMPTION.
(a) Duration of Exemption. The value of new housing construction, conversion, and
rehabilitation improvements qualifying under this chapter is exempt from ad valorem property
taxation, as follows:
(1) F for eight (8) successive years beginning January 1st of the year immediately following
the calendar year of issuance of the certificate.; or
(2) For twelve (12) successive years beginning January 1st of the year immediately following
the calendar year of issuance of the certificate, if the property otherwise qualifies for the
exemption under this chapter and meets the conditions in this subsection (a)(2). For the property
to qualify for the twelve (12) year exemption under this subsection, the applicant must commit to
renting or selling at least twenty (20) percent of the multifamily housing units as affordable
housing units to low- and moderate-income households, and the property must satisfy that
commitment and any additional affordability and income eligibility conditions adopted by the
local government under this chapter. In the case of projects intended exclusively for owner
occupancy, the minimum requirement of this subsection (a)(2) may be satisfied solely through
housing affordable to moderate-income households. Low- and moderate-income household units
shall be dispersed throughout the development and be apportioned among all unit types (i.e.,
studio, single bedroom, double bedroom, etc.) based on the number of each unit type to the
extent feasible.
(3) For twenty (20) successive years beginning January 1st of the year immediately following
the calendar year of issuance of the certificate, if the property otherwise qualifies for the
exemption under this chapter and meets the conditions in this subsection (a)(3). To qualify for
the exemption under this subsection, the applicant must commit to renting at least twenty (20)
percent of the dwelling units as affordable to low- and moderate-income households for a term of
at least ninety-nine (99) years, and the property must satisfy that commitment and all required
affordability and income eligibility conditions adopted by the City under this chapter. The
applicant shall record a covenant or deed restriction that ensures the continuing rental of units
subject to these affordability requirements consistent with the conditions in this subsection (a)(3)
for a period of no less than ninety-nine (99) years. The covenant or deed restriction must also
address criteria and policies to maintain public benefit if the property is converted to a use other
than that which continues to provide for permanently affordable low- and moderate-income
households consistent with this subsection (a)(3). Low- and moderate-income household units
shall be dispersed throughout the development and be apportioned among all unit types (i.e.,
studio, single bedroom, double bedroom, etc.) based on the number of each unit type to the
extent feasible.
(b) Limits on Exemption. The exemption does not apply:
(1) To the value of land or to the value of nonhousing-related improvements not qualifying
under this chapter.
(2) In the case of rehabilitation of existing buildings, to the value of improvements constructed
prior to submission of the completed application required under this chapter.
(3) To increases in assessed valuation made by the Kitsap County Assessor on nonqualifying
portions of building or other improvements and value of land nor to increases made by lawful
order of a County board of equalization, the Department of Revenue, or Kitsap County, to a class
of property throughout the County or specific area of the County to achieve the uniformity of
assessment or appraisal required by law.
(c) Conclusion of Exemption. At the conclusion of the exemption period, the new or
rehabilitated housing cost shall be considered as new construction for the purposes of
Chapter 84.55 RCW.
SECTION 3. Section 3.78.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
“Project Eligibility” is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.78.050 PROJECT ELIGIBILITY.
A proposed multifamily housing project must meet the following requirements for consideration
for a property tax exemption:
(a) Location. The project must be located within a residential targeted area as defined in
BMC 3.78.020 and as set forth in Figures 3.78(a) through 3.78(g).
(b) Tenant Displacement Prohibited. The project must not displace existing residential tenants
of structures that are proposed for redevelopment. If the property proposed to be rehabilitated is
not vacant, an applicant shall provide each existing tenant housing of comparable size, quality,
and price and a reasonable opportunity to relocate.
(1) General Notification. The applicant shall provide each displaced household at least twelve
(12) months’ moving notice, unless mutually agreed otherwise by household and applicant.
(2) Relocation Assistance. Low-income households shall be provided the following:
(i) Assistance in securing housing of comparable size, quality, and price which meets Housing
and Urban Development’s Uniform Physical Condition Standards or a similar standard
acceptable to the City; and
(ii) First and last month expenses at the new housing location as defined above, and moving
and relocating expenses as defined by the Department of Transportation Fixed Residential
Moving Costs Schedule.
(c) Noncompliance with Building Codes. Existing dwelling units proposed for rehabilitation
must fail to comply with one or more standards of the applicable state or City building codes.
(d) Size of Project. The new, converted, or rehabilitated multiple-unit housing must provide for
a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the space for permanent residential occupancy. The project,
whether new, converted, or rehabilitated multiple-unit housing, must include at least ten (10)
units of multifamily housing within a residential structure or as part of an urban development. In
the case of existing multifamily housing that is occupied or which has not been vacant for twelve
(12) months or more, the multifamily housing project must also provide for a minimum of four
(4) additional multifamily units for a total project of at least ten (10) units including the four (4)
additional units. Existing multifamily housing that has been vacant for twelve (12) months or
more does not have to provide additional units.
(e) Type of Project. The new, converted, or rehabilitated multifamily housing shall not be owner-
occupied.
(fe) Proposed Completion Date. New construction of multifamily housing and rehabilitation
improvements must be completed within three (3) years from the date of approval of the
application.
(gf) Compliance with Guidelines and Standards. The project must be designed to comply with
the City’s Comprehensive Plan, building, housing, and zoning codes, and any other applicable
regulations. The project must also comply with any other standards and guidelines adopted by
the City Council for the residential targeted area.
SECTION 4. Section 3.78.070 of Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
“Application for Conditional Certificate” is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.78.070 APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE.
(a) The Director may certify as eligible an application which is determined to comply with the
requirements of this chapter. A decision to approve or deny an application shall be made within
ninety (90) calendar days of receipt of a complete application.
(a) Application. The Director may approve the application if he/she finds that:
(1) A minimum of ten (10) new units are being constructed or in the case of occupied
rehabilitation or conversion within twelve (12) months of occupancy, a minimum of four (4)
additional multifamily units for a total project of at least ten (10) units including the four (4)
additional multifamily units are being developed.
(2) The proposed project is or will be, at the time of completion, in conformance with all
applicable local plans and regulations.
(3) The owner has complied with all standards and guidelines adopted by the City under this
chapter.
(4) The site is located in the residential targeted area.
(5) The proposed multiunit housing project meets the affordable housing requirements as
described in BMC 3.78.040.
(b) Approval of Application. If an application is approved, the applicant shall enter into a
contract with the City, regarding the terms and conditions of implementation of the project, and
the Director shall issue a conditional certificate of acceptance of tax exemption. The conditional
certificate shall expire three (3) years from the date of approval unless an extension is granted as
provided in this chapter.
(c) Denial of Application. If an application is denied, the Director shall state in writing the
reasons for denial and shall send notice to the applicant at the applicant’s last known address
within ten (10) calendar days of the denial.
(d) Appeal. Per RCW 84.14.070, an applicant may appeal a denial to the City Council within
thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the denial by filing a complete appeal application and fee
with the Director. The appeal before the City Council will be based on the record made before
the Director. The Director’s decision will be upheld unless the applicant can show that there is
no substantial evidence on the record to support the Director’s decision. The City Council’s
decision on appeal will be final.
SECTION 5. Section 3.78.140 of Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
“Extension of Tax Exemption” is hereby stricken in its entirety as follows:
3.78.140 EXTENSION OF TAX EXEMPTION.
Pursuant to RCW 84.14.020(6), the Administrator may approve an extended exemption of the
project that qualified for, satisfied the conditions of, and utilized the exemption as provided in
subsection (a)(2) of this section from ad valorem property taxation for up to a total of twelve (12)
successive years beginning January 1st of the year immediately following the calendar year that
the original exemption expires.
(a) The owner of property applying for extended exemption under this subsection shall submit
an application to the Administrator on a form established by the Administrator. The owner shall
verify the correctness of the information contained in the application by his/her signature and
affirmation made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington. The
application shall contain such information as the Administrator may deem necessary or useful,
which at a minimum shall include:
(1) A statement from the owner acknowledging the potential tax liability when the property
ceases to be eligible for exemption, equivalent to BMC 3.78.060; and
(2) Information required for the final exemption certificate pursuant to BMC 3.78.100 ; and
(3) Information required for the annual report pursuant to BMC 3.78.110.
(b) Deadline. The extension application shall be submitted to the Administrator no later than
August 31st of the year the original exemption expires.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the___________ day of ____________________, 20___.
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ERIC YOUNGER, Council President
Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___.
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GREG WHEELER, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ _________________________________
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney
PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__.
EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__.
ORDINANCE NO. ________.
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